Chapter 1620 : The Chaos Sea's Forbidden Depths

This gaseous form of Primordial Chaos Energy [the fundamental, unformed energy that existed before creation] poses little threat to beings at the level of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a powerful immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm].

An immortal at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm can traverse it safely, unless they are attacked by a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from chaos] or become lost within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before the cosmos], depleting their Innate Dharmic Power [the innate spiritual power cultivated within one's body]. Otherwise, it is unlikely for a Celestial Immortal Great Power to perish there.

Beyond the Three Thousand Immortal Domains lies the Boundless Chaos Sea, a realm of completely liquid chaos.

That Boundless Chaos Sea is filled with Chaos Torrent [violent currents of raw chaos energy], and its liquid Primordial Chaos Energy is overwhelmingly potent. For a Celestial Immortal Great Power to enter is to seek death; only existences at the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [an immortal who has achieved the Golden Immortal realm, encompassing all phenomena] dare to set foot within.

The mass of Primordial Chaos Energy that Eldrin Chen had refined was precisely such a droplet of liquid Chaos Primordial Breath [the most primal and potent essence of chaos].

Having cultivated this Primordial Chaos Energy, Eldrin Chen could now traverse the Chaos surrounding the Three Thousand Immortal Domains without the peril of exhausting his spiritual power.

Not only would the Primordial Chaos Energy fail to harm Eldrin Chen, his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme unity and unbreakability] would instead refine it, converting the chaos into spiritual power to replenish himself.

"I can walk within the Chaos now,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a faint smile touching the corners of his eyes.

The perfection of his Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique had brought Eldrin Chen a transformation of unprecedented magnitude.

He had a sense that, in terms of pure physical body strength alone, he would face no significant issue even against an existence with a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation.

If one factored in his spiritual power [the refined energy cultivated by immortals], Immortal Treasure [an artifact of immense power used by high-level cultivators], and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], he could even contend with a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a formidable cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm].

"It is time to return."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen had no desire to linger any longer.

He emerged from the Thunder Pool, bowed deeply in gratitude to the Annihilation Path Master once more, and then departed using the Polarity Void Mirror.

Upon returning to the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, Eldrin Chen did not immediately head to the Five Elements Small Universe, but instead went back into the Nameless Space.

"You have broken through."

The Returning Abyss Pearl observed him and spoke calmly.

Eldrin Chen nodded and promptly inquired, "With the Returning Abyss Pearl nourishing my physical body, when will my Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a supreme constitution of unyielding unity] transform into the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the innate, primordial version of that unbreakable constitution]?"

"For your Primordial One Indestructibility Body to advance to the Innate Realm [the realm of innate, born-with power], it requires the absorption of five strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy present at the birth of the cosmos] to succeed."

The Returning Abyss Pearl [a sentient treasure of immense power] fell silent for a moment before replying calmly, "At our current speed, it would likely require eight hundred and ten thousand years."

"Eight hundred and ten thousand years."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. The Great Tribulation [the prophesied cataclysmic event] was now only one hundred thousand years away. There simply wasn't enough time.

Seeing his reaction, the Returning Abyss Pearl spoke again, "If you were to refine Innate Energy [the primordial, uncreated energy that predates the cosmos], you would likely need three more portions."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his decision crystallizing in an instant.

If his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme resilience] were to reach the Innate Realm [the state of being one with primordial nature], his combat power would directly ascend into the domain of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the first major stage of celestial immortality]. He would even rank among the powerful within that early stage.

Only by cultivating the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the perfected, primordial form of the indestructible body] could Eldrin Chen truly become fearless of all threats and fully embody the role of the Path Tribulation Protagonist [the destined one who overcomes the great tribulation of the cultivation path].

Therefore, Eldrin Chen resolved to utilize the Innate Energy this time, prioritizing the cultivation of his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique above all else.

After bidding farewell to his Companion Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bound to one's soul and cultivation], the Returning Abyss Pearl, Eldrin Chen made his way into the Small Universe [a pocket dimension or personal realm].

Seeing Eldrin Chen return once more, Exquisite Jiang and the others looked at him with anxious expressions before asking, "How did it go?"

"A complete success."

Eldrin Chen replied with a smile, and with a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a wisp of Chaos Primordial Breath [the foundational energy of creation, preceding the division of heaven and earth].

"Excellent."

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's breakthrough, Verdant Consort exclaimed joyfully, "Now that you have broken through, the Path Tribulation [the heavenly trial faced when advancing one's cultivation path] should pose little threat."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. After his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable and eternal] advanced, his power was nearly unrivaled beneath the Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm] realm.

Even if the direct disciples of a great sect besieged him, or even if a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a formidable expert at the Celestial Immortal realm] stooped to intervene personally, he was confident he had the means to handle it.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Exquisite Jiang and the others. He noticed that Exquisite Jiang's cultivation foundation had been polished to near perfection; it seemed her breakthrough to the dual Primordial Unity Realm [a profound state where one's spirit and energy achieve perfect harmony] was not far off.

A flicker of joy warmed his heart, and he spoke, "It seems your cultivation has progressed swiftly."

Exquisite Jiang nodded upon hearing this and said with a gentle smile, "The Pill of Polarity Enlightenment [a legendary elixir that grants profound insight into the balance of opposing forces] and the Innate Enlightenment Tea [a rare spiritual tea that awakens one's innate comprehension] are treasures many Celestial Immortal dream of. Even if obtained, they would typically be reserved for a breakthrough attempt."

"For us to cultivate using this would be a grievous waste of a precious treasure [an act of squandering something of immense value]."

Eldrin Chen paid it no mind, replying with a smile, "What use is hoarding a treasure if one's cultivation cannot advance?"

"With the Path Tribulation [a great cosmic calamity that tests cultivators and reshapes fate] drawing near, if we fail to break through our cultivation realms, I fear its arrival will bring us immense trouble instead."

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen continued, "Once I successfully cultivate the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable body forged from the primordial chaos at the dawn of creation], your foundations should be thoroughly solidified. Then we can open the alchemical furnace to refine the Pill of Polarity Enlightenment [a supreme elixir that illuminates the path between opposing forces, aiding in profound breakthroughs], assisting you in breaking through to the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation art that harmonizes the dual primordial energies of creation]."

After settling these matters, Eldrin Chen prepared to enter seclusion to cultivate the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique.

However, at that very moment, Violet Consort Yan spoke up, "Now that the Path Tribulation approaches, all the major Heavenly Domain [vast, celestial territories within the immortal realms] will be hosting Barter Convention [grand gatherings where cultivators trade rare treasures and resources]."

"Within the Central Heavenly Domain, there is to be a super auction exclusive to those at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] or above. Should we participate?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly. His initial intention was to first cultivate the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique, but he changed his mind in an instant.

For with the Path Tribulation imminent, and the Opportunity and Fortune [a confluence of destiny and chance that brings great boons] for the Hundred Tribulations Rebirth [a divine ability granting rebirth after enduring a hundred calamities] drawing near, this Barter Convention was certain to be the most magnificent gathering in tens of millions of years.

The several Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have ascended halfway to the Celestial Immortal realm] of the Chen Immortal Clan had all broken through relatively recently. Some still lacked fully ascended Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life and soul, growing in power with them], and their Divine Ability [supreme supernatural powers cultivated to a transcendent level] were not yet fully mastered. This would undoubtedly affect their combat prowess.

This was a rare opportunity, after all, an auction where every Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality through cultivation] at or above the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain would participate was bound to feature many rare and precious treasures.

Once all nine Earth Immortal [cultivators who have attained immortality tied to the earthly realm] of the Chen Clan acquired suitable treasures, their methods and combat prowess would undoubtedly see a tremendous leap.

Furthermore, among Eldrin Chen's Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power innate to a cultivator's constitution], both the Primordial One Energy [the foundational, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate] and the Five Elements Divine Light [a divine radiance embodying the power of the five fundamental elements] had been deduced to the Half-Step Patriarch Level [a power level approaching that of a Path Ancestor], yet he was hindered from cultivating them due to the lack of crucial catalytic ingredients.

This presented a golden chance for Eldrin Chen to gather the resources needed to master a Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a divine ability of near-Path Ancestor potency].

If he could cultivate a Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], Eldrin Chen's capabilities would be vastly enhanced. Even if his current cultivation base couldn't unleash its full might, it would be comparable to an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from heaven and earth, possessing innate laws].

As for the even higher Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a divine ability of Path Ancestor grade], Eldrin Chen wasn't currently entertaining thoughts of mastering it.

The Divine Ability of Patriarch Level [the realm of Path Ancestors, the pinnacle of cultivation] was simply too formidable. Even if Eldrin Chen successfully deduced an ability of that grade, achieving mastery was virtually impossible.

The prerequisite requirements for cultivating a Patriarch Level Divine Ability were exceedingly harsh.

Even with Eldrin Chen's profound foundation, and even if it was a Patriarch Level Divine Ability of his own creation, he would at minimum need to master the Innate Primordial One Limitless Path Principle [a supreme cultivation art of limitless potential] and break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals] before there was any hope of success.

It must be understood that those Ancient Immortal [immortals who have weathered countless ages] capable of mastering a Patriarch Level Divine Ability stood at the very apex of power among their peers, their strength leaving few rivals within the same realm.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "If that is the case, then before the grand assembly convenes, let us first breach the defenses of the Gale Grotto-Heaven [a secluded realm of cultivation known for its fierce and unending winds]."

"Should we secure some rare treasures from within, we will have more to barter for useful artifacts at the gathering."