Chapter 1352 : The Rarity of Nine Calamities

As long as they secluded themselves in cultivation for several hundred thousand years and their cultivation base broke through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm, it would be exceedingly difficult for others to bully them by virtue of superior strength.

Therefore, across the world, Ninth Tribulation Immortals are exceptionally rare.

Only when a Great Tribulation erupts can multiple Ninth Tribulation Immortals briefly appear. Yet these Ninth Tribulation Immortals are fleeting, vanishing like morning dew, and before long, they will step into the Earth Immortal Realm.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "The Nine Calamities Dao Source [a legendary source of Dao power born from surviving nine heavenly tribulations] is truly a rarity under heaven."

"An enemy Ninth Tribulation Immortal like Jaxian is even more difficult to find, one in ten thousand. You must still prepare yourself for the arduous cultivation required to condense the World-Opening Dao Fruit [a supreme divine ability representing the power to create a world]."

Speaking to this point, the light in Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, but in the end, he fell silent once more.

In his heart, he understood clearly: a Great Tribulation is a calamity, yet also a heaven-sent opportunity of immense proportions.

When a Great Tribulation erupts, the immortals contend for supremacy.

The outcome of this Great Tribulation will surely be a rain of fallen immortals, yet from among them, someone is destined to emerge triumphant, forging a path to the heavens upon a supreme Great Dao [the ultimate, fundamental principle or path of cultivation].

"The calamity of the Great Tribulation has not yet descended. Perhaps there is room for strategy and planning." For more chapters, visit audio—novel.com for the complete novel.

"Yet the final outcome hinges upon fate's favor and the will of heaven."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, ultimately suppressing the thought.

Setting aside his contemplations, he turned his gaze towards Lyra Jiang.

After the passage of many years, Lyra Jiang had finally refined the Dao Source [the primordial origin of one's cultivation path] left by Jaxian, coalescing it into a Leakless Dao Fruit [a flawless, supreme-grade Dao Fruit representing the pinnacle of one's cultivation foundation].

The Dao Fruit [the crystallized culmination of a cultivator's lifelong achievements and cultivation] of an Immortal is the condensation of their lifetime's efforts; its potency varies greatly depending on the individual's foundational strength.

Lyra Jiang had cultivated the Great Five Elements Limitless Rule [a supreme divine ability governing the boundless interplay of the five elements] and attained the pinnacle World-Opening True Body Lunar Immortal Physique [a legendary constitution of pure Yin energy, as radiant and profound as the moon]; the Dao Fruit she coalesced was naturally incomparably powerful.

She coalesced a World-Opening Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit of the highest order, signifying the power to cleave open worlds], simultaneously imbued with the power of her Lunar Immortal Physique and the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Rule. It was named the 'Great Five Elements Lunar Limitless Dao Fruit' [the Dao Fruit of the Great Five Elements and the Boundless Moon], ranking among the most formidable of all Dao Fruit.

The power contained within such a Dao Fruit allowed the three Heaven-Opening Foundation [foundational cultivation arts of supreme, heaven-defying grade] within Lyra Jiang to fuse and interweave seamlessly, unleashing an unprecedented Supreme [a level of power transcending ordinary limits] force and allowing her to step into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary realm of power that defies conventional cultivation limits].

Moreover, Eldrin Chen sensed that Lyra Jiang's strength within the Forbidden Realm had progressed a significant distance; the power she now wielded even surpassed that of Eldrin Chen himself.

At this realization, Eldrin Chen could not help but express his awe, saying with slight astonishment, "Lyra has coalesced a flawless Dao Fruit and stepped into the Forbidden Realm. I fear her foundational strength may now exceed my own."

"After all these years, my cultivation has finally surpassed yours once more."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but reveal a faint smile. The last time her cultivation had surpassed Eldrin Chen was back when they were both at the Nascent Soul Stage.

Ever since they both stepped into the Nascent Soul realm, Eldrin Chen's innate talent had gradually blossomed. From then on, without her even realizing it, a half-step gap had opened between their strengths.

This time, having condensed her Dao Fruit [the crystallization of one's cultivated Dao path] a step ahead of Eldrin Chen, she had finally surpassed him again.

For after condensing the Great Five Elements Lunar Limitless Dao Fruit, her foundation had not only entered the Forbidden Realm [a legendary state of cultivation representing a perfect, peerless foundation], but she had also traveled far along that path.

By her estimation, the purity of her current Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power their arts] now surpassed Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Limitless Dharma Power by a full thirty percent. Moreover, her control over her Mana far exceeded his as well.

It could be said that in terms of pure foundational strength and cultivation level alone, Lyra Jiang had now surpassed Eldrin Chen.

However, Eldrin Chen had mastered the Mysterious Grade Heaven-Opening Divine Ability known as Primordial Unity Qi [a supreme divine ability that harnesses the power of primordial unity]. His techniques and methods were thus slightly superior to Lyra Jiang's, making his overall combat prowess still a notch higher.

After all, foundation and cultivation level were merely the base. To fully unleash one's potential, sufficient skill and means were required.

Unless Lyra Jiang mastered a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] of the Mysterious Profound tier, or refined a top-grade World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure of immense power, said to be capable of cleaving open worlds], she would not be able to fully manifest her latent combat strength.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused thoughtfully, "In a few days' time, after Sky Abyss Daoist completes his World Creation [the act of forming a new world or dimension], the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword shall be entrusted to you for its consecration and refinement."

"Mm."

Lyra Jiang nodded, offering no polite refusal.

The depth of Eldrin Chen's current Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] remained insufficient; simultaneously wielding two High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [supreme-grade artifacts capable of cleaving the heavens] was still somewhat taxing for him.

Having now stepped into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation stage of immense power], she possessed the capability to activate a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. Distributing one such treasure between them would, in fact, enhance their combined combat prowess.

With this matter settled, Eldrin Chen continued, "The various Immortals within the Immortal Alliance have now all emerged from their secluded cultivation, one after another." Find this and other novels at audio-novel .c om.

"Once Sky Abyss Daoist makes his breakthrough, we shall convene to discuss our next course of action."

Verdant Consort also gave a slight nod of agreement and stated calmly, "Since we have emerged from seclusion ourselves, it is fitting that we observe his World Creation endeavor."

"Witnessing firsthand the arduousness of forging a Ninefold Heavens [a mythical, multi-layered celestial realm] will grant us invaluable insight, allowing us to make more thorough preparations for our own future World Creation."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded with a smile and said, "A single Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] is not an overly long span."

A single Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] constitutes a long and full lifetime for mortals.

Yet for an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained longevity], it is but the duration of a brief nap.

Since the outbreak of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate], everyone's spirits had been stretched taut by the relentless warfare, leaving Eldrin Chen and his consorts no time for tender moments.

Now, with this rare chance to unwind, Eldrin Chen felt a stirring of leisurely sentiment. He thus engaged in Dual Cultivation [a practice where two cultivators harmonize their energies for mutual advancement] of the Great Dao [the supreme and fundamental principle of cultivation] with his consorts.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and a full Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Cultivation Cave [a secluded chamber used for meditation and energy refinement] and, accompanied by his consorts, arrived within the Abyssal Sea Region. There, they found Sky Abyss Daoist already engaged in the slow, rhythmic inhalation and exhalation of Immortal Spirit Qi [the purest form of spiritual energy, used by Immortals].

To the side, Solara, the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, and Kael Chen along with the other Immortals had been waiting for some time. It was clear they all wished to witness the act of World Creation [the supreme feat of manifesting a new reality] performed by a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an Immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately walked over and asked with a smile, "Brother Sky Abyss, how do you feel?"

"My Mana [the refined spiritual power cultivated by practitioners] is harmonious and full, my vital essence and blood are at their peak, and my spiritual platform is flawless."

Sky Abyss Daoist [a powerful immortal cultivator] spoke with a calm tone, then declared, "Now is the moment for the breakthrough."

As his words fell, the Void [the formless, empty space that precedes creation] split open with a fissure, and the dimension of the Boundless Void [the infinite, primordial emptiness] slowly manifested before the assembled crowd.

"I, Sky Abyss Daoist, have cultivated for eight hundred and ten thousand years to this day."

"Today, I intend to perform the act of World Creation [the supreme feat of forging a new world from chaos]. All Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators] are welcome to observe."

Watching the Void tear asunder, Sky Abyss Daoist spoke slowly, then stepped into the rift with an air of heroic ambition.

The assembled immortals immediately followed suit, none willing to miss the grand spectacle of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] performing World Creation.

Eldrin Chen witnessed this and also strode leisurely into the rift. There, within the Boundless Void, a light of Primordial Chaos's Beginning [the very first spark of existence at the dawn of chaos] flickered into being.

"BOOM—"

In that fleeting Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], Sky Abyss Daoist made his move.

He did not summon any of his myriad Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts wielded by immortals]. Instead, he manifested his World-Opening True Body [a divine form capable of splitting the heavens and earth], towering billions of Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters]. With a single, earth-shattering punch, the Void and Primordial Chaos [the undifferentiated state before the cosmos] roared in response, and endless Chaotic Void [the turbulent, unformed space of chaos] was carved into existence.

With the power of his physical body alone, Sky Abyss Daoist [a powerful immortal cultivator] cleaved through a single layer of heaven and earth in a single strike.

"Incredible power,"

the assembled immortals exclaimed in awe, their expressions filled with profound admiration.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod of approval. This Sky Abyss Daoist truly lived up to his reputation as a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations]. The sheer force of his physical body alone rivaled the full-powered strike of a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth], a feat that was exceedingly rare.

"BOOM…"

Simultaneously, after opening that first layer of heaven and earth, Sky Abyss Daoist still possessed considerable strength in reserve.

They watched as he, relying solely on his physical might, continued to cleave through the Endless Void [the primordial, boundless emptiness]. He tore open a total of Threefold Heavens [three distinct layers of celestial realms] before finally ceasing his efforts. The story continues at audio–novel.com.