Chapter 1294 : The Sixfold Heaven's Ascension

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on your World Creation [the act of creating one's own inner world upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm] and your breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm [a realm where cultivators become one with the earth and create their own inner world]."

"Having now opened a Sixfold Heaven and Earth [an inner world comprised of six distinct layers or heavens, signifying immense potential] and forged a Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a foundational constitution that allows one to ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm], you may well become another Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master within the Heavenly Immortal Realm] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea in the future."

"I shall take your auspicious words to heart."

Solara offered a faint smile, a glint of confidence flashing in her eyes.

She understood perfectly well that opening a Sixfold Heaven and Earth was no simple feat, for it approached the very limits of what a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] could achieve.

To her knowledge, the vast majority of Seven Tribulations Immortal within the Immortal Domain [the collective realms and territories inhabited by immortals] could only manage to open a Sixfold Heaven and Earth.

The seventh layer of heaven and earth was far more arduous to establish. Many Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] lacking profound backing or heritage might never reach that stage—it was the domain of the Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has weathered eight heavenly calamities].

And an Eight-Calamity Immortal was, at minimum, an existence who had Ascended to Immortality [achieved immortality] with Three Dao Fruits [three profound insights or accomplishments representing mastery over aspects of the Dao], having traveled far upon that path, forged two types of Heaven-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art that opens the path to higher realms], and stood but a single step from perfection.

That such earth-shaking, heaven-startling beings could only open sevenfold heavens illustrated the profound difficulty of World Creation [the supreme act of creating one's inner world]. The eighth layer represented peerless, heaven-defying talent, attainable only by most Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

Within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, those capable of opening a ninefold heaven were exceedingly rare. Setting aside the two Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, secluded paradise realm of immense spiritual density], the Human Race's foremost Earth Immortal, Divine Lord Ye Ruins, counted as one, and the Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace was another. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel.com.

Perhaps the Divine Race [a race of beings with divine heritage] possessed them as well, but Eldrin Chen was not privy to such knowledge.

As for the others—whether it was Divine Lord Glaze, who had taken form from the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam of seven colors that can transform into an immortal being], or the Heaven's Malignancy Clan Patriarch [the patriarch of a clan associated with celestial misfortune], whose might shook the eight directions, or even that Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace [the ruler of a celestial palace associated with flowing fire]—all had once possessed combat prowess at the Ninth Tribulation Immortal [the ninth and final tribulation stage for an immortal] level. Yet, in the end, each had only managed to open eight layers of heaven [a metaphor for achieving eight of the nine possible foundational realms in world creation].

Contemplating this, Solara smiled and said, "The art of World Creation [the supreme act of creating one's own inner universe] is spoken of in terms of minor accomplishment, major accomplishment, and perfection."

"Six layers of heaven constitute a minor accomplishment; seven layers, a major accomplishment; and nine layers, perfection."

"That I have forged six layers is indeed a cause for celebration."

Solara murmured softly, then with a sweep of her sleeve, she gathered several dozen dazzling treasures from the newly formed cosmos. She scattered the radiant light among the assembled immortals and said with a gentle smile, "These treasures I bestow upon you, that you may share in my joy."

"We offer our deepest gratitude for the Ancient Ancestor's generous gift."

The immortals took the offerings and, upon inspection, found them to be rare Immortal Treasures [precious objects of immense power used by immortals]. They expressed their delight immediately.

Eldrin Chen glanced at them, and a flicker of recognition passed through his eyes. Following the act of World Creation [the supreme technique of forging one's own universe], the nascent cosmos invariably gives birth to many World Creation Spiritual Objects [spiritual treasures born from the act of world creation].

These Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy] vary in grade, yet each is a wondrous rarity conceived during the era of Primordial Chaos's Beginning [the primordial state before the formation of the cosmos]. Their value is beyond measure.

Solara had opened up the Sixfold Heaven and Earth. The Immortal Rank Rare Treasures [rare objects of immortal grade] born from the essence of heaven and earth within numbered in the hundreds. In several places shrouded by unique rules, there even seemed to be the potential for Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] to be nurtured.

Currently, most of these World Creation Spiritual Objects [spiritual objects used in world creation] were still in the process of gestation. Yet, for Solara to produce several dozen of them at once was undoubtedly a grand and generous gesture.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen took out a prepared Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure and offered it, saying, "The act of World Creation [creating a new world] is no trivial matter. Consider this congratulatory gift a token of my sincere regard."

Solara took it and examined it, giving a slight nod of approval.

She stored the Immortal Treasures away, then summoned a wisp of ethereal, supremely pure energy and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "This," she said, "is something I believe you urgently require."

"World-Initiating Qi [the primordial Qi used to cleave chaos and initiate a world]!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He immediately shook his head, "This World-Initiating Qi is far too precious. I fear I am unworthy of accepting it."

"Do not trouble yourself with such thoughts," Solara replied, as if she had anticipated this. A gentle smile graced her lips as she continued, "Though the World-Initiating Qi is indeed precious, my Heaven-Opening Foundation [a foundational cultivation art for world creation], my Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure bound to one's life force], and my Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] have all already been integrated with it."

"To refine it into an ordinary Divine Ability or Immortal Treasure now would be a genuine waste of its potential."

"It is far better to give it to you, to use in elevating your World-Opening Treasure [a treasure used to open a new world], thereby increasing our chances of surviving the heavenly tribulation." Hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood the reasoning in Solara's heart.

Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life and soul, growing in power with them] and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power innate to a cultivator], possess the potential for limitless advancement, making them the optimal vessels for integrating the World-Initiating Qi [the primordial breath that gives birth to worlds].

If this wisp of World-Initiating Qi were to be fused into a Lifebound Immortal Treasure with immense potential, then as the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality] cultivator's cultivation continuously rises in the future, it might be sufficient to forge a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure of the highest grade, capable of cleaving open the heavens].

However, if it were fused into an ordinary Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest mortal grade, just below the immortal tier], it would only result in a Low Grade World Creation Treasure [a foundational treasure of the lowest grade, used to create small worlds], with no possibility for further advancement.

Therefore, Solara [the Solar Consort] entrusted it to Eldrin Chen rather than to Luna, the Consort [the Lunar Consort] or Stella [the Stellar Consort], placing greater faith in Eldrin Chen's latent potential.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly before speaking, "Consider this strand of World-Initiating Qi a loan from you."

"I will return it to you once I break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful terrestrial immortal]." "I shall await that day." The complete novel can be found at audio - novel . com.

Solara offered a faint smile, then added a reminder, "To ascend to a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure powerful enough to cleave open and shape a new world], besides requiring the World-Initiating Qi, you will also need a vast quantity of resources."

"At this stage, ordinary Five Elements Essence [refined spiritual essence containing the power of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] is no longer sufficient. You must seek out enough resources to aid its ascension."

Hearing this, a flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

The promotion of a World-Opening Treasure is arduous. Previously, Solara had consumed immense resources to elevate her Solar God Pearl [a divine pearl containing solar essence] and Solar Forge Heaven Sword [a celestial sword forged in the heart of the sun].

Had she not created a world, using that world as the fuel for advancement, it is likely that these two World-Opening Treasures would not have succeeded in their ascension.

Even so, after Solara elevated these two Immortal Treasures, the Pure Yang Fire Qi [the purest, most potent form of fire-based spiritual energy] within the newly formed world had been greatly depleted.

Fortunately, these two World-Opening Treasures remained anchored within the world, never leaving the nascent creation; thus, the World's Primordial Qi [the foundational, chaotic energy from which a world is born] did not fall into imbalance.

Eldrin Chen did not possess a world of his own; to achieve advancement, he would need to seek other methods.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen already had a plan in mind. He nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for the reminder."

Solara gave a slight nod, letting the matter drop. She glanced at the assembled group and spoke, "Within this newly formed world of mine, there are six positions of Mandate of Heaven Imperial Lord [a supreme rank, signifying one who holds the Heavenly Mandate to rule a domain], and over three hundred positions of Law Deity [a deity who embodies and enforces a specific natural law or principle]."

"Three of the Mandate of Heaven Imperial Lord positions and over two hundred of the Law Deity positions have already been assigned. Would you like me to reserve some of the remaining positions for you?"

"Positions of Heavenly Mandate?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback before understanding dawned on him.

After Solara performed her World Creation [the supreme act of creating a new world or universe], the world could nurture six Imperial Lords [a title for sovereign rulers of vast domains]. Each would wield Rule Authority [the power to command and shape reality within their domain] and possess the combat strength of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly transcended mortality to become an Earth Immortal].

The preciousness of such a Seat of Authority [a position of cosmic power and governance] requires little elaboration; even many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] would covet it with fervent desire.

After all, to hold a Seat is to directly possess Rule Power [the authority to command and shape a specific aspect of reality], to anchor one's existence within an Earth Immortal World [a world created and governed by an Earth Immortal], and to be spared the perils of the Great Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trials that test cultivators]. For Immortal and cultivators of lesser innate talent, this represents a monumental opportunity.

Thus, it is common that after an Earth Immortal [an immortal who has created their own world] opens their world, a host of old acquaintances will come seeking an audience.

These individuals come to plead for a single Seat of Destiny [a fated position of authority within a created world]. Some seek it for myself, while others petition on behalf of their disciples or progeny.

Many Immortal whose offspring possess inferior talent will exhaust every means to secure a future for them, often arranging for their children to be placed within the Earth Immortal World of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [the founding immortal of a created world]. This chapter appears courtesy of audio~novel.com.