Chapter 865 : The Three Blossoms Path

Cultivators of this caliber possess boundless potential after attaining immortality. They can nurture both the Immortal and Demonic Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing cultivation paths], and in the future, rely on them to cultivate all the way to the Celestial Immortal Realm [a high level of immortal existence].

Similarly, the five supreme Arcane Power [profound supernatural abilities] of Eldrin Chen, if they develop into Path Principles after achieving immortality, will provide opportunities to mend one's foundation in the future, even if one did not initially cultivate all three paths to immortality.

After all, these supreme Path Principles can directly lead to the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme level of golden immortal]. Their power far surpasses that of ordinary Arcane Power or Path Principles.

Anyone capable of comprehending even one such principle possesses an enlightenment that startles immortals. Among Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation stage] cultivators, such individuals are considered one-in-a-hundred peerless geniuses.

If Kael Chen could simultaneously cultivate the three paths of 'Immortal,' 'Demonic,' and 'Buddha,' he could ultimately forge the legendary 'Three Blossoms Path Fruit' [a supreme cultivation achievement symbolized by three blossoms atop the head].

That Three Blossoms Path Fruit is cultivated from the three blossoms atop one's head, each capable of bearing a Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivation path] representing an 'Immortal,' a 'Demon Monarch,' and a 'Buddha.'

Once all three Path Fruit fully mature, they can give birth to three divine embryos. When these descend from the blossoms, they become three supreme avatars, no less formidable than the peerless Daoist art 'One Qi Transforms Three Purities.' Their combat power would likely rank among the very pinnacle of Immortal.

This is an astonishingly profound Great Path [a supreme cultivation methodology]. Once successfully forged, it might, in the distant future, harbor a sliver of possibility to achieve the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen naturally took note and offered his silent support.

He sighed softly before speaking. "Your dedication to the Path is so resolute. If Uncle Clear River Chen could know of it from beyond the grave, his spirit in the Nine Springs [the underworld] would surely find solace." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio . novel . com.

"Father…"

Upon hearing Eldrin Chen mention Clear River Chen, a flicker of reminiscence passed through Kael Chen's gaze.

In the timeless pursuit of cultivation, nearly two thousand years had slipped by in a flash, yet the events of the past felt as vivid as yesterday.

He sighed softly before speaking. "If Father entered the cycle of Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life], he has likely been reborn over a dozen times within the Mortal Dust [the mundane, mortal world]. The memories of his past life are most likely lost beyond recovery."

"Even if we were to ascend to immortality in the future and meet him again, he likely would not recognize us."

With these words, spoken with a tinge of regret, Kael Chen boarded the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple.

Eldrin Chen stood silently in place, watching his gradually receding figure, sensing a lingering solitude about him.

"If I achieve immortality, Uncle Clear River, Old Granduncle Eternal Spread, Uncle Verdant Void... will you still remember me?"

Eldrin Chen murmured the question to himself. After a long while, he shook his head, a subtle weight settling in his heart.

Some realities were filled with helplessness, yet he had no other choice. Even those Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has mastered the Dao and achieved sagehood] who possessed the Immortality [the state of eternal life] and Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable and everlasting] must have things beyond their power.

"..."

After his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, Eldrin Chen possessed combat power equivalent to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Primordial Spirit realm].

In this era where Demigod [a being who has transcended mortality but not yet achieved full divinity] cultivators were secluded, a figure of his caliber stood at the absolute pinnacle of the world, one of the Heaven-Propping Pillar [a legendary artifact of immense power and stability] for the Human Race.

Faced with his arrival, the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple dared not show any neglect. The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk personally emerged from seclusion to receive Eldrin Chen.

After Eldrin stated his purpose, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk pressed his palms together and said, "Amitabha. Our Serene Spirit Temple has inherited teachings for several hundred thousand years. Currently, we possess a total of seventeen scrolls of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation arts." "Which specific Primordial Spirit art does the benefactor seek?"

Eldrin Chen glanced at Kael Chen and nodded. "I have heard that within the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple, there are three supreme heart sutras of the Buddhist Sect."

"They are the 'Enlightened One Scripture' [a scripture leading to supreme enlightenment], the 'Perfected One Scripture' [a scripture of ultimate perfection], and the 'Manjushri Scripture' [the scripture of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom]. It is said each can lead directly to the Immortal Ascension Realm [the realm of transcending mortality and ascending to immortality]."

Hearing him mention these three Buddhist scriptures right away, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk's expression changed dramatically.

These three scriptures were the supreme sutras of the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple, left behind by three True Buddhas who had ascended from the Purple Seal Realm [a specific realm or world], capable of guiding one all the way to the state of an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality and great power].

Among the three scriptures, the 'Enlightened One Scripture' could cultivate a Buddha Path Fruit [a supreme fruit of enlightenment representing mastery of the Buddhist path], while the 'Perfected One Scripture' refined the physical body. It was said one could cultivate an Arhat Golden Body [an indestructible, diamond-like physical form achieved by Buddhist saints], forging a path to immortality through flesh and blood.

The final scripture, the 'Manjushri Scripture', also known as the Great Wisdom Scripture, was the foremost of the three. It was said to enlighten a cultivator's wisdom and vastly enhance their comprehension, serving as a peerless treasure-scripture for cultivating Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern reality and cultivation].

Due to the great upheaval that had persisted within the Purple Seal Realm for tens of thousands of years, a crucial section of the Perfected One Scripture—the Immortal Ascension Art [the art of transcending mortality through physical refinement]—had been lost. The other two scriptures, however, remained intact.

Yet, even the incomplete 'Perfected One Scripture' was a foundational inheritance treasure of the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple, and would absolutely not be transmitted lightly to an outsider.

Hearing this request, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk immediately shook his head. "These three scriptures are the root methods of our Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple. This humble monk cannot transmit them to an outsider."

"Do not be hasty, Divine Monk. Hear my offer first."

The refusal from the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk was within Eldrin Chen's expectations. Experience the full epic at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

He cast a calm glance at the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and spoke. "If the Divine Monk allows me to study these three scriptures, then before my own ascension, I shall restore the final chapter of the 'Perfected One Scripture' for you."

"This..."

Upon hearing these words, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk was momentarily stunned, a flicker of intense excitement appearing in the depths of his pupils.

Among the Three Buddhist Sect Scriptures of the Purple Seal Realm, the 'Manjushri Scripture' is the scripture of supreme wisdom, ranking first in potential, the 'Enlightened One Scripture' ranks second, and the 'Perfected One Scripture' occupies only the last position.

Yet, in terms of importance, this 'Perfected One Scripture' is the foremost among all scriptures.

For throughout the history of the Purple Seal Realm spanning millions of years, the Perfected One Scripture was once the Human Race's sole Immortal Ascension Art for achieving immortality through physical body refinement.

It was only later that the Eastern Sovereign, emulating the cultivation methods of humans, demons, and fiends, synthesized hundreds of scriptures to create the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, giving the Purple Seal Realm its second Immortal Ascension Art for physical body refinement.

Among the Three Buddhist Sect Scriptures, although the Perfected One Scripture does not possess the greatest potential, it is the supreme Buddhist dharma with the lowest cultivation difficulty and the highest certainty of achieving immortality.

This is because those who ascend to immortality through physical body refinement have the greatest chance of surviving the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly trial of thunder and lightning]. In the past, of the nine True Buddhas from the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple who ascended, seven had cultivated the Perfected One Scripture to achieve their ascension.

However, both the Perfected One Scripture and the Eastern Sovereign Scripture became thorns in the side of the Outer Realm Demon God [powerful demonic entities from beyond this realm], who targeted and destroyed the most crucial cultivation methods of each scripture in succession.

In his early years, when Eldrin Chen eradicated the Qin Immortal Clan, he fortuitously obtained the final chapter of the Eastern Sovereign Scripture. Later, atop Eastern Sovereign Mountain, he acquired the complete text of the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, thus restoring this Immortal Ascension Art for physical body refinement.

Having now contemplated the Eastern Sovereign Scripture for several centuries and completed his cultivation at the Infant Soul Stage, Eldrin Chen possesses sufficient confidence to eventually restore the Perfected One Scripture, which is why he made such a declaration.

Though Demon-Subduing Arhat was unaware of these details, he clearly understood that Eldrin Chen's talent was unparalleled, likely even surpassing that of the legendary Imperial Sovereign Jiang from ages past.

Therefore, the personal promise from Eldrin Chen was something he took very seriously.

After much deliberation, Demon-Subduing Arhat finally made his decision and declared, "Your honor, Master, is known throughout the world, and you possess the bearing of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Since you have given your word personally, I shall place my trust in you."

"With the Abbot currently absent, I shall overstep my authority this once and permit you to study the three scriptures."

"However, you must swear a Oath of Reincarnation [a mystical vow that binds one's soul across lifetimes], pledging to complete the Perfected One Scripture in the future and to never transmit these three scriptures to any other person."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then solemnly swore the Oath of Reincarnation. Only then did he smile and say, "I have long heard that the Manjushri Scripture was created by the Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom, 'Bodhisattva of Wisdom'. It is a supreme Immortal Scripture [a foundational text of immortal cultivation arts], said to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the 'Sitting in Oblivion Scripture' from the Path Palace."

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