Chapter 第六百零三章 潜修

Mingxin remained seated in meditation for a long while, rising only after a prolonged silence.

He rose quietly to his feet. As his magical power was greatly depleted, his aged frame straightened once more, and his long, graying hair returned to its original jet-black hue.

Moments later, Soren the Heart-Seer (Person Name) saw his cultivation base plummet to the Golden Core Sixth Layer realm, yet he was miraculously rejuvenated, restored to his youthful prime.

He bowed respectfully to Eldrin, his expression solemn as he said, "Thank you, Senior, for guiding me through the darkness. This junior now understands what must be done."

"It is already quite remarkable that you have come to this realization."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then with a flick of his sleeve, handed him a Nascent Soul Formation Pill. Only then did he speak calmly, "Having comprehended the state of a dustless Dao heart, you may yet journey further. Carry your questions with you and walk your path with care."

"Senior's great kindness is something this junior will surely remember in my heart."

Mingxin received the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) and respectfully withdrew from the peach blossom forest.

Chen Ethan departed alongside him, the 2 coming to a standstill by the shores of Spirit Isle Lake. 1 radiated heroic vigor, elegant as polished jade; the other harbored profound Daoist essence within, his eyes gleaming with starlight—both figures of extraordinary presence.

Gazing at his companion by his side, a faint smile graced Chen Ethan’s lips as he inquired, “After you depart this time, do you plan to return to the Cangqing Mountains?”

"No." Soren the Heart-Seer shook his head, a faint smile gracing his lips. "After meditating in these mountains for hundreds of years, I believed I had comprehended the essence of life. Only today have I realized it was but the dream of a mayfly—transient as a single dawn and dusk."

"I am leaving Ji Province to traverse the vast expanse of this world, to witness with my own eyes how magnificent our human lands truly are."

"It seems you have truly found enlightenment." Chen Ethan smiled faintly before continuing, "Go then. Go and behold the mountains and rivers of our human realm. May we meet again after 10 million years."

"So it shall be."

Soren the Heart-Seer (Person Name) waved his hand and bid farewell to Chen Ethan (Person Name).

Eldrin sat serenely amidst the peach blossom grove, gently setting down the ancient zither in his hands.

Lyra stepped forward, glancing in the direction where the 2 had departed before remarking, "The state of a dust-free Dao Heart is truly extraordinary. This individual's cultivation speed likely surpasses even that of the Heavenly Spiritual Root by a considerable margin."

"Every individual has their own destiny. Since he has attained the state of a Dust-Free Dao Heart, should he succeed in establishing an Earth-Grade Foundation, there may be a sliver of hope for him to ascend as a Yuanshen Dao Lord in the future."

Eldrin spoke with equal composure, for he too had an appreciation for talent; Soren the Heart-Seer had truly left him with an impression of extraordinary caliber.

If his cultivation had reached the level of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, he might have spared a strand of Earth Path Qi to support him. However, with an entire clan relying on him, he naturally had no capacity to expend Earth Path Qi on this individual.

Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Eldrin spoke once more, "This time we have obtained 3 Star Fragments. I intend to begin refining the Star-Gazing Tower."

"Star-Gazing Tower?" Lyra's brow twitched slightly before she spoke. "To forge the Star-Gazing Tower, we still require 1 Star Fragment and a single fifth-rank spirit wood."

"I have already sent people to inquire if anyone possesses these 2 treasures."

Eldrin spoke lightly, then shook his head with a faint smile. "We still have some resources at hand. Acquiring these 2 treasures should be within our means."

Lyra nodded, then said, "Then I'll also ask Violet Princess and Freya to see if they have any information on this matter."

"Very well."

This matter was temporarily set aside. Eldrin then produced the Crimson Phoenix Crucible and the Nether Stone, his expression turning solemn as he said, "Among the treasures allocated to us, the Star Fragment and the 2 fifth-grade spirit herbs can be utilized directly."

"However, both this Crimson Phoenix Crucible (Magic Treasure) and Nether Stone (Spiritual Object) require purification of their demonic energy before they can be used."

Lyra's brow twitched slightly before she spoke. "The demonic energy within the Nether Stone can be refined using the power of a fifth-tier subterranean fire vein in approximately 60 years."

"However, the demonic energy within this Crimson Phoenix Crucible (Magic Treasure) is far too abundant. I fear it would take 3 60-year cycles to fully refine it."

Eldrin nodded slightly. In truth, if he personally presided over the refinement process, it could significantly shorten the duration. However, doing so would impede his own cultivation—hardly a worthwhile trade-off.

But suddenly, as if remembering something, he smiled and said, "Perhaps we could seek assistance from Elder Oblique Sun Wheel."

"That could work."

Lyra's eyes also lit up. The Slanting Sun Wheel had previously aided them in refining the Nether Stone by harnessing the power of Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord from the Infernal Prison Fire Sea. Now, it could naturally help them refine the Crimson Phoenix Crucible by drawing upon the fifth-tier subterranean fire vein.

With this thought in mind, the 2 immediately headed to Green Lotus Isle.

The Solar and Lunar Wheels had served as array artifacts in Azure Lotus Isle for many years. Upon seeing Eldrin (Person Name), the Clear Moon Wheel chuckled, "What brings you to visit us today?"

“我们来此，是为了请两位助我们一臂之力。”Eldrin (Person Name)表明了来意，然后拿出了Crimson Phoenix Crucible (Magic Treasure)说道：“想要两位道友为我们炼化此物。”