Chapter 465 : The Golden Rhino's Defiance

"How is the situation progressing?"

Seeing that Lyra Jiang was still in the midst of refining, Eldrin Chen inquired.

She shook her head, her gaze sharpening as she said, "The power of this Golden Rhino Immortal Sword is extraordinary, and its will to resist is exceptionally strong."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow. Forcibly refining a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's soul, possessing its own sentience] that possesses sentience was an exceedingly difficult task.

To gain control over it, one had to erase the sentience of the Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, transforming it into a Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] like the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures, to unleash its full potential.

However, once the sentience of a Spiritual Treasure was erased, it lost its ability to self-revive; only the mana of a True Lord Grade [a cultivator of the Nascent Soul realm] could activate its power.

They possessed Great Luo Golden Core [a supreme-grade Golden Core foundation] and had their mana tempered by Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, so the purity of their mana was not inferior to that of a Nascent Soul True Lord. Thus, they could indeed activate the power of a Spiritual Treasure.

Yet, eroding the will of a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure was no simple feat. Such an entity was almost equivalent to an incarnation of a Nascent Soul True Lord, protected by an indestructible Spiritual Treasure body, making its eradication immensely arduous.

Most crucially, to avoid damaging the power of the Spiritual Treasure, they could not employ overly forceful methods. They could only gradually use their mana and spiritual sense to wear away the sentience within the Spiritual Treasure.

To accomplish this, even a powerhouse of the Nascent Soul [the realm beyond Golden Core] grade would likely require a full decade of dedicated effort. Official source: audio_novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

"Allow me to lend you my strength,"

Eldrin Chen spoke. His mana was not inferior to that of a Nascent Soul True Lord [a powerful cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul], and his spiritual sense, tempered for years by the 'Five-Color Spirit Tempering Art' [a profound art for refining one's spiritual consciousness], was now in no way weaker than that of a Mortal Dao Nascent Soul [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul through the Mortal Dao path].

Lyra Jiang's cultivation was even higher, her spiritual sense and mana surpassing his own. With their combined efforts, the refining process was exceptionally effective.

Thus, in merely three years, they had completely erased the sentient will of this Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword [an immortal-level sword forged specifically to vanquish demons], and the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword had degraded into a Spiritual Treasure [a sentient magical treasure of immense power] grade immortal sword.

After refining the immortal sword, Eldrin Chen let out a slight sigh of relief. A Spiritual Treasure-grade Lifebound Immortal Sword [an immortal sword bound to the life and soul of its wielder] belonging to a sworn enemy—if left unrefined, it would have required immense effort to suppress. Now, not only had they eliminated a significant nuisance, but they had also gained an additional Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword.

Gazing at the sword before her, Lyra Jiang could not help but reveal a smile. "The material of this sword is extraordinary, and its offensive capabilities are formidable. It will serve us well, whether in battle or as a treasure to weather tribulations."

"Indeed,"

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. The Sun and Moon Twin Wheels [a pair of powerful magical treasures representing the sun and moon] were needed as Formation Tool [a magical treasure designed to anchor and power grand formations] to guard the Azure Lotus Continent. Henceforth, unless absolutely necessary, they could not be easily deployed.

Furthermore, the Mirror of the Vast Heaven [a mystical mirror capable of reflecting vast heavenly power] had departed with the Inscription of Sorrow Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of Inscribed Sorrows']. Therefore, the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure of unparalleled power for vanquishing demons] that Eldrin Chen could readily wield were now limited to the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mirror embodying the principles of Yin, Yang, and the Void] and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a sword imbued with the fire of Li Trigram, capable of returning to the abyss].

Lyra Jiang likewise retained only the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures [an armor forged from the essence of three treasures, possessing a glazed appearance] and the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a sword famed for its power to slay even immortals]. Having now refined this Golden Rhino Immortal Sword, their arsenal of offensive means had grown significantly stronger.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen looked at the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword and said, "Your cultivation is higher, and your mana is more profound. It is better for you to wield this sword."

"Very well."

Lyra Jiang did not decline. Her cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Ninth Layer [the ninth stage of the Golden Core realm]. Compared to Eldrin Chen's Golden Core Seventh Layer [seventh stage] mana, hers was at least fifty percent more profound, making her indeed more suitable for wielding the Spiritual Treasure [a treasure imbued with spiritual consciousness] immortal sword.

After the two of them stored the immortal swords and had just emerged from the Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for closed-door cultivation], the Old Patriarch received word and hurried over.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Chen Thalion immediately spoke: "During your seclusion, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal [the Ethereal Immortal] and Violet Consort, the Immortal Maiden sent word, requesting your presence to discuss important matters."

"Important matters?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but glance at Lyra Jiang.

After the recent Beast Tide Calamity [a catastrophic invasion by demonic beasts], several nearby Demonic Tribe [tribes of demonic beings] in the Ji Continent region had been completely routed.

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal had taken possession of the Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of spiritual energy] at Golden Rhino Ridge, renaming it Ethereal Void Mountain. Yvonne the Violet Consort had firmly established herself at Serpent-Crocodile Lake, naming it the Violet Abyss Lake Dao Field [her personal cultivation sanctuary].

These two Dao Fields [cultivation sanctuaries] were neighbors to the Azure Lotus Continent, and all were in a state of rebuilding from the ground up, requiring mutual support.

Since they had extended the invitation, it must be for a matter of importance. Eldrin Chen had no intention of delaying. He directly used a Communication Talisman [a talisman used for instant long-distance communication] to notify Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal and Yvonne the Violet Consort.

One month later, the four of them arranged to meet on the Azure Lotus Continent.

By the shores of the Spirit Continent within the Azure Lotus Continent, Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, along with Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal, sat facing one another.

Within the Spirit Continent, lotuses bloomed, rising unstained from the mud and washed pure without ostentation, fully displaying their Lotus Immortal Grace [an ethereal, otherworldly beauty akin to an immortal lotus].

Lifting her gaze to behold the scene, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal could not help but praise, "The sublime vista of lotuses in your Azure Lotus Continent is truly rare in this world, far more beautiful than my Ethereal Void Mountain."

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Eldrin Chen replied with a serene smile. Beside him, Lila stepped forward to personally brew a pot of Lotus Tea [a fragrant tea infused with the essence of spiritual lotuses] for them.

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal's eyes narrowed slightly, her pupils contracting sharply. "This girl's natural talent is extraordinary. Could it be she has formed a Superior Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core foundation, representing supreme potential]?"

"The True Lord [an honorific title for a powerful cultivator, often at the Nascent Soul realm or above] has keen discernment,"

Eldrin Chen said, a smile gracing his lips, tinged with a hint of justifiable pride.

The Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal [a title for a powerful female cultivator] nodded, but after a long moment, she shook her head with a sigh. "A Superior Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core formation] bearing is indeed rare. Yet, it is a pity she possesses an Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root attuned to a single, specific element]. Unless she encounters a heaven-defying opportunity in the future, I fear it will be exceedingly difficult for her to forge a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the most perfect and powerful form of Nascent Soul, aligned with the Heavenly Dao]."

"How can that be?"

The expressions of everyone present shifted slightly. Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Why does the True Lord [an honorific title for a Nascent Soul realm expert] say this?"

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal was a True Lord who had undergone tribulation and rebirth. In her previous life, she had cultivated for over two thousand years, her cultivation reaching the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier [the fourth major realm of cultivation, the Nascent Soul stage] realm.

Such profound experience granted Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal insight far surpassing ordinary people, even exceeding that of Lyra Jiang, who was a descendant of a Dao Lord [a title for a supreme expert who has comprehended a Great Dao].

With a sigh, she offered guidance, saying, "Because the power of the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul tribulation far exceeds that of a common Nascent Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the thunder tribulation one must face to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm]. Generally speaking, one requires the aid of three Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure of immense power, capable of subduing demons] to successfully pass through it."

"She is a cultivator with an Ice Spiritual Root [a spiritual root attuned to the ice element], and can only unleash the full might of ice-attribute Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact, more advanced than a Magical Treasure]. Therefore, she must obtain three ice-attribute Spiritual Treasure to have any hope of surviving the tribulation to the Nascent Soul [the fourth major realm of cultivation] realm."

"If she uses Spiritual Treasure of other attributes, then she would need at least five. Yet, with her Single Spiritual Root [a spiritual root attuned to only one element] mana reserves, operating three ice-attribute Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure would already be her absolute limit."

"Let alone attempting to operate Spiritual Treasure of other attributes, which would consume even greater amounts of mana."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, his gaze turning towards Yvonne the Violet Consort as he inquired, "How did you manage to transcend the tribulation for Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest-grade Nascent Soul, formed in resonance with the Heavenly Dao]?"

"My circumstances are different from the ordinary."

Yvonne the Violet Consort stated calmly. She had inherited the legacy of Violet Cosmos Dao Lord, and the Violet Cosmos Heaven-Severing Sword she cultivated was an exceedingly rare Great Divine Ability [a supreme-level supernatural power].

After her breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm, she fused the Violet Cosmos Heaven-Severing Sword into her Nascent Soul [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator], transforming it into a Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a supreme power intrinsically linked to one's soul].

Once integrated into her Nascent Soul, the Violet Cosmos Heaven-Severing Sword not only saw its grade surge significantly but also advanced to the Great Accomplishment stage. Its power now rivaled a full-force strike from a Nascent Soul, Mid Stage cultivator.

It was only with the full support of the Ji Clan that she had been able to achieve her breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm.

Yvonne the Violet Consort shook her head, then added placidly, "An Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root type allowing cultivation of only a single elemental affinity] can only sustain one Life-Bound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force]. The purity of your mana is a critical weakness. Forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul will likely be an immensely arduous task for you."

"Then how can one refine and purify mana?"

Lila furrowed her brow, her eyes grave as she spoke. For more chapters, visit audio-novel`com for the complete novel.