Chapter 1391 : The Path to Primordial Unity

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang could not help but reveal a faint smile.

For an Earth Immortal Patriarch to condense a Primordial Unity Foundation, the primary factor lies in the strength of the World's Origin [the foundational energy source of a cultivator's inner world] they have opened.

Generally speaking, the more layers of heaven and earth an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has opened their own inner world] has opened within their inner world, the greater their certainty of successfully cultivating a Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art].

Typically, an Earth Immortal who has opened a Seventh Heaven [the seventh layer of their inner world] has roughly a twenty percent chance of successfully forging their first Primordial Unity Foundation.

For an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [an Earth Immortal who has reached the peak of their realm] who has opened an Eighth Heaven [the eighth layer], the likelihood of condensing their first Primordial Unity Foundation is at least forty percent.

Those capable of opening a Ninefold Heaven [the ninth and highest layer of an inner world] possess a foundation that is flawless and complete; their success rate for forging the first Primordial Unity Foundation is never less than eighty percent.

Of course, this pertains only to forging the *first* Primordial Unity Foundation. The difficulty of cultivating a *second* Primordial Unity Foundation is far beyond comparison to the first.

This is because each Primordial Unity Foundation is immensely powerful and inherently domineering. Once one such foundation has been established, attempting to cultivate a second one becomes at least twice as difficult.

Generally, for an Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality] who opened an Eighth Heaven, the chance of successfully forging a second type of World-Opening Foundation [a foundational cultivation art related to world-creation] does not exceed twenty percent.

Such individuals would likely need to attempt the breakthrough three or more times, aided by precious realm-breaking treasures and Precious Pill [elixirs of exceptional quality], before success becomes a possibility.

Moreover, to cultivate all three Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational cultivation arts representing the unity of Heaven, Earth, and Man] is a feat of staggering, almost mythical difficulty. Generally, an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the mortal world] who has opened an Eighth Heaven [the eighth layer of the foundational cultivation heavens] possesses a minuscule, almost negligible chance of success.

Only supreme beings like the Lord of Western Abyss Dragon Palace [the sovereign ruler of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace] or Divine Lord of Ye Ruins [a divine lord presiding over the ruins of Ye], who have opened the Ninefold Heaven [the ninth and penultimate layer of the foundational heavens] and stand at the peak of Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm half a step away from becoming a true Celestial Immortal], possess a tangible, though still uncertain, possibility of achieving it.

Yet, even for them, relying solely on solitary cultivation makes the prospect of mastering all three Primordial Unity Foundation vanishingly slim.

They require the aid of supreme treasures—items like the ‘Path-Condensing Divine Fruit’ [a divine fruit that condenses and refines one's cultivation path], the ‘Primordial Unity Immortal Pill’ [an immortal pill that fosters the unity of primordial forces], or other Ninth Rank [the ninth and highest rank of spiritual treasures] rarities. Alternatively, a ‘Supreme-Grade World-Opening Path Source’ [the primordial source energy used to open a new world or cultivation realm] might provide the necessary breakthrough.

However, the value of such Ninth Rank Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [rare treasures aligned with the concept of Primordial Unity] is incalculable. A Supreme-Grade World-Opening Path Source is likewise a treasure of immeasurable worth, each one a serendipitous encounter far beyond mere seeking.

Furthermore, even upon obtaining such paramount treasures, their chance of successfully cultivating all three Primordial Unity Foundation would barely reach fifty percent.

This does not even account for the myriad schemes and machinations they would inevitably face from various Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise or independent realm cultivated by powerful immortals]. Consequently, even for a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], mastering the three Primordial Unity Foundation remains a monumental challenge.

It is within this context that the prospects of Exquisite Jiang and Eldrin Chen, who have both stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary cultivation realm beyond conventional limits], appear significantly brighter. Their likelihood of mastering the three Primordial Unity Foundation is substantially greater.

Between the two of them, one has opened the Thirteenfold Heaven [a mythical thirteenth layer of the foundational heavens], while the other has opened the Twelve-Layered Heaven [the twelfth layer of the foundational heavens]. Their foundational depth and latent potential far surpass that of even the Lord of Western Abyss Dragon Palace.

According to Eldrin Chen's own estimations, given sufficient time, attempting to break through into the first two of the Primordial Unity Foundation holds no possibility of failure for them.

The greatest challenge lies solely in the fact that Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body and Primordial One Limitless Rule are far too potent. The resources required to bring them to absolute perfection vastly exceed those needed for an ordinary Primordial Unity Immortal Body and Primordial Unity Law.

Regardless, now that Exquisite Jiang has opened her Twelve-Layered Heaven and Earth [the foundational cultivation realm within a cultivator's body], the issue of insufficient cosmic energy preventing the cultivation of the Primordial Unity Foundation is finally resolved.

Thinking this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded slightly and said, "Were it not for your External Elixir [a powerful pill refined from external sources to aid cultivation], I fear I would not have been able to complete this step."

As she spoke, Exquisite Jiang handed over the World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy released during the creation of a new world] she held.

From this World-Opening [the act of creating a new world or realm], Exquisite Jiang obtained a total of twelve strands of World-Opening Energy. Three of these were fused into her World-Opening Path Fruit [the core achievement representing a cultivator's mastery over a fundamental law], and four were merged into her Innate Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power inherent to a cultivator's constitution].

The remaining five strands were originally meant to be infused into her Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force, growing in power with them].

However, her Lifebound Immortal Treasure had long ago been infused with the World-Opening Energy gifted by Eldrin Chen and had already successfully ascended. Therefore, she gave all the surplus World-Opening Energy to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen accepted the World-Opening Energy and said with a smile, "Verdant Consort's Path Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, representing profound attainment] is also nearing completion. Let's keep this World-Opening Energy for her, to prepare for her own World-Opening."

Exquisite Jiang nodded and smiled as well. "That works."

With that said, Eldrin Chen spoke no more.

He stepped forth from the Dimensional Void and handed the World-Opening Energy to Verdant Consort. Then, he proceeded into the Artifact Forging Chamber to continue refining the External Elixir [a special pill that cultivates the body from the outside, enhancing physical constitution and foundational potential].

He spent several hundred years successfully refining one Eighth-Rank External Elixir. Upon emerging from seclusion, he found Verdant Consort had been waiting for him for quite some time.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said, "Your timing is perfect. First, refine and absorb this External Elixir, then attempt your breakthrough into the World-Opening Realm [the realm of creating one's own inner world, a major milestone for cultivators]."

Verdant Consort took the External Elixir. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke, "In just over two thousand years, it will be the day of our one hundred thousandth year anniversary."

"Should we make it a grand occasion and host a major celebration feast?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before replying, "There's no need for such complexity. Let us simply notify a few close friends and hold a modest gathering atop Green Chariot Mountain."

"The most pressing matter now is for you to first achieve your breakthrough into the Earth Immortal [the foundational immortal realm, marking true ascension beyond mortality]."

"Very well."

Verdant Consort gave a slight nod of agreement. Without further hesitation, she began her assault on the Earth Immortal Realm.

Long before condensing her Path Fruit [the crystallization of a cultivator's understanding of their chosen Dao, a core achievement], Verdant Consort had already stepped into the Nine Tribulations Realm [a perilous stage where a cultivator must survive nine heavenly tribulations]. This time, after refining the Nine Tribulations Path Source [a rare treasure containing the purified essence and insights from surviving the Nine Tribulations], she surged directly into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary state beyond standard realms, granting unparalleled foundation and potential]. Her foundational strength and latent potential had undergone a profound and substantial advancement.

With such a foundation for World-Opening [the process of creating one's own inner world], his path forward was naturally unimpeded and unstoppable.

In an astonishingly short time, she had already opened up the Ninefold Heaven [the nine foundational layers of an inner world]. Then, harnessing the power of an External Elixir [a supreme pill that aids in cultivation breakthroughs], she cleaved open the Ten-Layered Heaven [the tenth and exceptionally rare layer of an inner world]. Her foundational depth and latent potential had already transcended the limits of the Ninefold Heaven.

Having accomplished this, Verdant Consort wisely knew when to stop. She did not attempt to force open an eleventh layer. Instead, she used five World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual plant used to stabilize a newly opened inner world] to support the heavens and earth of her nascent realm.

After Verdant Consort's breakthrough, a wave of relief washed over Eldrin Chen.

While overjoyed for Verdant Consort, he could not help but sigh. "The three of us, in our World-Opening endeavors, have consumed fifteen World-Opening Spiritual Root," he said.

"Now, within our clan, our reserves of World-Opening Spiritual Root are running perilously low."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a trace of helplessness flickering in his eyes.

Advancing these World-Opening Spiritual Root consumed a staggering amount of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme, primordial energy from which all creation is born]. Over the years, the majority of the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura Eldrin Chen had painstakingly accumulated had been funneled into nurturing the World-Opening Spiritual Root, yet it still was not enough.

Hearing this, Exquisite Jiang's brow furrowed slightly in thought. "Within the clan," she pondered aloud, "Ethan, Kael, and the Energy Abyss Patriarch will all require World-Opening Spiritual Root."

"And when our children embark on their own World-Opening journeys in the future, we must prepare the necessary resources for them as well. It seems the Primordial Chaos Essence [the condensed, tangible form of primordial chaos energy] we gather over the next hundred thousand years or more will all be destined for cultivating World-Opening Spiritual Root."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

Given sufficient time, he could cultivate any number of World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual root capable of supporting the creation of a new world].

However, the Path Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly tribulation that tests a cultivator's path] would arrive in a million years. Eldrin Chen would certainly need to reserve a portion of his Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy of creation] for use on his Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a cultivator's ultimate treasure, bound to their life and soul].

Under these circumstances, he still had the Spiritual Peach Tree [a divine tree bearing peaches that grant longevity and power], the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tree whose leaves brew tea that aids in spiritual enlightenment], and other such Spiritual Root [a plant with profound spiritual properties] that required cultivation. He definitely could not expend all his Primordial Chaos Violet Aura on the World-Opening Spiritual Root.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused thoughtfully, "Is there any method that could conserve the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura?"

Upon hearing his words, the others all fell into deep thought.

It was Verdant Consort whose eyes suddenly gleamed with inspiration. She could not help but speak up, "What if we used World-Opening Energy [a potent energy released during the genesis of a world], supplemented with a small amount of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura? Would that be worth attempting?"