Chapter 1764 : The Primordial Chaos Expedition

The various Heaven Immortals [powerful beings who have ascended to the celestial realm] of the Chen Immortal Clan have either already reached the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal [the third and highest tier within the Heaven Immortal realm] or are not far from this realm.

For an ordinary Heaven Immortal, reaching this stage would typically require more than ten million years of cultivation.

The fundamental reason the members of the Chen Clan have managed to achieve such a tremendous leap in less than two million years lies in the vast number of Primordial Ancient Trees [trees of immense age and spiritual power, often linked to the creation of worlds] within their personal Cosmos [a personal pocket dimension or universe cultivated by powerful beings].

Now, each member of the Chen Clan possesses over a dozen Primordial Ancient Trees. Even with the Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally solid and profound cultivation base] provided by their Forbidden Realm [a legendary, near-perfect foundation stage] roots, which granted them a large amount of Innate Qi [the primordial, uncreated energy that existed before heaven and earth], the remaining reserves of Innate Qi for each individual do not exceed three to five strands.

Without a new source, this small amount of Innate Qi will likely not sustain them for long.

The women understood this point and fell into a contemplative silence.

After a moment, Lyra Jiang spoke up, "Then let me accompany you on your journey."

"There is no need,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "Without combat power at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Heaven Immortal realm], the risk of perishing while wandering the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation, a dangerous and untamed expanse] is no less than fifty percent. For you to venture into the Primordial Chaos now would be far too perilous."

"It is better for me to go and explore first. By the time I return, you should have broken through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel-dot-com.

Upon hearing this, the group fell into a contemplative silence, ultimately acquiescing to Eldrin Chen's plan by default.

To journey through the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], one either needed combat power rivaling the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a supreme cultivation realm], or ideally, a Chaos Ancient Ship [a vessel capable of navigating the primordial void] of Ninth Rank High Grade quality. Currently, the Chen Immortal Clan lacked such Deep-Seated Foundation [profound foundational resources and heritage], and their own cultivation levels were insufficient. It was indeed unwise for them to explore the Primordial Chaos.

Only Eldrin Chen, having cultivated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique granting resilience within the primordial chaos], could traverse the Primordial Chaos without burden. Even if he encountered a powerful Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from chaos], he stood a great chance of returning alive, ensuring a sufficient margin of safety.

Thus, after much deliberation, Lyra Jiang took his hand and said, "Since you must go, stay with us for a time first."

Perhaps knowing Eldrin Chen's imminent departure, the four women were exceptionally proactive.

The several of them engaged in the dual cultivation of the Yin-Yang [the Dao of complementary opposites], which allowed Eldrin Chen to gain further insights. The cultivation bases of the women also experienced tremendous growth.

As for the wondrous subtleties of the Yin-Yang Dao, the intimate sensations within are difficult to put into words.

Three Millennium [a period of one thousand years] later, Eldrin Chen journeyed to Fallen Phoenix Ridge. After bidding farewell to Lila, he returned to the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, secluded realm of profound spiritual energy] and, using the Void Rift [a tear in spatial fabric] there, arrived at the Five Elements Microcosm.

This Five Elements Microcosm was a Minor Universe [a self-contained, smaller cosmos] situated within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad immortal realms]. It drifted within the Sea of Chaos [the boundless expanse of primordial chaos], exceedingly distant from the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. It was the perfect choice to evade the schemes of the great powers within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain and depart from that domain unnoticed.

"Primordial Chaos, I am coming."

Eldrin Chen emerged from the Five Elements Microcosm [a self-contained miniature world governed by the principles of the five elements], lifted his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos [the boundless, formless expanse of primordial disorder], and then, drawing a deep breath, stepped into its embrace.

At the very instant Eldrin Chen departed the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal beings and celestial order], several of the Ancient Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality through profound cultivation] within that domain opened their eyes.

"He has gone to the Primordial Chaos [the original, undifferentiated state of the cosmos before creation]?"

Within the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise associated with the Golden Crow, a mythical sun-bird], the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal [an immortal being of immense age and power, associated with the Golden Crow] gazed with profound depth. After repeatedly calculating with his fingers, he could not help but exclaim in astonishment: "An immeasurable distance. The span between him and the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain is likely separated by at least several Immortal Domain [realms of immortal beings and celestial order]."

"How did he accomplish this?"

Deep within the Verdant Sun Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise bathed in the light of a verdant sun], the Green Sun Ancient Deity [a primordial deity associated with a green sun] revealed a flicker of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] in his eyes, which he instantly suppressed. "To traverse the boundless Primordial Chaos in an instant... that requires, at minimum, a spatial-attribute Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos itself, possessing profound innate powers], or the mastery of an Ancient Immortal Great Power [an immortal being of immense age and formidable strength] who has deeply cultivated this particular Dao."

"It seems this Abyssal Daoist [a title for a cultivator who follows the profound and mysterious Dao of the Abyss] has powerful backing as well."

Eldrin Chen paid no mind to the astonishment of the several Ancient Immortal Great Power within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

He wandered aimlessly through the Primordial Chaos, feeling the endless Chaos Qi [the primal, undifferentiated energy of creation] enveloping everything. Direction became meaningless; he could not distinguish east from west, nor discern the boundaries of the eight directions and the zenith from the nadir. For a time, he was utterly lost, unsure of which path to take.

"Which way should I go?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his senses reaching out across the vast expanse. In the distant Depths of Chaos, all was confusion and obscurity. Only vague, Hazy ancient continents drifted within, each separated by an immeasurable gulf.

He understood in his heart that these ancient continents were, one by one, Immortal Domain [realms of immortals, vast worlds anchored in the primordial chaos]. Yet, the distance between each Immortal Domain was simply too great.

Even an existence at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the first major stage of true immortality], wishing to reach the nearest Immortal Domain, would likely find it a hopeless journey, ultimately being swallowed by the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, formless ocean of primordial energy from which all things emerge].

Moreover, within the Sea of Chaos, space and time were twisted and disordered. The Immortal Domain one perceived might not be its true, current location. It was far more likely to be the position that Immortal Domain occupied hundreds of millions of years in the past.

By the time one flew to that ancient continent, the Immortal Domain would likely have already shifted, moving to the opposite end of the boundless Primordial Chaos [the primeval state of undifferentiated existence before the cosmos was formed].

"Legends say that to lock onto the position of an Immortal Domain within the Primordial Chaos, one requires the Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos itself, containing innate laws of the cosmos] known as the 'World-Fixing Plate [a legendary artifact said to stabilize spatial coordinates and navigate the chaos],'" Eldrin Chen whispered. Visit audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"Without such an artifact, even an existence at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a powerful stage of immortality] could become lost within the Sea of Chaos."

Eldrin Chen murmured slowly, then instantly suppressed these swirling thoughts.

Although he did not possess the World-Fixing Plate, his Abyssal Pearl [a mystical pearl connected to a unique pocket dimension] could instantly summon him back to the Nameless Space [a personal pocket dimension or sanctuary]. From there, he could return to the location of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the specific immortal realm where his story primarily takes place].

By now, the Abyssal Pearl had condensed thirty-five Innate Dao Patterns [innate patterns of cosmic law that form on treasures of great power]. It was not far from advancing to an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a higher grade of innate treasure with awakened spiritual intelligence], and it was capable of summoning Eldrin Chen ten times in succession.

Moreover, if one were to wait another several hundred thousand years, until the Abyssal Pearl fully ascends to an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial forces of creation, possessing innate divine powers], it would then manifest even more profound and potent abilities.

Returning to the main thread, with the confidence of being able to return home at any moment, Eldrin Chen felt free to act boldly. He began to wander through the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state preceding the ordered universe], seeking out various Chaos Rare Treasure [rare treasures born from the chaotic energies of creation] and divine objects.

It must be said that treasures within the Primordial Chaos are exceedingly abundant. Even though the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, turbulent expanse of primordial energy] within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains has been explored numerous times, the vast, endless Sea of Chaos still holds countless, untold treasures.

As Eldrin Chen journeyed onward, within a mere Millennium [a period of one thousand years], he discovered seven pieces of Chaos Divine Material [divine-grade ores forged in the primordial chaos].

Although most of these Chaos Divine Material had not gestated any Dao Patterns [natural inscriptions of the Great Dao, containing profound principles], their material substance was even more durable and imperishable than that of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a powerful immortal-grade weapon].

Eldrin Chen collected them all, intending to use them in the future to refine the World-Ending Cannon [a legendary cannon of apocalyptic power].

As time flowed on, Eldrin Chen traveled an immeasurable distance, finally discovering a treasure ground within the Primordial Chaos.

It was a Chaos Lair [a den or nest formed within the chaotic energies], wreathed in Immortal Qi [the pure, potent energy of immortality], guarded by five Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from and dwelling within the primordial chaos]. The two strongest among them possessed power comparable to beings in the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm].

"Two Chaos Ancient Beast at the mid-grade of the Ninth Rank [a high rank in the cultivation hierarchy]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, then quickly smoothed out again.

Two Ninth Rank Middle Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial creatures born of chaos], combined with three Ninth Rank Lower Grade Chaos Ancient Beast, would likely pose a formidable challenge even for a Heaven Immortal Seventh Layer powerhouse.

This is because within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], the combat prowess of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon is severely suppressed, preventing them from unleashing their full strength. In a true battle, it is the Heaven Immortal Seventh Layer expert who would most likely fall.

Yet, Eldrin Chen felt no fear. Instead, a surge of battle intent ignited within him.

For Chaos Ancient Beast do not lair in places devoid of treasure. This Chaos Lair [a nest or dwelling formed within the Primordial Chaos] surely harbored Innate Marvels [objects of wonder born directly from the fundamental forces of the universe].

Generally speaking, the more powerful the Chaos Ancient Beast guarding a Primordial Chaos nest, the more potent the treasures within. A lair deemed worthy by five such beasts likely contained Innate Object [objects of innate, extraordinary value] of immense worth.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords shot forth, their power amplified by the Chaos Yin-Yang Sword Art [a sword technique harnessing the opposing yet complementary forces of chaos], and surged toward the heart of the Chaos Lair. Visit audio-novel*com to enjoy the complete series.