Chapter 814 : A Desperate Quest for Divine Flame

"Oh?"

After listening to Eldrin Chen's request, Brother Bright Abyss slightly furrowed his brow. After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head.

He let out a sigh, his tone tinged with helplessness. "You have come too late, Brother Eldrin. Even our Path Palace Sacred Land no longer possesses any Sixth Rank fire-attributemagical treasure|an enchanted artifact used by cultivators>>."

"What?"

Eldrin Chen was taken aback. As the foremost among the Human Race's Path Lord Sacred Land [the most sacred cultivation grounds of the Path Lords], the Path Palace Sacred Land boasted ten Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have ascended to the Path Lord realm by refining their Primordial Spirit] within its single lineage.

With such profound foundational strength and heritage, it naturally occupied a Sixth Rank fire-attribute Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual energy leyline of the highest grade]. Having been passed down for several hundred thousand years, how could it possibly not have a single Sixth Rank fire-attribute treasure to offer?

Noticing Eldrin Chen's expression, Path Master Mingyuan nodded and spoke plainly. "To be frank, ever since Heavenly Gaze Path Master deduced over a dozen Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a fundamental unit of time in celestial calculations] ago that this coming tribulation would be extraordinary, our several Demigod Patriarch [patriarchs who have attained half-immortal status] have been making preparations for it."

"To withstand this calamity, all the major Path Lord Sacred Land have been gathering high-grade treasures to forge a supreme set of Formation Artifact [artifacts specifically designed to power or anchor grand defensive or offensive formations] to aid in transcending the tribulation."

"Now, not just our Path Palace Sacred Land, but likely across the entire Southern Desolation Cultivation World [the vast cultivation world of the Southern Desolation region], there may be no Sixth Rank fire-attribute treasures left among the Human Race."

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Eldrin Chen's expression shifted repeatedly. It turned out that during all those years he had been cultivating in peace, the Patriarchs who guarded the Human Race's Fortune within the Purple Seal Realm had already been planning and scheming for the sake of all living beings in the Purple Seal Realm Human Race for hundreds, even thousands of years.

All the struggles and conflicts he had faced against the human, demon, and fiend races along his journey probably amounted to little in the eyes of these Patriarchs.

Compared to the boundless calamity of the End of the Demonic Abyss, even a being of such earth-shaking combat prowess as the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor was likely viewed by them as nothing more than a clownish nuisance, one that could be pacified with a mere reprimand.

Perhaps only something like the Purple Seal Divine Fruit, or the opening of an Ancient Immortal Cave Mansion, would be worthy of their serious attention.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen could not help but take a deep breath before asking, "I wonder what kind of treasure the Patriarchs intend to forge, that they would need to gather all the Primordial Solar Flame treasures from across the entire Southern Ridge?"

"I do not know either."

Path Master Mingyuan shook his head, then smiled wryly. "Beings like the Patriarchs, who have reached the Demigod realm, can already perceive the true intent of the Heavenly Path [the fundamental laws governing the cosmos]. Their actions and purposes are surely aligned with the will of heaven, beyond the imagination of ordinary people."

"Alas."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could only sigh.

Witnessing his reaction, Path Master Mingyuan offered consolation: "It seems you will not be able to exchange for the Primordial Solar Flame treasure this time, Elder Brother. Why not stay for a while as my guest? We could discuss the Dao together."

Eldrin Chen, however, remained unwilling to accept this outcome. With a tone of helplessness, he said, "While there are no Sixth Rank Fire Treasures left within the Southern Ridge, I cannot simply return empty-handed from this journey."

"I shall still pay a visit to the Solar Fire Hall. Their lineage also possesses a Fire Vein [a subterranean vein rich in fire-attributed spiritual energy]; perhaps they still have a Sixth Rank Fire Treasure preserved."

"Very well."

Seeing Eldrin Chen's stubborn resolve, Path Master Mingyuan simply nodded, offering no further counsel.

"…"

After bidding farewell to Path Master Mingyuan, Eldrin Chen and his companions departed the Path Palace Sacred Land and set their course for the Solar Fire Hall.

Their speed was immense. In merely half a month's time, they arrived at the famed Solar Fire Hall within the Southern Desolation.

Yet once again, the four were met with disappointment. The Solar Fire Hall received Eldrin Chen with due courtesy, assigning a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual essence into a Primordial Spirit and attained mastery over a fundamental Path] to personally host them.

However, upon understanding Eldrin Chen's purpose, they could only shake their heads regretfully, stating that all their Sixth Rank Fire Treasures had already been taken by the Lord of the Path Palace.

Emerging from the Solar Fire Hall, a profound sense of loss settled over Eldrin Chen's heart.

Given the current circumstances, it seems unlikely that a Sixth Rank Fire Treasure [a powerful artifact imbued with the essence of primordial fire] can be obtained before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm. Consequently, the divine might of the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a legendary sword technique capable of cleaving the heavens] cannot be restored.

Having reached his current level of cultivation, Eldrin Chen could vaguely sense that this impending cataclysm was extraordinary, far beyond any ordinary tribulation.

He was filled with an urgent desire to strengthen his power. He yearned for greater strength to protect those by his side, lest when the Great Tribulation [a world-shaking calamity of immense scale] finally descended, he would be left with irreparable regrets.

The memory of Eternal Profound Chen sacrificing his life to save him, and the scene of his clan uncle Lior falling in battle—these were moments Eldrin Chen never wished to witness again.

Just as Eldrin Chen was lost in thought, Exquisite Jiang took his hand and said, "Husband, while the Southern Ridge Cultivation World may now lack a Fire Treasure, that does not mean such treasures are absent elsewhere."

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Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback but quickly grasped her meaning.

Within the Purple Seal Realm, Sixth Rank Primordial Fire Ancestral Veins [the supreme sources of primordial fire energy] existed in only three regions: the Central Ancestral Domain, the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, and the Southern Sea Cultivation World.

Among these three, the Central Ancestral Domain teemed with Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] experts. Sixth Rank treasures there were likely so scarce and fiercely contested that obtaining one through trade would be exceedingly difficult.

Now that the Southern Ridge Cultivation World also lacked a Sixth Rank Fire Treasure, the only remaining possibility was the Southern Sea Cultivation World.

In an instant, Eldrin Chen clapped his hands and laughed. "It was my oversight. I forgot that within the Southern Sea Cultivation World, there are also two Sixth Rank Primordial Fire Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual vein of fire energy]."

"Let's go, let's go. We must head to the Southern Sea Cultivation World immediately."

"No need for haste."

Exquisite Jiang smiled and held him back, then said, "Among the Fire Vein [spiritual veins rich in fire energy] in the Southern Sea Cultivation World, both of those Fire Vein are currently held by the Demon Race and the Demonic Cultivator. We will need to devise a plan before we can make a move."

Eldrin Chen rubbed his forehead and chuckled. "You are right, my lady. I was too hasty."

"Then let us deliberate and assess the situation in the Southern Sea Cultivation World."

As they spoke, the group began calculating the objectives for this endeavor.

Within the Southern Sea Cultivation World, the Demon Race possessed four Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit realm and established their own Path], while the Demonic Cultivator also had two Primordial Spirit Patriarch [patriarchs of demonic sects at the Primordial Spirit realm].

Among those four Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor [ancient demon beasts who have cultivated to the Primordial Spirit realm], aside from the Netherwater Profound Serpent Emperor whom Eldrin Chen had once crossed blades with, the remaining three were the Giant Whale Demon Ancestor, the Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor, and that Crimson Beard Patriarch.

As for the Demonic Path [the heretical path of cultivation that harnesses demonic or malevolent energies] Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest stage of spiritual cultivation before ascension] experts, one was a Flame Demon [a demon born from or attuned to elemental fire] who achieved the Path, named the Crimson Demon Patriarch. The other was a Path Lord who fell into demonic ways, known as the Carefree Old Demon.

As for those two Sixth Rank Fire Vein [a vein of earth rich in fire-attributed spiritual energy], one was occupied by the Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor, while the other was held by Crimson Demon Patriarch.

After reviewing the information in his hands, Eldrin Chen frowned and said, "The cultivation of Crimson Demon Patriarch has reached the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm]. With our current strength, we would gain no advantage in a confrontation with him."

"However, this Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor, who attained the Primordial Spirit Realm [a major realm of cultivation where one's spiritual core manifests as a Primordial Spirit] eight thousand years ago, still only possesses strength at the Primordial Spirit 3rd Tier [the third tier within the Primordial Spirit realm]. He is a viable target for us."

Verdant Consort also nodded in agreement, but then reconsidered, "Yet, relying solely on our own power, it would still be difficult to drive out the Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor and seize the Primordial Fire Ancestral Vein [an ancient and potent vein of primordial fire energy]."

"Furthermore, the other demonic Primordial Spirit cultivators of the Southern Sea Cultivation World [the world of cultivation centered around the Southern Sea] would likely not sit idly by and watch us claim a Path Lord Sacred Land [a sacred land suitable for a Path Lord to establish their cultivation base]."

"That is true."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After a moment of contemplation, he gazed into the distant Boundless Void and spoke, "A dozen or so great continents ahead lies the territory of Solar Fire Path Master."

"Having recently broken through to the Primordial Spirit, he currently lacks a proper Path-Field [a cultivation base or territory for a Path cultivator] for his practice. Persuading him should not be difficult."

"I imagine the Southern Sea Glazed Palace would also be pleased to see a Human Race Path Lord [a cultivator who has comprehended and walks their own unique Path, a realm above Primordial Spirit] establish a sacred land, sharing some of the pressure they bear."

Upon hearing this, Lila's eyes lit up, and she nodded. "That is an excellent idea."

"Then let us first seek out Elder Brother Solar Fire," he declared.

With those words, Eldrin Chen set off, flying towards the Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain for cultivation and seclusion] of Solar Fire Path Master. Before long, the group arrived at the Path-Field of Solar Fire Path Master. This novel is serialized on www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.