Chapter 730 : The Final Stele of Ascension

Of course, Celestial Silver [a legendary metal of immense purity and spiritual conductivity] possesses inherently staggering value, and Dao Gold [a mythical metal refined with the essence of the Great Dao itself] is a treasure even Immortals [beings who have ascended beyond mortality] regard as precious, making it naturally exceedingly scarce.

The Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world] did not know the methods for refining Celestial Silver and Dao Gold, thus squandering vast quantities of these resources.

However, regardless of other factors, once Eldrin Chen erects the Continent-Suppressing Stele [a monumental artifact designed to anchor a continent's fortune], then as the pioneers of this great continent, they would be blessed by the combined Human Race Fortune [the collective luck and destiny of humanity] and the power of worship from the entire land.

At that time, whether it be their cultivation speed or their serendipitous encounters, all would see a marked increase, and their intuitive certainty of achieving a breakthrough would likewise be bolstered.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Since this is the final Continent-Suppressing Stele needed for the ascension, I shall personally oversee its forging."

To establish the great continent and anchor its Human Race Fortune Power [the tangible force of human destiny] to prevent its dissipation, they had prepared several hundred artifacts designed to stabilize Fortune.

Now, the Ji Continent [a major landmass] possessed no shortage of high-ranking artifact forgers, so the crafting of ordinary fortune-stabilizing items did not require Eldrin Chen's direct concern. However, only the Fifth Rank High-Grade [a pinnacle tier of artifact quality] Continent-Suppressing Stele remained, a task beyond the confidence of any other.

The others had long since prepared the necessary materials. With Eldrin Chen personally taking charge, the forging of the Continent-Suppressing Stele did not consume an excessive amount of time or effort.

Merely half a year later, the World-Stabilizing Stele [the final, supreme Continent-Suppressing Stele] was finally completed.

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On this day, within the verdant expanse of Verdant Lotus Isle, Eldrin Chen and the other Path Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has comprehended a profound path] from Ji Continent had gathered, each wearing expressions of quiet satisfaction.

With the imminent ascension of their land to a Great Continent, Eldrin Chen and his allies had widely invited friends and comrades to lend their strength.

Alas, many were daunted by the fearsome reputation of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, and in the end, only fifteen True Lord [a title for cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] had arrived. Among them were close confidants like Path Master Unreal.

However, to Eldrin Chen's surprise, two figures of Great Power Figure [a term for cultivators of immense power, often at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm] had also answered the call.

Of these two, one was Nine Rivers Path Master, and the other was the enigmatic Immortal Maiden Six Desires.

Nine Rivers Path Master had been personally invited by Eldrin Chen. Eighty years prior, his cultivation had advanced another step, reaching the profound stage of Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm], making him a pillar of strength among the gathered forces.

It was the arrival of Immortal Maiden Six Desires that was truly unexpected. She had not come at Eldrin Chen's behest, but rather in response to a personal request from Kael Chen.

This left the assembly astonished, for Immortal Maiden Six Desires's own cultivation had also soared to the Great Perfection of Infant Soul. With her foundation as a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a Nascent Soul cultivated through a method aligned with the Heavenly Dao, granting superior potential], she was widely regarded as a future contender for the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest stage of cultivation before ascension] realm.

For a cultivator of her caliber, confronting the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor now was to court unnecessary Tribulation [heavenly trials that test a cultivator's worth and accumulate karma], recklessly increasing the difficulty of her future breakthrough to Primordial Spirit.

As it turned out, Kael Chen had, during his youthful travels across the land many years ago, befriended Immortal Maiden Six Desires. Their bond had deepened over time, and she had become his cherished confidante.

Had it not been for the fact that Kael Chen was abducted by the Fallen God Patriarch back then, perhaps the tale would have unfolded quite differently.

Now, with the imminent promotion of the continent, Kael Chen took the opportunity to send a letter to the Immortal Maiden Six Desires. To his surprise, she actually came.

Upon reflection, however, this was quite reasonable. Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the highest stage of the Infant Soul realm, where one's nascent soul is perfectly attuned to the Heavenly Dao] cultivators were exceedingly rare in the world. Such peerless immortal maidens often held themselves in high esteem and looked down upon ordinary cultivators of the same rank.

Furthermore, most male cultivators at the Heavenly Path Infant Soul level had more than one concubine. Someone like Kael Chen, who had remained solitary until now, was actually a rare exception. No wonder the Immortal Maiden Six Desires viewed him differently.

Regardless, with the assistance of two Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul realm] experts—the Nine Rivers Path Master and the Immortal Maiden Six Desires—everyone felt their confidence in successfully promoting the continent had greatly increased.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "With your esteemed assistance this time, we are certain to succeed in establishing a new continent. I offer my sincere thanks to you all once again."

"There is no need for such formalities,"

Everyone wore smiles. The Nine Rivers Path Master, stroking his beard, said, "You, sir, were even capable of slaying the Golden-Winged Great Roc Demon Emperor. What fear should we have of a mere Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, who is also merely at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state between the peak of Infant Soul and the true Primordial Spirit realm] level?"

"Our presence here is merely adding flowers to brocade [an idiom meaning to embellish something already perfect]."

After the various True Lord [a title for a Golden Core stage cultivator] exchanged pleasantries, Path Master Unreal asked with a smile, "I wonder, what shall we name this new continent?"

"We have already deliberated and decided," Eldrin Chen declared, gazing at the map before him with a faint smile. "It shall be called the Myriad Ruins Province."

The map depicted a vast territory. The Myriad Ruins Province encompassed the Chen Nation, the Feast Kingdom, the Ling Nation, as well as the Golden Wing Kingdom where the Golden Wing Peak stood, and the Golden Roc Kingdom which housed the Divine Bird Peak.

At its widest point, this domain stretched for twenty-three million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], and at its narrowest, it still spanned fourteen million Li-length. It was a full three times the size of the Ji Continent, a truly colossal and rare continent.

Such a premier continent, compared to minor ones like the Celestial Lake Continent governed by Path Master Unreal, was over a dozen times larger in territory.

Once fully developed, it could likely nurture over a dozen Fifth Rank Spirit Mountain [mountains imbued with potent spiritual energy, suitable for high-level cultivation], support the proliferation of countless mortals, and provide resources sufficient to sustain the cultivation of seventy or eighty True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has mastered profound truths].

A single continent producing seventy or eighty True Lord would likely rank within the top three across the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland, surpassed perhaps only by a few Path Lord Sacred Land [sanctuaries founded and ruled by supreme cultivators known as Path Lords]. Experience the full epic at audio~novel.com.

This was not like the Vast Sea. Although that great lake spanned eight million Li-length, most of it was water. This imposed a natural ceiling on both its mortal population and the number of cultivators it could support.

Consequently, the resources the Vast Sea could yield, such as Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements], had an upper limit. Eventually, they would fail to keep pace with Eldrin Chen's own rapid advancement in cultivation.

Furthermore, according to Eldrin Chen's estimations, within the lands of the Heavenly Ruins Continent, there were likely hidden at least one or two major Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation] veins. If these could be discovered and exploited, the potential would be even more astonishing.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands towards the assembly and declared, "We are preparing to elevate our territory to a Great Province [a vast, spiritually rich continent] in one month's time."

"Everyone, please go and rest. I fear a fierce battle awaits us when the time comes."

"..."

After concluding the meeting, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He quietly made his way to Vast Righteousness Peak to meet with Vast Righteousness True Lord.

Now, over two hundred years later, Vast Righteousness True Lord's injuries had fully healed. Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive, he inquired, "What is your assessment?"

"Relying solely on our own strength, we are already confident we can contend with the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor."

Vast Righteousness True Lord nodded upon hearing this. Glancing at a map, he remarked, "If you intend to seize the territory of the Golden-Winged Great Roc, then the northern part of Myriad Ruins Province will border the lands of the Primordial Era Savage Ox."

"That Primordial Era Savage Ox is no minor force either. Will you be able to hold the line?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly in thought. The northern reaches of Myriad Ruins Province bordered several Demon Emperor domains. Most were ruled by Demon Emperors at only the early or middle Infant Soul stage, posing little threat.

Only the lineage of the Primordial Era Savage Ox was a foe not to be underestimated. That ancient oxen clan boasted five Infant Soul Demon Emperors, with the mightiest among them possessing cultivation at the formidable Infant Soul 8th Tier level.

Having considered this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Since the Nine Rivers Path Master has also arrived this time, let him handle the Primordial Era Savage Ox clan. The other, weaker Demon Emperor territories are not a significant concern."

"With his Nine Heavenly River Immortal Swords and the substantial increase in spiritual power [the refined energy cultivated by immortals and cultivators] after his breakthrough to the Great Perfection of Infant Soul realm, he truly has little to fear from facing multiple opponents."

The Vast Righteousness True Lord nodded, then said with a smile, "In that case, I shall not intervene. I will seize this opportunity to enter secluded cultivation and attempt my own breakthrough to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm."

It turned out that not long before, Eldrin Chen had already discussed and agreed upon this plan with the Vast Righteousness True Lord.

If Eldrin Chen and the others were not confident in their ability to withstand an assault from the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, then the True Lord would emerge from seclusion to aid them in establishing their new continent.

However, if the forces of the Myriad Ruins Province were confident, then the Vast Righteousness True Lord would take advantage of the moment when all eyes were drawn to the events on Ji Continent, quietly performing the Earth Soul Summoning ritual to recall and reintegrate his Earth Soul [one of the three foundational spiritual souls of a cultivator, representing stability and connection to the mortal world]. Read, share, and discuss at audio–novel.com.