Chapter 754 : The Blossom's Last Hope

After a long and arduous journey spanning several years, the group finally returned to Spirit Isle Lake.

Upon arriving at Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved the severed half of the Path Hearing Blossom Tree.

The spiritual vitality within this Path Hearing Blossom Tree was exceedingly faint, sustained only by a single wisp of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme energy imbued with the essence of the primordial cosmos] that coiled around it, nourishing the last vestiges of its life force.

Gazing at the Path Hearing Blossom Tree before him, Eldrin Chen let out a slight sigh of relief. "Over these past few years," he said, "I expended three strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura just to stabilize the life force of this tree."

"Fortunately, the roots of the Path Hearing Blossom have now begun to regrow. It seems there is a good chance we can successfully cultivate it."

The origins of the Primordial Chaos Scripture were profoundly mysterious. The Violet Aura [a potent violet-colored spiritual energy] cultivated from it contained a trace of the intent of Primordial Chaos [the state of existence before the cosmos itself was formed], a concept that predated even Chaos. Its inherent nobility and rank were beyond simple description.

According to ancient lore, the original state of the Cosmos was Primordial Chaos. Only afterward did Chaos itself come into being. The Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born alongside the world's creation] and Innate Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures of innate origin] nurtured during the World-Opening [the act of cleaving order from chaos to form a world] emerged far later in the cosmic order.

Even though Eldrin Chen could condense one strand of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura every ten years, its quality was insufficient and exceedingly diluted. It was far from the mythical Primordial Chaos Violet Aura of legend, said to enable breakthroughs to the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme realm of cultivation where one becomes an ancestor of the Dao and an immortal sage] realm.

Yet, this energy still deserved the name Primordial Chaos, possessing unparalleled and astonishing efficacy. It had indeed succeeded in reviving the Path Hearing Blossom Tree.

Contemplating this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded, a smile gracing her features. "If this Path Hearing Blossom Tree can be successfully cultivated," she said, "it will bear a single Path Hearing Blossom [a legendary flower said to grant profound insights into the Dao] every millennium. Lila and Old Granduncle might then have a sliver of hope to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the realm where one's spiritual core solidifies into an immortal spirit] realm." Dive deeper into the Dao at *audio-novel.com*.

"Indeed," Verdant Consort nodded in agreement before inquiring, "Where do you all think we should plant this Path Hearing Blossom Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose blossoms are said to grant insights into the Heavenly Dao]?"

"After all, this tree is a Sixth Rank Spiritual Root [a rare plant that naturally gathers and refines spiritual energy from heaven and earth]. For now, it would be best not to leave it exposed to public view."

Eldrin Chen spoke thus, pausing in thought before continuing, "I believe planting it on Celestial Dome Island would be ideal. The location is relatively secluded, and the underwater environment bears some resemblance to the Dragon Transformation Pool [a mystical pool said to aid in draconic metamorphosis], which should increase its chances of survival."

"Then it is settled."

Having made their decision, the group promptly made their way to the Vast Sea and discreetly entered Celestial Dome Island.

Upon their arrival at Celestial Dome Island, Nyssa Qu was the first to notice them and hurriedly rose to greet them.

Eldrin Chen briefly explained the situation to her, then spoke with a grave expression, "This Path Hearing Blossom Tree is of inestimable value. As we cannot remain here for long, we must entrust its care to you, Immortal Maiden."

"You have my word, Young Master. I shall tend to it with the utmost diligence,"

Nyssa Qu declared solemnly. If this Path Hearing Blossom Tree, planted within Celestial Dome Island, could take root and recover its former glory, it would elevate the island's ambient spiritual energy to the Sixth Rank level. This would be a tremendous boon for her as well, so she was naturally committed to nurturing the precious blossom with great care.

This prospect was a heaven-sent opportunity for her, so she would naturally devote meticulous care to this flower.

Seeing that Nyssa Qu had agreed, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "I must trouble the Immortal Maiden to take pains over this matter."

With meticulous care, Eldrin Chen spent another three days and expended three more strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of creation and chaos] to plant the Path Hearing Blossom Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose blossoms can aid in comprehending the Heavenly Dao] within the Spiritual Vein [a subterranean artery that concentrates and emits spiritual energy].

He then carefully observed and tended to it for three more months. Only when he saw that the Path Hearing Blossom Tree had firmly taken root and its vitality was gradually recovering did he finally let out a sigh of relief.

A smile touched his lips as he pondered briefly and said, "This Path Hearing Blossom Tree will likely require another ten Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a fundamental unit of time in fate and cultivation] to fully recover. By then, it should be able to bloom with Path Hearing Blossoms once more."

"As for the Spiritual Vein beneath Spirit Isle Lake [the Lake of the Spiritual Isle], it should also advance to the Sixth Rank [the sixth tier of spiritual energy density and purity] within those same ten cycles."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu felt a surge of joy in her heart and could not help but say, "Within these ten Sixty-Year Cycle, this humble one will begin her attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the primordial spirit, a major milestone in cultivation]."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he too could not suppress a pleased expression.

Nyssa Qu's bloodline was no weaker than that of the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm [an ancient ice-attribute mythical beast] or a True Dragon [the supreme sovereign among dragon-kind]. She was a genuine Mythical Immortal Seed [one whose innate talent and bloodline grant them the potential to ascend to immortality]. While achieving the Immortal [an Ascended Being who has transcended mortality] realm in the mortal world was exceedingly difficult for her, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm was as natural as water flowing downhill.

One could say that with her bloodline, her chances of successfully guiding her Heaven Soul [the celestial component of one's soul, crucial for Primordial Spirit breakthrough] were at least seventy percent. Her confidence in this breakthrough was, therefore, quite substantial.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Then you must cultivate diligently. In the future, our Chen Clan may very well rely on your care."

After handling this matter, Eldrin Chen did not leave Celestial Dome Island immediately. Instead, he turned and headed for the core of the Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water-element spiritual energy] within the Vast Sea.

Many years ago, the Positive Water Precious Metal [a rare metal born from the purest water essence] within Celestial Dome Island was nearing maturity, and the waters of the former Azure Wave Lake had accelerated this process.

Now, having swallowed the waters of Violet Jade Lake and most of Azure Wave Lake, the immense Water Essence Power [the fundamental energy of the water element] of the Vast Sea was potent enough to nurture a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source]. This had also restored the Celestial Dome Island's Water Vein to its peak Quasi-Sixth Rank [a state just below the Sixth Rank] condition.

Therefore, by now, this Heavenly River Treasure Gold should have matured.

This was indeed the case. When Eldrin Chen arrived at the core of the Water Vein, he found a magnificent azure Precious Metal [a rare metal of exceptional spiritual quality] enveloped by boundless Water Essence Power, radiating an intensely dazzling aura of Primordial Solar [a high-level cultivation realm] Dao Principle. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel-dot-com.

Seeing this, a smile graced his features as he murmured to himself:

"Primordial Solar Immortal Gold, Heavenly River Treasure Gold."

"..."

Early the next morning, Eldrin Chen took the Heavenly River Treasure Gold and departed from the depths of the Water Vein, returning directly to Spirit Isle Lake.

After arriving at Spirit Isle Lake, he took out the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword and said, "Let us discuss how to handle this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword."

Upon hearing this, both Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang revealed expressions of delight.

Among the many treasures obtained this time, this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword could be considered the most precious. Whosoever possessed it would see their combat power increase tremendously.

After a moment of contemplation, Verdant Consort spoke, "This item should go to Exquisite. If the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword were to be smelted into Precious Metal [a rare, spiritually conductive metal used to upgrade magical weapons] to advance the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance her combat prowess."

"With our current cultivation level, smelting Precious Metal would likely waste a significant portion of the material," Exquisite Jiang shook her head and stated directly. "Moreover, the Great Encompassing Immortal Metal from Divine Bird Peak is more suitable for the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword."

"Therefore, you should keep this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword. You still lack a powerful Slaughter [a type of ultimate offensive technique] method."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also fell into thoughtful silence.

Verdant Consort possessed Water, Wood, and Metal Three Spiritual Roots [the innate spiritual affinities that determine a cultivator's elemental aptitudes]. Her three Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [magical artifacts bound to a cultivator's life force and soul] were the 'Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne', the 'Divine Wood Pearl', and the 'Azure Radiance Precious Bell'.

Among these three Spiritual Treasure, the 'Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne' was truly Extraordinary, but both the 'Divine Wood Pearl' and the 'Azure Radiance Precious Bell' lacked ultimate offensive power.

Coupled with the fact that her Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] also leaned towards support and assistance, Verdant Consort's offensive capabilities had always been a notable weakness.

This resulted in Verdant Consort, whose spiritual power [the fundamental energy used by cultivators to fuel their techniques] was mightier than even a Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm], lacking a decisive, battle-ending technique. She could only play a supporting role in conflicts.

Should she obtain this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword, her Slaughter [a divine ability focused on overwhelming offensive power] would become truly formidable. Even facing the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, she would at least possess the power to stand and fight.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "What if you exchanged your Azure Radiance Precious Bell? You could replace your Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force, growing in power with them] with the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword?"

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort was momentarily taken aback. After a brief moment of contemplation, she replied, "That might be for the best." Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.