Chapter 916 : The Path of Heavenly Compliance

Seeing that everyone had gained some understanding, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

His gaze swept over the assembly as he continued, his voice a steady, instructive stream, "The Path of Compliance with Heaven [the Daoist concept of aligning one's actions with the natural order] I have spoken of may seem to have no direct bearing on cultivation."

"Yet, it embodies the fundamental principle governing the growth of all things. Only by comprehending this process can we ascend, step by deliberate step, upon the road to immortality."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen offered no further elaboration on the matter.

He withdrew the illusory cosmos, then condensed a mote of spiritual light into a tiny, ethereal figure. He began to demonstrate its growth, tracing the arduous journey of a cultivator from a mere mortal to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a profound unification of soul and essence] realm.

Qi Refinement [the initial stage of cultivation, focusing on refining the body's vital energy], Foundation Establishment [the stage of solidifying one's cultivation base and forming a spiritual foundation], Purple Mansion [the stage of opening a spiritual sea within the dantian, often visualized as a purple palace], Golden Core [the stage of condensing one's spiritual essence into a radiant, durable core], Nascent Soul [the stage where the cultivator's consciousness and essence give birth to an infant spiritual form], and finally, the Primordial Spirit Realm.

As the tiny figure evolved through each stage, Eldrin Chen methodically explained the critical bottlenecks and breakthroughs inherent to every realm.

The listeners were utterly captivated. With his guidance, long-standing puzzles that had plagued their own cultivation paths seemed to unravel before them, and their vision of the road ahead grew ever more distinct and attainable.

Upon reaching the Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen ceased his discourse on cultivation techniques. Instead, he shifted to expounding upon his personal insights into the myriad manifestations of Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] and the underlying Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy].

Eldrin Chen stated plainly, his tone carrying the weight of hard-won wisdom, "The path of cultivation was never meant to be a rigid, step-by-step formula. In this world, there exists no single supreme technique or Divine Ability. There is only the method and the Dao that is most perfectly suited to the individual cultivator." This content originates from audio-novel*com. Please respect copyright.

"When we cultivators advance to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, we must understand that the methods of our predecessors can only serve as reference. To truly achieve greatness, one must step by step explore and forge a Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] and its fruits that belong to myself."

Only at this moment did the assembly comprehend why Eldrin Chen was expounding upon this Heaven-Man Unity [the profound principle of harmony between the celestial and the mortal].

His intent was to use this principle to make them understand that for a cultivator to achieve true accomplishment, one must comprehend the Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] and principles of heaven and earth, to understand the rules governing all things. Ultimately, one must transcend the paths laid by predecessors and walk the Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] to immortality that belongs to myself.

Realizing this, Lin Tianqi from high upon the Nine Firmaments [the nine layers of heaven] sighed, "This Fellow Daoist Eldrin possesses talent that startles even immortals. To be able to perceive a sliver of the rules of heaven and earth at merely the Fifth Layer of Nascent Soul realm... I fear he is not far from beginning to truly Comprehending Laws [the profound process of understanding the fundamental laws of reality]."

"A pity that this old man, having broken through to the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul realm for six hundred years, has only just barely stepped onto this path."

The Lord of the Separated Flame Hall also nodded, then said with a bitter laugh, "This old man broke through to the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul realm over two thousand years ago, and has spent two Millennium [a period of one thousand years] in Comprehending Laws [the profound process of understanding the fundamental laws of reality]."

"Yet I have only managed to accumulate a meager amount of Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable cultivation foundation]. To condense an Illusory Law [a nascent, intangible manifestation of a fundamental law] will likely require at least another three Millennium [periods of one thousand years] of contemplation before there is any hope of success."

"In my view, given Fellow Daoist Eldrin's aptitude, he will most likely comprehend the power of Laws of the Dao [the fundamental laws that constitute the Dao] a step ahead of us."

This session of Dao Preaching [the act of expounding profound cultivation truths and principles] lasted a considerable length of time. Eldrin Chen meticulously expounded cultivation methods for the assembled cultivators, transmitted his own cultivation philosophy, and explained various profound mysteries of cultivation.

Thus it continued for a full eighty-one days before this grand Dao Preaching [the act of expounding profound cultivation truths and principles] finally concluded.

After the Dao Preaching [the act of an enlightened master expounding profound cultivation principles] concluded, Eldrin Chen did not linger. His gaze swept over the assembly, and seeing that each person seemed to have gained some measure of enlightenment, he gave a slight, approving nod.

His eyes then settled upon the twelve figures at the very forefront. "You are the ones within the Purple Realm [a region of profound spiritual energy] with the greatest potential to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major realm of power]," he began, his voice carrying the weight of authority. "Today, you have been granted the karmic fortune to hear my discourse. As such, I shall bestow upon you a few treasures."

With those words, he simply flicked his sleeve. Twelve streams of radiant light shot forth, arcing through the air to land gently before each of the twelve cultivators.

Taibai Jiang and Xuan Qingyi, along with the others, received the treasures. Uncontrollable waves of ecstatic joy washed over their faces.

While all twelve foremost cultivators received gifts from Eldrin Chen, the treasures bestowed upon each were distinct and tailored.

For instance, Taibai Jiang received a personal treatise on the Sword Dao [the Way of the Sword, a profound sword cultivation art] penned by Eldrin Chen himself. Xuan Qingyi was granted the cultivation method once practiced by the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [a mighty progenitor of the black dragon demon race].

Demon-Slaying Daoist and Soren the Heart-Seer each received a single Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary elixir that greatly aids in forming the Nascent Soul]. The remaining individuals also obtained treasures suited to their own paths and needs.

In essence, for those cultivators who already possessed a Nascent Soul Heritage [a legacy or backing from a Nascent Soul level power], Eldrin Chen primarily bestowed suitable cultivation manuals or profound Divine Ability [supernatural techniques of immense power].

Thus, with each receiving what they most required, the gains for these twelve were monumental. It was highly probable that within three hundred years, each would cultivate their way into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit].

Such immense fortune left the twelve utterly elated. Demon-Slaying Daoist immediately prostrated himself on the ground, his voice thick with reverence. "Senior's great kindness is a debt this junior could never hope to repay."

"Should you ever have need in the future, Senior, this junior would willingly face utter destruction to repay the karmic debt incurred today."

The words of Demon-Slaying Daoist were no empty promise. Not only he, but also the several cultivators present who lacked powerful backing were stirred with profound emotion.

After all, Eldrin Chen had just distributed five Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in forming the Nascent Soul]. For them, this was nothing less than the grace of a true path to immortality. Such an immense boon would likely require a monumental price to repay.

"There is no need for such formalities. Return and cultivate diligently, striving for an early breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being]."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm tone. After distributing the treasures, his gaze swept over the assembly before he rose to his feet. "Today's Dao Preaching [a session where a senior cultivator expounds upon the profound principles of cultivation] concludes here."

"The next Dao Preaching shall be set for after the Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years]. You may all return to Verdant Chariot Mountain at that time." Visit https://audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

As his final words faded, his form gradually dissolved into nothingness.

The gathered cultivators promptly prostrated themselves once more, bowing deeply as they chanted, "We respectfully see off the Ancient Ancestor."

After the Dao Preaching concluded, Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, and the others gathered within Spirit Lake Isle.

Gazing at Lyra Jiang and Yvonne the Violet Consort among the others, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. "With your successful breakthroughs this time, I can finally set my heart at ease regarding the clan's future."

With the passing of this one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], the five women, Lyra Jiang and the others, have now refined the Yin-Yang Void Pill [a legendary pill that harmonizes opposing forces to aid in profound breakthroughs]. As expected, they smoothly overcame their bottlenecks and attained the realm of the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the middle stage of cultivating one's spiritual core].

Following their breakthrough, their Mana [the reservoir of spiritual power within a cultivator] experienced a tremendous surge, and their combat prowess was elevated to a vastly superior level.

Among them, Lyra Jiang shone the brightest. Her current Mana [spiritual power reservoir] is now no weaker than that of a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [late stage Primordial Spirit cultivator]. Once her five Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [magical artifacts bound to a cultivator's life force, growing with them] complete their advancement, her combat strength will likely rank among the very pinnacle of the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

Furthermore, she possesses the crucial catalyst for the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a supreme divine ability that manifests as a radiant light of five colors]. In a few more years, she will be able to cultivate this ability to the Great Vehicle [the Great Perfection stage, representing the pinnacle of mastery for a divine ability].

At that point, the Five-Colored Divine Radiance will be powerful enough to rival Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [divine abilities of a caliber fit for true Immortals]. One could say that within the mortal realm, there would be almost nothing it could not capture or subdue.

By then, even if Lyra Jiang's Mana [spiritual power] is slightly inferior, her combat prowess would likely not fall short of a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [a cultivator at the ninth and final layer of the Nascent Soul realm].

Aside from Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Nyssa Qu also possess extraordinary combat strength. Each has refined a High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact imbued with pure Yang energy]. Combined, their power is likely equivalent to that of two Primordial Spirit, Late Stage cultivators.

"With combat strength equivalent to one Ninth Layer Nascent Soul and two Primordial Spirit, Late Stage cultivators, even if I remain in seclusion and do not intervene, there should be no one within the Purple Realm [a vast and powerful cultivation domain] capable of threatening our clan," Eldrin Chen mused, a smile gracing his lips.

His thoughts settled, and he announced, "In a few days, I plan to journey to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [a vast and perilous cultivation realm centered around the Eastern Sea]. This trip will likely require a considerable amount of time before I return."

"Oh?"

Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra Jiang] arched a brow, a flicker of thought crossing her mind before she spoke. "What is the purpose of this journey?"

"In recent days, while divining the Heavenly Secrets [a profound art of fate-reading and celestial calculation], I sensed a thread of destiny within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the vast and perilous realm of cultivators east of the continent],"

Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin Chen] explained methodically, his expression turning grave as he concluded, "The Ancestral Vein Ruins of Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Mountain [the shattered remains of a primordial spiritual mountain, a place of legendary thunder tribulations]!"

"Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain [the Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamitous Thunders]?" Lyra Jiang's brow furrowed slightly, and she could not help but draw a sharp breath. "Do you require our aid?" For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel-dot-com.