Chapter 1316 : Forging the Primordial Unity

Through Eldrin Chen's deductions, after refining the five types of Peerless Source Qi [the primordial, foundational energies of creation] and advancing further into the Heaven-Opening Realm [a profound stage of cultivation mastery], the convergence of these five Source Qis would form the Primordial Unity Qi [the unified primordial energy, source of all things]. This would elevate it into the realm of Mysterious Profound Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], bestowing it with immense and formidable might.

The prerequisites for cultivating this Divine Ability were exceedingly stringent. One needed to possess at least five types of Spiritual Root [innate affinities for different spiritual elements] and master five corresponding elemental Rule Power [the authority to command fundamental laws of reality] just to meet the threshold for learning this Divine Ability.

However, Eldrin Chen had already cultivated the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [an art commanding the boundless law of primordial chaos], fulfilling the prerequisite conditions for this Divine Ability. Consequently, his cultivation of it proceeded with surprising ease.

This was because such Peerless Source Qi was, by its very nature, the purest and most refined substance, making it the easiest to assimilate and refine.

Witness then, as Eldrin Chen channeled his five supreme Rule Power, simultaneously refining all five types of Peerless Source Qi in a single, sustained effort. The process unfolded with astonishing speed.

In merely A Period of Five Hundred Years, he had completely refined the five Peerless Source Qis, advancing the Primordial Unity Qi to the Heaven-Opening Realm.

"It is done!"

Having cultivated the Primordial Unity Qi to the Heaven-Opening Realm, a wave of profound reassurance settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

He tested its newfound power and discovered the Primordial Unity Qi had undergone a qualitative transformation. The potency of the two Divine Ability it contained had increased dramatically.

By his estimation, with his current Mana [cultivator's spiritual energy] fueling it, should he encounter the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor again, the sheer power of the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine ability manifesting a hand of chaotic primordial energy] alone would be sufficient to utterly suppress him. Original English translation available at audio-novel[dot]com.

And once the Primordial Chaos True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that embodies the unyielding nature of primordial chaos] is activated, one dare not claim it could withstand an attack from a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the seventh, eighth, or ninth level of the Earth Immortal realm], but an assault from a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the fourth, fifth, or sixth level of the Earth Immortal realm] wielding a Mid Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful immortal-grade artifact] would likely fail to breach his defenses entirely.

"Truly worthy of a Profound Grade Divine Ability [a classification for divine abilities of immense profundity and power]. With such a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] in hand, even facing a Late Stage Earth Immortal, I should be able to hold my own for ten exchanges, no longer utterly defenseless."

"A pity my Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by immortals] is insufficient for prolonged combat, ultimately falling short of a Late Stage Earth Immortal's reserves." Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

Although after breaking through to the Ninth Tribulation Immortal [the final preparatory stage before ascending to the Earth Immortal realm], his Mana had been tempered by the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless principles of primordial chaos], doubling in both purity and volume, reaching the level of an Early Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the first, second, or third level of the Earth Immortal realm].

Yet, the Mana of a mere Early Stage Earth Immortal was still far from sufficient to contend with that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal.

The Immortal [a general term for a being who has ascended to immortality] at the Early Stage Earth Immortal level have typically only opened two or three of the Heavenly Realms within themselves, while those at the Late Stage Earth Immortal level have opened at least five or six.

The additional Heavenly Realms, combined with a gap of six or seven cultivation levels, creates a vast chasm in their respective Mana reserves.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, the Mana of an Immortal at the First Layer Earth Immortal [the first level of the Earth Immortal realm] likely amounts to less than one-fifth, perhaps not even one-sixth, of that possessed by a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [the seventh level of the Earth Immortal realm].

And if that Seventh Level Earth Immortal has opened seven, eight, or even nine Heavenly Realms, this disparity would widen further still.

The gap is immense, so vast that ten ordinary Ancient Ancestor [a venerable title for a senior, powerful cultivator] at the Early Stage Earth Immortal level joining forces would most likely still be defeated by a single Ancient Ancestor at the Seventh Level Earth Immortal level.

Unless among these ten Early Stage Earth Immortal [the first major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation], there were one or two with combat power rivaling a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the second major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation], only then would there be a possibility of contending with a Late Stage Earth Immortal [the third and final major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation].

Yet even so, ten Early Stage Earth Immortal joining forces could at most hold back a single Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the seventh minor level within the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm]. They would have no hope of slaying such an opponent. Should they suffer the loss of one or two members, the remaining forces would be swiftly routed by the Late Stage Earth Immortal.

"My combat prowess is not weak, yet my Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power techniques and spells] is merely comparable to that of an Early Stage Earth Immortal. It is still far from sufficient," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

His Mana was roughly equivalent to that of a First Level Earth Immortal [the first minor level within the Early Stage Earth Immortal realm] of the second heaven. Even when augmented by his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force], the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a lotus-shaped platform treasure with water-aligned properties], it only elevated his power to roughly match a Third Level Earth Immortal [the third minor level within the Early Stage Earth Immortal realm].

This level of Mana amounted to only about one-fourth or one-fifth of what a true Late Stage Earth Immortal possessed. For ordinary skirmishes, it might suffice, but in a true life-or-death struggle, it would prove woefully inadequate.

Previously, Netherus's combat power had not been vastly different from Eldrin Chen's. By all logic, Eldrin Chen should have found it equally difficult to slay him. The reason he ultimately succeeded in killing Netherus lay in his possession of the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform. Its reserves granted him a Mana pool far deeper and more enduring than Netherus's.

By the battle's end, Netherus had exhausted his Mana, becoming like a fish upon a chopping block. He met his demise at Eldrin Chen's hands, a death filled with profound frustration.

"A pity," he sighed. "Even a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] like the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform only stores Mana equivalent to half a First Layer Earth Immortal. For my current needs, it is still insufficient."

"If it could advance to a World-Opening Treasure [a legendary grade of treasure said to possess world-creating properties], tripling its stored Immortal Essence [the purified, immortal-grade energy used by Earth Immortals and above], perhaps then it could provide me with the Mana reserves I require."

Eldrin Chen mused silently, his gaze drifting towards the distant horizon, contemplating the immense gap he still needed to bridge.

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. As he spoke of this, he could not help but shake his head slightly.

If the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform were to advance once more, Eldrin Chen's Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and stored by a practitioner] reserves would likely reach a level comparable to a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the middle phase of the Earth Immortal realm], roughly equivalent to half of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal at the seventh tier of their realm].

At that point, even if he still could not match a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the final, most powerful phase of the Earth Immortal realm], he would at least be able to sustain himself for a period of time in battle, rather than having to think about fleeing after just a few moves.

However, advancing a World-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact capable of creating or stabilizing pocket dimensions] required the exceedingly rare World-Initiating Qi [the primordial breath of creation used to forge world-level treasures]. While his Primordial Essence [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation] could serve as a substitute, he currently had no surplus of it on hand.

Over the years, all of his Primordial Essence had been used to advance his more critical World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual foundation that opens the path to higher realms of cultivation]. Consequently, he now found himself with none to spare.

"Even the most skilled cook cannot prepare a meal without rice. My Mana is insufficient; I must truly break through to the Earth Immortal [a powerful realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth] realm to resolve this issue," Eldrin Chen said with a sigh. Official source: audio-novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, a trace of regret coloring his expression.

Heaving a sigh, he set this thought aside and stepped out from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

No sooner had he emerged than he sensed a powerful aura surging from a distant Grand Hall [a main ceremonial or assembly hall]. Boundless Starlight Glazed Radiance [a luminous, crystalline spiritual energy with the essence of starlight] converged and poured into that very hall.

"That is..."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of surprise coloring his gaze.

Outside the Seclusion Chamber, Lila had been waiting for some time. Seeing Eldrin Chen emerge, she said, "That is the Grand Hall where Skywind the Daoist is in seclusion. Judging by his aura, he should have achieved a breakthrough."

"So that's it."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a trace of serenity flashing in his eyes.

During the previous great battle, Skywind the Daoist had contributed immensely, and thus his rewards were not small. He had long since gathered the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars and lacked no Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, so he had exchanged for two Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme-grade spiritual essence containing the fundamental principles of the Dao].

It now appeared that Skywind the Daoist had refined both Dao Source [a spiritual essence containing the fundamental principles of the Dao], his aura even stepping into the realm of a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations].

"Once he emerges from seclusion, he should be ready to break through to Earth Immortal [an immortal realm associated with creating and stabilizing one's own inner world] and undertake the act of World Creation [the profound process of forging one's own inner world within the body]."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, his eyes shifting slightly as if struck by a thought. He then stepped forward, arriving before Skywind the Daoist's Grand Hall to quietly await his emergence.

"Alliance Lord." "Eldrin." "Master."

Upon reaching the area outside the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen was greeted by several voices.

Raising his gaze, he saw it was precisely Six Stars [a title meaning 'Six Stars'], Sky Feather [an immortal known as Sky Feather], Refining Void [a title meaning 'Refining Void'], Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape [the Divine Ape of Wind, Fire, and Thunder], and the other Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality].

After so many years apart, each of them had reaped immense gains. Both Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape [the Divine Ape of Wind, Fire, and Thunder] and Sky Feather [Sky Feather] had already reached the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the ninth and penultimate stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm]. Six Stars Immortal [the Six Stars Immortal] had even stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Immortal Ascension and the Earth Immortal Realm].

Beyond them were the many Immortals [immortals] from the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world], such as Lin Tianqi [the Sword Saint], Master of the Dao Palace [the sovereign of the Dao Palace], Peng the Roc Demon Sage [the mighty Roc Demon Sage], and Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the ruler of the Drifting Snow Palace]. All had reached the seventh or eighth layer of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm following Immortal Ascension].

Even his old friend from a past life, Varen Wei [Maris the Sea Steader], had now cultivated to the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the sixth stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm]. Not only had he regained the memories of his past incarnation, but he had also successfully cultivated both the Laws of the Dao [profound insights into the fundamental principles of reality] and a Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path, a prerequisite for higher realms]. His future path to Earth Immortal [the realm of Earth Immortals] was now visible, and he possessed a faint trace of Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the potential to one day ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm]. Read, share, and discuss at site: audio-novel.com.