Chapter 1075 : Forging the Four Symbols

Suppressing the distracting thoughts in his heart, Eldrin Chen began to continue refining the Source of Path Principles [the primordial essence from which the laws of reality are derived].

He merged Heaven and Earth, Water and Fire, gathering Wind, Thunder, Mountain, and Marsh. Unconsciously, he fused them into two masses of incredibly domineering Source of Path Principles.

"Such formidable Path Principles Power [the fundamental power that governs the laws of the cosmos]."

Gazing at the two fused masses of Source of Path Principles before him, Eldrin Chen's expression turned one of utmost gravity.

Each of these two masses of Source of Path Principles was formed from the fusion of four supremely tyrannical Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality]. They possessed a power that seemed capable of rending heaven and splitting earth, yet they had achieved a peculiar, delicate balance.

"Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles."

As a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through nine heavenly tribulations], Eldrin Chen possessed a profound connection to the Heavenly Path [the ultimate cosmic law]. Through this connection, he gained a sudden, intuitive understanding of this miraculous Path Principles Power.

The so-called Four Symbols Path Principles refer to the four powers of Lesser Yang, Greater Yang, Lesser Lunar [the waning moon principle], and Supreme Lunar [the full moon principle]. They represent the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—the four celestial beasts guarding the Four Directions Star Palace [the astral palaces of the four cardinal directions].

The fusion of these four supreme Path Principles Power is known as the Four Symbols Path Principles, considered among the most fundamental forces in all of creation.

The requirements for Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles are less stringent. Any Path Principles formed from the fusion of four distinct Path Principles can be termed Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles. Published by audio . novel . com. All rights reserved.

In comparison, the power of the Greater Four Symbols Path Principles [the supreme laws governing the four cardinal symbols of Heaven, Earth, Water, and Fire] is even more astonishing; its potential is likely not much weaker than that of the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the foundational, boundless law from which all creation stems].

Correspondingly, Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Path Principles is formed from the fusion of the five supreme Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of cultivation], and can also be called the Five Elements Primordial One Path Principles [the unified law born from the primordial convergence of the Five Elements].

"It seems this minor Four Symbols [the four cardinal symbols: Heaven, Earth, Water, Fire] method is also a foundation for the Great Encompassing [the ultimate realm of cultivation, encompassing all laws and principles]," he mused.

Gazing at the two clusters of Path Principles essence, Eldrin Chen felt the power of Heaven, Earth, Water, and Fire, and comprehended the majesty of Wind, Thunder, Mountain, and Marsh. A profound understanding dawned within his heart.

As he observed the two swirling masses of primordial essence before him, his expression grew increasingly solemn.

Currently, Eldrin Chen faced two choices. The first was to extract the essence of the Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles [the foundational laws of the four symbols in a nascent, lesser form] and bestow them upon the two unborn children.

In this way, one child would be born with the innate ability to command Heaven, Earth, Water, and Fire, while the other would possess the inherent power to control Wind, Thunder, Mountain, and Marsh. Both would be rare prodigies with the Great Encompassing Potential [a constitution with the latent capacity to achieve the Great Encompassing Realm].

The second choice was to continue the refining process, fusing them to create the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath [the primordial breath embodying the eight trigrams, symbols of all fundamental changes in existence] he envisioned.

Yet this step was fraught with peril. The Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles were already immensely powerful. Although what was taking shape here were merely Path Principles Embryo [the nascent, unformed seeds of a Path Principle], their explosive force, if unleashed, would likely be enough to severely injure even an immortal or a demon.

Attempting to fuse them into a single, unified entity would undoubtedly carry even greater risk.

Exquisite Jiang felt a flicker of hesitation in her heart and could not help but look towards Eldrin Chen. "The difficulty ahead is likely immense," she said. "Should we perhaps stop here?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a long moment, then drew a deep breath and shook his head. "These eight Source of Path Principles were originally nurtured from a single Immortal Root," he explained.

"To separate them now would damage the greater part of their inherent Creation [the foundational creative principle within them]."

"Moreover, I have a feeling—this time, we will succeed."

Seeing his resolve, Exquisite Jiang said no more.

Eldrin Chen took another steadying breath and focused his will, resuming the arduous task of fusing the essences of the Path Principles [the fundamental laws of cultivation].

The Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles [the foundational laws of the Four Celestial Beasts] were inherently domineering and unyielding. Merging their primal sources was a task of monumental difficulty.

Eldrin Chen channeled the power of his Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal], aided by the full force of his soul, to refine and compel the two swirling masses of Lesser Four Symbols Path Principles essence to become one.

Yet, all he heard was a violent, resonant hum. The two sources of Path Principles clashed against each other, their energies rebelling, teetering on the brink of catastrophic explosion.

"*Hmmmm—*"

Seeing the situation turn precarious, Eldrin Chen immediately forced the power of his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] to its peak, unleashing the full might of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a legendary cauldron forged from black gold and inscribed with dragon patterns].

Under Eldrin Chen's forceful guidance, the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron erupted with a dazzling immortal radiance.

As the Formation Eye [the core node of a mystical array] of Green Chariot Island, the treasure even began to draw upon the power of the island's grand Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and symbols], siphoning the very forces of heaven and earth to manifest its ultimate, supreme power.

Upon the black-gold cauldron, one dragon pattern after another began to writhe and tremble, exerting immense pressure to forcibly suppress the violent repulsion between the two clashing Source of Path Principles [the primordial essence from which a specific cultivation path derives its laws].

"BOOM—"

With one final, earth-shaking roar, the two masses of Source of Path Principles finally fused into one, transforming into a singular source of Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing a specific cultivation discipline] that resembled the shape of the Eight Trigrams. Access the full story on audio-novel.com.

"The Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath [the primordial essence embodying the eight fundamental forces of creation],"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a wave of relief finally washing over him.

Retrieving the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Exquisite Jiang and spoke with tender warmth, "Our child is destined to be a prodigy of heaven-defying talent."

Her heart warmed by his words, Exquisite Jiang took his hand and said, "If that is so, then let us give the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade [a mystical jade with seven apertures, said to nurture spiritual potential] to Verdant Consort."

Emerging from the Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen sought out Verdant Consort.

Standing before them both, he handed the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath to Exquisite Jiang and then produced the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade, saying, "The child of Exquisite possesses a deeper innate talent and foundation, making them most suited to refine this Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath."

"This Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade, let it be for you, Verdant Consort, to refine."

Verdant Consort had anticipated this. Though they were all beloved Dao companions, Exquisite Jiang had aided Eldrin Chen far too much along their journey; she could not possibly contend for this Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath.

Furthermore, before achieving immortality, that Creation Verdant Lotus Root had originally been reserved for Exquisite Jiang to forge her Immortal Body, yet Exquisite Jiang had yielded it to her. Now, she naturally could not lay claim to this object either.

Thus, Verdant Consort smiled faintly and accepted the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade, saying, "I have heard that the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart is among the most supreme of heart apertures. Once opened, it bestows a divine bearing rivaling the power of Dual Pupils."

"If our child can refine this Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade, their future prospects will undoubtedly be boundless."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen also smiled and then began to assist the two in refining these supreme treasures.

Exquisite Jiang's refinement of the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath proceeded smoothly, and before long, she had successfully absorbed it into her body.

Unexpectedly, however, Verdant Consort encountered a complication while refining the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade. Several attempts in succession failed, met by an intangible, subtle resistance.

"This situation seems... off."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He immediately began to calculate with his fingers, and after a moment, he sighed. "This child's Heart Aperture [one of the seven spiritual orifices in the body] has already opened, and it inherently repels the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade. It seems fate has not destined them to be united."

"The Heart Aperture is already open?"

Verdant Consort was pleasantly surprised. When two Immortals give birth to an Immortal Descendant, there is a certain probability the child will be born with a powerful innate talent.

Both she and Eldrin Chen possessed Great Encompassing Potential, so it was expected their child would have a formidable gift. She just hadn't anticipated it would manifest precisely as an opened Heart Aperture.

For a child to be born with an open Heart Aperture was a tremendous blessing. However, treasures that could rival the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart within such an aperture were exceedingly rare. Their careful preparations had, in this case, yielded a surplus of Opportunity and Fortune.

Seeing the look on Verdant Consort's face, Eldrin Chen smiled warmly. "This is a good thing. Our child is born with an immortal's grace. Even without Fetal Nourishment Treasures, they are destined for great achievements in the future."

"Since they cannot refine the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade, then let them refine the Abyssal Immortal Lotus Seed instead."

With those words, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Abyssal Immortal Lotus Seed and assisted Verdant Consort in its refinement. This process proceeded smoothly, and before long, the Abyssal Immortal Lotus Seed was completely assimilated.

The Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade remained unused. Eldrin Chen handed it directly to Exquisite Jiang, to see if she could attempt to refine it herself.

Originally, Eldrin Chen had merely intended to give it a casual try. Yet, to his utter astonishment, the innate talent of the fetus within Exquisite Jiang's womb proved to be unexpectedly formidable. Against all odds, it truly succeeded in refining and absorbing the essence.

Having reached this stage, Eldrin Chen's days settled once more into a state of tranquil routine. Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.