Chapter 1505 : The Forge of a Divine Elixir

Between the two of them, Lyra Jiang's artifact forging skills had barely reached the Eighth Rank High Grade level, while Separated Flame Deity's skill in this art was nearly on par with Eldrin Chen's.

With the combined efforts of these three, the probability of successfully forging this treasure was no less than sixty to seventy percent.

Furthermore, with the external aid Eldrin Chen had prepared—a vial of Supreme Unity Divine Water [a divine water capable of increasing the success rate of artifact forging]—Eldrin Chen deemed it feasible to attempt the refinement of this External Elixir [a special type of elixir pill that can be refined externally and used to aid cultivation].

Having made his decision, Eldrin Chen spoke immediately, "Once the treasure is forged, I will certainly offer a fitting reward to the Divine Lord."

Separated Flame Divine Lord, however, shook his head, his expression placid as he stated, "I am but a solitary wanderer; ordinary external treasures hold little use for me."

"A reward is unnecessary. I only hope that when the day comes for me to attempt my breakthrough into the Taiyi [a profound cultivation realm], you will be wholeheartedly diligent in acting as my guardian."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang before replying with a slight smile, "Since the Divine Lord is so generous, I naturally will not fail to live up to your trust."

With that settled, the trio soon arrived within the Artificer's Workshop and began the process of refining the External Elixir. For this refinement, Eldrin Chen took the lead, with Separated Flame Divine Lord and Lyra Jiang assisting.

Thus, three highly skilled Artificer [masters of artifact forging], aided by the Peerless Blessed Land Fire Vein [a vein of potent spiritual fire within a blessed land, ideal for alchemy and forging] and employing profound Alchemy techniques, spent three Millennium [a period of one thousand years] to finally melt down the Primordial Nether Dragon Pearl.

At this moment, however, Eldrin Chen discovered that the Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial life-force and spiritual essence] within the Primordial Nether Dragon Pearl had been significantly depleted. He immediately set aside the auxiliary material, the Supreme Unity True Water, using it to replenish the Primordial Source of the Primordial Nether Dragon essence and to purify the impurities within. Find thousands of chapters at site: audio-novel.com.

Thus, as time flowed onward, another three Millennium were expended before the Primordial Famous Dragon Pearl was returned to its origin, its essence purified. Upon it, the power of Rule Formation Patterns [mystical patterns that embody and channel the laws of the cosmos] was inscribed, transforming it into the purest vessel of an External Elixir [an external reservoir of immense spiritual power, distinct from a cultivator's internal core].

"Hah..."

Witnessing this step completed, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh of relief.

With the Formation Patterns inscribed and the vessel forged, the crafting of this True Dragon External Elixir was more than half finished.

Its core framework was now fully constructed. All that remained was to continuously fuse various rare materials into it, enhancing the elixir's capacity to store spiritual energy until it reached its absolute limit and took its final, perfect form.

Time marched on once more, and another three Millennium passed before the External Elixir was finally, successfully completed. "It is done."

Seeing the External Elixir fully formed, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

As soon as the elixir was complete, he drew it into his dantian [the core energy center within a cultivator's body] to begin the process of refining and bonding with it.

Observing this, the Separated Flame Divine Lord spoke with a smile, "This External Elixir possesses a single Taiyi Dao Patterns [a profound pattern representing the primordial unity of the Dao]. The Mana [spiritual energy or cultivation power] it can store is roughly equivalent to that of three Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators from the Sixfold Heavens."

"With this treasure aiding you, your Mana reserves, while perhaps not yet matching a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, should no longer be far from it."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, a faint smile gracing his features.

By his estimation, an Earth Immortal Great Perfection Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] who attempted to wield a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact] would likely exhaust their entire reservoir of Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] with but a single strike.

With the aid of this External Elixir [a potent pill that restores spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen estimated that at his peak condition, he could likely unleash the Supreme Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a legendary sword embodying the power of thunder and tribulation] up to four times.

The might of the Supreme Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword was truly staggering; a full-powered strike from it was sufficient to grievously wound or even slay a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to true immortality].

Three consecutive full-powered sword strikes might not be enough to threaten an existence with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a supremely stable and powerful cultivation base], but they would be more than adequate to deal with a Half-Step Celestial Immortal possessing only a single Primordial Foundation [a foundational cultivation base of primordial quality].

If timed perfectly, there was a genuine possibility of achieving a decisive kill.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile slightly. "Today's success owes much to your assistance, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

"Think nothing of it," Separated Flame Deity shook his head, a gentle smile appearing. "Forging this Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, said to possess the power to cleave the heavens] has been a great learning experience for me as well."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement.

The collaborative effort of the three of them in successfully crafting the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, even if it was only a single-rune version, had significantly elevated their mastery of the Artificing Art [the esoteric art of crafting magical treasures and artifacts].

This was especially true for Eldrin Chen, who, as the primary person in charge of artificing, had achieved a tremendous breakthrough in his Artificing Art [the art of crafting magical treasures and artifacts].

He would not dare claim to have already reached the level of an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle rank for artificers and alchemists] Artificer, but he could be considered to have one foot firmly planted within that realm.

Once his cultivation advanced a step further and he broke through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a high stage of Earth Immortal cultivation], his Artificing Art would completely step into the domain of the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade.

Regardless, with the assistance of the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary treasure of immense power] and the External Elixir [a potent pill that enhances cultivation from outside the body], Eldrin Chen's journey into the Minor Universe [a smaller, subsidiary realm or pocket dimension] was bound to proceed much more smoothly.

With these thoughts, he prepared to depart from the Artificer's Workshop.

However, just before parting, the Separated Flame Deity [a deity associated with flame] glanced at him and said, "Is Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar standing] in such a hurry to refine the External Elixir because you intend to venture into the Minor Universe?" This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com (official site). Visit for updates.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stir in his heart and could not help but exchange a look with Lyra Jiang.

After a momentary meeting of their gazes, Lyra Jiang said with a smile, "Not at all. We have other matters this time, which is why we needed to refine this External Elixir urgently."

The Separated Flame Deity showed a hint of surprise, followed by regret, and said, "I wished to journey to a Minor Universe, to strive for a stroke of fortune before my Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity faced by cultivators at major breakthroughs] arrives."

"I had thought we might travel together this time, offering mutual support along the way."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but exchange another glance with Lyra Jiang. He then smiled and said, "So that is the case. It is a pity that our current cultivation is insufficient; venturing into a Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained cosmos within the greater universe] would still be far too perilous."

"Indeed."

Separated Flame Deity nodded in agreement and spoke, "Beings like us, who hold the potential to reach the Heaven Immortal [the realm of a true celestial immortal], are viewed as thorns in the side by the major Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or paradise for cultivation] factions and the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to true immortality]."

"Once we step into a Minor Universe, we would not only have to face the powerhouses within it but, more critically, guard against those from the Immortal Domain [the primary realm of the immortals]."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "With your cultivation as a Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity], even a powerhouse at the Taiyi [a profound cultivation realm] would find it difficult to detain you. Your safety within a Minor Universe would far surpass our own."

"Alas, were it not for my impending Dao Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial faced by cultivators], I might not have taken such a risk,"

Separated Flame Deity sighed, shaking her head. Without saying more, she departed from the Artificer's Workshop.

Only after she had left did Lyra Jiang speak again. "She appears to be a trustworthy individual. If not for our intended journey to the Yin Plane Microcosm [a microcosmic realm aligned with the Yin principle], we might well have traveled alongside her."

Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement. "The matter of the Yin Plane Microcosm is of utmost importance. We cannot allow others to know of it."

"Given the current circumstances, among the powerful figures we know, only Divine Lord Glaze and Zixuan the Daoist can be trusted completely."

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen then spoke up: "I shall make a trip to the Glazed Blessed Land and the Zixuan Abode of Bliss, to inform the two of them of the situation and hopefully discuss it with them."

Lyra Jiang nodded and said, "With only ten thousand years remaining until the opening of the Minor Universe, you should go and return swiftly."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen departed from the Abyssal Abode of Bliss and hurried straight to the Glazed Blessed Land.

Within the Glazed Blessed Land, Eldrin Chen met with Divine Lord Glaze. Upon seeing him, Divine Lord Glaze spoke without delay: "Your visit this time, is it concerning the matter of the Minor Universe?"

"Precisely."

Eldrin Chen nodded, showing no hesitation as he replied, "Our purpose for this journey is because we have discovered a shortcut."

He recounted the events in detail, narrating the entire course of events within the Yin Plane Microcosm [a miniature universe associated with the underworld or Yin plane of existence] to Divine Lord Glaze. Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.