Chapter 1316 : Forging the Primordial One Energy

Through Eldrin Chen's deduction, he understood that after refining the five supreme-grade Primordial Source Energies [the purest foundational energies of creation] and advancing further into the World-Opening Realm, the convergence of these five energies would form the Primordial One Energy. This would elevate him into the profound domain of a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], granting him immense and formidable might.

The prerequisites for cultivating this Divine Ability were exceedingly stringent. One needed to possess at least five Spiritual Roots and master five corresponding Five Elements Rule Power [the power to command a fundamental law of reality] just to meet the threshold for learning this technique.

However, Eldrin Chen had already achieved the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the foundational law of boundless unity], fulfilling the prerequisite conditions for this Divine Ability. For him, the cultivation process was, in contrast, remarkably straightforward.

This was because these supreme-grade Primordial Source Energies were, by their very nature, the purest and most refined substances, making them the easiest to assimilate.

Witness then, as Eldrin Chen channeled the five supreme Rule Power, simultaneously refining all five supreme-grade energies in a single, sustained effort. The process unfolded with astonishing speed.

After a mere five hundred years, he had completely refined the five supreme-grade energies, advancing the Primordial One Energy to the World-Opening Realm.

"Success!"

Having cultivated the Primordial One Energy to the World-Opening Realm, a wave of profound reassurance settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

He tested its power and found the Primordial One Energy had undergone a qualitative transformation. The potency of the two Divine Ability it contained had increased dramatically.

By his estimation, with his current level of spiritual power fueling it, if he were to encounter the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon Patriarch again, the might of the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand alone would be sufficient to utterly suppress him. Original English translation available at audio-novel`com.

And once the Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that manifests an aura of primordial unity] is activated, he dared not claim it could withstand an attack from a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the seventh, eighth, or ninth level of the Earth Immortal realm], but an assault from a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the fourth, fifth, or sixth level of the Earth Immortal realm] wielding a Mid-Grade Immortal Treasure [a mid-tier immortal-grade enchanted artifact] would likely fail to breach his defenses entirely.

"Truly worthy of a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a legendary and profound cultivation technique of the highest rarity]," he mused. "With such a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique or art] in hand, even facing a Late Stage Earth Immortal, I should be able to hold my own for ten exchanges, not utterly powerless to retaliate."

"A pity my spiritual energy reserves are insufficient for prolonged combat. In the end, I still cannot match a true Late Stage Earth Immortal."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

Although, after his breakthrough to Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], his spiritual energy had been tempered by the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the fundamental law of boundless primordial unity], its purity and volume had both doubled, reaching the level of an Early-stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the first, second, or third level of the Earth Immortal realm].

Yet, the spiritual energy of a mere Early-stage Earth Immortal was still far from enough when pitted against a Late Stage Earth Immortal.

Most Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] at the Early-stage Earth Immortal level had only opened two or three of the Threefold Heaven [the foundational three-layered heavens within an Earth Immortal's inner world], while those at Late Stage Earth Immortal had at least opened the Fifth Sixfold Heaven [the fifth of the six higher-layered heavens].

The additional inner world space, coupled with a gap of six or seven cultivation levels, created a vast chasm in their respective spiritual energy reserves.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, the spiritual energy of an Immortal at the First Layer Earth Immortal [the first level of the Earth Immortal realm] was likely less than one-fifth, perhaps not even one-sixth, that of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal at the seventh level].

And if that Seventh Level Earth Immortal had opened a Seventh Heaven [the seventh layered heaven], an Eighth Heaven [the eighth layered heaven], or even the Ninefold Heaven [the legendary ninth and final layered heaven], that disparity would only grow wider.

This disparity was immense, so vast that even ten ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to the first major tier of Earth Immortal cultivation] joining forces would most likely be unable to defeat a single Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the seventh minor tier within the Earth Immortal realm].

Unless, among those ten Early-stage Earth Immortals, there were one or two with combat power rivaling a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the middle tiers of the Earth Immortal realm], only then would there be a possibility of contending with a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the later, more powerful tiers of the Earth Immortal realm].

Yet even so, ten Early-stage Earth Immortals fighting together could at most hold back one Seventh Level Earth Immortal; they stood no chance of slaying such an opponent. The slightest misstep, resulting in the loss of one or two among them, and the remaining cultivators would be swiftly routed by the Late Stage Earth Immortal.

"My combat prowess is not weak, yet my Dharma Power [the foundational spiritual energy used to fuel a cultivator's techniques and arts] is merely comparable to that of an Early-stage Earth Immortal. It is still far from sufficient," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

His Dharma Power was roughly equivalent to the first layer of a Second Level Earth Immortal. Even when augmented by his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force and soul], the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne-like treasure that channels pure water and wood energies], his power only rose to a level comparable to a Third Level Earth Immortal.

This level of Dharma Power amounted to merely one-fourth or one-fifth of that possessed by a Late Stage Earth Immortal. In an ordinary skirmish, it might suffice, but in a true life-or-death struggle, it was glaringly inadequate.

Back then, Nether Grand Austerity's combat strength had not been far from Eldrin Chen's own. By all logic, Eldrin Chen should have found it difficult to slay him. The reason he ultimately succeeded was precisely because of the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne. Its reserves granted Eldrin Chen a depth of Dharma Power far surpassing that of Nether Grand Austerity.

By the battle's end, Nether Grand Austerity's Dharma Power was utterly depleted. He became like a fish upon a chopping block, meeting his demise at Eldrin Chen's hands in a manner filled with bitter frustration.

"A pity," Eldrin Chen reflected. "Even a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] like the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne can only store Dharma Power equivalent to half a First Layer Earth Immortal. For my current needs, it is still not enough."

He sighed softly, his gaze turning towards the vast horizon, contemplating the immense path of cultivation that still lay ahead.

"If it could be elevated to a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure capable of creating or stabilizing a minor world], the Immortal Essence [a profound cultivation technique for refining immortal-grade energy] it stores would triple once more. Only then might it provide me with sufficient spiritual power."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Speaking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

If the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a sacred lotus throne that harmonizes positive water and wood energies] were to advance again, Eldrin Chen estimated the depth of his spiritual power would reach a level comparable to a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has solidified their foundation in the Earth Immortal realm], roughly half that of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a high-tier Earth Immortal].

At that point, even if he couldn't match a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a peak Earth Immortal nearing the next great realm], he would at least be able to sustain himself for a period in battle, rather than having to think of fleeing after just a few exchanges.

However, advancing a treasure to the World-Opening Treasure tier requires the exceedingly rare World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy used in the creation of pocket dimensions]. While his Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme violet energy born from primordial chaos] could serve as a substitute, he currently possessed no surplus of it.

Over the years, all of his Primordial Chaos Violet Aura had been used to advance his more critical World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, foundational for opening one's inner world], leaving him with none to spare. Original publication: audio-novel dot com - The source of this chapter.

"Even the most skilled cook cannot prepare a meal without rice. My insufficient spiritual power is a problem that can only be truly resolved by breaking through to the Earth Immortal [the realm where a cultivator's foundation merges with the earth, granting immense power and longevity]."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, a trace of regret coloring his expression.

He sighed, setting the thought aside, and then walked out from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

Just as he emerged, he sensed a powerful aura erupting from a distant Great Hall. Boundless Stellar [pertaining to the power of stars and constellations] and Glazed light surged towards that hall.

"That is..."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

Outside the Seclusion Chamber, Lila had been waiting for some time. Seeing Eldrin Chen emerge, she said, "That is the Great Hall where Heaven Wind Path Master [a powerful cultivator who has mastered the path of heavenly winds] is in seclusion. Judging by his aura, he must have achieved a breakthrough."

"I see."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a trace of calm indifference flashing in his eyes.

During the previous great battle, Heaven Wind Path Master had expended immense effort, and thus his rewards were correspondingly substantial.

He had long since gathered the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [the four foundational spiritual pillars representing the extremes of heaven and earth], and lacking no Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality used by immortals], he had instead exchanged for two Supreme-Grade Path Source [a supreme-grade spiritual object containing the essence of a cultivation path].

It now appeared that Heaven Wind Path Master had refined both Path Source [a spiritual object containing the essence of a cultivation path], his aura even stepping into the realm of a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations].

"Once he emerges from seclusion, he will likely break through to Earth Immortal [the Earth Immortal realm, a major stage of cultivation] and undertake the World-Opening [the act of creating one's own inner world, a hallmark of the Earth Immortal realm]."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, his eyes shifting slightly as if a thought had occurred to him.

Thus, he stepped forth and arrived before the Great Hall of the Heaven Wind Path Master, quietly awaiting the master's emergence from seclusion.

"Alliance Leader."

"Eldrin."

"Master."

Upon reaching the area outside the Great Hall, Eldrin Chen immediately heard several voices greeting him.

He looked up and saw it was precisely the group of Immortals: Six Stars Immortal, Heavenly Feather Immortal, Void-Refining Immortal, Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape, and others.

After so many years apart, each had made tremendous gains. Both Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape and Heavenly Feather Immortal had reached the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, while Six Stars Immortal had even stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Beyond them were the other Immortals from the Purple Seal Realm, such as Heaven Abandoned Lin, the Lord of the Path Palace, Kunpeng Demon Sage, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, and others. All had reached the seventh or eighth tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm.

Even his old friend from a past life, Varen Wei, had now cultivated to the Ascendant Immortal 6th Tier. Not only had he regained his past life's memories, but he had also comprehended Path Principles and condensed a Path Fruit. The path to Earth Immortal now lay open before him, granting a glimmer of Celestial Immortal Aptitude. This chapter is part of a larger work available at (audio-novel.com).