Chapter 1802 : The Wonder of Time
The Chosen 1 of Destiny.
Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint ripple stirring in his gaze.
He quickly dismissed the stray thoughts and, recalling the gains from this journey, Eldrin spoke up: "After the battle in the fractured immortal realm concluded, over 2,000 Celestial Immortals returned safely."
"In that case, our return shouldn't draw any attention. It seems we're finally safe."
Tianya Ancestor nodded and then spoke, "Next, I plan to enter seclusion to cultivate, preparing to break through to the realm of the Ancient Immortal."
The Celestial Maiden nodded and continued, "I too shall return to the mountains to enter seclusion, striving to refine the Dao Fruits of 2 lifetimes as swiftly as possible."
Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra upon hearing this and said, "It's time we returned as well. We must enter seclusion to assimilate the gains from this battle."
Hearing this, everyone revealed faint smiles.
This harvest was immense, making it the perfect opportunity to digest the gains and enhance my cultivation in the coming days.
After bidding farewell to the 4 companions, Eldrin and Lyra journeyed toward the chaos, then returned silently to the Vast Azure Immortal Realm.
The group had not been gone for long—a mere 2 100 1000 years or so.
Upon returning to the clan, Eldrin discovered that Qing Ji and the others were all in seclusion, striving to break through to the mid-stage of the Celestial Immortal realm. Thus, he refrained from disturbing their cultivation.
"Seizing this opportunity, I should enter seclusion for some time to meditate and organize my path of cultivation going forward."
Eldrin murmured inwardly, then retrieved a batch of innate treasures from his sleeve.
This expedition to the Fragmentary Celestial Realm yielded nearly a 100 innate treasures, among which were numerous superior-grade innate treasures of astonishing value.
Some of these innate treasures were supreme materials for alchemy and artifact forging, while many others could serve as catalysts to assist in cultivating divine abilities.
Eldrin secluded himself in contemplation and soon deduced the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang Stars to a quasi-sect-leader-level divine ability. Using an innate marvel as a catalyst, he successfully cultivated it.
30 1000 years later, he once again exchanged an innate treasure for 5 strands of Primordial Extreme Light, using them as a catalyst to advance the 5-Colored Divine Light to the Quasi-Patriarch level.
Another 50 1000 years passed, and Eldrin successively refined 9 pieces of innate chaos divine materials, elevating his Chaos Weapon Forging Art to the half-step Patriarch level.
Thereafter, Eldrin (Person Name) attained enlightenment in the Innate Primordial Sword Miasma and further integrated it with the Taiyi Condensing Miasma Art, ultimately comprehending a divine ability—the 'Chaos Primordial Sword Miasma'—which also stood as a Half-Step Patriarch-level divine ability.
Thus, after a total of 1 100 1000 years, Eldrin’s 4 innate divine abilities—the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, the 5-Colored Divine Light, the Primordial Chaos Qi, and the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and the Stars—had all been cultivated to the half-step Patriarch level.
Moreover, when combined with the Chaos-Derived Arms Technique, the Chaos Primordial Sword Aura, and the Ethereal Void Sword Qi he had created, they amounted to a total of 7 half-step Patriarch-level divine abilities.
These 7 half-step Sovereign-level divine abilities, each and every 1 of them could be considered supremely powerful, ranking among the finest even within the category of half-step Sovereign-level divine abilities.
"7 Divine Abilities, encompassing slaughter, control, celestial secrets, protection, assistance, area attacks, chaotic combat, and ambush—it could almost be said to contain all things within its scope."
Eldrin murmured softly, a glimmer of joy flickering in his gaze.
He had cultivated 7 half-step Patriarch-level divine abilities, among which the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder reigned supreme in slaughter, standing as the pinnacle of offensive supernatural power.
The 5-Colored Divine Radiance could sweep away all things, making it the supreme control divine ability. The Great Evolution of Yin-Yang Stars could ward off curses and divinations, while also allowing 1 to glimpse the profound mysteries of heavenly secrets, making it the ultimate divination divine ability.
The Primordial Chaos Qi technique excels in both offense and defense, masterfully blending capture and protection. Among all divine abilities, its comprehensive power stands unparalleled.
The remaining Primordial Chaos Soldier-Forging Art reigns supreme amidst chaotic battles, while the Taiji Void-Spanning Sword Qi, formless and intangible, can slay a man in the blink of an Eldrin.
The final Chaos Primordial Sword Miasma was created in emulation of the Great Unity Miasma Condensation Art, serving as an auxiliary technique for slaughter.
This divine ability could not be directly employed against enemies, yet it could be transformed into Yin-Yang or Void Sword Storms, which could then attach to the Celestial Li Twin Blades or the Ethereal Cosmos Sword Qi of the Great Ultimate, dramatically amplifying the power of these 2 divine abilities.
According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, with the support of the Chaos Wuji Sword Aura, the power of the Sky-Severing Twin Swords would advance by 1 grade, possessing the might of a superior-grade innate treasure.
"Alas, these 7 divine abilities ultimately fell half a step short."
Eldrin let out a final sigh, contemplating the 7 supreme half-step overlord-level divine abilities within him, a trace of regret coloring his expression.
Now, although he had cultivated 7 half-step Patriarch-level divine abilities, he still had no clear direction for achieving a supreme Patriarch-level divine ability.
Those Patriarch-level divine abilities were, after all, peerless techniques that could only be established by Great Luo Golden Immortals.
Such divine power could hardly be conceived without the cultivation base and realm of a Great Luo-level existence.
Apart from the Great Luo Golden Immortals, even the 7 Tribulation Ancient Immortals who had shattered the Heavenly Barrier of Divine Abilities mostly cultivated Patriarch-level divine arts created by others.
Like the Daoist of 6 Harmonies, who combined the power of the 6 directions to cultivate the Cosmic Annihilation.
This divine ability was created by the Eldrin of the Celestial Court, ‘Cosmic Immortal Lord’, an unparalleled Patriarch-level supernatural power conceived only after his breakthrough to the Great Eldrin realm.
Although the Daoist of the 6 Harmonies had barely managed to cultivate this divine ability, he had only grasped the most superficial aspects of it, merely scratching the surface at best.
Indeed, had it been otherwise, even a supreme prodigy capable of creating a Patriarch-level divine ability would never have fallen to the hands of a mere Chaos Beast King.
After all, those capable of creating sect-leader-level divine abilities were virtually all genuine Great Perfection True Seeds, whose talents surpassed even the vast majority of Great Perfection Golden Immortals. How could they possibly fail to subdue a Chaos Beast King wielding an incomplete Innate Spiritual Treasure?
Eldrin possessed extraordinary talent, with even several supreme Celestial Immortals and even Ancient Immortals praising him highly, considering his comprehension to be even more astonishing than that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
However, his cultivation time was ultimately still too short. His cultivation base, knowledge, and foundation were all still insufficient, making him temporarily unable to create that supreme divine ability of the sect leader level.
"The Dao-Enlightenment Tea is also starting to fall short of keeping up with my cultivation."
Eldrin murmured softly, gazing at the cup of tea in his hand as he shook his head faintly.
The 9-Rank Superior Grade Primordial Enlightenment Tea was a truly supreme innate treasure, 1 that would stir intense longing even in many great Perfected Immortals at the consummate stage.
However, even with this item, it would offer Eldrin little support in comprehending a Lord-level divine ability.
"It would be best to advance that Enlightenment Tea Tree to the level of a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)."
Eldrin pondered inwardly, yet fell into a slight silence.
Once the Enlightenment Tea Tree became a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), the Enlightenment Tea it bore would be enticing enough to make even a Great Luo Immortal Lord’s heart stir.
For such innate divine artifacts could greatly enhance an immortal's comprehension, and even aid a Da Luo Jin Xian in grasping the profound mysteries of divine abilities.
Even if an ancient mighty immortal were to obtain but a single piece, consuming it would render their divine soul lucid and transparent, offering immense benefits for shattering the 3 great heavenly barriers—the Primordial Spirit, the Dao Heart, and the Supernatural Powers—in the future.
However, elevating the Enlightening Tea Tree to a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) was no simple feat. This required not only the integration of a Primordial Indestructible Radiance (Spiritual Light) but also an extensive period of waiting. Ultimately, whether it could successfully break through depended on its destiny and serendipity.
Eldrin possessed the innate Primordial Purple Qi, which could later aid the Enlightenment Tea Tree in its ascension.
However, according to Eldrin's estimation, refining the Primordial Violet Qi into that innate Primordial Light would require at least a cultivation level of the Ancient Immortal Realm to accomplish.
Most importantly, to fuse a single Primordial Primordial Spiritual Light requires 30-6 strands of Primordial Primordial Purple Energy.
1 strand of Primordial Primordial Purple Qi requires 9 strands of Acquired Primordial Source Qi to refine, and a single strand of Acquired Primordial Source Qi, in turn, demands 30-6 strands of Acquired Primordial Purple Qi to condense.
A single acquired Primordial Purple Qi requires 40-9 strands of nascent Primordial Purple Qi.
In other words, a single strand of Primordial Primordial Purple Qi required 15,876 strands of Primordial Purple Qi to be successfully refined.
According to the 10 years required for each strand of Primordial Purple Qi, it would take Eldrin nearly 160,000 years to successfully condense a single strand of Innate Primordial Purple Qi.
30-6 cycles would require over 5,700,000 years.
By this calculation, it would take nearly 6 million years to accumulate a single strand of Primordial Primordial Light. Before the next kalpic tribulation, Eldrin could at most amass just 1 strand of this Primordial Primordial Light.
Yet a single strand of innate Primordial Chaos light would likely prove utterly insufficient.
"The light of Primordial Hongmeng is scarce; we can only choose 1 to advance into an Innate Spiritual Treasure."
Eldrin murmured softly, then presented a list of treasures required for advancing his Primordial Spiritual Treasure with high priority.
Among them, there were 5 innate immortal treasures: the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), the Heavenly River Ren Water Sword, the Earth Sovereign Yellow Bell, the Yin Yang Void Mirror, and the Enlightenment Purple Lotus Throne.
3 Primordial Divine Trees: the Water Apricot Tree of Ren, the Ancient Tea Tree of Enlightenment, and the Vine of the Howling Wind Gourd...
2 special innate treasures: Yin-Yang Cauldron of Union (Magic Treasure), Heaven-Earth Primordial Vial (Magic Treasure).
"Innate Spiritual Treasures are the key to breaking through the eighth Heavenly Barrier of Spiritual Treasures. Fortunately, I already possess the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, so the priority of condensing 5 Natal Immortal Treasures can temporarily be placed on the back burner."
3 Primordial Ancient Trees...
Eldrin pondered briefly, then crossed out the Aqua-Karma Peach Tree and the Whirlwind Gourd Vine. While the Aqua-Karma Peach Tree's advancement was crucial for his cultivation beyond the Great Perfection stage, he had yet to achieve his breakthrough—so there was no immediate urgency.
The Gale Gourd Vine could greatly enhance combat prowess, yet unfortunately, he could not find the Primordial Spiritual Light.
Only the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree could significantly enhance 1's potential and destiny, making it an absolutely crucial treasure in the present era.
Finally, Eldrin gazed at the remaining Yin-Yang Unity Vessel and the Primordial Chaos Qi Vessel, pondering for a long while before finally storing them away.
The Yin-Yang Dao Union Vessel could temporarily elevate an immortal by 1 realm. If this treasure were enhanced to the level of an Innate Spiritual Treasure and entrusted to an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal, it might yield astonishing and miraculous effects.
And the Heaven and Earth Primordial Vial was the most crucial item of all. Should this treasure advance to the rank of Innate Spiritual Treasure, Eldrin’s Primordial Ancient Tree might even ascend to the pinnacle of the ninth grade, vastly enhancing his foundation and combat prowess.
After much deliberation, Eldrin finally selected 3 names from the list in order: the Yin-Yang Union Vessel, the Primordial Chaos Qi Vessel, and the Ancient Tea Tree of Enlightenment.
"By comparison, although the Yin Yang Unity Vessel possesses no offensive or defensive capabilities, it enhances my cultivation and combat prowess."
"If I break through to the 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal realm and receive the enhancement of the Yin-Yang Unity Vessel at the level of an Innate Spiritual Treasure, my combat power will undoubtedly undergo a qualitative leap."
"Especially on this foundation, if 1 were to create several Dao Lord-level divine abilities..."
"Comparatively speaking, while the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi Vessel (Magic Treasure) is excellent and the Ancient Tea Tree of Enlightenment (Divine Tree) is marvelous, before the Great Luo Heavenly Barrier (Cultivation Realm), combat prowess remains the most crucial."
Eldrin murmured softly, his resolve finally settling as he pondered aloud, "From this day forth, I must have others gather intelligence on the supreme-grade innate treasures of Yin-Yang Dual Energy."
"Top-grade treasures of the Qiankun attribute, or perhaps spiritual objects of other attributes—I should also keep an eye out for them."
Thoughts racing through his mind, Eldrin immediately dispatched his men to gather intelligence. Not only did he send messages to the Pure Sun Grotto-Heaven and the Great Void Grotto-Heaven, but he even personally traveled to the Great Cold Immortal Domain to extend greetings to the Celestial Maiden and the Ancient 1 of the Distant Shores.
After everything was properly arranged, Eldrin let out a slight sigh of relief and said.
"I had planned for this millions of years in advance, yet even this span of time proved far too brief to gather such rare treasures."
"Let us hope it brings some pleasant surprises before the Heavenly Tribulation descends."
Having settled this matter, Eldrin felt a wave of immediate reassurance in his heart.
Even without obtaining supreme-grade innate treasures of Yin and Yang energies, Eldrin had a method to advance his Yin-Yang Unity Vessel.
After all, he still possessed 1 portion of Primordial Yang Flame and 1 portion of Primordial Netherwater, which could barely serve as materials for advancing the Yin-Yang Unity Vessel.
However, the finest materials for advancing the Yin-Yang Unity Vessel are the Primordial Yin and Yang energies. While the Primordial Yang Flame and Primordial Netherwater could serve as substitutes, they would be barely adequate replacements.
However, both of these treasures were extraordinary artifacts of immense power. Eldrin feared that integrating 2 such rarities might transform the Yin-Yang Unity Vessel into an offensive Primordial Spiritual Treasure, thereby diminishing its efficacy in enhancing cultivation.
Of course, if it truly came to that and he failed to locate the Primordial Yin-Yang Qi, Eldrin would have no choice but to proceed down that path.
To return to our story, after his journey to the Taihan Immortal Realm, Eldrin returned with the aid of the Pearl of Returning Abyss and resumed consolidating the fruits of his cultivation.
He first refined several 9 Revolutions Immortal Pills, cultivating his physical body to the pinnacle of the Minor Achievement Innate True Form, then embarked on a life of secluded cultivation.
In the midst of this secluded cultivation, Eldrin continued organizing his treasures, when by chance he discovered a fragment flowing with the power of time.
Shard of Aeons.
Gazing upon the treasure before him, Eldrin murmured inwardly, his eyes contemplative.
This fragment of Chronos had a rather ancient origin—it was obtained by Eldrin (Person Name) millions of years ago while exploring the minor Yang Realm cosmos.
This object contained the laws of time. Back then, Eldrin had intended to integrate it into the Stellar Glazed Realm to imbue the realm with the power of temporal laws.
After Eldrin (Person Name) broke through to the Celestial Immortal realm, the Starry Glazed World transformed into a superior-grade stellar grotto-heaven. Artifacts of the lower-grade Taiyi Miracle Treasure level no longer caught Eldrin (Person Name)'s eye, and thus it was left forgotten in a corner, never to be wielded again.
Seeing this Fragment of Time once again now plunged Eldrin into deep contemplation.
"Among the 3 1000 great daos, time reigns supreme, while space rules as king."
"I have comprehended the Dao of Space and through it, mastered the Ethereal Cosmos Sword Qi of the Great Ultimate."
"Now that I have a rare moment of leisure, perhaps I should attempt to comprehend the Dao of Time."
Eldrin murmured softly, then took out the fragment of the Time Essence and began to meditate upon it intently.
With Eldrin's current level of cultivation, comprehending the laws of time came as naturally as breathing. Merely 1 1000 years later, he had fully grasped the Shard of Chronos and mastered the power of temporal laws.
Alas, having reached this stage, the Shard of Aeons no longer held any secrets for Eldrin, nor could it help him advance even a single step further.
"Can I advance further and comprehend the Time Dao Principle?"
Eldrin murmured softly, then immediately entered seclusion to contemplate the power of time. Yet this period of enlightenment swiftly spanned 1 100 1000 years.
Surprisingly, even with Eldrin's comprehension, he had spent 100,000 years yet failed to deduce the power of time dao principles.
"So profoundly abstruse—truly worthy of the Supreme Dao."
"Moreover, the spatial rules exhibit immense rejection towards it, obstructing my path to enlightenment."
10 1000 years later, Eldrin murmured softly before finally concluding in a low voice, "It seems secluded cultivation alone won’t suffice. I must seek guidance from others."
Eldrin's heart wavered, but in the end he steeled his resolve and dispatched a decree through his messenger.
Just a few days later, 2 towering figures, divine yet demonic in presence, arrived at the Abyssal Ruins Realm.
Amidst the 2 figures, 1 gripped the Imperial Spear, shrouded in layer upon layer of mist as if stepping through the void from primordial antiquity.
Another individual had an ancient mirror hovering above his head that seemed to sever all heavens, his features indistinct and elusive, as if he had stepped through the void from a future era.
They stepped forward slowly, their gazes falling upon Eldrin, then cupped their hands in salute and said, "Suigu and Weilai pay respects to Your Majesty, the Human Emperor." (Chapter End)