Chapter 938 : The Pillars of Sealed Fate

"That is indeed the case."

Gale Patriarch nodded, then sighed and said, "For tens of thousands of years within the Purple Seal Realm, there have been several exceptionally talented cultivators who wished to destroy the Demon God Celestial Pillars and shatter the Formation that seals the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the fundamental life-force energy of the world] for the Outer Realm Demon God."

"Yet, they all failed."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and he inquired, "Imperial Sovereign Jiang was a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through nine heavenly tribulations]. Why did even he not succeed?"

"With Imperial Sovereign Jiang's level of cultivation, he certainly possessed the power to uproot the Demon God Celestial Pillars, but he chose to abandon that course of action."

Gale Patriarch shook his head, his expression turning profoundly grave as he spoke.

As he recounted the tale in detail, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the terrifying nature of the Demon God Celestial Pillars.

It turned out the location of the Gale Divine Ridge was critically important; it was integral to the wondrous cyclical flow of the Purple Seal Realm's Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy. If it were ever fully restored, it would allow the realm's vital essence to gradually recover.

Even if the various Earth Vein [subterranean spiritual energy channels] of the Purple Seal Realm were shattered, as long as the Gale Divine Ridge remained, the realm's foundational energy would slowly regenerate with the passage of time.

Nowadays, high-grade Primordial Solar Earth Veins are exceedingly rare within the Purple Seal Realm, and Sixth Rank Superior Grade Primordial Solar Spiritual Object [spiritual materials imbued with the essence of the primordial sun] have mostly vanished. This is also significantly connected to the destruction of the Gale Divine Ridge. Read, share, and discuss at audio~novel.com.

The Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world], fearing that the Human Race would restore the Gale Divine Ridge [a sacred mountain range], laid down multiple contingencies using the Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars [seven colossal pillars erected by demon gods].

First, each of those seven Demon God pillars was heavier than billions of Jin-weight [a unit of weight], more massive than a vast continent. Even a Demigod [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet achieved full divinity] exerting their full power could barely lift a single one.

Furthermore, the Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars were interconnected. Attempting to lift one alone meant bearing the combined weight of all seven Celestial Pillar [heavenly pillars]. This would require gathering seven Demigod Patriarch [patriarchs at the Demigod realm] simultaneously.

Second, the Outer Realm Demon God used the Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars as a core to intercept and accumulate the Gale Power [a violent, soul-corroding spiritual energy] from the heavens and earth over tens of thousands of years, forming the most terrifying Gale's Eye [the epicenter of a cataclysmic gale] within the Purple Seal Realm [a specific realm or world].

Using this accumulated Gale Power as a foundation, the Outer Realm Demon God laid down a terrifying curse. Once the seven Celestial Pillar were lifted, the Gale's Eye that had gathered within the Formation [a magical array or formation] for millennia would erupt, its fury sweeping across the entire world.

That Gale Power could corrode souls and dissolve bones. If allowed to erupt fully, it would likely engulf more than half of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [the vast, desolate eastern lands].

In such an event, the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland would be scoured clean. Whether human, demon, plant, beast, or bird, any being whose cultivation did not surpass the Foundation Establishment [the realm of establishing one's spiritual foundation] would likely have their flesh and bones utterly dispersed by the Gale Power.

Such a dreadful Gale Calamity [a cataclysm of gale-force destruction] would take at least a thousand years to subside. Whoever triggered it would incur immense karmic retribution.

Precisely because of this, not only did the various Demigod Patriarch of the Purple Seal Realm refrain from acting, but even an enlightened Immortal like Imperial Sovereign Jiang had to hesitate, ultimately choosing not to intervene.

After listening, Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave. "These Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars are far too heavy," he said solemnly. "With my current means, I fear I lack the strength to lift them."

"If that were all, it might be manageable. But the greater issue is that the Gale's Eye is far too domineering. Even if I could uproot it, I likely wouldn't dare provoke it."

"Rest assured, esteemed one. I have invited you here precisely to subdue that Gale's Eye."

Gale Patriarch spoke calmly, then produced an Ancient Scripture from his robes. "Although the Gale's Eye was a creation of the Demon God, it is also a miraculous object of heaven and earth, formed over tens of thousands of years from the convergence of Gale Power within the Purple Seal Realm."

"If it can be subdued and anchored upon the Gale Divine Ridge using a Formation, and if the Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars are removed, perhaps we can once again gather the heaven and earth's Gale Power and rebuild the Gale Divine Ridge."

As Gale Patriarch explained in detail, Eldrin Chen fell into deep contemplation.

After finishing his explanation, Gale Patriarch handed the Ancient Scripture to Eldrin Chen. "Our lineage of the Gale Divine Ridge specializes in the Path Principles of wind. Among our six founding patriarchs, four achieved enlightenment through the wind's Path Principles."

"In the art of Gale, our Immortal patriarchs were far more accomplished than the Outer Realm Demon God."

"This scripture is titled the 'Ancient Gale Scripture'. It is a supreme Ancient Scripture left behind by our patriarchs of old, containing within it the method to subdue the Gale's Eye."

Eldrin Chen accepted the Ancient Scripture and examined it carefully for a long while before taking a deep breath.

The Ancient Gale Scripture was a supreme Immortal Scripture left by the Immortal patriarchs of the Gale lineage, one of the most priceless treasures within the entire Purple Seal Realm.

With this Immortal Scripture [a profound cultivation manual] in hand, Eldrin Chen could begin crafting various treasures. Using a Formation [a structured array of power], he would anchor the Gale's Eye [the primordial eye of the storm] upon the Gale Divine Ridge [the sacred mountain peak of the gale].

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen could draw upon the methods of the Gale Divine Ridge to refine his own cultivation path for the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable unity]. By harnessing the power of the Gale's Eye, he could guide his physical form to its ultimate state of perfection.

Once his body was fully tempered to the Minor Perfection stage and began to generate Three Profound Essence [the triune profound energies within], his physical strength would rival that of the Eastern Sovereign [the sovereign lord of the eastern realms].

At that point, extracting the Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars [the seven divine pillars that seal the demon gods] would become a matter of course.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Gale Patriarch and asked, "Senior, you have bestowed upon me this Immortal Scripture and aided me in subduing the Gale's Eye. May I inquire as to what you seek in return?"

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Gale Patriarch murmured, then after a moment sighed deeply. "The lineage of the Gale [the Way of the Tempest] declined under my stewardship. Though the events of that era were not solely my fault, I feel I have no face to meet our ancestral masters in the afterlife."

"My sole remaining hope is to rebuild the orthodoxy of the Gale Divine Ridge and ensure our lineage's continuation. Only then could I rest peacefully."

As he spoke, he drew from his robes an exquisitely crafted, miniature pavilion and offered it to Eldrin Chen.

"This is the Scripture Pavilion [the repository of sacred texts] of our Gale Divine Ridge. When I was forced to depart our ancestral home, I lacked the strength to salvage our many treasures. I only had time to hastily secure this Scripture Pavilion."

"After the Gale Divine Ridge is restored, I hope you can find a suitable successor for me, one who can carry on the Path legacy of the Gale Divine Palace."

Eldrin Chen fell into a long silence. After a considerable while, he finally reached out and accepted the Scripture Pavilion tower. With a sigh, he spoke, "Rest assured, Senior. Once the Gale Divine Ridge sees the light of day again, I will find a true inheritor for your lineage."

"In that case, my heart is at peace."

Gale Patriarch let out a relieved breath and continued, "The Gale's Eye can corrode both soul and bone. Even a Demigod Patriarch trapped within would have their spirit scattered and body dissolved in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"Though I am a man on the brink of death, I possess an item that can counter the Gale."

As his words faded, a small, azure Spirit Pearl flew from his palm.

The moment the Spirit Pearl appeared, intricate patterns of Illusory Path Principles shimmered into being around it, weaving through the void. Astonishingly, they seemed to freeze the very flow of energy in the surrounding heavens and earth.

Gazing at the azure Spirit Pearl, the Gale Patriarch's expression was one of profound reluctance. "This treasure is called the Wind-Calming Pearl," he said. "It is a Near-Immortal Supreme Treasure I obtained through a twist of Opportunity and Fortune."

"It can stabilize the energies of heaven and earth and suppress the malignant miasma of the Gale. It is a rare and extraordinary Spiritual Treasure of the esoteric arts."

"Once you refine it, you may enter the Gale's Eye to cultivate. If you sense even the slightest danger, activate this treasure to resist the Gale Power. It will surely grant you a crucial moment of respite." The story continues at @udio-novel.com.