Chapter 657 : The Forging of a Pure Yang Sword

On the day the Virtuous Heaven Sword was forged, the entire Heaven's Spine Mountains was swept by surging winds and gathering clouds.

A sword radiance more dazzling than the sun soared into the heavens, illuminating the void for a million Li-lengths in all directions. Boundless Virtuous Righteousness Qi [a spiritual energy embodying virtue and righteousness] converged upon that Immortal Sword, forming a divine halo of sublime and resplendent beauty.

As the rolling Tribulation Clouds [heavenly clouds that manifest during a cultivator's tribulation] receded, Magnus the Virtuous finally succeeded, aided by the power of his Virtuous Dao Body [a special physique aligned with the Dao of virtue], in elevating this Immortal Sword into the ranks of a Pure Yang Immortal Sword [an immortal sword of the highest, most purified Yang essence].

Witnessing the Eastern Barrens Pure Yang Supreme Treasure Ranking gain another Pure Yang Immortal Sword, Eldrin Chen and the others could not help but reveal looks of pleasant surprise.

With a Lifebound Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a Pure Yang sword intrinsically linked to its wielder's life force] to temper his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators], Magnus the Virtuous's chances of a future breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm would increase by a full twenty percent. His odds of successfully summoning his Heaven and Earth Souls [the two higher souls a cultivator must unite to form the Primordial Spirit] had already grown substantially.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen offered his congratulations: "With the successful ascension of your Lifebound Immortal Sword, Senior's path to the Primordial Spirit realm is now within sight. This junior offers his early congratulations."

Magnus the Virtuous allowed himself a rare smile, for as the Lifebound Immortal Sword entered his body, the heavy layers of calamitous aura [a negative energy signifying impending tribulation] clinging to his Nascent Soul [the spiritual embryo formed after the Golden Core stage] seemed to be temporarily suppressed.

Seeing this, Magnus the Virtuous spoke: "Such famed mountains and great rivers possess a profound, intangible fortune. Successfully restoring one can very likely yield a tremendous reward."

"Your The Vast Sea also possesses an extraordinary origin. After the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss], you too can attempt its restoration."

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Eldrin Chen gave a nod of acknowledgment. The method for repairing the Earth Vein [a spiritual artery coursing through the earth] demonstrated by Magnus the Virtuous had provided him with significant inspiration as well.

However, the Water Vein [a spiritual artery of water energy] within The Vast Sea had shattered due to a failed ascension attempt in the past. The damage it sustained far exceeded that of the Heaven's Spine Mountains, making its restoration a far more daunting task.

For Eldrin Chen to mend the Water Vein of The Vast Sea, he still had a long and arduous path ahead of him.

Regardless, with the Pure Yang Immortal Sword now in his grasp, Magnus the Virtuous's power had ascended to rank among the very pinnacle of those beneath the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm.

Across the entire Eastern Wastelands, he was now virtually invincible, save for the handful of Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master who has comprehended a fundamental Dao principle at the Nascent Soul stage] who still reigned supreme.

Among Nascent Soul True Lord [a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage], he could firmly claim a place within the top five of the Eastern Wastelands. Only beings like Maris the Sea Steader, a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm] wielding an Innate Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth, imbued with pure Yang energy], could truly surpass him.

Contemplating this, a flicker of anticipation stirred within Eldrin Chen for his own Green Abyss Sword.

Although the Green Abyss Sword was not his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure refined with one's essence and soul, growing in power with the cultivator], and his current cultivation made it difficult to unleash its full might, the sword possessed a dormant edge. If fully awakened, heedless of the cost, its unleashed fury could threaten even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

"Since the True Lord has successfully forged his Immortal Sword, I shall take my leave," Eldrin Chen said.

After bidding farewell to Magnus the Virtuous, Eldrin Chen departed, flying towards Spirit Isle Lake. Upon arrival, he proceeded directly to the Underground Water Vein [a subterranean spiritual artery of water energy] beneath the lake's surface.

Upon seeing the Green Abyss Sword, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands and inquired, "May I ask, Esteemed Senior, how fares your injury?"

"With the aid of the Pure Yang True Liquid, it has been fully restored."

The sword's blade reflected a faint, ethereal light as it spoke with serene detachment, "With the power I have currently accumulated, I can only unleash my full strength for three strikes."

"However, as long as you do not provoke a Primordial Spirit [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator] Demonic Cultivator, I can ensure your safety."

"This junior understands."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The might of the Pure Yang Immortal Sword could truly be described as earth-shattering; a single full-powered strike was capable of cleaving a mountain range tens of thousands of meters high.

Before such a peerless Immortal Sword, even a Half-Step Nascent Soul Dao Lord would be insignificant. It was more than sufficient to guarantee Eldrin Chen's safety.

Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, several more months had passed.

On this day, as Eldrin Chen was immersed in secluded cultivation, a majestic radiance descended just beyond Verdant Chariot Mountain.

The newcomer was clad in robes of gold, his bearing peerlessly noble. Countless Dao Patterns [manifestations of fundamental cosmic principles] shimmered into existence around him, making him shine as brilliantly as an Innate Divine Spirit [a being born of heaven and earth, possessing immense natural power].

The several Golden Core Cultivators of the Chen Clan dared not show any negligence and were preparing to receive the visitor when they heard the man's booming laughter.

"Eldrin, the Abyssal Junior, your elder brother has come to see you!"

The voice, vast and resonant, traveled several thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to reach Spirit Isle Lake.

Eldrin Chen, startled from his cultivation, withdrew his technique with some surprise and stepped forward with a smile to welcome the guest.

Seeing this, Lila could not help but ask Lyra Jiang, "The newcomer's aura is accompanied by extraordinary phenomena. He has likely cultivated to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm [a transitional state between the Golden Core and Nascent Soul realms]. When did my husband become acquainted with such a cultivator?"

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Lyra Jiang spoke, a slight furrow appearing between her brows. "He is the Personal Disciple of Riverlord Chang. We met him at the Long River Sacred Land. It is said he broke through to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm over a century ago."

The visitor was, after all, a distinguished guest. As they spoke, the three of them flew together beyond Verdant Chariot Mountain to receive him.

Upon seeing Jaxian Huan, Eldrin Chen smiled and clasped his hands in greeting. "Many years have passed. I did not expect you, Brother, to have attained the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm. I failed to offer my personal congratulations. I beg your forgiveness."

Jaxian Huan shook his head with a laugh. "It was merely the Earth Soul Guidance [a profound cultivation art for guiding the nascent soul]. I did not hold a feast either, so there is no need for such courtesy, Worthy Brother."

Eldrin Chen invited Jaxian Huan onto Verdant Chariot Mountain. He personally brewed a cup of spiritual tea [a tea infused with spiritual energy, beneficial for cultivation], exchanged pleasantries, and then asked with a gentle smile, "By the way, may I inquire as to the purpose of your visit, my friend?"

"I have come regarding the matter of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied, catastrophic invasion from the depths of the demonic realms]," replied Jaxian Huan.

As he spoke, Jaxian Huan produced an ancient scroll and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

His expression grew solemn and grave as he stated, "The affairs of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm concern the very survival of the Human Race within the Purple Realm. We cultivators of the Eastern Wastelands certainly cannot stand idly by."

"Thus, my purpose here is to deliver a decree from the Eastern Desolation Immortal Alliance."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. After a brief glance, he passed the decree to Lyra Jiang and the others.

According to the decree, in preparation for the coming Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, all Immortal Clan [powerful cultivation families with long lineages] in the Eastern Wastelands possessing Golden Core [the third major stage of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of spiritual power] cultivators or stronger were required to contribute resources and manpower.

Furthermore, the required contribution was allocated based on the strength of the Various Great Immortal Clans; the more powerful the Immortal Clan, the greater the resources it must provide.

For instance, within a Golden Core Immortal Clan, each Golden Core Initial Stage Cultivator was to contribute two million Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation], or an equivalent value in materials.

By this standard, the Chen Clan, with a total of seven Nascent Soul True Lord [the fourth major stage of cultivation, where one forms an infant spiritual soul], would require each of them to pay their share.

Among them, Lila, Thalion Chen, Silas Chen, Kael Chen, and Elara Lin—these five cultivators, all at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage [the first major stage of the Nascent Soul realm], each must contribute one hundred Heavenly Crystal [a high-purity crystal containing immense spiritual energy] or an equivalent amount of resources.

Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang, whose cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [the intermediate stage of the Nascent Soul realm], must each contribute two hundred Heavenly Crystal or their equivalent in resources.

Just these seven individuals alone are required to provide resources worth nine hundred Heavenly Crystal, and this does not yet account for the several hundred thousand cultivators of the Chen Clan.

Furthermore, the Chen Clan possesses five Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [a land formation of the fifth rank that channels and concentrates vast amounts of spiritual energy]: Immortal Apricot Island, Eight Trigrams Island, Azure Lotus Continent, Spirit Lake Isle, and the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness. For each of these Fifth Rank Spirit Vein, a levy of one hundred Heavenly Crystal must be paid.

Calculated thus, the Chen Clan would likely have to expend resources valued at over two billion Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation]—a cost so staggering it borders on the unbearable.

After reading the decree, Lyra Jiang could not help but voice her concern, "The scale of resources being requisitioned this time... does it not seem excessive?"

"The resources levied for the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving the invasion of demonic forces from the abyss] are apportioned based on strength and the resources one controls," came the reply. "You command vast holdings; naturally, you must bear a greater share of the burden." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at https://audio-novel.com.