Chapter 707 : The Nascent Soul Elixir Forging

Having given the Six Harmonies Pagoda to Lila, the gains from this Barter Convention were now reduced to just the Glazed Azure Scale Shield.

This treasure was specifically intended for Seraphina Xia, but as she was still in secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen decided to keep it for now, planning to hand it over upon her emergence.

He sought out Lyra Jiang, handed her the list, and said with a smile, "These six individuals will attempt their Nascent Soul Realm breakthroughs within the next century. I intend to open the alchemy furnace and refine Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in the formation of the Nascent Soul]."

Lyra Jiang nodded, then mused, "Yan's talent is also exceptional. Let us include her as well."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave an approving nod. Rosalind Meng was the foremost Heaven's Chosen [a title for a prodigy blessed by heaven] of the Meng Clan, possessing a Water Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for water-element cultivation] among the Heavenly Spiritual Root [the highest grade of innate spiritual aptitude]. In her youth, Celestia Meng had placed great hopes upon her, leveraging the Chen Clan's connections to have her formally accepted as a disciple under Elara Lin.

Perhaps inheriting Elara Lin's temperament, Rosalind Meng's Dao Heart [the cultivator's core will and dedication to their path] was not the most resolute. She did not pursue the foundation for a Superior Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core formation], opting instead to use a Golden Core Formation Pill [an elixir that aids in condensing the Golden Core] to break through into the Golden Core Realm.

It was precisely for this reason that while her peers like Caspian Chen were only at the fifth or sixth layer of Golden Core, she had already cultivated to the Ninth Layer of Golden Core.

This pace was even faster than that of Sylas Ye at the Golden Core Seventh Layer, or Lana Gu at the eighth layer of Golden Core.

It must be remembered that Sylas Ye and Lana Gu had been disciples under their masters for many years, and were several decades, nearly a century, older than Rosalind Meng. Experience the full epic at audi novel.com.

Of course, this was also related to her possessing a Heavenly Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root granting exceptional cultivation speed], which gave her a cultivation speed far surpassing that of Caspian Chen and Alistair Lu and others, who had Multiple Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots composed of multiple elemental affinities].

As for Sylas Ye, his foundation was that of Five Spiritual Roots [a spiritual root with all five elemental affinities]. Although bolstered by his Pure Yang Dao Body [a constitution aligned with the purest Yang energy], his cultivation speed still fell far short of a Heavenly Spiritual Root, not to mention he also had to simultaneously nurture his Five Lifebound Magical Treasures [a set of five magical artifacts bound to his life force].

Lana Gu possessed the Tri-Yin Body [a constitution of triple Yin essence] and the talent of Three Spiritual Roots [a spiritual root with three elemental affinities]. By all logic, she should have long since cultivated to the Nascent Soul Threshold [the peak of the Golden Core realm, just before forming a Nascent Soul]. However, she originally had only Two Spiritual Roots [a spiritual root with two elemental affinities], and the century she spent in her early years to complete her Spiritual Root [the innate organ that determines one's ability to absorb spiritual energy] had consumed a great deal of time.

Returning to the main point, regardless of how profound one's Deep-Seated Foundation [the quality and stability of one's cultivated base] might be, Rosalind Meng was, after all, the only disciple under their tutelage with the potential to reach Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator forms an independent spiritual infant]. Lyra Jiang still intended to offer her some support.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "Rosalind does, after all, possess a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Although the realm of Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, the highest potential] may be beyond her reach, she is still worthy of cultivation."

"Let us allocate one strand of the clan's Earth Mother Qi [a pure, nurturing earth-element spiritual essence] to her."

"Very well."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight smile. Although the Chen Clan currently did not have an abundance of Earth Mother Qi, given their present strength and scale, acquiring a few strands would not strain their resources to the breaking point.

After all, Earth Mother Qi was not as exceedingly rare as Heavenly Dao Qi [a supreme spiritual essence imbued with the laws of the Heavenly Dao]. It could be nurtured within a Fifth Rank Earth Vein [a high-grade spiritual earth energy leyline] every Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. As long as one could afford the price, it could be purchased relatively easily.

However, Heavenly Dao Qi was far too scarce. Even if one possessed sufficient Heavenly Crystal [a purified, high-density form of Spirit Stone], without the proper connections and avenues, obtaining it would be virtually impossible.

Having decided to refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary elixir that aids in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm], the two of them immediately set about lighting the furnace and commencing the alchemical process.

Eldrin Chen's mastery of Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] had long since reached the Fifth Rank High Grade [a pinnacle level of skill in alchemical arts]. Furthermore, since Lyra Jiang had entered the state of Heaven and Man Resonance [a profound state of harmony between the cultivator and the natural world, granting deep insights], her own Alchemy had also seen tremendous improvement.

Now, as the pair undertook the refinement of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill once more, their Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully completing an alchemical refinement] had increased dramatically. Astonishingly, they managed to produce a total of eleven Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

This result was nothing short of astounding. The three Fire Simurgh Demon Emperor [powerful avian demon beasts associated with flame] used as core ingredients had cultivation bases merely at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage. Theoretically, the spiritual essence from a single Nascent Soul [the soul-nascent stage of cultivation] demon beast had a limit of yielding only four such pills.

To refine eleven was to approach the absolute limit of the ingredients' medicinal potency. Even the most preeminent Fifth Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist of the highest fifth rank] would likely have to concede defeat before such skill.

After successfully refining the pills, Eldrin Chen carefully stored away all eleven Nascent Soul Formation Pill with great satisfaction. A smile graced his features as he declared, "With this batch of Nascent Soul Formation Pill, our clan is certain to have more than ten Nascent Soul True Lord [a title for a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] within the next century."

"When that day comes, our Chen Clan will firmly secure its position among the ten great Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose foundation is built upon multiple Nascent Soul cultivators] of the Three Veins Ancient Domain."

Lyra Jiang also felt a surge of joy. A truly prosperous Nascent Soul Immortal Clan could not be sustained by the strength of one or two individuals alone.

This was especially true now that Eldrin Chen's cultivation was reaching ever greater heights, and the enemies he inevitably made grew correspondingly more powerful. The Chen Clan needed sufficient collective strength to deter such formidable foes.

Moreover, both of them harbored the potential to reach the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core stage beyond Nascent Soul]. Without a reliable cohort of Nascent Soul True Lord to aid them, their chances of successfully weathering the tribulations associated with the Primordial Spirit breakthrough would be significantly diminished.

With this thought, she spoke, "Advancing to the Nascent Soul [the stage of cultivation where one forms an immortal spiritual infant] should not be delayed. It is time for us to leave seclusion and place the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a legendary elixir that aids in the formation of the Nascent Soul] into the Clan Treasury."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded and stepped out from the Seclusion Chamber.

Yet, the moment he emerged, he found Thalion Chen waiting outside the chamber, his expression grim.

One look at the Old Granduncle's face caused Eldrin Chen's heart to sink. Exchanging a glance with Lyra Jiang, he could not help but ask, "Old Granduncle, has something happened?"

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The Old Patriarch sighed, his expression turning profoundly grave as he spoke.

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened, a cold dread settling in his heart, a premonition of ill tidings.

As Thalion Chen recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the sequence of events. Not long ago, several Golden Core Cultivator [practitioners who have condensed their spiritual energy into a solid Golden Core] from the Chen Clan on the Spirit Void Continent had journeyed countless Li-lengths to reach Verdant Chariot Mountain, seeking the Old Patriarch and pleading for the Ancestral Vein [the primary spiritual energy source of a clan, often a powerful ley line] to deliver justice on their behalf.

It transpired that, not long before, the Chen Clan on the Spirit Void Continent had been suddenly assaulted by a formidable enemy. Only a small portion of the clan members, who happened to be away from their home, had managed to escape the calamity.

"To single-handedly annihilate a branch of the Spirit Void Continent with such swiftness, the perpetrator's strength must be at least at the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the seventh major stage of cultivation, where the cultivator's soul undergoes its final transformation towards immortality]."

Thalion Chen spoke, his gaze filled with profound gravity.

Lyra Jiang pondered for a moment before replying, "The Spirit Void Continent lies within the Long River Ancient Domain [a vast and ancient territory]. Nascent Soul Demon [powerful demonic beasts that have reached the Nascent Soul stage] would never dare act so brazenly there. Therefore, the attacker must have been a Human Race True Lord [a title for a powerful human cultivator who has comprehended a profound Dao]."

"Powerhouses at the Nascent Soul Late Stage are exceedingly rare to begin with. Those who bear a grudge against us are rarer still. The identity of our foe is hardly a mystery."

"Then it is the Fang Clan." Eldrin Chen sighed softly before continuing, "Let us journey to the Spirit Void Continent."

Several months later, Eldrin Chen arrived at the Daoist Assembly Ground [a designated gathering place for cultivators] of the Chen Clan on the Spirit Void Continent.

The Spirit Mountain [a mountain rich with spiritual energy, often used as a cultivation base] of the Chen Clan on the Spirit Void Continent had been utterly destroyed. The Fifth Rank [a classification for resources or locations matching the power of a Fifth Stage cultivator] Spirit Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] had been shattered. The attacker's brutality was evident, leaving not a single treasure for the Chen Clan.

Gazing upon the desolate ruins of the Spirit Mountain, Eldrin Chen remained silent. He activated the Great Derivation Yin-Yang Stellar Dao [a supreme divination art that traces the threads of fate through celestial patterns] to peer into the past, reconstructing the final moments before the Spirit Mountain Dao Field [a sacred cultivation site established on a Spirit Mountain] was annihilated.

Within the vision, he saw only a single streak of sword light cleaving down from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms], obliterating the massive Fifth Rank Spirit Mountain in one devastating strike.

"It is the Heaven-Sundering Divine Slaying Sword [a legendary sword famed for its power to sunder the heavens and slay deities]. It seems Xuan Fang was indeed the one who struck."

Eldrin Chen's gaze turned icy, his words dripping with lethal intent.

Lyra Jiang also wore a grave expression. After a long moment of contemplation, she spoke, "Orin Fang [the Patriarch of the Fang Clan] lacks the confidence to defeat us outright and dares not risk mutual destruction."

"Yet he dares to move against the Chen Clan branch on the Ethereal Void Continent. He has calculated that we, too, dare not engage in a full-scale war with his clan."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, understanding perfectly the current stalemate between the Chen Clan and the Fang Clan. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio~novel.com.