Chapter 697 : The Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul

"There is indeed good news."

Old Patriarch smiled faintly before speaking, "Ethan Chen has achieved a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stir in his heart. It turned out that not long ago, Ethan Chen had entered seclusion to advance into the Nascent Soul Realm [the stage where a cultivator's spiritual essence condenses into an infant-like soul form] and, in one fell swoop, forged the legendary Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul of supreme quality, aligned with the Heavenly Dao, representing the pinnacle of foundation for this realm].

Thinking of Ethan Chen forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, and with more and more rising talents emerging within the family, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of joy.

A Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul forms a foundation comparable to Valerius Chen's. Such an existence, barring an untimely demise, can cultivate at least to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Nascent Soul Realm].

For the Chen Clan, perhaps one more Mortal Dao Nascent Soul [a standard Nascent Soul, the most common grade] would not be considered significant. However, adding another Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul is truly a momentous event.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen departed from Verdant Chariot Mountain via a Teleportation Formation [a mystical array that allows instantaneous travel across vast distances]. At Eight Trigrams Island in The Vast Sea, he met with Ethan Chen.

Upon seeing Ethan Chen, Eldrin Chen could not contain his satisfaction and pride and said, "Forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul—you have not disappointed me."

"It is all thanks to your guidance, Clan Uncle."

Ethan Chen replied with utmost respect. He understood clearly that without the Heavenly Dao Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy aligned with the Heavenly Dao], his own path to forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul would have been immensely difficult. Visit audio~novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then produced the Thousand-Demon Slaying Sword and the Hundred Spirit Immortal-Slaying Sword, handing them to Ethan Chen. "Now that you have converted to the Sword Dao [the Path of the Sword, a profound cultivation art focused on sword mastery] and reached the Mana [the Mana stage, a foundational cultivation realm] realm," he said, "ordinary Spiritual Treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] are no longer suitable for you."

"This pair of Immortal Swords [legendary swords wielded by powerful immortals] has accompanied me for many years. Take them and use them well. Do not tarnish their formidable reputation."

The Thousand-Demon Slaying Sword and the Hundred Spirit Immortal-Slaying Sword were both Fifth Rank Middle Grade Middle-Grade Demon-Subduing Immortal Swords [powerful swords specifically forged to vanquish demonic entities]. Their power was considerable, and they possessed the unique ability to grow stronger by slaying Demonic Monsters [malevolent creatures born of demonic energy], making them a truly remarkable pair of Immortal Swords.

However, after Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [the Mid Stage of the Nascent Soul realm, where one's spiritual essence condenses into an infant form], his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords had already ascended to become Superior Grade Spiritual Treasures [the highest quality of enchanted artifacts], their power far surpassing this pair of Immortal Swords. This was especially true considering Eldrin Chen also wielded the Green Abyss Sword.

Furthermore, a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure soul-bonded to a cultivator, growing with them] consumed only thirty percent of the Mana required by a standard Spiritual Treasure of the same rank. Consequently, this pair of Immortal Swords had become somewhat redundant for Eldrin Chen.

Thus, bestowing these Immortal Swords upon Ethan Chen, a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a cultivator whose Nascent Soul is aligned with the Heavenly Dao, the supreme natural law] who specialized in the Sword Dao, was a perfect case of putting a treasure to its most fitting use.

"A gift from an elder cannot be refused."

Ethan Chen did not decline. Accepting the Immortal-Demon Twin Swords [the Twin Swords of Immortal and Demon], he said, "Once I have consolidated my cultivation, I intend to journey through the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven, each layer possessing unique laws and energies]. The kindness of my Clan Uncle, Ethan will forever hold in my heart."

"Your sentiment is enough."

Eldrin Chen smiled and did not linger long on Eight Trigrams Island. He traveled to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a perilous sea of eternal flames] to retrieve the Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the primordial essence of fire], and only then did he return to the heart of Spirit Isle Lake.

He had just returned to Spirit Isle Lake when he heard the sound of cheerful, melodious laughter drifting from within the Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove. Four figures of breathtaking beauty were frolicking together.

Beneath the Spirit Peach Tree at that moment, Lyra Jiang, Guinevere Xia, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Lila had somehow gathered, presenting a picture of perfect harmony.

Seeing him return, both Lyra Jiang and Guinevere Xia shot him a glare before resuming their activities as if nothing had happened.

Violet Consort glanced at the others, then remained silent, as if the matter had nothing to do with her.

Only Lila stole a furtive glance his way and timidly sent a mental message: "Sister Lyra and Sister Verdant Consort nearly came to blows earlier. It was Sister Violet Consort who managed to reconcile them."

Eldrin Chen: "…"

After the others had dispersed, Eldrin Chen sought out Lyra Jiang alone.

Seeing him approach, Lyra Jiang glared at him once more, her expression cold. "What brings you to me?" she said. "Isn't the Verdant Consort enough for your enjoyment, with her elegant grace and peerless beauty?"

"Do not be angry, my lady."

With shameless persistence, Eldrin Chen took her hand and quickly presented the Fire Source Divine Jade. "This Fire Source Divine Jade was just birthed by the Earth Vein [a powerful, concentrated flow of spiritual energy deep within the earth] beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. If you refine it, you are certain to gain profound insights into a formidable Secret Power [a unique and potent ability derived from deep cultivation]."

"Hmph!"

Lyra Jiang [the female protagonist] swept the Fire Source Divine Jade [a precious jade containing the essence of primordial fire] off the table, her expression stern as she declared, "This Fire Source Divine Jade is far too valuable. You should save it for your Verdant Consort [a title for a consort, implying a connection to nature] sister."

"My lady."

Seeing that Lyra Jiang was unmoved by gentle words, Eldrin Chen [the male protagonist] simply wrapped an arm around her slender waist and captured her lips in a kiss.

At first, she resisted fiercely, but gradually her body softened, a flush of crimson spreading across her skin.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief and laid her down upon the soft divan. For more chapters, visit audio . novel . com for the complete novel.

After a bout of passionate entanglement, much of the Grudge [a lingering resentment or negative emotional energy] in Lyra Jiang's heart had dissipated, and her relationship with the Verdant Consort improved considerably.

With complex emotions swirling within him, Eldrin Chen began another period of secluded cultivation a few days later. This time, his goal was to refine and absorb the Water Origin Divine Jade [a precious jade containing the essence of primordial water].

Having already refined the Fire Source Divine Jade, the process of absorbing the Water Origin Divine Jade felt like water flowing naturally into its channel for Eldrin Chen.

After roughly a dozen years, he had completely refined the Water Origin Divine Jade, gaining insight into an astonishingly profound Water Element Esoteric Power [a mystical ability or law derived from the water element].

This water is named 'Profound Nether Water' [a profound and yin-aligned water-based mystical power]. The Profound Nether Water is also known as Pure Yin Water [Pure Yin Water], and it is said to be the precursor Secret Power [a foundational and esoteric form of power] to the legendary Profound Nether True Water.

Furthermore, the Profound Nether True Water is akin to the Three Lights Divine Water [Divine Water of the Three Luminaries], the Celestial Unity True Water [True Water of Celestial Unity], the Primordial Heavy Water [Primordial Heavy Water], the Heavenly River Weak Water [Weak Water of the Heavenly River], and the Innate Ren Water [Innate Ren Water]. Like these others, it is one of the Ten Great Innate Divine Waters [Ten Great Innate Divine Waters], a classification of Supreme [peerless] divine waters.

Such Supreme Spirit-Void True Water [Spirit-Void True Water] are born with the innate capacity to embody a specific Great Dao [a fundamental cosmic principle or path]. They are the manifestation of Great Dao Laws [the supreme laws of the Dao] within the Mortal Dust [the mortal realm]. Any path cultivated to its ultimate extreme can lead directly to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm [the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, a supreme state of immortality].

Take, for example, the Celestial Unity True Water. Hailed as the Mother of All Waters [Mother of All Waters], it can harmonize and transform all things. Within it lies the profound mystery of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Water Element Cycle [the Great Dao governing the celestial and earthly cycles of the water element].

Or consider the Primordial Heavy Water. A single drop of this water possesses the weight of countless millions of tons. It can transform into vast lakes and seas, even capable of filling a stretch of starry Cosmos [the cosmos] and submerging entire, sprawling constellations.

As for this Profound Nether True Water, it is a water of ultimate Yin and profound cold, reputed to be the most frigid substance within the Cosmos. When cultivated to its pinnacle, it can even congeal Void [the primordial void], pointing the way directly to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm.

Legends speak of a Celestial Court Emperor Lord [an Imperial Lord of the Celestial Court] within the Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy] of the Immortal Realm [the Realm of Immortals] who wields authority over this Great Dao of Mysterious Nether True Water [the Great Dao of Mysterious Nether True Water]. It is with this Supreme power that he forged his position as a Celestial Court Emperor Lord.

In truth, Eldrin Chen had comprehended not only the Profound Nether Water but also several other Water Element Esoteric Power [esoteric powers of the water element], such as the Celestial Unity Water and the Weak Water [Weak Water], and the Heavy Water [Heavy Water].

He chose the Profound Nether Water not solely for the formidable potential of the Profound Nether True Water, but also because this particular Secret Power and the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [Pure Yang Celestial Flame] represent the two polar extremes of Yin-Yang [the complementary forces of Yin and Yang]. Their mutual interaction and fusion might grant Eldrin Chen a far greater amplification of his combat prowess.

And indeed, this proved to be the case. As Eldrin Chen refined and assimilated the Profound Nether Water, mastering its Secret Power, a strand of True Water Magical Power [magical power of True Water] was born and transformed within his body.

This Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by practitioners], which is supremely Yin and frigid in nature, when fused with the Celestial Fire Mana [a cultivation art that generates heavenly fire energy] and used to unleash the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique born from the fusion of opposing elemental forces], astonishingly increased the technique's destructive power by fifty percent.

Furthermore, by infusing this Mana into the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords representing separated celestial forces], the swords' power when activated also surged dramatically by fifty percent.

The power unleashed by merging the Spirit-Void True Water [a primordial spiritual essence of water and void] with the Celestial Fire Mana to drive the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union [the ultimate combined attack of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords] was nothing short of terrifying, its lethality reaching truly staggering heights.

Although it still could not match the full-force strike of a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator who has half-stepped into the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator, within the ranks of those at Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm], this power was undoubtedly considered exceptionally formidable. For the best reading experience, visit (audio-novel.com).