Chapter 1644 : Primordial Chaos Inner Core

Although this Chaos Ancient Beast had suffered grievous wounds, it was, after all, a creature of the Innate Realm. In terms of sheer physical resilience, its body could even rival a Top-Grade Innate Physique.

Such Chaos Ancient Beast thrive within the Primordial Chaos, where even an Early Celestial Immortal Realm existence might find itself outmatched. Not even a great power of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm could claim with certainty the ability to slay it.

It was only due to the extraordinary nature of Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique, which allowed him to unleash one hundred and twenty percent of his combat prowess within the Primordial Chaos, that he managed to vanquish it today. Even so, this battle was fought with immense difficulty, requiring tremendous effort from Eldrin Chen to finally achieve victory.

"Let us see the spoils."

Having slain the Chaos Ancient Beast, Eldrin Chen was in high spirits.

Devoid of sentience, the Chaos Ancient Beast left behind few treasures. Beyond its flesh, blood, and Bones, the most precious item was an Innate Chaos Inner Core. This Innate Chaos Inner Core was formed from nearly half of the beast's vital essence, containing potent Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation]. It was the supreme choice for either tempering one's physical body or forging a Magical Treasure.

"With this as the primary material, perhaps it could be used to refine a Low Grade Innate Treasure." Gazing at the Innate Chaos Inner Core in his hand, Eldrin Chen contemplated the possibilities.

He dismissed the thought of extracting the Innate Qi within. The Innate Qi was already inseparably fused with the Inner Core of Primordial Chaos. Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal attempting such a separation would lose over half of the Innate Qi.

If he were to attempt the extraction, he would likely recover only thirty percent, wasting this Innate Marvels [a rare treasure born of primordial chaos]. With this thought, Eldrin Chen stored the Innate Chaos Inner Core away and lifted his gaze towards the interior of the Chaos Lair.

The Chaos Lair did not appear naturally formed; it seemed like the remnant of an ancient realm artificially carved out. Since he was here, he naturally wished to explore its depths. Resolved, he stepped forward and ventured into the heart of the Chaos Lair. Read the full novel exclusively on (audio-novel.com).

As he ventured deeper, Eldrin Chen grew increasingly certain that this Chaos Lair was of extraordinary origin.

It seemed that from the very moment of its creation, this Chaos Lair had been continuously tempered and reinforced by boundless Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation and magic], with Dao Marks [the imprints of fundamental cosmic principles] of near-indestructibility etched into every inch of its soil.

It was precisely for this reason that, even in its ruined state, this Chaos Ancient Realm had not been annihilated by the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

Unfortunately, this shattered ancient realm had been eroded day and night by the Chaotic Torrent, its former traces all but vanished, leaving Eldrin Chen unable to discern its origins and past.

Eldrin Chen pressed onward until he reached the Central Realm of the Chaos Lair, where he faintly sensed the presence of ruins. At the very heart of the lair, a palace complex drifted amidst the currents.

Its entire structure was built from violet jade, its eaves and pillars intricately carved with True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix [mythical beasts symbolizing supreme power and auspiciousness]. Despite enduring countless eons and the relentless corrosion of Chaos Qi [the primordial, formless energy of chaos], it showed not a single trace of damage.

"Chaos Ruins."

A flicker of delight passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

He strode forward to the front of the Violet Jade Palace and found a plaque above its entrance bearing three large characters.

"Violet Ye Palace."

The Violet Ye Palace [a celestial palace] was preserved with astonishing integrity; even the Formation [a defensive or restrictive energy array] within it was still operational.

Fortunately, after being eroded by the power of Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] for countless eons, the potency of the Formation had greatly diminished, no longer sufficient to bar Eldrin Chen's entry. Eldrin Chen simply relied on the sheer strength of his physical body, forcing his way through the Formation to step inside.

Within a few steps, Eldrin Chen entered the Violet Jade Palace [the palace's name] and discovered a simple stone dais within one of its halls. Upon the dais rested three treasures: a single Profound Yellow War Halberd, a single White Jade Treasure Vase [an enchanted vase], and a single Cyan Meditation Mat [a mat imbued with spiritual properties for cultivation]. Before these three artifacts, a single Jade Slip [a slab of jade used to store information] hovered and shimmered.

Eldrin Chen opened the Jade Slip, finding it densely inscribed with a message. "I, Zephyr Daoist, am the master of Violet Ye Heaven [a celestial realm]."

"Through bitter cultivation spanning several Calamity Tribulation [cosmic trials of immense difficulty], I succeeded in cultivating to the Ancient Immortal Realm [a high level of immortal attainment]."

"Yet the Great Luo Heavenly Pass [a supreme heavenly barrier in cultivation] is difficult to cross. The Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], Divine Ability [supernatural powers], Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade enchanted artifact], Mana [spiritual energy/power], Great Dao [the supreme path or principle], the physical body, Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path], the Dao-heart [one's cultivation resolve and enlightenment], and fate—these form the Ninefold Heavenly Pass [nine heavenly barriers]. I have traversed six Calamity Tribulation and broken through the barriers of the Sixfold Heavens, yet I have no confidence in surviving the seventh Calamity Tribulation."

"Furthermore, under the protection of the Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy], I cultivated bitterly for dozens of Calamity Tribulation. I broke through the barrier of the Dao Fruit, leaving only the Dao-heart and the Fate Pass [the barrier related to one's destiny] unconquered."

"I entered the Celestial Court to avoid tribulation, which created a flaw in my Dao-heart. To resolve it, I must face the Calamity Tribulation directly. The Fate Pass also requires defying heaven to alter destiny, a difficulty akin to a Mayfly [a short-lived insect] ascending to the Nine Heavens [the highest heavens]. I have no assurance of success."

"This time, I go to breach the heavenly barriers. Foreseeing a perilous path ahead, I leave behind this single Violet Ye Heaven and three legacy treasures. If I do not return, a destined individual may claim them." "However, remember this: to take my treasures is to inherit my karma..."

After reading the Jade Slip, Eldrin Chen largely understood the origins of this Chaos Lair [a lair or dwelling within the Primordial Chaos].

It turns out that Zephyr Daoist was a Human Race Ancient Immortals [powerful cultivators from a bygone era] who lived eighty Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense upheaval and opportunity] ago. He held a position within the Human Race Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of humanity] and lived for nearly one hundred of these grand cosmic cycles.

This Chaos Lair [a sanctuary or stronghold within the primordial chaos], originally named Violet Ye Heaven, was a Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred gathering place for cultivators] that Zephyr Daoist personally carved out within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

In his time, Zephyr Daoist possessed extraordinary talent. He was a top-tier Ancient Immortals who had shattered the barriers of the Seventh Heaven [a profound stage of cultivation mastery]. Within the Human Race Immortal Court, he stood as a pinnacle figure, second only to the Great Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme title for those who have attained the Great Luo Realm].

To break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm [the legendary Golden Immortal stage of the Great Luo Realm], he was compelled to venture forth and enter a Calamity Tribulation, hoping to seize its profound opportunities to ascend to the Great Luo Realm [the ultimate realm of cultivation].

Yet now, after dozens of Calamity Tribulation have passed, not only has Zephyr Daoist failed to return, but even his Violet Ye Heaven lies in utter ruins. The likely outcome needs no words.

"The Great Luo Realm... is it truly so difficult to cross?" For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a deep, contemplative light flickering in his eyes.

Over the years, he had encountered the remnants of several Ancient Immortals. Among them were the Eight Calamity Ancient Demon [a demonic entity that survived eight great calamities], the Soaring Immortal Maiden who once presided over the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast realm within the immortal world], the Annihilation Daoist who was hailed as invincible among his peers in the Ancient Immortals realm, and the Primordial Frost Phoenix [an ancient mythical beast of ice] with its awe-inspiring bloodline.

Adding this Zephyr Daoist to their number makes a full five Ancient Immortal Great Power [supreme powers from the ancient era of immortals].

Each of these five was a true prodigy of heaven-defying talent, having shattered at least six of the profound barriers associated with the Seventh Heaven.

Within the vast expanse of a single Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws and beings], individuals of their caliber are so rare that they might not emerge even once across several Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of great upheaval and renewal], or even across dozens of such cycles.

Yet, despite being such peerless prodigies, not a single one among them managed to set foot upon the Great Luo Realm [the supreme pinnacle of cultivation, representing ultimate unity with the Dao]. This starkly illustrates just how astonishingly difficult it is to break through to the Great Luo Realm.

"No wonder the rumors say that even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has comprehended the fundamental Dao and achieved immortality] cannot guarantee that myself own disciples will certainly break through to the Great Luo Realm," Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

He gathered his wandering thoughts and turned his gaze once more to the three treasures resting upon the stone platform.

These three treasures were all Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and valuable enchanted artifacts] of staggering worth. However, they held no further use for Zephyr Daoist, and thus were left behind. Among the three, the Profound Yellow War Halberd was named the Chaos Heaven Halberd. This weapon was not an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation], yet it was even more astonishing than one.

Forged from Chaos Ancient Bronze [a primordial metal imbued with the essence of chaos], it was a peerless Supreme Taiyi Immortal Weapon, also known as a Taiyi Ancient Treasure [an ancient artifact of supreme unity, representing the primordial state before division]. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel*com.