Chapter 656 : Restoring the Heavenly Ridge

Nearly two centuries had passed since the battle of the Vast Sea [the vast ocean region]. The strength of the Vast Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation world centered around the Vast Sea] had now recovered to its peak. With the number of low-level cultivators reaching tens of millions, the Chen Clan naturally faced no shortage of manpower.

After discussing the matter, the two decided to mobilize two million cultivators from the Vast Sea and another million from the Ji Continent [the continent named Ji], dispatching them in batches to the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range [a majestic, heaven-touching mountain range].

With this massive influx of cultivators, the work of regulating and restoring the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range proceeded in an orderly and systematic fashion.

Eldrin Chen and the other Infant Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators at the Infant Soul stage] of the Chen Clan were not idle either. They proceeded directly to the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range to assist in regulating the Earth Vein [the spiritual energy channels that flow through the earth].

For a time, millions of cultivators moved mountains and filled seas, while hundreds of Golden Core [cultivators at the Golden Core stage] split mountains and cracked the earth. Millions more worked on the finer details of restoring the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range.

Others continuously utilized the Earth Vein to lay down Formation [magical arrays or formations], aiming to repair the fractured network of major Earth Vein. After seven full years of arduous labor, the regulation of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range was finally completed.

"Only the final step remains,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a glimmer of joy lighting his features as he gazed upon the restored Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range before him.

The regulation of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range was finished. All that remained was to unify the myriad formations and then use the Soul-Reviving Liquid [a rare elixir capable of mending spiritual wounds] to heal the soul of the Earth Vein. This would allow the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range to gradually revive.

At this moment, Vast Righteousness True Lord stood poised in the void. With a raised hand, he summoned forth a dazzlingly brilliant Treasure Flag [a banner-type magical treasure]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel`com.

As he channeled his power, the entire Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range underwent a tremendous transformation.

If one were to observe from a vantage point millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] above, they would witness the entire Skyline Mountain Range alight with the glow of tens of thousands of formation patterns and energy channels. Dazzling streams of light converged, mending one formidable fissure after another.

"BOOM…"

With a series of earth-shattering roars, the rents torn through the Heavenly Ridge Mountains finally sealed completely. Countless brilliant rays of immortal light coalesced, taking form as a Path Void illusory Dragon Vein [a major spiritual energy artery of the land, often likened to a dragon's body] solidified into existence.

"It is done."

Vast Righteousness True Lord wore a grave expression. He raised his hand and summoned forth a treasure vase.

As he continuously poured his power into it, radiant streams of spiritual light descended from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], pouring into the Dragon Soul [the spiritual core or consciousness of a Dragon Vein] to awaken the slumbering will of the Earth Vein [a lesser spiritual energy artery of the land].

"ROAR—"

The revitalized power of the Earth Vein erupted like a True Dragon [a supreme dragon species, lords of the waters and skies] roaring defiance at heaven and earth. It churned mountains and rivers with a force capable of rending the very sky asunder.

It lifted its gaze towards Vast Righteousness True Lord, and to his astonishment, opened its maw to exhale a vast, ethereal breath. This profound energy streamed directly into Vast Righteousness True Lord's body.

As this immensely potent and majestic energy [a surge of vital essence of extraordinary purity and power] flowed into his body, Vast Righteousness True Lord's cultivation base began to soar, tier by tier. In the span of mere moments, he shattered the barrier of the Infant Soul 9th Tier and broke through into the realm of Great Perfection of Infant Soul.

"This!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted to one of profound shock and awe.

He had not anticipated that the immense Merit [a metaphysical reward for virtuous deeds that can influence fate and cultivation] gained from repairing the Earth Vein [a subterranean artery of concentrated spiritual energy that nourishes the land] would cause his cultivation to ascend so dramatically, culminating directly at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul.

Yet, upon reflection, it made perfect sense. The Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range housed a supreme Quasi-Sixth Rank Earth Vein. Had the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor not devoured its Dragon Soul [the sentient spiritual core of a powerful earth vein, often taking a draconic form], it might well have evolved into a renowned Ancestral Vein [a primary, foundational earth vein of a vast region] within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Now that Vast Righteousness True Lord had restored it, seizing this opportunity to advance his own path was entirely within expectation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen promptly offered his congratulations. "Senior, having received this fortuitous opportunity from the Earth Vein's reciprocal nourishment, the path to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a higher state of being] lies clearly before you."

"After millennia of planning, which delayed my cultivation, this is hardly astonishing."

Vast Righteousness True Lord waved his hand dismissively, then led Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang deep into the heart of the Earth Vein.

The Earth Vein of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range was a Quasi-Sixth Rank metallic-attribute Earth Vein. The group delved into the Heavenly Ridge Earth Vein until they arrived before its core—the very source spring of the Earth Vein.

Within the Earth Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] spring, a piece of Glazed-hued, pale golden Precious Metal lay quietly suspended, emanating a lustrous glow akin to that of Divine Jade [a type of spiritually potent jade].

"Primordial Unity Immortal Gold!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted dramatically, the words escaping his lips before he could stop them.

At this moment, even Eldrin Chen could no longer remain seated. For the Primordial Unity Adamantine, also known as Primordial Unity Immortal Gold, was a legendary supreme immortal metal, a treasure of the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] used by Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] to forge Immortal Treasure [artifacts of immense power used by Immortals].

How could such a thing, virtually impossible to find even within the entire Purple Seal Realm, appear here in the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range?

"It is not Primordial Unity Immortal Gold, merely Primordial Unity Adamantine," Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel[dot]com.

Vast Righteousness True Lord shook his head and explained, "This is but a half-formed product, an immortal metal whose gestation was interrupted. Its grade has only reached the Sixth Rank [a high tier in the classification system for spiritual materials and artifacts]."

As Vast Righteousness continued his explanation, Eldrin Chen soon understood the origin of this piece of Primordial Unity Adamantine.

Theoretically, it was exceedingly difficult for the mortal world to give birth to legendary Immortal Metal Divine Objects [divine-grade ores of immortal quality], yet it was not an absolute impossibility.

Just as, in theory, a Fifth Rank Earth Vein [an earth vein of the fifth rank] could scarcely nurture Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Treasure Gold, yet within some Quasi-Sixth Rank [approaching the sixth rank] Earth Vein, there remained a sliver of a chance for such a priceless, supreme treasure to be conceived.

The Great Path [the fundamental principle governing all existence] is fifty in its totality. Of this, forty-nine represent the workings of fate and destiny, while the one that escapes is a single thread of Celestial Mechanism [the unpredictable variable that allows for change and opportunity].

However, for a mortal world to give birth to Immortal Metal Divine Objects [divine-grade ores capable of forging immortal treasures], it often requires hundreds of thousands, even millions of years. Moreover, across such a vast and magnificent world, there are typically only one or two Exotic Treasure [rare and peerless magical artifacts] of this caliber.

In the past, the reason Imperial Sovereign Jiang was able to elevate a treasure to the rank of Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade] was precisely because he consumed an entire Purple Seal Realm's accumulated foundation, built up over several hundred thousand years.

Beyond that, the legendary Purple Seal Realm's World-Stabilizing [a treasure of supreme importance that maintains the stability of a realm] supreme treasure, the 'Purple Seal Divine Tree' [a divine tree of immense spiritual power], is an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest order, born from the world itself]. If one were to break off a single branch, it too could be refined into an Immortal Treasure.

Yet, the branches of the Purple Seal Divine Tree are far too precious. Breaking one off would be a tremendous loss for the Purple Seal Realm, a wound that could never truly heal.

The Purple Seal Divine Fruit [the fruit of the Purple Seal Divine Tree] can increase one's chances of breaking through to the Immortal [an immortal being] realm by twenty percent. Therefore, unless driven to absolute desperation, no one would dare commit such an act.

Returning to the matter at hand, this piece of Primordial Unity Adamantine [a divine metal embodying primordial unity] before us is actually a failed Primordial Unity Immortal Gold [the highest grade of immortal metal]. Yet, after being nurtured for millions of years, it has astonishingly advanced to the Sixth Rank [the sixth rank of spiritual materials]. It can truly be called a peerless treasure.

Vast Righteousness True Lord gazed at the Primordial Unity Adamantine, a smile gracing his lips. "With this in hand," he said, "my Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword [the Heaven Sword of Vast Righteousness] can ascend to become a Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [an immortal sword of primordial solar essence]. This will surely increase my chances of surviving the coming Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [the great calamity emanating from the Demonic Abyss] and passing through the Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity]."

"My congratulations, Senior."

Eldrin Chen also smiled and cupped his hands in salute. With this Primordial Unity Adamantine in his possession, once Vast Righteousness True Lord refined it into his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to one's life and soul], he would become the second Sea-Calmer Path Master. At that point, he would stand as a supreme powerhouse, a figure of peerless might in all the world.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a surge of joy. This senior had watched over him for so long. Now, with this Primordial Unity Adamantine in hand, his chances of a future breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core realm of a high-level cultivator] had greatly increased, filling his heart with genuine delight.

Vast Righteousness True Lord smiled and then spoke, "I am going to advance my Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword. I must trouble you to stand guard for me."

"Senior, please rest assured. Leave this matter to me."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod and immediately began his vigil, standing guard for Vast Righteousness True Lord.

The Vast Righteousness True Lord entered the depths of the Earth Vein [a concentrated, powerful ley line of earth energy] and commenced the advancement of the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword. Advancing a weapon to the level of a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade enchanted artifact] required an astronomically vast quantity of Five Elements Essence [refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements]. If calculated purely in terms of Heavenly Crystal [a high-purity form of spiritual energy crystal], the cost would likely amount to several thousand Heavenly Crystal.

However, Vast Righteousness True Lord had clearly prepared thoroughly. Remarkably, after ten years, he succeeded in elevating the sword. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel.com.