Chapter 757 : A Prophecy of Rival Ascension

"Allow me to perform a divination,"

Eldrin Chen spoke, then summoned the Star Observation Tower [a mystical artifact used for celestial divination and fate-reading] to calculate the precise timing of the Fang Clan Patriarch's attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major milestone in a cultivator's journey] realm.

The result of the divination startled Eldrin Chen. According to the celestial signs, the Fang Clan Patriarch would make his attempt to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm in approximately three decades.

Furthermore, the alignment of the stars suggested Mystery Heir Fang had a remarkably high chance of success this time.

"How could it be so soon?"

Even Verdant Consort wore a pensive expression, her voice tinged with surprise.

As sworn enemies bearing the grudge of a slain son, Eldrin Chen had long kept a close watch on the Fang Clan Patriarch through divination.

Their earlier calculations had indicated Mystery Heir Fang's breakthrough to Primordial Spirit was not imminent. Given his foundational cultivation, it should have taken at least ten Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a traditional unit of time] before he even had a chance.

Such a drastic shift in the celestial omens could only mean a significant variable had entered the equation.

Contemplating this, Lila drew a deep breath. "Few things can alter the variables of a Primordial Spirit breakthrough," she stated. "It is highly likely Mystery Heir Fang has obtained a Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir that dramatically increases the chance of achieving the Primordial Spirit realm], or a treasure of similar potency." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel`com.

"That makes sense," Eldrin Chen nodded, pondering briefly before continuing. "The Fang Clan was willing to offend so many powerful enemies and even annihilate several Infant Soul Immortal Clan. Their goal was most likely to acquire Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary pill that can help a cultivator form their Primordial Spirit]."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes. "In that case, we cannot afford to delay any longer. If we wait, unforeseen complications are bound to arise."

Verdant Consort revealed a faint smile as well, contemplating the situation. "Given our current strength, we should indeed be capable of wiping out the Fang Clan."

The others were momentarily taken aback by her words, a flicker of astonishment crossing their features.

Eldrin Chen took a deep breath. Had it not been for the Immortal Apricot [a miraculous fruit that can accelerate cultivation] gifted by the Lord of the Path Palace, which allowed them to advance their cultivation ahead of schedule and subsequently refine the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a supreme sword technique manifesting the power of the celestial river], they might not have been confident of defeating the Fang Clan now.

If they had waited until the Fang Clan produced a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] cultivator, the clan would have become a dire threat.

This thought made Eldrin Chen's gaze grow even more solemn. The Lord of the Path Palace, who possessed the Heavenly Pattern Armor [an armor inscribed with celestial patterns]—a supreme treasure of Celestial Mechanism Supreme Treasure [a category of artifacts of unparalleled power and mystery]—must have foreseen all of this through his calculations.

Had they not met the Lord of the Path Palace, a catastrophic turn of events would have unfolded, one so severe that even Eldrin Chen would have faced a mortal Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity]. The outcome would have been so dire that someone would have had to sacrifice their life to shield him from that calamity.

"So, this involves the Fang Clan, myself, and... someone who would take a fatal blow meant for me?"

"The Fang Immortal Clan from the Central Continent?"

Suddenly, Eldrin Chen's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath, murmuring to himself.

If Mystery Heir Fang possessed a Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir for advancing to the Primordial Spirit Realm], the odds were nearly nine in ten that he had procured it from within the Central Continent Fang Clan Ancestral Vein.

The Lord of the Path Palace had calculated everything with perfect clarity. Not only that, he had even provided the Heavenly River Immortal Apricot [a legendary fruit said to grant profound insights], allowing Eldrin Chen to become Mystery Heir Fang's Tribulation [a destined calamity or trial] ahead of schedule. This move had undoubtedly thoroughly offended the entire Fang Clan.

Back then, the Lord of the Path Palace had explicitly stated the matter was unspeakable, which clearly indicated there were underlying complexities even he was reluctant to voice directly.

Thinking it over carefully now, if the Lord of the Path Palace remained silent in such a situation, he could still feign ignorance. But once the words were spoken, it would mean tearing apart all pretense with the Central Continent Fang Clan.

"This Lord of the Path Palace seems to have some connection with the former Chen Clan Ancestral Vein [the primary spiritual energy source of a clan]. To think he dared to scheme against the Central Continent Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan Fang Clan," Eldrin Chen mused.

"Was the Lord of the Path Palace's intention for me to eliminate Mystery Heir Fang, this great peril, in advance?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself. After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head. His intuition told him there was more to it than that.

The forces behind this likely extended beyond just the Fang Clan. Otherwise, the mere presence of the two Primordial Spirit Great Power [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Primordial Spirit Realm] from the Fang Clan Ancestral Vein shouldn't be enough to make a Demigod Patriarch [a patriarch who has half-stepped into the realm of immortals] like the Lord of the Path Palace so wary.

Even if Mystery Heir Fang successfully broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, he would still need several centuries to consolidate his cultivation. By that time, Eldrin Chen's own power would have long since advanced further. It was unlikely Mystery Heir Fang could pose a truly fatal threat to him.

After all, his strength was formidable, and both Master of Featherflight Pavilion and Dorian Ji stood behind him as Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered their Primordial Spirit, the spiritual core of their being].

In a few decades, Sea-Calmer Path Master would likely also break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the cultivation realm centered on nurturing the Primordial Spirit], leaving them with no fear whatsoever of the intimidating reputation of Mystery Heir Fang.

Yet, what truly lay hidden behind this, Eldrin Chen did not yet know, but he vaguely grasped the intention of the Lord of the Path Palace.

"The Lord of the Path Palace intends for me to seize this Primordial Spirit Pill [a rare elixir that aids in the cultivation and breakthrough of the Primordial Spirit]?"

"If that is the case, I understand."

Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and said with a faint smile, "Sharpening the axe does not delay the chopping of wood. I must first use the Immortal Sword to temper my spiritual energy [the vital energy cultivated by practitioners]. I shall act in three years." This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

"In the meantime, I shall refine a batch of Heavenly Path Pill [an elixir that aids in comprehending the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental laws of existence] to help Lila and Elder Brother Kael break through to the Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Infant Soul realm, where the nascent soul is nearly fully formed]."

Early the next morning, Eldrin Chen began refining the Heavenly Path Pill.

With his current level of spiritual energy, he possessed complete confidence in refining the Heavenly Path Pill, and his speed had increased significantly.

In merely a year's time, he successfully completed the refinement of this batch, yielding a full four pills.

A success rate of four Heavenly Path Pill [a supreme-grade pill that aids in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks] per furnace signified that he was now ready to attempt refining the Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Precious Pill [a legendary pill that refines one's Primordial Yang essence], with an estimated success rate unlikely to fall below ten percent.

Upon successfully refining the Precious Pill [a high-grade pill superior to ordinary elixirs], Eldrin Chen immediately sought out Kael Chen and Lila, presenting each of them with one of the Heavenly Path Pill.

Among the clan's True Lord [a title for cultivators at the Infant Soul Realm], Kael Chen possessed Three Spiritual Roots [a mid-tier innate talent for cultivation]. Blessed with continuous fortuitous encounters over the years, his cultivation had progressed swiftly, and he had recently touched the threshold of the Infant Soul Late Stage.

Lila's progress was even more astonishing. As a prodigy with a Variant Spiritual Root [a rare and powerful type of spiritual root], she only needed to refine a single Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical weapon bound to one's life force and soul]—the 'Frost Soul Coldlight Sword'—allowing her cultivation speed to rival even those with Heavenly Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade of innate cultivation talent].

Thus, she had reached the threshold of the Infant Soul 7th Tier many years prior. Were it not for Eldrin Chen's own unbroken chain of serendipitous fortunes, she might have even attained the Great Perfection of Infant Soul before him.

Both possessed foundations of Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a state of perfect, flawless foundation at the Infant Soul Realm], their spiritual energy and Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual form of a cultivator] profoundly dense and potent. Breaking through to the Infant Soul Late Stage was, for them, a matter of course, as natural as water flowing downhill.

Merely three months later, they had both successively broken through to the Infant Soul Late Stage, their combat prowess receiving a monumental boost.

This was especially true for Kael Chen. Upon reaching the Infant Soul Late Stage, his spiritual energy had finally become sufficient to wield the Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword.

With the peerless, world-cleaving sharpness of that sword, should he unleash its full power, his strength was estimated to be on par with none other than Verdant Consort.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen summoned the clan's numerous Infant Soul True Lord to convene a council atop Green Chariot Mountain.

At the True Lord [a title for cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit Realm] assembly, Eldrin Chen observed that in the mere span of two centuries, three new faces had joined the ranks alongside the original few True Lord.

All three were newly ascended Infant Soul Realm [the cultivation stage following the Golden Core Realm] cultivators, the family's recent additions over the past two centuries. They were Ancestor Heaven Chen, Thinking Source Chen, and another named Support Softness Chen.

The first two had been among the initial six candidates, both possessing Middle-Tier Golden Core [a specific grade of foundation within the Golden Core Realm] foundations. With the family's substantial support, they had finally managed their breakthrough into the Infant Soul Realm. Unfortunately, both had only achieved the Mortal Path Infant Soul [the most common and basic path to forming an Infant Soul, offering limited future potential] foundation.

Support Softness Chen, however, was a rising star of the Fu Generation [a specific generational designation within the Chen Clan]. Remarkably, she was two centuries younger than even Support Revive Chen and had succeeded in her first attempt at the Infant Soul Realm breakthrough. Furthermore, she had forged an Earthly Path Infant Soul [a superior grade of Infant Soul foundation, offering greater potential for advancement] foundation. Her Future [a title indicating her potential destiny] thus held considerable promise. This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.