Chapter 746 : The Crimson Gold Shuttle

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Eldrin Chen came straight to the point. "Our visit today is to request the loan of an artifact capable of breaching formations," he stated.

"Oh?"

Freya Ji was momentarily taken aback, a flicker of surprise crossing her features.

For an existence of Eldrin Chen's caliber, formation-breaking treasures below the Fifth Rank High Grade were virtually useless. Any artifact he would personally seek to borrow was assuredly no ordinary item.

Yet, Freya Ji refrained from further inquiry. "Wait here a moment," she said simply. "I shall return shortly."

With that, Freya Ji departed the Grand Hall in haste. She returned not long after, presenting a precious Treasure Box.

Eldrin Chen opened the Treasure Box to find within a shuttle of crimson-gold, radiating an aura of unparalleled sharpness and penetrative power.

"This is known as the 'Crimson Gold Barrier-Breaking Qi Shuttle'," Freya Ji explained calmly. "It can unleash a crimson-gold barrier-piercing Qi [a refined, penetrating spiritual energy], specifically countering various Mountain Guardian Grand Formation. As a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure approaching the power of a Pure Yang-grade artifact], it should suffice for your needs."

Freya Ji provided a concise explanation before imparting the method to activate this Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure to the pair.

Having secured the Crimson Gold Barrier-Breaking Qi Shuttle, the two did not linger on Dorian Sage Island and returned directly to the Eastern Wastelands. Immerse yourself in the complete world at https://audio-novel.com.

After returning to the Eastern Wilderness, Eldrin Chen did not delay. He went directly to find Maris the Sea Steader and said, "Since our preparations are sufficient, we should not procrastinate any longer. It is better to set out early to avoid unforeseen complications."

"That is indeed the proper course," Maris the Sea Steader agreed.

With a nod, Maris the Sea Steader departed together with Eldrin Chen.

This time, apart from Maris the Sea Steader, the only ones from the Chen Clan to take action were Eldrin Chen, Verdant Consort, and Lyra Jiang—three individuals in total.

The four of them went straight to the Long River Sacred Land, intending to use its Teleportation Formation [a mystical array capable of instant transportation across vast distances] to travel directly to the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World.

The Teleportation Formation between the Long River Sacred Land and the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World was normally activated only once every ten years. Several years still remained until that scheduled time. However, given the status of the four visitors, the Long River Sacred Land was happy to grant them a favor and activated the formation ahead of schedule.

The moment the group arrived in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, Eldrin Chen was struck by an overwhelming wave of spiritual energy [the vital essence that permeates the world and fuels cultivation]. He could not help but take a deep, savoring breath.

Lifting his gaze, he surveyed the surroundings. In the distance, upon a Spirit Mountain [a mountain rich with spiritual energy], ancient Daoist temples and pavilions stood with an aura of timeless wisdom. Celestial cranes [immortal birds symbolizing longevity and purity] soared on outstretched wings, and everywhere he looked were Daoist adepts [practitioners of the Dao] of transcendent bearing and grace. It was a scene of truly majestic, otherworldly splendor.

Noticing the expressions on his companions' faces, Maris the Sea Steader smiled and began to explain. "Within this Southern Ridge Cultivation World, there are four Dao Lord Sacred Land [sanctuaries established by supremely powerful cultivators known as Dao Lords]. They are: one palace, one hall, and two Immortal Clan [powerful, ancient families with deep cultivation heritage]."

"The 'one palace' refers to the Daoist Sacred Land of the Purple Realm—the Dao Palace [Palace of the Dao]. The 'one hall' is the Separated Flame Hall [Hall of the Parted Flame]. As for the two Immortal Clan, they are the Lu Clan and the Huang Clan respectively."

As Maris the Sea Steader recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen gave a thoughtful nod.

Among these Sacred Land [powerful, ancient centers of cultivation], the Lu Clan was a Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [a clan whose foundation is a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul realm] founded by Jaxian Lu. That Dao Lord Nine Abysses had attained the Dao [reached the Nascent Soul realm] a mere two thousand years ago, and the clan possessed only a single Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul realm].

The Huang Immortal Clan was not much different from the Lu Clan; it too was a Nascent Soul Immortal Clan that had risen within the last Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. In terms of strength, it was slightly weaker than the Lu Clan.

However, the latter two powers were far from simple. The Separated Flame Hall stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Drifting Snow Pavilion of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, renowned together as the Yin-Yang Dual Poles Holy Land [the Twin Polar Sacred Lands representing the opposing forces of Yin and Yang] of the Purple Realm.

This lineage had produced not just one, but multiple Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence]. At its zenith, it once boasted over a dozen Nascent Soul Dao Lord, and its Daoist heritage had been passed down unbroken for more than two hundred thousand years.

During the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm three centuries prior, the Separated Flame Hall had lost another Nascent Soul Dao Lord in battle. Yet even so, they still retained a formidable force of four Nascent Soul Dao Lord, a power that rivaled even the Drifting Snow Pavilion.

As for the final Sacred Land, the Dao Palace, its origins were even more astonishing. This lineage's heritage stretched back over a million years. More than a dozen of its ancestors had achieved ascension to become Immortal, and it was said the most exceptional among them had even cultivated to the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound Immortal realm where one becomes one with the world, an Earthly Immortal].

The Earth Immortal Realm was no ordinary achievement. With Eldrin Chen's current depth of experience, he had come to understand the general divisions within the Immortal realms.

In this world, after a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] practitioner ascends to immortality [transcends mortality and ascends to a higher plane of existence], they become the legendary Nine Heavens Immortal. Such beings share the lifespan of heaven and earth itself. This realm is known as the Ascension Immortal Realm, hailed as the 'Ascendant Immortal'.

Upon reaching the pinnacle of the Ascension Immortal Realm, the most exceptional among them can cleave chaos and forge worlds. With boundless Mana [the spiritual power wielded by cultivators and immortals], they can create an indestructible realm, nurturing within it countless living beings.

Therefore, an Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful terrestrial deity] Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] is also honored with the title 'Earth Immortal Progenitor' [Founding Ancestor of the Earth Immortals]. Such beings are rare even among Immortals, perhaps one in a hundred. Across an Immortal Domain [a vast territory governed by Immortals] spanning billions upon billions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], they are considered figures of the Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and ancient progenitor] level.

That the Dao Palace [the Palace of the Dao, a supreme sect] Sacred Land [a holy land of cultivation] shines so brilliantly and possesses such profound roots in the Upper Realm reveals just how astonishing its Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable foundational strength of a cultivator or organization] truly is.

Speaking to this point, Maris the Sea Steader could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile. "It is a pity the Purple Realm [the Violet Heaven Realm, a major world] was cast adrift into the endless void by the Purple Immortal Lord [the Sovereign Lord of the Violet Heaven]. Otherwise, with so many Immortal legacies within the Purple Realm, how could that Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this world] dare to act so insolently?"

"Merely the Earth Immortal Progenitor from the Dao Palace Sacred Land in the Upper Realm could easily suppress and slay that Extraterrestrial Demon God."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen sighed, his expression one of helpless acceptance. "It was a necessity born of desperation. If the Purple Immortal Lord had not exiled the Purple Realm back then, the ones who would have come would likely have been beings of the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a Paragon among Heavenly Immortals] level, or even figures of the Great Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme Immortal Lord of the Great Luo Heaven] caliber."

"Once beings of that magnitude clashed within the Purple Realm, the entire realm would likely have been ground to dust. Where then would we find the opportunity to resist this Extraterrestrial Demon God?" This chapter is provided by audio–novel.com. Support the original.

"That is also true."

Maris the Sea Steader nodded in agreement. Then, lifting his gaze to behold the Dao Palace Sacred Land before them, he continued, "This Dao Palace Sacred Land boasts nine Dao Lords [Lords of the Dao, supreme cultivators]. The Master of the Dao Palace's cultivation has touched the mysteries of Creation [the act of creation itself], having advanced to the Half-Immortal Realm [the Half-Immortal Realm, a step below true Immortality]."

"His venerable self attained the Dao more than twenty thousand years ago and has, for the sake of the Human Race [the human species and its civilization], slain three great enemies who had reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage]. You and I must still offer him our utmost respect."

Upon hearing these words, Eldrin Chen felt a profound shock within his heart, and an expression of stunned disbelief involuntarily surfaced on his face.

In recent years, he had spent most of his time in the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World, having only ventured to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World and the Extreme Northern Ice Plains Cultivation World. This had led him to believe the strength of the Human Race was merely so-so. He never imagined that what he witnessed today would far surpass his expectations.

Upon careful reflection, this was only to be expected. Within the domains governed by the Human Race of the Purple Realm, the distribution of power was profoundly uneven.

The Eastern Sea Cultivation World, facing the cataclysms head-on, had no chance to amass strength. With each Millennium-long cycle of calamity, vast numbers of True Lord and even Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] perished in battle.

The Eastern Wastelands fared little better. Although they had recovered somewhat, they had only expelled the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon a few Millennium ago and had not yet had time to fully restore their former might.

While the Extreme Northern Ice Plains lay in the deep rear, the environment of the Northern Wastes was exceedingly harsh. Its population base was less than one-fifth that of the Eastern Wastelands. That they could produce a Human Race Dao Lord [a supreme human cultivator who has comprehended a Great Dao] was already considered remarkable.

In stark contrast, the Southern Ridge Cultivation World enjoyed a far more favorable environment. Its one palace and one hall had almost never faced the severance of their legacies. Consequently, they boasted a full dozen or more Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

Particularly notable was the Master of the Dao Palace. Having lived for tens of thousands of years, his strength ranked among the top three within the Human Race of the Purple Realm. He was a pillar of heaven for his people, a thorn in the side even to the Extraterrestrial Demon God. This alone spoke volumes of the prosperity flourishing within the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World. This chapter is part of a larger work available at http://www . audio-novel.com.