Chapter 2029 : A Promise Forged in Power

Understanding the full context, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "In that case, the fact that the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign lost his Opportunity and Fortune to prove his Dao and ascend to Chaos Heavenly Emperor might not be such a bad thing after all."

The Liana Imperial Lord let out a soft sigh, then nestled into his embrace and said, "Had he succeeded in becoming a Chaos Heavenly Emperor, I fear I would have been powerless to resist. I likely would not have met you today."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, a flicker of cold light appearing in his eyes.

The gulf between a Chaos Heavenly Emperor and a Primordial One Realm cultivator was immense. Had that Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign truly stepped into the Heavenly Emperor Realm, Liana, if she refused him, would likely have had no choice but to abandon her physical body and flee into the Great Path [the supreme, fundamental law of the cosmos] for shelter with only her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

With this thought, a thread of Slaughter Intent bloomed within his gaze. Regardless of the past, Liana Imperial Lord was now his.

If he ever crossed paths with that Great Wasteland Imperial Lord again, and if his own strength proved sufficient, Eldrin Chen would not mind teaching the man a lesson.

Setting these thoughts aside, Eldrin Chen spoke, "During our time on the Desolation Ancient Continent, we obtained a Great Path Source Stone. Would you like to attempt a breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier?"

Hearing this, a look of delight appeared on Liana Imperial Lord's face.

The so-called Great Path Source Stone was an exceedingly rare Upper Grade Primordial One Spiritual Treasure. It was a crystallization of Great Path Origin [the primordial source essence of the Great Path], brimming with boundless Great Path power.

For a cultivator who practiced the Great Path, refining a Great Path Source Stone could increase their chances of breaking through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage by roughly thirty percent. Read the full novel exclusively on audi novel.com.

Thinking of this, Liana Imperial Lord was still somewhat moved, yet she could not help but shake her head and say, "When breaking through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage, there is one opportunity to refine and transform one's own foundation."

"This concubine wishes to seize that chance to attempt the breakthrough to a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a supreme spiritual core of immense purity and power]. Perhaps it is better to wait a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with a trace of contemplation.

Upon reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, it becomes possible to once again shatter one's own limits and cultivate a new True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation art of unparalleled quality].

However, very few can accomplish this step during the early or middle stages of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm. The vast majority can only attempt to cultivate additional foundational arts upon reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage.

Liana Imperial Lord possessed excellent aptitude and had already cultivated a half-step True Spirit Primordial Spirit. If her Opportunity and Fortune [the confluence of chance and destiny that guides a cultivator's path] were sufficient, she indeed had the potential to complete this breakthrough.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "Cultivating a True Spirit Primordial Spirit is no small feat."

"Coincidentally, I possess two volumes of supreme Ancient Scripture [ancient texts containing profound cultivation secrets]. You may study them; perhaps they will offer you some aid."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen retrieved his own Heart's Mirror Path of Self-Realization [a cultivation art focused on introspection and understanding one's true self] and handed it to Liana Imperial Lord for her to study. He also permitted her to study the scriptures contained within the Innate Supreme Treasure Tome of Human Soul [a legendary tome containing the innate wisdom of the human soul].

In truth, Eldrin Chen also possessed another volume, the Earth Soul Scripture [an ancient scripture concerning the mysteries of the earth soul]. However, that was the companion ancient text of Grand Nether Imperial Lord, and without his consent, Eldrin Chen felt it improper to pass this particular Ancient Scripture on to Liana Imperial Lord.

Of course, for Liana Imperial Lord, two volumes of Sage Ascendant-level Ancient Scripture were more than sufficient.

Once he fully comprehended these two volumes of Ancient Scripture, it would increase his chances of breaking through to the True Spirit Primordial Spirit realm by at least thirty percent.

"My thanks, Imperial Lord."

Having received two peerless Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] ancient scrolls, Liana Imperial Lord could not help but show a look of pleasant surprise.

She planted a kiss on Eldrin Chen's cheek and said, "It seems meeting you, Imperial Lord, was truly a stroke of immense fortune for this humble one."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and spoke calmly, "Focus on comprehending the Ancient Scripture for now. I will see if I can procure some Primordial Spirit Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact attuned to the Primordial Spirit realm] for you."

"..."

Leaving Liana Imperial Lord to her contemplation of the Ancient Scripture, Eldrin Chen once more immersed himself in secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen dedicated himself to refining his spiritual energy and his Primordial Spirit, determined to swiftly shore up his weaknesses.

Time flowed like a swift river. In the blink of an eye, two more Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle in Buddhist cosmology, often billions of years] had passed. While Eldrin Chen's cultivation in the Great Path had not yet broken through, his Primordial Spirit cultivation was finally fully consolidated, allowing him to advance to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier realm.

This breakthrough granted Eldrin Chen a slight increase in combat prowess and a marginally greater degree of control over the Returning Abyss Pearl.

"It seems my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation will be difficult to advance further in the short term," he mused.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation, a faint sigh escaping his heart.

After reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier, Eldrin Chen found the progress of both his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and his Great Path Stage [the stage of comprehending the fundamental laws of existence] cultivation gradually slowing.

Unless he could obtain treasures akin to the Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit, the advancement of his Primordial Spirit and Great Path Stage would inevitably decelerate, with no major breakthroughs likely for a long Future [a very long period of time] to come.

This was to be expected. Upon first attaining the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational realm for true cosmic power] realm, the initial resource consumption was relatively low, allowing for rapid progress. Join our community of readers at audio–novel.com.

However, after reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier, each subsequent breakthrough doubled one's foundation and origin, naturally demanding vastly greater resources and time.

When Eldrin Chen was at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 1st Tier, he had Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial elixir of immense spiritual power] as cultivation sustenance, requiring only five or six Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] to break through to the second tier.

Subsequently, breaking through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier would have taken nearly ten Kalpa Tribulation had he not obtained the Primordial Yin [the foundational feminine essence] of the Liana Imperial Lord.

Now, having reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier, breaking through to the fourth tier, even with Chaos Divine Liquid as his cultivation resource, would likely require approximately twenty Kalpa Tribulation.

"I still need twenty more Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] before all three Three Great Foundations [the three core pillars of a cultivator's power: body, energy, and spirit] can fully break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]."

After comprehending his own combat prowess and foundational strength, a low murmur echoed within Eldrin Chen's heart, and a trace of solemn gravity flickered in the depths of his gaze.

Twenty Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] is not considered a long time for a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a cultivator who has unified their foundational powers into a singular, supreme authority], but for Eldrin Chen, it was absolutely not a short span. After all, his entire cultivation journey to this point had only spanned fifty-one such Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration].

"Should I... elevate another Innate Supreme Treasure Ancient Tree [a primordial, sentient tree of supreme rank and power]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, a contemplative expression settling upon his features.

Through the accumulation of these past twenty Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration], he had once again gathered ten strands of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the pure, foundational energy from which all creation springs]. It should be sufficient to elevate another Innate Supreme Treasure Ancient Tree [a primordial, sentient tree of supreme rank and power].

However, Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme, violet-hued energy of primordial chaos, essential for the highest breakthroughs] was exceedingly precious. Eldrin Chen would undoubtedly require vast quantities of it for his future breakthrough into the Realm of Chaos [the legendary realm where one masters the fundamental forces of chaos itself]. Therefore, he dared not use it recklessly.

"Strength is the fundamental root of everything."

As his thoughts churned, Eldrin Chen finally steeled his resolve. He decided to proceed with elevating one of his Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a sentient, supreme-grade spiritual plant that serves as a cultivator's treasure].

With his decision made, Eldrin Chen surveyed the various Spiritual Root [sentient spiritual plants that serve as a cultivator's treasures and companions] in his possession. After a moment of silent deliberation, he finally murmured, "But which Spiritual Root [sentient spiritual plant] should I elevate?"

"Should I advance the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a spiritual tree whose leaves aid in meditation and comprehension of the Dao], the Earth Soul Fruit Tree [a spiritual tree bearing fruits that nourish and strengthen the Earth Soul], or perhaps the Soul Nourishing Wood [a rare spiritual wood that can be harvested to craft items that nourish the soul]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered silently for a moment, falling into deep contemplation.

If he advanced the Enlightenment Tea Tree, his cultivation of the Great Path [the supreme cultivation art he practices] would undoubtedly progress by leaps and bounds.

Conversely, if he advanced the Earth Soul Fruit Tree, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major realm of power] cultivation would soar to the heavens in a single step.

As for the Soul Nourishing Wood...

Eldrin Chen shook his head slightly. The Soul Nourishing Wood was a one-time-use ancient tree. Once felled to harvest the wood, it would be a single transaction, gone forever.

However, if he advanced the Earth Soul Fruit Tree or the Enlightenment Tea Tree, there remained the future possibility of them evolving into a Chaos Spiritual Root [a legendary spiritual plant of immense power and rarity].

Therefore, given a choice, Eldrin Chen was unwilling to advance the Soul Nourishing Wood.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted between the Earth Soul Fruit Tree and the Enlightenment Tea Tree. In the end, after careful consideration, he decided to prioritize advancing the Earth Soul Fruit Tree first.

"I shall advance the Earth Soul Fruit Tree," he declared.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, swiftly reaching a decision.

The primary reasons for choosing the Earth Soul Fruit Tree [a spiritual tree whose fruit nourishes the earth soul] were essentially twofold.

The first point was that Liana Imperial Lord also required the precious fruit of the Earth Soul Fruit Tree to cultivate the True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a divine ability that refines one's spiritual core into its truest, most potent form].

The second point was that Eldrin Chen planned to first achieve Fleshly Body Sanctification [the purification and perfection of the physical body], then attain Primordial Spirit Path Attainment [mastery over the path of the primordial spirit], and only finally complete his Path Mastery [the realm of complete mastery over one's chosen cultivation path] breakthrough, stepping directly into the Second Chaos Realm [the second major stage within the primordial chaos cultivation system].

Following this sequence, cultivating the required Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual talent or resource for cultivation] presented absolutely no issue.

Having clarified this in his mind, Eldrin Chen immediately proceeded to the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden cultivating rare and immortal-grade spiritual herbs]. There, he activated his Heavenly Path Authority [the authority to command and obscure the workings of the heavenly path] to veil everything from prying eyes.

Once certain no one was spying, Eldrin Chen promptly channeled Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme violet energy born from primordial chaos] to assist the Earth Soul Fruit Tree in completing its advancement.

After expending nine strands of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence of primordial chaos] in succession, the Earth Soul Fruit Tree finally completed its ascension, transforming into an Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest innate treasure grade].

"Earth Soul Fruit Tree."

Gazing at the Earth Soul Fruit Tree before him, Eldrin Chen silently repeated its name, a faint smile touching the corners of his eyes.

Upon the Earth Soul Fruit Tree [a legendary spiritual tree], nine ancient 'Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a sacred fruit of immense power]' had grown, each one brimming with overwhelmingly vast and potent energy.

Eldrin Chen calculated with his fingers and deduced that these Earth Soul Sacred Fruit possessed boundless medicinal efficacy. For a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] who followed the Primordial Spirit Path Attainment [a profound cultivation art focusing on the Primordial Spirit], consuming just one fruit could increase their chances of a breakthrough to the Great Emperor [the Great Emperor realm] by ten percent.

If a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] consumed one, advancing their Primordial Spirit [Primordial Spirit] cultivation to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] would be effortless.

However, the Earth Soul Fruit Tree was similar to the Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit [another legendary spiritual fruit]. These sacred fruits were manifestations of Great Path Origin [the fundamental origin of the Great Dao]. The tree would only bear fruit three times in its entire existence, producing a total of merely twenty-seven Earth Soul Sacred Fruit.

Eldrin Chen collected the nine Earth Soul Sacred Fruit, then turned his gaze back to the Earth Soul Fruit Tree, falling into deep contemplation.

"Legends speak of three Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [Innate Supreme Treasure-level Spiritual Roots] within the Chaos [the primordial Chaos]: the Earth Soul Fruit Tree, the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree], and the Human Soul Fruit Tree [the Human Soul Fruit Tree]," he murmured.

"If one could obtain all three Spiritual Root [Spiritual Roots] of this Innate Supreme Treasure [Innate Supreme Treasure] grade and fuse them into one, they would undergo a metamorphosis into the supreme treasure of the Primordial Spirit Path Attainment—the Chaos Three Souls Tree [the Chaos Three Souls Tree, a legendary spiritual root]."

As these words left his lips, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor deep within his heart.

It was said the Chaos Three Souls Tree was a supreme Chaos Spiritual Root [a Spiritual Root born from Chaos], yet for unknown reasons, it shattered during the Primordial Era [the Primordial Era, the age of creation].

After the shattering of the Chaos Three Souls Tree, resources for cultivating the Primordial Spirit within the Chaos gradually grew scarce. Consequently, those who walked the Primordial Spirit Path Attainment path had become increasingly rare.

"Within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, I already possess one Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [a spiritual tree that bears fruit capable of nourishing the heavenly aspect of the soul]. If I could find the legendary Human Soul Fruit Tree [a mythical spiritual tree said to nurture the human soul essence], perhaps there would be a chance to restore the Chaos Three Souls Tree [a primordial spiritual tree said to unify the three aspects of the soul] to its primordial Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state of existence before creation] state."

With these thoughts, Eldrin Chen gradually calmed his mind. He then retrieved an Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a sacred fruit that nourishes the earthly aspect of the soul] and entered a state of profound seclusion.

The moment he consumed the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit, Eldrin Chen was instantly assaulted by a torrential surge of soul origin power. His entire True Spirit Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their true essence] was flooded by an energy of an exceptionally high grade.

In that instant, countless streams of origin power were absorbed by his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, the seat of consciousness and power beyond the mortal soul], causing Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit to begin growing at a breathtaking pace.

At a visible rate, the cultivation of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit advanced by leaps and bounds. Before he knew it, it had already reached the very limits of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier Primordial Spirit realm.

"The limit has been reached."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. Without hesitation, he consumed a large vial of Soul-Nourishing Treasure Liquid [a precious elixir specifically formulated to nourish and strengthen the soul], gathering a heaven-defying surge of Heavenly God [a high cultivation realm where one's spirit begins to approach divine levels] soul power to initiate the ultimate breakthrough for his Primordial Spirit cultivation.

"Boom—"

With a violent, thunderous roar, Eldrin Chen felt the latent potential of his Primordial Spirit reach its absolute zenith.

In that very moment, his Primordial Spirit began to ascend, shattering the bottleneck of its limits in the blink of an eye and completing a metamorphosis that transcended perfection itself.

"It is done."

"The fourth layer of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, gathering all his power. He then refined the Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial energy present at the dawn of creation] and fused it into his Primordial Spirit and True Spirit Aperture [the foundational spiritual apertures of a cultivator], continuously strengthening his foundation.

When the process concluded, Eldrin Chen found that the power of his Primordial Spirit had roughly doubled once more.

Only then did a faint smile touch Eldrin Chen's lips. He attempted to channel the Returning Abyss Pearl [an innate supreme treasure of immense power] and discovered that after his Primordial Spirit breakthrough, his mastery over the pearl had increased again, reaching eighty percent.

This meant that the current Eldrin Chen could now unleash eighty percent of the might of this Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of the primordial chaos].

"Even without activating the Returning Abyss Pearl, my combat prowess should now be considered extraordinary, barely stepping into the realm of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a pinnacle of power]."

After assessing his own capabilities, Eldrin Chen could not help but let a smile grace his features.

He settled his internal state and once more entered the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall [the main hall of the Great Wasteland sacred land]. Summoning Immortality Desolation Emperor, he inquired, "How is your recovery progressing?"

"The injuries to my Primordial Spirit have healed."

The Immortality Desolation Emperor replied with calm composure, yet continued, "These are the lingering aftereffects of the Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique whose use carries severe, long-lasting consequences]. I fear it will still require several dozen Kalpa Tribulations [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] to fully recover."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then inquired, "If you were to achieve a breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], could you shorten the duration of these aftereffects from the Forbidden Divine Ability?"

The Immortality Desolation Emperor pondered briefly before speaking, "Perhaps... it could be reduced to ten Kalpa Tribulations."

"Ten Kalpa Tribulations?"

Eldrin Chen considered this for a moment, then declared, "In that case, I shall lend you my aid."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, producing and presenting a single Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit [a legendary fruit of immense power, said to grow only in the most ancient and desolate lands].

"A Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit."

The Immortality Imperial Lord [a title for a supreme ruler who has transcended mortality]'s eyes flickered with recognition. "This treasure can grant a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier a thirty percent chance of breaking through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier," he stated.

"You gift this to me... are you not afraid that once I break through, I might turn against my benefactor?"

Eldrin Chen simply smiled. "I trust you," he said.

"Trust me?"

Immortality Imperial Lord let out a hearty laugh, accepting the Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit as he said, "A scholar dies for one who appreciates him. To receive such trust from you, I will certainly not let you down."

"..."

After seeing off Immortality Imperial Lord, Eldrin Chen stood silently within the Great Hall, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. A flicker of intense light gleamed in the depths of his eyes.

"Ten Kalpa Tribulation cycles, is it?"

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen devoted himself entirely to secluded cultivation.

This time, Eldrin Chen was determined to fully comprehend the Chaos Path Rune and forge the seventh blank Dao Pattern [a fundamental inscription of cosmic law] into a Chaos Path Rune.

While he was in seclusion, the strength of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [the Ancient Realm of the Great Wasteland] also began to rise steadily.

With the two Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root drawing in and refining the waters of the Desolation Sea, the World's Origin [the foundational life-force and essence of a world] of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm began to increase at a rapid pace.

As the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the primordial, life-giving energy of heaven and earth] grew abundant and the world continuously underwent Recovery, the cultivators of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain also began to experience a veritable eruption in their cultivation advancements.

Within a mere few dozen Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], the original top-tier Ancient Immortal [powerful beings from a bygone era] of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain had all converted to the cultivation path of the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound and demanding cultivation method]. Furthermore, almost every Kalpa Tribulation saw the birth of one or two practitioners of the Sacrificial Self Path who reached the Great Encompassing [a supreme realm of cultivation] realm.

This progression continued until, by the time Eldrin Chen arrived in the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain during its thirtieth Kalpa Tribulation, the domain already boasted sixty Sacrificial Self Path practitioners who had attained the Great Encompassing realm.

Additionally, the original Nine Great Priests [a council of nine powerful figures] had also made significant advancements. Under Eldrin Chen's guidance and cultivation resources, two new Primordial One Imperial Lord [a high-level imperial lord realm] had emerged among their ranks.

As for the original few Imperial Lord [powerful lords ruling over vast domains], their cultivation bases had also begun to experience tremendous growth.

Not long after Eldrin Chen entered seclusion, Immortality Desolation Emperor, whose cultivation had stagnated at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier for hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation, finally broke through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier.

After comprehending two volumes of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Ancient Scripture [ancient texts containing profound cultivation knowledge], and with the aid of the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a divine fruit that nourishes the earth soul] and Great Path Source Stone [a primordial stone containing the essence of the Great Path], Liana Imperial Lord also stepped into the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier. Moreover, she successfully cultivated the True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a divine ability manifesting one's true spiritual essence], fulfilling her long-held aspiration.

It was around the time of these breakthroughs that Eldrin Chen's comprehension of the Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme Dao encompassing all primordial chaos] reached its final, critical stage.

"The Primordial Chaos Great Path encompasses all things," Eldrin mused, a frown creasing his brow. "Yet the foundation of my Chaos Limitless Great Path [a divine ability born from limitless chaos] remains rooted in only five distinct Great Path [fundamental laws of cultivation]. It is not yet the complete and utter embodiment of the true Primordial Chaos Great Path."

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his deep meditation, a trace of solemn gravity settling upon his features.

During this period of secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen had come to a stark realization. He discovered that his Chaos Limitless Great Path, for all its power, still fell short of truly manifesting the ultimate Chaos Path Rune [the fundamental rune symbolizing the Dao of Chaos]. A significant gap yet remained.

This left Eldrin Chen somewhat perplexed, for the true Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme, all-encompassing origin of all existence] embraces all things. To attempt to comprehend every single Great Path [a fundamental law or principle of the cosmos] seemed a near-impossible task.

"Impossible," he reasoned. "If one must comprehend all Great Path to cultivate the true Primordial Chaos Great Path, then the difficulty of mastering the Chaos Divine Rune [a supreme divine symbol of primordial chaos] would far surpass that of the three Ultimate Divine Rune [the pinnacle divine symbols of cultivation]. Yet, within the realm of Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation], the Chaos Divine Rune is said to be the easiest of the Ultimate Divine Rune to attain. Something here is amiss."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his thoughts churning as he sifted through the depths of his knowledge. It was only after a long while that a glimmer of understanding began to dawn.

He slowly opened his eyes, a look of profound realization finally lighting their depths. "I understand now," he declared.

"Chaos indeed embraces all things, but it does not do so from the very beginning."

"Limitless [the boundless, infinite potential], Polarity [the duality of yin and yang], the Three Talents [Heaven, Earth, and Man], the Four Symbols [the four celestial beasts], the Five Elements [Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water], the Six Harmonies [a formation representing spatial harmony], the Seven Stars, the Eight Trigrams, the Nine Palaces, and indeed all of creation—all are born from and derived from Chaos."

"Yet Chaos remains, at its core, Chaos. It is not these myriad derived phenomena themselves."

"Rather than endlessly striving to comprehend each individual Great Path, one must trace them back to their source. One must seek the origin from which all Great Path spring."

In that instant, a serene smile graced Eldrin Chen's features.

A glimmer of profound understanding dawned in his gaze. Then, the Chaos Limitless Great Path within his body began a deep, fundamental fusion.

The five Great Path instantly blazed with incandescent light. In their ceaseless intertwining, they underwent an ultimate transformation, coalescing into the more primordial and ancient Primordial Chaos Great Path.

"Chaos is the primordial state of all things," he murmured, the realization solidifying.

"It exists at the genesis of all evolution. Trace any phenomenon to its source, and one will arrive at the Realm of Chaos."

"Conversely, even comprehending every Great Path under heaven would not guarantee grasping the true essence of Chaos."

In that fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen's Chaos Limitless Great Path underwent a continuous metamorphosis, culminating in an indescribable Ultimate Sublimation.

It manifested as an indestructible Great Path Divine Chains, swathed and bound by endless strands of Primordial Chaos Energy. It radiated a supreme divine power, singular and unified as Chaos itself.

"BOOM!"

The vast Heavenly Vault within Void Heaven cracked asunder. A brilliant Eternal True Spirit emerged, blazing with dazzling radiance.

Instantly, an endless River of True Spirit surged forth, completely engulfing Eldrin Chen within its torrential flow. The complete novel can be found at audio—novel.com.