Chapter 761 : Forging the Ancient Domain Alliance

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a smile.

The meaning behind the Master of Featherflight Pavilion's words—that he could not gather enough funds to reforge the Primordial Spirit Art Body—was that he had not taken this sum of money from him in vain.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "In a few days, Sea-Calmer Path Master should attempt his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement]. Once he succeeds, we can jointly establish the Three Veins Ancient Domain Immortal Alliance. What do you think, Elder Brother?"

"An excellent proposal!"

The Master of Featherflight Pavilion clapped his hands and laughed heartily. In the ancient domains within the Eastern Barrens that possessed a Path Lord Sacred Land, it was customary to establish an ancient domain Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal cultivators and clans].

Once such an Immortal Alliance was successfully founded, Path Lords like them at the Primordial Spirit Path Lord level [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and established their own sacred land] would gain the authority to command the various Immortal Clan [powerful families of cultivators] within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, significantly increasing their control over the region. He naturally desired this outcome greatly.

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After leaving the Featherflight Pavilion, Eldrin Chen made a detour on his way back to visit Heaven's Mystery Mountain.

This Heaven's Mystery Mountain was originally the Path-Field [a sacred cultivation ground established by a Path Lord] of the Heaven's Profound Sect. After the sect was annihilated by Mystery Heir Fang, it fell into the hands of the Fang Clan, who even specially dispatched a Late Stage Infant Soul Great Cultivator [a powerful cultivator at the advanced stage of the Infant Soul realm] to garrison it.

Previously, when the Fang Clan's Path-Field was suddenly destroyed by Eldrin Chen, the Late Stage Infant Soul Great Cultivator stationed there had wrecked the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating plants imbued with spiritual energy], gathered all valuables, and fled to an unknown location. Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.

Upon his arrival, Eldrin Chen found the once-prosperous Heaven's Profound Sect Path-Field [the main cultivation grounds of a sect] utterly desolate. Ruined walls and collapsed structures lay everywhere, and all manner of Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or used to channel spiritual energy] had clearly been looted clean.

This filled Eldrin Chen with a sense of loss. He had hoped to find if any high-grade treasures remained within this Heaven's Mystery Mountain Path-Field.

He never imagined the Fang Clan Infant Soul Great Power [a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage] would be so ruthless. Before departing, they had not only thoroughly destroyed the Spiritual Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] but had also shattered half of the Heaven's Mystery Mountain with a single blow.

"Once the foremost great sect of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, garrisoned by over forty True Lord [a title for Golden Core stage cultivators] and even a half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power [a cultivator approaching the Primordial Spirit realm]. How magnificent it was back then,"

"Yet in a mere few centuries, it has fallen to such ruin. Will our Chen Clan one day meet the same fate?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, shaking his head in disappointment.

Just as he was about to leave in disappointment, his brow furrowed slightly, and a soft sound of surprise escaped his lips. "Hmm?"

There, amidst the Hinter Peaks of the Fang Clan grounds, a withered ancient tree stood rooted atop a mountain peak.

Its branches were rugged and powerful, like coiled dragons, exuding an aura of transcendent pride and resilience against the frost, appearing truly Extraordinary.

"A Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fruit of immense benefit to cultivators]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. This Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree was once the foremost treasure of the Heaven's Profound Sect. Its grade had reached the level of Quasi-Sixth Rank, capable of producing thirty-six Positive Water Immortal Pear every thousand years.

It was precisely by relying on these Positive Water Immortal Pear that the Heaven's Profound Sect had managed to maintain an unbroken lineage of True Lord cultivators generation after generation. At its peak, the sect even had over forty True Lord cultivators coexisting.

Unfortunately, this ancient tree had grown too old. The lifespan limit for a Fifth Rank Worldly Spiritual Root is no more than thirty thousand years, yet this tree had stubbornly clung to life, approaching that very limit.

Even so, it could not rejuvenate itself and break through the great bottleneck to become a Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Spiritual Root.

As early as five hundred years ago, the tree had already ceased to produce Positive Water Immortal Pear. By now, it was almost completely withered and dead. This was why the Fang Clan Great Infant Soul Cultivator had overlooked it, allowing it to miraculously escape calamity.

Eldrin Chen possessed the Five-Colored Spirit Refining Great Art to temper his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. His soul power was not inferior to that of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord, and he could faintly sense a trace of vitality still lingering within the ancient tree.

Stroking the immortal pear tree before him, he could not help but sigh. "Ancient tree, you did not perish. You survived this Tribulation [a great calamity or heavenly trial] and have now encountered me. This must be your destined fortune."

With utmost care, he excavated the Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree and brought it to the Gu Yuan Mountain Range.

He planted it atop the peak of the Gu Yuan Mountain Range. Then, carefully expending three mouthfuls of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a primordial and supreme form of spiritual energy], he finally felt an invisible bottleneck within the Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree begin to loosen.

Upon the old tree, a tender sprout had, at some unknown moment, begun to unfurl.

Although this Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree [a rare spiritual tree bearing pears that enhance water-attribute cultivation] had not yet reached the Sixth Rank [the sixth major tier of power for spiritual objects and beings], over tens of thousands of years it had progressed to a Quasi-Sixth Rank [a state bordering on the Sixth Rank] level. This was evident from the amount of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the primordial creative energy of the cosmos, essential for major breakthroughs] it had consumed.

After all, for a Fifth Rank High-Grade [the peak of the fifth major power tier] Worldly Spiritual Root [a spiritual plant of immense value that can anchor a region's spiritual energy] to ascend to the Sixth Rank realm, it should require the consumption of nine wisps of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura.

"It is but half a step away from becoming a Sixth Rank Worldly Spiritual Root [a Worldly Spiritual Root of the Sixth Rank, a treasure of continental significance]. It seems that within two Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a fundamental unit of time in fate calculation], this tree will break through to the Sixth Rank realm."

Exquisite Jiang had approached unnoticed. She glanced at the Positive Water Immortal Pear Tree, then said with a slight frown:

"A Sixth Rank Worldly Spiritual Root is no ordinary treasure. If this Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain, often centered on a spiritual root] is to be given to Sea-Calmer Path Master for his use, it would be best to also forge an Oath of Reincarnation [a powerful mystical vow that binds souls across lifetimes]."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "In truth, the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] here leans towards the earth attribute. It is not the most suitable for Sea-Calmer Path Master's cultivation path." This chapter is part of a larger work available at (audio-novel.com).

"I have already considered this. Let him cultivate here for now. In the future, we will assist him in securing a Sixth Rank Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a primordial source of water-attribute spiritual energy of the Sixth Rank]."

"Oh?" Exquisite Jiang's brow twitched slightly. After a thoughtful pause, she said, "You mean... the Path-Field of Crocodile Ancestor?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly. Instead, he said, "It is still too early to discuss such matters. Let us speak of this after you and I have broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major realm of power] realm."

The two spoke no more of it. Eldrin Chen then summoned Verdant Consort and Kael Chen. Only then did he speak again: "By my reckoning, Sea-Calmer Path Master will break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the cultivation realm centered on nurturing the Primordial Spirit] within ten years."

"We need to go and assist him in overcoming the Primordial Spirit Tribulation [a heavenly trial to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm]. However, someone must remain to guard the Gu Yuan Mountain Range. Brother Kael, I leave this duty to you."

Kael Chen nodded, then pondered for a moment before asking, "And who will guard Myriad Ruins Province?"

Verdant Consort and the others exchanged glances. Nyssa Qu was stationed in Myriad Ruins Province, a fact Kael Chen was not yet privy to.

Given Nyssa Qu's unique circumstances, the fewer who knew of her presence, the better. Eldrin Chen thus spoke up, "I shall return to the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range to pay a visit to Vast Righteousness True Lord."

"..."

Departing from the Gu Yuan Mountain Range, Eldrin Chen, Verdant Consort, and the others made their way towards the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range.

As they traveled, Eldrin remained deep in thought for a long while before finally speaking. "I am considering giving the Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir that greatly aids in breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm] to Senior Vast Righteousness."

Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort exchanged a subtle, knowing look. After a brief moment of contemplation, they offered no further comment.

In truth, Eldrin's decision was the result of careful deliberation. All three of them, husband and wives, possessed foundations of a true Great Encompassing Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul realm], granting them a natural chance of over fifty percent to successfully break through to Primordial Spirit [the realm of spiritual essence and longevity].

Now, having mastered Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric cultivation technique] and refined the Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [a divine sword of immense solar power], their confidence in the breakthrough soared to at least ninety percent. They simply had no need for external aids like the Primordial Spirit Pill.

Among the Primordial Spirit Seed [a cultivator whose cultivation base is at the peak of the Golden Core Realm and is ready to attempt the Primordial Spirit breakthrough] cultivators within the clan, those closest to the threshold, such as Lila and Kael Chen, still have a considerable distance to cover before reaching the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state where a cultivator has partially ascended beyond the Golden Core Realm but has not fully solidified their Primordial Spirit]. They would require at least another millennium before they could even contemplate attempting the Primordial Spirit [the realm of the spiritual core, a major milestone where a cultivator's soul condenses into an independent, powerful spiritual entity] breakthrough.

Given their current level of power, holding onto this Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir that can significantly increase the success rate of a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm] for a thousand years would be akin to a child carrying a fortune in gold—it would not only be useless to them but could very well invite Tribulation [a catastrophic event, often heavenly retribution or a great calamity, that befalls those who possess treasures beyond their station] upon the entire family.

Furthermore, Vast Righteousness True Lord himself was a figure of exceptional talent and destiny. Possessing the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword, a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact imbued with the pure, yang-aligned power of the primordial sun], should he obtain this Primordial Spirit Pill, his chances of successfully breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm would soar to seventy or eighty percent.

Most crucially, from the moment Eldrin Chen acquired this Primordial Spirit Pill, a subtle, ineffable intuition had settled within him.

Giving this Primordial Spirit Pill to Vast Righteousness True Lord might very well have been the true, underlying intention behind the Lord of the Path Palace's elaborate scheme against the Fang Immortal Clan. Support the author by reading on audio-novel . com.