Chapter 976 : Forging the Soulbound Immortal Sword

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's expression grew increasingly grave.

Forging such a Supreme Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personal, soul-bound sword of immortal grade] involved three key steps. The first was to smelt and refine the Immortal Gold Divine Iron [a divine-grade metal imbued with immortal properties]. The second was to fuse this immortal metal into the Lifebound Immortal Sword [the cultivator's soul-bound immortal sword]. The final step was to inscribe Path Principles [patterns containing the laws of the Great Path] of immortal grade upon it. Only then would the Immortal Sword [immortal-grade sword] be truly complete.

Of these three steps, smelting the divine iron was merely time-consuming and laborious; with enough patience, it could be accomplished bit by bit.

The second step tested a cultivator's skill in artifact forging. If the timing for fusing the immortal metal was even slightly off, the resulting Immortal Sword [immortal-grade sword] would have an uneven composition, drastically reducing its potential power.

Having now completed the first step, Eldrin Chen was about to begin the second. Naturally, he proceeded with the utmost caution.

Fortunately, with millennia of forging experience behind him, his skills in this art ranked among the very best within the Purple Seal Realm. Thus, he felt a measure of confidence as he began the fusion process.

He worked with deft precision, seizing the perfect moment to merge the Abyssal Depths Divine Iron into the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword. The entire step was completed in a single, flawless motion that took but a few breaths.

"Success!"

Seeing the Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of the sword] successfully forged, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a sigh of relief.

The final step in consecrating the Immortal Sword [immortal-grade sword] was to inscribe the Path Principles [patterns containing the laws of the Great Path] upon its Immortal Metal [immortal-grade metal] body. Only then could the Immortal Sword [immortal-grade sword] unleash its full, majestic power. This content originates from audio—novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Generally speaking, to achieve this, there are only two methods. The first is for an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] to seek out immortal-grade materials and forcibly infuse their own Path Principles Power [the conceptual power derived from one's understanding of the fundamental laws of reality] into them, causing it to fuse with the Path Principles [the fundamental laws or concepts] inherent within the immortal iron.

The second method is to use supremely advanced artifact-forging techniques to stimulate the Path Principles within the immortal iron, fully unleashing their vast and majestic power.

Logically, either of these methods would require one's cultivation base to have broken through to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a true immortal who has ascended beyond the mortal plane] before they could be accomplished.

Currently, Eldrin Chen had not yet solidified his Path Principles, nor had his cultivation base stepped into the ranks of an Immortal. He was incapable of properly executing either method.

Fortunately, he had the aid of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation and transformation] to assist him. It could prematurely shatter the barriers of an Immortal Sword [a sword forged from immortal-grade materials, possessing power beyond mortal weapons], helping it to evolve Path Principles Power ahead of time.

Immediately, Eldrin Chen exhaled a mouthful of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura. A stream of Acquired Primordial Chaos Essence [a refined, tangible manifestation of primordial chaos energy] coiled and danced through the air like a True Dragon [a supreme draconic beast of immense power and majesty], before finally descending into the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a divine sword technique manifesting the purifying waters of the celestial river].

"*Hummm—*"

In that fleeting moment, a soft, resonant hum blossomed forth.

The Heavenly River Positive Water Sword emitted a clear sword cry. It had finally broken through the crucial bottleneck separating the mortal from the immortal, transforming into a streak of sword light that soared into the void.

Although the Treasure Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a heavenly trial of thunder and lightning that treasures must endure to ascend in grade] was terrifying and extraordinary, it ultimately could not destroy this Immortal Sword forged from immortal metal. Not long after, the Immortal Sword successfully weathered the tribulation, ascending to the realm of a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest celestial immortal grade, representing the pinnacle of mortal-world artifact forging].

After the Immortal Sword was forged, Eldrin Chen was naturally filled with immense joy. He sheathed the sword within his body, closing his eyes to sense the power of this Immortal Sword. It was only after a long while that he finally opened his eyes again.

"How does it feel?"

Eternal Profound Chen had followed him and, seeing him open his eyes, couldn't help but ask.

A look of delight crossed Eldrin Chen's face, yet he shook his head. "With the aid of the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword, my combat prowess has naturally increased greatly," he said.

"It's a pity that my current cultivation base [the total amount of spiritual energy a cultivator possesses] is insufficient to truly unleash the full power of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords."

Hearing this, Eternal Profound Chen's eyes flickered thoughtfully. It had been over eight hundred years since Eldrin Chen had broken through to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, and he had only advanced to the Primordial Spirit 8th Tier two centuries prior.

Although his Primordial One Magical Power was peerless in the mortal realm, it still paled in qualitative comparison to the Immortal Essence [the purified, higher-order energy wielded by true Immortals] mastered by an Immortal.

To once again unite the two Immortal Sword and manifest the world-shaking divine might of the Sky-Severance Sword Union, he would first need to transcend the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and completely transform all the spiritual energy within his body into the legendary Immortal Essence.

Thinking of this, the Old Granduncle still smiled and said, "With your current cultivation base, being able to fully unleash the power of two Nine Heavens-grade Immortal Sword is already remarkably impressive."

"As for the true might of the Sky-Severance Sword Union, it is not too late to experience it after you break through to the realm of an Immortal."

"Mm."

The furrow between Eldrin Chen's brows smoothed away. "The Heavenly River Positive Water Sword and I are one," he continued. "Now that the sword is forged, I have gained some comprehension of the Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing a cultivator's chosen Dao] contained within. It seems the day I fully master the Profound Darkness True Water Path Principles [the esoteric principles governing the power of profound darkness and true water] is not far off."

"I intend to enter secluded cultivation and will not emerge until the day the Profound Darkness True Water [a supreme divine ability harnessing the power of ultimate darkness and primordial water] reaches maturity."

"Mm."

Eternal Profound Chen nodded, stroking his beard with a smile. "If you can truly comprehend the Profound Darkness True Water Path Principles, your combat prowess will surely see a tremendous leap. I fear the day of your ascension to immortality draws ever nearer."

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Time flowed like a swift river, and the years passed as fleetingly as a shuttle through a loom.

After the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a divine sword technique embodying the positive, life-giving aspect of the celestial river's waters] was successfully forged, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake and began to meditate upon the power of Profound Darkness True Water.

Thus, without his notice, another three centuries slipped by.

On this day, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes, emerging from his deep meditation, and slowly let out a long, measured breath.

Behold, behind his head, two sources of incomparably brilliant light manifested. They were none other than the powers of the two supreme Path Principles: the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame and the Profound Darkness True Water.

"The Profound Darkness True Water, the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame; the ultimate Yin [the passive, dark, feminine cosmic principle] and the ultimate Yang [the active, bright, masculine cosmic principle]—which is stronger?"

"Solitary Yin cannot generate life, isolated Yang cannot foster growth; when the Polarity [the complementary forces of Yin and Yang] unite in harmony, one reigns supreme under heaven!"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, sensing in the depths of his being the touch of a supreme Great Path [a fundamental law or principle of cultivation and existence].

His pupils then blazed with a divine light of Polarity, shining like a pair of sun and moon, so dazzling and radiant that it emanated from within, making it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze directly.

Simultaneously, the Polarity forces behind him began to merge. Their terrifying powers intertwined, ultimately coalescing into the aspect of PolarityLimitless [the boundless state achieved through the union of opposites], transforming into a single Polarity Limitless Circle.

This source of PolarityLimitless was resplendent and glorious, filled with a light dreamed of by Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation], seeming to possess a power akin to that of World-Opening [the act of cleaving order from chaos to create a new world or realm].

"PolarityLimitless—this is the path of the Primordial One [the original, unified source from which all things emanate]," he declared.

Sensing this formidable power, Eldrin Chen could not help but whisper, his eyes blazing with astonishing divine light.

For not long before, Eldrin Chen had finally comprehended the power of the Profound Darkness True Water Path Principles, mastering his second supreme Path Principles [fundamental cosmic laws that form the basis of cultivation arts and divine abilities].

In the very moment he comprehended this second Path Principles, the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame within his body instantly resonated. It fused with the profound True Water, merging to form this Polarity Limitless Circle.

In that instant, Eldrin Chen experienced a flash of profound insight. He understood that by merging the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame with the Profound Darkness True Water,

causing the powers of Supreme Lunar and Solar to intertwine, he could cultivate one of the most formidable supreme Path Principles in all existence.

This Path Principles was named the Polarity Limitless Path Principles. It contained the most domineering Primordial Chaos Power, granting not only peerless combat prowess but also a direct path to the realm of the Primordial One Great Path.

The so-called Primordial One Great Path referred to the legendary state of a Primordial One Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

And how terrifying was a Primordial One Great Encompassing Golden Immortal? It was said that within the boundless Immortal Realm, beings of such stature numbered only a mere handful.

Revered by countless Immortal as Path Ancestor Immortal Sage, they were supreme figures within the Endless Chaos.

In ages past, the Purple Seal Immortal Lord, whose talent astonished the eons—a figure of the Immortal Court Imperial Lord rank, a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord—once resided high above the Nine Heavens Above, gazing down upon the Boundless Chaos and the Universe with Longevity and immortality.

Yet, even he, in his attempt to break through to the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm, met his end upon that ascendant path.

The Polarity Limitless Path before him was a true Primordial One Great Path. While one could not claim with certainty that it guaranteed attainment of the Primordial One Great Encompassing Golden Immortal state, it could undoubtedly be called a broad and open road leading towards it.

Within the heart of Eldrin Chen, a profound intuition stirred. He sensed that if he were to forsake his two current Path Principles [the fundamental laws or doctrines that define a cultivator's path] and dedicate himself to this new Dao, even after achieving immortality, his combat prowess would likely rank among the very pinnacle of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel dot com.