Chapter 817 : The Flawed Immortal Phoenix Egg

"A pity indeed."

Separated Flame Daoist sighed once more at this point and said, "This Immortal Egg was originally the foundation of a Mythical Immortal Seed [a supreme innate constitution with the potential to ascend to immortality]. Once fully gestated and born into the world, it would have been no weaker than beings like the Primordial Ice Silkworm [an ancient, mythical creature of immense power and rarity], which also possess the Mythical Immortal Seed constitution."

"Now, having had part of its origin essence plundered by the Nest-Stealing Cuckoo [a parasitic, demonic bird known for stealing the essence of other creatures' offspring], it bears some flaws and has lost its state of perfect, flawless immortal spirit bearing."

Upon hearing this, everyone present still showed traces of regret on their faces.

Had this Phoenix Egg gestated to perfection, it likely would have possessed the aptitude to achieve immortality. Whether raised as a Spirit Beast [a beast that cultivates spiritual energy and gains intelligence] or used to refine a Second Nascent Soul [a profound technique to create a separate, independent spiritual avatar], it would have been supremely excellent.

This object is born from an Immortal Spirit Physique [a physique imbued with the essence of an immortal spirit]. If used to refine a Second Nascent Soul, its effects would absolutely far surpass those of materials like the Water Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade [a precious jade formed from the essence of ancient water veins] and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Jade [a mystical jade containing the power of violet lightning and draconic essence].

After all, it was transformed from the Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital blood essence intrinsically linked to a being's life force] of a Demon Immortal [a demonic being who has ascended to immortality] and nurtured by drawing upon the boundless Fire Vein [a subterranean vein of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy]. Naturally, its potential is limitless, and its combat power would likely not be inferior to a peerless Heaven's Chosen [a title for a cultivator of extraordinary, heaven-blessed talent] of the same realm.

It is only a shame that now the Immortal Egg bears flaws. Even if it can still gestate a phoenix, its foundational roots are ultimately imperfect, and it will likely find it difficult to achieve the immortal Dao [the path to immortality] in the future.

"Regardless, although the Immortal Egg is flawed, it remains an object rarely seen in all the world."

Eldrin Chen spoke up, then looked at Separated Flame Daoist and said, "As agreed beforehand, the Earth Vein [a subterranean vein of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] and Fire Vein here belong to you, while all the treasures belong to us." Original publication: (audio-novel.com) - The source of this chapter.

"That is indeed the case."

Separated Flame Daoist nodded, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Although he had offended Fire Phoenix Demon Progenitor this time, seizing this Sixth Rank Earth Vein and the Fire Vein was truly a massive gain.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen also smiled slightly. His foundation lay in the Eastern Wastelands; this Earth Flame Island held little practical use for him.

Moreover, occupying this island would undoubtedly make them a thorn in the side of Fire Phoenix Demon Progenitor. Unless they could station one or two combatants with Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] level power here permanently, they would most likely be unable to hold it.

To obtain these treasures was more than sufficient for Eldrin Chen.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the array of treasures before him. Among these treasures, setting aside the Fifth Rank Spiritual Object for now...

...the most precious were undoubtedly the Phoenix Egg, the Nirvana Immortal Lotus, the Fire Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade, and that piece of Violet Flame Celestial Gold.

The value of the Phoenix Egg went without saying. As for the Nirvana Immortal Lotus, it was a supreme treasure born alongside the phoenix. Although its grade was only at the Sixth Rank Low Grade level, it was a rare Immortal Root [a plant of divine origin with profound spiritual properties].

Although this treasure would find it difficult to reach perfection within the mortal realm, if allowed to grow, it would likely become a Quasi-Immortal Treasure [an artifact approaching the power of true immortal-grade treasures].

However, this treasure [the Phoenix Egg] is bound by life and cultivation to its master, making it exceedingly difficult for an ordinary person to fully refine and assimilate it.

Furthermore, the Fire Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade is currently only half-formed; it will likely require another one thousand five hundred years to reach complete maturity.

That piece of Violet Flame Celestial Gold is also a treasure of unparalleled value. Speaking of the Violet Flame Celestial Gold, one must mention the Superior Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure 'Violet Flame Heart Lamp' recently acquired by Riverlord Chang.

That very Violet Flame Heart Lamp was forged using 'Violet Flame Celestial Gold' as its primary material, enabling it to unleash the 'Profound Capital Violet Flame'.

The origins of this 'Profound Capital Violet Flame' are profoundly extraordinary. Legend holds it was originally the Lifebound True Flame [a unique, innate flame tied to a cultivator's life force and cultivation] of the Immortal Realm's Xuan Du Imperial Lord.

The Xuan Du Imperial Lord possessed talent that astonished even immortals. He deduced the Great Dao Embryo [the embryonic form of a cultivator's personal Great Dao] from the Law Realm's Lifebound True Flame, integrating it into his own Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle or path of cultivation]. It is precisely this process that allowed such a True Flame [a pure, potent flame born from profound cultivation] to gestate and take form.

This Profound Capital Violet Flame is profoundly mystical. Wielding it allows one to transcend the Heart Demon Tribulation [a tribulation of inner demons and mental obstacles], incinerate all manner of evil demons, and it possesses a specific efficacy in countering all poisons and miasmas.

The Violet Flame Celestial Gold before them was born from the world's inherent rules of the 'Profound Capital Violet Flame'. Its potential allows it to mature at least to the Sixth Rank High Grade, with even a sliver of possibility to ascend into a Supreme Immortal Gold.

It is likely for this very reason that the Fire Phoenix Demon Progenitor could not bear to harvest this Treasure Metal, instead allowing it to continue nurturing within the Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of terrestrial spiritual energy]. Yet, unwillingly, it has now fallen into the hands of Eldrin Chen.

"If this Violet Flame Celestial Gold is used to advance the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, then the sword will gain the ability to suppress inner demons and dispel all manner of poisonous miasmas."

Eldrin Chen retrieved the Violet Flame Celestial Gold, and a look of delight could not help but appear on his face.

In truth, if nurtured by the Fire Element Primordial Vein here, the Violet Flame Celestial Gold could advance to the Sixth Rank High Grade in the future. However, this would require over ten thousand years, a wait Eldrin Chen naturally could not endure.

He stored away the Violet Flame Celestial Gold, then plucked both the Phoenix Egg and the Nirvana Immortal Lotus with the intention of taking them back to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire to continue their gestation. Only then did he speak to Separated Flame Daoist:

"Brother Separated Flame, it seems this piece of Fire Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade [a rare jade formed within fire veins, containing immense fire-attribute spiritual essence] will require over a thousand more years to reach perfection."

"To avoid ruining the entire gestation process at the final stage, I have no choice but to leave it here and return to claim it once it has fully matured."

Separated Flame Daoist nodded, then said with a smile, "Rest assured, Brother Eldrin. With me guarding this Earth Flame Island, the Fire Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade will be perfectly safe." Support the author by reading on audio-novel.com (official site).

"Then my mind is at ease."

Eldrin Chen smiled and then spoke, "I shall set up a Formation [a mystical array or defensive barrier] for you, to bolster the defenses of your Earth Flame Island."

"Then I am in your debt..."

With Eldrin Chen personally overseeing the Formation setup, the group spent over three months finally completing the Island Protection Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array designed to protect an entire island] upon Earth Flame Island.

After the Grand Formation [a large-scale defensive or offensive magical array] was fully deployed, Eldrin Chen gazed upon it with a smile and said, "This formation uses the Li Fire Treasure Gourd as its Formation Core [the central node and power source of a formation], drawing upon the power of the Fire Element Primordial Vein and infinite spiritual energy. It can unleash the Heaven-Scorching Separated Flame."

"If you personally activate it, Brother, even a Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage cultivator would suffer greatly if they dared to force their way through."

"Indeed, Brother Eldrin possesses remarkably profound mastery in the art of Formation [the discipline of creating and manipulating magical arrays]."

Separated Flame Daoist could not help but let his eyes shine with admiration. This Formation amplified the Li Fire Treasure Gourd with boundless fire-essence power, multiplying the might of the Separated Flame gourd severalfold, allowing it to unleash power comparable to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage realm.

Moreover, this Li Fire Treasure Gourd was currently only at the Sixth Rank Low Grade. Once Separated Flame Daoist advanced it to Sixth Rank Middle Grade in the coming years, the power of the Formation would surge dramatically once more.

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By then, even the mightiest beings of this world at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage would not dare to rashly assault this island, lest they suffer a grievous setback.

Such a formidable Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand protective formation that shields an entire mountain or sect] filled Separated Flame Daoist with immense confidence, giving him substantial assurance in establishing a firm foothold within the Southern Sea.

Thinking of this, Separated Flame Daoist spoke with heartfelt gratitude, "Brother Eldrin, you have not only helped me secure this Daoist Assembly Ground [a cultivator's personal sanctuary and place of practice], but also assisted in deploying this Formation. I truly feel unworthy of such kindness."

"There is no need for such sentiments."

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a gentle smile. "The path of immortality is long and winding. As friends who have walked it together for many years, it is only natural that we support one another."

"The day may come when I, too, must seek your aid. I only hope that Brother Separated Flame will not turn me away at the door."

Hearing this, Separated Flame Daoist's expression turned solemn. He immediately cupped his hands in a respectful salute. "Set your heart at ease, Brother Eldrin. Should you ever have need in the future, I will brave fire and flood to lend you my strength."

"Then I am reassured."

After establishing the Formation, Eldrin Chen did not depart immediately. Instead, he harnessed the Earthfire Power [the potent geothermal energy of the earth] from Earth Flame Island to begin smelting the Violet Flame Celestial Gold.

After all, the Eastern Wastelands lacked a Sixth Rank fire-attribute Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source]. Relying solely on the Quasi-Sixth Rank Earthfire Power from the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire to refine this Pure Yang Treasure Gold [a metal imbued with the pure essence of the sun] would require many years—a truly laborious and time-consuming endeavor. For the best reading experience, visit audio - novel . com.