Chapter 2011 : The Dao Domain's Bountiful Spoils

These Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme rulers of the Chaos Realm, beings of immense power], are largely similar to Departing Flame Emperor Lord [a powerful emperor-level cultivator associated with fire], confined to cultivating within a single Top-Grade Immortal Domain [a supreme-grade realm of immortal energy].

However, a Top-Grade Immortal Domain [a supreme-grade realm of immortal energy] is inherently deficient; supplying the cultivation needs of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme rulers of the Chaos Realm, beings of immense power] is a strenuous endeavor. Their cultivation speed is thus agonizingly slow, forced to grind forward solely through the passage of vast stretches of time.

Yet the Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal clan founded by the Chen family] now possesses its own Primordial Unity Dao Field [a Dao Field of Primordial Unity, a realm of supreme cultivation potential]. This alone is enough to stir envy in the hearts of the vast majority of Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord [Emperor Lords who have just entered the Primordial Chaos Realm].

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen set aside his thoughts and handed the inventory list in his hand to the assembled group. "These," he declared, "are the spoils of our victory."

"Distribute them amongst yourselves according to your accrued merit."

Upon hearing this, the gathered Grand Luo [Golden Immortals of the Great Luo Realm] could not contain their delight.

Having successfully captured a Primordial Unity [the realm of Primordial Unity] Dao Domain [a domain governed by a supreme Dao principle]—the Eastern Departure Flame Domain [the Domain of Departing Flames in the East] would henceforth be renamed the Abyssal Ruins Dao Domain [the Dao Domain of the Abyssal Ruins]—their haul of treasures was astonishingly vast. Merely the number of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, indestructible spiritual radiance used in high-level cultivation] fragments numbered in the thousands.

There were also numerous Great Luo Rare Treasure [rare treasures of the Great Luo Realm], Innate Spiritual Treasures [spiritual treasures born of innate nature], and Innate Spiritual Root [innate spiritual roots, sources of profound spiritual power]. Even the quantity of rare materials suitable for Primordial Unity Level [the cultivation level of Primordial Unity] cultivation constituted a staggering fortune.

Furthermore, from this day forward, the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames [the ancient plain where flames are said to depart], now elevated to a Primordial Unity Dao Field [a Dao Field of Primordial Unity, a realm of supreme cultivation potential], would continuously give birth to treasures required for the cultivation of Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals at the late stage of the Great Luo Realm], and even for Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord [Emperor Lords who have just entered the Primordial Chaos Realm].

With such an abundance of treasures at their disposal, once they expended their accumulated merit, it was highly likely their cultivation bases would advance yet another step.

Of course, for Eldrin Chen, the truly precious treasures within the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames were not many. The most valuable were the three Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and the two strands of Innate Primordial Qi [the primordial energy from which all things are born].

As for the remaining treasures, Eldrin Chen did not hold them in high regard. For him, the most precious gain was that, now possessing a Primordial Unity Dao Domain [a personal realm shaped by one's profound comprehension of the Dao], he could cultivate another batch of Supreme-Grade Primordial Spiritual Roots.

He distributed the list of treasures, allowing everyone to exchange for what they needed, then summoned his closest confidants, including Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort.

Soon after, within Eldrin Chen's secluded abode, the core members of the Immortal Alliance had gathered: Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor, Qiyuan Chen, and others.

Eldrin Chen gazed upon the assembled group, his expression serene as he spoke. "With the conquest of the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, I have now acquired the final two Great Luo Nest [a mythical realm of profound spiritual energy and enlightenment] I required."

"In the time to come," he continued, "I shall enter closed-door cultivation, not emerging until I have stepped into the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen cast another glance at the assembly. "Henceforth," he stated, "the affairs of the Immortal Alliance shall be entrusted to your care."

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded, a glimmer of joy and anticipation lighting their eyes.

Lyra Jiang offered a gentle smile. "Set your mind at ease," she assured him. "I will ensure everything within the clan and the Immortal Alliance is properly managed."

Eldrin Chen gave a final nod of acknowledgment, offering no further words.

He journeyed directly into the Chaos and sought out two long-prepared Great Luo Nest [a primordial nest of immense spiritual power, often a source of cultivation energy].

These two Great Luo Nest were of the fire and earth attributes respectively, representing the final two Great Luo Nest required by Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen immediately manifested his Chaos Indestructible True Body [a perfected physical form of immense resilience and power, forged in primordial chaos] and began to inhale and exhale the vast Primordial Source Power [the foundational, unshaped energy of creation] emanating from the Great Luo Nest.

With his current cultivation speed, it took him merely over thirty million years to completely refine the Origin [the core essence] of the fire-attribute Great Luo Nest.

Then, after another thirty million years, he completely refined the earth-attribute Great Luo Nest as well.

Thus, Eldrin Chen had fully refined all five Great Luo Nest.

After successively refining five High Grade Great Luo Nest, Eldrin Chen felt the Five Elements Primordial Source [the foundational spiritual essence of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth] within his body swell to its absolute limit, far surpassing the constraints of the Realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

At this moment, if Eldrin Chen wished to break through, he could directly ascend to the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

However, Eldrin Chen possessed immense ambition and naturally refused to undertake such a hasty breakthrough.

Firmly suppressing his own cultivation base, he then prepared to journey to the Immortal Court [the celestial court governing immortals] to utilize the Three Primordial Unity Forbidden Lands of Wind, Ice, and Thunder [three legendary, perilous realms of extreme elemental power] to complete the final stage of his cultivation breakthrough.

However, just before parting, a faint sense of foreboding stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart, causing his brow to furrow slightly.

He performed a brief divination with his fingers, yet the path ahead remained shrouded in mist, his own fortune or misfortune impossible to discern. It seemed an indescribable power was obscuring the Celestial Mechanism [the cosmic principles governing fate and destiny].

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank. The Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars he cultivated was a True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme mystical art of the highest order]. For such a peerless divine ability to fail in divining his own fortune portended something truly terrifying.

It meant a supreme expert skilled in the Dao of Celestial Mechanism had directly scrambled the heavenly principles. It was even likely that, through the subtle workings of fate and a series of coincidences, this entity was influencing his decisions from the shadows.

With this realization, a profound sense of dread settled over Eldrin Chen.

As these thoughts churned within him, Eldrin Chen summoned Lyra Jiang and the others, his expression grave. "This journey to the Primordial Immortal Domain," he said solemnly, "fills me with an ominous premonition."

"Remember this: no matter what happens, whether I return or not, you must not come looking for me."

Lyra Jiang's heart clenched. "Does this mean... complications await?" she asked, her voice tight.

Eldrin Chen shook his head, sharing some of his conjectures with Lyra Jiang. He then instructed firmly, "If anything should occur, fortify the Primordial Unity Dao Domain [a cultivator's personal realm of power and law]. If the situation becomes untenable, seek sanctuary within the Immortal Court."

"Remember, do not rashly attempt the impossible."

Upon hearing this, the faces of those present paled slightly.

Nyssa Qu took a deep breath and spoke, "An existence capable of confounding the Celestial Mechanism [the cosmic laws governing fate and destiny] and making it difficult even for you to deduce... I fear it must be a powerhouse of at least the Sage Ascendant [a realm just below the Celestial Emperor] level, or even that of a Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler of a heavenly domain]."

"If all else fails, you should remain within the Abyssal Ruins Dao Domain. Do not rush to break through your cultivation. We must plan everything carefully."

"Indeed," Yvonne the Violet Consort spoke up, unable to hold back. "Why not go into seclusion first? It wouldn't be too late to emerge only after you have perfected the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation art focused on self-renunciation and sacrifice]."

"It would be futile."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke calmly, "Since their target is me, they will not abandon their plans simply because I go into hiding."

"Moreover, without sufficient strength, all schemes are but castles in the air."

"If I were them, I would not wait for the day the Path of Self-Sacrifice reaches perfection."

His words sent a tremor through their hearts, and their faces turned ashen once more.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "You need not worry excessively. The two Immortal Sage [the highest echelons of cultivation, beings of immense power and longevity] of our Human Race will not stand idly by."

"If it truly comes to that point, a sliver of Vitality [a profound life force or chance for survival] may yet remain."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang let out a soft sigh and said, "I shall personally journey to the Primordial Divine Court [the ancient and supreme celestial court] to beseech my two elder brothers for their aid."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, offering no further words.

After a moment of contemplation, he produced a mass of dark, netherworldly blood and declared, "This blood of the Profound Nether Imperial Scion can aid Yinghui Ye in shattering the Eternal Kalpa Reincarnation Curse [a dreadful fate-binding curse of endless cycles of rebirth and suffering]."

"My original plan was to assist Yinghui in transcending the Eternal Kalpa Curse after I myself broke through to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme realm of cultivation representing mastery over primordial chaos]."

"Yet with the future so uncertain, I must help her break the curse ahead of schedule."

"However, this means I can only weaken the curse's power by ninety percent. Whether she can ultimately transcend it will depend entirely on her own fortune and resolve."

With those words, Eldrin Chen took out a piece of Ancient Soul-Nourishing Jade [a mystical jade artifact that protects and nurtures the soul] and channeled his spiritual energy to manifest the fragmented soul of Yinghui Ye contained within.

Behold, Yinghui Ye's soul appeared faint and incomplete, ensnared by a dark, clinging force of curse energy, trapped in an eternal, unwakeful slumber of endless kalpas.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen directly unleashed his world-shaking cultivation, channeling his heaven-defying creative power to activate the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars [a supreme divination art that calculates the movements of celestial bodies and the balance of cosmic forces].

In that instant, that drop of Nether Blood was utterly annihilated, transforming into an indescribable, majestic force that pierced through the Void [a profound cultivation art focused on spatial manipulation and emptiness] and breached the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation [a cosmic cycle governing the transmigration of souls].

This force surged into the remnant soul of Yinghui Ye, weakening the soul-corrosive curse by more than ninety percent.

Even so, the curse of an Emperor Lord [a supreme title for a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of power] remained terrifyingly potent. Yinghui Ye was still ensnared in deep slumber, unable to awaken.

Eldrin Chen could only release a soft sigh. He summoned Alaric Lu and handed him the Ancient Soul-Nourishing Jade [a mystical jade artifact that protects and revitalizes a cultivator's soul] which cradled Yinghui Ye's soul. With a grave expression, he instructed, "Her soul is exceedingly fragile."

"If I were to exert my full power, it would inevitably damage her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and foundation of a cultivator's being]."

"Now, the most critical tenth of the Reincarnation Curse [a malevolent curse that binds a soul to endless cycles of suffering] remains. Whether she can break free from this eternal tribulation depends entirely on her own fortune and will."

Upon hearing this, Alaric Lu fell into a heavy silence.

He rose and prostrated himself on the ground, his voice choked with emotion. "Thank you, Master, for intervening. This disciple swears to care for Junior Sister Yinghui."

Eldrin Chen offered no further words. With a simple wave of his hand, he dismissed Alaric Lu.

After he departed, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the companions by his side and offered a final admonition: "Once I set foot into the Primordial Chaos Realm, even the Chaos Celestial Emperor would find it exceedingly difficult to extinguish me."

"Therefore, no matter the outcome of this journey, you must remember not to act rashly."

"Preserve your valuable lives and cultivate diligently. Once your strength has grown sufficiently, there may yet be a chance for a turn of events."

With those words, Eldrin Chen spoke no more. He decisively tore through the fabric of Chaos and vanished into the boundless Void.

Traveling all the way to the Primordial Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen immediately sought out the Grand Frost Ancestral Court.

After many years, Eldrin Chen once again arrived at the Grand Frost Ancestral Court, yet his status and position were now incomparable to what they had been in the past.

Previously, whenever Eldrin Chen had come to the Grand Frost Ancestral Court, he had been received by disciples under the Grand Frost Emperor Lord.

This time, however, the one who received Eldrin Chen was none other than the Grand Frost Emperor Lord herself.

"Eldrin, the Abyssal Emperor, it has been a while. I trust you have been well."

Clad in a simple white gown, the Grand Frost Emperor Lord possessed a graceful, slender figure, and her bearing and aura were of a peerless, transcendent elegance.

She studied Eldrin Chen intently, her eyes shimmering with a fluid light, and could not help but smile as she said, "I never imagined you would be on the verge of attempting a breakthrough to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm so soon."

"To achieve such heights in a mere thirty Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration], with a foundation so unshakably solid—you could truly be considered peerless throughout all of history."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head with a wry smile. "In the past, Violet Emperor Lord reached the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord realm in just eight million years. Compared to that, I fall far short and can hardly be called peerless."

"Violet Emperor Lord?"

Grand Frost Emperor Lord paused briefly, then chuckled softly. "Eight million years to cultivate from a mere mortal to the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord realm—and you actually believe that tale?"

A look of genuine astonishment crossed Eldrin Chen's face. "Do you mean it is false?" he asked, his voice tinged with surprise.

"He was originally a supreme powerhouse. Those eight million years were merely the time it took to Restoration [recover and rebuild] his cultivation base."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord shook her head, her tone calm and measured. "Did you truly believe that one born cradling the Chaos Cauldron [a legendary artifact of primordial chaos] could ever be a simple mortal?"

"This..."

Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment, the realization finally dawning upon him.

Indeed, one who could be born embracing the Chaos Cauldron [a primordial artifact of immense power and mystery] could never truly be a mere mortal, could they?

And cultivating to the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord [the pinnacle of the Primordial Emperor Lord realm] in eight million years seems merely an incredible feat.

Yet, if one considers the reverse—that a supreme powerhouse of antiquity was grievously wounded by an unfathomable foe and fell into a deep slumber while clutching the Chaos Cauldron.

Upon awakening and recommencing his cultivation, restoring himself to the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord within a mere few million years—that appears the most plausible explanation.

To the countless powerhouses across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the Violet Immortal Lord was likely the reincarnation of some Immortal Sage [a supreme cultivator who has attained sagehood] from the fallen Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain, perhaps even the Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor himself.

For the very downfall of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain was triggered by the leaked secret of the Chaos Cauldron.

It seems far more reasonable that a supreme being from that domain used the Chaos Cauldron to preserve a sliver of his Vitality [the fundamental life force and essence of a being].

"So that is the truth of it,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, then turned his gaze to Grand Frost Emperor Lord and asked, "If he was the reincarnation of a supreme powerhouse, why then did the Violet Immortal Lord meet his end?"

Grand Frost Emperor Lord shook his head, his expression suddenly shadowed by profound wariness. "When the Violet Immortal Lord attempted his breakthrough to Chaos Immortal Sage [the realm of a Sage born from primordial chaos], the resulting phenomena pierced through the very fabric of the River of Time and Space."

"We all believed that, carrying the Chaos Cauldron, he was destined to succeed in his breakthrough. Yet, for reasons unknown, at the final moment, Violet Immortal Lord vanished completely."

"Some say his breakthrough failed, others claim he was jointly slain by the Celestial Emperor [the supreme rulers of the heavens], and still others say he perished upon the Emperor Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial to ascend to the rank of Celestial Emperor]."

Speaking to this point, Grand Frost Emperor Lord shook his head, finally saying with some puzzlement, "Yet I sense that he seemed to vanish into thin air, erased from this ancient history."

"It is an unsolved mystery, one that even the Celestial Emperor [the supreme rulers of the heavens] speak of only in hushed tones."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood that this secret was likely beyond his reach.

He suppressed the thoughts in his heart and then stated the purpose of his visit: "I have come to request the use of Your Majesty's Frost Abyss Forbidden Land."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord had anticipated this. He led Eldrin Chen to a realm brimming with glacial abysses and spoke.

"Within the Primordial Immortal Domain [the primordial realm of the immortals], there are ten great ice-attributed Daoist Abode [sanctified cultivation grounds]. My Frost Abyss Forbidden Land ranks third among them—a superior-grade Primordial Unity Dao Field [a Dao Field of the highest primordial unity], more than sufficient for your cultivation."

Eldrin Chen nodded; he had long heard of this Frost Abyss Forbidden Land.

Grand Frost Emperor Lord, as a leading figure among the Human Race Emperor Lord [titles for supreme monarchs], had cultivated his power to the seventh layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch]. His strength placed him within the top twenty among all the Human Race monarchs.

Such a figure, who also holds partial authority over the Primordial Immortal Domain [a legendary realm of ancient immortals], naturally possesses formidable strength.

And within this Frost Abyss Forbidden Land [a perilous, frozen abyss of extreme cold], even Grand Frost Emperor Lord fears no Great Emperor, revealing just how astonishing the foundation of the Frost Abyss Forbidden Land truly is.

"My thanks, Emperor Lord [a title for a supreme ruler among cultivators]."

Eldrin Chen offered his gratitude once more, then stepped forward into the Frost Abyss Forbidden Land.

This Frost Abyss Forbidden Land was a terrifyingly vast abyss, its depths filled with the ultimate Yin and cold of the Eternal Frostwater [water imbued with an ancient, unmelting frost essence].

The moment Eldrin Chen stepped inside, he felt an endless tide of Frost Soul Power [a chilling energy that freezes both flesh and spirit] assail him, threatening to utterly freeze his physical body and divine soul.

Fortunately, his Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique forged from primordial chaos, granting immense resilience] proved its extraordinary nature. Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Refine Self Through Self Dao [a profound art of self-refinement through one's own path], using the Root Origin Treasure [a treasure embodying the root of one's cultivation path] to draw himself within it. There, he began to inhale and exhale vast quantities of the Frost Soul waters, integrating them into his flesh.

"So it truly is a Root Origin Treasure."

High above in the firmament, Grand Frost Emperor Lord observed this scene, his gaze sharpening slightly.

The Root Origin Treasure is an immensely powerful artifact, a foundational treasure that bears the weight of one's Great Dao. Generally, one must at least reach the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth stage of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm] to successfully cultivate one.

Her cultivation had remained stagnant at the seventh layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch for many years. The fundamental reason was that she had yet to refine a Root Origin Treasure [the foundational magical treasure that serves as the core of a cultivator's power and cultivation path].

"Refining nine Great Dao Divine Chain [divine chains that embody fragments of the Great Dao, used to anchor one's cultivation to the fundamental laws of reality] allows one to step into the seventh layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch."

"Refining a single Root Origin Treasure and then fusing the nine Great Dao Divine Chain into it allows one to step into the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord."

"By harnessing the power of the Root Origin Treasure to completely merge the nine Great Dao Divine Chain, transforming them into a Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme divine manifestation that embodies one's complete mastery over a Great Dao], one can then ascend to become a Great Emperor."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord spoke slowly, a flicker of envy surfacing in the depths of her gaze.

As supreme beings who command the Great Dao, Chaos Celestial Emperors possess cultivation that relies not on external objects; they do not require a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos, capable of channeling the power of the Great Dao] to act as a conduit for the Dao.

For powerhouses of this realm, they can directly refine the Chaos Great Dao and fuse it into their own Root Origin Treasure, transforming it into a power they control absolutely.

Precisely because of this, for a Chaos Celestial Emperor, the Root Origin Treasure is the true foundation of their cultivation. Their life-bound Chaos Spiritual Treasure is, in truth, considered an external object—merely a means of safeguarding their path.

"Only by refining a Root Origin Treasure can one hope to step into the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"The foundation I have sought in vain, he grasped and mastered long ago."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord's thoughts flickered incessantly as he witnessed Eldrin Chen accelerating his absorption of the frigid energies. The power of the Root Origin Treasure [a foundational treasure of immense purity and potential] grew increasingly flawless and complete.

As time flowed on, a moment arrived when the Abyssal Furnace [a profound ability to refine and purify through profound cold] gradually diminished in size and merged into Eldrin Chen's body.

Then, Eldrin Chen slowly opened his eyes, a glimmer of joy surfacing within their depths.

"How was it?"

Grand Frost Emperor Lord inquired, his tone laced with curiosity.

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile and replied calmly, "The tempering by Frost Soul has significantly strengthened my physical body and has fully replenished my ice-attributed Primordial Source Power [the foundational, chaotic energy from which all things are born]."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen produced a wisp of Innate Primordial Qi [the purest form of primordial energy, born with heaven and earth] and offered it to Grand Frost Emperor Lord, saying, "Consider this my payment."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord did not accept it. Instead, he stated, "For one at the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm [a supreme stage of cultivation where one commands the power of primordial chaos], a single wisp or two of Innate Primordial Qi is not an indispensable necessity."

"I wish to propose a different request. Would you hear it?"

Eldrin Chen paused briefly, then asked, "Please speak, Emperor Lord [a title of supreme authority and power]."

Grand Frost Emperor Lord gave a slight nod, then spoke: "I desire for you to master the method of cultivating a Root Origin Treasure [a foundational magical treasure that grows with a cultivator's soul and cultivation base]."

"The method for a Root Origin Treasure?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with thought. Without hesitation, he then passed the cultivation method to Grand Frost Emperor Lord.

"The Triune Abyssal Cycle Revolving True Spirit Profound Method."

The moment he laid eyes upon this scripture, Grand Frost Emperor Lord could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

Eldrin Chen nodded and explained, "This Root Origin Treasure was something I created unintentionally, all in pursuit of refining my True Spirit Magical Power [the purest and most potent form of a cultivator's spiritual energy]."

"This..."

A wry smile touched the lips of Grand Frost Emperor Lord. The method for cultivating a Root Origin Treasure, which had confounded him for hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth], had, unimaginably, been born from Eldrin Chen's initial efforts to simply temper his own magical power.

At this thought, Grand Frost Emperor Lord sighed. "Your innate talent and brilliance far surpass our generation. I fear you even outshine the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor [the legendary progenitor of the Dao] by a vast margin."

Having said this, Grand Frost Emperor Lord shook his head. With great solemnity, he carefully stored away the 'Triune Abyssal Cycle Revolving True Spirit Profound Method.'

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but speak. "Senior," he said, "this matter of the Root Origin Treasure [a rare treasure used to mend and enhance a cultivator's spiritual foundation]... I fear it is a case where those who understand find it simple, while those who do not find it impossibly difficult."