Chapter 1455 : Purifying the Obsidian Qilin

Speaking of this, he simultaneously activated the Primordial One Limitless Rule [a supreme law of boundless origin] to cleanse it, while also using the Rule of Life [the fundamental law governing vitality and healing] to mend the Qilin's [a mythical, auspicious beast] physical form.

Not long after, he had completely expelled the Fiendish Energy [demonic and corrupt spiritual energy] and demonic aura from within the Obsidian Qilin's body.

The cost was a severe depletion of the Obsidian Qilin's foundational life force; its recovery would likely require a considerable span of time.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen deposited the Obsidian Qilin into the Earth Immortal World [a pocket dimension or separate plane of existence], then said to Eternal Profound Chen, "Please watch over this Obsidian Qilin, Old Granduncle, and regularly chant sutras to bless it."

In an instant of silent communication, Eternal Profound Chen understood the full context and immediately replied, "Agreed."

Seeing Old Granduncle's swift assent, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

Although this Obsidian Qilin had fallen to demonic corruption, the Fiendish Energy and demonic aura within its flesh had been completely refined and purified by Eldrin Chen.

Only within its soul, a vast amount of demonic aura and Fiendish Energy still festered. To avoid damaging its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator], Eldrin Chen dared not intervene directly.

After all, for any being below the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme realm of cultivation] realm, the Primordial Spirit Immortal Embryo [the nascent form of the Primordial Spirit] remains the most fragile and vulnerable point.

Eldrin Chen's Rule of Life and Primordial One Limitless Rule could neutralize nearly all foreign energies and laws, and heal the vast majority of wounds under heaven. Yet, injuries to the soul remained uniquely difficult to mend.

Because the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] is far too fragile, if Eldrin Chen were to forcibly refine it using the Primordial One Limitless Rule [a supreme law of boundless power], then by the time all the demonic aura and Fiendish Energy [a malevolent, corrupting form of spiritual energy] were purified, the best outcome for the Obsidian Qilin [a mythical beast resembling a kirin, with scales black as obsidian] would be to become a mindless husk.

A more likely, and normal, result would be the complete dispersion of its soul. The Obsidian Qilin's Primordial Spirit would be utterly ground to ashes by the Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the supreme energy derived from the Primordial One Limitless Rule].

Of course, the Qilin [a benevolent mythical beast, an omen of good fortune] is, after all, an auspicious creature. It possesses the innate ability to gradually resolve demonic aura and Fiendish Energy on its own.

Now that the source of the Demonic Fiendish Energy [a concentrated, highly corruptive form of fiendish energy] has been severed, as long as Eternal Profound Chen regularly chants sutras and offers blessings for it, it will eventually regain its original, clear-minded self.

Returning to the main point, after dealing with the Obsidian Qilin, Eldrin Chen gazed at the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] before him and said, "The Qilin is an auspicious beast; it does not dwell in places devoid of treasure."

"Within this Earth Source Blessed Land [a land blessed by the concentrated essence of the earth], there must certainly be some rare and precious treasures."

So saying, Eldrin Chen stepped into the Earth Vein before him.

The others followed closely behind, and upon entering the Earth Vein, expressions of delight and surprise bloomed on their faces.

For there, at the heart of the Earth Vein, lay vast deposits of miraculous mineral veins. The ground was strewn with refined treasures, among which were numerous Immortal Artifact [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals], and even Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts].

Exquisite Jiang took but a single glance and estimated its value, stating, "The worth of the various ores and minerals alone within this Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent natural spiritual energy] is likely equivalent to five hundred thousand Immortal Source [a high-purity source of immortal-level spiritual energy used as currency and for cultivation]."

"Mm-hmm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He did not immediately move to collect these treasures, instead striding towards the heart of the Blessed Land.

Soon, the group arrived at the very core of the Blessed Land. Within this sanctified ground, they beheld vast quantities of the purest Earth Fiend Energy [a potent, earth-aligned demonic energy].

Beyond this, at the Central of the Blessed Land, lay an Immortal Pool [a pool of concentrated spiritual liquid] tainted by demonic aura. The pool was brimming with numerous Immortal Artifact [enchanted artifacts of immortal grade] and rare objects, including over a dozen portions of Eighth Rank Rare Treasure [extremely rare materials of the eighth rank].

The three most precious treasures were a clump of Bulwark Earth Source Energy [the primordial source energy of the earth element], a portion of Bulwark Earth Jade Marrow [a marrow-like essence extracted from supreme earth-aligned jade], and a piece of Earth Mystery Ancient Gold [an ancient, mystical gold imbued with earth and water properties].

These three treasures were all Eighth Rank High-Grade World-Opening Marvel [marvelous treasures of the highest eighth rank, capable of aiding in world creation]. Among them, the Bulwark Earth Source Energy was one of the five materials required for the Mysterious Grade Divine Ability 'Primordial One Energy' [Primordial Unity Energy] to advance to the Great Ascension realm.

The Bulwark Earth Jade Marrow could be used as a medicinal ingredient for pill refinement or to forge High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [high-grade treasures used in world creation]. The Earth Mystery Ancient Gold was a dual-attribute treasure of water and earth.

Contemplating the rarity of these wonders, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile. "The value of these treasures is immense. Even if we do not sell the three top-grade World-Opening Marvel, the remaining items could be exchanged for over a dozen vials of Galaxy Star Sand Pill [pills refined from the essence of galactic star-sand]."

Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

This Earth Vein [a subterranean spiritual energy channel] had likely remained untouched for tens of millions of years. The accumulated wealth within its depths was truly staggering.

If they could bring this haul out, combined with the treasures from annihilating several major Demonic Cultivator sects, they should be able to purchase close to twenty bottles of Galaxy Star Sand Pill [a potent elixir that refines one's foundation using the essence of stars and galaxies].

They would need over thirty bottles of Galaxy Star Sand Pill to break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the fourth major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation] within one hundred and fifty thousand years. With this treasure secured, the most daunting part of their challenge was already more than half resolved.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen could not help but remark, "For us Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation], if one wishes for rapid cultivation progress, the key still lies in daring to explore the myriad Opportunity and Fortune [rare chances and hidden fortunes that can drastically alter a cultivator's destiny] scattered across the realms."

"It is a pity that such Opportunity and Fortune are often perilous in the extreme, enough to make the vast majority of Immortal hesitate and turn back. Without sufficient capability, one cannot hope to seize them."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen gathered the various rare treasures.

He then unleashed a torrent of Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme flame born from the essence of the primordial sun], using its boundless Heavenly Flame Power [the purifying and destructive might inherent to heavenly flames] to refine and cleanse the demonic miasma that saturated the entire Blessed Land [a pocket dimension rich in spiritual energy and natural treasures]. Only then did he proceed to collect the precious mineral veins hidden within the Blessed Land.

With this task complete, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "The Earth Fiend Energy [a potent, earth-aspected malignant energy often found in corrupted lands] within this Blessed Land can be fused into offensive Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by Immortals] and Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques mastered through cultivation]. Let us cultivate here for a time before departing."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement. "That would be wise," she said.

In the following days, Eldrin Chen began circulating the Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art [an esoteric technique for refining and concentrating malignant energies], continuously channeling the Earth Fiend Energy into his Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique combining the power of the five elements and the primordial sun].

In this manner, after a mere three hundred years, he had refined his Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder to its absolute limit.

Not long after, Exquisite Jiang also absorbed a vast quantity of Earth Fiend Energy [the malevolent spiritual energy associated with the earth element], channeling it entirely into her Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Ability [a supreme mystical art harnessing the power of the five elements and the moon].

After completing this step, Eldrin Chen observed that a considerable amount of the various Fiendish Energy [malevolent spiritual energy] still remained. He could not help but sigh with regret, "What a pity that this Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural wonders] must be left behind here."

Refining a Blessed Land is no simple task. The number of Blessed Land an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] can refine is inherently limited.

Generally speaking, a single Earth Immortal Patriarch can typically only refine one Blessed Land of equivalent rank. Any more, and the boundless power of the additional Blessed Land would overwhelm and rupture their Earth Immortal World [the personal inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal].

Within Eldrin Chen's current Earth Immortal World, there already resided a high-grade Golden Evil Blessed Land [a Blessed Land imbued with metallic and malevolent energies]. To attempt refining this additional Earth Fiend Blessed Land was beyond his current capacity.

In truth, even if it were possible, refining an Eighth Rank High-Grade Blessed Land would require at least twenty to thirty thousand years. Eldrin Chen simply did not have that much time to waste in this place.

Therefore, they had no choice but to abandon this Blessed Land.

With lingering regret for the forsaken Blessed Land, the group pressed onward, deeper into the heart of the Demonfall Continent [the Continent Where Demons Fall].

The depths of the Demonfall Continent were saturated with boundless Fiendish Energy, including vast quantities of the most refined Five Elements Evil Energy [malevolent spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements].

They journeyed forward, seeking out various Earth Vein [conduits of terrestrial spiritual energy] to condense the ambient Fiendish Energy. Unbeknownst to them, a millennium passed. By the time they realized, Eldrin Chen had finally succeeded in integrating five distinct types of Fiendish Energy into his Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder art born from the primordial sun and the five elements].

After fusing with the five types of Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual power], the might of Eldrin Chen's Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique born from the union of the five elements and the primordial sun] surged dramatically, its Slaughter [the annihilating aspect of the technique] power enhanced by a full fifty percent.

"The power of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder now approaches the full-force strike of an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm]," Eldrin Chen murmured softly.

He let out a faint sigh of relief.

This Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder was a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest, most profound grade]. Even when channeled by Eldrin Chen before, its power was sufficient to pose a threat to an Earth Immortal Great Perfection.

Now, with this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] greatly amplified, its potency rivaled that of the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd [a legendary gourd that unleashes soul-reaping gales]. It would become the most formidable offensive weapon in Eldrin Chen's arsenal.