Chapter 769 : Roots of Fire and Family

Eldrin Chen remained silent, merely gripping Old Granduncle's hand tightly, a complex and unspoken tide of emotions swirling within his heart.

For over thirteen hundred years, he and Old Granduncle had walked this path together to this very day; the bond between them had long since transcended that of father and son.

Now, meeting again after a separation of three hundred years, his heart was filled with immense joy, yet also a profound sigh for the relentless passage of time.

In the end, he did not voice these thoughts, simply smiling as he said, "With Old Granduncle emerging from seclusion this time, I can finally stop worrying about the clan's affairs."

As he spoke, he arrived at the heart of the Underground Fire Vein and began, with deliberate care, the process of transplanting the Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree.

After consecutively expending three strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura to accelerate its advancement, the Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree had finally taken root successfully, nurturing within itself a thread of vibrant, burgeoning vitality.

Gazing upon the Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree before him, a faint smile of satisfaction touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

At this moment, the Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree was drawing upon the power of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, continuously accelerating its own growth.

It was clear that while this Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree could regulate the Earth Vein, in turn, the potent Fire Vein of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire could hasten the jujube tree's maturation.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen also remarked with a smile, "It seems the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire is even more suitable for cultivating this Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree than Brother Solar Fire's Path-Field." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.

"Indeed," Old Granduncle nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "This Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree can absorb Fire Fiend [malevolent fire spirits] and Fire Elemental Power [the fundamental energy of the fire element], and can tame a raging Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire energy]."

"With its aid, and if this old man continuously deploys Formation Flag [enchanted banners used to set up magical arrays] to nurture the area, I estimate this Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth energy] can be restored to tranquility within three thousand years."

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang shook her head with a smile. "I fear it won't take three thousand years. Old Granduncle's cultivation will advance, and the Blazing Third Fire Immortal Jujube Tree's rank will also ascend to a higher realm."

"As long as Eldrin is willing to expend some Primordial Chaos Essence [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things are born], this tree can likely advance to the Sixth Rank [a high level of power for spiritual plants, artifacts, or formations] within a few hundred years, and the process will become even faster thereafter."

"That is also true."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, then spoke. "Since that is the case, we should begin preparations early for upgrading the Earth Vein."

Hearing about upgrading the Earth Vein, Old Patriarch could not help but reveal a bitter smile.

He shook his head, speaking with a touch of helplessness. "According to the method for elevating an Earth Vein to the Sixth Rank described in the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Forging Art [a profound scripture detailing techniques for creating and nurturing spiritual energy veins], the resources required are truly astronomical."

Having studied the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Forging Art, Eldrin Chen naturally understood the treasures this method demanded.

As the scripture described, using the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Forging Art to upgrade a Spiritual Vein [a general term for channels of concentrated elemental or spiritual energy, like Earth Veins or Fire Veins] required setting up a grand formation known as the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Creation Grand Formation.

To deploy the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Creation Grand Formation [a grand formation designed to elevate and nurture spiritual earth veins], thirty-six Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [supreme-grade magical artifacts renowned for their demon-suppressing power] are required to serve as its Formation Artifact [core artifacts that anchor and power a formation]. Among these, a full six must be Superior Spiritual Treasure [high-tier spiritual artifacts], while the remaining Fourth Rank Formation Artifact [fourth-rank artifacts used specifically for formations] number in the thousands.

Once this formation is established, the cultivator practicing the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Forging Art [an esoteric art focused on forging and nurturing spiritual earth veins] must personally act as the anchoring Formation Eye [the central, controlling node of a formation]. Day and night, they must channel energy to drive the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Creation Grand Formation, using it to gently nurture and elevate the Earth Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy, akin to a ley line].

Once the power within the Earth Vein has accumulated sufficiently, it will break through in one surge, advancing to the Sixth Rank [the sixth rank, a realm of immense power often associated with demi-gods or immortal lords] realm.

As the cultivator facilitating the Earth Vein's ascension, the Old Patriarch [a venerable elder and leader of a clan], positioned day and night at the very heart of the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Creation Grand Formation, would be continuously nourished by the feedback from both the Earth Vein and the Formation [the formation's own circulating energies]. His cultivation base would undoubtedly advance with astonishing speed.

After a long period of contemplation, Eldrin Chen finally spoke. "Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [the vast and perilous Eastern Barrens], there exists no fire-attribute Sixth Rank Earth Vein. This is a matter of celestial timing, a lack of the right opportunity from heaven."

"The Earth's Lung [a profound geothermal vent or spiritual aperture deep within the earth] beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [the Blazing Prison Sea, a region of perpetual volcanic fury] has already been pierced, connecting to the boundless molten power at the world's core. This has unlocked the key to the fire element's cyclical flow, creating the most suitable Path-Field [a domain or territory aligned with a specific Dao or element] for advancing a Fire Vein [an earth vein aligned with the fire element] to the Sixth Rank. This is the advantage of terrain."

"Once Old Granduncle [a respectful term for a great-uncle, often a senior elder] ascends this Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, he would not only render great service to the Purple Seal Realm [the Purple Seal Realm, a major domain in the cultivation world] but also would not compete for the Fire Elemental Power [the concentrated spiritual essence of the fire element] of other Path Lord Sacred Land [sacred lands governed by powerful Path Lords]. I estimate the other Path Lord Sacred Land would gladly witness his success."

"This is the harmony of people."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Once the Chen Clan possessed a Primordial Fire Ancestral Vein [a primordial-grade fire-aligned earth vein, a source of immense power], the Path Lord Sacred Land of the Eastern Barrens would no longer need to travel all the way to the Central Ancestral Domain [the central, most prosperous ancestral domain] whenever they needed to refine Primordial Solar Elixir [elixirs of the primordial sun, potent cultivation aids] or Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts imbued with spiritual power].

Having laid out the entire plan with clarity, Eldrin Chen concluded with a faint smile. "Since the favor of heaven, the advantage of earth, and the accord of man have all converged, we must seize this moment without hesitation."

"As for the treasures needed to craft the Formation Artifact [a type of enchanted artifact used to establish and power defensive or offensive arrays], we acquired quite a few after vanquishing the Fang Clan. Once the Immortal Alliance is established, we can exchange them for suitable materials for artifact forging."

Hearing this, Old Patriarch Wei was also pleased. After pondering for a long while, he nodded and said, "Then I shall issue the order to mobilize the clan's artifact forgers to begin crafting mid and low-grade Formation Artifact."

After discussing the details of elevating the Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] with Old Granduncle Eternal Profound Chen, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake.

With the establishment of the Immortal Alliance imminent, he summoned Ethan Chen and inquired, "How are the preparations for founding the Immortal Alliance progressing?"

"In recent years, I have made contact with the various Immortal Clan [powerful families with immortal heritage] across the Three Veins Ancient Domain, as well as fellow cultivators from the Featherflight Pavilion,"

Ethan Chen explained methodically before continuing, "Following your directive, the founding ceremony for the Immortal Alliance is scheduled for one year from now." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

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Central Ancestral Domain, Rising Sun Ancient Domain.

The Rising Sun Ancient Domain is one of the nine great ancient domains within the Central Ancestral Domain.

This domain is a forest of Immortal Clan, with merely the Infant Soul Immortal Clan [clans possessing cultivators at the Infant Soul Realm] numbering in the hundreds. The count of True Lord [a high cultivation realm title] exceeds one thousand, and there are more than ten half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power [cultivators on the cusp of the Primordial Spirit Realm, a formidable level of power].

As a land within the Central Ancestral Domain that has never been completely conquered, the Rising Sun Ancient Domain is home to many Immortal Clan with ancient legacies. Some of these clans even descended from former Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan that have since declined.

However, the true overlords of the present-day Rising Sun Ancient Domain are not these clans, but the Path Lord Sacred Land that commands awe across the world—the Fang Immortal Clan [the Fang Clan of Immortals].

At the Fang Immortal Clan, atop the sacred land of Rising Sun Peak, several figures knelt with grave expressions before the entrance to a majestic cave abode.

The leader among them cupped his hands respectfully towards the cave and spoke with a heavy tone, "We report to the Patriarch that the investigation is complete."

"Oh?"

A brief silence fell within the cave abode before its massive doors swung open with a thunderous boom. An elder with hair and beard white as snow materialized before them.

His stature was towering and robust, appearing like a mountain the moment he emerged. An overwhelming aura surged forth, pressing down on all present.

The elder's brow was slightly furrowed, his gaze chillingly cold as he spoke, "Tell this old man, who exactly killed Mystery Heir Fang?"

The kneeling men felt as if the figure before them was a tidal wave on the verge of eruption, harboring a wrath that seemed capable of Oblivion [utterly annihilating] everything in its path.

The leader understood all too well the relationship between Mystery Heir Fang and the elder before him. A sense of dread washed over him—this matter was far graver than he had imagined.

The figure before him was known as Primal Radiance the Path Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered a profound path], the second Primordial Spirit Patriarch [a supreme elder whose soul has transcended mortality] of the Fang Clan. He had attained his Dao [the fundamental truth and path of cultivation] two thousand years prior, and his cultivation had already reached the profound stage of the Primordial Spirit 2nd Tier [the second major layer of power within the Primordial Spirit realm].

It was said that before Primal Radiance the Path Lord achieved his Dao, he had received significant support from the grandfather of Mystery Heir Fang. A deep and intricate Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect, binding actions to consequences] existed between them.

Not long ago, it was Primal Radiance the Path Lord who, overriding all opposition and making a personal decision, had persuaded the Fang Clan Patriarch [the supreme leader of the Fang Clan] to grant that Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir capable of aiding a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm] to Mystery Heir Fang.

Now, with Mystery Heir Fang slain, this was a devastating blow to Primal Radiance the Path Lord. It was likely that even the Fang Clan Patriarch would harbor some discontent towards him over this matter. The story continues at audio-novel`com.