Chapter 992 : The Tenth Tribulation's Descent

Vast and boundless, the Five-Colored Divine Thunder descended, infused with Chaos Light and crashing down with a force so immense it resembled world-ending divine lightning, chilling the soul of any who beheld it.

Facing this power sufficient to annihilate gods and demons, Eldrin Chen rose to his full height. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested and unleashed a beam of Primordial One Light.

That Primordial One Light, born from the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles, carried the power to annihilate all things as it soared skyward. In a single clash, it scattered the vast expanse of Tribulation Cloud.

"Excellent—"

Seeing Eldrin Chen block the ninth Heavenly Thunder Tribulation with a single strike, the onlookers erupted in wild joy.

Only Eldrin Chen remained solemn, a deep frown etched upon his brow. He knew with absolute clarity that by absorbing the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy of creation], he had invoked a hidden fate—a tenth Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

Sure enough, as time passed, the Tribulation Cloud in the void above did not disperse. Instead, the scattered clouds began to coalesce once more.

An endless stream of calamitous energy [the destructive essence of a heavenly tribulation] poured down from the void, soon forming an even more terrifying Tribulation Cloud.

This Heavenly Thunder Tribulation split into five radiant hues, manifesting ten distinct colors of light. It was actually formed from the convergence of ten different calamitous energies, each embodying a distinct Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of cultivation]: First Wood [the primordial essence of wood], Supple Wood, Blazing Third Fire, Stalwart Fire, Bulwark Earth [the foundational essence of earth], Cultivable Earth, Metallic Gold [the sharp, unyielding essence of metal], Acrid Metal, Positive Water [the pure, life-giving essence of water], and Last Water.

These ten calamitous energies intertwined, their power ultimately coalescing into a single, dazzling bolt of multi-hued divine thunder that descended from the heavens. Continue reading this story at audio–novel.com.

"Disaster!"

Witnessing this scene, the hearts of all present sank with a heavy thud.

The ten-colored Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic divine punishment of thunder and lightning] before them was too terrifying, displaying a power that annihilated all. It was feared that even a Nine Heavens True Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through the nine heavenly tribulations] would likely succumb to this calamity.

Eldrin Chen's expression turned profoundly grave. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the limitless Primordial One]. The Primordial One Light [a divine radiance embodying the Primordial One's essence] soared upward with a *whoosh*, dispersing nearly half the might of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

Immediately after, Eldrin Chen channeled his Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an immortal]. The Primordial One Path Fruit [the condensed fruit of one's cultivation path, representing supreme attainment] within him spun and flew out, giving birth to a Primordial One Immortal Embryo [an embryonic form of an immortal, born from the Primordial One's essence].

The moment this Primordial One Immortal Embryo emerged, its hands formed the seal of the Primordial One Limitless [the boundless state of the Primordial One]. Transforming into a beam of Primordial One Ascendant Immortal Radiance [a brilliant light of ascendant immortality, infused with the Primordial One's power], it struck forth, utterly shattering the tenth and final Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

After dispersing the Heavenly Tribulation [a general term for heavenly trials and punishments], the Primordial One Immortal Embryo formed another seal. It guided the scattered power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation to cascade down, all of it pouring onto Eldrin Chen's Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal form within a cultivator] and Immortal Body [a physique tempered to immortal perfection].

Nourished by this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Origin [the primal, purified essence left after a heavenly thunder tribulation], Eldrin Chen's Immortal Embryo and Immortal Body grew even more resplendent, clearly receiving immense benefit.

"He has transcended it!"

Having successfully passed the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the specific thunder tribulation one must overcome to ascend to immortality], Eldrin Chen finally let out a sigh of relief. His gaze turned upward toward the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome or firmament of the heavens].

At the very edge of the endless Tribulation Cloud, a vortex silently opened. From within that swirling maw, three beams of dazzling, peerless Immortal Energy [the foundational energy that transforms a mortal into an immortal] descended.

"Origin Immortal Energy [the primordial source energy that births Immortal Energy]!"

The moment they beheld that radiant light, every onlooker's face was painted with awe and longing.

Also known as the Source of Immortal Energy, this energy is only conceived under the laws of the Universe after a cultivator successfully endures the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial that bridges mortality and immortality].

This Immortal Energy possesses the wondrous property of Ascension, capable of utterly transforming a cultivator, shedding mortality to become immortal.

Now, the three descending streams of Immortal Energy all flowed into Eldrin Chen's body. One was absorbed by his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [an ultimate physique of unbreakable foundation], one merged into his Primordial One Path Fruit [the condensed essence of his cultivated Dao], and the final stream fused with his Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing his power].

Upon receiving the three streams of Immortal Energy, Eldrin Chen immediately closed his eyes. He felt as if his very soul was undergoing an Ultimate Sublimation [a final, perfect refinement].

His Primordial One Indestructibility Body, his Primordial One Limitless Path Principles, and his Primordial One Path Fruit all became flawlessly integrated and complete. A mysterious, binding shackle had been shattered, clearly allowing his cultivation to progress further.

Only at this moment did Eldrin Chen understand why a cultivator who forges three Path Fruit [the condensed essence representing mastery over a specific Dao] upon Ascension possesses a vaster future. It is because a cultivator who ascends with only a single Dao receives but one stream of Origin Immortal Energy.

For if a cultivator ascends to immortality following only a single path, then only a single stream of Origin Immortal Energy will descend for them.

Without this crucial Origin Immortal Energy [the primordial energy that refines and elevates a cultivator's foundational paths], the other two paths besides one's primary cultivation path, having never been sublimated by the Origin Immortal Energy, would face immense and myriad difficulties in future cultivation.

Even if one's cultivation later reaches profound heights, advancing to the Ascendant Immortal Creation Realm [the realm of creation for Ascendant Immortals], or even the Ascendant Immortal Sky-Touching Realm [the realm where an Ascendant Immortal touches the heavens], and one manages to complete the other two paths,

they would still be forever confined to the Ascendant Immortal Profound Realm [the profound mystery realm of Ascendant Immortals], unable to ever rival one's primary cultivation path, precisely because they lacked the initial refinement by the Origin Immortal Energy.

This was precisely the case with the Catastrophe Demon God [a supreme demon god who embodies the principle of calamity]. Originally an unparalleled Demon God who cultivated the Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of a cultivation path] of catastrophe, after breaking through to the Ascendant Immortal Creation Realm, he supplemented his physical shortcomings and cultivated the Demon God Indestructibility Body [an indestructible physique of a demon god].

However, this Demon God's body never received nourishment from Origin Immortal Energy, making its cultivation extraordinarily arduous. It remained merely at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the early stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], which is why Eldrin Chen was able to ambush him and sever one of his arms.

Meanwhile, as the Tribulation Cloud [the ominous cloud formation heralding a heavenly tribulation] above the Heavenly Vault [the Celestial Dome] gradually dissipated, an unknowable amount of time passed. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen waited until his Path Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, representing its culmination], Immortal Body [the immortal physical form], and even his Path Principles had all become flawlessly integrated and perfected before he slowly opened his eyes.

Having transcended the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly thunder tribulation for ascending to immortality], his Immortal Body, Path Principles, and Path Fruit were now all consummate and without flaw.

In this moment, Eldrin Chen appeared even more ethereal and transcendent. Clad in robes white as snow, his tall and slender figure was enveloped in a hazy Immortal Energy [the energy of an immortal], obscuring that peerless countenance of Hugo.

Yet, the onlookers could vaguely discern a dazzling, silvery-white immortal mark coalescing between his brows—a clear sign that he was no longer a denizen of the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of dust and mortality].

"Congratulations, Patriarch! Felicitations, Patriarch!"

"We congratulate the Patriarch on his successful Ascendant Immortal [the state of having ascended to immortality] breakthrough! We wish the Patriarch's Immortal Path [the path of cultivation leading to immortality] eternal prosperity, overseeing the Mortal Dust [the mortal world, the realm of ordinary humans] for countless eons."

At this moment, not even the various Demigod Patriarch [powerful cultivators who have reached the half-step to divinity] dared show any disrespect. They all prostrated themselves reverently, offering their congratulations on the birth of a Nine Heavens Banished Immortal [an immortal who has transcended the mortal realm and ascended to the highest heavens].

Eldrin Chen stood with Immortal Energy [the pure, potent energy wielded by immortals] veiling his form, towering Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realm], gazing down upon the vast seas and shifting lands spanning millions of Li-lengths. The entirety of the great Eastern Sea lay within his sight.

He watched the prostrate crowd in silence. Yet, within his heart, there was none of the anticipated excitement and thrill, nor the imagined triumphant spirit he had once pictured.

He merely observed them with calm detachment, giving a slight nod before raising a hand to help them all to their feet.

"Today marks the joyous occasion of this venerable one's Ascendant Immortal ascension. Your presence here to witness this rite grants you the privilege to be bathed in the baptism of immortal light."

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, he swept his sleeve, unleashing a torrent of Celestial Immortal [a rank of immortal] radiance that flooded the heavens and earth for ten million Li-lengths in all directions.

Baptized by this immortal light, the mountains, rivers, and lands within this vast expanse underwent a heaven-reversing, earth-overturning transformation.

Dim-witted mortal fish, touched by the light, found their spirits enlightened, embarking upon the path of cultivation. Plants and trees upon the isles, bathed in the radiance, began to glow with vibrant life, some even sprouting vigorous, newly-born Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual organ that determines a being's aptitude for cultivation].

Some great demons had their demonic aura [the corrupting energy inherent to demonic beings] completely cleansed, setting foot upon the righteous path of cultivation. Likewise, some Demonic Cultivator experienced profound enlightenment; their innate malice and Demonic Fiendish Energy were washed away, utterly freeing them from the torment of demonic affliction.

The immortal radiance shone for a full seven days. All living beings bathed in its light, each feeling more or less reborn and transformed. The cultivation path for Future had now become vastly broader.

After seven days had passed, Eldrin Chen finally withdrew the immortal light. He then turned his gaze to the nearly one hundred Primordial Spirit Path Lord who had come to witness the ceremony.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, over a hundred Path Lord found themselves instantly transported before him.

"We pay our respects to the Immortal!"

The assembled Path Lord, realizing they had been teleported before Eldrin Chen, could not contain their wild joy. In their hearts, a faint intuition stirred—a great opportunity had arrived. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio–novel.com.