Chapter 1362 : The Thunder Abyss Trial

In other words, Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body was exceptionally formidable, capable of neutralizing all manner of foreign Rule Power and offering significant resistance to Thunderclap Force.

An ordinary Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the late stage of the Earth Immortal realm] who ventured here would likely be reduced to ashes within the span of a single hour.

"The eighth layer of the Thunder Abyss alone is already this potent,"

"If one were to step into the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss, wouldn't even a Ninth Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] struggle to ensure their own survival?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, utterly astounded.

He had a premonition that within that Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss, aside from the Extinction Thunder God himself, likely no other Divine Spirits [beings who have ascended to a divine state of cultivation] in the entire Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder could set foot.

For the eighth layer of the Thunder Abyss was already astonishingly severe; even a Late Stage Earth Immortal who commanded the Thunderclap rule would find it difficult to endure there for long.

The reason Eldrin Chen could tread this place was not solely due to the strength of his Primordial One Indestructibility Body; a greater factor was his mastery over the Rule of Life Power.

Both his Primordial One Indestructibility Body and his Primordial One Limitless Rule were of Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state from which all things originate] nature, capable of eroding all foreign energies and immune to being countered by any alien rule.

Unless an opponent employed means far surpassing his own cultivation level—such as wounding him with the power of Path Principle [the fundamental laws governing a cultivation path]—the injuries inflicted by ordinary Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained immortality tied to the earthly realm] techniques could leave no lasting sequelae upon Eldrin Chen.

And without the erosion of foreign energies, no matter how grievous his injuries, the Primordial One Rule of Life [a supreme law of existence that governs life and restoration] could restore him in an instant.

Therefore, even though the heavenly thunder within this eighth layer of the Thunder Abyss was potent enough to slay a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Patriarch, it could not utterly annihilate Eldrin Chen.

On the contrary, in the relentless cycle of inflicting severe wounds upon Eldrin Chen and his subsequent instantaneous recovery, his physical body was tempered to become as unyielding as Immortality [a state of divine durability and permanence].

During this process, the five Earth Vein [spiritual energy channels rooted in the earth] within Eldrin Chen's Five Viscera [the five vital organs: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys] were tempered, becoming increasingly pure and refined.

In the past, when he had crudely refined the Supreme-Grade Earth Vein, Eldrin Chen had inadvertently fused many impure energies of the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] into his Five Viscera.

If Eldrin Chen were to rely solely on the Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the boundless power of the foundational cosmic law] to continuously cleanse the heterogeneous energies within his Five Viscera, it would likely take hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years.

Yet now, under the relentless forging of the heavenly thunder, the countless impurities within his Five Viscera were being tempered out and instantly reduced to motes of Heavenly Tribulation [the divine power of heavenly punishment] ash.

In this crucible, the Five Divine Deities [the five divine spirits residing within the cultivator's organs] within Eldrin Chen's body grew increasingly flawless and perfect, like five supremely pure and sacred Innate Heavenly God Being [a being born of heaven with divine nature] seated within his Five Viscera, each one's power becoming more and more concentrated.

Thus, eight hundred years slipped by in the blink of an eye.

Only after eight hundred years, when not a single trace of impure energy remained within his Five Viscera, leaving them utterly pure and pristine, did Eldrin Chen finally open his eyes.

"My cultivation of the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering [a body-forging art that uses heavenly thunder to temper the flesh] is now complete."

Upon opening his eyes, Eldrin Chen felt the power surging within his body and could not help but murmur softly to himself.

He had a distinct sensation that the power of the five Earth Vein [earthly energy channels] within his Five Viscera [the five vital organs: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys] had been relentlessly forged by the heavenly thunder. All impurities and chaotic energies had been utterly purged, reaching a state of flawless perfection.

Furthermore, his physical body's resistance to the power of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine calamity of heavenly thunder] had seen a tremendous increase. The overall strength and resilience of his flesh had been elevated to a formidable new level.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen felt an unshakable confidence. Even without relying on any external artifacts, he believed his physical strength alone would allow him to contend with a Sixth Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the sixth stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Patriarch.

"Since my cultivation is complete, it is time to depart."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

Yet, before his final farewell, he cast a glance towards the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss [a nine-tiered abyss filled with ever-intensifying heavenly thunder]. A contemplative gleam flickered in his eyes.

Within the eighth layer of the Thunder Abyss, his path of cultivating the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering had already reached its zenith. Advancing into the ninth layer would hold no further benefit for him.

His physical form had been tempered by the heavenly thunder to its absolute limit. Unless he took the next great step and ascended into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals], even the most potent heavenly thunder could no longer grant him greater enhancement.

Conversely, the more potent Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine punishment of heavenly thunder] force was highly likely to injure Eldrin Chen's foundational essence and severely damage the Five Viscera Divine Spirits [divine spirits of the five viscera, representing core internal power] that had only recently gestated within his body.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen was deeply curious about this ninth layer. As the final stratum of the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Abyss, the cultivation grounds of the Extinction Thunder God likely concealed treasures of incalculable value.

And among them, there might even be secrets pertaining to the myriad realms' Thunder Abyss [a profound abyss saturated with thunder and tribulation energy].

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused, "With the Primordial One Energy True Aura [the primordial protective aura of unified energy] shielding my body, coupled with my current Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the primordial constitution of unbreakable durability], I should be able to withstand the power of the ninth layer's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation for more than a quarter of an hour."

"Let us go and see what truly lies within this final layer."

With those words, Eldrin Chen immediately took action.

Considering the potentially overwhelming ferocity of the ninth layer's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, Eldrin Chen dared not summon his Polarity Void Mirror. Instead, he activated the Primordial One Energy True Aura for protection and then stepped into the ninth layer.

The moment he entered the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss, Eldrin Chen was met by a blast of searing Thunderclap Force [the concentrated force of a thunderclap] that instantly caused his Primordial One Energy True Aura to shudder.

Fortunately, this Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the mysterious grade, a high classification] proved truly Extraordinary, successfully blocking the power of the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss.

"Such formidable Heavenly Thunder Tribulation power," he remarked.

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath. The Thunderclap Force within this ninth layer of the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss was comparable to a strike from a late-stage Earth Immortal [a powerful terrestrial immortal]. Even his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that forms an aura of unified primordial energy] could not withstand it for long.

Thinking of this, he dared not delay for a moment and immediately flew towards the depths of the ninth layer of the Nine-Layered Thunder Abyss.

However, the deeper he went, the more powerful the Thunderclap Force he faced became. It grew so intense that even his Primordial One Energy True Aura began to struggle to endure it.

"Such formidable Thunderclap Force, and the Thunderclap [the fundamental thunder force] within this Ninefold Thunder Abyss seems nearly inexhaustible."

"Could it be that one day, a supreme ThunderclapGrotto-Heaven [a minor world or pocket dimension] will emerge from within this Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea?"

Eldrin Chen was inwardly horrified, his expression shifting repeatedly.

Under these conditions, he feared he could not last for even a quarter of an hour; holding out for half that time would likely be his limit.

Yet, having come this far, retreating now would be a great pity.

Eldrin Chen immediately began evading the Thunderclap Force while simultaneously making his way towards the bottom of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss. Unconsciously, he arrived at the very base of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss.

"A Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a supreme weapon forged from the unified essence of creation], and a World-Opening Ancient Medicine [a legendary elixir said to possess the power to shape worlds]!"

In the moment he reached the bottom of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss, Eldrin Chen could not help but exclaim in astonishment.

For there, at the base of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss, stood a thunderous mountain several hundred Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] high. At its summit, however, were three Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool.

These three Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool were each enveloped by boundless Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine punishment of heavenly thunder]. It seemed they drew in all the surrounding Thunderclap Force [the destructive power contained within a thunderclap], granting Eldrin Chen a rare chance to catch his breath and muster the strength to observe these pools.

Within the leftmost Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool, he saw a small tree, three Chi-lengths [one Chi-length equals one third of a meter] tall, shimmering with Thunderclap [the essence of a thunderbolt]. Upon its branches grew a precious fruit that seemed to flow with liquid Thunderclap Force.

The central Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool held a Peerless Immortal Sword [a sword of unmatched, immortal-grade quality] that floated and sank amidst coiling Thunderclap. The sword was neither stone, nor jade, nor metal. At this moment, it was being tempered by countless, unending Thunderclap, faintly radiating a peerless, thunderous sword-gleam.

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool on the right, however, was utterly empty, its treasure clearly already taken.