Chapter 920 : The Path of Tribulation Lightning

"Should that day truly arrive, I may well have to rely upon you."

Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the concentrated essence of heavenly tribulation lightning] let out a sigh, then his expression turned solemn as he said, "Enough idle talk. This Thunder Pool [a pool of concentrated tribulation lightning energy] is perilous beyond measure. If you intend to enter it to temper your body, you must exercise the utmost caution."

"Senior, rest assured. This junior knows his limits."

Eldrin Chen replied calmly,

his countenance turning quite grave.

The Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being nodded, then produced an ancient scripture wreathed in crackling lightning. "This is the 'Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture' [a supreme body cultivation method designed to achieve immortality through enduring countless heavenly tribulations]. It is the method for achieving immortality through physical body cultivation, created by successive generations of Patriarchs from the Hall of Thunder [an ancient sect specializing in thunder and lightning cultivation arts]."

"The last Thunder Hall Master [the final master of the Hall of Thunder] refined this method to its pinnacle, nearly attaining immortality within the mortal realm. Alas, the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] arrived too swiftly, preventing the Thunder Hall Master from perfecting this art completely."

The Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being murmured softly, his expression one of profound gravity as he spoke, "By cultivating this method in conjunction with the Tribulation Lightning Pool, you may yet have a chance to achieve immortality through your physical body while still in the mortal world."

"Senior..."

As Eldrin Chen took the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture, his expression shifted dramatically with sudden understanding. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio novel.com.

This Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture [a supreme scripture for tempering the physical body through heavenly tribulations] is profoundly arcane,

Though it still cannot quite match the Eastern Sovereign Scripture [a legendary scripture for achieving immortality through the physical body], the gap between them is not vast, being merely half a step away from attaining an immortal physique.

Had the Thunder Hall Master been granted a few more Millennium [a period of one thousand years], he might have perfected this method entirely, transforming it into the second art within the Purple Realm [the central realm of the human cultivators] for achieving immortality through the physical body, following the Arhat Sutra [a Buddhist scripture for forging an indestructible Arhat body].

Alas, the arrival of the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] was too sudden. Otherwise, with the Thunder Hall Master's prodigious talent, he likely would have needed only three Millennium to Ascend to Immortal Eternity [transcend mortality and achieve immortality], becoming the next to attain immortality after Void-Refining Immortal [an ancient immortal who mastered the void].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but say, "This method is too precious. This junior fears he is unworthy of it."

"Speak no more of it. If you can cultivate a Demi-Immortal [a half-immortal] physique, our chances of surviving the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, world-shaking invasion from the demonic abyss] will increase greatly."

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the manifestation of heavenly tribulation lightning] spoke decisively, then used its Mana [spiritual power] to extract ten drops of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation precious liquid, handing them to Ethan Chen.

This Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [nectar refined from the essence of heavenly tribulation lightning] contained the power of annihilation, yet concealed within it was a thread of vitalizing energy. It was not only a supreme substance for tempering the physical body,

but also the ultimate reference for comprehending the annihilating Mana.

For Ethan Chen, this presented an exceptional opportunity.

However, the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the essence of heavenly tribulation lightning] cautiously advised, "The Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [a potent elixir refined from the concentrated essence of tribulation lightning] is overwhelmingly potent,

with your current cultivation level, you can refine at most ten drops."

"Fortunately, ten drops of the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar are sufficient to fully unveil the profound mysteries of the Secret Power of Annihilation [a supreme divine ability embodying the principle of absolute cessation]. It would be most excellent if you could comprehend the Annihilation Mana [the refined spiritual energy unique to a specific cultivation art] within those ten drops."

At this point, the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being paused briefly before continuing, "But if you fail to grasp it, it would mean this opportunity is not your destined fate. You must not force the matter further."

"This junior understands."

Ethan Chen nodded, carefully accepted the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar, and immediately began his contemplation and cultivation.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod. He had previously divined that this Tribulation Thunder Sea [a vast, tempestuous sea of tribulation lightning] was the locus of Ethan Chen's destined opportunity; thus, the likelihood of success was undoubtedly high.

With this thought, he offered no further comment. Instead, he rose to his feet, his expression turning solemn. "I must enter seclusion to cultivate my physical body," he declared. "Should this endeavor succeed, it will forge a Demi-Immortal [a body that has transcended mortality and begun its ascent towards true immortality] physique."

"Yet, as a precaution against any unforeseen peril, I must trouble you, Senior, to stand guard for me."

"Set your mind at ease," the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being affirmed with a nod. "With my personal presence overseeing your seclusion, not even a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm] could harm you."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of approval.

As soon as his foot stepped into the Thunder Pool, he began cultivating the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture.

The moment he activated the cultivation art, a surge of blazing lightning erupted instantly.

The boundless thunder power, transformed into Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [a divine liquid refined from the essence of heavenly tribulation lightning], boiled over completely, engulfing him like a tsunami with a series of deafening thunderclaps.

Such terrifying thunder power was likely something even a supreme powerhouse at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul realm could not withstand; the slightest misstep would see one reduced to ashes by the heavenly calamity.

Though Eldrin Chen's physical body was peerless under heaven, second only to Peng the Roc Demon Sage within the Purple Realm, he still felt an intense wave of agony wash over him. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel dot com.

"Such potent Heavenly Thunder Tribulation power," he remarked.

In the span of a single breath, Eldrin Chen could not help but draw in a sharp, pained gasp.

The power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was overwhelmingly potent; each wisp carried a terrifying force of annihilation, tearing at every inch of his skin.

He estimated that even a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul cultivator who specialized in body refinement would likely not last long before being pulverized into a heap of calamity ashes.

Fortunately, within the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [a miraculous nectar born from heavenly tribulation, containing both destructive and life-giving properties], a strand of vigorous vitality was at work. Even as it destroyed his physical body, it was also constantly repairing it.

Coupled with the fact that Eldrin Chen's Life Magical Power [a supreme divine ability focused on life force and vitality] represented the pinnacle of such arts, he managed to endure the devastating power of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic tribulation of pure heavenly thunder].

"BOOM! RUMBLE!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen felt with crystal clarity that the five Lifebound Formation Runes [mystical runes bound to one's life force, forming a protective formation] within myself were erupting with dazzling radiance.

That was the power of the five Primordial Essence Power [the fundamental energies of creation, representing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] belonging to the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique harmonizing the five elements with pure yang energy]. It was also the Body Tempering Cultivation Art [a cultivation method focused on refining and strengthening the physical body] inherently attached to cultivating the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder—the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art [a grand body tempering art that utilizes the power of five different thunders to forge an indestructible physique].

"This is..."

Sensing the power of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art within him, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a flicker of pleasant surprise.

The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art was actually resonating with the Thunder Pool [a pool or reservoir concentrated with primal thunder energy]. As the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar tempered his flesh, it began drawing upon the boundless power of the thunder to refine his internal organs—his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

This dual tempering, proceeding from the outside in and then from the inside out, caused Eldrin Chen's physical body to advance by leaps and bounds. Amidst this cycle of destruction and rebirth, he felt with absolute clarity that myself's body was becoming increasingly unbreakable.

"The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art, the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture [a legendary scripture detailing cultivation through countless thunder tribulations], and even the Eastern Sovereign Scripture [a supreme scripture associated with the Eastern Sovereign], are all peerless, sublime methods for cultivating the physical form."

"However, each has its own emphasis. The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art excels at tempering the five viscera [the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys in traditional Chinese medicine]. The Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture is the most domineering method for body refinement, specializing in cleansing the flesh from the outside in."

"The Eastern Sovereign Scripture, on the other hand, emphasizes cultivating both the internal and external. It cannot match the swift ferocity of the Tribulation Lightning Pool [a legendary pool of tribulation lightning used for cultivation], nor the gradual progression of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art, but its strength lies in its unyielding, indestructible nature."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, sensing the three supreme methods for cultivating the physical body within him.

At this moment, he was cultivating his body simultaneously with all three methods. A sudden, profound intuition stirred within him, and he felt the moment of opportunity had arrived.

"If I use the Five Elements Primordial Chaos method as the foundation, fusing it with the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art, the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, and this Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture, could I create a supreme method for achieving immortality through the physical body?"

No sooner said than done. Eldrin Chen immediately settled his mind and began using the Eastern Sovereign Scripture as a blueprint to create his own method for attaining immortality through the flesh.

Among these three body-refining methods, the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scripture was peerlessly domineering. The Demi-Immortal Body [a body that has transcended mortality but not yet reached full immortality] it forged contained the power of thunder and lightning, theoretically capable of forging the 'Myriad Tribulations Thunder Physique' [a legendary physique tempered by countless heavenly tribulations].

The Immortal Physique [a perfected, immortal physical form] forged by this method was the most formidable. Every strand of muscle could channel the thunderous power of the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms], making its offensive might supreme among all Immortal Physique.

The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art cleansed the five viscera and six bowels [internal organs]. Cultivated to its peak, the five viscera would generate five types of inexhaustible power. The efficacy of this method was deeply intertwined with the might of the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder.

Given Eldrin Chen's current mastery of the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, the effects of cultivating the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art were astonishingly potent. The vitality it generated was in no way inferior to that of the Arhat Sutra [a Buddhist scripture for cultivating an indestructible body].

The Eastern Sovereign Scripture [a supreme cultivation scripture] was painstakingly forged by Eastern Sovereign. Though this scripture cannot match the sheer, overwhelming dominance of the 'Myriad Tribulations Thunder Physique' [a legendary physique tempered by countless heavenly tribulations], nor rival the exuberant, life-giving vitality of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art [a grand art that refines the body with the power of five elemental thunders], it possesses the unique power to cultivate the most indestructible and eternally enduring Immortal Physique [a body of perfect, immortal essence]. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel . com.