Chapter 1859 : The Great Dao of Daluo is Hard to Attain

"The Old Master, he..."

Chen Xiannian pondered briefly before stating plainly, "My master is the Primordial Dao Ancestor. I was fortunate enough to be accepted as his disciple, and now I am the eighth personal disciple under his tutelage."

"Bzzz—"

In that instant, both Eldrin and Lyra abruptly changed expressions, their faces revealing looks of utter astonishment.

As the first Chaos-level powerhouse of the human race, the Primordial Dao Ancestor stood among the top 3 supreme beings across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains. The strength of such a figure could truly be described as utterly ineffable.

As far as Eldrin (Person Name) knew, as a Dao Ancestor who pioneered the modern cultivation system, the Primordial Dao Ancestor possessed a remarkably substantial number of disciples. However, the overwhelming majority were merely registered disciples.

Among them, the registered disciples numbered 3 1000, with 1 100 and 8 true inheritors.

Registered disciples were 1 thing, but their cultivation levels varied greatly. The highest among them were at most at the early to middle stages of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, while the lowest had merely reached the realm of Ancient Immortals.

As for the 108 True Inheritors, each was an elite among the Great Luo Golden Immortals. Their cultivation bases had reached at least the late Great Luo Golden Immortal stage, with many being peerless talents who had achieved the perfection of Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Yet among so many disciples, only 7 could truly be called personal disciples.

Those 7 personal disciples were all heaven-defying prodigies personally instructed in the Great Dao by the Primordial Dao Ancestor. Their cultivation had now reached the realm of Chaos Origin Emperor Lords, each standing as 1 of the towering pillars across the 3,000 immortal domains.

Chapter 8: The Eighth Personal Disciple.

Eldrin was inwardly astounded. He shot Chen Xiannian an incredulous look and asked with disbelief, "By what virtue or ability did you manage to become the Primordial Dao Ancestor's personal disciple?"

Chen Xiannian, however, remained expressionless as he spoke: "My master told me that I possess no Heavenly Fate Barrier, for I am a Great Luo Golden Immortal ordained by destiny, and it is my fate to cultivate all the way to the realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor."

"No Fate Tribulation?"

Lyra's face abruptly changed color, staring at him with utter astonishment before exchanging a glance with Eldrin.

This news was truly too astonishing. Since time immemorial, countless 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals—each possessing talent brilliant enough to dazzle an entire era—had emerged, yet the vast majority failed to shatter the shackles of fate and break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Yet Chen Xiannian needed not shatter the Celestial Fate Barrier to directly ascend to the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm—this news was truly beyond all comprehension.

Eldrin took a long while to regain his composure from the shocking news.

He took a deep breath, then began calculating Chen Xiannian's fate through finger divination. The moment he deduced the results, he was utterly astounded.

Because Chen Xiannian’s destiny was exceptionally peculiar, it was as though he was born bearing a kind of fate—an invisible fortune blessed him, yet an intangible shackle also bound him.

This force of destiny would propel Chen Xiannian directly, pushing him all the way until he cultivated to the realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord.

Moreover, before his destiny was fulfilled, not even a Dao Ancestor or Immortal Sage could strike him down, lest they incur the backlash of the Great Dao of Fate.

The Chosen 1 of Destiny.

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of astonishment flickering in his gaze.

He never could have imagined that Chen Xiannian was a child of destiny, born with a profound purpose that seemed intertwined with an unprecedented and extraordinary tribulation.

A long while later, Eldrin gazed at Chen Xiannian and intoned, "You are the destined Primordial Chaos Emperor, 1 who carries the Mandate of Heaven. Your future accomplishments shall be boundless, yet you also face a tribulation that concerns the fate of 3 1000 immortal realms."

"That shall be a tribulation sweeping across 3 1000 immortal realms, and you are the fated 1. Whether you can transcend this calamity will hold profound consequences for all 3 1000 immortal domains."

Chen Xiannian listened quietly, his expression involuntarily shifting slightly.

He took a deep breath, then looked at Eldrin and said, "Father, your vision is as sharp as a torch. My master once told me the same."

Lyra's expression shifted slightly as she gazed at Chen Xiannian, her voice tinged with unease. "A tribulation of this magnitude is bound to be utterly staggering. Do you have any means to evade it?"

Eldrin shook his head, speaking with serene composure, "He is the Child of Destiny. Even a Dao Ancestor or Celestial Saint cannot alter such fate-ordained matters."

“The only thing we can do is to cultivate diligently. If we can break through to the Chaos Emperor Realm or even the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage Realm before that day arrives, we might be able to offer him some assistance.”

Hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) could only let out a soft sigh and said no more.

Witnessing this, Chen Xiannian gave a faint smile and calmly replied, "Mother need not worry. As the Chosen 1, all of this is my destined path. No matter what trials may come in the future, I shall walk it unwaveringly."

At these words, Chen Xiannian retrieved an ancient wooden box from his sleeve.

With solemn reverence, he presented the wooden case and handed it to them, saying, "To honor Father's grand birthday, my master instructed me to specially deliver this congratulatory gift. The venerable 1 mentioned it might hold some use for Father."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he opened the ancient wooden box, revealing 3 archaic scrolls nestled within.

He cast a downward glance, yet his pupils abruptly contracted, revealing a flicker of terror.

Primordial Dao Codex - Limit Breaker Chapter, Primordial Dao Codex - Formations Chapter, Primordial Dao Codex - Divine Arts Chapter.

Eldrin murmured softly, a flicker of astonishment dawning in his gaze.

Even without opening the 3 ancient scriptures, merely glancing at their titles had already revealed the profound power contained within these scrolls.

Eldrin’s heart raced. These 3 ancient scrolls were undoubtedly of extraordinary origin—each 1 a supreme treasure preserved by the lineage of the Primordial Ancestral Court.

As expected, after presenting the ancient scriptures with a grave expression, Chen Xiannian said solemnly, "These 3 volumes of ancient scriptures were all personally created by the Primordial Dao Ancestor. They represent the pinnacle of his cultivation achievements attained through 1 million kalpas of practice."

Eldrin nodded, recalling fragments of the legend, and spoke with utmost gravity: "It is said that when the Primordial Dao Ancestor attained enlightenment, he synthesized his personal insights and accumulated knowledge to create a single scroll—the Primordial Dao Codex."

And that Primordial Dao Scripture was further divided into 13 monumental volumes, respectively covering the physical body, the Great Dao, Dao fruits, supernatural powers, formation arrays, artifact forging, alchemy, and so forth. Each of these 13 volumes was a treasure coveted by countless immortals—so precious that even many Chaos Origin Emperor Lords could only yearn for them in vain.

Chen Xiannian gave a nod and then spoke, "The 3 scrolls before us are among the 13 ancient scriptures. Moreover, they were personally transcribed by our venerable master, containing all the profound mysteries of the originals."

Hearing this, Eldrin nodded and said, "I understand. When you return, convey my gratitude to the Ancient Primordial Venerable (Honorific Title) on my behalf."

Chen Xiannian nodded, then said with a gentle smile, "My identity must remain a secret. To avoid drawing unwanted attention, I cannot linger within the family for long. It is time I take my leave now."

At this point, as if recalling something, he added with grave seriousness: "The Master once said that the relationship between him and I must remain unknown to others. I must ask both of you to keep this confidential."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this and said, "After returning, you must devote yourself to cultivation. Once this great calamity has passed, I shall seize the opportunity to visit the Primordial Ancestral Court and pay my respects to the Primordial Ancestor."

"In that case, I shall take my leave now, Father."

Chen Xiannian spoke these words, then kowtowed once more to the pair before finally rising and vanishing into the grotto-heaven.

Only after he had completely departed did Lyra let out a soft sigh, murmuring with a tinge of sorrow, "With this parting, who knows when we shall meet again."

Eldrin drew her into his embrace and comforted, "The path of immortality spans countless millennia—we need not contend over a single dawn or dusk."

"He carries the Mandate of Heaven and is under the protection of Elder Taishi. There is no possibility of any mishap occurring."

"For you and me, the most crucial matter at hand is whether we can advance further and attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

Hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) understood that compared to her child, her own path of cultivation was far more uncertain and obscure. She immediately fell silent.

Seeing that she had regained her composure, Eldrin (Person Name) set his worries aside and turned his gaze to the ancient scroll before him. A faint smile graced his lips as he remarked, "This Senior Taishi (Person Name) is truly extraordinary. The gift he bestowed happens to be precisely what we need most."

Lyra also nodded, a look of astonishment flashing across her face.

To be fair, for the vast majority of ancient immortals, these 3 ancient scriptures delivered by the Primordial Dao Ancestor could not compare in value to the Primordial Undying Divine Light. Yet in Eldrin's eyes, their worth far surpassed that of the Primordial Undying Divine Light.

Within the 3 ancient scrolls, the Breaking Limits Chapter documented several dozen methods to achieve the ultimate state. Each method could at least guide 1 directly to establishing an Eleventh Limit foundation, with 3 among them even capable of leading practitioners straight to the realm of the Twelfth Limit.

It is divided into 3 parts: the Primordial Path-Refining Art, the Soul Method, and the Dao Fruit Method.

Great Dao, Primordial Spirit, Dao Fruit.

Eldrin murmured softly, his heart growing increasingly astonished. The Pòjí Manuscript recorded 3 methods to cultivate the foundation of the 12-limits True Spiritual Root, indicating that the Primordial Dao Ancestor had achieved at least 3 distinct True Spiritual Root foundations in the past.

You must understand, cultivating a single True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) foundation allows 1 to suppress all other paths with 1’s own, holding the potential to prove the Dao as a Chaos Heavenly Emperor. Yet the Primordial Dao Ancestor before us had cultivated at least 3 True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) foundations—a feat rare enough to be called unparalleled since ancient times.

Moreover, Eldrin suspected that the Primordial Dao Ancestor might have cultivated not just 3 types of True Spiritual Root foundations.

"The mighty ones of the Primordial Era are truly unfathomable."

A long while later, Eldrin murmured softly, an involuntary look of astonishment coloring his features.

After briefly reviewing the 3 volumes and 12 thresholds of the Primordial Dao Ancestor's breakthrough method, Eldrin (Person Name) set it aside without a second thought.

It was not that the Primordial Dao Ancestor’s Limit-Breaking Method was insufficient, but rather that this path lacked broad applicability. It was, after all, a method created by the Primordial Dao Ancestor himself. Unless 1 cultivated the Primordial Great Dao, it was impossible to reach the Twelfth Limit.

For others, the methods of another will always remain just that—the methods of another. These 3 volumes of Limit-Breaking Methods serve primarily as a reference. To attempt to cultivate a 12-Limit Foundation through them would be nothing short of a fool’s delusion.

However, within the Breaking Limits Scroll, the other nearly 1 100 volumes detailing methods to break through the Eleventh Limit encompassed a vast array of divine abilities, Great Daos, physical bodies, and even spiritual power and primordial spirit of various attributes. When applied to suitable individuals, they might yield some effect.

不过这对Eldrin (Person Name)也没有太大效果了，更多的只是用来借鉴，又或者给宴紫姬和Lila (Person Name)等人修炼，或许能够让他们修成十一限根基。

Setting aside the Breaking Limits chapter, Eldrin began examining the other 2 ancient scriptures.

Within the remaining 2 ancient scrolls, the Array Formation Chapter could resolve the dilemma of Eldrin (Person Name)'s 5 innate immortal treasures being unable to form arrays—precisely what Eldrin (Person Name) coveted most.

The chapter on divine abilities encompassed a vast array of mystical arts, containing at least Grand Luo-level techniques fit for sect masters—among which were several Hunyuan Emperor-level divine abilities and 2 Chaos-grade arts. Whether used for personal enlightenment and reference or taught to clan members for cultivation, they were all exceptional resources.

Eldrin perused the ancient texts for a moment before informing Lyra, "Once I fully master these 2 volumes of archaic scriptures, both my Natal Immortal Treasure and divine abilities will be refined to perfection."

"It seems there may be some hope for me to cultivate the 12 Limits True Spirit Divine Art, or perhaps even comprehend the 12 Limits Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Gate in the future."

Lyra was somewhat delighted to hear this. She gazed at Eldrin and said, "Are you preparing to go into seclusion for enlightenment?"

"No rush, I shall meet a few people first."

Eldrin spoke calmly, instructing his attendants to invite Jiang Daoxu into the cave abode.

After so many years, Eldrin (Person Name) still felt a lingering warmth in his heart when meeting Jiang Daoxu (Person Name) in private once more.

He courteously invited Jiang Daoxu to take a seat, personally poured him a cup of tea, and then inquired, "It has been several million years since we last met. Has everything gone smoothly for you over the years, Grandfather?"

Jiang Daoxu studied Eldrin (Person Name) carefully, then sighed after a long while, "I find you more inscrutable with each passing day."

"I merely advanced half a step faster than others—hardly anything to boast about."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, his gaze solemn as he declared, "For immortals like us, time stretches into boundless eternity. Temporary setbacks hold little significance—it is the ultimate attainment that truly matters."

Jiang Daoxu gave a slight nod, took a delicate sip of the fragrant tea, and began, "The reason I requested this private meeting is to discuss the impending Tribulation of Measures."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he quietly awaited Jiang Daoxu's next words.

Jiang Daoxu said no more. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he manifested a dazzling, indestructible spirit light.

Innate Indestructible Radiance.

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin's pupils contracted slightly before he turned to Jiang Daoxu and asked, "What do you mean, Grandfather?"

The Great Dao is arduous to attain!

Jiang Daoxu spoke with an air of detachment, drawing a deep breath before he began, "Over the years, I have crossed paths with the Cave Void Ancient Sect on numerous occasions, and it has only deepened my understanding of how arduous the path to becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal truly is."

Even if a Great Luo Ancient Sect were to exhaust all its resources and pay an immeasurable price to nurture a single 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal, the likelihood of that individual ultimately attaining the Dao and becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal would still not exceed 10 percent.

Jiang Daoxu spoke eloquently of the arduous path to attaining the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a trace of helplessness flickering in his pupils.

Eldrin (Person Name) listened in silence, yet deep down he understood the source of Jiang Daoxu (Person Name)'s concerns.

Over the years, Eldrin had come to vaguely understand the profound difficulty of attaining the Great Unity Golden Immortal realm. A simple example lay clearly before him.

Over the course of nearly 10 1000 kalpas, the Emperor of Extreme Frost has bestowed a Connate Spiritual Treasure upon the Extreme Frost Immortal Domain once every 10 kalpas, having granted close to 1 1000 such treasures in total.

In other words, since ancient times, the Taihan Immortal Realm had witnessed the emergence of nearly a 1000 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals.

Yet among so many 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals, only 13 ultimately attained the Great Realm of the Golden Immortal. On average, the probability of breaking through to the Great Golden Immortal was merely 1 point something percent.

Out of roughly 70 to 80 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals, only 1 might attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm—and this among the direct lineage disciples of the Primordial Chaos Emperor’s own tradition. How immense, then, must the difficulty of achieving the Great Luo realm truly be?

To stand out among so many 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals, 1 must possess methods capable of shaking the heavens and earth, and moving gods and spirits to tears.

In other words, since time immemorial, those who have attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm—were they not all peerless supreme beings who slaughtered their way across 3 1000 celestial realms, leaving immortals falling like rain, and roamed the primordial chaos with none to rival them?

Unrivaled among peers, beneath the Great Luo I reign supreme.

Since time immemorial, every being qualified to prove their path to the Great Luo Golden Immortal could rightfully claim these words at the stage of 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals.

Those beneath the Great Perfection Realm are but ants. Breaking through to the Great Perfection Realm marks the beginning of mastering 1's own destiny, the first step toward true transcendence from fate's constraints.

Even with Jiang Daoxu's immense self-confidence, he understood that attempting to break through to the Great Perfection Realm during this kalpa tribulation would be no different from courting death.