Chapter 690 : Reclaiming the Ancestral Vein

"My deepest gratitude for your generous gift, Elder Brother."

Witnessing Dorian Ji bestow the treasure, Lyra Jiang offered a graceful bow and a smile, signaling for Eldrin Chen to accept it.

After presenting the jade pendant, Dorian Ji gave a firm nod, his expression then turning solemn as he continued, "The Ji Continent lacks a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a site of exceptionally potent spiritual energy], and can no longer sustain my cultivation. Thus, for now, I am bound to remain within these Star Archipelago."

"Yet, a permanent garrison here is no lasting solution. Therefore, I plan to reclaim our clan's Ancestral Vein [the primary spiritual energy source of a lineage] on Spirit Island once Brother Caelum achieves his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stir within. The Ji Clan's Ancestral Vein on Spirit Island was located in the Blood God Sea Region of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, a territory that had been occupied by the Blood God Ancient Ancestor for nearly four Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

With this thought, he exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang before inquiring, "Might I ask when you intend to make your move, Elder Brother?"

Dorian Ji pondered for a moment, then replied with a smile, "Since the conclusion of the great calamity, Brother Caelum has entered seclusion to attempt his Primordial Spirit breakthrough. Once he succeeds and consolidates his newfound power, we shall move against the Blood God Ancient Fiend."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. Caelum, the Sword Immortal of the Vast Sea, renowned as the foremost Nascent Soul [a powerful spiritual entity formed through cultivation] expert of the Eastern Sea, not only possessed a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a sacred artifact of immense yang-aligned power] but had also comprehended the legendary Sword Dao Esoteric Power [a supreme sword-based mystical technique].

With such a Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally solid and profound cultivation base], his advancement to Primordial Spirit was virtually assured. Furthermore, with Dorian Ji personally safeguarding his tribulation, the likelihood of failure was negligible.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "By that reckoning, the action should commence in approximately two hundred years." The story continues at audio~novel.com.

Dorian Ji nodded upon hearing this. After breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, secluding oneself for three Jiazi-time [one Jiazi-time equals sixty years] would be sufficient to initially digest the gains from the breakthrough and thoroughly consolidate one's cultivation base.

Since Caelum the Wavestrider had an extremely high chance of success in his breakthrough, Eldrin Chen said no more on the matter.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen thought for a moment and inquired, "The great calamity has ended. I wish to take this opportunity to go to the Heavenly Demon Sea Region and slay an old enemy. I wonder if there would be significant danger?"

"You intend to exterminate the Liu Clan on Mara Island?"

Dorian Ji's eyes flickered slightly, instantly grasping Eldrin Chen's intent.

Without waiting for Eldrin Chen's reply, he nodded with a smile. "The great tribulation has just concluded, and several Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao] are still present in the Eastern Sea Cultivation World. Jareth of the Heavenly Demon Sea Region indeed would not dare to act rashly."

"Go with peace of mind. This is likely your best opportunity."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of relief. The great vengeance for Verdant Consort could finally be fulfilled.

Although Verdant Consort was now safe and sound, Mara Island had long become a knot in Lyra Jiang's heart, preventing her from permanently maintaining the state of Heaven and Man Resonance [a profound state of unity between the cultivator and the natural world].

Once the Liu Clan was eradicated, Lyra Jiang would be able to permanently reside in the Heaven and Man Resonance state, greatly increasing her chances of refining the Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the primordial essence of water] and comprehending the Water Element Esoteric Power [a profound power derived from the essence of water].

After bidding farewell to Dorian, the Sage Lord, the couple, Eldrin Chen and his wife, departed from the Grand Tenuity Enclosure Archipelago.

Upon arriving at the family's Star Horse Spirit Island, he immediately summoned several of the clan's True Lord powerhouses. Once everyone had gathered, Thalion Chen could not help but inquire, "How did the meeting with the various Dao Lord go?"

"It was fairly satisfactory."

Eldrin Chen nodded with a smile, handing over the healing and Spiritual Treasure-repairing Spiritual Object he had obtained through the exchange to the group. He then distributed the list of items to everyone.

After reading it, the Old Patriarch could not suppress a tremor in his wrist, exclaiming with excitement, "You actually managed to acquire three strands of Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial breath of the Heavenly Dao, essential for forming a supreme-grade Nascent Soul]! Does this mean our clan has the potential to nurture three more Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul cultivators?"

Eldrin Chen also smiled, then said thoughtfully, "Ethan performed with exceptional merit in this campaign, actually slaying two Nascent Soul True Lord amidst the chaotic battle. He truly possesses a measure of the prowess I displayed in my youth."

"I promised to reserve one strand of this Heavenly Dao Qi for him, hoping he will achieve great things in the future."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. Since overcoming his inner demons regarding life and death, Ethan Chen had progressed rapidly, becoming another brilliant rising star within the family.

Moving past this topic, Eldrin Chen stated, "Gather everyone. It is time to begin preparations for our return to the Ji Continent."

"Understood. I will handle the arrangements," the Old Patriarch affirmed with a nod.

Kael Chen shook his head, then spoke, "Your injuries are too severe, Old Granduncle. You should focus on stabilizing your condition as soon as possible. Let Eldrin and I handle these matters."

"Indeed, Old Granduncle. Please rest and recover your wounds in peace first."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, thus settling the matter.

The recollection ended there. After everyone had departed, Eldrin Chen glanced at Kael Chen and could not help but inquire, "How are things now?"

With the Green Abyss Sword in his possession, Eldrin Chen was naturally aware of Kael Chen's fortuitous encounter with the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword. Though the demonic sword was exceedingly well-concealed, it could scarcely evade the spiritual perception of the Green Abyss Sword.

"My cultivation base is still somewhat lacking. To fully refine this sword will likely require a not insignificant amount of time." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at http://www . audio-novel.com.

Kael Chen shook his head. After devouring the Garuda Demon Monarch's soul essence, he was, strictly speaking, already considered the master of the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword.

It was precisely for this reason that the Green Abyss Sword did not resist his refinement efforts. Otherwise, with the power of the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword's sword spirit, even if its strength were nearly depleted, it would be utterly impossible for a cultivator at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage to control it.

Yet, this was, after all, a Sixth Rank Pure Yin Demonic Treasure [a demonic artifact of the highest purity Yin energy]. Its power was simply too astonishing and vast. Even as the sword's designated Sword Lord, Kael Chen found it difficult to refine it completely in a short time.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "What do you plan to do?"

"I intend to refine this sword using the Heavenly Demon Power [a supreme demonic cultivation art], transforming it to replace my Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's primary weapon bound to their life force] and become my Lifebound Supreme Treasure [the ultimate treasure bound to a cultivator's soul and destiny]."

Kael Chen stated calmly. It turned out that back atop God-Slaying Ridge, amidst the ceaseless day and night erosion and tempering by the boundless Demonic Fiend Qi [the corrupt and malevolent spiritual energy of demons], he had comprehended the legendary Heavenly Demon Esoteric Power [an ultimate secret power of the heavenly demons].

This power was astonishingly formidable, rivaling even Eldrin Chen's Celestial Fire Mana [a supreme cultivation art harnessing celestial fire energy], and it had thoroughly forged the foundation for his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major stage in cultivation] realm.

If he succeeded in using the Cuckoo Occupying the Nest Method [a secret method to usurp and claim another's treasure as one's own] to refine this Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword into his Lifebound Immortal Sword, his future potential would be truly limitless.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Once you succeed in this endeavor, your future breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm will come as naturally as water flowing downhill."

"It seems that in obtaining this Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword, you have indeed received the favor of the Heaven and Earth Will [the conscious will or destiny of the world itself]."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, a trace of emotion flickering in his eyes.

This was no empty praise. The Heaven and Earth Will of the Purple Realm possessed a kind of ineffable sentience of its own.

To the Heaven and Earth Will, all things under heaven and earth were its children. Beings like Eldrin Chen and Kael Chen, who strived with such determination, were in its eyes the most favored offspring, naturally deserving of its partiality and grace.

In truth, while lower-tier treasures in the Purple Realm were commonplace, spiritual objects of the Sixth Rank [the sixth major rank in the cultivation hierarchy] and above were numbered, peerless treasures of heaven and earth.

Such supreme treasures of the Sixth Rank [the highest tier of spiritual objects] are exceedingly rare in the world. Apart from being nurtured once every several thousand or even ten thousand Annual Assembly [a conventional term for a year] within the great Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein], scarcely any remain elsewhere.

Generally, only Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul and attained the Dao Lord realm], or those with immense potential to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being], might, under the subtle guidance of the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness or ordained fate of the world itself], obtain such a profound opportunity. Find this and other novels at audio–novel.com.