Chapter 783 : Guardians of the Demonic Abyss

Within the Purple Seal Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], to guard against any mishap befalling the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago [a crucial defensive outpost against demonic incursions], a significant number of Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators who have mastered their Primordial Spirit] have always been dispatched in rotation to garrison the Stellar Archipelago [the celestial island chain forming the front line].

The major Human Race [the collective term for human cultivators and their societies] domains would also consult amongst themselves to arrange for suitable individuals to be sent to reinforce these garrisons.

Among them, the Eastern Sea Cultivation World and the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World bore a greater responsibility, requiring them to dispatch more Primordial Spirit Path Lord to stand guard.

This was because these two regions were closest to the Demonic Abyss [a chasm from which demonic energy and creatures perpetually seep], and would be the first to bear the brunt of any sudden calamity; thus, their duty was inescapable.

In the past, after Sage Lord Dorian [a revered senior cultivator] achieved his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major realm of power], he had gone to the End of the Demonic Abyss [the very edge of the chasm, the most dangerous post] and held his vigil for several centuries.

Now that the Three Veins Immortal Alliance [a powerful alliance of three major cultivation sects] had successively given birth to three new Primordial Spirit Path Lord, Long River Path Lord [a senior Path Lord] wished to discuss with them and have them select one person to go and garrison the End of the Demonic Abyss for a period of time.

After understanding his intent, Vast Righteousness Path Lord [a Path Lord known for his unwavering moral character] spoke, "Since that is the case, I shall be the one to go and stand guard."

"Very well."

Hearing this, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment [another senior Path Lord] nodded slightly, a trace of relief coloring his expression as he said, "With a Path Lord [a master of a cultivation Path, a title of great respect] like you going to garrison the Demonic Abyss, my senior brother will finally have a chance to return to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [his homeland]."

"My cultivation to this day was only possible because of the seniors who guarded the End of the Demonic Abyss," he replied. "Now that I have attained some measure of power, it is only right that I give back in turn." This chapter is provided by audio-novel-dot-com. Support the original.

Vast Righteousness Path Lord [a powerful cultivator who has attained mastery over a path of immense virtue and cosmic order] maintained a serene expression, speaking with detached calm.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a rising star cultivator from the Chen Clan] felt a flicker of recognition in his eyes. The senior disciple of Cosmos Heaven's Punishment [a formidable cultivator whose name signifies heavenly retribution], he recalled, was none other than 'Vast Abyss Path Lord' [a title meaning 'Lord of the Boundless Chasm'], the foremost disciple of Long River Path Master [a master cultivator associated with the eternal flow of a great river].

This individual was once hailed as the foremost prodigy of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast and perilous wilderness in the eastern territories]. Having established his path over three thousand years ago, he had long served as his master's proxy, guarding the End of the Demonic Abyss [the deepest and most chaotic frontier where demonic energies spill into the world]. His cultivation had already reached the profound heights of the Primordial Spirit 3rd Tier [the third level of the Primordial Spirit stage, where one's spiritual core gains immense power and stability].

Now, Vast Abyss Path Lord needed to begin preparations to assail the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Primordial Spirit realm, a significant leap in power]. It was indeed no longer suitable for him to remain stationed at the End of the Demonic Abyss.

Seeing Vast Righteousness Path Lord agree, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment spoke again, his voice tinged with satisfaction. "Since you, Senior, are willing to take up the guard at the End of the Demonic Abyss, we naturally will not treat you unfairly."

"If you guard the Demonic Abyss [the general term for the abyssal region infested with demonic energy] until the next great calamity erupts, then as compensation, the Purple Seal Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] will bear the cost of the Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the fundamental powers of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] consumed in the advancement of your Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword [a divine sword embodying heavenly virtue and order]."

"Then I shall not decline such generosity."

Vast Righteousness Path Lord gave a slight nod. For him, this was a favorable arrangement.

The Five Elements Essence was something he urgently needed. Furthermore, the Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a ley line of the sixth rank, a powerful source of ambient spiritual energy] located within the Stellar Archipelago [a constellation of islands renowned for their celestial energy] could provide the abundant spiritual energy [the vital force that permeates the world and fuels cultivation] required for him to consolidate his cultivation base.

At this moment, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment was also quite pleased. With his primary task accomplished, another matter came to his mind.

"There is actually another matter for this visit, for which I would like to ask Eldrin the Worthy Brother for a favor."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and he asked thoughtfully, "May I inquire what the matter is?"

That Cosmos Heaven's Punishment took a deep breath, his expression a mix of worry and anticipation, and said, "My master is preparing to open the alchemical furnace to refine a batch of Primordial Spirit Pills [pills that can help a cultivator form their Primordial Spirit, a crucial spiritual core]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's pupils involuntarily contracted.

Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, the Human Race's Three Great Holy Lands all cultivate Primordial Spirit Flowers [a rare spiritual herb whose petals are a primary ingredient for Primordial Spirit Pills]. Even top-tier Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core formation realm] holy lands like the Featherflight Pavilion grow these flowers as part of their foundational reserves.

After the Chen Clan eradicated the Fang Clan, they inherited the accumulated wealth the Fang had amassed over millennia. Now, within the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual plants] on Gu Yuan Mountain, they also cultivate two Primordial Spirit Flowers.

These two flowers have medicinal ages of three thousand and eight thousand years, respectively.

It is precisely for this reason that within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, approximately every thousand years, one or two precious batches of Primordial Spirit Pills are refined.

Among the Human Race of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, the most skilled alchemist is Long River Path Master. His alchemical art has reached the Sixth Rank Mid-Grade [a high level of proficiency], and for thousands of years, almost all these Primordial Spirit Pills have been refined by him.

Calculating the time, the last refinement of Primordial Spirit Pills was eight hundred years ago. This new furnace opening to refine them again is somewhat within expectations.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke: "Does Senior Long River require my assistance for refining the Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in the formation of a cultivator's Primordial Spirit]?"

"Indeed." Cosmos Heaven's Punishment nodded, then explained: "Refining the Primordial Spirit Pill requires thirty-six types of Fifth Rank Spirit Herb [rare plants imbued with potent spiritual energy]. We have been unable to gather all these treasures in a short time."

"We are currently lacking seven specific Spirit Herb. As the alliance leader of the Three Veins Ancient Domain, I thought to seek your help, Eldrin the Worthy Brother."

"Senior Long River refining the Primordial Spirit Pill is a momentous event for the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Naturally, this junior must offer his support."

After reviewing the pill formula, Eldrin Chen nodded and agreed to the matter without hesitation.

The Three Veins Ancient Domain was vast and rich in resources, home to several hundred Infant Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose patriarchs have reached the Infant Soul cultivation realm]. While gathering all thirty-six Fifth Rank Spirit Herb at once was a significant challenge, procuring just seven of them was more than manageable. This chapter is provided by https://audio-novel.com. Support the original.

In truth, the Long River Holy Land was not entirely incapable of gathering the Spirit Herb. The issue was that some herbs were not yet at their peak maturity. Waiting for them would waste one or two centuries, which might not be a worthwhile trade.

Not long after, Eldrin Chen utilized the channels of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance to gather the seven required Spirit Herb. He presented them to Cosmos Heaven's Punishment with a smile, saying:

"I offer my advance congratulations. May you successfully guide your Heaven Soul [the celestial aspect of one's soul, crucial for high-level cultivation breakthroughs] and ascend to the realm of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master who has fully formed their Primordial Spirit and commands profound spiritual laws]."

"Hahaha! I shall gratefully accept your auspicious words!"

Cosmos Heaven's Punishment let out a hearty laugh, a flicker of excitement visible between his brows.

This time, for Long River Path Lord's refinement of the Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm], regardless of how many were successfully crafted, it was foreseeable that one would ultimately land in his hands.

Currently, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment was over four thousand eight hundred years old, and his cultivation had already reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit stage for more than eight hundred years.

Having consumed three Longevity Pill [pills that extend a cultivator's lifespan], he was now at the peak of his Vitality [the foundational life force and vigor of a cultivator], which was also the optimal moment for him to attempt a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm beyond the Golden Core].

If he missed this opportunity, once he passed five thousand years of age, breaking through to Primordial Spirit would likely become far more difficult.

The next refinement of Primordial Spirit Pill in the Eastern Barrens might require nearly another millennium. By that time, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment's Vitality would be nearing exhaustion, drastically reducing his chances of success.

His situation would then become exceedingly awkward: either gamble everything on his final life-extension opportunity, or be forced to undergo Reincarnation [a perilous process of discarding the mortal body to be reborn and start cultivation anew].

Yet, if he chose reincarnation, lacking the continuous nurturing of his Innate Energy [the primordial life energy one is born with], his chances of a successful breakthrough would become even more remote.

If he opted against reincarnation and used a life-extending Spiritual Object [a rare natural treasure with spiritual properties], it would only grant him an additional thousand years. Failure then would mean utter, irrevocable ruin.

Therefore, if he failed to break through this time, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment's hopes of ever reaching the Primordial Spirit realm would, in truth, be greatly diminished.

Just as the Heaven's Profound Sect Master of old, who in his twilight years attempted to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm seven or eight times in succession, he exhausted the entire accumulated foundation of the Heaven's Profound Sect yet still failed. This indirectly led to the sect's ultimate downfall.

After all, judging by the foundational resources the Heaven's Profound Sect possessed in those years, it was entirely possible for them to nurture another Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivator.

Returning to the matter at hand, having obtained these various Spiritual Object, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment now had sufficient materials to return and begin the alchemical process of refining a Primordial Spirit Pill. He could not contain his joy as he spoke:

"I heard you have been seeking a Wood Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the pure essence of wood element] these past years. I specifically brought one for you. Consider it as payment for these Spirit Herb [herbs infused with spiritual energy]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes lit up. Taking the Wood Source Divine Jade, he said, "You are most thoughtful, Fellow Daoist."

After bidding farewell to Cosmos Heaven's Punishment, Eldrin Chen immediately returned to Spirit Isle Lake. His days once again settled into their former tranquility. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel . com.