Chapter 618 : The Divine Jade's Promise

After the shares of the Underground Fire Vein were decided, Eldrin Chen did not linger in the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. That very day, he urged the Crimson Flood Dragon Treasure Ship to set sail, flying back towards Ji Continent.

Aboard the Treasure Ship, Eldrin Chen caressed the Fire Source Divine Jade with great fondness, his heart stirred with excitement.

Beside him, Exquisite Jiang smiled and said, "With this treasure in hand, and your comprehension no weaker than a Primordial Solar Path Lord, your chances of mastering the Flame Arcane Power are certainly not small."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded, taking her hand. "This Fire Source Divine Jade produces one piece every thousand years. The next one will mature in just over two hundred years. By then, my lady, you will surely be able to master the Five Elements Arcane Power."

"There is no rush," Exquisite Jiang shook her head. "Let us wait until I can maintain the state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis [a profound state where the cultivator's spirit harmonizes perfectly with the natural laws] consistently."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir in his heart, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Back when he had entered the state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis, it was not only due to his foundation at the Great Encompassing Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] but also because he had slain the Second Ancestor of Qin Clan, which cleared his mind and allowed him to enter that profound domain.

For Exquisite Jiang to enter the Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis state, she would likely need to resolve the Karma [the metaphysical cause-and-effect bonds from past actions] stemming from the old grudge with the Liu Clan of Mara Island.

However, that Liu Clan was located within the most perilous Heavenly Demon Sea Region of the Eastern Sea. With their current strength, they still lacked the confidence to exact revenge.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen declared, "After this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, we shall set our sights on eradicating that Liu Clan." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel[dot]com.

"Very well."

Seeing that he still remembered this matter, Exquisite Jiang could not help but offer a faint smile, nodding calmly.

"..."

The Crimson Flood Dragon Treasure Ship hurried onward, soon arriving at Spirit Isle Lake.

After returning to his cave abode, Eldrin Chen did not immediately begin refining the Fire Source Divine Jade. Instead, he lit his alchemical furnace to concoct Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the formation of the Nascent Soul, a crucial breakthrough for cultivators].

Having obtained three Flame Demon Infant Soul [the nascent soul core of a powerful flame demon], Eldrin Chen opened his furnace three times in succession, ultimately producing eleven Nascent Soul Formation Pill. Only then were the gains from this journey fully digested.

Of these eleven Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Eldrin Chen kept four for himself. He sent three to the Heavenly Reed Sect, and Violet Consort Yan received one.

The remaining three were all given to Ethereal Mistress Ling, for she had provided the crucial Heart-Cleansing Spirit Liquid [a rare spiritual liquid that purifies the heart and mind, often used to cleanse demonic taint] needed to purify the demonic energy within those Infant Soul [the nascent soul, the spiritual embryo formed after the Golden Core stage].

After successfully concocting the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Eldrin Chen's days returned to their former tranquility.

Exquisite Jiang and Lila both entered the Nirvana Pool [a mystical pool with potent healing and restorative properties] to treat their injuries. Eldrin Chen stood guard for them nearby, taking the opportunity to refine the Fire Source Divine Jade.

"..."

Another two decades slipped by in the blink of an eye. On this day, Eldrin Chen sat cross-legged within the Nirvana Pool, his entire body radiating a hazy crimson light.

Within his body at this moment, his Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual core of a cultivator, the foundation for ascension to higher realms], which shimmered with five-colored radiance, was cradling a resplendent Divine Jade [a sacred jade containing profound natural laws and immense spiritual power], continuously contemplating the profound and mysterious Dao patterns inscribed upon it.

He was in the process of refining that Fire Source Divine Jade. This Divine Jade was a treasure born of heaven and earth, yet refining it was no simple task.

Even after dedicating twenty years to the effort, Eldrin Chen had only managed to refine a small portion of the Fire Source Divine Jade. To completely assimilate it would likely require several more decades.

However, on this very day, Eldrin Chen was suddenly struck by a profound sensation. His understanding of the Dao patterns within the Fire Source Divine Jade deepened exponentially.

Unconsciously, his spiritual power [the cultivated energy wielded by immortals and cultivators] grew increasingly pure and refined, and his comprehension of its fiery attributes reached new heights of profundity.

"So that's how it is."

Abruptly, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes, a look of ecstatic joy spreading across his face.

At this very moment, he had attained a completely new understanding of the Flame Arcane Power [a mystical ability to manipulate and command the fundamental power of flame]. An ineffable wave of enlightenment surged within his heart.

In that instant, the spiritual power within his body underwent a sublime transformation. The fire-attribute spiritual energy cultivated through the Solar Solar Fire Scripture suddenly underwent a startling metamorphosis.

A dazzling, golden flame erupted from within Eldrin Chen's body. It possessed a power that could incinerate all things, enveloping his physical form in its radiant embrace.

"This is..."

Even Lila nearby was startled, her face a mask of astonishment as she looked over.

Exquisite Jiang's beautiful eyes also flickered with recognition, and she exclaimed with unrestrained joy, "It is the Heavenly Flame Arcane Power [a legendary, supreme power of pure fire]."

Hearing her words, Lila finally understood the astonishing nature of this power manifesting within Eldrin Chen. This chapter is part of a larger work available at http://www . audio-novel.com.

Cultivators with Multiple Spiritual Roots [innate affinities for multiple elements] can rely on their profound foundation to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm]. However, those with a single Spiritual Root [innate elemental affinity] possess spiritual energy and Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a cultivator's personally bonded magical artifact] that are comparatively weaker, making the breakthrough to Primordial Spirit far more arduous.

Yet, the Great Path [the Dao of cultivation] has three thousand branches, and each can lead to enlightenment. The path for single-Spiritual Root cultivators is not necessarily a dead end.

For them, the best method to achieve a Primordial Spirit breakthrough is to master the advanced power inherent in their own spiritual energy.

For instance, a cultivator with an Ice Spiritual Root [innate ice affinity] can seek to comprehend the legendary Profound Ice Power [a supreme power of absolute cold]. Similarly, a cultivator with a Metal Spiritual Root [innate metal affinity] can strive to command the fabled Metallic Gold Arcane Power [a supreme power of unyielding metal].

Cultivators with a Fire Spiritual Root can refine and elevate their spiritual power, ascending it into an advanced force of far greater potency and profound mystery.

At the ultimate end of the fire attribute, legend speaks of several paths that lead directly to the Great Path.

These are paths such as the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame, the Netherworld Soul Fire, the Southern Brightness Solar Fire, the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the Samadhi True Flame, the Nirvana Fire, the Solar True Flame, and others.

Gaining insight into any one of these flames would increase one's chances of achieving Ethereal Ascension by no less than thirty percent.

For these flames embody the Great Path; they are manifestations of the Great Path itself. Even a rudimentary grasp of one places one at the legendary level of Immortal Path Principles.

Take the Southern Brightness Solar Fire, for instance. It is the innate True Flame of the Vermilion Bird, an immortal avian of the Immortal Realm. This fire consumes all things; not even an Immortal would dare touch it.

Or consider the Netherworld Soul Fire, a supreme flame only the overlords among Ghost Immortal within the depths of the Nine Nether Abyssal Underworld can command. It counters the life souls of countless living beings.

The Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the Nirvana Fire, and the Solar True Flame require little further explanation. Mastering the fundamentals of any one is sufficient to become a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal who commands the Flame Path Principles.

Eldrin Chen has been contemplating the Heavenly Flame Arcane Power. This flame is considered a precursor Arcane Power to the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame; cultivating it to its ultimate end allows one to comprehend the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame.

That Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame is the world's Supreme Solar Fire, the quintessential essence of the cosmos's Primordial Solar righteous energy. It is the bane of all evil demons and malevolent spirits.

This supreme-grade flame, once cultivated to its ultimate pinnacle, could condense into the Primordial Solar Great Path [the supreme Dao of the Primordial Sun], elevating one to the lofty status of a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal sovereign]. Within the entire Immortal Realm, such a being would be considered a truly exalted Great Power Figure [a figure of immense power and status].

Alas, such a Great Path True Flame [a supreme cultivation art's foundational true flame] is not easily mastered. Across the vast expanse of the Immortal Realm, those who have ascended to become a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme golden immortal] via this Great Path likely number only one or two, each a figure of Immortal Court Imperial Lord [Imperial Lord of the Celestial Court] caliber.

"Haa—"

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and withdrew the Heavenly Flame [a celestial-grade flame of immense purity and power] swirling around him.

He conjured a wisp of Heavenly Flame Magical Power [magical power infused with the essence of the Heavenly Flame] and observed it carefully for a moment before stating, "With this Heavenly Flame Magical Power, the purity of my spiritual energy has increased by a full fifty percent."

"Moreover, this flame possesses immense potency against evil and demonic forces. From now on, even Demonic Cultivators [cultivators who follow demonic or heretical paths] at the Infant Soul Late Stage [the late stage of the Infant Soul realm] may not necessarily be my match."

As he spoke, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

In truth, during this enlightenment, he had comprehended three distinct Arcane Powers [profound supernatural abilities]: the Heavenly Flame, the Solar Fire [a divine fire of the sun], and the Solar Flame.

When cultivated to its zenith, the Solar Fire Arcane Power [the arcane power of Solar Fire] allows one to glimpse the Southern Brightness Solar Fire Great Path [the Great Path of the Southern Brightness Solar Fire]. The Vermilion Bird [a mythical divine bird of fire] clan, which commands this Great Path, has also produced Great Encompassing Golden Immortal-level Immortal Lords [powerful immortal lords] of immense capability. Original publication: audio-novel .c om - The source of this chapter.