Chapter 1289 : Perfection of the Sun and Earth

At this moment, witnessing that Sun Consort's World-Opening True Body [a perfected physical form capable of withstanding the forces of world creation] and Great Sun Rule [a supreme cultivation art harnessing the authority of the primordial sun] had both reached perfection, the assembled immortals stepped forward one after another to offer their congratulations.

Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod before speaking. "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist. With both your mastery of the Great Dao's principles and your World-Opening True Body perfected, it seems your breakthrough to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a foundational stage for true immortals] is imminent."

Sun Consort merely smiled faintly, her gaze resting on Eldrin Chen. "I perceive your spiritual energy is of unparalleled purity, harboring a subtle hint of World-Opening [the foundational power required to create a world] profundity. It seems you have already stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the peak of the Ascendant Immortal realm and the Earth Immortal realm]."

"With such astonishing foundational strength, you have likely entered the domain of an Eight Tribulations Immortal [an Ascendant Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]. Even if I successfully break through to Earth Immortal, I may not necessarily be your match."

Hearing her words, the hearts of all the immortals present stirred with shock, and their eyes turned collectively towards Eldrin Chen.

Facing their gazes, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. "In recent years, I have been diligently refining my spiritual energy. I have finally managed to take that step."

As he spoke, a trace of a smile appeared on Eldrin Chen's face.

It must be understood that cultivators in the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm exhibit vastly different levels of combat power depending on the nature of their World-Opening Foundation [the unique foundational power they have cultivated, which determines their potential and strength].

A Half-Step Earth Immortal who has successfully cultivated a World-Opening True Body experiences a tremendous increase in physical fortitude, gaining the raw bodily strength of a World-Opening [world-creating] existence. Relying on this World-Opening True Body, they are powerful enough to contend with a genuine Earth Immortal Patriarch.

Furthermore, the meridians and Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body] of one with a World-Opening True Body become vastly more expansive, capable of containing twice the amount of Immortal Essence [the refined, high-grade spiritual energy used by immortals] compared to a cultivator at the peak of the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and final tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. This novel is serialized on audio-novel*com. Visit for updates.

For Immortals who have condensed a Path Fruit [a manifestation of a cultivator's profound understanding of a specific Dao or law], the power of their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] can transcend its limits, becoming far more responsive and effortless to command.

By refining this Path Fruit-enhanced Primordial Spirit power into their spiritual energy, they can render their own energy more refined and exquisite. Consequently, any Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique derived from profound cultivation] wielded by them becomes vastly more agile and profoundly mysterious.

Furthermore, under the dominion of their Primordial Spirit power, they are often capable of simultaneously commanding a greater number of Immortal Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts used by Immortals] and Divine Abilitys in combat.

Those Immortals capable of wielding sets of Formation Artifacts [artifacts designed to be used together to form powerful arrays] typically possess not only astonishing talent in the Formation [the art of creating and utilizing magical arrays] but also formidable innate aptitude in the Path of Path Fruits [the cultivation path focused on comprehending and manifesting Path Fruits].

For instance, Bright Ao, who commands the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation, is an existence who primarily cultivates Path Fruit and Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths underlying a Path], and is also an Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Formation Master.

Although Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme resilience] and Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the foundational laws of boundless potential] are both immensely powerful, he can fully master these two forces while simultaneously commanding multiple magical treasures and Divine Abilitys in battle.

Indeed, during his confrontation with the Lingering Sun Patriarch, he even had the capacity to activate several World-Opening Grade [a rank denoting power capable of shaping worlds] killing formations. This was precisely because his Primordial One Limitless Path Fruit [the Path Fruit manifestation of the Limitless Path] had reached a state of perfect completion.

If the World-Opening True Body [a Divine Ability that manifests a physique capable of world-creation] is so majestic and the World-Opening Path Fruit so profound, then the power of Rules is certainly no less formidable.

For Half-Step Earth Immortals [cultivators on the cusp of becoming true Earth Immortals] who wield Rule Power [power derived from comprehending and commanding a fundamental Rule of heaven and earth], while the amount of Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an Immortal] their physical bodies can contain may not change, and their self-mastery may not match the profound mystery of a World-Opening Path Fruit, the Rule Power itself represents the ultimate expression of a heavenly or earthly Rule.

By infusing this ultimate Rule Power into their spiritual energy, an Immortal's energy becomes increasingly pure and potent. Eventually, it gives birth to a trace of World-Opening Power [power with the potential to shape creation], greatly amplifying the destructive force of any technique it fuels.

Over the past thousand years, Eldrin Chen devoted his spare moments to deep cultivation, continuously refining and merging the three Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding fundamental cosmic laws] he commanded with his Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power [the foundational, boundless energy of his cultivation path]. Finally, he achieved a qualitative transformation.

Upon reaching this stage, Eldrin Chen stepped decisively into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm. The potency contained within each strand of his spiritual energy now surpassed what he possessed at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier by severalfold.

It must be understood that Eldrin Chen wielded the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles. Even before his breakthrough to Half-Step Earth Immortal, the might of his Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power had already rivaled that of World-Opening Power [the foundational power used by Earth Immortals to create and shape worlds].

Now, having advanced further, his Immortal Essence [the refined spiritual energy of an immortal] had fully integrated Rule Power. Its purity and density had already transcended the World-Opening Power mastered by an Early-stage Earth Immortal Patriarch, entering the domain typically held by an Eight Tribulations Immortal.

"A pity my Primordial One Limitless Rule is not yet perfected," he mused silently. "If I could cultivate the two additional rules of Myriad Things Earth [the rule governing the foundation and substance of all material things] and Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the rule of the primordial, purifying celestial fire], and fuse all five Rule Power into my energy, it would undoubtedly trigger another qualitative leap in my dharma power."

Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly, a flicker of anticipation shining in his eyes.

He understood clearly that taking that final step would represent a true metamorphosis. The refinement of his spiritual energy would surpass all conventional limits.

Perhaps by that time, even the quality of World-Opening Power wielded by an Earth Immortal in the early stages of their path would pale in comparison to his own.

The same Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique], the same World-Opening Treasure [an artifact of immense power used for creation and destruction], would unleash far greater devastation in his hands than in those of an ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal.

Only World-Opening Power of such supreme caliber could be worthy of a Nine Tribulations Immortal—one whose unparalleled spiritual energy alone was sufficient to sweep aside all opposition.

"Combat prowess at the Eight Tribulations Immortal level."

The other Immortals present, upon hearing of Eldrin Chen's combat strength, felt a subtle tremor in their hearts.

How exceedingly rare is the combat power of an Eight Tribulations Immortal! Setting aside the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, to their knowledge, within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there are currently only three such existences.

One is the Young Palace Master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, who simultaneously cultivates an Immortal Body [a physical constitution refined to an immortal level], a Path Fruit [the culmination of one's cultivation path], and Path Principles [the fundamental laws of a cultivation path]. Among these, his Immortal Body and Path Principles have already reached the World-Opening Realm [the foundational realm for creating one's own inner world], with only his Path Fruit remaining incomplete.

Of the other two, one is a Patriarch from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect who has lived for eight million years, and the other is a rogue Immortal who ascended several hundred thousand years ago.

It can be said that such beings are not only peerless prodigies within the Great Encompassing Foundation [the foundational realm of vast comprehension], but they have also cultivated at least two types of World-Opening Foundation [the foundational power for world creation]. Moreover, the World-Opening Foundation they have cultivated are exceptionally powerful. Read the full novel exclusively on AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

They are true, epoch-defining geniuses, merely one final step away from cultivating three World-Opening Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of cultivation enabling world creation]. Once they take that step, they will possess the supreme combat prowess of a Nine Tribulations Immortal.

Once they cross that threshold, barring an untimely demise, they are destined to become existences of at least the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the ninth and highest tier of the Earth Immortal realm], or even the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a state halfway to becoming a true Celestial Immortal] level.

And now, with Eldrin Chen's successful breakthrough, the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas has gained another entity with Eight Tribulations Immortal-level combat strength.

At this thought, the assembled crowd was filled with both astonishment and joy.

After a moment of contemplation, Sun Consort spoke with immense gravity, "You must be cautious. The combat power of an Eight Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] signifies not only an exceptionally profound foundation but also often heralds a fearsome Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly retribution]."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback and could not help but inquire, "What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist?"

Sun Consort shook her head, her gaze distant and profound. "Do you know why Thousand Dragon Lake agreed to the demands of the Celestial Prison Clan and went to besiege the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect?"

"For the Path Source [the primordial source of a cultivator's Dao path]," Eldrin Chen replied, then his expression changed drastically. "For the Path Source of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's Eight Tribulations Immortal Patriarch!"

"Exactly!"

Sun Consort nodded and continued, "The Fortune [heavenly favor and destiny] of Thousand Dragon Lake is not bad. Three million years ago, a peerless prodigy rose among them."

"That True Dragon [a supreme dragon species] is named 'Nether Grand Austerity'. He awakened a rare Primordial Era Nether Dragon [an ancient dragon of the primordial netherworld] bloodline and is a peerless demonic dragon who simultaneously cultivates the Path Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path], Path Principles [the fundamental laws of a Dao path], and an Immortal Body [a body refined to an immortal level]."

"His talent is extraordinary. It is said he has already cultivated both his Immortal Body and Path Principles, attaining the combat power of an Eight Tribulations Immortal. Compared to him, the former Crimson Dragon Patriarch is nothing."

"In the previous great war, you slew four Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming Earth Immortals] from Thousand Dragon Lake, yet they did not immediately move against you."

"This shows that in their eyes, compared to the Path Source of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's Eight Tribulations Immortal, the grievance of losing four Half-Step Earth Immortal can be set aside for now."

"But now, you too have stepped into the Eight Tribulations Realm [a profound stage of cultivation where one has survived eight heavenly tribulations]..." Visit audi novel.com to enjoy the complete series.