Chapter 794. Rebuilding the Foundation, Ice Soul Immortal Body
"This venerable 1's contingency plan has been activated. It seems the great calamity has descended!"
That figure seemed to slightly furrow his brow, pausing in contemplation before turning his gaze toward the crowd. When his eyes fell upon Eldrin, his pupils involuntarily contracted.
In the blink of an eye, her expression shifted dramatically. "It's you!"
"This is..."
Eldrin could not make out the woman's expression. At this moment, he only felt as though she stood shrouded in mist—as if gazing at him across an infinite cosmos.
A mere glimmer in his eyes was like the dawn of creation, holding within it the vision of a universe reborn and countless calamities returning to oblivion.
In the mere blink of an eye, the woman shrouded in the ethereal mist regained her focus.
"It is a similar flower."
"Has the legendary He returned?"
The woman murmured in her heart, yet dared not utter the revered name of that 1.
Even 1 as noble as she, who was but A Step Away (Time & Distance) from that Celestial Immortal powerhouse, understood that between heaven and earth existed far too many unspeakable taboos.
Certain existences are akin to the Dao itself. To speak of them recklessly is to divulge celestial secrets, inviting the agony of 10 1000 tribulations consuming 1's body in flames.
Though this might be nothing more than a mere coincidence, she couldn't afford to be anything less than vigilant.
She took a deep breath, then glanced at the assembly and declared, "I... this humble 1 is the Divine Maiden of the Celestial Mountain, who attained enlightenment in the Violet Realm 6 100 and 70 1000 years ago."
"At the moment of parting, to repay the karmic debt of being nurtured by the Violet Realm, I shall leave behind this legacy dojo to aid the Violet Realm in overcoming the tribulations to come."
At this point, her voice trailed off slightly. She cast a glance at the group before speaking:
"This lotus seed was left behind after I, your humble servant, attained immortality. If you can rely on it to comprehend the secret power of the Ice Soul, you shall inherit my legacy..."
As the Celestial Mountain Goddess recounted the tale in her melodious voice, everyone came to understand the profound mysteries contained within this legacy.
To inherit the legacy of the Celestial Mountain Goddess and cultivate her techniques, 1 must first master the art of generating Frost Essence Power.
According to the Celestial Mountain Goddess, once 1 comprehends the secret power of the Ice Soul, they could harness the strength of the Snow Lotus Seed and the Frostfall Chilling Abyss to reconstruct the Ice Soul Divine Body.
With the aid of those 9 strands of immortal qi, he consolidated the foundation of the 'Ice Soul Divine Infant' in 1 fell swoop.
With such a foundation, 1 could cultivate an Ice Soul Primordial Spirit after breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm, thus enabling the practice of the Celestial Mountain Goddess's techniques.
And with the legacy left by the Celestial Mountain Goddess at such great cost, there would be almost no significant bottlenecks in his cultivation until he attained immortality. It could be said that he would at least reach the Half-Immortal Realm.
This legacy was destined to emerge in response to the heavenly tribulation. Any cultivator who obtained it would become a Tribulation Bearer—at the very least, 1 like the legendary Eastern Emperor or Jiang Emperor of antiquity.
If 1 does not exert their utmost effort to avert the cataclysm of this realm, they shall bear immeasurable karmic retribution in the future. Even achieving immortality would not spare them from the tribulations wrought by such karmic debt.
The group exchanged glances. Eldrin took a deep breath and said, "It appears this legacy is most suitable for Lila."
"Indeed."
Lyra also nodded in agreement with Eldrin's statement.
Among the crowd, both Eldrin and Lyra possessed foundations of the Great Luo. Should they choose to switch to cultivating the Ice Soul Immortal Scripture, they would need to rebuild their foundations from scratch—a transaction that might not prove worthwhile.
After dreaming of a 1000 cycles of reincarnation, Qing Ji had finally cultivated the Green Lotus Immortal Embryo and forged her own path. At this point, switching to another’s cultivation method might not be for the best.
In contrast, Lila (Person Name), a cultivator with an Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), found her spiritual energy perfectly aligned with the Glacial Soul Immortal Canon. Not only was the transition effortless, but it inevitably yielded twice the result with half the effort.
At this thought, Eldrin said to Lila, "You go and give it a try. See if you can comprehend the secret power of the Ice Soul."
Chapter 1 The youth stood atop the mountain peak, gazing into the distance. A faint, barely perceptible spiritual energy swirled around him, coalescing into a faint halo of light. "Finally... I've broken through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage," he murmured softly, a trace of a smile gracing his lips. Suddenly, a streak of azure light shot across the sky, landing gracefully before him. It was a woman dressed in white robes, her expression cold and detached. "Eldrin (Person Name)," she spoke, her voice as crisp as jade striking stone. "The sect master has summoned you." Eldrin (Person Name) nodded slightly. "Understood." He followed the woman in white, stepping onto the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The sword soared into the air, carrying them toward the distant main peak. Along the way, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but recall the events of the past few months. From an ordinary mortal to a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining, he had consumed over a 100 Spirit Nourishing Pills and spent 32,000 spirit stones. This was a fortune that would have been unimaginable to him in the past. The woman in white glanced at him. "I heard you've been in closed-door cultivation for 3 months?" "20-some days," Eldrin (Person Name) corrected calmly. The woman nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in her eyes. "Not bad. In the Outer Sect, those who can break through to the third level of Qi Refining within a year are few and far between." Eldrin (Person Name) smiled but said nothing. He knew this was only the beginning. The path of cultivation was long and arduous, filled with countless trials and tribulations ahead. Soon, they arrived at the main peak. The sect master stood before the hall, his gaze profound as he looked at Eldrin (Person Name). "You've broken through?" the sect master asked. Eldrin (Person Name) bowed respectfully. "Thanks to the sect's nurturing." The sect master waved his hand, and a jade slip flew toward Eldrin (Person Name). "This is the 'Profound Sky Art'—a mid-grade Yellow Rank cultivation method. Consider it a reward for your swift progress." Eldrin (Person Name) accepted the jade slip, his heart surging with emotion. A mid-grade Yellow Rank cultivation method was an incredibly precious treasure in the Outer Sect. "Thank you, Sect Master!" Eldrin (Person Name) bowed deeply. The sect master nodded. "Cultivation is like sailing against the current: if you do not advance, you will fall behind. I hope you will continue to strive diligently." Eldrin (Person Name) responded firmly, "This disciple will remember your teachings." He knew this was merely the first step on his path of cultivation. Ahead lay the Foundation Building stage, the Golden Core stage, and even the Nascent Soul stage... Each breakthrough would require immense effort and resources. But Eldrin (Person Name) was undaunted. Since he had set foot on this path, he would press forward unwaveringly. After leaving the main peak, Eldrin (Person Name) returned to his cave dwelling. He carefully examined the Profound Sky Art, his eyes gradually lighting up. "This cultivation method is indeed extraordinary," he murmured to himself. He sat cross-legged, beginning to circulate the Profound Sky Art. Spiritual energy from heaven and earth continuously gathered toward him, forming a faint vortex. Time passed slowly. Unbeknownst to him, 3 days had gone by. When Eldrin (Person Name) opened his eyes again, his aura had grown noticeably more stable. "A mid-grade Yellow Rank cultivation method is truly remarkable," he sighed in admiration. Just then, a voice transmission talisman flew in, its glow shimmering. Eldrin (Person Name) reached out to receive it, and a voice echoed in his mind: "All Outer Sect disciples, assemble at the Practice Plaza." Eldrin (Person Name) stood up, a glint of anticipation in his eyes. It seemed something significant was about to happen in the sect. He straightened his robes and strode out of the cave dwelling. Valley"Very well."
Concerning her path to immortality, Lila did not decline.
She stepped forward to take the Snow Lotus Seed and began her secluded meditation, delving into its profound mysteries.
This seed of the Celestial Mountain Snow Lotus was a supreme treasure shed only after the Celestial Maiden achieved her breakthrough into the Ascension Realm.
Its grade had already reached the supreme immortal rank, making it 1 of the most precious supreme immortal treasures in the Violet Realm. With Lila's current cultivation level, she simply couldn't refine it.
Fortunately, this treasure had been tampered with by an ancient immortal. Although Lila (Person Name) was still unable to refine it, she could already begin to comprehend a sliver of its profound mysteries.
Within such a supreme treasure lay the legendary power of the Frostsoul Law. For Lila, even comprehending a single thread of its essence would bring incomparably astonishing gains.
In merely 40-9 days, Lila had comprehended the legendary Icy Soul Esoteric Power from it, achieving a tremendous advancement in both strength and magical prowess.
It is done.
A look of pleasant surprise crossed Lila's face. Cultivating the Secret Ice Soul Force proved she was now qualified to inherit the legacy of the Ethereal Mountain Goddess.
The Celestial Mountain Goddess couldn't help but nod. That Lila (Person Name) had obtained her legacy was actually within her calculations all along.
She cast a careful glance at Lila, a faint smile gracing her lips as she remarked, "Since you have inherited my legacy, you may be considered my final disciple."
"Rest well now. May the day come when this master meets you again in the Immortal Realm."
"Remember, within the boundless chaotic cosmos, there exist 3 1000 6 100 immortal domains drifting through existence. The immortal domain where your master resides is called the Flowing Void Immortal Domain."
At these words, the Celestial Mountain Goddess spoke no further, vanishing into the formless realm in the blink of an eye.
Watching the Celestial Mountain Goddess depart, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Lila held the Snow Lotus Seed and stepped into the Icy Soul Frost Pool. With a trace of delight in her voice, she said, "I must trouble my husband and 2 elder sisters to stand guard for me."
"Very well, you may enter seclusion with peace of mind."
Eldrin nodded. In the coming days, Lila would need to harness the power of the Ice Soul Cold Pool and the lotus seeds to reconstruct her physical form and primordial spirit—a process that absolutely could not be disturbed by outsiders.
Lila sat cross-legged within the cavern abode, continuously using snow lotus seeds as a catalyst to channel the Ice Soul Divine Water, reconstructing her physical form.
After 40-9 days of such arduous labor, she had expended a full 40-9 portions of 'Ice Soul Divine Water' to finally reconstruct her physical form into the legendary Ice Soul Immortal Body.
After another 80-1 days had passed, she drew the 9 wisps of immortal qi into her divine soul, and in 1 decisive motion, reshaped her Nascent Soul into the profound and majestic Ice Soul Divine Infant.
At this stage, Lila discovered her magical power had grown a full 50 percent richer, while its refinement had also increased substantially.
Moreover, his cultivation had advanced a step further, breaking through to the Nascent Soul, 9th Tier (Cultivation Realm). He became the second prodigy after Eldrin to reach the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul among their peers, marking a tremendous leap in his strength.
When all this was accomplished, Eldrin couldn't help but beam with joy. "Lila has encountered no small opportunity this time," he remarked. "She now holds some hope of attaining immortality in the days to come."
"Yes, who would have thought this girl would also encounter such a rare opportunity."
Lyra also gazed with a smile in her eyes, feeling a rare sense of emotion stirring within her heart.
If Elara (Person Name) had possessed greater courage in her youth and relied on her own abilities to establish her foundation, eventually forming a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, she might well have been a suitable candidate by now.
However, the slight differences in foundational training during 1's youth often lead to vastly divergent paths as time progresses.
With Elara's current foundation and reserves, much like the 2 Half-Step Primordial Spirits from Flying Snow Pavilion, even if destiny lay right beneath their own mountain gate, they would likely fail to grasp it.