Chapter 512 : The Nascent Soul's Dawn

Without further words, Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang made their way back to the Chen Nation.

Upon their arrival at the Azure Lotus Continent, Lyra Jiang spoke first. "Breaking through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator's Golden Core transforms into an infantile spiritual form] is no trivial matter. To avoid interference from Demonic Monsters, it would be best for you to enter seclusion first to attempt your breakthrough. I shall stand guard for you."

"Then I shall trouble you, my lady."

Since the difference in timing for their breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul was negligible, Eldrin Chen did not decline.

He took the Heaven and Earth Dual Essence [a rare spiritual essence harmonizing the energies of heaven and earth] and entered seclusion, beginning the process of advancing into the Nascent Soul Realm.

For this breakthrough, he intended to rely on no external aids. His foundation was supremely solid; even without assistance, his chances of success exceeded ninety-nine out of one hundred.

As for the Heart Demon Tribulation [an inner trial where one faces their deepest fears and mental demons], though troublesome, he held unwavering confidence in the firmness of his Dao Heart [the cultivator's core of will and spiritual resolve] and paid it little heed.

Deep within the Spirit Vein [a geological formation that concentrates and emits spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen sat cross-legged within a Spiritual Lake formed of condensed, liquid spiritual energy, commencing the process of transforming his core into an infant soul.

Within him, a single Golden Core [the solidified essence of a cultivator's power at the Golden Core stage] shimmered with a five-colored radiance, floating within his dantian [the energy center in the lower abdomen] and brimming with a profound and astonishing power.

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Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a slight frown creasing his brow.

In his past life, he had heard that cultivators needed to shatter their Golden Core to form an infant soul to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm [the realm where a cultivator's spiritual essence coalesces into an independent, nascent soul entity]. However, as his own cultivation deepened, he gradually came to understand that this path was mistaken.

The Golden Core itself is the coalescence of a cultivator's Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational treasures of a cultivator: physical vitality, spiritual energy, and soul essence]; it is formed from the union of the cultivator's vital essence, their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques], and their Divine Soul [the core spiritual consciousness of a cultivator].

One could say a cultivator's Golden Core is actually quite fragile, for it is itself a Primordial Embryo [the nascent, embryonic form of a higher spiritual entity] in the process of gestation.

The cultivation of a Golden Core Cultivator is, in truth, the process of using the Golden Core as a foundation. They continuously nourish it with their Divine Soul, their Mana, and their vital essence, supplementing this with Creation [the fundamental substance of creation and destiny] materials as sustenance, allowing it to gradually grow.

Finally, upon reaching perfection, the Golden Core can undergo a spontaneous metamorphosis, giving birth to the Primordial Embryo and breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

This method of cultivation is akin to the process of a fetus taking form, ultimately gestating within the body a Primordial Spirit [the ultimate spiritual form born from the perfect union of essence, energy, and spirit, a being innately close to the Dao] that is innately proximate to the Dao.

Yuan [the character for 'primordial' or 'origin'] signifies the Essence, Qi, and Spirit Trinity [the perfect, unified state of the three foundational treasures].

Shen [the character for 'spirit' or 'deity'] signifies an immortal, indestructible divine spirit.

Thus, the so-called Primordial Spirit refers to the divine spirit ultimately born from the perfect union of the Essence, Qi, and Spirit Trinity.

It is the amalgamation of a cultivator's Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Souls [the three foundational spiritual components of a being's destiny], Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within], and Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital life force bound to one's cultivation]. Compared to a cultivator's physical body, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] is an existence not inferior to an Innate Spirit [a spirit born of heaven and earth, possessing profound natural power].

It is innately akin to a Dao Body [a physique perfectly attuned to the fundamental principles of existence], containing within it Divine Immortal Spirit Light [a luminous spiritual essence of divine and immortal nature]. It exists in a state of near-perpetual enlightenment, capable of comprehending the mysteries of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern all existence].

Without the power of the Primordial Spirit, it is nearly impossible for a mortal human to perceive the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth [the supreme, all-encompassing principle of the cosmos] and comprehend the power of the Immortal Dao Laws [the laws and principles that form the foundation of immortal cultivation].

It is precisely due to the profound mystery of the Primordial Spirit that cultivators can harness the power of the Heaven and Earth Law [the natural order and laws of the world], ultimately undergoing a metamorphosis to attain an Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state] that rivals the Innate Divine Spirit [spirits born with divine nature], and thus Ascend to Immortal Eternity [transcend mortality to achieve immortal existence].

The cultivator's Nascent Soul [the embryonic spiritual form that develops from the Golden Core] is the crucial stage where the Golden Core [the condensed core of spiritual energy] transforms into the Primordial Spirit.

The Nascent Soul, also called the Primordial Embryo [the primordial spiritual embryo], marks the beginning of this transformation. Once the accumulation within the Golden Core is sufficient, it naturally begins to take on a humanoid form.

Such a critical step cannot involve forcibly shattering the Golden Core to form the infant soul. It is, instead, a process of natural evolution.

Generally speaking, the more profound and dense a cultivator's core, the more powerful the Nascent Soul that emerges will be.

After a cultivator breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm, a Dao Patterns [mystical patterns embodying principles of the Dao] capable of nurturing a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] awakens within the soul. This allows for the integration of a single Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme power intrinsically linked to one's life and cultivation path].

Once a Lifebound Divine Ability is fused with the Nascent Soul, its potency and grade experience a significant enhancement. Furthermore, it will continue to be refined and perfected alongside the cultivator's ongoing cultivation.

If one could break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core beyond the Nascent Soul], the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] could then complete the power of the Dao Patterns [fundamental cosmic principles], elevating a Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to one's life force] to the level of a Pure Yang Divine Ability [a divine ability of pure, unadulterated Yang energy].

Furthermore, during the process of forming the Nascent Soul [the infant spiritual form of a cultivator], if one fused with two types of Primordial Essence Power [primordial energies from the dawn of creation] from the world, the resulting Nascent Soul would become profoundly more mysterious and profound.

These two types of Primordial Essence Power are the Earth Mother Qi [the pure, nurturing essence of the earth] and the Heavenly Dao Qi [the pure, ordering essence of the heavenly way]. They are the most refined powers between heaven and earth. When integrated into a cultivator's Nascent Soul, they can vastly enhance its potential and quality.

Most crucially, these Heaven and Earth energies, containing the power of the cosmos, can give birth to two additional Dao Patterns.

These Dao Patterns are respectively named the Heaven and Earth Runes [cosmic sigils representing the principles of Heaven and Earth]. They allow for the seeding of two more Lifebound Divine Ability, greatly augmenting the power and latent capacity of the Nascent Soul. This is the very origin of the terms Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul fused with Heavenly Dao Qi] and Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul fused with Earth Mother Qi].

Returning to the matter at hand, at this moment, Eldrin Chen was in secluded cultivation, assailing the Nascent Soul Realm [the realm of forming the infant spiritual soul]. This chapter appears courtesy of audi0-n0vel.c0m.

He possessed an Innate Great Luo Golden Core [a supreme, innately formed golden core of the Great Luo], so his Mana [cultivation energy] was naturally immensely vast and profound. The process of transforming his core into an infant soul proceeded without significant mishap.

He continuously drew in spiritual energy, channeling his Mana to surge into his dantian [the energy center in the lower abdomen], relentlessly accelerating the metamorphosis from core to nascent soul.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass. Then, on this day, Eldrin Chen suddenly felt the Golden Core [the solidified core of cultivation energy] within him begin to dissolve into light, gradually taking shape—forming a head and limbs.

"The nascent form of the Nascent Soul," he realized.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered as he swiftly drew the Earth Mother Qi [the primordial essence of the earth, nurturing and grounding] into his body.

As the Earth Mother Qi was absorbed by the nascent form of his Nascent Soul [the spiritual embryo of a cultivator, a core of immense power and potential], an immensely profound earth power nourished it, causing a startling metamorphosis in its quality.

After nine full days, a supremely profound Earthly Dao Rune [a mystical sigil embodying the laws of the earth] coalesced upon the surface of the Nascent Soul.

At this step, the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul forged with the essence and laws of the earth] was already forged. Yet, Eldrin Chen remained unmoved. With a sharp intake of breath, he drew the Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial essence of the heavens, vast and boundless] into his dantian.

In that instant, the Heavenly Dao Qi was devoured by the nascent Nascent Soul. It intertwined with the power of the Earth Mother Qi, forming a harmonious balance of Yin-Yang [the complementary and opposing fundamental forces of the universe] fusion.

Under the influence of this combined power, a third set of Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power born from profound cultivation] Dao Patterns [mystical patterns that manifest the principles of the Dao] was birthed once more, causing the potential of the Nascent Soul to surge forward by another tremendous leap.

"Solitary Yin cannot give birth; solitary Yang cannot grow."

"Only when the powers of Heaven and Earth merge into one can the Nascent Soul achieve true equilibrium."

"So that's how it is."

Sensing the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul forged with the essence and laws of the heavens] within him, Eldrin Chen could not help but murmur to himself.

It is said by all that achieving a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul signifies the aptitude of a Dao Lord, holding the potential for future Ascending to Immortality. Only today did he grasp the profound truth behind these words.

In contrast, while an Earthly Dao Nascent Soul may also have a chance to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], unless one possesses talent that startles the heavens or receives a monumental opportunity to rebuild their foundation, the hope for Ascending to Immortality remains vanishingly slim.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his focus inward to the Nascent Soul [the infant spiritual form of a cultivator] within him. Having forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, his potential was now boundless.

Yet for him, this was not the end. A subtle movement stirred between his brows, and from the vast reservoir of Primordial Essence [the purest form of spiritual energy] accumulated over years within his sea of consciousness, three wisps of hazy Violet Qi [a supreme spiritual energy of profound origin] descended.

The three strands of Violet Qi merged into his Nascent Soul, causing it to erupt with a dazzling divine radiance and coalesce into a single Primordial Violet Qi Dao Rune [a mystical sigil formed from the essence of Violet Qi].

"Boom—"

In that instant, a vast and thunderous peal, like the roar of heaven itself, exploded within the mind of Eldrin Chen.

"…"

"Eldrin! Eldrin!"

The urgent call reached his ears, and Eldrin Chen abruptly opened his eyes.

He lifted his gaze and beheld a figure, distant in memory yet hauntingly familiar, with eyes bright as stars and teeth white as jade.

"Seraphina Xia!"

The name escaped his lips unbidden, a sudden cry from the depths of his soul.

Seraphina Xia—a name from an age long past, the woman who had been his beloved in a previous life.

Yet he had been submerged in the Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], enduring the Reincarnation Tribulation [a profound trial of the soul between lives] for centuries in this incarnation. By now, several cycles of Reincarnation should have flowed between them like an impassable river. How could they possibly meet again? Discover more cultivation stories at audio_novel.com.