Chapter 812 : Summoning the Earth Soul

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber.

Verdant Consort and the others had been waiting for some time. Seeing him exit seclusion, she asked with delight, "How do you feel after your Earth Soul Summoning [a profound cultivation technique to summon and merge with one's terrestrial soul essence]?"

"It went quite well."

Eldrin Chen nodded and continued, "Your spiritual power reserves are nearly sufficient. Perhaps you should also attempt the Earth Soul Summoning."

"A sound suggestion."

With Eldrin Chen personally guarding their breakthrough, the process for the others proceeded smoothly. In just over half a month, they had all succeeded in succession.

Once all three had successfully summoned their Earth Soul [the terrestrial aspect of a cultivator's soul, representing stability and connection to the world], their collective strength had increased dramatically. Though they still could not match a true Primordial Spirit Path Lord, each now possessed combat power equivalent to seventy or eighty percent of a newly ascended Primordial Spirit cultivator.

After they had all emerged, Eldrin Chen stated plainly, "This period of seclusion has yielded significant gains for everyone."

"However, the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied calamity where demonic energies surge from the abyss] approaches. I have a foreboding sense that this tribulation will be far from simple. We must make further preparations before the cataclysm descends."

Exquisite Jiang's eyes flickered with understanding as she inquired, "What is your meaning?" This chapter appears courtesy of www . audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded, then spoke, "I intend to journey to the Southern Ridge Cultivation World [a cultivation realm in the southern mountain ranges]. I wish to see if I can procure a fire-attributed Sixth Rank [a high-tier classification for cultivation resources and beings] Primordial Solar [pertaining to the pure, primordial essence of the sun] treasure."

Upon hearing this, understanding dawned on the faces of the three women. It was clear to them why Eldrin Chen sought a Sixth RankPrimordial Solar object.

Having recently broken through to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm [a transitional state just below the Primordial Spirit Realm], Eldrin Chen was unlikely to attempt an assault on the full Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core solidifies into a Primordial Spirit] in the immediate future.

At his current level, achieving another leap in combat prowess was no simple feat, unless he successfully ascended to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

For Eldrin Chen, the most promising path was to fully comprehend the Five Elements Arcane Power [a profound divine ability based on the interplay of the five fundamental elements].

Once he grasped the final Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric power derived from deep understanding of a fundamental law], his last Innate Great God Ability [a supreme divine ability one is born with or awakens] would be perfected, leading to a monumental surge in strength.

However, comprehending that final Arcane Power was an arduous task of immense difficulty. Not even Eldrin Chen dared guarantee he could master it before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity originating from a demonic abyss].

Aside from mastering the five Arcane Power, the only other way to significantly enhance his power was to advance his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul, growing with them].

Among Eldrin Chen's five Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a bell treasure offering peerless defense] provided unrivaled protection, the Polarity Void Mirror [a mirror with mysterious and versatile uses] held wondrous and unpredictable applications, and the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne formed from a primordial lotus, storing vast spiritual energy] served as the boundless wellspring of spiritual energy for his battles across realms.

Yet, his true trump card, the weapon he wielded most frequently, remained the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords, one representing the heavens, the other the abyss].

Within Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, the Heaven Sword could transform into a celestial river, its momentum vast and unstoppable as it swept across the heavens.

The Departure Sword unleashed the majestic power of Solar Fire [a divine flame of pure solar essence], its radiance sufficient to incinerate the demonic fiends of the Eight Desolations. It stood as one of the world's most domineering Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal power].

It could be said that on his journey to this day, these two Lifebound Immortal Sword [immortal swords bound to their wielder's life force] had been among Eldrin Chen's primary means of confronting enemies. When the twin swords combined their forces, they became his ultimate trump card.

Now that the Heaven Sword had advanced to the Primordial Solar Realm [the realm of the primordial sun, a supreme level for immortal artifacts], the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword remained stalled at the Fifth Rank High-Grade. While its power could still be considered top-tier among Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts imbued with spiritual power], for Eldrin Chen, it had become somewhat of a liability.

Yet, once the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword ascended to the ranks of a Primordial Solar Immortal Sword, and the world-shaking divine might of the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a supreme sword technique that severs the sky] was restored, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess would undoubtedly increase dramatically.

By that time, Eldrin Chen would truly possess a decisive killer move in his hands, granting him at least the power to single-handedly slay a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the path of the primordial spirit].

"To advance the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, I still need a fire-attribute Spiritual Object [an object containing concentrated spiritual energy] of Primordial Solar Grade,"

Eldrin Chen sighed, shaking his head with a hint of helplessness.

Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, there were no fire-attribute Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy leyline] of the Sixth Rank. Naturally, this meant no Sixth Rank fire-attribute treasures could be nurtured there.

Although the Earth Vein [a terrestrial spiritual energy leyline] within the Chen Clan's Flaming Prison Sea of Fire had been cultivated for many years, advancing it to the Sixth Rank would still require at least several hundred more years of effort. With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm imminent, Eldrin Chen naturally could not afford to wait.

Fortunately, the Chen Clan now possesses quite a few treasures. In recent years, they have also obtained Primordial Solar [the highest tier of spiritual treasures and materials] grade treasures such as the Nine Heavens Star Core Fragment, Lesser Lunar Divine Water [a divine water imbued with lunar essence], and the Sixth Rank Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus.

Thus, Eldrin Chen began to contemplate a journey to the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, a region known for its multiple Sixth Rank Fire Vein [underground spiritual currents rich in fire-attribute energy]. His aim was to trade for a Sixth Rank fire-attribute treasure.

The other three naturally supported Eldrin Chen's idea.

After a moment of thought, Lila spoke up, "Besides the Sixth Rank Spiritual Object, the clan also possesses several Sixth Rank Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts]."

"Among them, the Void-Suppressing Vase belongs to the Immortal Alliance, and Senior Azure Abyss Sword has shown us great kindness. Perhaps I should also bring my Profound Soul Pearl. It would increase our chances of successfully trading for a Sixth Rank Spiritual Object."

"There's no need for that," Eldrin Chen shook his head with a smile. "Within the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, there are no Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a high-level cultivator] cultivators with an Ice Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for ice-element cultivation]. What use would they have for such an item?" Immerse yourself in the complete world at *audio-novel.com*.

"With the Nine Heavens Star Core Fragment, the Lesser Lunar Divine Water, and this Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, if I visit enough sects and clans, I am confident I can trade for a fire-attribute Primordial Solar grade treasure."

"Well..." Lila hesitated briefly before nodding. "Alright then."

"..."

Having made their decision, the four of them departed the Myriad Ruins Province the very next day, setting their course for the Southern Ridge Cultivation World.

They utilized a Teleportation Formation [a mystical array that allows instantaneous travel across vast distances], arriving promptly at the Path Palace Sacred Land [a holy land dedicated to the study and practice of cultivation paths]. There, they paid their respects to the sacred land itself, and the one responsible for receiving them was none other than Path Master Mingyuan [a senior cultivator of the Path Palace, whose title signifies mastery over the Bright Abyss path].

Having not seen him for many years, Path Master Mingyuan's cultivation had progressed with astonishing speed. He had now actually broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the profound realm where a cultivator's spiritual core, or Primordial Spirit, is fully formed and solidified].

His aura was still unsteady, a clear sign he had only recently attained his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major leap in power and longevity]. Upon their arrival, he had specifically come to greet them.

That Path Master Mingyuan had broken through to Primordial Spirit was, in truth, within Eldrin Chen's expectations.

This man was a Great Encompassing Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul realm, just below Primordial Spirit], essentially the Immortal Seed [a prodigy groomed with all the sect's resources to achieve immortality] that the Path Palace Sacred Land had poured its full efforts into nurturing. As far back as five or six hundred years prior, his cultivation had already reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the absolute peak of the Infant Soul realm]. Thus, his recent shattering of the Primordial Spirit Realm barrier came as no surprise.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen spoke with utmost courtesy, "In the mere span of a few centuries since we last met, Senior Mingyuan has already surpassed us, stepping into the Primordial Spirit ahead of us. It truly puts us to shame."

"You flatter me too much,"

Path Master Mingyuan replied with a light laugh, then continued, "Given your standing, please do not humble this elder brother so. Let us consider ourselves peers and interact as such."

"Brother Bright Abyss honors me,"

Eldrin Chen responded calmly, tacitly accepting Path Master Mingyuan's proposal.

Given his current status as the Alliance Leader of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, if he were to truly address Path Master Mingyuan as 'Senior', it would likely make both Sea-Calmer Path Master and the Master of Featherflight Pavilion feel uneasy.

A cup of tea.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Path Master Mingyuan invited everyone into a pavilion and personally served it.

Eldrin Chen took a sip and casually inquired, "Elder Brother, your recent breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm seems to have occurred not long ago."

"That is correct."

Path Master Mingyuan nodded and then said, "Speaking of which, it is somewhat embarrassing. A few years ago, the Patriarch opened his furnace to refine a batch of Primordial Spirit Pills [elixirs that aid in forming the Primordial Spirit]. To guard against the possibility of a failed breakthrough, I still took one."

At this point, Path Master Mingyuan added another remark, "Strangely enough, the Patriarch succeeded in refining seven pills from that batch. Three have been used so far, and all three individuals who took the Precious Pill [a term for a high-grade elixir] managed to break through successfully."

"Is that true?"

Eldrin Chen was inwardly startled and asked with surprise, "May I ask who those three individuals are?" Original English translation available at audio novel.com.