Chapter 1346 : The Limits of World Creation

When the heavens and earth had fully stabilized, Six Stars Immortal emerged from the Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] and, looking at Eldrin Chen, said with a smile, "It is finally a success."

Yet, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly, a trace of regret in his voice as he spoke, "Why did Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] not attempt it once more?" "I am content with having opened two layers of heaven."

Six Stars Immortal shook his head, then sighed, "I have not cultivated the World-Opening True Body [a supreme physique capable of withstanding the pressure of creating a world]. During the World Creation [the process of an Earth Immortal forming their inner world], I felt my physical form could scarcely bear the pressure of the nascent world."

"Had I continued the expansion, I feared I would likely have been unable to withstand the pressure of heaven and earth, resulting in the disintegration of my Immortal Physique [the immortal-grade body of a cultivator] and my demise."

"So that is the reason."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding, though a profound sense of regret still lingered in his heart.

For an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal who has opened their inner world] to attempt a breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the second major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation], opening a Threefold Heavens [an inner world with three distinct heavenly layers] is the absolute minimum threshold.

Had Six Stars Immortal succeeded in opening a Threefold Heavens, his chances of breaking through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal in the future would have been above ten percent.

Yet, having opened only two layers of heaven, his hope for a future breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal is now infinitesimally close to zero. The disparity between the two outcomes is truly vast.

Nevertheless, Six Stars Immortal viewed the matter with equanimity. Noticing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, he smiled faintly and said, "Since ancient times, a Great Luo Foundation [the foundation for the highest tier of Immortal cultivation] requires Three Dao Fruits [the culmination of three supreme cultivation paths], while a Celestial Immortal Foundation [the foundation for a high-tier Immortal] requires Dual Dao Fruits [the culmination of two supreme cultivation paths]." Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.

"To break through into the Great Luo Realm [the supreme realm of cultivation], one's physical body, Great Dao [the supreme cultivation art], and Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] must all be perfected and flawless." "Similarly, to step into the Innate Realm [a foundational realm of cultivation], one must cultivate two types of Innate Foundation [the innate foundational essence]."

"I am merely an Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality] with a single Dao Fruit. In my entire lifetime, I have no hope of entering the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals]. What difference is there between the Second Heaven and the Threefold Heavens [a specific tier of heavenly realms]?"

"To risk perishing from a failed World Creation [the act of creating one's own inner world] for the sake of a slight difference in combat power, in my view, is not necessarily a worthwhile trade."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly in agreement.

What Six Stars Immortal said was indeed true. To step into the Heaven Immortal Realm, to open up the Sixfold Heaven and Earth [an inner world of six layers], and to cultivate two types of World-Opening Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit specialized for world creation]—this was already the lowest threshold.

Furthermore, for an Immortal of the Sixfold Heavens [a realm defined by a six-layered inner world], the hope of breaking through to Heaven Immortal was minuscule. Only those who had opened up the Seventh Heaven [the seventh layer of an inner world] or higher possessed any real certainty in their attempt to charge into the Heaven Immortal Realm.

In truth, even for someone like the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [one who has half-stepped into the Celestial Immortal realm] who had opened the Seventh Heaven, the possibility of a breakthrough to Heaven Immortal was less than one in ten.

The Heaven's Malignancy Clan Patriarch, having opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth layer], held a greater certainty for breaking through to Heaven Immortal. Yet, without the aid of external treasures, his chance of stepping into Heaven Immortal was only about two in ten.

Only a being like the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, that Peerless True Dragon who had opened the Ninefold Heavens [a nine-layered inner world], possessed a four or five in ten certainty of entering the Heaven Immortal Realm.

In fact, among those Heavenly Immortal Paragon [supreme beings within the Heaven Immortal realm], over six in ten were existences who had opened the Eighth Heaven. The remaining three in ten were Immortal below the Eighth Heaven, with merely one in ten being top-tier Heaven Immortal of the Ninefold Heavens.

Of course, upon reaching the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals, beings who have transcended mortality], combat prowess depends more heavily on one's Innate Foundation [the inherent, unchangeable potential and quality of a cultivator's core being].

Ordinary Heaven Immortal [celestial immortals] typically achieve their Dao through two types of Innate Foundation. Superior Heaven Immortal [celestial immortals], however, attain the Dao through a Perfect Foundation [a flawless, supreme-grade innate foundation] forged from Three Dao Fruits [the three ultimate fruits representing mastery over essence, spirit, and vitality].

The difference between opening the Sixfold Heavens [the sixth heavenly layer within a cultivator], the Seventh Heaven [the seventh heavenly layer], the Eighth Heaven [the eighth heavenly layer], or even the Ninefold Heavens [the ninth and ultimate heavenly layer] holds greater significance for a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme paragon among celestial immortals] in terms of increasing their certainty of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm.

After reaching the Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm above Heaven Immortal, where one becomes a true celestial being], such existences can seize the Creation [the primordial creative force of heaven and earth] to mend deficiencies in their own foundation. They can even venture into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] to seek out innate treasures to supplement their foundation.

Therefore, for beings of this level, unless one can step into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary, nearly impossible-to-reach state] of the Ten-Layered Heaven [a mythical tenth heavenly layer], the disparity in how many heavenly layers one has opened is not as significant.

Returning to the main point, regardless, Six Stars Immortal's ascension to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of terrestrial immortals, a major milestone] is a joyous occasion worthy of celebration.

Eldrin Chen offered his sincere congratulations. He retrieved a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality usable by immortals] from his sleeve and presented it, saying with a smile, "To celebrate your breakthrough to the Earth Immortal Realm, please accept this humble gift as a token of my regard."

"You shouldn't have gone to such expense,"

Six Stars Immortal replied courteously, though a broad smile remained on his face as he accepted the present.

Then, he drew forth a strand of Heaven-Opening Polar Light [a rare primordial light used in high-level forging and cultivation] from his own sleeve and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying, "I heard you were in need of this Heaven-Opening Polar Light. Please, take it."

Eldrin Chen cast a glance and shook his head with a wry smile, saying, "The Heaven-Opening Polar Light I require is of the Five Elements Attribute variety."

"This particular strand of Heaven-Opening Polar Light is imbued with the Mysteries of the Stars [the profound principles governing celestial bodies], and thus holds little practical use for me." "I see,"

Six Stars Immortal gave a slight nod, then retrieved the Heaven-Opening Polar Light. With a smile, he inquired, "How fares the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of powerful immortals] during my years of secluded cultivation?"

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile before replying, "Among our old comrades, you are the seventh to emerge from seclusion, yet the first to set foot upon the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound stage of cultivation where one becomes an immortal bound to the earthly realm]."

As Eldrin Chen recounted the tale, Six Stars Immortal swiftly grasped the changes that had unfolded over the years.

In these passing years, as the various immortals secluded themselves to refine the Dao Source [the primordial source of the Dao, the fundamental principle of existence], many had reaped immense rewards. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel`com.

To date, six others had already emerged: Lin Tianqi, Master of the Dao Palace, Kael Chen, Qiyuan Chen, Sylas Ye, Alistair Lu, and others.

Among them, Lin Tianqi had refined the Dao Source and comprehended the Sword Dao Rule Power [a supreme power derived from the fundamental laws of the Sword Dao], thereby stepping into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm. His combat prowess, however, had already reached the domain of a Five Calamity Immortal Domain [a level of power signifying one has survived five heavenly tribulations].

In terms of sheer offensive might, he had even brushed against the level of a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has weathered six heavenly calamities].

Master of the Dao Palace was likewise extraordinary. He too had cultivated a Rule Power [power derived from comprehending a fundamental law of the cosmos] and entered the realm of a Half-Step Earth Immortal, though his combat strength lagged slightly behind Lin Tianqi's by a narrow margin.

Among Kael Chen's Demonic, Daoist, and Buddhist Dao Fruits [the condensed essences of one's cultivation path, representing mastery over specific cosmic principles], both the Buddhist-Demonic Dao Fruit [a unique fusion of enlightened and demonic cultivation essences] had already ascended to the Heaven-Opening Realm [a profound state of cultivation where one begins to perceive and interact with the fundamental laws of heaven], each one comparable to a Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor [a cultivator who has nearly transcended the mortal realm and touched the threshold of earthly immortality].

Bolstered by these two Dao Fruit, Kael Chen's combat prowess had already risen to rival that of a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has successfully weathered seven heavenly tribulations, a mark of immense power and resilience].

Barring unforeseen circumstances, once all three Dao Fruit were perfected and the essences of the Demonic Path [the unorthodox cultivation path that harnesses demonic energies], the Daoist path, and the Buddhist path were fused into one, Kael Chen's power would undergo a staggering qualitative transformation, stepping into the realm of Nine Calamities [the pinnacle of tribulation-level power, representing survival against nine heavenly calamities] would be well within his grasp.

Chen Qiyuan, the Eastern Sovereign was also exceptionally brilliant. Having refined two Supreme Grade Dao Source [the purest, most potent source of a specific Dao's power, used for profound cultivation breakthroughs], he had successfully cultivated both Solar Rule [a supreme divine ability granting dominion over solar energies] and the Indestructible Golden Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled durability and strength], his combat strength already stepping into the domain of Seven Tribulations.

If all proceeded smoothly, within one hundred thousand years, Qiyuan Chen would complete his Profound Enlightenment Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit representing ultimate comprehension of profound mysteries], and his power would also stride into the Nine Calamities Domain.

Eldrin Chen's two disciples, Alistair Lu and Sylas Ye, had also made significant strides in their cultivation.

Now, Sylas Ye had stepped into the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [a high stage in the immortal ascension cultivation realm]. His Law Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit embodying mastery over a specific cosmic law] and Immortal Physique [a body fundamentally transformed by immortal energies] had both reached great completion, his combat prowess already entering the domain of a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Alistair Lu's cultivation base had also advanced further, reaching the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm. His three types of Dao Fruit had also reached great completion, his combat strength brushing against the level of a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Hearing Eldrin Chen's detailed account, Six Stars Immortal could not help but sigh, "These individuals are all endowed with heaven-defying talent. In the future, they will likely have the potential to reach the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals who reside in the heavens]."

"Compared to these people, my own innate aptitude is truly far too lacking." Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen also revealed a faint smile.

His gaze flickered slightly, and then he spoke: "Within the Immortal Domain [the highest realm of existence where true Immortals reside], Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed by heaven with extraordinary talent and destiny] who become Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved immortality] are not uncommon. The primary reason these few were able to step into this realm is largely due to the opportunities presented by the Great Tribulation Opportunity [a rare and profound chance for advancement granted by surviving a world-shaking calamity]."

"Indeed."

Six Stars Immortal also nodded, sighing as he said, "The opportunities we reaped from this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event that tests the world and its inhabitants] were far too astonishing. If I possessed a foundation of Dual Dao Fruits [the rare achievement of cultivating two complementary Dao cores simultaneously], I would likely have gambled on pursuing a Celestial Immortal Foundation [the pinnacle foundation for an Immortal, granting supreme potential and power] as well." Read, share, and discuss at www . audio-novel.com.