Chapter 933 : The Path of Threefold Enlightenment

Speaking of this, Exquisite Jiang sighed and said, "Elara and Silas have a somewhat weaker foundation. In recent years, they have failed two consecutive attempts at a breakthrough. It is uncertain when they will succeed."

"There is no need to worry."

Eldrin Chen had anticipated this long ago and spoke calmly, "Elara and Silas have a frail foundation. Their successive failures were well within expectations."

"Their lifespans are still long. They have at least three thousand years of peak vitality remaining. As long as they adjust their mindset and learn from their experiences, they will eventually break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core]."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang could only nod. Then, remembering something, she suddenly spoke, "A few years ago, news came from the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple."

"It said that your clan brother has mastered Buddhist teachings, integrating the great achievements of the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Upon first entering the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm], his Path Fruit [the crystallization of one's cultivated path] was already naturally formed. His future accomplishments are likely to be boundless."

"A naturally formed Path Fruit?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

So-called 'naturally formed Path Fruit' means that the embryonic form of one's Path Fruit has coalesced even before achieving immortality.

Such an existence has already cultivated a Supreme Path Fruit [the pinnacle form of one's cultivated path]. As long as they steadily cultivate to the peak of the Primordial Spirit Realm, they can directly achieve the unparalleled state of a Path Fruit Immortal [an immortal whose power is defined by their perfected path fruit]. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel-dot-com.

"It synthesizes the greatest achievements of the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths, forging a Heaven-Perfected Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing a profound understanding and mastery]."

"It seems my clan brother truly possesses a sliver of potential to achieve the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the legendary, supreme state of immortality]."

Eldrin Chen was filled with myriad emotions, yet a thread of joy also wove through his heart.

Since Kael Chen had already forged a Heaven-Perfected Path Fruit, his chances of ascending to immortality were now exceedingly high. This meant that when the Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators seeking to ascend] descended in the future, he might be able to offer Eldrin Chen significant aid.

Just as he was feeling this joy, Violet Consort Yan spoke up with a smile, "There is another matter I must inform you about."

"During my cultivation within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a legendary sea of eternal, scorching flames], I sensed unusual activity from the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute divine beast]. Calculating the timing, it should emerge into the world before long."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with delight. He could not help but smile and say, "If that is truly the case, then our clan will gain another Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the pinnacle stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm]."

The combat power of a single Primordial Spirit 9th Tier cultivator was not merely significant for the Chen Clan; even when viewed across the entire Purple Seal Realm [a vast and powerful cultivation world], such an existence stood at the very apex of strength.

His heart swelling with anticipation, Eldrin Chen made to depart immediately for the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, but Violet Consort Yan gently held him back.

He turned to see the several Immortal Consorts, their eyes alluring as silk. Lila [the young girl], her face flushed with shyness, said, "We have calculated the timing. The Solar Fire Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute phoenix] will not emerge for another year."

"Before then, it is not too late for us to cultivate together for a while."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist] was momentarily stunned before she pulled him onto the bed.

In the time that followed, Eldrin Chen cultivated the Polarity Mutual Cultivation Covenant [a dual cultivation technique] with his several Dao Companions. Amidst their intimate and affectionate entanglement, a full year passed in the blink of an eye.

"..."

Timing it precisely for the emergence of the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird, Eldrin Chen made his way to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, fiery sea region].

Eternal Profound Chen [Eldrin's granduncle] had already been waiting for some time. Seeing him arrive, he smiled and said, "If you had been any later, you might have missed the birth of this Solar Fire Vermilion Bird."

"My apologies for the long wait, Old Granduncle."

Eldrin Chen gave a wry smile. Having not seen his Dao Companions for several centuries, they had been exceptionally clingy, pestering him for a full year before finally settling down. The various intoxicating pleasures were difficult to put into words.

Fortunately, this period of cultivation had been immensely beneficial for Eldrin Chen. Utilizing the Polarity Mutual Cultivation Covenant and the power of the near-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immense power, one step below a true Immortal artifact] 'Polarity Syncretic Pearl' [a pearl that harmonizes opposing energies], they had exchanged the Polarity Dual Energy [the refined essence of opposing forces] accumulated over centuries. Their cultivation bases had all seen significant advancement.

At his current level of cultivation, Eldrin Chen had not yet reached the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit 6th Tier [the sixth major stage of spiritual core development]. However, the distance to that ultimate completion was not far at all.

"Perhaps after another three centuries of dedicated cultivation, I can begin the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit 7th Tier [the seventh major stage of spiritual core development]," he mused.

The thought flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, and he asked with a smile, "How fares the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute avian beast] now?"

"By my reckoning, today is the day it should emerge," came the reply.

Eternal Profound Chen stroked his long beard and spoke with a chuckle.

As they conversed, the two men strode deeper into the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy]. Unconsciously, they arrived at the very heart of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, churning sea of magma]. The complete novel can be found at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Within this boundless expanse of molten rock, a fiery crimson treasure lotus floated serenely. At its center rested a dazzling egg, ceaselessly drawing upon the potent energies of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

"The Fire Phoenix Egg,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his brow furrowing slightly in concentration.

Within this Fire Phoenix Egg, a world-shaking power slumbered. Countless searingly hot Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern cultivation and reality] manifested as Dao patterns, swirling and coalescing with a force capable of sundering heavens and extinguishing earth.

"The Solar Fire Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing the power of the solar flame]."

Eternal Profound Chen murmured, unable to suppress a look of profound envy.

Path Principles [the fundamental laws of reality] are an ultimate power that only Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality] can master. This is a terrifying force that does not belong to the mortal world. Even a single strand, a mere divine chain of Path Principles, is enough to effortlessly slay a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the Primordial Spirit realm and begun to walk their own Path].

Only supreme existences like the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird [a divine avian born of solar flame], the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a celestial dragon embodying the essence of verdant wood], or the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm [an ancient entity of primordial frost], who are innately Postnatal Divine Spirit [divine spirits born after the creation of the world] from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], are born naturally imbued with Path Principles Power [power derived from the fundamental laws of reality].

For instance, the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird is the very incarnation of the Solar Fire Path Principles [the laws governing solar flame], a type of Postnatal Divine Spirit. Its origins are even more terrifying than the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God [a divine entity of endless thunder tribulations] of the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain [a mountain perpetually struck by countless heavenly tribulations].

After all, although that Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God is a type of Nine Heavens Thunder God [a thunder deity of the highest heavens], it never received nourishment from the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the primal violet energy of chaos] or World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy released during the creation of the world]. Furthermore, its path was severed by a violent assault before it could even be fully born into the world.

Thus, this Solar Fire Vermilion Bird can be described as utterly terrifying. Merely by being born, it can cultivate to the realm of Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage].

With even a modest grasp of Path Principles Power, it can advance further into the Demigod Realm [a realm bordering on divinity]. Once it fully masters the power of its own Path Principles, it can summon the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly thunder tribulation one must face to ascend to immortality] and achieve Ethereal Ascension [transcendent ascension to a higher state of being].

"While still gestating within the egg, it possesses a Companion Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born alongside a divine being]. Upon its birth, its power will rival that of the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier."

Eternal Profound Chen gazed at the Fire Phoenix Egg [an egg containing a nascent fire phoenix], shaking his head with a sigh. "For an old man like me, Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the dual achievement of ascending to immortality and fully comprehending one's Path] is a lifelong dream impossible to fulfill. Yet for it, that is merely the beginning."

"Truly, comparing oneself to others is enough to make one die of envy," Verdant Grace Chen murmured softly, her voice tinged with a complex mix of admiration and sorrow as she contemplated such a being born of Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities often embodying natural forces].

Old Granduncle muttered to himself, filled with both envy and a sigh of resignation towards a being with such profound origins.

Eldrin Chen felt a shadow pass over his brow and forced a smile, saying, "If you cultivate diligently, Old Granduncle, and if one day I can ascend to become a great power of the peerless Celestial Immortal [a high-ranking immortal being] level, it may not be impossible for me to help you attain such a foundation."

"No need, no need,"

Eternal Profound Chen shook his head, laughing heartily. "If you truly can find me within the cycle of Reincarnation [the process of rebirth after death], then this old man would still choose to be reborn as a member of the Human Race."

"It's better to be human. The torch of legacy is passed on, and the bonds of blood and kinship remain unbroken."

As he spoke, Old Granduncle shook his head once more.

He understood that Eldrin Chen spoke the truth. Legends spoke of heavenly treasures within the Immortal Realm [the realm where immortals reside], wielded by great powers, capable of seizing the very essence of Creation [the primordial creative force of the universe] for their loved ones, laying the foundation for an Immortal Root [a spiritual foundation granting immense talent for cultivation] in their next life.

It was even said that figures of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme level of immortal attainment] level needed only to utter a word to arrange for their kin to be reborn as an Innate Divine Spirit [a being born with a divine nature] through Reincarnation.

Yet, all things in existence carry a price. Within the halls of the Underworld Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing death and rebirth], the cost to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation Wells [mystical conduits leading to different forms of rebirth] varied greatly for humans, gods, ghosts, beasts, and demons.

Among these paths, the paths of humans, livestock, ghosts, and demons are one matter, but the Reincarnation Well [a mystical artifact said to connect the realms of life and death] demands an astronomically high price to activate. Even a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a supreme being who has ascended to the celestial realm] must carefully weigh whether they can bear the immense burden of karmic backlash [the metaphysical consequence of actions that disrupt cosmic balance] it would incur.

Old Granduncle understood that his own path to immortality was forever closed. Yet, he was even more unwilling for Eldrin Chen to pay a terrible price on his behalf in the future, to shoulder a heaven-defying weight of karmic debt.

Eldrin Chen was about to speak further when he noticed the Fire Phoenix Egg [a legendary egg containing the essence of a mythical fire-born phoenix] begin to tremble faintly. A moment later, a hairline crack appeared upon its surface.

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