Chapter 1905 : The Supreme Treasure of Reforging

"It is Nirvana Immortal Marrow [a legendary substance capable of completely reforging a cultivator's foundation]."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a flicker of astonishment surfacing in the depths of his gaze.

Within the simple, ancient jade box lay a Rare Spiritual Wonders [an object of profound spiritual power and rarity]—a piece of jade radiating with a soft, Glazed Immortal Light [a luminous, ethereal glow characteristic of high-level immortal artifacts].

The so-called Nirvana Immortal Marrow is a supreme treasure for Foundation Reforging [the process of completely reconstructing one's cultivation foundation]. It is said that using this substance for Foundation Reforging guarantees, at the very minimum, an aptitude reaching the Primordial One Grade [the highest tier of innate talent], and may even bestow the potential to prove one's path and attain the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title representing mastery over primordial chaos].

Such a divine object is exceedingly rare even within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged], its value comparable to that of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos itself, possessing unparalleled power]. It is enough to make even a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord possessing the highest grade of Primordial talent] covet it with intense desire.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but share a look of profound shock with the other two.

Verdant Consort took a deep breath before speaking. "Now that Sister Exquisite is about to undergo Foundation Reforging, Senior Primordial Genesis [the Venerable Ancestor of Primordial Beginnings] sends us this Rare Spiritual Wonders. It seems the Elder truly is omniscient."

Exquisite Jiang also drew a steadying breath. "Whether the Elder specifically sent it for this purpose or not, we must remember this profound kindness."

Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod and handed the Nirvana Immortal Marrow to Exquisite Jiang.

Originally, for Exquisite Jiang to undergo Foundation Reforging, she would have had to pay a tremendous price—scattering her cultivation and starting anew. Even if she succeeded in mending her foundation, part of her inherent potential would have been irrevocably lost. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.

However, with this piece of Nirvana Immortal Marrow [a legendary substance said to grant rebirth and profound advancement], Exquisite Jiang would not only avoid depleting her foundational potential but would also gain the Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with great destiny] and Creation [the act of forging or refining one's very being] offered by the Nirvana Immortal Marrow.

At the very least, until she cultivated to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [a supreme realm where one's spirit becomes one with the primordial origin], Exquisite Jiang would encounter no significant bottlenecks.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "The Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the progenitor of the path of primordial creation] and Senior Great Abyss are figures of immense virtue and prestige. They have bestowed upon us a heaven-sent Opportunity and Fortune. Should our cultivation bear fruit in the future, we must never forget the grace granted to us this day."

Upon hearing his words, both women nodded, a glimmer of joy lighting up their eyes.

Eldrin Chen first discussed matters further with the two women before saying, "Verdant Consort should proceed with her secluded cultivation. Exquisite also needs to prepare for her Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation]."

"I will make another trip to the Immortal Court [the celestial administration governing immortals] to exchange for some cultivation resources and then return."

"..."

After seeing the two off to begin their closed-door cultivation, Eldrin Chen departed from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

In a single Eldrin [a brief moment], he traversed the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between realms] and, before long, returned to the Primordial Immortal Domain.

Thereafter, he proceeded to the Immortal Court Treasure Vault and exchanged a portion of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a rare spiritual light embodying unbreakable durability] for a quantity of Five-Aperture Divine Stone [a mystical ore with five spiritual apertures]. With this in hand, he prepared to return to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain for his own period of secluded cultivation.

"Benefactor, please wait!"

Yet, just as Eldrin Chen had departed the Primordial Immortal Domain and set foot upon the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], he was suddenly blocked by a demonic ape clad in black and gold battle armor.

"A Primordial Era Demonic Ape."

Gazing at the figure before him, a flicker of surprise stirred within Eldrin Chen's eyes.

This individual was none other than the Primordial Era Demonic Ape he had encountered within the Soul-Extinction Ancient Land all those years ago, who had been teetering on the brink of death.

Now, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape's cultivation had advanced into the Great Encompassing Realm [a supreme state of cultivation]. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, it immediately prostrated itself upon the Earthly Path [the path of cultivation]: "I have come specifically to offer my deepest gratitude for your life-saving grace, Benefactor."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a smile touching his lips. "At that time, your Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was nearly extinguished. What I did was but a trivial effort. It was your own indomitable will that truly allowed you to survive."

"Had you not bestowed upon me that treasure for the soul, I would never have been able to Recovery my consciousness and cultivate the Indestructibility Divine Soul [a state of spiritual invulnerability]," the Primordial Era Demonic Ape stated with utmost respect and courtesy.

Eldrin Chen nodded again, his thoughts turning to the origins of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape. The Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan was one of the Hundred Clans of the Primordial Era [the mythic first age of the world], and their power during that epoch was said to be truly awe-inspiring.

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape's demeanor remained reverent as it spoke.

This lineage of the Primordial Era Primordial Demonic Ape Progenitor was said to have cultivated to the realm of Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord, with a physical body strength that even surpassed that of the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon Primogenitor, hailed as the foremost practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification in the former Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

Alas, during that great battle of the Late Primordial Era, the Primordial Era Primordial Demonic Ape Progenitor was subdued and captured by the Outer Realm Demon Emperor, taken to the Outer Realms to become the foremost Divine General under the Outer Realm Demon Emperor's command.

Consequently, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape clan has since fallen into utter Decay, lacking even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal to stand guard, not even listed among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Now that you have ascended to Great Encompassing, do you intend to join the Demon Race or seek entry into the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races?"

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape took a deep breath and clasped its hands respectfully. "I wish to follow in your wake, Immortal Lord, and serve as a Divine General under your banner."

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A rare flicker of amusement crossed Eldrin Chen's features. "Do you truly mean this?"

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape nodded firmly. "What you have bestowed upon me is not merely the grace of saving my life, but the grace of enabling my Path. Such a debt is beyond repayment."

"To follow you henceforth is the finest recompense I can offer."

"Moreover, since our Progenitor followed the Outer Realm Demon Emperor, our kind has found no footing within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. It is better to pledge my allegiance to you."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded upon hearing this. He helped the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [a powerful ancient demon beast] to its feet and declared, "From this day forth, you shall be a Divine General under my command, destined to campaign alongside me through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]."

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape's heart swelled with wild joy. Having witnessed Eldrin Chen personally suppress and slay the Soaring Sky Imperial Scion [a powerful imperial descendant], it understood the profound might of its new master.

Only by following such a formidable power could it serve with genuine, wholehearted loyalty.

After accepting the Primordial Era Demonic Ape's allegiance, Eldrin Chen began to converse with the ancient beast.

Through their exchange, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the reason for the demon ape's fealty. Long ago, after the Progenitor of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan [the founding ancestor of this ancient demonic ape lineage] pledged itself to the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic sovereign from beyond this realm], it turned its might against the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realm of immortal cultivation]. It slaughtered numerous Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a high-level immortal cultivation stage] and even massacred several Primordial One Imperial Lord [an even more powerful immortal sovereign].

Consequently, many powerful figures from the Demon Race [the collective race of demons], the Divine Clan [the race of gods], and even among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races [the hundred major immortal spirit races] harbored deep-seated enmity towards the Primordial Demonic Ape Progenitor [the founding ancestor of the demonic apes] since the Primordial Era [the earliest age of creation].

Thus, over the countless Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth] from the Primordial Era to the present day, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan faced relentless suppression from various races. Most of its Great Encompassing Golden Immortal perished in battle. Some survivors defected to Chaos Demon God [powerful demon gods born from chaos], while the strongest carved out their own Chaos Lair [strongholds within the primordial chaos].

By now, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains had withered to near extinction, its entire population dwindled to less than one hundred souls.

Although members of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape race naturally ascended to the Celestial Immortal Realm [the foundational immortal cultivation stage] upon reaching adulthood, this meager force—even with a newly ascended Great Encompassing Golden Immortal—lacked the foundation and profound heritage [accumulated strength, resources, and legacy] to establish itself, whether by joining the Demon Race or founding a new lineage among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races.

In truth, given the deep-seated hatred various races held for the Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan, any attempt by the Primordial Era Demonic Ape to join the Demon Court [the ruling court of the demon race] would surely be obstructed. If it sought to establish a new Hundred Immortal Spirit Races, it would likely face such severe suppression that its lineage would be utterly extinguished.

From this perspective, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape's decision to pledge allegiance to Eldrin Chen was also based on recognizing his strength and potential.

As long as Eldrin Chen could attain the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the supreme title of a sovereign who commands primordial chaos] realm, then as the earliest Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has perfected his cultivation and encompasses all within] to follow Eldrin Chen, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape Clan would undoubtedly be able to rise with this opportunity, breaking free from the fate of being suppressed and facing extinction.

Having grasped the general situation of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape clan, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh with emotion, "A clan as mighty as the Primordial Era Demonic Ape has fallen to the brink of annihilation."

"Back in the Primordial Era [the mythical first age of creation], the Primordial Demonic Ape Progenitor was the foremost master of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining one's physical body to an indestructible, divine state] across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. Why would he choose the path of betrayal and defection?"

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape's eyes grew solemn.

A cold glint flashed in his gaze before he spoke, "I do not know the truth of it. But I refuse to believe our Progenitor was truly a traitor."

Eldrin Chen was taken aback for a moment and turned his gaze towards the Primordial Era Demonic Ape.

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape nodded firmly, his voice resolute with disbelief. "Our Primordial Era Demonic Ape clan possesses a fierce and unyielding spirit. We have warriors who die in battle, but never groveling cowards."

"The Progenitor was the sovereign of our clan, a being who knew only advance, never retreat. How could he possibly defect to serve under an Outer Realm Demon Emperor?"

"What happened back then... the Progenitor must have been wronged. Joining the ranks of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor was the only path left to him to wash away that shame and seek vengeance."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen remained silent, yet a flicker of curiosity ignited within his eyes. He was clearly intrigued by this figure hailed as the foremost master of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme path of physical cultivation] in the Primordial Era [the mythic first age of creation].

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape [an ancient and mighty simian demon] took a deep breath and declared, "The Ancient Progenitor was one of the nine Chaos Grade [a primordial level of power] powerhouses preordained by the heavens of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, and indeed, the mightiest among them—a Chaos Great Sage [a supreme title for a Chaos Grade physical cultivator] of Fleshly Body Sanctification."

"His venerable self possessed peerless talent, having cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a legendary divine transformation technique]. He was acclaimed as a Half-Step Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign] who achieved the Dao through an unorthodox path, standing but a single step away from breaking through to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor of the Chaos Grade]."

"Alas, while the Ancient Progenitor was still gestating within the cosmic womb, his innate Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial creative energy of chaos] was stolen. This theft prevented him from ever ascending to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm."

Eldrin Chen was taken aback for a moment, then promptly inquired, "Who was it that stole his Chaos Genesis Energy?"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape. Finally, it shook its head. "The river of time has flowed too long. I do not know the true perpetrator."

"However, in that Primordial Era, only three individuals succeeded in proving their Dao and attaining the Heavenly Emperor throne: Primordial Beginning, Purple Tenuity, and the Solar Sun [the Celestial Sun Emperor]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. Given the innate potential [aptitude] of the Primordial Era Primordial Demonic Ape Progenitor in Fleshly Body Sanctification, had he successfully proven his Dao as a Chaos Heavenly Emperor, he would have ranked among the very pinnacle of power within that realm.

That he became the target of another's machinations was, in hindsight, almost to be expected.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but draw a sharp breath. "The several Divine Sovereign [God-Kings] of the Primordial Era Divine Clan emerged earliest into the world. They truly seized every advantage of being first."

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape also nodded. Even in this current age, the three most powerful Chaos Heavenly Emperor within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains remained Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign, the Solar Heavenly Emperor, and the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor.

Among these three, both Primordial Beginning and Solar Sun were Divine Sovereign from the Primordial Era's Early Years. The Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor had attained his Path through the boundless Fortune of founding a Great Path, making him a unique case.

Among the other Divine Sovereign Heavenly Emperor, the strength of Candle Dragon and Primordial Phoenix was likely slightly inferior to that of the Purple Tenuity Divine Sovereign.

This was not due to any lack of power on their part, but rather because they had not seized the initiative.

Within the Primordial Era Primordial Immortal Domain, there were nine positions of Chaos Heavenly Emperor. However, the majority of the nine portions of Chaos Heavenly Emperor Opportunity and Fortune had fallen into the hands of the three Divine Sovereign of the Divine Clan.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen grew curious once more. Since there were positions of Chaos Heavenly Emperor ordained by Heaven [destined by the cosmic order], they should, in principle, be impossible to prevent from attaining the Path.

Because these positions were ordained by the Primordial Immortal Domain itself, they were under the protection of the Primordial Immortal Domain's Heavenly Path [the cosmic laws of the primordial realm].

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen fell into a brief, thoughtful silence before he likely deduced the reason.

The root cause of all this was most likely the emergence of Three Souls Imperial Lord in the past, which had aroused the apprehension of that powerful being from the Second Chaos Realm within the Depths of Chaos.

Back then, that supreme powerhouse, in order to eradicate Three Souls Imperial Lord's Path, had been willing to pay a tremendous price to oppose the Primordial Immortal Domain's Heavenly Path.

After the deed was done, that supreme powerhouse returned gravely wounded, and the Primordial Immortal Domain [the foundational, primordial realm of immortals] and its Heavenly Path [the supreme, all-encompassing Dao] suffered catastrophic damage, falling into a deep slumber. This allowed the three Divine Sovereign [supreme rulers of the divine realms] who had emerged earlier to seize the overwhelming advantage.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but perform a quick divination with his fingers. A flicker of astonishment eventually crossed his features.

It turned out the inherent rank of the Primordial Immortal Domain was originally exceedingly high. Within it were meant to be nine Chaos Heavenly Emperor [primordial sovereigns who rule over fundamental aspects of chaos]. Had all nine Chaos Heavenly Emperor assumed their thrones, the Primordial Immortal Domain even possessed the potential to ascend and become a Middle Grade Primordial Domain [a higher-order primordial realm].

Alas, due to the absence of the nine Chaos Heavenly Emperor, and the critical lack of the Soul Path Heavenly Emperor [the Emperor governing the Dao of the Soul] and the Fleshly Body Heavenly Emperor [the Emperor governing the Dao of the Physical Body], the Great Path [the supreme Dao] of the Primordial Immortal Domain remained incomplete in its potential. Thus, it could not reach the tier of a Middle Grade Primordial Domain.

"So that is the way of it,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, shaking his head slightly before swiftly suppressing the train of thought.

Whether a nascent Primordial Domain or a Middle Grade Primordial Domain, both were Path-Field [realms defined by and aligned with specific Daos] of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor level. Such realms were still far beyond the reach of Eldrin Chen to even contemplate touching.

He withdrew his focus and turned his gaze towards the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [an ancient, formidable demonic ape from the dawn of time]. "Your identity is rather sensitive," he stated. "It is not yet prudent for it to be revealed."

"First, accompany me back to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain [Eldrin Chen's immortal domain]. We shall discuss arrangements for your future there."

"..."

Departing from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, Eldrin Chen returned to the heart of his Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

He did not immediately enter seclusion. Instead, he withdrew a map detailing the Eastern Departure Flame Domain from his sleeve, a ripple of contemplation stirring within the depths of his gaze.

After a long while, he set the map aside and turned to the Primordial Era Demonic Ape. "Your identity is unique," he said. "There is a matter that suits you perfectly."

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape immediately fixed its eyes upon the map in Eldrin Chen's hand.

Some time later, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape departed from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, vanishing into the profound depths of the Sea of Chaos.

Once the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had left, Eldrin Chen wasted no words. He immediately resumed his closed-door cultivation.

For this session of seclusion, Eldrin Chen first took out five wisps of Indestructibility spiritual light [a conceptual essence representing unbreakable durability]. He fused them completely into his Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's chosen Great Path], allowing it to undergo a final, thorough metamorphosis.

At this point, the four most critical foundations of Eldrin Chen's being—his physical body, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his Great Path [the fundamental cultivation law he follows], and his Path Fruit—had all been utterly transformed into foundations worthy of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Each foundation was now solid enough to support his continued ascent.

Having accomplished this, he directly retrieved seven Nine Orifices Divine Stone [mystical stones said to possess nine apertures, enhancing spiritual absorption] and began merging them, one by one, into his Primordial Spirit.

As the seven divine stones merged within him, Eldrin Chen immediately felt the foundational essence of his Primordial Spirit swell significantly. Moreover, the speed of his cultivation began to increase at a tremendous rate.

"The speed of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation has increased dramatically."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. He lowered his gaze to sense his internal state and discovered that his Primordial Spirit cultivation speed had increased by a factor of forty-nine.

At this rate, he would need only a single Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle in Buddhist cosmology, often billions of years] to advance his Primordial Spirit to the second level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest known realm of cultivation] realm.

This speed was remarkably fast, for Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit was a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a supreme-grade spiritual core of unparalleled purity and power], vastly more potent—several times over—than that of an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Without a Great Encompassing Rank [pertaining to the highest cultivation realm] Divine Soul Rare Treasure [an artifact of supreme rarity that nourishes the soul], Eldrin Chen feared it might take him billions upon billions of years to advance even a single minor stage within the Primordial Spirit Realm.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved a batch of Supreme Grade Innate Soul Nourishing Wood [a legendary spiritual wood of the highest quality, used to nourish and strengthen the soul] and began refining it, merging its essence into his spiritual core. Only with these precious resources as fuel could the immense demands of Primordial Spirit cultivation be met.

"The resource consumption for cultivation beyond the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm is truly staggering," he remarked.

"No wonder those Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivators might spend hundreds of billions of years without breaking through a single layer of cultivation."

Feeling the rapid depletion of the Supreme Grade Innate Soul Nourishing Wood, Eldrin Chen murmured again, a trace of solemnity coloring his expression. Read, share, and discuss at audi novel.com.