Chapter 1649 : The Twin Pillars of Power

Before obtaining the Innate Magical Power [the primordial, innate spiritual energy that forms the foundation of a cultivator's power], nine-tenths of Eldrin Chen's combat prowess resided within his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique.

The enhancements provided by his Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by an immortal], his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], and even his Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade] were negligible. Though he possessed the Innate Yin-Yang Void Mirror, its use was severely constrained by his Mana level, allowing only one or two decisive strikes—enough for support but insufficient to critically wound or slay a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm].

Now, with the Innate Magical Power, although the depth of his Mana still fell far short of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle expert among Heaven Immortals], it had nonetheless significantly augmented Eldrin Chen's battle strength.

Henceforth, his combat power would be divided roughly seven-tenths to his physical body and three-tenths to his Mana, considerably narrowing the gap between the two pillars of his strength.

Most crucially, possessing the Innate Magical Power meant he could now unleash the full might of his Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability nearing the power level of a Patriarch], granting Eldrin Chen another ultimate, battle-ending trump card.

Its lethal efficacy was in no way inferior to the Gale God-Slaying Gourd. While it lacked the Gale God-Slaying Flying Saber's piercing, world-sundering sharpness that concentrated force into a single point, its sheer destructive power was arguably greater.

With this thought bringing him satisfaction, Eldrin Chen returned with a light heart to his Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension].

Back within the Five Elements Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven [a paradise realm imbued with the essence of the five elements and pure yang energy], Eldrin Chen found the Grotto-Heaven [a superior paradise realm] awash with a radiant, five-colored light, all of it being drawn into and refined within the deepest chamber where Lyra Jiang was in secluded cultivation.

A considerable time passed before the brilliant luminescence finally subsided and converged. Then, from the depths of the Cultivation Cave [a chamber specifically designed for meditation and cultivation], erupted an aura of immense and majestic power.

Lyra Jiang emerged, a resplendent Five-Colored Halo [a divine halo manifesting the power of the five elements] blazing behind her head, forming a dazzling divine ring of Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. "Congratulations, my lady," Eldrin Chen said. "Your cultivation has reached perfect completion. It seems you now possess the strength to contend with even an Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] expert." Join our community of readers at @udio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen spoke, a smile unconsciously gracing his features.

This time, after consuming the 'Innate Enlightenment Lotus Seed', Lyra Jiang had cultivated the Great Five Elements Rule Power and, in one fell swoop, broke through to the Dual Taiyi Foundation. Her Mana [the spiritual energy used to cast arts and techniques] had undergone a startling qualitative transformation.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, Lyra Jiang's current Mana was now far more profound and potent than his own. Her combat prowess should now be comparable to that of a cultivator with a Triple Taiyi Foundation.

With a Deep-Seated Foundation [a foundation of exceptional depth and stability] rivaling a Triple Taiyi Foundation, coupled with the several Mysterious Profound-grade Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to one's life force and cultivation path] she had mastered, Lyra Jiang's strength had reached at least eighty percent of a First Heaven Celestial Immortal's combat power.

Even against that Dragon King of the Western Abyss, she should now possess the power to stand her ground in battle, even if she might not be able to secure victory. After all, that particular Dragon King of the Western Abyss seemed to lack a trump card like an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense innate power].

Lyra Jiang had a fair understanding of Eldrin Chen's current combat strength, yet she still shook her head. "Against the Dragon King of the Western Abyss, I might be able to hold my own for perhaps a hundred exchanges," she said.

"But a Heavenly Immortal Paragon's Mana has undergone Reverse to Innate [a process of refining one's energy back to a primordial, innate state]. Its quality far surpasses ordinary Acquired Magical Power [power cultivated after birth]. After a hundred exchanges, my Mana would be depleted, and I would stand no chance against him."

Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he revealed a wisp of Innate Magical Power [primordial spiritual power of the highest order] and smiled. "My lady, behold. What do you see?"

"Innate Magical Power?"

Lyra Jiang's heart jolted with shock, and an expression of utter astonishment dawned on her face.

She was utterly astonished, her expression turning grave as she asked, "Could it be that you have broken through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals]?"

"Not quite a Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal], but it is essentially no different from one," he replied.

Eldrin Chen smiled and began to explain the wondrous functions of the Innate Lifebound Lotus Throne [a supreme treasure born from and bound to his life essence].

In truth, Eldrin Chen's words held merit. His physical body and his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used for cultivation] had both undergone Reverse to Innate [a process of returning to a primordial, innate state]. Although he had not yet truly become a Heaven Immortal, he was now fundamentally indistinguishable from an existence with a Dual Innate Foundation [a foundation rooted in dual innate principles].

If measured by the ancient standards from before the Ancient Era, Eldrin Chen could already be considered a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a paragon among celestial immortals].

However, such a Heavenly Immortal Paragon had only achieved an innate state in body and Mana. This paled in comparison to a Flawless Innate Divine Spirit [a divine spirit with a perfect innate nature], whose physical form, comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of existence], and Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path] were all innately perfect. Thus, Eldrin's current state could be considered a Flawed Celestial Immortal [an immortal with a flawed celestial foundation] or belonging to the Divine Spirit Realm [the realm of divine spirits].

Understanding the profound utility of the Innate Lotus Throne, Lyra Jiang could not help but let a smile grace her features.

A thought stirred within her, and she spoke, "Possessing Innate Magical Power [power derived from an innate source] and such a physique does indeed place you on par with a Heaven Immortal." Eldrin Chen nodded calmly and continued, "Once your Lotus Platform [a spiritual platform, often a seat for meditation or a treasure base] successfully advances, your strength will undoubtedly see significant growth. I have no doubt you will be able to rival beings like the Dragon King of the Western Abyss."

Lyra Jiang rose to her feet. She understood that her most pressing task was to advance the Innate Lotus Throne. Without further delay, she entered seclusion to begin the advancement of this Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure intrinsically linked to one's life force].

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen did not intervene further.

He first returned to Flowing Stream Hundred Seas and discovered that the clan's preparations for the Dao Tribulation [the grand cosmic calamity that tests the Dao of cultivators and realms] were already quite thorough. Reassured, he returned to the Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or lesser world].

Seeing that only twenty thousand years remained before the Dao Tribulation would erupt, Eldrin Chen found himself with idle time. He retrieved the Chaos Leviathan Inner Core [the crystallized heart of a primordial chaos beast] and prepared to use it to forge an Innate Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from primordial chaos or the fundamental laws of the universe].

With Eldrin Chen's current level of Mana [the refined spiritual power of a high-level cultivator], his speed in crafting an Innate Treasure had increased significantly.

With the assistance of the Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural order and will of the cosmos] within the Five Elements Microcosm [a miniature world governed by the five elemental forces], Eldrin Chen successively fused five pieces of Chaos Divine Material [primordial ores imbued with chaotic divine energy]. After approximately ten thousand years, he finally succeeded in refining the Inner Core [the core essence] of the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] into an Innate Treasure.

This Innate Treasure was an Innate Ancient Pearl [a primordial pearl of ancient origin] brimming with the essence of Primordial Chaos. Within it, Eldrin Chen had inscribed his Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a supreme divine technique intrinsically linked to one's life force], the Primordial Unity Qi [the Divine Ability of Primordial Unity Qi].

Using this Innate Ancient Pearl as a medium, the power unleashed by the Primordial Chaos Qi Divine Ability [the divine ability to manifest and control primordial chaos energy] would be nearly indistinguishable from Eldrin Chen personally channeling it. This chapter is part of a larger work available at www . audio-novel.com.

"Since it contains the Primordial Chaos Qi Divine Ability, let it be called the Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl," Eldrin Chen murmured, bestowing a name upon this pearl of Primordial Unity Qi.

With the Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl successfully forged, adding another Innate Treasure to his arsenal, Eldrin Chen's confidence swelled further. Less than ten thousand years now remained until the Dao Tribulation, so Eldrin Chen decided against further seclusion.

He emerged from the Five Elements Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven [a paradise-like realm of pure Yang energy and the five elements] to find that several of the clan's Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the realm of Celestial Immortals] had already concluded their own retreats. Many had already returned to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast immortal realm where their clan resided] to make their final preparations for the impending Dao Tribulation.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not linger elsewhere and directly returned to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain to make his final preparations for the Dao Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to ascend to immortality]. Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, above the Abyssal Sea and Verdant Chariot Mountain, an Immortal Island [a floating landmass suffused with immortal energy] hovered amidst the Firmament [the heavens].

Upon the Immortal Island stood majestic immortal palaces. Within one grand hall, over a dozen figures of extraordinary bearing were seated in four directions. These individuals were the ruling powers of the Chen Immortal Clan. Naturally, Eldrin Chen led them, followed by his five Dao companions: Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Nyssa Qu.

Adding Qiyuan Chen, Qing the Ancient Ancestor, Ethan Chen, Kael Chen, along with Xander Qing Chen and Caelan Chen, this made a total of twelve Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of mortality, one step away from true immortality].

Furthermore, Thalion Chen, Changqing Chen, and Lior Chen had also arrived at this place.

Seated upon the main throne, Eldrin Chen looked upon the assembly with a faint smile and spoke calmly, "Now, our Chen Clan alone has twelve Half-Step Celestial Immortal gathered here."

"It seems that even if a top-tier Grotto-Heaven [a superior immortal realm or sect] were to send its Half-Step Celestial Immortal into the tribulation, we would have nothing to fear."

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled slightly, their hearts stirred with a sense of excitement.

After tens of thousands of years of consolidation and growth, the Chen Clan was now utterly transformed, its strength having advanced by leaps and bounds.

Among the twelve Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Chen Immortal Clan, only two possessed a Single Taiyi Foundation [a specific, supreme-grade foundation for immortality]: Xander Qing Chen and Caelan Chen. Continue reading this story at audio-novel-dot-com.