Chapter 928 : The Primordial Silkworm's Secret

Because the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm had lived for an excessively long time, and spent most of that time in deep slumber, the Lord of the Path Palace did not possess extensive knowledge about it. The limited information available consisted of rumors passed down by successive generations of patriarchs from the Path Palace Sacred Land.

According to the ancestral legends of the Path Palace Sacred Land, this Primordial Era Ice Silkworm was originally a supreme immortal seed from the 'Frigid Immortal Domain' within the Immortal Realm.

Its true origins were already lost to time and unreliable. It was only known that several hundred thousand years ago, it was brought down to the Purple Seal Realm by a certain Immortal who descended to the mortal world.

The purpose seemed to be to serve as a contingency plan for the Purple Seal Realm to face a great tribulation, yet it appeared that was not the sole reason.

The Path Palace Sacred Land possessed little concrete information about it. They had only heard that as far back as one hundred thousand years ago, thunderclouds had rolled over the Far North Icy Plains, and the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm had nearly broken through to the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

Yet, it had halted its breakthrough and entered an even deeper state of Nirvana [a profound state of meditative trance or rebirth].

After finishing the account of the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm's origins, the Lord of the Path Palace spoke with an expression of utmost gravity: "This Primordial Era Ice Silkworm possesses a foundation no weaker than that of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon. It was originally a post-Celestial Immortal seed of the Frost Soul Immortal Silkworm [a legendary spiritual silkworm breed], Innate [by its very nature] harboring the Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws governing reality and cultivation] of the acquired Frost Soul [a profound ice-based cultivation art or principle]."

"For a supreme being with such a foundation, the treasures of the Mortal Realm are fundamentally incapable of mending its damaged roots."

"Unless..."

The Lord of the Path Palace paused, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Unless you can obtain the legendary World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy said to have existed at the dawn of creation], perhaps then its foundation could be fully restored." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel .c om.

"World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy released during the creation of a new world]?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed abruptly.

How precious is World-Opening Energy? It is a supreme energy that can only be born during the World-Opening [the act of creating a new world or realm] of an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

It contains a wisp of the profound power of Innate [the primordial, uncreated state of existence], and is the crucial energy required for advancing a treasure to the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure refined with World-Opening Energy] grade.

It is said that when an Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] performs World-Opening to break through into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal], most can only obtain two or three strands of World-Opening Energy.

These three strands of World-Opening Energy are far too scarce. Advancing one's physical body, Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path], Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing one's chosen cultivation path], Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure bound to an immortal's life and soul], and Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's innate nature] all require the consumption of World-Opening Energy. Thus, it is never enough.

Therefore, most Earth Immortal Patriarch can only choose one of the three paths—physical body, Path Fruit, or Path Principles—as their primary focus for advancement. The remaining one or two strands of World-Opening Energy are then used to advance their Lifebound Immortal Treasure or Innate Divine Ability.

Only in this way can their cultivation truly reach the Earth Immortal Realm, and they can possess a World-Opening Grade [a grade equivalent to the power of world creation] method to protect their path. Only then can they be considered true Earth Immortal Patriarch.

From this, one can see the extreme rarity of World-Opening Energy.

For an ordinary Immortal, obtaining even a single strand of World-Opening Energy would be cause for ecstatic joy, let alone a full strand. Even a mere wisp would greatly increase their confidence in breaking through to the middle or later stages of the Immortal realm.

Thus, speaking to this point, the Lord of the Path Palace also shook his head and said, "Over the millions of years, more than one hundred Immortal [powerful beings who have ascended to a higher realm of existence] have ascended from the Purple Seal Realm, yet only a mere handful have cultivated to the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound and powerful stage of cultivation]."

"This World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy said to have been present at the dawn of creation] is far too precious; it is likely that not even the Purple Seal Realm has any remaining reserves."

"Is that truly the case?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, yet a sense of calm settled in his heart.

Although the legendary World-Opening Energy was exceedingly rare, there might yet be substitutes.

The profound mystery of the World-Opening Energy lay in its possession of a faint, residual trace of Innate [a state of being that exists prior to and independent of the material world] aura, which granted it its divine properties.

And above the World-Opening Energy, there existed the legendary Innate Energy [a purer, more fundamental energy of creation], and it was said that beyond even that was the fabled Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a supreme treasure of unbreakable spiritual radiance].

The legacy of the Purple Seal Realm, passed down by Extraordinary, had allowed Eldrin Chen to glean some knowledge regarding the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where Immortals reside].

From what Eldrin Chen understood, if a being born of the mundane world were to obtain Innate Energy, they could undergo a metamorphosis into an Innate Divine Spirit [a divine being born of primordial essence].

The Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light was an even more supreme treasure, coveted by the great powers of the Immortal Realm. If an Innate Divine Spirit were to obtain a single strand of it, they could further evolve into an Innate Heavenly God Being [a celestial deity of the highest order] with a Great Encompassing [all-encompassing, supreme] foundation.

Those Innate Heavenly God Being are more akin to incarnations of the Great Path within the Mortal Dust. As long as they do not perish prematurely, they are almost destined to cultivate to the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Compared to these, Eldrin Chen felt his own Primordial Chaos Violet Aura was even more profound and mysterious.

For this Primordial Chaos Violet Aura is the supreme energy [the most fundamental and potent form of energy in existence] that can only be nurtured during the initial birth of Primordial Chaos. In theory, it should far surpass even the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light.

The origin of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Scripture is extraordinary. It can reverse the Polarity Dual Energy of heaven and earth, causing it to undergo Postnatal Reversion to Innate [the process of returning a derived, worldly form back to its primordial, innate state], directly aiming for the effect of returning to Primordial Chaos.

Although his cultivation time was still short, and the accumulated Primordial Chaos Violet Aura was far from the legendary profundity, he had already deduced its true function.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, once he fused forty-nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, they could merge to form a single, even more profound strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a derived, yet immensely powerful, form of the primordial chaos energy]. This chapter appears courtesy of www . audio-novel.com.

Although this Primordial Chaos Violet Aura still could not compare to true Innate Energy, Eldrin Chen estimated it should be able to shatter shackles, allowing for the premature advancement of an Immortal Treasure. Its power would not be weaker than the World-Opening Energy wielded by an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

"The Primordial Chaos Violet Aura I have left is not abundant, but fortunately, to mend the foundation of the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm, the Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura is not required."

"Judging by the past case of the Fire Phoenix Egg transforming into a Postnatal Divine Spirit Solar Fire Vermilion Bird, nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura should be sufficient."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his heart settling with a measure of calm.

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in a respectful salute to the assembled group and declared, "Regardless of the circumstances, Senior Primordial Era Ice Silkworm saved my life, a debt of gratitude I cannot forget."

"After I return, I will find a way to help the senior recover."

"That you hold such intent in your heart is good,"

Lord of the Path Palace nodded, yet his expression turned profoundly grave as he continued, "But you must understand, your most urgent priority is to ascend to immortality swiftly and withstand the Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly punishment] brought by the Outer Realm Demon God."

"Aiding Primordial Era Ice Silkworm is important, but if the cost proves too great, it can be delayed. Remember, do not let this hinder your cultivation."

"I understand,"

Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod, his countenance heavy with the weight of the task.

Witnessing this, Heavenly Gaze Path Master nearby spoke once more, "The Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the corporeal vessel of the ancient Eastern Sovereign] possesses the Indestructibility Immortal Body [a legendary physique of absolute resilience]. While we can confine it, harming it is beyond our power."

"We have, at most, another thousand years before our strength is utterly spent. By then, we will likely be unable to suppress the fiend's Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful secondary spiritual avatar]. You must make preparations."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled. Gazing at the ethereal figure of the Eastern Sovereign within the grand formation, he sighed and spoke, "Senior, be at ease. In a thousand years, I shall stand against the Eastern Sovereign."

"…"

With those words, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to the assembly and returned to the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago.

Before his departure, he summoned the Primordial Spirit Path Lord cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm and addressed them, "Once I depart, my primary focus will be on arduous cultivation."

"The safety of the Purple Seal Realm shall rely on Elder Brother Heaven Abandoned and all of you."

"You have my word," Heaven Abandoned Lin nodded, then continued, "With me here, neither the Blood Demon Patriarch nor the Black Lotus will be able to stir up trouble."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. After further discussion with the group to finalize the personnel who would guard the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago for the next millennium, the meeting concluded.

After everyone had left, Eldrin Chen looked at his wives, including Exquisite Jiang, who stood beside him. He produced a horsetail whisk, the Five-Colored Divine Whip, and the Primordial One Gold Bracelet, saying:

"This battle claimed eight Primordial Spirit demonic leaders. Our gains, while modest, are not insignificant." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel dot com.