Chapter 900 : The Genesis Energy Forged

After comprehending his own predicament, Eldrin Chen immediately decided to attempt refining the Primordial One Genesis Energy [the primordial source energy from which all other energies are born].

This Primordial One Genesis Energy is the mother of all energies under heaven. Its wondrous applications and profound mysteries can be considered the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm, making any attempt at artificial refinement naturally and immensely difficult.

Even with Eldrin Chen's current level of cultivation and power, he had no certainty of successfully refining it.

Fortunately, the Immortal Refining Flame [a supreme flame capable of refining even immortal substances] within the Demon-Slayer Furnace [a legendary furnace artifact] was now astonishingly potent. Its power was not inferior to that of a Demigod Patriarch who had comprehended illusory Flame Path Principles.

As the surging Immortal Refining Flame poured down, it gradually began to refine the five types of Primordial Solar Mother Energy [the foundational energies of the five elements] within Eldrin Chen's body.

Thus, another full Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years] passed in this manner. Until this very day, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes. Sensing a swirling mass of energy within him, shimmering with five-colored radiance, a gleam of profound realization flashed in his gaze.

"Success!"

Eldrin Chen was overjoyed. With the aid of the Immortal Refining Flame this time, he had finally succeeded in refining the Primordial One Genesis Energy.

With this crucial catalyst now in hand, he possessed absolute confidence in cultivating his Primordial One True Energy [the perfected, unified energy derived from the Primordial One Genesis Energy] to its Great Perfection stage.

Therefore, he suppressed the elation in his heart and swiftly began to pacify and absorb the Primordial One Genesis Energy. He then gradually withdrew his spiritual power into the Creation Verdant Lotus Throne [a divine lotus throne artifact], feigning the appearance of one whose energy reserves had been severely depleted. Continue reading this story at audio-novel-dot-com.

"Everyone, push a little harder! That upstart Eldrin's spiritual power is nearly exhausted."

"If we persist for just a few more days, we will surely refine him into a pile of tribulation ashes."

Noticing Eldrin Chen's spiritual power growing increasingly feeble, the Demonic Cultivators all revealed expressions of wild joy.

At the command of the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable, they frantically intensified their output of spiritual power, aiming to refine Eldrin Chen into ashes in one final, decisive push.

Within the conflagration, Eldrin Chen, trapped amidst the Immortal Refining Flame [a legendary demonic art designed to refine even immortals], felt his heart swell with growing delight.

While the Immortal Refining Flame was potent enough to melt a Demigod, it struggled to truly extinguish him. As the saying goes, what does not kill you only makes you stronger.

The combined efforts of dozens of Heavenly Demons channeling their arcane arts to refine him were, in fact, silently aiding Eldrin Chen in condensing his spiritual power and tempering his physical body like true gold in a blazing furnace.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, another full Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years] had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in completely refining the Primordial One Genesis Energy [the foundational chaotic energy from which all things are born] and brought his cultivation of the Primordial One True Energy [the purest, most primordial form of spiritual energy] to a state of flawless perfection.

"My Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power attained through cultivation] has reached its zenith. Once I break through to the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm], I shall be invincible within the entire Primordial Spirit Realm [the cultivation realm focused on nurturing one's primordial spirit]!"

Sensing the Primordial One True Energy [the foundational, purest form of energy within a cultivator's body] circulating within him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a tempestuous fighting spirit flashing deep within his eyes.

After its advancement, the power of this Primordial One True Energy could now rival the legendary Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [divine arts of a power level that transcends the mortal realm]. Both the 'Primordial One True Aegis' and the 'Primordial One Grasping Hand' had already transcended the limits of the mortal world.

Coupled with the 'Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder', Eldrin Chen now possessed nearly three ultimate techniques whose might was comparable to Immortal Rank Divine Abilities.

However, Immortal Rank Divine Abilities involve the legendary Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws that govern reality and cultivation]. To master them, one must first comprehend Path Principles [these fundamental laws] or achieve Path Fruit Attainment [a profound state of enlightenment where one's understanding of a Path crystallizes into a tangible 'fruit' or core attainment].

Within the current Purple Seal Realm, those few Demigod Patriarch had only comprehended Ethereal Path Principles [the initial, insubstantial stage of understanding a Path's laws]. Even if their sects possessed legacies containing Immortal Rank Divine Abilities, it was likely impossible for them to achieve complete mastery.

At best, they could rely on the power of their Ethereal Path Principles to grasp mere fragments of such arts, a far cry from the world-shaking power of Eldrin Chen's Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's innate constitution or profound enlightenment].

Now, wielding these three Divine Ability [powerful supernatural arts] and possessing a physical body cultivated to the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm], Eldrin Chen estimated his combat power had surpassed most cultivators at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier, placing him on par with the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable, who had cultivated both body and mana to a terrifying degree.

Furthermore, if Eldrin Chen were to break through to the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage, his mana reserves would be sufficient to rival those at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier.

At that point, augmented by these three heaven-and-earth-shaking Immortal Rank Divine Abilities, his combat power would find no equal within the entire Primordial Spirit Realm. Even if a Demigod Patriarch were to descend, it was uncertain if they could best him.

"If I were to seize this moment and break through now," he mused, "my mana would surge by at least half. Channeling that into my Divine Ability would transform their power utterly."

"Not a Demigod [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet attained full divinity], yet surpassing a Demigod."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then quickly shook his head.

If he were to break through now, his combat power would indeed shake the heavens and earth, and he would be confident of escaping the confines of the Demon-Slayer Furnace [a legendary artifact forged to contain and refine demonic entities].

However, with the Demon-Slayer Furnace restraining him, even if Eldrin Chen managed to break free, he feared he would not have enough time to slay the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable [a supreme demon lord from the deepest abyssal realms].

This demon's combat prowess was nearly invincible within the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest stage of the Primordial Spirit realm], and even the Heaven Abandoned Path Lord [a master who has forsaken the orthodox heavenly path] could only barely hold his own. It was likely that no one but Eldrin Chen himself had the certainty to end him.

Furthermore, if allowed to flee, this demon would become a significant calamity. The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen suppressed the urge to break through immediately and shatter the furnace. Instead, he continued to temper his spiritual energy [the vital force cultivated by practitioners], feigning a gradual weakening of his power.

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's aura grow fainter and fainter, the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable could not help but exclaim with glee, "That upstart Eldrin, what does it matter if your physical body possesses Immortality [a divine ability granting an unaging, enduring form] and your spiritual energy surges like a tidal wave?"

"Beneath this Demon-Slayer Furnace, even immortals and fiends would have to retreat. It will inevitably refine you into ashes of the tribulation."

As his words fell, the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable immediately disregarded the drain on his own spiritual energy and poured his power into activating the Treasure Furnace [a powerful artifact furnace used for refining and forging].

Within that Treasure Furnace, a dazzling radiance erupted, manifesting countless fragmented Path Principles Flame [a divine flame capable of refining the fundamental principles of cultivation]. These flames surged towards Eldrin Chen, seeking to envelop and refine him into mere ashes of tribulation.

Faced with such potent Path Principles Flame, Eldrin Chen could only muster all his spiritual power to resist, putting on a convincing display of a desperate struggle.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by. In the blink of an eye, several decades had passed.

"…"

Time accelerated its flight, and the appointed span of two centuries vanished in a moment.

Two centuries after Eldrin Chen was sealed within the Demon-Refining Crucible [a legendary furnace designed to purify and subdue demonic entities], the various powers of the Purple Seal Realm gathered as promised beyond the Stellar Archipelago.

This assembly was not limited to the several dozen Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm and begun to comprehend their own Path] from two centuries prior. It also included many other Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest form of a cultivator's consciousness] experts who had emerged from seclusion in recent years.

Among them were two supreme beings at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest sub-level within the Primordial Spirit realm]: Sword Saint Heaven Abandoned Lin from the Eastern Barrens, and the Master of Solar Fire Hall.

The combined number of Primordial Spirit cultivators from the human and demon races now exceeded sixty. While this still fell short of the realm's former zenith, it signified that the Purple Seal Realm had regained more than half of its former strength.

"For your righteous aid in this battle, fellow Daoists, I offer my deepest gratitude on behalf of my husband," she said with a bow.

Within the crowd, Verdant Consort cast a glance over the assembly before offering a slight bow and speaking.

Upon hearing her words, everyone promptly returned the courtesy. The Master of Solar Fire Hall smiled gently and said, "Vanquishing the Heavenly Demons is the duty of our generation. You are too courteous, Fellow Daoist."

"Enough, there is no need for further pleasantries."

Clad in black robes and cradling his longsword, the Heaven Abandoned Path Lord approached, his expression calm as he gazed towards the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago. "At present, the fate of Returning Abyss remains unknown," he stated. "We cannot afford to delay any further."

The assembled Path Lord [a title for cultivators who have attained a profound mastery of their chosen Dao] all nodded in agreement. The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk then turned his gaze to the Demon Heaven Formation [a powerful defensive array] and inquired, "This Demon Heaven Formation possesses formidable power. Do you have confidence in breaching it, Fellow Daoist?"

"No."

Heaven Abandoned Lin shook his head. This formation was the culmination of the entire Fiend Race's strength, with the Demon-Slayer Furnace serving as its Formation Eye [the core artifact powering an array]. Even a Demigod Patriarch [a cultivator on the cusp of true divinity] would not be certain of breaking through it.

Although his Slaughter [a divine ability focused on annihilation] made him the foremost among Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation stage] cultivators, he dared not claim to rival a Demigod Patriarch.

Seeing his lack of confidence, the Vast Abyss Path Lord gave a nod. "In that case," he declared, "leave this matter to us old fellows."

With those words, the Vast Abyss Path Lord immediately stepped forward. Access the full story on audio-novel . com.