Chapter 920 : The Path of Ten Thousand Tribulations

"If that day truly comes, I may well have to rely on you."

Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the essence of heavenly thunder tribulations] sighed, then his expression turned solemn as he said, "Enough idle talk. This Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool [a legendary pool of concentrated heavenly thunder energy used for tempering the body] is perilous beyond measure. If you wish to enter it to temper your body, you must be exceedingly cautious."

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

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, his expression grave.

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being nodded, then produced a scroll wreathed in crackling Thunderclap [the sound and power of a thunderclap] energy. "This is the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture' [a supreme body-tempering art that harnesses the power of countless heavenly tribulations]," he said. "It is the Immortal Ascension Art [a cultivation art designed to achieve immortality through the physical body] created by successive generations of patriarchs from the Hall of Thunderclap [an ancient sect specializing in thunder-based cultivation]."

"The last Lord of the Thunderclap Hall [the final master of the Hall of Thunderclap] refined this art to its peak. He nearly achieved immortality through his physical body within the Mortal Dust [the mortal realm, the world of ordinary beings]," the spirit murmured, his voice low. "Alas, the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic deity from beyond this realm] arrived too swiftly, leaving the Lord of the Thunderclap Hall no time to perfect the art completely."

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being spoke again, his tone filled with utmost gravity. "By cultivating this method in conjunction with the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool, you may yet have a chance to achieve physical immortality within the Mortal Dust."

"Senior..."

Eldrin Chen took the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture, and his expression shifted dramatically with understanding.

This Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture was profoundly mysterious and profound. Although it still could not quite match the Eastern Sovereign Scripture [a legendary scripture of immense power], the gap between them was negligible. It stood merely half a step away from enabling one to achieve immortality through the physical body. Join our community of readers at audi novel.com.

If given another few thousand years, the Lord of the Thunderclap Hall might have perfected this method, creating the second Immortal Ascension Art [a supreme art for forging an immortal-grade physical body] for the physical body in the Purple Seal Realm, following the Perfected One Scripture.

Unfortunately, the arrival of the Outer Realm Demon God was too sudden. Otherwise, with the Lord of the Thunderclap Hall's talent, he likely would have achieved Ethereal Ascension [ascension to immortality] within three thousand years, becoming the next immortal after the Void-Refining Immortal.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but say, "This art is too precious. I fear I am unworthy of receiving it."

"Say no more," the voice cut in decisively. "If you can cultivate a Demigod [a being whose physical body has reached a level comparable to an immortal's] physique, your chances of surviving the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm will increase greatly."

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the manifestation of heavenly tribulation as a sentient being] spoke with finality, then used its power to extract ten drops of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid [a liquid refined from the essence of heavenly tribulation, containing both destructive and life-giving power] and handed them to Ethan Chen.

This Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid contained the power of annihilation, yet also concealed a sliver of vitality within. It was not only a supreme substance for body cultivation but also the ultimate reference for comprehending the arcane power of annihilation.

This was an excellent opportunity for Ethan Chen, yet the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being still cautiously advised, "The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid is exceedingly potent. With your current cultivation, you can refine at most ten drops."

"Fortunately, ten drops are enough to fully reveal the profundity of the Arcane Power of Annihilation. It would be ideal if you could use these ten drops to comprehend the arcane power of annihilation."

At this point, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being's voice paused slightly. "But if you cannot comprehend it, then it simply means this is not your destined opportunity. You must not force it."

"This junior understands."

Ethan Chen nodded solemnly, carefully accepting the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid [a liquid essence refined from the power of heavenly thunder tribulations]. He then began to immerse himself in comprehending its mysteries.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod. He had foreseen this journey through his divinations; the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Sea [a vast sea formed from condensed heavenly thunder tribulation energy] was fated to be Ethan's great opportunity. The likelihood of success was undoubtedly high.

With this thought, he offered no further words. Instead, he rose to his feet, his expression turning grave as he declared, "I shall enter seclusion to temper my physical body. Should this endeavor succeed, it will forge for me a physique worthy of a Demigod [a being who has transcended mortality and attained a semi-divine state]."

"Yet, to guard against any unforeseen peril, I must trouble you, Senior, to stand watch over me."

"Set your mind at ease," the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the essence of heavenly thunder tribulations] affirmed with a nod. "With my personal presence safeguarding this place, not even a Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator could harm you."

Seeing this assurance, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, satisfied inclination of his head.

No sooner had his foot touched the surface of the thunder pool than he began cultivating the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture [a supreme scripture for tempering the body and spirit using the power of myriad heavenly tribulations].

As he activated the cultivation art, a surge of searing, electric radiance erupted around him in an instant.

The boundless Thunderclap Force [the fundamental power of thunderclaps, a destructive and purifying energy] that had coalesced into the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid [a liquid essence refined from the power of heavenly thunder tribulations] erupted into a furious boil. It engulfed him like a tidal wave of lightning, filling the air with a cacophony of deafening thunderclaps.

Such terrifying Thunderclap Force [the fundamental power of thunderclaps, a destructive and purifying energy] was potent enough to annihilate even the mightiest Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] expert. A single misstep would reduce one to mere ashes, scattered by the tribulation's fury.

Eldrin Chen's physical body was unparalleled under the heavens. Within the Purple Seal Realm, none could compare save for the Kunpeng Demon Sage. Yet even he felt a wave of excruciating pain surge through him.

"Such formidable power from the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning]," he gasped.

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

The power of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was overwhelmingly potent. Each wisp of lightning carried a terrifying Power of Oblivion [a force of absolute annihilation], tearing at every inch of his flesh.

He estimated that even a Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth level of the Primordial Spirit realm] expert specializing in body cultivation would likely not last long before being reduced to ashes by the tribulation.

Fortunately, within the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid [a miraculous liquid born from the tribulation lightning] was a strand of vigorous vitality. Even as it Oblivion [utterly destroyed] his physical form, it simultaneously and ceaselessly repaired it. Discover more cultivation stories at (audio-novel.com).

Coupled with the fact that Eldrin Chen's Life Force Magic Power [magical power imbued with life essence] was of the utmost pinnacle, he was thus able to endure—to withstand by sheer force—the ravaging power of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

"BOOM! RUMBLE—!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen felt with crystal clarity that the five Lifebound Formation Runes [magical runes bound to his life force] within his body were erupting with a dazzling, radiant light.

This was the power of the five primal sources of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique of the five elements and the primordial sun]. It was also the body-tempering art, the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art [a supreme body-forging technique of the five thunders], that came attached with the cultivation of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder.

"This is..."

Sensing the power of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art within his body, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a trace of pleasant surprise.

This Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art actually resonated with the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool. While the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Liquid tempered his physical form, it drew upon boundless Thunderclap power and began to refine his Five Viscera and Six Bowels [the internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine].

Tempered thus from the outside in and then from the inside out, Eldrin Chen's physical body advanced by leaps and bounds. In this cycle of Oblivion [complete annihilation] and rebirth, he clearly felt his flesh becoming increasingly indestructible.

"The Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art, the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture, and even the Eastern Sovereign Scripture are all supreme methods for cultivating the physical body."

"Yet each has its own emphasis. The Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art excels at refining the Five Viscera [the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys]. The Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture is the most domineering body-tempering method, adept at cleansing the flesh from the outside in."

"As for the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, it emphasizes cultivating both the internal and external. It cannot match the swift ferocity of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool nor the gradual progression of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art, but it excels in forging an Immortality [an immortal, indestructible foundation]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, simultaneously sensing the three supreme methods for body cultivation operating within him.

Now, cultivating his physical form with all three methods simultaneously, a profound inspiration stirred within him. He felt the moment of opportunity had arrived.

"If I use the Five Elements Primordial One method as my foundation, and fuse together the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art, the Eastern Sovereign Scripture, and this Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture, could I create a supreme Immortal Ascension Art [a cultivation art for ascending to immortality] for the physical body?"

True to his word, Eldrin Chen immediately settled his mind and began to forge his own Immortal Ascension Art for the physical body, using the Eastern Sovereign Scripture as his foundational blueprint.

Among these three methods for tempering the physical form, the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture was peerlessly domineering. The Immortal Body cultivated through it contained the Thunderclap Force [a divine power manifesting as thunderous force], theoretically capable of forging the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Physique' [a legendary constitution tempered by countless heavenly thunder tribulations].

The Immortal Body forged by this method was the most tyrannical; every strand of muscle could invoke the Nine Heavens Thunderclap Force [thunder force descended from the highest heavens], granting it offensive power that reigned supreme among all types of Immortal Body.

The Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art [a supreme art that uses the power of five thunders to cleanse and strengthen the body] purified the Five Viscera and Six Bowels [the internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine]. Cultivated to its pinnacle, the Five Viscera [the five solid organs: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys] would generate five types of inexhaustible power. The efficacy of this art was intrinsically linked to the potency of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique combining the five elements and primordial solar power].

Given Eldrin Chen's current mastery of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder, the effects of cultivating the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art were astonishingly potent. The vitality it fostered was in no way inferior to that of the Perfected One Scripture [a scripture focused on achieving a state of perfect unity and harmony].

The Eastern Sovereign Scripture was painstakingly created by the Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme sovereign of the east]. Although this scripture could not match the sheer tyranny of the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Physique' nor the exuberant vitality of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art, it could cultivate the most indestructible and Immortality [possessing the quality of being deathless and enduring] Immortal Body. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel.com.