Chapter 287 : A Foundation Forged in Jade

Such wealth would be the envy of many Golden Core, Early Stage [cultivators at the early stage of the Golden Core realm], for most of them possess only two or three Fourth Rank Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts of the fourth rank].

Those who have only recently broken through to the Golden Core [Golden Core realm] might even have just one or two Fourth Rank Magical Treasure [fourth-rank magical treasures] to their name.

"After consuming the Creation Green Essence Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that refines one's spiritual foundation], my Mana [spiritual energy reserves] have reached nearly sixty percent of a typical Golden Core Cultivator's [Golden Core cultivator's]. In a few years, when I reach eighty percent of the Purple Mansion [Purple Mansion realm's] capacity, I should be close to seventy percent of a Golden Core Cultivator's [Golden Core cultivator's] power."

"With three Fourth Rank Lifebound Magical Treasure [fourth-rank magical treasures bound to my life essence] tempering my Mana [spiritual energy], the purity and potency of my power is also extraordinary."

"All factors considered, my combat strength is now nearly on par with a Golden Core, Early Stage [early Golden Core stage] Demonic Beast [demonic beast]."

Eldrin Chen assessed his own combat prowess. While it still fell short of Lyra Jiang's strength before her breakthrough to Golden Core [the Golden Core realm], the gap had narrowed considerably.

Back then, Lyra Jiang, at the Purple Mansion Great Perfection [Great Perfection stage of the Purple Mansion realm], had managed to suppress the Celestial Python Demon King [a demon king at the Golden Core Second Layer [second layer of the Golden Core realm]].

By that reckoning, once he breaks through to the Eighth Layer of Purple Mansion [eighth layer of the Purple Mansion realm], he should possess at least the strength of a Golden Core First Layer [first-layer Golden Core cultivator] by the time of the Beast Tide Calamity [the periodic, devastating onslaught of demonic beasts].

The only significant disparity lay in the fact that Lyra Jiang had mastered the Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations [a supreme divine ability harnessing the power of five elemental void tribulations].

That Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations [Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations] was a pinnacle Great Divine Ability [Great Divine Ability], and furthermore, served as the foundational Divine Ability [divine ability] prerequisite for the Supreme Divine Abilities [Supreme Divine Ability] known as 'Five Elements Calamity Radiance' [the Radiant Light of the Five Elements' Calamity]. Join our community of readers at audio—novel.com.

However, the cultivation prerequisites for this Divine Ability were far too demanding. First, one required a cultivation base at the Purple Palace, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Purple Mansion realm] merely to meet the initial threshold.

Secondly, to successfully refine it, one must refrain from using any other Divine Ability for an entire Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle]; otherwise, all progress would be lost midway.

For Eldrin Chen, with the Beast Tide Calamity [a periodic, devastating invasion by monstrous beasts] looming on the horizon, cultivating this Divine Ability now was, in truth, a most unwise bargain.

"I possess the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique where twin blades unite to sever the heavens]," he mused. "As a trump card, it is in no way inferior to the Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations [a profound cultivation art harnessing the power of five elemental voids]."

"For now, it is better to settle my mind, thoroughly comprehend my cultivation method, and deduce the path uniquely suited for myself."

With this silent deliberation, Eldrin Chen quieted his heart and began the profound work of deducing and refining his personal cultivation art.

Days gradually settled into a tranquil rhythm. Each day on Spirit Lake Isle, he would drink tea, read texts, and study the ancient tomes left by predecessors.

His task was to absorb the essence of those who came before, distilling their wisdom to organize and perfect his own cultivation methods and Divine Ability.

Half a year slipped by in the blink of an eye.

"It is done."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Today, he had fully comprehended the Floodwater Divine Thunder [a divine thunder ability embodying the power of the Water element] and successfully cultivated it as a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by immortals].

"Not quite."

Just as he had refined this Divine Ability, he suddenly sensed something, falling into a strange and inexplicable resonance.

An abrupt and startling transformation erupted. A peal of thunder suddenly resonated from within his body—it was the other four types of Five Elements Divine Thunder [divine thunder abilities based on the five fundamental elements] within him reacting.

He saw the five Divine Ability Dao Patterns [mystical patterns embodying the principles of the Dao] glowing, then sinking into his five viscera [internal organs]. His organs resonated in harmony, emitting peals of thunderous sound.

The Metallic Essence Divine Thunder [divine thunder of pure Metal], Fire-Sun Divine Thunder [divine thunder of blazing Fire], Earth-Fortress Divine Thunder [divine thunder of unyielding Earth], Wood-First Divine Thunder [divine thunder of vital Wood], and Floodwater Divine Thunder—the five divine thunder formation patterns erupted with dazzling radiance. A powerful resonance pierced through the core of his being.

In but an instant, the five divine thunders, generating and restraining one another, formed a unique grand cycle. Astonishingly, the power of each divine thunder increased by fifty percent, while the Mana [spiritual energy used to fuel supernatural abilities] consumption was reduced by half.

After this surge in potency, the five divine thunders now stood at the very pinnacle among ordinary Divine Ability, even verging on the domain of Great Divine Ability [a legendary tier of supernatural power surpassing ordinary divine abilities].

And that was not all. These five divine thunder Dao Patterns also released five subtle strands of lightning force, continuously tempering and refining his physical body.

The Metallic Essence Divine Thunder enhanced the strength and sharpness of his flesh, while the Earth-Fortress Divine Thunder fortified its resilience and endurance.

The First-Wood Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique embodying the Wood element] amplified the vitality within his body, mending hidden, lingering injuries, while the Flood Water Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique embodying the Water element] washed away impurities, purifying his physical form.

Finally, the Yang Fire Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique embodying the Fire element] used his body as a furnace, continuously tempering his internal organs and enhancing the resilience of his flesh.

These five divine thunders formed a Five Elements Grand Cycle [a grand, self-perpetuating cycle of the five elemental forces], ceaselessly refining his body day and night, making it grow ever more formidable.

"The Five Elements Grand Cycle,"

"The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art."

"No wonder the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [the ultimate synthesis of the five elemental divine thunders] can be hailed as the mightiest among Supreme Divine Abilities [the pinnacle tier of supernatural powers in cultivation]." The complete novel can be found at www . audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen sensed the five Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] Dao Patterns [inscribed patterns containing the principles of the Dao] within him and could not suppress a look of profound astonishment.

He had never imagined that after cultivating all five thunder Divine Ability, the power of each Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique of pure, untainted Yang energy] would surge exponentially, even approaching the realm of a Great Divine Ability [a legendary tier of divine power, surpassing the Supreme tier].

Simultaneously, within the cyclical flow of the five divine thunders, a body-tempering Divine Ability had spontaneously manifested—the 'Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art' [a supreme art for physical refinement using the five elemental thunders].

This Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art had already established a grand internal circulation, capable of perpetually strengthening a cultivator's physique. As the cultivator's mastery over the five divine thunders deepened, the tempering effect would grow ever more potent. It could truly be called the most sublime Body Tempering Cultivation Art [a cultivation art focused on forging an indestructible physical body].

"Alas, to simultaneously master all five Pure Yang Divine Thunder [divine lightning techniques of pure yang nature], one must possess the Five Spiritual Roots [a spiritual constitution encompassing all five elemental affinities]."

"Yet, cultivation for those with Five Spiritual Roots is inherently fraught with ten thousand difficulties; even achieving Foundation Establishment [the foundational stage of cultivation] is an immensely arduous task. To seek enlightenment in five divine thunders is nearly a fantasy."

"No wonder this supreme Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder Divine Ability [the divine ability combining the five elements and pure yang divine thunder] has not been seen in the world for tens of thousands of years."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then suppressed the thought.

Henceforth, the power of this Five Elements Divine Thunder [divine thunder ability of the five elements] would increase greatly, while its consumption of Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques] would decrease significantly. It would become his most reliable conventional means. A genius would grasp it in an instant, he thought with elation. His Mana was already exceptionally potent, and his Spiritual Sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception] had been fortified by visualizing the Falling Sun Ridge within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a mystical location of raging flames].

Now, having obtained the 'Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art' [a supreme body refinement art that operates automatically], the pinnacle of Body Tempering Cultivation Art [arts that physically strengthen the cultivator's body], his Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational pillars of a cultivator: physical vitality, energy, and soul] would all reach astonishing levels. His confidence in breaking through to Golden Core [the golden core stage of cultivation] in the future likely stood at eight or nine out of ten.

Guided by an obscure intuition, Eldrin Chen followed the sensation, attempting to continue comprehending the power of the five divine thunders.

He drew upon the principles of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a paired sword technique], seeking to merge the Fire-Sun Divine Thunder [divine thunder of fire and sun] and the Water-Flood Divine Thunder [divine thunder of water and flood], experimenting to find their resonant harmony.

As his comprehension deepened through continuous meditation and his insights into the five thunders grew, he finally achieved a startling level of understanding of the Dao Patterns [the fundamental patterns and principles of the Dao, the cosmic law] within these two divine thunders.

After seven months of unceasing contemplation, he finally succeeded in fusing these two divine thunders, creating an entirely new Divine Thunder Divine Ability [a divine ability centered on thunder].

"Fire and Water merge, Yin and Yang unite, giving birth to..."

"The Dual Polarity Divine Thunder."

On this day, Eldrin Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Transforming into a streak of sword light, he soared into the heavens, ascending high above the Firmament.

He flew for what seemed like thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] before finally coming to a halt.

There he stood, poised amidst the Nine Heavens Above, his eyes abruptly blazing with divine light of two distinct hues—one Yin, one Yang.

In that instant, the Fire-Sun Divine Thunder and the Flood Water Divine Thunder within his body intertwined and merged. They transformed into a twisting, coiling radiance of crimson and azure, which he unleashed with a single pointed finger. It shot forth, carrying an unparalleled, razor-sharp trajectory.

"BOOM—"

A deafening roar erupted. Heaven and earth inverted; Yin and Yang reversed their cycle.

All creation seemed on the verge of being overturned beneath this divine thunder. The terrifying Water-Flood Divine Thunder and Yang Fire Divine Thunder clashed and fused, ultimately erupting with a force akin to World Creation. The explosion tore a void of absolute nothingness across a hundred Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of sky.

The sheer power of this strike was staggering. Had it struck the earth, it could have leveled mountains and rivers for a hundred Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Even a Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual energy into a stable, golden core within their dantian] facing this technique would likely suffer unprecedented, grievous wounds.

"Hiss—"

Eldrin Chen drew in a sharp, cold breath, his face pale from the immense depletion of his Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel cultivation arts and divine abilities]. He had never imagined that the Divine Ability [a supreme technique born from profound enlightenment] he himself had comprehended would possess such astonishing power.

Although this Dual Polarity Divine Thunder was newly forged, it already stood with one foot within the domain of a Great Divine Ability [a pinnacle-level technique of legendary power]. Amplified by the Five Elements Divine Thunder Grand Cycle, it had now barely crossed the threshold into that very realm. Your portal to cultivation novels: *audio-novel.com*.