Chapter 1610 : From Fish to Roc

"Young man."

Seeing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, the Primordial Frost Phoenix [a legendary ice-attribute phoenix of immense age and power] understood his thoughts.

She shook her head slightly and spoke, "It has been said that we cultivators are like fish swimming against the current, time and again navigating treacherous shoals, surging rapids, and leaping over canyons, all in pursuit of the river's source."

"This path seems impassioned and heroic, yet few realize it is fundamentally flawed."

"No matter how valiantly a fish swims upstream, it remains merely a fish. It cannot transcend the confines of the Ronan [a major river in this world]'s flow. Should it leap from the stream, it will perish from thirst."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix spoke with a calm, measured tone, her expression serene.

She smiled faintly, her gaze lingering on Eldrin Chen as she concluded.

"A fish must undergo a metamorphosis, sprouting wings to become a bird, to transform into a Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm] Roc [a mythical giant bird of prey]. Only then can it break free from the Ronan's constraints, utterly escape its destined fate, and soar into the boundless firmament."

"You, I, and even that Ancient Demon [a powerful and ancient demonic entity]—we are all fish within this stream. Our struggles and transformations are but efforts to grow those wings."

Having said this, she spoke no more, simply pushing Eldrin Chen into the frigid pool. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel dot com.

"Hiss—"

Upon stepping into the frigid pool, Eldrin Chen was instantly assaulted by a wave of icy cold.

The Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water was indeed extraordinary. In an instant, a supremely cold energy pierced through Eldrin Chen's Five Viscera and Six Bowels [the internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine], nearly freezing his entire physical body solid.

Even as Eldrin Chen continuously activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience] to resist, the warm blood within his body fell into a deathly stillness in an instant. In mere moments, he was completely frozen into an ice sculpture.

Within the ice sculpture, Eldrin Chen seemed to have lost all signs of life; even the beating of his heart had nearly ceased.

Time flowed on relentlessly. In the blink of an eye, A Millennium of Time [one thousand years] had passed, until a certain day ten thousand years later.

A heartbeat sounded from within the ice sculpture. At first, it was faint and almost imperceptible, but as time passed, it began to grow steadily heavier.

After a long while, it thundered violently like a great bell.

"Thump… Thump… Thump…"

In that very moment, within Eldrin Chen's body, his Five Viscera and Six Bowels [the internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine] all emitted a faint, divine radiance.

Within his lungs, spleen, kidneys, and liver, the four divine spirits seemed frozen by frost, their radiance dimmed to mere embers, sheltered only by a wisp of Chaos Miasma [a primordial, formless energy from the dawn of creation].

Yet, the heart of Eldrin Chen blazed with a scorching divine light. The Crimson Emperor Divine Spirit [the divine spirit governing the heart and fire element] opened its eyes.

It was a light of unparalleled intensity, pulsing with each heartbeat, its radiance washing outward to dissolve and evaporate the boundless chill.

Waves of searing blood, driven by the heart's rhythm, began to circulate through Eldrin Chen's body. Wherever they flowed, all frost was utterly refined away.

Spurred by the heart's power, the Golden Radiance Divine Spirit [the divine spirit governing the lungs and metal element] within the lungs, the Profound Earth Divine Spirit [the divine spirit governing the spleen and earth element] within the spleen, the Azure Emperor Divine Spirit [the divine spirit governing the liver and wood element] within the liver, and the Black Emperor Divine Spirit [the divine spirit governing the kidneys and water element] within the kidneys—all opened their eyes in turn.

One after another, dazzling beams of light shone forth, finally intertwining to coalesce into a single, world-illuminating immortal radiance—a sphere of increasingly indistinct Chaos Miasma.

Amidst this interweaving of powers, boundless Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water [a spiritual water of extreme cold, born from the essence of frost souls] was refined. It transformed into Primordial Source [the fundamental, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate] that merged into the Chaos Miasma, while also continuously integrating into the very flesh of Eldrin Chen.

And the Viscera Deities [the divine spirits residing within and governing the five vital organs] of Eldrin Chen grew ever more pure, as if undergoing a metamorphosis of their own. The day of their emergence from the cocoon drew ever nearer.

"Boom—"

Uncertain how much time had passed, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes and slowly emerged from the frigid pool.

He rose to his full height, slowly lowering his gaze to sense the power within his own body. A trace of serene satisfaction naturally surfaced on his face.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a supreme physique forged from the primordial energies of chaos] had made significant progress.

Before entering Fallen Phoenix Ridge, Eldrin Chen's Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [the foundational stage of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body] was newly formed, yet it could only rival a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm] possessing a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation forged from two Taiyi-grade innate energies].

But now, Eldrin Chen's physical strength had increased by fifty percent. One must not underestimate this fifty percent gap; for powerhouses at such exalted realms, such an increase represents a qualitative transformation.

This fifty percent growth was comprehensive. By Eldrin Chen's estimation, his current self, even without channeling Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators], could contend with two Dual Taiyi Foundation cultivators relying solely on physical might.

Even a powerhouse at the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle stage within the Heaven Immortal realm] likely possessed an Innate True Body [a body born with supreme innate qualities] on par with Eldrin Chen's current standard. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel*com.

Of course, beings in the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm above Earth Immortal] had at least cultivated two types of Innate Foundation [the foundational innate energies that form a cultivator's core] and were further empowered by Innate Magical Power [the innate magical energy unique to Heaven Immortals].

If such an existence fought with full power, combining their Innate Magical Power, physical body, and Dao Principles [comprehension of the fundamental laws of existence], Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body would still be insufficient to match them.

Unless empowered by the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a supreme magical treasure that harmonizes Yin and Yang energies], even combining his physical body, Mana, Dao Principles, and Dao Fruit [the condensed essence and culmination of one's cultivation path], Eldrin Chen would be far from a match for a Heavenly Immortal Paragon.

Nevertheless, this breakthrough had granted Eldrin Chen an immense surge in strength.

He had a sense that after this transformation, myself's physical body was drawing ever closer in combat power to the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a legendary and supremely powerful foundational state].

"The Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [a supreme constitution of unyielding primordial essence], is but two final steps from perfection."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips.

He withdrew his focus and turned to the Primordial Frost Phoenix [an ancient and majestic ice-attribute mythical beast]. "For this, I offer my deepest thanks, Senior."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix waved a dismissive wing, its gaze upon the frigid pool. "Your Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a body tempered by and embodying the indestructible nature of primordial chaos] is truly extraordinary. It seems my choice was not mistaken."

Eldrin Chen also glanced back at the Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water [a spiritual water of profound cold, born from the essence of frost and soul] within the icy depths.

After a moment's hesitation, he spoke. "I have a Dao Companion, a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to true Celestial Immortality] who walks the Path of Frost Soul. This Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water would be of immense benefit to her."

"The Path of Frost Soul?"

The Primordial Frost Phoenix's brow furrowed slightly. "This Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water of mine is a precious Innate Object [an object born from the primal forces of the world, not crafted by mortal or immortal hands]. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among Heavenly Immortals] would covet it. To bestow it upon an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal would be a grievous waste of a divine treasure."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "My Dao Companion is no ordinary practitioner. She is a Half-Step Celestial Immortal who has opened the Ninefold Heavens [the nine supreme celestial realms, a feat of legendary difficulty]."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Primordial Frost Phoenix [an ancient and powerful ice phoenix demon beast] eyes shimmered with a faint light, revealing a trace of astonishment.

Having awakened many years prior, she was far from uninformed and naturally understood what the opening of the Ninefold Heavens [a legendary, multi-layered celestial realm] signified.

She nodded slightly, her thoughts turning inward. "To open the Ninefold Heavens is a mark of Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a constitution with the potential to ascend to the Celestial Immortal realm]. Offering support could indeed provide a valuable ally."

With this in mind, Primordial Frost Phoenix turned her gaze to Eldrin Chen and said, "In that case, I shall gift you a portion of Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial spiritual liquid of immense purity and power]."

As she spoke, Primordial Frost Phoenix produced three portions of the Innate Spiritual Water and handed them to Eldrin Chen.

After a moment's thought, she added a final instruction: "After the Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial testing one's cultivation path], if your Dao Companion can break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Heaven Immortals] with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally pure and powerful foundational cultivation base], have her seek me out."

"My deepest gratitude, Senior."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen accepted the Innate Spiritual Water, a look of genuine delight spreading across his face.

In the future, when the time came for the breakthrough to the Triple Taiyi Foundation, the other Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm] within the Chen Clan could all utilize the Innate Five Elements Spirit Fruit [a primordial fruit containing the essence of the five elements] and the Innate Taiyi Pill [a supreme elixir for refining one's foundational energy] to achieve their ascension.

Only Lila, who cultivated the Frost Soul Law [a profound cultivation art attuned to the essence of frost and soul], was unable to refine the Primordial Spirit Fruit [a legendary fruit that nourishes and strengthens the cultivator's spiritual core]. Now, with this portion of Innate Frost Soul Water [a primordial spiritual liquid born of frost and soul essence], Lila would also gain a greater measure of certainty in her endeavor to forge the Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally rare and powerful foundational cultivation stage]. Find this and other novels at *audio-novel.com*.