Chapter 784 : Forging the Heaven's Ruin Sword

This period of secluded cultivation was not long; merely a span of twenty-some years passed before he temporarily concluded his practice.

On this day, Lyra Jiang sought out Eldrin Chen with evident delight, her beautiful eyes sparkling with excitement as she said, "The Great Luo Immortal Metal [a legendary, supreme-grade immortal metal] has successfully gestated."

It turned out that not long before, the Great Luo Immortal Metal within the Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of terrestrial spiritual energy] beneath Near-Divine Bird Peak had finally completed its gestation.

That Great Luo Immortal Metal was originally a half-formed embryo of a peerless immortal metal. In recent years, Lyra Jiang had been extremely attentive to it, continuously strengthening the Formation [a magical array or formation] to nurture the Treasure Metal [a general term for spiritually potent metals used in crafting], finally allowing this Great Luo Immortal Metal to take shape ahead of schedule.

Now that the Great Luo Immortal Metal had advanced to the realm of Sixth Rank Pure Yang Treasure Gold [a state of metal imbued with pure Yang energy], it was time to begin refining it to assist Lyra Jiang in elevating her Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said, "Since that is the case, let us not delay."

The two did not waste time. They directly retrieved the Great Luo Immortal Metal and then proceeded to the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean vein of potent fire energy] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Without a Sixth Rank Underground Fire Vein, melting a Sixth Rank Treasure Metal was exceedingly difficult. The last time they elevated the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword, merely melting the Treasure Metal had taken them a full forty-nine years.

Coupled with the twenty-five years spent tempering the Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements], they had spent a total of seventy-four years to successfully complete its advancement.

Fortunately, the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire had now, through the continuous harmonizing efforts of the Old Patriarch, advanced to the level of Quasi-Sixth Rank. Furthermore, both their Mana [spiritual power or cultivation energy] and overall strength had increased significantly, considerably shortening the time required for the smelting process. Read, share, and discuss at audio . novel . com.

Yet even so, it took them forty years to successfully smelt it. Adding the time spent refining the Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements], they spent a full Jiazi-time [one Jiazi-time equals sixty years] to complete its advancement.

By the time this flurry of activity concluded, it was nearing the year twenty thousand six hundred eighty of the Dao Calendar [the primary calendar system used by cultivators]. The opportunity of the Heaven and Man Resonance [a rare celestial phenomenon where heaven and earth align, granting profound insights], which occurs only once every Millennium [a period of one thousand years], had already passed several decades prior.

Fortunately, after the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword of immense power] ascended in rank, Lyra Jiang's strength had increased tremendously. Henceforth, even without the aid of the Green Abyss Sword [a powerful enchanted sword], her power would be sufficient to influence battles at the Nascent Soul Grade [the realm of cultivation where one forms their immortal soul].

Compared to this, the mere Heavenly Dao Qi [Heavenly Dao energy, a pure form of cosmic power] granted by the Heaven and Man Resonance seemed rather insignificant.

Once the Immortal Sword's promotion was complete, Eldrin Chen went directly to find the Old Patriarch, who was operating the grand formation.

Upon meeting his Old Granduncle, Eldrin Chen asked with a smile, "During our years of seclusion, have any major events occurred in the Eastern Wastelands [a vast, perilous region east of the human territories]?"

During Eldrin Chen's period of seclusion, two major events were destined to occur in the Eastern Wastelands, which was why he inquired about changes in the Eastern Wilderness.

The first event was the furnace of Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in forming the Nascent Soul] being refined by Riverlord Chang. The second was the matter of the Heaven and Man Resonance.

"Indeed, several significant things have transpired."

The grandfather and grandson sat facing each other. Thalion Chen poured Eldrin Chen a cup of tea before slowly recounting the changes that had swept through the Eastern Wastelands over the past Jiazi-time.

As he recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the changes that had occurred within the Eastern Wastelands.

Approximately fifty years ago, the Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary elixir that can help a Golden Core cultivator attempt a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm] refined in a single cauldron by Riverlord Chang was finally completed. This time, Riverlord Chang succeeded in producing four Nascent Soul Pills, a number considered quite substantial.

Of these four Nascent Soul Pills, the first, needless to say, naturally fell into the hands of Jaxian Huan.

The second was claimed by the Lin Immortal Clan. It was said this had been agreed upon long ago when Riverlord Chang purchased the Nirvana Immortal Apricot [a legendary spiritual fruit said to grant a form of rebirth or profound enlightenment] from the Lin Clan.

The third and fourth pills were then put up for auction. One was acquired by the Liu Immortal Clan of the Myriad Void Ancient Domain, while the other was purchased by the Kunyuan Sect from the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

Eldrin Chen possessed a general understanding of both the Liu Immortal Clan from the Myriad Void Ancient Domain and the Dawnlight Palace from the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

Both powers possessed extraordinary Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and stable cultivation base, crucial for future breakthroughs]. The Liu Immortal Clan had once been a Dao Lord Sacred Land [a holy land ruled by a Dao Lord, a supreme cultivator who has comprehended a Great Dao] that boasted a Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor.

Unfortunately, during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity caused by a surge of demonic forces from an abyssal rift] over two thousand six hundred years ago, the Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended a Great Dao] and Ancient Ancestor of the Liu Immortal Clan fell in battle.

According to the agreement made at that time, the Human Race was required to provide one Nascent Soul Pill to the Liu Clan as compensation for the fallen Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

Alas, that lineage of the Liu Clan suffered devastating losses back then. Only now, after more than two thousand six hundred years, have they regained their vitality, finally giving birth to a new Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm, the stage beyond Nascent Soul].

Since the Liu Clan had a new Half-Step Primordial Spirit emerge, the Nascent Soul Great Power cultivators of the Eastern Wastelands deliberated and decided, in accordance with the promise made years ago, to deliver one of the Nascent Soul Pill to the Liu Clan.

Furthermore, the Dawnlight Palace had a relatively short lineage, having risen to the status of a Nascent Soul power only in the last two Millennium. Its palace master, Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden, was renowned throughout the Eastern Wastelands as a great beauty.

It was said that during the era of Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist, she had ranked second among the Eastern Wilderness Ten Great Immortal Maidens, surpassed only by Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist herself, who had now broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm.

Even such peerless beauties as the famed Lilith, Mistress of Desire and Ivy the Verdant Enchantress had been ranked below them.

Speaking of that generation of the Eastern Domain Great Wilderness's Ten Great Immortal Maidens, after a Millennium had passed, only these four remained in the world.

Among the remaining six peerless immortal maidens, some had fallen in battle during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, while others, having grown too old and lacking the potential to advance further, had been displaced from the list of the Ten Great Immortal Maidens. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel . com.

In the current Eastern Wastelands, those publicly acknowledged as the Ten Great Immortal Maidens included Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and several other peerless Heaven's Chosen who had gradually risen over the past Millennium and broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm.

Even Lila had secured a place among the Ten Great Immortal Maidens, thanks to her foundation as a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul cultivator and the advantage of her exceptionally young age.

After all, in this Cultivation World, while appearance is partly innate, one's cultivation level also influences it. Cultivators with higher cultivation bases and greater potential, nourished by their Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation], develop increasingly perfect physical forms.

A female cultivator's cultivation level and her potential to break through to higher realms are thus key factors in determining her eligibility for the title of one of the Ten Great Immortal Maidens.

Returning to the main topic, after Thalion Chen finished discussing the fates of the several Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] seeds, he shook his head and said:

"Among these individuals, Patriarch Liu and the Nascent Soul Seed [a condensed essence with the potential to form a Nascent Soul] from the Lin Immortal Clan, along with that Jaxian Huan, all failed in their breakthroughs."

"However, Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden successfully broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core], successfully drawing in her Heavenly Soul [the celestial component of one's soul, representing destiny and higher consciousness] and becoming the second female Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master of the Dao who has attained the Nascent Soul realm] within the Eastern Wastelands."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered. After a moment of contemplation, he remarked, "First it was Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist, and now Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden. It seems the Ten Great Immortal Maidens of their generation are truly a cohort of exceptional talent."

"Indeed," Thalion Chen nodded in agreement before continuing, "A few years prior, the Verdant Enchantress Palace Master also drew in her Earthly Soul [the earthly component of one's soul, representing foundation and mortal connection] and advanced to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm [a transitional state just below the full Nascent Soul realm]."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen raised a brow in mild surprise. The Verdant Enchantress Palace Master had always maintained a low profile; he hadn't expected her to make such progress at this time.

Seeing his reaction, the Old Patriarch stroked his long beard with a slight smile. "Ivy the Verdant Enchantress has formed a Dao Companion bond with Dao Lord Maris. With Maris's support, her breakthrough proceeded quite smoothly."

"I see."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could only shake his head, a look of genuine surprise crossing his features.

Unlike Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, who already have cultivation partners, peerless Heaven's Chosen of the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul realm like Verdant Enchantress Palace Master and Yvonne the Violet Consort are the perfect partners countless True Lord within the Eastern Wastelands dream of and yearn for day and night.

For instance, figures like Nine Rivers Daoist and Dao Lord Maris harbored deep admiration for Verdant Enchantress Palace Master in their younger years. Published by audi novel.com. All rights reserved.