Chapter 619 : The Heavenly Flame's Ascendant Path

The Solar True Flame is also a prerequisite secret power for Solar True Flame [a supreme divine flame technique], and cultivating it to its ultimate end holds limitless potential. Yet, Eldrin Chen still chose this Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a heavenly flame of pure Yang essence].

The reason was that among the heavenly flames, there existed a wisp of Harlan Pure Yang Qi [the purest Yang energy]. Its power to suppress and vanquish evil demons and fiends ranked supreme among all divine flames.

Considering the impending Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity of demonic invasion] within the Purple Realm, Eldrin Chen chose this path, transforming myself's flame Mana [cultivational energy] into heavenly flame Mana.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Having transformed my energy into this heavenly flame Mana, my speed in refining the Fire Source Divine Jade [a sacred jade containing the essence of primordial fire] has increased dramatically. It seems I will completely refine it within three years."

"The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary sword of Li fire], empowered by the Pure Yang Celestial Flame, will see its might greatly augmented."

"That is good." Lyra Jiang also offered a serene smile, then said, "With your foundation at the Great Luo Nascent Soul [a supreme stage of the Nascent Soul realm], your chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] were originally no less than forty percent."

"Now, with the transformation of your flame Mana, your prospects for a future breakthrough to Primordial Spirit have become exceedingly great."

"Mmm." Eldrin Chen nodded, pondered for a moment, and then spoke, "It seems that in the future, if we encounter this Five Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the essence of the five primal elements], you and I must spare no cost to acquire it."

"It must be so."

Lyra Jiang also inclined her head in agreement, though she then shook it with a soft, wry laugh. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel`com.

Five Source Divine Jade [a rare spiritual jade containing the essence of the five primal elements] can only be birthed within Fifth Rank High Grade Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy], making it exceedingly difficult to obtain.

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient and perilous realm], there are merely a dozen or so Fifth Rank High Grade Earth Vein, most of which are controlled by powerful Immortal Clan [ancient clans with immortal heritage] possessing Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivators. Such treasures rarely flow into the open market for sale.

Although most Nascent Soul True Lord cultivators, given their level of enlightenment, might not be able to comprehend the secret forces within the Five Source Divine Jade even if they obtained it, the mere possibility of such an insight makes these jades priceless treasures, fiercely guarded by those at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit realm.

Despite this reasoning, Lyra Jiang clung to a sliver of hope. "By my reckoning," she began, "the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare cultivation resources] in the Three Veins Ancient Domain will convene five years from now."

"We should go and see then. Perhaps we might be fortunate enough to purchase a piece of Five Source Divine Jade."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen readily consented, then closed his eyes to begin refining the Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the pure essence of fire].

Five years passed in the blink of an eye. By now, Eldrin Chen had fully refined the Fire Source Divine Jade, and Lyra Jiang's injuries had completely healed.

Lila had not yet fully recovered, but her wounds were seventy to eighty percent mended, leaving her combat prowess largely unaffected.

Thus, Eldrin Chen left Lila behind to continue her convalescence and departed with Lyra Jiang to attend the Barter Convention.

This Barter Convention was convened within the Mysterious Void Continent, a land exceedingly distant from the Ji Continent. Eldrin Chen first traveled via a Teleportation Formation to the Qingluan Continent, and from there, he piloted the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship on its flight towards the Mysterious Void Continent.

Fortunately, the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship possessed immense speed. After a journey spanning two months, they finally crossed into the territories of the Mysterious Void Continent.

The Mysterious Void Continent ranked among the top ten most powerful ancient continents within the Three Veins Ancient Domain. It was the seat of the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan, the Mysterious Clan.

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, the Mysterious Clan was a formidable Immortal Clan second only to the Ji Clan. This lineage boasted a full sixteen Nascent Soul True Lord. Among these True Lord, seven possessed talents at the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul level or higher.

It was said their Clan Lord, Xuanxu the Daoist, had risen to prominence six Millennium ago. He himself was a peerless Heaven's Chosen who had formed a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul. Now, his cultivation had reached the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm, ranking him among the top five most powerful figures in the entire Three Veins Ancient Domain.

Upon arriving at the market city of the Mysterious Void Continent, Eldrin Chen encountered Tianlu Sect Master almost immediately.

From a distance, Tianlu Sect Master hailed Eldrin Chen, his face beaming with vitality. "Eldrin, the Abyss, Fellow Daoist! Heaven's Ruin Immortal Maiden! I trust you have both been well?"

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting. "The Sect Master radiates such vigor. It seems refining the Pure Yang True Blood [the purified essence of pure Yang energy] must have yielded tremendous benefits."

"You flatter me," Tianlu Sect Master replied with a chuckle, yet he quietly transmitted his voice, "However, this old man's foundation has indeed been fully restored. If I can obtain another Heavenly Dao Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in comprehending the Heavenly Dao], my confidence in breaking through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage has grown somewhat."

"Then I offer my congratulations in advance, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. Tianlu Sect Master had attempted his breakthrough several times in succession. Although he had not succeeded, each attempt had solidified his foundation. His next attempt could indeed be considered to have a very high chance of success.

The group stepped into the market together. Tianlu Sect Master then spoke quietly once more, "Sir, after refining that Fire Source Divine Jade [a legendary jade containing the primordial essence of fire], I wonder what your true gains were?"

"Only modest gains, still not comparable to the Creation [a profound concept of fate and destiny] of Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]," replied Eldrin Chen, his words deliberately vague.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he offered this evasive response.

The Tianlu Sect Master paid it no mind and continued his secret transmission, "Back then, we gathered far too many low-ranking cultivators. Now, word has spread that we occupy a Fifth Rank High Grade Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent fire-attribute spiritual energy]."

"That Fire Source Divine Jade holds great allure even for cultivators at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm. You must be cautious, Fellow Daoist. It would be best not to venture out easily in the coming years." Published by AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. All rights reserved.

Eldrin Chen frowned, then spoke aloud, "When I obtained the Fire Source Divine Jade, only those dozen or so True Lord [a title for a high-level cultivator] were aware. Could it be that one of them leaked the information?"

"Not necessarily," Tianlu Sect Master shook his head, his expression turning grave. "In the eyes of others, if a Fire Source Divine Jade truly exists, it must be in the possession of one of the two of us. Therefore, we both must exercise great caution."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen took a deep breath. Exchanging a glance with Lyra Jiang, a trace of solemn contemplation flashed within his gaze.

The group waited for over a month at the Barter Convention before the day of its commencement finally arrived.

A crowd gathered within the Barter Pavilion on the Mysterious Void Continent, quietly awaiting the opening of the Barter Convention.

This was Eldrin Chen's third time attending the Nascent Soul Trading Assembly within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, so he was no longer a stranger. Many who saw him offered a smile and a nod of greeting.

This time, the Barter Convention was attended by over two hundred True Lord. While waiting for the proceedings to begin, they engaged in animated discussions.

Eldrin Chen scanned the surroundings and noticed three figures of extraordinary bearing seated at the center of the Barter Convention, engaged in discourse on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy].

"Maris the Sea Steader."

A flicker of recognition stirred within Eldrin Chen as he identified one of the three.

A century had passed, and Maris the Sea Steader had actually succeeded in drawing in his Earthly Soul [one of the three souls in Daoist cosmology, representing the corporeal and emotional aspects], advancing his cultivation to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm.

Noticing his expression, Tianlu Sect Master said with a smile, "That Maris the Sea Steader drew in his Earthly Soul during the last Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, also known as a Jiazi]. His strength is now considered peerless under the heavens."

"By the way, are you aware of the several major events that have occurred in the Eastern Wastelands over the past century?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he waited silently for Tianlu Sect Master to continue.

Seeing this, Tianlu Sect Master smiled, stroking his beard as he spoke. "One hundred years ago, Riverlord Chang opened his alchemical furnace to refine a batch of Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary elixir said to aid in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm]. It is said he succeeded in producing four pills."

"Those four Nascent Soul Pill were obtained by Riverlord Chang's disciple Jaxian the Daoist, the Celestial Profound Sect Master, the Star Palace, and that Evergreen the Daoist."

"Among them, Jaxian Huan advanced to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm [a transitional state between Golden Core and true Nascent Soul]. The Celestial Profound Sect Master failed in his eighth attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the Nascent Soul realm]. Evergreen the Daoist perished beneath the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the celestial lightning calamity that tests cultivators seeking ascension]."

"Only Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist of the Star Palace succeeded. Three years ago, she became the tenth Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme title for a cultivator who has attained the Nascent Soul realm] in the Eastern Wastelands." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio novel.com.