Chapter 1751 : The Path of Sacrificial Self

Only a rare few could cultivate a flawless Immortal Foundation [the foundational stage for achieving immortality], and even they had to pay an astonishingly steep price.

Such a monumental cost meant it was virtually impossible to achieve without the backing of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. It was more practical to cultivate a direct Creation [a fate associated with creation and genesis] Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual talent of a cultivator]. This path was not suitable for widespread adoption.

The only method that truly allowed one to cultivate to a level comparable to an Immortal, possessed greater potential, had broad applicability, and did not demand excessively harsh resources, was the 'Sacrificial Self [a cultivation path based on self-sacrifice and dedication]' Dao pioneered by Eldrin Chen.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen finally turned his gaze back to the Seventh Volume of the Martial Path.

The Seventh Realm of the Martial Path had already bridged the path to immortality for mortals, constituting a veritable Heaven-Reaching Great Path [a supreme cultivation method that reaches for the heavens]. However, compared to the World Creation [the act of creating a new world or cosmos] pioneered by Taishi Dao Ancestor [the Primordial Dao Ancestor] and the method to ascend to a Cosmos Immortal Domain [a higher plane of existence, an immortal realm within the cosmos], there remained a significant gap.

If one day, Eldrin Chen could complete the methods for the Eighth Realm, the Ninth Realm, or even break through to the Tenth Realm Great Luo [the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle state], this method would become a true Supreme Great Dao [a supreme great path of cultivation], rivaling Taishi Dao Ancestor's Path of Heaven and Earth Creation.

No, it might even surpass the Path of Heaven and Earth Creation in its immeasurable merit [karmic virtue gained from virtuous deeds], for this path allowed ordinary mortals to tread the road to immortality. The accrued merit would likely be even more astounding than that from World Creation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen withdrew his focus and stored away this Martial Path Method.

Lyra Jiang, who had been observing from the side, took the scripture Eldrin Chen had created and asked with a tone of awe.

"This Martial Path Method of yours is so Mysterious Profound [profound and unfathomable]. Once disseminated, it is certain to garner immeasurable merit." Find this and other novels at audio–novel.com.

"But what do you plan to do next?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence, understanding Lyra Jiang's meaning. A trace of solemnity inevitably surfaced in his gaze.

Such a profound and marvelous cultivation art possessed limitless potential, yet Eldrin Chen could not, for the time being, disseminate it widely.

His current strength was insufficient. Recklessly spreading this unprecedented path of cultivation would likely bring calamity, not fortune.

After all, among the powers of the Demon and God Races within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, there were surely those unwilling to see the Human Race produce another Dao Ancestor [a supreme being who has comprehended the fundamental principles of existence].

Seeing his expression, Lyra Jiang spoke up: "Why not begin with a secret, experimental promotion in only a few places, such as the Abyssal Universe? Once you one day break through to the Great Luo Realm [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme unity with the Dao], it will not be too late to spread it throughout the myriad heavens."

"That would be wise."

Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "This period can be used to continuously refine and perfect this Martial Path Cultivation Method."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang also nodded in agreement.

While powerful, Eldrin Chen's method was also clearly riddled with many flaws.

For instance, the cultivation process in the early stages of Refine Essence into Qi [a foundational technique for converting vital essence into spiritual energy] is excessively agonizing. The Formation Patterns [the intricate energy diagrams and arrays] and methods for forging the Dao Embryo [the embryonic form of one's Dao core] could also be optimized. Furthermore, the final success rate of the Path of Sacrificial Self [a profound cultivation path requiring immense personal sacrifice] is less than one in ten thousand.

To thoroughly perfect this method, it would be necessary to create specialized Pill [elixirs for cultivation] for each cultivation realm, exclusive secret techniques involving Formation Patterns, and even Pill and methods to increase the likelihood of a successful breakthrough.

In truth, during the primordial dawn of cultivation, the path of the Immortal Path [the orthodox path of cultivation aiming for immortality] was also one of vanishingly slim chances. Among countless billions of cultivators, not one might successfully achieve Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate transcendence to become an immortal].

It was only through the relentless efforts of generations of ancient sages, who created secret techniques and Pill like the Foundation Establishment Pill [a pill that aids in solidifying one's cultivation foundation], the Golden Core Formation Pill [a pill that assists in condensing a Golden Core], the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a pill that aids in forming a Nascent Soul], and others, that the glorious and prosperous era of cultivation we see today was ultimately forged.

Eldrin Chen believed that as myself continuously refined and optimized this method, the Martial Path [a cultivation path focusing on physical and martial prowess] would inevitably become a Heaven-Reaching Great Path [a supreme cultivation method capable of reaching the heavens], one that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Immortal Path.

Of course, having drafted the foundational framework of the technique, the remaining flaws could not be discerned from parchment alone. It required actual cultivation of the method. Only by observing its deficiencies during practice could one then devise solutions for the various obstacles encountered along the path.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen began to speak: "Then let us start within the Abyssal Universe [a specific dimensional realm or universe]. Once someone successfully cultivates to the Sacrificial Self [a profound realm of self-sacrifice] realm, we can then promote it throughout your Cosmos [a specific cosmic domain or world]."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang nodded and said, "There is no rush for other places. Safety must remain our paramount concern in all matters."

Speaking to this point, Lyra Jiang looked at Eldrin Chen and continued, "This Path of Sacrificial Self of yours, with its Ten Great Divine Treasuries [ten supreme internal repositories of divine power] and peerless Mysterious Profound [a profound and mysterious divine ability], if you and I can master it, it will undoubtedly grant us a tremendous amplification of combat prowess."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Within the Martial Path Method [the systematic method of the Martial Path] he had created—comprising Body Forging [tempering the physical body], Qi Refining [refining spiritual energy], Dao Foundation [laying the foundation of one's Dao], Divine Treasury [opening internal divine repositories], Dao Embryo, Indestructible [achieving an indestructible state], and the Seven Realms of Sacrificial Self [seven profound realms of self-sacrifice]—each stage possessed its own astonishing marvels.

However, among these, the one with the greatest potential and the most significant use for Eldrin Chen was precisely this realm of the Divine Treasury [a legendary cultivation stage focused on unlocking the body's ultimate latent potential].

Once these Ten Great Divine Treasuries [the ten supreme potential-unlocking stages of the Martial Path] are opened, they can stimulate a person's latent potential to its absolute limit, granting them combat power unrivaled within their own realm.

If Eldrin Chen could also cultivate and achieve the Ten Great Divine Treasuries, it would mean merging the core essences of the Immortal Path [the primary path of Qi and spiritual energy cultivation] and the Sacrificial Self Dao [the Martial Path focused on tempering the physical body to its peak], allowing him to wield the two strongest methodologies.

At that point, Eldrin Chen would undoubtedly transcend all other immortals, becoming at the very least a Supreme Heaven's Chosen [a prodigy blessed by heaven, destined for greatness] who could rival the Divine Sovereign [a supreme title for a deity-ruler] and Celestial Emperor [a supreme title for an emperor among immortals] of that same era.

However, the path Eldrin Chen walked was the Immortal Path. To rashly cultivate an incomplete Martial Path Method [a cultivation technique belonging to the body-tempering Martial Path] risked damaging his own foundation. If that happened, regret would come too late.

Furthermore, the higher a cultivator's current realm, the greater the difficulty in attempting to open the Ten Great Divine Treasuries. This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

Given Eldrin Chen's present cultivation level, the difficulty of opening the Ten Great Divine Treasuries would likely be even greater than the challenge of breaking through to Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm representing the pinnacle of cultivation].

Considering this, Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "With a Flawless Celestial Immortal Foundation [a perfect, unblemished foundation at the Celestial Immortal realm], the chance of successfully opening the Ten Great Divine Treasuries is not high."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang frowned slightly between her brows and asked, "Then what do you plan to do?"

"I will separate a wisp of my Divine Soul [the spiritual core or soul essence of a high-level cultivator] to cultivate this Path of Sacrificial Self."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, explaining that by separating a portion of his Divine Soul [the highest spiritual essence of a cultivator] to cultivate the Path of Sacrificial Self [a cultivation method focused on refining one's own body and soul through sacrifice], he could personally experience the cultivation of the seven realms of the Martial Path [the path of physical and combat cultivation].

This would not only aid in perfecting the methods of the Sacrificial Self [a cultivation realm focused on self-refinement through sacrifice], but also allow for the continuous comprehension of the power of the Ten Great Divine Treasuries [the ten supreme foundational treasures within a cultivator's body]. If one day he could cultivate the Path of Sacrificial Self to its ultimate limit, he might be able to create a method for Immortal-Martial Convergence [the fusion of the immortal cultivation path and the martial path].

"The Three Thousand Great Daos [the three thousand supreme paths of cultivation], though their paths differ vastly, ultimately converge at the same destination."

"I believe that one day, the methods of Sacrificial Self and the Immortal Path [the path of spiritual immortality] will merge into one."

"Perhaps that day will be when I prove my Dao and attain the Primordial Chaos [the state of primordial, undifferentiated chaos, the origin of all things]!"

With this aspiration in his heart, Eldrin Chen proceeded to transmit the teachings of the Path of Sacrificial Self within the confines of Abyssal Heaven [a profound and mysterious realm].

Almost simultaneously, Eldrin Chen also sent down a fragment of his soul, reincarnating within Abyssal Heaven by borrowing a vessel of Mortal Flesh and Blood [an ordinary, non-cultivator human body].

Given Eldrin Chen's current profound state of being, even reincarnating through Mortal Flesh and Blood could bestow astonishing innate talent, naturally granting a Top-Grade Spiritual Root [the highest grade of affinity for absorbing spiritual energy] and a Dao Body [a physique naturally aligned with the Dao, granting exceptional cultivation aptitude].

However, to properly cultivate the Dao of Sacrificial Self, Eldrin Chen deliberately severed all such advantages, choosing to reincarnate with a Mortal Constitution [a body utterly devoid of any spiritual affinity or special cultivation traits] that lacked even a trace of Spiritual Root [the foundational organ that allows one to sense and absorb spiritual energy].

A mere vessel of mortal flesh, its Physical Body [the corporeal form and its cultivation] was pathetically weak. Eldrin Chen could only offer special care; after leaving ample provisions of tiger and wolf meat [rich in life essence to strengthen the body], this soul fragment embarked upon its cultivation journey.

The early stage of Body Forging cultivation [the foundational stage of physical enhancement] is, in essence, a process of strengthening the Physical Body [the corporeal form], fortifying the Qi and Blood [the vital life force and essence], and honing and expanding one's Mana [the internal spiritual energy]. It presents no significant inherent difficulties.

The sole issue lay in his Mortal Constitution [a baseline physical vessel with no innate spiritual advantages] being far too poor. The rate at which he could refine flesh and blood essence was agonizingly slow; it seemed a century would not suffice to complete the Body Forging stage and forge the Martial Path True Body [a perfected physical foundation for martial arts cultivation].

To address this, Eldrin Chen gathered vast quantities of grains, concentrated flesh essences, and potent medicinal herbs. From these, he devised several cultivation-enhancing Pill [refined medicinal elixirs], including the Essence Refinement Pill [a pill for purifying and condensing life essence], the Qi-Blood Pill [a pill for nourishing vital energy and blood], and the Hundred Herbs Elixir [a complex elixir brewed from numerous herbs].

These Pill could dramatically accelerate the pace of Martial Path [the Way of Martial Arts] cultivation, compressing a century's worth of progress into a mere thirty years.

Still unsatisfied, Eldrin Chen went further. He created a series of exquisite techniques: the Skin Tempering Method [a method for hardening the skin like leather], the Bone Strengthening Art [an art for reinforcing the skeletal structure], the Blood Renewal Art [an art for purifying and revitalizing the blood], the Sinew Tempering Method [a method for toughening the tendons], the Organ Refining Method [a method for fortifying the internal organs], and various other marvelous methods.

With an ample supply of Pill and these superior techniques, he defiantly forged the Martial Path True Body within twenty years.

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