Chapter 781 : A Legacy of Pearls and Tribulations

"Since that is the case, let it be settled thus."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, agreeing to leave the Profound Water Immortal Pear for Yvonne the Violet Consort.

Yvonne the Violet Consort, a cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root [the highest grade of innate talent for cultivation] and inheritor of the legacy of Violet Cosmos Dao Lord, had always progressed with astonishing speed in her cultivation. She had now reached the Nascent Soul, 9th Tier, advancing even a step faster than Lila.

It could be foreseen that with the aid of this Profound Water Immortal Pear, she would very likely ascend to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm within a century.

Should she succeed in breaking through in one attempt, she would become a Half-Step Primordial Spirit at the remarkably young age of around one thousand seven hundred years. Achieving a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, representing a superior foundation] at such a youthful stage of her lifespan would undoubtedly smooth her future path of cultivation.

Unfortunately, as a cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, her Mana [the reservoir of spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques] foundation was somewhat weaker. Overcoming the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trial required to form a Nascent Soul] would pose a significant challenge for her.

Eldrin Chen did not dwell on it further. He glanced at Lyra Jiang and asked, "How fares your comprehension of the third Secret Power [a profound and esoteric law or principle of the cosmos that grants unique abilities], my lady?"

"I succeeded in comprehending it only recently. It seems the likelihood of grasping a fifth Secret Power before reaching the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator] is not great."

Lyra Jiang shook her head, a trace of solemnity knitting her brow as she spoke.

The deeper her cultivation realm, the more she understood the profound difficulty inherent in comprehending a Secret Power. Find this and other novels at *audio-novel.com*.

Given her innate talent and intellectual prowess, it was already an immense struggle for her to simultaneously cultivate three types of Five Elements Arcane Power. To comprehend a fourth Secret Power [a profound and esoteric power derived from the fundamental laws of the world] would require at least another three hundred years.

As for cultivating a fifth Secret Power, the estimated time needed would likely start at a full Millennium.

One should not mistake this for a lack of aptitude. In truth, Lyra Jiang's talent was already considered extraordinarily astonishing.

Looking across the entire Purple Realm, Nascent Soul Great Power who had cultivated three Secret Power were exceedingly rare, countable on one hand. Even a mighty figure like Riverlord Chang, a Nascent Soul Sixth Layer powerhouse who had forged his path for over eight thousand years, had only comprehended two Secret Power: Long River and Setting Sun.

Although after reaching the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, one's Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators] grows more potent, the resistance encountered when comprehending a new Secret Power also becomes greater. Nevertheless, the disparity between them is evident.

The fact that Lyra Jiang had comprehended three Secret Power at her current realm demonstrates a talent so rare it could be called once in ten thousand generations. It is estimated that even if Jiang the Sovereign Emperor were alive today, his accomplishment would likely be no greater.

The primary reason she had not progressed as swiftly as Eldrin Chen was simply that Eldrin Chen's innate talent and comprehension were far too monstrous.

As Eldrin Chen had cultivated step by step to his present heights, he had come to realize with increasing clarity the extraordinary nature of his own talent and aptitude.

In his earlier years, when he focused solely on comprehending Divine Ability Cultivation Art, without touching upon the profound and mysterious realms of Secret Power, the Laws of the world, or the Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle underlying all existence], the true extent of the gap was not readily apparent.

However, now that he had begun to delve into Secret Power, he discovered that he possessed an almost peerless aptitude for comprehending such profound mysteries of heaven and earth.

Cultivators like him are born for the path of cultivation, possessing astonishing comprehension towards Secret Power [the fundamental principles and energies that govern reality]. In the future, when contemplating the Laws of reality and even the Great Dao [the ultimate, primordial Truth underlying all existence], they would likely find success at every turn.

The deeper one's cultivation reaches, the closer one comes to perceiving the ultimate truths of heaven and earth and touching the Laws and the Great Dao, the more one can manifest a talent unprecedented since ancient times.

According to Eldrin Chen's knowledge, individuals like Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort could only comprehend the one or two types of Secret Power most suitable for myself, with virtually no room for further choice.

In stark contrast, when he contemplated Secret Power, it was as if he were immersed in an ocean of Secret Power. One supreme Secret Power after another, each leading directly to the Great Dao, manifested before him, allowing him to freely choose which to comprehend.

The distinctions between these Secret Power are not apparent in the early stages. However, the deeper one cultivates, the more evident the gap becomes.

For example, the two Secret Power of Riverlord Chang—the Long River and the Setting Sun—could at most lead to the comprehension of Laws. Cultivating them to the level of an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is rooted in and bound to a terrestrial domain] or a Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal unbound by earthly realms] would be their absolute limit.

Whereas Secret Power such as the Pure Yang Flame, the Profound Nether Water, the Chaos Gold, and the Myriad Things Earth, when cultivated to their ultimate extremes, all grant a glimpse into the supreme authority of the Great Dao. Ultimately, each can be used as a foundation to comprehend the Great Dao itself.

Legend states that comprehending a Law allows one to ascend to immortality. Using a Law to open up a world enables one to become an Earth Immortal Progenitor [the founding sovereign of a world, wielding its foundational Law]. Fully mastering and wielding a Law leads to becoming a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a paramount immortal who commands a celestial Law].

Yet, only by comprehending a true Great Dao Power [a power derived directly from the primordial Great Dao] does one cross the threshold into the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal whose golden core is aligned with the Great Dao, a foundational step towards ultimate transcendence].

This distinction is vast and profound. The higher one's cultivation ascends, the clearer one understands the immense gap in potential and power it represents.

At present, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base and breadth of vision remain somewhat insufficient, and his understanding of the cultivation realms within the Immortal [the highest attainable state of cultivation] realm is not extensive.

Yet, he harbors a faint intuition that in the matter of comprehending Secret Power [profound and esoteric laws of the cosmos], within the annals of history visible from the Purple Realm [a major realm of existence], there likely exists no one who can truly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with myself.

Thinking of how Lyra Jiang's current progress in comprehending Secret Power has fallen behind his own, Eldrin Chen spoke after a moment of contemplation, "My lady, there is no need for haste. Your lifespan still stretches far before you."

"If you cannot grasp a fifth Dao Principle before reaching the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major realm] realm, you can simply wait a few more years."

"We shall speak of this again in the future."

Lyra Jiang shook her head. Her cultivation was on the verge of breaking through to the Nascent Soul, 8th Tier [the eighth major tier of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual infant], and within Ten Sixty-Year Cycles [a period of six hundred years] she could attempt to assail the Primordial Spirit Realm. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel . com.

But if she delayed further years within the Nascent Soul Stage, she feared the gap between her and Eldrin Chen would widen.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said no more on the matter. Instead, he stated, "By my reckoning, in a few years' time, the auspicious moment for Senior Magnus to guide the Heavenly Soul [a celestial fate or destiny] will arrive."

"I intend to journey to Virtuous Peak and inquire about Senior Magnus's plans."

"Very well, you should go then."

Lyra Jiang and the others nodded in agreement. Magnus the Virtuous had refined the Pure Yang Immortal Sword and now possessed the Nascent Soul Pill in hand. His chances of a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a realm beyond the Nascent Soul] were already well over seventy percent.

Now that they had encountered the once-in-several-centuries opportunity presented by the Celestial Soul Return [a celestial phenomenon where spiritual energies align, greatly aiding soul-based cultivation], it was indeed an excellent time to attempt the Primordial Spirit breakthrough.

Eldrin Chen did not delay. He immediately took a Teleportation Formation to Virtuous Peak and sought out Magnus the Virtuous, who was in secluded cultivation.

Seeing his visit, Magnus the Virtuous smiled and said, "Your timing is perfect. I was planning to seek you out in a few days."

"Is the True Lord [an honorific title for a Golden Core realm master] preparing to attempt the Primordial Spirit breakthrough?"

"Precisely!"

Magnus the Virtuous nodded, his expression turning solemn. "Seventeen years from now presents my optimal window for the Celestial Soul Return. I intend to seize that moment to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm."

"That is a most auspicious time."

Eldrin Chen nodded as well. With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity involving the demonic races] still four hundred years away, Magnus the Virtuous's breakthrough now would allow him ample time to consolidate his cultivation base upon success. Furthermore, it would enable the advancement of the Virtuous Heaven Sword.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen said, "As the current steward of the Immortal Alliance, I will speak with Brother Maris and Brother Feathered Pavilion Brother. When the crucial moment arrives, they will stand guard to intercept any Primordial Spirit-level Demonic Monsters [powerful entities born of demonic energy] that may appear."

"Then it seems the external tribulations for my breakthrough this time are of little concern," Eldrin Chen remarked with a measure of relief.

Magnus the Virtuous [also known as Xu Qianyang] smiled in agreement upon hearing this. His breakthrough had coincided with the most opportune moment.

With Eldrin Chen now presiding over the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, he could mobilize all nine Sword-Enforcing Elder [elite guardians of the alliance] to safeguard his Dao. Without strength rivaling a Nascent Soul Grade [the realm of soul manifestation] cultivator, no one would possess the capability to obstruct his path.

Furthermore, within the Eastern Wilderness Great Domain, the Human Race currently held overwhelming dominance. Faced with the looming threat of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, world-shaking demonic invasion], the various major Dao Lord Sacred Land [sanctuaries ruled by supreme cultivators] would also extend their covert protection and favor for his attempt to ascend to the Primordial Spirit [the Nascent Soul realm, where one's spiritual core manifests independently] realm.

Adding to this, he was, after all, not a figure like Eldrin Chen, who possessed a Great Luo Nascent Soul [a supreme and exceptionally potent form of Nascent Soul]. Therefore, the accompanying heavenly tribulation would not be overwhelmingly terrifying. Thus, his chances of successfully breaking through to Primordial Spirit this time should indeed be quite favorable.

Thinking this, both men could not help but reveal faint smiles. Eldrin Chen then spoke again, "For this breakthrough, let us proceed to the Guyuan Mountain Range. The spiritual energy there is more abundant."

"Very well," Magnus the Virtuous agreed. Continue reading this story at @udio-novel.com.