Chapter 1773 : The Chaos Depths Beckon

"I shall accompany you as well."

Seeing the two of them decide to venture into the Depths of Chaos together, Celestial Maiden could not help but speak up.

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor fell into a brief, contemplative silence before finally shaking his head. "The Depths of Chaos are far too perilous. For one of your Third Heaven Celestial Immortal cultivation to intervene there would be far too great a risk."

Hearing his words, a shadow of disappointment flickered in Celestial Maiden's eyes.

She sighed softly, shaking her head. "It is a pity my cultivation is insufficient. If I could break through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm and fully refine the Frigid Snow Lotus, perhaps then I could be of aid to you."

Eldrin Chen understood. The Frigid Snow Lotus possessed by Celestial Maiden was a Quasi-Innate Ancient Treasure of the Eleven Veins grade. Once fully refined and used for protection, its power would likely be enough to withstand assaults from those in the Late Heaven Immortal Realm.

Most crucially, in her previous life as a top-tier Ancient Ancestor of the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, Celestial Maiden had left behind not just one, but several High-Grade Innate Treasure as hidden trump cards.

Once she broke through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm, she would be able to wield those trump cards from her past life.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke up. "During our time within the Primordial Chaos, I managed to slay two Chaos Ancient Beast. Their essence can be refined into two batches of Seven Revolutions Immortal Pill."

"Perhaps, Celestial Maiden, you should refine them and see if you can achieve the Minor Completion Innate True Body." Read, share, and discuss at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] felt a stirring in her heart, yet she still said, "The flesh, blood, and Inner Core [the condensed spiritual essence core of a powerful beast] of a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the chaos of creation] are far too precious. How could I possibly accept them?"

"My wife once received the Ascending to Immortality [the method to ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm] technique from you. Consider this a repayment of that karmic debt."

Eldrin Chen smiled and still handed the two Chaos Ancient Beast to the Celestial Maiden.

This matter concerned her very path of cultivation. The Celestial Maiden did not refuse, though a wave of emotion washed over her. The Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power used by immortals] she had left behind in the Vast Azure Realm were merely a technique for the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm of newly ascended Celestial Immortals] and a small amount of Frost Soul Water [a rare spiritual liquid that nourishes the soul and refines one's foundation].

Now, she had received the flesh, blood, and Inner Core of a Chaos Ancient Beast from Eldrin Chen. Their value had increased a millionfold.

Thinking of this, the Celestial Maiden could only say in the end, "I still possess some Innate Qi [the primordial vital energy present at birth, crucial for high-level cultivation]. With this Chaos Ancient Beast, I am confident I can break through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal Realm] within three millennia."

"By then, I should be able to lend you a hand."

"Truly?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy and couldn't help but look towards the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor.

The Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor nodded, then spoke, "Then we shall wait another three millennia. After your breakthrough, we shall seek our vengeance."

"Then I shall open the cauldron and begin the alchemical refinement for you," Eldrin Chen said with a faint smile.

He immediately commenced the process, refining the Seven Revolutions Immortal Pill [a legendary pill requiring seven cycles of refinement].

In truth, Eldrin Chen's mastery of Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills] had long since touched the threshold of the Ninth Rank High Grade realm. His success rate for concocting such a Ninth Rank Low Grade Immortal Pill [a ninth-tier, low-grade immortal pill] was naturally extremely high, and the process itself was remarkably swift.

Furthermore, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was also a highly skilled Ninth Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist at the ninth-tier, high-grade level]. Working together, the two of them successfully refined two batches of Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pills [pills marked with ethereal cloud-like patterns] in a mere few centuries.

From both batches of Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pills, eight pills were successfully formed each time—a success rate that could be described as exceptionally high.

Having obtained the Seven Revolutions Immortal Pill, the Celestial Maiden swiftly entered seclusion to attempt her breakthrough. In just a single Millennium [a period of one thousand years], she had cultivated her Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state] to the Minor Completion stage. After consuming a Realm-Breaking Immortal Pill [a pill that aids in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks], she broke through in one fell swoop to the level of the Celestial Immortal Fourth Layer.

After reaching the Celestial Immortal Fourth Layer, it seemed as if the Innate Divine Foundation [a supreme, heaven-bestowed cultivation constitution from her past life] of the Celestial Maiden's previous incarnation had awakened significantly once more. Her Mana [the spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques] and Primordial Source [the foundational life force and spiritual essence of a cultivator] increased by eighty percent, hinting at a qualitative transformation.

"Her strength..."

Gazing at the Celestial Maiden, Eldrin Chen could not help but fall into deep contemplation.

He had a feeling that the Celestial Maiden's Mana and foundational strength [the core strength and potential of a cultivator] seemed far more powerful than that of an ordinary Flawless Celestial Immortal [a perfect, flawless Celestial Immortal] with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundation built upon three Taiyi principles]. Her true Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, hidden potential and strength of a cultivator] was likely on par with an Imperial Son Level Figure [a prodigy of imperial lineage caliber] from the Forbidden Realm [a legendary realm of supreme prodigies].

Seeing this, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion could not help but smile and explain, "Do not be surprised. In this age, the so-called Forbidden Imperial Son Level Figure refers precisely to those with an Innate Divine Saint Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying constitution born from the primal chaos]."

"The Celestial Maiden's past life held remarkable fortune. Within the Chaos Creation Grand Formation [the primordial formation that shaped the cosmos], she forged an Innate Divine Foundation [a foundational constitution of divine origin]. Although she was forced to reincarnate and cultivate anew due to that incident, her Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable core of a cultivator's power] was not damaged."

"Now, as her cultivation realm recovers, her Innate Divine Foundation gradually awakens. The Celestial Maiden who once roamed the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals] will naturally reappear in the mortal world."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir in his heart.

He looked towards Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, his gaze inevitably flickering with a trace of astonishment.

According to the Celestial Maiden's words, the first several dozen Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] from the original Purple Realm [one of the primal realms of existence] all forged their Innate Divine Foundation within the Primordial Chaos [the formless state preceding creation] grand formation. Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion was clearly one of them. This content originates from site: audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

If that were the case, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion's true combat prowess likely far exceeded the level of an ordinary Eighth Heaven Immortal [an immortal of the eighth heavenly tier].

Seeing his expression, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion understood and explained with a knowing look, "This old man has not yet attained the combat strength of a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle realm for celestial immortals]. However, I can hold my own against two or three ordinary Eighth Heaven Immortal joining forces."

"I see."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a clear understanding forming in his mind.

After reaching the Seventh Heaven Immortal [the seventh level of the Celestial Immortal realm] realm, the disparity between each successive stage becomes immense. Furthermore, those capable of cultivating to this level have at least attained the Flawless Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal who achieved a flawless foundation] state through a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme, triple-layered foundational cultivation base]. Therefore, even Forbidden Imperial Sons [prodigious scions of ancient lineages with forbidden-level talent] find it exceedingly difficult to battle across realms.

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a title for a powerful cultivator] possesses an Innate Divine Foundation [a constitution bestowed by heaven, granting immense innate talent]. However, his cultivation time is relatively short, and he lacks ultimate, life-preserving treasures. Consequently, he is also unable to contend with a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the ninth and final stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] expert.

Of course, it is not an absolute certainty that a Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation realm denoting supreme talent] Eighth Heaven Immortal [the eighth level of the Celestial Immortal realm] can never defeat a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm.

According to the words of the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, a Flawless Celestial Immortal with a Triple Taiyi Foundation is comparable to a top-tier Innate Divine Spirit [a being born from heaven and earth with divine nature]. A Forbidden Imperial Sons who has weathered Tenth Calamity Realm [a legendary realm signifying survival through ten heavenly tribulations] is comparable to an Innate Sacred Spirits [a primordial spirit of sacred origin, rarer and more powerful than Divine Spirits].

However, there are gradations among Forbidden Imperial Sons—distinctions between those of the Tenth Calamity Realm, the Eleven Calamities [surviving eleven heavenly tribulations], and the Twelve Calamities [surviving twelve heavenly tribulations]. Similarly, Innate Sacred Spirits are also divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers.

Peerless talents of the Twelve Calamities, such as Lyra Jiang and Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang, are comparable to the pinnacle of Innate Divine Foundation in the same realm. In the future, when they cultivate to the seventh or eighth level of the Heaven Immortal [Celestial Immortal] realm, it is not impossible that they could rebel against and slay a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm expert.

Consider the Ethereal Void Sword Master from the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm or sect]. With cultivation only at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, he once engaged in battle with an Ancient Immortal Great Power [an Ancient Immortal of immense power] and managed to retreat unscathed, a feat recorded in the annals.

At that time, what the Ethereal Void Sword Master relied upon was not only the profound Ethereal Void Sword Art [a supreme sword cultivation technique] but, more crucially, a forbidden foundational base comparable to that of an Innate Sacred Spirits.

Of course, Innate Sacred Spirits and Forbidden Imperial Sons differ. The former represents one's innate foundation and latent potential, which continuously awakens and manifests as cultivation progresses, not fully revealing itself until the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm beyond Celestial Immortal].

The Innate Divine Foundation is innate and heaven-bestowed. Once one breaks through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, their Physical Body [the corporeal form refined through cultivation], comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of existence], and Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] will all spontaneously shatter their inherent limits, directly propelling them to become a Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has weathered three great tribulations]. One could say they secure their ticket to the Great Luo Realm [a legendary realm beyond Ancient Immortal] from the very beginning.

Whereas the Forbidden Imperial Sons are attained through later cultivation, myself must still shatter the Ninefold Heavenly Pass. If one cannot break through the Forbidden Heavenly Pass, they may even fail to advance to the Ancient Immortal Realm, forever fading into obscurity among the masses.

Returning to the main point, after sensing the partial recovery of Celestial Maiden's Innate Divine Foundation [a supreme, heaven-bestowed constitution granting immense talent], Eldrin Chen felt his confidence swell considerably.

With a faint smile, he spoke, "With the Celestial Maiden's aid, our chances in this coming battle have grown significantly."

The Celestial Maiden smiled slightly. After sensing her own Mana [the refined spiritual energy wielded by high-level cultivators], she said, "With this smooth breakthrough in cultivation, I can now refine the treasures left from my past life."

"In this battle, I believe I can be of some assistance."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor nodded and said calmly, "Since that is the case, let us depart." The story continues at audio . novel . com.