Chapter 1618 : Comprehending the Divine Power

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of astonishment flickering in his gaze. According to the ancient stele's inscriptions, any immortal cultivating the Path of Thunder could enter to comprehend the Great Dao—provided their cultivation realm did not exceed Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Among the 10 thunder techniques, comprehending even a single 1 would grant the rewards left behind by Daoist Jumie. Moreover, each technique mastered would yield its own separate prize.

If 1 could comprehend 3 of them, they would be granted an additional opportunity bestowed by Daoist Jumie.

Those who could comprehend 5 or more Dao principles would become the personal disciples of the Annihilating Daoist and inherit his legacy.

However, each person only had 1 chance to comprehend the divine abilities, with a time limit of just 30,000 years. Exceeding this would result in expulsion from the realm.

"3 100 million years to comprehend 5 divine abilities?"

Eldrin spoke calmly, "Upon these 10 immortal islands, there exist 10 divine abilities. Among them, the Metal, Fire, Earth, Water, and Wood techniques are all Mysterious-tier divine abilities. The Annihilation, Ice Soul, and Void Wind techniques are Half-Step Patriarch-tier divine abilities. As for the final 2—the Lunar and Solar techniques—they are full Patriarch-tier divine abilities."

With a cultivation at the half-step Celestial Immortal realm, comprehending a Patriarch-level divine ability was nothing short of delusional—even grasping a half-step Patriarch-level divine ability remained utterly unattainable.

Generally speaking, a Half-Step Patriarch-level divine ability would require at least late-stage Celestial Immortal cultivation to achieve.

Even comprehending a Mysterious-grade divine ability was an immensely arduous task, and those who succeeded were exceedingly rare.

Eldrin had cultivated for so many years and witnessed no small number of high-ranking immortals. Yet, those capable of mastering a Mystic-grade divine ability at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm could be counted on 1 hand—Jiang Taixu, Duan Tianji, the Celestial Maiden of Myriad Blossoms, the Golden Spirit Saint, and a few others.

Among the prodigies around Eldrin, only Lyra and Seraphina Qu had mastered such a divine ability.

Among these individuals, Jiang Taixu was publicly recognized as the number 1 prodigy of the human race in the Qingcang Immortal Domain. Duan Tianji, the Celestial Blossom Maiden, and the Golden Spirit Saint Child were all inheritors of the Great Luo Ancient Sect. Lyra (Person Name) possessed unparalleled innate talent, further enhanced by the Enlightenment Tea. Seraphina Qu (Person Name) also relied on her innate divine abilities inherited through her bloodline.

Moreover, prodigies like Yan Zi Ji and Qing Ji, who possessed Enlightenment Tea, had also failed to master it. While this was partly due to their relatively short cultivation time, it nonetheless demonstrated how profoundly arduous it was to cultivate a Mysterious-Level Divine Ability.

Over the course of 30,000 years, mastering 1 arcane-level divine ability was still within the realm of possibility. But attempting to cultivate 2 or more? The difficulty was akin to a mortal trying to ascend to the heavens.

Even a Celestial Immortal who has attained the Heavenly Dao Fruit would be incapable of comprehending 5 arcane-level divine abilities within 30,000 years.

At this thought, Eldrin replied with unexpected calm, "It might be worth a try."

With a slight stir of his thoughts, Eldrin returned to the 5 Elements Microcosm and retrieved a portion of Enlightenment Tea.

"A single cup of Innate Enlightenment Tea can only enhance my comprehension for 3 1000 years. That should be more than sufficient," Eldrin murmured inwardly before stepping onto the first immortal island—the Isle of Gengjin Thunder.

Upon the Gengjin Thunder Island was recorded a profound-grade divine ability, the 'Gengjin Divine Thunder'. Though it originated as an ordinary Gengjin Divine Thunder, after being refined to the realm of a profound-grade divine ability, it possessed the power to severely injure even Celestial Immortals.

Eldrin's Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder had already been elevated by him to the Quasi-Sect Leader level. The contained Geng Metal Divine Thunder within it had long been comprehended and refined by him to the Orthodox grade.

At this moment, his comprehension of the Gengjin Divine Thunder accelerated at an astonishing pace. In merely 5 100 years, he had already grasped its mysteries to the profound level.

"The Innate Enlightenment Tea is truly profound and extraordinary."

Eldrin murmured softly, "Without the aid of the innate Enlightenment Tea, given my comprehension aptitude, it would likely take me 1 to 2 1000 years to grasp a Mystique-grade supernatural ability."

Even with the reference sample left by Daoist Jumie for contemplation, if Eldrin were to deduce it on his own, the outcome would depend entirely on his foundational comprehension and accumulated insights. *Hmmmm—*

At the very moment Eldrin comprehended the Gengjin Divine Thunder, a brilliant light erupted from the ancient island.

Eldrin looked up to see a jade box flying toward him. Upon opening it, he discovered a dazzling ancient thunder jade radiating golden brilliance.

Taiyi Gold Thunder Jade.

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

This Taiyi Gold Thunder Jade is a thunder-attribute Taiyi immortal treasure, and also the crucial catalyst for cultivating the profound-level 'Gold Spirit Thunder'.

Eldrin's Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder had been elevated to the Quasi-Sect Leader level, yet its cultivation remained incomplete due to the absence of 5 crucial catalyst ingredients of the Taiyi Immortal Treasure grade. Among these 5 catalysts was none other than the Taiyi Golden Thunder Jade.

"Upon comprehending a divine ability, 1 would be granted a precious medicinal catalyst for cultivating it. This Daoist Jumie is truly magnanimous, living up to his reputation as the undisputed existence in the Ancient Immortal Realm."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, feeling a flicker of excitement stir within him.

He stored away the Taiyi Gold Thunder Jade and continued forward, arriving at the Jia Mu Immortal Island.

This time, Eldrin proceeded with ease and familiarity. In just 5 100 years, he successfully comprehended the profound mysteries of the First-Wood Divine Thunder (Cultivation Art).

As expected, the Jia Mu Immortal Island bestowed yet another Jia Mu Thunder Jade upon Eldrin (Person Name).

He journeyed onward, and after another 5 100 years had passed, he successfully comprehended the Ren Water Divine Thunder, obtaining a piece of Ren Water Thunder Jade. Next, the Bing Fire and Wu Earth Divine Thunders were successively mastered by Eldrin (Person Name), and Eldrin (Person Name) acquired 2 additional pieces of Taiyi Thunder Jade.

5 Mystic-tier divine thunders, 5 Supreme Taiyi rarities.

After successfully comprehending the Enlightenment Divine Thunder, Eldrin murmured softly, an involuntary smile gracing his lips.

This time, the gains were immense. He had a feeling it wouldn't be long before he could cultivate the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder to the Quasi-Sect Leader level.

"Bzzz—"

Just as Eldrin was feeling exhilarated, the void trembled faintly.

When Eldrin regained his senses, he found himself transported into a grand hall. The chamber was suffused with immortal essence, with faint traces of heavenly tribulation energy swirling through the air. Before Eldrin, an ethereal Daoist figure slowly opened his eyes.

At long last, someone has joined me in comprehending the 5 Elements Divine Thunder through the immeasurable kalpas.

"My legacy has found a worthy successor."

The Daoist slowly murmured, smiling as he gazed at Eldrin.

Eldrin’s heart trembled faintly. He only felt that the figure before him was unfathomable—merely a wisp of an illusion, yet within its eyes flickered visions of a universe being forged and galaxies fading into oblivion.

His eyes were like apocalyptic thunderbolts, a single gleam within them seeming to hold the power to cleave the cosmos asunder.

"Your humble servant, Eldrin, pays respects to the esteemed elder." Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, immediately bowing in reverence.

That ethereal figure nodded and spoke, "I am but a wisp of form-soul of the Annihilating Daoist. Since you have comprehended the 5 Elements Divine Thunder, it appears you possess the qualification to fathom my Great Dao."

"I now ask you, are you willing to cultivate and take me as your master, becoming the inheritor of my Dao lineage?"

"I am honored by the senior's grace and would gladly accept."

Eldrin’s expression turned solemn, and he immediately prepared to perform the formal bow of a disciple to his master.

But just as he was about to bow in formal apprenticeship, the form and soul of Daoist Jumie scrutinized Eldrin (Person Name) closely. Suddenly, his countenance drastically changed as he exclaimed, "Hold on!"

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