Chapter 1764 : Journey into the Primordial Chaos

The various Celestial Immortal [a powerful immortal being] members of the Chen Immortal Clan have either already reached the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm [the third and highest tier of the Celestial Immortal realm] or are not far from this profound stage.

For an ordinary Celestial Immortal, ascending to such a height would require at least ten million years of cultivation.

The fundamental reason the members of the Chen Clan have managed such a monumental leap in less than two million years lies in the abundance of Innate Ancient Tree [primordial trees born from the chaos of creation] within their personal Universe [a personal pocket dimension or inner world cultivated by high-level immortals].

Now, each member of the Chen Clan possesses over a dozen Innate Ancient Tree. Even with the foundation of the Forbidden Domain [a legendary cultivation stage] as their bedrock, which provided a vast reservoir of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation], the remaining reserves of this energy have dwindled to no more than three to five strands per person.

Without a new source, this meager supply of Innate Energy will not sustain them for long.

The women, understanding this grim reality, fell into a heavy silence.

After a moment, Exquisite Jiang spoke. "Then let me accompany you."

"No need,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "Without the combat power of a Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], the risk of perishing while journeying through the Chaos [the primordial, formless void between worlds] is no less than fifty percent. For you to venture into the Chaos now would be far too perilous."

"It is better for me to scout the path alone first. You should wait until I return and you have broken through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]." Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.

Upon hearing this, the group fell into a contemplative silence, ultimately acquiescing to Eldrin Chen's proposed plan.

To journey through the Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered realms], one either needed combat power rivaling a Late Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator or, ideally, a Ninth Rank High-Grade Chaos Ancient Ship [a vessel forged to withstand the perils of the primordial void]. Currently, the Chen Immortal Clan lacked such profound resources, and their own cultivation levels were insufficient, making them ill-suited for exploring the Chaos.

Only Eldrin Chen, having cultivated the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique granting near-absolute resilience], could traverse the Chaos without burden. Even if he encountered a formidable Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the chaotic void], he stood a great chance of returning alive, ensuring the necessary safety.

Thus, after much deliberation, Exquisite Jiang took his hand and said, "Since you must go, stay with us for a time first."

Perhaps knowing Eldrin Chen's departure was imminent, the four women were exceptionally proactive.

The several of them practiced the Dao of Polarity [the harmonious union of complementary opposites, often yin and yang] together, allowing Eldrin Chen to gain deeper insights, while the women's own cultivation bases experienced significant growth.

As for the profound wonders of the Dao of Polarity, the inner sensations it bestowed were truly ineffable.

"..."

Three thousand years later, Eldrin Chen journeyed once to Fallen Phoenix Ridge. After bidding farewell to Lila, he returned to the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven and, utilizing the spatial rift there, arrived at the Five Elements Small Universe.

This Five Elements Small Universe was a Small Universe [a self-contained, lesser cosmos] located within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. It drifted within the Sea of Chaos [the boundless ocean of primordial chaos], exceedingly distant from the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. It was the perfect choice to discreetly depart the Vast Azure Immortal Domain and evade the schemes of its powerful beings.

"The Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond the ordered worlds], I am coming."

Eldrin Chen emerged from the Five Elements Small Universe [a pocket dimension stabilized by the five elemental forces] and lifted his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and distant regions of the primordial void]. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward into its embrace.

At the very moment Eldrin Chen departed the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, several Ancient Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality for eons] within that realm opened their eyes.

"He has gone to the Chaos?"

Deep within the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise realm], the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal's gaze turned profound. After performing multiple divinations with his fingers, he could not help but exclaim in astonishment, "An immeasurable distance. The space between him and the Vast Azure Immortal Domain likely spans at least several entire Immortal Domain [vast realms governed by immortal powers]."

"How did he accomplish this?"

In the depths of the Verdant Sun Grotto-Heaven, a flicker of Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual power] flashed within the eyes of the Verdant Sun Ancient God before being instantly reined in. "To traverse the Boundless Chaos in an instant... that requires, at minimum, a Spatial Attribute Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from heaven and earth with spatial manipulation powers], or mastery of such arts by an Ancient Immortal Great Power [an Ancient Immortal of formidable strength]."

"It seems this Returning Abyss Path Master [Master of the Path of the Returning Abyss] has formidable backing as well."

"..."

The astonishment of the few Ancient Immortal Great Power within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain was of little concern to Eldrin Chen.

He wandered aimlessly through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], feeling the boundless Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, unformed energy of the primordial void] enveloping everything. Direction became meaningless; he could not distinguish east from west, nor perceive the Eight Desolations [the eight cardinal extremes of the cosmos]. For a time, he was utterly lost, unsure of which path to take.

"Which way should I go?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Extending his senses into the distant Depths of Chaos, he found only confusion and obscurity. Vague, indistinct Ancient Continent [massive landmasses that serve as the foundations for immortal domains] drifted and floated within the void, but the distances between them were immeasurably vast.

He understood in his heart that these Ancient Continent were, in fact, one Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws and home to celestial beings] after another. Yet, each Immortal Domain was far too distant.

Even for an Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the first major stage of celestial immortality] cultivator, attempting to reach the nearest Immortal Domain would likely be a fool's errand—a journey where the destination forever recedes, ultimately leading to being swallowed by the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, turbulent expanse of primordial chaos].

Furthermore, within the Sea of Chaos, Space-Time [the fabric of dimensions and the flow of time] was twisted and erratic. The Immortal Domain one perceived might not be its true, current location. More likely, it was the position the Immortal Domain occupied hundreds of millions of years in the past. This content originates from audi novel.com. Please respect copyright.

By the time one flew to that Immortal Domain or Ancient Continent, the Immortal Domain itself might have already drifted to the opposite end of the Boundless Chaos [another term for the infinite, formless void].

"Legends say that to lock onto the position of an Immortal Domain within the Chaos, one requires the Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme laws] known as the 'World-Fixing Plate' [a legendary artifact said to stabilize and locate realms within chaos]," he recalled.

"Without such a treasure, even an existence at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [an advanced stage of celestial immortality] could become lost within the Sea of Chaos."

Eldrin Chen whispered these thoughts slowly, then in an instant, suppressed the rising tide of doubt within his heart.

Although he did not possess the World-Fixing Plate, the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl capable of instantaneous spatial transference] could instantly summon him back into the Nameless Space [a mysterious, isolated pocket dimension], allowing him to return to the location of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

By now, the Returning Abyss Pearl had condensed thirty-five Innate Path Patterns [fundamental cosmic patterns of power], and was not far from advancing into an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate power]. It was capable of summoning Eldrin Chen ten times in succession.

Furthermore, once several hundred thousand more years passed and the Returning Abyss Pearl fully ascended to become an Innate Spiritual Treasure, it would gain even more profound and potent abilities.

Returning to the main thread, with the confidence of being able to return home at any moment, Eldrin Chen ventured forth without restraint. He began to wander through the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged], seeking out various Chaos Rare Treasure [rare treasures formed within the primordial chaos] and divine objects.

It must be said that treasures within the Chaos were exceedingly plentiful. Even though the Sea of Chaos [the boundless expanse of primordial chaos] within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains had been explored many times over, the vast, endless Sea of Chaos still held countless, undiscovered treasures.

As Eldrin Chen journeyed onward, in the brief span of a thousand years, he discovered seven pieces of Chaos Divine Material [divine-grade ores forged in the primordial chaos].

Although most of these Chaos Divine Material had not yet developed Path Patterns, their material substance was even more durable and resilient than Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [weapons forged at the peak of immortal craftsmanship], possessing a quality akin to Immortality [the state of eternal, unyielding existence].

Eldrin Chen collected them all, intending to save them for a future day when he would refine the World-Ending Cannon [a legendary cannon of apocalyptic power].

Thus, time flowed onward. Eldrin Chen traveled an immeasurable distance, until he finally discovered a true treasure ground within the Chaos.

It was a Chaos Lair [a den or nest formed within the chaos], wreathed in coils of Immortal Energy [the concentrated, radiant energy of immortality]. It was guarded by five Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos], the two strongest of which possessed power comparable to beings of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm].

"Two Ninth Rank Mid-Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly for a moment before smoothing out once more.

Two Ninth Rank Mid-Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos], combined with three Ninth RankLower Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [lesser primordial beasts born from the primal chaos] joining forces, would likely pose a serious challenge even for a Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm Great Power [a mighty cultivator at the seventh level of the Celestial Immortal realm].

This was because within the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], the combat prowess of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty cultivator at the Celestial Immortal realm] was severely suppressed, preventing them from unleashing their full strength. In a real battle, it was more likely the Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivator at the seventh level of the Celestial Immortal realm] who would fall.

Yet Eldrin Chen felt no fear. Instead, a surge of battle intent ignited within him.

For Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos] never laired in places devoid of treasure. This Chaos Lair [nest or den located within the primal chaos] surely contained an Innate Rare Treasure [a precious treasure born from the fundamental forces of the universe, not crafted by mortal or immortal hands].

Generally speaking, the more powerful the Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos] dwelling in a Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] nest, the more formidable the treasure within. For a lair to be claimed by five such beasts, it likely held an Innate Object [an object born from the fundamental forces of the universe, not crafted by mortal or immortal hands] of extraordinary value.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath. With a flick of his sleeve, he activated the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords shot forth, their power amplified by the Chaos Dual Forces Sword Art [a sword technique that harnesses the opposing forces of primal chaos]. They cleaved through the void, surging directly toward the heart of the Chaos Lair [nest or den located within the primal chaos]. For the best reading experience, visit audio_novel.com.