Chapter 1723 : Primordial Chaos and Innate Qi

After breaking through to the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation], they would then venture into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] to seek Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation]. Their safety in doing so was not merely ten times greater than those at the early or mid-stages of the Heaven Immortal [a foundational immortal realm]; it was exponentially so.

It was precisely for this reason that the rate of successful maturation for the Protagonist of the Dao Tribulation [a destined figure fated to undergo a great heavenly trial] was exceptionally high, with very few perishing prematurely.

Once one cultivated to the Eleven Calamities [a realm signified by surviving eleven heavenly tribulations], or even the Twelve Tribulation Domain [the pinnacle realm before immortality, marked by twelve tribulations], and then survived to break through from within the Dao Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial of the Dao], the certainty of later cultivating to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the perfected state of a celestial immortal] was almost ninety percent.

Even breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm [a venerable and powerful stage of immortal existence] held immense hope.

Eldrin Chen's current strength had long since surpassed the Twelve Calamities [the realm of twelve heavenly tribulations]. The Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial spiritual light gained from tribulations] he obtained was naturally astonishingly vast, far exceeding that of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among heavenly immortals].

He consecutively condensed a full forty-five strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] before discovering that both the Primordial Chaos Essence [the refined essence of primordial chaos] and the Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial spiritual light gained from tribulations] were exhausted.

"Forty-five strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation]."

"The additional gain... that would be twenty-five portions of Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial spiritual light gained from tribulations], correct?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then slowly refined five of those strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] into his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao].

At that moment, as his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao] underwent Reverse to Innate [a process of reverting to a primordial, innate state], Eldrin Chen felt his foundation become more seamless and complete. His combat power seemed to have grown faintly, yet it lacked a qualitative metamorphosis. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel dot com.

Eldrin Chen was acutely aware that this was not due to any lack of growth in his own strength, but rather because his combat prowess had become overwhelmingly potent.

The higher one's cultivation realm ascended, the greater the disparity between each successive layer became. When he was still at the Earth Immortal Realm, an Eighth Level Earth Immortal was only equivalent to perhaps one and a half Seventh Level Earth Immortals.

Yet, upon reaching the Heaven Immortal Realm, the gap in combat power between the seventh and eighth layers of Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal, a higher tier of immortal being] had widened to a difference measured in multiples.

This was because a seventh-layer Heaven Immortal needed only to cultivate a single Celestial Immortal Foundation [the foundational cultivation of a Heaven Immortal] to perfection. In contrast, an eighth-layer Heaven Immortal had to have cultivated at least two Great Vehicle [a supreme cultivation method or divine ability] Innate Foundations [foundations built upon innate, primordial principles].

A seventh-layer Heaven Immortal required the refinement of merely nine strands of Innate Qi [primordial spiritual energy] to achieve a breakthrough. An eighth-layer Heaven Immortal, however, needed at least eighteen strands—a qualitative leap in requirement.

Even if three seventh-layer Heaven Immortals joined forces, they would likely be utterly subdued and slain within a thousand exchanges against a single eighth-layer Heaven Immortal.

Although Eldrin Chen's power had progressed somewhat after his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] underwent its innate transformation, he was still far from possessing combat strength equivalent to the eighth layer of Heaven Immortal.

"I can still open several more Heavenly Layers," he murmured to himself.

As soon as his Primordial Source [the foundational, origin-point of one's cultivation] advanced, Eldrin Chen immediately set about continuing to open Heavenly Layers [conceptual layers or realms within a cultivator's internal cosmos].

This was precisely the moment of the Cosmos's initial opening. From the profound mysteries of existence, Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial light of creation] descended. For every Heavenly Layer he opened, he would obtain an additional strand of Innate Qi.

If this opportunity is missed, in the future, the only way to obtain Innate Qi [the primordial, untainted spiritual energy present at the dawn of creation] would be to venture into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before the cosmos was ordered].

Behold, Eldrin Chen mobilized his entire cultivation foundation, once more employing his various Divine Ability [profound supernatural techniques] and secret arts to cleave open the Chaotic Cosmos [a realm of swirling, unformed energies].

Amidst a deafening roar of cataclysm, Eldrin Chen utilized the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [an art that forges weapons from the essence of primordial chaos], manifesting ten types of Chaos Divine Weapon [divine armaments born from chaos] to split asunder the second layer of the Eleventh Heaven [the eleventh stratum of the celestial realms].

Immediately following, he brandished the Chaos Heaven Halberd, channeling his lifetime's accumulation of Mana [spiritual power] and the power of his Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path] into it, once more cleaving open the second layer of the Twelvefold Heavens and Earth [a cosmological structure of twelve celestial and terrestrial layers].

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen employed the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine hand technique capable of seizing the very essence of chaos] and the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique imbued with the power of the five elements and pure yang energy], successively opening the second layer of the Thirteen-Layered Heaven and Earth and the second layer of the Fourteen-Layered Heavens [the fourteenth stratum of the celestial realms].

"Twenty-Four Heavens."

"Has this truly reached the limit?"

After consecutively opening two layers of the Fourteen-Layered Heavens, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, ultimately abandoning the thought of continuing the expansion.

His Cosmos [the personal inner universe cultivated by an immortal] was too vast. The scale of each celestial layer far surpassed that of ordinary beings at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm], rivaling even the inner worlds of great powers at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Heaven Immortal cultivation realm].

Under these circumstances, although he had obtained more Heaven and Earth Origin [the foundational, creative essence of heaven and earth], the pressure he had to bear grew increasingly immense.

Opening up two Fourteen-Layered Heavens [a profound cultivation realm representing fourteen layers of celestial reality] was already the absolute limit of what Eldrin Chen could achieve.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not force the issue further. He once again used his Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial spiritual light inherent within a cultivator's soul] to condense Innate Qi [the primordial, unadulterated spiritual energy that existed before creation], successfully refining another four strands of it.

"Forty-nine strands of Innate Qi?"

Gazing at the Innate Qi gathered in his hand, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and murmur to himself.

After stabilizing his Celestial Immortal Universe [the personal inner cosmos or universe cultivated by an immortal being], he flicked his sleeve and released five strands of Innate Qi, directing them to merge into five specific Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual plant of immense power that acts as a root or anchor for the spiritual energy of heaven and earth]: the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree, the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins, the Longevity Ancient Tree [an ancient tree imbued with the essence of longevity], the North Sea Great Toon, and the Primordial Earth Source Tree.

These five Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root had already been nurtured by the feedback from his Cosmos [his personal inner universe] and were on the very cusp of a critical metamorphosis. Visit audio-novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

The infusion of the five strands of Innate Qi instantly shattered their Postnatal Shackles [the limitations imposed by the mundane, created world], catalyzing their transformation into five magnificent Innate Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual plant that exists in a state prior to the division of heaven and earth].

In that very instant, from within the five ancient trees, five majestic Heaven and Earth True Spirit [primordial spiritual beings representing fundamental cosmic forces] emerged: the Vermilion Bird [the divine bird of the south, representing fire], the White Tiger [the divine beast of the west, representing metal], the Black Tortoise [the divine creature of the north, representing water], the Azure Dragon [the divine dragon of the east, representing wood], and the Qilin [the auspicious divine beast, representing earth and virtue].

Each of them was wreathed in an aura of Innate Qi, and they turned towards Eldrin Chen, offering him three solemn bows of profound respect.

"We offer our deepest gratitude for the generous gift, Ancient Ancestor."

"With the World's Rank and Grade [a special state of enlightenment and power granted by the world itself] empowering them, their foundation and combat prowess are truly comparable to an Innate Divine Spirit [a being born with divine nature and immense power]?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with understanding, and he gave a slight, acknowledging nod.

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the others. Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, ten strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] descended.

Among the original Six Heavens and Seven Realms [a cosmological structure of thirteen interconnected domains], the Six Heavens contained the Abyssal Ancient Tree [a primordial tree embodying the essence of the abyss], the Starry Ancient Tree [a primordial tree whose leaves shimmer like constellations], the Pure Yang Ancient Tree [a primordial tree radiating pure solar essence], the Void Heaven Wood [a primordial wood that exists between reality and void], the Two Polarities Celestial Light Tree [a primordial tree balancing the light of opposing celestial forces], and the Longevity Fruit Tree [a primordial tree bearing fruit that grants extended lifespan].

The Seven Realms held the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo [a spiritual bamboo that channels and stores heavenly thunder], the Frost Soul Immortal Pear Tree [an immortal pear tree whose fruit can freeze and purify the soul], the Fire Jade Immortal Marrow Tree [an immortal tree with fiery jade-like sap that strengthens the marrow], the Gale Gourd Vine [a magical vine that bears gourds containing tempest winds], the North Abyss Cold Mist Tree [a tree emanating the chilling mists of the northern abyss], the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree [a tea tree whose leaves can induce profound states of enlightenment], and the Immortal Peach Ancient Tree [the legendary peach tree of immortality].

The Flat Peach Ancient Tree [another legendary peach tree of immortality], the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree, and the Gale Gourd Vine had already ascended. The remaining ten Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root that connects and draws power from heaven and earth], each having received a strand of Innate Qi, were now undergoing their metamorphosis into Primordial Ancient Trees [trees that have existed since the dawn of creation].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, all thirteen of his Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual plants within a cultivator's inner world] would advance to the Innate Realm [the primordial state of being, the highest tier of spiritual existence].

These thirteen Primordial Ancient Trees were not merely priceless treasures of extreme rarity; they were also intrinsically linked to his own cultivation.

As Eldrin Chen calculated, his two Fourteen-Layered Heavens [the fourteen-layered celestial realms within a high-level cultivator's dantian or inner world] were far too vast, exceeding by a great margin those of an ordinary Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of becoming a celestial immortal]. If he followed the normal path of cultivation, it might take over ten million years just to advance a single layer.

However, if he planted one Primordial Ancient Tree within each of his two Fourteen-Layered Heavens, and allowed these trees to absorb and refine Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy that existed before creation] for their growth, Eldrin Chen's cultivation speed would skyrocket, increasing tenfold.

By that time, even without relying on external aids, his own Mana would deepen by one stage every million years.

Of course, these were not the primary benefits. The most crucial aspect was that Primordial Ancient Trees could stabilize a Cosmos [an inner universe or world], augmenting its Primordial Source [the foundational, life-giving energy of a world] and its very foundations.

After an Ancient Immortal Great Power shatters the Ninefold Heavenly Pass [the nine-layered heavenly barrier to supreme cultivation], the breakthrough to the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo, a supreme immortal realm] requires elevating one's Celestial Immortal Universe [the personal inner universe of a high-level immortal] into an Immortal Domain [a perfected, self-sustaining immortal realm], thereby coalescing the Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light [a fundamental, unbreakable spiritual radiance].

It could be said that the Celestial Immortal Universe is the foundational cornerstone for achieving the Great Luo path. To eventually transform one's Cosmos into an Immortal Domain, any investment made in the early stages is utterly worthwhile.

Having propelled the advancement of his Celestial Immortal Universe, Eldrin Chen then planted the Innate Galewind Gourd Vine and the Innate Enlightenment Purple Lotus within the newly opened lands of the Eleventh Heaven. Into these nine Supreme Grade World-Opening Spiritual Roots [spiritual plants of the highest grade, capable of initiating worlds], he once again scattered nine strands of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gives birth to worlds], merging them with the roots.

By this step, Eldrin Chen had already consumed twenty-nine strands of Innate Qi [primordial, innate energy].

Seeing that only twenty strands of Innate Qi remained, a pang of regret shot through Eldrin Chen. While forty-nine strands seemed like a vast fortune, it was ultimately a one-time windfall.

Without a steady source of income, even this seemingly abundant reserve would quickly dwindle if spent recklessly. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel . com.