Chapter 544 : The Ancestral Shield of Dual Polarities

The Divine Ability recorded within that jade slip left Eldrin Chen utterly astonished, for it was none other than a Supreme Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a legendary and supremely powerful cultivation technique of the highest order].

This Divine Ability was named the 'Two Polarities Divine Aegis' [Divine Shield of Dual Polarities]. By channeling the opposing forces of water and fire into a divine barrier, once activated, it could render nearly all Divine Ability techniques and Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts] harmless, making the user almost impervious to all mystical assaults.

Speaking of this Primordial Solar Divine Ability, the remnant thought of Verdant Seal sighed with emotion. "The Two Polarities Divine Aegis was created by an ancestor of our Chen Clan. It stands as one of the world's supreme defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [cultivation arts focused on subduing divine forces]."

"In my time, merely mastering its foundational stage allowed me to withstand three strikes from a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and comprehended a Path]. It was my strongest means of confronting Blood-Refining Old Demon."

"I had believed I could rely on this Divine Ability to survive the Primordial Spirit Great Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial required to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm]... Alas, in the end..." His voice trailed off.

Eldrin Chen was profoundly shaken. This was his first encounter with a genuine Primordial Solar Divine Ability.

Such a treasure represented a true, peerless foundation, something even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord would covet intensely.

If a Half-Step Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator on the verge of the Primordial Spirit realm who has comprehended a Path] mastered this Primordial Solar Divine Ability, their chances of surviving the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the Heavenly Thunder Trial for the Primordial Spirit realm] would increase by at least thirty percent.

Contemplating the immense value of this Primordial Solar Divine Ability, Exquisite Jiang drew a deep breath and addressed the Verdant Seal Earth Soul. "Esteemed Senior, may I ask what the third treasure is?"

"Follow me." Original English translation available at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

The Verdant Seal Path Master led the two of them deep into the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] beneath Celestial Dome Island.

Eldrin Chen followed closely behind, standing beside him before the fractured Earth Vein of Celestial Dome Island. His eyes could not help but tremble slightly.

At the very core of the Earth Vein before them, a translucent, Glazed piece of Precious Metal [a rare metal imbued with spiritual properties] floated in the void. Within it pulsed threads of Primordial Solar [a supreme cultivation realm] Dao patterns, radiating a power that bordered on the transcendent.

This power was utterly terrifying; even Eldrin Chen felt a profound sense of threat.

He drew a deep breath and asked with hesitation, "This is…"

"Heavenly River Treasure Gold."

The remnant soul of Verdant Seal spoke with startling gravity, continuing, "This piece of Heavenly River Treasure Gold [a legendary ore born from celestial rivers] was originally a supreme treasure nurtured by the Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water-attribute spiritual energy] of the Vast Sea. At its birth, its grade had already reached the threshold of a half-step Primordial Solar Treasure Gold [the pinnacle grade of spiritual ore]."

"In those years, I journeyed to the Central Continent Ancestral Domain and beseeched for a wisp of Immortal Energy [the foundational energy of true immortals]. I used it to shatter the shackles limiting this treasure's grade, allowing it to continue its gestation and growth."

"According to my original plan, once it matured to the Sixth Rank [a classification denoting immense power], it would be used to forge an Innate Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme magical weapon born with the highest grade of power]."

Listening to Verdant Seal's words, Eldrin Chen could not help but furrow his brow.

He hesitated for a moment, unable to resist asking, "What exactly is Immortal Energy [a supremely refined energy that can only be harnessed by true Immortals], that it could allow Fifth Rank Treasure Metal to ascend to the Sixth Rank?"

"Immortal Energy is a supreme treasure that can only be refined and utilized after a Primordial Spirit Path Lord achieves Ethereal Ascension [the final, transcendent breakthrough before ascending to true Immortality]," the remnant thought explained.

Mentioning the profound mysteries of Immortal Energy, the gaze of the Verdant Seal remnant thought seemed to glow with fervor as it began to elaborate on its wondrous uses.

It turned out that Immortal Energy could not only be used to nurture Spiritual Treasure, but could also elevate a Worldly Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation of a cultivator], and even assist a cultivator in forging a Great Encompassing Infant Soul [a perfect, flawless foundation for the Primordial Spirit realm].

This substance was even more precious than Heavenly Path Energy [energy imbued with the laws of heaven], a supreme treasure from beyond the Mortal Dust [the mundane world]. The pity was that only a true Immortal could refine Immortal Energy.

Yet, Immortal Energy was also of paramount importance to an Immortal themselves. Refining too much of it could adversely affect their cultivation and foundational stability.

Although the Purple Seal Realm had seen many Immortal ascend in the past, as the long river of time flowed on, the amount of Immortal Energy remaining had become exceedingly rare.

Reaching this point in the explanation, Verdant Seal shook its head and said, "In the world today, the factions possessing Immortal Energy number no more than the fingers on one hand. Without exception, these are all Path Lord Sacred Land [sanctuaries founded by Path Ancestors] that once produced an Immortal."

"Even so, the Immortal Energy in their hands is a foundational treasure of their clan, a final reserve. Back then, to obtain a portion of Immortal Energy, I expended a favor our Chen Immortal Clan was owed within the Central Ancestral Domain."

Having said this, the Verdant Seal Path Master spoke no more on the matter. He gazed at the piece of Heavenly River Treasure Gold before them and said, "By my reckoning, this piece of Heavenly River Treasure Gold will require another millennium of nurturing before it can ascend to the Sixth Rank."

"When the time comes, return here to retrieve it. If you can forge a Lifebound Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [a sentient sword bound to its wielder's life force and forged with the essence of the primordial sun], your chances of slaying the Blood-Refining Old Demon will increase by several degrees."

The thought of a Primordial Solar Treasure Gold [a legendary metal imbued with the pure essence of the primordial sun] on the verge of ascension right before his eyes made Eldrin Chen draw a sharp, steadying breath. If he obtained this Precious Metal, he could begin crafting the Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [an immortal-grade sword forged from primordial solar essence] as soon as he broke through to the Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Infant Soul cultivation stage].

The might of a Lifebound Primordial Solar Immortal Sword was truly awe-inspiring. Once forged, its wielder could roam the world with near impunity. Who, save for the lofty and peerless Path Lord [a master who has comprehended and walks their own unique Dao Path], could possibly restrain such power?

He exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang, then cupped his hands respectfully towards the Verdant Seal Earth Soul [the earthly soul fragment of Patriarch Verdant Seal] and declared, "Since you, Patriarch, have bestowed upon me these three supreme treasures, this junior will naturally slay the Blood-Refining Old Demon and settle your ancient Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect, action and consequence]."

"Then cultivate diligently."

The remnant consciousness of Verdant Seal nodded slowly. "The power of my lingering soul is insufficient," it said, its voice growing faint. "I fear I cannot maintain clarity of mind for much longer." Access the full story on audio-novel[dot]com.

"Soon, I will fall into a deep slumber, entering a state of muddled oblivion. Henceforth, you must not lightly enter the Celestial Dome Island again."

"We understand."

Eldrin Chen bowed with clasped hands, took his leave of the Verdant Seal Path Master, and departed from Celestial Dome Island.

Stepping beyond the shores of Celestial Dome Island, he turned for a final look at the isle seething with blood-fiend energy and bitter resentment. He could not help but release a heavy sigh.

"Even Verdant Seal Patriarch, who created the Heaven-Seizing Vein Creation Art and cultivated the Primordial Solar Divine Ability, failed with such a formidable foundation, perishing before reaching the Primordial Spirit Path Lord realm."

"Could the difficulty of breaking through to Primordial Solar Path Lord truly be so immense?"

Exquisite Jiang grasped his hand and shook her head. "His foundation was among the very pinnacle of those at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit level. If not for the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor obstructing his path, his chances of breaking through to Primordial Spirit would have been at least seventy or eighty percent."

"Foundation, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, the Human Tribulation [the tribulation of worldly conflicts and enemies]..."

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze turning grave.

Merely the foundation required for Primordial Spirit blocked ninety-nine out of a hundred Infant Soul Cultivator in the world. The sheer terror of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation caused even the most peerless prodigies at the Half-Step Primordial Solar level to pale.

Even if one had the confidence to survive these two calamities, the Human Tribulation [the tribulation of worldly conflicts and enemies] was even more dreadful. If one offended a supreme existence like the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, few in the entire world could withstand the consequences.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Is that Black Dragon Demon Ancestor truly beyond anyone's control?"

Exquisite Jiang shook her head. "Not exactly. Our Human Race also possesses peerless powerhouses whose strength is not a whit inferior to the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor."

"Setting aside the Central Ancestral Domain and other great domains, even the foremost expert of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, Heaven Abandoned Lin, is not necessarily weaker than the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor by much. Moreover, our Human Race outnumbers the Demon Race in Path Lord several times over."

"However, the Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use dark, forbidden arts] and even the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this world] remain the gravest threats to our hearts. Our Human Race Path Lord [a supreme master of the cultivation path] are also unwilling to engage in a mutually destructive conflict with the Demon Race at this time."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen said nothing more. He took a deep breath and flew towards the water's surface.

The two of them emerged from the seabed. Old Patriarch and the others immediately flew over, asking with some excitement, "How did it go?"

"This is not the place to discuss it. Let us return first."

Eldrin Chen's expression was somewhat grim. He immediately led the group back towards Immortal Apricot Island.

After arriving at Immortal Apricot Island, everyone gathered in the main hall. Old Patriarch, noticing the troubled look on Eldrin Chen's face, felt his heart sink. "Was the journey fruitless, or..." This chapter is provided by www . audio-novel.com. Support the original.