Chapter 288 : Treasures of the Golden Core

This wealth would be the envy of many cultivators at the Golden Core Early Stage [the third major stage of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of spiritual power], for most practitioners at that level possess only two or three Fourth-Rank Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts of the fourth rank, corresponding to the Golden Core realm].

Those who have only recently broken through to the Golden Core [the third major stage of cultivation] might possess merely one or two such Fourth-Rank Magical Treasure.

"After consuming the Creation Verdant Origin Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that profoundly enhances one's foundational spiritual energy], my spiritual energy reserves have approached sixty percent of a standard Golden Core Cultivator's [a cultivator who has reached the Golden Core realm]. In a few years, when I reach the eighth layer of the Violet Sanctum [the second major stage of cultivation, where one opens and refines a violet-hued spiritual sea within the dantian], my reserves should be close to seventy percent."

"The constant refinement of my spiritual energy by three Fourth-Rank Lifebound Magical Treasure [magical treasures of the fourth rank that are soul-bound to a cultivator, growing with them] has also rendered its purity extraordinary."

"Considering everything, my combat power is now nearly on par with a Golden Core 1st Tier [the initial sub-stage within the Golden Core realm] demon beast."

Eldrin Chen assessed his own battle prowess. While it still fell short of the power Exquisite Jiang possessed before her own Golden Core breakthrough, the gap had narrowed significantly.

Back then, Exquisite Jiang, at the Great Perfection of Violet Sanctum [the pinnacle of the Violet Sanctum realm, the ninth layer], had been able to suppress a Golden Core 2nd Tier [the second sub-stage within the Golden Core realm] Heavenly Python Demon King [a powerful serpentine demon ruler].

By that reckoning, once he broke through to the eighth layer of Violet Sanctum, he should possess at least the strength of a Golden Core 1st Tier cultivator by the time of the Beast Tide [a periodic, massive onslaught of demon beasts].

The only remaining, vast disparity lay in the fact that Exquisite Jiang had mastered the Void Five Tribulations Divine Light [a supreme divine ability that harnesses the power of five elemental tribulations within the void].

That Void Five Tribulations Divine Light was a pinnacle-level Great God Ability [a classification for immensely powerful divine abilities]. It was, in fact, the foundational Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique derived from profound cultivation] required for the peerless 'Five Elements Tribulation Light' [a legendary divine ability that commands the tribulation power of all five fundamental elements]. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel dot com.

However, the cultivation requirements for this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] were far too demanding. First, one needed a cultivation base at the Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Violet Sanctum realm] just to meet the preliminary threshold.

Secondly, to successfully refine it, one had to abstain from using any Divine Ability for an entire Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years], otherwise the process would fail midway, all previous effort wasted.

For Eldrin Chen, with the Beast Tide [a periodic, massive invasion of demonic beasts] looming on the horizon, cultivating this Divine Ability now was, in truth, a very poor bargain.

"With my Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords named Celestial and Abyss] combined into one, my ultimate trump card is in no way inferior to the Void Five Tribulations Divine Light [a divine ability manifesting light capable of inflicting five heavenly tribulations]," he reasoned.

"For now, it's better to settle my mind, thoroughly contemplate my cultivation art, and deduce my own unique path forward."

Thus resolved, Eldrin Chen quieted his heart and began the profound work of deducing his personal cultivation method.

Gradually, his days settled into a tranquil rhythm. Each day on Spirit Lake Isle [an isle situated on a spiritually rich lake], he would drink tea, read, and study the classical texts left by predecessors.

Then, he would absorb the essence of their wisdom, systematically organizing his own cultivation art and Divine Ability.

"..."

Half a year slipped by in this manner.

"It is done."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. Today, he had thoroughly comprehended the Positive Water Divine Thunder and successfully forged this Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique cultivated by immortals].

"Wait."

Just as the Positive Water Divine Thunder was forged, he suddenly sensed something, falling into an inexplicable state of resonance.

An abrupt transformation erupted within him. A thunderous roar echoed from his very core, a reaction from the other four types of Five Elements Divine Thunder [divine thunder techniques based on the five fundamental elements] residing within his body.

The five Divine Ability Dao patterns [mystical inscriptions representing the laws of the Dao] began to glow brilliantly, then sank into his Five Viscera [the five vital organs: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys]. His organs resonated in harmony, emitting peals of thunder.

The divine thunder patterns of Metallic Gold [the essence of the metal element], Blazing Third Fire, Bulwark Earth [the essence of the earth element], First Wood [the essence of the wood element], and Positive Water [the essence of the water element] erupted with dazzling radiance. A powerful, all-encompassing resonance surged through his being.

In but an instant, the five divine thunders, following their cycles of generation and conquest, formed a unique, grand circulation. This not only amplified the power of each thunder by fifty percent but also reduced their spiritual energy consumption by half.

With this explosive increase in power, these five divine thrones now stood at the very pinnacle among ordinary Divine Ability, their might even brushing against the realm of Great God Ability [a legendary tier of divine abilities of immense power].

And that was not all. The Dao patterns of these five thunders also released subtle strands of Thunderclap Force [a potent force born of thunder], which began to continuously temper and refine his physical body.

The Metallic Gold Divine Thunder [a divine thunder embodying the essence of metal] sharpened the strength and cutting edge of his physical body, while the Bulwark Earth Divine Thunder [a divine thunder embodying the essence of earth] enhanced its resilience and endurance from within.

The First Wood Divine Thunder [a divine thunder embodying the essence of wood] amplified the vitality within him, mending hidden injuries, and the Positive Water Divine Thunder [a divine thunder embodying the essence of water] washed away impurities, purifying his flesh.

Finally, the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder [a divine thunder embodying the essence of fire] used his body as a furnace, continuously tempering his Five Viscera and Six Bowels [the internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine] and increasing his physical fortitude.

These five divine thunders formed a Five Elements Grand Cycle [a grand, self-perpetuating cycle of the five elemental forces], day and night refining his flesh, causing it to grow ever more powerful.

"The Five Elements Grand Cycle,"

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"No wonder the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [the supreme divine thunder formed by the fusion of the five elemental thunders] is hailed as the mightiest of supreme Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique or art]," he murmured in awe.

Eldrin Chen sensed the five Divine Ability Dao patterns [mystical inscriptions representing the laws of a divine ability] within him and could not help but reveal a look of profound shock.

He had never imagined that after cultivating all five divine thunders simultaneously, the power of each Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a foundational divine thunder technique] would surge so dramatically, even approaching the realm of a Great God Ability [a divine ability of legendary, god-like power].

Simultaneously, within the cyclical flow of the five divine thunders, a body-tempering Divine Ability had automatically manifested—the 'Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art'.

This Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art [a supreme body-refining technique that harnesses five divine thunders] has already formed a grand internal circulation within the body, capable of constantly enhancing a cultivator's physical form. As the cultivator's mastery of the five divine thunders deepens, the body-tempering effects grow stronger. It can be said this is the most superior of body-refining arts.

"Alas, to simultaneously master all five types of Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a powerful divine thunder technique], one must possess Five Spiritual Roots [a rare spiritual root affinity encompassing all five elements]," he mused.

"Yet, cultivation for those with Five Spiritual Roots is inherently fraught with countless difficulties. Even achieving Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation] is an immensely arduous task. To seek enlightenment in all five divine thunders is almost a fantasy."

"No wonder this world's Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [the ultimate synthesis of the five elemental divine thunders] Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] has not been seen for tens of thousands of years."

Eldrin Chen whispered these thoughts in his heart before suppressing them.

From now on, the power of this Five Elements Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique based on the five elements] would be greatly enhanced, and its consumption of spiritual energy would be significantly reduced. It would become his most reliable and frequently used conventional technique.

Thinking of this filled him with joy once more. His spiritual energy reserves were already exceptionally vast, and his spiritual sense had been fortified through meditative visualization of the Falling Sun Ridge [a legendary mountain range] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a mythical realm of fire].

Now, having obtained the 'Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art'—a pinnacle body-refining art that operated automatically—his Vital Essence, Energy, and Spirit [the three foundational pillars of a cultivator's being: physical body, energy, and spirit] would all reach astonishing levels. His confidence in a future breakthrough to Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation] likely stood at eighty to ninety percent.

Guided by an intangible sense, Eldrin Chen attempted to continue his contemplation of the power of the five divine thunders.

He drew inspiration from the principles of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords], seeking to merge the Blazing Third Fire [a divine thunder of intense fire] and the Positive Water [a divine thunder of pure, life-giving water] energies, attempting to find the method for their resonance.

As his continuous contemplation deepened, and his comprehension of the five divine thunders grew ever more profound, he ultimately attained an astonishing level of understanding of the Dao patterns [the fundamental principles and laws of reality] underlying the two divine thunders.

After seven months of unceasing meditation, he finally succeeded in merging these two divine thunder techniques, giving birth to an entirely new Divine Ability.

"Fire and Water unite, the Polarity forces fuse, becoming..."

"The Two Polarities Divine Thunder."

On this day, Eldrin Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Transforming into a streak of sword light, he soared into the heavens, ascending high above the Heavenly Vault.

He flew for what seemed like thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] before finally coming to a halt.

There he stood, poised amidst the Nine Heavens Above, his eyes instantly blazing with a dual-colored divine light of Polarity.

In that moment, the Blazing Third Fire and Positive Water Divine Thunder within his body intertwined, coalescing into a brilliant, writhing helix of crimson and azure radiance. Channeling this power through a single pointed finger, he unleashed it with a world-shaking, majestic force.

"BOOM—"

A deafening roar echoed as heaven and earth seemed to invert, a manifestation of the Polarity Rotation.

All creation seemed to be overturned beneath this divine thunderclap. The terrifying Positive Water and Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique born from the fusion of fire and water energies] clashed and intertwined, ultimately transforming into a force akin to World-Opening [a primordial force capable of cleaving chaos and birthing worlds] that detonated, blasting a Path Void [a state of absolute emptiness] void into the space for a hundred Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions.

The sheer power of this strike was staggering. Had it landed upon the earth, it would have likely sunk mountains and rivers across a hundred Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Even a Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual energy into a stable, golden core within their dantian] facing such an onslaught would suffer unprecedented, grievous wounds.

"Hiss—"

Eldrin Chen, his spiritual power greatly depleted and his face pale, drew in a sharp, cold breath. He had not anticipated that the Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique born from profound comprehension of the Dao] he had newly comprehended would possess such terrifying, awe-inspiring power.

Though newly forged, this Two Polarities Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique born from the fusion of opposing elemental forces] already stood with one foot within the domain of Great God Ability [a legendary tier of divine techniques, immensely powerful and difficult to master]. Amplified by the Grand Cycle of Five Elements Divine Thunder [a foundational thunder technique based on the cycle of the five elements], it had barely, yet truly, crossed the threshold into the realm of Great God Ability. Official source: http://www . audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.