Chapter 1821 : The Pill of Nine Revolutions

He tested the pill and discovered that this Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that can refine one's body and soul through nine cycles of transformation] possessed an exceptionally potent and dense medicinal energy. The efficacy 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 [the legendary pinnacle elixir refined from the flesh and blood of primordial chaos beasts] refined from the flesh and blood of a Chaos Beast King [a primordial ruler among beasts born from chaos], its potency had already reached eighty percent of that legendary pill's effect.

"With this Immortal Pill [a general term for pills of celestial grade], my Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary body constitution born from the Primordial Chaos, granting near-absolute resilience] can achieve a significant breakthrough,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. Without delay, he retrieved one of the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill and consumed it.

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

"Such refined and pure medicinal potency."

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

As he refined it, his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique, which had shown little progress for many years, began to strengthen visibly. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, it had already advanced by a noticeable degree.

By the time he had fully assimilated the pill's power, he realized his physical body's strength had increased by more than ten percent.

Thus, Eldrin Chen pressed on with renewed vigor. He refined all nine of the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill one after another, and only then did he slowly exhale a long, steady breath. Join our community of readers at audio-novel.com (official site).

"My physical strength has increased by another fifty percent."

After completely refining all the Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade pill for cultivation], Eldrin Chen sensed the power within himself and felt a slight sense of reassurance settle in his heart.

Ever since he had cultivated his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, nearly unbreakable physical constitution] to the Great Completion stage, his physical body had seen little significant progress for many years. This time, refining nine Five Elements Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal pill refined through nine cycles, containing the essence of the five elements] in one go had increased his physical strength dramatically—a truly astonishing feat.

Such a powerful Innate Chaos Indestructibility Body [an alternate name for the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique], though still some distance from perfection, had already transcended a certain limit.

If judged purely by physical robustness, the Half-Step Great Encompassing Physique [a physique approaching the legendary Great Encompassing state] possessed by many First Tribulation Ancient Immortal was far inferior to his current Innate Chaos Indestructibility [the foundational, chaotic, and unbreakable nature of his constitution].

Unfortunately, at this stage, the Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill held no further use whatsoever for cultivating the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique.

For the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique to achieve true perfection, a genuine Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal pill refined through ten cycles, a legendary grade] 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.

After leaving the Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen found that Horizon Patriarch was still in seclusion, healing his wounds. He thus settled into cultivation within the cave abode alongside the Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal], quietly awaiting the Horizon Patriarch's emergence.

Another such period of waiting passed, spanning over ten thousand years.

After more than ten thousand years had elapsed, Horizon Patriarch emerged from his Seclusion Chamber.

Seeing his complexion appeared normal, Eldrin Chen smiled and inquired, "Senior, your countenance looks well. I trust your injuries have healed?"

"Mmm."

Horizon Patriarch nodded, then said with a smile, "My wounds have recovered by ninety percent. All that remains is a period of quiet recuperation."

"That is good news."

Celestial Maiden also breathed a sigh of relief before asking with a smile, "Since Fellow Daoist Horizon has recovered, what should our next course of action be?"

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence, lost in thought.

Unbeknownst to them, more than seventy thousand years had passed since the three of them arrived at the edge of the Chaos.

During this vast stretch of time, Eldrin Chen had reaped immense gains, yet neither Celestial Maiden nor Horizon Patriarch had encountered any significant Opportunity and Fortune.

If they were to return now, this journey would have been a complete waste for both of them. Furthermore, those few enemies were likely still lying in wait outside the Horizon [a legendary sword of immense power] Immortal Domain [a celestial realm inhabited by powerful immortals]. Returning at this moment would inevitably lead to another confrontation.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "There are still thirty thousand years until the Chaos Tide [a cataclysmic surge of primordial chaos energy that periodically sweeps through the cosmos]. I wish to continue exploring, to see if we can find some Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with destiny or a stroke of great luck]."

Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden both pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded in agreement with Eldrin Chen's suggestion.

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 [the primordial, formless expanse from which all things emerged], his power would far surpass their own.

If the two of them were to travel alone, it would be far safer to stay with Eldrin Chen.

Seeing their agreement, Eldrin Chen took out the Innate Five Elements Gourd [a primordial treasure born of chaos, containing the essence of the five elements]. "This time, we obtained five Innate Ancient Treasure [artifacts of immense power, born from the primordial chaos at the dawn of creation]. By rights, such Innate Rare Treasure [exceedingly rare objects of innate power] should be divided equally among us." For more chapters, visit audio~novel.com for the complete novel.

"However, these five treasures are one entity, unsuited to being separated. Moreover, I used their primordial essence to achieve my breakthrough. So, I have presumptuously refined and absorbed them. I ask for your forgiveness."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen promised, "But rest assured, if we find any other rare treasures in the future, I will let you two choose first."

"That is unacceptable!"

Horizon Patriarch immediately refused upon hearing this. "We both owe you an immense debt for helping us break through to the Ancient Immortal [a venerable immortal who has transcended countless ages] realm. We agreed from the start to help you find Opportunity and Fortune within the Sea of Chaos to aid your own breakthrough."

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

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence.

After a moment, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "To be perfectly honest, this Innate Five Elements Gourd [a gourd born from the primordial chaos, containing the essence of the five fundamental elements] is of immeasurable value. For cultivators at our level, it is a treasure of truly rare and peerless quality."

"Such a peerless treasure... it would not be right for me to claim it all for myself."

"Therefore, I shall take custody of this artifact. In return, I offer each of you a personal favor."

"In the future, should I successfully break through to the Great Encompassing Realm [the legendary realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, a sovereign of the cosmos], I am willing to personally assist you in your Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation to achieve greater perfection]. Furthermore, when you yourselves attempt to ascend to Great Encompassing, I shall bestow upon you a portion of my own Opportunity and Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny that aids in overcoming tribulations] to aid your endeavor."

Upon hearing this, Celestial Maiden and Horizon Patriarch were struck speechless, their hearts trembling with profound shock.

According to Eldrin Chen's words, did he not imply absolute confidence in his ability to reach the Great Encompassing Realm? Such boundless ambition and self-assurance were staggering. Few among even the vast majority of Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations] would dare harbor such conviction.

Yet, recalling that Eldrin Chen, merely an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal at the eighth level of the Celestial Immortal realm], possessed a foundation and depth of power rivaling that of a Second Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has weathered two heavenly tribulations], their astonishment gradually gave way to understanding.

If someone with Eldrin Chen's talent, innate gifts, and profound foundation could not break through to Great Encompassing Realm, then who in all the world possibly could?

Considering this, Horizon Patriarch nodded and said, "If that day truly comes, the value of this favor would likely increase a thousandfold."

Horizon Patriarch also nodded, his gaze burning with intensity as he continued, "Indeed. Without the support of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the bounds of the cosmos], breaking through to the Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] realm would be nothing more than a fool's dream."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, his thoughts turning to the eighth Heavenly Pass [a formidable trial or barrier on the path of cultivation].

Among the nine Great Encompassing Heavenly Passes [the nine supreme trials that block the path to the highest realms of cultivation], the eighth is named the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [the Trial of the Spiritual Treasure]. As the name implies, one must completely refine and fuse with an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from chaos, containing its own innate laws] to overcome it.

Yet, how exceedingly rare are Innate Spiritual Treasures? Such divine objects are peerless wonders birthed from the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Generally, even the majority of those at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage [the initial phase of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] possess only a single such treasure.

Those who wield two are either paragons among early-stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortals, or else they are peerless divine-demons of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the middle phase of that supreme realm].

What right or virtue does a mere Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal have to personally possess an Innate Spiritual Treasure?

Therefore, the vast majority of Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals rely on the patronage of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, borrowing an Innate Spiritual Treasure to refine and thus shatter the eighth Heavenly Pass.

Most crucially, as far as Eldrin Chen knew, there were limitations to how an Innate Spiritual Treasure could aid another in breaking through a Heavenly Pass.

It was said that the Innate [primordial, inherent] Dao principles contained within an Innate Spiritual Treasure could help one individual break the eighth Heavenly Pass. However, after aiding an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal to overcome the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass, that treasure would become temporarily bound to that immortal.

If that Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal were to fail in their breakthrough attempt to the Great Encompassing realm and perish, the Great Path essence contained within the Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the laws of heaven and earth] would be utterly lost, requiring dozens of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] to recover.

Conversely, should the Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal ultimately shatter the ninth Heavenly Pass [a formidable barrier or trial in cultivation] and ascend to Great Encompassing, the Great Path essence within this Innate Spiritual Treasure would become permanently bound to them, transforming into the ultimate treasure that anchors their Great Path [the unique Dao or law they cultivate]. It could then never again assist another in ascending to the Great Encompassing Realm.

Therefore, even within the great Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [ancient sects founded by Great Encompassing Golden Immortals], ordinary Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal typically lack the qualification to refine and claim an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Among the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal are almost exclusively either the direct disciples of the various Great Encompassing Ancient Sect or the personal disciples of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the supreme realm of cultivation, masters of the Great Encompassing Dao].

Only the personal disciples of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal could compel their master to reluctantly part with such a treasure, bestowing an Innate Spiritual Treasure to aid their breakthrough.

The cost is steep: failure grievously wounds the Innate Spiritual Treasure, while success fuses it irrevocably with the cultivator's Great Path, becoming their personal proof-of-Dao treasure.

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

An existence at the early Great Encompassing stage might not even possess a single spare Innate Spiritual Treasure. Only those at the mid or late stages, with far greater accumulated wealth, could afford to secure one or two extra such treasures to grant to their disciples.

Take, for example, the Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord. As a mighty Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord nearing Sagehood], he bestowed Innate Spiritual Treasure upon his disciples nearly a thousand times. From these, thirteen peerless prodigies emerged triumphant, forging the legendary reputation of the Frigid Heaven Ancestral Court: a single lineage producing thirteen Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

"The Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass,"

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

Compared to those Ancient Immortal Great Powers [powerful cultivators who have transcended multiple heavenly tribulations] without backing, the opportunities and fortune available to the direct lineages of Great Encompassing [a supreme cultivation realm] ancient sects were simply too heaven-defying.

This was especially true for the powerful orthodoxies of the Great Encompassing ancient sects. High-ranking Great Encompassing Golden Immortals [immortals of the highest order within the Great Encompassing realm] would often bestow their discarded Lower Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures [naturally formed treasures of immense power, the lowest grade of their kind] as legacy treasures upon promising disciples, granting them the means to shatter the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in cultivation].

For instance, within the Frigid Immortal Domain [a vast realm of ice and snow], once every ten Kalpa Tribulations [a cosmic cycle of immense duration], Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord [a supreme ruler of the icy domain] would bestow a single Innate Spiritual Treasure. Whoever succeeded in refining it would be accepted as a nominal disciple under his tutelage.

Once they used it to achieve a breakthrough, they would ascend to become his direct, core disciples.

This was precisely why, since time immemorial, the Frigid Immortal Domain had almost invariably produced an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly calamities] at regular intervals.

For such well-connected Ancient Immortal Great Powers, if they could break through to the Seven Tribulations [the seventh heavenly calamity] within the Ancient Immortal Realm, it was highly likely they could soar directly to the heavens and shatter the Eighth Heavenly Pass [the eighth and penultimate cultivation bottleneck].

If they themselves were sufficiently formidable, they might even gather their momentum and break through the Ninth Heavenly Pass [the final and most formidable cultivation bottleneck] in one go—that would be the true definition of ascending to the heavens in a single step.

In stark contrast, for Ancient Immortal Great Powers without the backing of a Great Encompassing Path Lineage [an orthodox tradition leading to the Great Encompassing realm], attempting to break the Eighth Heavenly Pass was a task more difficult than scaling the heavens themselves.

Consequently, whenever an Innate Spiritual Treasure emerged into the world, it would send the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of immortals] into a frenzy. Countless Seven Tribulations experts and even Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals would fight to the death over it.

Under such circumstances, those capable of elevating a Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the essence of creation itself] on their own are invariably beings of heaven-defying Opportunity and Fortune [destiny and luck]. For while Innate Spiritual Treasure are numerous within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], the vast majority are divine artifacts with masters, almost all held in the grasp of the Chaos Fiend [demonic beings native to the primordial chaos].

For a mere Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] to obtain such a treasure without the backing of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal whose power encompasses all] is not merely a matter of extraordinary Celestial Mechanism [the intricate workings of fate and cosmic law]—it is a defiance of them.

"With the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl capable of reversing fate and returning to origins] guarding me, the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a critical heavenly tribulation related to spiritual treasures] will not be an issue,"

"But to prevent any unforeseen events, I must still take great care to conceal this treasure's secret."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his regard for the Returning Abyss Pearl climbing yet another level.

He had resolved firmly that until he possessed the combat power of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], he absolutely must not carelessly reveal the secret of the Returning Abyss Pearl.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted to the Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden.

Although neither had seen the Returning Abyss Pearl itself, they had witnessed a sliver of the divine power exhibited by one of its subsidiary pearls. It was likely they had already formed certain conjectures in their hearts.

Despite his deep friendship with them, Eldrin Chen treated this matter with utmost gravity. Thus, he made a solemn promise: "Set your minds at ease. Once I break through to the Great Encompassing Realm [the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal], I will certainly be able to perform Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to completely rebuild one's cultivation foundation] for you both."

"Even the Innate Spiritual Treasure required for your Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass—I will find a way to help you with that when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, Horizon Patriarch felt a surge of immense excitement in his heart, yet it settled back down 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 Encompassing Realm [the legendary realm of boundless comprehension and power], you should prioritize your own cultivation."

"If you can become a high-level Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Great Encompassing Realm], or even a figure of Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a lord on the cusp of sagehood] caliber, then you can return to uplift us, your old friends. The chances of success would be far greater then."

The Celestial Maiden also nodded, her expression turning solemn. "You have saved our lives multiple times. We owe you an immense debt of gratitude. How could we dare to ask for more?"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood that these two had likely guessed he possessed an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from one's own spiritual essence] with Spatial Attribute [spatial manipulation] properties.

However, both were individuals of noble character and high integrity. Naturally, they harbored no greed regarding this matter. Instead, they advised him to consider his own path first.

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 firmly in the present."

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

Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden could not help but smile faintly upon hearing this. For Immortals [eternal beings who have transcended mortality] like them, who possessed Longevity [eternal life], short-term gains had long ceased to be their primary concern.

In their eyes, if Eldrin Chen truly could break through to the Great Encompassing Realm, not only would they follow him with their all, they would willingly perish on that path without a second thought.

True high-level Immortals 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 of time, transcending even the cycle of life and death Reincarnation.

As long as their heart's desire is fulfilled, even three lives and seven cycles of Reincarnation, or slumber spanning hundreds of millions of years, can be viewed as merely a single move on the grand chessboard.

Once Eldrin Chen achieves the state of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, transcending the bounds of the River of Destiny, what difficulty would there be in reviving a departed comrade from the River of Space-Time? It would merely require paying a certain price.

It is precisely for this reason that nearly every Great Encompassing True Seed attracts countless Celestial Immortals and even Ancient Immortals who stake their entire fortunes and follow them with utter devotion.

For success means liberation from all calamities and tribulations, granting true, unburdened Longevity.

And if they fail…

When the Kalpa Tribulation sweeps across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, it is an inescapable, boundless cataclysm. Without the shelter of a Great Encompassing being, not even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal could remain untouched.

Whether one enters the tribulation or not, one ultimately cannot escape that boundless tide of calamity.

"Let us go."

Eldrin Chen collected his thoughts, setting aside further contemplation on the matter.

His gaze turned towards the Depths of Chaos. With a faint smile, he rose from Within the Chaos Lair and, accompanied by his two companions, cleaved through the Chaos. They set their course deeper into the vast expanse of the Endless Chaos Sea.

"Now," he declared, "let us once more explore the Opportunity and Fortune hidden within this Chaos Shoal." Official source: (audio-novel.com). Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.