Chapter 1493 : Tempering the Indestructible Body

Heavenly Sword Peak [a towering mountain shaped like a celestial blade], also known as the Heaven's Sword Thunderbolt Summit.

This peak stands like a solitary Immortal Sword [a divine blade wielded by celestial beings], tempered for tens of millions of years by endless Thunderclap [a powerful, concussive blast of thunderous energy]. It is one of the finest locations within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast, spiritually rich sea region] for body tempering and physical refinement.

Gazing upon the Heavenly Sword Peak before him, Violet Mystery Path Master [a senior cultivator of the Violet Mystery lineage] stroked his beard with pride and declared, "My Heavenly Sword Peak allows one to bathe in boundless Thunderclap for body tempering. It is a place that rivals even the famed Ninefold Thunder Abyss [a legendary abyss of ninefold thunder]."

"In years past, it was the power of this very peak that allowed me to cultivate my Violet Heaven Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique of the Violet Heaven lineage] body to its grand completion."

"With its aid, tempering your physical form to its peak should be well within your grasp."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded in agreement and praised, "With the assistance of this peak, my Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of near-unbreakable resilience] finally has the opportunity to advance to the next level."

With those words, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in a respectful salute to the others, then strode forward to ascend to the very summit of the Heavenly Sword Peak.

"KABOOM!"

The moment his feet touched the pinnacle of the Heavenly Sword Peak, Eldrin Chen was assaulted by a powerful surge of Thunderclap.

A supremely potent Thunderclap Force [the concentrated power of a thunderclap technique] hammered against his physical form, sending a faint, tingling numbness through even his vaunted Primordial One Indestructibility Body.

"The force of this strike rivals that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, sensing that under the relentless tempering of the Thunderclap [a divine thunder technique], his previously unstable Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme resilience] was gradually becoming more solid and refined.

After refining vast quantities of resources, the Five Divine Deities [the five divine spirits residing within the Primordial One Indestructibility Body] housed within his Primordial One Indestructibility Body possessed increasingly abundant power, yet it felt somewhat hollow due to the rapid growth.

Now, subjected to the constant hammering of the Thunderclap, it was like immortal iron being forged under heavenly thunder, becoming imperceptibly tougher and more resilient.

Thus, time flowed swiftly. Bathed in the boundless Thunderclap, Eldrin Chen passed more than thirty-three thousand years in what seemed like a single moment.

Then, one day, amidst the searing electric radiance, Eldrin Chen finally, slowly, opened his eyes.

"BOOM—"

A majestic Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm] Thunderclap crashed down, striking Eldrin Chen's physical form with such force that it seemed to shatter a certain bottleneck.

An invisible barrier was shattered. Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial One Indestructibility Body break through a fundamental limit, transforming until it was as Immortality [eternal and unchanging] and Indestructibility [utterly unbreakable] as Chaos Ancient Gold [a primordial metal born from chaos].

"The Great Completion World-Opening True Body [the perfected form of a physique capable of splitting open worlds]!"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of amusement lighting his eyes.

In that moment, a faint golden radiance of Chaos shimmered across his fleshly body. He withstood the endless Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering [a tribulation of heavenly lightning used to refine the physical form] without sustaining the slightest injury.

He could feel with perfect clarity that his Primordial One Indestructibility Body had reached its absolute limit. To advance any further, he would need to step into the Primordial Unity Realm.

The power contained within a Primordial One Indestructibility Body at its Great Perfection stage was, as expected, astonishing beyond compare.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, from this point onward, relying on his physical strength alone, he should be able to contend with three Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators simultaneously.

Without even activating his World-Opening Supreme Treasure or his magical power, his combat prowess should be on par with Violet Mystery Path Master.

If he added the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron and his own magical power to the equation, he estimated that even an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator from the Eighth Heaven [the eighth of the nine heavenly realms], wielding a World-Opening Supreme Treasure, would likely be no match for Eldrin Chen.

"Blazeflame Divine Spirit opened up the Ninefold Heaven and wields the World-Opening Supreme Treasure 'Blazeflame Heavenly Lantern'. I wonder how my current strength compares to his?"

Eldrin Chen pondered silently. With his Primordial One Indestructibility Body now at Great Perfection, his fleshly form was flawless and impenetrable. In essence, he had already reached the Late Stage Earth Immortal level on the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation path focused on perfecting the physical body]. It was only his magical power and his Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] that were not yet complete.

Setting aside his Earth Immortal World and magical power, the true gap in cultivation realm between him and Blazeflame Divine Spirit was, in reality, no longer that vast.

Based on the knowledge he possessed, an existence like Violet Mystery Path Master who had opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth of the nine foundational heavens a cultivator must open] was capable of defeating three Earth Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm] single-handedly, even when they fought two against one.

The Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators from the Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, supreme cultivation domain] were somewhat more formidable. However, since both sides possessed a Triple World-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundation formed by opening three of the foundational heavens], the disparity in their combat power was not one of fundamental quality.

According to the widely accepted consensus within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and profound sea region], the true combat strength of a Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator from the Ninefold Heaven should be comparable to that of four ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators.

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit had once stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary state beyond normal cultivation limits], making its combat power perhaps half a step stronger than an ordinary Ninefold Heaven cultivator. It was estimated its strength could rival five Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators.

With such power, augmented by the Blazeflame Heavenly Lantern—a World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of aiding in the creation of worlds]—the Blazeflame Divine Spirit's true combat effectiveness was equivalent to at least eight Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators.

As Eldrin Chen understood it, even the weakest Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm] from the Sixfold Heaven [the sixth foundational heaven], provided they had successfully cultivated a Primordial Unity Foundation [the supreme foundation of primordial unity], would undergo an unprecedented qualitative transformation in their combat power.

To contend with such a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, a minimum of ten Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators joining forces would be required to merely stand a chance in battle.

"The strength of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit is comparable to a large portion of a true Primordial Unity Realm [the realm of those who have achieved the Primordial Unity Foundation] powerhouse," he mused.

"With my current strength, augmented by a World-Opening Supreme Treasure, I could likely match six Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators. There remains a gap compared to it, but I should now possess the capability to engage it in battle."

Eldrin Chen silently reflected within his heart. He understood that while his physical body was immensely powerful, his spiritual energy reserves and combat techniques were still slightly lacking.

Although his Mysterious Grade Divine Ability was formidable, it had not yet reached the Great Perfection Realm. If he were to face the Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a powerful divine entity embodying the essence of celestial flame] with it, he would still find himself somewhat lacking.

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin Chen gradually gathered his focus. He descended from the summit of Heavenly Sword Peak.

Violet Mystery Path Master had been waiting for some time. Seeing him emerge from seclusion, the Path Master could not help but give him a careful, appraising look.

In but an instant, Violet Mystery Path Master faintly sensed an immense pressure emanating from him. With a look of astonishment, he remarked, "Fellow Daoist, your World-Opening True Body [a supreme physical cultivation technique said to possess the power to cleave open worlds] has reached Great Perfection. It seems that henceforth, even an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal would find it difficult to restrain you."

"You flatter me. Compared to a true Primordial Unity Realm [the realm where a cultivator's spirit, energy, and body fuse into one primordial unity] powerhouse, I am still far from sufficient,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, then smiled and clasped his hands in salute. "My cultivation was able to progress this time, thanks in large part to your willingness to assist, Fellow Daoist."

"Between the two of us, why stand on such ceremony?"

Violet Mystery Path Master offered a slight smile, and the two exchanged pleasantries for a while.

After a moment's conversation, Eldrin Chen inquired further, "By my reckoning, you have just over ten thousand years remaining before you attempt your breakthrough into the Primordial Unity Realm. How are your preparations proceeding?"

"All is in readiness," came the reply. "We await only the placement of your ancient cauldron to complete the formation."

Violet Mystery Path Master spoke slowly, his expression turning grave and contemplative.

The reason he had sought Eldrin Chen's aid in his attempt to break through to the Primordial Unity Realm was not merely due to Eldrin's formidable combat prowess, but more importantly, because of the World-Opening Ancient Cauldron in his possession.

Whether it was the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron or the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron, either could serve as the core of a grand formation. Combined with the Supreme-Grade Earth Vein of the Violet Mystery Blessed Land, the power unleashed would be sufficient to withstand attacks from a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Eldrin Chen understood this well. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "You aided me last time, Fellow Daoist. Naturally, I will assist you with my full strength this time."

"I will use the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron as the Formation Eye to set up a Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Formation."

Violet Mystery Path Master nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "In that case, my sincere thanks."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod in return. "I shall first return to the Returning Abyss Blessed Land to summon several fellow clan members to lend their aid."

After bidding farewell to Violet Mystery Path Master, Eldrin Chen made his way back to the Returning Abyss Sea Region.