Chapter 854 : Refining the Primordial Flame Heart

"Let us attempt it, to see if this object can elevate the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-aspected spiritual energy]."

Eldrin Chen did not delay further. He immediately handed the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon [the crystallized core of a primordial fire demon] to the Old Patriarch.

Thalion Chen took the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon and, after a brief calculation, said, "Refining this object with the Ascension Vein-Creation Grand Formation [a grand formation designed to elevate spiritual veins] can trigger the advancement of the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fire-aspected fruit] and also propel the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-aspected spiritual energy] to a higher grade."

"However, with my current cultivation level, refining it will likely prove difficult."

Eldrin Chen nodded and spoke, "I shall assist you with the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang essence]. We should be able to refine it within three years."

"That seems to be the only way."

Once their resolve was firm, the two began the work of elevating the Earth Vein beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, perpetually burning sea of magma and spiritual fire].

With Eldrin Chen's aid, using the Pure Yang Celestial Flame to refine the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon, they toiled for approximately three years. Finally, the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon was completely refined.

Once refined, Thalion Chen immediately positioned it as the Formation Eye [the central, controlling node of a formation] for the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of fire-aspected spiritual energy], beginning to draw upon the boundless power of the Underground Fire Vein.

From within the heart of the Primordial Flame Demon [an ancient, powerful demon born of primordial fire], an incredibly pure stream of Pure Yang Flame Essence [the fundamental energy of pure yang fire] began to flow forth. For more chapters, visit audio-novel dot com for the complete novel.

This object contained the greater part of the essence of a supreme existence at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul realm. Its fire-attribute elemental power was so incredibly pure and vast that it could literally cause a Nascent Soul Cultivator to explode from the sheer overload of energy.

Now, guided by Thalion Chen's Formation, this immense power was divided into three streams. They flowed separately into the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree, the Phoenix Egg, and the very source of the Fire Vein.

"Rustle, rustle—"

After absorbing the immense power of the Pure Yang Flame Essence, the leaves of the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree rustled loudly. A faint divine radiance shimmered upon its fiery red foliage.

Eldrin Chen could clearly see that from within the Fire Vein, a dazzling array of Dao Patterns [mystical patterns embodying the fundamental principles of the Dao] spread outwards. The Dao Patterns on each leaf became profoundly more arcane and profound.

Not only that, six of the nine immortal jujubes on the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree fell away. The remaining three blazed with a fiery crimson divine light, hinting at an increasingly miraculous infusion of Pure Yang Power [the fundamental, untainted power of the sun and yang energy].

"A Sixth Rank Yang Fire Immortal Jujube Tree."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. As he had anticipated, the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon had saved the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree a full century of growth, allowing it to advance prematurely to the Sixth Rank realm.

Upon its promotion to Sixth Rank, this Sixth Rank Yang Fire Immortal Jujube Tree not only greatly enhanced its ability to regulate the Earth Vein [a subterranean current of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy], but it also bore three thousand Sixth Rank 'Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube' fruits.

After a brief mental calculation, he realized that the wondrous properties of the Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube had undergone a startling transformation following its advancement to Sixth Rank.

This Sixth Rank Low Grade Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing potent fruits] will bear fruit once every Millennium [a period of one thousand years] hereafter, yielding three Crimson Fire Immortal Jujubes [divine fruits imbued with potent solar fire essence] with each harvest.

These immortal jujubes possess wondrous and boundless utility. They contain immense Pure Yang Power [the fundamental energy of the untainted, masculine sun principle], offering significant aid to cultivators in summoning their Heavenly Soul [the celestial component of a cultivator's tripartite soul, representing destiny and higher consciousness].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator attempting a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the realm of the nascent spiritual core] could obtain one of these Crimson Fire Immortal Jujubes, it would increase their chances of success by approximately ten percent.

Thalion Chen quickly grasped the profound value of this Crimson Fire Immortal Jujube Tree. Stroking his beard, he couldn't help but chuckle, "With these Crimson Fire Immortal Jujubes, our Chen Clan Cultivators will have a greater measure of assurance when attempting to break through to the Primordial Spirit realm in the future."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then shifted his gaze toward the source of the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, perpetually burning sea of magma and flame].

Bathed in the torrential influx of Pure Yang Flame Essence [the purified, foundational energy of solar fire], the Fire Vein source erupted with a dazzling divine radiance. Empowered by the Formation [a complex array of energy channels and symbols used to manipulate ambient spiritual power], it began to churn and activate.

In that moment, the vast, pressurized heat and molten fury from deep within the earth's crust were drawn upward, surging violently into the heart of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Witnessing this cataclysmic surge of fiery elemental power threatening to erupt, Thalion Chen's expression shifted. He immediately channeled the stabilizing power of the Formation to mediate and harmonize the raging energies.

His efforts alone were nearly insufficient. Fortunately, the Bing Fire Immortal Apricot Tree [a spiritual tree of profound power, now ascended to the Sixth Rank], having thrust its roots deep into the boundless sea of magma, proved its extraordinary might. It absorbed and suppressed the greater part of the chaotic fire-essence, preventing a catastrophic detonation.

Furthermore, the Phoenix Egg [a mysterious egg containing immense phoenix essence] acted as a stabilizer, siphoning away the majority of the rampant fire-elemental power, thereby steadying the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, fiery domain of immense power] which had been on the verge of a catastrophic eruption.

"Whew, that was perilously close!"

Sensing the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire gradually calming, Thalion Chen could not help but let out a slight sigh of relief.

Advancing the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire several centuries ahead of schedule, while it had drastically shortened the time needed to elevate the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-elemental energy], had indeed been a rather audacious gamble.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. "With the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire now ascended, Old Granduncle, it is time for you to prepare for your own breakthrough."

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Thalion Chen gave a solemn nod, his expression turning grave.

He cultivated the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art [a profound technique for forging and harmonizing with spiritual veins], a method that had long bound his fate inseparably to that of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. Now that the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire had ascended to the Sixth Rank [a tier denoting immense power and rarity], he could ride the monumental momentum of the Sixth Rank Earth Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual vein of the sixth rank]'s ascension to shatter the final barrier and step into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the Nascent Soul stage, where one's spiritual core takes a primordial form].

Even so, a trace of concern lingered in his voice as he spoke, "Within three years, I shall make the attempt. My only worry is the External Tribulation [heavenly calamities and external interference that test a cultivator during a breakthrough]."

"I shall stand guard. You need not fear."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and then spoke, "At present, the Outer Realm Demon Race is regrouping, and it is highly unlikely that Black Dragon Demon Progenitor will make a move."

Hearing this, Old Granduncle also nodded in agreement. Indeed, this seemed to be a good opportunity to attempt a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit realm [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement in power and longevity].

This was because the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor had also been severely wounded in the recent battle, and its injuries had not yet fully healed. While it was not so incapacitated that it *couldn't* act, it was highly improbable it would abandon its recovery to target Thalion Chen specifically.

After all, in the eyes of the Black Dragon, Thalion Chen was merely an unknown figure. If it were Eldrin Chen attempting the breakthrough, there might be a slightly greater chance of it intervening.

However, in Eldrin Chen's own estimation, the likelihood of the Black Dragon targeting myself was also not very high. The ancient beast still wished to sit back and let others fight, reaping the benefits later. Attacking him would be tantamount to tearing up any pretense with the Human Race.

Having reasoned this through, Old Granduncle took a deep breath and declared, "Then I shall enter seclusion and strive to assail the Primordial Spirit Realm at the earliest opportunity."

"Very well. Focus on your seclusion, Clan Uncle. I shall stand guard for you," Eldrin Chen said with a gentle smile.

Once Thalion Chen had begun his closed-door cultivation to break through to a higher realm, Eldrin Chen set about deploying the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array that protects a mountain or sect headquarters].

Now that the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire's Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] had advanced to the Sixth Rank level, and the Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of spiritual energy that nourishes a cultivation site] had also been upgraded, it required the protection of a Sixth Rank Formation.

To deploy a Sixth Rank Mountain Guardian Grand Formation, aside from needing a Sixth Rank Formation Master [a master of array and formation arts], the most crucial component was a Sixth Rank Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact of the highest purity and yang-attribute power].

Within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a legendary sea of eternal, scorching flames], it is best to utilize a Sixth Rank [a high-level classification for cultivators and artifacts] fire-attribute Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of significant power].

Eldrin Chen originally possessed few Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [artifacts imbued with the pure, positive energy of the sun]. However, during the recent Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving the demonic abyss], he slew several Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [demonic practitioners who have condensed their spiritual essence into a nascent soul] and seized a number of Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who follow a demonic or unorthodox path]'s Pure Yin Demonic Treasure [demonic artifacts imbued with the pure, negative energy of the moon].

Most of these Demonic Treasure [artifacts forged with demonic energy] were vile and malicious objects, which Eldrin Chen incinerated with his Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure solar essence].

Yet a few were crafted from quite precious Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [rare materials of the sixth rank, suitable for crafting powerful treasures]. After he purified their Demonic Qi [demonic or corrupt spiritual energy] with the Pure Yang Celestial Flame, they became usable.

Among them, several were traded by Eldrin Chen for the Heart of the Primeval Flame Demon [the crystallized core of an ancient flame demon]. Now in Eldrin Chen's possession, only three such treasures remained.

These three treasures were named the 'Rebellious World Halberd of the Demon Dragon' [a halberd said to have been wielded by a dragon that defied the heavens], the 'Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Shield' [a shield forged from black gold and etched with dragon patterns], and the 'Profound Heaven Crimson Flame Wheel' [a wheel artifact that channels profound heavenly crimson flames].

Among these three supreme treasures, the Rebellious World Halberd of the Demon Dragon possessed the highest grade. After Eldrin Chen purified its Demonic Qi, it became a Middle-Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure of middling quality and power].

"Once you break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a high-level cultivator] realm and anchor your spirit within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, as long as that sea of fire endures, you will be exceedingly difficult to utterly annihilate."

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