Chapter 729 : The Golden Light Evasion Art

The second Divine Ability is the Heavenly Radiance Golden Light Evasion. This evasion art was formed from the fusion of the Dao Patterns upon the Heaven Cloud and the Great Roc's Plume Feather. It is a supremely rare, peerless Escape Art Divine Ability [a mystical technique focused on flight and evasion].

The Heaven Cloud is a substance of the utmost lightness in heaven and earth, capable of gathering and dispersing without form. When fused with the Golden-Winged Plume Feather, it actually caused this Divine Ability to become three-tenths faster than the 'Golden Wing Rainbow Transformation Art' of the Golden-Winged Roc.

Eldrin Chen tested it. Once activated, the Heavenly Radiance Golden Light Evasion transforms the user into a hazy golden light that shoots forth. In a short burst, its speed can even reach one hundred thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in the blink of an eye.

Judging by this speed, it is likely that even an Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the spiritual core of a cultivator] mighty one who does not cultivate a Pure Yang evasion art might not be able to capture myself.

Of course, a Nascent Soul Great Power [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual infant] can tear through space, traversing tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers in a single thought. This is something the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash cannot compare to.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Radiance Golden Light Evasion consumes an immense amount of energy. If Eldrin Chen were to channel his current Mana [spiritual energy used to power techniques] into it at full force, he would likely exhaust his reserves after only a few dozen breaths. It can only be used for life-preservation or as a trump card.

Regardless, with this Heaven's Golden Wing Slash, Eldrin Chen's capabilities for pursuing enemies and escaping danger have both seen a tremendous leap.

After testing the power of the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash, Lyra Jiang also said joyfully, "To possess two Quasi-Pure Yang Divine Ability [divine abilities approaching the power of Pure Yang techniques] simultaneously... The might of this Heaven's Golden Wing Slash likely ranks among the finest even amongst Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of near-Pure Yang grade]. Its value surpasses that of the Dual Polarity Treasure Lotus and the Nine Dragon Wheel."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, storing the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash away. Only then did he turn his gaze to the remaining Adamantine Unbreakable Armor and the Arcane Metal Long Spear. Access the full story on audio-novel . com.

Lyra Jiang [the female cultivator] insisted and spoke directly, "The Dual Polarity Treasure Lotus [a defensive lotus-shaped treasure] leans more towards defensive arts. Perhaps we should forge a defensive Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a near-pure yang enchanted artifact] specifically against Immortal Sword [celestial-grade swords]."

"This golden spear and the Adamantine Unbreakable Armor [the Impervious Adamantine Armor] are both forged from Fifth Rank High Grade [a high-grade fifth-rank material] Arcane Gold [a mystical metal]. Perhaps we can combine them to refine a single Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a near-pure yang enchanted artifact]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen [the male cultivator] nodded in agreement. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "What about forging a Single Treasure Glazed Armor [a Glazed Armor of a Single Treasure]?"

"You mean...?"

Lyra Jiang [the female cultivator] asked, her voice tinged with pleasant surprise.

Legend tells of a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth] within the Immortal Realm [the realm of the immortals] named the 'Seven Treasures Glazed Armor' [the Seven-Treasures Glazed Armor], which shook the myriad realms. It was hailed as one of the Immortal Realm's [the realm of the immortals] ten greatest defensive Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born of heaven and earth]. Once donned, it was said to render the wearer impervious to any attack below the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm].

Later, an unknown Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality], inspired by that Seven Treasures Glazed Armor [the Seven-Treasures Glazed Armor], devised seven methods for forging glazed armors, corresponding to the seven colors: crimson, orange, gold, verdant, azure, indigo, and violet. These seven armors are what became known as the Single Treasure Glazed Armor [Glazed Armors of a Single Treasure].

It is said that among the seven armors, the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor [a glazed armor that amplifies the wearer's vital energy and blood, making it a supreme treasure for those cultivating the path of physical sanctification] enhances the cultivator's vital energy and blood, making it a paramount treasure for those following the path of physical sanctification.

The Orange Gold Armor [an orange-gold armor said to deflect all magical arts and divine abilities] is famed for allowing no magical art to touch its wearer, defending against laws and all manner of spell-based Divine Ability [supernatural powers]. The Golden Armor [a golden armor renowned for its impervious defense against spiritual treasures and immortal swords] defends against Immortal Sword [celestial-grade swords] and Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts], hailed as utterly unbreakable.

The Verdant Gold Armor [a verdant-gold armor imbued with esoteric power to reflect curses and mental demonic erosion] carries an esoteric power that can reflect all manner of curses and erosion by inner demons, specifically countering various Unorthodox Path [heretical cultivation arts] Divine Ability [supernatural powers] and curse techniques.

The Azure Gold Armor [a type of enchanted armor] augments Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation], the Cobalt Gold Armor [another type of enchanted armor] fortifies the soul and spirit, while the Violet Gold Armor [a third type of enchanted armor] can even amplify the power of one's comprehension of the Dao's principles and fruits.

Among the Seven Treasures Glazed Armor [a legendary set of seven enchanted armors], if one simultaneously possesses three of them, they can be fused into one, ascending into a single suit of Glazed Armor of a higher grade.

If one were to obtain all seven, an even more astonishing transformation could occur.

In the past, when Eldrin Chen was at the Golden Core [a mid-level cultivation realm] realm, he had successively obtained the Violet Gold, Crimson Gold, and Azure Gold suits—three Fourth Rank High Grade [a specific high quality within the Fourth Rank] Glazed Armors—and fused them into the Fifth Rank Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] known as the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures.

Now, having acquired a large quantity of Arcane Gold [a mystical metal used in forging], the thought of forging a Glazed Armor once more flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind.

"This Arcane Gold is indeed the finest material for crafting the Golden Glazed Armor [a specific type of Glazed Armor],"

Lyra Jiang mused inwardly, a note of delight coloring her voice as she spoke.

If they could succeed in forging the Golden Glazed Armor this time, perhaps in the future they could attempt to craft two more. This might allow them to bypass the stringent requirements for Sixth Rank [the highest rank of materials] immortal metals and directly ascend to forging a defensive Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact imbued with pure Yang energy].

After all, Sixth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasures [rare treasures born from heaven and earth] are finite in number. To expect to obtain multiple such items through mere chance would be nothing short of a fool's dream.

The two of them wasted no time. They immediately began to smelt the Treasure Metal [precious spiritual metals] and set about the task of forging the Golden Glazed Armor.

This forging attempt proceeded without major incident. After two years of dedicated effort, they finally succeeded in crafting the Golden Glazed Armor.

Gazing upon the Golden Glazed Armor, Eldrin Chen could not contain his joy. "With this Golden Glazed Armor in hand," he said, "we will finally possess a sufficient means to contend against mighty beings of the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a realm just below the Nascent Soul stage] in the days to come."

"Indeed. Even if we cannot prevail, it will be more than enough to ensure our self-preservation."

Lyra Jiang also spoke with a smile. In the past, if they set aside the Green Abyss Sword, their ability to confront a Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivator had still been somewhat lacking.

Now, with the addition of two Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [magical treasures approaching the power of Pure Yang grade], the combined strength of Eldrin Chen, Seraphina Xia, and Lyra Jiang would likely be sufficient to handle a Half-Step Primordial Spirit opponent who lacked a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, even without resorting to the Green Abyss Sword.

Each of the three possessed their own life-bound Lotus Platform [a spiritual artifact for storing and channeling power], which served as reservoirs for their Mana [the spiritual energy used in cultivation and combat]. This meant they would not suffer from any significant shortcoming in terms of spiritual energy reserves. With each wielding one of the Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, they would be a formidable match for a Half-Step Primordial Spirit foe. This content originates from (audio-novel.com). Please respect copyright.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately returned to the Ji Continent and handed the Golden Glazed Armor over to Verdant Consort for her to refine and bond with.

While Verdant Consort was occupied with refining the Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, Eldrin Chen sought out Kael Chen. He came straight to the point: "Clan Brother, how fares the forging of the artifacts meant to stabilize our clan's fortune?"

"It is nearly complete," Kael Chen replied calmly. "However, there remains one Fifth Rank High Grade Continent-Stele [a monumental stele treasure] that requires your personal touch to forge."

As he spoke, Kael Chen handed a ledger over to Eldrin Chen.

So-called Continent-Stele [a monumental stone stele used to anchor the fortune of a continent] are the indispensable artifacts required for establishing a new continent, and they also serve to stabilize and suppress the fortune Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of that continent.

Within this world, each time the Human Race pioneers a new continent, the collective fortune of humanity mysteriously increases by a thread; conversely, each time a continent falls, that fortune also diminishes by a thread.

This intangible power of fortune does not, however, spring from mere emptiness. It is gathered through the countless prayers and sacrifices offered by the common folk of the Human Race.

The Continent-Stele can concentrate this continental fortune Qi, bestowing its power upon the various True Lord [a high-level cultivator title] who founded the continent, thereby aiding their cultivation and that of their clans.

Furthermore, according to Eldrin Chen's knowledge, this is because the Purple Realm [a specific realm or region] remains unaware of the proper methods to utilize the power of fortune.

It is said that within the Immortal Realm, the Various Great Immortal Clans are all capable of gathering the incense fire Qi [energy from prayers and worship] and fortune power from sacrifices to refine legendary substances such as 'Incense Fire Celestial Silver' [a celestial metal refined from the power of worship] and 'Fortune Dao Gold' [a golden substance refined from the power of fortune and destiny].

The value of that Celestial Silver is exceedingly high. For the Ghost Immortal [a type of immortal who cultivates through ghostly or underworld methods] of the Netherworld Underworld, it is a supreme treasure for cultivation and a key material for forging certain special Immortal Treasure.

'Incense Fire Celestial Silver' and 'Fortune Dao Gold' contain the power of incense fire and fortune, blessed by the faith and prayers of all living beings under heaven. Refining and absorbing them mysteriously increases a cultivator's luck.

It is said that if a Dao Lord [a master of the Dao, a very high cultivation rank] cultivator refines a single piece of 'Fortune Dao Gold', they will receive a great surge of fortune, temporarily increasing their chance of achieving immortality by twenty percent. This illustrates the astonishing and profound utility of such an object.

Moreover, when an Immortal seeks to break through to a higher realm, they will often refine substances like 'Celestial Silver' and 'Dao Gold' to enhance their own fortune and serendipitous opportunities, thereby increasing their likelihood of a successful breakthrough. Original English translation available at audio_novel.com.