Chapter 806 : The Underworld's Faithful Ascension

This magnitude of Faith Power [the power derived from the belief and worship of followers] is truly immense. Even if one were to obtain only thirty or fifty percent of it, under the continuous offerings of countless Immortal Clan [powerful clans with immortal heritage], the cultivation base of a Underworld Court [a governing body in the underworld] lord would advance by leaps and bounds.

Not to mention becoming a Ghost Ancestor [a ghost cultivator whose power rivals that of an Earth Immortal], there is even a sliver of possibility to become a Netherworld Great Power [a formidable entity within the underworld] whose might shakes the heavens, or even the legendary Netherworld [the realm of the dead] Ghost Emperor.

Precisely because of this, it is often the case that within the Netherworld Region [the underworld territories] of many Immortal Domain [realms where immortals dwell], multiple Netherworld Underworld Court [underworld courts] exist simultaneously.

The lords of powerful Underworld Court [underworld courts] dominate vast territories, commanding legions of Ghost Immortal [immortals who cultivate the ghostly path]. Even Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful celestial immortals] and Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [immortal lords of immense power] must regard them with respect.

The lords of weaker Underworld Court [underworld courts], however, must treat even the reincarnating souls of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivators with great courtesy. Not only do they take a minimal share of the incense offerings [tributes of faith], they might even invest in such souls. If the soul achieves immortality in its next life, the return would be enormous.

In summary, even within the Netherworld Underworld Court [underworld courts] of the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals], the competition is fierce.

Returning to the main topic, although Eldrin Chen lamented the arduousness of the Ghost Cultivation Path [the path of cultivation focused on the ghostly form] for Verdant Seal Path Master, he still smiled and said, "The Divine Shrine [a sacred shrine artifact] method of the Patriarch can gather Faith Power [the power derived from the belief and worship of followers], which actually helps complete part of the legacy of the Purple Seal Realm."

"Although this method might be crude compared to the incense-gathering techniques of the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals], it can at least collect some Faith Power [the power derived from the belief and worship of followers]. I plan to promote it within the Three Veins Immortal Alliance."

"That would be good," Verdant Consort nodded in agreement, then added, "This Faith Power [the power derived from the belief and worship of followers] is of little use to the major Immortal Clan [powerful clans with immortal heritage]. We can purchase it at a low price for the Patriarch to refine into Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a special silver refined from faith power for cultivation] to aid his cultivation."

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Exquisite Jiang also said with a smile, "Promoting the method of the Divine Shrine [a structure that channels and focuses the power of faith and worship] will not only smooth Verdant Seal Patriarch's cultivation path somewhat but also bring a measure of profit to the various Immortal Clan [powerful families with immortal heritage]."

For the Chen Clan, since there are no other Ghost Cultivator [cultivators who follow the path of spirits and souls] in the Purple Seal Realm to compete for the offerings of faith, the various Immortal Clan have no choice but to sell them to the Chen Clan. He could collect Faith Power [a form of energy derived from the sincere belief and worship of mortals] at an extremely low price.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but say, "The Purple Seal Realm has hundreds of millions upon millions of living beings. If placed within an Immortal Realm [a higher plane of existence suffused with immortal energy], it could likely sustain the cultivation of several Ghost Immortal [an immortal who has ascended via the ghost or soul cultivation path]."

"Even though this Divine Shrine method is far inferior to the techniques of an Immortal Realm, the sheer population base of the Purple Seal Realm is immense. With such offerings of faith sustaining a single Ghost Cultivator, perhaps the Patriarch's cultivation will proceed more smoothly than anticipated."

"If he can survive the Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity that tests a cultivator] and karmic backlash that comes once every thousand years, his chances of achieving Ghost Immortal might be even greater than if he were within the Netherworld Underworld Court [the governing realm of the dead and spirits]."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath, a flicker of astonishment passing through his pupils. "First, he created the Ascendant Immortal Vein-Forging Art [a cultivation technique for symbiotically cultivating with spiritual veins], and now, after switching to the Ghost Immortal path, he has comprehended the Path of Faith and Worship [a cultivation art centered on harnessing faith].

It seems our Patriarch's talent and comprehension are even more astonishing than you or I imagined."

"..."

Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, thirty years had passed.

"Brother Eldrin, it has been a long time. I trust you have been well."

On this day, Eldrin Chen strolled through the resplendent halls of the Stellar Palace, a faint smile gracing his lips as he walked side by side with a man.

The man was clad in a Stellar Path Robe [a ceremonial robe signifying mastery of stellar cultivation arts], his bearing possessing an ethereal quality. He was none other than Star Lord Alkaid, one of the seven Star Lord [masters of stellar cultivation paths] of the Stellar Palace.

Though many years had passed since their last meeting, Star Lord Alkaid's cultivation had not yet broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core fully manifests]. However, he had already stepped into the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state just before achieving a true Primordial Spirit], the threshold of the Primordial Spirit Realm now not far off.

Eldrin Chen cast a glance at Star Lord Alkaid, a flicker of thought passing through his eyes.

By his reckoning, Star Lord Alkaid's age had already surpassed five thousand years. In recent years, he had consumed three Primordial Spirit Pill [elixirs specifically designed to aid in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm], yet each attempt to break through to Primordial Spirit had ended in failure. Before reaching six thousand years of age, he would have only one final chance left.

If he failed to succeed in this last attempt, his only recourse would be to Reincarnation [to be reborn into a new body, restarting one's cultivation journey from a lower realm]. Yet, once he embarked on Reincarnation, the hope of ever breaking through to Primordial Spirit would likely vanish.

"I have heard that the lineage inheriting the 'Alkaid' cultivation art within the Stellar Palace is facing a dearth of successors," Eldrin mused silently. "Apart from Star Lord Alkaid, there are only two cultivators at the Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the realm preceding Primordial Spirit] level."

"But one of them is even older than Alkaid, and the other perished during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a rift to a demonic realm]. Though he managed a forced Reincarnation, it effectively severed his Path [his unique cultivation journey and destiny]."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts swirled briefly before he suppressed them, offering a calm smile. "Elder Brother, are you certain the item you mentioned will truly appear at this Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare treasures and resources]?"

"Set your mind at ease," the Star Lord replied. "That item is confirmed to be one of the key treasures featured at this Barter Convention."

Star Lord Alkaid smiled faintly, stroking his long beard as he spoke.

This was the opening day of the Stellar Ancient Domain's once-in-a-century Barter Convention. The reason Eldrin Chen had come to participate this time was both in response to Star Lord Alkaid's invitation and to seek a specific treasure.

Seeing Star Lord Alkaid confirm the matter, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Then I thank you for the guidance, Elder Brother."

As they spoke, the two arrived inside the Barter Great Hall. The Stellar Ancient Domain's Barter Convention had always been held within the Stellar Palace, attracting a great number of Infant Soul True Lord cultivators each time to participate.

At this moment, with less than two hundred years remaining until the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, many True Lord from the Star Lake Ancient Domain had gathered here, clearly intending to acquire more protective treasures before the great calamity erupted.

As the master of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, Eldrin Chen's current status within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland was now on par with, if not surpassing, that of several Primordial Spirit Path Lord. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel[dot]com.

Seeing his arrival, the many True Lord present nodded in acknowledgment, and several acquaintances took the opportunity to come forward and reminisce.

After brief pleasantries, this session of the Barter Convention commenced.

Naturally, the first to take the stage were members of the Stellar Palace. This time, the Stellar Palace presented multiple Fifth Rank Spiritual Objects, the most precious among them reaching the Fifth Rank High-Grade tier.

Unfortunately, for Eldrin Chen, there were few items among these treasures that could still capture his interest.

After all, he presided over the Three Veins Immortal Alliance [a powerful alliance of three major immortal lineages]. Even many Fifth Rank High-Grade [a high-level stage within the fifth major cultivation rank] Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy or power] could be acquired through his various channels.

It was only after the members of the Stellar Palace [a celestial sect or palace] completed their transaction that the second cultivator stepped forward.

The one who ascended the platform was a woman of breathtaking figure, clad in a light gauze daoist robe, her cultivation having already reached the Infant Soul 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Infant Soul stage, a mid-level spiritual cultivation realm].

Eldrin Chen had heard of this person. Her daoist title was Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn, the younger sister of the newly ascended Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] Immortal Maiden Dawnlight and one of the current Ten Great Immortal Maidens of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a prestigious title for the ten most renowned female immortals in the vast eastern wilderness].

Upon taking the stage, Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn directly produced a suit of armor forged from azure-gold, Glazed Armor [a type of crystalline, translucent armor renowned for its defensive properties], and stated calmly:

"Esteemed guests, the item in my hand is the Tribulation Transcendence Treasure [a treasure specifically designed to aid in surviving heavenly tribulations] of my Dawnlight Palace master. If you possess a suitable item for exchange, please present it."

"This is the item."

The moment he laid eyes on this armor, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened with interest.

Before him was one of the famed Seven Treasures Glazed Armor [a legendary set of seven glazed armor treasures]—the 'Azure Gold Glazed Armor'.

This treasure was forged by the master of Dawnlight Palace using the rare heavenly iron 'Great Mystery Azure Gold' [a mystical azure-gold metal of profound origin] as its primary material, fused with dozens of other precious spiritual ores. Its grade was but a single step away from reaching the Sixth Rank [the sixth major rank in the cultivation hierarchy, denoting immense power].

In the past, the reason the master of the Dawnlight Palace was able to survive the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators to ascend their Primordial Spirit] was largely due to the great merit of this Azure Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of enchanted armor forged from azure gold and glazed with protective spiritual energy].

Eldrin Chen had come here today precisely because Star Lord Alkaid [a celestial deity associated with the star Alkaid] had informed him in advance of the existence of this 'Azure Gold Glazed Armor', prompting him to seek it out for purchase. Find this and other novels at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.