Chapter 1556 : A Harvest of Ascendant Roots

Afterwards, Eldrin Chen sought out Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the others, his voice brimming with joy as he spoke: "My ladies, the Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual plants within a cultivator's inner world] within your Earth Immortal World [the personal miniature world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] should also be advanced now."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a smile of satisfaction gracing his features.

Currently, he possessed a total of twelve thousand drops of Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial spiritual liquid used to nurture spiritual plants]. Calculating two hundred drops per Spiritual Root, this was sufficient to cultivate sixty Eighth Rank High-Grade Spiritual Root [a top-tier spiritual plant of the eighth rank].

The Earth Immortal World of Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan together housed fifty World-Opening Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root that aids in world-creation and cultivation].

Eldrin Chen expended ten thousand drops of Innate Spiritual Water, and nearly exhausted the World-Opening Energy [a special energy used for world-creation and advancement] the clan had painstakingly gathered over the years. Only then did he succeed in advancing all fifty World-Opening Spiritual Root to the Eighth Rank High-Grade [the highest grade within the eighth rank].

Such a monumental expenditure naturally yielded a harvest worthy of celebration.

With the World-Opening Spiritual Root elevated to high-grade, the cultivation speed of the five would increase dramatically. Their breakthrough to Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] before their Path Tribulation [the heavenly tribulation faced when advancing one's cultivation path] was now an absolute certainty.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, with high-grade World-Opening Spiritual Root converting void energy and the mass refinement of Galaxy Star Sand Pill [a potent cultivation pill refined from stellar essence], they could reach the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the ninth and final level of the Earth Immortal realm] in approximately three hundred thousand years. This would leave a buffer of two hundred thousand years.

Those two hundred millennia would be ample time for them to accumulate a perfect foundation, granting them at least one opportunity to attempt a breakthrough to Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal].

Furthermore, the advancement of these Spiritual Root produced a valuable bounty of spiritual treasures and divine materials. According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, the average yield from each Spiritual Root exceeded one million units of Immortal Source [a high-purity energy source used by immortals].

The combined value of these divine treasures already exceeds fifty to sixty million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and potent form of spiritual energy, the primary currency and cultivation resource for high-level immortals].

Furthermore, from a long-term perspective, as time flows on, these fifty top-grade World-Opening Spiritual Root [a legendary spiritual plant capable of generating immense spiritual energy and rare materials over vast epochs] will periodically yield a stream of wealth for them.

Even if each harvest is not as bountiful as this one, Eldrin Chen estimates that the value of the Immortal Artifact [a supreme-grade enchanted weapon or tool forged with immortal-level techniques and materials] they produce would likely be even more staggering than the output of Seven Mystery Path Master's Large Immortal Source Mine [a massive, naturally occurring deposit of Immortal Source].

After all, within the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous immortal-domain ocean], aside from the Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the paramount sacred realms of cultivation, often seats of ultimate power], no other force possesses nearly a hundred top-grade World-Opening Spiritual Root simultaneously.

"The value of these Spiritual Root [a general term for spiritual plants of extraordinary grade and potency] alone should rival the entire fortune of many a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm, a formidable existence in the immortal world]," Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a smile gracing his lips.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded in agreement. "Over a hundred top-grade World-Opening Spiritual Root, three Supreme Grade World-Opening Spiritual Root [the pinnacle variety of World-Opening Spiritual Roots, possessing near-mythical properties]. Such wealth, while perhaps not comparable to the two Grotto-Heaven [a transcendent realm of cultivation, a pocket dimension of immense spiritual density and laws] of Western Essence and Divine Abyss, is surely enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the 'Heavenly Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a Grotto-Heaven ruled by a lineage of Heavenly Dragons]' of Western Abyss Dragon King."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the overarching immortal realm where the story takes place], there existed two Dragon Clan [the mighty race of dragons, beings of immense power and longevity] Grotto-Heaven.

One was the 'True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a Grotto-Heaven ruled by pure-blooded True Dragons, the most august of dragonkind]' within the Myriad Demons Ancient Domain [an ancient and chaotic domain dominated by demonic races]. The second was the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven located in the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea.

Among the two Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained pocket dimension or paradise for cultivation], the former is one of the Ten Great Grotto-Heavens of Vast Azure Immortal Domain, while the latter ranks near the bottom among the more than two hundred Grotto-Heaven within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major realm in the immortal world].

Eldrin Chen estimated that the prosperity of the Heavenly Dragon Grotto-Heaven likely paled in comparison to his own.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen looked at the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a supreme treasure capable of nurturing the world's essence] in his hand and spoke, "We still have some Innate Spiritual Water [water born of pure primordial spiritual energy] left. We can proceed to elevate a few Supreme Grade World-Opening Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual plant that can help shape a world]."

"For now, let's prioritize elevating a few key Spiritual Root [plants of immense spiritual significance]."

Hearing this, Nyssa Qu pondered for a moment before asking, "Which ones should we prioritize first?"

Eldrin Chen deliberated briefly, then stated, "The Eight Trigrams Ancient Tree [an ancient tree embodying the eight trigrams of divination] within Exquisite is a top-tier Formation Path Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure for creating formations]. It is the optimal choice for elevation."

"The Primordial Verdant Lotus [a lotus of purest verdant energy from the dawn of creation] belonging to Verdant Consort is crucial for my Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a treasure bound to one's very life essence], the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne formed from positive water and verdant lotus essence], and for Verdant Consort's own Verdant Lotus Great Path [a supreme cultivation art of the verdant lotus]. It is also a premier choice for advancement."

"Furthermore, Nyssa's Ancient Reincarnation Tree [a mythical tree connected to the cycles of rebirth] is another prime candidate for prioritized elevation."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Eldrin Chen explained that these three ancient trees were all supreme-grade Spiritual Root. Once the Eight Trigrams Ancient Tree ascended to the Primordial Unity Realm [the realm of primordial unity and oneness], the eight Primordial Path Fruit [fruits containing the essence of a primordial cultivation path] it bore would transform into a set of Supreme Primordial Unity Formation Artifact [supreme artifacts for formations at the Primordial Unity Realm], rendering it virtually peerless within its tier.

The Primordial Verdant Lotus [a legendary lotus of immense spiritual power] nurtured by Verdant Consort since Eldrin Chen's early years possesses limitless potential.

The Reincarnation Path Fruit [a mystical fruit that grants insights into past lives] borne by the Ancient Reincarnation Tree allows one to experience a lifetime within the Dreamwalking Reincarnation [a profound state of dream-based reincarnation], making its value truly inestimable.

In comparison, although the other Spiritual Root [a foundational spiritual plant of great power] are also profoundly wondrous, they fall slightly short of these.

Having made his decision, Eldrin Chen expended over ten million units of Immortal Source [a concentrated source of immortal energy] along with three strands of Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence [essence derived from the primal chaos of creation] to elevate them to the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle of the eighth rank].

After the three ancient trees successfully advanced, Eldrin Chen performed a brief divination. He found them to have grown even more profound and unfathomable, yet the treasures they bore still seemed to be in the process of gestation.

The reason was that, upon their successful advancement, these three Spiritual Root could already be considered quasi-'Primordial Unity Spiritual Root' [a spiritual root of the primordial unity order]. Their full ascension was only hindered by the limitations of their world.

Once the three individuals break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a true Celestial Immortal] and the Earth Immortal World [a world sustained by Earth Immortals] becomes capable of bearing Primordial Unity Ancient Tree [an ancient tree of the primordial unity order], these ancient trees will ascend to become true Primordial Unity Spiritual Root.

At that time, the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a lotus throne imbued with pure yang water energy], and the Ancient Reincarnation Tree will advance to the Ninth Rank Primordial Unity Immortal Root [the ninth rank, signifying an immortal root of primordial unity]. The treasures they gestate will also see a tremendous increase in power.

The Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree will then give birth to eight Primordial Unity Treasure [treasures of the primordial unity order], coalescing into a supreme Formation Artifact [an artifact specifically designed to power or anchor grand formations].

The Verdant Lotus can transform into a Primordial Unity Verdant Lotus, capable of manifesting several Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [rare treasures of the primordial unity order]. The Primordial Unity Immortal Lotus Seed [an immortal lotus seed of primordial unity] it produces can even aid one in cultivating a Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation art of the primordial unity order].

Moreover, the Reincarnation Fruit produced by the Reincarnation Fruit tree would also see their wondrous effects greatly enhanced. Consuming one would allow the cultivator to Dreamwalking Reincarnation through three lifetimes. Upon awakening from the dream, the Path Fruit [the culmination of cultivation insights and power gained from a lifetime of practice] from those three lifetimes would converge into one, potentially increasing the chance of a breakthrough to the Celestial Immortal realm.

"Truly worthy of being a Ninth Rank Primordial Unity Ancient Tree," Eldrin Chen murmured with profound respect.

After comprehending the profound mysteries of these ancient trees, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a growing sense of satisfaction and relief.

It was a pity that Acquired Primordial Chaos Source Essence was far too scarce, requiring nearly twenty thousand years to condense a single wisp. Otherwise, Eldrin Chen would have eagerly sought to elevate all of his Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual plants that anchor a cultivator's power and territory] to the rank of Primordial Unity Ancient Tree.

For now, he could only concentrate his limited resources, prioritizing the cultivation of a few top-tier Spiritual Root as his ultimate trump cards. The rest of his Spiritual Root would have to wait until his cultivation reached greater heights and he was no longer lacking in Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme, primordial energy from which all creation is said to have formed] before he could make further arrangements for them.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen withdrew his contemplations and said nothing more.

Since the promotion of the Spiritual Root was now complete, Eldrin Chen resumed his life of secluded cultivation in the days that followed.

In the ensuing years, Eldrin Chen settled into a tranquil routine of cultivation. He devoted himself to refining and assimilating the gains from his recent journey while simultaneously delving into the intricacies of his own cultivation arts.

It was during this period of Eldrin Chen's seclusion that news began to arrive from the outside world, one piece following another.

With the assistance of the three, namely Glazed Divine Lord and his companions, Seven Mystery Path Master acted decisively to avoid unforeseen complications. He chose to advance his attempt to forge the Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational cultivation method for achieving the Primordial Unity state] ahead of schedule. In the end, he succeeded in cultivating the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary physique born from the perfect fusion of primordial energies].

Although during this process, Seven Mystery Path Master encountered obstruction from several Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators seeking to block his path, with the protection of three powerful Half-Step Celestial Immortal guardians, he managed to navigate the Path-Blocking Great Tribulation [a formidable heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's resolve and foundation] without fatal peril.

Not long after Seven Mystery Path Master achieved his breakthrough, Sun Consort also recovered from her injuries and successfully advanced to the Late Stage Earth Immortal [a high level of cultivation where one's spirit is deeply integrated with the earthly realm] realm.

Of course, amidst these developments, troubling news also arrived. After returning from the Small Universe [a pocket dimension or self-contained realm], the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch successfully forged his second Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme and flawless foundational cultivation base, representing perfect unity and immense potential].