Chapter 1651 : Ancestral Might and Divine Treasures

Over these years, Qiyuan Chen had refined vast quantities of Adamantine and Mithril, his physical body having reached a state of indestructibility and imperishability, capable of withstanding the force of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact]. Furthermore, with the Taiyi Immortal WeaponEastern Sovereign Bell [a divine bell embodying the authority of the Eastern Sovereign], along with the formidable power of the Galewind Soul-Seeking Bow [a divine bow that harnesses the power of the gale to seek souls] and the Gale-Chasing Sun-Piercing Arrow [a divine arrow that chases the wind and pierces the sun], his might was immense.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, this Qiyuan the Ancient Ancestor's strength still placed him at the forefront among the three.

The remaining individuals, Verdant Consort and Nyssa Qu, were similarly formidable. The combat prowess of both Verdant Consort and Nyssa Qu was at least comparable to that of three or four cultivators with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation established upon two supreme primordial principles]. Lyra Jiang's combat strength had even stepped into the realm of Triple Taiyi Foundation [a foundation established upon three supreme primordial principles]. With the addition of her Innate Magical Power [a primordial, inborn source of mystical energy], she could even contend with an existence at the level of a First Heaven Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal of the First Heaven, the initial stage of true immortality]. Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl [a pearl of innate Primordial Unity Qi, a supreme protective treasure].

He tossed this treasure to Lyra Jiang and said with a smile, "My lady, since you possess Innate Magical Power, it is only fitting you refine and wield this treasure." Hearing this, Lyra Jiang did not refuse.

After deploying the Eight Trigrams Formation Flags [a formation array based on the Eight Trigrams, symbols of fundamental principles], her personal defensive capabilities had diminished somewhat.

She already had the Innate Gale Ancient Gourd [an ancient gourd of innate gale power] for offense. With the addition of this Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl for defense, she should presumably possess the means to withstand even the full-force assault of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peerless master among Heavenly Immortals].

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but give a slight, approving nod.

Currently, Eldrin Chen possessed the Gale-Slaying Divine Gourd [a divine gourd capable of slaying gales], the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a gourd that unites the forces of Yin and Yang], the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd imbued with the power of primordial chaos], as well as the Innate Destiny Supreme TreasureMirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a supreme treasure mirror reflecting Yin, Yang, and the Void] and the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [an azure lotus platform born of primordial floodwaters].

Most of these treasures were supreme artifacts with immense consumption demands. Eldrin Chen's Innate Magical Power was insufficient; activating this many was already his limit. Entrusting the innate Wind gourd and the Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl to Lyra Jiang was thus the most suitable choice.

After dealing with this final treasure, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Lior Chen, a faint light shimmering in his eyes as he asked, "Uncle Lior, how are the clan's preparations proceeding now?" Support the author by reading on audio-novel*com.

"Here are the account ledgers. Please review them first."

Lior Chen spoke with a smile, handing over the ledgers.

Eldrin Chen took them and glanced through, a faint ripple of light flickering in his eyes. He then distributed the ledgers among those present. After perusing the contents, everyone present could not help but reveal smiles.

The ledgers were divided into two sections. One detailed the clan's current Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated resources and strategic reserves that form the bedrock of a clan's power] and stockpiled strategic resources. The other contained comprehensive information on the Immortal Alliance. The Deep-Seated Foundation of the Chen Immortal Clan alone was already formidable enough to be considered a colossal entity.

According to the ledgers, after a million years of development, the Chen Immortal Clan now boasted fifty-seven Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality and established their own foundational laws within a small world] and over thirty-eight thousand Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation, possessing vast lifespans and power]. Compared to the current status of the Chen Clan, the number of Earth Immortal was still considered quite sparse.

After all, with over ten Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm, possessing immense power] within a single clan, the Chen Clan ranked among the top five of the countless Blessed Land [realms of concentrated spiritual energy, superior to ordinary worlds] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain in terms of sheer numbers. Although Earth Immortal were few, the clan possessed a great many Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Immortal realm and are preparing to undergo the tribulation to become Earth Immortals].

Within the current Chen Clan, the number of Immortal who had reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm already exceeded one thousand five hundred. The reason such a multitude of Half-Step Earth Immortal had not yet made their breakthrough was that they were awaiting the opportunity presented by the Dao Tribulation [a grand, clan-wide tribulation that tests the collective destiny and foundation of an immortal lineage].

The clansmen of the Chen Immortal Clan were well aware that once the clan successfully navigated the Dao Tribulation, it would inevitably transform into a Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the highest grade of independent realm, a self-sustaining paradise and ultimate stronghold for an immortal lineage]. The process of a Blessed Land ascending to a Grotto-Heaven [an independent pocket dimension created and ruled by a powerful immortal force] would inevitably be paved with the bones of numerous formidable enemies.

For these Half-Step Earth Immortal of the Chen Immortal Clan, this could very well be the moment they soar to the heavens, the opportunity they have long awaited.

After all, the Dao Tribulation was not like an ordinary Great Tribulation [a major calamity or trial]. In such a cataclysmic event, all Blessed Land that had accumulated power for millions of years would enter the fray, and even established Grotto-Heaven might make their moves. In this process, Seven-Calamity and Eight-Calamity Immortal [immortals who have survived seven or eight heavenly tribulations, representing immense age and power] would not be uncommon. The forces that emerged victorious from such a crucible were destined to reap unimaginably bountiful rewards. "I wonder just how many will manage to distinguish themselves this time and step into the Nine Tribulations Immortal Realm [the realm of an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations, a pinnacle of power]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint ripple of emotion shimmering in the depths of his gaze.

From what he knew, in preparation for this Dao Tribulation [a pivotal trial of fate and cultivation], many within the Chen Clan had deliberately suppressed their cultivation, holding back from making breakthroughs.

Among them were numerous promising rising stars whom Eldrin Chen held in high regard, such as Valerius Chen, Xinghong Chen, and Soren Gu Chen. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen turned his attention to the resources the clan had painstakingly gathered.

Having prepared for many years, the Chen Immortal Clan had amassed an exceptionally abundant stockpile of resources for this occasion.

Just the seventh-rank and higher Formation [magical arrays] numbered over one million, each intricately interlinked with the others. Their construction had consumed over one million High Grade Immortal Treasure [supreme enchanted artifacts], with a total value exceeding one hundred million Immortal Source [crystals of pure immortal energy].

The stockpile of reserve Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts of immortal grade] and materials alone was worth several hundred million Immortal Source, while other items like Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [pills of supreme quality marked with cloud-like patterns], rare treasures, and divine materials were beyond counting. The clan currently held reserves of over three hundred million Immortal Source, but Eldrin Chen intended to convert all of them into Innate Spiritual Water [water of primordial spiritual essence].

Although it required ten thousand Immortal Source to condense a single drop of Innate Spiritual Water, its uses were miraculous. A single drop could heal any injury below the Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation] realm and was also the optimal resource for nurturing Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual aptitude of a cultivator].

As for the potential issue of insufficient reserve spiritual energy, Eldrin Chen had also made preparations.

Using the Innate Spiritual Water, he had nurtured three thousand seventh-rank Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual roots of acquired, rather than innate, quality], which in turn were used to cultivate over three thousand Immortal Island [floating islands suffused with immortal energy].

This vast number of Immortal Island could collectively store and accumulate Immortal Spirit Qi [the spiritual energy of the immortal realm]. When the Immortal Spring [springs of immortal energy] within these islands were filled to capacity, their stored energy was equivalent to three hundred million Immortal Source. Moreover, the Immortal Spirit Qi within the Immortal Island could continuously regenerate, making them far more valuable and useful than a static hoard of three hundred million Immortal Source.

Beyond the stockpiling of these resources, the most crucial Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental, long-term assets and capabilities of a clan or sect] for the Chen Immortal Clan now lies in its fleet of over three hundred Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship [ancient, magically fortified warships of immense power]. These three hundred-plus vessels represent the clan's greatest strategic asset and cornerstone of its strength.

Each Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship is forged from the Dragon Bone [bones of ancient dragons, possessing immense durability and spiritual resonance] of an Eighth Rank Ancient Beast [a primordial beast of immense power, equivalent to the Grand Primordial Realm for cultivators], consuming a staggering volume of materials, and is equipped with at least one Heaven-Opening Cannon [a powerful energy cannon mounted on ancient ships]. Among them, thirty are of Eighth Rank High Grade [a high-tier classification within the Eighth Rank/Grand Primordial Realm], while three are supreme, top-tier vessels of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle classification within the Eighth Rank/Grand Primordial Realm].

Those three Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship are the Nether Dragon Ancient Ship, the Frost Phoenix Ancient Ship, and the Celestial Wolf Ancient Ship. Each was painstakingly refined over hundreds of thousands of years, using the Dragon Bone of a Grand Primordial Realm Ancient Beast as its primary material.

Upon each of these three Ancient Vessel [a general term for ancient, magically-powered ships] is mounted a single World-Ending Cannon [a cataclysmic cannon capable of unleashing world-shattering force]. Forged entirely from Chaos Ancient Gold [a primordial metal born from chaos, possessing incredible hardness and energy conductivity], a single full-powered blast from these cannons unleashes a terrifying force, rivaling the full-strength strike of a cultivator with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally solid and powerful foundational cultivation base].

In theory, each of these Ancient Vessel could be equipped with three such World-Ending Cannon. However, forging these cannons requires Chaos Divine Material [divine-grade materials originating from primordial chaos]. While these materials lack Dao Patterns [natural inscriptions of the Great Dao that grant special properties], their substance is comparable to Supreme Immortal Gold [the highest grade of immortal metal], making their refinement an immensely arduous task.

Even with Qiyuan Chen's Solar True Flame [a supreme flame of pure solar essence, ideal for forging], it takes thirty thousand years to complete a single cannon. Using Yvonne the Violet Consort's Violet Flame Heavenly Fire [a potent celestial violet flame], the process stretches to fifty thousand years per cannon. This content originates from audio-novel-dot-com. Please respect copyright.

Although Eldrin Chen still possesses four pieces of Chaos Divine Material, there simply is no time left to forge them into additional cannons. "Three World-Ending Cannon, for three Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Ancient Vessel,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint smile touching his lips. "Barring the emergence of a Grotto-Heaven [a superior, self-contained pocket dimension of immense spiritual density], no Blessed Land [a spiritually rich and fortified territory] should be able to withstand a full-powered strike from a World-Ending Cannon."

"Indeed,"

Qiyuan Chen also nodded in agreement. Of these three World-Ending Cannon, one was personally forged by him, and he participated in the creation of another. He naturally understood the formidable power of these World-Ending Cannon. Read the full novel exclusively on audio‑novel.com.