Chapter 1629 : The Ten Thousand Year Refinement

After distributing the treasures, the group each retreated into seclusion for cultivation.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen began refining the Innate Qi [the primordial, uncreated energy of the cosmos] to cultivate his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body tempered to be as unyielding as the foundation of the world].

Without a breakthrough to the Heaven Immortal [the Immortal Realm], forging the Reverse to Innate [a supreme art for reverting one's body to its primordial, innate state] physique was a lengthy endeavor. Even with Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base, integrating a single strand of Innate Qi into his flesh required ten thousand years.

Fortunately, cultivating the Reverse to Innate physique did not demand complete, death-like seclusion. This allowed Eldrin Chen to integrate the Innate Qi while continuing his secluded cultivation within the Five Elements Microcosm [a pocket dimension embodying the cycle of the five fundamental elements]. However, after three Millennium [a period of one thousand years] of cultivation, Eldrin Chen discovered their supply of Innate Enlightenment Tea [a celestial tea that grants profound insights into the Dao] was running low.

This Innate Enlightenment Tea matured only once every ten million years, and they possessed merely ten portions. This was far from sufficient for the ten Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very threshold of the Immortal Realm] of the Chen Clan. Furthermore, the Innate Spiritual Water [water imbued with innate spiritual energy] produced by the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth [a treasure vase that gathers and refines the primordial energies of the world], being only at the Low Grade Innate Treasure [the lowest grade of treasures born from the innate laws of the cosmos] level, was of little use to the Primordial Ancient Trees [trees that have existed since the dawn of creation] and could not accelerate their growth, rendering it ineffective for hastening the maturation of the Innate Enlightenment Tea.

Left with no other choice, Eldrin Chen reluctantly expended a strand of his Innate Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme, violet-hued energy of creation] to advance the grade of the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth.

Fortunately, the efficacy of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Essence [the purest form of his foundational life force] was extraordinary. A single strand was equivalent to two strands of ordinary Innate Qi. Thus, by sacrificing just one strand of Innate Primordial Violet Qi, Eldrin Chen successfully elevated the Yin-Yang Primordial Qi Vase [a treasure vase harmonizing the opposing primordial forces of Yin and Yang] to the level of a Mid-Grade Innate Treasure [a mid-tier treasure born from the innate laws of the cosmos].

With the enhanced Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth, Eldrin Chen expended fifty million Immortal Source [crystals of condensed immortal energy] to accelerate the growth of fifty new portions of Innate Enlightenment Tea, allowing the members of the Chen Clan to continue their cultivation uninterrupted.

Not long after, Eldrin Chen opened his alchemy furnace once more, refining seven batches of the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a pill that harmonizes Yin and Yang to catalyze enlightenment]. In total, he succeeded in producing forty-seven of these pills.

Perhaps due to repeated practice in refining the same Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a type of high-grade immortal pill], or perhaps because Eldrin Chen's Alchemy [the art of pill refinement] had achieved a significant breakthrough, the final batch of Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill even yielded the remarkable feat of eight pills from a single furnace. The complete novel can be found at (audio-novel.com).

From a single cauldron emerged eight Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Pill [pills of the highest quality within the eighth rank of immortal elixirs]. Eldrin Chen even felt that with his own Alchemy [the art of pill refinement], if not for a lack of Mana [the spiritual energy required for cultivation and spellcasting], it would be sufficient to attempt refining a Ninth Rank Mid-Grade Immortal Pill [a mid-quality pill within the ninth and highest rank of immortal elixirs].

With forty-seven Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [pills that aid in comprehending the profound principles of Yin and Yang] and an ample supply of Innate Enlightenment Tea [a spiritual tea that naturally enhances one's capacity for enlightenment], the members of the Chen Immortal Clan once again entered a period of rapid growth in their strength.

However, Eldrin Chen did not rush to contemplate the Taiyi Dao Principle [the supreme principle of the Primordial Unity]. Instead, he began cultivating his Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to one's life force and cultivation path].

Ten thousand years later, Eldrin Chen had cultivated the Primordial Unity Qi [the divine ability of Primordial Unity Energy] to the Half-Step Patriarch Grade [a realm just shy of the Patriarch level], resulting in another significant boost to his power. It was around this time that the cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan began to experience successive breakthroughs in their cultivation.

Approximately thirteen millennia into their seclusion, Lila refined a portion of Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water [a spiritual water born of innate frost essence, capable of tempering the soul]. Her foundation and Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental quality and depth of a cultivator's base, determining their future potential] surged dramatically, allowing her to be the first to break through into the realm of Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two supreme Taiyi principles], marking a tremendous leap in her strength.

Merely eight hundred years later, Yvonne the Violet Consort refined the Violet Flame Marrow Jade [a jade containing the essence of violet flame, used to temper one's marrow and spiritual roots]. Her Deep-Seated Foundation also received a notable enhancement, and she gained enlightenment into the Violet Flame Heavenly Fire [a divine ability manifesting heavenly violet flames] at the Taiyi Realm [the realm of the supreme Primordial Unity]. Another millennium passed, and the Eastern Sovereign completely assimilated the Solar True Flame [the true flame of the sun]. As his Deep-Seated Foundation skyrocketed, he cultivated the Solar Rule [the divine ability to command solar power] to the Taiyi Realm.

Three millennia thereafter, aided by Innate Enlightenment Tea and having consumed two Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill, Ethan Chen achieved complete enlightenment into the Taiyi Cycle of Life and Death [a supreme cultivation art governing the Taiyi principles of life and death].

Two millennia later, with the substantial assistance of copious Innate Enlightenment Tea and Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill, the Verdant Consort's Yin-Yang Azure Lotus Dao [the Dao path of the Yin-Yang Azure Lotus] reached perfection, propelling her directly into the Taiyi Realm.

Not long after, Kael Chen and Nyssa Qu also achieved breakthroughs once more, cultivating two layers of Primordial Foundation [the foundational realm of the Primordial stage].

Only Lyra Jiang was unable to fully step into the Dual Taiyi Foundation. Her Great Five Elements Dao Principles [the supreme Dao principles governing the five fundamental elements] became increasingly difficult to comprehend the further she progressed; she had only managed to grasp three of the Taiyi Dao Principle.

To comprehend the fourth Taiyi Dao Principle [a fundamental cosmic principle representing supreme unity], it is estimated to require at least several tens of thousands of years more.

Nevertheless, even with three Taiyi Dao Principle mastered, Lyra Jiang's strength far surpasses that of ordinary Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two Taiyi principles].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, Lyra Jiang's foundational power has surged dramatically. Her Mana [the spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques] has increased by nearly fifty percent, marking a tremendous leap in her overall might.

Time flowed swiftly within their secluded cultivation. In the blink of an eye, thirty thousand years had passed. On this day, Eldrin Chen gathered with Lyra Jiang and the others, his expression complex as he spoke. "Only seventy thousand years remain until the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests one's cultivation and destiny]."

"Our children have also returned. Old Granduncle's intention is for us to host a Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating a cultivator's milestone birthday]." Upon hearing this, the women present also let out soft sighs.

Time is fleeting. From their birth until now, a full million years had passed in what felt like a mere moment.

For an Immortal, birthdays marking ten thousand, one hundred thousand, one million, ten million, or even one hundred million years are all profoundly significant occasions. Such momentous milestones carry immense commemorative weight, for once missed, they are gone forever in this lifetime.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of Immortal will hold lavish celebrations for their own longevity anniversaries.

If one had arduously cultivated for a million years yet remained at the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of a newly ascended immortal], it might be one thing. But for those who, within a mere million years, had cultivated to the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to the earthly realm] realm, it is customary to host a grand Longevity Banquet.

For someone like Eldrin Chen, who had ostensibly broken through to Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], maintaining a low profile was simply no longer an option.

For a figure of his stature, even the Celestial Court [the supreme governing body of the immortal realms] would personally send congratulatory gifts, and the news would inevitably spread like wildfire throughout the vast Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang spoke: "This Longevity Banquet [a grand feast held to celebrate a cultivator's extended lifespan] is not just for Lyra alone. Among the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortals [cultivators on the very cusp of true immortality] of our Chen Clan, our birth anniversaries are all quite close. We should celebrate them together."

"Agreed," Nyssa Qu nodded, then said: "This is a perfect opportunity to take stock of the clan's situation and accelerate our preparations for the Dao Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial faced by cultivators seeking to transcend mortality]."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen finally spoke: "The Dao Tribulation draws near, and our strength is not yet unshakable. We must not be overly ostentatious. For this longevity celebration, let us keep things simple, inviting only our close friends and a few old acquaintances."

"That is wise."

...... Setting Sun Sea, Ascension Platform.

Within the Leaping Dragon Pool, Immortal Qi [the purified, transcendent energy of the immortal realms] suffused the air, creating an atmosphere of profound peace and tranquility. Continue reading this story at audio-novel*com.

Suddenly, ripples disturbed the surface of the Leaping Dragon Pool, followed by a dazzling figure leaping forth. "Hahaha...!"

"A hundred lifetimes of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], a hundred cycles perfected! This old man has finally achieved Ascending to Immortality [breaking through to become a true immortal]!"

An Azure-Robed Daoist strode forward, ascending into the heavens until he finally appeared upon the Ascension Platform.

At the same moment, a Violet-Robed Daoist approached. Glancing at the newly ascended figure, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term used between cultivators], on your Attaining Immortality and Enlightenment [achieving the immortal state and profound understanding of the Dao]. May you now enjoy eternal life."

Seeing this, the Azure-Robed Daoist immediately smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Many thanks for your auspicious words. May I ask, who might you be, Fellow Daoist?"

"I am the Welcoming Envoy of the Celestial Court, a steward disciple of the Chen Immortal Clan from Eldrin's Hundred Seas, Fudo Chen. You may simply call me 'Fudo', fellow immortal."

The violet-robed Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] smiled faintly and spoke, "Might I inquire as to your esteemed title, Fellow Daoist?"

"Ah."

The Azure-Robed Daoist gave a slight nod and then laughed, "To think we are of the same lineage. My given name is Lior Chen. You may address me as Daoist Lior."

"Lior Chen?"

The violet-robed Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] paused for a moment, then smiled. "Within our Chen Clan Clan Genealogy [a sacred record tracing the lineage and history of a clan], there are indeed distant ancestors from the Qing Generation."

"However, not a single Ancient Ancestor [a revered progenitor from a distant era] from that Qing Generation remains in this world today." For uninterrupted reading, go to (audio-novel.com).