Chapter 769 : Roots of Crimson Fire

Eldrin Chen remained silent, merely clasping Old Granduncle's hand tightly, a complex and ineffable tide of emotion swirling within his heart.

For over one thousand three hundred years, he and Old Granduncle had walked this path together to this very day; the bond between them had long since transcended the affection of father and son.

Now, meeting again after three hundred years, his heart was filled with immense joy, yet also a sigh for the relentless passage of time.

In the end, he did not voice these thoughts, simply smiling as he said, "With Old Granduncle's emergence from seclusion, I will finally no longer need to trouble myself with the clan's affairs."

So saying, he proceeded to the core of the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] and began, with deliberate care, the process of transplanting the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree.

After consecutively expending Three Strands of Primordial Violet Qi [strands of the most primal and potent spiritual energy, used to accelerate growth and breakthroughs] to hasten its advancement, the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree had finally taken root successfully, nurturing within itself a thread of vibrant, burgeoning life force.

Gazing upon the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree before him, a flicker of pleased satisfaction crossed Eldrin Chen's features.

At this moment, the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree was drawing upon the power of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, churning ocean of eternal flames], continuously accelerating its own growth.

It was evident that while this Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree could regulate the Earth Vein [a ley line of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy within the land], in turn, the potent Fire Vein [a ley line of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire could hasten the jujube tree's maturation.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen also remarked with a smile, "It seems this Flaming Prison Sea of Fire is even more suitable for cultivating the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree than Separated Flame Daoist's Daoist Assembly Ground [a cultivator's designated place for meditation and gathering]." Access the full story on https://audio-novel.com.

"Indeed," Old Granduncle nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "This Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree can draw upon the Fire Fiend Qi [malevolent fire energy] and the power of fire essence, capable of taming a raging Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire energy]."

"With its aid, and as I continuously deploy the Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to set up magical arrays], I estimate that within three Millennium [periods of one thousand years], this Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth energy] can be restored to tranquility."

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang shook her head with a smile. "I fear it will not take three Millennium. Old Granduncle's cultivation will advance, and the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree's rank will also ascend to a higher realm."

"If Eldrin is willing to expend some Primordial Qi [the foundational, life-giving energy of creation], this tree could likely advance to the Sixth Rank within a few hundred years, accelerating the process even further."

"That is also true."

Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement before speaking. "Since that is the case, we should begin preparations early for elevating the Earth Vein."

Hearing the mention of elevating the Earth Vein, Old Patriarch could not help but reveal a bitter smile.

He shook his head, a note of helplessness in his voice. "According to the method for advancing to a Sixth Rank Earth Vein described within the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art, the resources required are simply too vast."

Having studied the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art, Eldrin Chen was well aware of the treasures this technique demanded.

As the art described, using the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art to elevate a Spirit Vein [a channel of concentrated spiritual energy] required the deployment of a grand formation known as the Ascension Vein-Creation Grand Formation.

To deploy the Ascension Vein-Creation Grand Formation [a grand formation designed to elevate the rank of an Earth Vein], thirty-six Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [supreme-grade magical treasures used to suppress demonic forces] are required as Formation Tool [magical treasures specifically used to anchor and power a formation]. Among these, a full six must be Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of spiritual treasure], while the remaining Fourth Rank Formation Tool [formation tools of the Fourth Rank] number in the thousands.

Once this formation is laid, the cultivator practicing the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art [an esoteric art for forging and elevating spiritual veins] must personally serve as the anchoring Formation Eye [the core control point of a formation], day and night channeling the Ascension Vein-Creation Grand Formation to gently nurture and promote the Earth Vein [a spiritual energy vein rooted deep within the earth].

Once the power accumulated within the Earth Vein reaches a sufficient level, it will naturally ascend to the Sixth Rank [the sixth major tier of power for spiritual locations and artifacts].

As for the cultivator facilitating the Earth Vein's promotion, the Old Patriarch [a venerable elder and leader], stationed day and night at the heart of the Ascension Vein-Creation Grand Formation, would be continuously nourished by the feedback from both the Earth Vein and the Formation [the magical array itself]. His cultivation base would undoubtedly advance with astonishing speed.

After a long moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen finally spoke. "Within the Eastern Wastelands [a vast, desolate region to the east], there exists no fire-attribute Sixth Rank Earth Vein [a Sixth Rank spiritual vein of the fire element]. This is a matter of celestial timing."

"The Earth's Lung [a metaphorical term for a deep, vital geothermal node] beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, perpetually burning sea of magma] has been pierced, connecting to the boundless molten power of the world's core. This has opened the key cycle of fire-element energy, making it the most suitable Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred site for grand rituals and ascensions] for promoting a Fire Vein [a fire-element spiritual vein] to the Sixth Rank. This is the advantage of terrain."

"Should Old Granduncle [a respectful term for a senior granduncle] succeed in elevating this Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, it would not only be a meritorious service for the Purple Realm [a specific realm or territory], but it also wouldn't drain the fire-element energy from other Dao Lord Sacred Land [sacred lands belonging to powerful Dao Lords]. The other Dao Lord Sacred Land would likely welcome such an outcome."

"This is the harmony of people."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Once the Chen Clan possessed a Fire Element Primordial Vein [a primordial-grade fire-element spiritual vein], the Dao Lord Sacred Land of the Eastern Wilderness [the eastern wilderness region] would no longer need to travel all the way to the Central Ancestral Domain [the central, most prosperous ancestral domain] whenever they needed to refine Pure Yang [pertaining to the highest, purest Yang energy] Pill [elixirs or spiritual pills] or Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts].

Having laid out the entire plan with clarity, Eldrin Chen concluded with a smile. "Since celestial timing, advantageous terrain, and human harmony have all converged, we must seize this opportunity without fail."

"As for the treasures needed to craft the Formation Tool [a type of enchanted artifact used to set up and power formations], we acquired quite a few after vanquishing the Fang Clan. Once the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal cultivators and clans] is established, we can exchange them for suitable artifact-forging materials."

Hearing this, Old Patriarch also felt a surge of joy. After pondering for a long while, he nodded and said, "Then I shall issue the order to mobilize the clan's Artificer [a specialized cultivation art focused on crafting magical treasures] to begin forging mid-to-low grade Formation Tool."

After discussing the details of advancing the Earth Vein [a powerful terrestrial spiritual energy leyline] with Old Granduncle, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake.

With the establishment of the Immortal Alliance imminent, he summoned Ethan Chen and inquired, "How are the preparations for founding the Immortal Alliance proceeding?"

"In recent years, I have already made contact with the Various Great Immortal Clans of the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient region named for its three major spiritual veins], as well as fellow cultivators from the Feathered Pavilion."

Ethan Chen explained methodically, then stated, "As per your instruction, the date for establishing the Immortal Alliance has been set for one year from now." Find this and other novels at audio-novel-dot-com.

Central Ancestral Domain, Rising Sun Ancient Domain.

The Rising Sun Ancient Domain, is one of the nine great Ancient Domain [vast, historically significant regions] within the Central Ancestral Domain [the central and most ancient heartland of the human cultivator world].

This domain is a forest of Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose members pursue immortality through cultivation]; merely the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [clans possessing cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm] number in the hundreds. The count of True Lord [a title for cultivators at the Golden Core realm] exceeds one thousand, and there are more than ten mighty beings at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state between Nascent Soul and the Primordial Spirit realm] level.

As a land within the Central Ancestral Domain that has never been completely breached, many Immortal Clan within the Rising Sun Ancient Domain possess ancient legacies. There are even several Immortal Clan that were once Nascent Soul Immortal Clan before declining from that lofty status.

Yet within the Rising Sun Ancient Domain today, the true overlords are not them, but the Dao Lord Sacred Land that commands awe across the world—the Fang Immortal Clan.

Atop the Sacred Land of the Fang Immortal Clan, on Rising Sun Peak, several figures knelt with grave expressions before the entrance to a majestic Cultivation Cave.

The leader among them cupped his hands towards the Cultivation Cave and spoke with solemn gravity, "We report to the Ancient Ancestor. The matter has been clarified."

"Oh?"

A brief silence fell within the Cultivation Cave, then the great doors boomed open. An elder with hair and beard white as snow materialized before them.

His stature was towering and robust, his presence descending like a mountain, a vast and imposing aura rolling forth.

The elder's brow furrowed slightly, his gaze turning icy as he spoke, "Tell this old man, who exactly killed Xuan Fang?"

The kneeling figures felt as if the person before them was a tidal wave on the verge of breaking, a fury capable of annihilating all things about to be unleashed.

The leader understood all too well the relationship between Xuan Fang and the figure before him. A sense of dread settled in his heart, realizing the gravity of the situation.

The figure before them was named Profound Sun Dao Lord, the second Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor of the Fang Clan. He had attained the Dao [reached the pinnacle of his cultivation path] two Millennium ago, and his cultivation had already reached the second heaven of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm.

It is said that in the past, before Profound Sun Dao Lord achieved his Dao [attained his supreme enlightenment], he received support from Xuan Fang's grandfather. A profound and deep karmic bond existed between them.

Not long ago, the Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in forming a Nascent Soul] from the Fang Clan was also given to Xuan Fang only after Profound Sun Dao Lord overrode all opposition and personally intervened to persuade Patriarch Orin Fang.

Now, with Xuan Fang slain, this is a devastating blow to Profound Sun Dao Lord, and even Patriarch Orin Fang will likely harbor some resentment towards him. The story continues at audio-novel.com.