Chapter 466 : Paths of Purification

Violet Consort Yan was experienced in the matter of purifying spiritual energy [the refined power cultivated by immortals and used to fuel their arts]. With calm composure, she began to explain, "For a Golden Core Cultivator to purify their spiritual energy, aside from those peerless prodigies blessed with a Path Body [a rare and powerful innate constitution], ordinary individuals have only three methods."

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

"However, the cost of this method is immense. To undergo Spiritual Root Division again, you would not only need to seek the secret art from the Ji Clan, but you would also have to spend three Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years] reforging both your Spiritual Root [the innate elemental affinity that determines a cultivator's path] and your Golden Core [the solidified core of spiritual energy formed at the Golden Core realm]."

"The second method is to comprehend the profound mysteries of your Variant Spiritual Root [a rare, mutated elemental affinity], to grasp the deeper secrets of the Spiritual Root itself. For instance, from your Ice Spiritual Root, one could seek enlightenment into the Profound Ice Power [a profound and powerful law of ice]. That is an exceptionally potent arcane force, far purer than the spiritual energy cultivated through ordinary Spiritual Root means."

"The third method is the Five Veins Heaven-Molding Pill. That Five Veins Heaven-Molding Pill is a Fifth Rank Precious Pill [a high-grade elixir of the fifth rank], possessing the wondrous effect of condensing and refining spiritual energy."

As Violet Consort Yan elaborated, everyone quickly understood the implications of these three paths.

The method of Spiritual Root Division was profoundly arcane. Choosing this path would mean Lila's cultivation of several centuries would almost have to be started anew. The price was far too steep, making this the least desirable strategy.

The middling approach was to use the Five Veins Heaven-Molding Pill. That pill required the consumption of the exceedingly precious Five Veins Precious Jade [a rare spiritual jade containing the essence of five elemental veins]. Only an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Infant Soul, the nascent spiritual form within the Golden Core] would have a chance of successfully refining it, and it could only be used by someone with the corresponding Spiritual Root.

Violet Consort Yan possessed a Fire Spiritual Root [an affinity for the fire element], and it was precisely the Five Veins Heaven-Molding Pill that she had used. Back then, the Ji Clan had refined the pill using Fire Vein Spirit Jade [a type of spirit jade imbued with fire elemental essence].

After consuming the Fire Vein Heaven-Molding Pill, the purity of her spiritual energy increased by a full twofold, which ultimately allowed her to successfully forge her Infant Soul Realm [the realm where the cultivator's spiritual essence coalesces into an Infant Soul]. This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.

Comprehending the Profound Ice Power [a profound and formidable power derived from the essence of ice and frost] is the superior strategy. However, this power is exceedingly profound. Generally, only powerful Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators who have condensed their Primordial Spirit into an Infant Soul form] might barely touch its threshold, and doing so requires an immensely powerful stroke of fate.

Given Lila's current low cultivation level, achieving this is clearly an almost impossible task.

After speaking, Violet Consort Yan added with a bitter smile, "The drawback of a Variant Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root affinity attuned to a single, non-standard element like ice or lightning] is that, unlike the Five Veins Precious Jade [a rare spiritual jade containing the balanced essence of the five primary elements], Ice Vein Precious Jade [a legendary ore of pure ice essence] is virtually extinct in the world. Thus, I have never heard of anyone successfully refining an Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill [a legendary elixir said to allow a cultivator with an Ice Spiritual Root to forge a Heavenly Path Foundation]."

"At least within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast and perilous wilderness region in the eastern part of the continent], I have never heard of such a supreme treasure."

Lila's face turned deathly pale, a look of utter despair washing over her features.

From a little beggar, she had cultivated arduously to this day, all for the sake of seeking the opportunity to forge a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the pinnacle foundation for the Infant Soul realm, granting unparalleled potential].

Yet now, not only was there no trace of Heavenly Path Energy [the purest form of spiritual energy required to attempt a Heavenly Path breakthrough], but merely purifying her spiritual energy and obtaining a Tribulation Transcendence Treasure [a protective artifact used to survive heavenly tribulations] seemed like an impassable road for her.

Observing her expression, Violet Consort Yan sighed ruefully. "For us cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root, granting supreme affinity with all elements] or Variant Spiritual Root, the path before reaching Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation where one condenses a solid golden core of spiritual 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 inevitable trade-off—for every gain, there is a loss."

Beside them, Eldrin Chen's gaze grew deep and contemplative. After a moment of silent thought, he turned to Ethereal Mistress Ling and spoke, "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."

Ethereal Mistress Ling let out a sigh. In truth, she did not have any particularly good solutions either.

However, a Superior-Tier Golden Core [the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage, signifying supreme talent] is exceedingly rare in this world. Such aptitude is, after all, the hallmark of one destined for Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the Nascent Soul stage achieved through a perfect, heaven-defying foundation]. Even if there is but a sliver of hope, one should strive for it, lest they be left with regret.

Thinking this, she spoke: "Ice-attribute Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures [rare natural resources imbued with profound spiritual power] and Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts] are exceptionally scarce under heaven. It is likely only within the depths of the Far North Icy Plains that a scant few are nurtured and born."

"As for the Ice Vein Precious Jade, legends say that within the billion-year-old Eternal Glacier deep in the Far North Icy Plains, some have discovered Fifth Rank ice-attribute Earth Vein [a concentrated nexus of earthly spiritual energy]."

Seeing the looks of delight appear on everyone's faces, Ethereal Mistress Ling shook her head once more. "However, that Far North Icy Plains Cultivation World is distant, and my knowledge of that region is also limited."

"I only know that there resides a Primordial Era Ice Silkworm Demon Ancestor [an ancient, monstrous ice silkworm from the dawn of time] that has lived for tens of thousands of years. Its strength ranks within the top ten among all Path Lord [powerful cultivators who have comprehended a profound Dao Path] in this realm. If you wish to venture there, you must proceed with utmost caution."

Everyone's expressions shifted slightly. A Primordial Era Ice Silkworm that has lived for tens of thousands of years... wouldn't that make it even more ancient than the current Path Calendar [the current grand cycle of fate and time]?

Lila nodded, offering a respectful bow. "Many thanks for your guidance, True Lord [a title for a powerful Nascent Soul stage cultivator]."

"There is no need for such formality." Ethereal Mistress Ling smiled faintly and said, "Your talent is Extraordinary, and with the support of Fellow Daoist Chen, even if you do not achieve the Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the Nascent Soul stage attained through comprehending the Heavenly Dao] in the future, you will undoubtedly be one of our kind. Consider this today as forming a favorable connection."

With this matter temporarily concluded, Eldrin Chen set aside his thoughts. Remembering the purpose of their visit, he inquired once more, "By the way, what was the reason you sought us out this time?"

Violet Consort Yan and Ethereal Mistress Ling exchanged a glance. It was Violet Consort Yan who spoke, "Our purpose in coming is actually regarding the matter of establishing a nation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, only an Infant Soul True Lord [a Nascent Soul stage cultivator of significant power and status] possessed the qualification to found a nation and carve out a continent.

During this period, they had occupied three locations with Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [a land vein of exceptionally dense spiritual energy, ranked fifth in quality]: Ethereal Void Mountain, Violet Abyss Lake, and Verdant Lotus Isle. Between these Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein, numerous Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein [high-quality spiritual energy land veins, ranked fourth] had also fallen under their control.

The territory currently held by the Chen Immortal Clan alone already encompassed four former Demon King Territory [lands once ruled by powerful demon kings], including Crimson Scorpion Ridge, Savage Ox Ancient Plain, and the Heavenly Ark Mountain Range. Dive deeper into the Dao at *audio-novel.com*.

Adding Verdant Lotus Isle, Heavenly Ruins Prefecture, and Earth Lion Ridge, the domain they now commanded was already more than twice the size of the Chu Nation.

Violet Consort Yan and Ethereal Mistress Ling had also seized vast territories, their acquired lands not much smaller than those of the Chen Immortal Clan. Any single one of their holdings was considerably larger than the Chu Nation.

Even discounting the extensive areas unsuitable for establishing Immortal Realm [cultivation settlements or immortal sanctuaries], the combined territory they occupied exceeded five times the size of the Chu Nation.

A domain of such immense scale, containing over a dozen Fourth-Rank Spirit Mountain [mountains imbued with fourth-rank spiritual energy], was not merely suitable for founding a nation—it was perfectly adequate for carving out an entirely new continent.

Ethereal Mistress Ling and Violet Consort Yan deliberated together and decided to establish a new nation and continent.

Ethereal Mistress Ling then declared, "We intend to rely on the Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein and the territory to found two new cultivation nations."

"We came to discuss this with you. If you also wish to establish a nation, we could combine the three cultivation nations to form a single, new grand continent."

"Establishing a new Human Race continent beyond the borders of Ji Continent is a great service to our entire race. Success would bestow upon us the blessings of Mortal Path Fortune [a metaphysical force representing destiny and providence], making our future cultivation paths significantly smoother."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang's eyes narrowed slightly, her expression turning grave. "Establishing nations is one thing," she said, "but carving out a new continent to cultivate an Immortal Realm [a realm of cultivation and immortal existence] is no trivial matter. If we proceed, the Demon Race will not stand idly by. We may not be able to defend it."

"That is precisely why I sought you out to join forces in founding this continent,"

Ethereal Mistress Ling replied. In truth, it was their lack of confidence that led them to seek out Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, hoping to share the immense pressure from the Demon Race.

She laid out the situation plainly and added, "Now, with the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor severely wounded, this is our best opportunity."

Eldrin Chen felt a stirring of ambition. Founding a new continent for the Human Race would, as pioneers of its Immortal Realm, undoubtedly grant them the blessings of Fortune.

In this world, Fortune was no mere abstract concept. Its favor would not only provide divine assistance in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks but also make encounters with legendary opportunities far more likely in the future. Official source: (audio-novel.com). Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.