Chapter 880 : The Yin-Yang Alchemy Revelation

Having grasped the underlying principle, Eldrin Chen now possessed a clear strategy for refining the Treasure Pill [a supreme-grade elixir of immense power and rarity].

He retrieved the two supreme treasures, the Pure Yang Fruit [a fruit brimming with pure, potent Yang energy] and the Pure Yin Flower [a flower embodying the essence of pure, profound Yin energy], and commenced the refinement process.

Considering the delicate medicinal nature of the Pure Yin Flower, he deliberately refrained from using the Earthfire Power [the potent earth-fire energy] of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. Instead, he relied solely on his profound Primordial Chaos Mana [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] combined with his formidable soul power to extract and refine the medicinal essences of the two precious ingredients.

This method, untainted by the fiery energy of the mortal realm, was already considerably taxing on his focus and stamina. The only true cost was time; without the aid of a Sixth Rank earth-fire [a powerful, naturally occurring spiritual flame], the process stretched out far longer.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's soul power was peerlessly strong, and this particular pill did not require the processing of thousands upon thousands of auxiliary herbs, making the overall refinement less complex than it might have been.

Thus, time flowed on. After nineteen long years, Eldrin Chen finally completed the refinement of this single furnace of Treasure Pill.

"Success."

On that day, four radiant Treasure Pill shot forth in succession from within the Treasure Furnace [a supreme-grade alchemical cauldron].

Each Spirit Pill [a general term for high-grade cultivation elixirs] was wreathed in a hazy 'Yin-Yang Mystic Light' [a mystical radiance born from the perfect fusion of Yin and Yang], its surface adorned with intricate Dao Patterns [natural patterns embodying the principles of the Dao] of swirling Yin-Yang mists. An aura of Primordial Unity [the transcendent state of primordial oneness] emanated from them, marking their extraordinary and divine nature.

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At the moment he beheld the Treasure Pill, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of profound relief wash over him, followed by a surge of pure elation.

This Treasure Pill before him was forged from the union of two supreme treasures of opposing natures, born from the convergence of Yin and Yang energies. Within it pulsed the transcendent divinity of Primordial Unity [the state of perfect, undifferentiated oneness].

One could say this was no Treasure Pill of the mortal realm, nor was it a creation of the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead]. It was a Chaos Origin Immortal Pill [a pill of primordial, unified essence] that transcended both worlds, a treasure likely only found within the Immortal Realm.

"This pill is the product of jointly refining the Pure Yang Fruit with the Pure Yin Flower. It contains the supreme and profound mystery of Yin and Yang in perfect harmony. Consuming it allows one to comprehend the mysteries of these dual forces and can greatly enhance one's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation. Perhaps it should be named the 'Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill'."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, thus bestowing a name upon this Treasure Pill.

The 'Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill' possessed wondrous and boundless utility, containing the power of pure Yin and Pure Yang [the ultimate masculine, active principle] united as one. A cultivator at the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage stage who ingested it would experience a dramatic increase in their Mana [the spiritual energy used to power cultivation arts and techniques] cultivation, saving them two Millennium [a period of one thousand years] of arduous, solitary cultivation.

And two Millennium of such cultivation was sufficient for a cultivator at the first layer of the Primordial Spirit realm to advance all the way to the Third Layer of Nascent Soul.

This filled Eldrin Chen with immense joy. He sought out Lyra Jiang and the others, presenting the Treasure Pill to them with uncontainable delight.

Upon examining the Treasure Pill and understanding its effects, Lyra Jiang exclaimed with rapturous joy, "The medicinal potency of this 'Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill' is truly astonishing. I fear it may not be inferior to a Sixth Rank High GradeTreasure Pill."

"To refine four pills in a single batch... your Alchemy [the art of pill refinement] skill has likely already reached the Sixth Rank High Grade level."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then shook his head with a smile. "The efficacy of the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill is extraordinary, primarily due to the remarkable properties of its two main ingredients. It is only because the Pure Yin Flower is not of this mortal world that such a wondrous effect is possible."

"Moreover, refining this pill requires no auxiliary herbs. Therefore, its difficulty of concoction is likely only at the level of a Sixth Rank Low Grade Pill, at most approaching the difficulty of a Sixth Rank Middle Grade Pill."

After chatting for a short while and dividing the four Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill, Eldrin Chen advised earnestly, "While we still have time, let us swiftly refine a few Treasure Pill to enhance our cultivation."

"With this Treasure Pill, our cultivation bases are sure to advance another step."

After obtaining the Treasure Pill, Eldrin Chen returned to his Cultivation Cave on Spirit Lake Isle and consumed the 'Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill' to advance his cultivation.

This Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill brimmed with boundless Yin and Yang energies. These two forces intertwined, giving birth to an immensely profound Creation Qi [the primordial energy of creation and life], elevating its efficacy nearly to the level of a Sixth Rank High Grade Pure Yang Treasure Pill.

The moment Eldrin Chen swallowed the Pill, he felt a torrential surge of Creation Qi flood his body, nourishing his flesh and his soul.

"Rumble—"

Amidst a continuous series of internal reverberations, Eldrin Chen's Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] grew rapidly. By the time he had fully refined the Treasure Pill, his cultivation had broken through to the Second Heaven of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, and his Mana had surged by a full twenty percent.

Such a vast increase in Mana made Eldrin Chen's spiritual power increasingly formidable. While he dared not claim it rivaled that of the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, it far exceeded that of the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer [the sixth stage of the Nascent Soul cultivation realm], reaching approximately eighty percent of the level of a Seventh Heaven Primordial Spirit cultivator.

"A single Pill [a refined medicinal elixir used by cultivators] can save two millennia of arduous cultivation."

"It seems that for a cultivator to achieve greatness, relying solely on bitter cultivation is a difficult path to tread."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint smile touching his heart.

Although this breakthrough had merely increased his Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts], not quite constituting a twenty percent increase in overall strength, it was still a significant advancement. From now on, the power he could channel into his various Spiritual Treasure Immortal Sword [enchanted swords of immense spiritual power] would be notably greater.

This bolstered his confidence considerably for the impending conflict.

With this thought, he emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed meditation and cultivation], only then realizing that he had been in closed-door cultivation for seven years. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel[dot]com.

At this moment, Lyra Jiang and the others were still in seclusion, leaving him as the sole one to step forth from the Seclusion Chamber.

After briefly acquainting himself with the clan's affairs, he proceeded to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and found the Old Patriarch there.

Upon meeting Old Granduncle, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "I heard the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a mystical tree bearing fruit aligned with the eight trigrams of divination] recently bore fruit. I've come to see how the refinement of the Treasure Banner of the Eight Trigrams [a magical banner inscribed with the power of the eight trigrams] is progressing under your care, Old Granduncle."

"Difficult, difficult, difficult."

Thalion Chen shook his head repeatedly, a bitter smile coloring his expression. "That Treasure Banner of the Eight Trigrams contains boundless Dao principles [the fundamental truths and laws of the cosmos]. Refining it to the Pure Yang Realm [the pinnacle state of pure, unadulterated Yang energy] is, naturally, an endeavor fraught with immense difficulty."

"I have devoted years to comprehending the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, consuming the greater part of the clan's Enlightenment Tea [a rare tea that aids in spiritual insight and comprehension]. Yet, to my regret, I have still not managed to deduce the refinement method to the level of the Sixth Rank."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke thoughtfully, "The Master of the Dao Palace forged a complete set of Treasure Banner of the Eight Trigrams. He must possess the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] chapter of this treasure's forging method."

"When time permits, I shall journey to the Dao Palace Sacred Land to see if I can retrieve the refinement method for the Eight Trigrams Demon-Refining Banner."

"That would be wise," Thalion Chen nodded in agreement before continuing, "Though there is no immediate rush. Even with the Eight Trigrams Pure Yang Essence [a supreme spiritual material imbued with the power of the Eight Trigrams and Pure Yang energy] now in hand, integrating it into the treasure banners will require at least three centuries."

"There will still be time to seek out the advancement method by then."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of assent, thus setting the matter aside for the time being.

After a brief pause for thought, he inquired, "My recent years have been consumed by other duties, leaving me little time to attend to affairs in the Eastern Wastelands. How do matters stand in the Eastern Wilderness now?"

"No major troubles have arisen. Lilith, Mistress of Desire and the others have been proceeding with relative smoothness."

Thalion Chen offered a slight smile and began to recount the recent developments and changes within the Eastern Wastelands.

It turned out that ever since Sixty Years Ago, after Eldrin Chen successfully refined the Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm], Lilith, Mistress of Desire, Lucian Ji, and others had successively entered seclusion to attempt their breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, equivalent to the Nascent Soul realm].

Now, one Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle] has passed, and these individuals have all succeeded with relative smoothness. Among them, Lilith, Mistress of Desire progressed most effortlessly; it is said she attained the Primordial Spirit realm not long after entering seclusion, becoming a rare Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] within the Eastern Wilderness.

Lucian Ji also possessed a sufficiently profound foundation and did not struggle excessively to enter the Primordial Spirit realm. He even borrowed a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a powerful artifact imbued with pure Yang energy] from the Chen Clan to withstand his Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trial one must survive to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio—novel.com.