Chapter 1750 : The Path of Sacrificial Self

"Sacrificial Self!"

Gazing at the two characters before him, Eldrin Chen's eyes blazed with a light of unprecedented intensity.

Anyone who beheld the cultivation method for the seventh realm of the Martial Path would feel it was a revelation worthy of a Celestial Being [a being of immense power and enlightenment].

For this seventh realm cultivation method of the Martial Path required a Supreme [peerless and transcendent] magnitude of spirit and boundless, unyielding willpower to succeed in its practice.

Through the six realms of the Martial Path—Body Forging [tempering the physical form], Qi Refining [refining vital energy], Dao Foundation [laying the foundation of one's path], Divine Treasury [opening the divine repository within], Dao Embryo [nurturing the embryonic form of one's path], and Indestructible [achieving an unbreakable state]—a cultivator's Physical Body, Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and Mana [cultivated spiritual energy] are all honed to the absolute pinnacle attainable in the mortal world.

A Martial Path supreme expert who has reached the Indestructible pinnacle possesses the divine strength to overturn Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven], capable of wrestling a Primordial Roc [an ancient, colossal bird of prey] and tearing apart a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a supreme dragon of the highest heavens] with their bare hands. Their combat power rivals that of a flawless Immortal, making the title 'God of the Mortal Realm' no exaggeration.

Yet such individuals, whose talent and insight are in no way inferior to a True Immortal, find themselves unable to advance a single step further due to a fundamental flaw in their foundation.

Thus, Eldrin Chen forged a new immortal path, creating this method of Sacrificial Self.

This seventh realm cultivation method involves sacrificing the treasure-like body, Mana, Physical Body, and even the Divine Treasury—all of which are comparable to that of a 'God of the Mortal Realm'.

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They would offer their lifelong cultivation as nourishment, as spiritual sustenance, to be sacrificed and used to nurture the Dao Embryo [the embryonic form of one's Dao] within their body, until that Dao Embryo transformed into a Dao Body [a physical form perfectly aligned with and embodying one's Dao].

Indeed, starting from the Divine Treasury [a cultivation realm focused on unlocking internal divine repositories] realm, Eldrin Chen had already laid the foundation for the Sacrificial Self [the realm of sacrificing one's self to forge a new existence] realm.

This Martial Path [a cultivation art focused on physical and martial prowess] opened ten Divine Treasury, divided into the Primordial Source [the original, foundational source of one's being], Qi and Blood [the repository of vital energy and life force], Force Extreme [the repository of physical strength and martial power], Primordial Qi [the repository of primordial spiritual energy], Soul [the repository of the soul's essence], Dao Heart [the repository of one's unwavering Dao heart], Longevity [the repository of longevity and lifespan], Heavenly Secrets [the repository of heavenly mysteries and secrets], Laws of the Dao [the repository of comprehension of the Dao's laws], and finally, the ultimate Divine Treasury, the Great Luo [the supreme, all-encompassing treasury]. These were the ten Great Deity [great divine] repositories.

As long as one opened the three Great Deity repositories of Qi and Blood, Primordial Qi, and Soul, it was possible to conceive and nurture a Dao Embryo.

That Dao Embryo was formed from the coalescence of the three powers—Qi and Blood, Primordial Qi, and Soul—imbued with the profound mysteries of boundless Creation [the act of creation, the primal force of existence] and Primordial Source. It was fundamentally different from a cultivator's Nascent Soul [the spiritual infant formed during a key cultivation breakthrough], for it was a true, flesh-and-blood embryo.

If one could open seven Divine Treasury and cultivate them to Indestructible [a state of perfect, unbreakable completion] perfection, then the Dao Embryo would be nearly equivalent to a Heaven and Earth Divine Spirit [a divine spirit born from the essence of heaven and earth] in the midst of its gestation.

The difference lay in their origin. A Heaven and Earth Divine Spirit was born from the nurturing of the World's Primordial Qi [the world's primordial spiritual energy], while the Dao Embryo was cultivated through the cultivator's own power, drawing upon the Heavenly Layers [the stratified layers or realms of heaven] and the power of Creation.

And when cultivation reached the absolute limit of Indestructible, this Dao Embryo Divine Spirits [divine spirit] would have been nurtured to its peak. The time for its birth into the world was at hand.

Yes, the mortal body was inherently flawed and incomplete; it fundamentally could not achieve Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate goal of transcending mortality to become an immortal].

Therefore, Eldrin Chen forged a new path, treating the first six realms of the Martial Path as the foundation and preparation for this seventh realm.

A cultivator who has perfected the Indestructible art, upon sacrificing their ten-thousand-year-tempered Martial Path Treasure Body, the blood of Indestructible, their ten Great Deity treasuries, their vast Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners], and indeed their entire cultivation foundation.

They sacrifice the old self, reviving from a broken and withered husk, being reborn from utter annihilation.

It is akin to a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis; the 'Dao Body' [a physique born in harmony with the fundamental principles of the cosmos] that metamorphoses will possess earth-shattering, heaven-startling potential.

A Dao Body is born close to the Dao [the fundamental principle or path], its innate aptitude comparable to Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual beings] nurtured within the Heavenly Layers [the stratified celestial realms]. Surpassing even the exceedingly rare Innate Dao Body, its Physical Body, Mana, and cultivation base undergo complete transformation, granting it the most flawless innate aptitude under heaven.

"Even a mortal of wretchedly poor innate aptitude, if they possess sufficient perseverance and opportunity [a fortunate encounter or stroke of fate] to cultivate to the Sacrificial Self realm, could rival the Nine Heavens Deity [a supreme divine ability] that astounds the ages. Their Physical Body strength could wrestle with a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a legendary dragon of supreme power]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a sense of comprehension dawning within him.

He had a feeling: the more powerful one's treasure body, Mana, and Divine Treasury [internal repositories of power] were upon stepping into the Sacrificial Self realm, the more formidable one would become.

If one could open all ten Great Deity treasuries and cultivate a peerless, epoch-defying Martial Path Divine Body, then upon entering the Sacrificial Self realm, their power would be unprecedented. Crushing Nine Heavens Immortal Spirits [spiritual entities of the highest heavens] with a mere turn of the palm might not be beyond them.

"This path is overwhelmingly domineering, yet also exceedingly arduous. The potential of one who can set foot in the Sacrificial Self realm likely surpasses even those with a Triple Ascension Foundation."

Eldrin Chen concluded inwardly, his thoughts settling into finality.

Compared to the path of immortal cultivation, the Martial Path is more domineering and arduous. However, anyone can cultivate the Martial Path. With such a vast foundation, countless Heaven's Chosen are bound to rise from its ranks.

In truth, the Heavenly Layers have never lacked individuals of immense willpower, great courage, and profound talent. Yet, shackled by the limitations of their Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual talent that determines a cultivator's potential], these souls have faded into obscurity, their light extinguished within the Heavenly Layers.

With this Martial Path now open, Eldrin Chen believes these individuals will finally be able to unleash their own brilliance. Perhaps from among them will emerge some truly peerless and invincible figures.

"The Martial Path has seven realms. The supreme powerhouses of this Sacrificial Self Realm have already bridged the path to immortality."

"But what of the road beyond…"

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, a slight frown creasing his brow. Read, share, and discuss at audio - novel . com.

In truth, upon reaching the Sacrificial Self Realm, Martial Path cultivators can already set foot upon the immortal cultivation path. They could proceed by using the World Creation method to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Yet, Eldrin Chen had a feeling. After Martial Path cultivators sacrifice their lifelong Dao Fruit [the culmination of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation and enlightenment], they gain supreme talent and an invincible Dao Body [a body perfectly attuned to the Dao]. However, because their Dao Embryo [the nascent spiritual core of a cultivator] has transformed into their Physical Body, they no longer possess a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

One could say that Martial Path cultivators lack a Primordial Spirit, or rather, their Primordial Spirit and Physical Body are one and the same.

This path diverges fundamentally from the immortal Dao. For them to cultivate the immortal path's World Creation method would be to grasp at the branch while neglecting the root.

"How, then, should the eighth realm of the Martial Path be cultivated?"

Eldrin Chen pondered and calculated for a long while, yet no clear path presented itself.

He understood in his heart that the cultivation method for the eighth realm of the Martial Path was comparable in rarity to the inheritance of the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth]. Such a path could not be conjured from nothing with ease.

Even with Eldrin Chen's comprehension far surpassing that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm], he would need to personally walk the path, expending vast stretches of time to grope his way forward, piece by piece, to discover the road beyond the Sacrificial Self [a cultivation realm achieved through supreme self-sacrifice and refinement] realm.

Of course, even with no immediate breakthrough in sight, Eldrin Chen felt no true discouragement.

For the Sacrificial Self realm was forged from the condensation of a lifetime's cultivation. Thus, its practitioners not only possessed peerless innate talent but also boasted combat prowess and latent potential far exceeding that of an Immortal Physique [a rare and powerful innate bodily constitution suited for immortality].

A powerhouse of the Sacrificial Self realm could clash head-on with the killing intent of a peerless Immortal Sword, suppress a Nine Heavens Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact] with bare hands, and shatter an entire great world with a single fist—all without breaking a sweat.

They were natural-born candidates for Fleshly Body Sanctification [the path of refining the physical body to a sacred state]. Should such a powerhouse turn to cultivate the immortal Dao's Path of Flesh Sanctification, their progress would be measured in leagues each day.

"Perhaps within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, some supreme Great Luo Golden Immortal or Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [an immortal sage who has comprehended the fundamental Dao] could also create a method for mortals to achieve Ascending to Immortality [the act of transcending mortality to become an immortal]," he mused.

"But a method that allows a mortal to cultivate to the Ascending to Immortality realm while still possessing such astonishing potential... I fear my Sacrificial Self Path may well be unique in all the realms."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a profound understanding dawning within his heart.

It was not that Eldrin Chen was arrogant, but because the Sacrificial Self [a profound cultivation path focused on self-sacrifice and transcendence] Dao he had pioneered was already quite refined. Although its cultivation difficulty far surpassed that of the Immortal Path, once disseminated across the myriad heavens, it would undoubtedly give birth to countless Sacrificial Self realm powerhouses.

Countless ancient realms would revere it as a priceless treasure, ushering in a golden age for the Martial Path [a cultivation art focused on physical and martial prowess] rivaling that of the Immortal Path.

If others could have opened similar paths, they would likely have already spread throughout the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, and Eldrin Chen would not have remained utterly unaware of them.

And indeed, this was the truth. Within the Boundless Chaos, there had indeed been those who forged paths to immortality accessible to mortals.

However, those cultivation paths possessed significant flaws. Even those who barely managed to Ascending to Immortality [achieve the state of an immortal] were but false immortals of pitifully low potential. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel dot com.