Chapter 289 : A New Thunder Forged

Having successfully cultivated the Two Polarities Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique that harmonizes opposing polarities], Eldrin Chen gained another trump card to hold in reserve, and a smile of satisfaction touched his lips.

However, while the power of the Two Polarities Divine Thunder was immense, its consumption was equally staggering. A single activation drained half of his spiritual energy. Even with the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a lotus-shaped throne that stores and purifies spiritual energy] in hand, he could only unleash it four times at most.

The Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne was currently only at the Third Rank Superior Grade [the highest grade within the third rank of magical treasures], its energy storage capacity merely double that of his own internal reserves.

If it were to advance to the Fourth Rank Low-Grade [the lowest grade within the fourth rank of magical treasures], it could store triple his energy. Only then would his spiritual power become profoundly abundant, allowing him to deploy his trump cards repeatedly without fear of severe depletion.

Descending from the high sky, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake [a serene lake imbued with spiritual energy]. He resumed his routine of reading, savoring tea, and continuing his contemplation of cultivation arts and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power born from profound cultivation].

After comprehending the Two Polarities Divine Thunder, his understanding of the Five Elements Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique based on the five elemental phases] grew clearer. He wished to push further, to see if he could grasp the principles of the Trinity Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique that unifies three distinct thunder forces].

Yet, in the end, he had to abandon the attempt. Fusing three divine thunders into the Trinity Divine Thunder was a difficulty increased tenfold, if not more.

Most crucially, such a divine thunder would undoubtedly step into the realm of Great God Ability [a legendary tier of divine powers]. His spiritual sense and energy were still insufficient; he would likely need to reach the Golden Core Realm [the realm where a cultivator forms a solidified golden core of energy] before such a feat became possible.

Regardless, this period of deduction had greatly enhanced his strength, and his comprehension of Divine Ability and cultivation arts had grown increasingly profound.

Setting aside the pursuit of the Trinity Divine Thunder, he began attempting to merge the five cultivation arts he had created, striving to fuse them into one and create a unified Five Elements Cultivation Art [a cultivation art harmonizing the powers of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. Support the author by reading on audio-novel.com (official site).

With his profound foundation from studying hundreds of scriptures and his comprehension far surpassing ordinary cultivators, this step was still exceptionally arduous for him.

Over the years, he had continuously attempted to unify the Five Elements Cultivation Art, yet had only formed a vague conceptual framework. However, the formation of the Five Elements Grand Cycle within his body by the Five Elements Divine Thunder now illuminated a clear and definitive path forward.

The Five Elements Cultivation Art inherently embodied the principles of mutual generation and restraint among the five elements. Therefore, there was no need to forcibly create a single cultivation art possessing all five attributes.

Not only would such an endeavor be immensely difficult, but even upon success, it would inevitably lead to various internal conflicts and complications.

Thus, he decided to shift his approach. His plan was to partially modify the five individual arts, aligning their foundational principles to share a common origin. Once cultivated simultaneously, they would naturally form a grand, self-sustaining cycle of cultivation arts.

Once this cycle of five arts was perfected, they would spontaneously fuse into an entirely new, unified cultivation art.

Committing to this vision, Eldrin Chen began anew, meticulously deconstructing and re-comprehending the Solar Solar Fire Scripture, the Heavenly River Positive Water Scripture, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Scripture, the Verdant Emperor Longevity Scripture, and finally, the Western Pole White Emperor Scripture.

After five years of dedicated effort, he had rewritten the foundational cultivation principles of these five arts. The spiritual energy [the vital force cultivated by practitioners] they produced was transformed, becoming mutually generative and restraining, ultimately evolving into five distinct arts capable of forming the Five Elements Grand Cycle.

Following this comprehensive revision, Eldrin Chen realized the five arts had undergone a profound metamorphosis. Their core concepts had shifted, making their original names seem somewhat incongruous.

Although he contemplated bestowing new names upon them, after a moment's reflection, he decided to temporarily withhold any renaming.

These five cultivation arts possessed profound and lofty conceptual foundations. Giving them overly ordinary names would be inappropriate, yet names that were too grandiose also felt unsuitable, as the arts' ultimate grade still fell short of such heights.

After recreating the arts, Eldrin Chen began attempting to cultivate all five simultaneously.

Following his modifications, these five arts could now be operated in concert. As each art's circulation sequence began to activate, the magical power within his body started to undergo a violent transformation.

As the final art, the Heavenly River Positive Water Scripture, began its cycle, he discovered that the five arts within him had formed a mysterious, delicate equilibrium.

"Boom—"

At that very moment, a deep, resonant thud echoed from within his core. The five arts, sharing the same origin, rapidly fused together, ultimately forming one grand, unified circulation.

Instantly, his magical power surged explosively, propelling him straight into the Violet Sanctum 8th Tier, bringing him one step closer to the Great Perfection of Violet Sanctum.

Furthermore, the magical power cultivated from the Solar Solar Fire Scripture within him was also transformed, finally coalescing into an exceptionally unique Primordial Solar Magical Power.

This power resembled Chaos Mist [a primordial, formless spiritual substance], yet it simultaneously possessed the characteristics of all five elemental powers.

It held the domineering force of the Solar Solar Fire Scripture, wielding potent Primordial Solar [the essence of the primordial sun] energy. It possessed the gentle, restorative nature of the Heavenly River Positive Water Scripture, capable of nourishing both flesh and spirit, with a recovery rate for magical power far surpassing others of the same realm.

It possessed the fierce and extraordinary sharpness of the Western Pole White Emperor Scripture [a powerful sword cultivation art], with lethality that stood out from the crowd; it also had the profound and vast spiritual power of the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Scripture [an earth-attribute defensive cultivation art], granting exceptionally powerful defenses.

Furthermore, it incorporated the wound-healing and life-extending effects of the Verdant WoodLongevity Scripture, granting him an additional Sixty-Year Cycle [a sixty-year cycle] of lifespan, and his rate of injury recovery would also be much faster than that of an ordinary cultivator.

"Five arts unified into one, simultaneously possessing the Five Elements [the five fundamental elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth]."

"This cultivation art shall be named the Five Elements Origin-Returning Scripture [a supreme art unifying the five elements]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a glint of joy flashing in his eyes.

The Five Elements Origin-Returning Scripture was forged from the fusion of five separate arts. In the future, once he managed to advance each of those five component arts to the Golden Core Realm [the realm of the solidified golden core], this unified art would naturally ascend to the Golden Core Realm as well. Continue reading this story at audi novel.com.

Having completed the creation of his future primary cultivation art and with his own strength having smoothly advanced to the eighth layer of the Violet Sanctum [the realm of the violet palace, a major stage in cultivation], Eldrin Chen was in excellent spirits.

After reining in his elation, he intended to continue deducing cultivation arts, but this period of seclusion was interrupted by a message arriving from Heavenly Ruins Mountain [the Chen clan's mountain stronghold].

Before the Beast Tide [a periodic, massive onslaught of demonic beasts], the clan's Violet Sanctum Patriarchs [patriarchs at the Violet Sanctum realm] had decided to convene a meeting.

Eldrin Chen merged with his sword, transforming into a streak of sword light that arrived at Pingyang City [the Chen clan's main city]. He found that all the clan's Violet Sanctum Cultivators [cultivators at the Violet Sanctum realm] who could attend had already gathered.

Within the great hall, the Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen sat at the Central position.

Lior Chen and Verdant Grace Chen of the Verdant Generation sat on either side, while Kael Chen, Lila, and Ethan were also seated nearby.

Silas, stationed at Spirit Isle Lake, and Caleb from Spirit Source Mountain had also joined this council through the Horizon Communication Mirror.

Eldrin Chen brewed a pot of tea, unhurriedly poured a cup for each person present, and then spoke with calm composure.

"In two more years, the Beast Tide will begin anew."

"Indeed, time flows swiftly."

A faint smile touched the lips of Lior Chen beside him.

In the blink of an eye, a century had passed, and the second Beast Tide that Eldrin Chen would face was now upon them.

Eldrin Chen was now one hundred and fifty-three years of age, while the Old Patriarch had surpassed two hundred and fifty winters.

Among the others, the two elders, Lior and Verdant Grace, were the eldest, having passed their one hundred and ninetieth year.

The remaining Violet Sanctum Cultivators [cultivators who have reached the Violet Sanctum Realm] had all broken through within the last few decades, making them all relatively young in cultivation terms.

"A century can make a world of difference."

The Old Patriarch [the venerable leader of the Chen Clan] sighed, his voice carrying a mixture of nostalgia and a proud smile.

Over the past hundred years, bolstered by the efforts of the Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen, the Chen Clan had participated in several major battles at the Golden Core Grade [the level of conflict involving Golden Core Patriarchs] and amassed a considerable fortune from the spoils.

Now, the clan's assets and enterprises ranked among the very top even among established Violet Sanctum Immortal Clans [powerful clans led by Violet Sanctum cultivators].

Powered by these assets, battle spoils, and the clan members' own diligence, the Chen Clan had, almost imperceptibly, nurtured a total of nine Violet Sanctum Cultivators.

Now boasting nine Violet Sanctum experts under its banner, the present Chen Clan stood peerless among the Violet Sanctum Immortal Clans of the Chu Nation, its status as the undisputed premier clan beyond question. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel-dot-com.