Chapter 1582 : Refining the Demonic Earth Vein

Since the Merit Violet Light [a divine ability powered by accumulated merit] was sufficient, it was time to refine this Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a supreme-grade terrestrial energy ley line].

Without further hesitation, Eldrin Chen immediately drew the entire Earth Vein [a terrestrial energy ley line] into his body to refine it.

"Hmm—"

The moment the Earth Vein entered his body, Eldrin Chen was instantly assaulted by an overwhelmingly dense and profound aura, one laced with an exceptionally savage and domineering presence.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly that this Blessed Land [a land of concentrated spiritual energy and fortune] was of extraordinary origin, having been formed from the spine of a Heavenly Demon. Its core was saturated with a near-indestructible demonic nature.

This demonic nature was almost impossible to eradicate. Even a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] who attempted to forcibly refine it would risk demonic possession and cultivation deviation.

Even Eldrin Chen's Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a heavenly flame of the most ancient and pure solar essence] could not completely purge the inherent demonic taint. Fortunately, his Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the supreme power derived from the foundational law of the Primordial One] had reached perfection, capable of grinding away almost all foreign energies within heaven and earth.

Now, Eldrin Chen continuously channeled the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the foundational, boundless law of the Primordial One], manifesting the Primordial One Primordial Solar Flame [the primordial solar flame born from the Primordial One's law] to ceaselessly burn and refine this Earth Vein.

In that instant, vast quantities of demonic energy were instantly incinerated into nothingness, transforming into the purest metallic divine essence, which surged into Eldrin Chen's body.

Thus, time flowed on. In what felt like a blink, nearly thirty thousand years had passed before Eldrin Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing this, Nyssa Qu who stood nearby could not help but ask excitedly, "Husband, how did it go?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. Sensing the power within his physical body, he murmured softly, "My Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the ultimate, unbreakable physical form born from the unity of all foundational elements] is but a single step away from its initial completion."

Currently, Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the foundational, indestructible physical form] had already refined and integrated the earth veins from four Supreme Grade Blessed Land [regions of supreme spiritual abundance and natural power].

After refining these four Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [supreme-grade terrestrial spiritual energy channels], his flesh now simultaneously contained the metallic Immortality [the divine attribute of unyielding durability], the profound and peerless solidity of earth, the enduring gentleness of water, and the violent, domineering ferocity of fire.

Such a body was already nearly flawless and complete. All that remained was to refine a wood-attributed Supreme Grade Blessed Land [a region of supreme spiritual abundance and natural power], granting his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the foundational, indestructible physical form] sufficient vitality and regenerative power. Then, his Primordial One Indestructibility Body would transform into the Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the ultimate, unbreakable physical form born from the unity of all foundational elements].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, once his Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the ultimate, unbreakable physical form born from the unity of all foundational elements] was initially formed, his combat power would undergo a qualitative leap. At that point, relying solely on the strength of his physical body, he might be able to contend with those at the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [the cultivation realm where one's dual foundational energies achieve perfect unity] level.

At this thought, a smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. Nyssa Qu and Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator] also revealed looks of joy.

Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator], her beautiful eyes sparkling, spoke up, "Shall we prepare to act on that final Earth Vein [a terrestrial spiritual energy channel]?"

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then shook his head. "Not yet. My spiritual energy [the vital power cultivated by immortals] has recently neared perfection. It seems within ten thousand years, I will be able to break through to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]."

"We can act after the breakthrough; there is no rush."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly and said nothing more.

With those words, Eldrin Chen did not linger within the Heavenly Demon Star System. He traversed the boundless Starry River and returned to the space beyond the Purple Seal Realm.

However, by this time, tens of thousands of years had passed since Eldrin Chen began his seclusion. Among the old acquaintances of the Purple Seal Realm, many had already departed. Rising Clan Chen and the Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk had also ascended to immortality, and the Chen Clan now had a new Clan Patriarch.

Eldrin Chen did not disturb the cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm. Instead, he descended a wisp of his divine soul to wander within the realm.

After nearly a million years, Eldrin Chen returned to the Purple Seal Realm only to find the entire world transformed beyond recognition.

Many of the great sects and holy lands of old had vanished into the river of time, yet other powers had risen to even greater glory.

Eldrin Chen observed that the Horizon Pavilion had risen once more, becoming the dominant power of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World. The current Master of the Horizon Pavilion had cultivated to the Near-Immortal Realm, seemingly on the verge of ascension.

Within the Eastern Barrens, the Gale Divine Palace had also flourished. This sect now boasted over a hundred Primordial Spirit Path Lord cultivators, second only to the Chen Immortal Clan.

In contrast, the Long River Holy Land had declined. After Long River Path Master and his two disciples ascended one after another, the lineage failed to produce worthy successors and had now fallen into obscurity.

In the North Sea of Darkness [a vast, frigid northern sea], the Kunpeng Lineage [a powerful clan descended from the mythical Kunpeng] has, without anyone quite noticing, lost control of the North Sea of Darkness Abyss [a profound and perilous trench within that sea]. The current overlord of the North Sea of Darkness now styles himself the Black Tortoise Saint Emperor, an ancient turtle who has cultivated for over one hundred thousand years.

Beyond this, long-standing powers like the Path Palace Sacred Land [a holy land dedicated to the study of cultivation paths], the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple [a temple of profound tranquility in the western reaches], and the Heavenly Path Observance Path Palace [an order devoted to observing the laws of heaven] have weathered the rise and fall of hundreds of thousands of years. With the support of the Upper Realm Immortals [immortals from higher, more advanced realms], their roots run deep, and their lineages have never truly been severed.

Furthermore, the very face of the world has undergone significant transformation. Many mountain passes have vanished, and vast seas have turned to mulberry fields.

Only the Spirit Isle Lake [a lake surrounding a spiritual isle], where Eldrin Chen cultivated in his early years, remains largely unchanged. Protected by the lingering blessings left by an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], the Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove [a grove of magical peach trees spanning ten Li-lengths] stands as it always has.

"Rivers and mountains transform; familiar faces are nowhere to be seen."

"Returning to this old haunt, only this Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove remains the same."

Walking amidst the Peach Blossom Grove, Eldrin Chen spoke with profound emotion in his heart.

Beside him, Verdant Consort and Nyssa Qu shared in this nostalgia. Lila spoke up, saying, "This Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove truly is an excellent place for secluded cultivation."

"A pity that with our current level of cultivation, we can no longer return here in our true forms."

Eldrin Chen did not elaborate, merely sighing as he said, "For such a haven of peace, I only hope it remains forever undisturbed, never to be destroyed in the conflicts of the world."

Emerging from Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen looked back across the wilds. He found that the former Chu Nation had long since changed its appearance; the familiar people and places were all gone.

Eldrin Chen sighed softly, his interest in revisiting old haunts now lost.

Before his departure, Eldrin Chen channeled boundless Rule Power [the power to command the fundamental laws of reality], sealing away the entire Spirit Isle Lake completely, transforming it into a secluded paradise cut off from the world.

Thereafter, he lingered no longer. His avatar dissolved into a streak of spiritual light, returning to his true form, and he set off towards the Immortal Domain.

Upon his return to the Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen calculated with his fingers and realized that this descent to the mortal realm had consumed over thirty-three thousand years.

Fortunately, the Immortal Domain Blessed Land was guarded by the Blazeflame Divine Spirit and Exquisite Jiang, and was further sheltered within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas by the Glazed Divine Lord. Thus, no major disturbances had arisen.

Eldrin Chen met with Exquisite Jiang, recounted the events of his journey to her, and then inquired, "In recent years, has anything of import occurred within the Immortal Domain?"

"All has been tranquil, with no significant events," she replied.

"However, over these thirty thousand years, two new Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm] have emerged within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea."

Exquisite Jiang narrated in detail, recounting the circumstances of these years to Eldrin Chen.

Over these past thirty thousand years, two new Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm] have emerged within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the immortal world]. Both of these individuals share a history of enmity with Eldrin Chen.

One is the Seventh Prince of True Dragon [the seventh son of a True Dragon lineage] from the Heavenly Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm dominated by dragon-kind], a direct descendant of the Western Abyss Dragon King [the sovereign ruler of the Western Abyss dragon clans]. The other is the Central Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit [a powerful earth-aligned deity born from the world's core] of the Divine Clan [a powerful clan of innate divine beings].

"It seems this Central Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit has a knack for choosing his moment,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a faint frown touching his eyes as he received the news of the deity's ascension, his tone carrying a note of detached observation.

In ages past, a conflict over the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron [an ancient alchemical cauldron of immense power, forged in the era of the Crimson Dragons] had sown the seeds of discord between Eldrin Chen and the Central Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit. Furthermore, this divine being also held grievances against the Violet Mystery Path Master [a master of the esoteric Violet Mystery cultivation path].