Chapter 1363 : The Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit

At this moment, what truly astounded Eldrin Chen was the treasures contained within these three Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool [pools of liquid heavenly thunder energy used for tempering and tribulation].

Within the three pools, the treasure from the one on the right had already been taken, most likely having fallen into the hands of the Extinction Thunder God.

However, in an instant, Eldrin Chen deduced the origins of the treasures remaining in the other two pools.

The small tree on the left, wreathed in Thunderclap [crackling arcs of lightning], was named the 'Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit' [a legendary fruit born from the essence of nine heavenly tribulations]. It was an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade World-Opening Ancient Medicine [a primordial herb of the highest quality, said to possess the power to aid in shaping new worlds].

This medicinal herb was born from the endless Thunderclap Force [the fundamental power of thunder and lightning], containing an overwhelmingly potent medicinal energy capable of tempering an Earth Immortal Patriarch's World-Opening True Body [a physique forged to withstand the cataclysmic forces of creation].

Legend stated that an existence at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] who consumed one Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit would have a one-in-ten chance of cultivating the fabled Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a physique of legendary perfection, said to be one with the primordial source of all creation].

What is meant by 'Primordial'?

In ancient texts, it signifies that which is of utmost antiquity, of infinite vastness.

And what is meant by 'Primordial Unity'?

This refers to the origin, the fundamental substance of all things in the Universe, also called the 'Dao' [the supreme principle underlying all reality]. It can also refer to the Primordial Chaos Energy [the undifferentiated, formless energy that existed before heaven and earth separated]. Thus, one can see how supremely august the title 'Primordial Unity' truly is.

Within the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where true immortals reside], there exist the concepts of Primordial Unity [the state of perfect, undifferentiated oneness], Limitless [the boundless, infinite state], and the immeasurable Great Encompassing [the all-encompassing, supreme state].

Therefore, the honorific title of 'Primordial Unity' is second only to 'Great Encompassing', ranking among the most exalted and supreme designations. Consequently, within the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals], there is also the concept of the Primordial Unity Realm [a realm or state embodying Primordial Unity].

Under such circumstances, anything bestowed with the 'Primordial Unity' honorific is an object of unparalleled nobility and power.

That the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [an immortal physique of perfect, unified essence] bears the name Primordial Unity speaks volumes of its supremely exalted nature.

As far as Eldrin Chen knew, legend held that the ultimate constitution a Post-Heaven [born after the creation of the cosmos, as opposed to Innate] being could cultivate was precisely this Primordial Unity Immortal Body.

Beyond this lies only the state of Limitless, a pinnacle where no further advancement is possible.

Upon reaching this stage, the cultivation of the Post-Heaven physical form is considered utterly complete and flawless. To progress further requires obtaining a wisp of 'Innate Energy [the primordial energy present at the dawn of creation]' from the moment of the 'Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the event where the formless Primordial Chaos first differentiated into existence]' to reverse one's nature into an 'Innate Physique [a physique inherent from the dawn of creation]'.

Otherwise, even a body of Primordial Unity quality, if cultivated only to the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the late stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], could at best contend with an Innate Physique at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm].

Yet it is undeniable that the Primordial Unity physique represents the absolute zenith. Such a constitution has already stepped into the Ninth Rank Realm [the ninth and highest rank], reaching the very limit attainable by Post-Heaven beings.

An existence that has forged the Primordial Unity Immortal Body completely transcends the limits of the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of earthbound immortals]. Therefore, such beings are revered as powerhouses of the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a half-step into the Celestial Immortal realm] tier.

Throughout the ages, among the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality], those capable of reaching this realm could already be considered peerless prodigies within the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where Immortals reside].

Take the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace, for example; even now, he has only managed to cultivate a single Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method that unifies one's primordial essence].

The Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit [a supreme Immortal Herb that has weathered nine heavenly thunder tribulations] before them was a peerless Immortal Herb [a plant imbued with immense spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation] of the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the highest possible grade within the eighth rank of spiritual materials]. Consuming it could increase one's chances of cultivating the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [an immortal physique forged from unified primordial essence] by ten percent.

Do not underestimate a mere ten percent chance; even that was astonishing enough.

Countless beings at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] might spend their entire lifetimes without ever obtaining such a treasure. If they could acquire a single Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit, they would likely stop at nothing to seize it.

For those Earth Immortal Great Perfection who had opened their Seventh Heaven [the seventh of the foundational internal heavens within a cultivator's dantian], the odds of breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and true Celestial Immortal] were roughly twenty to thirty percent.

If one obtained this Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit, the chance of breaking through to become a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would rise to at least thirty or forty percent—enough to drive many at Earth Immortal Great Perfection to stake everything on a desperate gamble.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused, "For me, once I cultivate three types of World-Opening Path Fruit [a profound cultivation achievement representing the fruit of one's path to opening a new world or realm], breaking through to Half-Step Earth Immortal [a transitional state between major immortal realms] would be almost a certainty."

"Perhaps this treasure holds little direct use for me, but if used to forge a connection, to incur a favor..."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his eyes suddenly blazing with insight.

Among the Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] he was acquainted with, the Glazed Blessed Land Lord seemed like one who could make use of this item.

The Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful divine lord], Glazed Qu, was also a figure of great renown within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. It was said she ranked third among the Ten Great Immortal Maidens of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, a testament to her exceptional and noble innate talent.

After all, she had taken human form from a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast of extraordinary rarity], her innate gifts were exceedingly rare. It was said she was an Ninth Level Earth Immortal who had cultivated three types of World-Opening Foundation [the foundational power used to open one's inner world upon becoming an Earth Immortal].

In her time, the Glazed Divine Lord had opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth layer of the heavens within a cultivator's inner world], her talent and genius even surpassing that of the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace.

Such prodigious talent had even caught the eye of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being of the Celestial Immortal realm] from the Human Race's 'Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven', who wished to take her as a consort.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen estimated that the Glazed Divine Lord had at least a forty to fifty percent chance of successfully impacting the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary immortal physique representing perfect unity]. Once she obtained this Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit [a supreme fruit born of nine heavenly thunder tribulations], the treasures aiding her breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Immortal Body would be greatly augmented.

"If I gift it to the Glazed Divine Lord," he mused, "given Nyssa's relationship with her and the Divine Lord's own character, she would certainly not treat me unfairly."

"Moreover, in this tribulation, I have made far too many enemies. It is time I sought the shelter of a powerful patron."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a glint of unwavering resolve flashing in his eyes.

He understood clearly in his heart that the effects of such a top-tier Immortal Herb [a herb of immortal grade, possessing miraculous properties] varied greatly depending on who used it.

For an ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of an Earth Immortal], the chance of a breakthrough to Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal] would be a mere one in ten; even with such a treasure, success would be far from assured.

However, a peerless genius like Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a supreme cultivator] would already possess a significant chance of cultivating the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary, flawless immortal physique]. Refining this Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit [a fruit born from nine cycles of heavenly thunder tribulation] would likely boost their odds to seven or eight out of ten, if not make success virtually certain.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze once more to the treasure within the Central Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool [the central pool where heavenly thunder tribulation energy gathers].

The treasure within this Central Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Pool was known as the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [the Sword of Primordial Unity, Thunder Abyss, and Myriad Tribulations]. It was a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal weapon] still in the process of being forged by nature itself.

This object was a peerless treasure born from the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder [a vast, chaotic realm of endless thunder tribulations], the most precious thing to be nurtured over countless eons within that storm.

The sword began as a mere piece of unremarkable iron that fortuitously landed upon the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain [the Mountain of Myriad Tribulation Thunder]. For hundreds of millions of years, it endured the boundless power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly punishment of thunder], absorbing the essence of the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain and the infinite Thunderclap Force [the fundamental power of thunderclaps] from the Myriad Realms Thunder Abyss Blessed Land [the Blessed Land of Thunder Abyss Connecting Myriad Realms].

One could say this sword was forged by heaven and earth itself. The Path Principle [Dao principles] etched within it were the Great Path of Thunderclap [the supreme Dao of Thunder] from the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the Vast Azure Immortal Domain]. It was a naturally born Ninth Rank Immortal Sword [a supreme Ninth Rank Immortal Sword].

Unfortunately, by the time this sword was taking form, the Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation] within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain had been exhausted. Otherwise, this blade might have even matured into an Innate Ancient Sword [a sword born from the primordial chaos of creation].

Regardless, this blade was a Primordial Unity Immortal Sword [a Primordial Unity-grade Immortal Sword], ranking among the very pinnacle of Supreme Immortal Sword [supreme immortal swords] within the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals].

Eldrin Chen surmised that even if the Nine Dragon Ancient Cauldron [the Ancient Cauldron of Nine Dragons] were to be fully assembled, its value might only be on par with this single Immortal Sword.

Unless one can find that strand of Innate Energy [the primordial, uncreated energy that existed before the universe] within the ancient Nine Dragon Ancient Cauldron and restore the cauldron to the rank of an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws], their values are not significantly different.

However, if one truly could obtain that Innate Energy, infusing it into this Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword would equally forge a single Innate Ancient Sword [an ancient sword of innate origin] through the process of Creation [the act of forging something from primordial chaos or nothingness].

Setting aside the matter of the Innate Energy, the value of a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a weapon forged from the unified essence of primordial chaos] alone is such that one would need cultivation at least at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a true Celestial Immortal] to have the power to safeguard it.

Eldrin Chen surmised that since the Extinction Thunder God's cultivation was merely at Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm], he likely feared discovery by the several Half-Step Celestial Immortal figures within the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity], and thus had not retrieved this sword.

"Both thunder pools are enveloped by boundless Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [heaven-sent lightning tribulation power]. Extracting them will likely be no easy feat."

"Even an existence at Earth Immortal Great Perfection, lacking sufficient means, would likely find it difficult to retrieve these two supreme treasures."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then turned his gaze to the 'Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit' [a legendary fruit that has weathered nine heavenly thunder tribulations]. While the Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon was difficult to obtain, he was confident he had a great chance of securing this Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit.