Chapter 511 : The Nascent Soul's Awakening

Without further words, Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang made their way back to Chen Nation.

Upon their arrival at Azure Lotus Continent, Lyra Jiang spoke first. "Breaking through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator's Golden Core transforms into an infant spiritual form] realm is no trivial matter. To avoid interference from Demonic Monsters, it would be best for you to enter seclusion and make the attempt first. I shall stand guard for you."

"Then I shall trouble you, my lady."

Since the difference between them breaking through was merely a matter of who went first, Eldrin Chen did not decline.

He took the Heaven and Earth Dual Essence [a rare spiritual substance containing the complementary energies of heaven and earth] and entered seclusion, beginning his preparations to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm.

For this breakthrough, he did not intend to rely on any external aids. His foundation was peerlessly solid; even without assistance, his chances of success exceeded ninety-nine percent.

As for the Heart Demon Tribulation [a trial where inner demons and past regrets manifest to challenge a cultivator's Dao heart], though troublesome, he was confident in the steadfastness of his Dao heart and paid it little heed.

Deep within the Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth], Eldrin Chen sat cross-legged in a lake formed of liquefied spiritual energy, commencing the process of transforming his core into an infant soul.

Within his body, a single Golden Core [the condensed essence of a cultivator's power, formed in the dantian] shimmered with a five-colored radiance, floating within his dantian [the core energy center in a cultivator's lower abdomen] and brimming with a profound and astonishing power.

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Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a slight frown creasing his brow.

In his previous life, he had heard that to break through to the Nascent Soul [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator, representing a profound union of essence, energy, and spirit] realm, a cultivator needed to shatter their Golden Core to form an infant soul. However, as his own cultivation deepened, he gradually came to understand that this path was mistaken.

The Golden Core itself is the coalescence of a cultivator's Essence, Qi, and Spirit Trinity [the three foundational pillars of a cultivator's being: physical vitality, spiritual energy, and consciousness]. It is formed from the union of the cultivator's vital essence, their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques], and their spirit soul.

One could say a cultivator's Golden Core is, in fact, quite fragile, for it is itself a Primordial Embryo [the nascent, embryonic form of a higher spiritual existence] in the process of gestation.

The cultivation of a Golden Core Cultivator is, in essence, using the Golden Core as a foundation. They continuously nurture it with their spirit soul, Mana, and vital essence, supplementing this with Creation [a fundamental, generative force of the universe] substances as nourishment, allowing it to gradually grow.

Finally, upon reaching perfection, the Golden Core can undergo a spontaneous metamorphosis, giving birth to a Primordial Embryo, thereby breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.

This method of cultivation is akin to the process of a fetus taking form, ultimately gestating within the body an innate, Dao-approaching Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher form of consciousness and power].

The character 'Yuan' signifies the Essence, Qi, and Spirit Trinity.

The character 'Shen' signifies an immortal, indestructible deity.

Thus, the term Primordial Spirit [Yuan Shen] refers to the deity born from the ultimate union of the Essence, Qi, and Spirit Trinity.

It is the amalgamation of a cultivator's Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Souls [the three fundamental spiritual components of a being], Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within], and Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital essence bound to one's life force]. Compared to a cultivator's physical body, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] is an existence not inferior to that of innate, primordial beings.

It is innately akin to a Dao Body [a physique naturally attuned to the fundamental principles of the cosmos], containing within it an indestructible divine radiance. It perpetually exists in a state akin to enlightenment, capable of comprehending the profound mysteries of the world's natural laws.

Without the power of the Primordial Spirit, it is nearly impossible for a mortal human to perceive the Great Dao of heaven and earth and to grasp the power of the immortal laws that govern the rules of reality.

It is precisely due to the profound mystery of the Primordial Spirit that cultivators can harness the power of the world's laws, ultimately undergoing a metamorphosis to attain an Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state] that rivals that of innate deities, and thus Ascend to Immortal Eternity [achieve immortality and transcend the mortal realm].

The cultivator's Nascent Soul [the embryonic spiritual form that evolves from the Golden Core] is the crucial stage where the Golden Core [the condensed core of spiritual power] transforms into the Primordial Spirit.

The Nascent Soul, also called the Primordial Embryo [the primordial spiritual embryo], marks the beginning of this transformation. Once the accumulation within the Golden Core reaches sufficiency, it naturally begins to take on a humanoid form.

Such a pivotal step cannot involve forcibly shattering the Golden Core to form the infant soul. Instead, it is a process of natural evolution.

Generally, the more profound and potent a cultivator's Golden Core is, the more powerful the Nascent Soul that emerges from it will be.

After a cultivator breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm, a Dao Rune [a mystical inscription embodying a principle of the Dao] capable of nurturing a Divine Ability [a supernatural power derived from profound cultivation] awakens within the Nascent Soul. This allows for the fusion of a single lifebound Divine Ability.

Once a lifebound Divine Ability is integrated into the Nascent Soul, its potency and grade receive a significant boost. Furthermore, it continuously refines and perfects itself alongside the cultivator's ongoing cultivation.

If one could break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] could then complete the power of the Dao Runes, allowing one's lifebound Divine Ability to advance to the level of a Pure Yang Divine Ability.

Furthermore, during the process of forming the Nascent Soul, if one fused with two types of primordial forces from heaven and earth, the resulting Nascent Soul would become exceptionally profound and wondrous.

These two primordial forces are the Earth Mother Qi [the pure, nurturing essence of the earth] and the Heavenly Dao Qi [the pure, ordering essence of the heavens]. They are the most refined powers between heaven and earth. Once integrated into a cultivator's Nascent Soul, they can vastly enhance its potential and quality.

Most crucially, the Qi of Heaven and Earth, imbued with the power of the cosmos, can give birth to two additional Dao Runes.

These runes are known as the Heaven and Earth Runes. They allow for the implantation of two more lifebound Divine Ability, greatly augmenting the Nascent Soul's power and capabilities. This is the very origin of the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul and the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul.

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen was currently in seclusion, striving to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. Visit audio novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

He possessed an Innate Great Luo Golden Core [a supreme-grade golden core formed from birth], so his Mana [the cultivated spiritual energy used to cast arts and techniques] was naturally immensely profound. The process of transforming his core into a nascent soul proceeded without significant complication.

He continuously drew upon spiritual energy, channeling his vast Mana inward towards his dantian [the core energy center in the lower abdomen], relentlessly accelerating the metamorphosis from core to soul.

Time lost all meaning within the depths of his meditation. Then, on one such day, Eldrin Chen suddenly felt the Golden Core within him begin to dissolve into light, gradually taking shape—forming a head, then limbs.

"The nascent form of the Nascent Soul," he realized.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, and he swiftly drew the Earth Mother Qi [the primordial, nurturing essence of the earth itself] into his body.

As the Earth Mother Qi was absorbed by the nascent form of his Nascent Soul [the spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator], an immensely profound power of the earth infused it, causing the quality of his Nascent Soul to undergo a startling metamorphosis.

This process continued for nine days, until an incredibly profound and arcane earth Dao Rune [a symbol of fundamental cosmic law] manifested upon the surface of the Nascent Soul.

At this step, the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul forged with the essence of the Earthly Dao, representing profound stability and connection to the world] had been successfully forged. Yet, Eldrin Chen remained unmoved. With a sharp intake of breath, he drew the Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial, ordering essence of the heavens and cosmic law] into his dantian.

In that instant, the Heavenly Dao Qi was devoured by the nascent Nascent Soul. It intertwined with the power of the Earth Mother Qi, the two forces merging to form a perfect, balanced union of Yin and Yang.

Under the influence of this combined power, a third Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power born from profound cultivation] Dao Rune was birthed, causing the latent potential of the Nascent Soul to surge forward by another tremendous leap.

"Solitary Yin cannot give birth; solitary Yang cannot grow,"

"Only when the powers of Heaven and Earth unite as one can the Nascent Soul achieve true equilibrium."

"So that is the way of it."

Sensing the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul forged with the essence of the Heavenly Dao, representing supreme potential and alignment with cosmic order] now residing within him, Eldrin Chen could not help but murmur to himself.

It is said by all that the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in resonance with the Heavenly Dao, representing supreme potential] signifies the aptitude of a Dao Lord [a title for a supreme cultivator who has comprehended a fundamental Dao principle], with the possibility of ascending to immortality in the future. Only today did he truly grasp the profound truth behind these words.

In comparison, while the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in resonance with the Earthly Dao, representing significant but lesser potential] also holds the potential to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, unless one possesses talent that startles the heavens or encounters a monumental opportunity to rebuild one's foundation, the hope of achieving immortality remains vanishingly slim.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen continued to observe the Nascent Soul [the spiritual core and true form of a high-level cultivator] within him. Having forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, his potential was, without a doubt, boundless.

Yet for him, this was not the end. A slight movement at his brow, and from the vast reservoir of Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational energy of creation] accumulated over many years within his sea of consciousness, three wisps of ethereal Violet Qi [a legendary spiritual energy of supreme purity and transformative power] descended.

The three strands of Violet Qi merged into his Nascent Soul, causing it to erupt with a dazzling divine radiance and coalesce into a single, profound Primordial Violet Qi Dao Rune [a fundamental symbol of the Dao, inscribed with the power of Primordial Violet Qi].

"Boom—"

In that instant, a thunderous roar, as if from the heavens themselves, exploded within the mind of Eldrin Chen.

"Eldrin! Eldrin!"

The call, echoing in his ears, jolted Eldrin Chen awake. His eyes snapped open.

Lifting his head, his gaze fell upon a figure both distant in memory and yet intimately familiar—a vision of bright eyes and gleaming teeth.

"Seraphina Xia!"

The name escaped his lips unbidden, a sudden cry into the silence.

Seraphina Xia, a name from a distant past, the woman who had been his beloved in a life long before this one.

Yet he had sunk into the cycle of reincarnation, had passed through the tribulations of rebirth for centuries in this world. Countless lifetimes should have separated them by now. How could he be seeing her again? Read, share, and discuss at audi novel.com.