Chapter 976 : The Forging of an Immortal Sword

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's expression grew increasingly grave.

Forging such an Immortal Rank Supreme Immortal Sword involved three steps. The first was to temper and refine the immortal-grade metals and divine iron. The second was to fuse this immortal iron into the Lifebound Immortal Sword. The final step was to inscribe Immortal Rank Laws of the Dao Dao Patterns [mystical patterns embodying fundamental cosmic principles], thereby completing the Immortal Sword.

Of these three steps, the first—melting and refining the divine iron—was merely a matter of time and effort; with sufficient patience, it could be accomplished bit by bit.

The second step tested a cultivator's skill in artifact forging. If the timing for fusing the immortal iron was even slightly off, the resulting Immortal Sword would have an uneven composition, drastically reducing its potency.

Having now completed the first step, Eldrin Chen was about to begin the second. He proceeded with the utmost caution.

Fortunately, he had practiced the art of forging for over a Millennium [a period of one thousand years], placing his skills among the foremost in the Purple Realm. Thus, he felt a measure of confidence in this fusion.

He worked with focused precision, seizing the perfect moment to merge the Abyssal Depths Divine Iron into the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword. In the span of a few breaths, he completed this crucial phase in one seamless, flowing motion.

"It is done!"

Seeing the Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of the magical sword] successfully take shape, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a sigh of relief.

The final step in consecrating the Immortal Sword was to inscribe the Laws of the Dao sigils within its Immortal Realm [the sword's internal spiritual dimension]. Only then could the Immortal Sword unleash its full, devastating might. The story continues at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Generally speaking, to achieve this, there are only two methods. The first is for an Immortal [a being who has ascended to the highest realm of cultivation] to procure Immortal Material [a legendary metal imbued with the power of immortality] and forcibly infuse their own Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and powers that govern reality] into it, causing it to merge with the Laws of the Dao inherent within the immortal metal.

The second method is to employ supremely advanced forging techniques to awaken the Laws of the Dao slumbering within the immortal metal, unleashing the full, majestic power of those principles.

Logically, either of these methods would require one's cultivation to have already broken through to the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm immediately preceding true Immortality] before they could be accomplished.

Currently, Eldrin Chen had not yet perfected his Laws of the Dao, nor had his cultivation base stepped into the ranks of the Immortal. He was incapable of executing either method properly.

Fortunately, he had the aid of Primordial Essence [the purest, most foundational energy from the dawn of creation]. This allowed him to prematurely shatter the barrier of the Immortal Sword [a sword forged from immortal materials, destined to become a divine weapon], assisting the Immortal Sword in prematurely deriving the power of the Laws of the Dao.

Witness then, as Eldrin Chen immediately expelled a mouthful of Primordial Essence. A stream of Acquired Primordial Qi [a potent, refined spiritual energy derived from the Primordial Essence] coiled and danced through the air like a True Dragon [a supreme, mythical beast of immense power], before finally descending into the heart of the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword.

"*Huummm*—"

In that fleeting moment, a soft chime instantly blossomed forth.

The Heavenly River Flood Water Sword emitted a clear sword hum. It had finally broken through the crucial bottleneck separating the mortal from the immortal, transforming into a streak of sword light that shot into the void.

Although the Treasure Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests magical treasures] was terrifying and extraordinary, it ultimately could not destroy this Immortal Sword forged from immortal metal. Not long after, the Immortal Sword successfully weathered the tribulation, ascending to the realm of a Nine Heavens Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade immortal treasure of the highest order].

After the Immortal Sword was forged, Eldrin Chen was naturally filled with immense joy. He sheathed the sword within his body, closing his eyes to sense the power emanating from this Immortal Sword. It was only after a long while that he finally opened his eyes again.

"How does it feel?"

Thalion Chen had approached and, seeing him open his eyes, could not help but ask.

A look of delight crossed Eldrin Chen's face, yet he shook his head. "With the aid of the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword, my combat prowess has undoubtedly been greatly enhanced," he said.

"Yet it is a pity that my current Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by practitioners] is insufficient to truly unleash the full power of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords."

Upon hearing this, Thalion Chen's eyes flickered with understanding. It had been over eight hundred years since Eldrin Chen had broken through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of spiritual core refinement], and he had only advanced to the Eighth Layer of Nascent Soul two centuries prior.

Although his Primordial Chaos Mana [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of primordial origin] was peerless in the world, it still paled in qualitative comparison to the Immortal Essence [the transcendent energy wielded by true Immortals] mastered by a genuine Immortal.

To once again unite the two Immortal Swords and manifest the peerless, divine might of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union, he would first need to transcend the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to Immortality] and completely transform all the Mana within his body into the legendary Immortal Essence.

Thinking of this, the Old Granduncle still smiled and said, "With your current level of Mana, being able to fully activate the power of two Nine Heavens-grade Immortal Swords is already remarkably impressive."

"As for the formidable power of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union, it will not be too late to experience it once you break through to the realm of Immortal."

"Mm-hmm."

The furrow between Eldrin Chen's brows smoothed as he continued, "The Heavenly River Flood Water Sword and I are one. Now that the sword is forged, I have gained some comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of reality and cultivation] contained within. It seems the day I fully master the Profound Nether True Water Law [the Law of the Profound Abyssal True Water] is not far off."

"I intend to enter seclusion for cultivation and will not emerge until the day the Profound Nether True Water [the profound and abyssal power of True Water] matures."

"Mm-hmm."

Thalion Chen nodded, stroking his beard with a smile. "If you can truly comprehend the Profound Nether True Water Law, your combat prowess will surely see a tremendous leap. I daresay you will draw ever closer to the day of your ascension to immortality."

Time flowed swiftly, years passing like a shuttle through a loom. This novel is serialized on audio-novel*com. Visit for updates.

After the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword was successfully forged, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake and began his meditation on the power of the Profound Nether True Water.

Thus, unnoticed, another three centuries slipped by.

On this day, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes from deep meditation and slowly exhaled a breath.

Behind his head, two sources of radiant light manifested with dazzling brilliance. They were none other than the powers of two distinct Laws of the Dao: the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [the Law of the Pure Yang Heavenly Flame] and the Profound Nether True Water.

"Profound Nether True Water [a divine ability channeling the profound, chilling power of the deepest abyss], Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine ability manifesting the pure, scorching essence of the celestial sun]; the ultimate Yin [the passive, dark, and feminine cosmic principle] and the ultimate Yang [the active, bright, and masculine cosmic principle], which is stronger?"

"Lone Yin cannot be born, solitary Yang cannot grow; when Yin and Yang converge and nourish each other, one reigns supreme over the world!"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, sensing in the depths of his being the touch of a supreme Great Dao [the ultimate, fundamental principle and path of cultivation].

His pupils then blazed with a divine light of Yin and Yang, shining like a pair of dazzling suns and moons. A radiant, overwhelming brilliance emanated from within him, making it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze directly.

Simultaneously, the Yin and Yang forces behind him intertwined. Their terrifying powers fused together, ultimately synthesizing the aspect of Yin-Yang Infinity [a cultivation art representing the boundless cycle of Yin and Yang], transforming into a Yin-Yang Limitless Circle [a divine ability forming a circle of infinite Yin-Yang energy].

This source of Yin-Yang Infinity was resplendent and dazzling, filled with the dreamlike light of Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. It seemed to contain a power akin to World Creation [the act of forging a new world from chaos].

"Yin-Yang Infinity, this is the Primordial Chaos Dao [the Dao, or path, of the primordial chaos from which all things originate]."

Sensing this formidable power, Eldrin Chen could not help but whisper, his eyes blazing with astonishing divine light.

It turned out that not long before, Eldrin Chen had finally comprehended the power of the Profound Nether True Water Law [the fundamental law governing the Profound Nether True Water], mastering his second supreme Laws of the Dao [the fundamental, immutable principles that govern reality and cultivation].

At the very moment he grasped this second Laws of the Dao, the Pure Yang Celestial Flame within his body instantly resonated. It immediately fused with the profound Spirit-Void True Water [a spiritual essence of pure, void-like water], merging to form this Yin-Yang Limitless Circle.

In that fleeting moment, a profound enlightenment dawned upon Eldrin Chen. He realized that if he could fuse the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [the supreme flame of pure solar essence] with the Profound Nether True Water [the ultimate water of profound lunar essence]...

...causing the Lunar and Solar Power [the fundamental powers of the moon and sun] to merge into one, he could cultivate the most formidable supreme Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] in all the world.

This Laws of the Dao was named the Yin-Yang Limitless Law [the Law of Limitless Yin and Yang]. It contained within it the most domineering power of Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Not only would its combat prowess be peerless under heaven, but it also pointed directly toward the realm of the Primordial Chaos Great Dao [the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos].

The so-called Primordial Chaos Great Dao was the legendary state of the Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal of the Great Luo, a supreme being of Primordial Chaos].

And how terrifying was a Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal? It was said that within the entire boundless Immortal Realm [the realm of the immortals], beings of this level numbered only a mere handful.

They were revered by countless millions of Immortals [immortal beings] as Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages], the supreme figures within the endless Primordial Chaos.

In ages past, the Purple Immortal Lord [the Lord of the Purple Immortal], whose talent astounded the myriad ages, was a Great Luo Immortal Lord [a Lord of the Great Luo Immortals] of the same rank as a Celestial Court Emperor Lord [an Emperor-Lord of the Celestial Court]. He originally rested high above the Nine Heavens Above [the Nine Heavens], gazing down upon the boundless universe of Primordial Chaos in eternal, deathless serenity.

Yet, even he, in his attempt to charge toward the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage realm, fell and perished midway through his ascension.

The path of Yin-Yang Infinity [the Infinity of Yin and Yang] before him was a true Primordial Chaos Great Dao. While one dared not claim it guaranteed cultivation into a Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal, it could still be called a broad and smooth highway.

Eldrin Chen sensed that if he were to abandon his two current Laws of the Dao and cultivate this path, his combat power after achieving immortality would likely rank among the very pinnacle even among Immortals. Published by audio-novel*com. All rights reserved.