Chapter 1810 : Breaking Through to the Late Celestial Immortal Stage
"In that case, I shall send you back to the Qingcang Immortal Realm."
Tianya Ancestor exchanged a glance with Celestial Maiden before speaking.
Eldrin pondered briefly, his fingers tracing subtle calculations in the air before he declared, "There's no need for such complications. If you transport me a short distance into the primordial chaos, he should lose our trail."
Elder Tianya glanced beyond the Tianya Grotto upon hearing this, then nodded faintly. "That Golden Crow has truly given up."
Eldrin (Person Name) responded with a faint smile. According to his calculations, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal had long since departed.
Indeed, that was precisely the case. Ever since the Ancient Ancestor of the Remote Ends and the Celestial Maiden had broken through to the realm of Ancient Immortals, and both had shattered the 3 Heavenly Barriers, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal had already abandoned this opportunity to strike against Eldrin (Person Name).
After all, both the Ancient 1 of the Remote Heavens and the Celestial Maiden were 3-Calamity Ancient Immortals, far surpassing ordinary Ancient Immortal powerhouses. If the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal truly intended to scheme against Eldrin (Person Name), he would likely bring calamity upon himself.
Since the Golden Crow Patriarch had already departed, Eldrin saw no reason to linger. At dawn the next day, Eldrin, Lyra, and 4 others—6 people in total—took their leave and departed.
However, both Patriarch Tianya and the Celestial Maiden insisted on seeing them off, escorting the group deep into the Chaos despite their repeated refusals.
They had traveled for over a 1000 years, and now the Primordial Frost Immortal Domain lay immeasurably far behind. Eldrin could no longer hold his silence. "We are now so distant from the Primordial Frost Immortal Domain," he said, "that not even an Ancient Immortal could divine across the Chaos."
"Please return for now, my friends. I look forward to the day when you've consolidated your cultivation and can take me wandering along the edges of primordial chaos."
Tianya Ancestor (Person Name) gave a slight nod upon hearing this and said with a smile, "Very well. Do exercise caution on your journey as well."
The Celestial Maiden also nodded, smiling as she bid farewell, "Then we shall meet again in 300,000 years."
After bidding farewell to the 2, Eldrin led the 5 deeper into the Chaos for over 3 100 years. Only when he confirmed that no 1 could trace their whereabouts did he activate the Li Fire Pearl of the Returning Abyss to tear through the boundless Chaos, returning at last to the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven.
Upon arriving at the Abyssal Sanctuary, Eldrin immediately ventured into the primordial chaos, reaching the celestial domain where the Return-to-Annihilation Universe resided.
"It is time to break through to the Seventh Heavenly Layer of the Celestial Immortal realm."
Gazing upon the resplendent Great Universe of the Returning Abyss before him, Eldrin couldn't help but murmur softly, a trace of pride coloring his expression.
When he had just broken through to the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, the diameter of his Eldritch Void Universe measured 5 100 million light-years.
Now having cultivated all the way to the peak of the sixth level of Celestial Immortal, the diameter of his microcosmos had unknowingly expanded by a full 30 percent, approaching nearly 700,000,000 light-years across.
Generally speaking, the universe of a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal would only measure between 300 to 500 million light-years in diameter.
It is said that even some of the weaker First Tribulation Ancient Immortals possess cosmic diameters of no more than 800,000,000 light-years.
Though this universe of Eldrin (Person Name) could not yet compare to the ancient immortals' grand cosmos spanning over a billion light-years in diameter, it had already far surpassed the limits of a Celestial Immortal's realm.
Lyra, standing nearby, couldn't help but marvel, "Husband, this cosmos of yours nearly rivals the Ancient Immortal Grand Universe in its boundless expanse. Once it ascends to become an immortal domain, I fear it will rank among the very pinnacle within the celestial realms."
"The immortal realm forged by a Great Luo Golden Immortal is far beyond our comprehension. My own universe, in comparison, remains but a drop in the ocean."
Eldrin shook his head and spoke, "The most pressing matter now is for me to break through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm."
Lyra also nodded upon hearing this and said nothing more.
Eldrin no longer hesitated and immediately consumed a vial of the Heaven and Earth Creation Elixir.
This Cosmic Creation Water possesses boundless miraculous uses. With just a mere 80-1 drops, it can increase 1's chances of breaking through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm by 30 percent. Its value can truly be described as incomparably precious.
Having broken through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm, Eldrin naturally showed no reluctance. This time, he consumed triple the dosage in 1 go.
"Still not enough."
Sensing the energy of the Heaven and Earth Creation Water, Eldrin slightly furrowed his brow.
His foundation was far too profound, his reserves surpassing those of his peers in the same realm by many times. Thus, even after consuming a dosage threefold of what was required to break through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm, it still fell somewhat short.
Without hesitation, Eldrin continued to consume large quantities of Creation Water of Heaven and Earth.
The fourth, the fifth, the sixth...
Boom—
When the twelfth dose of the Universe Creation Elixir flowed into his stomach, Eldrin instantly felt boundless energy erupt within him, as if a vast cosmos had suddenly detonated.
12 portions of the Heaven and Earth Creation Water, each containing a full 80-1 drops. To consume such an amount of Creation Water consecutively, totaling nearly a 1000 drops—this was a quantity even a Perfected Celestial at the peak of perfection could not withstand.
Even a Heavenly Immortal at the Great Perfection stage would likely face bodily explosion after consuming such a vast quantity of Qiankun Creation Water, unless they could fully expend its energy by seizing the opportunity to impact the Ancient Immortal realm.
As for those below the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm, daring to consume such a vast quantity of Primordial Chaos Creation Water in 1 sitting would be tantamount to seeking their own demise.
Eldrin's innate Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body was far too powerful. Even as this immense torrent of energy continued to surge through him, there was not the slightest risk of his body exploding.
"Now is the time to break through in 1 fell swoop!"
Eldrin's thoughts flickered rapidly, then he began circulating his cultivation art, propelling his realm toward the late-stage Celestial Immortal.
He had already mastered the Great Perfection Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, and there were no longer any bottlenecks hindering his breakthrough to the seventh level of the Celestial Immortal realm. This ascension posed no significant challenge whatsoever.
As Eldrin made his breakthrough, the bottleneck at the late Celestial Immortal stage shattered in an instant.
Close behind, Eldrin's mana, physical body, and primordial spirit all grew increasingly powerful under the nourishment of this energy.
"Boom—"
A deafening roar echoed as Eldrin's universe of the returning abyss began expanding boundlessly, continuously inhaling and exhaling primordial chaos, swelling into infinite vastness.
In the blink of an eye, the diameter of the Abyssal Universe expanded by tens of millions of light-years, continuing to swell relentlessly.
Thus time passed and changed, until the diameter of the Primordial Universe reached 1 billion light-years, when the plundering gradually began to slow.
A universe 10 billion light-years in diameter.
Eldrin murmured softly, his eyes radiating a dazzling and extraordinary light.
A universe spanning 1 billion light-years—that marked the threshold of the Ancient Immortal Realm. Generally speaking, the cosmic diameter of most First Tribulation Ancient Immortals scarcely exceeded this magnitude.
Going further up was generally something only Second or Third Tribulation Ancient Immortals could accomplish.
It is said that the cosmic diameter of a Second Tribulation Ancient Immortal is approximately 1.5 billion light-years, while that of a Third Tribulation Ancient Immortal measures at least 2 billion light-years.
Ancient Immortals who have surpassed 4 tribulations possess increasingly astonishing cosmic diameters, which then begin to expand at an accelerated rate.
It is said that a Fourth Tribulation Ancient Immortal spans over 3 billion light-years in diameter, a Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal exceeds 4 and a half billion light-years, while a Sixth Tribulation Ancient Immortal begins at 6 billion light-years.
The universe of the 7 Calamities Ancient Immortal spanned at least 10 billion light-years in diameter.
It was only from the rank of 7 Calamities Ancient Immortal onward that the universes they forged could rightfully be called Grand Universes.
It is said that some supreme 8-tribulation ancient immortals could create transcendent universes spanning over 100 billion light-years—realms so vast they could no longer be considered mere specks of dust even when compared to the entire immortal domain.
If the ‘Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea’ were likened to a star, an ordinary small universe would be akin to a speck of dust upon that star.
That universe spanning a 100 billion light-years could be likened to a 100-zhang tall tower upon a star. Though still insignificant compared to the celestial realms, it was at least no longer like ordinary small universes—mere specks of dust upon a star.
Within the 3 1000 Celestial Domains, a cosmos spanning over 10 billion light-years in diameter was virtually nonexistent.
This universe could already withstand the constant erosion of the Chaos Sea, standing only A Step Away (Time & Distance) from ascending into an immortal realm.
Those 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals would ultimately take their boundless universes and venture into the endless Chaos Sea, striving to breach the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.
Countless thoughts flashed through Eldrin's mind, but he quickly suppressed his arrogant notions.
His current universe measured a mere 1 billion light-years in diameter—truly insignificant when compared to the boundless cosmos spanning hundreds of billions of light-years.
At this thought, Eldrin set aside his musings and turned his gaze back to the Great Universe of Returning Abyss.
Now that he had just stepped into the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm, it was the perfect time to seize the moment and carve out his own world. There was no room for other thoughts.
At this thought, Eldrin channeled the full power of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body throughout his entire being. With a flick of his finger striking into the chaos, the void immediately erupted in violent roars as boundless chaotic qi churned and seethed. A transcendent heavenly domain was abruptly torn asunder amidst the cataclysm.
With a snap of his fingers, he carved out an entire heavenly realm.
Witnessing this scene, Lyra (Person Name) could not help but reveal an expression of utter astonishment.
Yet Eldrin (Person Name) remained utterly composed. His physical body now rivaled that of a Half-Step Great Perfection being—a qualitative breakthrough that transcended the limits of the Celestial Immortal realm, far surpassing what he had achieved upon reaching the mid-stage Celestial Immortal level.
Once more!
Eldrin murmured softly, his eyes blazing with boundless immortal light.
Then, with his hands clasped behind his back, he pierced through the primordial chaos with a single palm strike, cleaving open the second heavenly realm.
He struck out once more, his fist cleaving through the vast void. Even the primordial chaos energy was utterly eradicated, transforming into boundless immortal essence that flowed through the cosmos, establishing yet another heavenly realm.
Thus time flowed on, until the moment Eldrin reached his limit. Only then did he discover that 8 more celestial domains had been unveiled within his Primordial Chaos Universe.
"20-8 layers before, and now another 8 heavens—you've actually opened up the 30-Sixfold Heavenly Domain?"
At this moment, not only was Lyra utterly astounded, but Qing Ji and Seraphina Qu also wore expressions of profound shock.
With their current level of cultivation, they naturally understood the prerequisites for breaking through to the Great Elder Realm.
Among all the requirements, 1 stood as absolutely crucial: the possession of at least 30-6 heavenly layers.
According to the records within the Breakthrough Immortal Realm, when ancient immortal mighty ones shattered the 9 Heavenly Barriers and sought to break through to the Great Perfection Stage, they needed to elevate their cosmos into an immortal realm, thereby condensing the 'Primordial Indestructible Radiance'.
However, to condense the Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light, certain requirements must be met within the immortal domain. The most crucial among them is the necessity to open up all 30-6 heavenly realms.
For a Great Path is formed by the convergence of 30-6 innate Dao patterns, and within a single 'Innate Spiritual Treasure,' it is likewise woven from 30-6 innate Dao patterns intertwining. Thus, the ascension to immortality through innate spiritual light naturally follows the same principle.
It is said that every celestial realm in the Immortal Domain possesses an innate Dao pattern born of primordial chaos, which serves as the key to condensing the indestructible light of primordial essence.
During the celestial realm's ascension within the cosmos, aside from the emergence of vast primordial qi, 1 to 3 strands of Daodaoji (Great Dao Opportunity) would generally manifest—their quantity determined by the depth of a Golden Immortal's foundation.
To condense the Primordial Indestructible Radiance, this thread of the Dao's Opportunity is the most crucial.
Had I seized that opportunity then, intertwining this 'Spark of the Great Dao' with the Primordial Qi of the 30-6 Heavens, I could have nurtured the Primordial Indestructible Radiance.
Yet if 1 fails to open the 30-6 heavenly realms, even with that spark of the Great Dao, it would be impossible to condense the innate indestructible radiance.
Without that innate indestructible radiance, 1 could never take that final step. Even if 1 ascended to the immortal realm, all efforts would ultimately come to naught, failing to transcend the unfathomable Da Luo Heavenly Tribulation.
"I have opened the 30-6 layers of heaven."
"Even if I never open up new celestial realms from this day forth, when I break through to the Great Luo Realm, I shall still obtain at least 1 strand of the Innate Indestructible Luminescence."
Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of pride gleaming in his eyes.
Nevertheless, his feat of opening 8 celestial layers in 1 go had already become the stuff of legend.
For the vast majority of Celestial Immortals, breaking through to the late Celestial Immortal stage typically allows them to open only 1 or 2 additional celestial layers at most. Even for prodigies of the Taboo Emperor rank, opening 4 layers would be considered a miracle.
At the very least, he had never heard of anyone who could open 8 layers of heaven and earth while breaking through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm.
"With 8 celestial layers opened in succession, the diameter of my cosmos has expanded considerably once more."
"A diameter of 1.2 billion light-years, while still falling short of a Second Tribulation Ancient Immortal, ranked among the finest even among First Tribulation Ancient Immortals."
Eldrin murmured inwardly, then began planting 8 Primordial Taiyi Trees within the newly opened realm.
With the assistance of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi Vessel, the promotion of the Primordial Trees was not too great an issue. Eldrin merely expended vast quantities of Primordial Spirit Water and infused several strands of Primordial Qi, transforming the 8 Taiyi Ancient Trees into superior-grade Primordial Ancient Trees.
These 8 ancient trees each possessed unique marvels, containing different forms of power. From this day forth, Eldrin's Earth Immortal realm gained not insignificant advancement in strength.
When everything had settled, Eldrin sensed the power within himself, then said to Lyra with a smile, "This breakthrough has strengthened my power once more."
"I dare not claim to rival a First Tribulation Ancient Immortal, but even if 6 or 7 perfected Celestial Immortals join forces against me, I shall stand unafraid."
Upon hearing this, everyone broke into smiles.
To be able to single-handedly contend with several Great Perfection Celestial Immortals joining forces—such combat prowess likely rivals that of a half-step Ancient Immortal.
The only regret was that after breaking through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm, Eldrin's cosmos had expanded severalfold, and from this point onward, his cultivation speed would slow considerably.
Previously, it took him approximately 800,000 years of cultivation to break through 1 level. Now, it seemed it would require at least 1,800,000 years to advance a single stage.
Because the rate at which these top-grade primordial ancient trees converted chaos energy was already slightly insufficient for Eldrin, who was at the late Heavenly Immortal stage.
The bottleneck to advancing into a supreme-grade Primordial Ancient Tree was far too immense. Unless Eldrin was willing to expend his Primordial Primordial Purple Qi, or unless the Primordial Chaos Qi Vessel could be elevated to the rank of a Primordial Spiritual Treasure, even waiting for a dozen or so kalpas might not guarantee the successful ascension of a single tree.
"Currently, there are still approximately 4 million years remaining until the Kalpa."
"This period of time is sufficient for me to cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm. Though barely adequate, it shall suffice."
Eldrin finally whispered inwardly, withdrawing his thoughts.
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