Chapter 1886 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"Boom—"

As the words fell, Heaven Punishment [a formidable warrior] struck instantly.

The obsidian iron staff cleaved the firmament in an instant, descending with the divine power to shatter Chaos [the primordial state of existence before order]. Its force was vast and majestic, causing even Eldrin Chen to furrow his brow.

Eldrin Chen did not delay either. In that first moment, he used the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [a supreme technique to manifest weapons from primordial chaos] to materialize a Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd forged from the essence of primordial chaos] to meet the blow. Yet, he felt only a torrent of Heavenly God [a realm of immense divine power] force surge against him, his very palms trembling violently from the impact.

"Such formidable strength."

After that single exchange, Eldrin Chen was forced back three steps in succession. A slight frown creased his brow, revealing a flicker of astonishment.

He had cultivated for millions of years, having crossed blades with countless formidable foes. Yet, this was the first time, at the same cultivation realm, that his physical body had been overpowered.

"The Fleshly Body Sanctification Art [a legendary art for perfecting the physical form], truly possesses its Extraordinary [remarkable and unique] qualities."

Only now did Eldrin Chen carefully observe Heaven Punishment's physical form. He discovered that Heaven Punishment had not only achieved the True Spirit Physique [a perfect body state akin to a primordial true spirit], but also possessed two True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical symbols that enhance one's innate constitution]. They resonated with each other, synergistically amplifying the power of the True Spirit Physique.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of fighting spirit ignite within him. He channeled the power of his physical body and his Great Path [his core cultivation method and understanding of the Dao] throughout his entire being, unleashing his ultimate strength to engage Heaven Punishment in a fierce and relentless battle. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel`com.

Facing the might of three True Spirit [the foundational spiritual form of a high-level cultivator], Heaven Punishment also felt a measure of pressure. Yet, he pushed his two True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols that channel the power of one's True Spirit] to their absolute limit.

In that instant, Heaven Punishment's power and Vitality [the fundamental life force and stamina of a cultivator] surged severalfold. He actually gained the qualification to clash head-on with Eldrin Chen's three True Spirit Foundation [a supreme cultivation art that forges multiple True Spirit cores], even managing to hold a slight, albeit tenuous, upper hand.

"This man's strength has likely reached the pinnacle of Three True Spirit Foundations, perhaps even approaching the level of Four True Spirit Foundations," Eldrin Chen assessed inwardly.

After more than three thousand fierce exchanges, Eldrin Chen had a fair estimation of Heaven Punishment's combat prowess.

He held back no longer. Summoning the Primordial Chaos Unity Energy Grasping Hand [a divine technique manifesting a colossal hand of unified primordial energy], a sky-obscuring palm materialized, its overwhelming presence forcibly suppressing Heaven Punishment's imposing aura.

"Aaaargh—!"

Heaven Punishment crossed his obsidian iron staff, pouring every ounce of his strength into resisting the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand. His Vitality blazed at its absolute peak, allowing him to barely withstand Eldrin Chen's devastating strike.

Meanwhile, a flicker of battle intent flashed within the eyes of Violet Radiance Sword Extreme, only to recede into silence after a moment's contemplation.

As a true seed of a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for a ruler among immortals], born from a Chaos Spiritual Treasure Embryo [the nascent form of a treasure born from primordial chaos], he disdained the act of ganging up on a single opponent.

With Violet Radiance Sword Extreme abstaining, Eldrin Chen was finally free to unleash his full might. He engaged Heaven Punishment in a furious battle, and after six thousand exchanges, he finally emerged victorious.

"Exhilarating!"

Defeated by Eldrin Chen, Heaven Punishment actually let out a long, resounding cry.

He gazed at Eldrin Chen, a note of admiration in his voice as he said, "Among the four great True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation method based on the power of True Spirits], you have truly proven yourself the foremost talent of our Southern Abyss Seven Domains."

In the end, Violet Radiance Sword Extreme did not make a move. He looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "With your aid, it seems we may finally possess the strength to stand against the foes from the Northern Abyss Foreign Realm."

"The strength to stand against them?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme nodded, his expression turning grave. "The Six Domains of the Northern Abyss were the victors of the Primordial Era [the mythical first age of creation] conflict. Not only did they plunder vast resources from our Southern Abyss Seven Domains, but they also inherited the greater portion of the legacy from the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. It is only natural that they have birthed more True Spirit Prodigy [individuals with innate affinity for True Spirits] than we have."

"While the two of us fear no single battle, we are concerned that even our combined might may be insufficient against their numbers, allowing them to seize the legacy of Purple Seal Immortal Lord."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

It seemed the battles of the Primordial Era were not confined to clashes between the Three Thousand Immortal Domains and the Northern Abyss Foreign Realm alone, but had escalated into a war that engulfed dozens of Primordial Domain [the original, foundational realms of existence].

With this thought, a sense of urgency stirred within Eldrin Chen. He then spoke, "Both of you stand with Heavenly Emperor Path Ancestors. You must know some of the secrets of the Northern Abyss Foreign Realm."

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme nodded, his expression grave. "The Six Domains of the Northern Abyss, also called the Six Outer Realms of the Northern Abyss, are the True Demon Primordial Domain, the Evil Spirit Primordial Domain, the Myriad Demons Primordial Domain, the Chaos Blazing Glory Domain, the Chaos Nether Frost Domain, and the Chaos Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Domain."

"Among these six domains, the first three are Primordial Domains, while the latter three are territories of Chaos Primordial Gods [supreme beings born from the primordial chaos]."

"The master of the True Demon Primordial Domain has half a foot in the Second Chaos Realm. Under his command are nine demon emperors, each a powerhouse at the Chaos Heavenly Emperor level. He is the mightiest force near the Chaos Heaven Abyss, his strength unfathomable."

"Taihu Patriarch has divined that for this conflict, True Spirit Prodigys [geniuses born with the essence of a primordial true spirit] from all six Outer Realms of Chaos will arrive. Their number is likely to be at least ten."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly for a moment before smoothing out. This novel is serialized on site: audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

He briefly sensed the conversion rate of his spiritual energy within, then declared, "In that case, let us advance together and meet these formidable foes from the outer realms."

"There is no rush."

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme spoke, his demeanor calm. "Since we are to fight side by side, why not sit and discuss the Dao, sharing our insights on cultivation?"

His words gave everyone present a moment's pause.

Eldrin Chen was also deeply curious about the cultivation methods of the two, and immediately nodded, saying, "Agreed."

Thus, the group remained upon the ruins, beginning to exchange their insights and understandings of the Great Path.

Throughout this process, they each gained a certain level of comprehension and enlightenment regarding the other's cultivation arts.

It was undeniable that exchanging ideas with Immortal of the same level could spark astonishing flashes of brilliance, as their collective wisdom and unique perspectives collided.

The two marveled at the profound subtleties of Eldrin Chen's cultivation method, while Eldrin Chen was equally astonished by the uniqueness of their own paths.

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme's path of reincarnation cultivation through a Spiritual Treasure was founded upon using the Treasure Spirit [the sentient core of a magical artifact] of a Spiritual Treasure as the foundation for rebirth. Cultivating with a specialized, secret lineage passed down from a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has mastered a fundamental cosmic principle], this method could lead directly to the realm of a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage.

Most crucially, as a Chaos Spiritual Treasure Embryo [a primordial artifact in its nascent, embryonic state], Violet Radiance Sword Extreme inherently possessed a strand of Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial force from which all creation springs]. This meant that in the future, when attempting to break through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm, there would be no need to seek out additional Chaos Genesis Energy, and the inherent bottlenecks would be significantly smaller.

Of course, for a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a fully-formed primordial artifact] to achieve the status of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign ruler born of primordial chaos], the tribulations were immense. Not only would it attract the Chaos Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial of chaotic origin], but other Chaos Heavenly Emperor would also arise to block its path.

Should one fail to prove their Dao, the best outcome would be to become another's Chaos Spiritual Artifact; the most terrifying fate was to be utterly erased into Oblivion [complete and final non-existence] amidst the Chaos Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

As for the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant's Fleshly Body Sanctification Art, it was a peerless method dedicated solely to the cultivation and refinement of the physical body.

The prerequisite for this method is to cultivate a Bloodline Divine Ability [an innate supernatural power passed down through a bloodline] within the body, then integrate a vast amount of True Spirit Imprint [the spiritual signature of a True Spirit being], causing it to metamorphose into a True Spirit [a being whose spirit has achieved a state of primordial purity] Great Path Divine Rune [a divine inscription containing the principles of the Great Dao].

The current Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant [a primordial ant demon beast of imperial and extreme nature] has cultivated five Bloodline Divine Ability within its body. They are Vitality [the principle of boundless life force], Force Extreme [the principle of ultimate physical power], Impenetrable [the divine ability of being unbreakable], Extreme Speed [the divine ability of extreme velocity], and Insight [the divine ability of profound perception]. Among these, the Vitality and Force Extreme Great Path [the supreme cultivation art encompassing all principles] have been refined by it into True Spirit Great Path Divine Rune.

With the empowerment of the Vitality and Force Extreme Great Path, Heaven Punishment can unleash several times its normal Vitality and physical strength. It is precisely due to the power of these two divine runes that it can contend with Eldrin Chen.

Regarding these Bloodline Divine Ability, Eldrin Chen was deeply curious and could not help but inquire, "I have heard that there are nine types of True Spirit Path Pattern [the divine patterns formed by a True Spirit's cultivation path]. May I ask which nine they are?"

"The True Spirit Path Pattern are not limited to nine. It is merely that a True Spirit Physique [a physical constitution capable of housing a True Spirit] can at most fuse with nine," replied the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant.

It continued, "To my knowledge, the most common True Spirit Divine Runes [divine inscriptions born from a True Spirit's power] fall into four categories: offensive, defensive, speed, and auxiliary."

"Among offensive divine runes, there are those like Slaughter [the divine ability of mass slaughter], Force Extreme, Decay [the divine ability of inducing ruin and corruption], Mountain Suppression [the divine ability to suppress with mountain-like force], Sunder Heaven, Oblivion [the principle of utter annihilation], and so forth."

"Among defensive divine runes, there are Vitality, Impenetrable, Immortality [the divine ability of deathlessness], Indestructibility [the principle of being unbreakable and everlasting], Mana Immunity [the divine ability to resist magical energy], and others."

"Speed divine runes are categorized into Extreme Speed, Light Pursuit [the divine ability to chase light], Void Escape [the divine ability to escape through the void], Heaven Escape [the divine ability to flee through the heavens], A Footstep is a Horizon Away [the divine ability where a single step crosses vast distances], and the like."

"Among auxiliary divine runes, there are also those for Burst [the divine ability for sudden explosive power], Recovery [the divine ability for rapid healing and energy restoration], Rebirth [the divine ability of resurrection], Ignore Seals [the divine ability to bypass sealing techniques], Seal Aura [the divine ability to conceal one's aura], and so on."

As Heaven Punishment recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen gained a deeper understanding of the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a profound cultivation art focused on tempering the physical body to an indestructible state].

It turned out that the lineage of Fleshly Body Sanctification was by no means an isolated case within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged]; it was a vast and majestic power, considered exceptionally formidable even amidst the Chaos.

Furthermore, the True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical symbols embodying divine laws, fused into one's being to grant supreme abilities] chosen for cultivation by the Fleshly Body Sanctification lineage offered many possibilities.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who have attained mastery within the Primordial Chaos] fused nine True Spirit [a profound cultivation stage where one's spirit merges with primordial laws] runes that encompassed defense, offense, speed, and Burst Divine Ability [a divine ability focused on explosive, overwhelming force].

In this way, they balanced offensive power while possessing incomparably formidable combat prowess.

For example, among Heaven Punishment's five Bloodline Divine Ability [innate divine powers passed down through a powerful bloodline], Vitality [the concept of boundless life force and regenerative power] and Impenetrable [a divine ability granting absolute, unbreakable defense] served as the source of power and defense. Force Extreme [the concept of pushing physical strength to its absolute limit] amplified the power of his fleshly body to its zenith, while Extreme Speed granted him peerless velocity under heaven.

Insight [a divine ability granting profound perception and clarity] was also crucial. Once this Bloodline Divine Ability was cultivated to the True Spirit Realm, it would be as if he gained an extra pair of Chaos Heaven [the highest heavens within the Primordial Chaos] eyes, allowing him to keenly perceive an enemy's weaknesses and seize every opportunity for victory.

Of course, theoretically, the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification could also pursue an extreme specialization.

For instance, one could choose to fuse nine defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a cultivation art focused on subduing divine beings through sheer force] runes. The combined defensive power of nine such True Spirit Divine Runes would be utterly astonishing.

A Chaos Heavenly Emperor who walked the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification, if they could cultivate True Spirit runes encompassing Vitality, Impenetrable, Immortality [a divine ability granting true, unending life], Indestructibility [the concept of being utterly unbreakable and everlasting], Mana Immunity [a divine ability granting immunity to magical energy attacks], Ignore Seals [a divine ability allowing one to bypass or nullify sealing techniques], and others, would become a being that even the mightiest expert of the Second Chaos Realm [a legendary realm beyond the first layer of Primordial Chaos] could neither slay nor successfully imprison.

Of course, a Chaos Heavenly Emperor who specializes so exclusively in a single path will also possess significant weaknesses, leading to deficiencies in both offensive power and speed, placing them at the very bottom among their peers of the same realm.

Conversely, if one were to inscribe nine ultimate offensive Great Path, the resulting destructive force would undoubtedly be astonishingly formidable.

After explaining the might of the True Spirit Divine Runes, the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant cast a glance at Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body and remarked with admiration, "Your physical body is extraordinary, seemingly imbued with a wisp of Chaos Primordial Breath. If you were to walk the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification, you would undoubtedly be a prodigy that startles the world."

"Oh?"

The Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant nodded and continued, "My father once said that among the four types of True Spirit Divine Runes, each possesses one Ultimate Divine Rune."

"Among the offensive divine runes, Oblivion reigns supreme. Among the speed divine runes, Space-Time is paramount. Among the defensive divine runes, Returning Abyss holds the highest honor. And among the auxiliary divine runes, Chaos is the ultimate."

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of surprise crossing his features. "Oblivion, Space-Time, Returning Abyss, and Chaos?"

"Indeed."

Heaven Punishment gave a slight nod of affirmation and elaborated, "The path of Oblivion combines the effects of divine runes such as Slaughter, Force Extreme, and Decay, and is even more potent."

"Space-Time is the supreme divine rune. Once mastered, it allows one to traverse the void unimpeded, reaching beyond the Endless Chaos Sea in the blink of an eye. What speed could possibly surpass such Extreme Speed?"

"The Returning Abyss is said to be the thing of The End for the world. Legend holds that once such a divine rune is cultivated, it can absorb nearly all forms of harm."

"Chaos, on the other hand, is the most powerful origin, capable of evolving the Myriad Heavens. It is the most perfect auxiliary divine rune."

At this point, Heaven Punishment paused briefly, then shook his head and continued, "Alas, the path of Oblivion is far too domineering. A single misstep in cultivating this path can lead to one's demise and the dissipation of one's cultivation."

"Space-Time is far too profound and abstruse. Countless Chaos Heavenly Emperor of peerless talent throughout the ages have failed to comprehend it. How could we cultivators of the Fleshly Body Sanctification path possibly succeed?"

"The Returning Abyss is even more distant and unattainable. Unless one obtains that Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Returning Abyss Pearl, there is only the faintest sliver of a chance to cultivate it."

"All three of these are exceedingly remote possibilities. However, this Chaos Divine Rune..."

Heaven Punishment paused once more, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Your physical body seems remarkably compatible with it. Perhaps you truly possess the potential to cultivate it."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into contemplative silence. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have a hidden affinity with these four True Spirit Divine Runes.

Among these four True Spirit runes, he had already obtained the Returning Abyss Pearl required for the Returning Abyss Divine Rune. The Chaos Divine Rune was also extremely compatible with him. As for the Space-Time Great Path and the Oblivion Great Path, they emphasized comprehension and the inscrutable workings of Opportunity and Fortune—areas where Eldrin Chen also seemed to hold a glimmer of potential.

"What a pity."

In the end, Eldrin Chen shook his head once more.

Since time immemorial, the principle has always been the supremacy of the Great Path. The path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining one's physical form to a divine state] possesses an even stronger exclusivity. Once one cultivates these Bloodline Divine Ability [innate powers passed down through a powerful bloodline] and True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols that manifest the power of one's primordial spirit], they will inevitably suppress one's progress in cultivating the Great Path and their magical power.

Eldrin Chen's other foundational pillars were exceptionally strong; naturally, he would not walk this particular road.

Therefore, until a way was found to resolve the suppression that the Fleshly Body Sanctification path exerted upon other cultivation paths, it was impossible for Eldrin Chen to embark upon it.

"There is no need for regret."

Seeing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, Heaven Punishment mistakenly thought he was lamenting the difficulty of the Fleshly Body Sanctification path. With a light laugh, he said, "Among the four True Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a supreme cultivator] divine runes—Oblivion [the concept of absolute annihilation], Space-Time, Returning Abyss [a mythical place of profound mystery and power], and Chaos [the primordial state before creation]—to master even one is enough to establish dominance within the First Realm of Chaos [the initial and foundational stage within the Chaos Realm]."

"Even my father only mastered a few top-tier True Spirit Divine Runes, such as and Mana Immunity [an ability granting immunity to most forms of magical energy]. You possess the potential to cultivate the Ultimate Divine Rune Chaos [the supreme divine rune representing primordial chaos]; this alone signifies a future of boundless promise."

Eldrin Chen shook his head again and then asked, "From what I understand, to achieve Fleshly Body Sanctification, one must cultivate nine True Spirit Divine Runes. I wonder, after stepping into the Great Encompassing [a profound realm representing vast comprehension and power], how does one obtain a True Spirit Imprint [a mark of recognition from an Eternal True Spirit]?"

"Break the Limit-Breaker [a state or boundary representing the ultimate limit of a realm] limit."

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme spoke up abruptly, his expression grave. "After attaining the realm of a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who has returned to and mastered the state of primordial unity], if you once again shatter the limits belonging to a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal who has attained the Great Encompassing realm], then it becomes possible to gain the recognition of an Eternal True Spirit [an ancient, sentient manifestation of a fundamental cosmic law or concept]."

"Of course, since ancient times, the higher one's cultivation realm, the more difficult it becomes to break through one's Limit-Breaker [a state of surpassing one's inherent cultivation limits]."

"At our current level, it is manageable, but once one steps into the Great Encompassing Realm [a profound cultivation realm signifying mastery over vast cosmic principles], who among them is not an existence that has already shattered their own limits?"

"To break through limits on that foundation is naturally fraught with ten thousand difficulties. Since antiquity, those who could break their Limit-Breaker between the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational stage for Imperial Lords, representing the unity of primordial essence] realms and cultivate a True Spirit Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art that forges a spirit of absolute purity and power] have been exceedingly rare."

"Even among those who succeeded, most were individuals who had not initially cultivated a True Spirit Foundation. They paid a price a thousand, ten thousandfold to mend their foundational flaws. It is exceedingly rare for one who has already achieved a True Spirit Foundation to advance even further."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this.

He understood. Having already cultivated the True Spirit Foundation, wanting to advance another step would naturally be fraught with ten thousand difficulties for him.

However, for Nyssa Qu and the Seven-Colored Immortal Deer [a mythical deer beast whose fur shimmers with seven radiant colors], if they had not cultivated an Indestructibility Foundation [a foundational cultivation state renowned for its unbreakable durability] but reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, then paid a tremendous price to mend their foundation, their possibility of breaking their own limits to cultivate a True Spirit Foundation would undoubtedly be significantly greater.

But at this moment, Heaven Punishment spoke thoughtfully, "The path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [an ascetic cultivation art focused on refining the physical body to divine levels] is somewhat different."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, but quickly grasped the implication.

How could those of the Fleshly Body Sanctification lineage, who had already forged a True Spirit [a perfected spiritual essence] physical body, possibly continue to break through their Limit-Breaker limits repeatedly?

In truth, it was indeed so. Heaven Punishment spoke, "Do you know why the myriad paths of the Myriad Heavens all seek to be supreme and alone, each possessing an extremely strong exclusivity?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, as if he had grasped a hint of understanding.

Heaven Punishment nodded and then continued, "A person's energy is finite, the resources they can obtain are finite, and their natural talent, ingenuity, and comprehension are all finite."

"To be a jack of all trades, dabbling in myriad paths, will ultimately lead to mastering none. The supremacy of a single Great Path is, in essence, a matter of sacrifice and gain."

"For our lineage of Fleshly Body Sanctification, the True Spirit Divine Runes within our bodies constantly suppress our spiritual power, our Great Path, and even our Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path]. The purpose is to refine them all into the very foundation of our physical form."

"Once successful, freed from the limitations of spiritual power, Path Fruit, and even the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], the physical body will instead shed its growth restrictions, embarking on a journey of limitless, boundless enhancement."

"At that point, breaking through the Limit-Breaker threshold becomes far simpler. It is precisely for this reason that the vast majority of Primordial One Imperial Lord can no longer obtain the True Spirit Imprint [a profound mark of destiny and power]."

"Yet we, practitioners of Fleshly Body Sanctification, can continue to grow stronger without end, continuously acquiring True Spirit Imprint to cultivate divine patterns."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood the latent potential of the Fleshly Body Sanctification path.

When one's foundational cultivation pillars are balanced and comparable, the physical body, the Great Path, spiritual power, the Primordial Spirit, and so forth will complement and reinforce each other.

However, if the disparity grows too vast, they begin to restrict one another. Therefore, a cultivator must constantly master their foundational aspects, maintaining them in a state of equilibrium.

The lineage of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [an esoteric art that refines the physical body to an extreme state] takes a radical approach: it allows the fleshly body to completely devour the other foundational aspects, thereby removing its limits to achieve boundless growth. Only thus can it attain astonishing combat prowess.

Yet, Eldrin Chen harbored a faint suspicion. While specializing in a single path held its advantages, it ultimately carried a profound flaw. Upon reaching a certain realm, it would bring about irreversible regret.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, "Mastery, and balance."

"We Immortal [a general term for cultivators who pursue immortality], our foundational aspects are both intertwined and independent."

"If balance cannot be achieved for an extended period, and complete mastery remains elusive, one falls into internal conflict, causing cultivation progress to stagnate. Conversely, if one fully masters all foundational aspects, they can instead synergize and complement each other."

"The crux lies in whether one can achieve complete self-mastery, preventing imbalance from arising again."

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, once more comprehending the paramount importance of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator's being].

So long as the Primordial Spirit is sufficiently powerful and pure, it should be capable of mastering every facet of one's being. Perhaps even controlling the True Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity or state] divine runes of the Fleshly Body Sanctification lineage would not pose an insurmountable challenge.

"Perhaps... I now understand how to cultivate the Bloodline Divine Ability [a supernatural power inherent to one's bloodline or ancestry]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a faint smile touching his lips.

He looked at the others and could not help but speak. "This discussion on the Dao has granted me some insight. I wish to enter seclusion for a time. Might we delay our departure?"

Upon hearing this, the two were inwardly astonished. They glanced at Eldrin Chen, then could not help but exchange a look with each other.

Violet Radiance Sword Extreme was shocked by Eldrin Chen's talent, but after a moment, he spoke. "Sharpening the axe does not delay the work of felling trees. Since you have gained insight, you may proceed with your seclusion."

"This seclusion will not be overly long," Eldrin Chen said quietly.

With those words, he immediately sought out a cave dwelling within the ruins and began his closed-door cultivation.

Upon entering the seclusion chamber, Eldrin Chen immediately began cultivating his Bloodline Divine Ability [a powerful innate technique passed down through a cultivator's lineage], inscribing the patterns of his bloodline's Dao [the fundamental laws of existence] directly into his flesh.

Cultivating a Bloodline Divine Ability uses the physical body as its foundation. It does not require external catalysts or materials; one need only etch the Dao patterns into one's own flesh.

However, once Eldrin Chen began, he did not choose to inscribe patterns for attack, defense, support, or speed. Instead, he chose to work with the power of the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] residing within his own body.

"Life, Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame, Profound Darkness True Water, Primordial One Ancient Metal, Source Earth of All Things," he intoned, naming the essences.

Indeed, this time, Eldrin Chen was not cultivating a common Bloodline Divine Ability. Instead, he chose to use the five Great Path he had mastered as the foundation for his cultivation.

The reason for this was Eldrin Chen's belief that the origin of his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body was formed from the fusion of Five Elements Origin. These five Great Path were more compatible with the Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body, allowing them to integrate perfectly into its very fabric.

Furthermore, by using these six Great Path as the foundation, the Bloodline Divine Ability cultivated from them would achieve perfect synergy with Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Great Path. This would significantly reduce the conflict between his physical body and his Great Path, thereby minimizing the risk of internal discord within his cultivation foundation.

With these two advantages, Eldrin Chen estimated that even after his Bloodline Divine Ability was fully formed, it would not suppress the Great Path Foundation within him. It would remain perfectly controllable under the power of his True Spirit Primordial Spirit, achieving the precise balance he sought.

Of course, a Bloodline Divine Ability cultivated with five Great Path as its foundation would undoubtedly be extraordinarily powerful.

The Great Path of Life needs little explanation; its Recovery power and vitality are unparalleled in the world. The Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame is domineering and searing, the Profound Darkness True Water is supremely Yin and frigid, the Primordial One Ancient Metal is peerless in Slaughter, and the Source Earth of All Things provides the ultimate defensive runes.

With these five Great Path as his foundation, Eldrin Chen swiftly cultivated five distinct Bloodline Divine Ability within his physical body.

They were: the 'Wheel of Life', the 'Primordial Solar Flame', the 'Profound Darkness Frost', the 'Primordial One Edge', and the 'Source Earth Resilience'.

Eldrin Chen sensed the power contained within these five Bloodline Divine Ability, and a faint smile touched his lips.

He tested their activation and discovered that the Wheel of Life could accumulate life force. This vitality could instantly Recovery nearly any injury. Moreover, once fully charged, it could be activated consecutively nine times.

The Primordial Solar Flame [a divine ability that manifests the power of the primordial sun] can be channeled into the physical body, granting immense fiery destructive power, while the Profound Darkness Frost [a divine ability embodying the ultimate cold of profound darkness] is supremely Yin and frigid, capable of delivering a terrifyingly potent force of icy chill.

The Primordial One Edge [the divine ability of the Primordial Chaos Body, representing its ultimate cutting power] possesses astonishing Slaughter [slaughtering, annihilating power]. Once activated, it can enhance the body's offensive power by nearly half, becoming instantly capable of cleaving through all things.

The Source Earth Resilience [a cultivation art that draws upon the foundational resilience of the earth] can also greatly increase the sturdiness of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the Indestructible Body of the Primordial Chaos constitution], significantly boosting Eldrin Chen's overall combat prowess.

If one simultaneously activates the three Bloodline Divine Ability [innate divine abilities passed down through a powerful bloodline]—Primordial Solar Flame, Profound Darkness Frost, and Primordial One Edge—the enhancement to the physical body becomes even more staggering, instantly doubling its offensive power.

Even so, the boost provided by these Bloodline Divine Ability still falls far short of the amplification granted by True Spirit Divine Runes [divine runes that channel the power of a True Spirit, a being of immense natural power]. Nevertheless, it remains a force not to be underestimated.

But the most crucial point was...

"Balance, and perfect control."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint smile touching his lips. Only a power he could completely master could truly work in harmony and complement each other.

It was undeniable that this session of discussing the Dao had been of immense help to Eldrin Chen.

Not only had he cultivated five Patriarch Level [the cultivation realm of a Patriarch] Bloodline Divine Ability, but he had also perfectly found the method to balance himself and gained insight into the hope of using his physical body to prove his Dao and attain the title of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for an emperor who has mastered the Dao of Primordial Chaos].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a private chamber for deep meditation and cultivation]. He looked at Heaven Punishment and declared, "Fellow Daoist, today I owe you a debt of gratitude. In the future, I shall grant you one request." Visit audio-novel .c om to enjoy the complete series.