Chapter 1582 : Refining the Demonic Earth Vein

Since the Merit Violet Light [a metaphysical light representing accumulated virtuous merit] was sufficient, it was time to refine and absorb this Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a supreme-quality terrestrial energy artery, the foundation of a blessed land].

Eldrin Chen hesitated no longer. He immediately drew the entire Earth Vein [a terrestrial energy artery] into his body and began the process of refining it.

"Hmm—"

The moment the Earth Vein entered him, Eldrin Chen was assaulted by an overwhelmingly dense and potent aura, one laced with a ferociously malevolent and domineering energy.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly. This Blessed Land [a land of spiritual abundance] was of extraordinary origin, having been formed from a Heavenly Demon Spine Bone [the fossilized spine of a celestial demon]. Its very essence was saturated with a near-indestructible demonic nature.

This demonic nature was almost impossible to eradicate. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme immortal cultivator] who attempted to forcibly refine it would risk Qi deviation and demonic possession.

Even Eldrin Chen's Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure Yang energy] could not completely purge the inherent demonic taint. Fortunately, his Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [the power of the Limitless Rule born from Primordial Chaos] had reached great completion, capable of grinding down and assimilating almost any foreign energy within heaven and earth.

Now, Eldrin Chen continuously circulated his Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing limitless transformation from Primordial Chaos], manifesting the Primordial Chaos Pure Yang Flame [a pure Yang flame born from Primordial Chaos] to incinerate and refine the Earth Vein.

In an instant, vast quantities of Demonic Qi [demonic spiritual energy] were utterly annihilated, transformed into the purest Metal Attribute Divine Substance [a divine substance imbued with the essence of the Metal element], which surged into Eldrin Chen's body.

Thus, time flowed on. Nearly thirty thousand years passed in the blink of an eye before Eldrin Chen slowly opened his eyes. This novel is serialized on site: audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

Seeing this, Nyssa Qu beside him could not help but ask excitedly, "How is it, Husband?" Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. Sensing the power within his own fleshly body, he murmured softly, "My Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary, near-unbreakable physical constitution] is but a single step away from its initial completion."

Currently, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [the foundational stage of his supreme physique] had already refined and integrated the Water, Fire, Earth, and Metal Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss [places of immense spiritual power and cultivation resources].

Having refined these four Supreme Grade Earth Vein [the supreme-grade spiritual ley lines at the core of an Abode of Bliss], his body now simultaneously contained the unyielding solidity of Metal, the peerless profundity of Earth, the enduring gentleness of Water, and the violent ferocity of Fire. Such a physique was already nearing flawless perfection. All that remained was to refine a Wood Attribute Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss, allowing his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body to gain sufficient Life force [vital energy] and restorative power. Once that was achieved, his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body would transform into the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, once his Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique was initially formed, his combat power would undergo a qualitative transformation. At that point, relying solely on the strength of his physical body, he might be capable of contending with those at the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a profound and powerful stage of cultivation].

Thinking of this, a smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. Nyssa Qu and Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator], among others, also revealed looks of joy.

Verdant Consort's beautiful eyes sparkled with amusement as she spoke, "Shall we prepare to make our move for that final Earth Vein [a spiritual ley line]?"

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then shook his head. "There is no rush. Recently, my Mana [cultivation energy] has nearly reached perfection. It seems within ten thousand years, I will be able to break through to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. We can act after that breakthrough."

Hearing his words, everyone nodded slightly and said no more.

With that, Eldrin Chen did not linger within the Heaven-Demon Star System [a star system associated with demonic cultivators]. He traversed the boundless starry river [a poetic term for the vast cosmos or starry expanse] and returned to the space beyond the Purple Realm.

However, by this time, several tens of thousands of years had passed since Eldrin Chen entered seclusion. Among the old acquaintances in the Purple Realm, many had already departed. Xingzu Chen and the Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk had also ascended to immortality [achieved the ultimate breakthrough and left the mortal world]. The Chen Clan now had a new Clan Lord.

Eldrin Chen did not disturb the cultivators of the Purple Realm, merely descending a wisp of his Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to wander within its bounds.

After nearly a million years, Eldrin Chen returned to the Purple Realm once more, only to find the entire realm transformed beyond recognition, a testament to the relentless flow of time.

Many of the great sects and Sacred Lands [places of immense spiritual power and significance] from bygone eras had vanished into the river of time, yet some powers had grown even more resplendent.

Eldrin Chen discovered that the Horizon Sea Pavilion had risen again, becoming the hegemon of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World. The current Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion had cultivated his power to the Quasi-Immortal realm [a state just one step below true immortality], seemingly not far from ascension.

Within the Eastern Wilderness, the Galewind Divine Palace had also risen to prominence. This faction boasted over a hundred Nascent Soul Dao Lords [powerful cultivators who have formed a nascent soul, a higher state of being], second only to the Chen Immortal Clan.

As for the Long River Sacred Land, after Riverlord Chang and his two disciples ascended in succession, it gradually suffered a decline in talent and had now fallen into obscurity.

The Roc Lineage of the Northern Abyssal Sea had, without anyone noticing, lost control of the North Abyss Sea Eye. The current overlord of the Northern Abyssal Sea was known as the Black Tortoise Sacred Emperor, an ancient turtle who had cultivated for over a hundred thousand years.

Furthermore, long-standing powers like the Dao Palace Sacred Land, the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple, and the Heaven-Observing Dao Palace, though their fortunes had waxed and waned over hundreds of thousands of years, remained deeply rooted and never lost their lineage, thanks to the support of Immortals [beings who have achieved true immortality] from the higher realms.

Beyond the shifts in power, the very landscape of the world had undergone significant changes. Many mountain passes were gone, and vast seas had transformed into mulberry fields.

Only Spirit Isle Lake [the spiritual lake where Eldrin Chen cultivated in his youth], blessed by the lingering grace of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], remained unchanged. The Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove [a vast, serene grove of peach trees spanning ten Li-lengths] stood as it always had, untouched by the passage of time.

"The mountains and rivers transform, old friends are nowhere to be seen."

"Returning to this old haunt, only this Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove remains the same."

Eldrin Chen walked amidst the Peach Blossom Grove, his heart filled with poignant sentiment as he spoke.

By his side, Verdant Consort and Nyssa Qu also felt a wave of nostalgia. Lila spoke up, "This Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove is truly an ideal place for secluded cultivation."

"A pity that with our current level of cultivation, we can no longer return here with our True Body [one's primary, most powerful physical form]." Find this and other novels at audio-novel . com.

Eldrin Chen offered no further words, merely sighing, "Such an earthly paradise... I only wish it to remain forever undisturbed, never to be destroyed in conflict." Leaving Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen looked back across the land. The former Chu Kingdom had long since changed its visage; old friends and familiar places were gone.

With another sigh, Eldrin Chen lost all interest in further nostalgic journeys.

Before his departure, Eldrin Chen summoned boundless Rule Power [the power to manipulate the fundamental laws of reality] and completely sealed away the entire Spirit Isle Lake, transforming it into an isolated paradise, cut off from the world.

Thereafter, without further delay, his avatar dissolved into a streak of spiritual light, returning to his True Body, and he set his course for the Immortal Domain [the realm of the Immortals].

Upon returning to the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where immortals reside], Eldrin Chen calculated with his fingers and realized that his descent to the lower realm had consumed over thirty-three thousand years.

Fortunately, with Separated Flame Deity and Lyra Jiang guarding the Immortal Domain Abode of Bliss [a paradisiacal sanctuary within the Immortal Domain], and with the protection of Divine Lord Glaze over the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast and treacherous oceanic region], no major disturbances had arisen.

Eldrin Chen met with Lyra Jiang and recounted the events of his journey to her. He then inquired, "Has anything of significance occurred in the Immortal Domain in recent years?"

"All has been tranquil, with no major events," she replied.

"However, over these thirty millennia, two new Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to full Celestial Immortality] have emerged within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a perilous and spiritually rich sea in the western reaches]." Lyra Jiang began to narrate the recent developments to Eldrin Chen.

During these thirty thousand years, two new Half-Step Celestial Immortal had indeed ascended within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, and both individuals shared some history, and enmity, with Eldrin Chen.

One was the True Dragon Seventh Prince, the legitimate son of the Dragon King of the Western Abyss, from the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a hidden realm and stronghold of the dragon race]. The other was the Central Earth Spirit Deity of the Divine Race [a powerful race of beings born from natural phenomena and worshipped as deities].

"It seems this Central Earth Spirit Deity has quite a knack for timing his ascension,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a faint frown touching his eyes as he learned of the Central Earth Spirit Deity's successful breakthrough, his tone carrying a thread of cool detachment.

In the past, a grudge had been sown between Eldrin Chen and the Central Earth Spirit Deity over the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron [a legendary artifact of immense power]. Furthermore, the deity also held grievances against Zixuan the Daoist. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.