Chapter 1675 : A Glimpse of Infinite Worlds

"Three trillion."

Eldrin Chen suddenly murmured, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

In that single glance during the dimensional ascension just now, Eldrin Chen had glimpsed the phantasmal reflections of worlds numbering over three trillion.

Even more staggering was the realization that these three trillion worlds were but a single drop in the boundless ocean of the Dimensional Void [the infinite, layered expanse between dimensions and worlds].

"Infinite dimensions, the Myriad Heavens [a collective term for the countless realms and heavens], their worlds truly numberless as the sands of the Ganges."

Eldrin Chen sighed with feeling, once again awed by the profound mystery of the Dimensional Void.

He understood intuitively that within this endless Dimensional Void, worlds were fundamentally uncountable. The vast majority were born of natural cosmic gestation; the worlds opened by Earth Immortal [an immortal who has fused their inner world with the laws of heaven and earth, achieving a higher state of being] were but a drop in that ocean by comparison.

Of course, the energy level of the Dimensional Void was ultimately limited, paling in comparison to the Endless Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerges].

A Universe-level multidimensional entity, if it remained within the Dimensional Void, would find the path to further advancement exceedingly difficult.

Therefore, Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to a celestial state, transcending mortal limitations] Patriarch who cultivated the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation method focusing on the unification of essence, energy, and spirit] would invariably choose to have their Universe ascend in dimension, venturing into the Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state of existence] to draw upon Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, unformed energy of creation itself].

After the Universe [the vast cosmos containing all realms and dimensions] underwent dimensional ascension, the Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation springs] that nearly derived its fundamental essence could ultimately coalesce into a greater quantity of Innate Energy [the pure, foundational energy inherent to a being or realm].

However, those who cultivated the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation method that harmonizes two primordial forces] dared not attempt this, for the Universe [the vast cosmos containing all realms and dimensions] forged by this art lacked sufficient resilience.

If one attempted to ascend into the Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation], they would be utterly unable to withstand the onslaught of Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation springs], meeting an immediate fate of Universe [the vast cosmos containing all realms and dimensions] Oblivion [complete annihilation and erasure from existence].

Precisely for this reason, even when opening a Ninefold Heaven [a nine-layered celestial realm of immense power], a cultivator of the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation method that harmonizes two primordial forces] would, upon breaking through to the Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm], obtain merely two or three strands of Innate Energy [the pure, foundational energy inherent to a being or realm].

In stark contrast, a practitioner of the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method harmonizing three primordial forces] would, upon achieving the Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm], secure at least nine strands of Innate Energy [the pure, foundational energy inherent to a being or realm].

The fundamental cause lay in the quality of dimensional energy, which paled in comparison to the profound mysteries contained within Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation springs].

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen followed the Small Universe [a self-contained, nascent cosmos cultivated within a practitioner] as it continuously ascended through dimensions. Suddenly, the boundless Dimensional Void [the empty space between dimensions and realms] trembled with violent intensity.

Immediately after, the Small Universe [a self-contained, nascent cosmos cultivated within a practitioner] flared with brilliant, shuddering light, as if it had crossed a critical threshold and ascended into a space of pure Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation].

Eldrin Chen gazed out and saw the surroundings saturated with infinite Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation springs]. A magnificent and boundless Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws and energies] hovered and swirled all around him.

"The Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a specific, renowned realm within the immortal domains]," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, understanding that after the Myriad Spirit Universe ascended, it would attach itself to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain and receive its protection.

"Boom! Rumble!"

At that very moment, the Universe of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch erupted with violent tremors.

Within the Chaos, under the torrential influx of boundless Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, formless energy that existed before creation], the Universe of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch let out a deafening roar. Cracks, one after another, began to split across its Universe Membrane [the conceptual boundary separating an inner universe from the outer Chaos].

"Such potent Primordial Chaos Energy,"

Eldrin Chen's heart sank, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

"Even a Universe formed from the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation representing the perfect fusion of essence, energy, and spirit] of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch suffers such grievous wounds upon ascending into this Chaos."

"Those Universe formed by Flawed Celestial Immortal [Celestial Immortals who achieved their realm with an imperfect foundation] who possess only a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation fusing only two of the three core aspects] would likely face only one fate if they dared to ascend into the Chaos: the complete Oblivion [utter annihilation, erasure from existence] of their Universe."

"No wonder, despite knowing that ascending would allow them to harness the Chaos Energy Flow [the currents of energy within the primordial Chaos] to condense over three times more Innate Energy [the fundamental, uncreated energy that constitutes all things], those Flawed Celestial Immortal still dare not attempt their breakthrough within the Chaos."

As these thoughts echoed in Eldrin Chen's mind, he saw the eyes of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch suddenly blaze with intense light.

With a furious roar, he channeled his own boundless Triple-Limit Magical Power to bolster the heavens and earth, barely managing to stabilize the crumbling fate of his Universe [the personal cosmos cultivated within a celestial immortal].

Eldrin Chen watched clearly as, once the Universe stabilized, an endless torrent of Chaos Torrent [a violent influx of primordial chaos energy] came crashing inward. The entire Small Universe began to expand with violent intensity.

Eleven million light-years.

Thirteen million light-years.

Fifteen million light-years.

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin Chen saw the Universe of Myriad Spirit Patriarch reach twenty million light-years in diameter.

Only then did the expansion of this Small Universe begin to slow, as if it had reached some inherent limit.

This filled Eldrin Chen with considerable surprise. Generally, when a Flawed Celestial Immortal [a celestial immortal who has not perfected their foundation] cultivates to the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm, their Universe diameter is typically around twenty million light-years.

For those in the Fourth Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm, the Universe diameter is usually about thirty million light-years.

The Universe Myriad Spirit Patriarch had just opened was a full twenty million light-years across—already comparable to that of a Flawed Celestial Immortal in the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm.

Moreover, Eldrin Chen understood that the path of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch seemed not to have reached its limit.

"BOOM—"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through heaven and earth.

They saw the Myriad Spirit Patriarch, empowered by the Polarity Path Union Gourd [a legendary gourd capable of harmonizing opposing forces], channel boundless power from the cosmos through the Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation]. In that fleeting moment, a new layer of heaven was slowly being carved into existence.

"The tenth heavenly layer,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, yet he knew this was not the end.

He was well aware that those who possessed the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method] could, upon ascending to the Universe [the foundational cosmic realm], open at least one additional heavenly layer if they had any strength to spare. This was especially true for a figure like the Myriad Spirit Patriarch.

As expected, the Myriad Spirit Patriarch acted once more. Another layer of heaven was cleaved open, and a vast, primordial Heavenly Domain slowly materialized.

"The eleventh layer."

Eldrin Chen whispered the words, his gaze once again fixed upon the Myriad Spirit Patriarch.

Opening a world within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] is far more difficult than doing so within the Dimensional Void [the empty space between established worlds], and the pressure to maintain the stability of the original world is also vastly greater.

Generally speaking, for the vast majority of Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation method focusing on the unity of three primordial energies], reaching this stage would be the absolute limit. However, Myriad Spirit Patriarch had cultivated the Triple-Limit Magical Power [a profound art that pushes the limits of magical power in three aspects] for many years; his ambitions certainly did not stop here.

"Once more."

With a furious roar, Myriad Spirit Patriarch thrust his Innate Heavenly God Spear [a divine weapon born from the heavens themselves] skyward, piercing the firmament. It struck with earth-shattering force, cleaving through the Primordial Ancient World [the first and most ancient of all worlds] and causing yet another layer of heaven to manifest.

Even after reaching the Twelve-Layered Heaven [a legendary cultivation realm representing twelve layers of ascended heavens], Myriad Spirit Patriarch did not cease his efforts.

At this moment, empowered by the very forces of heaven and earth, Myriad Spirit Patriarch stood at the absolute pinnacle of his existence.

With all his might, he unleashed a strike of boundless, world-sundering power, shattering the fabric of the Universe [the totality of all existence]. The Thirteenfold Heaven [the thirteenth and nearly mythical layer of heaven] was violently torn asunder.

Then, in his final moment, he poured every last shred of his being into a death-defying blow. It cleaved through the boundless murk of the Endless Chaos [the infinite, unformed chaos beyond all worlds] and rent open the fourteenth layer of heaven.

"This is the limit."

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen murmured silently within his heart.

He understood that at this moment, Myriad Spirit Patriarch [a powerful ancient cultivator] was utterly exhausted and could advance no further.

However, having just broken through to the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] and being able to open fourteen layers of heaven and earth, the foundation of Myriad Spirit Patriarch was already astonishingly profound.

The Universe [the personal cosmos of a cultivator] of the current Myriad Spirit Patriarch now had a diameter of thirty million light-years, a scale comparable to that of a Flawed Celestial Immortal [a celestial immortal with an imperfect foundation] in the Fourth Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm [the fourth level of the celestial immortal realm].

An ordinary Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a celestial immortal with a flawless foundation] typically possessed a Universe of only around Ten-Layered Heaven [ten layers of heaven]. It was usually not until the Second Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm [the second level of the celestial immortal realm] that a Universe would reach such vastness.

"Hmmmm—"

Amidst the thunderous roar of heaven and earth, Eldrin Chen watched as Myriad Spirit Patriarch slowly condensed the World's Origin [the primordial essence from which a world is born].

Eldrin Chen gazed out and discovered that within each of the fourteen layers of heaven belonging to Myriad Spirit Patriarch, one hundred and eight strands of Heaven Earth Profound Yellow [the profound yellow energy representing the foundation of heaven and earth] had manifested.

More importantly, within each of the fourteen layers of heaven and earth, a single strand of Innate Spiritual Essence [the primordial spiritual essence born with the universe] had appeared.

This Innate Spiritual Essence only manifests during the initial opening of a Universe. It is the key substance for refining Innate Energy [primordial energy that existed before creation], and if missed, it swiftly vanishes.

This substance is an Innate Object [an object born of primordial chaos]. It can be used as a catalyst to refine the Heaven Earth Profound Yellow, transforming it into that very Innate Energy.

Of course, this advancement occurred within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before the creation of the cosmos]. If one were to ascend within the Dimensional Void [the empty, unstable spaces between stable worlds], the amount of Innate Spiritual Essence [the pure, foundational spiritual energy born from the world's creation] obtained would be merely one-third of what is gained from an ascension within the Chaos.

With the Innate Spiritual Essence in hand, the Myriad Spirit Patriarch naturally did not hesitate. As the Myriad Spirit Patriarch continuously condensed the energy, fourteen strands of Innate Energy [the fundamental, unadulterated power inherent to all things] finally materialized before him.