Chapter 801 : A Timely Emergence from Seclusion

After Eldrin Chen broke through to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm], he immediately emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for deep, undisturbed cultivation].

Outside the Seclusion Chamber, Lyra Jiang had already been waiting for a considerable time.

Upon seeing him, she let out a sigh of relief and said, "Your emergence from seclusion is most timely."

"What is the matter?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of confusion crossing his features.

The Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator] nearby, seeing his expression, began to explain in a measured tone: "From the direction of Celestial Vault Isle, Nyssa wishes to request your presence."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes glimmered with understanding; he instantly deduced the reason Nyssa Qu sought myself.

Calculating the time, it had been several centuries since Nyssa Qu advanced to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state just before the Primordial Spirit realm]. It was likely she was now preparing to assault the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of cultivating one's primordial spiritual core].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gave a nod and stated, "Nyssa Qu possesses the Mythical Immortal Seed [a legendary innate constitution destined for immortality]. Her Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trial required to ascend from the Nascent Soul realm] will undoubtedly be extraordinary." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel . com.

"We shall discuss this matter later. For now, tell me of the recent situation in the Purple Realm."

"Very well."

Lyra Jiang nodded and began recounting the recent changes within the Purple Realm.

As she spoke, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the current state of affairs in the Purple Realm over these past years.

For a Nascent Soul True Lord such as Eldrin Chen, a mere century was but a single, not overly long session of secluded cultivation. Yet for the Purple Realm, the landscape of power had shifted considerably.

After obtaining the Violet Divine Fruit, Peng the Roc Demon Sage achieved a state of perfect cultivation within one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years]. In one fell swoop, he forged his Pseudo Dao Fruit [a quasi-divine foundation representing a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao] and ascended to become the fifth Demigod Ancestor [a supreme cultivator who has partially transcended mortality] within the Purple Realm.

Four decades ago, the paramount powerhouse of the Human Race from the Central Ancestral Domain, 'Kunxuan the Dao Venerable', also leveraged the power of the Violet Divine Fruit to achieve a breakthrough into the Half-Immortal Realm [a transcendent state bridging mortality and true immortality].

And just five years prior, Riverlord Chang utilized a Treasure Pill [an exceptionally rare and potent alchemical pill] refined from the Profound Origin Purple Qi Ginseng [a legendary ginseng imbued with profound origin energy and violet spiritual essence] to successfully advance to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

After listening to their accounts, a look of genuine delight spread across Eldrin Chen's face.

Regardless of other considerations, with the Purple Realm now boasting two additional Demigod Ancestor, their hopes of weathering the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, cataclysmic invasion from the demonic realms] had grown significantly.

Especially with Riverlord Chang's breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the spiritual core cultivation realm], the Human Race within the Eastern Wastelands gained another pillar of support, further strengthening their suppression of the Demonic Monsters at the Primordial Spirit [spiritual core] level.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke: "Senior Riverlord once said that when he broke through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, I should seek him out."

"This is a perfect opportunity. I should also inform him about Nyssa Qu's matter."

So saying, Eldrin Chen set off for The Vast Sea.

After so many years, the spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of The Vast Sea had grown even more abundant, and the Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of water] surrounding Celestial Vault Isle had become even more vast and profound.

"The Enlightenment Blossom Tree [a mystical tree that aids in cultivation enlightenment] is recovering faster than anticipated. It seems the Spirit Vein [a geological formation that concentrates and emits spiritual energy] here will ascend to the Sixth Rank [a high-grade classification for spiritual energy sources] after the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss]," he remarked with a smile after inspecting the tree.

Seated across from each other within Celestial Vault Isle, Eldrin Chen shared his observation about the Enlightenment Blossom Tree.

Nyssa Qu nodded, her gaze sweeping over Eldrin Chen as she smiled. "It has been many years, Young Master. The speed of your cultivation progress is truly astonishing."

"It seems you will break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core] within five hundred years."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. At merely one thousand six hundred years of age, he had already cultivated to the Nascent Soul, 9th Tier [the ninth tier of the nascent soul realm], a feat that could only be described as profoundly remarkable.

It must be understood that even a peerless Heaven's Chosen blessed with a Heavenly Spiritual Root would likely be unable to cultivate to such a realm at this age without the backing of a formidable power, let alone a cultivator possessing Five Spiritual Roots [a cultivation constitution with balanced affinity for all five elemental energies].

Talent of such staggering caliber is exceedingly rare, even when surveying the entire Purple Realm.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and inquired, "Has the Immortal Maiden sought me out this time to attempt a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where a cultivator's spiritual core ascends to become a Primordial Spirit]?"

"Precisely."

Nyssa Qu gave a slight nod, her expression turning grave. "Ten years hence presents the most auspicious time for me to guide down my Heavenly Soul [one of the three ethereal souls in Daoist cosmology, representing the celestial aspect]. I do not wish to delay any further and would ask for your assistance, Young Master."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Your identity is unique, and the precious pearl you nurture can aid cultivators in breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Once you begin guiding your Heavenly Soul, it is likely that all three races—Human, Demonic Monsters, and others—will move against you." Your portal to cultivation novels: *audio-novel.com*.

"Here is my thought. In the coming days, I shall journey to the Long River Sacred Land and explain your situation to Senior Riverlord. This will serve to notify the Human Race faction and secure their understanding in advance."

"This!" Nyssa Qu's countenance shifted, revealing her concern. "Riverlord Chang is an Ancient Ancestor [a venerable title for a powerful senior cultivator] at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. What if, upon learning of this, he decides to act against this humble one?"

"Set your worries aside," Eldrin Chen shook his head. "Riverlord Chang is a man of righteous character. If I speak with him beforehand, he will most likely grant me some face."

"Moreover, if he truly intended to take action, attempting your breakthrough under his very gaze without his knowledge would likely be impossible to succeed."

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Hearing his words, Nyssa Qu still paled slightly.

She grabbed Eldrin Chen's arm, her eyes slightly reddened, and said, "The three races of this world — Humans, Demons, and Monsters — all covet my flesh and blood, and my precious pearl [a mystical treasure of immense value]. Yet, standing alone, you are the only one, Young Master, whom I can trust."

"Not only are you willing to guard my path to enlightenment, but you also spare no effort, calling in favors far and wide on my behalf. I have no way to repay such kindness, save by offering myself to you, willing to become your consort."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head. "You worry too much," he said.

"You are a guest elder of my Chen Clan. Guarding your path is our duty. If you can break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core realm of a high-level cultivator] and lend your support to my Chen Clan in the future, that would be satisfaction enough for me."

Eldrin Chen shook his head once more. After finishing his instructions to Nyssa Qu, he took his leave from Celestial Vault Isle.

To be fair, Nyssa Qu was a peerless beauty of breathtaking grace. However, he already had three exquisite Dao companions [spouses or partners who cultivate together on the path of immortality] and saw no need to seek further romantic entanglements.

Moreover, he fundamentally disliked treating matters of the heart as a transaction.

Back at the spot, Nyssa Qu glanced at the retreating figure of Eldrin Chen, a flicker of admiration passing through her eyes.

Yet, a moment later, she looked down at myself own full and alluring form with a hint of doubt, murmuring in confusion.

"A beauty such as I, and his heart remains unmoved... could it be my charms are insufficient?"

Having departed from Celestial Vault Isle, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to the Long River Sacred Land.

Upon his arrival at the Long River Sacred Land, he found Riverlord Chang had been awaiting him for quite some time.

Within the Grand Hall of the Long River Sacred Land, Riverlord Chang's eyes gleamed as he regarded Eldrin Chen, stroking his long beard with a chuckle. "To have cultivated to the Nascent Soul, 9th Tier so swiftly. It seems your diligence in cultivation these years has not wavered."

"Merely a modest advancement," Eldrin Chen replied with a slight smile, promptly offering praise. "It pales before the profound and unfathomable Dao arts of a senior such as yourself."

Hearing this, a pleased smile touched Riverlord Chang's features. His recent breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of spiritual core development] meant his power could now be described as rivaling the very forces of Creation.

One must understand that among the hundred or so Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed a Nascent Soul] within the Purple Realm, fewer than two dozen had attained the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

Having cultivated to this realm, he had become a veritable pillar of heaven within the Purple Realm. Save for those few Demigod Ancestor [cultivators on the cusp of divinity], none could claim certainty in defeating him.

Furthermore, once he broke through to the late stage of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] realm, there would be no more major bottlenecks. As long as he cultivated diligently step by step and did not meet an untimely end, within three or four millennia [periods of one thousand years], he would be able to reach the Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of a cultivation realm] of the Primordial Spirit realm. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio—novel.com.