Chapter 1198 : Whispers of the Primordial Dao

What are Dao Principles? Dao Principles are the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] itself!

This is the nascent, embryonic form of the Great Dao [the supreme, all-encompassing principle of existence], containing within it a wisp of the Great Dao's most minuscule power.

The existence of the Dao transcends the bindings of all heavens, surpasses infinite space and time, and is the sole truth within the boundless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

A Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal realm] who comprehends the power of Dao Principles, even if it is but a single, feeble strand—not even qualifying as a Great Dao Embryo [the nascent seed of a complete Great Dao]—is sufficient to transcend the shackles of infinite dimensions.

Such an existence remains constant and unified. Even seated in stillness, they can gradually project myself power, the radiance of myself Dao Principles, into the myriad worlds of endless dimensions.

"Is this... the Dao?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of yearning in his eyes.

In that moment, he gained a sliver of understanding. He realized why the Ancient Sun Star [the primordial, celestial sun] was singular, yet could cast myself light into every corner of the boundless cosmos.

So it was... the power of the Dao.

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After a long while, he gathered his wandering thoughts and cast his gaze upon the figure seated high upon the Firmament.

There, Caelan the Elder sat in serene meditation upon the cloud-wreathed peak, seemingly separated from the assembly by a vast and immeasurable distance. Yet, his voice, calm and clear, resonated softly in the ears of all present.

"Most of you are Immortals of the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm," he began, "and in time, you shall each undertake the act of World Creation [the supreme act of forging one's own inner universe]."

"Therefore," Caelan the Elder continued, "the focus of my discourse today shall be the profound Path of World Creation."

Caelan the Elder spoke slowly, his gaze sweeping across the gathered Immortals.

He paused briefly, allowing the assembly to emerge from their initial awe, before resuming. "You, as Immortals, comprehend the Laws of the Dao, forge your Immortal Physique, and condense your Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path]. Ultimately, all these endeavors converge upon a single purpose: World Creation."

"Yet, the path of World Creation is fraught with peril," he cautioned, his tone grave. "It demands an exceptionally solid foundation and profound Creation [the destiny or fortune required for such a monumental act]. The slightest misstep can lead to exhaustion of one's essence and spirit, resulting in perishment amidst the cataclysmic tribulations of World Creation."

"Thus, without a foundation of sufficient depth and strength, you must never rashly attempt World Creation."

His words settled upon the assembly, plunging each listener into deep contemplation.

Finally, one Immortal, unable to contain his doubts, ventured to ask, "Elder, what constitutes a foundation sufficient for World Creation?"

Caelan the Elder smiled and spoke of the Great Dao [the supreme and fundamental principle of the cosmos]: "Forge an Immortal Physique Immortal [an immortal who has cultivated their physical body to an immortal-grade foundation] and cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique capable of splitting primordial chaos to create a world], and one can open a single layer of heaven."

"An immortal who comprehends the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental laws and principles that govern reality] and awakens to a Rudimentary Rule [the initial, foundational grasp of a cosmic law] can also open a layer of heaven."

"An immortal who cultivates a Dao Fruit [the condensed essence and culmination of one's cultivation path] and awakens to the World-Opening Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit possessing the power to initiate creation] can likewise open a layer of heaven."

Upon hearing this, the assembled group could not help but exchange glances of mutual astonishment.

Now it made sense why an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality] who mastered just one of these three powers—the World-Opening True Body, Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending a cosmic rule], or the World-Opening Dao Fruit—was deemed worthy of being revered as a Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor [a pinnacle immortal who has taken half a step into the Earth Immortal realm].

It turned out these three powers were precisely the threshold for breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a higher state of existence tied to the world's foundation]. Only by mastering one of them did one possess the capability for World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm].

Yet Eldrin Chen's thoughts ventured further. He could not resist voicing his inquiry: "May I ask, Senior, if one were to cultivate both the World-Opening True Body and Rule Power, could they open two layers of heaven?"

"That is precisely what this old man was about to elaborate."

Caelan the Elder nodded, stroking his long beard with satisfaction. "A different Immortal Foundation [the foundational quality and potential of one's immortal cultivation] naturally gives rise to a differently tiered heaven upon its opening."

"One who cultivates both the World-Opening True Body and Rule Power can open at least three layers of heaven. As for one who cultivates all three types of Dao Fruit, they can open at least six layers."

"Moreover, the myriad Daos [the fundamental principles or paths in cultivation] differ, and the methods of ten thousand Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] are not the same. The number of World Creation is not absolute."

Caelan the Elder spoke unhurriedly, explaining calmly: "Some Immortal possess exceptional talent. By cultivating only Law Power, they can still open three layers of heaven and earth."

"There are even more extreme cases. Once, an Immortal who had weathered nine Great Tribulation used the shallow foundation of a single Dao Fruit to open nine layers of heaven and earth, surpassing a peerless Heaven's Chosen with three Dao Fruit."

Hearing this, the expressions of the assembled Immortals shifted slightly.

All the Immortals present were beings of the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, and nearly half had cultivated Dual Dao Fruits.

However, as cultivation had grown increasingly arduous over the years, many had abandoned their second Dao Fruit and turned their focus to mastering one of their Dao Fruit. Support the author by reading on audio - novel . com.

Now, upon hearing Caelan the Elder's words, their faces grew solemn. They resolved to retrieve and recommence cultivation of their second Dao Fruit upon returning, preparing for the future World Creation.

It was at this moment that an Immortal could not help but inquire: "May I ask, Senior, what is the difference between opening one layer of heaven and earth and opening multiple layers?"

"The difference?"

Caelan the Elder paused briefly, then shook his head with a faint smile. "For each layer of heaven opened, one gains a strand of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to initiate the creation of a world]."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the faces of all the Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] present underwent a dramatic change.

As Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], they naturally understood the profound importance of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds].

That World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds] is a supreme treasure that can only be conceived during the very act of World Creation [the genesis of a new cosmos or realm].

A single strand of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds] can vastly enhance the potential of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal whose power is rooted in the essence of the earth], forging a Earth Immortal Dao Fruit [the crystallization of an Earth Immortal's cultivated Dao, representing a profound attainment], or it can be fused into a Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact intimately connected to a cultivator's life force].

For instance, the World-Opening True Body [a legendary physique capable of splitting open chaos], once infused with World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds], would see its latent potential and innate aptitude soar dramatically, creating the possibility of one day cultivating to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals].

Without the infusion of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds], no matter how arduously one cultivates thereafter, the effort yields but half the result. Not only would achieving a ninth-rank Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal] body be out of reach, but even breaking through a single minor stage would be an immense struggle.

The same holds true for comprehending profound Rules and forging a Dao Fruit [the crystallization of one's cultivated Dao, representing a profound attainment]; one must integrate World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds] to elevate one's foundational aptitude, thereby gaining a sliver of hope to glimpse the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals].

Furthermore, for the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-grade immortal artifact] that is the lifebound treasure of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal whose power is rooted in the essence of the earth] to ascend and become an eighth-rank World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of world-sundering power], it too must be fused with World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds].

Calculated this way, the available World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds] would be far from sufficient.

An ordinary Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational immortal who has transcended mortality and established their own immortal dao], can at most open one or two layers of heaven. After solidifying their own foundation, they can typically only advance a single World-Opening Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the cultivator's own essence, used to stabilize and expand their inner world].

Only those with Dual Dao Fruits [a cultivator who has condensed two perfect manifestations of their dao path] or even three Dao Fruit [a perfect condensation of a cultivator's understanding of the Dao]—the true Heaven's Chosen [those blessed by destiny with exceptional talent and fortune]—can open three, four, five, or even six layers of heaven. The World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy of creation released when opening an inner world] they obtain would then have some surplus, granting them a few more choices.

"If a peerless Heaven's Chosen were to open nine layers of heaven, wouldn't they obtain nine strands of World-Initiating Qi?"

"Nine strands! Enough to solidify the three great World Creation [the foundational act of creating one's inner immortal world] pillars and still have Six Paths [referring to six] strands of World-Initiating Qi left. That's sufficient to advance six World-Opening Treasure."

"The gap is simply too vast."

The immortals murmured amongst themselves. One laughed bitterly, "Those capable of opening nine layers are likely among the very pinnacle of those with three Dao Fruit and a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation for immortality, named after the Great Luo Heaven]. How could we ever compare to such beings?"

"Rather than dwelling on them, it's better to focus on myself and see if we can manage to open one or two more layers."

Listening to this, Eldrin Chen gradually grasped the profound intricacies involved.

During the moment of World Creation, the more layers of heaven one opened, the more astonishing one's power would be after the breakthrough.

It went without saying that the chasm between an ordinary Earth Immortal who opened a single layer and a Great Luo seed who opened nine was likely beyond description.

Even disregarding the additional World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to initiate the formation of a new world or inner cosmos], the sheer ninefold disparity in the scale of their respective inner worlds meant the depth and potency of their Immortal Essence [the refined, immortal-grade spiritual energy possessed by high-level cultivators] were fundamentally not on the same level.

However, regarding the process of World Creation [the supreme act of creating one's own inner cosmos or miniature world], Eldrin Chen harbored a degree of confidence within his heart.

The magnitude of the world one can manifest during World Creation is most directly correlated with the cultivator's own foundational strength and power.

An ordinary cultivator who has attained three Dao Fruit [the condensed fruits of one's cultivation path, representing profound comprehension of the Dao] can typically manifest at least six layers of heaven and earth within their inner world. His Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged in and embodying the essence of primordial chaos], his Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation law governing the boundless principles of primordial chaos], and his Primordial Limitless Dao Fruit were all exceptionally potent. Original English translation available at (audio-novel.com).