Chapter 1590 : The Threshold of Celestial Ascension

This was even before he had broken through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm. Once he did achieve that breakthrough, his Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by immortals] would more than double in quantity, and its quality would undergo a significant transformation.

By that time, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess would see a substantial increase.

According to Eldrin Chen's own estimation, his future strength would be equivalent to at least three Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators who possessed a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two supreme primordial principles], or perhaps ten such cultivators with only a Single Taiyi Foundation.

It must be understood that an existence who had cultivated a Three Taiyi Foundations typically possessed combat power roughly equivalent to five or six of those with a Dual Taiyi Foundation.

For Eldrin Chen to be capable of facing three opponents alone immediately upon his breakthrough to Half-Step Celestial Immortal was a testament to his formidable power.

"I should be able to attempt the breakthrough to Half-Step Celestial Immortal now," he murmured to himself.

Having sensed the power of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be forged from the essence of primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience], Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence.

Though the impulse to attempt the breakthrough surged within him, he shook his head a moment later.

In truth, ever since consuming the Supreme Unity Immortal Peach [a legendary fruit of profound spiritual potency] years prior, his Mana had already reached its peak saturation. He was, at this very moment, poised to ascend to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm at any time.

However, breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm would cause his Earth Immortal World [the internal world cultivated within an Earth Immortal, a source of their power] to expand twofold in a short span, a process demanding a colossal influx of energy. Without a Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss [a peak-grade blessed land overflowing with spiritual energy] to provide that sustenance, a successful breakthrough was simply impossible. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel.com.

Moreover, judging from the breakthroughs of Zixuan the Daoist, Qixuan the Daoist, and this Eastern Jia Wood Deity into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm just below that of a true Celestial Immortal] realm, the commotion caused by such an ascension is far too immense, and the process itself is exceedingly protracted.

Once the breakthrough commences, it is certain to draw the attention of other formidable powers, inevitably inviting a tribulation of obstruction against one's Dao path.

"The celestial phenomena accompanying a breakthrough to Half-Step Celestial Immortal can envelop several vast sea regions. This does not seem to be favorable news,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze shifting slightly as a grave expression settled upon his features.

All nine of the Chen Immortal Clan's supreme Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm above the Nascent Soul stage] cultivators possess the potential to ascend to Half-Step Celestial Immortal before their Dao Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial for cultivators].

Setting aside the fact that the spiritual energy within the Abyssal Abode of Bliss and the Flowing Fire Star Palace is insufficient to support breakthroughs for all nine, even if it were ample, allowing all nine to ascend would utterly expose the true strength of the Chen Immortal Clan.

At that point, a single clan boasting nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal would inevitably become the target of all, uniting the various races and factions in a concerted assault against them.

"It seems we must devise a method to conceal the auras of our clansmen,"

Eldrin Chen thought inwardly. In the end, he employed the Primordial Mist [a divine ability to obscure and conceal] and the Chaos Rule [a divine ability to manipulate primordial chaos] to grind away all traces of foreign energy lingering around him.

After repeatedly confirming that no traces left by others remained, Eldrin Chen utilized the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a magical treasure capable of piercing through dimensions] to tear through the Void [the empty space between dimensions] and depart.

To avoid being tracked by the Heavenly Immortal Paragon behind the three individuals wielding the Horizon, Eldrin Chen once again activated the mark of the Abyssal Pearl.

Utilizing the power of the Abyssal Pearl, he instantly returned to the Nameless Void [a mysterious, formless space].

Upon arriving within the Nameless Void, Eldrin Chen glanced at the Abyssal Pearl beside him and could not help but let out a slight sigh of relief.

The Abyssal Pearl, as an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial forces of the universe], contains within it the power of Great Dao Power [the fundamental laws of existence], sufficient to block all forms of divination and tracking.

The Abyssal Pearl seemed to understand Eldrin Chen's thoughts and spoke, "Do not worry. There is no trace of any tracking power upon you."

Eldrin Chen nodded. With the Abyssal Pearl stabilizing his fate and fortune, he was well aware that beneath the Great Luo [a supreme realm of cultivation], no one could possibly deduce his origins. Even if someone tried to leave a mark, it would be impossible for him to remain unaware of it.

Even if a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Great Luo realm] personally placed a tracking mark, the Abyssal Pearl would be more than capable of sensing it.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "My thanks."

"We are one. There is no need for such formalities."

As a Companion Spirit Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's soul and destiny], the Abyssal Pearl could perceive Eldrin Chen's thoughts.

After a moment of contemplation, it spoke with an even tone, "You seek a secret location for your breakthrough?"

"Yes."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a glimmer of light appearing in his eyes. "You have a method?"

The Abyssal Pearl remained placid, its voice faint. "Where Eldrin, the Abyss resides is the Bottomless Valley. The waters from the eight directions and nine wilds, the streams of the Celestial River [the Milky Way in Chinese cosmology], all pour into it."

"Within the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, across billions of times and spaces, wherever an Abyss of the Abyssal End exists, its vast sea inevitably finds its terminus here."

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Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt his spirit tremble profoundly.

He had originally believed the Abyssal Pearl was merely a wisp of Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light that had fallen into the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain and was nurtured by the waters of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Yet the words spoken by the Abyssal Pearl now shattered his expectations.

It turned out this Abyssal Pearl was the ultimate destination of all water essence—the terminus for the boundless multiverse, the infinite dimensions, the endless Grand Universe, and even the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

This caused Eldrin Chen's heart to shudder violently, stirring within him an ineffable sense of awe.

He glanced at the Abyssal Pearl [the primordial treasure embodying the end of all things], drew a deep breath, and then asked, "Is this space... not within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals]?"

"The Azure Firmament Immortal Domain?"

The Abyssal Pearl spoke with detached calm, its voice echoing with ancient finality. "I am the Abyssal Pearl, the terminus of all existence. How could a mere Immortal Domain [realm of immortal cultivation] possibly contain me?"

The Abyssal Pearl offered no further words, yet Eldrin Chen's heart grew ever more unsettled, a profound dread taking root.

By now, he understood the truth. The Abyssal Pearl was far more astonishing, far more profound, than he had ever dared to imagine.

Upon reflection, it made sense. An ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, containing innate laws] typically possessed only a single Great Dao Power [power derived from a fundamental cosmic principle].

Even a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of innate treasure] or an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of innate origin] might wield multiple strands of Great Dao Power, but those powers usually stemmed from variations of the same core Great Dao [a fundamental cosmic principle or law].

Yet, the Abyssal Pearl simultaneously contained the embryonic forms of multiple innate Great Dao—including the Great Dao of Space [the cosmic principle governing space] and the Great Dao of Water—and even seemed to hold a wisp of temporal power. This clearly marked it as something utterly beyond comparison with any common Innate Spiritual Treasure.

However, the Abyssal Pearl was the terminus of all things. In theory, it could only achieve its complete, final form at the very end—when the Myriad Heavens and Worlds [the countless celestial realms and mortal worlds], the infinite dimensions, the boundless flow of time, the Boundless Cosmos [the limitless universe], every Immortal Domain, and all existence itself had been utterly annihilated.

In the current Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] world, even if one does not count its nascent era, it is likely still within its day of supreme flourishing. Therefore, the Abyssal Pearl [a primordial treasure of immense power] seems to still be in its initial stages of gestation.

"No, if that day truly arrived, what significance would it hold even if the Abyssal Pearl were fully formed?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, swiftly casting that thought aside.

He felt that the ultimate form of the Abyssal Pearl should not exist; it was merely a conceptual ideal.

A normal Abyssal Pearl could never reach such a state, for its Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light [a foundational, unbreakable spiritual radiance] alone could never support its growth to that extent.

Even with the legendary Primordial Beginning Qi [the primordial breath of creation] of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos itself], or even higher forms of energy, it was uncertain if they could sustain its journey to that ultimate stage.

Suppressing his thoughts, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Abyssal Pearl and asked, "Are you implying you can assist me in finding another world that possesses a Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss [a paradise of the highest spiritual grade]?"

"Precisely so."

The Abyssal Pearl responded calmly, then continued, "Within the Myriad Heavens and Worlds [the infinite multiverse], worlds possessing Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss are not few. The Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the three thousand major immortal realms], the Grand Universe [the primary cosmos], and the boundless Minor Universe [smaller, self-contained worlds] within the Primordial Chaos all contain Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss."

"However, the Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss in the vast majority of worlds are already claimed. Yet, in a very few newly opened Minor Universe, where the heavens and earth have scarcely given birth to living beings, there exist unclaimed Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss."

"A newly opened Minor Universe [a small, nascent cosmos separate from the main universe]?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of pleasant surprise stir within his heart.

"Indeed," the Abyssal Pearl [a profound magical artifact of immense power] responded calmly, then continued, "However, within such a Minor Universe, the Heavenly Dao Will [the nascent consciousness and governing principle of the cosmos] is newly born. The vitality of all things has yet to manifest; everything is still in the process of gestation." "If you were to achieve your breakthrough within a Minor Universe, you would be seizing the opportunity for life's potential from others. In the future, you would need to repay this karmic debt or pay a sufficient price." Read the full novel exclusively on audio_novel.com.