Chapter 619 : Heavenly Flame Ascension

The Solar True Flame is also the prerequisite Arcane Power for the Solar True Flame [a supreme flame-based divine ability]. Cultivated to its ultimate end, its potential is likewise boundless. Yet, Eldrin Chen still chose this Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the primordial, heavenly-grade flame of the sun].

This was solely because, among all Heavenly Flame [flames of heavenly origin], there exists a Vast Righteousness Primordial Solar Energy [the purest, most righteous energy of the primordial sun]. Its power to suppress and vanquish evil demons and fiends ranks supreme among all divine flames.

Considering the impending Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity involving a demonic abyss] within the Purple Seal Realm, Eldrin Chen chose this path. He transformed his flame-based magical power into Heavenly Flame Magical Power [magical power imbued with the essence of a heavenly flame].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Having transformed my power into this Heavenly Flame Magical Power, my speed in refining the Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the essence of fire] has increased dramatically. It seems I will completely refine it within three years."

"The Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [a sword imbued with solar fire and abyssal power], empowered by the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame, will also see its might greatly augmented."

"That is good." Exquisite Jiang also offered a faint smile, then said, "With your foundation at the Great Encompassing Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul realm], your chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement] were originally no less than forty percent."

"Now, having further transformed your power into this flame-based magical power, your future certainty of achieving a Primordial Spirit breakthrough is exceedingly high."

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

"It must be so."

Exquisite Jiang also inclined her head in agreement, though she then shook it with a wry smile. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio–novel.com.

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

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient region named for its three great spiritual veins], there are merely a dozen or so Fifth Rank High-Grade Earth Vein, most of which are controlled by powerful Immortal Clan [a clan with a long lineage of cultivators] possessing Half-Step Primordial Spirit [cultivators on the cusp of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivators. Such treasures are rarely released for public sale.

While the comprehension of most Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Infant Soul, the nascent form of their Primordial Spirit] is insufficient to guarantee enlightenment into an Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric supernatural ability] even with a Five Source Divine Jade, the mere possibility makes it a treasure fiercely guarded by those Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivators.

Though she thought so, Exquisite Jiang clung to a sliver of hope. "According to the schedule," she began, "the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources] of the Three Veins Ancient Domain will commence in five years."

"We should attend then. Perhaps we might be fortunate enough to purchase a Five Source Divine Jade."

"Agreed,"

Eldrin Chen replied readily before closing his eyes to begin refining the Fire Source Divine Jade [a jade containing the purified essence of the fire element].

"..."

Five years passed in the blink of an eye. By now, Eldrin Chen had fully refined the Fire Source Divine Jade, and Exquisite 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 recuperate from her injuries, and together with Exquisite Jiang, he proceeded to attend the Barter Convention [a large-scale gathering where cultivators trade rare resources and treasures].

This particular Barter Convention was being held on the Mysterious Void Continent, a land exceedingly distant from Ji Continent. Eldrin Chen first traveled via a Teleportation Formation [a mystical array that instantly transports cultivators across vast distances] to Azure Luan Province, and from there, he piloted the Greenjade Phoenix Feather Boat [a swift flying vessel crafted from phoenix feathers and green jade] towards the Mysterious Void Continent.

Fortunately, the Greenjade Phoenix Feather Boat was exceptionally swift. After a journey lasting two full months, they finally arrived within the borders of the Mysterious Void Continent.

The Mysterious Void Continent was one of the ten most powerful ancient continents within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [a vast region named for its three great spiritual veins], and it was the seat of the mighty Infant Soul Immortal Clan known as the Mysterious Clan.

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, the Mysterious Clan was a formidable Immortal Clan [a clan with a lineage of powerful cultivators] second only to the Ji Clan. This lineage boasted a full sixteen Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators who have reached the Infant Soul Realm, a major milestone]. Among these True Lord, seven possessed talents that had allowed them to form at least an Earthly Path Infant Soul [an Infant Soul foundation of superior quality, granting greater potential].

It was said their Clan Patriarch, Mysterious Void Path Master [a title meaning 'Master of the Mysterious Void Path'], had risen to prominence six thousand years prior. He himself was a peerless genius who had formed a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the highest grade of Infant Soul foundation]. His cultivation had now reached the profound Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm [the threshold just before the Primordial Spirit 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 immediately encountered the Heavenly Reed Sect Master.

From a distance, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master hailed Eldrin Chen, his face beaming with vitality. "Fellow Cultivator Eldrin, Immortal Maiden Heaven's Ruin! I trust you both have been well?" he said warmly.

Eldrin Chen smiled and returned the gesture with a cupped-fist salute. "Sect Master, you are positively glowing. It seems refining the Primordial Solar True Blood [a drop of blood essence from a primordial sun deity, containing immense yang energy] has yielded tremendous benefits."

"You flatter me," the Heavenly Reed Sect Master replied with a chuckle, though he then lowered his voice, transmitting his words directly to Eldrin's mind. "However... this old man's foundational flaws have indeed been mended. Should I obtain another Heavenly Path Pill [an elixir that aids in breaking through to the late stage of the Infant Soul Realm], my confidence in breaking through to the Infant Soul Late Stage has grown considerably."

"Then I offer my early congratulations, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. The Heavenly Reed Sect Master had attempted breakthroughs several times in succession. Although none had 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. The Heavenly Reed Sect Master then spoke again in a hushed tone, "Regarding your refinement of that Fire Source Divine Jade [a legendary jade containing the primordial essence of fire], I wonder what your true gains have been?"

"Only modest gains, still not comparable to your own Creation [the profound process of forming one's Golden Core, a major milestone in cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he replied evasively.

The Heavenly Reed Sect Master did not seem to mind and continued his secret transmission, "Back then, we gathered too many low-level cultivators. Now, the news that we occupy a Fifth Rank High-Grade Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent fire-attribute spiritual energy] has spread." Original publication: audio-novel . com - The source of this chapter.

"That Fire Source Divine Jade holds great allure even for cultivators at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm]. Be cautious, Fellow Daoist. It would be best not to venture out easily in the coming years."

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and spoke, "When I obtained the Fire Source Divine Jade, only those dozen or so True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators at the Golden Core realm] were aware. Could it be that one of them leaked the information?"

"Not necessarily." The Heavenly Reed 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 drew a deep breath, exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang. A trace of solemn gravity flickered in their eyes.

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

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

This was Eldrin Chen's third time attending the Infant Soul level Barter Convention within the Three Veins Ancient Domain. He was no longer an unfamiliar face, and many who saw him offered a nod or a smile of greeting.

This iteration of the Barter Convention had drawn over two hundred True Lord cultivators. While waiting for the official start, they engaged in animated discussions and lofty debates.

Eldrin Chen surveyed the surroundings. At the very Central area of the convention, three figures of transcendent bearing sat cross-legged, engaged in a discourse on the Dao [the fundamental principle and path of cultivation].

"Sea-Calmer Path Master."

Eldrin Chen's heart stirred slightly as he recognized one of the three.

A century had passed since their last meeting. Sea-Calmer Path Master had actually succeeded in drawing in his Earth Soul [one of the three foundational spiritual souls of a cultivator, representing stability and connection to the mortal world], advancing his cultivation to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm.

Noticing his expression, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master said with a smile, "That Sea-Calmer Path Master drew in his Earth Soul one Sixty-Year Cycle ago. His strength can truly be called peerless under heaven."

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

"Oh?"

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

Seeing this, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master stroked his beard with a slight smile and said, "A century ago, Long River Path Lord opened his alchemical furnace to refine a batch of Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm], and it is said he succeeded in producing four pills."

"Those four Primordial Spirit Pill were obtained by Long River Path Lord's disciple Path Master Jareth, the Heaven's Profound Sect Master, the Stellar Palace, and that Evergreen Path Master."

"Among them, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment successfully advanced to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm. The Heaven's Profound Sect Master failed his eighth attempt to break through to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major realm of power]. As for the Evergreen Path Master, he perished beneath the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly lightning tribulation one must survive to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm]."

"Only the Stellar Palace's Celestial Rotating Jade Immortal Maiden succeeded. Three years ago, she became the tenth Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the Primordial Spirit Realm and established their own profound cultivation path] in the Eastern Region Great Wasteland." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel*com.