Chapter 948 : Threshold of Immortal Power

When Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber, he discovered that Exquisite Jiang had already successfully broken through ahead of him.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang couldn't help but smile and say, "Although your cultivation base's power [the reservoir of spiritual energy a cultivator commands] after this breakthrough still cannot quite match that of a Demigod Patriarch, I'm afraid it's not far off."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, acknowledging nod.

Even before his breakthrough, when he was at the Primordial Spirit 6th Tier [the sixth stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm], the depth and potency of his cultivation base's power had already significantly surpassed that of ordinary cultivators at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier.

Now, having advanced to the Primordial Spirit 7th Tier, his cultivation base's power had surged by another fifty percent, bringing him to the very threshold of the Demigod [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet fully ascended to immortality] realm.

If one were to add the power of his 'Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder' and 'Primordial One True Energy'—both Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [supreme techniques of celestial grade]—Eldrin Chen would possess combat strength approaching that of an immortal, even without relying on his formidable physical body.

"My physical body is already near-invincible; it cannot advance further until I cultivate the Five Elements Ancestral Veins [the foundational spiritual meridians representing the five primal elements]," he mused.

"There is still significant room for growth in my cultivation base's power, yet even at its mortal peak, it ultimately cannot shatter the barrier to the immortal ranks."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then after a moment shook his head. "The path ahead for me now lies in comprehending the power of Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality and cultivation] and cultivating a Supreme Path Fruit [the ultimate manifestation of one's cultivated Dao, a prerequisite for true ascension]."

"That path will not be easy either," Exquisite Jiang said, shaking her head before nodding in agreement. "But now that we have both reached the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, it is indeed time for us to begin delving into the mysteries of Path Principles." Support the author by reading on audio-novel . com.

"Understood," Eldrin Chen nodded calmly. "I plan to enter seclusion within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire next. There, I intend to study the Solar Fire Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing solar and flame energies] contained within the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird to gain insights into the Heavenly Flame Power [a supreme power of celestial fire] of the Primordial Solar [the foundational realm of pure solar essence]."

"That is wise," Exquisite Jiang replied.

She then continued, "The Path Hearing Blossom [a mystical flower said to grant insights into the Heavenly Path] has ripened. I, too, intend to enter seclusion for a time to attempt comprehending a fifth Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric supernatural ability]."

With that said, Eldrin Chen looked at the Solar Fire Immortal Lotus Seed [a seed of a legendary lotus imbued with solar fire essence]. "These seeds can still be used to refine two more batches of Precious Pill [elixirs of exceptional rarity and power], and the Primordial Solar Treasure Pearl [a pearl containing condensed primordial solar energy] can yield one more batch as well."

"Before we begin our seclusion, let us first refine these Precious Pill."

Within the current Purple Seal Realm, those capable of refining Sixth Rank Superior Grade [a high-tier classification for cultivation resources] Primordial Solar Precious Pill [elixirs forged from primordial solar essence] could be counted on one hand. Among them, Eldrin Chen's alchemical skill was peerless.

A treasure as rare as the Solar Fire Immortal Lotus Seed was exceedingly difficult to find. To avoid squandering such a priceless resource, Eldrin Chen resolved to personally oversee its refinement.

Having broken through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, the spiritual core of a cultivator], both their spiritual power reserves had grown substantially. This increase allowed them to refine the Solar Fire Immortal Lotus Pill [pills refined from the Solar Fire Immortal Lotus Seed] at a significantly faster pace than before.

Working in tandem, they spent roughly one Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years] successfully refining all three batches of Solar Fire Immortal Lotus Pill.

With his enhanced spiritual power, Eldrin Chen's alchemical success rate had also improved. From the three batches, they managed to produce a total of ten Precious Pill.

This Precious Pill [a rare elixir that significantly aids cultivation breakthroughs] can increase a cultivator's chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] by thirty percent. Without any unforeseen circumstances, it should be sufficient to nurture four or five individuals to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

Thinking of this, Exquisite Jiang said with a rather pleased mood, "Among us, Summer Reign and Lila have accumulated their spiritual power the fastest and have already touched the threshold of the Primordial Spirit Late Stage."

"The progress of Nyssa and Violet Consort in their spiritual power is also not slow. Over these years, they have cultivated to the Primordial Spirit 6th Tier [the sixth level within the Primordial Spirit realm]. With this Precious Pill now, they should be able to break through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage within two hundred years."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, then summoned Verdant Consort, Lila, and the other two.

He distributed one Precious Pill to each of them before speaking, "There are still over six hundred years until the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, catastrophic event originating from a demonic abyss]. I plan to enter seclusion during this time to comprehend the Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws and power underlying one's cultivation path]."

"While there is still some time, you should also enter seclusion early to advance your cultivation. Strive to break through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage before this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm arrives."

Lila took the Precious Pill and said with considerable confidence, "With this pill in hand, I will certainly break through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage within one Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a significant unit of time in fate and cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his expression showing understanding.

Among them, Verdant Consort cultivated the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art [a profound cultivation art], laying a true Immortal Path [the foundational path leading to immortality] foundation. Lila inherited the legacy of the Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a divine being], and Nyssa Qu was, moreover, a Mythical Immortal Seed [a being with the innate potential for immortality] of the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical, rainbow-hued clam spirit].

It could be said that the foundations of all three were exceptionally profound, each possessing a significant chance of achieving Ethereal Ascension [the final ascension to become a true immortal].

Only Violet Consort Yan had a slightly weaker foundation. Even with a Precious Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that aids in cultivation breakthroughs] in hand, it was unlikely she would succeed in breaking through the threshold to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm] on her first attempt.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen retrieved two more Precious Pill and handed them to Violet Consort Yan, saying, "Your cultivation base is insufficient. Achieving a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage in one attempt will be difficult."

"Fortunately, your lifespan is ample. There is no need for undue haste. As long as you persist and continue to batter at the bottleneck, success will ultimately be within your grasp."

"I understand," she replied.

Violet Consort Yan bit her lip lightly but accepted the Precious Pill. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel . com.

Cultivators with a Heavenly Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root granting exceptional talent] typically experience smooth and rapid progress in their early years. However, upon reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit], their spiritual energy reserves are typically far less substantial than those of their peers at the same level.

Now, attempting to break through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage presented a difficulty far exceeding that faced by an ordinary Primordial Spirit Cultivator.

Ascending to immortality would be an even more formidable challenge. Over the millions of years within the Purple Seal Realm, several hundred had achieved immortality, yet the number of Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivators among them could likely be counted on one hand.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen offered further counsel: "The Flaming Prison Sea of Fire is one of the world's most supreme Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean vein of potent fire-attribute spiritual energy]. As a cultivator with a Fire Spiritual Root [an affinity for the fire element], you should cultivate here frequently in the future. Perhaps your Path [the journey of cultivation and enlightenment] will proceed more smoothly."

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After bestowing the Precious Pill, Eldrin Chen proceeded deep into the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and entered seclusion to contemplate the Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending the underlying laws of reality].

So-called Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern heaven and earth] are a manifestation of the rules of the cosmos, the lifelong pursuit of countless cultivators.

If a cultivator comprehends Path Principles Power, their soul can fuse as one with the Path Principles, allowing them to harness its power. With a mere gesture, they can unleash chains of Path Principles to strike down foes, wielding immense and formidable might.

Such supreme power is not something that can be possessed within the Mortal Dust [the mundane, mortal world]. Once comprehended, it is sufficient to suppress all adversaries.

Not to mention an Immortal who has fully grasped the Path Principles, even a Demigod Patriarch who has comprehended Illusory Path Principles [a preliminary, illusory form of Path Principles] possesses earth-shattering power.

Before a Demigod Patriarch, even the mightiest existence at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier is as helpless as an infant, capable of being subdued with a snap of the fingers.

The most rudimentary method for a cultivator to comprehend Path Principles Power is to diligently study countless scriptures and then continuously deduce their own Arcane Power [profound supernatural abilities]. Based on the Arcane Power they have mastered, they can further deduce the Path Principles Power.

The second method is to perceive the power within the natural world, to experience the fundamental rules and principles woven into the fabric of heaven and earth, and thereby comprehend the Path Principles Power.

Beyond these, one can also seek out treasures imbued with Path Principles and attempt to glean insights into Path Principles Power from them.

For instance, the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird inherently possesses the Solar Fire Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending a specific Dao or law]. If a cultivator can thoroughly comprehend this, they too can cultivate the Solar Fire Path Principles Power.

And at this moment, Eldrin Chen intended to utilize the Solar Fire Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing the Solar Fire] within the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird to further refine and deduce his own Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Power [a supreme power of heavenly flames].

"Such profound and mysterious power," he murmured.

As the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird fully displayed the profound mysteries of its Solar Fire Path Principles before Eldrin Chen, a flicker of astonishment could not help but appear in his eyes.

Having cultivated for several thousand years, Eldrin Chen had already attained an exceptionally profound level of comprehension regarding supreme powers like the Primordial Solar Flame. Join our community of readers at *audio-novel.com*.