Chapter 1821 : The Pill's Profound Power

He tested it and discovered that the medicinal potency within these Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade cultivation elixir refined through nine cycles] was exceptionally profound; the energy contained within each single pill was several times greater than that of an ordinary Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill.

Although it still could not compare to a Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an even more potent elixir refined through ten cycles] concocted from the flesh and blood of a Chaos Beast King [a primordial beast of immense power], its efficacy had already reached eighty percent of that legendary pill's power.

"With these Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [another name for the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill, referring to its swirling cloud-like patterns], my Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body cultivation constitution of supreme resilience] can advance yet another step."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, immediately retrieving and swallowing one of the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill.

The moment the pill dissolved, Eldrin Chen felt a torrential surge of energy flood into his body.

"Such pure and potent medicinal force."

Eldrin Chen focused his mind and began refining the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill with his full concentration.

As he refined it, his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique, which had shown little progress for many years, began to steadily strengthen, visibly advancing by a noticeable degree in the blink of an eye.

By the time he had fully assimilated that single pill, he realized his Physical Body [the foundational strength and resilience of a cultivator's physical form] had grown by more than ten percent.

Thus, Eldrin Chen pressed on with renewed vigor, refining all nine Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill one after another until they were completely absorbed, finally releasing a long, slow exhalation. Support the author by reading on audio-novel`com.

"The power of the Physical Body [the cultivator's corporeal form, refined through arts] has increased by another fifty percent."

After completely refining and absorbing all the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a type of high-grade cultivation elixir], Eldrin Chen sensed the strength within himself and felt a slight sense of reassurance settle in his heart.

Ever since he had cultivated his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate, supremely durable body constitution] to the Great Accomplishment stage, his Physical Body had seen little significant progress for many years. This time, refining nine Five Elements Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [elixirs that undergo nine cycles of refinement, containing the essence of the five elements] in one go and increasing his Physical Body power so substantially was already an astonishing feat.

Such a powerful Innate Chaos Indestructible Body [a body art that grants durability akin to primordial chaos], though still some distance from perfection, had already transcended a certain limit.

If judged solely by the strength of the Physical Body, then the Half-Step Great Luo Physique [a physique that is half a step into the Great Luo realm] possessed by many First Calamity Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived their first heavenly tribulation] was far inferior to his current Innate Primordial Chaos Indestructible body.

Unfortunately, having reached this point, the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill held not the slightest use anymore for the cultivation of the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique.

For the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique to achieve true, complete perfection, a genuine Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an elixir that undergoes ten cycles of refinement, even rarer and more potent] would be required.

"A Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill..."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before finally setting the thought aside and emerging from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed cultivation].

After leaving the Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen found that Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was still in seclusion, healing his injuries. Therefore, he and the Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] quietly cultivated within the Cultivation Cave [a cave dwelling used for cultivation], patiently awaiting Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor's emergence.

Thus, another span of over ten thousand years passed.

After more than ten thousand years, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor emerged from the Seclusion Chamber.

Seeing his complexion was normal, Eldrin Chen smiled and inquired, "Your bearing seems excellent, Senior. I trust your injuries have healed?"

"Indeed."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor nodded, a smile gracing his features as he continued, "My wounds have recovered by ninety percent. All that remains is a period of quiet recuperation."

"That is good news."

Celestial Maiden also let out a sigh of relief before asking with a smile, "Since Fellow Daoist Tianya's injuries are mended, what should our next course of action be?"

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence, his thoughts turning inward.

Unbeknownst to them, over seventy thousand years had slipped by since the trio arrived at the fringes of the Primordial Chaos.

During this vast expanse of time, Eldrin Chen had reaped immense gains. However, neither Celestial Maiden nor Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor had encountered any significant fortuitous opportunities.

If they were to return just like this, their journey would have been for naught. Moreover, those few enemies were likely still lying in wait outside the Horizon Sea Immortal Domain. Returning now would inevitably lead to another confrontation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "With thirty thousand years still remaining until the Chaos Tide [a periodic cataclysmic surge of chaotic energies], I wish to continue exploring, to see if we might chance upon some opportunities."

Upon hearing this, both Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and Celestial Maiden fell into brief contemplation before nodding in agreement with Eldrin Chen's proposal.

They understood clearly in their hearts that after Eldrin Chen's recent breakthrough, he had become the strongest combatant among the three. At least within this Sea of Chaos, Eldrin Chen's power would far surpass their own.

If the two of them were to travel alone, it would be far safer to remain by Eldrin Chen's side.

Seeing their agreement, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Innate Five Elements Gourd and said, "This time, we have obtained five Innate Ancient Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws]. By rights, such Innate Marvels should be divided equally among us." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel dot com.

"However, these five treasures are one entity, unsuited to being separated. Furthermore, I have already shamelessly refined them to aid my breakthrough using their Primordial Source [the foundational, chaotic energy from which all things originate]. I must ask for your forgiveness."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen made a promise, "But rest assured, should we find any rare treasures in the future, I will grant you both the first choice."

"That is unacceptable!"

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor immediately refused, saying, "We two owe you an immense debt for aiding our breakthrough to Ancient Immortals [a venerable rank of immortal cultivators]. We had already agreed to help you find an opportunity within the Sea of Chaos to assist your own breakthrough."

"You already contributed greatly this time and saved my life. How could we have the audacity to shamelessly demand treasures?"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence.

After a moment, Eldrin Chen still made a promise: "To be frank, the Innate Five Elements Gourd [a legendary gourd born with the innate power of the five fundamental elements] is of immeasurable value, a rare treasure even for cultivators at our level."

"Such a wonder, I cannot in good conscience keep it all for myself."

"Let it be thus: this treasure shall be wielded by This Sovereign [a formal title used by a powerful cultivator referring to themselves]. In return, I grant each of you a favor."

"In the future, should I break through to the Great Luo Realm [the legendary Great Luo Realm, a supreme state of cultivation], I am willing to personally assist you in reforging your foundations. Furthermore, when you yourselves attempt to ascend to Great Luo, I shall bestow upon you an opportunity to aid your endeavor."

Upon hearing this, Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor were inwardly shaken, struck by a profound sense of awe.

According to Eldrin Chen's words, did he not imply absolute confidence in his ability to reach the Great Luo Realm? Such boundless ambition was staggering; likely, the vast majority of Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations] would not possess such daring.

Yet, recalling that Eldrin Chen, merely an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal of the Eighth Heaven], possessed a Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable foundational strength of a cultivator] rivaling that of a Two Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived two heavenly tribulations], their astonishment gradually subsided into understanding.

If someone with Eldrin Chen's talent, innate gifts, and Deep-Seated Foundation could not break through to the Great Luo Realm, then who in all the world truly could attain Great Luo?

Contemplating this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [a powerful ancient immortal] nodded and said, "If that day truly arrives, the value of this favor would likely increase a thousandfold, perhaps even ten thousandfold."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor also nodded, his gaze burning with intensity as he stated, "Indeed. Without the support of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the Great Luo Heavenly Passes], attempting to break through to the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] realm is almost a fool's dream."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, his thoughts turning to the Eighth Heavenly Pass [the eighth and penultimate barrier on the path to becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal].

Among the nine Great Luo Heavenly Pass [the ultimate trials for cultivators seeking to ascend to the Great Luo realm], the Eighth Heavenly Pass is known as the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass. As the name implies, it requires one to completely refine and fuse with an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the Primordial Chaos, containing innate Heavenly Dao principles].

Yet, how exceedingly rare are Innate Spiritual Treasure? Such divine objects are peerless wonders nurtured within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Generally speaking, the vast majority of beings in the early Great Luo [the realm of Golden Immortals who have transcended the Heavenly Passes] possess only a single Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Those who possess two such treasures are either paragons among Early Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal or are peerless divine demons of the Mid Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

What virtue or capability could mere Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal possibly possess to each claim an Innate Spiritual Treasure for themselves?

Therefore, the overwhelming majority of Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal achieve their breakthrough by receiving the patronage of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, borrowing an Innate Spiritual Treasure to refine and thus shatter the Eighth Heavenly Pass.

Most crucially, as far as Eldrin Chen knew, an Innate Spiritual Treasure's ability to help others break through a Heavenly Pass [a formidable barrier in cultivation advancement] has its limits.

It is said that the innate Heavenly Dao [the fundamental, cosmic law and order] essence contained within an Innate Spiritual Treasure can aid one person in breaking the Eighth Heavenly Pass. However, after assisting an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal in shattering the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass, that Innate Spiritual Treasure becomes temporarily bound to that Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal.

If that Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] were to fail in their breakthrough to the Great Luo [the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a supreme state of cultivation] and perish, the Dao essence [the fundamental principle and power imbued within an object] within the Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, containing innate Dao principles] would be utterly lost, requiring dozens of Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of heavenly tribulation] to recover.

Conversely, if the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal ultimately shatters the Ninth Heavenly Pass [the final and most formidable heavenly tribulation] and ascends to Great Luo, the Dao essence within this Innate Spiritual Treasure would become permanently bound to them, transforming into a supreme treasure that anchors their Great Dao [their unique and ultimate cultivation path], forever losing its ability to aid others in attaining the Great Luo Realm.

Thus, even within the venerable halls of a Great Luo Ancient Sect [an ancient sect founded by a Great Luo Golden Immortal], ordinary Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [cultivators who have survived seven heavenly tribulations] are generally unworthy of refining an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of the immortal world], those who reach the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal are almost exclusively the direct disciples of the various Great Luo Ancient Sect, or else the personal disciples of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Only a Great Luo Golden Immortal's Personal Disciple [a disciple taken under direct, personal tutelage] could compel their master to part with such a treasure, bestowing an Innate Spiritual Treasure to aid their breakthrough.

The cost is steep: upon failure, the Innate Spiritual Treasure suffers grievous damage to its Primordial Qi [its foundational, primordial energy]; upon success, it fuses irrevocably with the cultivator's Great Dao, becoming their personal Treasure of Dao Attainment [a supreme treasure that embodies and anchors a cultivator's ultimate path to the Dao].

For any ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal, either outcome represents an immense and painful sacrifice.

An existence newly ascended to the early stages of Great Luo might not possess even a single Innate Spiritual Treasure to spare. Only those in the mid to late stages of Great Luo, with far greater accumulated wealth, could afford to secure one or two extra Innate Spiritual Treasure to bestow upon their disciples.

Consider the Frigid Imperial Lord, a sovereign Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord nearing the Sage realm]. He bestowed Innate Spiritual Treasure upon his disciples nearly a thousand times. From these, thirteen peerless Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by heaven] emerged, forging the legendary reputation of the Frigid Ancestral Court [the Frigid Imperial Lord's lineage] for producing thirteen Great Luo Golden Immortal from a single school.

"The Heavenly Pass of the Spiritual Treasure."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

Compared to those Ancient Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have attained the Ancient Immortal realm] without backing, the opportunities afforded to the direct disciples of these Great Luo Ancient Sect [ancient sects whose lineage traces back to the Great Luo Heaven] were simply too Defy Heaven [defying the natural order of heaven and fate].

This was especially true for the powerful orthodoxies of the Great Luo Ancient Sect. High-level Great Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals of the Great Luo Heaven realm] would often bestow the Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures born from the world's innate laws, of the lowest grade] they themselves had discarded as legacy treasures upon promising disciples, allowing them to shatter the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in cultivation that requires a spiritual treasure to overcome].

For instance, within the Frigid Immortal Domain [an immortal realm governed by the power of frost], once every ten Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of heavenly calamity and tribulation], Frigid Imperial Lord would bestow a single Innate Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure born from the world's innate laws]. Whoever succeeded in refining it would be accepted as a nominal disciple under Frigid Imperial Lord.

Once they used it to achieve a breakthrough, they would become a direct disciple of Frigid Imperial Lord.

This was also the reason why, since ancient times, the Frigid Immortal Domain almost invariably produced beings at the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [the realm of an Ancient Immortal who has survived eight heavenly calamities] level at regular intervals.

For such Ancient Immortal Great Power with powerful backing, if they could break through to the Seven-Calamity Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of an Ancient Immortal], it was highly likely they could ascend directly in a single step, shattering the Eighth Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck or barrier in cultivation].

If they were sufficiently powerful themselves, and then pressed forward to break the Ninth Heavenly Pass [the ninth and most formidable critical bottleneck], that would be a true ascension to the heavens in a single bound.

In contrast, for an Ancient Immortal Great Power without the orthodox lineage of a Great Luo [the Great Luo Heaven, a supreme realm of existence] sect, attempting to shatter the Eighth Heavenly Pass was nearly as difficult as climbing to the sky itself.

Therefore, the emergence of any single Innate Spiritual Treasure would send the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad immortal realms] into a frenzy, with countless Seven-Calamity and even Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal fighting to the death over it.

Under such circumstances, those capable of elevating an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation] on their own are truly beings blessed with Defy Heaven [defying the heavens] level fortune. Although Innate Spiritual Treasure [primordial treasures born from chaos] are numerous within the Primordial Chaos [the formless void before creation], the vast majority are divine artifacts with masters, almost all held in the grasp of the Chaos Fiend [ancient demons born from primordial chaos].

For a mere Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations], to obtain an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from chaos] without the backing of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo Realm] is nothing short of possessing a destiny that defies Heavenly Secrets [the secrets of heaven itself].

"With the Abyssal Pearl [a mysterious pearl of profound power] protecting me, the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a critical heavenly tribulation related to spiritual treasures] will not be a problem."

"But to guard against unforeseen events, I must still carefully conceal this treasure's secrets."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his regard for the Abyssal Pearl [the mysterious pearl of profound power] rising to an even higher level.

He had already resolved that before he attained the combat power of an Eight Calamities Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], he absolutely must not lightly expose the secret of the Abyssal Pearl [the mysterious pearl of profound power].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden.

Although the two had never seen the Abyssal Pearl [the mysterious pearl of profound power], they had witnessed a sliver of the divine power of one of its subsidiary pearls. Perhaps they had long harbored certain suspicions in their hearts.

Though his friendship with them was deep, Eldrin Chen treated such a matter with utmost gravity. Thus, he promised solemnly, "Set your minds at ease. Once I break through to the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm], I will certainly be able to rebuild your foundations."

"Even the requisite Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from chaos] for the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [the critical heavenly tribulation], I will find a way to help you with it then."

Upon hearing this, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [a venerable immortal from the Horizon Sea Pavilion] was filled with immense excitement, yet it subsided in the very next instant.

He grasped Eldrin Chen's hand and decisively refused, saying, "You need not be so concerned. Every person has their own destined path."

"Your potential is boundless. If you can break through to the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of immortal cultivation], your own cultivation should remain your foremost priority."

"If you can become a high-level Great Luo Golden Immortal, or even a figure of the Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a realm approaching the legendary Sagehood] level, then returning to assist us old friends would carry far greater certainty."

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] also nodded, her expression turning solemn. "We owe you a profound debt of gratitude for saving our lives on multiple occasions. How could we dare to ask for more?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood that these two had likely guessed he possessed a space-attribute Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the cosmos itself].

However, both were individuals of noble character and would never covet such a thing. Instead, they urged him to prioritize his own path.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Speculating about the distant future is of little use. It is better to focus on taking each step before us."

"If I truly can break through to the Great Luo Realm, I will certainly not forget you all in the days to come."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden could not help but smile faintly upon hearing this. For immortals like them, who possessed Longevity [eternal life] and were undying Immortals, they had long ceased to focus on short-term gains.

In their eyes, if Eldrin Chen truly could break through to the Great Luo Realm [the supreme realm of cultivation, representing the pinnacle of existence], they would not hesitate to pledge their full allegiance—even if it meant perishing on that path.

True high-level Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence] have long since shifted their gaze beyond the confines of millennia, tens of thousands of years, or even hundreds of millions of years within the Long River [a metaphorical term for the vast, flowing expanse of time]. They have even transcended the cycles of Life and Death [the fundamental cycle of mortality] and Reincarnation [the process of rebirth into a new existence].

As long as they can achieve their heart's deepest desire, even three lifetimes and seven reincarnations, or slumber spanning hundreds of millions of years, can be viewed as merely a single move on the grand chessboard of fate.

If Eldrin Chen were to attain the state of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a perfected immortal who has transcended the River of Fate], and ascend beyond the River of Fate [the metaphysical current that dictates destiny and karma for all beings], then what difficulty would there be in reviving a departed comrade from the depths of the River of Time and Space [the confluence of temporal and spatial dimensions]? It would merely require paying a certain price.

It is precisely for this reason that almost every Great Luo True Seed [a cultivator with the potential to reach the Great Luo Realm] attracts legions of Heaven Immortals [immortals who have ascended to a celestial state] and even Ancient Immortals [immortals of immense age and power] who are willing to stake their entire fortunes and follow them without reservation.

For success promises a state of true serenity, free from calamity and tribulation, where one may enjoy genuine, unburdened Longevity [an eternal, peaceful existence].

And if they fail…

When the Calamity Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial or era-ending disaster] sweeps across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms and worlds inhabited by immortals], it becomes an inescapable, boundless catastrophe. Without the protection of a Great Luo [a cultivator of the Great Luo Realm], not even an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight great heavenly tribulations] could remain unscathed.

Whether one chooses to enter the tribulation or not, ultimately, none can escape the boundless tide of calamity.

"Let us go."

Eldrin Chen shook off his reverie, deciding not to dwell on such thoughts any longer.

His gaze turned towards the Depths of Chaos. With a faint smile, he rose from within the Chaos Lair, then, accompanied by his two companions, cleaved through the Primordial Chaos and ventured deeper into the vast expanse of the Boundless Chaos Sea.

"Now," he declared, "let us once more seek out the opportunities hidden within these Chaos Shallows." This novel is serialized on @udio-novel.com. Visit for updates.