Chapter 1358 : Secrets of the Thunderous Abyss

Seeing this, Heavenly Glaze Patriarch immediately smiled and said, "This is not a convenient place for lengthy discussion. Esteemed Senior, please follow me."

The four of them arrived within the Guest Welcoming Pavilion, and Eldrin Chen inquired, "A full five Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm Divine Spirits [powerful beings born from the essence of heaven and earth] laid siege together. The Divine Clan [clans of innate divine beings] surrounding the Celestial Glaze Sea Region are truly this formidable?"

"Alas."

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Glaze Patriarch could not help but smile bitterly and explain, "The Celestial Glaze Sea Region borders the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder [a vast, tempestuous sea of endless heavenly thunder tribulations]. The formidable enemies we face here are naturally extraordinary."

"You must understand, that Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder, it is the very birthplace of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the concentrated essence of heavenly thunder tribulations] of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea."

As Heavenly Glaze Patriarch recounted the tale in detail, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the situation of this place.

The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial or calamity] currently faced by the Celestial Glaze Immortal Sect originated precisely from within that Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder.

That Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder, renowned as one of the famous sea regions within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, is a convergence point for boundless Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the destructive lightning trials sent by heaven].

It is said that within the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder, there exists a superior-grade Thunderclap [a type of thunder-based spiritual land] Blessed Land [a land of concentrated spiritual energy and fortune], named the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Abyss.

Within that Myriad Tribulation Thunder Abyss, there are a total of thirteen Earth Immortal Patriarch [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm], among them three are at the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the advanced phase of the Earth Immortal realm]. And the master of the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Abyss is 'Extinction Thunder God'.

Legend has it that the Extinction Thunder God possessed unparalleled talent, a formidable Earth Immortal Great Perfection expert who had opened the Eighth Heaven. The sole reason he had entered this tribulation was to take the final step into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm.

"An expert who opened the Eighth Heaven and reached Earth Immortal Great Perfection?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly.

Having ascended for over seventy thousand years, Eldrin Chen had gained a certain understanding of the Immortal Domain. However, due to information barriers, his prior knowledge of the top-tier Earth Immortal [powerful immortals anchored to the mortal world] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea had been limited.

He had only known that the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder was a famous forbidden land within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, but he had never imagined its power was so immense.

An Ninth Level Earth Immortal who had opened the Eighth Heaven must have once been an existence at the level of a Nine Tribulations Immortal. Such foundational strength and power were utterly incomparable to someone like the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

Such an existence would undoubtedly have cultivated three types of World-Opening Foundation [the foundational power used to create one's inner world], each perfected to its zenith.

With such staggering combat prowess, one could not claim he could rival a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, but it was nearly impossible for anyone to challenge him across realms.

Even if ten Seventh Level Earth Immortal experts like the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake joined forces, they would likely still be no match for this Extinction Thunder God.

Eldrin Chen's current combat strength could not even surpass the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake. If he were to face this person in battle, he likely would not last three moves.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang before speaking. "You said the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God entered the tribulation to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm. Where is this Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God now?"

"They are currently in the Spirit Abyss Sea Region, locked in a protracted war against the Bright Abyss Blessed Land for many years."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief settle within him.

That Spirit Abyss Sea Region was no ordinary place either. It was said to be a famously powerful Blessed Land [a region of profound spiritual energy and natural blessings] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. Rumors spoke of it being home to nine Earth Immortal Patriarch [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm], two of whom even possessed combat strength at the Late Stage Earth Immortal level.

The master of the Spirit Abyss Sea Region, 'Spirit Abyss Path Master', was an existence at the Ninth Level Earth Immortal realm.

However, this individual had only opened up Seventh Heaven [a specific foundational tier within the Earth Immortal cultivation system] and had cultivated merely two types of World-Opening Foundation [the fundamental spiritual architecture upon which a cultivator's power is built]. His strength could not compare to the profound and solid foundation of the Extinction Thunder God.

With these thoughts, Eldrin Chen inquired further to confirm the overall situation in the surrounding sea regions before finally bidding farewell to the group from the Celestial Glaze Sea Region.

Just before parting, Yellow Robe Jiang offered Eldrin Chen a slight bow of respect. She then produced a jade slip [a storage medium for information, often used for cultivation techniques or maps] and said, "When you, Senior, graced the Celestial Glaze Sea Region in the past, you sought a certain secret art from me."

"However, that art is the very foundation of my livelihood and security, which is why I declined your request back then."

"Now, Senior, you have saved my life. To express my gratitude for this profound kindness, I offer this to you today. I sincerely hope you will not refuse it."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir within his heart.

He never imagined that the secret art he had once sought in vain would now be personally delivered into his hands by Yellow Robe Jiang.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said, "Your thoughtfulness is appreciated."

Taking the jade slip into his hand, Eldrin Chen said no more on the matter.

He bid farewell to the two and then flew out of Five Thunder Immortal Island with Exquisite Jiang.

Once they were beyond Five Thunder Immortal Island, Eldrin Chen examined the secret art recorded within the jade slip, his eyes gleaming faintly as he remarked, "This method is rather profound and ingenious."

Exquisite Jiang took the slip to look for herself and could not help but nod in agreement. "This Yellow Robe Jiang indeed possesses considerable talent and insight. It is merely a pity his foundation was slightly lacking by half a measure."

It turned out that Yellow Robe Jiang's method was divided into two parts. The first part was titled 'Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art' [a technique for condensing and refining baleful energies into a unified primordial force], while the second part was called 'Primordial Unity Weapon Refining Path' [a path for refining weapons using the power of unified primordial energy].

Of these two methods, the first part was the legacy through which Yellow Robe Jiang had attained his Dao in his early years. The second part was one he had later supplemented and completed based on the first. Both parts were secret arts designed to amplify power.

Between the two secret arts, the first part was the method for condensing and refining [a dense, destructive form of spiritual energy often associated with battlefields, slaughter, or places of great resentment].

This method can amplify the power of Amplification Divine Ability. For instance, Eldrin Chen's Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harnessing the power of the five elements and the primordial sun], if fused with five types of malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] through this art, would transform into the 'Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder Malignance'.

The degree of amplification for the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder varies depending on the amount of malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] incorporated.

Theoretically, with a sufficient infusion of malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy], the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder could, at its absolute limit, see its destructive potential increased by half.

Naturally, this Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art [an esoteric method for refining and channeling malign energies] also has its limitations; it can only be applied to offensive Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation].

If one attempted to fuse malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] into the Five Elements Divine Light [a defensive light technique based on the five elements], it would not enhance its power. On the contrary, it would make the light heavier and more cumbersome, thereby diminishing its efficacy.

The lower volume, titled 'Primordial Unity Weapon Refining Path', is a special secret technique comprehended by Yellow Robe Jiang based upon the principles of the 'Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art'.

Using the Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art as her foundation, she created this method. Its key function lies in refining malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] into divine weapons, thereby amplifying the power of offensive Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts of immense power used by high-level cultivators].

Taking Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords as an example, if sufficient malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] were refined into them, it would greatly augment the swords' destructive force.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, refining malign energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual energy] into his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords would forge a blade aura of peerless sharpness. Theoretically, at its maximum potential, this could also increase the swords' power by half.

Of course, similar to the Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art, this Primordial Unity Weapon Refining Path can only be applied to Immortal Treasure intended for attack and slaughter.

If the Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical artifact capable of reflecting and manipulating opposing energies], the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a defensive treasure that resonates with the power of the earth], or the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne of spiritual power embodying the nurturing essence of water and wood] belonging to Eldrin Chen were to be infused with malignance energy [a corrosive and destructive form of spiritual power], their power would not increase. On the contrary, the malignance would damage the internal Dao patterns [the fundamental energy circuits that empower an artifact] within them.

In general, only sharp, lethal World-Opening Treasure [artifacts of immense power capable of shaping reality] and Divine Ability [supreme supernatural techniques] are suitable for integration with these two special methods.

"The method is a good method, but the malignance energy is not easy to obtain,"

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, then fell into contemplation before shaking his head slightly.

Whether cultivating the Primordial Unity Condensing Malignance Art [an esoteric technique for refining and condensing malignance energy] or the Primordial Unity Weapon Refining Path [a path dedicated to forging weapons with primordial malignance], the most crucial element is the malignance energy itself.

The consumption of malignance energy required to cultivate these two methods is truly immense.

If it were merely a matter of infusing a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful immortal-grade artifact] with malignance, as Yellow Robe Jiang had done, it would be manageable. But for a World-Opening Treasure, it is not so simple.

Once Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords embodying the concepts of heaven and abyss] advance to the World-Opening Realm [the realm where an artifact gains the power to shape its own internal world], the amount of malignance energy required for their cultivation would be oceanic in scale.