Chapter 1595 : A Sudden Enlightenment of Cosmic Laws

Two Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest natural quality, forming the foundation of a cultivator's talent] had successively advanced in rank. Even with Eldrin Chen's profound mental fortitude, he could not suppress a look of ecstatic joy from spreading across his face.

There were ten portions of the Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that induces profound states of enlightenment and insight]. Eldrin Chen harvested them all and, without delay, consumed one portion before entering secluded meditation to comprehend the Rule [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos].

A single portion was enough to plunge Eldrin Chen into a state of sudden enlightenment. He felt a continuous stream of ingenious ideas and profound insights bubbling forth from the depths of his soul.

Swiftly, his comprehension of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [the cosmic law governing boundless primordial chaos] advanced by leaps and bounds. By the time Eldrin Chen emerged from his seclusion, his grasp of the Pure Yang Celestial Flame Rule [the cosmic law of the purest celestial fire] had already reached the Taiyi Realm [the foundational realm of the Supreme Unity principle].

"The first Taiyi Dao Principle [a Supreme Unity Dao Principle, a fundamental strand of cosmic law]," Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint, brilliant light shimmering in the depths of his eyes.

To simultaneously cultivate five distinct Taiyi Dao Principle and fuse them into the 'Primordial Chaos Taiyi Dao Principle' [the Supreme Unity Dao Principle of Primordial Chaos] was an endeavor of monumental difficulty. Yet, Eldrin Chen had completed the crucial first step. From here, he needed only to follow the path steadily, refining and perfecting his understanding step by step.

Having successfully cultivated the Pure Yang Celestial Fire Dao Principle [the Dao Principle of Pure Yang Celestial Fire], Eldrin Chen did not immediately return to secluded cultivation.

He emerged from the Seclusion Chamber and discovered that Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Nyssa Qu had all successfully forged their Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [an immortal body foundation aligned with the Supreme Unity principle] and broken through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional realm just half a step away from true Celestial Immortality].

A wave of warm delight washed over him. "My congratulations to my three esteemed wives," he said with a gentle smile, "on your breakthrough to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm."

Nyssa Qu smiled faintly and began, "Sister Violet Consort and Sister Lila have also taken the Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a supreme elixir that refines the physical body to a near-immortal state]. They should be able to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm just one step below true Celestial Immortality] within ten thousand years." Experience the full epic at audio-novel.com.

"That is good news."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a genuine smile gracing his features.

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang inquired, "Now that the Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound insights into the Dao] has successfully matured, why do you not enter seclusion to contemplate the Dao Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of existence]?"

"Comprehending the Dao Principles is not a task for a single day. There is no need for haste just yet."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. His Taiyi Primordial Limitless Dao Principle [a supreme cultivation art aiming for the unity of all primal forces] required the comprehension of five supreme Supreme Unity Dao Principle Power [the foundational powers of ultimate unity].

Yet these five Dao Principles inherently repelled one another. Furthermore, within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm where they resided], there were no existing references to guide him. To grasp them, he would need to deduce and perfect the path myself.

Moreover, the more Taiyi Dao Principle [principles of the Supreme Unity] one comprehended, the exponentially greater the difficulty became in comprehending the next. Therefore, to fully master all five Taiyi Dao Principle, even with the aid of the Innate Enlightenment Tea, would require at least a million years.

Eldrin Chen understood within himself that he would likely be unable to fully grasp the Taiyi Primordial Limitless Dao Principle before the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators at the peak of their path].

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Before the Dao Tribulation arrives, there are two matters I wish to settle."

"Oh?"

Lyra Jiang discerned Eldrin Chen's intent and remarked, "You intend to venture into the forbidden lands."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod and elaborated, "First, I shall journey to the Bottomless Nether Abyss within the Netherworld Depths to seek the Netherworld Turbid Qi [a chaotic, impure spiritual energy from the underworld] required to refine the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a legendary elixir that harmonizes opposing forces to grant profound insights]."

"Second, I shall traverse the three great forbidden lands to fully cultivate and perfect my Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [the Primordial Unity Indestructible Body, a legendary physical cultivation art]."

Hearing this, the others grasped the full scope of Eldrin Chen's plan.

Acquiring the Netherworld Turbid Qi from the Bottomless Nether Abyss had always been part of their long-term strategy.

After all, without the aid of the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill, comprehending the Taiyi Dao Principle [the Dao Principle of Primordial Unity] through sheer innate talent alone could consume even a top-tier genius who had opened the Ninefold Heavens [the highest tier of cultivation foundation] for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years.

As for journeying to the three great forbidden lands to cultivate the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [another name for the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique], this too was a logical and expected step.

For Eldrin Chen to fully master his Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique, even with the assistance of the wind, ice, and lightning elemental forbidden lands, would likely require the passage of several tens of thousands of years.

If one waits until the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's Dao] arrives before cultivating the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body refinement art that grants near-immortality], it would be far too late.

Not to mention whether Eldrin Chen would even have the time to venture into the three great forbidden lands by then; even if he did enter those lands and succeeded in refining the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique, it would still be too late.

During the Dao Tribulation, a single session of secluded cultivation could last for tens of thousands of years. By the time he emerged from seclusion, the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] would likely have been reduced to dust, with all outcomes long since settled.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen resolved that he must achieve mastery of the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique before the Dao Tribulation commenced.

Should he succeed, Eldrin Chen would possess combat prowess rivaling that of a Triple Taiyi Foundation [an immensely powerful cultivation foundation] through the Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique alone. At that point, even if a Heaven Immortal [a supreme immortal realm cultivator] were to shamelessly intervene, he would have the strength to stand and fight.

Only then would Eldrin Chen be qualified to master his own destiny, and perhaps even become a pivotal figure in the coming Dao Tribulation.

Understanding this, Nyssa Qu spoke, "The Bottomless Nether Abyss [a perilous realm of profound darkness and chaos] is exceedingly dangerous. We are likely to encounter entities of utmost malevolence there. If we wish to obtain the Netherworld Turbid Qi [a chaotic, yin-aligned spiritual energy from the underworld], we should wait until Violet Consort and Lila have completed their breakthroughs." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel-dot-com.

Verdant Consort also nodded gravely, adding, "Qiyuan the Ancient Ancestor and Ethan Chen are already in seclusion, attempting their breakthrough to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a quasi-immortal realm just below true Celestial Immortality]. Kael is also on his way back. You should wait for them all to succeed before proceeding."

Seeing their counsel, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Since that is the case, we shall wait a while longer."

Having made his decision, Eldrin Chen immediately returned to his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for deep, undisturbed cultivation].

For this session of secluded cultivation, he did not continue to contemplate the Rule [a profound cultivation art]. Instead, he retrieved a Primordial Chaos Gold Stone [a legendary ore born from the primordial chaos].

Next, Eldrin Chen prepared to journey to the Bottomless Nether Abyss [a legendary and perilous chasm], as well as the three great forbidden lands required for cultivating the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a supreme body refinement art].

Whether it was the Bottomless Nether Abyss or those three forbidden lands imbued with the powers of wind, ice, and lightning, all were places of extreme and dreadful peril. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peak-level Heavenly Immortal] stepping into them would face a sliver of risk of perishing.

Therefore, protective measures were of paramount importance. Now that he had the time, Eldrin Chen intended to bolster his defensive capabilities.

Eldrin Chen took out the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a defensive magical treasure] and fused the Primordial Chaos Gold Stone into the Ancient Bell. After a round of refinement, he successfully elevated this treasure into a Three-Rune Primordial Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure inscribed with three primordial runes].

With this, among Eldrin Chen's five Lifebound Immortal Treasure [treasures bound to one's life and cultivation], all except the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a lotus platform treasure] had been advanced to the realm of Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures of the Heaven-Opening grade].

After completing this step, Eldrin Chen departed from this Five Elements Microcosm [a miniature realm governed by the five elements].

Upon returning to the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen traversed the Boundless Void and flew to the Endless Void The Other Shore [a distant, mystical shore beyond the endless void], arriving within the Myriad Spirits Sea Territory [a vast sea domain].

Upon reaching the Myriad Spirits Sea Territory, he immediately bowed and declared, "This humble one, Eldrin, the Abyss, seeks an audience with the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [the ancient progenitor of the Myriad Spirits]."

"Enter."

Soon, two Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual energy and natural phenomena] attendants emerged and ushered Eldrin Chen into the Myriad Spirits Abode of Bliss [a blessed realm of cultivation].

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful cultivator] smiled faintly and inquired, "Young friend, what matter brings you to seek me out this time?"

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh before speaking. "It is with some embarrassment that I must speak of this. Previously, I obtained a Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone [a rare celestial ore imbued with the opposing yet complementary forces of Yin and Yang] and fused it into my Life-Bound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force and soul]. I believed it would be sufficient to support my Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] in its advancement to become a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal weapon of the Taiyi rank]."

"Thus, I gave that piece of Ancient Gold of the Firmament [a primordial metal forged in the heavens] to you, Senior."

"I never imagined that the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone had a slight flaw, rendering it incapable of supporting my Yin-Yang Void Realm [a magical treasure embodying the void between Yin and Yang] in its ascension."

At this point, Eldrin Chen sighed again. "Therefore, my purpose in coming here today is to inquire, Senior, if that piece of Ancient Gold of the Firmament is still in your possession."

"Such a thing happened?"

The Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor was momentarily taken aback, his eyes narrowing almost imperceptibly. Within Eldrin Chen's words, he discerned the faint echo of a truly astonishing revelation.

Those capable of forging a Taiyi Immortal Weapon were invariably peerless talents, the true Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed with exceptional talent and destiny]. Typically, only those who had laid a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation formed by three Taiyi-grade spiritual roots] or the rarest few with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation formed by two Taiyi-grade spiritual roots] could achieve such a feat.

The last known to accomplish this was the Ethereal Void Holy Son [the chosen heir of the Ethereal Void lineage], who was not only the direct disciple of Ancestor Ethereal Void [the founding patriarch of the Ethereal Void lineage] but also the foremost Heaven's Chosen of the Human Race, having opened the legendary Twelfth Heaven [the twelfth and highest tier of the foundational cultivation heavens].

With this thought, he scrutinized Eldrin Chen carefully, his conviction growing that Eldrin Chen was indeed a disciple of an ancient sect.

Thus, with a faint smile, he produced a dazzling piece of Ancient Gold of the Firmament and said, "Take this."

"My thanks."

Eldrin Chen exclaimed with delight, though his words were only half the truth.

In reality, after fusing with the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone, the material of his Yin-Yang Void Realm was already sufficient to ascend to the level of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

However, material of this grade alone was still insufficient for it to evolve into an Innate Treasure.

This time, Eldrin Chen intended to achieve the ultimate goal in one step—directly elevating it into a space-attribute Lifebound Innate Treasure. Original English translation available at audio_novel.com.