Chapter 1715 : Ascending Realms and Cosmic Tribulations

A Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm], when opening a Cosmos [a complete, self-contained universe] within the Dimensional Void [the boundless, empty space between dimensions] and then elevating it into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence preceding all creation], will cause the Primordial Source [the fundamental, life-giving essence of a dimension or universe] of the Dimensional Void to drain away.

For an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm] to ascend their Cosmos, there are typically only two possibilities.

The first is for one with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two perfected Taiyi-level Dao Fruits] to advance to Flawed Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal whose foundation or Dao Fruit is imperfect]. Such an entity elevates their Chaotic Cosmos [a nascent, unstable universe] within the Dimensional Void itself, without ascending into the Primordial Chaos. Naturally, this does not incur the tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly punishment] of the Dimensional Void.

The second is for one with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a flawless foundation built upon three perfected Taiyi-level Dao Fruits]. To obtain higher-grade energy from the Primordial Chaos, such beings will elevate their entire world, ultimately entering the Primordial Chaos to promote their Cosmos using Chaos Origin [the purest, most primordial energy of Chaos]. Consequently, the drain on the Dimensional Void is minimal.

In comparison, the level of Life [a supreme divine ability representing the power of creation and existence itself] possessed by a Heavenly Immortal Paragon has, strictly speaking, already transcended the Dimensional Void. When such an existence carves a Cosmos from the Void, it is naturally perceived as a plunder of the Dimensional Void's essence.

Therefore, any being of the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals] who attempts to open a Cosmos within the Endless Dimensional Void [the infinite expanse of the Dimensional Void] will inevitably attract the boundless tribulation of the dimensions.

Since ancient times, this tribulation has been one that almost no one has survived, not even those Innate Divine Spirit [beings born with divine power and status] who have cultivated to the sixth level of Heaven Immortal.

Of course, those who have broken through to the Heaven Immortal Realm are not entirely without means to create a Cosmos. Some Flawless Innate Divine Spirit [Innate Divine Spirits with a perfect, unimpeachable foundation] of astonishingly profound foundation [the depth and quality of a cultivator's power base] possess the ability to directly open a Minor Universe [a small, nascent universe] within the Primordial Chaos itself.

However, such beings are exclusively those Flawless Innate Divine Spirit born with three types of Heaven Immortal Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao, representing their ultimate achievement]. Those with a flawed foundation, such as a Dual Celestial Immortal Foundation [a foundation built upon two Celestial Immortal-level Dao Fruits], are fundamentally incapable of this feat.

Furthermore, these Innate Divine Spirit who open a Cosmos in this post-natal [acquired after birth] manner lack the cultivation and refinement of a world during the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals]. The Cosmos they directly create often has a Primordial Source inferior to those universes cultivated step-by-step from lower realms. Join our community of readers at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

In the eyes of Verdant Sun Imperial Son, Eldrin Chen's premature ascension to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] had already foreclosed any possibility of him advancing to the Cosmos [a self-contained universe or reality] level.

Even if he were to abandon the Abyssal Grand Realm [the vast domain he had cultivated for a million years] and forge a new Cosmos within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], without having first perfected the triple Flawless Foundation [a state of perfect, unblemished cultivation foundation], his hopes would remain vanishingly slim.

For lacking the Flawless Dao Fruit [the perfect fruit of one's cultivation path], any Chaotic Cosmos [a nascent, chaotic universe] he might create would be inherently flawed, its internal Great Dao [the fundamental laws of existence] and Rule [the specific principles governing reality] incomplete and fractured. The prospect of such a cosmos ever evolving into an Immortal Domain [a perfected, immortal realm] would be rendered almost nonexistent.

For beings of their stature, such an act would be tantamount to self-sabotage, a willful destruction of one's own future.

Contemplating this, the nearby Solaris, the Golden Crow could not help but speak. "You traded fleeting combat prowess for your own future's ruin," he declared, his voice carrying a mix of pity and cold assessment. "It seems the pressure we exerted upon you was indeed immense."

"Truly, we must have given you tremendous pressure."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen's expression remained serene, a placid lake undisturbed by the storm of implications. To the common observer, advancing prematurely to the Heaven Immortal Realm and then attempting to forge a Cosmos was indeed a path of folly, a sacrifice of limitless potential for transient power.

Yet, he had glimpsed the road ahead, its contours now clear to his enlightened mind, and within his heart lay not despair, but a measured confidence.

With this conviction firm, a faint, knowing smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. "If I can annihilate every last one of you," he said, his tone calm yet carrying the weight of absolute resolve, "and seize the world-shaking fortune that comes from sweeping across the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm], perhaps that will be enough to tip the scales, to grant me the sliver of hope I need to succeed."

"Arrogant fool!"

Verdant Sun Divine Son's gaze turned icy, his Verdant Sun Divine Spear piercing through the firmament like a Verdant Sun descending from the Nine Heavens to suppress all beneath it.

Almost simultaneously, Solaris, the Golden Crow moved with perfect coordination. A dazzlingly brilliant Ancient Bell materialized in his hand, its power shaking the heavens as it descended to crush Eldrin Chen.

"Perish!"

"The Solar Golden Bell and the Verdant Sun Divine Spear?"

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. His Chaos War Halberd swept across the eight directions, parrying the Verdant Sun Divine Spear. With a flick of his sleeve, the Primordial Grasping Hand manifested and pressed down, suppressing the overwhelmingly powerful Solar Golden Bell.

Facing two foes with his two hands, Eldrin Chen felt an immense, god-like force assail him. He was forced to channel ninety percent of his cultivation base's power to finally subdue the two supreme treasures. He could not help but voice his admiration.

"Divine might that churns the heavens, immortal majesty that overshadows the world. These two supreme treasures are indeed worthy of being replicas of a Celestial Emperor's treasure and a Divine King's Imperial Armament."

"Not bad at all!"

In that instant, the eyes of both Verdant Sun Imperial Son and Solaris, the Golden Crow grew even colder and more sinister.

The treasures wielded by these two were both imitations of Supreme treasures. The original form of the Verdant Sun Divine Spear was the Lifebound Supreme Treasure held by Verdant Sun Divine King, ranking among the Ten Great Divine Spears of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains and possessing a grade as high as an Innate Supreme Treasure.

The original form of the Solar Golden Bell was the companion treasure born alongside the Solar Celestial Emperor, a Supreme Chaos Spiritual Treasure born from the interweaving of the Solar Great Dao and Primordial Chaos Ancient Iron.

Although the two artifacts in their hands were mere facsimiles, etched with only a trace of their true essence, they still possessed power far surpassing others of their rank.

Their might was considered formidable even among Low Grade Innate Treasure. It was surprising that Eldrin Chen offered them no more than a tepid appraisal.

"Arrogant fool!"

Solaris, the Golden Crow roared in fury. Golden light from the Great Sun surged across the sky, manifesting into chains forged from Pure Yang Immortal Metal. Original English translation available at audi novel.com.

The chains, like endless Solar Golden Chain, stretched forth to suppress Eldrin Chen, seeking to pin him down on the spot.

Simultaneously, Verdant Sun Imperial Son also stepped forth, soaring into the heavens to attack. An Azure-Gold Ancient Cauldron materialized in his grasp, descending with a force meant to crush all things, bearing down upon Eldrin Chen.

Both of these supreme treasures were Mid-Grade Innate Treasure, the most powerful artifacts the two could fully activate. Unleashing them with full force now showed they recognized Eldrin Chen's formidable strength and dared hold nothing back.

"Fine artifacts,"

As the two supreme treasures descended upon him, Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm, measured tone.

He had remained utterly composed from the very beginning. Even as two Innate Supreme Treasure of the middle grade surged forth, Eldrin Chen felt not a shred of fear.

"A pity," he said. "No matter how powerful an ancient treasure may be, it remains, in the end, merely an external object."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen manifested his boundless Innate True Body. With his left hand, he seized the Solar Golden Chain, pulling it into his grasp. Then, with a mere flick of his sleeve, his right fist descended like a falling star, crashing directly against the Azure-Gold Ancient Cauldron.

"BOOM—"

A thunderous roar erupted, a sound akin to the primordial resonance that marked the very dawn of the Heavenly Layers.

At the point where fist met cauldron, the fabric of the Heavenly Layers shattered, and the Void [the fundamental emptiness from which all things emerge] disintegrated. Countless Chaos Currents [primordial, formless energies of creation] surged forth, painting a scene of Primordial Chaos [the undifferentiated state before the cosmos was formed] being born anew, of a universe being carved from the formless abyss.

In the next instant, the Azure-Gold Ancient Cauldron was sent hurtling backward. Carried by its own colossal momentum, it slammed into the chest of Verdant Sun Imperial Son, sending both man and treasure flying for countless millions upon millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Only when Verdant Sun Imperial Son finally managed to steady himself did he discover, to his horror, that a deep, unmistakable fist imprint had been seared into the surface of the Azure-Gold Ancient Cauldron.

Witnessing this, Solaris, the Golden Crow could not help but draw in a sharp, cold breath. "His Physical Body [the cultivated, fortified form of a cultivator]... it is actually harder than innate Divine Metal [a mythical, indestructible ore forged at the dawn of creation]."

"Not good."

An instant later, he jolted back to his senses and desperately tried to react.

Alas, it was already too late. He saw Eldrin Chen seize the Solar Golden Chain in an iron grip and violently whip it out.

In that very moment, a titanic force surged forth. Solaris, the Golden Crow, along with his Chains, was smashed by Eldrin Chen. The Void shattered, and thousands upon hundreds of Primordial Divine Mountain crumbled into dust.

"How can he possess such immense strength?"

After exchanging over ten moves, Solaris, the Golden Crow pushed his Innate Physique [a supreme natural-born body constitution] to its absolute limit, yet he still could not match the might of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience].

In the end, he could only watch helplessly as Eldrin Chen wrested the Solar Golden Chain from his grasp and utterly suppressed it within the palm of his hand.

Even as the Solar Golden Chain struggled incessantly, unleashing its Solar True Flame [a divine flame capable of incinerating all creation] that swept through the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven], it could not inflict the slightest harm upon the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio—novel.com.