Chapter 547 : A Sea of Thunder Descends

At this moment, Lyra Jiang furrowed her brows and said thoughtfully, "If we continue blocking like this, the Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of immense power] will be severely damaged."

Both the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor and the Creation Azure Duckweed Sword were Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of immense power]. Under normal circumstances, even if they had to block the final three strikes of a Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning] for a Nascent Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the lightning tribulation to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm], they would only need three centuries of recuperation to recover.

However, the power of Kael Chen's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [trial of heavenly lightning] far exceeded the ordinary. If each treasure blocked only one strike, they would need to Nurture for a Sixty-Year Cycle [a period of sixty years of recuperation] to recover.

But if they had to withstand two of these supreme Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [strikes of heavenly lightning] in succession, they would undoubtedly be grievously wounded, likely requiring four or five centuries to mend.

Eldrin Chen remained remarkably calm. He stated serenely, "Do not worry. Although Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts] are precious, if they can be used to survive the Heavenly Dao's Nascent Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [tribulation for the Nascent Soul realm], even their destruction is a small price to pay."

"BOOM—"

At that very instant, the final Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [strike of heavenly lightning] descended from the sky's farthest edge.

To call it a single strike was a misnomer; it was an ocean of thunder that fell. An endless, roiling sea of lightning blotted out the heavens and crashed down upon Kael Chen with cataclysmic force.

The power contained within this single blow was enough to make even a powerful True Lord [a cultivator at the True Lord realm] at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [Mid Stage of the Nascent Soul realm] pale, unwilling to face it head-on.

Witnessing this spectacle, Kael Chen's eyes snapped wide open in that fleeting moment. He suddenly declared, "The might of Heaven and Earth is indeed vast and boundless, beyond the reach of mortal strength." The story continues at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"Yet, I am not alone!"

"With a single thought, blossoms bloom, Myriad Blossoms Are Me."

As Kael Chen's words fell, hundreds and thousands of ethereal figures flew forth from between his brows.

These figures scattered like blooming petals, each one soaring skyward. Like countless transcendent spirits, they joined forces to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

Though the myriad bolts of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation possessed formidable power, they were gradually weakened by the combined efforts of these phantasmal forms, ultimately dissipating into nothingness.

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly, a flicker of awe and admiration crossing his features.

As the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation in the sky gradually dispersed, Kael Chen stood poised upon the void, allowing the countless ethereal figures to fly back into his body.

Kael Chen strode through the air towards them. Noting the puzzled expressions of the others, he offered a calm smile and explained, "This Divine Ability was attained through a moment of serendipitous enlightenment."

"I have named it, Myriad Blossoms Are Me!"

It turned out that Kael Chen had suppressed the vengeful souls of Eldrin [the Abyssal Emperor], using immense willpower to purify their lingering resentment and fuse it with his own being, ultimately gaining enlightenment into the Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a supreme technique born from the fusion of life and profound power].

This Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] was forged from the convergence of countless millions of vengeful thoughts, a product born from a unique confluence of circumstances. Aside from Kael Chen, it was likely impossible for any ordinary person to cultivate it successfully.

After mastering this Divine Ability, Kael Chen could instantly split his consciousness into three thousand six hundred distinct thoughts.

These thoughts could coalesce their true power to aid him against formidable foes, or they could separate into three thousand six hundred phantasmal projections to deflect all manner of spells and Divine Ability attacks.

Furthermore, this Divine Ability was only at the Minor Vehicle [the Lesser Realm or initial stage] of its power. According to Kael Chen's deductions, if this Divine Ability could be evolved to its ultimate limit, it might allow for the instantaneous division into countless hundreds of millions of thoughts.

By that time, through the mastery of these myriad thoughts, Kael Chen would possess the power to move mountains and overturn seas.

However, these thoughts were born from resentment; mastering them was no simple feat. For Kael Chen to cultivate this art to its profound depths would require unparalleled mental fortitude.

"With a single thought, blossoms bloom—Myriad Blossoms Are Me [a divine ability where the practitioner becomes one with countless manifestations]!"

After listening, Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment before speaking. "To face resentment directly, and even to harness it..."

"If you can evolve this technique to its absolute zenith, it may indeed become a Path to Immortal Ascension [a method or dao leading to immortality]. But if you cannot control it, you may ultimately drown in that very sea of resentment."

Kael Chen remained utterly composed, his expression serene as he spoke with quiet resolve, "I know not what lies upon the path ahead. Yet, since this is the path I have chosen, I shall tread it step by step, no matter how arduous the journey may become."

No more words were exchanged between them. Kael Chen then handed over the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor and the Creation Azure Duckweed Sword to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen accepted the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor, but offered the Creation Azure Duckweed Sword back to him, saying, "You have forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest-grade spiritual core formed by aligning with the Heavenly Dao]. Consider this blade a gift from me to mark this achievement."

"Without your aid, I could never have forged the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul," Kael Chen shook his head, declining to take it. "The debts I owe you from this journey are already too many. You should keep it."

Eldrin Chen insisted, pressing the sword forward once more. "Since merging with the demonic Eldrin, the ferocity within your heart has grown," he stated firmly.

"This sword is a Merit Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged with and empowered by virtuous merit]. It can pacify the heart's violent impulses and slay without accruing karmic consequences. It is perfectly suited for your use." Find this and other novels at audio . novel . com.

In the end, Kael Chen accepted the Creation Azure Duckweed Sword, receiving it with great care and reverence before storing it away.

Following Eldrin Chen's successful passage through the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning that tests a cultivator's foundation], the Chen Clan hosted a grand Nascent Soul Banquet [a celebratory feast held upon a cultivator's ascension to the Nascent Soul realm], a rare and joyous occasion for all to revel in.

Once the festivities concluded, Eldrin Chen immediately set about refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary elixir that aids in the formation of a Nascent Soul].

The Nascent Soul Transformation Fruit [a miraculous fruit that catalyzes the transformation into a Nascent Soul] was an exceedingly precious treasure. Conventionally, the most prudent course was to entrust it to a Fifth Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master specialized in refining spiritual pills and elixirs] for the crafting of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

However, Eldrin Chen now felt his Alchemy skill was no weaker than that of a Fifth Rank Middle Grade alchemist. Furthermore, he was currently in a period of rapid advancement and naturally wished to refine Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm] to further elevate his Alchemy prowess.

He and Lyra Jiang simply remained on Immortal Apricot Island, utilizing the power of the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent spiritual fire] to refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

Given their current level of Mana [spiritual power and cultivation base], the speed of refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill had increased significantly. In just over a year's time, the Nascent Soul Formation Pill refinement was completed.

The primordial Creation Power [the fundamental creative and life-giving energy of the universe] contained within the Nascent Soul Transformation Fruit was even more profound and potent than the Demon Emperor Nascent Soul [the spiritual core of a Mid Stage Nascent Soul Demon Emperor]. This time, they successfully refined a total of five Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

Gazing upon the five Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Eldrin Chen revealed a look of joy. With these five pills, the breakthrough of Old Patriarch and Elara Lin to the Nascent Soul realm was practically a foregone conclusion.

However, not long after he finished refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Yvonne the Violet Consort sought him out. Upon seeing Lyra Jiang, she stated, "I have come today to purchase a Nascent Soul Formation Pill for my Spirit Consort, the Younger Sister."

"I see."

Beside them, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, suddenly feeling how swiftly time had passed.

In the blink of an eye, it was now the year nineteen thousand seven hundred and five of the Dao Calendar [the primary calendar system used by cultivators]. Less than three hundred years remained until the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cyclical, world-shaking calamity originating from a demonic rift].

And he, Eldrin Chen, was now just over five hundred years old. While this lifespan was considered mere adolescence among Nascent Soul cultivators, for countless other practitioners, it represented an immensely long stretch of time.

Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden was over one hundred years his senior and was now approaching seven hundred years of age. At such an advanced age, a Golden Core Cultivator [a practitioner who has condensed their spiritual energy into a golden core] would find their remaining lifespan dwindling. Without consuming a Longevity Pill [an elixir that extends one's natural lifespan], their vital energy and Mana [the spiritual power used to perform arts and techniques] would inevitably begin a gradual decline.

Mentioning Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden, Yvonne the Violet Consort revealed a trace of helplessness in her expression. "I consider Spirit Consort, the Younger Sister as dear as kin, but her foundation is merely that of an Inferior Golden Core [a golden core of the lowest quality and potential]. Furthermore, she possesses an Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare and often unbalanced spiritual affinity], which makes her Mana comparatively frail."

"In her previous breakthrough attempt, she only managed to forge a Half-Step Nascent Soul [a nascent soul that is incomplete or unstable]. Even with a Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the formation of a nascent soul] this time, I fear success will still elude her."

"My only hope now is that, while her lifespan is still relatively ample, she can attempt the breakthrough several more times. Perhaps, through sheer fortune, she might succeed before reaching one thousand two hundred years of age."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen understood that Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden's foundation was indeed insufficient. It was clear that Yvonne the Violet Consort was merely grasping at straws, hoping against hope that Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden might somehow defy the odds and ascend through sheer luck.

He glanced at Lyra Jiang, his thoughts turning contemplative. 'Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lyra share a friendship spanning many years; one could call them the closest of confidantes.'

'Back on Ji Continent, when we slew Malachai Qin, had Yvonne the Violet Consort not intervened and allowed his escape, it would have spelled immense trouble for us.'

'Now that she has come seeking aid, it is only right to see this act of goodwill through to its end.' Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel*com.