Chapter 801 : The Primordial Spirit's Call

After his breakthrough into the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm], Eldrin Chen immediately emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed cultivation].

Outside the Seclusion Chamber, Exquisite Jiang had been waiting for quite some time.

Upon seeing him, she let out a sigh of relief and said, "You have emerged at precisely the right moment."

"What is the matter?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of confusion crossing his features.

Seeing this, the Verdant Consort by her side began to explain in a measured tone, "From Celestial Dome Island, Nyssa wishes to request your presence."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes glimmered with understanding; he instantly deduced the reason behind Nyssa Qu's summons.

By his reckoning, several centuries had passed since Nyssa Qu advanced to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state just before the Primordial Spirit Realm]. It was high time she attempted to assail the true Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where a cultivator's spiritual core fully manifests].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. "As a Mythical Immortal Seed [a being of extraordinary innate potential destined for immortality]," he stated, "her Primordial Spirit Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must overcome to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm] will undoubtedly be a formidable ordeal, unlike any other." For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.

"We shall discuss this matter later. For now, tell me of the situation in the Purple Seal Realm in recent years."

"Very well."

Exquisite Jiang nodded and began recounting the changes that had swept through the Purple Seal Realm.

As her narrative unfolded, Eldrin Chen gradually grasped the shifting landscape of the Purple Seal Realm over the past century.

A mere hundred years was but a brief period of secluded cultivation for a Infant Soul True Lord like Eldrin Chen, yet the Purple Seal Realm had undergone significant transformations.

After obtaining the Purple Seal Divine Fruit, the Kunpeng Demon Sage achieved a flawless breakthrough one Sixty-Year Cycle ago, forging his Pseudo Path Fruit and becoming the fifth Demigod Patriarch of the Purple Seal Realm.

Four decades past, the paramount powerhouse of the Human Race in the Central Ancestral Domain, the 'Earth Mystery Path Venerable', also harnessed the power of the Purple Seal Divine Fruit to shatter his limits and ascend to the Demigod Realm.

And just five years ago, Long River Path Lord utilized a Precious Pill refined from the Mysterious Origin Violet Aura Ginseng [a legendary ginseng imbued with profound primordial and violet spiritual energies] to achieve a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

After listening to their accounts, a flicker of genuine delight crossed Eldrin Chen's features.

Regardless of other considerations, with two more Demigod Patriarch now standing guard over the Purple Seal Realm, their hopes of weathering the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm had grown measurably brighter.

Especially with the breakthrough of Long River Path Lord into the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm], the Human Race within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland gained another pillar of support. This would further strengthen their suppression of the demonic and monstrous Primordial Spirit [cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said, "Senior Long River once mentioned that after his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, I should seek him out."

"This is a perfect opportunity. I should also inform him about the matter concerning Nyssa Qu."

With these words, Eldrin Chen set off for the Vast Sea.

After so many years, the spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] of the Vast Sea had grown even more abundant, and the Water Essence Power [a divine ability harnessing the power of water essence] emanating from Celestial Dome Island felt increasingly vast and profound.

"The Path Hearing Blossom Tree [a mystical tree attuned to the Dao] has recovered faster than anticipated. It seems that after the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss], the Spiritual Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] here will be able to ascend to the Sixth Rank [the sixth rank of spiritual veins]."

Within Celestial Dome Island, the two sat facing each other. After inspecting the Path Hearing Blossom Tree, Eldrin Chen spoke with a light laugh.

Nyssa Qu nodded, her gaze sweeping over Eldrin Chen as she smiled and said, "It has been many years, Young Master. The speed of your cultivation progress is truly astonishing."

"It seems you will break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit] within five hundred years."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. At present, his lifespan was merely one thousand six hundred years, yet he had already cultivated to the Infant Soul 9th Tier [the ninth tier of the Infant Soul realm]. This was undoubtedly a remarkable and awe-inspiring achievement.

It must be understood that even some peerless geniuses with a Heavenly Spiritual Root [a supreme innate talent for cultivation] would likely be unable to reach this level of cultivation at such a young age without the backing of a formidable power, let alone a cultivator like him who possesses Five Spiritual Roots [the lowest and most common type of spiritual root, making cultivation extremely slow].

Such extraordinary natural talent is likely exceedingly rare even across the entire Purple Seal Realm [a vast and significant world within the cosmos of this story].

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and inquired, "Has the Immortal Maiden sought me out this time because you are preparing to attempt a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core formation stage, a major milestone for cultivators]?"

"Precisely," she confirmed.

Nyssa Qu gave a slight nod, her expression turning grave. "Ten years from now presents the most auspicious moment for me to draw down my Heaven Soul [a celestial destiny or fate tied to one's soul and cultivation path]. I do not wish to delay any further and would ask for your assistance, Young Master."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Your identity is unique, and the precious pearl you nurture can aid cultivators in breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Once you begin drawing down your Heaven Soul, forces from all three races—human, demon, and fiend—will likely move against you." The story continues at audio-novel dot com.

"Here is my thought. In the coming days, I shall journey to the Long River Holy Land [a sacred land of cultivation] and explain your situation to Senior Long River. This will serve to notify the Human Race faction and secure their understanding in advance."

"This!" Nyssa Qu's countenance shifted, a flicker of worry crossing her features. "The Long River Path Lord is a Patriarch [a venerable and powerful senior cultivator] at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Primordial Spirit Realm]. What if, upon learning of this, he decides to act against this humble one?"

"There is no need for concern," Eldrin Chen shook his head reassuringly. "The Long River Path Lord is a man of upright character and integrity. If I explain matters beforehand, he will most likely grant me some face and refrain from interference."

"Moreover, if he truly intended to take action, attempting your breakthrough without his knowledge would likely prove futile, even if we tried to conceal it from him."

Hearing his words, Nyssa Qu still paled slightly.

She grasped Eldrin Chen's hand, her eyes tinged with red, and said, "All under heaven—the humans, the demons, and the monsters—covet this humble one's flesh, blood, and treasure pearl. Yet, standing alone in this world, you are the only one, Young Master, whom I can trust."

"Not only are you willing to guard my path to enlightenment, but you have also expended your own social capital to make arrangements on my behalf. I have no way to repay such kindness, save to offer myself to you, willingly becoming your consort."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head. "You overthink the matter," he said.

"You are a guest elder of my Chen Clan. Guarding your path is our duty. If you can successfully break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and lend your strength to protect my clan in the future, that would be satisfaction enough for me."

Eldrin Chen shook his head once more. After finishing his instructions to Nyssa Qu, he withdrew and departed from Celestial Dome Island.

To be fair, Nyssa Qu was a woman of peerless beauty, a stunning vision that could captivate a generation. However, he already had three extraordinary dao companions of surpassing loveliness; there was no need for him to seek further entanglements.

Moreover, he fundamentally disliked treating matters of the heart as mere transactions.

Back where she stood, Nyssa Qu watched Eldrin Chen's retreating figure, a flicker of admiration and affection passing through her eyes.

Yet a mere moment later, she hesitated, casting a doubtful glance at her own alluring and voluptuous figure. With a trace of confusion in her voice, she murmured.

"A beauty such as myself, and his heart remains unmoved... Could it be that my charms are insufficient?"

"…"

Having departed from Celestial Dome Island, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to Long River Holy Land.

Upon his arrival at Long River Holy Land, he found Long River Path Lord had been awaiting him for quite some time.

Within the Great Hall of Long River Holy Land, Long River Path Lord's eyes flickered slightly as he regarded Eldrin Chen. Stroking his long beard, he chuckled, "To have reached the Infant Soul 9th Tier so swiftly... it seems your cultivation in recent years has known no slackening."

"Merely a modest advancement," Eldrin Chen replied with a slight smile, promptly offering a compliment. "It pales in comparison to the profound and unfathomable mastery of your Path, Senior."

Hearing this, a pleased smile touched Long River Path Lord's eyes. His recent breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of cultivating one's spiritual core] had elevated his power to a level that could truly be described as touching upon the mysteries of Creation [the fundamental act of bringing something into existence, a profound concept in cultivation].

It must be understood that among the over one hundred Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit realm and are masters of their cultivation Path] within the Purple Seal Realm, fewer than thirty had attained the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

Having cultivated to this realm, he had become a veritable Heaven-Propping Pillar [a pillar that holds up the heavens, metaphorically an indispensable and mighty support] within Purple Seal Realm. Aside from those few Demigod Patriarch [patriarchs who have attained half-immortal status], no one could claim certainty in defeating him.

Furthermore, once he broke through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the spiritual core cultivation], the major bottlenecks vanished. As long as he cultivated step by step and did not perish prematurely, within three or four thousand years, he would be able to reach the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Great Perfection realm. Continue reading this story at audio . novel . com.