Cultivation Online novel Chapter 2170

Chapter 2170: True Immortal

"Hey, are you okay?" Yuan hurried out of the pond and rushed to Mu Xuelian's side, finding her drenched in sweat and gasping for breath.

After catching her breath, Mu Xuelian lifted her head to glare at him. "Who... who are you...?" she muttered.

"I'm Yuan," he instantly replied.

"You know that's not what I meant... You know what? Forget it..." Though Shiva had possessed her, Mu Xuelian had remained conscious the entire time, seeing and hearing everything that transpired throughout their conversation.

Mu Xuelian quietly climbed back onto the ice bed and began cultivating.

Seeing that she was fine, Yuan returned to the pond and continued his cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, another year had passed.

<Your 'True Cold Harmony' has developed into 'Flawless Cold Harmony'>

<Progress: 100% >

<Harmonious Heaven Refining Immortal Physique (Completed) has fulfilled all requirements for a breakthrough>

<Harmonious Heaven Refining Immortal Physique(Completed) has evolved into 'Eternal Constitution (Incomplete)'>

The instant Yuan's physique evolved, he could feel his bottleneck instantly being broken, and his cultivation surged all the way to the peak of True Immortal.

<You have absorbed enough Immortal Qi for a breakthrough!>

<You have met the requirements for a breakthrough!>

<You have reached True Immortal!>

<You have completed the Unique Quest: ???>

<You have discovered the existence of Eternal Essence>

<Your understanding of Eternal Essence has increased drastically>

<You have learned Eternal Essence>

[Eternal Essence]

[Rank: ???]

[Mastery Level: ???]

[Description: An otherworldly power wielded only by ???]

Yuan opened his eyes after reaching True Immortal and learning Eternal Essence. Within his gaze flickered a profound radiance, vast and unfathomable, like the reflection of a secret that belonged solely to the universe.

Mu Xuelian, who had been cultivating on the ice bed for the entire time, also opened her eyes upon noticing Yuan's movements. Yuan stood from the pond and tilted his head to gaze at the ice. He retrieved Number One Under Heaven and prepared for his third attempt. This time, instead of using Absolute Dragon Awakening or other martial techniques, Yuan focused solely on his Eternal Essence.

Silence lingered for only a moment before a golden brilliance surged from Yuan's form, flooding the cavern with light. With a swift motion, he raised his sword and swung it at the ice in a strike so powerful it shook the cavern to its core.

Mu Hanyan and Chief Mu, who had been waiting for them outside, sensed the tremble and were immediately startled by it. "Heavens! What was that?!" Chief Mu exclaimed.

Mu Hanyan looked at the ground and muttered, "It came from below..."

"What the hell are they doing down there?" Chief Mu swallowed nervously.

"What even is this 'essence' that you're talking about? It's not her soul, right?"

"Everything in this universe is made of essence-from humans to treasures-and for us Eternals, it's Eternal Essence. So when you wield that power, you're essentially turning your own existence into your power. Don't mistake it for spiritual energy because it's not the same thing. The stronger one's influence in the universe is, the denser their essence."

"Turning my own existence into my power? That's confusing as hell," Yuan remarked. "Does that mean if I use too much Eternal Essence, I could erase my existence?"

"Yes, it's possible."

"Fuck! You should've told me something that important earlier!" Yuan exclaimed.

"What are you worried about? You have the Heaven Refining Physique, so you can always replenish your essence."

"That's not the issue here..." Yuan sighed.

He continued after realizing something, "Hold on. If you're asking me to refine Mu Xuelian's essence, aren't you basically asking me to refine her existence? I'm not going to do that."

"While you can definitely erase her existence if you refine too much of her essence, she'll be fine as long as you don't do that. You are also underestimating how much essence a human being carries."

"What about injuring her? Would it affect her talent or health?"

"It will affect her talents, and depending on how much you refine, it could also affect her health."

"And why does it require us to dual cultivate? Isn't this something meant for Eternals?"

"As Eternals, we can refine essence with nothing but will alone," Shiva explained. "But you are human, and for humans, it is easier—and far safer—to refine another human's essence through dual cultivation, since your bodies are directly connected."

"You can't be serious..." Yuan sighed as he rubbed his eyes in a stressful manner. "What's with this weird development?" (More chapters in Buyers club for TMT)