Chapter 1297 : Ascending the Divine Ability Tiers

To advance an Innate Divine Ability, the prerequisite is for the cultivator to have achieved mastery over their Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of the cultivation path].

Eldrin Chen had originally planned to master five different Path Principles and then proceed to elevate his Innate Divine Ability, 'Primordial One Energy' [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate], to the realm of a World-Opening Heavenly God Ability [a divine ability of the highest order, capable of shaping worlds].

Now, however, it seemed he could go a step further. While advancing Primordial One Energy, he could also further refine and perfect this Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique derived from cultivation].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, "If I truly complete this step, this Divine Ability might well possess the might of a Mysterious Grade [a profound and esoteric rank denoting supreme power and mystery] ability."

Unlike the grading system for Divine Ability in the Purple Seal Realm, within the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where true Immortals reside], Divine Ability are categorized into seven tiers based on their power: Mundane, Exquisite, Heterodox, Orthodox, Mysterious, Patriarchal, and Supreme.

Divine Ability below the Immortal level are generally referred to as Mundane Divine Ability.

The Divine Ability practiced by Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] typically fall into the Exquisite category. A rare few powerful Immortal cultivate Divine Ability of such extraordinary power that they reach the Heterodox level.

In fact, even the Divine Ability of many ordinary Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has reached the Earth Immortal realm], such as the Lingering Sun Moon-Veiling Hand of the Lingering Sun Patriarch, possess power roughly at the Heterodox level.

The Orthodox-grade Divine Ability above that are exceedingly rare and powerful Great God Ability [abilities worthy of the great gods]. For a typical mid-to-late stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has forged an immortal foundation tied to the earth] Patriarch, mastering just one such ability is enough to serve as a trump card.

Sun Consort, inheriting the legacy of Extraordinary and having opened her Sixfold Heaven [a specific advanced stage of cultivation], practiced the 'Solar Heaven and Earth Sweep' [a divine ability that harnesses solar power to sweep across heaven and earth], which could be considered an Orthodox-grade Divine Ability. However, it would only reach its full, perfected potential upon cultivation to the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of a cultivation realm]. Support the author by reading on site: audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen's two divine abilities, the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder and the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Light, were exceptionally difficult to cultivate and were considered orthodox-grade divine abilities. The Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path he created also resided within this domain.

The Primordial One Energy encompassed the Five Elements and possessed two transformations: the Primordial One Energy Grasp and the Primordial One Energy True Aura. Among orthodox-grade divine abilities, these were considered top-tier.

Advancing one step further would be enough to enter the realm of Mysterious Grade Divine Ability.

Mysterious-grade divine abilities were earth-shattering, supreme techniques. Not only were their powers world-shaking, but they were also incredibly arduous to cultivate.

These were the signature methods of Celestial Immortal patriarchs. Within the entire Purple Seal Realm, those who had mastered mysterious-grade divine abilities were generally Celestial Immortal Great Power.

Those capable of cultivating such divine abilities at the Earth Immortal realm were peerless, heaven-defying prodigies.

As far as Eldrin Chen knew, the Divine Lord of Ye Ruins was one, the Lord of Western Abyss Dragon Palace was another, and the innate divine ability 'Seven-Colored Divine Light' of the Glazed Divine Lord counted as a third.

As for whether the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch and the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace had mastered such divine abilities, that remained an unknown.

Divine abilities above the mysterious grade, known as patriarch-level divine abilities, were supreme techniques pioneered by Great Encompassing Immortal Lord. Without cultivation at the Celestial Immortal level, one lacked even the qualification to touch them, let alone succeed in their cultivation.

The supreme divine abilities of the seventh grade, above even those, touched upon the level of the Great Path Origin.

Eldrin Chen did not possess extensive knowledge of it, but he had heard some rumors. It was said that every existence capable of cultivating such a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] was among the rarest and most exalted beings within Chaos [the primordial state before creation], beings whom even Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme masters who have founded their own cultivation paths and attained sagehood] would be willing to receive with courtesy.

"Leaving aside the Patriarch Level [the realm of a clan or sect patriarch] and the Unsurpassed Level, if this 'Primordial One Energy' [the foundational energy of creation, the source of all things] were to step into the Profound and Mysterious Domain, it would be more than sufficient for me to dominate the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea."

"With cultivation at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a stage just below a full Earth Immortal] and augmented by the Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the boundless, governing power derived from the Primordial One Energy], easily subduing an Early-stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal in the initial phase of their realm] or even a Patriarch would likely be effortless."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his resolve hardening to cultivate the 'Primordial One Energy' to the Profound and Mysterious Realm.

Having decided to seek out five types of supreme-grade Source Energies, Eldrin Chen committed this goal to memory and then withdrew his focus from it.

After gathering his thoughts, he glanced at the Golden Vein Spirit Spring and voiced his confusion, "Why would that Patriarch Suwei leave this supreme-grade Source Energy within the Earth Vein [a spiritual energy channel deep within the earth] instead of taking it away or hiding it?"

Failing to understand, Eldrin Chen directly took out the supreme-grade Metallic Gold Source Energy [a spiritual essence embodying the purest aspect of metal] and performed a divination. He discovered that this Metallic Gold Source Energy had only fully formed three hundred years ago, instantly clarifying the sequence of events.

Back when Patriarch Suwei launched his assault on the Returning Abyss Sea Region, this supreme-grade Source Energy had not yet fully matured.

Therefore, Patriarch Suwei laid down restrictive formations here, intending to collect it after the great battle concluded. Little did he expect that he would not return from that fateful campaign, ultimately allowing Eldrin Chen to reap the benefit.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. "If it had matured earlier, to prevent anyone from 'stealing his home' in his absence, he likely would have taken it with him to the Returning Abyss Sea Region."

"It seems this treasure is fated for me, and rightfully should be mine."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen stowed away the Supreme-Grade Source Energy [the purest form of foundational cosmic energy], then turned his gaze towards the Gold Vein spring's eye.

This pool of supremely pure Metallic Gold Pool water was the finest precious liquid for tempering Immortal Sword. Eldrin Chen collected it, intending to use it to enhance the potency of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

Thereafter, he hesitated no longer. With supreme magical power rivaling that of an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth], he lifted this supreme-grade Metallic Gold Earth Vein.

In that instant, boundless Essence of Metallic Gold [the condensed spiritual energy of the Metal element] converged, transforming into a vein of pure golden hue—a Dragon Vein [a powerful, serpentine ley line of spiritual energy]—which Eldrin Chen drew into his grasp.

"A Supreme-Grade Earth Vein. Such a potent concentration of Essence of Metallic Gold." Experience the full epic at audio-novel.com.

"Refining this into my body will undoubtedly strengthen the might of my Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable unity] considerably."

Eldrin Chen murmured with delight, swallowing this mass of Essence of Metallic Gold and continuously refining it into his Five Viscera [the five core organs in traditional Chinese medicine: liver, heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys].

His Primordial One Indestructibility Body was immensely powerful. To cultivate it to the World-Opening Realm [a realm signifying the power to shape worlds], he required five supreme-grade immortal-rank Earth Vein to supplement the foundational essence of his Five Viscera with the energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—the Five Elements Energy [the fundamental cyclical energies of creation].

Among the Five Viscera, the liver corresponds to Wood, the heart to Fire, the spleen to Earth, the lungs to Metal, and the kidneys to Water. Thus, the energy of this Gold Vein resonated perfectly with the lungs.

As he continuously refined it, this golden Metallic Gold Dragon Vein [a powerful, sentient earth vein resembling a dragon] was gradually absorbed into his lungs. Unconsciously, Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique known for its supreme resilience] grow increasingly formidable.

He knew not how much time had passed. By the time Eldrin Chen had completely refined this supreme-grade Metallic Gold Earth Vein, he discovered that his lungs now shimmered with a dazzling golden radiance.

Not only that, but a layer of subtle, golden protective energy [a defensive aura cultivated from metallic essence] now coated his physical form. It appeared even more resplendent than the Indestructibility Golden Body [a powerful defensive technique], and its defensive capabilities could only be described as astonishing.

"The defensive power of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body has increased by a full fifty percent," Verdant Chen murmured to himself. In that moment, he had a profound sense that his fleshly body could likely withstand a direct blow from a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of cleaving worlds] without suffering grievous injury.

An ordinary Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact] striking him would probably leave nothing more than a pale mark, utterly incapable of breaching this layer of golden energy.

"And that's not all," Verdant Chen declared.

He spoke, then abruptly threw a punch.

Instantly, a sharp, peerlessly keen light surged from within him, transforming into a golden brilliance that enveloped his fist. It possessed a terrifying edge, one that seemed capable of cleaving heaven and earth itself.

"This power..." he breathed, awe coloring his voice.

The force was palpable, a testament to the profound metamorphosis wrought by the fusion of supreme essence and indomitable will.

"The force of this strike is such that even an ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has just ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] would likely hesitate to face it head-on."

Eldrin Chen was somewhat astonished. After a moment of silent contemplation, he murmured to himself, "With my current physical strength alone, I could likely step into the domain of a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] and suppress an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a full Earth Immortal] without issue."

"A pity it is overly fierce yet lacks sufficient resilience and recovery. Otherwise, I would fear not even a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] in the slightest." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio–novel.com.