Chapter 1645 : Forging the Chaos Heaven Halberd

This Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary polearm of immense power] was forged by Violet Capital Path Master from a supreme-grade Chaos immortal material he discovered during his travels through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

That Chaos Ancient Bronze [a rare metal born from primordial chaos] is an exceedingly uncommon Chaos Divine Material. Although it lacks Innate Path Patterns [the natural, heaven-born laws that grant power], its substance is indestructible, surpassing even many Innate [heaven-born, natural] divine metals in sheer durability.

When Violet Capital Path Master forged the Chaos Heaven Halberd, he inscribed twenty-four Primordial Unity Path Patterns [the foundational laws of creation] upon it, granting it the power to shatter heavens and rend the earth. Its might ranks among the very pinnacle of Primordial Unity Ancient Treasure [ancient treasures forged with the laws of primordial unity].

In theory, if one could fuse twenty-four strands of Innate Energy [the pure, primordial energy of creation] into the Chaos Heaven Halberd, it could undergo a metamorphosis into an Innate Ancient Treasure [a treasure born from and embodying the laws of nature itself].

Of course, ascending to become an Innate Ancient Treasure is no simple feat. It requires not only consuming vast amounts of Innate Energy to catalyze the evolution of the Primordial Unity Path Patterns within the halberd but also an exceptionally profound mastery of the art of artifact forging.

Without an Artifact Forging Art [a specialized technique for crafting magical treasures] of at least Ninth Rank High-Grade or higher, even gathering twenty-four strands of Innate Energy would likely prove insufficient to successfully transform it into an Innate Ancient Treasure.

*Clang!*

As these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, he summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd with a thought and experimentally hefted it, testing its weight and balance.

The power of such a supreme-grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure of the primordial unity realm] is truly staggering. If its full potential could be unleashed, its might could rival that of a Middle-Grade Innate Treasure, perhaps even brushing against the domain of an Upper Grade Innate Treasure.

However, wielding such a treasure also demands an immense expenditure of spiritual power. At the very least, the cultivation base of a Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] is required to barely activate it.

Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base [the level of spiritual power and energy a cultivator possesses] is still below the level of the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation. Naturally, he is unable to unleash the ultimate power of the Chaos Heaven Halberd.

After all, this treasure is forged from Primordial Chaos Divine Metal [a legendary metal born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme hardness and sharpness]. It possesses the unyielding Immortality [a property of extreme durability and resistance to decay] and a piercing edge capable of sundering Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence]. For a cultivator who has achieved Fleshly Body Sanctification [a state where the physical body is refined to an extreme, near-indestructible level], it is the most perfectly matched supreme treasure.

Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [an innate constitution granting a body of legendary toughness and resilience] is already immensely powerful. Even relying solely on his physical strength, wielding this Chaos Heaven Halberd to smash and strike would unleash a force capable of destroying anything in its path.

"A fine treasure indeed."

After offering his praise, Eldrin Chen stored away the Chaos Heaven Halberd.

Aside from the Chaos Heaven Halberd, the other two treasures were the White Jade Purification Vase and the Verdant Meditation Mat.

The White Jade Purification Vase was merely a mundane object. Within it were contained two strands of Innate Energy [the pure, primordial energy that existed at the dawn of creation, highly sought after for refining supreme treasures and cultivation], a quantity that was surprisingly scarce.

Yet this seemed to be within expectations. Back then, the Violet Capital Path Master was on the verge of facing his heavenly tribulation. If he had possessed more Innate Energy, he would have either used it to upgrade the Chaos Heaven Halberd to enhance his power, or sold it to exchange for other treasures. It was simply impossible that he would have left any behind.

These two strands of Innate Energy were likely surplus items for the Violet Capital Path Master. For a powerhouse at the Ancient Immortal Realm [a lofty realm of cultivation where one is considered an immortal from ancient times], two strands of Innate Energy could no longer provide significant assistance.

This was indeed the case. When the Violet Capital Path Master was preparing to depart and took stock of his possessions, he found these two strands of Innate Energy to be somewhat of a chicken rib—useless to keep, yet a pity to discard. Even if expended, they were unlikely to increase his combat power by even a sliver.

To prevent these treasures from being wasted, he had initially intended to leave them all for his friend. However, during his communion with the Great Path [the fundamental principle governing all existence], he faintly perceived a thread of future destiny connected to Violet Ye Heaven.

After much deliberation, he decided to leave a portion of the treasures within Violet Ye Heaven. This act was a final gesture, a strand of Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect] left behind in the event his tribulation ended in failure.

The Chaos Heaven Halberd, the Innate Energy [the primordial, untainted energy of creation], all were left by Violet Capital Path Master due to this destined connection. The final treasure, however, was deliberately placed there by Violet Capital Path Master himself, and it was a unique treasure of immeasurable value.

"The Path Hearing Meditation Mat."

Gazing upon this final Verdant Meditation Mat, Eldrin Chen felt a subtle stirring within his heart.

Among the three supreme treasures, the Chaos Heaven Halberd held boundless potential, and the Innate Energy could reverse one's cultivation to the Innate [a primordial, foundational state of being]. Yet, the most precious of them all was undoubtedly this single Verdant Meditation Mat.

This verdant meditation cushion, named the Path Hearing Meditation Mat, possessed an extraordinary origin. It was formed from a single leaf of the Chaos Spiritual Root [a primordial plant of cosmic origin] known as the Ancient Tree of Path Hearing.

What manner of treasure is a Chaos Spiritual Root? Throughout the vast expanse of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, legend speaks of only seven such roots in existence.

The Ancient Tree of Path Hearing was one of these seven Chaos Spiritual Root within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, and moreover, it was the sole Chaos Spiritual Root belonging to the Human Race. It served as the Companion Supreme Treasure [a treasure that grows and evolves with its master] of the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the Path Ancestor of Primordial Genesis].

As a Chaos Spiritual Root, the Ancient Tree of Path Hearing naturally possessed miraculous properties. It was said that the Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a treasure forged from chaos] wielded by Great Abyss Immortal Sage, the Great Abyss Sword, was crafted from a sword embryo nurtured by the Ancient Tree of Path Hearing, combined with Chaos Divine Material [divine-grade ore born from primordial chaos] and meticulously refined.

This Path Hearing Meditation Mat [a meditation cushion that aids in comprehending profound truths] before him was merely a leaf transformed from the Chaos Spiritual Root [a primordial root of chaos and creation]. Though its grade was only that of an Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a high-tier treasure born from the world's natural laws], it contained a sliver of the profound mysteries of the Ancient Tree of Path Hearing [a legendary tree said to grant enlightenment to those who listen beneath its boughs].

In ancient times, when the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the Ancestor who founded the Primordial Genesis Path] broke through to the Primordial One Great Encompassing Realm [the realm of the Primordial One, the ultimate state of unity with the Dao], he once delivered a sermon on the great Path within the Primordial Genesis Path Palace [the ancestral hall of the Primordial Genesis lineage]. The myriad beings who heard his words at that time were all seated upon these very Path Hearing Meditation Mat [meditation cushions that aid in comprehending profound truths] to receive his teachings.

This treasure possessed no offensive capabilities, nor did it offer any defensive wonders. However, it could assist an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] in comprehending the Dao [the fundamental truth and principle of the universe]. It even provided benefits when attempting to break through one's cultivation realm.

Even for a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a true Celestial Immortal] attempting the breakthrough to Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [the legendary foundation of threefold Primordial Unity], meditating upon this cushion could increase their chances of success by one-tenth.

"A special kind of Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a high-tier treasure born from the world's natural laws]," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

"The value of this Path Hearing Meditation Mat [a meditation cushion that aids in comprehending profound truths] likely approaches that of an Innate Ancient Treasure [an ancient treasure of the highest innate grade]," he concluded, a wave of fierce joy rising within his heart.

Eldrin Chen slowly whispered these words, an irrepressible surge of elation blossoming in his heart.

The Innate Primordial Unity Immortal Pill [a supreme pill that aids in achieving the state of Primordial Unity], when enhanced with Innate Filth Serpent Gall [the gall of a primordial serpent born from filth and impurity], could increase the odds of successfully establishing the third Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation art based on the principle of Primordial Unity] by three-tenths.

Consuming the Innate Five Elements Fruit [a fruit containing the innate essence of the Five Elements] could also add another tenth to the chance of breaking through to the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [the legendary foundation of threefold Primordial Unity].

With the additional tenth of success granted by this Path Hearing Meditation Mat [a meditation cushion that aids in comprehending profound truths], the total chance of successfully cultivating the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [the legendary foundation of threefold Primordial Unity] would be boosted by a full five-tenths—a fifty percent increase!

The various Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan have each opened at least a Ninefold Heaven [a foundational cultivation realm of exceptional quality]. When attempting their breakthrough into the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method], they each possess at least a twenty percent chance of success.

As for Lila, having refined the Innate Frost Soul Spiritual Water [a primordial spiritual liquid of icy purity], she possesses a thirty to forty percent chance of success even without relying on any external aids.

When all these divine treasures are combined, the Immortal [powerful cultivators] of the Chen Immortal Clan have at least a seventy to eighty percent chance of successfully breaking through to the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation. This probability is already astonishingly high.

"My deepest gratitude, Senior,"

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly. These Ancient Immortal [immortals from a bygone era] possessed methods that touched the heavens. Even before the Tribulation [a great cosmic trial] arrived, they could glimpse a sliver of Opportunity and Fortune [the threads of destiny and luck], deliberately leaving behind these rare treasures for him.

Moreover, these treasures were precisely the supreme artifacts Eldrin Chen urgently needed. It was clear that the Violet Capital Path Master had vaguely foreseen something dozens of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal] ago and had thus prepared this contingency.

Now, with the Path Tribulation [the great trial of one's cultivation path] imminent and the fork in the road leading to Celestial Immortal [the realm of a true celestial being] right before him, such a treasure had quietly been placed within his reach.

Even if this treasure was merely icing on the cake for Eldrin Chen himself, for the sake of his closest kin and his Dao companions, he had no choice but to accept this immense favor from the Violet Capital Path Master.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen promptly rose to his feet. He offered a slight bow towards the depths of the Ziyan Path Palace and spoke.

"This junior shall, with shameless gratitude, accept the legacy you have bestowed, Senior."

"If I ever attain the Great Encompassing Realm [the highest known realm of cultivation, representing the pinnacle of existence], even at a significant cost, I will assuredly guide your Reincarnation [the process of a soul being reborn into a new body] and shelter you as you tread the Great Path [the ultimate path of cultivation and enlightenment] once more."

"Hmm—"

The Violet Ye Palace [a mystical palace imbued with profound power] trembled faintly, as if a strange light flickered within its depths before settling back into profound stillness.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands in a final salute, then gathered the three treasures and withdrew them from the depths of the Violet Ye Palace.