Chapter 1313 : Secrets of the Returning Abyss
As for the schemes brewing over at Thousand Dragon Lake, Eldrin Chen remained unaware. At this moment, he was secluded within the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, refining and absorbing the Path Source [a concentrated essence containing the profound insights and power of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation path].
The two Path Source [concentrated essences of cultivation paths] currently in Eldrin Chen's possession were both treasures of inestimable value.
Among them, the Path Source from the Lingering Sun Patriarch was a coveted treasure even for an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm], its worth not inferior to the Path Source of a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations].
After refining it, Eldrin Chen's comprehension of Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing a cultivation path] advanced by leaps and bounds. Not long after, he elevated the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme flame of primordial yang essence] to the realm of solidified rules.
Thereafter, he refined the Path Source from Nether Grand Austerity. This particular Path Source originated from an Eight Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has weathered eight heavenly tribulations]; its foundational depth and potency far surpassed that of any ordinary Path Source.
Following this refinement, he unexpectedly fell into a state of profound enlightenment [a sudden, deep comprehension that transcends normal meditation].
Thus, after a mere thousand years, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes, emerging from his secluded cultivation.
"It is done," he stated calmly.
Eldrin Chen spoke softly, extending his palm.
Upon his palm, the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame, the Primordial One Ancient Metal [a legendary metal embodying unyielding sharpness], the Profound Darkness True Water [a divine water technique of profound yin essence], the Source Earth of All Things [the conceptual source of all earthly matter], and the Seed of Life [a spark of primordial life force]—five distinct Rule Power [powers derived from comprehending and wielding cosmic laws] intertwined and churned. Finally, they coalesced into a single strand of Chaos Rule [the primordial law governing disorder and the state before creation] power. Your portal to cultivation novels: (audio-novel.com).
"Primordial One Limitless Rule [the supreme law governing the boundless primordial chaos]!"
Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of pride flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, Eldrin Chen could perceive with absolute clarity the profound might of the Primordial One Limitless Rule.
This Primordial One Limitless Rule was forged from the convergence of five supreme Rule Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending a cosmic law]. Though each was only at its nascent stage, they represented five ultimate forces, each possessing immense power in its own right.
Most crucially, when these five forces intertwined and fused into one, they triggered an unprecedented qualitative transformation.
He now simultaneously possessed the searing heat of the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame, the profound cold of the Profound Darkness True Water, the ultimate solidity and keen edge of Primordial One Ancient Metal, the profound depth and resilience of the Source Earth of All Things [the foundational earth essence from which all things are born], and the boundless vitality of the Seed of Life.
Furthermore, upon this foundation, the Primordial One Limitless Rule transcended the original limits of those five supreme rules, reaching an indescribable pinnacle of profound mystery.
It contained the mysteries of Primordial Chaos Limitless [a state of boundless, undifferentiated primordial energy], rendering it impervious to suppression by any elemental attribute. Yet, it could differentiate into five distinct Chaos Rule [laws born from the primordial chaos] capable of countering all rules within the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and heavens of existence], making it peerless among powers of the same level.
"An ultimate rule of such formidable power... I suspect it is not the slightest bit inferior to the force of the Innate Five Ultimates [the five supreme innate energies of creation]."
"Perhaps, it is even..."
Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly, and with even greater confidence, he declared, "It surpasses even that!"
He murmured the words inwardly, yet his eyes shone with absolute conviction.
This was no empty boast, for his Primordial One Limitless Rule was truly formidable.
His Primordial One Limitless Rule was composed of five supreme laws, each one profound enough to glimpse the Primordial One Realm. Cultivated to their ultimate limits, each was a supreme Great Path with the potential to challenge the realm of a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage.
Even a single one of these laws was so potent, second only to the Innate Five Ultimates. When all five converged to form the Primordial One Limitless Rule, it naturally transcended all paths, past and present.
Unless one could simultaneously cultivate the Innate Five Ultimates and master the Space-Time Great Path, what other path could possibly stand as its equal?
Yet, walking either of those two paths was fundamentally impossible.
For among the Innate Five Ultimates, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor holds dominion over the Primordial Genesis Great Path, and the Primordial Beginning Great Path resides with the Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign.
As for the Space-Time Great Path, the Candle Dragon Heavenly Emperor commands the Time Great Path, while the Primordial Phoenix Heavenly Emperor wields the Path of Space—neither can ever be reunited into one.
Thus, a path that could truly rival Eldrin Chen's Chaos Limitless Path likely did not exist at all.
"That may not necessarily be the case."
"Between Heaven and Earth, there are three thousand Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles that govern existence and cultivation], and each one can lead to the ultimate Dao."
"The Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Sun] used the Solar Great Path [the Supreme Law of the Sun] to suppress the Myriad Heavens [the countless celestial realms], ranking even above the two Demon Race Heavenly Emperor [Heavenly Emperors of the Demon Race], the Candle Dragon and the Primordial Phoenix. This shows that when a Great Path reaches its zenith, it becomes difficult to distinguish superiority."
"The Paths themselves are not inherently superior or inferior; strength and weakness ultimately depend on the cultivator who walks them."
"If one is sufficiently powerful, even wielding the simplest and most direct Great Path of Force [the Supreme Law of Raw Power], one could suppress all three thousand Great Path and pierce through the Myriad Heavens to become the sovereign of all paths."
Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly before finally reining them in. Access the full story on audio-novel . com.
Gazing at the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [the Law of Boundless Primordial Chaos] in his hand, a faint smile touched his lips.
The more profound a Rule [a fundamental law of reality grasped by a high-level cultivator], the more astonishing its manifestations become in the later stages. While he did not know the specifics of the Rules others commanded, he understood perfectly the formidable nature of his own.
His five Rule Power [powers derived from comprehended fundamental laws] had merely been notably potent during his Primordial Spirit Realm [the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage]. Yet, upon reaching his current realm and transforming into true Rules, they had undergone a qualitative leap.
And now, having coalesced into the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the Supreme Law of the Primordial Singularity and the Boundless], they had transcended even the pinnacle of extremity.
He had a profound sense that even a Great Perfection Realm practitioner's World-Opening Rule [the foundational law for creating a new world] would likely pale slightly in comparison to his newly formed Primordial One Limitless Rule [the supreme law of the primordial unity, boundless and infinite].
"The sheer, overwhelming dominance of this Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding a fundamental law of reality] likely surpasses even that of a Sixth Level Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has reached the sixth stage of cultivation]," he mused.
"My combat prowess now ranks among the very pinnacle even amongst Nine Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has transcended nine heavenly tribulations, a being of ultimate power]," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, beginning to assess his newfound strength.
With this breakthrough, he had attained the combat power of a Nine Tribulations Immortal, and within that exalted rank, he had likely advanced a considerable distance.
An ordinary Nine Tribulations Immortal is an ultimate existence achieved after perfecting all three foundational pillars of World-Opening Foundation [the foundational cultivation required to open one's own inner world]: the physical body, Path Principles [the fundamental truths and laws of one's chosen cultivation path], and the Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivation path]. The final step is to achieve a profound qualitative transformation by unifying these three Path Fruit into a state of Trinity Unity [the perfect fusion of body, principle, and fruit].
Such an Nine Tribulations Immortal possesses a body, Path Principles, and Path Fruit that all surpass the ordinary World-Opening Realm [the realm of cultivation focused on opening one's inner world]. With every action, they can mobilize the power of Trinity Unity, placing them on a plane far beyond the reach of any Eight Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has transcended eight heavenly tribulations].
Eldrin Chen, however, was different. His World-Opening True Body [the perfected physical form required for world-opening cultivation] was not yet complete, and his Primordial One Leakless Path Fruit [the flawless, ultimate fruit of the Primordial One Path] remained unformed, preventing him from achieving Trinity Unity.
The source of his Nine Tribulations Immortal-level combat power lay entirely within his Primordial One Limitless Rule.
His Primordial One Limitless Rule, forged from the convergence of five fundamental rules, possessed a majesty that transcended the ultimate, surpassing even the power of a standard Nine Tribulations Immortal.
Perhaps Eldrin Chen's mastery over power could not compare to an ordinary Nine Tribulations Immortal, and his physical body was far inferior as well.
Yet, empowered by the Primordial One Limitless Rule, the offensive might of Eldrin Chen far surpassed that of a typical Nine Tribulations Immortal.
By Eldrin Chen's estimation, with this Rule Power bolstering him, his spiritual energy reserves were comparable to those of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.
Although the depth of his reserves and his control over his spiritual energy were still far from matching a Seventh Level Earth Immortal, the raw destructive power was on par.
This meant that when Eldrin Chen unleashed his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique], the manifested might would be nearly indistinguishable from that of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.
Furthermore, with his current level of spiritual energy, Eldrin Chen could now, albeit with great strain, activate a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme artifact capable of shaping reality].
"At this moment, if I were to unleash the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder and the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand, their force would likely rival a Late Stage Earth Immortal personally wielding a World-Opening Heavenly God Ability," he mused.
"Yet the gap remains vast. The sheer volume of my spiritual energy is not even one-tenth or one-fifth that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal."
"In a true confrontation, I could at most exchange a dozen or so blows with a Late Stage Earth Immortal before being overwhelmed."
"Moreover, my control over Divine Ability is far inferior to a Late Stage Earth Immortal's, making it likely my attacks could be evaded."
Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then gave a slight shake of his head.
His Innate Divine Ability [a powerful, inherent supernatural power] was of the orthodox grade, sufficient to suppress an Early-stage Earth Immortal Patriarch, but it was still insufficient to match a Late-stage Earth Immortal. Support the author by reading on *audio-novel.com*.