Chapter 1610 : Fish Transforms into Flying Bird

"Young lad."

The Primordial Ice Phoenix discerned Eldrin’s thoughts from the look on his face.

She couldn't help but shake her head before speaking softly, "Some have said that we who cultivate are like fish swimming against the current—time and again forging through treacherous rapids, crossing raging torrents, and leaping across canyons, all to seek the source of the great ocean."

"This path may seem impassioned and surging, yet little do they know it is fundamentally flawed from the very beginning."

How can a fish swimming against the current ever be more than just a fish? It cannot break free from the river’s constraints—once it leaps out of the stream, it will perish from thirst.

The Ancient Ice Phoenix spoke unhurriedly, her divine countenance calm as she began.

She smiled and studied Eldrin carefully before finally speaking.

A fish must undergo metamorphosis, growing wings to become a soaring bird, to transform into the Kunpeng of the 9 Heavens. Only then can it transcend the river’s confines, completely break free from its destined fate, and soar into the boundless firmament.

"You and I, as well as that ancient demon, are but fish in this flowing stream. All our struggles and transformations serve only 1 purpose—to grow a pair of wings."

At this point, she said no more, simply pushing Eldrin into the frigid pool.

"Hiss—"

Upon stepping into the frigid pool, Eldrin immediately felt a surge of icy energy assail him.

This innate Ice Soul Spirit Fruit was truly extraordinary. Instantly, an extreme cold energy permeated through Eldrin's (Person Name) internal organs, nearly freezing his entire physical body solid.

Even as Eldrin continuously channeled the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body to resist, the fiery blood within him instantly fell into complete stillness. In mere moments, he was utterly frozen into an ice sculpture.

Yet within the ice sculpture, Eldrin (Person Name) seemed to have lost all signs of life, his heartbeat nearly ceasing altogether.

Time thus slipped swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, a millennium had passed—until 1 day, 10 1000 years later.

From within the ice sculpture came the sound of a heartbeat, faint and almost imperceptible at first, but gradually growing heavier with the passage of time.

After a long while, it began to resonate violently, like a massive bell tolling.

"Dong… dong… dong…"

In that instant, a dim divine luminescence radiated from every organ within Eldrin's body.

Within his lungs, spleen, kidneys, and liver, the 4 divine spirits appeared frozen by frost, yet under the shelter of a wisp of chaotic mist, a faint residual glow emanated from them.

But within Eldrin’s heart, a blazing divine radiance erupted as the Scarlet Emperor Deity Spirit opened its eyes.

It was an intensely blazing radiance, pulsing in rhythm with the heartbeat as it illuminated the surroundings, dissolving and vaporizing the boundless chill.

Wave after wave of scorching blood, pulsing in rhythm with his heartbeat, began to circulate through Eldrin's body. Wherever it flowed, all traces of frost were utterly refined and dissolved.

Driven by the heart, the golden-hued deity within the lungs, the earthen deity within the spleen, the Azure Emperor deity within the liver, and the Black Emperor deity within the kidneys all opened their eyes simultaneously.

1 after another, dazzling rays of light converged, ultimately weaving together into a transcendent radiance that illuminated the world—a coalescing mist of primordial chaos growing ever more indistinct.

Amidst this interweaving of forces, endless primordial Ice Soul Spirit Water was refined, transforming into its fundamental essence as it merged into the chaotic mist, continuously fusing into Eldrin’s physical form.

The 5 organ deities within Eldrin had grown increasingly pure, as if undergoing a certain metamorphosis, drawing ever closer to the day they would break free from their cocoons and emerge as butterflies.

Boom—

No 1 knew how much time had passed before Eldrin slowly opened his eyes and emerged from the frostpool.

He rose to his full height, slowly lowering his gaze to sense the power within, and a trace of serene satisfaction surfaced on his face.

At this moment, he could clearly sense that his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had made significant progress.

Before setting foot into the Phoenix Fall Ridge, Eldrin’s Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had only just taken form, yet it was already comparable to that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal with dual Primordial foundations.

But now, it appeared that Eldrin's physical strength had increased by 50 percent. 1 should not underestimate this 50 percent gap—for high-level experts, such a difference already represented a qualitative transformation.

This 50% increase was comprehensive in all aspects. According to Eldrin's estimation, even without channeling spiritual power, his current physical strength alone would be sufficient to contend against 2 opponents with dual Taiyi foundations.

Even a powerhouse at the Celestial Immortal realm, relying solely on the power of their innate true form, would likely only reach Eldrin's (Person Name) level.

Of course, beings who have reached the Celestial Immortal realm have cultivated at least 2 types of innate foundations and are further empowered by innate magical power.

Should such an existence strike with full force, converging innate magical power, physical form, and Dao principles, Eldrin’s Primordial Indestructible Body would still prove inadequate.

Unless aided by the Yin-Yang Unity Vessel, even with Eldrin combining his physical body, magical power, Dao principles, and Dao fruits, he would be far from a match for a Celestial Immortal mighty figure.

However, regardless of the circumstances, this breakthrough had granted Eldrin a tremendous surge in power.

He had a feeling that after this physical transformation, his combat prowess was drawing ever closer to the foundation of the 3 Taiyi.

"The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body is but 2 steps away from perfection."

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips.

He withdrew his focus and then turned to the Ancient Ice Phoenix, saying, "For this matter, I am deeply grateful to you, Senior."

The Ancient Ice Phoenix waved her hand, gazing at Han Chi as she remarked, "Your Primordial Indestructible Body is truly extraordinary. It seems I have indeed chosen the right person."

Eldrin also turned back, casting a glance at the Innate Ice Soul Water within the frigid pool.

After a moment of hesitation, he finally spoke: "I have a Dao Companion who cultivates the Path of Frost Soul and has reached the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm. This Primordial Frost Soul Divine Water would be immensely beneficial to her."

"The Path of the Icy Soul?"

The Ancient Ice Phoenix furrowed her brow slightly before speaking, "This Primordial Ice Soul Water of mine is a precious innate treasure. Even Celestial Immortals would covet it. Bestowing it upon an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal would be nothing short of sacrilege."

Eldrin shook his head and replied, "My Dao Companion is a Half-Step Celestial Immortal who has opened the 9-Layered Heavens."

"Oh?"

Hearing his words, the Primordial Ice Phoenix's eyes glimmered with a faint light, revealing a trace of astonishment.

Having been revived for many years, she was no stranger to news and naturally understood what it meant to open up the 9 Heavens.

She gave a slight nod, musing to herself, "Opening the 9 Heavens is truly the mark of a Celestial Immortal. With some support, they could indeed become a valuable ally."

At this thought, the Primordial Ice Phoenix turned her gaze to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "In that case, I shall grant you a gift of Primordial Spirit Water."

The Ancient Ice Phoenix spoke as she retrieved 3 portions of Primordial Spirit Water and handed them to Eldrin.

She pondered for a moment before finally advising, "After the Heavenly Tribulation, if your dao companion can break through to the Celestial Immortal realm with a foundation of 3 Taiyi pillars, have her seek me out."

"My thanks to you, Elder."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin promptly took the Primordial Spirit Water, a flicker of delight surfacing on his face.

When the day comes to break through the 3 Primordial Unity Foundations, the other half-step Celestial Immortals of the Chen Clan will be able to utilize the innate 5 Elements Spirit Fruit (Spiritual Object) and the innate Primordial Unity Elixir to achieve their own breakthroughs.

Only the Frost Soul Law cultivated by Lila (Person Name) was incapable of refining the innate spirit fruit. Now, with this portion of Primordial Frost Soul Water (Magical Treasure), Lila (Person Name) would gain greater certainty in establishing her foundation of the 3 Primordial Pure Yangs.

(End of Chapter)