Chapter 1914 : The Pillars of Immortal Ascension

"At least five hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade cultivation pill refined through ten cycles of heavenly tribulation] will be required to achieve a breakthrough into the Second Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the second level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle stage of physical cultivation]."

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

He understood all too well the reason. It was not only due to the formidable nature of his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled resilience and power], but also because the energy tier of the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was insufficient for him. Their efficacy was greatly diminished, relegating them to the status of mere foundational cultivation resources.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen set aside the portion of Innate Energy [the primordial, unformed energy that existed before creation] allocated for nurturing the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [an elite corps of divine warriors]. He redirected it instead to cultivate the Innate Chaos Realm Grass [a mystical herb that grows in the primordial chaos and is a key ingredient for high-level pills].

After these calculations, he estimated he could cultivate roughly two hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, a figure that brought Eldrin Chen a measure of reassurance.

According to Eldrin Chen's projections, given the current rate of acquiring Innate Energy and breeding Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from the primordial chaos], and after meeting the resource needs for his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] cultivation, he could produce approximately three hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill per Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years].

At this pace, it would take nearly two Kalpa Tribulation to advance his physical cultivation to the second layer of the Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. While not swift, this progress was by no means slow.

With his cultivation path thus determined, Eldrin Chen issued orders for the large-scale breeding of Chaos Beast King [the monarchs among chaos beasts, possessing immense power and rare bloodlines].

After sixty million years of cultivation, each of the three great Chaos Heavenly Domain [vast realms born from and existing within the primordial chaos] now hosted a population of one hundred thousand Chaos Ancient Beast.

These Chaos Ancient Beast were the product of continuous selective breeding—strains of exceptional pedigree, all carrying the potent bloodline of the Chaos Beast King. They had been bred to sacrifice combat prowess in exchange for a significantly higher probability of breaking through to become true Chaos Beast King themselves. Experience the full epic at audi novel.com.

Now, with a vast quantity of Innate Chaos Realm Grass available, they began to ascend one after another to the Chaos Beast King [a powerful beast born from primordial chaos] realm.

These Chaos Beast King possessed low combat power; they might not even secure a stable victory against a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage for a Celestial Immortal] cultivator. Calling them pseudo-Chaos Beast King would not be an exaggeration. However, their Vitality [the fundamental life force and vigor of a being] was exceptionally vast and potent, making them the finest material for refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir requiring ten cycles of refinement].

With the Chaos Beast King in hand, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base allowed him to undertake the large-scale refinement of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill.

Given his current level of cultivation, he could simultaneously refine one hundred furnaces of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill. Moreover, under the tempering of the Chaos Heavenly Flame [a primordial flame born from chaos], each batch could be completed within a few years, scarcely wasting any of his precious time.

Thus, in the ensuing epochs, Eldrin Chen would refine one hundred furnaces of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill every ten thousand years. The remaining time was devoted to tempering his physical body, cultivating his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator], and contemplating the profound mysteries of the Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos].

Five hundred thousand years passed in this manner. Eldrin Chen had successively refined thirty thousand furnaces of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, and his physical cultivation had also seen significant advancement.

Then, on this very day, Eldrin Chen suddenly awoke from his secluded cultivation and arrived at the periphery of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

Beyond the Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws], he saw Donghua Immortal Lord [a title meaning "Immortal Lord of the Eastern Splendor"] arriving astride an Azure Dragon [a majestic, divine dragon of the east]. With a smile, the Immortal Lord looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Greetings, Fellow Cultivator Eldrin."

After inviting Donghua Immortal Lord into the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen personally brewed a pot of tea for him before finally asking, "I heard you were injured in that recent battle. I hope you have recovered well?"

Mention of the recent Chaos War [a cataclysmic conflict within the primordial chaos] caused a look of deep apprehension to cross Donghua Immortal Lord's face.

He took a deep breath, then spoke, "That Primal Chaos Kui Ox possesses formidable combat prowess. Even with Fellow Daoist Heavenly River joining forces with me to encircle and slay it, we failed to gain the slightest upper hand. In fact, we were even wounded by it."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen asked with deep apprehension, "Is this Primal Chaos Kui Ox truly so powerful?"

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded and explained, "Even within the same late-stage Great Encompassing realm, the gap between the seventh and eighth layers is immense."

"I have merely cultivated my Great Path to the Great Perfection Realm and rely on the power of my authority in battle. That Primal Chaos Kui Ox, however, has been at the seventh layer of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal for many years and has now achieved a Great Encompassing Physique cultivated to the Major Achievement stage."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing this, a trace of wariness flashing in his eyes.

By now, Eldrin Chen had gained a profound understanding of the cultivation path within the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm.

After an Immortal breaks through to Great Encompassing, the majority of their combat power lies in their Great Path Authority. However, this does not mean other paths are necessarily weak.

As their cultivation deepens, beings at the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level can turn their focus to refining their physical body and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. Once both the physical body and the Primordial Spirit Realm are cultivated to the late Great Encompassing stage, their combat power receives a significant boost.

Take the Great Encompassing Physique as an example. It has nine layers. Each advancement to a higher layer brings a tremendous increase in physical strength.

Once the Great Encompassing Physique is cultivated to the Major Achievement stage, it becomes a formidable force in its own right. If one can advance it to the ninth layer, the Perfection stage, its power can rival that of a Great Path Authority.

Some beings who specialize in the Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme physical cultivation constitution] cultivate it to the ninth and perfect level. With the augmentation of their Bloodline Divine Ability [an innate supernatural power passed down through a powerful bloodline], their combat prowess can even rival that of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] cultivator who has walked the Path of Path Mastery [a supreme cultivation path focused on mastering the fundamental laws of existence].

However, due to the inherent conflict between their foundational energies, those who walk the Path of Path Mastery can almost never cultivate a Bloodline Divine Ability. They are essentially limited to bringing their Great Encompassing Physique to a Major Achievement level, finding it exceedingly difficult to reach its perfect, consummate state.

"For those walking the Path of Path Mastery, to reach the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection requires mending one's inherent weaknesses. At the very least, one must cultivate both the physical body and the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator] to the Great Perfection Realm [a state of flawless completion within a cultivation realm]," Donghua Immortal Lord [a title meaning 'Immortal Lord of Eastern Splendor'] explained.

"Only by mending these shortcomings does one earn the qualification to attempt the breakthrough into the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [a legendary realm representing the unity of all primal forces]."

Donghua Immortal Lord spoke slowly, then sighed. "That Primal Chaos Kui Ox [a mythical, one-legged ox demon born from primal chaos] has already brought its physical body to the Major Achievement level. Combined with its Violet Heaven Divine Thunder Great Path [a supreme divine ability commanding heavenly violet thunder], its combat strength ranks among the elite even within the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a high-level immortal realm denoting vast, all-encompassing power]. It is not far from reaching Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection."

"The injuries I sustained this time were severe. It took me nearly ten million years of seclusion to fully Recovery [to heal and restore one's cultivation base to its peak state]." Read the full novel exclusively on www . audio-novel.com.

As he spoke, Donghua Immortal Lord retrieved a White Jade Purification Vase [a magical vessel carved from white jade, used for purification and storage] and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "By the way, this item was always meant for you. I apologize for the delay of several million years in delivering it; I hope you do not take offense."

Eldrin Chen took the jade vial and peered inside. Within, he found a single Immortal Pill [a pill of immense power, capable of greatly enhancing an immortal's cultivation] entwined with shimmering Great Path Divine Rune [mystical symbols containing fragments of the fundamental laws of the universe].

"A Great Encompassing Immortal Pill?"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. He could not help but inquire, "A Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [a legendary pill that can aid in the cultivation of the Great Encompassing realms] is a treasure of such immense value. Fellow Daoist, why would you bestow such a gift upon me?"

"This low-grade Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [a supreme pill that can enhance one's foundational physique] was refined from the Great Encompassing Physique [a legendary, all-encompassing physical constitution] of the Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from chaos] known as 'Crimson Antelope Demon God' after we slew him," Donghua Immortal Lord [a title meaning 'Eastern Splendor Immortal Lord'] explained.

Donghua Immortal Lord continued his account, then said, "A total of three pills were successfully concocted from this endeavor. I specifically reserved one for you, Fellow Daoist, as recompense for the crucial intelligence you provided."

At this point, Donghua Immortal Lord added, "There is no need for modesty, Fellow Daoist. Had it not been for your warning back then, not only might we have failed to slay the Crimson Antelope Demon God, but we likely would have suffered grievous losses from his sudden assault."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally nodded and accepted the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill.

He understood the logic in Donghua Immortal Lord's words. In a fair duel between beings of the Great Encompassing [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing ultimate mastery] realm, it is exceedingly difficult to determine life or death. However, the element of preparedness—or the lack thereof—often becomes the decisive factor in such conflicts.

Had he not issued that warning years ago, several neighboring Immortal Domain [realms governed by immortal powers] would have been caught off guard and severely crippled by the surprise attack.

Of course, Eldrin Chen would have been compelled to issue the warning regardless. As the saying goes, 'no egg remains unbroken when the nest is overturned.' If the surrounding Immortal Domain were devastated, Eldrin Chen would have been forced to enter the fray himself.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Since I was privy to the intelligence, I naturally could not stand idly by."

Donghua Immortal Lord chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of implication. "To obtain such clandestine information ahead of time... your reach and perception truly span the heavens, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen responded with a knowing smile, offering no further words. He understood that Donghua Immortal Lord had likely surmised something of his methods, but both men maintained a tacit understanding not to delve deeper.

Afterwards, Eldrin Chen continued his discourse with Donghua Immortal Lord. They conversed for a long while, finding great mutual satisfaction in their exchange.

Just as Donghua Immortal Lord was about to take his leave, Eldrin Chen seemed to recall something. He spoke up, asking, "Elder Brother, having attained the Great Encompassing realm for many years, I wonder if you know of any special channels for acquiring the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a rare, primordial light that grants objects and cultivators a foundational quality of unbreakability]?"

"So, you find yourself lacking in Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light," Donghua Immortal Lord replied with a faint smile.

"Indeed. Who among us does not lack this treasure?"

Eldrin Chen nodded, a trace of helplessness coloring his expression.

Only after breaking through to the Great Encompassing [the foundational stage of a Path Ancestor] did Eldrin Chen truly grasp just how scarce the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light was.

In his cultivation journey to this day, Eldrin Chen had already fused five strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light into each of his four foundational pillars: his physical body, his Great Path [his core cultivation method], his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of his being], and his Path Fruit [the condensed essence of his cultivated Dao]. Adding the consumption for his Returning Abyss Seal and the five Heaven-Propping Ancient Tree [primordial trees of immense spiritual significance], the total Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light he had expended reached a staggering thirty strands.

To advance further in his cultivation, the resources required would be even more astronomical.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, breaking through to the mid and late stages of the Great Encompassing would likely require dozens of strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light for *each* of his foundational pillars.

Although he had only just entered the Great Encompassing, it was already time to begin making preparations.

Most crucially, the final three strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primordial, unbreakable spiritual radiance essential for forging supreme treasures] were given to Exquisite Jiang. Back then, to aid Exquisite Jiang in refining a True Spirit Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, containing a true spirit], Eldrin Chen had even swallowed his pride and borrowed two strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light from Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor.

With empty coffers and debts owed, Eldrin Chen found himself compelled to devise a plan for acquiring more Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light.

"Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light is indeed a necessity for those of us at the Great Encompassing [Da Luo] realm,"

Donghua Immortal Lord began, a note of helplessness tinging his sigh. "However, Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light is exceedingly rare. Aside from the act of opening an Immortal Domain, it can only be nurtured within Chaos Lair [primordial nests of chaos] of Great Encompassing rank or higher."

"So, the only way to obtain it is by assaulting a Chaos Lair?"

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

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded. "In truth, due to the limitations of their Innate Foundation [the primordial spiritual root that defines a lair's grade], even Great Encompassing Rank Chaos Lair can only produce a finite amount of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light."

"Generally speaking, a lower-grade Great Encompassing Nest can nurture nine strands. A mid-grade nest can produce thirty strands. As for an Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest, it can yield a maximum of eighty-one strands."

At this point, Donghua Immortal Lord concluded, "Lower-grade nests offer scant resources, while mid-grade and upper-grade ones are notoriously difficult to conquer."

Only then did Eldrin Chen understand that the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light birthed by a Chaos Lair was a quantifiable resource, causing his frown to deepen.

Once it has given birth to a sufficient number of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a rare, primordial light that embodies the concept of unbreakable durability], it will thereafter become an ordinary Great Encompassing Path-Field [a vast, stable realm where cultivators can establish their foundations], forever incapable of producing more Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light.

Consequently, the difficulty of acquiring Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light will likely become even greater.

Noting his expression, Donghua Immortal Lord [the Immortal Lord of Eastern Splendor] pondered for a moment before speaking. "In truth, there are other methods to obtain Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light in significant quantities."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes brightened, and he inquired, "Please elaborate, Fellow Daoist."

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded and began his explanation. "The Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerges] is boundless and endless. Worlds are born and perish in constant flux, and so too are Chaos Lair [dangerous, unstable pockets of concentrated primordial chaos where rare treasures and perils coexist]."

"As I understand it, within the Chaos, Chaos Lair are ceaselessly undergoing Oblivion [the process of dissolution and return to nothingness], even as new ones are constantly being born into existence."

"Within our Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the collective name for seven major immortal domains in the southern reaches of the cosmos], there exists a Primordial Chaos World Sea [a vast, churning sea within the Chaos where countless nascent worlds and Chaos Lairs are formed]. It is a place where innumerable Chaos Lair are nurtured, and where lairs of the Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who has mastered the Primordial Unity, a supreme cultivation realm] level—Primordial One Grade [a classification for lairs or treasures of the Primordial One Imperial Lord level] nests—are even known to form."

"There, Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light can be found by the thousands, and on rare occasions, even Innate Primordial Breath [the most fundamental, uncreated breath of energy from the dawn of existence] emerges."

Donghua Immortal Lord continued his narrative, concluding, "The Primordial Chaos World Sea was formed through the cyclical evolution of the Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles governing all cultivation and existence] within the Chaos. It remains perpetually sealed by the power of the Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme Dao of Primordial Chaos itself], only revealing itself to the wider cosmos once a Chaos Lair has fully matured and is ready to emerge."

"Once the Primordial Chaos World Sea [a primordial, ever-shifting realm of nascent worlds and raw chaos] fully coalesces, those from the outside may enter to seek Opportunity and Fortune [rare chances and profound destiny]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of keen interest.

However, Donghua Immortal Lord shook his head and finally spoke, "The Primordial Chaos World Sea is a rare Opportunity and Fortune; no one can predict when it will manifest."

"Most crucially, the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primordial light embodying unbreakable essence] and Innate Primordial Breath [the foundational breath of creation itself] found there are treasures worthy of contention even among Primordial One Imperial Lord [supreme lords who have unified their foundational essence]. Without strength at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm] level, to step inside is almost certainly to seek one's own death."

Hearing this, a slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow.

In that moment, Eldrin Chen understood with even greater clarity the harsh realities within the Chaos [the vast, primordial expanse beyond ordered worlds].

Even within the Chaos, an extreme minority monopolizes the overwhelming majority of resources.

It is not that resources are lacking in the Chaos, but rather that the greatest share of them is undoubtedly claimed by a tiny fraction of high-ranking cultivators.

Consider the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad realms of immortals]; they may house tens of thousands of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals who have attained a state of encompassing perfection]. Yet, the combined wealth of these tens of thousands likely cannot rival the fortune held by a single Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign emperor who rules a portion of the primordial chaos].

Indeed, the total value of treasures held by a thousand ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal might still fall short of a single Innate Supreme Treasure Divine Spear [a divine spear born from the chaos, a supreme innate treasure] owned by the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss].

True powerhouses are those who command near-total dominion over resources; it is precisely this mastery that allows them to ascend to the supreme realms.

Take Eldrin Chen as an example. He possesses the might to relocate thousands of Chaos Lair [a primordial, untamed realm rich in chaotic energies], refining them into a Chaos Heavenly Domain [a personal domain forged from chaotic essence], and nurturing tens of thousands of Chaos Beast King [powerful beasts born of primordial chaos] to serve as an endless wellspring for his cultivation.

In stark contrast, an ordinary Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty immortal who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm], even if they conquer a Chaos Lair, lacks the power to claim it permanently. At best, they can only plunder its riches once before moving on.

Eldrin Chen, however, can simply take the lair whole. From then on, it will continuously produce Innate Energy [the pure, primordial energy that existed at the dawn of creation] until its very source is utterly depleted.

"It seems," Eldrin mused, his thoughts crystallizing, "that enhancing one's own strength remains paramount. Only by growing more powerful can one secure greater resources."

"If I truly cannot gather enough Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a legendary, unbreakable spiritual radiance born from the Primordial Chaos], then I shall have no choice but to cultivate using Innate Primordial Chaos Divine Spark [a divine fragment containing the original essence of chaos] instead."

With these reflections flashing through his mind, Eldrin Chen finally clasped his hands and bowed slightly towards Donghua Immortal Lord. "My thanks for your guidance, Fellow Daoist. Your words have illuminated the path for me."

Donghua Immortal Lord gave a slight nod, a knowing smile gracing his features. "With a foundation as profound as yours, there is little need for reckless gambits. A steady cultivation to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm should suffice to grant you combat prowess rivaling a Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] cultivator at the peak of their power."

"When the time comes, should the Primordial Chaos World Sea [the legendary, primordial ocean of worlds] manifest itself, you may well possess the qualifications to step into its depths."

"We, the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [immortals whose power and awareness encompass the cosmos], possess boundless lifespans and stand beyond the reach of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. Time, it seems, is a luxury we shall have in abundance."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, acknowledging the perspective of Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal]. After all, he was not the Purple Seal Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal]; he needed to break through to the Realm of Chaos [the highest known cultivation realm, representing primordial formlessness] before others discovered his presence, and he was prepared to pay any price to achieve it. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel .c om.