Chapter 1359 : The Forge of Immortal Treasures

Once the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique born from the fusion of the five elements and pure yang energy] advances further, reaching the Heaven-Opening Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one begins to comprehend and interact with the fundamental laws of heaven and earth], the consumption required for a Profound Grade Divine Ability [a top-tier divine ability of immense power and complexity] becomes truly immense. The amount of Baleful Qi [a potent, often destructive form of spiritual energy] needed would be astronomically vast, making it exceedingly difficult to gather.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen slowly shook his head and said, "In truth, the Heaven-Opening Realm is manageable. However, once one steps into the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals], the amount of Baleful Qi consumed to forge and refine a single ninth-rank 'Taiyi Immortal Weapon' [a supreme-grade immortal weapon] becomes truly oceanic."

Lyra Jiang also nodded slightly in agreement. The Immortal Treasure [artifacts and weapons used by Heaven Immortals] employed in the Heaven Immortal Realm are divided into two main types.

One is called the Innate Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos or infused with innate energies], and the other is named the Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

The Innate Treasure is forged from Innate Marvels [objects of wonder that embody the primordial forces of creation], or alternatively, it is formed when a Taiyi Immortal Weapon is fused with Innate Qi [the primordial energy that existed before heaven and earth were separated].

The Taiyi Immortal Weapon is a type of Ninth Rank Immortal Treasure. These artifacts are all crafted from ninth-rank Immortal Material [materials of celestial grade, imbued with immortal essence].

For example, Eldrin Chen's Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo [a rare spiritual bamboo with golden stalks and jade-like marrow], if it were to advance to the ninth rank, would transform into the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [the ultimate form of the golden bamboo, embodying the principle of supreme unity], which could serve as a material for refining a Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

Because it is infused with Innate Qi, an Innate Treasure of the same rank possesses power roughly double that of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

Generally speaking, even the most ordinary Innate Treasure possesses power comparable to a top-grade ninth-rank Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

Under such circumstances, if one uses the 'Supreme Unity Condensing Miasma Art' [an esoteric art for condensing and refining potent spiritual miasma into treasures] to refine a Taiyi Immortal Weapon, the power of that Taiyi Immortal Weapon can be increased by half. Experience the full epic at audio-novel-dot-com.

By then, even if it might not rival an Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth], its power would be greatly enhanced, allowing it to at least hold its own in a clash against such a treasure.

However, Innate Qi [the primordial energy of creation] is exceedingly rare, and Innate Treasure are even more difficult to find. Most Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation] possess only one or two such treasures, which they must reserve as their ultimate trump cards.

Therefore, for a Heavenly Immortal Paragon, the Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal-grade weapon refined to the pinnacle] remains an indispensable treasure. This clearly demonstrates that the 'Supreme Unity Condensing Miasma Art' [a profound art for refining baleful energies into a weapon's essence] must have an extraordinary origin.

Such a method was likely created by a great power among the Ancient Immortals [immortals from the primordial epochs], or perhaps even originated from the hand of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a legendary, near-omnipotent realm of immortal cultivation]. Its precious nature needs no further elaboration.

"It seems we've stumbled upon a true treasure," Eldrin Chen murmured.

"No wonder Aurelia Jiang has kept it so closely guarded. Were it not for the life-saving debt of gratitude today, she might never have entrusted this art to us."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, his gaze drifting towards Lyra Jiang.

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod and said no more on the matter. Instead, she offered, "Actually, I know of a place where Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] is certain to be abundant."

"You mean..."

Eldrin Chen whispered, his eyes lighting up with understanding. He knew precisely the location Lyra Jiang referred to.

Among the Hundred Spirit Immortal Races, the Celestial Prison Race is one born from the world's Baleful Qi [a malevolent, corrupting form of spiritual energy]. Each member of this race is a manifestation of the most refined Baleful Qi, essentially a living, walking incarnation of this sinister energy.

"That Jaxian from back then carried a significant amount of Baleful Qi,"

"It is a pity that Baleful Qi is harmful to us Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence]. Prolonged exposure can damage one's Primordial Source [the foundational life force and spiritual root of a cultivator]. Neither of us collected it."

Lyra Jiang murmured softly, a trace of regret coloring her expression.

Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke, "It seems from now on, you, I, and the Celestial Prison Race are destined for a fight to the death."

As he spoke, a glint of killing intent flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes.

A moment later, he reined in that intent and continued, "The immediate priority is to fully cultivate my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience and power] and achieve a breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm [a high realm of cultivation]. We can discuss other matters after that."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod of agreement. "What about the situation at the Myriad Calamities Thunder Sea? Do you intend to lend a hand to the master of the Spirit Abyss Sea?"

"No."

Eldrin Chen shook his head decisively, his expression turning grave. "Although that Spirit Abyss Daoist has reached Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Earth Immortal Realm], he has only cultivated two types of World-Opening Dao Fruit [profound divine abilities representing the pinnacle of one's Dao]. His foundation is ultimately incomplete."

"Yet the Silent Annihilation Thunder God has opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth of the nine heavens in the celestial hierarchy], and is most likely a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] who has cultivated three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art] to completion."

"With such a disparity in foundational strength, the two sides simply do not stand on the same level."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen sighed softly and said, "If my estimation is correct, even if the two Spirit Abyss Daoist were to join forces, I fear they might still not be a match for the Silent Annihilation Thunder God."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang fell into a contemplative silence.

In her heart, she understood clearly that Eldrin Chen's words held truth; the gap between them was simply too vast.

Within the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of cultivation focused on ascending to immortality], an Immortal who possesses Three Dao Fruits [three fruits of the Dao, representing profound enlightenment] only needs to break through to the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the eighth level of the Immortal Ascension realm] and cultivate three great Ascendant Immortal [an immortal who has ascended] Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, embodying one's Dao] to perfection for their combat power to approach the threshold of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a state halfway to becoming an Earth Immortal]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel*com.

And in the domain of the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals, beings bound to the earthly plane but possessing immense power], an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [an Earth Immortal who has reached the pinnacle of their realm] who has cultivated three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation to completion naturally possesses combat power that transcends the ordinary.

Such an existence may not yet be capable of defeating a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a being halfway to becoming a Celestial Immortal], but it is certain that even two or three ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection joining forces would definitely not be their match.

In other words, the gap between the Spirit Abyss Daoist and the Silent Annihilation Thunder God is at least equivalent to the gap of one Earth Immortal Nine Layers [an Earth Immortal at the ninth layer of their realm].

If not for relying on the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive formation], then the Spirit Abyss Daoist would not have been able to hold out until now.

Under such circumstances, even if Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang went to offer aid, their assistance would be negligible. Even summoning Sky Abyss Daoist and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and the others would be futile, and there was a high risk of them being lost in the attempt.

Thinking this, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "If we cannot intervene in the conflict within the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Sea, then what should we do?"

Eldrin Chen, however, stated, "Who said that cultivating the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body necessarily requires a fight to the death with the Silent Annihilation Thunder God?"

"What do you mean?" Lyra Jiang's eyes lit up.

"Hmm." Eldrin Chen nodded and then spoke, "You and I shall use the Yin-Yang Void Realm to secretly infiltrate the depths of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Sea."

"Currently, the Earth Immortal [a powerful cultivator who has attained a profound connection with the earth and heavens] realm deities from the myriad realms are almost all gathered within the Spirit Abyss Sea."

"If I cultivate in secret within, I may not alert them. As long as you guard me, once my body tempering through the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a divine ability that uses heavenly thunder to refine and strengthen the physical body] is complete, we can depart unnoticed."

Lyra Jiang's eyes shone, and she nodded in agreement. "An excellent plan."

Eldrin Chen nodded gravely and declared, "There is no time to lose. I must complete the body refinement cultivation of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation before the Silent Annihilation Thunder God returns."

The two acted immediately, stealthily making their way toward the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Sea.

Utilizing the power of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, they concealed themselves within the Void [the formless, boundless space between realms] and soon arrived within the Myriad Calamities Thunder Sea.

The moment they stepped into the Myriad Calamities Thunder Sea, Eldrin Chen beheld a Firmament [the vault of heaven] choked with roiling black clouds. Countless bolts of Nine Heavens Divine Thunder [divine lightning of the highest heavens] rained down incessantly, hammering the vast sea with a fury that seemed bent on the world's annihilation.

"Such formidable thunderous power,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of awe crossing his features.

In the past, places like the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and the Xun Wind Divine Ridge within the Purple Realm were considered perilous forbidden lands. Yet, compared to this place, they were utterly insignificant.

This sea was a domain saturated with annihilating lightning. The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the celestial lightning tribulation that tests cultivators], a trial typically encountered only when breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm or even during Ascending to Immortality [the final ascent to immortality], was a common sight here, manifesting at any moment.

Eldrin Chen even witnessed, in the distant Void, a cataclysmic bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation strike down. It cleaved through millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of the boundless sea, its searing radiance illuminating billions of Li-lengths of the Void.

Within the unfathomable depths of the ocean, endless electrical currents swirled and flowed, transforming the waters into what seemed like a sea of liquid lightning.

Amidst the surging tides in the ocean's abyss, life still thrived. He saw a Great Kun [a mythical giant fish] spanning tens of millions of Li-lengths, bathing and moving through the Sea of Lightning [a realm or state akin to an ocean of lightning]. With each of its mighty leaps, it stirred endless, towering waves. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel . com.