Chapter 547 : The Final Heavenly Thunder's Descent

At this moment, Exquisite Jiang furrowed her brow and said thoughtfully, "If we continue blocking like this, the Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] will be severely damaged."

Both the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor and the Creation Green Duckweed Sword were Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]. Under normal circumstances, even if they had to block the final three strikes of an Infant Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly trial for advancing to the Infant Soul Realm] in succession, they would only need three hundred years of recuperation to recover.

However, the power of Kael Chen's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine trial of heavenly thunder] far exceeded the ordinary. If each treasure blocked only one strike of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, they would need to recuperate for just one Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years] to recover.

But if they had to block two of these supremely powerful Heavenly Thunder Tribulation strikes in a row, they would undoubtedly be grievously wounded, likely requiring four or five hundred years to mend.

Eldrin Chen remained remarkably calm. He stated with composure, "Do not worry. Although Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] are precious, if they can be used to successfully pass the Heavenly Path Infant Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly trial for advancing to the Infant Soul Realm], even their destruction would be a small price to pay."

"BOOM—"

At that very instant, the final Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [divine trial of heavenly thunder] descended from the edge of the sky.

To call it a single strike of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was an understatement; it was more akin to a Sea of Thunder [a vast, surging ocean of lightning] crashing down. An endless, overwhelming Sea of Thunder blotted out the heavens and earth, roaring as it hurtled towards Kael Chen.

The might of this single blow was such that even a powerful True Lord [a cultivator at the True Lord realm] at the Infant Soul Mid Stage would pale and hesitate to face it head-on.

Witnessing this spectacle, Kael Chen's eyes snapped wide open in an instant. He suddenly declared, "The majesty of Heaven and Earth is indeed boundless and fathomless, beyond the reach of mortal strength." The complete novel can be found at site: audio-novel.com.

"Yet, I am not alone!"

"With a single thought, all blossoms are me, All Blossoms Are Me [a divine ability that manifests countless ethereal avatars]."

As Kael Chen's words fell, thousands of Ethereal Figure [spectral, semi-transparent humanoid forms] flew forth from between his brows.

These figures scattered like blossoming petals, each one soaring skyward. Like countless ascending immortal spirits, they joined forces to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of divine lightning].

Although the myriad bolts of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation possessed formidable power, they were gradually weakened by the combined efforts of these phantasmal avatars, ultimately dissipating into nothingness.

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly, a flicker of awe and admiration in his gaze.

As the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation in the sky gradually faded, Kael Chen stood firm upon the void, allowing the countless Ethereal Figure to return and merge back into his body.

Kael Chen stepped through the air towards them. Noting the confusion on their faces, he offered a calm smile and explained, "This Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] was realized through a serendipitous moment of enlightenment."

"I have named it, All Blossoms Are Me!"

It turned out that Kael Chen had suppressed the vengeful souls of Eldrin, using immense willpower to purify their lingering resentment and fuse it with his own being, ultimately gaining enlightenment into the Innate Great God Ability [a supreme divine power born from one's deepest nature].

This Divine Ability [a supernatural power derived from profound cultivation] was born from the convergence of countless millions of vengeful thoughts, a product of extraordinary and coincidental circumstances. Aside from Kael Chen, it was likely impossible for any ordinary person to cultivate it successfully.

After mastering this Divine Ability, Kael Chen could instantly split his consciousness into three thousand six hundred distinct thoughts.

These thoughts could pool their true power to help him confront formidable foes, or they could separate into three thousand six hundred phantasmal projections to block all manner of spells and Divine Ability.

Furthermore, this Divine Ability was only at the Lesser Vehicle Realm [the foundational stage of this divine ability's progression]. According to Kael Chen's deductions, if this Divine Ability could be developed to its ultimate limit, it might allow for the instantaneous division into countless millions of thoughts.

At that stage, by harnessing these myriad thoughts, Kael Chen would possess the power to move mountains and drain seas.

However, these thoughts were born from resentment; mastering them was no easy feat. For Kael Chen to cultivate this ability to profound heights would require a will of unshakable resolve.

"With a single thought, blossoms bloom; All Blossoms Are Me [the divine ability's mantra, signifying unity with all manifestations]!"

After listening, Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment before speaking. "To face resentment directly, and even to harness it..."

"If you can push this art to its absolute limit, it may indeed become a true Immortal Ascension Path [a legendary path leading to immortality]. But if you cannot maintain control, you may ultimately drown in that sea of resentment."

Kael Chen remained utterly composed, his expression serene as he spoke with quiet resolve, "I know not what lies upon the path ahead. Yet, since this is the path I have chosen, no matter how arduous it becomes, I shall tread it step by step."

No more words were exchanged between them. Kael Chen then handed over the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor and the Creation Green Duckweed Sword to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen accepted the Triple Treasure Gilded Armor, but offered the Creation Green Duckweed Sword back to him, saying, "You have forged your Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the highest-grade core of spiritual power]. Let this be my gift to mark the occasion."

"Without your aid, I could never have achieved the Heavenly Path Infant Soul," Kael Chen shook his head, refusing to take it. "The debts I owe you on this journey are already too many. You should keep it."

Eldrin Chen insisted, firmly pressing the sword into his hands. "Since merging with the demonic Eldrin [a malevolent spiritual entity], the ferocity within your heart has grown," he continued.

"This blade is a Merit Spiritual Treasure [an artifact forged with and empowered by virtuous deeds]. It can pacify the heart's violent impulses and slay without accruing Karma [the metaphysical cause-and-effect of one's actions]. It is perfectly suited for you." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio - novel . com.

In the end, Kael Chen accepted the Creation Green Duckweed Sword, storing it away with great care.

"…"

Following Eldrin Chen's successful transcendence of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning], the Chen Clan held another grand Infant Soul Banquet [a celebratory feast for a cultivator achieving the Infant Soul realm], a rare and joyous occasion for all to revel in.

Once the festivities concluded, Eldrin Chen immediately set to work on refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [an elixir to aid in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm].

The Nascent Soul Transformation Fruit [a legendary fruit that aids in the formation of a Nascent Soul] is of incomparable value. Generally, it is most cost-effective to entrust it to a Fifth Rank High-Grade [a master-level] alchemist to refine into the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a supreme pill that catalyzes the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm].

However, Eldrin Chen now felt his alchemical skills were no weaker than a Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [a high-level] master. Moreover, he was currently in a period of rapid advancement and naturally wished to refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pill to further elevate his art.

He and Exquisite Jiang simply remained on Immortal Apricot Island, utilizing the power of the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent flame energy] to refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

With their current level of spiritual power, the speed of refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill had increased significantly. In just over a year's time, the Nascent Soul Formation Pill was successfully completed.

The Nascent Soul Transformation Fruit contained a more profound and potent source of Creation [the primordial force of genesis and life] energy than the Demon Emperor Infant Soul [the condensed spiritual core of a mid-stage Infant Soul Demon Emperor]. This time, they managed to refine a full five Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

Gazing at the five Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Eldrin Chen revealed a look of profound joy. With these five pills, the breakthrough of Old Patriarch and Elara Lin to the Infant Soul [the realm where one's nascent spiritual consciousness forms] was virtually guaranteed.

However, not long after he finished refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Violet Consort Yan sought him out. Upon seeing Exquisite Jiang, she stated, "I have come today to purchase a Nascent Soul Formation Pill for my younger sister, Spirit Consort."

"I see."

Beside them, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, struck by a sudden realization of how swiftly time had passed.

In what felt like the blink of an eye, it was now the year nineteen thousand seven hundred and five of the Path Calendar [a calendrical system marking significant cosmic cycles]. Less than three hundred years remained until the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, world-shaking eruption of demonic energy from a great abyss].

And he, Eldrin Chen, was now just over five hundred years of age. While this lifespan was considered youthful among Infant Soul [the fourth major realm of cultivation where one forms a spiritual infant] cultivators, for countless other cultivators, it already represented an immensely long stretch of time.

Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort was over a century older than him, now approaching seven hundred years old. For a Golden Core Cultivator [the third major realm where one forms a solidified golden core of power] of that age, their remaining lifespan was not abundant. Without consuming a Longevity Pill [an elixir that extends one's natural lifespan], their Vitality [the foundational life force and energy of a cultivator] and spiritual power would gradually begin to decline.

Mentioning Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort, Violet Consort Yan revealed a trace of helplessness. "My Spirit Consort sister's innate talent is merely average; she only formed a Lower-Tier Golden Core [the lowest grade of solidified golden core]. Furthermore, she possesses a Variant Spiritual Root [a spiritual root affinity for a specific, non-standard element], which makes her spiritual power comparatively weaker."

"Previously, during a breakthrough attempt, she only achieved a half-step Infant Soul. This time, even with the Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a precious pill that aids in forming the spiritual infant], I fear she still may not succeed."

"My only hope now is that she makes several more attempts while her lifespan is still relatively ample, to see if fortune might smile upon her and allow her to break through to the Infant Soul Realm before reaching twelve hundred years of age."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen understood that Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort's foundation was insufficient. Currently, Violet Consort Yan was merely treating a hopeless case, seeing if Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort could somehow rely on luck to ascend.

He glanced at Exquisite Jiang and pondered silently: 'Violet Consort Yan and Exquisite have been friends for many years; one could say they are the closest of confidantes.'

'Back on Ji Continent, when we slew Malachai Qin, had Violet Consort Yan not assisted, allowing him to escape would have caused significant trouble.'

'Since she has come seeking help today, we should see this act of goodwill through to the end.' For the best reading experience, visit site: audio-novel.com.