Chapter 1824 : The Twenty-Four Patterned Immortal Pearl

"A Supreme Grade Innate Marvel-grade Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl [a legendary pearl born from a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam, containing immense innate spiritual power]?"

"No, this surpasses an ordinary Supreme Grade Innate Marvel [a supreme-grade object born from the primordial essence of heaven and earth]; it is a top-tier Supreme Grade Innate Marvel."

The moment he laid eyes on this treasure, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor's expression shifted slightly, and he could not help but speak out.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's heart stirred. The Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl was exceedingly rare, an Innate Immortal Pearl [a pearl of innate origin, containing the essence of an immortal] nurtured and born from a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam whose shell radiates seven colors].

The Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl before them was of an astonishingly high grade—a rare twenty-four-patterned Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl.

"Indeed, it is this very object."

Iris Qu spoke calmly, her voice even. "This Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl is of extraordinary value. It is an Innate Immortal Pearl left behind by a senior of our Immortal Clam Race [a race of beings descended from or associated with immortal clams]."

"That senior had broken through the Sixfold Heavens [a profound cultivation barrier representing six layers of heavenly limits] in life. Therefore, this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl is a peerless specimen among Innate Marvels [objects of supreme quality born from the world's primordial essence], containing twenty-four Innate Dao Patterns [natural patterns embodying the fundamental principles of the Dao] within it."

"Such a twenty-four-patterned Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl possesses the wondrous effect of refining Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by high-level immortals]. It can aid an Ancient Immortal Great Power in tempering their Mana, assisting them in assailing the Mana Heavenly Barrier [a celestial barrier that limits the purity and potency of a cultivator's mana]."

"Generally speaking, for an Ancient Immortals [a cultivator who has achieved the Ancient Immortal realm] who has already broken the sixfold limit of their Mana, using this object to refine their Mana can allow them to shatter the limits of their Mana twice more." The complete novel can be found at audio . novel . com.

Hearing this, the three of them were overcome with wild joy.

According to Iris Qu's description, this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl was a supreme treasure for aiding cultivation. An Ancient Immortals who had cultivated their Mana to the Six-Limit stage, if they obtained this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl, could advance their Mana all the way to the Eight-Limit realm.

Generally speaking, an ordinary Ancient Immortal Great Power who had transcended three tribulations, without relying on external aids or cultivating a Great Luo Secret Art, would mostly remain at the Six-Limit stage of Mana.

Both Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor were in such a state, their Mana cultivation barely at the Six-Limit stage. The path to shattering the Nine-Limit Magical Power and breaking through the Mana Heavenly Barrier still stretched long before them.

Yet, by utilizing this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl to refine their Mana, they could directly ascend to the Eight-Limit realm. If they could further obtain a Great Luo Marvelous Art, then breaking through to become a Four Calamities Ancient Immortal might very well be within reach.

After all, both possessed an Innate Divine Saint Physique, meaning their cultivation bottlenecks before the Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal stage were far less restrictive than those faced by ordinary Ancient Immortal Great Power.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "Might I ask, Fellow Daoist, what price do you set for this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl?"

Upon hearing this, both Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor looked over with solemn expressions.

A twelve-patterned Innate Ancient Treasure was generally valued at around fifty to sixty strands of Innate Qi.

This Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl was a Twenty-Four Patterns Innate Ancient Treasure. In principle, the price of a Twenty-Four Patterns Innate Ancient Treasure was five times that of a twelve-patterned Innate Ancient Treasure—roughly two hundred fifty to three hundred strands of Innate Qi.

Yet such a divine object, capable of not only aiding in the refinement of Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] but also being a reusable treasure that can serve as one of the Deep-Seated Foundation [the core, enduring assets that secure a sect's legacy] for an Ancient Sect, naturally commands a price far exceeding that of ordinary Twenty-Four Patterns Innate Ancient Treasure.

Its true value was difficult even for Eldrin Chen to estimate.

With a slight smile, Iris Qu pondered briefly before addressing Eldrin Chen. "To be frank," she said, "this Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl [a lustrous pearl radiating seven hues, capable of purifying and enhancing a cultivator's spiritual essence] is a treasure in constant demand. Many Great Luo Ancient Sect seek to purchase it as part of their Deep-Seated Foundation, offering up to five hundred strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, unadulterated energy of creation], yet we have been unwilling to part with it."

"However, since it is Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] who desires it, I am naturally inclined to offer a favorable price. Let us set it at the value of three hundred strands of Innate Qi, equivalent to a treasure of the same tier as an Innate Ancient Treasure. What say you?"

The trio was momentarily taken aback. The Celestial Maiden [a title for a female immortal of high status] glanced at Eldrin Chen, seemingly surprised that he commanded such significant face [social prestige and influence] that a Great Luo Ancient Race would make concessions for him.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, and he felt compelled to explain. "One of my Dao-companions [a cultivation partner, often a spouse] was born from a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon-beast whose shell shimmers with seven colors], and I have a close friend who is a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm] of the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam Race."

"I see," the Celestial Maiden replied with a nod of understanding.

The bloodline of the Immortal Clam Race Progenitor was that of the Innate Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [the primordial, supreme ancestor of all immortal clams, whose shell radiated nine divine colors], and her cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Quasi-Sage Realm [a realm just below that of a true Sage, representing near-ultimate power].

Yet, since the end of the Primordial Era [the mythic first age of the cosmos], when the Immortal Clam Race Progenitor vanished during a great cataclysm, the Immortal Clam Race [the collective race of sentient, cultivator clams] had come to revere the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam as their sovereign.

Presently, the Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] of the Immortal Clam Race was none other than the one known as Seven-Colored Immortal Clam Achieved Dao. Consequently, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam lineage was considered the imperial royalty within the Immortal Clam Race, holding a position of extraordinary nobility and prestige.

Eldrin Chen's Dao Companion and Lyra Jiang are both Seven-Colored Immortal Clams [auspicious spiritual clams with seven-colored shells, signifying immense potential], so it is no wonder they have gained the favor of the Immortal Clam Race [a powerful clan of spiritual beings who have attained immortality].

At this moment, a flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. He vaguely realized that Iris Qu had recognized him, and this price was likely offered out of respect for Nyssa Qu.

Nyssa Qu had now attained the form of a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [the pinnacle evolution of the spiritual clam, possessing supreme innate potential]. A Nine-Colored Immortal Clam is born with a Patriarch-Grade Innate Divine Ability [a supreme innate power worthy of a clan progenitor], meaning Nyssa Qu would face no insurmountable bottlenecks before breaking through to the Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal realm [a realm achieved by surviving seven great heavenly tribulations].

And after breaking through to Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal, once the Immortal Clam Race's Great Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal lord of the Great Luo Realm] bestows upon her an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos], Nyssa Qu's cultivation would, in an extremely short time, shatter the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck requiring a spiritual treasure to overcome] and ascend to the Great Luo Realm [the ultimate realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortals].

With talent destined for the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal realm [a realm achieved by surviving eight great heavenly tribulations] and the latent potential of a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam, Nyssa Qu possessed an immense likelihood of breaking through to Great Luo Golden Immortal [the ultimate realm of a Golden Immortal]. Naturally, she was regarded by the Immortal Clam Race as the hope for their future.

Even if she failed to achieve that ultimate breakthrough, the combat power of an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal would allow her to become one of the Pillars of the Heavens [foundational pillars supporting the clan or sect] for the Immortal Clam Race. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel.com.

After all, an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal wielding an Innate Spiritual Treasure possesses power sufficient to dominate the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms], finding few worthy rivals. They could truly be said to be peerless in all realms, save when a Great Luo Golden Immortal emerges.

In truth, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, Eight Calamity Ancient Immortals of any era are exceedingly rare.

Even in the Frigid Immortal Domain, which is supported by Frigid Imperial Lord, only a single Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal emerges every One Billion Years [a vast cosmic cycle]. In an ordinary Immortal Domain like the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, it is likely that not a single one would be born even after three thousand cycles of Calamity Tribulation [the periodic heavenly calamities that test cultivators].

The Violet Sun Immortal Domain is a port Immortal Domain adjacent to the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond the ordered realms], where at least several thousand Ancient Immortals from various Immortal Domains have gathered. Yet, even among them, the number of Eight Calamity Ancient Immortals remains no more than a handful, widely acknowledged to be countable on the fingers of a single hand.

Moreover, most of these individuals were adventuring within the Depths of Chaos [a perilous and chaotic region between realms], and it was unlikely they would return to the Violet Sun Immortal Domain even once in tens of millions of years.

"It seems the Immortal Clam Race [a powerful ancient clan descended from immortal clams] values Nyssa even more than I anticipated,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly before speaking aloud, "Then I offer my sincere thanks, Senior."

Receiving the Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl [a precious pearl imbued with the spiritual essence of seven colors], the three of them felt a surge of pleasant surprise in their hearts.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before inquiring further, "Might I ask if the Immortal Clam Ancient Clan lineage has any Great Luo Marvelous Art [a supreme cultivation method of the Great Luo realm] for sale that can break through the Nine-Limit Magical Power [a cultivation art focusing on reaching the ultimate ninefold limit of magical power]?"

"A Great Luo Marvelous Art?"

Iris Qu [a senior member of the Immortal Clam Race] shifted her gaze slightly, contemplated briefly, and replied, "There are indeed several such methods. However, their cultivation prerequisites are quite stringent, and you may not be able to master them successfully."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest, and he promptly asked, "Please speak plainly, Senior."

Iris Qu gave a slight nod, yet still cautioned, "Let me be clear beforehand. The Great Luo Marvelous Art is a core inheritance method of our Immortal Clam Race. As a rule, it is not lightly transmitted to those outside our clan."

"However, out of regard for you, I can impart it to you. But remember, you must not casually pass it on to outsiders."

Speaking of this, Iris Qu waved her sleeve and retrieved three shells, handing them to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen took them and examined them. He found that one shell was brimming with Thunder Force, the second was filled with Pure Yang [the ultimate masculine cosmic energy] radiance, and the last one contained a seven-colored light.

He first picked up the thunder-imbued shell and discovered within it a scroll of a profound method named the Violet Firmament Thunderbolt Limit-Breaking Art. The second was titled the Great Sun Refining Self Dao.

The final Seven-Colored Shell was engraved with dense, primordial Heavenly Dao [the Way of Heaven, the supreme natural order] script, each character holding unfathomably profound mysteries. At the top were inscribed five large characters.

"Seven-Colors Refining Dao Scripture."

After a brief perusal of the three scriptures, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart.

These three volumes of Ancient Scripture were all Great Luo Ancient Scripture [scriptures of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm], each containing Supreme and Mysterious Profound principles. Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, they were treasures of incalculable worth, reminding Eldrin Chen of the profound Deep-Seated Foundation [the immense and ancient accumulated strength and heritage] of the Immortal Clam Race.

Legend spoke of a time, nearly ten million years ago, when the Immortal Clam Race boasted four Great Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortality]: the Seven-Colors Immortal Lord, the Violet Firmament Immortal Lord, the Clear Sun Immortal Lord, and that senior who had Nine-Colored Immortal Clam Achieved Dao [attained the Dao as a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam].

Yet, during the era when the Purple Immortal Lord [a supreme title for an immortal sovereign] attained the Dao, an unprecedented cataclysm shook the myriad heavens. Countless mighty ones who followed the Purple Immortal Lord perished. The Violet Firmament, Clear Sun, and Nine-Colored Immortal Lord all fell amidst the tribulations.

Only the Seven-Colors Immortal Lord, who remained guarding the Seven-Colors Immortal Domain, escaped the calamity. Consequently, the Immortal Clam Race fell into a long decline, plummeting from a mid-tier position among the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits [a collective term for the hundred most prominent immortal spirit races] to languish at the very bottom.

Reflecting on this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh with admiration, "To casually produce three volumes of the Great Luo Marvelous Art, your clan's Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated heritage and profound legacy of a cultivation force] is truly vast and magnificent, filling me with profound respect."

Iris Qu shook her head, her gaze dimming as she spoke, "Legend tells that during the Ancient Era [a primordial age of myth and legend], when our Immortal Clam Race Progenitor still walked the world, our Immortal Clam Race [a noble race descended from a primordial immortal clam] not only possessed figures at the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord [a supreme realm of cultivation representing mastery over primordial chaos] realm, but even had over ten Great Luo Golden Immortal [a pinnacle immortal realm of immense power and longevity]."

"But now, passed down to this day, our Deep-Seated Foundation has been lost by eight or nine parts out of ten. We have truly failed our ancestors."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, recalling the legends of the Immortal Clam Race.

Legend held that the Immortal Clam Race Progenitor was one of the first living beings born at the dawn of the Primal Immortal Domain [the original and most ancient realm of immortals]. Its bloodline was incomparably noble, once standing shoulder-to-shoulder with beings like the Candle Dragon [a primordial dragon deity associated with time and light], the Primordial Phoenix [the first and most powerful phoenix, symbolizing rebirth], and the Kirin Progenitor [the ancestral unicorn-beast, an omen of great fortune].

The Immortal Clam Race of today are all descendants of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [the primordial progenitor whose shell radiated nine divine hues].

It was said the nine powers of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam were divided and inherited by twelve bloodline descendants, such as the Sun Deity [embodying solar majesty], the Moon Deity [wielder of lunar grace], the Star Deity [master of celestial radiance], the Violet Firmament [commanding the violet heavens], the Snow Soul [keeper of frost's essence], the Seven-Colors, the Five Colors [wielder of quintessential hues], and the Three Colors [master of tricolored light], giving birth to twelve Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Thus, at the peak of its glory, the Immortal Clam Race boasted one Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord and twelve Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Yet, after the great upheaval at the end of the Primordial Era [the age following the Ancient Era], the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam Progenitor vanished, and most of the other Great Luo Golden Immortal fell, leading to the loss of the majority of the Immortal Clam Race's Deep-Seated Foundation by the present day.

In theory, even fallen Great Luo Golden Immortal could be revived from the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical flow governing all temporal and spatial phenomena]. Yet, the Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Immortal Clam Race had still not returned.

In his heart, Eldrin Chen made a grave conjecture: these Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest tier of immortal cultivators] most likely met the same fate as Qing Cang, the Great Deity—struck down in a single blow by an indescribable existence. That blow likely followed the Long River [the metaphysical flow of time itself], ceaselessly slaying each attempt at their revival, preventing them from ever fully returning to this world.

By comparison, Qing Cang, the Great Deity at least left behind a remnant—the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. The others perhaps never established their own Immortal Domain [a realm created and ruled by a supreme immortal], or they perished directly within the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered reality], their final resting places lost to all.

"Even for those who have transcended the River of Fate [the predetermined course of destiny] and attained the Indestructible [a state of true immortality] nature of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, they still cannot fully master their own Life and Death [the fundamental cycle of existence] in the face of such indescribable beings?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a chill creeping down his spine.

That such Great Luo Golden Immortal could fall was one thing, but the fact that even the progenitor of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical creature of immense power], whose cultivation had surpassed the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and reached the heights of a Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord [a sovereign ruler born from the primordial chaos], had also failed to return... The sheer terror implied by this realization sent a cold dread seeping into Eldrin Chen's heart.

Even if a Great Luo Golden Immortal is truly Indestructible, capable of reviving again and again from the River of Time and Space [the confluence of temporal and spatial dimensions], what does it matter if that single, transcendent strike follows the River of Time and Space downstream, instantly annihilating each and every resurgence? Is that not, for all intents and purposes, true and final death?

"Is this the power of the Chaos Realm [a realm of cultivation transcending order], a force wielded by those titled Celestial Emperor Divine Sovereign [Emperor and Sovereign, the highest divine titles]?"

Eldrin Chen whispered, a tingling sensation spreading across his scalp.

A moment later, Eldrin Chen reined in his wandering thoughts. He refused to dwell on such terrifying possibilities any longer, forcibly shifting his focus back to the three scrolls of Ancient Scripture [profound cultivation manuals from a lost age] before him.

After careful examination, Eldrin Chen discerned that while all three scrolls of Ancient Scripture were profoundly mystical, a clear hierarchy existed among them.

Both the Violet Firmament Thunderbolt Limit-Breaking Art and the Great Sun Refining Self Dao proved worthy of their status as Great Luo Ancient Scripture. The former harnessed the power of Violet Firmament Divine Thunder to temper a cultivator's Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within a practitioner's body], aiding them in shattering the Mana Heavenly Barrier [the innate limit on the quantity and quality of spiritual energy a cultivator can contain].

The latter, through arduous cultivation of the Great Sun Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle of existence], used the path of Pure Yang Great Sun to refine Mana, also capable of assisting an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence beyond mortality] in breaking through the Nine-Limit Realm [the theoretical maximum of nine foundational limits a cultivator can surpass].

Yet, the final Seven-Colors Immortal Refining Scripture was even more profoundly Mysterious Profound. This was an exceedingly rare volume of Great Luo Marvelous Art.

This method of tempering Mana involved borrowing the power of Five Elements Power [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] and absorbing the profound mysteries of Yin-Yang [the complementary dualities of dark/light, passive/active, etc.] to refine one's spiritual energy. Ultimately, it aided cultivators in breaking their limits, theoretically capable of helping an existence with Nine-Limit Magical Power shatter the tenth limit of Mana.

However, cultivating this art was exceptionally demanding. It required simultaneous cultivation of the Yin-Yang Five Elements Great Dao, or alternatively, the use of treasures imbued with the mysteries of Yin-Yang and Five Elements to temper one's Mana.

Thus, this art was almost the exclusive cultivation method of the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam, as ordinary individuals found it nearly impossible to meet its stringent requirements.

Yet, after Eldrin Chen scrutinized it repeatedly, he exchanged a glance with Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden. Both of their faces also lit up with wild joy.

"The Yin-Yang Five Elements Power required by the Seven-Colors Immortal Refining Scripture can be substituted with the Yin-Yang Five Elements Gourd," he stated.

"It seems we absolutely cannot give up on the Yin-Yang Gourd held by that Four Calamities Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived four great cosmic tribulations]," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly before finally turning his gaze to Iris Qu. "May I ask, Senior, what is the value of this item?"

Iris Qu cast a glance and said with a slight flicker in her eyes, "If all three of you wish to purchase this scripture, each must contribute one hundred strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, unadulterated spiritual energy present at the dawn of creation]. However, you must not transmit it to anyone without our permission."

Upon hearing this, all three of them breathed a sigh of relief. Including the Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl, the total cost of six hundred strands of Innate Qi was still within their means to pay.

The combined value of the Glazed Radiance Fish and the Glazed Treasure Light Fish King amounted to only about five hundred and fifty strands of Innate Qi.

After each exchanged for a copy of the Seven-Colors Immortal Refining Scripture [a profound cultivation method for refining one's essence into an immortal form], they found their funds running somewhat short. Consequently, they sold the Five-Colored Glazed Shield to the Immortal Clam Race for fifty strands of Innate Qi.

Thus, having all obtained the treasures they desired, the trio felt a wave of relief and promptly took their leave.

However, just as Eldrin Chen was about to depart, he heard Iris Qu call out, "Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title for a fellow cultivator], please stay a moment."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen halted his steps and turned his gaze towards Iris Qu.

With a faint smile, Iris Qu led Eldrin Chen to a secluded chamber. There, she handed him the 'Violet Firmament Thunderbolt Limit-Breaking Art [a cultivation technique that uses heavenly thunder to shatter cultivation bottlenecks]' and the 'Great Sun Refining Self Dao [a Daoist path of self-refinement using the essence of the great sun]', saying,

"I have heard from Sister Ziyan that Fellow Daoist possesses extraordinary comprehension, hailed as the foremost prodigy the Human Race has seen in three thousand Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of great cataclysm and renewal]."

"These two scrolls of profound techniques are entrusted to Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar attainment]. I trust they may serve as a valuable reference."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart and immediately wished to decline.

But then he saw Iris Qu shake her head and speak with serene composure: "『『『Nyssa|Person Name|new』』』 is a true scion of our 『『『Immortal Clam Race Great Luo|Person Names|new』』』 [a Great Luo Golden Immortal from the Immortal Clam lineage]. Yet now, our 『『『Immortal Clam Race|Organization Names|new』』』 [a powerful clan of cultivators descended from immortal clams] is beset by perils on all sides. I cannot bring her back to the 『『『Seven-Colors Immortal Domain|Location Names|new』』』 [a celestial realm associated with the Immortal Clam Race] for proper nurturing."

"I can only entrust her to your care and ask that you watch over her diligently." Immerse yourself in the complete world at *audio-novel.com*.