Chapter 1499 : The Prudent Path to Power

Eldrin Chen spoke with a measured courtesy, sensing for the first time an immense pressure bearing down upon him.

He had a distinct feeling that even if Violet Consort Yan were to step into the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm, her innate talent would still pale in comparison to the sheer brilliance of this individual.

With this thought, he recalled the known exploits of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit.

According to the information he possessed, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit had ascended from a lower realm. During the last Great Tribulation, it had single-handedly slain an exceptionally powerful Nine Tribulations Immortal, thereby earning its entry into the Earth Immortal Realm.

After its breakthrough to Earth Immortal, seemingly wary of being targeted and eliminated by powerful enemies, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit had maintained an extremely low profile. It had concealed itself within an Earth Vein [a powerful terrestrial energy leyline] somewhere in the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea to cultivate in seclusion.

It continued this way for over one million three hundred thousand years, cultivating until it recently reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm—a stage where it would be exceedingly difficult to be snuffed out prematurely. Only then did it emerge from seclusion to set its sights on the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

"This Blazeflame Divine Spirit truly understands the Way of Prudent Survival," Eldrin mused. "No wonder it managed to evade the scrutiny of numerous adversaries and cultivate all the way to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently. Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, those who stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a realm of cultivation denoting supreme, near-mythical talent] faced a probability of early demise far exceeding that of ordinary Earth Immortal cultivators.

This was because such individuals possessed immense latent potential. If given the opportunity, the major Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy] and Grotto-Heaven [a superior, semi-independent pocket realm of profound spiritual energy] powers would certainly not hesitate to eliminate such a formidable future threat.

In all honesty, if he had been in that position a million years earlier, Eldrin knew he too would have chosen to lay low, cultivating discreetly until reaching Earth Immortal Great Perfection and possessing sufficient power for self-preservation before making his presence known to the world. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel .c om.

Yet time waits for no one. Merely tens of thousands of years after his ascension to immortality, the once-in-a-million-years Great Tribulation erupted. To survive this cataclysm, he had no choice but to reveal his true strength.

Similarly, to weather the impending Path Tribulation, Eldrin Chen dared not continue his reclusive ways. For to remain hidden meant forsaking the struggle for Opportunity and Fortune.

Without contending for Opportunity and Fortune, Eldrin Chen's cultivation progress would slow to a crawl. Within a million years, reaching the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm would be utterly impossible.

After all, he was no solitary wanderer. He journeyed with five Dao-companions and bore the immense weight of the vast Chen Immortal Clan. Sustaining such a path demanded astronomical resources.

If they secluded themselves within the Returning Abyss Blessed Land and withdrew from the world, their cultivation would advance at a glacial pace. When the Path Tribulation finally erupted, lacking sufficient power would mean certain annihilation.

In contrast, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit had a full two million years and was a solitary entity. Finding a sanctuary akin to the Returning Abyss Blessed Land and cultivating in secret would be enough to reach the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm.

In truth, even an ordinary Blessed Land would struggle to support the Blazeflame Divine Spirit's advancement beyond that point.

Forging a Primordial Unity Foundation required a vast ocean of Immortal Spirit Essence [the purest energy condensed from immortal spiritual veins]. To attempt a breakthrough into the Primordial Unity Realm, one needed at least a Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a top-tier spiritual land vein] to supply this Immortal Spirit Essence.

Her emergence from seclusion this time, her designs upon the Supreme-Grade Earth Vein of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, were likely preparations for her own assault on the Primordial Unity Realm.

With this understanding, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "I have prepared tea for the Divine Lord. Please, follow me."

"Mm-hmm."

Blazeflame Divine Spirit gave a slight nod, then stepped forward to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the others.

The group arrived atop Guest Greeting Peak and settled around an ancient stone table.

Eldrin Chen personally poured tea for everyone, then looked at Blazeflame Divine Spirit and said, "For Divine Lord to summon us this time, it must be concerning Flowing Fire Star Palace."

Blazeflame Divine Spirit did not answer immediately. She studied Eldrin Chen with a calm gaze for a moment before nodding. "You and I are both the foremost figures of our respective eras. We surely understand each other's circumstances."

"Over these years, to evade the schemes of the various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land [a type of superior cultivation realm], I secluded myself within a Blessed Land [a cultivation realm rich in spiritual energy] to cultivate for over a million years. It was only recently, after breaking through to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], that I emerged."

"The reason for my emergence is that the spiritual essence [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of my Blessed Land is insufficient to aid my further advancement. Therefore, I intend to seize the fiery Blessed Land of Flowing Fire Star Palace."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slow, understanding nod.

The Flowing Flame Blessed Land of Flowing Fire Star Palace is considered a top-tier Fire Vein [a spiritual land with a powerful fire-attribute energy source] Blessed Land even within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. It is potent enough to sustain the cultivation of three Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming Celestial Immortals] and support Blazeflame Divine Spirit's breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation realm signifying the unity of one's essence].

Having said this, Blazeflame Divine Spirit did not wait for Eldrin Chen to speak further. She picked up her teacup and continued, "You single-handedly ensnared and slew the Master of Flowing Fire. The greatest obstacle to taking Flowing Fire Star Palace has already been removed by you."

"The reason I have sought you out this time is to discuss a matter with you."

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a powerful innate spirit born from the essence of the Blazeflame] paused briefly before continuing, "If you are willing to cede the Flowing FireStar Palace Blessed Land [a supreme-grade land of profound spiritual power] to me, then I can conquer and deliver to you all one hundred sea regions of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"At that time, you would command the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, with cultivation resources sufficient to aid your advancement to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. I would reside in the Supreme Grade Blessed Land, and we would both achieve our greatest satisfaction. What say you?"

As she spoke, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit cast a glance at Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen regarded her with a calm gaze. The Blazeflame Divine Spirit before him possessed an exceptionally fair complexion, her form draped in a gown of crimson gauze. A Blazeflame immortal mark graced the center of her brow, lending her an aura of peerless elegance and grace.

Yet, despite this, Eldrin Chen merely shook his head. "I must respectfully decline." For more chapters, visit audi0-n0vel.c0m for the complete novel.

A Supreme Grade Blessed Land was, for him, also a supreme cultivation treasure ground. In the future, when Eldrin Chen sought to break through to the Primordial Unity Realm [a legendary cultivation stage representing the unity of all things], he would require the assistance of such an Earth Vein [a powerful terrestrial energy leyline].

Furthermore, the Fire Vein [a powerful fire-attribute energy leyline] within the Flowing Flame Blessed Land was a crucial component for refining both World-Opening Supreme Treasure [artifacts of immense power capable of shaping worlds] and Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Pill [pills of the highest eighth rank and supreme quality]. Eldrin Chen would absolutely never relinquish it.

Most crucially, for Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled resilience] to step into the Primordial Unity Realm, it required five Five Elements Earth Vein [earth veins containing the balanced essence of all five elements] of Supreme Grade Blessed Land grade. Only then could the foundational essence of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body undergo another ultimate metamorphosis.

Drawing from his past experience, Eldrin Chen had resolved to select Supreme Grade Blessed Land locations in advance. Among them, the fire-attribute Flowing Flame Blessed Land had long been marked by Eldrin Chen as a prize he intended to claim.

"You disagree?"

Upon hearing this, Blazeflame Divine Spirit [the divine spirit embodying the Southern Pole's Blazeflame] could not help but slightly furrow her brow.

Yet, a mere moment later, she continued speaking: "You and I are of the same kind. By cultivating step by step, reaching the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals, beings who have ascended beyond the mortal plane] is as natural as water flowing downhill. I have no wish to make an enemy of you."

"Very well, if you agree to my condition, once I step into the Primordial Unity Realm [the Primordial Unity Realm, a profound state of cultivation where one's spirit and the cosmos are unified], I shall guarantee your safety for as long as you remain within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, a vast and treacherous expanse of interconnected seas and waterways]."

"This promise shall hold true until the next Path Tribulation [a great cosmic calamity that tests the foundations of all cultivators' paths] begins."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stirring within.

This Blazeflame Divine Lord [the Divine Lord who commands the power of the Blazeflame] possessed peerless talent. Barring unforeseen circumstances, she would likely step into the Primordial Unity Realm within one to two hundred thousand years.

Once she broke through to the Primordial Unity Realm, her combat prowess might not be far inferior even to those with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary and immensely powerful cultivation foundation achieved by unifying two primordial aspects of one's being].

It must be understood that Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being of the Celestial Immortal Realm] generally would not deign to act against an Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal, a powerful cultivator who has transcended mortality but remains tied to the earthly realm]. Thus, a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation practitioner represented nearly the pinnacle of attainable power.

To have such a formidable powerhouse personally offer her protection meant that as long as Eldrin Chen did not leave the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, a perilous and spiritually rich oceanic region], it would be exceedingly difficult for anyone to eliminate him prematurely.

In comparison, Violet Mystery Path Master was distant as the horizon, and the master of the Western Abyss Celestial Palace would never interfere in a battle between those of the same cultivation realm. Thus, the promise made by the Blazeflame Divine Lord [a powerful deity associated with a specific, potent flame] could be considered exceptionally precious. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.