Chapter 697 : Forging the Heavenly Path Infant Soul

"There is indeed good news."

Old Patriarch smiled faintly and then spoke, "Ethan has achieved a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stir in his heart. It turned out that not long ago, Ethan Chen had entered seclusion to break through to the Infant Soul Realm [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed], and in one fell swoop, he had forged the legendary Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a nascent soul of supreme quality, aligned with the Heavenly Path].

Thinking of Ethan forging a Heavenly Path Infant Soul, and the increasing number of rising talents within the family, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of joy.

The foundation of a Heavenly Path Infant Soul is Extraordinary. Such an existence, if not cut down prematurely, can at the very least cultivate to the realm of Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul Realm].

For the Chen Clan, perhaps one more Mortal Path Infant Soul [a nascent soul of ordinary quality] would not be considered significant, but adding another Heavenly Path Infant Soul is truly a momentous event.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen took a Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel over vast distances] and departed from Green Chariot Mountain. At Eight Trigrams Island in the Vast Sea, he met with Ethan Chen.

Upon seeing Ethan Chen, Eldrin Chen could not help but say with heartfelt satisfaction, "Forging a Heavenly Path Infant Soul—you have not disappointed me."

"It is all thanks to your guidance and support, Clan Uncle."

Ethan Chen replied with great reverence. He understood clearly that without the Heavenly Path Energy [a supreme-grade spiritual energy aligned with the Heavenly Path], his own path to forging a Heavenly Path Infant Soul would have been fraught with immense difficulty. Support the author by reading on audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then produced the Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword and the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword, handing them to Ethan Chen. "Now that you have converted your cultivation to the Sword Path [a cultivation art focused entirely on the way of the sword], the ordinary Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] you once wielded are no longer suitable for you."

"This pair of Immortal Sword [swords of immense power, often wielded by immortal cultivators] has accompanied me for many years. Take them and use them well. Do not tarnish their formidable reputation."

The Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword and the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword were both mid-grade Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [a classification for the power level of artifacts and cultivators] mid-tier Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword [a type of immortal sword specifically effective against demonic beings]. Their power was considerable, and they possessed the rare ability to grow stronger by slaying demons and evil spirits, making them a truly remarkable pair of Immortal Sword.

However, after Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Infant Soul realm, a major cultivation stage], his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords had both advanced to become Superior Spiritual Treasure [a higher grade of magical treasure], their power far surpassing that of this immortal sword pair. This was not to mention that Eldrin Chen also wielded the Azure Abyss Sword.

Furthermore, a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force, requiring far less energy to wield] consumed only thirty percent of the spiritual energy required by a standard Spiritual Treasure of the same rank. Consequently, this pair of Immortal Sword had become somewhat redundant for Eldrin Chen.

Thus, bestowing these swords upon Ethan Chen, a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [an Infant Soul cultivator who has achieved a perfect, heavenly-grade foundation] wholly dedicated to the Sword Path, was a perfect example of putting a treasure to its most fitting use.

"A gift from an elder cannot be refused."

Ethan Chen did not decline. Accepting the immortal and demon-slaying swords, he said, "Once I have consolidated my cultivation base, I intend to journey across the lands. Your kindness, Uncle, will be forever etched in my heart."

"Your sentiment is appreciated,"

Eldrin Chen smiled, then did not linger long on Eight Trigrams Island. He first traveled to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire to retrieve the Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the essence of primordial fire], before finally returning to Spirit Isle Lake.

He had just returned to Spirit Isle Lake when the sound of merry, bird-like laughter drifted from within the Ten-Mile Peach Grove. Four stunning figures were frolicking together.

Beneath the Spiritual Peach Tree at that moment, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort Xia, Violet Consort Yan, and Lila had somehow gathered, presenting a picture of perfect harmony.

Seeing him return, both Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort Xia shot him a glare before resuming their activities as if nothing had happened.

Violet Consort glanced at the others, then remained silent, as if the matter had nothing to do with her.

Only Lila stole a furtive glance his way and timidly sent a mental message: "Sister Exquisite and Sister Verdant Consort almost came to blows earlier. It was Sister Violet Consort who managed to reconcile them."

Eldrin Chen: "…"

After everyone had dispersed, Eldrin Chen sought out Exquisite Jiang alone.

Seeing him approach, Exquisite Jiang could not help but glare at him, her face cold. "What brings you to me?" she said. "Is Verdant Consort not enough for your enjoyment, with her elegant grace and peerless beauty?"

"Do not be angry, my lady."

With a shameless grin, Eldrin Chen took her hand and promptly presented the Fire Source Divine Jade. "This Fire Source Divine Jade was just born from the Earth Vein beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire," he said hurriedly. "Once you refine it, you are certain to gain profound insight into a formidable Arcane Power."

"Hmph!"

Exquisite Jiang swept the Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade imbued with the essence of primordial fire] off the table with a flick of her hand, her face stern. "This Fire Source Divine Jade is far too precious," she said coldly. "You should save it for your dear Verdant Consort sister."

"My lady."

Seeing that soft words were getting him nowhere, Eldrin Chen simply wrapped an arm around her slender waist and pulled her into a deep kiss.

At first, she struggled fiercely, but gradually her resistance melted away. Her body grew limp, a rosy flush spreading across her skin.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen finally let out a sigh of relief and gently laid her down upon the soft divan. Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.

"…"

After their passionate entanglement, much of the resentment in Exquisite Jiang's heart had dissipated, and her relationship with Verdant Consort improved considerably.

With complex emotions swirling within him, Eldrin Chen began another period of secluded cultivation a few days later. This time, his goal was to refine and absorb the Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the essence of primordial water].

Having already refined the Fire Source Divine Jade, the process of absorbing the Water Origin Divine Jade felt like a natural progression for Eldrin Chen. It was a task that flowed smoothly to its completion.

After roughly a dozen years of dedicated effort, he had completely refined the Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the pure essence of water], gaining enlightenment into an astonishingly profound Water Element Arcane Power [a mystical power derived from the water element].

This water was named 'Profound Darkness Water' [the Water of Profound Darkness]. The Profound Darkness Water was also known as the Pure Lunar Water [the Water of Purest Moonlight], and was the precursor Arcane Power [a fundamental mystical power] to the legendary Profound Darkness True Water [the True Water of Profound Darkness].

And the Profound Darkness True Water, akin to the Three Radiances Divine Water [Divine Water of the Three Luminaries], the Celestial Unity True Water [True Water of Celestial Unity], the Primordial Heavy Water [Primordial Heavy Water], the Heavenly River Weak Water [Weak Water of the Heavenly River], the Innate Positive Water [Innate Positive Water], and other supreme divine waters, was one of the Ten Great Innate Heavenly God Waters [the Ten Great Innate Waters of the Heavenly Gods].

Such supreme True Water [a water of ultimate purity and power] was innately capable of embodying a specific Great Path [a supreme Dao or principle of cultivation]. They were the manifestation of Great Path Path Principles [the fundamental laws of a Dao] within the Mortal Dust [the mortal realm]. Any path cultivated to its ultimate extreme could lead directly to the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal whose power encompasses all].

For instance, the Celestial Unity True Water, hailed as the Mother of All Waters, could harmonize and transform all things. Within it lay the mysteries of the cyclical Great Path of Heaven, Earth, and Water's essence.

Another example was the Primordial Heavy Water. A single drop of this water possessed the weight of countless millions of tons. It could transform into rivers, lakes, and seas, even capable of filling a stretch of starry Cosmos [the universe] and submerging a vast Starry River [a galaxy].

As for this Profound Darkness True Water, it was an ultimate Yin, supremely frigid water, reputed to be the coldest substance in the Universe [the cosmos]. Cultivated to its pinnacle, it could even congeal the void itself, pointing directly toward the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Legends spoke of an Immortal Court Imperial Lord [a high-ranking lord within the Celestial Court] within the Immortal Court [the Celestial Court] of the Immortal Realm [the Realm of Immortals] who wielded authority over this Great Path of Profound Darkness True Water [the Great Dao of the True Water of Profound Darkness], using its supreme power to solidify his position as an Immortal Court Imperial Lord.

In truth, Eldrin Chen had not only comprehended the Profound Darkness Water, but had also gained insights into several other Water Element Arcane Power, such as the Celestial Unity Water [Water of Celestial Unity], the Weak Water [Weak Water], and the Heavy Water [Heavy Water].

The reason he chose this Profound Darkness Water was not solely due to the formidable power of the Profound Darkness True Water. More importantly, this type of Arcane Power and the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the Heavenly Flame of the Primordial Sun] represented the two polar extremes of Polarity [the fundamental duality of Yin and Yang]. Their mutual interaction and fusion might grant Eldrin Chen an even greater amplification of his combat prowess.

Indeed, this was the case. After Eldrin Chen refined and mastered the Profound Darkness Water [a divine ability embodying profound, dark, and cold water essence], gaining control over its Arcane Power [the mystical power intrinsic to the ability], a strand of True Water [the purest, most fundamental essence of the Water element] spiritual power was generated within his body.

This spiritual power was supremely Yin and frigid. When fused simultaneously with his Heavenly Flame Magical Power [a divine ability embodying celestial, purifying flames] to unleash the Two Polarities Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique born from the fusion of opposing elemental extremes], its destructive force astonishingly increased by half again.

Furthermore, when this spiritual power was channeled into the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords], their power when activated also surged by a full fifty percent.

The might unleashed by merging True Water with Heavenly Flame Magical Power to execute the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a supreme sword technique capable of cleaving the heavens] was truly staggering, reaching a level of lethality that could be described as Force Extreme [the pinnacle of destructive force].

Although it still could not match the full-force strike of a half-step Primordial Spirit Cultivator [a cultivator who has partially transcended the Infant Soul realm], among those at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul realm], it was undoubtedly an exceedingly formidable power. This content originates from audio-novel-dot-com. Please respect copyright.