Chapter 1882 : The Eternal True Spirit Awakens

The heavens and earth thundered, and Space-Time shattered.

At the distant end of that vast rift, an eternal, Indestructibility blaze of Immortal Radiance erupted with dazzling splendor.

It was the Eternal True Spirit [the primordial, everlasting source of all spiritual existence]. Stirred by Eldrin Chen in this moment, it poured forth an endless River of True Spirit [a torrential flow of the most fundamental spiritual essence].

Countless True Spirit Imprint [fragments of the True Spirit's fundamental laws and principles] cascaded down, slowly merging and becoming one with Eldrin Chen's Chaos Limitless Great Path [his supreme cultivation art of boundless primordial chaos], until they fused completely.

"The True Spirit Great Path [the Great Path of the True Spirit, a supreme cultivation art]," whispered Eldrin Chen.

A flicker of joy shone in his eyes.

After countless millennia of arduous cultivation, he had finally achieved his wish, mastering this eternal, Indestructibility True Spirit Great Path.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen had forged his four True Spirit Foundation [the foundational pillars of a True Spirit cultivator]: his physical body, his Great Path [core cultivation art], his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator], and his Divine Ability [supreme supernatural power]. With such profound foundations, he was by no means weak even among the ranks of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for a ruler of primordial chaos].

Indeed, even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor at this same realm might not possess a foundation surpassing his own.

This thought filled Eldrin Chen with even greater elation. He first tested his Divine Ability by channeling it through his newly mastered Chaos True Spirit Great Path. As expected, the power of his Divine Ability had undergone a qualitative leap, surging to new heights. Continue reading this story at audio-novel . com.

He then attempted to empower his physical body with the True Spirit Great Path [a supreme cultivation art that embodies the essence of a True Spirit], and discovered that the power of his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable and born from primordial chaos] had also been vastly enhanced.

Finally, he merged his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator], his Great Path [the fundamental cultivation art or law one follows], and his physical body—the three great True Spirit Foundation [the foundational pillars for achieving True Spirit status]—into a unified whole. Upon activating this fusion once more, he realized his overall strength had undergone a qualitative leap.

If Eldrin Chen were to encounter Soaring Sky Imperial Scion now, he could subdue him within a hundred exchanges.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen withdrew his power and retracted his consciousness back into his body. It was then he discovered a vast mass of True Spirit Imprint [a metaphysical mark of destiny and power gained upon reaching the True Spirit realm] coalescing within him.

The Primordial One Limitless Great Path [the ultimate Great Path born from the fusion of five supreme cultivation arts] truly lived up to its name as a fusion of five paramount Great Path. The True Spirit Imprint gained from this breakthrough was astonishingly abundant. Not only had his Great Path completely transformed into a True Spirit Great Path, but he had also acquired an additional, immense portion of True Spirit Imprint.

"It seems I can now illuminate the third True Spirit Aperture [a special spiritual node or acupoint within a True Spirit cultivator's body that can be empowered]," he murmured to himself.

Without delay, Eldrin Chen set his plan into motion.

In the preceding period, Eldrin Chen had already decided which True Spirit Aperture to illuminate.

He did not hesitate. In that very moment, he channeled all the True Spirit [the realm of a True Spirit cultivator] spiritual runes and fused them into the True Spirit Aperture that housed his Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine ability manifesting as a radiant light of five colors].

The reason for choosing the Five-Colored Divine Light for this third True Spirit Aperture was not solely because Eldrin Chen had procured the materials necessary for its cultivation.

There are two underlying reasons for this. The first is that the Five-Colored Divine Light [a supreme divine ability capable of capturing and containing all things] can subdue all creation. Eldrin Chen intends to venture into the Chaos Heaven Abyss [a primordial and perilous chasm between realms] to attempt seizing the Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos of heaven and earth, possessing immense power] of an Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and achieved immortality in ancient times] from the outer realms.

The second reason is that Eldrin Chen is making preparations in advance for his future cultivation of True Spirit Dharmic Power [the ultimate, purified form of spiritual energy, representing the pinnacle of a cultivator's power].

Indeed, Eldrin Chen is already strategizing a method to cultivate True Spirit Dharmic Power.

Among the Nine Heavenly Passes [the nine supreme trials or aspects of cultivation one must master], aside from the Destiny [one's preordained fate or karmic path] and the Path Heart Heavenly Pass [the trial concerning the purity and strength of one's Dao-heart], the other seven major Heavenly Pass can all lead to the attainment of a True Spirit Foundation [the foundational cultivation state of a True Spirit, representing supreme purity].

Among the seven major Heavenly Pass—the Fleshly Body, the Great Path [one's core cultivation philosophy and law], the Path Fruit [the fruit or culmination of one's cultivation path], Dharmic Power, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator], Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from cultivation], and the Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]—the method to break through the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass is exceedingly arduous.

The Great Path Heavenly Pass requires a profound Great Path. The Fleshly Body Heavenly Pass focuses on shattering the Limit-Breaker [the inherent limits of one's physical or spiritual constitution]. The Path Principle [the fundamental laws or principles of one's cultivation path] of the Primordial Spirit can be advanced through the method of "destruction before rebirth."

However, these methods offer limited assistance in actually achieving True Spirit Dharmic Power.

For Dharmic Power is formless and intangible, gathering and dispersing at the cultivator's will. Even striking it with the Chaos Divine Thunder [a thunder of primordial chaos capable of refining and tempering] can only polish and temper the power; it cannot force it to break its limits through "destruction before rebirth."

Cultivating Dharmic Power relies solely on tempering and enhancing it through one's own foundational pillars: the Primordial Spirit, the Great Path, the Fleshly Body, the Spiritual Treasure, and so forth.

Yet this is a crude method. Merely relying on the tempering from one's own foundation is utterly incapable of allowing Dharmic Power to completely shatter its Limit-Breaker and cross the chasm to True Spirit Dharmic Power.

Even with Eldrin Chen's heaven-defying foundation, relying solely on the tempering of various True Spirit Foundation techniques to slowly refine his Dharmic Power [the energy cultivated by immortals] to the level of True Spirit Dharmic Power would require an immensely long time, likely spanning dozens of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] at the very least.

Fortunately, the cultivation of Dharmic Power also has its own special methods and external aids.

For instance, the Seven-colored Immortal Pearl [a mystical pearl of seven hues] from the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam can continuously temper and transform Dharmic Power, elevating its quality by one tier, though its upper limit generally only reaches the Tenth Limit Realm.

Then there are secret arts. Many Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] have pioneered secret techniques for refining Dharmic Power, often enabling cultivators to achieve Ninth Limit, Tenth Limit, or even Eleventh Limit level Dharmic Power.

The secret arts exclusively passed down by those Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [supreme beings who have mastered a cosmic Path] theoretically hold the potential to cultivate True Spirit Dharmic Power.

It was precisely this path that Eldrin Chen intended to forge. He planned to use the Chaos Divine Thunder, Chaos Unity Energy, and Five-Colored Divine Light as his foundation to create a unique True Spirit secret art of his own, one that would assist him in cultivating True Spirit Dharmic Power. Original publication: https://audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

In this endeavor, whether the Five-Colored Divine Light could advance to become a True Spirit Divine Ability was undoubtedly the most crucial factor.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately fused the True Spirit Imprint into his Innate Acupoints [the body's natural energy nodes], causing them to transform into True Spirit Aperture.

"Boom—"

As the True Spirit Aperture took form, Eldrin Chen instantly felt the three True Spirit Aperture within his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] blaze with radiant light. They resonated with one another, their brilliance interweaving to form the pattern of a Three Talities Array [a mystical formation based on the principles of Heaven, Earth, and Man].

Under the augmentation of this True Spirit [the highest known realm of spiritual cultivation] Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and symbols used to gather, focus, or manipulate spiritual power], Eldrin Chen felt the power of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their consciousness and soul essence] surge by another thirty percent, granting him a further, albeit modest, increase in his overall combat prowess.

Having grasped the formidable nature of this Formation, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and retrieved five strands of World-Opening Aurora [a primal, radiant energy released during the creation of a world, containing immense foundational power] to refine.

These five portions of World-Opening Aurora were all Great Encompassing Rare Treasure [a classification for treasures of the highest rarity and power, often unique or one-of-a-kind], obtained from the invincible Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived for countless ages, possessing profound power and wisdom] Kongling Imperial Princess of the Peacock Imperial Clan. They were originally intended as auxiliary Rare Spiritual Wonders [extremely precious spiritual materials used to catalyze breakthroughs or enhance cultivation arts] for her attempt to forge a True Spirit Foundation [the ultimate spiritual foundation, a prerequisite for ascending to the True Spirit realm].

Now fallen into Eldrin Chen's hands, they were perfectly suited for cultivating the Five-Colored Divine Light [a supreme divine ability harnessing the power of the five fundamental elements].

Eldrin Chen had long ago deduced the Five-Colored Divine Light to the Primordial One Realm [a profound state of mastery where an ability returns to its most fundamental, unified principle]. Thus, refining this Five-Colored Aurora [a specific type of aurora energy imbued with the essence of the five elements] proceeded as naturally as water flowing downhill.

After a mere ten thousand years, Eldrin Chen successfully mastered the Five-Colored Aurora, adding another half-step True Spirit-level Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's innate constitution or profound comprehension of the Dao] to his arsenal.

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen took out the Chaos Primordial Breath [the undifferentiated, primordial energy that existed before the cosmos was formed] and the Great Encompassing Blade Fiend Aura [an aura of supreme sharpness and destructive intent, a treasure for blade cultivators]. In just three thousand years, he successfully cultivated both the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [a divine art for forging weapons using primordial chaos energy] and the Song of Ages Blade [a blade technique that sings with the weight and passage of eons].

Of these two Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power mastered by high-level cultivators], Eldrin Chen had deduced the Chaos Weapon Forging Art to the Eleventh Limit [an extremely high level of mastery, pushing the art to its theoretical limits]. The Song of Ages Blade, lacking a suitable Rare Spiritual Wonders to act as a catalyst, remained only at the Tenth Limit Realm.

Having successfully cultivated these Innate Divine Ability, Eldrin Chen surveyed his current state. He realized his combat power had, for the time being, reached its temporary zenith.

What lay ahead was a period of waiting—waiting for the Chaos Divine Thunder [divine thunder born from primordial chaos] and the Five-Colored Divine Light to undergo their metamorphosis into genuine True Spirit Divine Ability [divine abilities of the True Spirit realm, orders of magnitude more powerful]. Only then would a significant leap in power be possible.

According to the calculations of Eldrin Chen, with his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] now strengthened by another thirty percent and tempered by his True Spirit Realm [a profound cultivation stage] level Chaos Limitless Great Path [a supreme divine technique], it would require seventy to eighty thousand years to completely refine these two Divine Ability [supernatural powers] to the True Spirit Realm.

"Seventy to eighty thousand years... that timeframe is already becoming somewhat untenable,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a slight shake of his head betraying his thoughts.

The era of the Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic cosmic cycle] had, almost imperceptibly, already spanned roughly two hundred and seventy thousand years.

Based on Eldrin Chen's projections, around the three hundred thousandth year of the Kalpa Tribulation, the Purple Seal's Legacy [the inheritance left by the Purple Seal Immortal Lord] within the Chaos Heaven Abyss [a perilous realm of primordial chaos] would manifest into the world.

At that time, a relatively safe passage would appear at the fringes of the Chaos Heaven Abyss, allowing Ancient Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortal limits] from both banks of the Heaven Abyss to traverse its depths. They would converge at the Central [the heart of the abyss] to vie for the legacy of the Purple Seal Immortal Lord.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate further. He stepped out from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for deep meditation and cultivation].

Outside, Nether Phoenix and Exquisite Jiang had been waiting for some time. Seeing Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang inquired, "How did it go?"

"Significant progress was made,"

Eldrin Chen replied calmly. His gaze then turned beyond the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent [an ancient land filled with immortal ruins], where he saw countless Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [immortals who have survived eight great tribulations] departing the continent, their paths leading into the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite, formless primordial expanse].

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix [the Imperial Princess of the Nether Phoenix lineage] could not help but speak, "Most of the Ancient Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortal tribulations] from the various clans have already set out. We can delay no longer."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator and clan patriarch] nodded slightly, offering no further words.

He sought out Primordial Chaos Black Dragon [Ao Hong, a mighty black dragon of primordial chaos], Sunder Heaven the Demon Emperor [a formidable demon sovereign], and Primordial Era Ice Phoenix [an ancient ice phoenix from the dawn of time], only to find their injuries remained grievously severe.

After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, "The Chaos Heaven Abyss [a perilous, primordial chasm at the edge of creation] is far too treacherous. With your wounds still unhealed, you should remain here on the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent [a vast, ancient landmass dotted with the remnants of fallen immortals] to cultivate in seclusion for now."

Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances. After a brief silence, they each gave a slight nod of agreement.

With his instructions delivered, Eldrin Chen took his leave. He departed the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent, accompanied by Exquisite Jiang [his wife, a peerless beauty and formidable cultivator], Nyssa Qu [a powerful ally and master of illusion], his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar forged through profound reincarnation arts], and Nether Phoenix, journeying beyond the borders of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realm of three thousand immortal territories].

The Chaos [the primordial, formless void that exists beyond ordered realms] is vast and boundless, yet the five were no longer the cultivators they once were. Utilizing an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing its own sentience] imbued with Spatial Attribute [the innate power to manipulate space], they traversed the distance in the blink of an eye, arriving at the very edge of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

From there, they journeyed northward, beginning their crossing of the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the endless, turbulent expanse of primordial nothingness] towards the location of the Chaos Heaven Abyss.

Thus, time rushed by. In what felt like a mere moment, thirty thousand years had passed before they finally reached the shores of the Chaos Heaven Abyss.

"We are here," one of them stated.

Gazing upon the Chaos Heaven Abyss before them, Nether Phoenix spoke with an expression of utmost gravity in her eyes.

Eldrin Chen looked up. The Chaos Heaven Abyss raged with a savagery that could shatter the heavens and extinguish the earth. Its destructive power rampaged across the Eight Desolations, where Chaos Storm [violent storms of primal chaos] and titanic waves churned ceaselessly. Every single cresting wave held the power to annihilate an Ancient Immortal.

"Such immense Chaos Storm, I fear even the mightiest Innate Ancient Ship [a primordial vessel born of chaos] would capsize in an instant upon entering,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a flicker of solemnity passing through his gaze.

Nether Phoenix nodded, her expression grave. "The Chaos Heaven Abyss is a Forbidden Land [a place of extreme and forbidden danger] for all under heaven. Even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal would face near-certain death venturing within."

"Moreover, this place retains the forbidden power left behind from the shattering of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. The more powerful the Immortal, the more violently the Chaos Heaven Abyss will rage upon their intrusion."

"Thus, even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Golden Immortal realm] would face immense peril of falling should they dare to enter."

"In contrast, we Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal can barely withstand the tempests of the Chaos Heaven Abyss without triggering the lingering killing intent from that ancient battle, granting us a sliver of hope for survival."

"I see."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, yet a trace of that solemn gravity remained in the depths of his eyes.

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix continued, "Within the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the primordial chasm separating realms], there exists a path. It was constructed through the joint efforts of several Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme rulers of the primordial chaos] from the seven great Primordial Domain [the original, unformed worlds]."

"With each Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic cycle marking the end of an age], this path re-emerges into the world. Legend holds that by following this path, one can not only traverse the Chaos Heaven Abyss, but may also discover the lost legacy of the Immortal Source [the fountainhead of all immortal power] from the ancient Primordial Domain."

"The legacy of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [the primordial world where immortals originated]?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, a trace of surprise surfacing within them.

Nether Phoenix nodded and then spoke, "We shall follow this path, treating the journey itself as a form of Kalpa Tribulation cultivation and tempering."

"Furthermore, the various Heavenly Emperor have divined with clarity that the moment the legacy of the Purple Seal Immortal Lord [a legendary immortal sovereign] manifests will be at the very Central [the core nexus] of this Ancient Chaos Path [the primordial pathway], which is also the deepest heart of the Chaos Heaven Abyss."

"At that time, it will be a contest where each relies on their own abilities?"

"The Central Heart of the Chaos Heaven Abyss?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, a shadow of gravity darkening his gaze.

In that moment, a flicker of doubt arose within him. He wondered why the Purple Seal Immortal Lord would choose to leave his legacy within the Central of the Chaos Heaven Abyss—the very crucible where the clash between the two realms was most intense and pivotal.

"It seems there is likely still a scheme of Purple Seal Immortal Lord within this Purple Seal's Legacy."

Nether Phoenix was also very curious about this point. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "I believe Purple Seal Immortal Lord must have an ulterior motive for arranging things this way."

"Legend says the Chaos Heaven Abyss can block all forms of divination and prying. If something were to happen within it, I fear even a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage would be unable to deduce it."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding, his expression calm as he continued forward.

As they conversed, they arrived at the edge of the Chaos Heaven Abyss, where the Ancient Chaos Path was located.

The Ancient Chaos Path had not yet opened, but as Eldrin Chen surveyed the surroundings, he discovered that nearly ten thousand Ancient Immortal Great Power had already gathered here.

What surprised Eldrin Chen was that among these Ancient Immortal Great Power, there were many top-tier Ancient Immortal and even some Chaos Saint Spirit present.

With a simple observation, Eldrin Chen realized that among this crowd, at least several hundred had achieved the Indestructibility Foundation, and several dozen were not inferior to Zhuyin Imperial Scion in power.

The aura of a few individuals was on par with, if not surpassing, that of the Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows.

"Violet Radiance Sword Extreme, Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant, Defying Heaven, Saint-Demon Celestial Lord, Nine Radiance Divine Lord, Imperial Confucian, Grand Firmament."

The moment she saw these figures, Nether Phoenix slowly uttered seven names, her gaze tinged with surprise as she said, "These seven individuals are the most exceptional prodigies to have emerged across the hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest, and he spoke, "Tell me more."

Nether Phoenix took a deep breath and began her explanation. "To speak of these seven, one must first understand their origins."

As Nether Phoenix narrated in detail, Eldrin Chen gradually grasped the structure of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

It turned out that south of the Chaos Heaven Abyss, the so-called Southern Abyss Seven Domains were, respectively, the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain, the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness, the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole, the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme, the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods, the Primordial Domain of Saint and Demon, and the Primordial Domain of Grand Pot.

These seven domains were distinct, with the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain being the most powerful.

Among the remaining six domains, the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole and the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme were territories of the Chaos Primordial God [a supreme being born from primordial chaos], governed by the Chaos Lair. The rest were all Primordial Chaos Domain [realms born from the primordial chaos].

Among these seven individuals, Imperial Confucian, Saint-Demon Celestial Lord, and Grand Firmament hailed from the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness, the Primordial Domain of Saint and Demon, and the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme, respectively. All three were prodigies with a single True Spirit Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation based on a True Spirit lineage], their strength slightly inferior by half a step compared to Soaring Sky Imperial Scion.

The Nine Radiance Divine Lord and Defying Heaven are both prodigies with dual True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation method based on the power of True Spirits], hailing from the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods. They are both Divine Spirits [beings born from the essence of heaven and earth], and their innate talents are exceptionally formidable.

The remaining Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant comes from the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole, while Violet Radiance Sword Extreme originates from the Primordial Domain of Grand Pot. His strength is arguably the greatest among all those present.

At this point, Nether Phoenix paused briefly before pointing at Imperial Confucian and saying, "The progenitor of this lineage from the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness is named Path Ancestor Haoxu. They do not cultivate the Immortal Path [the orthodox path of immortality cultivation] but have instead pioneered their own 'Confucian Path' [a cultivation path based on Confucian principles]. With a single breath of Vast Righteous Energy [a righteous energy cultivated through scholarly virtue], they have shaken the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]."

"However, this lineage possesses only one Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has mastered both a cultivation Path and attained Sagehood], making their overall strength the weakest among the Southern Abyss Seven Domains."

"Imperial Confucian is the foremost genius of the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness. His original name is Profound Chess Yan. He began as a destitute scholar who embarked on the path of cultivation and has now refined a reservoir of True Spirit Energy [a pure, foundational spiritual energy] within himself. His power is not to be underestimated."

After speaking, she turned her gaze to the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord and said, "The Saint-Demon Celestial Lord hails from the Domain of Chaos Saint and Demon. This domain is ruled by two Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme rulers born in the Chaos], one embodying sainthood and the other demonhood, making its overall strength a notch above that of the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness."

"This Saint-Demon Celestial Lord combines the strengths of both saint and demon, having cultivated the power of the True Spirit Great Path [a supreme cultivation art]. His potential is immense, possessing the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage Potential [the latent capacity to become a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage]."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this. He glanced at the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord, sensing that while this individual's strength was not weak, it fell short by half a measure compared to Soaring Sky Imperial Scion.

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix looked towards Grand Firmament and said, "Grand Firmament comes from the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme. This lineage possesses two Chaos Primordial God [primordial deities born from Chaos]. The strongest among them is named the Primordial God of Boundless Cosmos, who is said to cultivate a branch of power related to the Path of Space [a cultivation art mastering spatial laws]."

"Grand Firmament has also cultivated the Path of Grand Firmament [a supreme path aligned with the vast heavens], and his reputation is immense within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded and looked towards Nine Radiance Divine Lord and Defying Heaven as he asked, "How formidable is the Domain of Chaos Myriad Gods [the primordial realm of myriad chaotic deities], to actually possess two prodigies with dual True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation stage of immense purity and potential]?"

Nether Phoenix took a deep breath, a trace of apprehension in her voice as she said, "The Domain of Chaos Myriad Gods is truly Force Extreme [possessing power at the absolute pinnacle]. This lineage boasts five Chaos Divine Sovereign [supreme beings who have mastered the primordial chaos], and their strength once even surpassed that of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realm of three thousand immortal worlds]."

"It was only later, after Candle Dragon and Primordial Phoenix [two legendary primordial beasts] and also those two Path Ancestors of our Human Race attained the Dao, that this lineage was somewhat suppressed."

"Between these two individuals, Defying Heaven is a Child of Destiny, said to be fated to become a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who embodies the primordial unity of all things]. He descended into this world carrying a specific mission."

"As for Nine Radiance Divine Lord, his full title is the Limitless Nine Radiance Divine Lord. He was born innately wielding nine kinds of Great Path [supreme cultivation laws]: Five Elements [Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water], Polarity [Yin and Yang], Ketu, and Rahu. He is the direct offspring of a Divine Sovereign from the Domain of Chaos Myriad Gods, and his innate talent surpasses even that of Soaring Sky Imperial Scion."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of understanding in his eyes. "It seems the Domain of Chaos Myriad Gods holds the deepest reserves of power within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven major domains of the Southern Abyss]."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Violet Radiance Sword Extreme and Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant, his expression tinged with surprise. "And these two... how could they possibly surpass the two Child of Destiny from the Domain of Chaos Myriad Gods?"

Mentioning these two, Nether Phoenix drew another deep breath. "These two are prodigies who appear once in an age. Even within the vastness of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], figures like them are seen only once every several tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration]."

Nether Phoenix paused briefly, then looked towards Violet Radiance Sword Extreme. "The master of the Primordial Domain of Grand Pot [the primordial realm centered around the Grand Pot] attained the Dao as a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a divine weapon born from primordial chaos]. The laws within that domain differ from the outside world; its true powerhouses are all divine weapons that gained sentience and cultivation, and their combat prowess is virtually unparalleled throughout history."

"It is said the Ancient Progenitor of Grand Pot summoned five fellow Chaos Spiritual Artifact from the Chaos, imparting to them the cultivation methods for spiritual artifacts, enabling all of them to ascend and become Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Heavenly Emperors who command the power of primordial chaos]."

Speaking of this, Nether Phoenix said with immense gravity, "The Violet Radiance Sword Extreme is a Chaos Spiritual Treasure Embryo [a nascent form of a supreme artifact born from primordial chaos]. Its true form is a Chaos True Spirit Sword Embryo [a sword spirit seed of pure chaos essence], one that has yet to fully mature into a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a completed artifact of chaos]."

"Later, guided by Path Ancestor Taihu, it reincarnated to cultivate. Relying on its unparalleled innate talent, it has not only attained the Indestructibility True Spirit Sword Body [a physique where the body itself is an unbreakable sword of true spirit essence], but has also mastered the True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a divine ability to manifest one's primordial spirit as a sword spirit], the True Spirit Sword Aura [an aura that can cut through all things], and its Slaughter techniques are peerless under heaven."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. He then looked at the violet-robed youth and nodded slightly. "A Chaos Spiritual Artifact achieving the Dao... no wonder I sensed his Sword Intent [the conceptual will and power imbued in a sword technique] piercing the heavens."

The Nether Phoenix gave a slight nod of agreement, then turned her gaze towards the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant. "This Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant's strength is even more unfathomable. It hails from the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole."

"The Central region of the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole was originally a Chaos Lair [a dwelling place for powerful chaotic beings]. The master of that lair was a Chaos Primordial God [a primordial deity born from chaos] of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler among chaotic beings] level, known as the 'Chaos Ant Heavenly Emperor'."

"The life of that Ant Heavenly Emperor is a legend within the Endless Chaos."

"It began as a mere insignificant ant within the endless dimensions. By a stroke of fate, it attained enlightenment, transforming into a lowly ant-demon and embarking upon the path of cultivation."

"It is said the Ant Heavenly Emperor possessed talent that defied the heavens. It ascended all the way from the Dimensional Void, and through the Fleshly Body Sanctification Art [a cultivation art focused on refining the physical body to divine perfection], it ultimately became a Chaos Heavenly Emperor. It even drove off other Chaos Primordial God and claimed the vast Chaos Lair, renaming it the Chaos Heavenly Ant Nest."

"A Chaos Heavenly Emperor who practiced Fleshly Body Sanctification?"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but speak out. "Just how powerful is a Heavenly Emperor who cultivated the Fleshly Body Sanctification Art?"

Nether Phoenix [the Nether Phoenix Imperial Princess] drew a deep breath and then spoke, "Within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven great realms of the Southern Abyss], the Ant Heavenly Emperor [the Heavenly Emperor of the Ants] is peerless in close combat. He once fought against three Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Heavenly Emperors of the Primordial Chaos] without defeat. His strength is likely not inferior to that of the venerable Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the Ancestor of the Primordial Genesis Path] or the Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign [the Divine Sovereign of the Primordial Beginning]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen [Eldrin Chen, also known as the Abyssal Emperor] felt a flicker of curiosity stir within him regarding the legacy of the Chaos Ant Heavenly Emperor [the Primordial Chaos Ant Heavenly Emperor].

Seeing his interest, Nether Phoenix continued, "This lineage possesses an invincible physical body, along with a unique cultivation method that can elevate one's physical strength beyond its natural limits."

"Relying solely on physical power, you would likely be no match for this Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant [Primordial Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant]."

As she spoke, Nether Phoenix began to explain the power of the Chaos [Primordial Chaos] Ant Clan to Eldrin Chen.

It is said that the Ant Clan's Fleshly Body Sanctification Art [the Art of Fleshly Body Sanctification] does not cultivate the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], mana, or Great Path [the profound laws of the cosmos]. Instead, it allows for the inscription of True Spirit Divine Runes [Divine Runes of the True Spirit] upon the foundation of a True Spirit Physique [a constitution embodying a True Spirit's essence].

There are nine such True Spirit Divine Runes, each representing a Bloodline Divine Ability [an innate divine power tied to one's bloodline] that transcends the ordinary limits. They correspond to the powers of defense, Vitality [life force and regenerative capacity], raw strength, offensive prowess, speed, Mana Immunity [resistance or immunity to magical energy], explosive peak power, and other aspects of Great Path force.

Once all nine True Spirit Divine Runes are inscribed, the power of the True Spirit Physique alone would grant combat prowess capable of assailing the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] above and Suppress Nine Nether Abysses [subduing the deepest netherworld abysses] below. Not even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor would dare confront such power directly.

Any Chaos Heavenly Emperor who masters Fleshly Body Sanctification [the state of Fleshly Body Sanctification] would possess combat strength ranking among the absolute pinnacle of the First Realm of Chaos [the First Realm within the hierarchy of Primordial Chaos].

After detailing the might of the Chaos Ant Clan, Nether Phoenix's expression turned gravely solemn. "Within the Primordial Chaos Ant Clan, they are divided into four grades based on bloodline: Earth Ants, Heaven Ants, King Ants, and Imperial Ants. These correspond to the potential ceilings of Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal], Great Encompassing [a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal], Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord], and Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor], respectively."

"Among them, the Imperial Ants [the supreme lineage of ant-kind, direct descendants of their progenitor] are all direct descendants of the Chaos Ant Heavenly Emperor [the supreme ruler of the primordial ant-kind], each possessing at least one True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation method based on the power of a True Spirit]."

"And this Imperial Extreme Ant [a supreme variant of the Imperial Ant lineage] is named 'Heaven Punishment', the most beloved youngest son of the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant [the progenitor of the Imperial Extreme Ants], and the child whose talent most closely approaches that of his father."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and he could not help but ask, "How many True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical patterns that channel the power of a True Spirit into the flesh] has he inscribed?"

Nether Phoenix drew a deep breath before replying, "Judging by his aura, I fear he has already inscribed two."

"That would be equivalent to possessing Three True Spirit Foundations [a cultivation state where three distinct True Spirit foundations have been established]."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a trace of solemnity appearing in his gaze for the first time.

Even his own True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a divine ability that manifests the power of the True Spirit through the Primordial Spirit] had only illuminated three True Spirit Aperture [mystical gateways within the body that channel True Spirit power]. Yet, the Divine Ability [a supernatural power derived from profound cultivation] contained within these apertures required sufficiently potent spiritual energy to be fully unleashed.

In contrast, the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining and empowering the physical body to a sacred state] involved all True Spirit Divine Runes passively enhancing the combat power of the flesh. Whether one inscribed runes of defense, Vitality [the fundamental life force and resilience of a being], or strength, each would push the capabilities of a True Spirit Physique [a body constitution forged and empowered by True Spirit energy] to its absolute limit.

How staggering, then, must be the qualitative transformation brought about by inscribing nine such True Spirit Divine Runes simultaneously?

No wonder the Chaos Ant Heavenly Emperor could single-handedly contend against three other Chaos Heavenly Emperor [primordial rulers of chaos] joining forces without being defeated.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] could not help but voice his thoughts, "It seems that after stepping into the Chaos Heaven Abyss [a primordial and perilous chasm of chaotic energies], the time will come to cross blades with that Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant [a legendary, colossal ant-like creature born from primordial chaos] and test the true might of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation path focused on forging the physical body into an indestructible vessel]." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel dot com.