Chapter 1839 : The Indestructible Primordial Spirit

As countless Ancient Immortals within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain were abuzz with discussion, Eldrin Chen slowly withdrew the power of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

At this moment, sensing his own Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen gained a profound understanding of just how immensely powerful his Primordial Spirit had now become.

The Primordial Spirit of the Eleventh Limit Realm is called the Indestructible Primordial Spirit precisely because this level of Primordial Spirit has reached a state of power so profound it is nearly impossible to extinguish.

Theoretically, unless a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest realm of cultivation, a supreme immortal] personally intervenes, an Eleventh Limit Primordial Spirit is almost impossible to truly annihilate.

This Primordial Spirit possesses a near-immortal Indestructible [an unbreakable, everlasting quality]. Even if the Physical Body [the material form], Dao Fruit [the culmination of one's cultivation path], and Primordial Spirit were all utterly reduced to dust, as long as a single, minuscule fragment of the Primordial Spirit remains, there will come a day when it can revive and return.

Of course, this undying Indestructible quality is merely a secondary effect of the Indestructible Primordial Spirit; generally, there are few opportunities where it would be needed.

The most crucial point is that after cultivating the Indestructible Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen discovered that the power of his Primordial Spirit could now be described as peerless, even surpassing the level of an Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying innate body constitution].

Relying solely on the power of his Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen could now contend with and even suppress the vast majority of Six Tribulations Ancient Immortals [immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations], wielding near-absolute dominance even within that realm.

Even more terrifying was that this immensely powerful Primordial Spirit could forcibly command the Physical Body, Dao Fruit, Mana [cultivation energy], and the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of reality], unifying these diverse forces into one to unleash power far exceeding the ordinary.

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Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his heart already grasping the truth in this moment.

Without activating the Abyssal Pearl [his innate magical treasure], unless one was a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] and could directly use a Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-level divine technique] to forcibly suppressing him, he was already in an invincible position.

It was hard to say about those beyond the seventh tribulation, but within the realm of a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations], unless the opponent had also forged a foundation at the Eleventh Limit [the eleventh and penultimate foundational limit], Eldrin Chen could already be considered peerless.

The gap between a Tenth Limit Deep-Seated Foundation [a profoundly stable cultivation foundation] and the Eleventh Limit was a monumental threshold, a barrier even greater than the sum of progressing from a First Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived one heavenly tribulation] to a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal. Its difficulty even surpassed that of breaking through to become a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal.

Since time immemorial, it has always been easier to break through to Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal realm of the Great Luo] than to achieve the Eleventh Limit Heavenly Pass [the eleventh foundational heavenly pass].

Of course, cultivating all Seven Foundation Heavenly Passes [the seven foundational heavenly passes] to the Tenth Limit was also immensely powerful. However, those who achieved the Eleventh Limit foundation were rarely weak in their cultivation of the other Heavenly Pass [foundational stages].

In truth, after Eldrin Chen forged his Eleventh Limit Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], he was already capable of unleashing the full power of the Innate Seven Treasures Gourd [an innate magical treasure shaped like a gourd]. Facing a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal in battle was no longer an impossibility.

Returning to the main point, having understood the true extent of his own combat prowess, Eldrin Chen felt his confidence for future ventures into the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between worlds] grow ever firmer.

He sensed the Soul-Nourishing Wood [a spiritual wood that nourishes and heals the soul] within his consciousness and found that it still retained ninety percent of its Primordial Source [its original, foundational spiritual essence]. With this realization, he emerged from his secluded cultivation.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly that the chasm between the Eleventh Limit and the Twelfth Limit [the twelfth and ultimate foundational limit] was a nearly insurmountable abyss. Since ancient times, those who could take that step were either Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [supreme beings who have comprehended the fundamental Dao] themselves or possessed the potential to become one.

Relying solely on the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme lightning technique of pure Yang and the five elements], and the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art [a body refinement art derived from the power of five thunders] that accompanies it, success was fundamentally impossible. Even if he cultivated this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] to the Patriarch Grade [the pinnacle realm of a Patriarch], Eldrin Chen dared not claim he would certainly succeed.

This was a true chasm, an abyss as boundless as the Sky Abyss [a name evoking an unfathomable void] lying across the path of cultivation today. Without the latent potential to achieve the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the legendary realm of an Immortal Sage who is an Ancestor of the Dao], crossing it was simply unthinkable.

"The Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, while the ultimate expression of Pure Yang Divine Thunder [divine lightning of pure Yang essence], is ultimately limited in its foundational concept and latent potential," he mused.

"To take that final step, one must unify Yin-Yang [the dual cosmic forces of Yin and Yang] and Five Elements [the five fundamental elements of creation], allowing them to metamorphose into the Chaos Divine Thunder [primordial divine lightning born from undifferentiated Chaos]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his gaze furrowing slightly once more.

As a male cultivator, he was constitutionally unable to cultivate the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder [its counterpart, the divine lightning of pure Yin and the five elements]. To achieve the unity of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, he would need to seek another path entirely.

"Postnatal Beings [all beings born after the formation of Heaven and Earth, inherently imperfect], are derived from the evolution of the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of Heaven]. By nature, they are inherently deficient in Yin-Yang," he reasoned.

"To complete Yin-Yang, one must reverse-engineer the Chaos Body [the primordial constitution of undifferentiated Chaos] to take that ultimate step."

"As for how to reverse-engineer the Chaos Body..."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, and soon several threads of thought began to coalesce in his mind.

He lowered his gaze towards the other side of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain [a vast realm of cultivation], to the endless Netherworld Depths [the profound and dark underworld]. After a moment's contemplation, he shook his head and said, "It won't do. The Violet Sun Immortal Domain was forged by a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of cultivation]. The quality of the Netherworld Origin [the foundational spiritual essence of the underworld] there is not of the purest and most pristine grade."

"Perhaps one day, I should journey to the Primal Immortal Domain [the primordial and original realm of immortals]."

Eldrin Chen murmured these words to himself. Soon after, he emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for deep meditation and cultivation] and discovered that Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor had concluded their own seclusion.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, the two could not conceal their astonishment. "Was that just now...?" they asked.

Eldrin Chen's expression remained utterly serene, as calm as still water. He merely gave a slight nod and said, "It is enough that the two of you understand in your hearts."

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In that moment, profound shock resonated within the hearts of both Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor.

They exchanged a glance. Finally, Celestial Maiden drew a deep breath and declared, "The Eleventh Limit [the eleventh foundational limit, representing an extreme level of cultivation foundation] Indestructible Primordial Spirit [an unbreakable spiritual core]... With such a foundation, even compared to the legendary Purple Immortal Lord [a title for a supreme immortal lord], you are now merely A Step Away [a single step, a hair's breadth] from matching his legacy."

As one of the first Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] from the Purple Realm, Celestial Maiden possessed a certain understanding of Purple Immortal Lord.

She informed Eldrin Chen that the Purple Immortal Lord was born with the Primordial Chaos Cauldron [a legendary cauldron born from primordial chaos] within him. This allowed him to refine Chaos Water [the primordial waters of chaos] into various forms of Primordial Source [the original, foundational energy of creation]. In an astonishingly short time, he shattered the Ninefold Heavenly Pass [a series of nine profound cultivation barriers] and cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a spiritual core of the truest essence] that reached the Twelfth Limit [the twelfth and ultimate foundational limit].

The True Spirit Primordial Spirit [the ultimate spiritual form where one's true spirit and primordial soul merge into an indestructible whole] of the Twelfth Limit [the pinnacle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] has completely fused the True Spirit [the core spiritual essence of a being] with the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. Due to the Indestructible [an attribute of absolute invulnerability] nature of the True Spirit, such an existence is theoretically utterly unkillable and Indestructible. It can only be slain under extremely unique circumstances, such as during a breakthrough to the Chaos Realm [a legendary realm of primordial chaos].

Most importantly, the True Spirit Primordial Spirit is theoretically supposed to be deathless and Indestructible; it may not truly experience complete Death [the state of final demise]. To this day, many still believe that although the Purple Immortal Lord [a legendary immortal sovereign] fell, there remains a day for his return.

Some even speculate that the day the Purple Immortal Lord returns will be the very moment he attains the Dao and becomes a Chaos Immortal Sage [a sage who has mastered the primordial chaos].

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze momentarily froze, yet he shook his head slightly after a brief instant.

Even if the Purple Immortal Lord could truly revive and return, his fall occurred a mere few million years ago. For a revival, one would need to wait at least several dozen to a hundred Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of catastrophe] as a starting point. That day remains exceedingly distant from the present.

Moreover, Eldrin Chen felt that if the fall of the Purple Immortal Lord was truly caused by those Primordial Chaos [the primordial state of formless potential from which all existence emerged] level powerhouses, then the Purple Immortal Lord might never have a day of return.

It was clear that the beings who struck back then would not tolerate the Purple Immortal Lord's return.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "The events of that era are far too remote for us. Pondering them endlessly yields no benefit."

"Our immediate priority is to prepare for our next expedition into the Primordial Chaos."

Here, Eldrin Chen glanced at the two others and added, "By the way, I have yet to offer my congratulations to you both."

"This time, you have shattered the Nascent Soul Celestial Passage and broken through to the Five Calamity Ancient Immortal Realm. It seems our upcoming venture into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] now holds a greater measure of certainty."

Celestial Maiden offered a faint smile and replied, "It is thanks to the treasures you brought. Otherwise, we would not have had the confidence to attempt the breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and inquired, "Now that you have broken through, do you feel confident in facing the Dao Heart Heavenly Pass?"

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor pondered for a moment before speaking. "The Dao Heart Heavenly Pass requires one to undergo the Three Inquiries of the Great Dao [a profound spiritual trial where one's path and heart are questioned by the fundamental principles of existence]. One must possess a flawless and immaculate Dao Heart [the core of a cultivator's will and spiritual integrity] and settle all karmic debts before a breakthrough is possible."

"I intend to accompany you into the depths of the Primordial Chaos. First, I shall repay the karmic debt I owe you in full. Then, I will return once to the Purple Realm to meet with old friends and comrades from days past, settling all remaining ties. Only after that will I attempt to transcend the Dao Heart Tribulation [the heavenly trial associated with the Dao Heart Heavenly Pass]."

Celestial Maiden also nodded, stating calmly, "My thoughts align with yours."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. The key to shattering the Dao Heart Heavenly Pass lay precisely in the phrase 'a flawless Dao Heart.' Only those with a clear conscience, free from regret, could directly face the Three Inquiries of the Great Dao and successfully transcend the Dao Heart Tribulation.

Of course, practitioners of the Demonic Path Ancient Immortal [a cultivation path that emphasizes following one's innate desires and whims] operated on different principles. For them, as long as their thoughts were unobstructed and their wills unimpeded, they could pass the Dao Heart Tribulation without concerning themselves overmuch with karma and consequence.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke up. "The Chaos Tide [a periodic ebb and flow of chaotic energies within the Primordial Chaos] will soon recede. Let us make our preparations and depart."

"Agreed."

The two nodded, gathered their belongings briefly, and departed in seclusion with Eldrin Chen.

After leaving the Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of profound spiritual energy], the trio headed beyond the borders of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain. They had not traveled far when Eldrin Chen sensed something amiss.

There, within the Boundless Chaos [the infinite, primordial void], one massive Chaos Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel forged to traverse the primordial chaos] after another lay anchored just outside the Violet Sun Immortal Domain. Dozens of these Chaos Ancient Ships were moored there, and astonishingly, each one was a rare Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel of the highest grade, infused with innate primordial power].

"This is..."

Witnessing this spectacle, all three were utterly astounded.

Due to its proximity to the Sea of Chaos [a vast, turbulent expanse of primordial energy], Chaos Ancient Ships of the Ninth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle of the ninth cultivation rank] were not uncommon within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

However, a Chaos Ancient Ship of the Ninth Rank Supreme Grade, lacking the infusion of Innate Qi [the primordial energy of creation], possessed power and defensive capabilities only on par with an Initial Entry Chaos Beast King [a ruler among the primordial chaos beasts].

The tempests of the Sea of Chaos were too fierce; Chaos Ancient Ships of Ninth Rank Supreme Grade were unsuitable for traversing its depths.

A Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship was born when a Ninth Rank Supreme Grade Chaos Ancient Ship was fused with Innate Qi. Yet, an innate Ancient Vessel was vast and boundless, forged from countless materials. The resources required to elevate one to an innate Ancient Vessel were oceanic in scale.

Even for a Peerless [unparalleled grade] innate Chaos Ancient Ship, where every component was crafted from Innate Marvels [wonders born of primordial essence], a single Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship required at least ten thousand such components.

Calculating based on at least one strand of Innate Qi [a primordial form of spiritual energy] per component, that would still amount to over ten thousand strands of Innate Qi.

Furthermore, adding the crucial Dragon Bone [the skeletal remains of a dragon, imbued with immense power], Dragon Sail [a sail crafted from dragon materials], World-Ending Cannon [a cannon of catastrophic destructive power], the ship's planks, and other rare treasures, the cost to construct a single Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship [a primordial-class vessel of the highest quality] would start at no less than one hundred thousand strands of Innate Qi.

The Innate Marvels [primordial spiritual wonders] and Innate Qi consumed by an entire Ancient Vessel [a ship from ancient, primordial times] represent a staggering, oceanic fortune, enough to bankrupt even a Seven Calamity Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] or even an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms of immortal cultivation], only the great Great Luo Ancient Sects [ancient sects founded by Great Luo Golden Immortals] possess the capability to forge Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ships. These are vessels reserved for mobilizing armies and marshaling forces during wars that erupt within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

It is said that when Great Luo Golden Immortals [immortals who have attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] launch assaults against Great Luo Level [a power level equivalent to a Great Luo Golden Immortal] Chaos Lairs [dens or strongholds within the Primordial Chaos], they often mobilize dozens, even hundreds, of Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ships to traverse the Boundless Chaos Sea [the infinite, turbulent expanse of Primordial Chaos] and wage epoch-spanning battles.

"Thirty-seven Chaos Ancient Ships [ancient vessels capable of sailing the Primordial Chaos]," Eldrin Chen uttered, a note of astonishment coloring his voice after a brief survey.

Lifting his gaze, he saw the decks of those Ancient Vessels teeming with Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals [the elite warriors and commanders of celestial armies]. Each ship hosted a host of several thousand such beings.

More formidable still, every single one of these Celestial Soldiers [the rank-and-file celestial warriors] was wreathed in Innate Qi, their combat prowess rivaling that of Heavenly Immortal Paragons [peak experts among Heavenly Immortals]. The Divine Generals [the celestial commanders] possessed battle strength on par with the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of Ancient Immortals].

"It's the armies of the Three Great Celestial Courts [the three supreme governing bodies of the heavens]," he realized, "along with the Divine Generals from various major Ancient Sects."

The Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor murmured slowly, his gaze profoundly grave as he spoke.

Knowing this was Eldrin Chen's first encounter with such Celestial Soldiers, the Celestial Maiden explained, "Within the Three Great Celestial Courts, there exists a special method for transforming Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals. It can convert individuals into Celestial Soldiers of the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] and Divine Generals of the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient immortals]."

"The Divine Race possesses the Primordial Divine Pool [a primordial divine artifact]. By investing Innate Qi [the primordial vital energy of creation] and a deity who has laid a Triple Ascension Foundation [a foundation for cultivation that allows for three successive ascensions], one can directly transform them into a Flawless Celestial God [a celestial god of perfect attainment], or even an Innate Divine General of the Ancient Immortal Realm."

"The Demonic Tribe has the Celestial Demon Pool [a celestial demonic artifact], which can transform beings into Demon Immortal [demonic immortals] of the Celestial Immortal Realm, or even Demon Race Divine General of the Ancient Immortal Realm."

"Our Human Race also possesses the Indestructible Immortal Pool [an indestructible immortal artifact], capable of transforming individuals into Celestial Soldiers of the Celestial Immortal Realm and Divine Generals of the Ancient Immortal Realm."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not contain his astonishment. "If that is so," he exclaimed, "does it not mean the Three Great Celestial Courts can mass-produce Heaven Immortal [heavenly immortals], and even Ancient Immortals?"

"One could say that."

The Celestial Maiden nodded, then shook her head. "However," she continued, "transforming Celestial Soldiers and Generals is not without its costs."

"Firstly," she elaborated, "the Primordial Divine Pool, the Celestial Demon Pool, and the Indestructible Immortal Pool are all Innate Supreme Treasure [innate supreme treasures] forged by Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [Dao Ancestor Immortal Sages] and Celestial Emperor Divine Sovereign [Celestial Emperor Divine Sovereigns] using Peerless [peerless-grade] Primordial Divine Objects [primordial divine objects]. The resources expended in their creation could forge dozens of other Innate Supreme Treasure."

"Furthermore," she concluded, "transforming Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals consumes vast quantities of Innate Qi, along with various rare Innate Marvels [innate spiritual marvels]. It also requires Immortal [immortals] who are Heaven's Chosen [heaven's chosen prodigies] and have laid a Triple Ascension Foundation."

"The most crucial point is that once transformed into Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the vast armies of the celestial courts], their cultivation can never advance a single iota further. No matter how immense their potential was before the transformation, it becomes utterly impossible for them to break through to the Great Luo Realm [the supreme realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortals]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood why the value of Innate Qi [the primordial energy born from chaos] and Innate Marvels [treasures formed from the essence of primordial chaos] had always remained so constant.

Consider this: within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal worlds], so many Ancient Immortals [immortals who have transcended the Heavenly Immortal realm] and even Great Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme beings who have attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit] explore the Primordial Chaos [the formless void before creation]. Logically, they should obtain vast quantities of Innate Qi and Innate Marvels at every moment.

Those top-tier Seven or Eight Calamities Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived seven or eight great calamity tribulations], from a single foray into the Primordial Chaos, can obtain hundreds or even thousands of strands of Innate Qi, or even dozens to hundreds of Innate Marvels. These lower-tier marvels hold little use for high-calamity Ancient Immortals.

In theory, over the long eons, as multitudes of Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm] fall in the Calamity Tribulation [the cosmic trials that test all cultivators], the price of lower-tier Innate Marvels should have decreased considerably.

Yet, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the price of Innate Qi and Innate Marvels has always remained at a stable level—a point that had long puzzled Eldrin Chen.

Now it seemed those Innate Marvels and strands of Innate Qi were likely being purchased by the Three Great Immortal Courts [the three supreme celestial governments] and the Great Luo Ancient Sect [ancient sects founded by Great Luo Golden Immortals], all for the purpose of transforming them into Celestial Soldiers and Generals.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen drew in a sharp, cold breath and exclaimed, "The Three Thousand Immortal Domains have endured countless ages. Who can fathom how many marvels the Three Great Celestial Courts have acquired? Just how vast a host of Celestial Soldiers and Generals lies behind them?"

Eldrin Chen murmured these words slowly, a look of profound shock dawning in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor fell into a heavy silence. After a long moment of contemplation, he finally spoke. "I do not know the true number. But I have heard a rumor."

"It is said that over thirty million years ago, the Ming River Immortal Lord of the Frigid Immortal Domain, in order to attack a Chaos Lair, did not hesitate to mobilize hundreds of Chaos Ancient Ships and assemble a million Celestial Soldiers and Generals for the assault."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a shiver run down his spine.

Hundreds of Ancient Vessel [primordial ships of immense power] and a million Celestial Soldiers and Generals starting from the Celestial Immortal Realm—the consumption of Innate Marvels [rare treasures born from the primal chaos] and Innate Qi [the primordial energy of creation] for such an endeavor must have numbered in the tens of millions. Original publication: audio-novel dot com - The source of this chapter.