Chapter 466 : Paths of Purification

Yvonne the Violet Consort [a powerful cultivator known for her wisdom and experience] was well-versed in the matter of purifying mana. She spoke calmly, "For a Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a solidified core of spiritual energy] to refine their mana, aside from those peerless Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by destiny] who possess a Dao Body [a rare, innately superior physique for cultivation], ordinary individuals have only three paths."

"The first is Spiritual Root Division [a profound and taxing technique to split or alter one's elemental spiritual affinity]. Your Ice Spiritual Root [an affinity for the ice element] is a mutation derived from Water-Wood Dual Spiritual Roots [an affinity for both water and wood elements]. It could potentially be re-divided back into Water-Wood Spiritual Roots."

"However, the cost of this method is immense. To undergo Spiritual Root Division anew, you would not only need to seek the secret art from the Ji Clan [a prominent and ancient cultivation clan], but you would also need to spend three Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle] reforging both your Spiritual Root [the innate channels that determine one's elemental affinity and cultivation speed] and your Golden Core."

"The second method is to comprehend the profound mysteries of an Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare, non-standard elemental affinity], to grasp the deeper secrets of the Spiritual Root itself. For instance, from your Ice Spiritual Root, one could comprehend the power of Profound Ice—a formidable and esoteric force whose mana is far purer than that cultivated through ordinary Spiritual Root."

"The third method is the Five Veins Heaven-Sculpting Pill [a legendary pill that refines and purifies a cultivator's mana]. That pill is a Fifth Rank [a grade corresponding to the Nascent Soul realm] treasure elixir, possessing the wondrous effect of condensing and refining mana."

As Yvonne the Violet Consort explained in detail, everyone present quickly understood the implications of these three methods.

The Spiritual Root Division Method [the specific technique for dividing spiritual roots] is profoundly arcane. Choosing this path would mean Lila [a young cultivator] would have to rebuild her cultivation from near scratch, undoing centuries of effort. The price was simply too great, making this the inferior strategy.

The middling method was to use the Five Veins Heaven-Sculpting Pill. That pill required the consumption of exceedingly precious Five Veins Treasure Jade [a rare jade imbued with the essence of the five elements]. Only a Nascent Soul True Lord [a master cultivator of the Nascent Soul realm] could possibly succeed in its refinement, and it could only be used by someone with the corresponding Spiritual Root.

Yvonne the Violet Consort possessed a Fire Spiritual Root [an affinity for the fire element], and it was precisely the Five Veins Heaven-Sculpting Pill that she had used. In the past, the Ji Clan had refined the pill using Fire Vein Treasure Jade [a treasure jade formed within a fire-aligned spiritual vein].

After consuming that Heaven-Sculpting Pill, the purity of her mana increased by a full twofold, which ultimately allowed her to successfully forge her Nascent Soul [the embryonic spiritual form that marks a transcendent stage of cultivation]. Support the author by reading on audio_novel.com.

Comprehending the power of profound ice is a superior strategy, yet this power is exceedingly profound. Generally, only powerful Nascent Soul True Lord [the realm of cultivation where one forms a nascent soul, a spiritual infant] might barely touch its threshold, requiring immense and rare fortune to achieve.

Lila's current cultivation is still low and feeble; accomplishing this feat is clearly an immensely arduous path for her.

After speaking, Yvonne the Violet Consort added with a bitter smile, "The drawback of an Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root attuned to an unusual element like ice, lightning, or wind] is that, unlike the Five Veins Treasure Jade [a legendary treasure jade containing the essence of all five elements], Ice Vein Treasure Jade [a rare jade containing the concentrated essence of ice element] is nearly extinct in the world. Thus, I have scarcely heard of anyone successfully refining an Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill [a legendary pill said to mold one's foundation using pure ice essence]."

"At least within the Eastern Wastelands [a vast and perilous wilderness region in the east], I have never heard of such a supreme treasure."

Lila's face turned deathly pale, a flicker of despair appearing in her eyes.

From a little beggar to her current state, she had cultivated with relentless hardship, all for the sake of seeking the opportunity to forge a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest grade of nascent soul, formed in perfect resonance with the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic law].

Yet now, not only was the Heavenly Dao Qi [the purest form of cosmic energy, aligned with the Heavenly Dao] nowhere to be found, but merely purifying her cultivation mana and obtaining a Tribulation Transcendence Treasure [a precious artifact used to help survive heavenly tribulations] seemed like an impassable road for her.

Observing her expression, Yvonne the Violet Consort said with a rueful smile, "For us cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of supreme quality and purity] or Anomalous Spiritual Root, the path before the Golden Core [the realm where a cultivator condenses a golden core of solidified power] is smoother by a hundredfold compared to ordinary cultivators."

"But the higher our cultivation climbs, the more immense the difficulty of advancing becomes. Perhaps this is the principle of gain and loss."

Beside them, Eldrin Chen's gaze grew deep and contemplative. After a moment of deep thought, he addressed Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal [an honorific title for a female immortal cultivator], "Your insight is vast, Immortal Maiden. I humbly request your guidance on this matter."

Upon hearing this, Lila also lifted her gaze to look over, a glimmer of anticipation coloring her expression.

"Alas."

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal [a title for a powerful female cultivator] let out a sigh. In truth, she did not have any particularly good solutions either.

However, a Superior Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core formation, signifying supreme potential] is exceedingly rare in this world. Such aptitude, after all, signifies the potential for a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the most perfect and powerful form of Nascent Soul, aligned with the Heavenly Dao]. Even if there is but a sliver of hope, one should strive for it to avoid future regrets.

Thinking this, she spoke: "Ice Attribute [a rare innate affinity for the element of ice] Heaven and Earth Treasures [naturally formed spiritual treasures of immense power] and Spiritual Treasure [sentient magical artifacts of immense power, often with their own will] are exceptionally rare across the world. I'm afraid only within the Extreme Northern Ice Plains [a vast, frozen wasteland at the northernmost reaches of the continent] could they be considered relatively more common, though still exceedingly scarce."

"As for Ice Vein Treasure Jade [a precious jade formed from the concentrated essence of an ice earth vein], legend says that deep within the ancient glaciers of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, some have discovered Fifth Rank [a realm of power equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage] Ice Attribute Earth Vein [a concentrated line of elemental earth energy, crucial for cultivation and formations]."

Seeing the looks of delight on everyone's faces, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal shook her head again. "However, the Extreme Northern Ice Plains Cultivation World [the broader world inhabited by cultivators and supernatural beings] is distant, and my own knowledge of that region is limited."

"I only know that a Primordial Ice Silkworm Demon Progenitor [an ancient, monstrous ice silkworm that has lived for tens of thousands of years] dwells there, its strength ranking among the top ten Dao Lord [a title for a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul realm or beyond] in this realm. If you wish to venture there, you must proceed with utmost caution."

Everyone's expressions shifted slightly. A primordial ice silkworm that has lived for tens of thousands of years—wouldn't that make it even more ancient than the current Dao Calendar [the system of years used in the cultivation world]?

Lila nodded, offering a respectful bow. "Thank you for the guidance, True Lord [a respectful title for a Nascent Soul stage expert]."

"There is no need for such formalities." Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal smiled faintly and said, "Your talent is extraordinary, and with the support of Fellow Daoist Chen, even if you do not achieve Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest grade of Nascent Soul formation, aligned with the Heavenly Dao], you will undoubtedly become one of our peers. Consider this today as planting a seed of good karma."

This matter was thus temporarily set aside. Eldrin Chen suppressed his thoughts and, recalling the purpose of their visit, inquired once more, "By the way, what was the reason for your visit this time?"

Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal exchanged a glance. It was Yvonne the Violet Consort who spoke, "Our purpose in coming is, in truth, a matter concerning the founding of a nation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding. Within the Eastern Wastelands, only a Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] possesses the qualification to establish a nation and carve out a new province.

During this period, they had seized three locations of Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [a land vein of exceptionally potent spiritual energy, suitable for high-level cultivation]: Ethereal Void Mountain, Violet Abyss Lake, and Azure Lotus Continent. Between these powerful veins, numerous Fourth Rank Spirit Vein [high-grade spirit veins] had also fallen under their control.

The territory currently held by the Chen Immortal Clan alone encompassed the former domains of four Demon King [a powerful demonic beast ruler], including Crimson Scorpion Ridge, Savage Ox Ancient Plains, and the Heavenly Boat Mountain Range. The story continues at *audio-novel.com*.

Adding to that the Azure Lotus Continent, Heaven's Ruin Province, and Earth Lion Ridge, the total territory they now commanded was already more than twice the size of the entire Chu Kingdom.

Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal had also secured vast swathes of land, their holdings not much smaller than those of the Chen Immortal Clan. Any single one of their territories was considerably larger than the Chu Kingdom.

Even discounting the extensive regions unsuitable for developing a Cultivation World [a region where cultivation practices and spiritual energy are concentrated], the combined territory they occupied exceeded the area of five Chu Kingdoms.

A domain of such immense scale, containing over a dozen Fourth Rank Spirit Mountain [mountains imbued with high-grade spiritual energy], was more than suitable for founding a nation. Indeed, it was perfectly adequate for carving out an entirely new province.

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal and Yvonne the Violet Consort deliberated together and decided to establish a new nation and continent.

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal then declared, "We two intend to rely on the Fifth Rank Spirit Vein and the territory to carve out two new cultivation nations."

"We have come to discuss this with you. If you also wish to establish a nation, then let us unite our three cultivation nations to form a single, grand new continent."

"Establishing a new Human Race continent beyond the borders of Ji Continent is a great deed for our entire race. Once accomplished, we shall be blessed with Mortal Dao Fortune [the metaphysical fortune and destiny of the mortal path], which will smooth our future cultivation paths considerably."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang's eyes sharpened, and she spoke with grave seriousness, "Establishing nations is one matter, but carving out a new continent in the Cultivation World is no trivial affair. If we proceed, the Demonic Tribe will not stand idly by. We may not be able to defend what we create."

"That is precisely why I seek to join forces with you to establish the continent together,"

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal explained. In truth, they lacked the confidence to proceed alone and had sought out Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang to share the immense pressure that would come from the Demonic Tribe.

She laid out the situation clearly and added, "Now, with the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor grievously wounded, this is our most opportune moment."

Eldrin Chen felt a stirring of ambition. To carve out a new continent for the Human Race would mark them as pioneers of a new Cultivation World. Such an act would undoubtedly draw the blessing of fortune upon them.

In this world, fortune was no mere abstract concept. If they could secure its favor, not only would breaking through bottlenecks feel divinely assisted, but they would also find themselves more likely to encounter legendary opportunities in the future. This chapter is provided by audio-novel .c om. Support the original.