Chapter 904 : The Sea Steader's Promise

"Since that is the case, then let us set this matter in motion."

Once the decision was made, Eldrin Chen personally journeyed to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. There, he instructed the Old Granduncle to regulate the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-aspected spiritual energy] and begin preparations for the entire plan.

Yet this alone was insufficient. To swiftly integrate the Waters of the Boundless Marsh into The Vast Sea, a cultivator highly skilled in this particular Dao [path or principle of cultivation] was required.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen sought out Maris the Sea Steader.

Maris the Sea Steader's Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl possessed the power to calm vast oceans, making it the most suitable supreme treasure for channeling Water Essence Power [the fundamental spiritual power of the water element].

However, upon understanding Eldrin Chen's purpose, Maris the Sea Steader shook his head. "With my current cultivation realm," he said, "I fear I am not yet capable of channeling the Waters of the Boundless Marsh."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. "If your cultivation were to advance further, Dao-Brother," he inquired, "if you were to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm, where the cultivator's spiritual core gains immense power], would you then have a measure of confidence?"

"The Mid Stage of the Primordial Spirit realm..."

Maris the Sea Steader hesitated for a mere moment before nodding with conviction. "If I achieve that breakthrough," he declared, "I would have the confidence to elevate my Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl to the rank of a High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact infused with the purest Yang energy]. Though it would still be a strenuous endeavor, given two hundred years, I am certain I could guide the Waters of the Boundless Marsh into The Vast Sea."

"Excellent," Eldrin Chen replied, his face brightening with pleasure. "Cultivate diligently, Fellow Daoist. In a short while, I shall refine several batches of Treasure Pill [a high-grade pill that aids cultivation], which may assist you in advancing further." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel.com (official site).

After bidding farewell to Maris the Sea Steader, Eldrin Chen considered the crucial arrangements for Mantle Plume settled. The remaining minor tasks could simply be delegated to members of his clan for execution.

Upon departing the Guyuan Mountain Range, he did not immediately return to Spirit Lake Isle. Instead, he turned his course towards the Extreme Northern Ice Plains.

Traversing the Boundless Void, Eldrin Chen arrived at the gates of the Drifting Snow Palace.

Given Eldrin Chen's current status, the Drifting Snow Palace naturally dared not show any neglect. Immediately, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivator Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden personally came forth to receive him.

The moment he laid eyes on Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden, a faint pang of sorrow stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart.

In times past, the Drifting Snow Palace lineage had boasted a full five Primordial Spirit cultivators. Yet, in the great wars of the past six hundred years, three had tragically fallen.

Among the Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a higher stage of spiritual existence] of the Drifting Snow Palace now, aside from the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace who was stationed within the Eight Trigrams Grand Formation [a powerful defensive formation based on the eight trigrams], only Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden remained to oversee their affairs.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, filled with a sense of melancholy and the poignant realization of how much had changed.

Noting the complex emotions on Eldrin Chen's face, Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden gave a slight bow before inquiring, "For what purpose does Fellow Daoist grace our Drifting Snow Palace on this visit?"

"Oh."

Prompted by Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden's inquiry, Eldrin Chen recalled his own purpose for coming. He cupped his hands and said, "I have long heard that within the Sixth Rank Water Vein of the Drifting Snow Palace, there lies a pool known as the Lunar Immortal Pool [a sacred pool imbued with potent lunar essence]."

"My purpose in coming here is solely to request a portion of Lunar Divine Water [a divine water refined from the essence of the moon]."

"Oh?"

Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden was slightly taken aback. The Lunar Immortal Pool was a legacy treasure passed down through generations of the Drifting Snow Palace.

The Lunar Divine Water contained within was used either for refining the Yin-Yang Immortal Water [a legendary alchemical substance balancing opposing forces] or as a crucial resource for cultivating the Drifting Snow Palace's heritage techniques.

That Eldrin Chen sought this Lunar Divine Water was somewhat beyond her expectations.

Nevertheless, Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden suppressed her curiosity and spoke, "Since Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] has made the request, I naturally will not refuse."

"However, the Lunar Divine Water is precious. I wonder what you are willing to offer in exchange?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into contemplation. He currently possessed no small number of Sixth Rank treasures. Among Sixth Rank High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [powerful artifacts infused with pure Yang energy] alone, he had four: the 'Scale-Reverse Sword', the 'Black Dragon Spear', the 'Heavenly Demon Pagoda', and the 'Immortal-Suppressing Seal'.

These four treasures could each be considered significant assets for a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of spiritual core development] cultivator, yet for Eldrin Chen, they were merely fine acquisitions.

With this thought, he retrieved the four treasures and said with a smile, "These four treasures were obtained from my vanquishing of the Black Dragon. You may choose any one of them, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

"A High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier treasure imbued with the pure essence of the sun]."

Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden felt a surge of delight within her heart. High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure were exceedingly rare in the world, serving as ultimate trump cards whether deployed in combat or used to anchor grand formations.

Even the Drifting Snow Palace possessed only a handful of such treasures, each one a supreme artifact that anchored their destiny and fortune.

Faced with such a treasure, she could not remain unmoved. After only a moment's hesitation, she took the Immortal-Suppressing Seal and said, "The value of a High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure is beyond measure. A single one could be worth three portions of Lunar Divine Water [a celestial water imbued with the essence of the moon]."

"I shall take three portions of Lunar Divine Water in exchange for this Immortal-Suppressing Seal. What say you, Fellow Daoist?" Your portal to cultivation novels: *audio-novel.com*.

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, finalizing the transaction with Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden.

Not long after completing this exchange, Eldrin Chen returned to the Eastern Wastelands and made straight for the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, infernal region of perpetual flame].

Now that he had gathered both the Lunar Divine Water [a spiritual water imbued with the essence of the moon] and the Solar Holy Water [a spiritual water infused with the essence of the sun], it was time for Eldrin Chen to attempt refining the Yin-Yang Immortal Water [a legendary elixir that harmonizes the opposing forces of Yin and Yang]. Success would elevate his Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] to the Sixth Rank High Grade [the highest tier within the Sixth Rank of alchemical mastery].

Upon arriving at the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a region of perpetual, mystical flames], Eldrin Chen immediately set about refining the Yin-Yang Immortal Water.

Although Eldrin Chen possessed no specific Pill Formula [a recipe for refining a particular pill or elixir] for the Yin-Yang Immortal Water, at his current level of mastery, the art of alchemy was no longer bound by rigid formulas.

For him, a single glance revealed the medicinal efficacy and spiritual nature of a primary ingredient. Using that ingredient as the foundation, and supplementing it according to the Monarch, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy Principle [an alchemical principle governing the hierarchy and interaction of ingredients], he could deduce the Dao Patterns [the fundamental patterns of the Dao, the natural order, manifest in the refinement process] and successfully refine a batch of Treasure Pill [a high-grade spiritual pill].

He could even innovate, deriving an entirely new Treasure Pill based on the properties of a single primary ingredient.

Thus, what he truly lacked were exceedingly rare Spiritual Object [objects of profound spiritual power], not legendary Pill Formula or inherited techniques.

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen deduced the Pill Formula based on the Lunar Divine Water and Solar Holy Water, completing the derivation not long after.

After gathering the various auxiliary ingredients, he spent twenty-seven years and finally succeeded in refining a batch of Yin-Yang Immortal Water.

"*Whoosh...*"

On that day, two radiant beams of light shot forth from the Alchemy Furnace [a specialized furnace for refining pills and elixirs].

With swift hands and keen eyes, Eldrin Chen snatched the two streaks of light, safely storing them within his precious vessel. Only then did a faint smile grace his lips.

To successfully refine two portions of Sixth Rank High Grade Spirit Medicine [rare herbs imbued with potent spiritual energy] on his very first attempt was a testament to Eldrin Chen's mastery. His Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] stood at the very pinnacle even among Sixth Rank practitioners.

"With this Pill Success Rate," he mused, "it seems the time is ripe to undertake the forging of several more Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [artifacts forged from the essence of pure Yang energy, possessing immense power]."

With this thought flickering through his mind, Eldrin Chen emerged from the depths of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and summoned all of the clan's Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual infant, and attained the Dao Lord realm].

Within the Grand Hall of Verdant Chariot Mountain that day, Eldrin Chen sat upon the central seat. A warm smile touched his lips as his gaze swept over the assembled figures.

Now, the Chen Clan lineage boasted two Dao Lord [a title for supreme cultivators who have comprehended a profound Dao]: Eldrin Chen and Thalion Chen. Adding Lyra Jiang, Lila, Verdant Consort, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Nyssa the Dancer, the Chen Clan now possessed a formidable total of seven Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

Such a powerful Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [a clan where multiple members have reached the Nascent Soul realm] might not be utterly peerless within the Purple Realm, but it undoubtedly ranked among the most supreme Dao Lord Sacred Land [a place revered as a holy land due to the presence of Dao Lords].

With this realization, Eldrin Chen spoke with evident pleasure, "In recent times, I have been preoccupied with my breakthrough in Alchemy, and have not yet had the chance to fully account for our gains over these years."

"Now that we have a moment, it is time we took proper stock."

Thalion Chen nodded, a gentle smile on his face as he presented a ledger. "This records the clan's recent enterprises and the treasures currently held within the Clan Treasury. You may review it." Find this and other novels at audi0-n0vel.c0m.