Chapter 1353 : Forging the Eightfold Heavens

After completing this step, Sky Abyss Daoist fused the three strands of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to create and shape worlds] into his three Lifebound Immortal Treasure [supreme magical artifacts bound to a cultivator's life and soul].

His three Lifebound Immortal Treasure were named the Azure Heaven Pot, the Divine Abyss Scroll, and the Ancient Sword of the Sky Abyss.

At this moment, Sky Abyss Daoist consecutively activated his three Lifebound Supreme Treasure. Each strike was powerful enough to cleave the Endless Void [the formless, boundless expanse beyond creation], and with little effort, he once again tore open the Threefold Heavens [the third layer of the celestial realms a cultivator must forge within themselves].

After opening the Sixfold Heavens, Sky Abyss Daoist did not even pause to catch his breath. He then fused the three strands of World-Initiating Qi into his physical body, his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao, their path and power], and the very fabric of his personal laws.

Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, he drove his three Lifebound Supreme Treasure and his Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force] to continuously forge ahead, finally succeeding in opening the Eighth Heaven.

"Have I finally reached my limit?"

Upon completing this, Sky Abyss Daoist let out a slow, measured breath.

At this moment, he had to bear the immense pressure of sustaining the Eight-Layered Heaven and Earth [the eight internal worlds he had created]. His body was enduring a boundless and endless torrent of cosmic power, and the strength remaining to him was insufficient to guarantee he could open the Ninefold Heavens [the ninth and final layer of the celestial realms].

Most crucially, his Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel cultivation and techniques] was nearly depleted. The likelihood of failure from a forced World Creation [the act of forging internal worlds within a cultivator's body] now exceeded eighty percent.

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"No wonder even a powerhouse like Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan failed to open the Ninefold Heavens [the legendary ninth and highest layer of the heavens] back in the day."

Jaxian murmured inwardly, unable to help but let out a slow, relieved sigh.

"Fortunately, I came prepared."

As the words fell, Jaxian urged the Azure Heaven Pot [a world-opening treasure shaped like a pot, used to prop up the sky] to hold up the firmament, while using the Divine Abyss Scroll [a mystical scroll artifact used to stabilize the earth] to steady the earth.

With two World-Opening Treasure [a category of supreme treasures used specifically for the perilous act of creating a new world or heavenly realm] sharing the immense pressure, Jaxian instantly freed up a sliver of his strength. Taking a deep breath, he then broke the seal on the North Sea Divine Pearl [a divine pearl from the Northern Sea, containing vast reserves of pure spiritual energy].

Instantly, a majestic and boundless surge of Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power their techniques and sustain their cultivation] poured forth from the North Sea Divine Pearl.

Jaxian continuously drew upon the Mana within. Only when the pearl was utterly drained, crumbling into dust and dissipating, did he realize that the Mana within myself had been restored by more than half.

"Whether I can open the Ninefold Heavens hinges entirely on this moment."

"Domain of the Ninefold Heavens, open for me!"

In that very instant, Jaxian let out a thunderous roar and unleashed a sword radiance of blinding, unparalleled brilliance.

It was a Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of energy formed from a cultivator's will and power] that seemed to reflect the boundless heavens themselves. It transformed into a dazzling, limitless expanse of sword radiance that cleaved through the Endless Void [the formless, infinite space beyond creation] and the Primordial Chaos [the undifferentiated state of matter and energy before the universe formed], sundering the Void [the concept of emptiness] and the Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the primordial opposing forces of dark/passive and light/active energy].

As the Chaos Currents [the turbulent flows of primordial energy] within that expanse of heaven and earth began to differentiate, the clear and turbid energies gave birth to a new realm. A world at the very Primordial Chaos's Beginning [the initial moment of creation from chaos] was thus brought into being.

"It is done!"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a wave of relief settling in his heart.

It seemed that using the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine ability to command the fundamental laws of chaos] to forge this kind of single-use External Elixir [a powerful, external energy source or pill, distinct from internal cultivation] was indeed a method as astonishing as World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm].

Aside from Eldrin Chen, even if another Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] were to attempt it, they likely could not succeed in forging an External Elixir capable of containing several times their own Mana [the spiritual energy or power used to perform supernatural acts].

This was because a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] has a limit to the number of World-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure used to split chaos and initiate world creation] they can refine. Typically, they can at most refine three Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a mid-tier treasure for world creation], or, with great effort, barely refine a single High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a high-tier treasure for world creation].

Yet, to cleave open the Ninefold Heavens [the nine layered heavens of cosmic mythology], one requires a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure to deliver a single blow capable of splitting the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [the complete cosmic structure of nine heavens and the mortal earth].

Under such circumstances, a Ninth Tribulation Immortal would have no remaining strength to also refine an eighth-tier, World-Opening Grade [a grade of power suitable for initiating world creation] External Elixir.

For an ordinary Ninth Tribulation Immortal, beyond their Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul] and their High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure, having the spare capacity to refine even one Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest possible grade] would be their absolute limit.

A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure-grade External Elixir [a consumable treasure that stores immense power for a single, explosive release] ultimately has a finite capacity for Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators]. Only Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine power born from the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule], with its unparalleled degree of refinement, could multiply the Mana it contained severalfold.

"It seems my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art of limitless potential] can also aid those close to me in their World Creation [the act of creating a personal inner world, a hallmark of high-level cultivation]," Eldrin Chen mused inwardly.

Resolving to diligently collect Peerless-grade Inner Core [the condensed essence of powerful beasts or cultivators] and special orbs in the future, Eldrin Chen began preparing for the crafting of these single-use External Elixir.

As Eldrin Chen was lost in thought, the Sky Abyss Daoist had already anchored four World-Opening Spiritual Root [legendary spiritual roots capable of stabilizing nascent worlds] into the Four Extremities [the four cardinal pillars of a world], thus securing the heavens and earth of this newly formed Primordial Chaos's Beginning [a nascent world born from primordial chaos].

Having completed this task, the Sky Abyss Daoist strode forward.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and clasped his hands in salute. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. To have opened Ninefold Heavens and Earth [a supreme inner world of nine layers] consecutively—it seems breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [a lofty immortal realm] in the future will be but a matter of course." Access the full story on audio-novel .c om.

"Hahaha!"

The Sky Abyss Daoist laughed heartily, his spirit soaring with boundless joy. He promptly returned the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword [a divine sword of profound yin power] and handed over a strand of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to initiate the creation of a world] to Eldrin Chen.

Then, with immense gratitude, he declared, "My deepest thanks, Fellow Daoist, for lending me your treasure."

"Had you not lent me the sword and crafted the External Elixir for me, success would have been utterly beyond my grasp this time."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile.

He took the World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to create a new world] and the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword, then spoke: "External aids are ultimately just supplementary; they can only add flowers to brocade."

"If Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] did not possess the aptitude for the Nine Calamities [a legendary cultivation stage involving surviving nine great tribulations], even with a supreme World-Opening Treasure [a legendary artifact capable of cleaving open a new world] in hand, you likely would not have the power to activate it, let alone be capable of opening the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [a mythical, multi-layered cosmos]."

With those words, the two continued to exchange pleasantries for a while longer, their hearts filled with joy.

Seeing that the world opened by Sky Abyss Daoist had completely stabilized and all the Immortals had emerged from seclusion, Eldrin Chen seized the moment to speak: "Now that everyone has digested their gains, let us also discuss our plans for the path ahead."

Upon hearing this, all the Immortals nodded slightly.

They followed Eldrin Chen into the Grand Hall, each revealing a measure of delight.

Solara swept her gaze over the assembly and was the first to speak: "Now that everyone's cultivation has progressed considerably, shall we proceed according to our original plan?"

"Indeed, is it not time for us to mobilize our forces?"

Hearing this, the gathered Immortals all spoke with smiles.

This time, the Abyssal Sea Region gained two Ninefold Heavens and Earth Immortals [cultivators who have opened nine internal heavenly and earthly realms], along with one Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] and one who has stepped into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation state beyond conventional realms]. Its strength can be said to have undergone a monumental leap.

In particular, the advancements of Lyra Jiang, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, and Sky Abyss Daoist represent not merely incremental gains, but a qualitative transformation in power.

The combat prowess of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal is roughly comparable to that of an Earth Immortal Sixth Layer [a cultivator at the sixth stratum of the Earth Immortal realm].

However, the Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal is only on par with a First Layer Earth Immortal. Its depth is less than thirty percent of that possessed by a Sixfold Heaven and Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has opened six internal heavenly and earthly realms], resulting in a vast disparity in their sustained combat capabilities.

Yet, when a Ninth Tribulation Immortal steps into the Earth Immortal Realm and opens their Ninefold Heavens and Earth, gaining the support of an entire internal world, their Mana multiplies severalfold. Even compared to a Sixfold Heaven and Earth Immortal, they are no longer at a disadvantage.

It can be said that an Earth Immortal who has opened the Ninefold Heavens, even if their cultivation base is merely at the First Layer Earth Immortal level, possesses comprehensive combat strength in no way inferior to an Earth Immortal Sixth Layer.

Now, with the successful breakthroughs of Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and Sky Abyss Daoist, it is as if our side has gained two additional Earth Immortal Sixth Layer powerhouses. Our strength is utterly transformed from what it once was.

Even Eldrin Chen, though his combat power and techniques surpass theirs by a margin, does not hold an overwhelming advantage.

In a one-on-one duel, he might be capable of defeating either of them. But if both were to join forces against him, even Eldrin Chen would be forced to retreat.

With such formidable power, combined with the might of Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang themselves, they now possess the confidence to directly repel a single Seventh Level Earth Immortal and stand their ground against two such adversaries.

At this thought, the gathered immortals felt a surge of joy in their hearts. They prepared to seize the opportunity while the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event ordained by fate, often involving widespread conflict and upheaval] had not yet concluded, to continue the great battle and take the initiative to pacify the demonic hordes of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast and treacherous region of interconnected seas and waterways]. Published by audio_novel.com. All rights reserved.