Chapter 813 : The Stolen Primordial Pill

"One of the Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm] was taken by the Solar Fire Path Master [a master of the Solar Fire cultivation path], while the other fell into the hands of the Lu Clan."

However, according to the words of Path Master Mingyuan [a master of the Bright Abyss path], besides himself, the two who obtained the Primordial Spirit Pill were the Solar Fire Path Master and Mystery Origin Lu [Lu Xuan Yuan, a cultivator of profound and mysterious origins].

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded. The Solar Fire Path Master possessed Extraordinary [exceptional, peerless] talent and held a supreme treasure like the Solar Fire Treasure Gourd [a gourd artifact imbued with solar fire essence], a Primordial Solar Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, born from primordial solar energies]. His breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major stage in cultivation] was well within expectations.

As for Mystery Origin Lu, he was also a heaven-favored prodigy meticulously nurtured by the Lu Clan [a prominent cultivation clan]. His success was not surprising either.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Both Mystery Origin Lu and the Solar Fire Path Master are endowed with heaven-defying talent. Their breakthroughs were to be expected."

"Not so, not so."

To his surprise, Path Master Mingyuan shook his head, his expression tinged with hesitation. "The Solar Fire Path Master did indeed succeed in his breakthrough. However, the Primordial Spirit Pill meant for Mystery Origin Lu fell into another's hands."

"What?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. The idea that a Primordial Spirit Pill could simply be lost struck him as profoundly unexpected.

Path Master Mingyuan held nothing back from Eldrin Chen and stated plainly, "That Primordial Spirit Pill belonging to Mystery Origin Lu was taken by the Five Poisons Young Master [a young master infamous for his mastery of five deadly poisons]." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.

As Path Master Mingyuan recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the cause and effect of the entire affair.

It turned out that after the Lu family obtained the Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir capable of aiding a cultivator's breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm], they were immediately targeted by the so-called 'Number One Demonic Path Infant Soul Cultivator of the Southern Ridge Cultivation World,' the 'Five Poisons Young Master.'

That Five Poisons Young Master was a disciple of the 'Five Poisons Patriarch,' a master of myriad lethal poisons. He had actually managed to administer the 'Five Poisons Heart-Devouring Powder' to Mystery Origin Lu.

Pausing at this point in his narrative, Path Master Mingyuan continued, "This Five Poisons Heart-Devouring Powder is one of the world's most potent toxins. Even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm] would suffer greatly if caught off guard by it."

"That Nine Abyss Lu could not afford to offend the Five Poisons Patriarch. To save his own son, the Qilin [a mythical, auspicious beast often likened to a unicorn], he had no choice but to painfully hand over the Primordial Spirit Pill to the Five Poisons Young Master. Astonishingly, this allowed the Five Poisons Young Master to achieve a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm."

After hearing Path Master Mingyuan's account, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of surprise.

While the incident sounded unexpected on the surface, upon deeper reflection, it seemed almost inevitable.

That Mystery Origin Lu had always relied on the support of his family's Patriarch, rarely venturing out into the world alone. Any troubles he encountered were typically resolved by his Patriarch. While this made his cultivation path smooth, it also deprived him of crucial real-world experience.

Compared to a seasoned veteran like the Solar Fire Path Master, a cultivator like Mystery Origin Lu, despite appearing powerful, was actually the easiest to manipulate if one found the right opportunity.

Of course, with the formidable Primordial Spirit Path Lord, Nine Abyss Lu, standing behind Mystery Origin Lu, there were exceedingly few within the entire Southern Ridge Cultivation World who would dare to make a move against him.

After all, a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a supreme cultivator whose spirit has transcended mortal limits] might not stoop so low as to scheme against juniors, and among Infant Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators who have nurtured a nascent spiritual infant], those who could rival him could be counted on one hand.

And Five Poisons Young Master was one of those few. In truth, 'Five Poisons Patriarch' was the foremost founding ancestor of the Demonic Path [a cultivation philosophy embracing darker, often destructive arts] within the Purple Seal Realm.

That Five Poisons Patriarch possessed astonishing cultivation, having reached the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] millennia ago. His mastery of Divine Ability [supernatural techniques powered by profound cultivation] and, above all, the Way of Poisons was peerless under heaven.

His ultimate trump card was the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword. This set comprised five blades named 'Heavenly Centipede', 'Crimson Serpent', 'Soul Devourer', 'Celestial Scorpion', and 'Black Toad'.

It was said that to forge this set of Immortal Sword [swords of immense power, often used by high-level cultivators], the Five Poisons Patriarch had slaughtered vast numbers of Six-Winged Heavenly Centipede, Crimson Blood Demon Snake, Soul-Devouring Demon Spider, Hundred-Poison Celestial Scorpion, and Heaven-Swallowing Toad.

In doing so, he nearly emptied the Southern Desolation Hundred Poisons Mountain Range of life. Only after thousands of years of careful cultivation did the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range regain its status as one of the top three Forbidden Land [dangerous, spiritually rich regions often teeming with powerful beasts and rare resources] within the Purple Seal Realm.

Once forged, each of these five Immortal Sword became a formidable Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [a sword of immense yang/pure energy, lethal to dark entities]. When combined, they were hailed as the foremost treasure of the unorthodox paths in the Purple Seal Realm, a weapon even Demigod Patriarch [cultivators who have half-stepped into divinity] were reluctant to provoke.

With such a formidable backer, even Nine Abyss Lu, honored as a Primordial Spirit Path Lord, could only swallow this bitter pill in silence, gifting the Primordial Spirit Pill [a rare elixir that aids in advancing one's Primordial Spirit] to another.

"This Five Poisons Young Master..."

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he murmured, "Come to think of it, I have crossed paths with this man before. We share a thread of Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect that binds actions to their consequences]."

"Oh?" Path Master Mingyuan [a title for a senior cultivator] paused slightly, then said, "That Five Poisons Young Master [a notorious cultivator specializing in poisons] resides deep within the Southern Desolation [a vast, dangerous wilderness region]. How did you come to cross paths with him, Elder Brother?"

"The matter is not overly complex," Eldrin Chen shook his head and stated plainly. "Years ago, when the Master of Featherflight Pavilion [the leader of the Featherflight Pavilion sect] was attempting his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a high-level cultivator], I had a confrontation with him. It ended without a clear victor."

"I see."

Path Master Mingyuan nodded, but cautiously reminded him, "By confronting him then and allowing the Master of Featherflight Pavilion to successfully break through, you essentially created a deadly enemy for him at the Primordial Spirit level."

"Now that this person has also ascended to the Primordial Spirit, if he learns of your own breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm, I fear he will seek you out to settle old scores."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and asked, "I am not overly concerned about the Five Poisons Young Master himself. My worry lies with his master, the Five Poisons Patriarch [the ancient and formidable founder of the Five Poisons lineage]." Continue your cultivation journey at www . audio-novel.com.

"On that point, you may set your mind at ease," Path Master Mingyuan replied with a slight smile. "With my esteemed master guarding the Southern Desolation, even the most powerful Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a supreme expert at the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm] from the demon or fiend races would have to crawl on their belly."

"Although the Five Poisons Patriarch is indeed Extraordinary [possessing remarkable power], he would not dare to lower himself to directly attack juniors like us."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this. The Lord of the Path Palace [the supreme ruler of the Great Wasteland Path Palace] had condensed his Void Path Fruit [a supreme cultivation achievement representing mastery over the void] and comprehended Pseudo Path Principles [profound laws one step below the true Heavenly Dao]. His cultivation had reached a level that touched upon the mysteries of Creation [the fundamental act of bringing things into being].

Furthermore, he wielded the Near-Immortal Treasures [artifacts of near-divine power] known as the 'Eight Trigrams Plate' [a powerful artifact based on the eight trigrams divination system]. His strength was naturally far beyond anything the Five Poisons Patriarch could hope to match.

That Eight Trigrams Plate is truly extraordinary. Within the current Purple Seal Realm, a total of six Near-Immortal Treasures have emerged into the world. They are the six treasures: the Immortal Refining Furnace, the Demon-Suppressing Cauldron, the Seven Avian Feather Fan, the Eight Trigrams Plate, the Heaven Observation Mirror, and the Pagoda of Enlightenment.

Among these six treasures, the 'Immortal Refining Furnace' dares to refine both immortals and demons; the 'Demon-Suppressing Cauldron' dominates the Cosmos with overwhelming force; the 'Seven Avian Feather Fan' ranks supreme in offensive power; the 'Heaven Observation Mirror' can divine the affairs of gods and ghosts; and the 'Pagoda of Enlightenment' can suppress all manner of evil.

It can be said that each of these Near-Immortal Treasures was forged by an Ancient Immortal at immense cost, using incomplete immortal-grade materials, and possesses the power to threaten even a true Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality].

Yet, among these six treasures, when it comes solely to the art of trapping and confining foes, none surpass the Eight Trigrams Plate.

This Eight Trigrams Plate is the foremost Formation Path Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of the Formation Dao] within the Purple Seal Realm. Its formation patterns can evolve into the myriad heavens and eight trigrams, creating miniature worlds.

It is said that once the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense, attack, or confinement] within the Eight Trigrams Plate is activated, it can trap even an Immortal for a short time. Suppressing a mere Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and mastered a Path] would therefore be effortless.

With the cultivation of the Lord of the Path Palace, whose power touches upon the mysteries of Creation [the fundamental act of bringing something into existence], combined with the might of the Eight Trigrams Plate, a Near-Immortal Treasures, even the Five Poisons Patriarch, hailed as the current number one figure in the Demonic Path [the cultivation path aligned with demonic or malevolent forces] within the Purple Seal Realm, would be forced to yield.

Considering that the Five Poisons Patriarch could not act freely, Eldrin Chen spoke with confidence. "Since the Five Poisons Patriarch dares not act recklessly, then matters become simpler."

"If the Five Poisons Young Master wishes to make a move against me, I am naturally prepared to oblige."

Seeing this, Path Master Mingyuan could not help but chuckle. "I worried overmuch. You, Elder Brother, are hailed as the Purple Seal Realm's Top Infant Soul Cultivator. On your journey, you have crossed blades with multiple Primordial Spirit Path Lord without being at a disadvantage."

"With the aid of Immortal Maiden Exquisite and others now, we truly have no need to fear that Five Poisons Young Master."

"The world is filled with countless capable individuals. The so-called title of 'Purple Seal's Premier Infant Soul Cultivator' is merely flattery from others. You praise me too highly, Elder Brother Bright Abyss."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. Remembering the purpose of his visit, he inquired, "By the way, I came here today seeking a favor." Find this and other novels at audio_novel.com.