Chapter 865 : The Three Blossoms Dao Fruit

Such cultivators, upon achieving immortality, possess boundless potential. They can nurture and reflect both the Immortal and Demonic paths of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality and power], enabling them to cultivate in the future to the realm of a Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal, a high rank among immortals].

Similarly, the five supreme Secret Power [innate, profound abilities] of Eldrin Chen, if cultivated into Laws of the Dao upon ascension, would grant him the opportunity to mend and perfect his foundation in the future, even if he did not initially ascend by cultivating all three paths simultaneously.

After all, these supreme Laws of the Dao can lead directly to the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Great Luo Golden Immortal, a pinnacle state of immortality]. Their power and profundity far surpass that of ordinary Secret Power or Laws of the Dao.

Those capable of comprehending any one of these paths possess insight that startles even immortals. Among Primordial Spirit [Nascent Soul] cultivators, such individuals are considered one-in-a-hundred, peerless geniuses.

If Kael Chen could simultaneously cultivate the three paths of 'Immortal,' 'Demonic Buddha [a state merging demonic and Buddhist enlightenment],' he could ultimately cultivate the legendary 'Three Blossoms Dao Fruit [the Fruit of the Dao, representing the culmination of one's cultivation path].'

That Three Blossoms Dao Fruit is formed from the cultivation of the Three Flowers atop one's head, each capable of bearing one Dao Fruit: 'Immortal,' 'Demon Monarch [a supreme ruler among demons],' and 'Buddha.'

Should all three Dao Fruit fully ripen, they would give birth to three divine embryos. Descending from the Three Blossoms, they would become three supreme incarnations, a power not inferior to the peerless Daoist art 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.' Their combat prowess would likely place them among the very pinnacle of Immortal.

This is an astonishingly profound Great Dao [the Great Path, the ultimate principle and method of cultivation]. Once successfully forged, it might, in the future, hold a sliver of possibility for achieving the state of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen naturally saw it clearly and supported it in his heart.

He sighed softly, then spoke, "Your resolve on the Daoist path is so unwavering. If your uncle, Ronan, could know of it from beyond the grave, his spirit in the Nine Springs [the underworld] would surely find solace." Join our community of readers at audio~novel.com.

"Father..."

Upon hearing Eldrin Chen mention Riverius Chen, a look of reminiscence flickered in Kael Chen's eyes.

In the timeless pursuit of cultivation, nearly two Millennium had passed in the blink of an eye, yet the events of the past felt as vivid as if they had occurred yesterday.

He sighed softly before speaking. "If Father entered the cycle of reincarnation, he has likely been reborn over a dozen times within the mortal dust. The memories of his former life are most likely lost beyond recovery."

"Even if you and I were to ascend to immortality in the future and meet him again, he would likely not recognize us."

With these words, Kael Chen ascended the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple, a trace of regret lingering in his wake.

Eldrin Chen stood silently in place, watching his gradually receding figure, sensing a lingering solitude about him.

"If I achieve immortality, Uncle Ronan, Granduncle Dorian, Uncle Qingxu... will you still remember me?"

Eldrin Chen murmured the question to himself. After a long while, he shook his head, a subtle weight settling in his heart.

Some things, though filled with a sense of helpless inevitability, offered no alternative path. Even the undying, unaging Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme immortal sage who embodies the primordial Dao], he mused, must surely face limits to what they could accomplish.

After his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, Eldrin Chen possessed combat power rivaling the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

In this era where Demi-Immortals [powerful cultivators one step below true immortality] secluded themselves, a figure of his stature stood at the very pinnacle of the world, one of the Human Race's Pillar of the Heavens.

Faced with his arrival, even the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple dared not show any neglect. The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk personally emerged from seclusion to receive Eldrin Chen.

After Eldrin stated his purpose, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk pressed his palms together and said, "Amitabha Buddha. Our Tranquil Spirit Temple has inherited teachings for several hundred thousand years. Currently, we possess a total of seventeen volumes of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation arts."

"May I ask which Primordial Spirit cultivation art the benefactor seeks?"

Eldrin Chen glanced at Kael Chen, then nodded and said, "I have heard that within the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple, there are three supreme Buddhist heart sutras."

"They are the 'Buddha Sutra', the 'Arhat Sutra', and the 'Manjushri Sutra'. It is said each can lead directly to the realm of Immortal [a true immortal being]."

Hearing him mention these three Buddhist scriptures right from the start, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk's expression changed dramatically.

These three scriptures were the supreme sutras of the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple, left behind by three True Buddhas who ascended from the Purple Realm. They were paths that could lead all the way to the Immortal [a true immortal being] realm.

Among the three scriptures, the 'Buddha Sutra' could cultivate a Buddha's Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path], while the 'Arhat Sutra' cultivated the physical body. It was said one could forge the Arhat Golden Body [an indestructible physical form], a path to immortality through bodily refinement.

The final scripture, the Manjushri Sutra [also known as the Great Wisdom Sutra], is the foremost of the three sutras. It is said to enlighten a cultivator's wisdom and greatly enhance their comprehension, serving as a supreme treasure scripture for cultivating the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality].

Due to the great upheaval that persisted for tens of thousands of years within the Purple Realm [a higher plane of existence], the Arhat Sutra [a scripture focused on physical ascension] lost its crucial method for achieving immortality through the physical body. The other two scriptures, however, remain perfectly preserved.

Yet, even the 'Arhat Sutra', bereft of its key inheritance, remains a foundational treasure of the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple [a major Buddhist temple] and would never be lightly imparted to an outsider.

Upon hearing this request, Demon-Subduing Divine Monk [a powerful Buddhist monk] shook his head immediately. "These three sutras are the root methods of our Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple. This humble monk cannot transmit them to an outsider."

"Do not be hasty, Divine Monk. Hear my offer first."

Seeing the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk refuse was well within Eldrin Chen's expectations. Original publication: https://audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

He cast a calm glance at the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and spoke. "If the Divine Monk allows me to study these three sutras, then before my own ascension, I shall restore the final chapter of the Arhat Sutra for you."

"This..."

Upon hearing these words, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk was momentarily stunned, his pupils flickering with a surge of excitement.

Among the three great Buddhist sutras of the Purple Realm, the 'Manjushri Sutra' is the scripture of supreme wisdom, ranking first in potential. The 'Buddha Sutra' [a scripture on achieving Buddhahood] ranks second, while the 'Arhat Sutra' occupies the last position.

Yet in terms of importance, this 'Arhat Sutra' stands as the foremost among all scriptures.

For within the history of the Purple Realm spanning millions of years, the Arhat Sutra was once the sole method for the Human Race to achieve immortality through physical body refinement.

Later, Eastern Sovereign emulated the cultivation methods of the Human, Demonic Monsters, and Demon races, synthesizing hundreds of scriptures to create the Eastern Sovereign Method. Only then did the Purple Realm possess a second path to physical body ascension.

Among the three core Buddhist scriptures, while the Arhat Sutra may not possess the greatest potential, it is the supreme Buddhist Dharma with the lowest difficulty of cultivation and the highest certainty of achieving immortality.

This is because those who ascend through physical body refinement possess the greatest chance of surviving the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. In ancient times, of the nine True Buddhas from the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple who ascended to immortality, seven had cultivated the Arhat Sutra to achieve their transcendence.

However, both the Arhat Sutra and the Eastern Sovereign Scripture became thorns in the side of the Extraterrestrial Demon God. They were successively targeted by the Extraterrestrial Demon God, which destroyed their most crucial cultivation methods.

In his early years, while suppressing the Qin Immortal Clan, Eldrin Chen fortuitously obtained the final chapter of the Eastern Sovereign Scripture. Later, upon Eastern Sovereign Mountain, he acquired the complete text of the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, thereby restoring this method of physical body ascension.

Having now contemplated the Eastern Sovereign Scripture for several centuries, Eldrin Chen has completed the cultivation for the Nascent Soul Stage. He possesses sufficient confidence to eventually restore the Arhat Sutra, which is the reason for his current declaration.

Demon-Subduing Arhat was unaware of this, yet he clearly understood that Eldrin Chen's talent was unparalleled, perhaps even surpassing that of the ancient Jiang the Sovereign Emperor.

Therefore, a personal promise from Eldrin Chen's own lips was something he took very seriously.

After much deliberation, Demon-Subduing Arhat [a Buddhist arhat renowned for vanquishing demons] resolved firmly and declared, "Your honor, Master, is known throughout the world, and you possess the bearing of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest attainable state of immortality]. Since you have personally given your word, I shall place my trust in you."

"With the Abbot currently absent, I shall presume to act in his stead and grant you a viewing of the three sutras."

"However, you must swear a Great Oath of Reincarnation [a binding vow that transcends lifetimes, with severe karmic consequences for breaking it], pledging to one day complete the Arhat Sutra [a supreme Buddhist cultivation scripture for attaining arhatship] and never to transmit these three sutras to any other."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then solemnly swore the Great Oath of Reincarnation. Only then did he smile and say, "I have long heard that the Manjushri Sutra [a scripture of supreme wisdom] was created by the Great Wisdom Bodhisattva, 'Bodhisattva Manjushri' [the Bodhisattva of Wisdom]. It is a peerless immortal scripture, standing equal to the Dao Palace's [a legendary sect of profound Daoist teachings] 'Sitting in Oblivion Sutra' [a scripture focused on attaining a state of serene emptiness]."

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