Chapter 322 : The Violet Aura's Secret Ascension

After all, from the current perspective, the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation and chaos] has merely elevated it to the level of a Worldly Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of worldly, acquired origin].

While this method is extraordinary, any Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] could accomplish it with ease, and even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master cultivator whose spirit has reached its primordial state] would not be without means to achieve it.

Although the Primordial Chaos Scripture [an ancient scripture detailing the mysteries of primordial chaos] currently appears profoundly useful, perhaps enough to make an Immortal covet it, Eldrin estimated it was likely a legacy only on the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal whose power and comprehension encompass the great Dao]. He dared not imagine anything more.

Yet Eldrin Chen knew with absolute clarity that once forty-nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura were condensed into one, they would yield a single, refined wisp of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura essence. This essence might be sufficient to elevate a treasure into an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of acquired, yet still profound, nature].

In the future, if three thousand six hundred and fifty strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura could be gathered, perhaps they could coalesce into an even more astonishing strand of Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the innate, primordial version of this chaotic violet energy]. At that point, could it possibly elevate something into a legendary Innate Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure born from the innate laws of the world, of peerless grade]?

Eldrin Chen forcibly suppressed this line of thought deep within his mind. The revelation that the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura could be gathered and undergo metamorphosis—if this secret were exposed, it would likely stir even the Immortals and Demons themselves.

Though a flicker of excitement had stirred within him, Eldrin Chen quickly settled his emotions once more.

Forty-nine strands alone would require nearly five hundred years. Condensing three thousand six hundred and fifty strands would likely demand over thirty thousand years, to say nothing of advancing even further. Such distances were far too remote from his present reality.

Moreover, all of this was merely his own speculation. Whether the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura truly was that supreme, peerless substance remained an open question.

The Broken Sword had spoken at length and now seemed somewhat weary. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at https://audio-novel.com.

Its radiance dimmed slightly as it spoke with calm composure, "I perceive that your inheritance is extraordinary, suggesting you have a significant background."

"Devote yourself to diligent cultivation. Should you one day ascend to immortality, do not forget the promise you made today."

Eldrin Chen nodded respectfully to Exquisite Jiang and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior."

"Go now."

With those words, the Shattered Sword [the sentient, damaged sword artifact] sank back into the Spirit Spring and began to continuously absorb Water Essence Power to heal its wounds.

The two of them withdrew from the Water Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of water-element spiritual energy] and returned to Spirit Isle Lake.

Exquisite Jiang glanced back at the vanished Water Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of water-element spiritual energy], her expression grave. "Senior Shattered Sword mentioned its original master was the Azure Abyss Path Lord. This Karma [the web of cause and effect, debts, and consequences from past actions] may become a significant complication in the future."

"It is of no consequence."

Eldrin Chen's expression was serene, his tone resolute. "As long as I cultivate diligently, such Karma [the web of cause and effect, debts, and consequences from past actions] will serve merely as whetstones to sharpen my blade."

Having forged his Great Encompassing Golden Core [the supreme foundation for immortality, representing the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage], he had already laid the preliminary cornerstone for his immortal ascension. A surge of boundless ambition now filled his heart, and his very mindset had undergone a subtle yet profound transformation.

Seeing his confidence so unwavering, Exquisite Jiang allowed a genuine smile to grace her features.

She set the topic aside and turned her gaze towards the distant Earth Lion Ridge. "Now that you have achieved a Golden Core [the third major stage of cultivation, forming a solidified core of spiritual power] breakthrough," she declared, "we can finally move against the Earth Lion Ridge."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, then added, "Let us wait another year or two. Once I have elevated the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to the Fourth Rank Mid-Grade [a classification denoting a high-tier magical weapon], it will be the perfect time to strike."

"We can begin mustering our forces in the meantime."

Exquisite Jiang pointed out, for a campaign against a Demon Race [a race of malevolent beings that cultivate demonic arts] stronghold was not a matter to be concluded in a single day.

The Earth Lion Ridge was protected by a Fourth Rank Mid-Grade Formation [a complex array that channels energy for defense or attack]. Relying solely on the power of high-level cultivators to breach such a Formation would be exceedingly difficult. Even if successful, their strength would be severely depleted, leaving them vulnerable to the Golden Core experts of the Demon Race and risking a costly defeat.

The wiser strategy was to assemble a vast host of lower-level cultivators to besiege the Earth Lion Ridge. By grinding down the Formation's energy reserves over time, breaching its defenses would become a far simpler task.

However, mustering such an army was a process that required time. By the time tens of thousands of low-level cultivators were gathered and ready, another year or two would likely have passed.

That period would be more than sufficient for Eldrin Chen to complete the ascension of his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

After the two of them finalized their plan, an order from the Alliance Leader was swiftly dispatched throughout the Heavenly Ruins Alliance. In short order, the major Immortal Clans and even the rogue cultivators within the alliance began mobilizing their forces.

Many rogue cultivators from other prefectures of the Chu Nation also arrived, eager to join the Heavenly Ruins Alliance's assault on Earth Lion Ridge. They hoped to distinguish themselves and earn Merits [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] and the treasure rewards that came with them.

Meanwhile, Earth Lion Ridge received the news almost immediately. They began withdrawing their Demon Race forces from various Spirit Mountains, concentrating them at Earth Lion Ridge itself. Clearly, they intended to rely on their Fourth-Rank Formation [a powerful defensive array] to wage a defensive battle.

For so long, it had been the Human Race using Formations [magical arrays] to defend against the Demon Race. Who would have thought the day would come when the Demon Race would be the ones activating a Formation to resist the Human Race?

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In the blink of an eye, more than a year had passed. Continue your cultivation journey at audio—novel.com.

By this time, Eldrin Chen had exhausted his supply of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] and successfully elevated his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

Meanwhile, Exquisite Jiang had also succeeded in advancing her Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword. With this sword reaching the Fourth Rank Superior Grade [a high tier of power for magical artifacts], her standard Slaughter [a divine ability focused on killing] techniques saw a direct increase in potency by several tenths.

"A pity, there simply wasn't enough time."

On this day, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes within his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for isolated cultivation].

During this period, he had been contemplating the Great God Ability 'Light-Splitting Shadow-Condensing Sword Art'. This Divine Ability [a supreme technique or supernatural power], obtained from the Verdant Void Sect, possessed astonishing might. However, to cultivate it successfully required the aid of a Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword [a divine sword forged specifically to vanquish demons].

Fortunately, his comprehension was transcendent. After observing the legacy of the Broken Sword Senior, he had, as if guided by fate, reached the threshold required to practice this Divine Ability.

It was a pity that time was now too pressing; he had not yet had the chance to master it. "It seems I must wait until the battle at Earth Lion Ridge concludes before I can refine this Divine Ability," he mused.

Eldrin Chen murmured these words softly as he stepped out from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

After leaving the Seclusion Chamber, he directly took a Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel over great distances] to Green Sun Mountain. He discovered that the mountain was already hosting over a dozen massive Treasure Ship [a flying vessel powered by spiritual energy and often used for transport or war].

Among these Treasure Ship, twelve were slightly smaller. The two largest were each a full hundred Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] in size, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of cultivators.

The smaller ones were naturally the third-rank Treasure Ship of the Heavenly Ruins Alliance. The two colossal vessels were the alliance's War Treasure Ship [a heavily armed and armored variant of the Treasure Ship designed for large-scale conflict].

One was the Heavenly Python Treasure Ship, which had been in use for nearly a century. The other was the Black Flood Dragon Treasure Ship, forged by Eldrin Chen after he slew the Black Flood Dragon Demon King. Its core was crafted from the Dragon Bone [the skeletal remains of a dragon, imbued with potent spiritual power] of that very Black Flood Dragon.

To forge this Treasure Ship, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang mobilized the resources of the entire Heavenly Ruins Alliance. They even traveled to Yan Kingdom, a region rich in Wood Vein [geological formations that concentrate wood-attributed spiritual energy], to procure over ten thousand precious pieces of Spirit Wood [wood infused with spiritual energy, used in crafting and formations] to complete the construction.

The power of this ship slightly surpassed even that of the Heavenly Python Treasure Ship by a margin. This superiority was owed not only to the potent bloodline of the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, but also to the significant advancements Exquisite Jiang had made in her artifact-forging arts.

Riding his sword through the vast sky, Eldrin Chen boarded the Black Flood Dragon Treasure Ship and found Exquisite Jiang already stationed there.

Upon his arrival, he discovered that the two Golden Core Patriarchs, Elara Lin and Xavier Xu, had already arrived. The Old Patriarch, a cultivator at the Pseudo-Core Realm [a flawed or incomplete Golden Core stage], and the Violet Sanctum Elders from the Heavenly Ruins Alliance had also gathered at this location.

The Heavenly Ruins Alliance currently had just over fifty Violet Sanctum Elders. For this battle, more than forty of them had already assembled to participate.

Eldrin Chen suppressed his aura, greeted everyone, then looked towards Exquisite Jiang and inquired.

"How do things stand?"

"The personnel are nearly all assembled. The operation will commence tomorrow."

Exquisite Jiang handed a battle plan to Eldrin Chen and said with a smile.

He took the plan and glanced over it, gaining a general understanding of the situation for this upcoming battle.

This operation would deploy two fourth-rank War Treasure Ships and twelve third-rank transport Treasure Ships. In total, just over thirty thousand cultivators would participate.

Although the number of participating cultivators was not immense, the majority were elite practitioners at the Late Stage of Vital Essence Refinement. Across the four prefectures, there were fewer than two hundred thousand Vital Essence Refinement cultivators in total. These thirty thousand Late Stage Vital Essence Refinement cultivators essentially represented the entire elite force of the four prefectures, stripped bare for this campaign. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel .c om.