Chapter 546 Kael's Tribulation

Kael remained in seclusion on the Immortal Apricot Isle, having obtained both the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) and the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root).

Eldrin then returned the Green Abyss Sword to the depths of the ley lines beneath Spirit Isle Lake. With a cupped-hand salute, he said, "This journey would not have been possible without your guardianship, Senior."

"There is no need for formalities."

The Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) spoke calmly. After a brief silence, it released a radiant treasure light that materialized before Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin focused his gaze and realized that the light was actually a wisp of Earth Path Qi.

Before he could inquire further, the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) spoke: "Beneath the underwater veins of Spirit Isle Lake (Location), an Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) is nurtured once every 1000 years."

"In previous years, the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) was always used by me to heal my wounds. Now that my injuries have mostly recovered, I no longer require this Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root)."

"This strand of Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) has taken form in recent years, so I shall leave it to you."

A flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin's heart. Although he had obtained 2 strands of Earth Mother Qi this time, Kael would require 1 for his own consumption. Moreover, the old clan chief, Elara, and others would have urgent need for such treasures in the days to come.

This had originally given Eldrin quite a headache, but now, with the acquisition of the Earth Mother Qi, it also helped the Chen family save a considerable sum of expenditure.

At this thought, Eldrin took the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) and said, "Many thanks for your generous gift, Elder."

Emerging from the underground waterways, Eldrin contemplated the tainted Nascent-Transforming Fruit and the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) in his possession. He then accompanied Lyra on a journey to the Ling Kingdom.

Ling State was not far from Chen State. Lingxu Lake, which had been renamed from the former Mang’e Lake, was connected to Qinglian Isle by a Grade-4 teleportation formation.

Upon arriving at Lingxu Lake, the Lingxu Fairy smiled at the 2 and said, "It's been a few years since we last met. Your cultivation has grown increasingly unfathomable."

"Young Mistress is the 1 making truly astonishing progress."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "The Ethereal Mist Fairy is a true monarch who has undergone rebirth through calamity. Her current cultivation progress can truly be described as astonishingly rapid."

Having only broken through to the True Monarch realm less than 2 100 years ago, he had actually cultivated all the way to the Nascent Soul, 3rd Tier (Cultivation Realm).

"I merely possess some foundation from my past life. Once I reach Nascent Soul, 4th Tier (Cultivation Realm), advancing further won't come so easily."

Ethereal Void Fairy smiled faintly. When she fell in her previous life, her cultivation had merely reached the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier (Cultivation Realm). Now, retracing her path back to the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier (Cultivation Realm) had been relatively smooth, but advancing beyond would prove truly arduous.

After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Lyra (Person Name) spoke frankly, "My visit to your Lingxu Lake this time is actually to ask an important favor."

"Oh?" A faint crease appeared between Eldrin's (Person Name) brows. "For what reason, might I ask?"

"A few days ago, we were fortunate to acquire some artifacts tainted by blood evil and lingering resentment. We seek to obtain some fifth-grade treasure liquid."

"Spirit-Cleansing Elixir"?

Lingxu Xianzi (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "I still possess a considerable amount of this Heart-Cleansing Elixir (Spiritual Liquid). May I inquire how much you wish to purchase?"

Eldrin calculated inwardly and realized that after Kael had taken 1 tainted strand of Earth Path Qi, he still had 1 strand of Earth Path Qi and a single Nascent-Forming Fruit left, both requiring purification with Heart-Cleansing Spirit Liquid.

The Earth Vein Qi requires 10 drops of Pure Heart Spirit Liquid, while the Nascent Soul Fruit, tainted by minimal resentment, needs only a single drop.

At this thought, he smiled and said, "I wish to obtain a dozen or so drops of Pure Heart Spirit Liquid, and I propose to trade with Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object)."

"Let's round it down to 50 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object)."

Lingxu Immortal Maiden smiled faintly. A single drop of Heart-Cleansing Elixir was worth 5,000,000 spirit stones, but since the Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object) held greater utility for Nascent Soul cultivators, the exchange became considerably more straightforward.

Seeing her agreement, Eldrin took out 32,000 spirit stones and completed the transaction.

After obtaining the Pure Heart Spirit Liquid, the 2 immediately returned to Spirit Isle Lake (Location). Eldrin (Person Name) gazed at the vial in his hand with a furrowed brow and remarked, "Wealth truly vanishes in the blink of an eye. We only have 30 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) left now."

After breaking through to the True Monarch realm, both of them had exhausted their resources. Not only had they depleted all their spirit stones, but only 30 Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object) remained in their possession, leaving them unable to purchase any truly precious spiritual materials.

Lyra also shook her head, pondering for a moment before saying, "Fortunately, the advancement resources for Elara and the Old Patriarch have now been fully gathered. Once they achieve their breakthroughs, our clan can finally enter a period of recuperation."

"When they break through to the Nascent Soul stage, we can finally breathe a little easier and focus wholeheartedly on our cultivation."

Eldrin nodded, then produced the tainted Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) and the Nascent-Infant Fruit. He began cleansing the lingering resentment and baleful energy within them using the purified heart nectar.

Seeing the baleful aura and resentment melt away like ice and snow upon contact with the Heart-Cleansing Spirit Liquid, Eldrin smiled and said, "It will only take a few months for the resentment within this Nascent Soul Fruit to completely dissipate."

"While my elder brother Kael is attempting his Nascent Soul breakthrough, I shall take this opportunity to stand guard for him."

That very afternoon, Eldrin arrived at Immortal Apricot Island via the teleportation formation.

The old clan leader was already waiting outside the seclusion chamber, his expression tightening at the sight of Eldrin. "I sense baleful energy seething within the chamber," he uttered restlessly. "I fear this bodes ill."

Eldrin gazed at the secluded cultivation chamber, his expression involuntarily turning grave.

Within the seclusion chamber, a surge of overwhelming baleful aura and boundless resentment seethed and roiled.

This resentment was as if the agonized screams of hundreds of millions of tormented souls were echoing in 1’s mind, ceaselessly disturbing the cultivator’s soul.

If Kael's will wavered even slightly, his soul would be devoured by the resentment, splitting into tens of thousands of personalities and plunging him irrevocably into the demonic path.

"Fear not, this is his heavenly tribulation to endure."

Eldrin shook his head and murmured to himself, "Kael wasn't wrong. Once you survive this tribulation, it's like being reborn through calamity—transcending your former self."

By tempering his Dao Heart through such tribulations, he was using a single thought to suppress 10 1000 thoughts, a single individual to surpass hundreds of millions. Once successful, it would bring about an astonishing metamorphosis within him.

And now, Kael found himself in a situation where there was truly no retreat—only advance. If he failed to press forward and suppress the resentment of hundreds of millions, he would sink completely beneath the Heart Demon Tribulation.

Kael's breakthrough proved exceptionally prolonged. The assembly waited a full 3 years before finally perceiving the resentment within the seclusion chamber being gradually suppressed.

A massive vortex of spiritual energy formed in the sky, drawing vast quantities of aura into the seclusion chamber.

It is done.

The old clan leader's face lit up with joy, feeling a profound sense of relief settling in his heart.

Several more days passed before Kael (Person Name) emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber, clad in a flowing black robe.

He glanced at the assembly and gave a slight nod before stepping into the void, confronting the overwhelming tribulation clouds that blotted out the heavens and the earth.

This tribulation of thunder was truly astonishing, its power even surpassing that of an ordinary Heavenly Path Nascent Soul's lightning ordeal by a considerable margin, causing Eldrin to reveal a grave expression.

Fortunately, the Chen Clan possessed quite a few spiritual treasures. Eldrin had long since entrusted the Triple-Golden Filigree Armor and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to Kael. With these 2 spiritual treasures in hand, his confidence in surviving the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation was quite substantial.

Kael activated his 3 innate magical treasures and divine abilities, effortlessly deflecting the first 6 heavenly tribulation bolts.

The seventh and eighth heavenly tribulation strikes were already immensely powerful, yet the 3 Treasures Gilded Armor and the Slippery Moss Sword of the Returning Abyss managed to withstand them.