Chapter 1715 : Ascending Realms and Cosmic Trials

Celestial Immortal Great Power [a being who has cultivated to the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm], when opening a Universe [a complete, self-contained cosmos] within the Dimensional Void [the boundless, empty space between dimensions and worlds] and then elevating it into the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things originate], will cause the foundational essence of the Dimensional Void to drain away.

For an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm] to elevate a Universe, there are generally only two possibilities.

The first is for one with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a cultivation foundation formed by merging two primordial energies] to ascend to a Flawed Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal whose foundation or path is incomplete or imperfect]. Such an entity elevates its Universe within the Dimensional Void itself, without ascending it into the Chaos. Consequently, it does not provoke a Tribulation [a catastrophic trial or calamity sent by heaven or the cosmos] from the Dimensional Void.

The second is for one with a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation formed by merging three primordial energies]. Such beings, in order to obtain the higher-grade energy of Chaos, will elevate their world into the Chaos. There, they use Chaos Origin [the purest, most fundamental essence of primordial chaos] to complete the elevation of their Universe. Thus, the drain on the Dimensional Void is minimal.

In comparison, the life essence of a Celestial Immortal Great Power has, strictly speaking, already transcended the Dimensional Void itself. When such an existence carves a Universe from the Dimensional Void, it is naturally perceived as an act of plunder against the Dimensional Void.

Therefore, any being of the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals] who attempts to open a Universe within the boundless Dimensional Void will inevitably attract an endless dimensional Tribulation.

Since ancient times, this kind of Tribulation has almost never been survived, not even by those Innate Divine Spirit [beings born from the laws of heaven and earth, possessing divine power from birth] who have cultivated to the sixth level of Celestial Immortal.

Of course, those who have broken through to the Celestial Immortal Realm are not entirely without means to open a Universe. Some Flawless Innate Divine Spirit [Innate Divine Spirits with a perfect, flawless foundation] of astonishingly profound foundation possess the ability to directly carve out a Small Universe [a nascent or smaller-scale cosmos] within the Chaos itself.

However, such beings are all Flawless Innate Divine Spirit born with three heavenly Immortal Path [the supreme path of cultivation leading to immortality] fruits. Those with a flawed foundation, like a Dual Celestial Immortal Foundation [a Celestial Immortal foundation built upon two paths], are fundamentally incapable of achieving this feat.

Furthermore, these Innate Divine Spirit who open a Universe through such Post-Heaven [methods acquired after birth, as opposed to innate gifts] means, lacking the tempering and cultivation of a world during the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals, who cultivate their internal world], often create Universe whose foundational essence cannot compare to those painstakingly cultivated from the ground up. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio~novel.com.

In the eyes of Verdant Sun Imperial Scion, Eldrin Chen having prematurely attained the Celestial Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for establishing one's own universe] now meant it was impossible for him to ascend to the Universe [a self-contained cosmos created and governed by a powerful cultivator] realm any longer.

Even if he were to abandon the Returning Abyss Great World he had cultivated for a million years and carve out a new Universe within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state preceding creation], without having first perfected the triple Flawless Foundation [the three perfect foundational achievements required for a stable universe], his hopes would remain vanishingly slim.

For lacking the Flawless Path Fruit [a perfect fruit of cultivation representing a complete understanding of a Great Path], any Universe birthed from the Chaos would be inherently flawed, its internal Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of reality] rules incomplete and fractured. The hope of it ever evolving into a true Immortal Domain [a perfected, eternal realm] would then be exceedingly remote.

For beings of their stature, such an act was tantamount to shattering one's own future.

Contemplating this, the nearby Imperial Sun Golden Crow could not help but speak. "You traded your future prospects for a fleeting surge in power," he said, his voice carrying a tone of finality. "It seems we truly placed immense pressure upon you."

"Did you?"

Eldrin Chen's expression remained serene. To the common observer, prematurely solidifying one's Celestial Immortal Realm to force open a Universe might indeed appear a ruinous choice.

But he had glimpsed the path forward, and within his heart lay a measure of certainty.

With this conviction, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. "If I can eradicate all of you," he stated calmly, "and seize the Fortune [the metaphysical momentum and destiny] born from sweeping across the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, perhaps that will be enough to tip the scales in my favor."

"Such arrogance!"

The Verdant Sun Divine Scion's gaze turned icy. The Verdant Sun God Spear in his hand pierced the firmament, descending like a verdant sun from the Nine Heavens to suppress its target.

Almost simultaneously, Imperial Sun Golden Crow moved with perfect coordination. A dazzling Ancient Bell surged from his grasp, its power shaking the heavens as it bore down to suppress Eldrin Chen.

"Perish!"

"The Solar Golden Bell and the Verdant Sun God Spear?"

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. His Chaos War Halberd swept across the Eight Desolations, parrying the Verdant Sun God Spear. With a flick of his sleeve, the Primordial One Giant Hand [a divine technique manifesting a colossal hand of primordial energy] descended, suppressing the overwhelmingly powerful Solar Golden Bell.

With two palms against two foes, Eldrin Chen felt an immense, god-like force assail him. He was forced to channel ninety percent of his cultivation base's power to finally subdue the two supreme treasures. He could not help but voice his admiration.

"Their divine might is boundless, their immortal authority peerless. These two supreme treasures are indeed worthy of being replicas of a Heavenly Emperor's treasure and a Divine King's Imperial Weapon."

"Not bad at all!"

In that instant, the eyes of both the Verdant Sun Imperial Scion and Imperial Sun Golden Crow grew even colder and more sinister.

The treasures wielded by these two were both imitations of supreme artifacts. The original form of the Verdant Sun God Spear was the Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a cultivator's most intimately connected and powerful artifact] held by the Verdant Sun Divine King [a title for a supreme being of the Verdant Sun lineage], ranking among the ten Great God [a supreme cultivation realm] spears of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of immortals] and possessing a grade as high as an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws].

The original form of the Solar Golden Bell was the Companion Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure that accompanies a being from birth or ascension] of the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Solar Great Path], an unparalleled Chaos Spiritual Artifact [an artifact forged from or imbued with the power of primordial chaos] born from the interweaving of the Solar Great Path [the fundamental Dao of the Sun] and Chaos Ancient Iron [a primordial metal forged in chaos].

The two artifacts in their hands, though mere facsimiles that only bore a trace of the true artifact's profound intent, still possessed power far surpassing others of their rank.

Their might was considered exceptionally strong even among Low-Grade Innate Treasure [the lowest tier of treasures born from innate laws]. It was unexpected that in Eldrin Chen's eyes, they merely warranted an evaluation of "not bad."

"Arrogant fool!"

Imperial Sun Golden Crow roared in fury. Solar golden light surged from his hands, materializing into chains forged from Primordial Solar Immortal Gold [an immortal-grade gold imbued with primordial solar essence].

The chains, like endless Solar Golden Chain [chains of solidified solar energy], stretched forth to suppress Eldrin Chen, aiming to pin him down on the spot. Original publication: *audio-novel.com* - The source of this chapter.

Simultaneously, the Verdant Sun Imperial Scion also stepped forward, riding a Celestial Slaughter [a mythical plant associated with celestial warfare] as he came. A Verdant Gold Ancient Cauldron materialized in his grasp, descending with a force meant to crush all things, bearing down upon Eldrin Chen.

These two supreme treasures were both Middle-Grade Innate Treasure [mid-tier treasures born from innate laws], the most powerful artifacts the two could fully activate. Now, driven with their full power to suppress their foe, it was clear they recognized Eldrin Chen's astonishing strength and dared not hold back in the slightest.

"Fine artifacts,"

As the two supreme treasures descended upon him, Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm, measured tone.

He had remained utterly composed from the very beginning. Even as two mid-grade Innate Supreme Treasure bore down on him, Eldrin Chen felt not a shred of fear.

"A pity," he said. "No matter how powerful an ancient treasure may be, it remains, in the end, merely an external object."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen manifested his boundless Innate True Body. With his left hand, he seized the incoming Solar Golden Chain, pulling it into his grasp. In the same fluid motion, his right sleeve swept aside as his fist descended like a falling star, meeting the Verdant Gold Ancient Cauldron in a cataclysmic collision.

"BOOM—"

A thunderous roar erupted, a sound akin to the primordial echo of creation itself.

At the point where fist met cauldron, the very fabric of space shattered. Countless torrents of Chaos Energy Flow [the raw, unformed energy that existed before the cosmos] surged forth, painting a scene of Primordial Chaos Opening [the legendary event of the universe's birth] and Chaos Opening [a profound state of cultivation mirroring the dawn of existence].

Immediately after, the Verdant Gold Ancient Cauldron was sent flying backward. Carried by its own colossal momentum, it slammed into the chest of Verdant Sun Imperial Scion, hurling both man and cauldron an immeasurable distance of hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Only when Verdant Sun Imperial Scion finally managed to steady himself did he discover a deep, perfectly formed fist imprint now marring the surface of the Verdant Gold Ancient Cauldron.

Witnessing this, Imperial Sun Golden Crow could not help but draw in a sharp, cold breath. "His physical body... it is actually harder than Innate Heavenly God Metal [a legendary, nigh-indestructible divine ore]!"

"Not good!"

An instant later, he snapped back to his senses and desperately tried to react.

Alas, it was already too late. He saw Eldrin Chen seize the Solar Golden Chain with an iron grip and violently whip it through the air.

In that very moment, a torrent of overwhelming force surged forth. The Imperial Sun Golden Crow, along with his Chains, was smashed by Eldrin Chen with such power that the void itself shattered, pulverizing thousands upon hundreds of divine mountains from the Primordial Era.

"How can he possess such immense strength?"

After exchanging over ten moves in succession, the Imperial Sun Golden Crow pushed his Innate Physique [a supreme natural-born physical constitution] to its absolute limit, yet he still could not match the might of Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physical body said to be unbreakable and eternal].

In the end, he could only watch helplessly as Eldrin Chen wrenched the Solar Golden Chain from his grasp and completely suppressed it within the palm of his hand.

Even as the Solar Golden Chain struggled incessantly, unleashing its Solar True Flame [a supreme flame capable of incinerating all creation] to engulf heaven and earth, it could not inflict the slightest damage upon the Primordial One Indestructibility Body. This chapter is provided by audio–novel.com. Support the original.