Chapter 1528 : A Deity's Bargain for Passage

Understanding the thoughts of Separated Flame Deity [a powerful deity associated with flame], Eldrin Chen gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke: "The passage to the Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained realm within the cosmos] was opened at no small cost to us.

"If Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] wishes to use this passage, a certain price must be paid." "I understand this well."

Separated Flame Deity nodded in agreement and stated, "If Fellow Daoist is willing to guide me out, then this Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone [a legendary ore imbued with cosmic magnetic forces and starlight] shall be gifted to you."

As she spoke, she produced the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone.

Eldrin Chen glanced at the stone, and his heart gave a faint tremor of surprise.

Although he had anticipated that Separated Flame Deity would be willing to pay a steep price, he had not expected her to part with this particular Supreme Grade World-Opening Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, capable of creating or accessing new realms].

Yet, in the next instant, comprehension dawned upon Eldrin Chen.

For an existence like Separated Flame Deity, nothing held greater importance than breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a quasi-immortal realm just below true Celestial Immortality].

If she could evade her impending tribulation and successfully ascend to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, her combat prowess would rival that of a top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortal who had condensed Dual Dao Fruits [two supreme manifestations of one's cultivated Dao]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio—novel.com.

A single Heaven-Opening Marvel [a legendary treasure of immense rarity and power], though precious, could hardly be considered of paramount value when weighed against the Separated Flame Deity [a powerful deity associated with flame] at that time.

Most crucially, she lacked the backing of a Celestial Immortal Level [the realm of true, ascended immortals] patron. Even if she departed with the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone [a legendary ore that harmonizes cosmic forces], it was unlikely this treasure would ultimately remain in her possession.

Exchanging this object for an opportunity to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a quasi-immortal state just below true ascension] could be considered an exceptionally advantageous trade.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen nodded and declared, "This object holds great utility for me. Since the Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity or cultivator] is willing to entrust it to me, I can personally guard your cultivation breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, the Separated Flame Deity offered a faint smile. "My thanks, then." Having settled this matter, the two immediately set off for the Yin Plane Microcosm [a minor realm or pocket dimension aligned with Yin energy].

Within the Yin Plane Microcosm, he informed the others—Ancient Ruins Daoist, Sky Abyss, and Divine Lord Glaze among them—of the matter concerning the Separated Flame Deity.

After listening, they naturally harbored no significant objections. After all, seizing this chance to draw the Separated Flame Deity to their side would bolster their own strength, a development they viewed as favorable.

Having secured their consent, Eldrin Chen escorted the Separated Flame Deity back into the Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss [a blessed land or sanctuary associated with flowing fire]. Her gains from this Minor Universe [a small, self-contained cosmos or realm] had been immense; her Mana [the foundational spiritual energy or life force] had accumulated to perfection. Now, upon returning to the Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss, she immediately commenced her breakthrough into the Taiyi Realm [a profound cultivation realm representing primordial unity].

Eldrin Chen remained within the Blessed Land [a place of concentrated spiritual energy and natural harmony] to stand guard over the Separated Flame Deity's secluded cultivation, quietly awaiting the day she would emerge.

This Separated Flame Deity had opened the Ninefold Heavens [the nine layered heavens of celestial cosmology]. Even without external aids, the likelihood of her failing to condense her first Primordial Foundation [the foundational core of one's primordial being] was exceedingly slim.

As she began her breakthrough, the Fire Vein Power [the spiritual energy channeled from fire-aligned ley lines] within the Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss surged forth in a torrent. In a mere three centuries, Separated Flame Deity had successfully forged her first Primordial Foundation [the foundational stage of a Taiyi Primordial Immortal].

"It is the Taiyi Dao Principle [the fundamental law of the Taiyi Primordial Realm]," she confirmed.

Following Separated Flame Deity's breakthrough, Eldrin Chen distinctly sensed a powerful Taiyi Dao Principle coalescing around her.

Her supremely potent Southern Heaven Separated Flame [a divine flame technique of the southern heavens] underwent a startling metamorphosis, seeming to be but A Step Away from evolving into the Southern Brightness Sunfire [the ultimate solar flame of the southern brilliance].

Within the Grand Hall where Separated Flame Deity had secluded herself, a massive door slowly swung open.

Separated Flame Deity stepped forth gracefully, a warm smile gracing her features as she regarded Eldrin Chen. "My deepest gratitude, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], for safeguarding my cultivation. Li Yan is eternally in your debt."

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on finally attaining the Primordial Foundation," Eldrin Chen replied with a nod.

Shaking his head slightly, Eldrin Chen offered a wry smile. "At present, the gaze of the powerhouses within the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole is firmly fixed upon the events within the Minor Universe [a smaller, subordinate dimensional realm]. The Flowing Fire Abode of Bliss draws little of their attention."

"With no one coming to obstruct your path, my role as a guardian holds little merit." Having said this, Eldrin Chen did not elaborate further.

Having just broken through to the Taiyi Realm [the Primordial Immortal realm], this was the optimal time for Separated Flame Deity to consolidate her cultivation, refine her Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal artifact bonded to one's life force], and enhance her combat prowess.

After a brief exchange with Eldrin Chen, she once again entered seclusion for cultivation.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen also stepped into the Blessed Land and began utilizing the power of its Fire Vein to refine the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone.

His goal in refining this Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone was to enhance the Yin-Yang Void Realm. This Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone simultaneously contained several attributes—space, Yin-Yang, magnetic metal, and stellar energies—making it an exceedingly rare multi-attribute treasure and a very troublesome one to refine.

Even with the aid of the Underground Fire Vein's power, Eldrin Chen spent one thousand eight hundred years to complete its refinement. After this step, he fused it into the Yin-Yang Void Realm, not only strengthening the treasure's material and potency but also allowing its form to gradually and imperceptibly coalesce.

Just as the Treasure Mirror's material underwent a qualitative transformation, Eldrin Chen slowly exhaled a wisp of Acquired Primordial Origin Qi. This Primordial Chaos Source Qi then intertwined with the Taiyi Dao Patterns within the mirror, ultimately forming three profoundly mysterious Taiyi Dao Patterns.

Yet at this stage, Eldrin Chen perceived that the Yin-Yang Void Realm still held untapped potential. Thus, he exhaled another breath of Primordial Chaos Source Qi. Support the author by reading on audio-novel[dot]com.

The Primordial Chaos Source Qi once again intertwined with the Dao Patterns within the ancient mirror, giving birth to another force of primordial Dao Patterns power.

These four Taiyi Dao Patterns respectively represented the powers of space, Yin-Yang, magnetic force, and the stars. "A Four-Rune Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure?"

Upon the completion of the Yin-Yang Void Realm, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of surprise within his heart.

The simultaneous emergence of four distinct Taiyi Dao Patterns within the ancient mirror, yet their failure to merge into a Taiyi Immortal Weapon, had exceeded Eldrin Chen's expectations.

He focused his senses for a moment and understood that the forces of Yin-Yang [the complementary dual forces of the universe], Void [the primordial emptiness], and Magnetic Resonance were intrinsically interconnected, forming the original foundation of the Yin-Yang Void Realm.

The stellar Dao Patterns [the fundamental principles of the Dao manifested as cosmic patterns], however, originated from within the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone. It contained a wisp of the profound mystery of Star Essence [the quintessential energy of celestial bodies] from a Minor Universe.

Normally, such a formation would be impossible. It was only because the Primordial Chaos Source Qi [the primordial energy from which all creation springs] wielded by Eldrin Chen was far too Mysterious Profound [inscrutably deep and profound] that it had coalesced into form against all expectations.

"Though born of chance, it has greatly enhanced the Yin-Yang Void Realm," he mused. "The Mysterious Profound nature of this Primordial Qi [primordial energy] truly lives up to its reputation as a Supreme [peerless] treasure."

Sensing the Mysterious Profound power now woven into the Yin-Yang Void Realm, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a faint smile touching his lips. Empowered by this stellar Taiyi Dao Patterns [the supreme patterns of the Great Unity Dao], the might of the Yin-Yang Void Realm had surged by roughly half again, its potency elevated to a formidable new height.

Generally speaking, the power of a Three-Rune Primordial Supreme Treasure was roughly half that of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

By refining his treasure with Primordial Essence, Eldrin Chen had elevated it into a Four-Rune Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure. While its power still fell short of a true Taiyi Immortal Weapon, it now possessed over seventy percent of such a weapon's might—an achievement that could only be described as Valerius [peerless, extraordinary].

"As it stands now, the Yin-Yang Void Realm is potent enough to suppress the vast majority of Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure," he concluded.

Having grasped the formidable strength of his Yin-Yang Void Realm, Eldrin Chen delved deeper, sensing its myriad Mysterious Profound functions. He discovered that the treasure in its current state could now instantly transport him to any corner within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, while its ability to stabilize and suppress spatial fluctuations had also seen a monumental leap forward. The story continues at audi novel.com.