Chapter 1197 : The Prodigy's Revelation

"You flatter me."

Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor spoke with a smile, yet a profound turbulence churned deep within his eyes.

He had given the damaged Immortal Material to Eldrin Chen for repair, intending merely for Eldrin Chen to observe the fragmented Rule Patterns within, thereby broadening his own horizons and experience.

He never imagined that Eldrin Chen would continuously deduce from the broken patterns, actually restoring the fragmented rules and completing the repair of this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

This was truly astonishing. The ability to mend broken Rule Patterns proved that Eldrin Chen possessed an extraordinary comprehension of the Dao's laws. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he would inevitably comprehend Rule Power in the future.

Thinking this, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor could not help but reveal a faint smile, stroking his long beard with satisfaction. "He is a close friend of my descendant," he said. "He shows some promise."

With that, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor took out another piece of damaged Immortal Material and tossed it to Eldrin Chen. "The capable bear more burdens. Share some of this old man's work."

Eldrin Chen accepted the Immortal Material, his heart swelling with joy. "My deepest thanks, Ancient Ancestor."

In that moment, an unparalleled sense of elation filled Eldrin Chen.

Having just completed the restoration of the Rule Patterns, Eldrin Chen not only felt a glimmer of enlightenment regarding Rule Power, but his own comprehension of the Laws of the Dao had also made significant strides. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel . com.

He felt a profound intuition that his Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless primordial chaos] was drawing ever closer to a breakthrough into the Sky-Reaching Realm [the cultivation realm where one's power and perception touch the heavens].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately took the Immortal Material [a rare ore imbued with immortal-grade spiritual essence] and began to study it, deducing the incomplete Rule Patterns [the fundamental patterns that govern reality and power] contained within.

Thus, time flowed like a river, and in the blink of an eye, several Millennium [a period of one thousand years] had passed.

By the time Eldrin Chen had repaired the final piece of top-grade Immortal Material, he realized the restoration of the Ancient Salvation Ark [a legendary vessel from ancient times] was nearing its conclusion.

The damaged components of the Ancient Salvation Ark had either been repaired or reforged anew by the assembled immortals. Now, the various Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm] were performing the final assembly.

At this stage, Eldrin Chen could not intervene. He merely observed quietly as the Ancient Ancestor [venerable elders of immense age and power] mended the Ancient Vessel, his mind instead calculating the gains from this endeavor.

Throughout the restoration of this Primordial Chaos [the primordial state of existence before order] Ancient Vessel, Eldrin Chen had personally forged or repaired several dozen components.

Most were merely ordinary High Grade Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts], but among them were five precious pieces of top-grade Immortal Material that he had restored.

The process of repairing these five top-grade Immortal Material had yielded immense rewards for Eldrin Chen. His comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing all existence] and the Spiritual Object [spiritual essence and objects] of rules had undergone a qualitative transformation.

He was certain that, upon returning to his clan and entering secluded cultivation for ten thousand years, he could cultivate each aspect of his Five Elements Primordial Chaos Law [a divine law governing the five elements within primordial chaos] to the Sky-Reaching Realm.

"Merely the leftover materials from repairing an Ancient Vessel [a primordial ship of immense power and scale], yet they yield such a tremendous harvest?"

Eldrin Chen was utterly astounded within his heart. His gaze deepened as he looked upon this Ancient Salvation Ark [a legendary ark of salvation from antiquity] that blotted out the sky and sun.

A vague intuition stirred within him: if he could fully comprehend the secrets of this Ancient Salvation Ark, it might be possible to forge a peerless Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, a sovereign among celestial beings].

Upon careful reflection, this was only to be expected. This ancient Ancient Salvation Ark was forged by the combined efforts of at least several Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm] and tens of thousands of Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality].

Within it lay not only the mysteries of cosmic laws but also the power of innate Dao Principles [the fundamental, pre-celestial laws of existence] refined into its very fabric by a Heavenly Immortal Paragon. To fully grasp its essence would indeed be enough to soar to the heavens in a single leap.

However, those Dao Principles of a Heaven Immortal represent the supreme wonder of innate Dao Patterns [the fundamental, pre-celestial laws of existence]. How exceedingly difficult it would be to penetrate their secrets.

Eldrin Chen shook his head, dismissing the line of thought. He lifted his gaze once more to observe the several Ancient Ancestor [venerable progenitors from a bygone era] as they continued their work on the Ancient Vessel.

Not long after, the repairs on the Ancient Vessel reached their final stages.

As the Ancient Ancestor completed their work on the Ancient Salvation Ark, Caelan the Elder appeared before the assembly as if from nowhere.

He cast an appraising glance at the Ancient Salvation Ark, a satisfied smile gracing his features as he nodded. "You have all contributed significantly to the restoration of this Ancient Vessel," he declared.

"This old man promised bountiful rewards, and now is the time to fulfill that pledge."

As his words fell, Caelan the Elder flicked his sleeve, scattering hundreds of streams of light. Each Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] present received one.

Eldrin Chen also caught a stream of light. Opening it, he found within three Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal pill marked with cloud-like patterns] brimming with Numinous Qi [the pure, vital energy of heaven and earth].

"Sky-Touching Pills,"

he murmured inwardly, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes.

The Sky-Touching Pill was a supreme Treasure Pill [a pill of exceptional rarity and power] of Immortal Rank High Grade [a high tier within the immortal cultivation realm], capable of aiding a cultivator in breaking through the bottleneck of the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final sub-realm before reaching the peak of immortal ascension]. Its value was truly inestimable. Experience the full epic at *audio-novel.com*.

Eldrin Chen was already at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm. With these Sky-Touching Pill, he estimated he could attempt a breakthrough to the peak of that realm within ten thousand years.

Moreover, there were three pills. Eldrin Chen reckoned one would suffice for his own breakthrough, leaving the remaining two for Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort.

"It seems Caelan the Elder's rewards are tailored to the individual,"

Eldrin Chen thought, storing the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill away. He promptly bowed alongside the other Immortals. "We thank you, Senior, for your generous gifts."

"Merely a few Immortal Treasures [enchanted artifacts of immense power used by immortals], do not trouble yourselves over them."

For a being like Caelan the Elder [an ancient and powerful immortal], to produce several hundred Seventh Rank Immortal Treasure [high-tier immortal artifacts] at once was a matter of little consequence.

He waved a dismissive hand, a gentle smile gracing his lips as he spoke. "The Ancient Vessel [a primordial ship capable of traversing the cosmos] has been repaired, and this old man shall soon embark upon his homeward journey."

"Before we part, I shall Dao Preaching [expound upon the fundamental principles of cultivation and existence] for you all once more. Consider it this old man's final gift."

Though all present were accomplished immortals who had attained the True Immortal realm, his words stirred a palpable excitement within them.

Even the venerable Earth Immortal Progenitor [founders and patriarchs who have reached the Earth Immortal stage] could scarcely contain their eagerness. They bowed deeply in unison, respectfully urging Caelan the Ancient Ancestor to discourse upon the Great Dao [the supreme and ultimate path of all cultivation and cosmic law].

Without further delay, Caelan the Ancient Ancestor settled himself casually upon the ground.

In the mere moment it took for him to sit, the assembled immortals felt the heavens and earth invert, mountains shift, and rivers alter their course.

When their senses cleared, they realized they had traversed boundless void-space, arriving amidst a celestial complex of immortal palaces and heavenly halls.

This divine abode was veiled in immortal mist, where ethereal pavilions seemed to float weightlessly. They stood within an endless sea of this luminous fog, and directly before them, a single majestic and towering immortal palace stood resolute.

Upon that distant, towering immortal palace, Caelan the Elder sat upon the cloud-wreathed summit, clad in robes of deep azure. Behind him, layers of violet divine halos shimmered, radiating a brilliant light that illuminated all the heavens.

Eldrin Chen was momentarily stunned, a profound sense of awe washing over him.

The Caelan the Elder before him no longer seemed like an ordinary old man. Instead, he resembled a peerless Immortal King, eternally seated upon the Nine Heavens Above.

He merely sat there in meditation, motionless, yet from him fell threads of light—the radiance of the Dao's principles. Where they descended, bubbles of Primordial Chaos were cleaved asunder.

In a fleeting moment, it seemed as if myriad great worlds were being born and destroyed.

Those countless threads of principle-light split the dimensions of the heavens, cascading into the depths of the void, their reflection shining upon the myriad worlds of existence.

"An Immortal shares the lifespan of Heaven and Earth," while an Earth Immortal Progenitor can 'World Creation'. And a Heavenly Immortal Paragon... they can truly 'reflect upon all heavens'."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, suddenly recalling his earliest understanding of the Immortal realm from his youth.

He had once thought 'reflecting upon all heavens' was merely mortal reverence for the Heavenly Immortal Paragon. He never imagined it was a literal description of that very state.

So it was true—a Heavenly Immortal Paragon could indeed reflect upon all heavens. They had long transcended the boundless Laws of the Dao and even the rules themselves, touching upon the elusive power of the Dao's fundamental principles. Access the full story on audio—novel.com.