Chapter 1522 : A New Emperor's Forbidden Ascent

The two Great Emperor of the Demon Race battled the group for over a hundred exchanges before finally realizing their opponents were quite troublesome. "Retreat for now!"

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the Crimson Dragon Great Emperor immediately activated his Crimson Dragon Heaven-Refining Furnace to force the group back, then withdrew with Bixie the Great Emperor in tow.

The group's battle fervor was at its peak. Seeing the two Demonic Tribe figures flee for their lives, they were about to give chase when Eldrin Chen wisely pulled them back.

"We go."

Eldrin Chen immediately led the group away. Once outside the Crimson Dragon Nebula, he cast a glance back at the swirling celestial expanse before him, his expression turning grave.

Noticing this, Lyra Jiang inquired, "What is it?"

"That Bixie the Great Emperor appears to be a newly ascended Great Emperor. His presence, unforeseen by us, is not good news." Upon hearing this, the faces of the group all darkened slightly.

It was clear that the emergence of an extra Bixie the Great Emperor had significantly disrupted their original plans.

Zixuan the Daoist [a Daoist cultivator] pondered for a moment before speaking. "The resources within this stretch of heaven and earth have been nearly exhausted. Logically, the Crimson Dragon Nebula should not be able to sustain the breakthrough of a new Taiyi Realm [the Taiyi Realm, a high stage of cultivation] powerhouse."

"If my conjecture is correct, the reason Bixie the Great Emperor was able to achieve his breakthrough is because he received support from the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension associated with True Dragons]." The story continues at audio_novel.com.

"That is precisely what concerns me."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression grave as he spoke: "For a True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of immense spiritual power, often the domain of ancient dragon lineages] to spare no expense in nurturing a Taiyi Realm [a profound stage of cultivation mastery] powerhouse—the motives behind such an endeavor are deeply worthy of contemplation."

Divine Lord Glaze furrowed her brow slightly and could not help but ask: "Are you suggesting there is a conspiracy behind this?" "It seems likely."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of agreement, then continued: "However, this matter does not concern us for the moment. Our most pressing task is to swiftly refine the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a legendary elixir said to grant a cultivator power akin to the union of dragon and phoenix] and bolster our own strength."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen wasted no time and immediately set off for the Yin Plane Microcosm [a pocket dimension attuned to the principles of shadow and subtlety].

The journey led them back into the heart of the Yin Plane Microcosm, where the group gathered within a Grand Hall and pooled together all the spoils from their recent expedition.

"This time, our harvest is sufficient to propel our cultivation to soaring new heights," Eldrin Chen remarked, a faint smile touching his lips as he surveyed the treasures laid out before them.

Upon hearing his words, smiles naturally graced the faces of everyone present.

The spoils from this venture could truly be described as exceptionally bountiful.

The treasures they had acquired were beyond counting. Among them, the Eighth Rank High Grade Inner Cores [the crystallized spiritual essence of a powerful demonic beast or cultivator] alone numbered close to thirty.

Among them were twenty-two Immortal Phoenix Inner Core [the crystallized life essence of an immortal phoenix], along with five True Dragon Inner Core [the crystallized life essence of a true dragon]. These were all key primary ingredients for the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a legendary pill said to grant a profound ascension in cultivation].

Beyond these more common Heaven-Opening Marvel [rare treasures of immense power], the most precious Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the highest quality tier within the eighth rank of treasures] treasures numbered roughly four. They were: Heavenly Pure Qi [a primordial, pure spiritual energy of the highest order], Phoenix Plume [a single, perfect feather from a phoenix], Phoenix Inner Core [the crystallized life essence of a phoenix], and the Ice Phoenix Heaven-Freezing Wheel [a supreme treasure forged from the essence of an ice phoenix]. These four items constituted the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade treasures.

Among these several treasures, the Heavenly Pure Qi was one of the two primary ingredients required for the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a pill that grants profound insight into the balance of Yin and Yang].

Having obtained this item, Eldrin Chen felt a faint premonition that the day of myself achieving the Great Vehicle [the Great Perfection stage] of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the limitless principles of primordial chaos] might finally be within sight.

The Phoenix Plume Feather was the finest material for crafting Immortal Robe [garments imbued with immortal properties] and Immortal Treasure [supreme-grade magical artifacts]. Whether myself used it to forge a treasure or sold it, it would command an excellent price.

The Phoenix Inner Core contained pure Frost Phoenix Origin [the foundational frost-attribute essence of a phoenix] and was also a top-tier rare ingredient for Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills]. Unfortunately, Eldrin Chen did not possess the corresponding Pill Formula [the recipe for refining a specific pill].

Furthermore, given his current level of Alchemy, without the Pill Formula, he was not confident in being able to properly process this material. As for the final item, the Ice Phoenix Heaven-Freezing Wheel, it was an Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest caliber, capable of opening new paths in cultivation] of the Ice Attribute [affinity for ice-elemental power]. Its value was self-evident.

Understanding the preciousness of these four treasures, Eldrin Chen addressed Divine Lord Glaze and Zixuan the Daoist: "The Heavenly Pure Qi is of great use to me. As for the remaining three treasures, each of you may choose one."

Upon hearing this, both Divine Lord Glaze and Zixuan the Daoist gave slight, acknowledging nods.

Eldrin Chen was not only the mastermind behind this operation targeting the Yang Plane Microcosm [a minor world aligned with the Yang principle], but the combat prowess displayed by the Chen Immortal Clan [the Chen Clan of Immortals] had also been exceptionally formidable. It was only right that he received the largest share.

With this thought, Divine Lord Glaze took the Ice Phoenix Heaven-Freezing Wheel. As a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast with control over seven elemental attributes], she naturally commanded the Ice Attribute [an affinity for ice-elemental spiritual energy] among her seven attributes, allowing her to refine and wield this treasure.

Meanwhile, Zixuan the Daoist claimed the Phoenix Plume Feather [a precious feather imbued with the essence of a phoenix]. As this treasure did not align with his own elemental affinity, he could only hold onto it for a future exchange at a Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare treasures and resources].

The final treasure, the Frost Phoenix Inner Core [the condensed spiritual essence and life force of a powerful demon beast], was also of immense value. In the end, it still fell into the hands of Eldrin Chen.

Having distributed the four most precious treasures, Eldrin Chen had little mind left to meticulously divide the remaining spoils.

He directly took twenty-seven Eighth Rank High Grade Dragon-Phoenix Inner Core [the potent, fused spiritual essence of a dragon and a phoenix], then declared, "These are of great use to me. You may divide the rest amongst yourselves."

"I shall now proceed to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a legendary elixir said to grant immense power and facilitate a cultivator's ascension]. Await good news." Join our community of readers at audio - novel . com.

With those words, Eldrin Chen departed the Minor Universe [a pocket dimension or a smaller, self-contained realm] with the members of the Chen Immortal Clan, returning to the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

His purpose for returning was to utilize the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] within the Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss to aid in refining the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill.

The refinement of the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill was no simple task. However, given Eldrin Chen's current mastery of Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs], even if he used his own Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a supreme-grade flame of pure yang energy], the Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully completing a batch of pills] should not be too low.

Under normal circumstances, refining a single batch of Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill would take Eldrin Chen several centuries. Yet, with the assistance of a Supreme Grade Fire Vein within a Blessed Land [a place of extraordinary spiritual concentration and natural power], this time could be drastically shortened to within a single Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years].

Returning to the main narrative, Eldrin Chen returned to the Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss and immediately proceeded to the Alchemy Chamber [a specialized chamber for pill refinement].

To save time on this occasion, he enlisted the help of Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and others to process the auxiliary ingredients. Working together, they completed the first batch of Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a high-grade elixir that aids in realm advancement] in merely fifty years.

This was the first batch of Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill that Eldrin Chen had refined, yet the Pill Success Rate [the percentage of successful pills yielded from a single refinement attempt] was not low in the slightest, yielding four Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill.

Not long after, Eldrin Chen ignited the furnace once more for a second batch, which also produced four Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill. When it came to the third batch, there was a significant breakthrough, resulting in the refinement of five Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill.

"With ample Mana [the spiritual energy used to perform arts and techniques] and profound cultivation, refining an Eighth Rank High Grade Pill [a medicinal pellet refined from spiritual herbs and materials] is indeed considerably easier," he mused.

Gazing upon the thirteen Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile.

Back when Eldrin Chen was at the Early Stage Earth Immortal [the first major stage of the Earth Immortal realm], refining a single batch of an Eighth Rank High Grade Pill yielded a Pill Success Rate that barely reached ten percent.

Later, after his breakthrough to Middle Stage Earth Immortal, his Pill Success Rate for refining Eighth Rank High Grade Pill had already reached a full thirty percent.

Now, his Alchemy [the art of pill refinement] was still at the Eighth Rank High Grade level, but with his cultivation base advancing once more, he could easily achieve a Pill Success Rate of forty, even fifty percent.

And this Pill Success Rate had already surpassed the limits of what was expected from an Eighth Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist capable of refining Eighth Rank High Grade pills].

For a typical Alchemist, achieving a thirty percent Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully completing a pill refinement] for Eighth Rank High Grade Pill [refined spiritual medicines] qualifies one to attempt the breakthrough to become an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist capable of refining supreme-grade eighth-rank pills].

With a forty percent Pill Success Rate, refining merely two or three batches of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Pill will most likely allow one to cross the threshold into that supreme grade.

However, the Spirit Medicine [spiritual herbs and plants used in cultivation and alchemy] required for an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade immortal pill of the eighth rank] is exceedingly precious. Even the most common type, the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [an immortal pill marked with distinctive cloud-like patterns] known as the "Star Sea Essence Restoration Pill" [a pill renowned for restoring a cultivator's depleted spiritual energy reserves], which is used solely for Mana [spiritual energy or magic power] recovery, carries a material cost exceeding three million Immortal Source [a high-purity source of immortal energy, used as a currency and cultivation resource].

Therefore, for an Alchemist to break through to the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade level is no simple feat. For uninterrupted reading, go to site: audio-novel.com.