Chapter 433 : Nurturing the Heaven and Earth Spirit Peach

Noticing his expression, Lyra Jiang smiled and said, "During your seclusion, the Spirit Peach Tree has finally advanced another step, reaching the Fourth Rank High Grade."

"However, at this stage, the potential of this Spirit Peach Tree has reached its limit; it will be difficult for it to break through to the Fifth Rank."

Eldrin Chen nodded, stepped forward to gaze at the Spirit Peach Tree, and then declared, "The Heaven and Earth Spirit Peach is vital to our cultivation; it is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root we must nurture. We should prioritize using Primordial Essence to advance it first."

As his words fell, he exhaled three breaths of Primordial Essence.

As the three wisps of Violet Qi descended and were absorbed into the tree's core, Eldrin Chen could clearly sense that a certain shackle binding the Heaven and Earth Spirit Peach tree seemed to have been unlocked.

It could now continue to grow unimpeded, facing no further restrictions until it encountered the bottleneck of advancing to a Sixth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root.

"It is done," Eldrin Chen said with a smile, turning to Lyra Jiang. "Within three Jiazi-time [sixty-year cycles], this tree will ascend to the realm of a Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root."

"A Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root..."

Lyra Jiang also marveled. A Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root would be considered a supreme treasure even within the vast Eastern Wastelands.

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Similarly, the Spirit Apricot [a spiritual fruit] borne by a Fifth Rank Spirit Apricot Tree [a tree of immense spiritual power] could extend one's lifespan by a full Millennium with just a single fruit, a treasure that would make even a Nascent Soul True Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has achieved nascent form] covet it with deep desire.

In stark contrast, a Fourth Rank Spirit Apricot [a spiritual fruit of lesser potency] could only extend life by a single Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle], revealing the vast, almost unimaginable chasm in power and efficacy between the two ranks.

Should this Spirit Peach Tree [a tree bearing spiritually potent peaches] ascend to the Fifth Rank [a realm of power], its effects would undoubtedly undergo a similarly monumental enhancement, offering immense benefits even to a True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator].

"The value of a Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual plant of the highest order] is such that it would stir the heart of any Nascent Soul True Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has achieved nascent form]," Lyra Jiang remarked, her initial joy fading into solemnity. "It would be best for us to achieve our own Nascent Soul [the realm where a cultivator's soul achieves nascent form] breakthrough before its existence becomes known. Otherwise, we may not possess the strength to defend it."

"Three Jiazi-time [sixty-year cycles] should be sufficient," Eldrin Chen replied, his gaze turning steely and resolute.

He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a quiet confidence settling within him.

After emerging from his Seclusion Chamber [a dedicated room for undisturbed cultivation], Eldrin Chen made his way to Pingyang City and sought out the Old Patriarch, who had also just concluded his own period of secluded cultivation.

"You have broken through as well," they said in unison upon meeting, mutual surprise coloring their expressions.

It turned out that Old Patriarch had, without anyone noticing, gradually caught up in cultivation, having broken through to the Golden Core Sixth Layer a few months earlier than Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen was initially taken aback, but comprehension dawned on him swiftly.

Although Old Patriarch had formed his Golden Core over a decade later than him, he was, after all, a cultivator with Two Spiritual Roots. Coupled with Eldrin's full support and resources over the years, it was only to be expected that his cultivation level would eventually catch up.

Furthermore, given the Old Patriarch's innate talent, he would likely reach Golden Core Great Perfection even sooner than Eldrin, putting him in a position to attempt the Nascent Soul realm at an earlier juncture.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "I have been carefully preserving the 'Fire Vein Treasure Jade' that Silas brought last time. It seems it can still be reserved for you."

"I have only just reached the sixth layer of the Golden Core realm. To cultivate to Golden Core Great Perfection, I will need at least another two Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle].

"Come, let us have a game."

Old Patriarch shook his head, then smiled and gestured for Eldrin Chen to take a seat.

The grandfather and grandson set up the board within the Grand Hall and began their game. As Chen Thalion placed a piece, he inquired, "Caleb recently made his third attempt to break through to the Golden Core realm and finally succeeded."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile touched his lips. The successive breakthroughs of several elders within the clan to the Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation, where one's spiritual power condenses into a solid, golden core] filled him with profound joy.

With this thought, he inquired further, "By the reckoning of time, Aunt Elara should have made her second attempt to break through to the Golden Core realm a few years ago. How did it fare?"

"It was not successful."

Old Patriarch shook his head, his expression one of helpless resignation.

Chen Elara's own breakthrough to the Purple Mansion [the second major realm, where one's spiritual consciousness expands into a vast internal space] had come relatively late. Furthermore, she had borne a son and a daughter, which consumed a significant portion of her cultivation time.

This delay meant her second attempt to assault the Golden Core barrier occurred over a decade later than initially anticipated. Consequently, Chen Elara was already over three hundred and fifty years of age when she made that second attempt.

Now, Chen Elara has reached three hundred and sixty years. This age approaches the upper lifespan limit for those in the Purple Mansion realm, marking her as an elder among Purple Mansion Cultivators.

When the time comes for her third attempt in another twenty-some years, Chen Elara will likely be over three hundred and eighty. By then, her vital essence and blood vigor may have begun to wane, presenting a significant obstacle. This chapter is provided by audio—novel.com. Support the original.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively, "The clan still possesses Fourth Rank Spirit Apricots [a rare spiritual fruit that can extend a cultivator's lifespan]. We shall send one to Aunt Elara without delay."

"That seems the only viable course," the Old Patriarch conceded.

Old Patriarch let out a sigh. Fourth Rank Spirit Apricot [a rare fruit that can extend a cultivator's lifespan], after being consumed, can increase one's lifespan by two Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle]. Its value starts at two million Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

To use such a precious supreme treasure for a Purple Mansion Cultivator [a cultivator who has established their spiritual core within the Purple Mansion realm] was an act of sheer extravagance. Only someone of Eldrin Chen's immense wealth would be willing to use it for Chen Elara.

"Enough, let us speak no more of this," Old Patriarch shook his head, changing the subject. "By the way, what brings you here this time?"

Hearing the Old Patriarch's question, Eldrin Chen smiled and replied, "The Spirit Peach Tree [a mystical tree bearing fruit imbued with spiritual energy] has advanced to the Fourth Rank High Grade [a high level within the fourth cultivation rank]."

"Truly?" Chen Thalion's face lit up with delight.

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then continued, "I came here with the thought of simply using the Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational energy of creation] to advance both the Spirit Apricot Tree and the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary tree whose leaves aid in meditation and comprehension of the Dao] at once."

"Oh?" The Old Patriarch's eyes flickered with thought. "The Enlightenment Tea Tree is not so urgent."

Before Eldrin Chen could ask, the Old Granduncle spoke again, "After repeated reclamation efforts over the past Sixty-Year Cycle [a period of sixty years], ninety-five percent of the Demonic Beast [monstrous creatures that absorb spiritual energy, often hostile] and venomous insects within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness have been cleared out."

"We have already established dozens of Second and Third Rank Cities [settlements built upon spirit veins of the second and third rank] within the Eastern Wastelands. The time has come to consider a large-scale migration of mortals there."

After the Old Patriarch finished speaking, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and inquired, "A large-scale migration is no trivial matter. How have you decided to proceed?"

"I intend to relocate Pingyang City, along with the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree,"

the Old Patriarch declared, producing a map and drawing a circle at the heart of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness.

Then, pointing solemnly at the encircled territory, he stated, "A Formation anchored by a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein [a high-grade source of spiritual energy] and seven cities would be sufficient to envelop a radius of one thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]."

"If we utilize a Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [an even more potent spiritual energy source] and coordinate it with three hundred and sixty-five cities to form the array, we can establish the Zhou Heavenly Stars Demon-Refining Grand Formation [a grand celestial array designed to subdue demonic forces]."

"At that point, everything within a radius of thirty-six thousand five hundred Li-lengths would fall under the formation's dominion, effectively securing the greater part of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness."

As the Old Patriarch used his mana to project the image of three hundred and sixty-five cities onto the map, Eldrin Chen focused intently, his expression turning grave.

After a long moment, his brow deeply furrowed, he spoke with solemn gravity, "Your meaning is to transplant the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree there, to serve as the foundational core for the future Fifth Rank Spirit Vein?"

"Precisely so."

The Old Patriarch nodded, a smile gracing his features. "The Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tree whose leaves enhance comprehension and insight] can elevate one's enlightenment and has a profoundly nourishing effect on the spiritual souls of newborn children."

"Moreover, once the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a rare spiritual plant whose leaves can aid in meditation and enlightenment] ascends to the Fifth Rank [a high level of power and spiritual essence], it will evolve into a 'Spirit-Awakening Enlightenment Tree' [a legendary tree that can awaken spiritual potential in mortals]."

"That Spirit-Awakening Enlightenment Tree not only assists cultivators in their practice, but also increases the likelihood of mortals being born with a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation that determines one's ability to cultivate]. This can dramatically increase the proportion of future cultivators within a clan." For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.