Chapter 1629 : Forging the Primordial Body

After the treasures were divided, the group each retreated into seclusion for cultivation.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen began refining Innate Energy [the primordial, uncreated energy that existed before the cosmos] to cultivate his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, indestructible body forged from the most fundamental energies of creation].

Without having broken through to the Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] realm, reversing one's constitution to an Innate Physique [a body state that returns to the primordial, uncreated origin] is a lengthy and arduous process. Even with Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base, integrating a single strand of Innate Energy into his physical body required ten thousand years.

Fortunately, the process of reversing one's constitution did not demand complete, death-like seclusion. This allowed Eldrin Chen to integrate the Innate Energy while simultaneously engaging in deep cultivation within the Five Elements Small Universe [a miniature cosmos governed by the five elemental forces].

However, after three thousand years of secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen discovered their supply of Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound insights into the Dao] was running low.

This Innate Enlightenment Tea matured only once every ten million years. With merely ten portions available, it was utterly insufficient for the ten Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm] of the Chen Clan.

Furthermore, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a treasure vase that condenses the primordial energies of the cosmos], at its Low-Grade Innate Treasure [the lowest rank of treasures born from primordial chaos] grade, produced Innate Spiritual Water [spiritual water imbued with innate energy] that was no longer very effective for Innate Ancient Tree [ancient trees of primordial origin]. It could not be used to accelerate the growth of such trees and was thus useless for the Innate Enlightenment Tea.

Left with no other choice, Eldrin Chen reluctantly expended a strand of his Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme violet aura born from the chaos before creation] to upgrade the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth.

Fortunately, the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the foundational violet aura of primordial chaos] possessed extraordinary efficacy. A single strand was equivalent to two strands of ordinary Innate Energy. By sacrificing just one strand of Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, Eldrin Chen successfully elevated the Polarity Energy Vessel [another name for the Primordial Energy Vase] to the rank of a Middle-Grade Innate Treasure [a mid-tier treasure born from primordial chaos].

With the enhanced Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth, Eldrin Chen consumed fifty million Immortal Source [crystals of concentrated immortal energy] to accelerate the maturation of fifty additional portions of Innate Enlightenment Tea, allowing the members of the Chen Clan to continue their cultivation uninterrupted.

Not long after, Eldrin Chen once again opened his alchemical cauldron and refined seven more batches of the Pill of Polarity Enlightenment [a supreme-grade elixir that aids in comprehending the profound principles of Yin and Yang], successfully producing a total of forty-seven pills.

Perhaps due to repeated practice with the same Immortal Pill, or perhaps because Eldrin Chen's alchemical arts had achieved a significant breakthrough, that final batch of Pill of Polarity Enlightenment resulted in a magnificent feat of eight pills from a single furnace.

Eight Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Pill [pills of the highest quality within the eighth rank of immortal elixirs] from one furnace—Eldrin Chen even felt that with his current alchemical skill, were it not for his insufficient cultivation base power, he would be capable of attempting to refine Ninth Rank Mid-Grade Immortal Pill [mid-quality pills within the ninth and highest rank of immortal elixirs].

With forty-seven Pill of Polarity Enlightenment and an ample supply of Innate Enlightenment Tea [a spiritual tea that temporarily enhances one's comprehension and insight], the members of the Chen Immortal Clan once again entered a period of rapid growth in their strength.

However, Eldrin Chen did not rush to contemplate the Primordial Unity Path Principle [the foundational cosmic law of unified origin]. Instead, he began cultivating his Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power innate to a cultivator's constitution].

Ten thousand years later, Eldrin Chen had cultivated his Primordial One Energy [the purest form of cosmic energy, representing unified origin] to the Half-Step Patriarch Level [a realm just below that of a full Patriarch], resulting in another significant increase in his power.

It was around this time that the cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan began to experience successive breakthroughs in their cultivation realms.

Approximately thirteen thousand years into their seclusion, Lila refined a portion of Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water [a primordial spiritual liquid that enhances one's foundation with the essence of frost and soul], causing her foundation and latent potential to surge dramatically. She was the first to break through into the domain of Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation built upon two aspects of the Primordial Unity principle], achieving a tremendous leap in strength.

Merely eight hundred years later, Violet Consort Yan refined some Violet Flame Jade Marrow [a rare crystalline marrow that contains the essence of violet celestial flame], which substantially enhanced her own foundation and potential. She gained enlightenment and mastered the Violet Flame Heavenly Flame [a heavenly fire of violet hue] at the Primordial Unity Realm [the realm where one's power aligns with the Primordial Unity principle].

Another thousand years passed, and the Eastern Sovereign [a title meaning 'Sovereign of the East'] completely assimilated the Solar True Flame [the pure essence of solar fire]. As his foundation and potential skyrocketed, he cultivated the Solar Rule [the divine authority over the sun] to the Primordial Unity Realm.

Three thousand years later, Ethan Chen [the Worthy Night of the Chen Clan], aided by the Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound insights into the Dao] and having consumed two more Pill of Polarity Enlightenment [a rare pill that illuminates the mysteries of Yin and Yang], achieved a complete and thorough enlightenment of the Primordial Unity Cycle of Life and Death Path [a supreme cultivation art governing the fundamental cycles of existence].

Two thousand years after that, with the substantial assistance of copious amounts of Innate Enlightenment Tea and Pill of Polarity Enlightenment, Verdant Consort [the Verdant Consort of the Chen Clan] perfected her Polarity Verdant Lotus Path [a cultivation art centered on the harmonious duality of the Verdant Lotus] and, in a single stride, crossed the threshold into the Primordial Unity Realm [the foundational realm of Primordial Unity cultivation].

Not long afterwards, Kael Chen [Remembrance River Chen] and Nyssa Qu [Rainbow Garment Qu] also achieved another breakthrough, successfully cultivating a second layer of their Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational cultivation base of the Primordial Unity realm].

Only Exquisite Jiang [Exquisite Jiang] was unable to fully step into the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [the state of having cultivated two distinct Primordial Unity foundations]. Her Great Five Elements Path Principles [the supreme principles of the Great Five Elements Path] grew increasingly difficult to comprehend the deeper she delved; she had only managed to grasp three of the Primordial Unity Path Principle [the fundamental principles that constitute a Primordial Unity Path].

To comprehend the fourth Primordial Unity Path Principle, she estimated it would require at least several tens of thousands of years more.

Even so, Exquisite Jiang, having mastered three Primordial Unity Path Principle, possessed strength far beyond what an ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation could hope to rival.

According to Eldrin Chen's [Eldrin Chen's] estimation, Exquisite Jiang's foundational power had surged, her spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things] increasing by nearly half compared to before, marking a tremendous leap in her overall combat prowess.

Time flowed like a swift river during their secluded cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, thirty thousand years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen gathered with Exquisite Jiang and the others, his expression complex as he spoke.

"Only seventy thousand years remain until the Path Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial that determines a cultivator's ultimate fate]."

"Our children have also returned. Old Granduncle's intention is for us to hold a longevity celebration banquet."

Upon hearing this, the several women present all let out a soft sigh.

Time flows relentlessly. In the blink of an eye, it has already been a million years since their birth.

For an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], milestones of ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years, a million years, ten million years, or even a hundred million years of longevity are all profoundly significant occasions.

After all, such pivotal longevity milestones carry immense commemorative weight; once missed, they are gone forever in this lifetime and this existence.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] will hold grand celebrations for their own longevity milestones.

If one has cultivated arduously for a million years yet remains at the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for those who have just transcended mortality], it might be one thing. But for those who have cultivated for a million years and reached the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to the earth and its energies], it is customary to host a lavish longevity feast.

For someone like Eldrin Chen, who has publicly broken through to Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], maintaining a low profile is simply not an option.

For a figure of his stature, even the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of the immortal realms] would personally send congratulatory gifts. News would inevitably spread like wildfire throughout the vast Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea.

Considering this, Exquisite Jiang spoke: "This longevity feast is not just for Exquisite alone. Among the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] of our Chen Clan, our longevity milestones are all very close. We should celebrate them together."

"Understood," Nyssa Qu nodded, then spoke. "This is a good opportunity to take stock of the clan's situation and begin accelerating our preparations for the Path Tribulation [the ultimate trial faced by cultivators to ascend to immortality]."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen finally spoke. "The Path Tribulation draws near, and our strength is not yet unshakable. We must not act too ostentatiously."

"For this longevity celebration, let us keep things simple. We shall only invite our close friends and a few old acquaintances."

"That is wise."

"..."

Lingering Sun Sea Region, Ascendant Immortal Platform.

Within the Dragon-Leaping Pool, Immortal Energy [the pure, potent energy of the immortal realm] suffused the air, creating an atmosphere of profound peace and tranquility.

Suddenly, ripples disturbed the surface of the Dragon-Leaping Pool, followed by a dazzling figure leaping forth from its depths.

"Hahaha..."

"A hundred lifetimes of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], a hundred cycles perfected! This old man has finally attained immortality!"

A Verdant-robed Path Master [a cultivator who has attained mastery over a specific Dao Path] strode forward, ascending into the heavens until he finally appeared upon the Ascendant Immortal Platform [a legendary platform where cultivators ascend to a higher realm of existence].

At the same moment, a Violet Robe Path Master approached. With a glance at the newly arrived figure, he smiled and said, "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist. With this Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the ultimate breakthrough, transcending mortality to become an immortal being], you shall now enjoy the Longevity [the state of eternal life and existence]."

The Verdant-robed Path Master, seeing this, immediately returned a smile and clasped his hands in greeting. "I thank you for your auspicious words. May I ask, Fellow Daoist, who you are?"

"I am the Welcoming Envoy [an official tasked with greeting newly ascended immortals] of the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of the immortal realm]. I am also a steward disciple of the Chen Immortal Clan from the Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss [a vast and mysterious region of the immortal world]. My name is Support Path Chen. You may simply call me 'Fellow Immortal Fudao'."

The violet-robed Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] smiled slightly and spoke, "Might I inquire about your esteemed title, Fellow Daoist?"

"Ah."

The Verdant-robed Path Master gave a slight nod, then laughed. "To think we are of the same clan. My original name is Lior Chen. You may address me as Lior Path Master."

"Lior Chen?"

The violet-robed Immortal was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled. "Within our Chen Clan's Clan Genealogy [the official record of a clan's lineage and history], there are indeed distant ancestors from the Verdant Generation [a specific generational naming convention within the Chen Clan]."

"However," he continued, "among the Patriarch [a venerable founder or leader of a clan] figures of that Verdant Generation, not a single one remains in this world today."