Chapter 1218 : The Stele of Forbidden Laws

Of course, with this method, one could at most glean a wisp of Rule Power [the fundamental principles that govern reality, a power beyond mere laws]; for those who have already comprehended rules, it holds little to no use.

Therefore, since time immemorial, these Law Stele [monolithic steles inscribed with profound insights into the fundamental Laws of the Dao] have been forbidden for Immortal [beings who have ascended to a state of immortality] at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just below the Earth Immortal stage] level and above to contemplate.

Returning to the main narrative, after Eldrin Chen had comprehended the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [the Law of the formless, boundless state before creation] to its Great Perfection, he immediately began to contemplate other Law Power [the power derived from understanding and wielding a fundamental Law of the Dao].

He first contemplated Stellar Power [the power of stars and constellations], grasping the mysteries of the Star Law [the Law governing celestial bodies and stellar forces]. Then, pondering the wonders of the firmament, he apprehended the legendary Heavenly Secrets Law [the Law of celestial mysteries and fate].

He fused and contemplated these two Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that constitute reality and the path of cultivation], ultimately comprehending and cultivating the fabled Purple Tenuity Astrology Law [the Law of Purple Tenuity, governing celestial divination and the movement of stars].

Thereafter, he further contemplated Law Power such as Yin-Yang [the Law of complementary opposites], Life and Death [the Law governing the cycle of existence], Void [the Law of emptiness and spatial principles], and Time [the Law governing temporal flow]. Although he did not delve deeply into their intricacies, he still achieved notable success, condensing Immortal Dao Laws [the foundational Laws that form an Immortal's Dao path] for each.

These Laws of the Dao were, for him, merely pursuits dabbled in during leisure moments, far inferior to his primary cultivation of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law. Yet, their mastery was not inferior to that of many Immortal who specialized solely in those paths.

After cultivating so many Laws of the Dao, Eldrin Chen felt his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao grow increasingly profound, faintly sensing an opportunity to attempt comprehending Rule Power.

Just as Eldrin Chen was about to expend his mental energy to attempt comprehending Rule Power, the world seemed to spin, and his divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual awareness] snapped back to his physical body.

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Eldrin Chen returned to his senses and murmured softly to himself.

He surveyed his surroundings and saw that all the other immortals had also awoken from their secluded cultivation. Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the others had opened their eyes, each revealing looks of pleasant surprise.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen inquired, "How were your gains from this journey, my two ladies?"

Lyra Jiang nodded, saying with delight, "My Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality, mastered by high-level cultivators] have reached the Great Accomplishment stage. I am not far from achieving complete perfection."

Verdant Consort also inclined her head, stating confidently, "My Yin-Yang Azure Lotus Method [an esoteric cultivation technique based on the balance of opposing forces] has also ascended to the Profound Heaven stage. I only need a few more Millennium [a unit of fate or destiny, often representing a significant span of time or a destined opportunity] to fully digest the gains from this journey, and then it will be perfected."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile.

After absorbing the gains from this journey, both women would be able to fully perfect their respective Laws of the Dao within ten thousand years. They would face no major barriers until they attempted to break through to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the ninth and penultimate stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm, a pinnacle of cultivation].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment and turned his gaze towards Six Stars Immortal and Void-Refining Immortal.

Void-Refining Immortal, seeing his look, returned the Crimson Flame Gilded Armor [a powerful set of enchanted armor imbued with crimson flame energy] with a slight smile. "My cultivation of the Illusory Law [a profound law governing illusions and unreality] has reached Great Accomplishment. Upon my return, I can attempt to break through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the late stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm]."

Six Stars Immortal also returned the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword [a divine sword forged with the essence of a crimson dragon, capable of scorching the heavens] and said with a laugh, "This old man's Six Heavens Starry Sky Method [a celestial cultivation art that draws power from the stars of six heavens] has been perfected. Within one Millennium, I shall break through to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality."

"Well done."

Eldrin Chen retrieved the two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure and smiled, saying, "Having achieved our goal on this journey, there is no need for us to linger any longer."

"Indeed, let us return and digest the gains from this venture."

Six Stars Immortal laughed, then hurriedly departed for his abode.

On their return, a Void Gate happened to be opening near the Heavenly Stele Sea. The five of them wasted no time, directly utilizing the Void Gate to teleport back, arriving straight within the Abyssal Sea.

After returning to the Abyssal Sea, Void-Refining Immortal and Six Stars Immortal each departed to prepare for their imminent realm breakthroughs.

Eldrin Chen, Verdant Consort, and the others arrived at their Cultivation Cave and discussed the harvest of their journey with Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort.

"With the gains from this journey, Husband and my two elder sisters will likely cultivate to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality within tens of thousands of years."

After listening, Lila could not help but show a trace of envy. She and Yvonne the Violet Consort had broken through to the Ascendant Immortal realm somewhat later. Even with the support of the clan's resources, their cultivation was currently only at the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm.

Furthermore, while in the Ascension to Immortality Realm, they still needed to consolidate their Dao Fruit [the foundational spiritual fruit representing one's cultivation path] foundation. For a short while, breaking through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm would be impossible.

Moreover, if they missed this Heavenly Stele Sea Sword Contest, they would have to wait another one hundred thousand years for the next chance to compete, and they would inevitably fall behind by a considerable margin without even realizing it.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen offered words of comfort: "The cultivation of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality] becomes progressively slower as one advances in realm."

"Though there may seem to be a gap in our cultivation levels now, by the time we break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal whose body contains a miniature world], it may take over one hundred thousand years just to advance a single layer. You will catch up then."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort both nodded slightly in agreement.

For an Immortal, advancing one layer could take as little as ten or twenty thousand years, or at most several tens of thousands of years. However, upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm, progress becomes exponentially more difficult.

This is because an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal who has founded their own lineage] harbors an Earth Immortal World [a miniature world contained within an Earth Immortal's body] within them. To advance a single layer, one must not only gain deeper insights into the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] and refine their physical body, but also facilitate the evolution of their internal Earth Immortal World. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio–novel.com.

Yet, inducing the transformation of an entire world is no simple feat. Many Earth Immortal Progenitor find their progress stalled for over a million years, unable to advance even one layer due to insufficient Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable foundation of one's cultivation, built over time].

Furthermore, the bottlenecks at the fourth and seventh layers of the Earth Immortal Realm are particularly formidable. Countless Earth Immortal Progenitor remain trapped at these stages for millions of years, unable to take a single step forward.

Of course, this applies mainly to ordinary Earth Immortal. For a prodigious seed of the Great Luo [a legendary, supreme realm of cultivation] like Eldrin Chen, progress through the Earth Immortal Realm can still be astonishingly swift.

Returning to the matter at hand, upon hearing his encouragement, the two women nodded firmly and said, "We will strive diligently in our cultivation to catch up to your footsteps as soon as possible."

"Mm-hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a faint smile gracing his features.

At that moment, Lyra Jiang seemed to recall something. She retrieved the Profound Yang Limitless Pearl and said, "Since we have secured a spot for the Heaven's Stele, you should take this back."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. He shook his head immediately. "Our clan now has four Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure available for use. Even I cannot wield so many Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure simultaneously."

"Each of you should keep one Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure for your own protection."

Verdant Consort, who had just taken out the Profound Yin Limitless Pearl, paused for a moment at his words.

After a brief moment of contemplation, she still handed the Profound Yin Limitless Pearl to Eldrin Chen. "The Yin-Yang Infinity Pearls are a paired Bodyguard Supreme Treasure. Their greatest power is unleashed only when they are combined."

"Separating them would only diminish their strength. It is better for you to keep them together."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. After accepting both the Profound Yin Limitless Pearl and the Profound Yang Limitless Pearl, he reached into his sleeve and produced the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor and the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword.

He placed the two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasures [the highest grade of enchanted artifacts, possessing immense power] before him and inquired, "These two treasures, why don't you each choose one?"

Seeing this, the two women hesitated for a moment, falling into contemplation over their choice.

After a brief moment of silence, it was Lyra Jiang who acted first, taking the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword. "I am in need of offensive means," she said. "This sword is a supreme treasure of slaughter, perfectly suited for me."

"Lyra…"

Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator] witnessed this, and a surge of emotion welled up within her heart.

While both were Supreme Grade Immortal Treasures, anyone with discernment knew the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor was the more precious of the two.

Although an offensive treasure is valuable, given Lyra Jiang's current level of spiritual power [the energy used to power magical arts and techniques], she could likely unleash only a few strikes with it at most.

In contrast, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor consumed minimal spiritual power. Simply wearing it rendered one nearly invincible. The disparity in their practical value was not insignificant. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel dot com.