Chapter 1648 : Seeds of Enlightenment

"There are nine Enlightenment Lotus Seeds in total. Let each of the clan's nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators with a Dual Taiyi Foundation take one," Eldrin Chen stated calmly, then distributed the Enlightenment Lotus Seeds among the group.

Since a Lotus Seed [the seed of a mystical lotus] can only be consumed once per person, the remaining ones could only be used to nurture other clan members.

By rights, these Lotus Seed [the seed of a mystical lotus] were treasures of immense value, meant to be stored within the Clan Treasury and exchanged by clan members using Merit Points [a points-based credit system within an organization or sect].

But with the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and cultivation] now upon them, hoarding treasures instead of using them to bolster their strength would be folly; once the tide of battle turned, such resources would only fall into enemy hands. Eldrin Chen, ever decisive and bold, would naturally never commit such a foolish act.

He kept one for myself, though he did not refine it immediately. It was clear he intended to use it later, after comprehending his fourth Taiyi Dao Principle [a fundamental principle of the Great Unity Dao], to aid his assault on the fifth.

The others, having received their Immortal Lotus Seed [a seed from an immortal-grade lotus that aids in enlightenment], all felt a surge of joy.

Among the nine Immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan now, aside from Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang, the others had already comprehended their Taiyi Dao Principle [a fundamental principle of the Great Unity Dao] and achieved the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a cultivation foundation based on dual Great Unity principles] realm.

While this enlightenment-aiding Immortal Lotus Seed [a seed from an immortal-grade lotus that aids in enlightenment] could no longer help them perceive new Dao Principles [fundamental laws of the universe], it could assist them in deducing their Profound Grade Divine Ability [a powerful mystical technique].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, after refining this Immortal Lotus Seed [a seed from an immortal-grade lotus that aids in enlightenment], the several Dual Taiyi Foundation [a cultivation foundation based on dual Great Unity principles] experts of the Chen Immortal Clan would each be able to advance their Divine Ability [a powerful mystical technique] to the Mysterious Profound [a profound and mysterious grade] level, resulting in a tremendous leap in combat prowess.

Thus, the clan's nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal Ancient Ancestor [a venerable progenitor of a clan] each received one Enlightenment Lotus Seeds. Experience the full epic at audio-novel-dot-com.

As for Xander Qing Chen and Caelan Chen, their cultivation had only recently broken through to the Single Taiyi Foundation. For their future advancement to the Dual Taiyi Foundation, the Innate Enlightenment Tea and Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill would suffice for now; this treasure was not yet needed by them.

"My thanks," he said.

Accepting the Immortal Lotus Seed, Qiyuan Chen felt a surge of joy, followed by a sigh. "My Merit Points are insufficient," he admitted. "The Clan Merit Points I owe you will have to wait until the Dao Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial faced by cultivators] to be repaid."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. "Once the Ancient Ancestor refines the Enlightenment Lotus Seeds, his combat prowess will surely see a tremendous leap," he stated. "If he can slay a few more formidable foes during the Dao Tribulation, this investment will have paid for itself."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

After the members of the Chen Immortal Clan broke through to the Dual Taiyi Foundation, their combat strength was already considered formidable within that realm.

Subsequently, after acquiring divine materials to elevate their Lifebound Immortal Treasure and each obtaining a Natal Supreme Unity Immortal Weapon, everyone's combat power had grown even further. If their Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by immortals] advanced another level, their battle strength would undoubtedly rise again. By then, facing two opponents at the Dual Taiyi Foundation realm simultaneously would likely be a manageable task for them.

Returning to the main point, after the treasures were distributed, everyone resumed their secluded cultivation.

Eldrin Chen replanted the seeds of the two Treasure Lotus and then proceeded deep into the Pure Yang Fire Vein [a spiritual vein brimming with pure yang fire energy]. There, he extended a thread of his consciousness to communicate with the Heavenly Dao [the supreme, impersonal cosmic law and order]. "I wish to advance my Life-Bound Lotus Throne," he conveyed. "I request your assistance in this endeavor."

"So be it," came the reply.

The Heavenly Dao [the supreme will and law of the cosmos] spoke through its intent, not refusing the request of Eldrin Chen.

If, at the beginning, the Heavenly Dao aiding Eldrin Chen in advancing the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void was merely a transaction, then now, the reason the Heavenly Dao followed Eldrin Chen was because it regarded him as its own protective talisman.

In this battle, Eldrin Chen had slain the Chaos Leviathan, resolving a critical threat to the Five Elements Microcosm [a miniature world governed by the five elemental forces]. This favor alone was sufficient for it to assist him with its full power.

With the assistance of the Heavenly Dao Will [the conscious intent of the Heavenly Dao], Eldrin Chen's advancement of his Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform proceeded with even greater swiftness.

This time, after merely six Millennium [a period of one thousand years], he successfully elevated the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform, transforming it into the Innate Enlightenment Violet Lotus Platform.

The Innate Enlightenment Violet Lotus Platform possessed extraordinary and wondrous functions. After Eldrin Chen swallowed it into his abdomen, he immediately discovered that his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to cast spells and techniques] was continuously being drawn into the Innate Enlightenment Violet Lotus Platform.

After repeated cycles of refinement and conversion, it transformed into a stream of supremely pure and pristine Innate Magical Power [magical power of the highest, most primordial quality] that flowed forth. "Innate Magical Power [magical power of the highest, most primordial quality]."

The moment he saw the innate enlightenment Lotus Platform, Eldrin Chen was startled, then immediately overcome with wild joy.

It turned out that after the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform advanced to become the Innate Enlightenment Violet Lotus Platform, it had gained the miraculous ability to convert Innate Magical Power.

Although it required ten portions of Acquired Magical Power [magical power refined through later cultivation] to produce one portion of Innate Magical Power, and after the Lotus Platform's conversion, Eldrin Chen's Mana was reduced to merely one-tenth of its original volume, he could still feel a qualitative transformation in his power.

If previously, Eldrin Chen's Mana could only fuel a Low Grade Innate Treasure for two or three strikes at most, then the current Eldrin Chen could unleash at least thirty full-powered strikes.

"Merely thirty strikes, while still falling short of the Innate Magical Power of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon, should be roughly thirty percent of a First Heaven Celestial Immortal's capacity," Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a ripple of contemplation in his gaze.

Not only that, Eldrin Chen also tested and discovered that when fueled by Innate Magical Power, his Lifebound Divine Ability underwent a qualitative transformation. Before, when Eldrin Chen used Acquired Magical Power to drive a Profound Grade Divine Ability, its unleashed power was only comparable to a Low Grade Supreme Unity Immortal Weapon.

But now, with Innate Magical Power as the catalyst, the various Profound Divine Ability unleashed power equivalent to eighty percent of a Low Grade Innate Treasure. Though still not matching the full might of an Innate Treasure, it was remarkably close. The fundamental reason remained Eldrin Chen's cultivation realm was insufficient; he had not yet stepped into the domain of Dual Taiyi Foundation.

Once his cultivation advanced further, entering the Dual Taiyi Foundation domain and his Mana surged another fold, then driving a Profound Grade Divine Ability would unleash at least ninety percent of its potential power.

"Let me test the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability," Your portal to cultivation novels: site: audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen whispered inwardly. He immediately exited the Five Elements Microcosm and, with a flick of his sleeve, unleashed the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder.

In that instant, the boundless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] of the heavens and earth trembled. A five-colored thunderbolt, akin to world-ending cataclysm, blasted forth, piercing through the entire expanse of the Void Chaotic Void.

Eldrin Chen glimpsed, as if in a vision, a scene from the Primordial Chaos's Beginning. A Minor Universe spanning millions of light-years was birthed by this single strike, only to be swallowed once more by the boundless Chaotic Torrent [the raging currents of primordial chaos] and returned to Primordial Chaos.

"The power of this strike..."

Eldrin Chen drew in a sharp breath, his pupils involuntarily contracting slightly.

This was the first time he had used his Innate Magical Power [the unique, inherent magical energy of a cultivator] to unleash a Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a supreme technique of immense power, one step below the legendary Patriarch Grade]. The sheer destructive force it displayed was utterly staggering.

To put it in perspective, a Cosmos [a vast, self-contained universe] painstakingly forged by an Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the foundational stage of Celestial Immortal cultivation] expert, who would exhaust their entire cultivation base and every ounce of their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques], typically spanned only about ten million light-years. His single strike could have obliterated over half of such a Cosmos!

"Even a powerhouse at the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal [the third major tier within the Celestial Immortal realm] would be instantly annihilated if struck squarely," Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his complexion visibly paling.

Coming back to his senses, he realized the Mana within him was completely drained, his physical body verging on utter exhaustion.

"The Innate Magical Power that could fuel thirty uses of a Profound Divine Ability [a high-level divine technique] or an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from natural law, possessing immense innate power]... was exhausted after a single technique." "It seems this can only be used as a final trump card."

Eldrin Chen's face remained ashen, a profound sense of depletion weighing on his Mana reserves.

The might of the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability far exceeded his expectations. He even sensed that the true potential of the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harmonizing the five elements and pure yang energy] had not been fully unleashed. His current Mana was simply insufficient to draw out its ultimate power.

To truly unleash the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder at its absolute limit, one would ideally need Mana reserves comparable to those of a Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Heaven Immortal realm, one major realm above Celestial Immortal] cultivator. This chapter is provided by audio-novel-dot-com. Support the original.