Chapter 1676 : A Foundation Beyond Heaven

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen finally allowed a genuine smile to grace his features.

Only after Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor had separately fused the three strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] into his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path], his Laws of the Dao [the profound principles governing reality], and his Physical Body [the physical vessel refined through cultivation arts] did Eldrin Chen step forward.

He clasped his hands and offered his congratulations, "My felicitations, Senior. For you to have attained the Celestial Immortal Great Dao [the path of a true Celestial Immortal] and, moreover, to have opened Fourteen-Layered Heavens [fourteen layers of a personal celestial realm within the Primordial Chaos]—your future prospects are truly boundless."

Upon hearing this, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor could not help but reveal a pleased smile.

To open Fivefold Heaven [five layers of a personal celestial realm] within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] at the moment of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal realm—such a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profoundly solid and expansive cultivation base] was exceedingly rare even within the entire Heaven Immortal Realm.

Within the vast expanse of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, one could not claim it was utterly unique, yet such a feat was perhaps seen only once in countless millions of years.

Even the direct disciples of the great Grotto-Heaven [a superior realm, a paradise for cultivation] sects could not achieve this. Only the true heirs of the ancient Great Luo Ancient Sect [an immensely ancient and powerful cultivation sect], armed with their sect's most treasured heirlooms, possessed the slimmest chance of accomplishing such a monumental deed.

Contemplating this, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor returned the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a gourd-shaped treasure that harmonizes the forces of Yin and Yang] and then took out three more strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation], offering them to Eldrin Chen. "Had it not been for your Yin-Yang Union Gourd, opening the Eleventh Heaven [the eleventh layer of a personal celestial realm] would have been my absolute limit," he said.

"To open another Threefold Heavens [three additional layers] was entirely due to this treasure's Mysterious Profound [its profound and inscrutable power]."

Eldrin Chen listened and gave a slight, understanding nod. For more chapters, visit audio novel.com for the complete novel.

The Yin-Yang Union Gourd is profoundly Mysterious Profound. It can temporarily elevate the Acquired Magical Power [a supernatural ability acquired through cultivation], Physical Body [the corporeal form refined through cultivation arts], and Dao Fruit [the metaphysical fruit of one's cultivation path] of a cultivator with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme triple-layered foundational cultivation realm] by one minor realm. For a brief time, they transform into an Innate Magical Power [a supernatural ability inherent from birth or creation], Innate Dao Fruit [the innate metaphysical fruit of one's cultivation path], and Innate True Body [a primordial and perfect corporeal constitution].

It can be said that with the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, the combat prowess of one with a Triple Taiyi Foundation can surge nearly twofold for a short duration.

It is not only a Supreme treasure for life-or-death struggles, but also a Supreme treasure for ascending to the Cosmos [the primordial universe or a higher plane of existence]. For an existence on the verge of breaking through to Heaven Immortal [the Celestial Immortal realm], one would likely not trade it even for a High-Grade Innate Treasure.

However, this object is exceedingly rare. It is a special Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation] nurtured by a confluence of serendipitous circumstances during the genesis of a Cosmos.

This special Innate Treasure can be considered a unique specimen. Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, it is perhaps the only one of its kind—a peerless treasure.

Most crucially, this treasure's grade is precisely that of a Low Grade Innate Treasure, which is the highest grade of Innate Treasure that a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator half a step into the Celestial Immortal realm] can activate.

Perhaps only within the Great Luo Ancient Sect might there be similar treasures, but those are likely counted among the special Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and hidden foundational resources] of that ancient sect itself.

Eldrin Chen took the Innate Qi [primordial vital energy] and the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, then said with a faint smile, "Regardless, with Ancient Ancestor's Fourteen-Layered Heavens [a universe or inner world with fourteen layers of heavens] Celestial Immortal Universe [the inner universe of a Celestial Immortal], it is already considered rare even among those in the Early Celestial Immortal Realm."

Having obtained these three strands of Innate Qi, Eldrin Chen felt a subtle sense of reassurance settle within his heart.

With these three strands of Innate Qi, the plans he had been contemplating could now be considered for gradual implementation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He bid farewell to Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and then hurriedly traversed the Endless Void, returning all the way to the Five Elements Microcosm.

This time, the breakthrough of Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor had taken several hundred years.

When Eldrin Chen returned to the Minor Universe, he discovered that among the members of the Immortal Alliance, some familiar faces had already achieved new breakthroughs in their cultivation.

Among them, of Eldrin Chen's Dao companions, Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila were the first to break through. Both specialized in a single Dao Principles, allowing their cultivation progress to advance more swiftly. They had now both successfully cultivated the Triple Taiyi Foundation.

Furthermore, Verdant Consort, Kael Chen, and Sky Abyss Daoist were still in secluded meditation, preparing to take turns using the Enlightenment Meditation Mat to attempt their own breakthroughs.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen strode into the Five Elements Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven.

Gazing at the five strands of Innate Qi [the primordial energy present at the birth of the universe] in his hand, he did not hesitate. He took out one strand and fused it into the Supreme Unity Peach of Immortality Ancient Tree.

With the Innate Qi as a catalyst, Eldrin Chen then irrigated the tree with copious amounts of Innate Spiritual Water [spiritual water imbued with primordial essence]. Finally, the ancient Flat Peach tree underwent a metamorphosis, transforming into an Innate Peach of Immortality Ancient Tree.

After its ascension, the ancient tree's appearance underwent another subtle transformation.

The towering tree, originally ten Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] high, gradually shrank and condensed. In the end, it became a small tree standing only seven Chi-lengths [one Chi-length equals one third of a meter] tall.

The small tree was enveloped in an aura of immortal mist, as if surrounded by Innate Qi [the primordial, untainted energy that existed before creation], and upon its branches hung nine enormous Flat Peach [a legendary fruit of immortality].

"This is the result of Reverse to Innate [a profound process of returning to a primordial, innate state]," Eldrin Chen murmured, "It has reconstituted its Primordial Source [the foundational, origin-point essence of a being's existence]."

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself. Gazing at the ancient Flat Peach tree before him, he performed a brief divination with his fingers, largely comprehending the Mysterious Profound [a profound and wondrous mystical function] of this treasure.

This Innate Peach of Immortality Ancient Tree [an ancient, primordial tree bearing peaches that grant longevity] truly lived up to its reputation as an Innate Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual plant that enhances cultivation]. Its marvelous utility, having advanced to its innate state, was becoming increasingly astonishing.

According to Eldrin Chen's calculations, henceforth, the Innate Peach of Immortality Ancient Tree would bear fruit once every ten million years. Each time, nine clusters of Innate Peach of Immortality [the peaches born from the primordial tree] would grow upon the tree.

These Flat Peach contained within them Innate Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational essence of the primordial chaos], making them supreme treasures for Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle realm among celestial immortals] to increase their cultivation base. Visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM to enjoy the complete series.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, a great power at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] could likely break through one minor realm by refining approximately ten of these peaches.

As for those with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon three layers of Taiyi essence, representing exceptional stability], they could, with difficulty, also refine the Innate Peach of Immortality. However, they could not fully unleash the fruit's miraculous effects, only using them to increase their cultivation base. Refining one peach would roughly increase their Mana [spiritual energy reserves] and Primordial Source by thirty percent.

However, although Innate Marvels [objects of primordial wonder] possessed profound Mysterious Profound, their use came with certain inherent limitations; one could not refine too many in succession.

The limitation was roughly this: an existence at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm could only refine ten peaches every ten million years. For an existence with a Triple Taiyi Foundation, they could only refine ten peaches in their entire lifetime.

Exceeding this number could lead to a Immortal Foundation [the foundational stage of an immortal's cultivation] that is unstable and illusory, significantly increasing the risk of failure during future realm breakthroughs. In the worst case, one could be trapped at a single cultivation realm for tens of millions of years without the slightest hope of advancement.

Of course, the precise number one can refine varies greatly from individual to individual.

Given the profound foundation of Eldrin Chen, once he breaks through to the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supremely stable and powerful triple-layered immortal foundation], refining several dozen Innate Peach of Immortality [a legendary fruit born from innate chaos, capable of vastly enhancing an immortal's cultivation] should pose no problem whatsoever.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned Qiyuan Chen. He retrieved one Innate Peach of Immortality and handed it to Qiyuan Chen, then inquired, "Ancient Ancestor, please test this item."

Qiyuan Chen's eyes lit up, and he promptly took the peach and began refining it.

A short while later, Qiyuan Chen opened his eyes and stated, "Refining one Innate Peach of Immortality grants me a significant increase in Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and stored by an immortal]."

"If my calculations are correct, refining nine of them should allow my Primordial Source [the innate, foundational life-force and spiritual essence of a cultivator] and Mana to accumulate to their peak capacity."

"However, the energy contained within is far too potent and dense. I require three Millennium [a unit of time equal to one thousand years] to fully refine a single peach."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. By this reckoning, it would take Qiyuan Chen roughly twenty-seven thousand years—twenty-seven Millennium—to complete his breakthrough.

Currently, less than twelve Millennium remained until the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao] commenced. By that time, it would be approximately forty thousand years since the tribulation's onset.

"To break through to the Heaven Immortal [the pinnacle immortal realm beyond the earthly tribulations] realm within forty thousand years of the Dao Tribulation [the grand cosmic calamity that reshapes fate and destiny], that should be about right."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

According to the patterns of previous cycles, around ten thousand years into the Dao Tribulation, cultivators with the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundation representing the unity of the three primordial energies] would begin to emerge one after another.

By the time twenty thousand years of the Dao Tribulation had passed, the truly peerless Heaven's Chosen [those destined by heaven for greatness] would typically have broken through to the Triple Taiyi Foundation, ushering in an era of fierce competition among the three Taiyi [the foundational stage of the supreme primordial energy] powers.

Thereafter, and until fifty thousand years into the Dao Tribulation, only a select few from among these Triple Taiyi Foundation cultivators would gradually distinguish themselves, achieving the flawless Heaven Immortal Realm.

A breakthrough to Heaven Immortal in forty thousand years was considered exceptionally swift by any measure.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen harvested all the Innate Peach of Immortality [a divine fruit that grants longevity and profound cultivation insights] and continued to accelerate their ripening using the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth [a mystical vessel capable of condensing and refining the primordial energies of creation]. Continue your cultivation journey at audio–novel.com.