Chapter 907 : The Alchemy of Ascension

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, the efficacy of the Yin-Yang Void Pill ranked among the very pinnacle of Sixth Rank High Grade elixirs. For a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage, consuming one could increase their chances of a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage by roughly sixty percent.

Most crucially, the difficulty of refining this pill was not excessive. As it did not rely on a multitude of supplementary herbs to amplify its potency, its refinement complexity was approximately that of a Sixth Rank Low Grade elixir.

The primary reason Eldrin Chen had managed to produce six pills from a single batch was precisely due to this characteristic.

"With this pill, your breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage is virtually assured," he declared.

Sweeping the six Yin-Yang Void Pill into his storage, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "Let us hasten our pace. Once we finish refining the remaining two batches of Treasure Pill, you may enter seclusion to attempt your breakthrough."

"Agreed."

With the experience gained from successfully refining the first batch of Treasure Pill, the two of them handled the second batch with even greater ease and proficiency, achieving success swiftly.

This batch yielded seven pills, one more than the first, constituting an exceptionally bountiful harvest.

After refining two batches of the Yin-Yang Void Pill, Eldrin Chen found he had exhausted his supply of Void Profound Jade. Consequently, he used the remaining Netherworld Flower to refine a single batch of Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill.

With that, Eldrin Chen had successfully refined all three batches of Treasure Pill, finally allowing himself a sigh of relief. Original English translation available at audio-novel . com.

After three successful refinements of the Treasure Pills [supreme-grade pills with miraculous effects], Eldrin Chen had obtained a total of thirteen Yin-Yang Void Pills [pills that aid in comprehending the profound mysteries of the void] and seven Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pills [pills that grant profound insights into the balance of cosmic forces].

With these Treasure Pills in hand, the cultivation bases of Lyra Jiang, Lila, and the others were certain to advance significantly. Even Maris the Sea Steader's own cultivation would likely experience a considerable leap forward.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately went to the Guyuan Mountain Range [an ancient and spiritually rich mountain range] to find Maris the Sea Steader.

Upon meeting Maris the Sea Steader, he presented one Yin-Yang Void Pill and one Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill, and only then did he state his purpose.

"These two treasures are far too precious. How could I possibly accept them?"

After hearing this, Maris the Sea Steader could not help but be greatly astonished.

Among these two Treasure Pills, the Yin-Yang Void Pill far surpassed the Pure Yang Great Void Pill [a high-grade yang-attribute enlightenment pill], and the efficacy of the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill was twice that of the Pure Yang Elixir [a potent yang-attribute cultivation aid].

They were comparable to Sixth Rank High Grade Treasure Pills, treasures that would stir the hearts of even mighty beings at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm]. Naturally, this left Maris the Sea Steader profoundly moved.

Consider that an ordinary Pure Yang Elixir could increase the cultivation of an Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator by roughly one layer of advancement over a Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. Yet, this Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill could allow a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul] to advance two whole stages in succession.

Maris the Sea Steader had broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the realm of the spiritual core] over a millennium ago and had only recently advanced to the second stage. By all accounts, it should have taken another Millennium to reach the third stage.

Thereafter, to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the fourth major stage of cultivation, where one's spiritual core is fully formed and stable], one must rely on opportunity and Creation [a concept of destiny or fate in cultivation]. If one's fortune is lacking, one might be trapped at this realm for several millennia [a period of one thousand years] or more.

However, with the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a legendary pill that grants profound insights into the balance of opposing forces, greatly accelerating cultivation], his cultivation would likely reach the peak of the Third Layer of Nascent Soul [the third sub-stage within the Nascent Soul realm] in an extremely short time. After that, consuming the Yin-Yang Void Pill [a pill that helps bridge the immense gap between major cultivation realms] would likely allow him to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage within a single Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years].

With this thought, Maris the Sea Steader felt a surge of excitement, yet also a pang of unworthiness for such a treasure.

Taking a deep breath, he pushed the Treasure Pill [a general term for a pill of immense value and power] back. "This object is far too precious," he said. "I possess nothing of equivalent value to exchange for it. I cannot in good conscience accept it from you."

"Brother Maris, with our friendship spanning a millennium [a period of one thousand years], why stand on such ceremony?"

Eldrin Chen smiled and continued, "Moreover, while the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill is profoundly mystical, a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] can only consume one in their lifetime. It is of no further use to me."

"After you take this pill, break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage as soon as possible. That is what I need—for you to channel the Waters of the Boundless Marsh [the mystical waters from a vast, primordial wetland] to suppress the Underground Fire Vein [a powerful, volatile ley line of fire energy deep beneath the earth] for me."

Hearing this, Maris the Sea Steader hesitated briefly before finally nodding in acceptance.

He took the two Treasure Pills with utmost solemnity. "These two pills represent a heaven-sent opportunity for me," he stated, his voice grave.

"Such a profound debt of gratitude, I shall hold firmly in my heart. Henceforth, should you have any need, Maris will not refuse."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and spoke with calm assurance, "Throughout these years, whenever my Chen Clan has had a need, which time have you, Fellow Daoist, not offered your full and unstinting aid?"

"The bond between us has long since transcended such formality."

"You speak true."

Maris the Sea Steader nodded, a genuine smile finally gracing his features.

Before departing from the Guyuan Mountain Range, Eldrin Chen discovered that the Profound Water Immortal Pear [a legendary fruit that grants profound insights and longevity] had ripened once more, bearing three precious and peerless immortal pears.

Eldrin Chen harvested all three Profound Water Immortal Pear before returning to the depths of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. Find this and other novels at audio—novel.com.

By this time, Lyra Jiang and the others had already entered seclusion to attempt their breakthroughs. He then retrieved the Nascent Soul Flower [a rare spiritual herb crucial for advancing to the Nascent Soul realm] from the Clan Treasury and returned to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

His purpose for this journey was to gather resources for advancing to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being] realm, making preparations for the younger generation of his clan.

Cultivation knows no time; in its pursuit, a Millennium [a period of one thousand years] can pass in the mortal world.

Calculating carefully, Eldrin Chen had now been walking the path of cultivation for approximately two thousand four hundred years, which equates to four Ten Sixty-Year Cycles [a period of six hundred years].

Within the Chen Clan, those cultivators whose seniority is close to Eldrin Chen's are also roughly two thousand years of age.

Among the younger clan members currently closest to Eldrin Chen, Ethan Chen possesses the highest cultivation. He has already guided his Earthly Soul [one of the three spiritual souls in Daoist cosmology] to its rightful place, reaching the realm of Half-Step Primordial Spirit.

Elara Lin and Silas Chen follow closely behind, both having attained the Nascent Soul, 9th Tier level.

Among Eldrin Chen's personal disciples, Sylas Ye possesses the Pure Yang Dao Body [a rare constitution supremely attuned to the pure Yang energy of heaven], a testament to his heaven-defying talent. However, his Five Spiritual Roots [possessing affinities for all five elemental spiritual energies, which slows initial cultivation speed] cause his cultivation to progress slowly; he is currently only at the Nascent Soul, 8th Tier stage.

Fortunately, Sylas Ye does not pursue cultivation speed alone. It is said he wishes to emulate his Master, comprehending five different Secret Power [profound, elemental-based supernatural abilities] to forge a foundation of Primordial Chaos.

Currently, Sylas Ye has already comprehended two Secret Power. It is estimated he will master three by the time he completes the Nascent Soul Realm.

While this may seem far inferior to Eldrin Chen, and even somewhat lacking compared to the innate gifts of Lyra Jiang, it is, in truth, an astonishing achievement.

One must remember that even the legendary Jiang the Sovereign Emperor of old only comprehended three Secret Power within the Nascent Soul Realm, later being forced within the Primordial Spirit Realm to abandon his ambition of simultaneously cultivating five.

Aside from Sylas Ye, disciples like Alistair Lu, Caspian Chen, and Lana Gu have also seen their cultivation advance with divine speed, most having reached the eighth or ninth layers of the Nascent Soul realm.

These disciples all possess the potential to reach the Primordial Spirit realm. Once they break through, they will add to the Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and unshakable foundational strength of a force or individual] of the Purple Realm, increasing their chances in the future struggle against the Extraterrestrial Demon God.

Eldrin Chen naturally wished to nurture them further, and this endeavor to refine the Nascent Soul Pills [legendary elixirs that aid in the formation of a cultivator's Nascent Soul] was undertaken with their advancement in mind.

"In the past, the Master of the Dao Palace [the supreme master of the Daoist Palace] succeeded in refining seven Nascent Soul Pills from a single cauldron. I wonder how many I can achieve now?"

Having gathered all the spiritual herbs and materials required for the Nascent Soul Pills, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

At his current level of attainment, he dared not claim his Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills] was peerless under heaven, but he believed it could rank within the top three of the Purple Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation realm]. Naturally, he harbored the desire to compare himself with the legendary Master of the Dao Palace.

Thus, he gathered his entire spirit, focusing all his attention completely, and began refining this cauldron of Nascent Soul Pills.

In the past, when Eldrin Chen had just Initial Entry [initially entered] the Primordial Spirit [the Nascent Soul realm, the spiritual core of a cultivator], he had managed to refine four Nascent Soul Pills from a single cauldron.

Now, Eldrin Chen's cultivation had advanced to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the Mid Stage of the Nascent Soul realm]. His Mana [spiritual energy and power] had grown nearly twice as potent, and his mastery of soul and cultivation arts far surpassed his former self.

From this lofty vantage point, refining the Nascent Soul Pills was as effortless as plucking a ripe fruit. Not long after, he successfully completed the first batch. Continue your cultivation journey at audio . novel . com.