Chapter 1838 : The Indestructible Primordial Spirit

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a profound realization dawning upon him in that moment.

If the strength of one's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] is insufficient, then even if one later breaks through to the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] and successfully achieves Nascent Soul Merging with the Dao [the fusion of one's Nascent Soul with the Great Dao], a colossal hidden peril would remain.

For a powerful Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator one step below the Dao Ancestor] or a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the ultimate sovereign of the Dao] could very well forcibly dislodge such a Great Luo Golden Immortal's [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo realm] Primordial Spirit from the Great Dao [the fundamental principle underlying all existence] and utterly annihilate it.

Although after the Primordial Spirit perishes, the True Spirit [the immortal, indestructible essence of a being] can still remain anchored upon the Great Dao, awaiting a chance for revival, the difficulty of slaying such a Great Luo Golden Immortal with a fragile Primordial Spirit would undoubtedly be far simpler.

In comparison, for those Great Luo Golden Immortal whose Primordial Spirit is Indestructible [truly unbreakable and eternal], as long as they can firmly anchor their Primordial Spirit upon the Great Dao, they can, under the sheltering power of the Great Dao, withstand the killing intent of even a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord or a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage.

Therefore, for those top-tier Great Luo Golden Immortal and Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord whose Primordial Spirit is Indestructible, even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage can only seal them away, unable to truly bring about their demise.

"I think I understand now," he whispered, "why the Progenitor of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam is considered merely missing, and not confirmed slain."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a deep comprehension settling within him.

In the final great war of the Primordial Era [the primordial age of creation], the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam Race suffered grievous losses. Their fallen Great Luo Golden Immortal were universally acknowledged as having perished in battle. Yet, only the Progenitor of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam was recorded as merely missing.

Now it seemed clear: the true high authorities of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms of immortal cultivation] understood well that the Progenitor of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam possessed an Indestructible Primordial Spirit. Sheltered by the power of the Great Dao Power [the authority derived from the Great Dao], not even a Chaos-Grade Divine Sovereign Celestial Emperor [a supreme emperor born from primordial chaos] could have slain him. Read the full novel exclusively on audio–novel.com.

Such a being was likely sealed away by a terrifying Primordial Chaos-tier powerhouse, rather than being utterly annihilated.

For an existence at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, being sealed and being slain are two vastly different outcomes. After being slain, even if one revives and returns, it requires the consumption of Great Dao Primordial Essence Power [the foundational source energy of the cosmos], often demanding an exceedingly long span of time.

Even after revival, it would take an immensely long period to restore one's full power.

However, a sealed existence, once the seal is broken, can return at any moment. Furthermore, sealing such a being requires a significant price—a Primordial Chaos-tier powerhouse must divert a portion of their own power to maintain the suppressing seal.

If, one day, that Primordial Chaos-tier powerhouse encounters a formidable foe and must engage in full-strength combat, forcing them to recall that portion of power, the sealed entity could seize the opportunity to break free.

Moreover, each portion of power diverted weakens the Primordial Chaos-tier powerhouse's own combat prowess. Thus, even an existence at the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage level would be reluctant to expend too much of their strength suppressing such beings.

Understanding this, Eldrin Chen grasped the paramount importance of achieving a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] that was truly Indestructible [impervious to destruction].

After performing a brief divination with his fingers, he spoke with grave solemnity: "A Primordial Spirit cultivated to the Ten Limits Realm is not yet capable of achieving true, everlasting Indestructible."

"Such an existence, upon breaking through to Great Luo, should be able to withstand assaults from a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord. However, if a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage were to strike with their full might, they could still easily dislodge it from the Great Dao [the fundamental principle underlying all existence]."

"Only a supreme Primordial Spirit forged in the Eleventh Limit Realm can be deemed truly Myriad Tribulations Uneroded [impervious to the erosion of countless calamities] and immortal. Once anchored upon the Great Dao, even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage would need to pay a certain price to suppress and slay it."

"Such beings possess a sliver of potential to break through into the Chaos Realm. Once they ascend to the Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord realm, even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage should find it impossible to slay them."

Having grasped the paramount importance of the Eleventh Limit Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], Eldrin Chen immediately began deducing the cultivation method for the Primordial Spirit.

After only a brief period of deduction, Eldrin Chen swiftly comprehended the cultivation method for the Primordial Spirit beyond the Tenth Limit.

He discovered that for a Primordial Spirit beyond the Ninth Limit, further advancement through mere consumption and refinement of Divine Soul [rare treasures that nourish the soul] was fundamentally impossible.

To cultivate a Primordial Spirit surpassing the Tenth Limit, one must practice a Grand Luo Primordial Spirit secret scroll. Only through such a more domineering technique, which continuously tempers and shatters the Primordial Spirit, can a breakthrough be achieved.

The reason Eldrin Chen was able to cultivate a Tenth Limit Primordial Spirit was because the Five Radiances Spirit Refining Grand Art [a supreme art for refining the spirit] attached to his Five-Colored Divine Radiance was, strictly speaking, already comparable to many ancient Great Luo scrolls.

"If my Five-Colored Divine Radiance could advance to the Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability level, perhaps my Primordial Spirit could progress further, stepping into that Eleventh Limit Realm and cultivating an Indestructible [unbreakable, eternal] Primordial Spirit."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, having gained a measure of enlightenment regarding the cultivation method for the Primordial Spirit.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke to himself once more, "Then, could I use the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art to temper my own Primordial Spirit?"

Once this notion flashed through his mind, it became impossible to dispel.

Among the various Lifebound Divine Ability of Eldrin Chen, the Five-Colored Divine Thunder was accompanied by the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art. From his earliest days in the mortal world, this art was Eldrin's most potent method for cultivating his Physical Body.

During his time in the Purple Realm, Eldrin Chen tirelessly tempered his Physical Body day and night with the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, a relentless, cyclical refinement forging a physique of supreme resilience.

Ultimately, building upon this foundation, Eldrin Chen incorporated the powers of the Five Elements and the Three Anomalies to create his ultimate Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body.

Now, as his cultivation base continuously ascended, the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder had been elevated to the Half-Step Patriarch Grade for many years, and the might of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art had grown increasingly astonishing.

An ordinary Heavenly Immortal Paragon cultivating with this method could achieve the 'Five Elements Thunder Tribulation Indestructible Physique', itself an exceptionally formidable constitution.

Unfortunately, Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique was far too potent. The Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art alone had become less impactful for him, serving now only as one component within the broader cultivation method for his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique. For more chapters, visit audio~novel.com for the complete novel.

However, at this juncture, as Eldrin Chen prepared to cultivate the Eleventh Limit Indestructible Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], he finally grasped the Mysterious Profound potential hidden within this Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art.

"What if I were to use the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art to temper my Primordial Spirit?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, immediately beginning to deduce the feasibility of this approach.

Swiftly, Eldrin Chen discovered that this Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art could indeed be adapted to forge and temper the Primordial Spirit as well.

By cultivating according to this method, one can draw upon the power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique harnessing the five fundamental elements], using the fragile Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to withstand the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art [a supreme art that tempers the body with five types of thunder]. This causes the Primordial Spirit to be damaged and then recover repeatedly.

Through this process, the Primordial Spirit continuously grows stronger, until one day it fully achieves a state of indestructibility, becoming truly Indestructible [a state of absolute resilience where the spirit cannot be destroyed].

"Only when the Physical Body [the corporeal form] remains unbroken and the Primordial Spirit achieves Indestructible, can one truly attain the state of Longevity [eternal life and enduring vision]."

After a long while, Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a blazing light flickering in his eyes.

In that moment, he understood the paramount importance of an Indestructible Primordial Spirit. Only by forging a Primordial Spirit so unyielding that not even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has comprehended the fundamental Dao and achieved sagehood] could slay it, would one achieve true, deathless Indestructible.

Otherwise, even if one attained the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo, a supreme immortal realm] and could continuously revive from the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical flow of time and space], one would still share the fate of Qing Cang, the Great Deity, doomed to be slain again and again.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen began to continuously revise the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art, using it as a foundation to create the Five Thunders Spirit Forging Great Method [a supreme method that forges and tempers the Primordial Spirit using the power of five thunders].

Cultivating with this method is akin to transforming the Five Elements Divine Thunder into a great hammer of lightning, ceaselessly striking the Primordial Spirit. Day and night, it hammers and tempers the Primordial Spirit, forging it toward an indestructible state, until finally the spirit is tempered to be as unbreakable as immortal Immortal Metal [a legendary, nigh-indestructible metal].

Of course, this method is exceptionally brutal. Striking the Primordial Spirit with a Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability nearing the power of a Patriarch-level technique], even when its power is minimized to the greatest extent, inflicts immense damage.

Even a Primordial Spirit at the Nine-Limit Realm [a peak realm of spiritual development] could be instantly pulverized into dust by such a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique]. If the Primordial Spirit barely manages to withstand it, it would still suffer grievous wounds. A single cultivation session would require refining an entire Heaven Soul Fruit [a miraculous fruit that heals and nourishes the soul] to recover.

How precious is a Heaven Soul Fruit [a legendary fruit that nourishes and strengthens the soul]? Cultivating this method once requires one Heaven Soul Fruit, so wouldn't achieving mastery require thousands of them to begin with?

Such an astronomical cost is likely something even a Great Luo Ancient Sect [an ancient and immensely powerful cultivation sect] could scarcely bear, representing an unbearable price for the vast majority of Ancient Immortals [immortal beings who have lived for eons].

Therefore, the prerequisite for cultivating such a secret art is to first master the Half-Step Patriarch Grade [a realm just below the legendary Patriarch level] Five Elements Divine Radiance [a divine ability harnessing the power of the five fundamental elements]. One must first use the Five Radiances Spirit Refining Grand Art [a supreme art for refining the spirit with five elemental radiances] to cultivate their Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] to the Ten Limits Realm [the pinnacle realm of spiritual development, representing ten ultimate limits].

Thus, the prerequisite for cultivating such a secret art is to first master the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Five Elements Divine Radiance, initially using the Five Radiances Spirit Refining Grand Art to cultivate one's Primordial Spirit to the Ten Limits Realm.

Understanding this, Eldrin Chen could not help but shake his head with a sigh. The Five Thunders Spirit Forging Great Method [a formidable method for tempering the spirit with the power of five thunders] was exceedingly potent, powerful enough to surpass most ancient scrolls of the Great Luo [a supreme cultivation realm]. Theoretically, it could forge a Primordial Spirit that reached the Eleventh Limit [a legendary realm beyond the ten limits], yet this method was far too domineering.

To successfully cultivate it, the essential requirements were to master both the Five Elements Divine Radiance and the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique of pure yang and the five elements]—two types of Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [divine abilities of near-Patriarch grade power].

Among those close to Eldrin Chen, aside from Lyra Jiang and [a powerful cultivator], no one else had cultivated such a secret art. It seemed that if others wished to achieve greatness in the future, they would require different fortunes and opportunities.

"There's no need to dwell on it. Others will find their own paths."

"For now, I must focus on my own journey."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, then began to circulate the Five Thunders Spirit Forging Great Method to temper his Primordial Spirit.

After only a moment of tempering, Eldrin Chen felt his Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] tremble violently. The supreme Primordial Spirit [the spiritual essence cultivated to its peak] of the Ten Limits Realm was actually being continuously annihilated under this thunderous refinement.

Fortunately, the Tenth Limit Primordial Spirit was indeed Valerius [peerless and extraordinary]. Even as it shattered and dissolved, it also continuously regenerated.

The shattered fragments of the Primordial Spirit became the purest Primordial Source [the fundamental spiritual energy of creation] for the Divine Soul, which was then absorbed back into the Primordial Spirit itself, becoming the nourishment for its recovery.

The Soul-Nourishing Wood [a legendary spiritual wood that nourishes the soul] also exerted its power continuously, generating vast amounts of Divine Soul energy to replenish the Primordial Source lost by the Divine Soul.

In this cycle of perpetual destruction and rebirth, Eldrin Chen discovered that his Primordial Spirit was becoming increasingly pure and potent. A sensation of Soul [spiritual perception] clarity, as transparent as a polished mirror, welled up within his heart.

At that moment, Eldrin Chen experienced a sudden, profound epiphany.

"Is my Primordial Spirit... drawing closer to the Indestructible [the state of spiritual indestructibility]?"

After a long while, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation to find the Soul-Nourishing Wood within his sea of consciousness nearly depleted. His Primordial Spirit had, however, reached the pinnacle of perfection within the Ten Limits Realm.

At this stage, the Primordial Spirit was not far from breaching the Eleventh Limit Realm.

Alas, at this crucial juncture, Eldrin Chen discovered that the Soul-Nourishing Wood was utterly exhausted.

Without the Soul-Nourishing Wood [a rare spiritual wood that nourishes and repairs the soul], the Divine Soul [the spiritual essence of a cultivator] and Primordial Source [the foundational life force of a being] would receive no replenishment. Continuing cultivation under such conditions would inevitably damage the very foundation of his Primordial Spirit [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator]. Naturally, Eldrin Chen would not engage in such a self-destructive act.

Eldrin Chen immediately ceased his rest, a frown creasing his brow as he murmured, "It seems achieving the Eleventh Limit [a legendary stage of spiritual refinement], let alone the Twelfth Limit of the Primordial Spirit, will require a significant amount of rare Divine Soul treasures."

This period of secluded cultivation had consumed a substantial portion of the Soul-Nourishing Wood, a cost that was far from trivial.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had previously cultivated the Five Radiances Spirit Refining Grand Art [a supreme art for purifying and strengthening the spirit]. The profound purity of his Primordial Spirit was truly formidable. Each activation of the Five Thunders Spirit Forging Great Method [a method that uses heavenly thunder to temper the spirit] inflicted minimal damage upon his Primordial Spirit and Primordial Source. Otherwise, the consumption of Soul-Nourishing Wood would likely have increased by several dozenfold.

An ordinary Nine-Limit Nascent Soul [a cultivator whose nascent soul has reached its ninth and conventional limit] attempting to force their way through this method would require several hundred segments of Soul-Nourishing Wood to even approach Eldrin Chen's current level of attainment.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed cultivation]. Upon exiting, he found that both the Celestial Maiden and the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor were still in their own secluded cultivation. Seeing no reason to wait, he left to procure another stalk of Soul-Nourishing Wood.

Thereafter, he nurtured it into a Supreme Grade Innate Soul Nurturing Wood [the pinnacle grade of innate soul-nourishing spiritual wood]. Without hesitation, he refined the entire stalk directly into his sea of consciousness.

"With this single stalk of Soul-Nourishing Wood, it should be sufficient for me to achieve the Eleventh Limit Primordial Spirit," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

With a low whisper, Eldrin Chen immediately began circulating the Five Thunders Spirit Forging Great Method once more. He intensified the forging process upon his Primordial Spirit, subjecting it to relentless tempering. Finally, after what felt like both an eternity and an instant, he felt a profound barrier within him shatter.

"*Hummmm—*"

A deep, resonant hum echoed, and the Void [the fundamental emptiness from which all things manifest] trembled and swayed.

Eldrin Chen was jolted from his secluded meditation, a glimmer of spiritual light slowly kindling within the depths of his pupils.

Where his gaze fell, layer upon layer of Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the creation of the cosmos] churned, and invisible ripples of power reflected back into its depths.

Simultaneously, across the entire Violet Sun Immortal Domain, countless Ancient Immortal Great Power were roused from their own meditations, their faces etched with profound shock and awe.

"This is..."

"Such formidable Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] power!"

"Which clan's Imperial Lord [a supreme title for a cultivator of immense power and status] true seed has achieved this? To actually cultivate a Tenth Limit Primordial Spirit!"

Throughout the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, innumerable Ancient Immortals [immortal beings who have existed for vast eons] wore expressions of utter astonishment.

A six-calamity Ancient Immortal Great Power cried out in disbelief, a note of despair in his voice: "A Tenth Limit Primordial Spirit! The hallmark of a peerless Imperial Lord! Could it be that Heaven-Sunderer Demon Emperor has made a breakthrough?"

"No, that cannot be. Heaven-Sunderer Demon Emperor does not specialize in Primordial Spirit cultivation. His Physical Body [the corporeal form, honed to incredible strength through cultivation] reached the Ten Limits Realm. If he were to achieve an Eleven-Limit Physical Body [a legendary, near-mythical level of bodily perfection], perhaps... but this Primordial Spirit..."

"In my estimation, it is most likely that those few Eight Calamity Ancient Immortals have returned, taking that final step before the Calamity Tribulation [the great cosmic cataclysm that periodically reshapes the world] arrives."

Some Ancient Immortals shook their heads, dismissing that notion.

At the same time, deep within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, within an Immortal Hall, two men of peerless elegance, one robed in black and the other in white, sat facing each other.

The White Robe man opened his eyes. Setting down his cup of fragrant tea, his gaze grew solemn as he spoke: "An Indestructible [a legendary state of spiritual perfection and unbreakability] Primordial Spirit [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator]. I wonder which one has succeeded. It seems this coming Calamity Tribulation has gained another major player."

Across from him, the black-robed youth glanced up towards the Heavenly Layers [the stratified celestial realms], sensing the aura of the Primordial Spirit. "An Eleventh Limit [the pinnacle of the eleventh major cultivation boundary] Indestructible Primordial Spirit. And it appears to be one of your Human Race."

"When the Calamity Tribulation descends, if we can slay such a one, the Dao Source [the primordial essence of the Great Dao] obtained might be sufficient for me to take that final step myself."

The White Robe man remained calm, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. "Zhuyin, your Dragon Race has been arrogant since antiquity, yet you fail to see that beyond the heavens lie yet greater heavens."

"When the Calamity Tribulation arrives, it is not certain who will be the hunter and who the prey."

The black-robed youth sneered coldly but offered no retort. As one of the strongest Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by destiny] of the Dragon Race for this Calamity Tribulation, inheriting both the legacy and the bloodline of the Candle Dragon Celestial Emperor, he was supremely confident. He believed he could slay gods and demons alike, fearing no adversary.

Receiving no reply, the White Robe man rose to his feet. "The affairs of the Calamity Tribulation are uncertain. Yet, for the great opportunity that approaches, it seems you and I may have gained another rival."

The black-robed youth [a young male cultivator] furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing this.

Yet, after a moment's pause, he spoke with detached calm, "An Eleventh Limit Indestructible Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] is indeed difficult to utterly extinguish. However, without the support of an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the primordial chaos], he is unworthy of contending with This Sovereign."

"What is more concerning is that this opportunity has drawn many old acquaintances. Among them, there may be several Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [ancient immortals who have survived eight great tribulations] wielding Innate Spiritual Treasure. That would present a somewhat thornier challenge."

The White Robe man nodded in agreement and said, "After a conflict spanning millions of years, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme power] was defeated and fled into the Depths of Chaos, leaving behind only a shattered Great Luo Chaos Nest [a primordial nest of chaos energy, a place of immense power and opportunity]."

"This opportunity is far too astonishing. The High-Rank Ancient Immortals [powerful immortals of great age and attainment] from the surrounding Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortals] have coveted it for many years." This novel is serialized on audio-novel .c om. Visit for updates.