Chapter 2020 : Ascension of the Ancient Tree

They understood that the treasures required to elevate the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree to an Innate Supreme Treasure Ancient Tree would be of immense value and rarity. With a respectful cupping of fists, they all took their leave.

Only after everyone had departed did Eldrin Chen remain behind alone.

This Great Wasteland Ancient Tree was merely a low-grade Innate Spiritual Root [a foundational spiritual plant of innate origin], and its advancement would require an exceedingly long period of time.

Eldrin Chen first retrieved the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a treasure vase capable of gathering and refining the primordial energies of creation] and began using it to assist the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a spiritual light of innate origin that promotes growth and vitality] in accelerating the maturation of this Great Wasteland Ancient Tree.

After expending over twenty strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light, the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree successfully advanced to become a twenty-four-veined Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the highest grade of innate spiritual root, marked by twenty-four distinct spiritual veins].

However, upon reaching this stage, the growth-accelerating effect of the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth ceased to function.

"It seems the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth itself must also be elevated to the rank of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of innate cosmic laws]," Eldrin Chen mused.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen began to draw in and refine Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the fundamental essence of primordial chaos, the source of all creation], channeling it into the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth to facilitate its own ascension.

Given Eldrin Chen's current level of cultivation, it took approximately two Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often spanning billions of years] to refine a single strand of Primordial Chaos Source Essence.

Over the years, Eldrin Chen had already managed to refine more than ten strands of this Primordial Chaos Source Essence. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at https://audio-novel.com.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen continuously channeled eight strands of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence of primordial chaos] into the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a treasure vase that refines the energies of heaven and earth]. Finally, he succeeded in elevating the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth to the rank of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation].

"Success!"

Watching the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth complete its ascension, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

Even after its promotion, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth still possessed no direct offensive or defensive capabilities.

However, its efficacy in accelerating growth had increased tremendously. It could now hasten the maturation of Spiritual Root [a plant with profound spiritual properties] at the Innate Supreme Treasure level, and could even be used to promote Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the highest grade of innately spiritual plant].

Furthermore, a single drop of Innate Spiritual Water [water imbued with innate spiritual essence] from within the vase could effortlessly help an Innate Spiritual Root shatter its inherent shackles.

"With this Innate Supreme Treasure, perhaps the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree [an ancient tree from the primordial wasteland] can complete its metamorphosis," he murmured.

So saying, Eldrin Chen began to utilize the power of the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth, supplemented with Primordial Chaos Source Essence, to continue elevating the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree.

The effect of the Primordial Chaos Source Essence was indeed extraordinary. The Great Wasteland Ancient Tree devoured the essence with voracious hunger. After absorbing seven consecutive strands, seven Great Path Divine Chains [divine chains embodying fragments of the Great Dao] manifested within its core.

"A Great Wasteland Ancient Tree comparable to a Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of a supreme treasure bearing seven innate patterns]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, then ceased his actions.

It was not that he was unwilling to continue advancing the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree; rather, the accumulated Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational energy of primordial chaos] within his body had been completely exhausted.

"I must wait another four Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] before the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree can complete its advancement," he said.

As this thought flickered through his mind, Eldrin Chen turned his attention to observe the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree before him.

Having now manifested seven Great Path Divine Chains [divine chains embodying fundamental cosmic laws], the effects of the current Great Wasteland Ancient Tree had undergone a world-shaking transformation.

Its height and size had increased more than a hundredfold compared to before. Its massive, gnarled roots now pierced through the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm to anchor themselves directly into the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], where they began to ceaselessly devour the Sea of Chaos Water [the primordial waters of chaos].

Countless streams of Sea of Chaos Water were being converted by the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree, their essence beginning to replenish the depleted foundational power of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

At this rate of conversion, even though the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm continued to consume its own essence, it should be able to maintain a precarious balance.

Even if it could not Recovery [restore] the tattered World Membrane [the dimensional barrier separating a world from the void], it would at least prevent the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm from continuing to weaken in the Future.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen smiled and spoke, "Everyone, you may enter now."

As the words of Eldrin Chen fell, the Nine Great Priests burst through the door in a frenzy of elation.

Gathering around the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree, they could not contain their rapturous joy, exclaiming, "It devours the Sea of Chaos Water [the primordial, formless waters of chaos] and transforms it into the power of the World's Origin? Is this the might of an Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a primordial treasure of the highest order, born from the essence of creation itself]?"

"With the World's Origin [the foundational, life-giving essence of a world] and its Recovery [the process of a world's essence healing and regenerating] now in balance, our Great Wasteland Ancient Realm is saved!"

The hearts of the Nine Great Priests swelled with overwhelming emotion. Trembling, they exchanged glances before turning their gaze once more upon Eldrin Chen.

They approached Eldrin Chen and, to his surprise, prostrated themselves with utmost reverence upon the Earthly Path [the path of cultivation aligned with the earth and its enduring stability]. "Fellow Daoist," they declared, "you are the savior of our Great Wasteland Ancient Realm."

"From this day forth, should you have any command for us, even if it means facing nine deaths to find but one life, we shall not dare to disobey." Access the full story on audio-novel-dot-com.

Eldrin Chen shook his head gently, a faint smile gracing his lips. "It has not yet fully ascended to that level," he explained. "It will require approximately four Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] before it completes its final advancement."

"Even before reaching that ultimate stage, it can already balance the World's Origin?"

Awe and disbelief surged within the nine priests. The Old High Priest could not hold back his words. "Once it ascends to become a true Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root, could it not only accelerate the Recovery of the World's Origin but perhaps even awaken the slumbering Heavenly Path [the supreme path of cultivation aligned with the heavens and celestial order]?"

"If so... could it be that our Great Wasteland Ancient Realm might one day return to its former glory as a Primordial Domain [a realm from the earliest, most potent era of creation]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "It may not be so heaven-defying. A single Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest innate grade] has its limits in converting World's Origin [the foundational essence that forms the basis of a world]."

"When the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [the primordial and desolate ancient world] Recovery [the process of restoration and healing] reaches a certain level, the World's Origin will reach a state of equilibrium between income and expenditure, making further progress difficult."

Having said that, Eldrin Chen continued, "However, the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm was, after all, once a Primordial Domain [a domain from the primordial era of creation]. Even if it cannot fully regain the status of a Primordial Domain, it should still be able to Recovery to the level of a Quasi-Primordial Domain [a domain approaching the power and state of a Primordial Domain]."

Upon hearing this, the Nine Great Priests [the nine high-ranking priests of the Great Wasteland] nodded, a flicker of disappointment in their eyes.

The Old High Priest [the aged leader of the priests] offered a bitter smile and said, "To be able to Recovery the World Membrane [the protective barrier separating a world from the outer void], giving us a place to dwell, is blessing enough. How dare we covet more?"

As he spoke, the Old High Priest seemed to remember something. He took Eldrin Chen by the arm and said, "Benefactor, please follow me."

The Old High Priest led Eldrin Chen all the way to the Central [the central chamber] of the sacred temple, to the place where the Tome of Human Soul [a mystical tome containing the essence of human spirit] resided.

Gazing upon the Tome of Human Soul, the Old High Priest performed a solemn bow and said with utmost gravity, "Your grace to us is as weighty as a mountain. This Sacred Scripture [a holy text of immense power and knowledge] shall be entrusted to you for contemplation and safekeeping."

Eldrin Chen's expression turned solemn and earnest. He addressed the assembled priests with great seriousness, "Set your hearts at ease. Until the crisis of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain [the primordial domain of the Great Wasteland] is fully resolved, I will not take this Tome of Human Soul from this place."

A wave of quiet relief washed over the Nine Great Priests. They each offered Eldrin Chen a respectful salute before departing from the sacred hall, leaving him alone to begin his contemplation.

After the others had departed, Eldrin Chen approached the Tome of Human Soul and began to contemplate the power contained within this ancient artifact.

The Tome of Human Soul contained a mere few thousand characters, yet they eloquently detailed the profound mysteries and methods pertaining to the Human Soul.

As Eldrin Chen delved deeper into his contemplation, his understanding of the Great Path scriptures inscribed upon the Tome of Human Soul grew ever more profound.

All living beings in this world possess three souls and seven corporeal spirits.

The three souls are divided into the Heaven Earth and Human Souls. The seven corporeal spirits correspond to the emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, aversion, and desire.

The three souls reside within the spirit, while the seven corporeal spirits are anchored to the physical body.

The three souls are not inherently unified from birth. Before the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm, the Heaven Soul dwells in the Nine Heavens Above, anchored within the Boundless Void. It is a soul of utmost purity, devoid of emotion and desire, lofty and aloof.

The Earth Soul is concealed within the Netherworld Realm, residing in the fathomless Nether Abyss. It is a soul of utmost turbidity, formed from murky energies, profound and immense.

The Human Soul resides within the body. It is the soul of the individual self, the very source of a cultivator's consciousness and intellect.

This Tome of Human Soul expounds upon the Human Soul Great Path, a supreme scripture of unparalleled wisdom possessing the wondrous ability to reveal one's true self, as if seen by a Clear Heart.

It was precisely for this reason that the Tome of Human Soul [a legendary artifact embodying the essence of human consciousness and virtue] could expel the Desolation Power [a corrupting force that erodes life and spirit] and exert such a potent restraining effect on the mindless Desolate Race [a race of beings corrupted and hollowed out by the power of Desolation].

This was because the Desolate Race had been eroded by the Desolation Power, their Human Soul [the core spiritual essence of a human being] long since fragmented and incomplete. Once suppressed by the power of the Tome of Human Soul, they faced the very real possibility of having their souls utterly scattered and annihilated.

"The Tome of Human Soul... it allows Clear Heart to perceive me. If I can fully master its cultivation, perhaps it could help Desolate Race who have lost their minds to Recovery [to recover or restore] their sanity," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a flicker of profound insight crossing his features.

He quickly gathered his wandering thoughts and focused on cultivating the Tome of Human Soul, delving into the mysteries of the Human Soul Great Path [the Great Dao or cosmic principle governing the human soul and consciousness] contained within.

"..."

Thus, time flowed on its relentless course. Unaware of how long had passed, Eldrin Chen gradually emerged from his deep meditation. A gleam of enlightenment shone in the depths of his eyes.

He rose slowly, and with a flick of his sleeve, a finger traced an arc through the void. A single, luminous Dao Gold [golden-hued, representing the purity of the Dao] Dao Pattern manifested, transforming into countless chains of golden order that veiled the heavens and the earth.

Enveloped by this myriad of golden chains of order, all things in creation began to emit a gentle, spiritual light. A power that brought profound peace to the heart washed over the world, ceaselessly purifying the weariness from the souls of all living beings.

"Is this... the power of the Human Soul?" he whispered, awe coloring his voice.

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint smile touching the corners of his eyes.

The Tome of Human Soul was not adept in Slaughter, yet it possessed the profound mystery to enlighten the minds of all living beings, capable of universal salvation.

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, Eldrin Chen gathered his focus and set them aside.

He departed from the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall and returned to his residence, immersing himself once more in undisturbed, profound cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen dedicated himself to two parallel pursuits: comprehending the Human Soul Great Path while refining the cultivation method for the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm.

During moments of leisure, he would divide into countless avatars, personally wandering through the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

This Great Wasteland Ancient Realm had descended from a Primordial Domain. Its rank surpassed that of a superior-grade Immortal Domain, yet it fell short of a true Primordial Domain, classifying it as an ancient world of the Primordial One Tier.

Eldrin Chen harbored a premonition: once the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm stabilized and could endure permanently within the Chaos Desolation Sea, he could, by studying its condition, discover the method to open a Primordial One Immortal Domain.

Success in this endeavor would not only perfect the Immortal Domain Art, but also provide immense assistance to the Primordial One cultivation method within the Sacrificial Self Path.

Thus, time flowed swiftly onward, marked only by Eldrin Chen's unwavering and profound cultivation.

After several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], Eldrin Chen ingested a drop of Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid of immense spiritual potency]. Settling his mind, he once more dedicated himself to refining the cultivation method for the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm.

In a moment of profound insight, a glimmer of understanding finally dawned upon him.

"The path of the physical body refines the self through the self, shattering one's inherent limits,"

"Yet the Dao of the Primordial Spirit cannot rely on mere arduous cultivation to break its Limit-Breaker [a state of transcending one's inherent cultivation limits]."

"I must utilize the profound mysteries of the Tome of Human Soul [a mystical tome containing the essence of human experience] to comprehend the sufferings of all living beings within heaven and earth, to perceive the wonders of the Heavenly Path [the cosmic order] and the profound cycle of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a gleam of comprehension lighting his eyes. He had gained a measure of clarity regarding the cultivation path of the Primordial Spirit.

Rising to his feet, his gaze turned towards the heart of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and desolate domain].

He arrived within the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall [the central hall of the Great Wasteland realm] and beheld the Nine Great Priests [the nine high priests of the Great Wasteland], who had been awaiting him there for some time.

At this moment, the faces of the Nine Great Priests were etched with profound tension, their eyes fixed upon him with a mixture of anticipation and hope.

Eldrin Chen offered no lengthy words, merely giving the assembly a solemn nod. Then, he proceeded into the depths of the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritual herbs of immortal grade].

At this moment, within the vast Immortal Herb Garden, only a single towering ancient tree remained.

After four Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], this Great Wasteland Ancient Tree [a primordial tree of immense spiritual power], nurtured repeatedly by Eldrin Chen, had already given birth to eight Great Path Divine Chains [divine chains embodying fundamental cosmic laws]. It was but a single step away from ascending to become an Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a supreme, heaven-born spiritual root of peerless quality].

Now, facing the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree on the very cusp of its final breakthrough, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate for even a moment.

He directly expelled a single strand of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence from which all creation springs] and guided it to merge into the heart of the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree.

"*Hummm—*"

As that strand of Primordial Chaos Source Essence fused within, the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree suddenly began to tremble with profound intensity.

Eldrin Chen could see with perfect clarity as, deep within the ancient tree, a ninth Great Path Divine Chains slowly coalesced into solid form.

The moment that final Great Path Divine Chains solidified, all nine chains erupted with a blazing, eternal radiance.

In that instant, the nine Great Path Divine Chains intertwined and crisscrossed, their light converging and condensing at last into a single, dazzlingly brilliant Great Path Divine Form [the ultimate divine manifestation of a complete cosmic law].

"It is done!"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, sensing the power of the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree [a primordial tree of immense size and spiritual significance] surge tenfold in an instant, its rate of converting the Sea of Chaos Water [a primordial, formless substance from before creation] accelerating by the same magnitude.

Following this, vast quantities of the Sea of Chaos Water were transformed into World's Origin [the fundamental creative essence that forms the basis of a world]. The foundational power of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient, primordial world] began to visibly Recovery [restore and regenerate itself].

Eldrin Chen could even clearly perceive a faint consciousness within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm slowly stirring awake.

Its awareness focused upon Eldrin Chen, then showered down countless beams of Light of Merit [radiant light representing accumulated virtuous karma and good deeds] upon him.

In that instant, one after another, Merit Golden Light [strands of golden light representing merit] coalesced behind Eldrin Chen's head. In the blink of an eye, they had gathered into three thousand Merit Golden Light Divine Halo [divine halos formed from concentrated merit golden light].

By the time everything settled, Eldrin Chen discovered that nearly six thousand additional strands of Merit Golden Light now shimmered behind his head.

"Six thousand strands of Merit Golden Light," he whispered.

A flicker of profound satisfaction gleamed in Eldrin Chen's eyes.

This gain of nearly six thousand strands, combined with the Merit Golden Light accumulated over the years since founding the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method centered on self-sacrifice and transcendence], brought Eldrin Chen's total to six thousand three hundred strands.

An ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] typically possessed only one or two such strands. Even most Primordial One Imperial Lord [an imperial lord who has attained the primordial unity realm] held fewer than one hundred.

With such a vast amount of Merit Golden Light [a divine radiance representing accumulated virtuous deeds and good karma], Eldrin Chen even harbored hope of glimpsing the realm of the Myriad Paths Merit Golden Light.

Legend held that if the Merit Golden Light of ten thousand paths converged, they could coalesce into a single strand of Merit Chaos Golden Light [the primordial golden light born from the convergence of ultimate merit].

And obtaining just one strand of this Merit Chaos Golden Light was said to increase one's chances of a breakthrough to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm within the primordial chaos] by ten percent.

In ancient times, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the progenitor who first established the path of creation] disseminated the Immortal Domain Art [a supreme cultivation method for establishing immortal domains] throughout the Thirteen Domains of the Northern and Southern Heaven Abyss, and was said to have obtained nine strands of Merit Chaos Golden Light for his efforts.

With such immense Merit [the metaphysical weight of virtuous deeds and karma] gathered upon him, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor naturally possessed heaven-defying Fortune [destiny and luck].

It was said the reason the venerable ancestor managed to break through to Chaos Heavenly Emperor was because he stumbled upon a strand of Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial creative energy of chaos] while wandering the Chaos [the formless, primordial expanse from which all things emerged].

This was no mere legend, but an event witnessed by many with their own eyes.

After his breakthrough to Sage Ascendant [a realm just below the ultimate sovereigns], the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor emerged from seclusion to visit friends within the Chaos. Without engaging in any battle, he simply found a strand of Chaos Genesis Energy by the roadside.

Upon discovering the Chaos Genesis Energy, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor refined it on the spot and ascended to the Chaos Path Ancestor [the ultimate realm of a path progenitor within chaos]. The entire process seemed simpler than eating a meal or drinking water.

When many Chaos Heavenly Emperor learned of this and sought to seize the treasure for themselves, they found they could not even step out their gates before the ancestor had already completed his breakthrough.

From this, one can see just how heaven-defying the wondrous applications of the Merit Chaos Golden Light truly are.

Returning to the main thread, after Eldrin Chen had fully refined all of the Merit Golden Light, he once again directed his consciousness towards the Heavenly Path Will.

He saw the Heavenly Path Will emit a feeble light, and a gentle voice came through.

"You have rendered great service in saving this world, accruing supreme and immeasurable Merit for Heaven and Earth."

"I bestow upon you the Merit Golden Light and the authority of the Lord of the Great Wasteland Realm, hoping you can aid this world in Recovery its vitality."

As the words fell, another stream of Dao Gold light manifested.

Eldrin Chen instantly felt a certain connection form between himself and this world—a power of the Heavenly Path that was of an exceptionally high rank, yet also profoundly weak.

"Heavenly Path Authority."

After a moment of stunned disbelief, Eldrin Chen quickly regained his composure.

It turned out that just then, the Heavenly Path of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm had granted him the authority of a Realm Lord.

With the authority of a Realm Sovereign now in his grasp, whenever Eldrin Chen was within this world, he could mobilize the power of the entire realm.

Unfortunately, the world's origin was extremely weak and could not provide much power for the time being.

However, once the world's origin fully Recovery, the empowerment from a Quasi-Primordial Domain-level ancient realm would grant Eldrin Chen nearly invincible combat prowess within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Such power might not rival a Chaos Heavenly Emperor, but it should at least be comparable to that of the Sage Ascendant Realm.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh with emotion. "Truly, the whims of Creation are unfathomable. Who would have thought that after my defeat and flight from the Chaos Desolation Sea, I would become the Lord of the Great Wasteland Realm?"

With this thought, Eldrin Chen extended his senses to feel the Heavenly Path Will [the conscious will of the world's natural order] of this realm. He discovered that after bestowing upon him the Heavenly Path Authority, the Heavenly Path Will had fallen into a deep slumber.

At the same time, the nearby Nine Great Priests, witnessing this scene, immediately prostrated themselves upon the Earthly Path [the physical ground, representing the world itself]. "We pay homage to the Realm Sovereign," they declared.

"Rise, all of you," Eldrin Chen said.

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile and spoke in a warm tone. "Though I am now the Realm Sovereign, the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm will always belong to all the Great Wasteland Remnants. You need not be troubled by this."

Hearing this, the Nine Great Priests finally breathed a collective sigh of relief.

It must be understood that Eldrin Chen, now reigning as the Lord of the Great Wasteland Realm, has grasped the Heavenly Path Authority [the supreme authority to command the natural laws of this world]. He possesses the full power to usurp their place and drive them out entirely.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke once more. "Once the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree ascends, the world's foundational essence will gradually become abundant."

"When that time comes, the World Membrane [the protective barrier separating the world from the outer void] will slowly mend itself, and vitality will gradually recover throughout the heavens and earth."

"Go and prepare for how this newborn Great Wasteland Ancient Realm shall be arranged."

"We understand."

Upon hearing this, the Nine Great Priests made ready to depart.

Yet before they could leave, Eldrin Chen called them back. With a sweep of his sleeve, he bestowed upon the Mortal Path [the path of mortal cultivation] practitioners a batch of Immortal Pills [elixirs of immortality].

"Your Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] is nearly exhausted. To continue like this risks a fatal fall."

"These Immortal Pills divine medicines can aid your recovery. I hope they will help you swiftly regain your strength."

Upon hearing these words, the hearts of the Nine Great Priests trembled faintly.

Since the shattering of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain, it has always been they who held up the sky for it, sustained for so long by sheer force of will.

Throughout such an immense span of time, they had poured their hearts and souls into caring for their clansmen; this was the first time they had ever received care from another.

They said nothing more, only bowed with utmost reverence before finally withdrawing from the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall.

"Alas—"

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, understanding well the hardships borne by the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

He gathered his thoughts and looked up at the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree before him, a flicker of surprise lighting his gaze.

Upon the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree, nine fruits had quietly formed, unbeknownst to him.

"Great Wasteland Sacred Fruits."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, understanding dawning in his eyes.

These Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit were condensed from the Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation emerged] that the Great Wasteland Ancient Tree absorbed and refined after its advancement, making them supreme treasures for cultivating the physical body.

Such a precious fruit possesses boundless medicinal potency. For a cultivator at the sixth level of the Primordial One Body [a legendary physical cultivation constitution], consuming a single one would allow them to step into the seventh level. Original English translation available at audi novel.com.