Chapter 1547 : The Primordial Water's Miracle

This type of Immortal Water possesses three wondrous functions: accelerating maturation, healing injuries, and Limit-Breaker [a state where a cultivator's foundation surpasses its inherent limits].

According to the calculations of Eldrin Chen, taking a single drop of 'Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water' [a miraculous water born from the primal energies of heaven and earth] and dripping it onto a Spirit Herb [a plant imbued with spiritual energy] or immortal tree can increase the plant's medicinal age by ten thousand years.

Furthermore, the 'Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water' can cleanse the vast majority of foreign energies and impurities, and is filled with boundless vitality. A single drop can heal nearly all injuries sustained by cultivators at the Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high level of immortal cultivation].

One hundred drops can revive a gravely wounded, dying Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm]. Ten thousand drops could even heal an injured Celestial Immortal Great Power [a formidable being who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm].

The final wondrous function, the Limit-Breaker, refers to its ability to induce an ultimate metamorphosis in a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation of a cultivator or spiritual plant] that has grown to its limit, allowing it to ascend to a higher grade.

Generally speaking, a single drop can transform a mundane herb into an Immortal Herb [a herb of immortal grade]. One hundred drops can transform an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root formed through worldly processes] into a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root of immense potential].

As for promoting roots beyond that level, because the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a treasure vase that condenses the primal energies of creation] is not of a high enough grade, the spiritual water it produces is merely Lower-Grade Innate Spiritual Water [a basic form of innate spiritual water], which is still far from sufficient.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth were to advance to the level of an Innate Ancient Treasure [a treasure born with the world in ancient times] or an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure formed from innate spiritual principles], it might be capable of catalyzing an eighth-rank spiritual plant into a Ninth Rank [the ninth rank] Primordial Unity [the Primordial Unity realm] spiritual plant.

"Truly worthy of being a Universe Origin Treasure [a treasure connected to the very origin of the universe], the most unique type of Innate Rare Treasure [a rare treasure born from innate principles]," they remarked.

Upon understanding the profound mysteries of the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth, the group could not help but reveal expressions of ecstatic joy.

Eldrin Chen's heart also surged with joy. With this Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary vessel said to contain the foundational energies of creation], the dozen or so World-Opening Ancient Tree [ancient trees whose roots are said to have pierced the primordial chaos at the dawn of the world] within him seemed poised to soon advance to high-grade, or even supreme-grade, specimens.

More importantly, among the several dozen Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] of Spiritual Field [fields nourished by concentrated spiritual energy] now cultivated by the Chen Immortal Clan, the tens of thousands of Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot and Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo seemed to hold the potential to transform into the legendary Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot [a shoot of bamboo infused with the harmonized essence of primordial chaos].

And within Eldrin Chen's possession was an Elixir Formula [a secret recipe for crafting a potent cultivation pill] for the 'Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill' [a legendary pill said to forge a body of golden perfection, harmonized with the primordial unity], whose primary ingredient was precisely the Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot.

The Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill was said to increase the chances of an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] successfully cultivating the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [an immortal physique perfectly aligned with the fundamental unity of creation] by twenty percent.

"If this succeeds," Eldrin murmured, a vision unfolding in his mind's eye, "within the future of our clan, Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very threshold of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] will likely become..." His voice trailed off, the implication too vast to voice fully.

Eldrin Chen's spirit trembled with the realization. He could not help but glance towards Exquisite Jiang and the Verdant Consort.

Meeting his gaze, they both seemed to have arrived at the same staggering conclusion. A silent understanding passed between them, and they gave a slight, solemn nod.

A moment later, Exquisite Jiang drew a deep breath and spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of regret. "It is a pity that this Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth currently holds only one thousand drops of 'Innate Spiritual Water' [water born from the world's innate spiritual essence, possessing miraculous nurturing properties]."

"Furthermore, it will take ten thousand years hence to condense a single additional drop. That pace is still far too slow."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. "Relying solely on the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth's natural recovery would indeed be a glacial process," he stated.

"Fortunately, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary vessel capable of nurturing spiritual substances] produces Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial water of immense spiritual purity] by consuming Immortal Spirit Essence [the foundational energy of the immortal realm]. We can aid its recovery by expending pure Immortal Source [the condensed essence of immortal energy, a high-level cultivation resource]."

"Using Immortal Source?"

Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator] furrowed her brow slightly, falling into pensive thought.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and continued, "I have calculated it. Roughly ten thousand Immortal Source are required to nurture a single drop of Innate Spiritual Water."

"That is no small price."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang [a cultivator known for her grace and insight] frowned slightly and said, "For a single Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a rare spiritual bamboo] to grow from the immortal rank to a Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot [a supreme-grade spiritual entity], assuming no cultivation bottlenecks, would take approximately five million years. That translates to five hundred drops of Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water [a supreme spiritual water containing the primordial energies of heaven and earth]."

"Furthermore, when breaking through to the Seventh Rank Supreme Grade, Eighth Rank Low-Grade, Eighth Rank Mid-Grade, and Eighth Rank High-Grade realms, it will encounter cultivation bottlenecks. These would require ten drops, one hundred drops, ninety drops, and one hundred drops of 'Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water' respectively."

"And for its final ascension to the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade realm, you would need to expend one strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence [a rare and potent essence born from ordered chaos]."

"Calculating it all, nurturing one Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot would require roughly eight hundred drops of Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water, which is eight million Immortal Source and one strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence."

Eldrin Chen listened and gave a slow, thoughtful nod.

Eight million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated source of immortal energy] is a substantial price, and a single mouthful of Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence [a primordial essence of chaos acquired through cultivation, extremely rare] takes nearly twenty thousand years to condense.

After pondering this, Eldrin Chen spoke: "The Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence is far too scarce. I still need it to refine my Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the innate violet aura of primordial chaos, a supreme energy]. It seems we cannot cultivate the Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot [a legendary spiritual plant symbolizing primordial unity] in large quantities for the time being."

"However, we can cultivate two or three shoots. They can be refined into the Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a supreme pill that forges a golden body of primordial unity], which will aid you all in breaking through to the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation realm representing the state of primordial oneness]."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Exquisite Jiang smiled gently, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "There is no rush. The Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual organs that determine a cultivator's talent and affinity] within your body are the most pressing matter at hand."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded, pondered for a moment, then stood up. "Now that we have emerged, it is time to distribute our gains," he declared.

"I imagine Violet Mystery and the others have been waiting at the Flowing Fire Blessed Land [a blessed land imbued with the essence of flowing fire] for some time. We should not keep them waiting any longer."

With those words, Eldrin Chen soon arrived at the Flowing Fire Star Palace [the celestial palace associated with the Flowing Fire Star]. As expected, he found that Violet Mystery Path Master had indeed been waiting for a long while.

Within the Great Hall, besides the members of the Chen Clan, others had already gathered: Violet Mystery Path Master, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a divine spirit embodying blazing flames], Glazed Divine Lord [a divine lord with a title referencing glazed perfection], along with Ancient Ruins Nether Lord and Heaven Abyss Path Master, among others.

Eldrin Chen entered the Great Hall, and with a smile, addressed the assembled group, "Esteemed friends, today's success and our bountiful harvest are owed entirely to your collective efforts. The time has come to divide the spoils."

"You are too kind," they replied in unison.

Hearing his words, smiles blossomed on every face present.

Without further preamble, Eldrin Chen instructed Ethan Chen to produce the ledger.

As the ledger was distributed, a wave of genuine delight washed over the assembly.

The scale of their gains was truly staggering. Among the treasures seized, there were several Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact forged at the Primordial Unity Realm], and more than ten World-Opening Marvel [a rare and powerful treasure used in world-creation rituals].

The single largest category was the Galaxy Star Sand Pill [a potent cultivation pill refined from the essence of stellar sand], numbering over six thousand vials. At the usual market rate, this alone was worth more than six hundred million Immortal Source [a high-purity crystalized form of immortal energy, used as advanced currency].

And this was merely the collective haul from the final battle. Eldrin Chen estimated that over the years, as they had repeatedly scoured the Small Universe [a miniature, self-contained cosmos] for Stellar [stellar essence or materials], each individual had likely amassed several hundred vials of Galaxy Star Sand Pill in their private collections.

Such resources were sufficient to cultivate all the way to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] and still have enough left to purchase one or two precious treasures to aid in attempting a breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound realm of cultivation where all energies return to a state of primordial oneness].

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "We have already distributed some treasures during the previous battles. Now, let us prioritize allocating the remaining spoils to those who have yet to receive their full share."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and Violet Mystery Path Master even revealed a faint smile.

From this battle, he had obtained a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon—the Kui Ox Drum. The value of this single artifact alone was equivalent to two or three hundred million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and pure form of spiritual energy used by high-level immortals].

The Merits [a metaphysical currency representing accumulated virtuous deeds and karma] he had earned from the successive great battles were almost completely exhausted in exchange for this item. However, having acquired a Primordial Unity Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the peak of the Primordial Unity Realm, one step below the legendary Dao Ancestor] grade treasure, he did not particularly covet the other remaining artifacts.

Seeing his choice, the others immediately began examining the remaining treasures.

The remaining treasures could roughly be divided into three tiers: Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [extremely rare and precious materials or artifacts of the Primordial Unity grade], World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure capable of assisting in the creation of a new world or realm], and other seventh or eighth-rank artifacts.

Among them, there were seven Primordial Unity Rare Treasure, each an incomparably valuable supreme treasure.

These were: the Primordial Unity Sunder Heaven Hammer, the Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit [a fruit that can grant immense cultivation progress or even a realm breakthrough to a Primordial Unity Immortal], the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd…