Chapter 1828 : Treasures of the Ninefold Limit

That Primal Shadow Soul-Condensing Pearl [a mystical orb that condenses netherworld spiritual essence] is a type of Yin-aligned Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinary spiritual materials of immense rarity and power]. It serves as a crucial catalyst for cultivating Yin-aligned Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques]. A female immortal who has cultivated her mana to the seventh limit and possesses a Yin-aligned constitution can, upon refining this pearl, directly shatter the Mana Heavenly Pass [a profound bottleneck in mana cultivation].

The Nine Revolutions Limit-Breaking Pill [a legendary pill that refines and pushes mana beyond its limits] is also a pill for tempering and refining mana. Consuming it can assist an Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended the mortal realm and attained immense longevity] whose mana has reached the eighth limit in breaking the ninth and final limit, thereby achieving Ninth Limit [the pinnacle of mana refinement] mana.

Now that they possess the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture [a supreme scripture for immortal refinement] and the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl [a pearl containing the essence of seven-colored immortal light], these two treasures hold little further utility for the three of them.

However, if given to Lila and the others, and supplemented with the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl and the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, it is highly possible to help them cultivate Ninth Limit mana ahead of schedule.

First, they would shatter the Mana Heavenly Pass, then use that breakthrough to nourish and accelerate the cultivation of their physical bodies, their Great Path [the fundamental cultivation art or law one follows], and their Path Fruit [the metaphysical fruit of one's cultivation path]. The cultivation speed of Lila and the others would likely advance by leaps and bounds.

If they also possess sufficient Opportunity and Fortune [the confluence of chance and destiny that aids a cultivator], and further manage to cultivate through the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Pass [a profound bottleneck in primordial spirit cultivation], then it is highly probable they could, in an extremely short span of time, successively break through the bottlenecks of the physical body, the Great Path, and the Path Fruit, ultimately ascending to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of the Ancient Immortals].

Compared to the methodical, step-by-step cultivation of the physical body, the Great Path, and the Path Fruit, this alternative path would save a vast amount of cultivation time.

Of course, the difficulty of cultivating the Mana Heavenly Pass and the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Pass ahead of schedule—without first having cultivated an Embryonic Great Path [the nascent form of one's Great Path], a quasi-Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme physical constitution], or a Path Fruit—is akin to scaling the heavens themselves.

Given the foundational cultivation bases of Lila and Violet Consort Yan, even with the aid of the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl, the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture, and other such Rare Spiritual Wonders, their ultimate success is far from guaranteed.

If they could obtain this Nine Revolutions Limit-Breaking Pill and the Primal Shadow Soul-Condensing Pearl, their chances of success might increase, if only by a small margin. Continue reading this story at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Among these treasures, the Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda, the Luo Tian Net, the Immortal-Slaying Ancient Spear, and the Five Treasures Glazed Armor are all superior-grade Innate Ancient Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth]. Their combined value should be between eighty and one hundred strands of Innate Energy [the purest form of primordial cosmic energy]."

"The Nine Revolutions Limit-Breaking Pill and the Primal Shadow Soul-Condensing Pearl are even more valuable. As a Realm-Breaking Precious Pill [a pill that can help a cultivator break through to a higher cultivation realm], its worth is considered precious even among items of its tier."

"The former is equivalent to eighty strands of Innate Energy, while the latter, with its superior effects, is worth around one hundred strands."

Hearing this, the others nodded. "Then let us divide them according to our Merits [a metaphysical measure of one's contributions and virtuous deeds], what do you think?"

Eldrin Chen, however, shook his head. In this battle, his contribution had been the greatest. He had deployed the Innate Five Elements Gourd Grand Formation and expended Innate Spiritual Water [water imbued with primordial spiritual essence] worth dozens of strands of Innate Energy.

If they truly divided the spoils based on merit alone, the other two likely wouldn't receive more than one hundred and fifty strands of Innate Energy.

Thus, Eldrin Chen decisively took charge. "I will take half of these items," he declared. "The remainder is yours to divide."

The two pondered for a moment upon hearing this, but in the end, neither voiced an objection.

Seeing their acquiescence, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Nine Revolutions Limit-Breaking Pill and the Primal Shadow Soul-Condensing Pearl, then also took the Five Treasures Glazed Armor. "I have use for these two Immortal Pill [pills of immortal grade]," he said. "I will also take the armor. You may decide how to split the rest."

Without hesitation, the other two made their choices. Horizon Patriarch took the Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda, while the Celestial Maiden claimed the Luo Tian Net. The remaining Immortal-Slaying Ancient Spear suited neither of them, so they decided to sell it later and divide the proceeds.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said nothing more. He took the two of them to the market district, where he sold the Immortal-Slaying Ancient Spear and the remaining four Innate Ancient Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos of creation] along with the three portions of Innate Rare Treasure [rare spiritual materials of innate origin].

The proceeds from these five Innate Ancient Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos of creation], three portions of Innate Rare Treasure [rare spiritual materials of innate origin], and various other scattered Innate Rare Treasure [rare spiritual materials of innate origin] amounted to a total of five hundred and two strands of Innate Energy [the purest form of energy from the dawn of creation].

Eldrin Chen took only two hundred strands for himself. The remaining three hundred and two strands were split evenly between the other two, each receiving one hundred and fifty-one strands.

Thus, both Horizon Patriarch and Celestial Maiden obtained divine materials worth over two hundred strands of Innate Rare Treasure [rare spiritual materials of innate origin] each. Their faces were radiant with satisfaction.

Flush with wealth, they indulged in a rare moment of extravagance, purchasing some Innate Rare Treasure [rare spiritual materials of innate origin] to serve as medicinal catalysts for cultivating their Divine Ability [supernatural powers granted by divine insight]. Only then did they return to their Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension paradise for cultivation].

Having obtained the Innate Dual-Polarity Gourd [a gourd-shaped treasure embodying the harmony of opposing forces], the prerequisite for cultivating the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture [a scripture for refining the self through seven colored energies] was met. The trio settled their minds and began their secluded cultivation.

As before, Horizon Patriarch was the first to cultivate the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture [a scripture for refining the self through seven colored energies]. Aided by the Innate Seven Treasures Gourd [a gourd containing seven innate treasures], he cultivated for fifty thousand years. Finally, he achieved the Ninth Limit [the ninth and ultimate limit of mana capacity] of mana, broke through the Mana Heavenly Pass [the heavenly barrier for mana advancement], and ascended to the Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, long-lived immortals].

Another fifty thousand years passed, and Celestial Maiden also advanced her cultivation, similarly reaching the Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, long-lived immortals].

During this period, Eldrin Chen continuously refined his own cultivation arts and foundational reserves. He began attempting to deduce the Great Encompassing [the all-encompassing, supreme realm] chapters of both the Chaos Heaven Scripture [a scripture of primordial chaos and heaven] and the Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a body tempered to indestructibility within primordial chaos].

Although he did not completely deduce them to the level of the Great Encompassing Realm [the all-encompassing, supreme realm], he took a half-step forward, perfecting them to the boundary of the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, long-lived immortals].

"The path ahead has been paved. I need only cultivate to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], and then I can begin planning my cultivation for the Ancient Immortal Realm [a profound and ancient stage of immortal cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen awoke from his secluded cultivation, gazing at the Ancient Scripture [an ancient text containing profound cultivation knowledge] in his hand, a weighty solemnity settling upon his features.

This time, he had deduced the path for the Chaos Heaven Scripture [a supreme scripture of primordial chaos] and the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [an innate, nearly indestructible body constitution] all the way to the Ancient Immortal Realm. The embryonic framework for cultivating the Great Encompassing Physique [a physique that encompasses and harmonizes all things] and the Primordial One Limitless Great Path [the ultimate, boundless cultivation art of the Primordial One] was now clear. All that remained was to cultivate while simultaneously refining this framework.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, summoning seven precious gourds from outside his cave abode.

Now that Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden had successively broken through to the Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived four heavenly tribulations], it was also time for Eldrin Chen to shatter the barrier of the Tenth Limit Mana [the tenth and ultimate limit of mana purity and density].

Behold, Eldrin Chen fiercely activated the seven precious gourds. Then, harnessing the Polarity [the fundamental duality of Yin and Yang] and Five Elements Great Path [the supreme path of the five fundamental elements] contained within these seven Innate Ancient Treasure [treasures born of primordial nature, possessing immense innate power], he began circulating the Seven-Colors Immortal Refinement Scripture [a scripture that refines mana using the power of seven colors] to temper his spiritual energy. This novel is serialized on audio‑novel.com. Visit for updates.

Thus, time rushed by in haste. In the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen jolted awake within his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber specifically designed for deep, undisturbed cultivation]. He realized the spiritual energy within his body had grown profoundly deeper, immeasurably so, its purity having undergone a qualitative transformation.

"The Tenth Limit Mana?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Sensing this unprecedented power, he discovered the quality of his spiritual energy had increased by fifty percent.

In the future, when activating the same Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a supreme technique requiring power just below that of a true Path Ancestor], the power he could unleash would be more than fifty percent greater than that of an ordinary Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and attained an ancient, profound level of existence].

Most crucially, Eldrin Chen discovered that after achieving the Tenth Limit Mana [the absolute pinnacle of spiritual energy refinement, representing the tenth and final theoretical limit], he could now use his spiritual energy to suppress both his physical body and his Path Principle [the fundamental law or truth underlying one's cultivation path], even prompting them to begin a continuous fusion. This process steadily increased the power of his Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated path].

Although this process was rather slow—without external influence, it would require at least a million years to complete—at least the breakthrough to the Great Ascension Path Fruit [the ultimate stage of path condensation] could now proceed as naturally as water flowing in a channel.

"If I were to go to the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between ordered realms, filled with chaotic energies], the pressure there could greatly accelerate this process."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then finally set the thought aside for the time being.

The Sea of Chaos was still far too perilous. He decided that before venturing there, he would first return to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal cultivation].

With this resolve, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for deep, undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

Within the Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension of exceptional spiritual richness], Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden were already deep in their own cultivation. Seeing Eldrin Chen emerge, they could not help but inquire,

"Was this session of secluded cultivation successful?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer with words. Instead, with a mere flick of his sleeve, he manifested his spiritual energy—a force of unparalleled purity and supreme, overwhelming power.

This surge of mana was incomparably potent. Even the faintest wisp of it, as it descended, possessed a supreme power capable of shaking the very foundations of the Myriad Heavens [the collective term for the countless realms and heavens in the cosmos], instilling a sense of profound awe and trepidation in both of them.

"An indescribable, supreme-grade mana,"

Horizon Patriarch remarked, a clear tinge of envy coloring his expression.

Since time immemorial, those capable of shattering the Tenth Limit Realm [the ultimate theoretical limit of power within a major cultivation stage] have been exceedingly rare, peerless prodigies. Even among Ancient Immortal [powerful immortals who have existed since ancient times], they are one in a thousand.

Such individuals, provided they can break through the Ninefold Heavenly Pass [the nine great tribulations or barriers to ascension] and ascend to the Great Encompassing Realm [a supreme realm of cultivation], are never weaklings among their peers, the Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [immortal lords who have attained the Great Encompassing Realm].

Although they held immense confidence in Eldrin Chen's innate talent, they dared not be certain of his success until witnessing it with their own eyes.

But now, seeing that Eldrin Chen had truly cultivated the Tenth Limit Mana [mana refined to the absolute tenth limit of purity and potency], they were filled with boundless envy.

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] sighed softly and spoke, "It is said that even among Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortals within the Great Encompassing Realm], those who shattered the Tenth Limit [the ultimate limit] domain before their breakthrough are not numerous."

"Those who can break the Tenth Limit domain may not necessarily stand head and shoulders above all other Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, but they are undoubtedly a cut above their peers within the same realm."

"Today, your step into this realm is merely the beginning. With your talent, I believe breaking the Tenth Limit for all seven foundational Heavenly Pass [the critical barriers representing different aspects of cultivation, like mana, physique, soul, etc.] will be well within your grasp."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] smiled faintly upon hearing this. He did not boast, but spoke with calm composure: "Among the countless Ancient Immortal [immortals who have existed since ancient times], those who manage to stand out, break the shackles of Destiny [the predetermined course of fate], and attain the Great Encompassing [the Golden Immortal realm]—which of them is not a Peerless Prodigy [a genius without equal]?"

"I believe those venerable predecessors must have possessed extraordinary qualities, and likely had already broken through the Tenth Limit Realm [the ultimate, tenth-stage limit of a cultivation foundation]."

Horizon Patriarch [a senior cultivator] nodded, then shook his head. "Even if those Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals] managed to cultivate a Tenth Limit Foundation [a foundation at the tenth-stage limit], I suspect they only achieved this breakthrough within the specific domain they excelled in."

"To cultivate all seven foundational Heavenly Pass [Heavenly Passes, key cultivation thresholds] to the Tenth Limit [tenth-stage limit] must be exceedingly rare. Otherwise, this achievement of Tenth Limit Heavenly Pass would not be hailed as the foundation of a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who stands supreme among his peers]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Cultivating all seven foundational Heavenly Pass to the Tenth Limit was the very bedrock for becoming a Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Since time immemorial, how many Forbidden Imperial Scion [Imperial Scions of extraordinary, forbidden talent], who had cultivated to the Twelve Tribulations [the twelfth tribulation stage] within the Primordial Unity Realm [the Earth Immortal realm], each proclaimed to possess the bearing of a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord nearing Sagehood]? Yet, those who truly achieved the Tenth Limit Foundation at this level were vanishingly few.

In truth, among those Twelve Tribulations Forbidden Imperial Scion [Forbidden Imperial Scions at the twelfth tribulation], only a scant handful ever managed to break through to the Great Encompassing Realm [the Golden Immortal realm].

After all, potential remains merely potential. The higher a cultivator's realm, the more difficult it becomes to fully excavate and realize that latent power.

Those beings capable of attaining the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm were not necessarily Twelve Tribulations Forbidden Imperial Scion during their time in the Earth Immortal [Earth Immortal] realm.

Yet, even if they once possessed only an ordinary Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a triple Earth Immortal foundation], the mere fact that they cultivated to the state of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal meant their achievements had already surpassed ninety-nine out of a hundred Forbidden Imperial Scion.

Returning to the main topic, Eldrin Chen did not wish to dwell on the matter further. With a faint smile, he invited the two to sit and said, "Now that I have cultivated to the Tenth Limit Mana [the pinnacle of mana cultivation before a major breakthrough], and you both have broken through to the Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal Realm [a powerful and venerable stage of immortal cultivation], it is time for us to venture into the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between ordered worlds]."

"However," he continued, his tone turning serious, "the Sea of Chaos is fraught with peril. Before we depart, I wish to return once to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [our home immortal realm]."

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] nodded in agreement. "It has been nearly five hundred thousand years since we left the Frigid Immortal Domain," she said. "A return is timely. Firstly, to expand our strength by comprehending the Universe [the fundamental laws of reality], and secondly, to check if there are any anomalies within our Grotto-Heaven [a personal pocket dimension or paradise cultivated by an immortal]."

Horizon Patriarch also gave a slight nod, his expression calm. "I, too, should return," he stated. "To leave some foundational resources for the Horizon Grotto-Heaven, lest we meet with calamity within the Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen agreed. "Then let us return together," he decided. "Afterwards, we shall come back to brave the perils of this Returning Abyss Sea Region."

"..."

Their minds made up, the trio vacated their rented Grotto-Heaven and set off that very day.

Their cultivation had advanced significantly. Both Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden, having broken through the Mana Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in mana cultivation], could now refine the Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, unformed energy of creation] found within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad immortal realms] to replenish their spiritual power. Consequently, their speed of traversing the Chaos had increased dramatically.

This time, the journey back to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain took them only a little over a hundred years—a fraction of the time it had taken them to travel from there to the Returning Abyss Sea Region.

Upon returning to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen did not immediately head for the Chen Clan. Instead, he first went to the Vast Azure Immortal Palace to meet with Immortal Lord Vast Azure.

Traveling with such disregard for the expenditure of their spiritual power, they traversed the Boundless Chaos Sea. In a mere twenty thousand years, they arrived in the vicinity of the Frigid Immortal Domain.

Eldrin Chen bid farewell to the two Mortal Path cultivators and changed course for the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. Not long after, he returned within its borders.

Upon reaching the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen first returned to Returning Abyss Heaven. He discovered that the Returning Abyss Universe had grown even more vast, its diameter now astonishingly exceeding two point five billion light-years.

A Universe of such scale was already comparable to that of a Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived three heavenly tribulations].

"At this rate, by the time I break through to Ancient Immortal [a venerable immortal of great age and power], my Universe will likely surpass ten billion light-years," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

A Small Universe [a personal cosmos cultivated by a powerful immortal] exceeding ten billion light-years would become rather conspicuous in the region surrounding the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, posing a risk of discovery.

Yet, a moment later, the tension in Eldrin Chen's brow eased.

Once a Universe's diameter surpasses ten billion light-years, it earns the title of Great Universe. The power of a Great Universe far eclipses that of any Small Universe.

Furthermore, the Returning Abyss Universe was guarded by five World-Protecting True Spirit [powerful spiritual entities bound to protect a realm]. By then, with the Universe's Great Path [the supreme cultivation law] empowering both the World-Protecting True Spirit and the Heaven and Earth Second Ancestor, breaching its defenses would require power at least on par with a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has weathered six heavenly tribulations] or greater.

Not to mention, the Returning Abyss Universe was still under the protection of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain and enjoyed the watchful care of the Heavenly Path. Under such circumstances, few would dare to court death by coming here.

After all, Eldrin Chen still owed the Vast Azure Immortal Domain a strand of Merit Golden Light [a manifestation of accumulated virtuous karma and cosmic favor]. Until that debt was repaid, the Vast Azure Immortal Domain would never allow Eldrin Chen to fall, and by extension, would naturally safeguard the Returning Abyss Great Universe.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen set his concerns aside.

He did not linger long in Returning Abyss Heaven. That very day, he stepped into the Vast Azure Immortal Domain and arrived within the Returning Abyss Heavenly Domain.

Journeying all the way to the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven, Eldrin Chen found the Returning Abyss Heavenly Domain to be relatively calm on the surface, yet a subtle undercurrent of tension permeated the air.

"Husband."

Shortly after Eldrin Chen arrived at the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven, Exquisite Jiang immediately sensed his presence.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang could not contain her overwhelming joy and rushed into his embrace.

Reunited after a long separation, Eldrin Chen felt a profound longing for his dao companions. He spent many tender moments with them, only reluctantly emerging from that haven of warmth much later.

One day, with Exquisite Jiang nestled in his arms, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "When I returned, I sensed a tense atmosphere in the Returning Abyss Heavenly Domain. Has something happened?"

Exquisite Jiang shook her head, her expression grave as she spoke. "There is no immediate situation, but in recent years, many Celestial Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm] and Ancient Immortal [immortals who have survived for countless ages] have returned to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. Numerous conflicts have erupted, so we have grown more cautious."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen began to comprehend the workings of Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect that binds all actions].

It turned out that as the Hundred Tribulations Rebirth Opportunity [a rare cosmic event where a fallen supreme being's essence is reborn, offering immense fortune] drew near, the Celestial Immortal who had ventured beyond the Vast Azure Immortal Domain in earlier years were gradually returning. Among them were even Ancient Immortal Great Power [ancient immortals of formidable strength and profound cultivation].

These Celestial Immortal and Ancient Immortal had once pledged allegiance to various Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [sects of immense age and power that encompass vast teachings] or the Three Great Heavenly Courts [the three supreme celestial administrations] in their pursuit of higher realms. Now, with the Hundred Tribulations Rebirth Opportunity imminent, they were all flocking back to the Frigid Immortal Domain.

After all, according to past conventions, each occurrence of the Great God Vast Azure's fall—a cataclysmic event tied to the cycle of Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic calamity that periodically reshapes existence]—unleashed an Opportunity and Fortune [a convergence of destiny and chance that can elevate one's cultivation] potent enough to birth at least several Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal [ancient immortals who have weathered seven great cosmic tribulations].

This time, however, prophecies whispered that the Vast Azure Immortal Domain would give rise to a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a legendary immortal whose golden essence encompasses the Great Dao, a pinnacle of cultivation].

Such a heaven-defying Opportunity and Fortune would stir the hearts of even the mighty Great Encompassing Ancient Sect and the Immortal Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing immortals], let alone these returning Celestial Immortal and Ancient Immortal. Continue your cultivation journey at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.