Chapter 1704 : Forged in Primordial Chaos

Ordinary Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] would avoid it at all costs, for once tainted by Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, formless energy that existed before creation], even their physical bodies risked severe injury.

Yet, Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. He was ceaselessly refining the vast Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence] essence, using the boundless Chaos Mist [a dense, corrosive vapor of primordial energy] to temper his body.

Yet this Chaos Mist [a dense, corrosive vapor of primordial energy], potent enough to corrode even an Innate Physique [a supreme, heaven-born physical constitution], failed to harm Eldrin Chen in the slightest, leaving not a single mark or blemish upon him.

"It is still not enough."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a slight frown creasing his brow.

He sought to harness the power of Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, formless energy that existed before creation] to polish his indestructible Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the supreme, unbreakable physique born of primordial unity], to fuse it with his mana, his Path Principle [the fundamental laws and truths of one's cultivated Dao], and even his entire cultivation foundation, ultimately gestating a flawless, leakless Primordial Unity Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of cultivation representing perfect primordial oneness].

Yet the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the supreme, unbreakable physique born of primordial unity] was far too resilient. It was like an impervious Chaos Stone [a mythical, unyielding stone forged in chaos], remaining utterly unmelted despite the endless erosion of Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence] energy.

"As expected, it will not yield?"

Eldrin Chen whispered, his expression growing solemn.

Although he had anticipated this outcome, facing the reality of it now still filled him with a profound sense of difficulty. Access the full story on audi novel.com.

For an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm], achieving an Innate Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying physical constitution granted at birth] prematurely makes the subsequent condensation of a Path Fruit [the crystallized essence of a cultivator's chosen Dao, representing a major advancement] immensely more difficult. This is especially true for a physique as supremely potent as Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the ultimate physique of primordial chaos, embodying unbreakable unity and indestructibility].

If Eldrin Chen could not completely refine his Primordial One Indestructibility Body, fusing it seamlessly with his cultivation foundation to coalesce into a Path Fruit, then he would be forever barred from cultivating the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary cultivation method that unifies the three primordial energies into a single, supreme foundation].

"Is a breakthrough truly impossible?"

"I refuse to believe it."

Seeing that the barrier remained unyielding, Eldrin Chen gritted his teeth and, with a surge of resolve, channeled the full power of his Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes used for amplification, defense, or other mystical purposes].

In that instant, the Five Domains Formation [a grand formation harnessing the power of the five elemental domains] was pushed to its absolute limit. An endless tide of Chaos Mist [the primordial, formless essence from which all creation emerged] surged forth, engulfing everything and coalescing into a Chaos Crucible [a legendary artifact capable of refining and tempering even the most primordial substances]. This crucible then enveloped Eldrin Chen, subjecting him to its transformative fires.

Eldrin Chen's plan was audacious: to harness the very power of the Fivefold Heaven [a higher realm of existence governed by the five elemental forces], using its primordial energy as the furnace flames to refine and temper his own Primordial One Indestructibility Body.

Yet, even this formidable method proved insufficient. The Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [the natural, perfected state of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body] remained adamantine and unyielding, the paramount Chaos Body [a physique born of and attuned to primordial chaos] in all existence.

A full century of relentless refinement passed within the crucible, yet the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique showed not the slightest sign of change. Frustration mounting, Eldrin Chen clenched his jaw once more and summoned every last drop of his Innate Dharmic Power [the pure, fundamental energy born from one's innate connection to the Dao].

At that moment, Eldrin Chen merged his Innate Dharmic Power with the profound principles of the Primordial Unity Primordial One Limitless Rule [the supreme law governing the unity and boundlessness of the primordial state]. This combined force was then directed to assist the Five Domains Formation in its ultimate task: the final refinement of the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique.

Within, the Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of cultivation] were tempered and refined; without, the Chaos Mist [a primordial mist of chaotic energy] tempered the physical form. The combined force of these two created a pressure of unparalleled magnitude.

Under such conditions, the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, indestructible body constitution born from the dawn of creation] finally began to show a trace of change. As time flowed, the foundational essence of his cultivation path merged with the Path Principles, giving birth to a hazy, embryonic Path Fruit [the ultimate condensation of a cultivator's understanding and power, representing a major milestone].

Thus, time passed in a flash, and three thousand years went by.

Until this very day, Eldrin Chen suddenly opened his eyes, only to discover that above his head, an ethereal Three Blossoms Path Fruit [the manifestation of a supreme cultivation achievement, representing the pinnacle of body, path, and fruit] had materialized.

The Three Blossoms correspond to the Fleshly Body, the Great Path [the supreme Dao or cultivation method one follows], and the Path Fruit. Among them, the Path Fruit Blossom occupied the center, with the Great Path Blossom to its left and the Fleshly Body Bloom to its right.

At this moment, the Fleshly Body Bloom was resplendent beyond compare, radiating a dazzling Innate [born from the origin of creation] Chaos Light [a divine radiance of primordial chaos], as brilliant as a Chaos Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the primordial chaos] emerging from the Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the event of creation at the beginning of the cosmos].

The Great Path Blossom came next. It was shrouded in the profound mysteries of the Primordial Unity [the state of primordial oneness] Chaos Limitless Path Principle [the boundless principle of the chaotic Dao], as if a Great Path spanned the heavens, piercing through all of time, past and present. Its sole distinction from the Fleshly Body Bloom was the absence of that primal, Innate light of Antiquity-Tracing origin that enveloped the latter.

Upon the Path Fruit Blossom, a hazy Path Fruit had taken form. Within it, a faint Innate Chaos Light flickered, and an illusory Great Path seemed to stretch across the void. Yet, its radiance was dim and feeble, as fragile and ephemeral as a bubble in a dream, seeming as if it would pop at the slightest touch.

"Success... yet also failure."

"A single Flawed Void Path Fruit [an imperfect Path Fruit, lacking true substance and power]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a profound clarity dawning within his heart at this very moment.

In this instant, he understood the path he must walk and the choices he must make next.

The path to cultivating the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation offered him three methods to choose from: superior, middling, and inferior.

The inferior method was to follow his original plan: to sweep through the Vast Azure Immortal Domain in a single, decisive campaign.

Thereafter, he would harness the power of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain to erect a supermassive formation. By burning boundless Fortune and Merit, using the vital essence of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain as the furnace's fire, he would refine his own cultivation foundation to condense a single Supreme Path Fruit.

Breaking through via this method would grant Eldrin Chen, at the very least, combat power equivalent to the fourth level of an Immaculate Celestial Immortal—a strength far surpassing, by more than double, that of a fourth-level Flawed Celestial Immortal. Access the full story on site: audio-novel.com.

However, this method harbored a grave flaw: an imbalance between his physical body, his Path Principles, and the power of his Path Fruit. Should Eldrin Chen encounter a major tribulation in the future, it could very well cause his Path Fruit to shatter, splitting his unified cultivation foundation back into its three original parts.

The middling method required no external aids; it was a breakthrough achieved solely through one's own power.

This path involved refining five strands of Innate Energy and cultivating the Innate Primordial One Limitless Path Principle to completion before ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm.

At that point, the Innate Primordial One Limitless Path Principle and the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique would be perfectly matched in power. Both, being supremely attuned to the Chaos attribute, would make the breakthrough to the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation a natural and inevitable culmination, flowing as smoothly as water finding its course.

If the Lower Path Method is like forcing an unripe melon, then the Middle Path Method is akin to sailing with the current.

After a breakthrough via the Middle Path Method, the Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's chosen Dao path] that is nurtured is exceptionally potent. Eldrin Chen himself would suffer no inherent weaknesses, and upon his breakthrough, he would directly possess the combat power of a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realms] at the sixth level, rivaling that of an Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal who has perfected their foundation].

The Upper Path Method is even more profound and wondrous.

This method shares similarities with the Middle Path, but when condensing the Primordial Unity Path Fruit [the supreme Path Fruit representing the unity of all primal forces], the Upper Method requires drawing upon boundless Fortune [the metaphysical luck and favorable circumstances of an individual] and Merit [the metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds].

Using the culmination of Eldrin Chen's lifelong cultivation foundation, along with his vast and magnificent reserves of Fortune and Merit, to refine a single Path Fruit, Eldrin Chen's ultimate combat prowess would receive an immense amplification.

This amplification would be sufficient to help Eldrin Chen shatter a fundamental limit: the barrier of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal realm].

As long as Eldrin Chen breaks through using the Upper Path Method, then upon attaining Celestial Immortal status, he would possess a cultivation foundation comparable to that of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm.

And those of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm are hegemon-level figures within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major region within the immortal realms].

Throughout the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, the number of beings at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm does not exceed one hundred. Any single one of them is the Sovereign [a ruler or supreme authority] of a Heavenly Domain [a sub-realm within the immortal domains].

Only by breaking through to the Late Celestial Immortal Realm does one gain the qualification to become one of the high-ranking decision-makers within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

Such beings, as long as they do not court death by provoking those few Ancient Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended countless tribulations and existences], or do not leave the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal cultivation], are virtually impossible to perish.

"The inferior method, the middling method, and the superior method."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, letting out a faint sigh.

The breakthrough method he had prepared previously was the most reckless and problematic approach, fraught with the greatest hidden dangers.

In comparison, the middling and superior methods were the optimal choices.

The middling method required five strands of Innate Energy [the primordial, untainted energy present at the birth of a world or being], but Eldrin Chen believed that as those around him broke through to the Celestial Immortal [a high realm of immortality], obtaining such a thing would not be difficult for him.

However, the superior method required a vast sea of Merit [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] and Fortune [the accumulation of positive fate and luck]. Fortune could still be amassed by conquering the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, but the power of Merit was far too difficult to acquire.

To obtain, in a short time, a great amount of Merit sufficient to stir the Heavenly Path [the fundamental laws and principles governing the cosmos] of the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, the only feasible channel was likely the destruction of the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a realm of eternal torment and demonic corruption].

Yet, the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea was a contingency left by an Eight-Calamity Ancient Demon [a primordial demon lord who survived eight great cosmic calamities]. Even the Ancient Immortal Great Power [ancient immortals of immense power] of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain had been unable to erase it, making it an impossible task for Eldrin Chen.

"It seems further planning is still required."

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] gradually withdrew his focus and settled his spirit.

He slowly raised his head, his senses reaching out to the dim and flickering Void Path Fruit [the manifestation of his cultivation path, a fruit-shaped orb of condensed power] hovering above him. A subtle gleam stirred within the depths of his eyes.

"As I am now," he murmured to himself, "can I be considered a pseudo-third Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation stage representing the initial unification of one's spiritual foundations] cultivator?" This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel-dot-com.