Chapter 1514 : Assault on the Celestial Wolf Star

Beyond the Skywolf Blessed Land [a sacred land imbued with the essence of the celestial wolf], Violet Mystery Path Master had already been waiting for a considerable time.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he spoke without preamble, "I have waited long. Now that you have arrived, it is time to act."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, acknowledging nod.

Simultaneous with his arrival, Exquisite Jiang and the others had also reached the perimeter of the Skywolf Blessed Land.

Exquisite Jiang cast a glance at the Skywolf Blessed Land and declared, "Since that is the case, let us not delay any further."

With those words, the assembled group immediately launched their assault upon the Skywolf Blessed Land.

This Ancient Star of the Skywolf [a primordial celestial body associated with the Skywolf] was originally an Ancient Star [a primordial celestial body] of Supreme Grade Blessed Land [the highest grade of sacred land] caliber. However, its core essence had been severely depleted over time, causing its grade to fall significantly.

Even so, the Ancient Star was still garrisoned by more than thirty Skywolf Clan [a clan of wolf-like demonic beings] Demon Sages.

With so many Demon Sages bolstered by the power of a defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack], even Violet Mystery Path Master would have had to pay a steep price to breach its defenses.

Yet, once the full force of the attackers arrived, the Ancient Star of the Skywolf ultimately possessed no power to withstand them.

As Violet Mystery Path Master made his move, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang summoned the crimson and black ancient cauldrons. The Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality] of the Chen Clan also joined the fray, and even Glazed Divine Lord cleaved through the air with a Seven-Colored Heavenly Sword.

Under such overwhelming force, the Ancient Star of the Skywolf held out for mere moments before being utterly vanquished.

This time, Eldrin Chen showed no mercy to the Eighth-Rank Demon Sage [powerful demonic cultivators of the eighth rank] of the Skywolf Clan upon that star. Their strength was formidable.

If any escaped and allied with the Demon Race forces from this realm and the Immortal Domain, they would pose a significant threat.

He sealed the starry void with the Spatial Law [a profound law governing space], annihilating all thirty-some Skywolf demon sages before beginning to plunder the resources of this Skywolf Blessed Land.

As Eldrin Chen had anticipated, this Ancient Star held few Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy], Immortal Source [a source of pure immortal energy], or mineral veins. However, ready-made World-Opening Treasure [treasures used to create or stabilize new worlds] and Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts used by immortals] were plentiful.

The primordial essence was even more depleted than expected, reduced to a mere single portion of Eighth Rank High-Grade Stellar Primordial Essence [a high-grade, eighth-rank essence drawn from the stars].

"Drained to such an extent," Eldrin Chen mused, holding the Stellar Primordial Essence [the foundational energy of a star], "no wonder the Skywolf Great Emperor risked leaving this Universe."

Violet Mystery Path Master nodded in agreement, a sigh escaping his lips. "The resources of this Small Universe are finite. It has birthed too many powerful beings and has ultimately exhausted its Universe [cosmos] essence."

Glazed Divine Lord did not say much. She glanced at the Ancient Star of the Skywolf origin in Eldrin Chen's hand and asked, "After refining this origin, your Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the foundational energy of heaven and earth, the source of all creation] should be able to reach completion."

"If nothing goes wrong, you should soon be able to attempt a breakthrough to the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the third and final major stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Have you prepared the treasures needed for this ascension?"

"Not yet."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, falling into deep contemplation.

This Eighth Rank High-Grade Stellar Primordial Essence [the primordial source essence of a celestial body] was an exceedingly rare treasure, containing the most refined and potent source energy within.

It could increase the chances of an Immortal who cultivated the Stellar [pertaining to stars and celestial bodies] Path by thirty to forty percent when attempting to break through to the Late Stage Earth Immortal or even to Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm].

If a Sixth Level Earth Immortal who cultivated the Stellar Rule [the Dao Law governing stars and constellations] were to refine this Stellar Primordial Essence, they would very likely ascend directly to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm.

Eldrin Chen could also refine this object. However, he did not possess a Stellar Physique [a special constitution attuned to stellar energies], nor was the Stellar Rule his primary cultivation path. For him, this treasure could only be decomposed into Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.

While this would save him a hundred thousand years of cultivation, it would be nothing short of a grievous waste of a celestial treasure.

Yet, at this critical juncture, saving tens of thousands of years of cultivation would allow him to stride directly to the very threshold of the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm.

Given the current circumstances, if Eldrin Chen could step into the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm, his personal power would undoubtedly experience a tremendous leap forward.

"It seems I must still find the main ingredients for the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill as soon as possible," he mused.

Whispering this thought to himself, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but set his sights on the Dragon-Phoenixes of this realm.

But just at that moment, the Glazed Divine Lord, a flicker of insight in his gaze, spoke: "I possess a Polarity Rotation Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in the profound breakthrough to the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm], which can assist you in breaking through to the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm."

"Take it. Expediting your breakthrough to Late Stage Earth Immortal is of paramount importance."

The Glazed Divine Lord spoke softly, then retrieved a jade box from his sleeve and handed it over.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart. Looking at the jade box, he couldn't suppress a flicker of eager anticipation.

The Polarity Rotation Pill was similar to the Four Extremities Heavenly Pill and the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill—all were Precious Pill [elixirs of the highest grade, capable of aiding in major cultivation breakthroughs] that could assist in breaking through to Late Stage Earth Immortal.

Among these three Precious Pill, after consuming the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill, it would manifest the ultimate aura of nine Heavenly Dragon and Phoenixes. This would instantly flood the cultivator with a vast quantity of primordial energy, rapidly expanding their Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the foundational spiritual energy that forms the core of an Earth Immortal's power, connected to the world itself] to its absolute limit.

Then, leveraging the power of heaven and earth, it would compress this Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy, forcing the World's Origin [the fundamental spiritual essence and laws that constitute a cultivator's internal world] to undergo a metamorphosis, thereby achieving the breakthrough into the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm.

The Four Extremities Heavenly Pill [a legendary pill that aids in expanding a cultivator's inner world] works by stimulating the growth of the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [the four foundational spiritual roots within a cultivator's dantian], causing them to prop up the heavens and tread upon the earth, thereby opening up the Outer Starry Sky [the boundless void beyond a cultivator's inner world]. Finally, by relying on the power of the Universe [the vast cosmos and its inherent energies], it triggers a profound metamorphosis of the world's foundational forces.

Upon ingestion, this Polarity Rotation Pill [a pill that facilitates the cyclical transformation of opposing energies] initiates an unceasing rotation of the Polarity Origin [the primordial source of yin and yang energies] within and between heaven and earth. This rotation, working from the inside out, compresses the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the most ancient and pure form of energy from which all things are born], ultimately leading to an extreme and ultimate transformation of one's foundational essence.

In simpler terms, the Four Extremities Heavenly Pill first pushes the Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] to break its Limit-Breaker [a state where one surpasses their inherent limitations], and *then* allows the foundational essence to transform and achieve a breakthrough. It is akin to boarding the carriage first and purchasing the ticket later.

The Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a pill that harnesses the essence of dragons and phoenixes for ascension] works from the outside in, while the Polarity Rotation Pill operates from the inside out.

Thus, these three types of Precious Pill [a general term for exceptionally rare and potent pills] each possess wondrous and distinct applications, yet their ultimate outcome is the same. Moreover, they can be used in combination.

For Eldrin Chen, this single Polarity Rotation Pill was more than sufficient.

He accepted the Polarity Rotation Pill and immediately expressed his gratitude, "Senior, this pill is of immense use to me. If there is anything you require, please do not hesitate to ask."

"This item is of little consequence to me. You have already done me a great favor by guiding me into the Solar Realm Small Universe [a miniature cosmos within the Solar Realm]. Consider it a gift from me," the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] replied with a light tone, declining Eldrin Chen's offer of a trade. He then shook his head slightly, adding, "It is a pity I possess only this one. Otherwise, all the esteemed members of your Chen Clan could have achieved a breakthrough within this Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos]."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement. She stated calmly, "I have heard that within this Universe, there exist the True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix Clans [the noble and powerful clans of True Dragons and Immortal Phoenixes]. Their essence would likely serve as the finest material for crafting the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with a thoughtful light upon hearing this. He nodded slowly and said, "Indeed, that is a possibility. However, the True Dragons and Immortal Phoenixes are formidable beings. We must proceed with utmost caution."

"However, it is highly likely they have already established contact with the True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heavens. Obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Inner Pill [a legendary elixir forged from the combined essence of a true dragon and an immortal phoenix] may not be so simple."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen concluded, "I shall first go into seclusion for cultivation. All matters can wait until after I achieve my breakthrough to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, just before ascending to the Heavenly Immortal level]."

Violet Mystery Path Master gave a slight nod and then spoke, "You should proceed with your cultivation. We will remain within the Small Universe [a pocket dimension or miniature cosmos created by a supreme power], continuing our efforts to acquire Stellar Primordial Essence [the foundational, chaotic energy from which stars are born] and other rare treasures. We can discuss further once they have also gathered sufficient Stellar Primordial Essence."

Eldrin Chen glanced at Exquisite Jiang and the others, understanding that the amount of Stellar Primordial Essence they would require for their own breakthroughs was also considerable.

He handed over the Seventh Rank Stellar Essence [a highly refined stellar energy of the seventh grade] he had obtained to Exquisite Jiang and said, "Remember to conceal your presence at all costs. Your safety is paramount."

After giving his instructions, Eldrin Chen departed from the Solar Realm Small Universe. He traversed the void and returned to the Netherworld Small Universe [a pocket dimension suffused with yin and netherworld energies]. In the end, he decided not to attempt his breakthrough there.