Chapter 1825 : Dividing the Chaos Spoils

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen offered no further refusal. After accepting the two scrolls of Ancient Scripture, he took his leave from Rainbow Mist Qu.

Emerging from the Immortal Clam Clan shop, Celestial Maiden and Horizon Patriarch understood that the clan had likely bestowed further benefits upon Eldrin Chen, yet neither chose to inquire further.

They spent some more time browsing the market, selling the Chaos Heaven Roc carcass to exchange for cultivation resources they required. Only then did they rent a Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension used for secluded cultivation] to begin their closed-door cultivation.

Several days later, the trio gathered within a Grotto-Heaven, inside a cave abode, their faces all lit with evident joy.

Eldrin Chen produced several Rare Spiritual Wonders [exceptionally precious spiritual materials] and addressed the other two, "Let us divide our spoils."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Their nearly one hundred thousand-year venture into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void between worlds] had yielded a truly immense haul. Setting aside the Innate Five Elements Gourd destined for Eldrin Chen, the remaining treasures were of extraordinary value.

After a thorough inventory, they estimated the combined worth of the other treasures to exceed nine hundred strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation].

Of this, six hundred strands were allocated for purchasing the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl and the Great Encompassing Marvelous Art. Furthermore, the skeleton of the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc remained untouched, and two hundred strands of Innate Energy were still in reserve.

Surveying the treasures before them, Horizon Patriarch said with a smile, "For this harvest, Fellow Cultivator Eldrin holds the foremost merit. Let us distribute according to contribution in battle."

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The Celestial Maiden also nodded, acknowledging the words of Horizon Patriarch.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said nothing more. This time, Eldrin Chen had gained the most. After deliberation, the three agreed that Eldrin Chen had contributed fifty percent of the effort and should therefore receive half of the spoils.

The Innate Five Elements Gourd and the potential future acquisition of the Innate Dual-Polarity Gourd were to be considered separately. Their ownership would directly belong to Eldrin Chen, but they would need to be lent to the other two to help them break through the Mana Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in cultivation].

Of the remaining treasures, Eldrin Chen claimed his fifty percent share, receiving Rare Spiritual Wonders [precious objects imbued with potent spiritual energy] valued at four hundred and fifty strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation]. The other two each received half of what remained.

However, dividing these treasures was no simple matter. After all, there was only one Seven-colored Immortal Pearl, and its value was sometimes prohibitively high. Determining its final owner posed a significant challenge.

After much thought, Horizon Patriarch spoke up. "All three of us need to use the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl. Why don't we each contribute a share worth one hundred strands of Innate Energy?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "This treasure can serve as a legacy artifact for future generations of a clan. I propose I claim its ownership for two hundred strands of Innate Energy, and lend it to you both for your use first. What do you think?"

"That works."

The Celestial Maiden also nodded. Given her and Horizon Patriarch's respective Merits [a metaphysical measure of virtuous deeds and karma], neither could realistically secure permanent ownership of the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl. However, contributing fifty strands of Innate Energy for the chance to cultivate with it was feasible.

Thus, the three quickly reached an agreement. Ownership of the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl would go to Eldrin Chen. In exchange, the other two would each contribute a share worth fifty strands of Innate Energy, securing the opportunity to cultivate with the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl.

The remaining shares for each of them were exchanged: one hundred portions for the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, along with some Innate Energy [the primordial, unformed energy of creation] and several Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinary natural treasures imbued with profound spiritual power].

The remaining share belonging to Eldrin Chen was used precisely to acquire the remains of the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc [a primordial avian beast of chaos] and the leftover Rare Spiritual Wonders.

After the treasures were divided, Eldrin Chen handed the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl to Horizon Patriarch for him to cultivate with first. Then, Eldrin proceeded alone to his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

Within the Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen took out several rare objects.

They were, respectively: the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, the remains of the Chaos Kunpeng [a primordial chaos beast, part bird and part fish], fifty portions of Innate Energy, a piece of Chaos Divine Soil [soil imbued with the chaotic essence of creation], a portion of Void Ancient Gold [an ancient metal forged in the void between realms], a piece of Primordial Magnetism Divine Gold [a divine gold possessing the power of primordial magnetic forces], and a single Enlightenment Purple Lotus [a mystical lotus said to grant profound insights].

Among these Rare Spiritual Wonders, the Chaos Divine Soil, Void Ancient Gold, Primordial Magnetism Divine Gold, and Enlightenment Purple Lotus were all Supreme Grade Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [treasures of the highest grade, embodying the unified essence of primordial chaos]. Although they were not Innate Object [objects born naturally with the world, containing innate laws], their material composition was exceptionally precious.

This time, Eldrin Chen had expended over sixty portions of Innate Energy to acquire these Primordial Unity Rare Treasure. His purpose was to use them to advance his Five Lifebound Immortal Treasures [a set of five magical treasures intrinsically bound to a cultivator's life force].

"If all of my Five Lifebound Immortal Treasures break through to the realm of Innate Ancient Treasure [ancient treasures possessing innate laws], I will directly cultivate Ninth Limit [the Ninth Limit, a legendary peak of foundational power] level mana," Eldrin murmured to himself.

"Coupled with this Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, could I possibly shatter the Tenth Limit Mana [the mythical Tenth Limit, a realm of power thought to be unattainable]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered silently within his heart. His gaze fell once more upon the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, but in the end, he withdrew his contemplations, focusing his mind.

Without further ado, he immediately stored the remaining treasures and began refining the Rare Spiritual Wonders to advance his three Lifebound Immortal Treasure.

Given Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level, the speed at which he could refine this Primordial Unity Rare Treasure was naturally astonishingly swift.

Not long after, he fused the Void Ancient Gold and Primordial Magnetism Divine Gold into the Polarity Void Mirror, then expended a small amount of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura to break through its bottleneck, elevating it to the level of an Innate Ancient Treasure.

Only then did Eldrin Chen realize that advancing the Polarity Void Mirror had taken just over a thousand years.

Thus, Eldrin Chen pressed on with renewed vigor. Over the next two thousand years, he successively elevated the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell and the Enlightenment Purple Lotus to the realm of Innate Ancient Treasure.

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The moment the final Enlightenment Purple Lotus achieved its breakthrough, the five Innate Ancient Treasure suddenly erupted with dazzling divine light. Circling within Eldrin Chen's Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body], they radiated boundless power of the Embryonic Great Path.

This Embryonic Great Path power continuously intermingled and tempered Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy, causing it to undergo an Extreme Speed metamorphosis. Finally, it shattered a certain ultimate bottleneck.

"*BOOM—*"

A deafening roar echoed as Eldrin Chen felt the spiritual energy within his body surge like a tidal wave crashing against the heavens. The torrential, raging energy erupted with brilliant Immortal Radiance, undergoing an indescribable qualitative transformation.

"This, is the power of Ninth Limit mana [the ultimate, most refined form of spiritual energy a cultivator can possess before a major breakthrough]."

"The strength to shatter the Mana Heavenly Pass [the legendary barrier that separates the peak of Celestial Immortal power from the next realm]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself. He casually clenched his fist, and instantly felt an indescribable, supremely potent force surging through his body.

This power was inconceivably vast, a strength that had already transcended the limits of a Celestial Immortal [a powerful immortal being].

In that moment, Eldrin Chen had a distinct sense that with his current level of mana, the might of his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] and Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortals] would increase by at least half.

Previously, when he activated the Five-Colored Divine Light [a supreme divine ability capable of capturing and nullifying almost anything], he had been unable to seize an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation] directly from the grasp of an Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has existed since ancient times].

But now, Eldrin Chen was utterly confident. Channeling the Five-Colored Divine Light with his present mana, he could directly wrest an Innate Ancient Treasure from the hands of a Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived three heavenly tribulations].

"A pity my Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of a cultivator's chosen Dao or path] has not yet reached its Great Perfection. Otherwise, I should possess combat power rivaling a Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived four heavenly tribulations]."

Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, then turned his attention to attempting to refine and command the subsidiary pearls of the Returning Abyss Pearl [a legendary pearl treasure associated with the abyss].

With a slight effort of will, he discovered that with his current mana, he could now barely manage to activate the Returning Abyss Pearl.

It was a pity that due to insufficient mana, he could only unleash a mere half-percent of its power, yet even that was enough to easily suppress a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

"A shame the power of an Innate Spiritual Treasure is far too astonishing. Activating it would inevitably alert the surrounding Immortal Domains. I cannot risk exposing this treasure lightly," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, deciding the Returning Abyss Pearl must remain his final trump card, not to be used unless absolutely critical.

Otherwise, given his current strength, attracting the covetous attention of Seven Tribulations or even Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals would spell immense trouble.

With this resolve, Eldrin Chen stored away the Returning Abyss Pearl and his five Innate Ancient Treasures, then turned his gaze to the other treasures.

From the start of this secluded cultivation session until now, a mere three thousand years had passed. Horizon Patriarch was still refining his mana with the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl; it was not yet time to emerge.

Thus, Eldrin Chen simply took out the remains of the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc and began refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills.

As one of the supreme body-refining Immortal Pills, bolstered by its status as a quasi-Great Encompassing Immortal Pill, the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was among the most precious of Immortal Pills, and its refinement was exceedingly difficult.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's current mana was vastly superior to the past, granting him full confidence in refining such a pill. The only challenge was the sheer immensity of this Chaos Beast King.

He channeled the Chaos Primordial Solar Flame to refine the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc, a process that consumed over twenty thousand years before the entire beast was finally transmuted into a single cauldron of Immortal Pills.

This single cauldron of Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that can greatly enhance a cultivator's power] emanated an incomparably resplendent ten-colored Immortal Radiance [a divine light signifying the highest quality of an immortal treasure], clearly indicating it was a divine pill of rare and ancient pedigree. The only regret was that it contained merely three pills.

"Only three?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of delight crossing his features.

A single cauldron yielding only three Immortal Pill, given Eldrin Chen's current alchemical skill and spiritual power, was actually a low yield.

This was not due to any deficiency in Eldrin Chen's alchemy, but because the energy contained within the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal pill refined through ten cycles of cosmic energy] was too vast. The core of a three-tribulation Ancient Immortal Realm [a realm of cultivation achieved by immortals who have survived multiple heavenly tribulations] Chaos Beast King [a primordial beast king born from chaos] could, at most, only refine three such pills.

"Three is already sufficient."

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, then swallowed one of the Immortal Pill.

As the pill dissolved within him, Eldrin Chen immediately felt a torrent of majestic energy surge through his body. The Creation [the primordial creative force of the universe] it contained was not merely ten times that of a Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal pill refined through nine cycles], its quality had ascended to an entirely higher level.

With just this single pill, Eldrin Chen felt the strength of his physical body increase by another thirty percent. He was drawing ever closer to the absolute limit of the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, indestructible body constitution innate from the dawn of creation].

After refining this energy, he consumed another Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill. Finally, his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique reached a state of flawless, consummate perfection.

"Have I reached a bottleneck?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself. After repeatedly sensing the power within his physical body, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

He had a feeling that his current Primordial One Indestructibility Body had already reached the pinnacle even among Half-Step Great Encompassing Physique constitutions.

If breaking through the Fleshly Body Heavenly Pass was likened to reaching the Ninth Limit, then his current Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique had already achieved the perfection of the Ninth Limit.

However, the Ninth Limit represented the ultimate extremity. Whether it was the physical body or spiritual energy, taking even a single step beyond this point was incomparably arduous.

The difficulty of shattering the Tenth Limit Heavenly Pass was likely more than ten times greater than the distance from the First Limit to the Ninth Limit.

This was because those capable of breaking the Tenth Limit Heavenly Pass were peerless geniuses qualified to challenge the heavens with a single supreme path overwhelming all others.

Those who achieved enlightenment through their physical body, through Path Principles, or through Path Fruit were all existences who had advanced one step beyond the Ninth Limit and shattered the barrier of the Ten-Layered Heaven.

Legend stated that by breaking twelve limits, one could directly overwhelm myriad paths with a single supreme one, forcibly attaining the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Even if only one's spiritual energy shattered the twelfth Heavenly Pass, even without cultivating a Great Encompassing body or a Great Path, one could forcibly subdue the Great Path with pure energy, overcoming the eight major Heavenly Pass—the physical body, Path Fruit, Spiritual Treasure, Divine Ability, and others—and even sever the River of Destiny to break through into the Great Encompassing Realm.

To shatter the Ninth Limit [the ninth and penultimate barrier of cultivation refinement] is already a feat of unprecedented genius. Yet, for those who step beyond the Ninth Limit, each further stride marks them as monstrous prodigies among even the most peerless of heaven's chosen.

Since time immemorial, any being capable of breaking the Tenth Limit—provided they can transcend the Ninefold Heavenly Pass and attain the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal—is destined to reach at least the mid-to-late stages of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Some may even harbor the hope of ascending to the Primordial One and the Quasi-Sage.

It is precisely for this reason that the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, famed for its potential to shatter the tenth limit, surpasses both the Great Sun Self-Refinement Path and the Violet Firmament Thunderclap Limit-Breaking Art. It is revered as the foremost Great Encompassing secret art for refining spiritual power within the Immortal Clam Clan.

"Whether for the physical body or for spiritual power, breaking the tenth limit is an immensely arduous task,"

"My path stretches long before me."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, finally releasing a faint sigh.

He had an intuition. Should his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique advance a single step further, breaking through to the level of a Half-Step Great Encompassing Physique, he would immediately shatter the tenth limit. On that path, he could journey far, perhaps even suppressing myriad other paths with the supremacy of his own.

Yet, the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique was overwhelmingly potent. Breaking through this Great Encompassing bottleneck would prove extraordinarily difficult.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had relied on refining Blessed Land and Grotto-Heaven [realms of concentrated spiritual energy], supplemented by various external aids, to achieve his breakthroughs. Now, having reached a higher cultivation realm, breaking through subsequent bottlenecks would only grow more formidable.

"Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, there are few forces left that can aid in such a breakthrough."

"Perhaps only within the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all things emerged] can this Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable body forged from the essence of creation itself] advance further."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, before slowly lowering his gaze once more.

Setting aside his contemplations, he emerged from seclusion to find that Horizon Patriarch had already concluded his own.

Having emerged, Horizon Patriarch possessed a bearing elevated by several degrees compared to before his retreat, his entire being radiating an even more transcendent and immortal grace.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Horizon Patriarch offered a gentle smile and said, "The Celestial Maiden took the Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl [a legendary treasure said to contain the condensed essence of the rainbow] and entered seclusion not long ago. I fear it will require twenty or thirty thousand years before she emerges."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After a moment studying Horizon Patriarch, he could not help but ask, "I perceive your spiritual power has grown even more refined and pure. Have you broken through the eighth limit?"

"Indeed."

Horizon Patriarch affirmed with a nod, a pleased smile gracing his features. "That Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl truly lives up to its reputation as a supreme treasure of the Immortal Clam Clan. With its aid in tempering my essence for less than thirty thousand years, I have successively shattered two limits. I am now but a single step away from the Mana Heavenly Pass [a legendary bottleneck in the cultivation path, representing a fundamental transformation of one's spiritual energy]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. After breaking the eighth limit of his spiritual power, Horizon Patriarch's strength had increased by another twenty or thirty percent. His combat prowess now placed him among the foremost experts even within the ranks of Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortals.

Seeing that the Celestial Maiden was still in seclusion, Eldrin Chen decided not to waste any time.

He returned once more to the Seclusion Chamber and began to take stock of his Rare Spiritual Wonders and treasures, seeking any means to further augment his combat prowess.

After a thorough inventory, Eldrin Chen realized that his Divine Ability and spiritual power had temporarily reached their limits. To enhance his strength now, he could only turn to his weapons.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Chaos Heaven Halberd.

This Chaos Heaven Halberd was a treasure left to Eldrin Chen by the Seven Tribulations Ancient ImmortalViolet Capital Path Master. It was a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon inscribed with twenty-four patterns. As a supreme-grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure of this caliber, its power rivaled that of an Upper Grade Innate Treasure.

During his early and mid Celestial Immortal stages, Eldrin Chen had relied on this weapon to defeat numerous formidable foes, unleashing the full potential of his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique.

However, after Eldrin Chen broke through to the Late Celestial Immortal Realm and began refining an Innate Ancient Treasure, this halberd's effectiveness gradually became marginal.

After all, it was merely a Post-Heaven [created after the formation of the world] artifact; how could it compare to the divine might of an Innate Ancient Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation]?

Yet, this weapon possessed twenty-four Primordial Unity Path Patterns. By infusing it with sufficient Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation], it could transform into a top-tier Innate Ancient Treasure, its power destined to increase dramatically.

Most importantly, the Chaos Heaven Halberd was forged from Chaos Ancient Gold, granting it an indestructible nature capable of channeling the ultimate force of the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique.

Now, Eldrin Chen held no shortage of Innate Energy and was naturally unwilling to hoard it. He extracted twenty-four strands of Innate Energy and fused them into the halberd, ultimately catalyzing its qualitative metamorphosis.

"Hmmmm—" [a resonant, droning hum]

As the Innate Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] merged into it, the Chaos Heaven Halberd erupted with a divine radiance of Innate [pertaining to the primordial, innate state of existence] power. A rare, peerless sharpness surged forth, a divine edge that seemed capable of sundering Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] itself, only to be instantly drawn back in, converging and returning to nothingness.

In that fleeting moment, the Chaos Heaven Halberd underwent a metamorphosis, evolving into a Twenty-Four Rune Innate Ancient Treasure [a supreme magical artifact of the highest innate grade, inscribed with twenty-four primordial runes]. It had reached the absolute pinnacle of what an Innate Ancient Treasure [an ancient magical artifact born from primordial chaos] could be. Its might had increased not merely tenfold, but by an order of magnitude beyond.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Old friend, it seems we are to fight side by side once more." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio‑novel.com.