Chapter 1074 : The Eightfold Path to Ascension

This is the most fundamental Path Principles Power [the foundational energies that constitute the laws of reality] within heaven and earth, containing eight types of power of unparalleled purity and overwhelming dominance, each one potent enough to make even immortals and deities pale.

Any single one of these eight types of Source of Path Principles [a primordial source of energy embodying a fundamental cosmic principle], if refined by a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm], would undoubtedly be able to forge a Demigod [a being who has partially transcended mortality and grasped a fundamental cosmic principle].

If their innate talent is sufficient, they could even seize this opportunity to fully comprehend the Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality], achieving Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the state of having fully grasped a cosmic principle] and attaining Longevity [eternal life, freedom from the cycle of aging and death].

Yet, precisely because these eight sources are so astonishingly potent and powerful, the difficulty of fusing them together becomes exponentially greater.

Eldrin Chen's expression was one of utmost gravity. To merge eight clusters of Path Principles source energy into a single entity required not only supremely advanced alchemical skill but also immensely powerful soul force.

Otherwise, if control was lost and the eight Source of Path Principles erupted completely, even an immortal-grade alchemy furnace risked being shattered.

It was only after Eldrin Chen had broken through to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], with his Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an immortal] and soul force having grown substantially, that he possessed a measure of confidence to attempt refining this Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath [a legendary elixir formed from the fusion of eight primordial cosmic energies].

"My Lady,"

Before commencing the fusion of the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath, Eldrin Chen glanced back at Exquisite Jiang, his face solemn as he spoke. "The fusion process for the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath carries the risk of a furnace explosion."

"You should leave and take shelter first. Return after I have succeeded in the refinement." Immerse yourself in the complete world at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Exquisite Jiang's brow furrowed slightly. With her cultivation level, she naturally had no fear of a cauldron explosion's danger. However, being with child, if by any chance the fetus were harmed, she would likely be filled with endless regret.

Yet, the difficulty of refining this Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath was likely no less than that of the most supreme-grade Immortal Pill.

Exquisite Jiang possessed a talent rare across the ages, with exceptionally high attainments in Alchemy, Formations, Artifacts, Talismans. To miss such a rare opportunity for observation would surely be a source of profound regret for her.

She glanced at the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "This cauldron is undoubtedly a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. The likelihood of an explosion should be minimal. With careful handling, it should be safe."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen nodded. After all, the Dragon's Might Black Gold Cauldron was forged from supreme-grade immortal metal. If it were so easily prone to exploding, Crimson Dragon Child would not have coveted it so fiercely.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen handed the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell to Exquisite Jiang, saying, "With this treasure's protection, there should be no cause for concern."

Watching Exquisite Jiang accept the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief settle within him. He immediately focused his mind and began the process of combining and refining the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath.

He gathered all the spiritual power within him, beginning to converge the eight types of Path Principles essence [the fundamental energies representing different cosmic laws].

The essences of the Path Principles were incredibly domineering, each possessing a strong exclusivity towards others. Yet, not every type was mutually repulsive.

Eldrin Chen proceeded from the easier to the more difficult. He merged the methods of Heaven and Earth, fused the powers of Water and Fire, gathered the might of Wind and Thunder, and condensed the capacities of Mountain and Marsh. Before long, he had successfully fused four of the Path Principles together.

After gathering the four types of Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending a specific cosmic principle], Eldrin Chen discovered that the four clusters of Source of Path Principles [the primordial, condensed essence of a specific cosmic principle], once fused, unleashed a power that grew increasingly formidable.

The Source of Path Principles of Heaven and Earth was vast and boundless like the cosmos itself; the sources of Water and Fire intertwined like the dance of The Supreme Polarity [the fundamental duality of Yin and Yang]; the might of Wind and Thunder was swift and tyrannical; while the method of Mountain and Marsh was profound, heavy, and enduring.

This caused Eldrin Chen's gaze to flicker, revealing a trace of deep contemplation.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang also spoke thoughtfully, "All three thousand Great Path [the myriad fundamental cosmic laws and cultivation methodologies] can lead one to immortality. Focusing solely on one method may allow for rapid advancement, but cultivating multiple Path Principles [fundamental cosmic laws or elemental forces] simultaneously might unleash even more formidable power."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Many years had passed since his ascension, and he had come to know quite a few Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation].

Yet, most of the Immortal he knew specialized in cultivating a single Path Principles, walking the path of utmost purity.

This approach allowed for swift progress in cultivation and spared one the suffering of conflicting Path Principles, but such cultivators could not match the power of those who mastered multiple principles.

Furthermore, comprehending multiple Path Principles led to greater mutual repulsion between them. It was often more prudent to conserve that mental effort for cultivating the Immortal Body [a perfected physical vessel forged through immortal cultivation] or pursuing a Path Fruit [the profound realization and condensation of a cosmic principle, a major milestone].

Once achieved, one would possess Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the foundational potential and destiny to become a true Celestial Immortal], opening a future of far greater breadth and possibility.

Until this very day, Eldrin Chen had thought the same, for a cultivator's lifespan is finite before achieving immortality, and not everyone possesses Eldrin Chen's exceptional talent.

Rather than expending time cultivating multiple Path Principles simultaneously, it seemed wiser to reserve that time for cultivating an Immortal Body [a physical constitution forged through ascension to immortality] and Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao]. Success in either would lead to a far broader and brighter future.

However, the current Eldrin Chen, while refining the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath, caught a faint glimpse of the profound mysteries that arise from the fusion of different Path Principles. This caused him to hesitate, questioning his previous convictions.

"Cultivating the complementary methods of Heaven and Earth, where they generate and harmonize with each other... the power unleashed would far surpass ordinary imagination."

"And jointly mastering the Paths of Wind and Thunder would be overwhelmingly swift and fierce, potent enough to challenge those of a higher realm."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, sensing that if one could comprehend two Path Principles that mutually enhanced each other, it might be possible for a practitioner at the Minor Completion stage to triumph over an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] at the Major Completion stage. This chapter is provided by audio-novel .c om. Support the original.

Within the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for those who have recently ascended to immortality], whether it concerns Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from one's cultivation], Immortal Body, or Path Principles, there exists the distinction between Minor Completion and Major Completion.

Take the Immortal Body for example. Achieving Minor Completion is not overly difficult; an Immortal who ascended through physical refinement needs only a period of consolidation to possess a Minor Completion Immortal Body.

Yet attaining a Great Completion Immortal Body is an endeavor of immense difficulty. Only an Immortal who ascended via the physical path, after cultivating to the Sky-Touching Realm [the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal Realm], can hope to forge one.

The late stage of the Ascendant Immortal Realm is known as the Sky-Touching Realm. But what does it truly mean to 'touch the sky'?

As the name implies, the Sky-Touching Realm [the pinnacle stage of cultivation, signifying one has reached the absolute limit of their potential, akin to a towering tree touching the heavens] is like a great tree that has grown to the very limits of its own existence.

An Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] who refines their physical body to ascend must cultivate their Immortal Body [a perfected physical form achieved through ascension] into a Great Completion Immortal Body [the ultimate, flawless state of an immortal physique] to be qualified to enter the Sky-Touching Realm.

A Path Principles Immortal [an immortal whose power stems from profound comprehension of fundamental cosmic laws] must achieve great mastery in comprehending their primary Path Principles [the fundamental laws or truths of the cosmos that underpin cultivation and reality] to be worthy of being called 'towering'.

If one is a Path Fruit Immortal [an immortal who manifests their comprehension into a tangible 'Path Fruit'], they must cultivate a great completion Path Fruit [the tangible manifestation and crystallization of an immortal's comprehended cosmic law], possessing the supreme Path Fruit of the Primordial One Leakless [a legendary state of perfection where one's essence is complete and without flaw], to be qualified for that title.

Upon this foundation, augmented by the power of High-Grade Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts wielded by high-level immortals] and Immortal Path Divine Ability [miraculous supernatural techniques accessible only to immortals], the strength of every Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] can easily suppress three to five Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Yet, upon witnessing this ability of Path Principles to intertwine and merge, Eldrin Chen vaguely sensed that by simultaneously cultivating two or more types of Path Principles and fusing them to drive one's power, one might perhaps rival the might of a great completion Path Principles.

"It seems that simultaneously cultivating the physical body, Path Principles, and Immortal Body is not the sole path,"

"Perhaps delving deeply into multiple arts and laws could also be a viable Path to Heaven [a method or way leading to ascension and supreme power]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a glimmer of enlightenment dawning within him.

Among the three thousand Great Path [the myriad ultimate ways or methods of cultivation], each can lead to immortality. It is not necessarily true that one must simultaneously cultivate Path Fruit, Immortal Body, and Path Principles to possess Great Encompassing Potential [a constitution or potential of legendary breadth and depth, capable of encompassing all paths].

However, this path, while the most accessible, common, and foundational method, and thus the most widely disseminated, is not necessarily suitable for everyone.

Some are born seeds for the Fleshly Body Sanctification path, yet ill-suited for cultivating the arts of spellcraft.

Others possess an Innate affinity for the Path Principles [the fundamental laws of reality], their talent rivaling that of their peers who are Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm], finding Path Principles Comprehension [the art of comprehending the Path Principles] to be effortlessly successful, yet their physical constitution is woefully deficient; naturally, they too have a path better suited to their nature.

It was only at this moment that Eldrin Chen faintly sensed that even if he did not cultivate his physical body or pursue a Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivated Path], relying solely on the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the boundless foundational laws of the Primordial One], he might still glimpse the realm of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Conversely, even without delving into Path Principles, relying solely on the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the indestructible physique of the Primordial One] held near-limitless potential.

"The notion that one cannot break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm without cultivating two paths is perhaps merely a sign of insufficient foundation, of a base not yet profound enough," he mused.

"The reverse is also true. If one's foundational reserves are shallow, even cultivating both Path Principles and a Path Fruit may not guarantee a breakthrough to Earth Immortal or Celestial Immortal [two distinct immortal realms]."

"The so-called Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the innate potential to become a Celestial Immortal] forged by cultivating two paths is perhaps just a standard for measuring one's foundational depth. A single misstep in future cultivation that damages this foundation could render further progress impossible."

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, Eldrin Chen gathered his focus. Gazing at the source of the Path Principles before him, a moment of clarity dawned within.

Each person is born different, with distinctions of high and low, noble and common. Yet, the ultimate distance one can travel depends on personal effort and the favor of Opportunity and Fortune [a combination of chance encounters and favorable destiny].

The Heavenly Path is supremely impartial, leaving a thread of vitality in all things. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio . novel . com.