Chapter 1798 : A Primordial Fortune Unveiled

Within this stratum lay Qi of Heaven and Earth [a primordial spiritual essence of immense value] worth tens of trillions of Immortal Source [a high-grade spiritual currency]. For an Ancient Immortal Great Power, this constituted a staggering fortune.

Unfortunately, Immortal Source could not purchase Innate Object [objects born of the primordial chaos], and Qi of Heaven and Earth held no use for Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] beyond the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm.

Thus, even at a slightly elevated price, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor did not refuse when Eldrin Chen made his offer. After all, the priceless Innate Ancient Pill [a primordial elixir of supreme grade] had fallen into his own hands.

Simultaneously, the Celestial Maiden nearby, witnessing this, smiled and said, "Our success in this endeavor rests entirely on Fellow Daoist's Chaos Miasma [a potent substance derived from primordial chaos]."

"I have already obtained the Past Life Flower [a mystical herb said to reveal glimpses of past incarnations]. I shall not intervene in this matter."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile in response. He summoned the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth and began collecting the Qi of Heaven and Earth. In the blink of an eye, several thousand strands had been gathered.

When the last wisp of Qi of Heaven and Earth was secured, Eldrin Chen tallied the harvest: he had obtained over seventy thousand strands in total.

"If converted into Heaven-Earth Creation Water [a miraculous liquid that fosters creation and growth], this would yield approximately thirty-six thousand drops,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a wave of ecstatic joy washing over him.

With this vast quantity of Heaven-Earth Creation Water, the various Flawless Celestial Immortal [Celestial Immortals who have perfected their foundation] of the Chen Immortal Clan would likely lack for no Cultivation Resources other than Innate Qi [the most fundamental primordial energy] until they attempted their breakthrough into the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. Original publication: audio-novel .c om - The source of this chapter.

Even for a breakthrough into the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of existence beyond the mortal plane, where cultivators attain near-eternal life and immense power], thirty-six thousand drops would be sufficient to nurture twelve individuals.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but turn his gaze towards Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal], saying, "Having obtained such a vast fortune this time, I naturally will not treat the two of you unfairly."

"Before you two attempt to charge into the ranks of the Ancient Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immense age and power], be sure to inform me. I can grant you an opportunity to achieve that breakthrough."

"An opportunity to break through to become an Ancient Immortals?"

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor trembled slightly and exchanged a glance with Celestial Maiden.

How precious is an opportunity to ascend to the Ancient Immortals? Generally, only supreme treasures like the Innate Primordial Chaos Pill [a legendary pill born from the chaos of creation, said to grant profound insights into the fundamental laws of existence], a Peerless [a grade denoting an artifact of supreme, matchless quality] Innate Treasure Pill [a pill of natural, heaven-defying origin], could increase one's chances of success by ten or twenty percent.

Yet such treasures are comparable to Innate Ancient Treasure [artifacts of primordial origin, possessing power that defies the heavens], their value almost beyond reckoning. Even many Ancient Immortal Great Power [Ancient Immortals who have weathered multiple heavenly tribulations and wield immense authority] who have endured fewer than three heavenly tribulations might not possess one.

For Eldrin Chen to speak of gifting them such a treasure, how could the two not be utterly astounded?

They exchanged another look, and finally, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor drew a deep breath and said, "A divine object that can assist in breaking through to the Ancient Immortals realm is likely more precious than the combined value of these seventy thousand plus portions of Qi of Heaven and Earth [a divine ability or essence representing the fundamental energies of the cosmos]."

"We fear we are unworthy of accepting such a divine object."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and spoke with serene composure, "Setting aside our relationship from the lower realms, the battles we have fought side by side alone have forged a bond of mutual trust."

"To be perfectly candid," he continued, "the reason I sought the Qi of Heaven and Earth [the primordial energy of creation] is that I possess a formula to refine it into Innate Qiankun Creation Water [a supreme spiritual water born of cosmic creation]."

"Heaven-Earth Creation Water?"

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was visibly shaken. "Legend speaks of the Innate Qiankun Creation Water as a Peerless [a grade denoting supreme rarity and power] Innate Spiritual Water [a spiritual liquid of innate, primordial origin]," he exclaimed, unable to contain himself. "It is said to contain the profound mysteries of cosmic Creation [the act of genesis, the shaping of fate and reality]."

"Its properties are truly miraculous," the Ancient Ancestor went on. "A Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] cultivator who consumes three thousand drops can increase their chances of breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm [a venerable and powerful immortal cultivation stage] by thirty percent."

He then added, a note of awe in his voice, "I never imagined you would possess the formula to concoct such a substance."

"However, to my knowledge," Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor cautioned, "brewing the Innate Qiankun Creation Water requires not only the Qi of Heaven and Earth, but also the infusion of Innate Qi [primordial, uncreated spiritual energy]. The cost is astronomically high."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, realizing Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor had misunderstood.

For an ordinary person to refine such a Peerless Innate Spiritual Water, it would indeed consume a significant amount of precious Innate Qi, with a considerable risk of failure.

But Eldrin possessed the Quasi-Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure approaching the level of innate, cosmic artifacts] Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth [a mystical vase capable of nurturing primordial energies]. It could gestate Innate Spiritual Water without the need for external Innate Qi, and the toll was less than one-tenth of the conventional method. For him, the cost was negligible.

However, although he knew the two had guessed incorrectly, Eldrin Chen offered no explanation.

The allure of a Quasi-Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense power, one step below a true Innate Treasure] was simply too great; even powerful Ancient Immortals [immortal beings who have transcended multiple heavenly tribulations] who had survived six or more tribulations would covet it. Although both individuals were of noble and virtuous character, to avoid unnecessary trouble, it was better to let sleeping dogs lie.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen finally spoke: "Senior, there is no need for concern. The quantity of this Qi of Heaven and Earth [the primordial, creative energy of the cosmos] is considerable. It is more than sufficient to refine two portions of Heaven-Earth Creation Water [a miraculous liquid born from the primal energies of creation]."

"Once you both break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of an Ancient Immortal, a being who has weathered multiple heavenly calamities], you may well be able to lead us into the depths of the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the cosmos was ordered] in the future."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden were visibly moved by his words. The Celestial Maiden immediately pledged, "Once I break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, I shall venture to the fringes of the Sea of Chaos [the turbulent, primordial expanse surrounding the ordered worlds] to seek Creation [the fundamental principle of genesis and fortune] opportunities for you."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor also nodded, his gaze firm and resolute. "You treat us with such sincerity; we shall naturally not fail you in return." Original publication: audio-novel`com - The source of this chapter.

"With our foundational cultivation, aided further by the Heaven-Earth Creation Water, we should have a seventy percent chance of breaking through to become Ancient Immortals within several million years. When that time comes, I shall accompany the Celestial Maiden on a journey to the Sea of Chaos to make preparations for your future Calamity Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trials a cultivator must face]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile faintly.

Both Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden had once obtained Defy Heaven [a supreme fortune that defies the heavens' will] Creation. Both possessed an Innate Divine Foundation [a supreme, heaven-born cultivation constitution]. Once they broke through, they would immediately become Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived three heavenly calamities upon ascension].

An Ancient Immortal Great Power [a paramount figure among Ancient Immortals] of such a realm, within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm where the story takes place], could likely only be confidently subdued by the Evergreen Ancient Immortal.

With these two as his backing, Eldrin Chen should have little to fear from provoking powerful foes, at least until the Calamity Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's destiny] arrives.

Furthermore, given their cultivation levels, they may not dare to venture deep into the Sea of Chaos [a primordial, formless expanse of chaotic energies at the edge of creation], but they should possess some ability to protect themselves at its fringes.

If they truly manage to find a Defy Heaven [an object or opportunity that allows one to defy the heavens and alter one's fate] artifact for Eldrin Chen at the edge of that chaotic sea, then he might genuinely have a chance to contend for the Hundred Calamities Rebirth Opportunity [a legendary chance for rebirth and ascension after enduring a hundred great tribulations].

Of course, these are matters for the distant future. For everyone present, the Ruined Immortal Domain [a shattered realm that was once an immortal's paradise] holds far greater immediate importance.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I hold your intentions in my heart, Senior. However, this matter is still premature. Let us speak of it again after you both break through to the realm of Ancient Immortals [powerful immortals who have existed since ancient times]."

Hearing this, both nodded. They said no more, merely lifting their gazes toward the depths of the Void [the empty, boundless space between realms].

There, within the Boundless Chaos [the infinite, primordial chaos], a great battle had reached a fever pitch.

On the main battlefield, the fierce clash between the Chaos Beast King [a sovereign beast born from primordial chaos] and the Ancient Immortal Great Power [an ancient immortal of immense power] was escalating toward its zenith.

Several Immortal Domain [realms governed by immortal powers] had joined forces, with dozens of Ancient Immortal Great Power fighting together. Even with their world-shaking might, the dozen or so Chaos Beast King were gradually being forced onto the defensive.

This was not due to any weakness of the Chaos Ancient Beast [an ancient beast of chaos]; rather, the Ancient Immortal Great Power who had joined the fray possessed truly staggering strength.

The Ancient Immortal Great Power [a being of immense power who has transcended mortality] was suppressed by the Chaos Suppression [a divine technique that suppresses chaotic energies] to a minimal degree, allowing them to unleash the vast majority of their combat prowess. When erupting with their full power, they could even maintain their peak battle strength for a certain period of time.

This was especially true for the eight four or five calamity Ancient Immortals [beings who have achieved immortality through ancient cultivation], such as Demon Emperor Heaven-Sunderer, Primordial Nether, and Cold Night. Each had broken through at least four of the Five Heavenly Passes [five critical barriers in the path of cultivation]. Within this Primordial Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], they could unleash over eighty to ninety percent of their power.

If they were willing to sacrifice their cultivation base and strike with their full might, they could even sustain their ultimate techniques for an extended period within this Shattered Immortal Domain [a fragmented realm of the immortals].

Although the Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from primordial chaos] were formidable, they were outnumbered and outmatched in cultivation. In the end, they were steadily beaten back into a full retreat.

By this point in the great battle, Eldrin Chen had already witnessed three of the Primordial Chaos Ancient Beasts fall in combat.

"It seems there will be no suspense in the outcome of this battle,"

murmured Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor, a trace of regret coloring his gaze.

Once the Human Race Ancient Immortals achieved a complete victory, the opportunities within this Central Chaos Lair [the central den within the primordial chaos] would clearly be beyond their grasp.

Yet, Eldrin Chen frowned slightly, his eyes turning profound as he spoke. "Why has that unfathomably deep presence within the Central Chaos Lair still not made a move?"

His words sent a subtle tremor through the hearts of all who heard them.

Celestial Maiden [a female immortal of great power and grace] looked up, her expression turning somber as she said, "Correct. If we do not act now, it will be too late. Could it be that He is waiting for something?"

"Boom—"

Just as everyone hesitated, the thirteen Chaos Beast King [primordial rulers of chaotic beasts] that had ascended upon the Firmament [the highest celestial realm] were already beginning to retreat step by step.

Leading a vast horde of Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from primordial chaos], they surged toward the Central Celestial Domain [the heart of the immortal realms]. Gradually, they were encircled on the periphery of the Chaos Lair [the nest of primordial chaos] by the various Ancient Immortal Great Power [venerable and immensely powerful ancient immortals].

"They actually aren't scattering to flee for their lives!"

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor murmured inwardly, his gaze growing increasingly grave.

Lyra Jiang also took a deep breath before speaking. "The Chaos Beast King are not lacking in intelligence. Such behavior surely means they have something to rely upon."

Yet, Eldrin Chen felt only a sinking weight in his heart, a foreboding sense of impending doom.

At that moment, within the depths of his consciousness, the sub-pearl of the Abyssal Pearl [a mystical orb of profound and unfathomable power] trembled faintly with light, slowly awakening from its slumber. A voice then spoke, "I sense an aura... one that is most unusual."

"An unusual aura?"

Eldrin Chen's heart stirred faintly. This sub-pearl of the Abyssal Pearl contained the Great Dao of Space and was a space-attributed Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the essence of heaven and earth, possessing immense innate power].

Although Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level prevented him from refining it, and he lacked sufficient Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power their arts and treasures] to activate it, it was ultimately a Great Luo-grade Supreme [a term denoting the highest, most profound level] treasure.

For the Abyssal Pearl to deem that aura worthy of attention meant it was undoubtedly an extraordinary Supreme object.

"I have seen it. It is a strand of Innate Spiritual Light [a primordial radiance born from the foundational energies of creation]."

The Abyssal Pearl spoke slowly, its tone distant and profound. "It is blindingly brilliant, spanning the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical flow connecting all moments and places], piercing through past, present, and future. Even within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the cosmos was ordered], its radiance would be undimmed."

"Yet, it seems flawed. Its aura feels... incomplete, as if it no longer holds the full majesty of an Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"An Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted minutely as he forcefully suppressed the shock rising within him.

He drew a deep breath before asking, "A damaged Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

"It appears so. Its internal Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness residing within a high-grade magical artifact] seems to be in a state of semi-slumber."

The Abyssal Pearl [a sentient treasure of immense power] spoke in a measured tone, then its voice tightened slightly. "Within that Chaos Lair [a perilous domain born from primordial disorder], there is an aura of terrifying power, likely belonging to a Six Calamity Chaos Beast King [a primordial beast king that has survived six heavenly tribulations]."

"It is performing a blood sacrifice upon that Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial laws of heaven and earth], and has already begun to refine it."

"It seems the various clans' Ancient Immortals [immortal beings who have lived for countless eons] will likely suffer heavy casualties. Even the one lurking in the shadows may not escape unscathed."

"One lurking in the shadows?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily stunned, a shiver of dread running down his spine as he spoke with disbelief.

Within this Ruined Immortal Domain [a shattered realm that was once a paradise for immortals], there was actually another supreme Ancient Immortal Great Power [an ancient immortal of formidable strength] concealed in the darkness. And judging by the Abyssal Pearl's tone, this individual was likely even more powerful than the Six Calamity Chaos Beast King.

The Abyssal Pearl nodded, its voice calm. "That is an old immortal who has broken through the Seventh Heavenly Pass [the seventh and most formidable heavenly tribulation], likely having lived for hundreds of millions of years."

"This time, he has remained hidden in the shadows. Of the six Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] Chaos Lair that have been conquered, the majority of their top-tier treasures have fallen into his hands."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt the color drain from his face. He had never imagined that within this Ruined Immortal Domain, there lurked an Ancient Immortals of such supreme power, one who had survived seven heavenly calamities.

A being of such might would be considered a top-tier Ancient Immortals even within the vast Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all realms were born]. Possessing the strength to sweep through the entire Ruined Immortal Domain, yet choosing to remain concealed in the shadows to claim the greatest spoils... it was a strategy both cunning and utterly ruthless.

Eldrin Chen found himself at a loss for words, feeling a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"This senior is truly excessively cautious," he remarked inwardly.

With a sigh of resignation, Eldrin Chen turned his inquiry towards the Abyssal Pearl [a primordial treasure of immense power]. "Did that individual detect our presence?"

"Set your mind at ease. With my subtle veiling, a mere Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven great tribulations] is utterly unworthy of discovering us," the treasure replied.

At this point, the Abyssal Pearl spoke with a tone of regret. "It is a pity your cultivation is insufficient to refine me, and your Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power techniques] is incapable of activating my true power."

"If you possessed the realm of an Ancient Immortals [a venerable and powerful class of immortal beings], you could unleash my full majesty. Then, not only this insignificant Ruined Immortal Domain [a shattered and desolate realm once inhabited by immortals], but even a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal could be annihilated with a single thought. He would not have been allowed to claim the lion's share."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence.

Given the profound foundation of his cultivation, a breakthrough into the Ancient Immortal Realm [a legendary stage of immortality] would elevate him to heights unimaginable in his current state. Yet, achieving such a breakthrough was far from a simple matter.

It was at this moment that the Abyssal Pearl offered a reminder. "The final, cataclysmic battle is imminent. A Six Calamity Chaos Beast King [a monstrous king of chaos that has weathered six great calamities] wielding a damaged Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation] will unleash power capable of shaking the heavens and churning the earth. Do you intend to depart or remain?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly but posed a question in return. "Are you confident you can extract us from the ensuing chaos?"

The Abyssal Pearl [a mystical orb containing profound abyssal energies] shimmered faintly and spoke calmly, "As long as it is not the Great Luo Immortal Lord [the supreme immortal sovereign of the Great Luo Heaven] personally taking action, or a space-attribute Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws] suppressing me, no one under the heavens can keep me here."

"However, an emergency activation would likely deplete my Primordial Source [the foundational life force and spiritual essence of a cultivator] even more severely."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen decisively stated, "Then let us wait a while longer."

Just as Eldrin Chen was conversing with the Abyssal Pearl, the Ancient Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality through cultivation] seated high upon the Firmament [the highest layer of the heavens] opened their eyes, their gazes blazing with intense light.

The Demon Emperor Heaven-Sunderer strode forward through the void, gripping his Heaven-Sundering Long Spear [a legendary spear capable of cleaving the heavens] as he looked towards the depths of the Chaos Lair [a nest or domain formed within primordial chaos] and declared, "Fellow cultivators, since we have fought our way to the very outskirts of this Central Chaos Lair [the primary and most powerful nest within the chaotic region], we should settle this conflict decisively in one final battle."

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded slightly in agreement. Even the two Ancient Immortals, Primordial Nether and Cold Night, offered no objection.

Having fought until now, these two had originally intended to fish in troubled waters, seizing the opportunity to pilfer the treasures hidden within the dens of the Chaos Beast King [the sovereign ruler of the chaotic beasts].

Yet, to their dismay, after searching several Chaos Lair, they discovered that the most precious treasures within each nest had already been thoroughly looted.

As five-calamity Ancient Immortal Great Power [an ancient immortal who has survived five heavenly tribulations, possessing immense power], they did not believe anyone could have stolen such a vast quantity of rare treasures right under their very noses. Therefore, they both concluded that these treasures must have been transferred long ago into this Central Chaos Lair.

"This Chaos Beast King possesses remarkably high intelligence," one of them mused. "Knowing full well it cannot prevail, it still refuses to retreat."

"I presume all those treasures lie within the Central Chaos Lair?"

Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor murmured slowly, his expression tinged with excitement. "Seven PeerlessChaos Lair. The number of Supreme Grade Innate Marvel [supreme-grade treasures born from the primal chaos] within must be at least twenty or thirty."

"As a five-Kalpa-time [an immense cosmic cycle in Buddhist cosmology, often billions of years] Ancient Immortals, I shall claim five of them upon success."

Cold NightAncient Ancestor sneered and spoke immediately. "To rush to divide the spoils before the battle has even begun is the height of folly."

"In my view, let each rely on their own means."

As his words fell, Cold NightAncient Ancestor was the first to charge into the fray. With power that shook the heavens and earth, he unleashed a palm strike of divine might so terrifying it could make the Heavenly Layers [the higher celestial realms] weep and ghosts wail.

In a single clash, he sent a Chaos Beast King [a king among the primordial chaos beasts] reeling, blood spraying from its wounds.

Seeing this, the rest of the group also took action, surging forward with their own matchless divine power.

Faced with the fierce assault from the Ancient Immortals of various races, the Chaos Beast Kings were no match and could only be forced into a steady retreat. Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor was ecstatic; seizing his chance, he flew into the Chaos Lair.

"Roar—!"

Yet, in that very instant, a resonant hum of a sword echoed forth, and the vast Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the creation of the universe] suddenly congealed into stillness.

All things fell silent, and the Heavenly Layers [the stratified celestial realms of higher existence] seemed to lose their luster.

Even the surging Chaotic Torrent [the violent currents of raw, unformed energy within the Primordial Chaos] ceased its flow at this moment.

Amidst this profound silence, a radiance of ten thousand dawns erupted from within the Chaos Lair [a lair or stronghold hidden deep within the Primordial Chaos]. A sword light, unprecedented in its majesty, seemed to cleave through the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical flow that governs time and space], sunder the boundless Primordial Chaos, and slash towards the heart of the battlefield in the Central Realm [the central, stable realm amidst the chaos]. Official source: @udio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.