Chapter 1833 : Shattering the Limits of Supreme Physique

"To shatter the limits."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor murmured slowly, then suddenly shook his head.

The gap between a Ten-Limit Physical Body and an Eleven-Limit Physical Body is at least as vast as that between a Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal and a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal. Separated by the chasm of Threefold Heavens, the disparity in combat power is truly immense.

How could it be so easy to break through the limits once more, upon a foundation that is already among the supreme constitutions of the myriad heavens?

Consider this: whether it is the Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo, the True Dragon Indestructible Body, or even the legendary Chaos Body, each is innately imbued with the perfected power of Innate Dao Patterns.

These Innate Dao Patterns cannot be altered in the slightest. Any tampering risks damaging the constitution itself, transforming a flawless supreme physique into a flawed one, drastically diminishing both its combat potential and latent power.

Such constitutions are born of heaven and earth, nearly flawless and complete from their inception, having already reached the pinnacle of their potential. To shatter the limits upon such a foundation—how could that be a simple feat?

Throughout the ages, supreme constitutions have not been rare within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

A single drop of Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital blood essence bound to one's life force] from a Great Luo Golden Immortal can nurture a Primordial Sacred Embryo Fruit. This shows that for beings of that realm, constitutions like the Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo or the Chaos Body are hardly considered rare treasures.

Those who attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm have almost universally either cultivated a supreme constitution or refined their own Great Luo Physique to a level that rivals such supreme forms. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at @udio-novel.com.

Yet among these Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators], those capable of shattering the limits of supreme constitutions are exceedingly rare. Each one of them possesses the potential to become a Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord [a sovereign who commands the primordial forces of creation], marking them as the pinnacle among Great Luo [Great Luo Golden Immortals].

Since achieving the eleventh limit for the Physical Body [the foundational cultivation of one's corporeal form] is so arduous, the same holds true for other Heavenly Pass [critical thresholds in cultivation]. This reveals that those who can cultivate to the eleventh limit are no less prodigious than top-tier geniuses who have simultaneously forged several foundations at the tenth limit.

While breaking the limits of a top-tier constitution is so difficult, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique forged from and embodying the indestructible essence of primordial chaos] finds it easier to surpass the eleventh, and even the twelfth, limit.

This is because he began as one with a Mortal Constitution [the baseline physical vessel of an ordinary human], a veritable blank slate. His Physical Body [the foundational cultivation of one's corporeal form] has been painstakingly built step by step to reach its current state.

For every single Dao Patterns [mystical patterns that embody the principles of the Dao] within his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate physique of primordial, unbreakable essence], Eldrin Chen possesses complete mastery and understanding. These Dao Patterns [mystical patterns that embody the principles of the Dao] were personally inscribed by Eldrin Chen himself, allowing him to continuously revise and perfect his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate physique of primordial, unbreakable essence].

Building upon this foundation, coupled with Eldrin Chen's astonishing comprehension, he needs only to perpetually refine his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate physique of primordial, unbreakable essence] to enable it to break through to the eleventh, or even the twelfth, limit.

Strictly speaking, Eldrin Chen does not need to shatter any limits. His Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate physique of primordial, unbreakable essence] is like a sapling, constantly growing; there is no pre-existing ceiling to break.

Contemplating this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor from the Horizon Sea lineage] looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "With my level of talent, I fear it will be exceedingly difficult for me to break the limits of my Innate Divine Sacred Body [an innate physique of divine and sacred nature]."

"At times, I truly envy you. Although a Mortal Constitution [the baseline physical vessel of an ordinary human] begins as weak as dust, it holds nearly infinite potential."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, choosing not to elaborate further.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he gathered the myriad treasures into his grasp, proceeding to conduct a swift yet thorough inventory of the rare and wondrous items.

Upon completing their tally, they discovered their haul this time was exceptionally bountiful. The value of the acquired rarities exceeded two hundred strands of Innate Qi [the primordial, unadulterated spiritual energy that forms the foundation of all creation].

Beyond that, there were also two carcasses of Chaos Beast King [primordial beasts of immense power born from chaos], two Innate Ancient Treasure [artifacts of supreme power, forged by nature or in the earliest epochs], and over two hundred additional strands of Innate Qi.

The Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon of chaos, embodying the untamed power of the azure heavens] was a treasure trove in itself; its bones and remains were worth at least two hundred strands of Innate Qi. Adding the value of the True Dragon Indestructible Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant a fraction of a True Dragon's indomitable vitality and power], the total worth likely approached a thousand strands.

Surveying this mountain of treasures, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and remark, "If we pooled this harvest to exchange for Divine Soul [spiritual treasures that nourish and empower the soul's divine essence] rarities, it would likely be enough to nurture a single Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived five Heavenly Tribulations]."

Hearing this, Celestial Maiden [a title for a female cultivator of surpassing grace and power, often associated with celestial realms] let out a soft, wistful sigh.

A single Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal was roughly equivalent to three Four Calamities Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived four Heavenly Tribulations] joining forces. The Divine Soul rarities required for a Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal to achieve a breakthrough were, naturally, of inestimable value, each portion starting at a price of at least one hundred strands of Innate Qi.

The most crucial factor was that cultivation of the Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator, the seed of their future power] required gentle, gradual methods, making the process slower and the resource consumption even greater.

To shatter the Nascent Soul Celestial Passage [a critical bottleneck in cultivation where one's nascent soul seeks to ascend to a celestial state] required at least ten portions of Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] Divine Soul rarities—several times the amount needed to break through the Mana Heavenly Barrier [a formidable barrier formed by the condensation of immense mana, blocking further advancement].

Once this harvest was divided between the two of them, each would likely only have enough to purchase one or two portions of Divine Soul rarities at most.

Thinking of this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor could not help but sigh and say, "I inquired recently. The price for a small segment of Soul-Nourishing Wood at the Supreme Grade Innate Qi level has already been driven up to four hundred and fifty strands of Innate Qi [a primordial form of spiritual energy]."

"One PeerlessInnate Spirit-Refining Pill [a supreme-grade pill for refining the Primordial Spirit] requires one hundred and fifty strands of Innate Qi. One portion of 'Hundred Tribulations Agarwood' [a rare spiritual wood that has endured a hundred calamities] also demands one hundred and seventy strands."

"Such prices are truly becoming more and more outrageous."

Upon hearing this, Celestial Maiden also let out a soft sigh and said, "Treasures for cultivating the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] are inherently scarce, and their consumption is severalfold, even tenfold, that of other Heavenly Pass [a major cultivation threshold] realms. Naturally, their prices are much higher."

"Now that the Calamity Tribulation [a great cosmic cataclysm] draws near, prices are bound to skyrocket."

Eldrin Chen fell into deep contemplation upon hearing this. Due to the unique nature of the Nascent Soul Celestial Passage [the realm bridging Nascent Soul and higher stages], treasures for the Divine Soul [another term for the Primordial Spirit] at the Supreme Grade Innate Marvel level have historically been priced about twice as high as Innate Ancient Treasure [ancient artifacts of primordial origin] of the same rank, but they were never this exorbitant. For more chapters, visit audio-novel*com for the complete novel.

Under normal circumstances, the price for a small segment of Peerless Innate Soul-Nourishing Wood would be around three hundred strands of Innate Qi.

The Innate Spirit-Refining Pill is a PeerlessInnate Treasure Pill [a supreme-grade pill of primordial quality], priced around one hundred strands of Innate Qi. The Hundred Tribulations Agarwood is slightly more effective, valued at about one hundred and ten strands.

The current price surge is primarily because the Calamity Tribulation approaches, and the Ancient Immortals [powerful cultivators who have lived for eons] across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains are desperately striving to enhance their strength.

Judging by this trend, the price of Divine Soul rarities will only climb higher and higher before the Calamity Tribulation arrives.

"I too shall inevitably face the Nascent Soul Celestial Passage [the critical tribulation to ascend from the Nascent Soul realm], and Lyra and the others will likewise face it in time."

"It seems I should begin preparing some Divine Soul [rare treasures that nourish and strengthen the soul essence] wonders, to lay the groundwork for my future cultivation."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then after a moment's pause, spoke aloud: "Perhaps I could cultivate some Innate Marvels [naturally occurring spiritual wonders of supreme quality]... Wouldn't it be better to plant some agarwood trees?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly, then shook his head after another fleeting moment.

Among Divine Soul treasures, refining Hundred Tribulations Agarwood [a rare incense wood tempered through one hundred cosmic calamities] is the most cost-effective. That Hundred Tribulations Agarwood is crafted from Peerless [the highest possible grade, transcending all others] innate agarwood; a single agarwood tree can yield at least one hundred portions of Hundred Tribulations Agarwood.

However, to refine Hundred Tribulations Agarwood, one must first soak the agarwood within the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all creation emerged] for one hundred Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal]. This is a task only an entity like the Great Luo Ancient Sect [an ancient and immensely powerful cultivation sect] would have the time to undertake. Eldrin Chen simply does not have that much time to wait.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen said to himself, "It seems that upon my next return to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm where he cultivates], I should first cultivate one or two stalks of Peerless innate Soul-Nourishing Wood [a spiritual wood renowned for its profound soul-fortifying properties]."

Soon after, Eldrin Chen swiftly reined in his wandering thoughts. Now was not the time to return to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

The three of them finished cataloging the various treasures, gathered all the spoils from within the Chaos Lair [a hidden sanctuary or nest formed within the primordial chaos], and only then turned their attention to the lair itself.

Gazing upon this Chaos Lair, Eldrin Chen declared without hesitation: "This Chaos Azure Dragon Nest [a lair imbued with the primordial essence of the Azure Dragon] is saturated with a vast ocean of Chaos Verdant Wood Essence [the primordial life-force essence of wood and growth, born from chaos]. It can aid my Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable body constitution forged from primordial chaos] in advancing another step."

"I shall enter seclusion here for a time to refine this Chaos Lair."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and Celestial Maiden were momentarily taken aback, their expressions revealing a flicker of astonishment.

The Celestial Maiden hesitated slightly before speaking, unable to hold back her concern: "The SylvanPrimordial Source [the foundational, primordial energy of creation] contained within this Chaos Lair is nearly equivalent to that of a Grand Universe with a diameter of ten billion light-years. Is it not far too perilous for you to attempt its refinement?"

"Indeed, given your current cultivation level..."

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor also spoke up, his voice laced with hesitation.

One must understand, a Cosmos with a diameter of ten billion light-years represents the absolute limit of what a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal can forge when opening their own Cosmos.

At present, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess, at its zenith, barely reaches the level of a Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal. For him to refine this Earth Vein [a major conduit of terrestrial spiritual energy] would be akin to a serpent attempting to swallow an elephant.

Considering this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor advised once more: "Would it not be wiser to wait? You could refine it after you break through to the Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal realm."

Yet, Eldrin Chen shook his head calmly and declared: "My Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying body constitution] grants me unparalleled battle strength, but its bottleneck is equally unprecedented in its magnitude."

"To shatter the constraints of the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique, one must accumulate a foundation of unprecedented depth, coupled with external pressure of a magnitude never before seen. Only then can a breakthrough be achieved."

"This Chaos Azure Dragon Nest is currently an excellent choice."

Upon hearing this, both of them fell into a contemplative silence.

They understood that Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique was far too potent. Merely reaching the Great Perfection stage of his Innate True Body already rendered it comparable to a top-tier Half-Step Great Luo Physique.

For such a formidable constitution to advance further and shatter its next bottleneck naturally required an even greater infusion of external power.

Perhaps relying solely on internal strength could eventually lead to a breakthrough, but achieving success that way would likely consume at least a hundred million years. This span of time was far too lengthy for Eldrin Chen.

This upcoming Calamity Tribulation represented Eldrin Chen's optimal opportunity to ascend to Great Luo. Should he miss this chance, the pressure he would face in any future attempt to break through to Great Luo would likely become immense.

This was because Eldrin Chen's meteoric rise had thus far been relatively brief; he had not yet entered the purview of the various Great Luo Ancient Sect and was not perceived as a rival to be countered.

If he waited until the next Calamity Tribulation, given his prodigious talent and combat prowess, Eldrin Chen would inevitably become a target for all. By then, facing opposition from the Celestial Court, the Divine Court, and various Great Luo Ancient Sect, the difficulty of his Great Luo breakthrough would increase dramatically.

Contemplating this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor sighed and said, "Indeed, you should strive to break through swiftly, to better prepare for the Great Luo Opportunity."

"Very well. I shall trouble the two of you to stand guard for me."

Hearing their words, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and clasped his hands in salute.

After requesting the two to stand guard, Eldrin Chen immediately began refining this Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land vein of immense power].

Back when he had broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, and later the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, in order to cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique capable of opening worlds] and the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [an innate, indestructible constitution born from chaos], Eldrin Chen had already refined multiple Supreme Grade Immortal Vein [supreme-grade veins of immortal energy] and Blessed Land [lands of profound fortune and spiritual abundance].

Thus, refining this Chaos Azure Dragon Nest [a primordial lair born from chaos, associated with the Azure Dragon] was, for Eldrin Chen, a familiar path already trodden.

Yet, despite its familiarity, Eldrin Chen keenly felt that the higher one's cultivation realm, the more arduous the path of cultivation becomes.

When cultivating the World-Opening True Body at the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, refining a Supreme Grade Earth Vein was, if not as simple as eating or drinking, certainly not a task of great difficulty for him.

Upon reaching the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, refining a Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss [a supreme-grade paradise land] became noticeably strenuous, though still within an acceptable range.

But now, at this Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of Ancient Immortals], as Eldrin Chen sought to refine this Supreme Grade Chaos Nest [a supreme-grade nest born from primordial chaos], he discovered the Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial energy of creation] within the Chaos Lair [a lair formed in primordial chaos] was vast and majestic as an ocean.

This was no ordinary ocean, but a glorious, boundless sea of worlds, comparable in grandeur to a Grand Universe [a vast, complete cosmos] spanning billions of light-years.

"Boundless, majestic, and inexhaustible Primordial Essence Power [the fundamental power of primordial essence]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Having only begun the initial refinement process, he felt an unprecedented surge of power flooding in, so immense that it even strained his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable body forged at the dawn of creation].

The higher one's cultivation realm, the more insurmountable the chasm between each level becomes.

The gap between a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Great Dao] and a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peak-level immortal just below the Great Luo realm] is an unbridgeable abyss. To categorize this divide, the immortal community established an intermediate stage known as the Half-Step Great Luo, naming it the Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived heavenly tribulations].

Furthermore, based on the distinctions within the Ninefold Heavenly Pass [the nine great barriers to ascension], this Half-Step Great Luo stage, also called the Ancient Immortal Realm, was subdivided into the Nine Calamities [nine levels of tribulation survival]. Yet, even this classification could scarcely bridge the vast gulf represented by the Ninefold Heavenly Pass.

The difference between a Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal and a Four Calamities Ancient Immortal is itself a near-insurmountable divide. How much more so is the gap between the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal stage] and a Supreme Grade Chaos Nest [a primordial lair of supreme quality, brimming with chaotic energy]?

A Supreme Grade Chaos Nest, also known as a Half-Step Great Luo Chaos Lair, possesses a Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial energy of creation] whose potency exceeds that of a Superior Grade Chaos Nest by a factor of a hundredfold, if not more.

As Eldrin Chen refined this Peerless Chaos Nest Origin [the core essence of a Chaos Nest], it felt as if the Primordial Source of an entire Grand Universe was roaring into him. In an instant, his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique was shaken to its very foundations, trembling violently.

Having refined merely a fraction of the Primordial Source, Eldrin Chen realized his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique had already reached its absolute limit.

"I cannot hold on much longer," he gasped.

Eldrin Chen's face paled. He intended to halt the refinement of the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest, yet he found his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique still had not broken through its bottleneck. The threshold to the Half-Step Great Luo Physique [a physique on the verge of the Great Luo realm] remained firmly shut, refusing to yield.

This hardened his resolve. Gritting his teeth, he continued refining the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest [a primordial realm containing the essence of the Azure Dragon], his heart filled with unwavering determination. "If I cannot even break through to the Half-Step Great Luo Physique [a physique on the verge of attaining the Great Luo realm], how can I possibly shatter the twelfth limit and cultivate that supreme Physical Body [a cultivation art focused on forging the ultimate physical form] which suppresses all other paths with its singular Dao?"

"Keep going!"

"Hmm—"

Eldrin Chen held firm to his conviction, ceaselessly drawing upon the Primordial Source [the foundational, chaotic energy of creation] from the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest. His Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary constitution said to be unbreakable], famed for its Indestructible [an art of making the body impervious to damage] nature, now seemed to teeter on the very brink of bursting apart.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen utilized the power of the Innate Primordial Limitless Dao Principle [a supreme principle embodying boundless potential] to drive his Ten-Limit Dharmic Power [a profound cultivation power refined to its tenth theoretical limit], continuously refining the influx. Furthermore, he employed several ancient treasures for suppressing his own being, which allowed him to maintain his form and avoid the fate of bodily explosion.

This continued for a long time. Only after Eldrin Chen had absorbed approximately one-tenth of the Primordial Source within the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest did his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique finally and completely shatter through a certain ultimate barrier.

"BOOM—"

Heaven and earth roared; the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] churned violently.

Seated within the Primordial Chaos, Eldrin Chen unleashed a shockwave of unprecedented magnitude. It swept through all directions, its tremors surging deep into the heart of the Boundless Chaos [the infinite expanse of primordial disorder].

"Now is the moment."

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen suddenly spoke.

His eyes snapped open, and in an instant, he retrieved a vast quantity of Innate Qi [the primordial, uncreated vital energy that forms the foundation of all things] and began refining it. In the blink of an eye, twenty-four strands of Innate Qi were purified and fused completely into his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body cultivation method that grants near-absolute resilience].

Only when the turbulent energies had settled did Eldrin Chen slowly draw a deep breath, a faint smile finally gracing his gaze.

This time, by refining one-tenth of the Primordial Source [the original, undifferentiated essence from which the cosmos was born] from the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest and merging twenty-four more strands of Innate Qi, his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique had finally shattered an invisible bottleneck, advancing to the realm of the Half-Step Great Luo Physique [a physique one step away from the legendary Great Luo, or Great Perfection, state]. Your portal to cultivation novels: http://www . audio-novel.com.