Chapter 1752 : The Unyielding Martial Path

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, yet a slight frown creased his brow.

After cultivating the Martial Path True Body, he discovered that this Physical Body could single-handedly lift a great cauldron weighing eighty thousand Jin-weight [one Jin-weight equals zero point five kilograms]. His Qi and Blood [the vital life force and essence within a cultivator's body] burned like a blazing furnace, far surpassing the strength of ordinary Qi Refinement Cultivators.

If one discounted Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to wield magical arts] and Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators], the physical might of a Foundation Establishment, Late Stage cultivator relying solely on their Physical Body would likely be comparable.

Yet, even so, Eldrin Chen felt a lingering sense of dissatisfaction.

He had an intuition that his training in tempering the skin, strengthening the bones, refining the blood, forging the tendons, and purifying the organs had not reached its absolute peak. The Martial Path True Body he had achieved had not attained that state of ultimate, transcendent power.

"This divine strength of eighty thousand Jin-weight... it feels as though the path has not yet ended. Yet, taking a step further seems exceedingly difficult."

"Perhaps the cultivation art should be optimized, to fully expand the latent potential of tempering the skin, strengthening the bones, refining the blood, forging the tendons, and purifying the organs to their absolute limits."

Eldrin Chen whispered these thoughts to himself, yet he did not pause. He proceeded to break through to the Martial Dao Qi Refinement Realm.

This was merely a wisp of experimental split soul. He did not overly concern himself with the final level of achievement. It was better to first cultivate through all seven realms of the Martial Path, then review the issues encountered throughout the process.

After breaking through to the Martial Dao Qi Refinement Realm, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. This Martial Dao Qi Refinement Realm required burning one's Qi and Blood to exchange for True Qi [a purer, more potent form of internal energy]. The process was far too perilous and agonizing. This chapter is provided by audio-novel .c om. Support the original.

With the perseverance and endurance of Eldrin Chen, enduring such pain was naturally possible. However, if it were an ordinary mortal, they would likely have succumbed to the agony and abandoned their cultivation long ago.

"The method of Refine Essence into Qi is simply too painful and too domineering."

"A gradual, step-by-step approach using gentler means is still required to complete the cultivation of this realm."

Muttering to himself, Eldrin Chen immediately created another Breathing Technique. This new technique slowed the pace of Refine Essence into Qi, transforming his vital essence into Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] in a more gentle, subtle, and gradual manner.

Thus, after thirty years, Eldrin Chen finally perfected his cultivation in the Qi Refining Realm.

Upon achieving completion in this realm, Eldrin Chen discovered that this Mortal Constitution had already transcended the mundane. Its combat prowess now rivaled that of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection stage.

However, the sole regret was that the lifespan for this Martial Dao Qi Refining realm was merely one hundred and fifty years.

It must be understood that a Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Immortal Dao Second Realm enjoys a full two hundred years of lifespan. In stark contrast, the second realm of the Self-Sacrifice Path grants only one hundred and fifty years—far inferior to the longevity of Immortal Path cultivators.

"The Qi Refining realm of the Self-Sacrifice Path is not weaker than a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, yet it requires the constant process of Refine Essence into Qi. This process subtly consumes a portion of one's vital essence, hence the lifespan cannot compare to that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

Whispering these thoughts to himself, Eldrin Chen grasped the underlying reason for this discrepancy.

However, in Eldrin Chen's view, cultivators of the Self-Sacrifice Path primarily focus on the Martial Path True Body in the early stages. This realm is akin to the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification. As long as there is sufficient Fierce Beasts [powerful, often demonic beasts] meat, the cultivation speed is, in fact, much faster than that of the Immortal Path.

Even without Fierce Beasts meat, as long as there are highly nutritious foods like soybeans, one could maintain a respectable cultivation speed.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen believed that with sufficient resources and relentless effort, one hundred and fifty years were ample time to cultivate to Qi Refinement Perfection.

"At Qi Refinement Perfection, it is time to Dao Foundation Forging [forge the foundational Dao Pillar]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. He successively gathered Fire Fiend Qi [malevolent fire energy], Wood Miasma [noxious wood energy], Water Miasma [noxious water energy], Earth Miasma [noxious earth energy], and other Various Miasma [assorted noxious energies]. He also sought out Various Yang Auras [assorted yang energies]. He discovered that the path of Dao Foundation [forging the foundational Dao Pillar] was incredibly diverse, with hundreds, even thousands, of possible schools or styles.

For instance, a Fire Miasma Dao Foundation was domineering, a Wood Miasma Dao Foundation was enduring, Water Miasma was yielding and subtle, and Earth Miasma was mellow and profound. The Dao Foundation forged from each type of Baleful Qi [malignant or destructive energy] was distinctly different.

Even within Fire Fiend Qi, the Dao Foundation forged from different types of Fire Fiend Qi varied greatly.

Using Earth Fire [earthly fire] to forge the foundation resulted in a deep, intense, and scorching quality. Using Celestial Fire [heavenly fire] for Foundation Establishment led to a domineering and majestic aura. If one used Mystic Fire [mystical fire] for Foundation Establishment, the result was balanced and harmonious.

If one combined Fire-Wood Dual Miasma [the dual noxious energies of fire and wood], the effects complemented each other, resulting in an exceptionally formidable Dao Foundation.

It was not just Various Miasma. Within the Heavenly Layers [the stratified heavens or atmospheric layers], any gaseous substance that could be drawn in by True Qi [refined spiritual energy] could serve as a target for Foundation Establishment.

If one cultivates the Divine Ability through special Confucian Daoist techniques, one can even draw upon Virtuous Righteousness [the metaphysical power of accumulated virtue and moral integrity] to forge a unique Noble Dao Foundation [a supreme foundation for one's cultivation path, embodying noble principles].

"This path holds boundless potential. Though it may seem solitary and desolate now, a day will come when it blossoms into a garden of a thousand flowers."

"I have laid the initial path and sown the seeds. Whether a hundred flowers will eventually bloom depends on the Creation [the creative power and destiny] of those who follow."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. He gathered the Five Elements Miasma [a chaotic spiritual energy containing the powers of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], drew upon the power of the Wind, Ice, Thunder Triple Miasma [a chaotic spiritual energy combining the forces of wind, ice, and thunder], and then sought the Qian Heaven Yang Aura [the pure, primordial Yang energy of the Qian Heaven]. In the end, he forged a Nine-Grade Dao Foundation [the highest grade of foundational cultivation stage, divided into nine tiers].

The Dao Foundation [the foundational stage of a cultivator's path] resembled a Lotus Platform [a spiritual platform often visualized as a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and enlightenment]. This Lotus Platform was divided into nine grades. Upon each grade's Lotus Leaf [the petal of the spiritual lotus], profound and mysterious Formation Patterns [intricate diagrams that channel and manipulate spiritual energy] were inscribed. Interwoven together, they radiated a divine and wondrous immortal light.

"The Nine-Grade Lotus Throne [the supreme state of the nine-grade lotus platform foundation] can unlock the Nine Great Divine Treasures [nine supreme spiritual repositories within a cultivator's body]." Continue reading this story at *audio-novel.com*.

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, continuing his efforts. Over several decades, he perfected the nine-grade Dao Platform [the spiritual platform representing one's Dao foundation] to its zenith. He then pioneered the Divine Treasure Secret Art [an esoteric technique for unlocking and cultivating the divine treasures] and the Divine Treasure Pill [a special elixir to aid in opening the divine treasures], thereby establishing the complete path to manifest the Nine Great Divine Treasures.

They were: Primordial Source [the origin of one's life force], Qi and Blood [the vital energy and lifeblood], Force Extreme [the pinnacle of physical strength], Primordial Qi [the fundamental spiritual energy], Soul [the spiritual essence], Dao Heart [the unwavering will aligned with the Dao], Longevity [the vessel of lifespan], Heavenly Secrets [the repository of celestial mysteries and fate], and Laws of the Dao [the comprehension of cosmic principles].

After unlocking the Nine Great Divine Treasures, Eldrin Chen discovered that this avatar's power had undergone an unprecedented enhancement.

Whether it was the Primordial Source [the foundational life essence], Qi and Blood [vital energy and blood], physical strength, Mana [spiritual energy for casting arts], or the Divine Soul [the elevated spiritual core], all had achieved a qualitative leap. More importantly, after opening the Nine Great Divine Treasures, this avatar's lifespan had surpassed three Millennium [periods of one thousand years].

This Path of Sacrificial Self [a profound cultivation art focused on self-sacrifice and transformation], the first realm, Body Forging [the initial stage of physical tempering], grants a lifespan of merely one hundred years. The second realm, Qi Refining [the stage of refining one's vital energy], extends it to only one hundred and fifty years. Even upon reaching the third realm, Dao Foundation [the stage of establishing one's foundational connection to the Dao], the lifespan is but three hundred years.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, even if one were to break through to the fourth realm, Divine Treasury [the stage of opening internal divine vaults], the lifespan should only be around six hundred years.

Yet, this current avatar possesses a lifespan of a full three Millennium [a period of one thousand years], rivaling that of Nascent Soul Cultivators [practitioners who have condensed their spiritual essence into a nascent soul] from the Immortal Dao Fifth Realm [the fifth major realm of immortal cultivation]. If this were known, it would surely shock countless cultivators.

"The Longevity Divine Treasury,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. He understood, in essence, that it was not the Divine Treasure Realm itself that bestowed such longevity, but rather the opening of the Longevity Divine Treasury [a specific, life-extending divine vault within the cultivator's body] that brought about this astonishing lifespan.

That Longevity Divine Treasury is filled with unparalleled Life [the essence of vitality] and Primordial Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation]. Once cultivated, it naturally bestows the effect of extending one's years.

"Alas, the difficulty of opening this Longevity Divine Treasury stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Heavenly Secrets [a treasury related to celestial mysteries] and the Laws of the Dao [a treasury related to the fundamental laws of existence]—two of the Great Deity [a term for a major divine treasury]—and is second only to the Great Luo Divine Treasury [the supreme divine treasury]. I fear the vast majority of those in the Divine Treasure Realm will be unable to unlock it."

Eldrin Chen pondered this silently, then lowered his gaze to begin his cultivation for the next realm.

He took out many rare and precious treasures seldom seen in the mortal world, cultivated the Nine Great Divine Treasures [a method to refine nine supreme divine treasures within the body] to their utmost limit, and nurtured within them the Nine Spirit Deities [nine divine spiritual entities]. These, in turn, nourished his own being, ultimately causing his Physical Body [the cultivator's corporeal form] to gestate and give birth to a Dao Embryo [an embryonic form of one's personal Dao].

"A Nine-Grade Dao Embryo!"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. This Dao Embryo [the embryonic form of one's Dao, a profound cultivation stage] was born of the ninth grade. Whether in combat prowess or lifespan, it had already surpassed the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in harmony with the Heavenly Dao] and rivaled the once-in-an-era geniuses blessed with Great Luo Potential [the potential to reach the Great Luo, the ultimate realm of immortality].

A Dao Embryo Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a Dao Embryo] who had opened the Longevity Divine Treasury [a cultivation art focused on longevity and vitality] possessed a staggering lifespan of ten thousand years, sufficient to rival a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a Nascent Soul] on the Immortal Path [the path of cultivation leading to immortality].

Thereafter, after another millennium, he perfected his Dao Embryo cultivation and began to assail the Indestructible Realm [a realm focused on forging an unbreakable body].

The Indestructible Sword [a legendary sword path focused on forging an indestructible body], in its essence, was about harnessing the power of the Nine Great Divine Treasures [nine legendary treasures of immense power] to cultivate a single Peerless Treasure Body [a physique as peerless and precious as a divine treasure].

However, after repeated calculations, Eldrin Chen discovered that, depending on the strength of one's Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable foundation of one's cultivation], there were also gradations among Treasure Body [a physique forged like a precious treasure] constitutions.

Thus, he divided the Indestructible Body [the Indestructible Body constitution] into four tiers: Treasure Body, Spirit Body [a physique imbued with spiritual essence], Divine Body [a physique touched by divinity], and Saintly Body [a physique of sainthood and purity]. For the best reading experience, visit site: audio-novel.com.