Chapter 1911 : The Celestial Beast's Hidden Power

After Exquisite Jiang entered seclusion, Eldrin Chen once again resumed his life of dedicated cultivation.

In the years that followed, his focus lay primarily in comprehending the Great Path and cultivating his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. He would occasionally emerge from seclusion to hunt powerful Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos] that other clan members were not confident in subduing.

Thus, time flowed on unceasingly. In the blink of an eye, several million years passed. The power of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance grew increasingly formidable. Within the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method], powerful individuals had successively cultivated to the Three Realms Realm [a high-level cultivation realm].

The number of Chaos Ancient Beast within the northern and southern Chaos Heavenly Domain [a region suffused with primordial chaos] also gradually increased, their numbers eventually surpassing one hundred thousand.

At this stage, Old Granduncle and others began selectively breeding the Chaos Ancient Beast. Those with inferior bloodline potential were hunted to serve as cultivation resources for the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain. Those with higher cultivation bases, especially those who had broken through to the mid or late stages of Celestial Immortal [a powerful immortal realm], were kept as breeding stock.

During this process, Eldrin Chen made a surprising discovery. The Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir refined through nine cycles] crafted from these Chaos Ancient Beast could actually serve as cultivation sustenance for the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [an elite corps of divine warriors].

It turned out that the Celestial Soldiers and Generals were not incapable of advancing their realms. In theory, any member of the Celestial Soldiers and Generals could cultivate to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient immortals]. However, their progress was capped at that level; it was impossible for them to advance further to the Great Encompassing [the Da Luo realm, a supreme state of existence].

The Celestial Soldiers and Generals primarily cultivated their physical bodies. The flesh and blood of lower-tier Chaos Ancient Beast were the most suitable cultivation resources for them.

"It seems that in the future, surplus Chaos Ancient Beast can be allocated for the cultivation of the Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint smile gracing his lips.

Eldrin Chen whispered this thought inwardly, a trace of a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com (official site). Support the original.

With a vast quantity of high-grade Chaos Realm Grass [a rare spiritual herb that thrives in primordial chaos], the Chen Immortal Clan would certainly not lack for high-quality Chaos Ancient Beasts [primordial beasts born from the chaos] in the future Ninth Rank. Perhaps they could even use this to nurture an elite force of formidable warriors.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen grew increasingly interested in the prospect of raising Chaos Ancient Beasts.

In the years that followed, he ventured to the eastern and western reaches of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain and established two more Chaos Heavenly Domains [domains of primordial chaos]. These he meticulously reshaped into specialized environments far more suitable for breeding these Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Thereafter, the eastern Chaos Heavenly Domain was dedicated to raising Chaos Green Fish [a swift, scaled beast of chaos], the northern Heavenly Domain to herding Chaos White Goats [a hardy, horned creature], the western Heavenly Domain to the free-ranging of Chaos Yaks [a massive, shaggy bovine of chaos], while the southern Heavenly Domain was designated as a proving ground for Tribulation [a trial by heavenly calamity] cultivation.

At this point, Eldrin Chen once again found himself short-handed. He thus returned to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, using resources accumulated over millions of years to train an additional seven thousand Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals [elite immortal warriors], barely managing to assemble a full force of ten thousand.

It is worth noting that gathering these seven thousand Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals was no easy feat, as a Triple Ascendant Immortal Foundation [an immortal who has ascended through three foundational tribulations] is considered a rare and exceptional talent.

The Returning Abyss Immortal Domain comprises one hundred and forty-four heavenly layers, yet each Heavenly Domain might produce, at most, a hundred such individuals per Great Tribulation [a major cosmic cycle]. Of these Immortals, less than half were typically willing to bind themselves as Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals. Consequently, Eldrin Chen could not have gathered so many Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals from his domain alone.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen commanded immense prestige within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. He made a journey back there, selecting numerous prodigies with Triple Ascendant Immortal Foundation from various Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands [hidden paradises and sanctums] and among the rogue cultivators, thereby completing the transformation of this batch of Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals.

With a force of ten thousand Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals at his command, Eldrin Chen stationed one thousand celestial troops to guard each of the four Chaos Heavenly Domains. The remaining forces were placed under the command of Kael Chen and other clan Ancient Immortals [immortals of great age and power] to lead hunts for the Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Once all these arrangements were complete, the Chaos Ancient Beast husbandry industry within the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain was fully established. In the process, they had also slain not a few Chaos Beast Kings [monarchs among the primordial beasts].

Eldrin Chen still wished to attempt refining a batch of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a legendary pill said to grant immense power through ten cycles of refinement], but his actions were interrupted on this day by a message. He immediately proceeded to the Nameless Space [a mysterious pocket dimension] where the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl of profound power] resided.

"Has it revived?"

Within this Nameless Space, Eldrin Chen spoke with a mix of anticipation and awe, his eyes filled with immense joy as he gazed upon the Immortal Soil [soil imbued with potent life-giving spiritual energy] before him.

There, within the Great Encompassing Immortal Soil [a supreme grade of Immortal Soil of vast potency], the seed that had once lain dormant was now emanating a faint aura of Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged].

"Its vitality has been restored. It can now take root and begin its gestation,"

the Returning Abyss Pearl stated calmly, its light unwavering.

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of elation in his heart. "My thanks," he said.

The Returning Abyss Pearl's radiance remained steady, yet it spoke once more. "The Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus [a legendary plant born from the essence of primordial chaos] can only take root and sprout within a Primordial Domain [a realm of primordial origin and power], or within a Chaos Grade [a rank denoting connection to primordial chaos] Chaos Lair [a nest or dwelling place saturated with chaotic energies].

To use it as a foundation for reincarnation and cultivation, it is best to seek out a portion of Chaos Immortal Soil [Immortal Soil infused with the essence of primordial chaos]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. Taking root in a Primordial Domain carried far too great a risk. As for a Chaos Grade Chaos Lair, that was not something he was currently capable of securing.

With this thought, he turned his gaze to the Returning Abyss Pearl and inquired, "Do you have a method?"

The Returning Abyss Pearl pondered for a moment before speaking. "This place is the Land of the Returning Abyss, the very seat of Chaos End. It is the ultimate Path-Field within the Chaos, saturated with the power of Oblivion and Returning Abyss Power [the annihilating force that marks the end of all cycles]."

"The Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus [a legendary lotus born from the primordial chaos] can take root here, but it is highly likely to become tainted by the Returning Abyss Power. Such corruption could prevent it from ever sprouting."

"Regardless, with no other options available, we must at least make the attempt,"

Eldrin Chen declared decisively. He then retrieved the Chaos Lotus Seed and summoned Verdant Consort to his side.

Gazing upon the Chaos Lotus Seed, Verdant Consort felt a surge of profound excitement. After listening to Eldrin Chen explain the associated risks, she contemplated briefly and stated, "No matter the outcome, we must try." Support the author by reading on audio - novel . com.

"Then I shall lend you my strength,"

Eldrin Chen proclaimed. Immediately, he channeled the boundless power of the Reincarnation Great Path [the supreme art governing the cycle of death and rebirth], aiding Verdant Consort as she stepped into the profound state of Reincarnation [the metaphysical process of shedding one's form to be reborn anew].

Seizing this opportunity, Verdant Consort sacrificed her entire cultivation foundation. Millennia of accumulated power transformed into pure essence, merging with her Primordial Spirit [the immortal spiritual core of a cultivator], which then fused inseparably with the Chaos Lotus Seed.

"Remember this well,"

Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity, slowly imprinting the Primordial Chaos Scripture within Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. Astonishingly, he managed to imprint nine Primordial Chaos Ancient Characters [ancient symbols containing the fundamental laws of chaos] in succession.

Then, Eldrin Chen opened his mouth and infused a strand of Innate Primordial Chaos Light [a foundational light of creation, accumulated over millions of years] into Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit.

This was the first time Eldrin Chen had used the Innate Primordial Chaos Light to aid someone's reincarnation. That light, the nine Primordial Chaos Ancient Characters, the Innate Mother Energy [the nurturing energy of creation], the Chaos Lotus Seed, and Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit all fused together, ultimately giving rise to hundreds of Chaos Ancient Character [characters of power born from primordial chaos].

—The Scripture of the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus!

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of astonishment appearing in his eyes.

He had a premonition. This Scripture of the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus would surely shake the heavens and earth, its power likely not inferior to the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture.

"*Hum—*"

In that fleeting moment, the hundreds of Chaos Ancient Character trembled violently before finally merging into the Chaos Lotus Seed. Wrapping around the Innate Verdant Lotus Throne, the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword, and the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword, the seed was about to vanish into the river of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth].

If Eldrin Chen did not intervene, Verdant Consort would be randomly reborn somewhere within the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless reaches of existence].

But Eldrin Chen was a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has comprehended the fundamental truths of existence]. Furthermore, he had cultivated the Reincarnation Great Path and now possessed the power to influence the currents of Reincarnation.

In that instant, he made his move. The supreme authority over Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] inherent to his Reincarnation Body stirred the Six Harmonies [a formation based on the harmony of six elements or directions], and under the influence of this intangible power, the lotus seed took root within the Land of the Returning Abyss.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen could clearly sense the seed voraciously drawing in the Returning Abyss Power [the unique energy of the Returning Abyss] from the Land of the Returning Abyss and converting it into its own foundational essence.

In other words, the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus was beginning to sprout.

Witnessing this, the Returning Abyss Pearl spoke with a note of surprise, "Unstained by the mire, it has nurtured a wisp of the Nirvana Path [the Path of Transcendent Peace] within utter stillness. This Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus Seed is indeed Extraordinary."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this and asked, gazing at the seed, "How does it feel?"

"Its foundational essence is vast and boundless. In comparison, I am but an insignificant ant."

Verdant Consort, her memories still hazy from the recent Reincarnation, spoke after a long pause, "Even after undergoing Reincarnation, to fully merge with it will likely require at least one Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. Once she completely fused with the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus, Verdant Consort would become a true Chaos Foundation [a foundational spiritual root born from primordial chaos].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, as the first Verdant Lotus Seed to emerge from the Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the initial expansion and differentiation of primordial chaos], the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus's innate foundation was at least that of a Second Chaos Realm entity.

By merging with it and obtaining the Scripture of the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus, Verdant Consort's future achievements would be truly limitless.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "There is no need for haste. Take your time fusing with the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus. Once you have completely refined and assimilated it, you will be able to take human form and emerge into the world."

"Very well. When that time comes, we shall stand side by side once more."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort responded, emanating a faint Immortal Radiance before gradually sinking into a deep slumber.

Having initially merged with the Primordial Chaos Verdant Lotus, she now required a long period of dormancy to complete the fusion process.

Watching as Verdant Consort drifted into slumber, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He departed from the Nameless Space and reappeared within the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

With that task complete, Eldrin Chen immediately set about refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills.

Over five million years had passed since the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain was first established. In that time, the combined efforts of the Reincarnation Body and the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance had resulted in the slaying of nearly one hundred Chaos Beast Kings.

Now, Eldrin Chen intended to refine all of them into Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills.

Given Eldrin Chen's current cultivation at the Ninth Rank Supreme Grade level, refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills posed almost no difficulty. He even managed to refine thirty-six furnaces simultaneously. Within a few short millennia, all the pills were successfully completed.

In just over ten thousand years, Eldrin Chen had refined nearly one hundred batches of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills, yielding a total of over three hundred individual pills.

After successfully refining the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a legendary pill said to grant immense vitality and aid in transcending mortal limits], Eldrin Chen immediately consumed one.

Once he had fully absorbed the pill's essence, a slight frown creased his brow.

A single Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was potent enough to increase a cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] by twenty percent their chances of breaking through the Fleshly Body Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in physical cultivation]. Yet, the enhancement it provided to Eldrin Chen was negligible.

Even the disparity between an Indestructibility Body [a physique renowned for its near-unbreakable resilience] at the Eleventh Limit and a physique tempered to the Ninth Limit of the Great Encompassing Heavenly Pass [a mythical trial ground that forges the ultimate physical form] was nearly tenfold.

The chasm between a true Innate Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying physical constitution present from birth] and a mere Ninth Limit physique was so vast it could not be measured in mere multiples.

The gap was simply too immense—so immense that a single strand of hair from a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal who has mastered the Great Encompassing Dao] could shred a Ninth Limit physique to dust.

The most crucial point was that the efficacy of the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was greatly diminished for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. It could no longer provide significant advancement, serving only as ordinary cultivation sustenance.

Upon reaching the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, there remained only one path for the rapid ascension of one's physical form: refining the flesh of a Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from the chaos of creation] into Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [pills of unparalleled potency for physical cultivation].

If one relied solely on refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, it would require approximately one hundred thousand pills to break through to the second layer of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm.

The yield of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill from each Chaos Beast King [a monarch among the beasts of primordial chaos] was limited by its cultivation base. To refine one hundred thousand such pills, one would need to slay tens of thousands of these Chaos Beast King.

This number was truly staggering. Even if one were to slaughter every single Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial beast born from the primal chaos] that had accumulated over the course of an entire Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] within the three hundred thousand Path Domain [a vast territory governed by a powerful cultivator] surrounding the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, it would likely only yield a few dozenths of what was needed.

In other words, if Eldrin Chen relied solely on slaying Chaos Beast King [a monarch-level beast of primal chaos] to refine Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal pill refined through ten cycles of transformation] for his physical cultivation, he would either have to wait for dozens of Kalpa Tribulation or leave the territories surrounding the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain to hunt Chaos Beast King in the more distant reaches of the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, formless expanse of primal chaos].

Once he ventured beyond the periphery of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, he would likely encroach upon the hunting grounds of other Immortal Domain [a domain ruled by an immortal sovereign] or step into territories claimed by Chaos Demon God [a powerful demonic entity born of primal chaos]. The slightest misstep could ignite a Chaos War [a cataclysmic conflict waged in the primal chaos].

"One hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would be required just to break through to the second layer of the Great Encompassing Physique [a legendary physique of boundless potential]."

"No, that's not right. Given the potency of my Great Encompassing Physique, the resources needed to reach the second layer would be significantly greater."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

He finally understood the profound difficulty of cultivating the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining one's physical body to an immortal state]. Without launching a Great Encompassing Rank [the realm of the Great Encompassing] Chaos War, relying solely on hunting within his own domain would likely require over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation just to break through to the second layer of Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing realm].

And the gap between the second and third layers of Great Encompassing was even vaster, requiring roughly fifty percent more resources.

To break through to the mid-stage of Great Encompassing, Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would become utterly useless. One would need to consume genuine Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [an immortal pill of the Great Encompassing rank], Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos with innate laws], or the flesh and blood of Chaos Fiend [a fiendish entity of primal chaos] to advance further.

"I must continuously wage Chaos War and slay Chaos Demon God to progress."

"The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification is truly this arduous," he mused, "no wonder those who walk this path grow more formidable with each realm they ascend."

Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. Were it not for his plans to nurture a Chaos Beast King, he would likely be considering launching a Chaos War at this very moment to secure the resources needed for his cultivation breakthrough.

Now, having formulated a preliminary strategy for raising a Chaos Beast King, Eldrin Chen naturally decided to first settle into a period of secluded cultivation.

He would wait until later, when Exquisite Jiang and the others had broken through to the Great Encompassing realm, providing him with a sufficient number of reliable allies, and when his own physical body cultivation found it difficult to advance further. Only then would he consider initiating the Chaos War.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen quickly reined in his wandering mind and resumed refining the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill.

Soon, he had completely refined all three hundred-plus Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills. It was only then that he realized the power of his physical body had increased by roughly half a tenth.

Having finished the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills, Eldrin Chen once again Recovery into quiet cultivation. Thus, time flowed on for several million more years, until finally, the day arrived for the inaugural opening of the Path Tribulation within the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

As the very first Path Tribulation to be held in the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, this event was exceptionally grand and magnificent in scale.

Those drawn into this tribulation included not only the newly ascended Immortals of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain from recent years, but also a great number of prodigies from both the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance and the Chen Immortal Clan.

And as the opposing force in this Path Tribulation, the Southern Chaos Heavenly Domain had, over these years, nurtured over a thousand Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Eldrin Chen deliberately released nearly a thousand of the weaker ones, among which the strongest Chaos Ancient Beast had even reached the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [a high level of cultivation where one's spirit and body are refined to an immortal state].

For a Chaos Ancient Beast of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm to join the Path Tribulation [the collective trials and tribulations faced by cultivators on their path], it should, in principle, be exceedingly perilous. However, Eldrin Chen had made this decision only after careful deliberation.

There was simply no other way, for the power of those who had reached the Three Realms Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one internalizes and refines the essence of Heaven, Earth, and the Mortal World] was far too formidable.

The Three Realms Realm of the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method focused on self-refinement and sacrifice] was initially designed to correspond to the Primordial Unity Realm [a foundational stage where one's spiritual energies are unified]. Yet, the disparity between the two was vast.

The empowerment from the internal world within a Three Realms Realm cultivator granted them strength far surpassing that of a Primordial Unity Realm expert. Most crucially, as the essence of their internalized Three Realms [Heaven, Earth, and the Mortal World] nourished them back, it allowed their cultivation to continue advancing beyond the initial breakthrough.

An ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [one who has partially ascended to immortality] would find their progress halted upon reaching that stage, unable to advance further.

But Three Realms Realm experts were different. Depending on the size and foundational essence of their internal world, the weakest among them could still cultivate a Lower Grade Primordial Unity Foundation [a basic, unified spiritual foundation].

The more powerful ones could forge a Middle Grade Primordial Unity Body [a mid-tier unified physical and spiritual constitution], or even a superior-grade Primordial Unity physique.

Taking Eldrin Chen's seventy-two nominal disciples as an example, each had now cultivated at least a Middle Grade Primordial Unity Body. Empowered by their internal worlds, they each possessed combat prowess rivaling the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of true celestial immortality].

Those ranked at the forefront had cultivated a Superior Grade Primordial Unity Foundation [a top-tier unified spiritual foundation]. With this foundation augmented by their internal worlds, these Sacrificial Self Path Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality] could even defeat Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a flawless, perfected immortal], and the most outstanding among them could contend with those in the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm.

Take Lofty Peak Lu as an example. He has already cultivated the supreme Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational art for creating a unified inner world] and once fought a thousand exchanges against a Fourth Heaven Celestial Immortal Realm [the fourth level of the Celestial Immortal cultivation stage] expert without defeat.

Once such a figure ascends to the Inner Universe [the art of manifesting a miniature cosmos within oneself] and breaks through to the Cosmos Realm [a cultivation realm centered on the internal cosmos], their cultivation base will directly rival that of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]. Their future potential is truly boundless.

As the Path Tribulation [a grand trial or calamity related to one's cultivation path] was about to commence, the high-ranking members of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] emerged from their seclusion, watching the battlefield near the edge of the Immortal Domain [a realm inhabited by immortals] with keen interest.

Kael Chen observed for a moment before saying with a smile, "Nearly a thousand Three Realms Realm [a cultivation realm where one masters the three internal realms of essence, energy, and spirit] cultivators. It seems the position of your personal disciple is fiercely contested indeed."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also revealed a faint smile.

Since the founding of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, nine Great Tribulations [epoch-defining cosmic calamities] have occurred, giving rise to over a thousand Three Realms Realm cultivators.

These Three Realms Realm cultivators possess a cultivation level analogous to a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [one who stands on the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm]. However, bolstered by their internal worlds, their breakthrough potential far exceeds that of ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

If these Three Realms Realm cultivators were willing to attempt a breakthrough to the Cosmos Realm, their success rate would likely not fall below thirty percent.

This is especially true for those who have reached the mid-stage of the Primordial Unity Realm [the realm of unifying one's foundational energies]. With a mid-grade Primordial Unity Foundation as their foundation, their chance of breaking through to the Cosmos Realm would be no less than fifty percent.

Yet, these powerful Three Realms Realm cultivators have not attempted their breakthrough. While some seek to forge an even stronger Primordial Unity Foundation, the vast majority hold back for a single purpose: to compete for the coveted position of Eldrin Chen's personal disciple.

At that very moment, Gentle Deer tilted her head and asked, "Who do you think will claim the top spot in this Kalpa Tribulation [a grand cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal]?"

"Goose Startles Cold," Violet Consort Yan replied with a smile. "He is the human form of a Nine-Leaf Sword Grass [a legendary plant whose leaves are as sharp as divine swords]. After dedicating himself to the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method that involves sacrificing parts of oneself for greater power], his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. His mastery of the Sword Path [the Dao of the Sword] has even impressed Senior Imperial Sovereign Jiang. Among his generation, I fear no one can rival him now."

"That doesn't count, that doesn't count!" Gentle Deer shook her head, clicking her tongue. "Cao Cao is already a direct disciple. He shouldn't be included in the ranking."

Several million years ago, the spiritual awareness of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass gradually matured, and it ultimately embarked on the path of cultivation.

Recognizing his extraordinary talent and the subtle Fortune [destiny or luck] bestowed by the Chaos Realm Grass [a primordial state of existence], Eldrin Chen imparted to him the methods of the Sacrificial Self Path. He named him Goose Startles Cold and accepted him as his fifth direct disciple, following Alistair Ye, Literature Abyss Lu, Fate Birth, and Serene Bamboo.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Although Jinghan has only recently taken human form, his cultivation has already reached the Cosmos [Primordial Chaos] Realm. For this Tribulation [a trial or calamity], he is merely here to gain experience. He will not make a move against anyone below the Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] stage, so his ranking will not be counted." Your portal to cultivation novels: https://audio-novel.com.