Chapter 1199 : Forging the Three Creation Treasures

As long as he could cultivate these three Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] to the Heaven-Opening Realm [the realm of opening one's inner heavens], he was confident he could manifest at least nine layers of heaven and earth within himself.

"Next, I simply need to cultivate diligently and refine my three Dao Fruit to their absolute peak."

As this thought settled in his mind, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a trace of self-assurance.

Yet, at that very moment, Caelan the Elder shook his head and continued urgently, "The number of heavenly layers one can manifest during World Creation [the act of forging one's inner world] is directly tied to your own strength and foundational cultivation."

"On this matter, this old man cannot assist; it depends entirely on your own efforts."

"However, merely achieving World Creation is insufficient to truly break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal]."

Upon hearing this, the gathered Immortals all had a subtle shift in their gazes.

One Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], lost in thought, could not help but inquire, "Senior, are you referring to the Three Treasures of World Creation?"

"Indeed."

Caelan the Elder nodded and then began to explain in detail, "The Three Treasures of World Creation are divided into three treasures: the Heaven-Propping Treasure, the Earth-Stabilizing Treasure, and the World-Suppressing Treasure." For more chapters, visit audio—novel.com for the complete novel.

"Among the Three Treasures, the World-Suppressing Treasure draws upon the primordial Qi [the fundamental life-force of creation] of the Primordial Chaos, serving as the treasure that governs the circulation of the World's Primordial Qi [the foundational spiritual energy of a world]."

"The Heaven-Stabilizing Treasure balances the heavens and the earth; while the Heaven-Propping Treasure refers to the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [the four mythical pillars that hold up the sky]."

Speaking to this point, Caelan the Elder inquired, "Do you know which of these three treasures is the key to World Creation [the act of forging a new world or realm]?"

The assembled Immortals [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence] were momentarily taken aback. One promptly answered, "The World-Suppressing Treasure governs the circulation of the World's Primordial Qi and is also the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure used to initiate a world's formation] into which most Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to a specific world] fuse their World-Initiating Qi [the unique spiritual energy used to begin world creation]. It should be considered the most important."

Caelan the Elder did not reply, merely shaking his head with a faint smile before pointing to another person.

That person, questioned by Caelan the Elder, hesitated before saying, "The Heaven-Stabilizing Treasure possesses the wondrous function of balancing heaven and earth; it must be the key."

Caelan the Elder still wore a smile as he gently shook his head once more.

He withdrew his gaze and sighed, saying, "Not so, not so!"

"Among the Three Treasures of World Creation [the three legendary treasures used in the act of world creation], the most crucial is actually the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars that prop up the heavens."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen seemed to gain a flash of insight, an answer faintly taking shape in his heart.

Indeed, as expected, Caelan the Elder let out a sigh and then began to speak: "You must understand, without a Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a divine pillar capable of supporting the heavens and the earth] to uphold the firmament, even if you open up nine layers of heaven and earth, they will inevitably collapse back into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]."

Hearing this, the assembled Immortals [enlightened beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] all gained some insight. Someone inquired, "Could it be that these Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [magical pillars used to prop up the four corners of the heavens] conceal some profound mystery within?"

"Precisely!"

Caelan the Elder nodded and continued, "Regarding the Dao [the fundamental principle or path] of using the Four Extremities to prop up the heavens, I possess three methods: superior, middling, and inferior. Today, I shall impart all of them to you."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately began to listen with utmost seriousness.

The Caelan the Elder did not keep them in suspense and spoke directly: "The so-called inferior method is the mainstream technique of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast, mystical sea in the western regions]."

"To prop up the heavens with this method, one must first find four top-grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root formed after the creation of the world, possessing immense spiritual power]. One must then fell the Spirit Wood [wood imbued with potent spiritual energy] and refine it into pillars to support the sky."

At this point, Caelan the Elder spoke with regret in his voice: "This method is far too crude. At most, it can only support three layers of heaven and earth."

"It matters not if you have forged a Great Luo Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation realm] or condensed three Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation, representing profound attainment]. Even if you have opened up nine layers of heaven and earth, using this method to prop them up will utterly destroy your foundation."

"Throughout the ages, how many heroes and geniuses have used this inferior method, only to watch helplessly as the heavens and earth they toiled so desperately to open collapsed for the most part."

"Therefore, those who use this inferior method to prop up the heavens shall remain trapped within the early or middle stages of the Earth Immortal realm for their entire lives."

Caelan the Elder spoke with measured grace, as if recalling certain events from the past, and could not help but reveal a bitter, wry smile.

Hearing this, the assembled Immortals could not help but feel a sense of lingering fear.

For an Immortal with a single Dao Fruit, perhaps propping up the heavens with the inferior method would suffice.

However, for a dual Dao Fruit Immortal possessing Celestial Immortal Aptitude, to use such a method would surely lead to lifelong regret.

Thinking of this, an Immortal with Dual Dao Fruits spoke up, "Dare I ask, Senior, what of the intermediate method?" Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel-dot-com.

"The intermediate method..."

Caelan the Elder paused slightly before continuing, "The path of the intermediate method requires finding four Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root. Their main trunks must be felled and submerged within the North Abyss Sea Eye to soak for thirty thousand years."

"Then, one must gather the four vital energies—Eastern Azure, Southern Ember, Western Metal, and Northern Sunflower—and fuse them separately into the four Divine Wood pillars."

"Furthermore, one must pour Law Power into them for one hundred thousand years, until they take form. Only then can the Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar be forged."

After Caelan the Elder finished explaining the Middle Method, an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] could not help but ask, "May I ask, Senior, with this Middle Method supporting the heavens, how many layers of heaven and earth can it sustain?"

"How many layers?"

Caelan the Elder's gaze flickered slightly, and then he smiled faintly. "Using the Middle Method to prop up the heavens, it can sustain at most six layers of heaven and earth."

Speaking to this point, Caelan the Elder added, "The Lower Method has limited potential, while an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] who uses the Middle Method to support the heavens can be considered to possess a Celestial Immortal Foundation [the foundational potential to become a true Celestial Immortal]."

"Most of the various Late Stage Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals in the late stage of their cultivation] Ancient Ancestor [venerable and ancient cultivators] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the Azure Firmament Realm, a domain of immortals] broke through to the Heaven-Opening Realm [the realm of opening the heavens] using the Middle Method."

"So that is how it is."

The assembled Immortals were slightly taken aback, and immediately revealed looks of delight.

For the vast majority of the Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] present, this Middle Method, capable of sustaining six layers of heaven and earth, was more than sufficient for their needs.

Yet, some possessed ambitions that soared beyond this. Beings like Eldrin Chen, who possessed a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation for cultivation, named after the Great Luo Heaven], were naturally intensely interested in the Superior Method.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen could no longer restrain himself and inquired, "I beg your instruction, Senior. What, pray tell, is the Superior Method?"

The assembled Immortals [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] all showed expressions of curiosity upon hearing this, leaning in attentively to listen.

"A superior method?"

Caelan the Elder paused briefly, then after a moment of contemplation, inquired, "Have any of you seen the four Primordial Ancient Trees upon which the Four Extremities of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain rest?"

"The Primordial Four Poles Ancient Trees?"

Eldrin Chen was somewhat taken aback and bewildered, but many of the seated Immortal present had their expressions shift dramatically.

One Earth Immortal Progenitor couldn't help but change color, exclaiming, "Those four ancient trees... could they be...?"

"Precisely!"

Caelan the Ancient Ancestor nodded, his eyes carrying a trace of awe as he spoke, "Those four trees at the very edge of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain are the very ones that grew from the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars when the Vast Azure Immortal Lord performed the act of World Creation."

"Now, after countless Jiyuan-time [a grand cosmological Era, often spanning tens of thousands of years] have passed, those four ancient trees that once propped up the heavens and the earth have grown into four Innate Spiritual Root that pierce through the very fabric of the cosmos."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a profound silence, their mouths feeling inexplicably parched.

As Immortals who have lived for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years, they had long heard tales of the Four Extremities Ancient Trees, those Innate Spiritual Roots [the highest grade of spiritual plant, born from the primordial chaos].

Legend held that those four ancient trees were the supreme treasures that anchored the fortune of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a legendary immortal realm], each one having ascended to the rank of an Innate Spiritual Root.

It was also due to the guardianship of these four Innate Spiritual Roots that the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain had been able to endure within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], remaining unbroken through countless Jiyuan-times.

They had always believed these four Innate Spiritual Roots were innate treasures born at the very dawn of the Primordial Chaos, yet now they were being told they were actually supreme artifacts from the era when Vast Azure Immortal Lord performed the act of World Creation [the supreme act of shaping order from chaos].

This revelation was difficult for many to believe, leaving them momentarily stunned and disoriented.

Seeing this, Caelan the Elder waited a long moment before continuing, "As you surmise, this superior method involves, during the moment of World Creation [the supreme act of shaping order from chaos], planting four Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots of the highest grade, refined and nurtured to near-innate quality] into the newly formed world." Continue reading this story at audio . novel . com.