Chapter 1294 : Ascension of the Sixfold Heaven

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on your World-Opening [the act of creating a new world within oneself] and breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals, a high stage of cultivation]."

"Having now opened a Sixfold Heaven [a world of six layers, representing high potential] and forged a Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the innate potential to become a Celestial Immortal], you may well become another Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty cultivator of the Celestial Immortal realm] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea in the days to come."

"I shall take your auspicious words to heart."

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

She understood perfectly well that opening a Sixfold Heaven 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, within the vast Immortal Domain [the realm of the Immortals], the overwhelming majority of Seven Tribulations Immortal could only manage to open a Sixfold Heaven.

The Seventh Heaven [the seventh and higher layer of a cultivator's inner world] was immeasurably more difficult to establish. Many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] of humble origins might never reach that stage—it was the domain of the Eight Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

And those who were Eight Tribulations Immortal were existences who had ascended to immortality with at least Three Path Fruits [the fruits of mastering three distinct cultivation paths], having journeyed far upon that road and forged two types of World-Opening Foundation [the foundational power required for world-opening], lacking only the final step to achieve perfection.

For such earth-shaking, heaven-startling beings to only be capable of opening a Seventh Heaven spoke volumes of the profound difficulty inherent in the act of World-Opening.

The Eighth Heaven [the eighth and even higher layer] above that represented peerless, heaven-defying talent. Most Nine Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] could only manage to open an Eighth Heaven. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel`com.

Within the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the vast sea region bordering the Western Essence Grotto-Heaven], those capable of founding a Ninefold Heaven [a world of the highest, most perfect foundational grade] are exceedingly rare. Setting aside the two Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained, high-level spiritual realm], the foremost Earth Immortal [an immortal who has founded their own inner world] among the Human Race, 'Divine Lord of Ye Ruins' [a powerful immortal lord], counts as one, and the Lord of Western Abyss Dragon Palace [the sovereign of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace] is another.

The Divine Clan [a powerful clan of divine beings] might also possess such figures, but Eldrin Chen was not privy to such knowledge.

As for the others—be it the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal], who took form from the Seven-Hued Immortal Shell [a legendary spiritual treasure], or the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch [the patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan], whose might shakes the Eight Desolations [a collection of eight desolate and dangerous realms], or even that Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace [the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace]—all were once combatants at the Nine Tribulations Immortal [the peak level of power for an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] level. Yet, in the end, they each only succeeded in founding an Eighth Heaven [a world of the eighth foundational grade].

Contemplating this, Sun Consort [a powerful immortal consort] spoke with a gentle smile, "The World-Opening [the foundational act of creating one's inner world] realm is spoken of in terms of minor completion, major completion, and perfection."

"A Sixfold Heaven [a world of the sixth foundational grade] represents minor completion, a Seventh Heaven [a world of the seventh foundational grade] represents major completion, and a Ninefold Heaven [a world of the highest, most perfect foundational grade] represents perfection."

"That I have managed to forge a Sixfold Heaven [a world of the sixth foundational grade] is indeed a cause for celebration."

Sun Consort murmured softly, then with a sweep of her sleeve, she summoned several dozen beams of dazzling, treasure-laden light from the newly formed heavens and earth.

She scattered the radiant treasures before the assembled immortals and said with a smile, "These treasures I bestow upon you. Consider it sharing in my joy."

"We offer our deepest gratitude for the Patriarch's [a respectful title for a founding ancestor or supreme leader] generous gifts."

The immortals received the items and, upon inspection, found them to be rare and precious Immortal Artifact [powerful enchanted objects used by immortals]. They expressed their delight immediately.

Eldrin Chen cast a glance, and a flicker of movement stirred within his eyes. After a World-Opening [the primordial act of creating a new world or realm], the newly formed heavens and earth would give birth to numerous World-Opening Spiritual Object [rare treasures imbued with the nascent energies of creation].

The grades of these Spiritual Object varied, but each was a wondrous treasure born from the energies of the Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the initial separation of primordial chaos into order], making them all exceedingly valuable.

Sun Consort had opened up the Sixfold Heaven [a high-tier immortal realm], and within the newly formed world, several hundred immortal-grade treasures had been born. In several places shrouded by nascent laws, there even seemed to be the potential for Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest class of immortal artifacts] to form.

Most of these World-Opening Spiritual Object were still in the process of gestation. Yet, for Sun Consort to present several dozen at once was undoubtedly a grand and generous gesture.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen retrieved a prepared Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact and offered it, saying, "A World-Opening is no small matter. Consider this congratulatory gift a token of my regard."

Sun Consort took it, examined it briefly, and gave a slight, approving nod.

She stored the Immortal Artifact away, then summoned a wisp of ethereal, supremely pure energy and passed it to Eldrin Chen.

"This," she said, "is something I believe you urgently require."

"World-Opening Energy [the primordial creative force released during the formation of a new realm]!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly. He immediately shook his head. "This World-Opening Energy is far too precious. I fear I am unworthy of such a gift."

"There is no need for such concern," Sun Consort said with a knowing smile, as if she had anticipated this. "Though the World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy used to elevate treasures to the highest tiers] is precious, my World-Opening Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage for creating one's own inner world], Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul, capable of growing with them], and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by an immortal] have all already been fully integrated."

"To refine it into an ordinary Divine Ability or Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged and used by immortals] would be a true waste."

"It is far better to give it to you, to use in elevating a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of supporting a world], thereby increasing our chances of surviving the heavenly tribulations."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood the reasoning in Sun Consort's heart.

A Lifebound Immortal Treasure or a Divine Ability possesses limitless potential for advancement, making them the optimal vessels for integrating World-Opening Energy.

If this strand of World-Opening Energy were fused into the Lifebound Immortal Treasure of a powerful Immortal with great potential, it might, as that Immortal's cultivation continuously soared, one day give rise to a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a top-tier world-opening treasure]. Join our community of readers at audio-novel.com (official site).

Yet, if it were fused into an ordinary Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal treasure below the world-opening tier], it would only create a Low-Grade World-Opening Treasure [the lowest grade of world-opening treasure], with no possibility of further growth.

Therefore, by giving it to Eldrin Chen instead of to Moon Consort or Star Consort, Sun Consort was placing greater faith in Eldrin Chen's latent potential.

With this understanding, Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly before speaking. "Consider this strand of World-Opening Energy 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 deity]."

"I shall await that day."

Sun Consort [one of the three celestial consorts] offered a faint smile, then added with a note of caution, "To elevate a World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of creating a new world], besides requiring World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy needed to initiate creation], a vast amount of resources is also necessary."

"At this stage, ordinary Five Elements Essence [refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] is of no use. You must still find sufficient resources to aid its ascension."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] felt a subtle shift in his gaze.

The promotion of a World-Opening Treasure was notoriously arduous. Previously, Sun Consort had expended immense resources to elevate her Great Sun God Pearl [a divine pearl embodying solar power] and Sun-Refining Heaven Sword [a celestial sword forged from solar essence].

Had she not opened her own world, using an entire realm as fuel for the ascension, it was doubtful whether either of these two World-Opening Treasure would have succeeded.

Even so, after Sun Consort promoted these two Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade], the Primordial Solar Flame [the foundational solar energy of creation] within her nascent world had been significantly depleted.

Fortunately, both World-Opening Treasure remained anchored within that world, never leaving the freshly opened cosmos. Thus, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the fundamental energy of heaven and earth] had not fallen into imbalance.

Eldrin Chen possessed no such world of his own; to achieve promotion, he would need to find another path.

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

Sun Consort [one of the three celestial consorts] gave a slight nod, ceasing discussion on that matter. She glanced at the assembled group and spoke, "Within this newly opened world of mine, there are six positions of Mandate of Heaven Imperial Lord [a powerful divine rank], and over three hundred positions for Path Principles [deities embodying specific cosmic principles]."

"Three of the Mandate of Heaven Imperial Lord positions and over two hundred of the Path Principles deity positions have already been assigned. Do you need me to reserve any of the remaining positions for you?"

"Mandate of Heaven?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback before immediately understanding.

After Sun Consort performed her World-Opening [the act of creating a new world], her nascent world could nurture six Imperial Lord. Each would wield Rule Power [the authority to command a fundamental law of reality] and possess combat strength equivalent to a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming an Earth Immortal].

The preciousness of such positions was self-evident, enough to make even many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] covet them.

After all, by assuming one of these positions, one could directly possess Rule Power, anchor their existence within the Earth Immortal World [a world created and sustained by an Earth Immortal], and not have to worry about the dangers of Great Tribulation [cataclysmic heavenly trials]. For Immortal and cultivators with poorer innate talent, this represented a tremendous Opportunity and Fortune.

Therefore, it was common for many old acquaintances to come seeking favors after an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has created their own inner world] opened their world.

These individuals sought a single Mandate of Heaven position—some for themselves, others for their disciples or descendants.

Many Immortal with offspring of lesser talent would exhaust all means to secure a future for them, often by arranging a place for them within an Earth Immortal Patriarch's Earth Immortal World. This novel is serialized on AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Visit for updates.