Chapter 499 : The Nascent Soul Revelation

After an unknowable span of time, Eldrin Chen emerged from his state of enlightenment.

Seeing his eyes open, Lyra Jiang asked with delight, "How do you feel?"

"The harvest was bountiful."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and informed Lyra Jiang that he had successfully deduced the Nascent Soul Chapter of the Heavenly River Flood Water Scripture.

Her eyes brightened upon hearing this, and she said joyfully, "Your Heavenly River Flood Water Scripture is now perfected to the Nascent Soul realm. It contains the crafting method for the Lifebound Spiritual Treasure Heavenly River Flood Water Sword, and you've even grasped a Water Attribute Grand Divine Ability."

"It can be said this legacy is now exceedingly complete, worthy of being considered a top-tier Nascent Soul inheritance. It is sufficient to become a Deep-Seated Foundation [a core, enduring pillar of a clan's strength and legacy] for the clan."

Eldrin Chen also smiled. The Five Elements Cultivation Art he pioneered was already one of the clan's Deep-Seated Foundation [core pillars], and over the years, many cultivators within the Chen Clan had practiced these five arts.

Now that he had advanced this art to its Nascent Soul Chapter, future clan cultivators would no longer need to trouble themselves with switching to other cultivation methods.

Thinking of this, he added with a smile, "This Great Divine Ability of mine possesses extraordinary utility. It can draw upon the Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of the water element] from heaven and earth to restore Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques], and it can also transform into a Water Essence True Aegis [a protective barrier formed from condensed water essence] to guard oneself. What name do you think it should be given?"

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang pondered for a moment before replying, "This Divine Ability of yours possesses two distinct functions. Strictly speaking, it could be considered two separate Divine Ability, yet their root lies in the manipulation of Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of the water element]." Continue reading this story at audio novel.com.

"Perhaps this Divine Ability could be named separately as 'Whale Swallowing the Vast Sea' and 'Water Essence True Aegis', and together they should be called 'Abyssal Water Control Art'."

"Whale Swallowing the Vast Sea, Water Essence True Aegis, Abyssal Water Control Art..."

Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed faintly with delight as he spoke, "Excellent names."

Contemplating the profound mysteries of this Divine Ability, he turned his gaze to the reef and said, "This reef resonates with the Vast Sea Location [a place of immense spiritual power connected to the ocean's essence]; it is the most conducive place for seclusion to comprehend the Dao of Water Essence."

"Why don't you also meditate upon it? See if you can advance your own Dao Fruit [the spiritual culmination of a cultivator's path] a step further."

"There is no need to rush for now." Lyra Jiang shook her head. "Although this reef is the best place for enlightenment, such achievements are not won in a single day."

"For me to gain any significant insight would likely require considerable time. It is not too late to return and contemplate it in the future."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. This time, fortune had favored his spirit, allowing him to enter a state of sudden enlightenment [a profound, spontaneous insight into the Dao]; otherwise, his gains would not have been so great.

He calculated with his fingers and realized three days had passed in secluded contemplation. Lifting his head, he looked towards the distant Kalo Demon Isle [the Island of the Garuda Demons], his gaze turning grave. "Whether we reap any harvest today depends entirely on what happens now."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen stepped forth from the reef. Through the Water Source Veins [the subterranean channels that carry spiritual water energy], he located a deep-sea undercurrent buried beneath the waves.

The two followed the undercurrent, diving stealthily until they arrived, almost imperceptibly, at a seafloor cavern. Swimming inside, they entered an Underground River Channel.

"This hidden Ronan [a dark, subterranean waterway] leads directly to the Spirit Vein Source [the primary wellspring of spiritual energy for a region] of Kalo Demon Isle. We must proceed with caution," Eldrin Chen cautioned.

Eldrin Chen offered the warning as he and Lyra Jiang pressed forward with deliberate care.

The network of underground dark Ronan [waterways] branched out like a labyrinth, a maze nearly impossible to navigate. Eldrin Chen calculated their path as he went, following the clues from the Ancient Vast Sea Scroll. They journeyed for several days before finally halting.

By now, the spiritual energy within the dark Ronan had grown incredibly dense, yet it was tainted with Demonic Qi [a corrupt and malevolent form of spiritual energy], rendering it utterly unusable for any righteous cultivator.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly. The Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who harness corrupt and malevolent energies] must have placed some form of Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged and empowered by demonic arts] within this Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy], using it as a keystone to suppress the formation.

Such a suppression artifact was designed specifically to overwhelm the Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense power, often with a sentient spirit] and Formation Tool [a specialized artifact used to anchor and control a formation] left behind by the Ethereal Void Sect.

"The spirit lake lies ahead," Eldrin Chen murmured. "The suppressing Demonic Treasure wielded by the Demonic Cultivator is likely formidable."

"We must strike swiftly and decisively. We must seize control of the demon isle's Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and artifacts that creates magical effects] before the Twin Kalo Demons can react."

Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra Jiang] gave a slight nod and declared, "I shall suppress the Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with malevolent power]. You must swiftly seize control of the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for specific purposes]."

"Understood."

No sooner had they spoken than they abandoned all pretense of concealment. Following the subterranean river, they plunged straight into the spiritual lake.

Upon entering the spiritual lake, Eldrin Chen [Eldrin of the Chen Clan] discovered that at its very core, a deep azure, ancient-looking small bell floated and sank, emanating a brilliant, starlike radiance.

"A Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with malevolent power] crafted from Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies containing condensed stellar essence]."

Eldrin Chen's [Eldrin of the Chen Clan's] eyes gleamed with recognition as he discerned the origin of this ancient bell. This content originates from audio‑novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Legends spoke of the cosmos beyond their realm, where Nine Heavens Star Fragment [meteorites or fragments from the highest celestial spheres] were among the most common high-grade Heaven and Earth Treasures [naturally occurring spiritual materials of exceptional quality]. It was said that shattering just one could yield countless Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies containing condensed stellar essence].

Therefore, encountering a treasure forged from Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies containing condensed stellar essence] here was well within his expectations.

However, the ancient bell before them pulsed with an intense, almost palpable spiritual energy. It appeared to have been refined using at least three pieces of Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies containing condensed stellar essence].

"Now!"

As her words fell, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra] acted instantly, forcefully unleashing her Triad Divine Radiance [a divine ability manifesting three beams of radiant light] to ensnare and suppress the ancient, unadorned bell.

Yet, this Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with demonic power] possessed extraordinary might. Even with Lyra Jiang's cultivation driving it, her power alone was insufficient to fully subdue the artifact.

Thus, Lyra Jiang struck again. She summoned forth both the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword famed for slaying immortals] and the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword [a sword imbued with the essence of a golden rhinoceros spirit]. Their combined assault finally managed to press down the rebellious Demonic Treasure.

Seizing this crucial moment, Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin] utilized a secret art and command token of the Ethereal Void Sect [a sect specializing in ethereal and void techniques] to finally gain control over the Spirit Island's [an island rich in spiritual energy] guardian Formation [a complex array of magical energy patterns]. This severed the flow of spiritual energy feeding the starry bell.

"It is done," he murmured.

With mastery over the Formation, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a faint sigh of relief.

The starry bell was not a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure intrinsically linked to its owner's life force]. Deprived of its spiritual sustenance, it could not sustain its own awakening. Its radiant glow dimmed and faded into dormancy.

Lyra Jiang swiftly retrieved the now-quiet bell, her expression turning grave. "Remain vigilant," she warned.

"Understood," Eldrin Chen replied.

He gave a firm nod, knowing in his bones that a fierce and desperate battle was now upon them.

While there was still time, he inspected the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and objects to create specific magical effects], discovering its name was the 'Vast Sea Void-Refining Formation' [a grand formation designed to refine and purify using the power of the vast sea and the void].

This Formation contained two Formation Tool [specialized magical treasures used to anchor and power formations]. One was called the Ancient Vast Sea Formation Plate [an ancient plate imbued with the essence of the primordial ocean], a Fifth Rank Low Grade Formation Plate Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual-grade treasure used as the core of a formation]. The other was named the Void-Refining Furnace [a furnace capable of refining substances with void energy], also an Inferior Grade Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure, albeit of lower quality, specifically designed to suppress demonic forces].

Of these two Spiritual Treasure, the Ancient Vast Sea Formation Plate possessed both defensive and suppressive capabilities. The Void-Refining Furnace, meanwhile, could unleash the Void-Refining Divine Flame [a divine flame with the power to refine even the void itself], making it a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of exceptional potency against demons] of formidable destructive power.

"Boom—"

At that very moment, the Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use demonic energy and often malevolent methods] on the island finally reacted.

The Twin Kalo Demons [a pair of powerful, twin demonic beings] suddenly opened their eyes, charging towards the Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] core in a fury.

This Twin Kalo Demons pair, one male and one female, were both exceptionally beautiful. The male Kalo, with a towering and imposing figure, roared upon seeing them, "Human Race [the collective term for humanity], how dare you!"

As his words fell, he hurled a long spear from a distance, its deadly intent piercing through the air.

Lyra Jiang's eyes flashed. With a lift of her hand, she summoned the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword famed for its power to slay even immortals], meeting the attack head-on without a trace of fear.

The female Kalo, her figure graceful and alluring, summoned a fiery crimson demonic sword and shot directly towards Eldrin Chen, clearly intent on seizing the Formation Plate he held in his grasp.

Yet, Eldrin Chen remained utterly unperturbed. With a casual flick of his wrist, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary sword imbued with the power of the Abyss and the Li Fire element] swept forth in a decisive arc.

In the span of a lightning flash, dozens of clashes had already been exchanged. The Demonic Monsters [malevolent creatures born of demonic energy] upon Kalo Demon Isle finally stirred to action. A horde of demonic tribesmen and Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who harness demonic energies for power] surged forward to join the fray, their ranks not lacking in those who had reached the Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation, where one's spiritual essence condenses into a golden core] realm. This chapter is provided by audio-novel dot com. Support the original.