Chapter 574 : Whispers of the Frozen Legacy

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang fell silent. With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity] less than three hundred years away, it was indeed imperative to enhance their cultivation as swiftly as possible.

With this thought, she recalled the myriad postures described within the 'Polarity Mutual Cultivation Covenant' [a dual cultivation art]. A strange thrill coursed through her, and a desire to experiment stirred within. "Consider yourself lucky," she murmured with a coy hum.

Eldrin Chen remained silent, thinking to himself that it was unclear who was truly the lucky one in this encounter with a certain temptress.

Suppressing his wandering thoughts, he composed his mind and said, "It is unwise for us to linger here. Let us gather the treasures and depart."

"Agreed."

Lila nodded. She then activated the Frost Soul Jade-Condensing Pagoda [a magical pagoda for condensing frost-attribute spiritual energy] to initiate the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for a specific purpose], beginning the systematic plunder of the ruins' remaining valuables.

The Frost Snow Pavilion ruins had lain submerged for over eight thousand years, secretly explored by cultivators many times over. The treasures left behind were now scarce.

Fortunately, Lila, having inherited the legacy, possessed clear knowledge of what precious items still remained.

Guiding the two of them personally, she soon retrieved several ancient scrolls from the Scripture Pavilion and discovered a single Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus [a rare spiritual herb that grows in frigid, high-altitude regions] within the dilapidated Spirit Herb Garden.

Furthermore, they ventured into the subterranean ice veins, where they found two pieces of Ice Vein Precious Jade [a jade formed within glacial spiritual energy currents] and three Frost Soul Profound Crystal [crystals imbued with the essence of frost and soul energy]. This chapter is provided by audio . novel . com. Support the original.

Among these treasures, the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus was a Fifth Rank High-Grade precious herb, suitable for both artifact forging and pill refinement. However, given Eldrin Chen's current level of alchemical skill, he could not yet utilize it, nor did he possess a suitable Elixir Formula. For now, he could only store it away.

The Ice Vein Precious Jade was a wondrous treasure born from the depths of an underground ice vein, potent enough to assist ice-attributed cultivators in breaking through to the Infant Soul realm. It could also be used to refine the Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill, aiding Lila in condensing her spiritual power.

The final item, the Frost Soul Profound Crystal, was an ice-attributed Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures [rare and potent natural treasures imbued with spiritual essence]. It served as a supreme-grade material for forging ice-element flying swords and other magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators].

"A pity there is no Earth Mother Energy [a pure, nurturing earth-essence vital for certain cultivation breakthroughs]," Eldrin Chen remarked with a hint of regret.

After thoroughly looting the treasures, Lila voiced her disappointment. "The underground ice vein is damaged. It can no longer nurture Earth Mother Energy."

The injury to the subterranean ice vein meant it could no longer produce the vital Earth Mother Energy, a fact that left her crestfallen.

"Do not worry. I still possess one strand of Earth Mother Energy," Eldrin Chen reassured her. "Let us depart first. We shall assist your breakthrough once we return."

"Agreed," she replied.

The trio stored their spoils and ascended from the depths of the glacial cavern.

No sooner had they emerged than Eldrin Chen detected a brilliant streak of light hurtling towards them—a black-and-gold enchanted blade.

Not only that, but countless dazzling streams of light surged forth. A multitude of magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] and Divine Abilities [powerful supernatural techniques] were unleashed, carrying overwhelming Celestial Slaughter [a type of spiritual plant renowned for its sharp, killing intent] aura to suppress them.

"Clang—!"

Eldrin Chen activated the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a powerful defensive bell artifact], blocking the barrage of attacks from all directions. He then swept his gaze around and discovered that the surrounding masters numbered six or seven Infant Soul Demon Emperors [powerful demonic rulers at the Infant Soul cultivation realm], and among them were even two formidable Demon Emperors [supreme rulers of demon clans] at the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm].

"Do not get entangled."

Exquisite Jiang spoke. They were not afraid of just these few Demon Emperors, but she worried that if they were delayed, even stronger Demon Emperors would come to pursue and kill them.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Come behind me."

As his words fell, he summoned the Polarity Void Mirror [a mirror artifact capable of manipulating space], instantly tearing through the void with the three of them and vanishing from sight.

After the Polarity Void Mirror advanced to a Medium-Grade Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier classification for powerful spiritual artifacts], its power had doubled compared to when it was an Inferior-Grade Spiritual Treasure [a lower-tier spiritual artifact]. It was now capable of instantly traversing two hundred thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] through the void.

The three of them vanished hundreds of thousands of Li-length away in an instant, leaving the group of Infant Soul Demon Emperors utterly stunned and bewildered.

"After them!"

Watching the three escape, the Snow Eagle Demon Emperor roared in fury. A swarm of Infant Soul Demon Emperor gave chase with frenzied abandon.

Eldrin Chen led the trio, soaring on their swords towards the Heavenly Mountain. Along the way, numerous Demon Emperor who had received word of their flight pursued them relentlessly.

Among them was even a formidable Demon Emperor at the Infant Soul Late Stage. Yet, armed with the Polarity Void Mirror, the group managed to repeatedly widen the gap, finally fleeing into the territory of the Human Race.

To the Human Race, a Demon Emperor is a treasure trove from head to toe. Should one venture alone deep into Human Race lands, it would be akin to Eldrin Chen and his companions being hunted by Demon Emperor—they too would face a joint pursuit by the Human Race's True Lord. Naturally, the demons dared not enter recklessly.

Upon returning to Frost Soul Mountain, Eldrin Chen gazed at the peak, his brow furrowed. "The spiritual energy [the vital force that permeates the world and fuels cultivation] of Frost Soul Mountain," he said, "is likely insufficient to aid your breakthrough to the Infant Soul realm."

"Then let us go to Soaring Cloud Mountain," Lila replied. "That Soaring Cloud occupied a Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [a geographical formation where spiritual energy gathers and flows with significant potency]. Now, it can perfectly assist me in forging my Heavenly Path Infant Soul." The story continues at audio-novel.com.

"Then let us depart."

Lila possessed no particularly precious Spiritual Object [an object imbued with or containing spiritual energy] at Frost Soul Mountain. After a simple packing, she addressed the two disciples she had taken: "With my departure this time, it is unlikely I shall ever return."

"Will you follow your master away from here, or remain at Frost Soul Mountain to continue your cultivation?"

Snow Jade Lin and Herding Grace Su exchanged a glance, a flicker of pleasant surprise passing through their hearts.

Now that two Infant Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators at the Infant Soul stage] from their master's clan had arrived, clearly representing an immensely illustrious and powerful force, what choice was there to make about staying or leaving?

Thus, the two promptly prostrated themselves and declared in unison, "We disciples were raised by our master; naturally, we must follow and serve at our master's side."

"Then come along together,"

Eldrin Chen said. He then summoned his treasure ship and flew with the group towards Soaring Cloud Mountain.

Soaring Cloud Mountain lay on the far shore of the Heavenly Mountain range, a distance of over ten million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from Frost Soul Mountain. The Celestial Crane Treasure Ship was of insufficient grade, and even with Eldrin Chen's True Lord [True Lord stage] magic power fueling it, the journey still took a full ten days.

Upon arriving at Soaring Cloud Mountain, Eldrin Chen immediately set about seizing the mountain.

This Soaring Cloud Mountain had once been a Spirit Mountain [a mountain rich in spiritual energy] of a Demon Emperor [a powerful demon ruler], taken not long ago by Soaring Cloud True Lord. It didn't even have a Fifth Rank Formation [a powerful defensive array] set up, allowing the group to capture it with ease.

After securing the Spirit Mountain, Eldrin Chen promptly executed all of Soaring Cloud True Lord's disciples and retainers, dismissed his concubines, and then began preparing to refine the Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill for Lila.

Eldrin Chen had long since obtained the refinement method for the Five Veins Heaven-Molding Pill. This Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill was merely a variant of it, requiring only slight modifications to the refinement process.

This Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill was a special Fifth Rank [Fifth Grade] elixir. Unlike common pills where one batch yields ten pills, a single piece of Ice Vein Precious Jade could only refine one Precious Pill. However, this single Precious Pill contained the entirety of the medicinal potency.

Worried about a failed refinement, Eldrin Chen sought out Exquisite Jiang to assist in the process. After a full year of meticulous effort, they finally succeeded in refining the Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill [a supreme elixir designed to reshape meridians and temper spiritual power for a breakthrough].

Once the pill was complete, Eldrin Chen handed the Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill to Lila, his face alight with joy. "Now that you have this pill," he said, "you must refine and absorb its power as swiftly as possible."

"Mm-hmm," she replied.

Lila's expression blossomed with delight. For her to break through to the Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the Nascent Soul stage, where one's spiritual essence condenses into an infant-like form], she faced three great hurdles beyond obtaining the Heaven and Earth Dual Energy [a rare spiritual substance harmonizing celestial and terrestrial forces]. These were the Magical Power Pass [the barrier of insufficiently refined spiritual energy], the Inner Demon [the trial of confronting one's inner demons and heart's demons], and the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the trial of surviving heavenly lightning strikes].

Of these, the Inner Demon trial had been resolved now that her wish was fulfilled. The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation held little fear for her, as she possessed the superior Defensive Spiritual Treasure [a protective magical artifact] known as the 'Frost Soul Jade-Condensing Pagoda'.

Only the Magical Power Pass remained as the key obstacle blocking her breakthrough. This Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill would reforge [to temper and reshape through cultivation] her meridians and temper her spiritual power, elevating it to the standard required to refine and absorb the Heavenly Path Energy [the potent spiritual energy of the Heavenly Path].

At this thought, she could not contain herself. She threw her arms around Eldrin Chen, planted a kiss on his cheek, and then hurried off towards her Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

Eldrin Chen wiped his cheek, only then noticing Exquisite Jiang standing to the side, her gaze fixed on him with a fierce intensity.

Sensing the impending danger, he swiftly gathered her into his arms. "Don't be angry, my lady," he coaxed hurriedly. "Shall we... discuss the intricacies of the 'Polarity Mutual Cultivation Covenant' [a dual cultivation art that harmonizes opposing energies]?" The story continues at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.