Chapter 507 : Prodigies of the Heavenly Path

Among these thirty-some prodigies who have forged Superior-Tier Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core foundation], some are the direct heirs of Infant Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans with Infant Soul cultivators] and major sects, while others are those blessed with great Fortune [destined luck and opportunity] among the rogue cultivators.

Without exception, they are all the most exceptional talents. Barring unforeseen calamities, advancing to the True Lord Realm [the Nascent Soul stage] in the future would be a matter of course for them. Their gathering here now is solely to vie for the opportunity to attain a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a Nascent Soul formed with the blessing of the Heavenly Dao, representing supreme potential].

For Eldrin Chen, the ones who pose a certain degree of threat are precisely these thirty-some individuals.

And among these thirty, there are over ten prodigies possessing a Path Body [a rare innate physique aligned with a specific Dao, granting immense advantages]. Compared to the other Superior-Tier Golden Core cultivators, these beings blessed with a Path Body represent the most formidable challenge.

Prodigies who possess a Path Body can advance their Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure grown and nurtured within a cultivator's body, sharing their life force] ahead of schedule, and can even, with great effort, unleash combat power rivaling that of a True Lord [a Nascent Soul cultivator]. These are the ones who truly have the potential to forge a Heavenly Path Infant Soul.

Eldrin Chen studied the list for a long while before setting it down. "These individuals represent the accumulated foundation nurtured over a millennium in the regions surrounding the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range," he remarked. "It seems we cannot afford to underestimate them."

"Indeed," Path Master Unreal nodded in agreement. "To be frank, relying on my own strength alone, I do not have great confidence in seizing the Heavenly Path Energy [a rare, heaven-sent spiritual essence crucial for forming a Heavenly Path Nascent Soul]."

"If I could not cooperate with you this time, I would have sought an alliance with others."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "For now, all we can do is await the arrival of the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial phenomenon where heaven and earth align, often heralding great opportunity or change]."

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Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.

As the appointed time drew near, the imposing aura of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range grew increasingly majestic and profound.

On this day, Eldrin Chen felt the heavens and earth grow dim and heavy. An unparalleled, monumental will descended from the Nine Heavens Above, intertwining with a profound, ineffable will rising from the vast and desolate earth.

Heaven and Earth resonated [a profound metaphysical harmony between the celestial and terrestrial realms], and all things fell into solemn silence.

The two ineffable wills within heaven and earth were too vast and mighty, their presence more akin to a Stellar Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal being of stellar rank] awakening from slumber within the Nine Heavens Above.

"Is this the power of heaven and earth?"

Eldrin Chen was astonished. It was merely a wisp of ineffable will, yet the power it manifested surpassed that of an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has matured into a true spiritual lord] by hundreds of millions of times.

This power was utterly beyond the mortal realm. Even among the Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [celestial immortals residing in the highest heavens], it would likely rank among the very pinnacle.

Fortunately, the will of heaven and earth was merely a manifestation of certain cosmic principles, not a true living being.

In that fleeting moment, as the celestial and terrestrial wills merged, a sliver of sentient awareness stirred within the profound depths of that union.

A wisp of spiritual light ignited from the peak of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range, sweeping over the assembled beings, accompanied by a benevolent force that nourished them all.

To the will of the world, all living beings within the Purple Seal Realm were its children, nurtured within its embrace.

The distinction lay in this: demonic and monstrous beings, with their insatiable greed, ceaselessly damaged and drained the world's latent potential. To the world itself, they were the most loathsome of parasites and blights.

The Human Race, however, excelled at stewardship and cultivation, constantly working to maintain the balance of spiritual energy within the world. Thus, they were its most cherished children.

To speak strictly, the myriad beings of the world could not all be considered its favored offspring. Rather, this vast multitude of lives were but one among countless billions of vitalities it was nurturing.

Only those who ultimately achieved Ethereal Ascension [the final transcendence to become an immortal] and ascended to the Immortal Realm were the pride of its nurturing, its most beloved true-born children.

Therefore, it was no exaggeration to say that every Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered their Primordial Spirit and established their own Path] was a being of special focus for the world's will, and every individual who achieved Ethereal Ascension was a true Child of Destiny of this realm.

In this moment, as the world's will stirred awake, its intangible consciousness swept over the gathering. Upon sensing Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, a distinct sense of satisfaction welled up within it.

A surge of fondness arose in its heart. Remarkably, it drew upon the power of the Nine Heavens, descending five strands of a noble, pale violet energy.

"It is Heavenly Path Energy [a supremely rare and potent form of spiritual energy bestowed directly by the will of the world itself]."

Someone exclaimed in astonishment. The Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range typically only gave birth to three strands of Heavenly Path Energy [a rare, condensed form of celestial spiritual energy] at a time. This time, however, it had produced five strands, a phenomenon that could be said to be nearly unprecedented.

As the strands of Heavenly Path Energy descended, the cultivators surged into action, chasing after the scattered energies.

Eldrin Chen and his two companions exchanged a glance. They activated their Escape Radiance [a flight technique] and shot forth, pursuing one particular strand of the Heavenly Path Energy.

This strand had landed several hundred thousand Li-lengths away. By the time Eldrin Chen and the others arrived, it was already being guarded by a Golden Core [the third major stage of cultivation] great demon.

There was naturally no need for words. Eldrin Chen swept his sword down, severing the creature's head in a single, decisive clash.

Along the way, several Golden Core True Person [a title for cultivators at the Golden Core stage] attempted to seize the prize, but most retreated upon seeing the trio united. Visit audio . novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

Only a few prodigies at the Superior-Tier Golden Core [the peak of the Golden Core stage] posed a slight challenge, yet they were no match for the three and were forced to withdraw after being repelled.

Although they had secured one strand of Heavenly Path Energy, the will of heaven and earth had sealed the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range. They would have to wait until the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial alignment event] concluded before they could leave, meaning there was still a chance for others to snatch it away.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Another strand lies three million Li-lengths to the east. Let us go and contest for it."

The three of them sped eastward. This eastern region was normally the territory of an Infant Soul Demon Emperor [a powerful demon beast at the fourth major cultivation stage]. However, with the celestial will now manifest, even the Infant Soul Demon Emperor had been subdued and dared not attack the many Human Race Golden Core cultivators.

After traversing several million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], Eldrin Chen arrived in the eastern region to find a great battle already raging. Dozens of Golden Core True Person [cultivators who have condensed a Golden Core, a major milestone] were besieging three others, all vying for the Heavenly Path Energy [a rare and potent spiritual essence said to contain traces of the Heavenly Dao].

"Broad River Path Master, Heavenly Fate Path Master, Long Cosmos True Person…"

Eldrin Chen recognized the besieged trio. Among them, Broad River Path Master was a direct descendant of an Infant Soul [the cultivation realm above Golden Core] Immortal Sect.

Heavenly Fate Path Master was the foremost rogue cultivator of the Heavenly Desert Continent, blessed with immense Fortune [a metaphysical concept of luck and destiny] since his Innate [the foundational stage of cultivation] days. Long Cosmos True Person was the designated successor to the Clan Patriarch of a certain Infant Soul Immortal Clan.

All three possessed Path Body [a rare and powerful innate physique ideal for cultivation], making them prodigies unseen in a millennium. Each also wielded a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact specifically designed to suppress demonic beings]. It was astonishing to see them join forces.

The Heavenly Path Energy had been seized by the trio, who faced the encircling horde without a trace of fear.

Were it not for the multitude of techniques employed by the besiegers—including a Fifth Rank [a high grade for artifacts and formations] set of Formation Flag [flags used to set up magical arrays] deployed by another Path Body prodigy—the three would have long since broken through and escaped.

"Now," Eldrin Chen murmured.

His gaze fixed on the Heavenly Path Energy suppressed within Broad River Path Master's sleeve, Eldrin Chen shot forward, astride his flying sword.

In an instant, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [Eldrin Chen's signature paired swords] weaved a deadly tapestry. With his very first move, he unleashed the full might of the Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword [a legendary sword art], its pressure bearing down directly upon Broad River Path Master.

Facing such a strike, Broad River Path Master's expression shifted wildly to one of alarm. Though he was a man of immense pride, confronting the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords wielded by Eldrin Chen now sent a shiver of genuine terror down his spine.

"Vast River Pouch!"

In his moment of shock and awe, Broad River Path Master summoned forth his own Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

This Vast River Pouch was the foremost inherited Spiritual Treasure of the Broad River Sect, requiring the silk of the Void Ancient Silkworm [a legendary silkworm demon beast that weaves threads imbued with spatial properties] as its primary material for weaving. Once unleashed, it could draw all things between heaven and earth into its depths to be refined and dissolved.

To cultivate this Spiritual Treasure, Broad River Path Master had even drawn an entire river spanning ten thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] into the pouch, refining it into a mass of Vast River Heavy Water [a divine ability manifesting as water of immense density and crushing weight].

Were an Infant Soul Demon Emperor to be trapped within, it would likely be crushed by the Heavy Water, refined into a mere clump of essence in a matter of years. Official source: @udio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.