Chapter 1020 : The Supreme Treasure's Revelation

"A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure!"

The expressions of the several individuals shifted, finally revealing looks of solemn gravity.

Common Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts wielded by Immortals] are categorized into three grades: Upper, Middle, and Lower. A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure is of exceedingly rare value, its power surpassing the limits of an Ascendant Immortal [an Immortal who has transcended the mortal tribulations]. Although it cannot compare to the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of creation-level power] of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational Earth Immortal ancestor], it still counts as a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering treasure.

An ordinary Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm cultivator simply lacks the qualification to wield one. Only those Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] who have lived for millions of years and weathered three or four heavenly tribulations might possibly refine a single such treasure, treasuring it as their ultimate trump card.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen still smiled bitterly and said, "Using Fortune Dao Gold [a legendary material embodying the Dao of Fortune] to transcend the tribulation... it seems that path remains far too distant."

"Senior, please elaborate further on the tribulation-transcending methods of Merit and Personal Prowess."

Void-Refining Immortal nodded slightly, then said with a faint smile, "These two methods for transcending the tribulation are considerably simpler."

"So-called Merit refers to those who have performed meritorious deeds for Heaven and Earth."

"Such Immortal are protected by the light of their accumulated Merit. The Heavenly Dao naturally grants them its favor, ensuring they are not drawn into calamitous tribulations."

"Moreover, they carry the Merit of Heaven and Earth upon their person. To kill them would damage one's own accumulated Merit and intensify one's own future tribulations." Original English translation available at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"It is said that an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality] possessing world-shaking Merit [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds], though their cultivation level may not be exceptionally high, is someone even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the highest echelon of immortal sages who have merged their Primordial Spirit with the Heavenly Dao] would be unwilling to provoke lightly, let alone rashly slay."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this, gaining a general understanding of the method of using Merit to transcend tribulations.

For instance, if a calamity of this magnitude were to befall the Purple Realm, given his Eldrin Chen's accumulated Merit within that realm, it is highly unlikely he would be drawn into the tribulation by the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and will of the world itself].

The same principle applies to individuals of great Merit within the Immortal Realm. Some possess such profound Merit that slaying them would cause the heavens and earth to weep blood. Since a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] is anchored within the Heavenly Dao, they must naturally respect its will.

With this thought, his gaze returned to Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title denoting mastery over void and space], seeking to inquire about the final method—overcoming tribulation through sheer prowess. Noticing his intent, Void-Refining Immortal spoke with grave solemnity: "The so-called 'third method, prowess,' requires one to personally step into the heart of the tribulation."

"Such an existence enters the tribulation directly, relying on their formidable power to weather the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's destiny and strength]."

"If one's prowess is insufficient, they will naturally fall into the cycle of reincarnation. However, those of truly formidable power can personally sever the threads of the Great Tribulation, successfully transcending this trial of heaven and earth."

"Once the tribulation is successfully overcome, one becomes a true Tribulation Transcending Immortal [an immortal who has personally survived a Great Tribulation]."

Void-Refining Immortal elaborated methodically before adding with emphasis: "So-called One-Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived one Great Tribulation], and even those who are Two-Tribulation or Three-Tribulation Immortals, all attain their status through this very path."

"Having withstood the Great Tribulation and passed the trial of heaven and earth, they are naturally blessed by profound, ineffable opportunities bestowed by the cosmos. Their strength far surpasses that of Immortals who have not undergone such an ordeal."

"Evading the tribulation, entering the tribulation, enduring the tribulation, and seizing the opportunity."

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly, a contemplative expression crossing his features. So, it turned out there were distinctions within the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, fate-altering event]: methods of evasion and methods of engagement. The so-called method of evasion relied on the shelter of a Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained pocket dimension of profound spiritual energy], a Blessed Land [a land imbued with natural fortune and spiritual power], or the protective fortune of a great sect, allowing one to remain outside the tribulation's grasp.

Entering the tribulation meant plunging oneself into its very heart, relying on one's own power to survive its trials.

The former path, remaining outside the tribulation, drastically reduced the risk of perishing, but one would also forfeit the mysterious opportunities [fortuitous encounters or insights granted by fate] that arise from within the tribulation's crucible.

The latter path was perilous beyond measure, yet successfully enduring it allowed one to claim the rewards of overcoming the tribulation, smoothing the path forward in one's cultivation journey.

Even if one cultivated only a single path among the Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state], the Laws of the Dao [profound principles and techniques of the Great Dao], or the Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation, representing a major realm achievement], surviving five or six such tribulations could partially mend one's foundational shortcomings, allowing for a direct breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm.

And for those with truly world-shaking methods, capable of consecutively surviving nine Great Tribulation, they could completely rectify their foundation. Not only would they immediately ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm, but they would even hold the potential to later break through to the Heaven Immortal realm.

Legends spoke of Ancient Immortals who, having weathered nine Calamity Tribulation [a tribulation of immense calamity and destruction], could even disregard the limitations of their Deep-Seated Foundation [the innate quality and depth of one's cultivation base] and directly cultivate the Great Luo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit.

Of course, those capable of surviving nine Calamity Tribulation would undoubtedly possess power that shook the heavens and earth. Even if they slew only a single great foe during each tribulation, they would have felled at least nine adversaries of equal standing.

This is not to mention that each successive tribulation grows more terrifying than the last. Ultimately, those Ancient Immortals who could endure nine such ordeals would be figures of exceedingly rare and exceptional caliber.

Perhaps not one in ten thousand Heavenly Immortal Paragon could achieve this feat.

"The three thousand Great Dao can all lead to sainthood. The path of cultivation has never been one of absolute dead ends."

"Even for those with shallow foundations, there exists a single, heaven-ascending Great Dao."

Eldrin Chen felt a profound sense of sentiment, his heart grasping the underlying principles of the Heavenly Dao's laws.

Among all living beings under heaven, those like Eldrin Chen with profound and solid foundations could naturally advance by leaps and bounds, with the potential to break through to Heaven Immortal and even Great Luo Golden Immortal being exceedingly high.

Yet, for those with frail and shallow foundations, it was not necessarily a path of utter despair. Consider the Void-Refining Immortal. If one could endure nine Great Tribulation, nine Dao Tribulation, and then survive another nine Calamity Tribulation, they would still be sufficient to attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Published by (audio-novel.com). All rights reserved.

Although this path was shrouded in immense obscurity, with a success rate perhaps less than one in hundreds of millions, if one could truly walk it to its end, their combat prowess and methods would not be inferior to any other Great Luo Golden Immortal. In fact, they might even be more formidable.

For they had weathered countless calamities, lived through the epochs of nine Calamity Tribulation, and obtained astonishing opportunities. Their final, ultimate leap would surely shake the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, earning even the regard of a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage.

"These Great Tribulation are calamities, yet they are also opportunities for attaining the Dao."

After a long period of contemplation, Eldrin Chen finally offered his assessment.

The Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality] of the Refining Tiger gave a slight nod, then spoke thoughtfully as he gazed towards the Crimson Dragon Sea [a vast and perilous sea region named for its crimson-scaled dragon inhabitants]. "In my view, among the Immortals and Deities within that Crimson Dragon Sea, the rest are all rather unremarkable."

"However, I perceive that the Crimson Dragon Scion [the current heir and leader of the Crimson Dragon lineage] likely intends to emulate his progenitor. He seeks to plunge himself into the heart of the coming tribulation, aiming to use its crucible to shatter the barrier and achieve a breakthrough into the half-step Earth Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal state, one step below a true Earth Immortal]."

"So that is the way of it," Eldrin Chen murmured in understanding.

Now he comprehended. The reason the ancient Crimson Dragon Demon Progenitor [the mighty founder of the Crimson Dragon bloodline] had been able to ascend to the half-step Earth Immortal Realm was because he had survived and transcended the cataclysmic Great Tribulation [a world-shaking calamity that reshapes fate and destiny] that had swept the lands nearly a million years prior.

The Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor's innate talent had never been lacking. Surviving the Great Tribulation and then harnessing the transformative power of that very calamity to breach the half-step Earth Immortal Realm had been, in hindsight, an almost inevitable outcome.

Now, the current Crimson Dragon Scion sought to walk the path of his illustrious forebear. The Void-Refining Immortal [an Immortal who refines the Void itself] pointed this out, then with a flick of his sleeve, conjured a shimmering map of the Crimson Dragon Sea. "Within this Crimson Dragon Sea, the three races—Human, Divine, and Demon—stand in a tense, tripartite balance."

"Once the Great Tribulation descends," he continued, his voice grave, "the scene that will unfold... I trust requires no further elaboration from me."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression turning solemn. "It seems the ultimate fate of the Crimson Dragon Sea, who shall claim dominion over it, will be decided within the crucible of the tribulation sixty thousand years hence."

"Indeed," the Immortal affirmed.

The Refining Tiger Immortal inclined his head once more before speaking with measured calm. "My original intent was to seek refuge within a Blessed Land [a sanctuary of profound spiritual energy and natural protection], to sequester myself away from this impending cataclysm."

"However, now that you have arrived, I finally have those I can trust."

"I believe I can attempt to brave this tribulation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, understanding the Void-Refining Immortal's intent.

After attaining the Laws of the Dao in the past, this Void-Refining Immortal had willingly remained in the Purple Realm for over twenty thousand years, all to forge his Immortal Physique and Dao Fruit.

Had the Purple Realm not faced banishment, he might have stubbornly refused ascension altogether—a testament to his lofty pride and ambition.

Now, having entered the Immortal Realm where further advancement was possible and bolstered by trusted allies, it was only natural he wished to challenge this Great Tribulation. This novel is serialized on (audio-novel.com). Visit for updates.