Chapter 820 : A Phoenix Forged in Violet Aura

As his words fell, he immediately expelled nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the most primordial and supreme form of spiritual energy, said to be the source of all creation], allowing them to merge into the Phoenix Egg.

The Immortal Egg [a divine egg containing immense potential for life], covered in intricate Phoenix Patterns [mystical patterns resembling a phoenix, symbolizing rebirth and supreme fire], seemed to have received a priceless treasure. It greedily absorbed all nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura before finally ceasing.

After absorbing the nine strands of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, the Phoenix Patterns on the eggshell became increasingly vivid and lifelike. Faintly, a trace of Innate Intent [the initial, instinctual will or consciousness of a nascent being, a precursor to true sentience] began to brew within.

Immediately following, a stream of dazzling, radiant light flew forth from the egg and surged into the sea of consciousness [the spiritual realm of the mind where thoughts and awareness reside] of Eldrin Chen.

"What is this?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he instantly comprehended the meaning of this phenomenon.

It turned out that the Phoenix Egg, touched by his Karma [the spiritual principle of cause and effect governing one's destiny], had stirred a vague, nascent consciousness within its depths. This consciousness had awakened and, of its own accord, forged an Immortal Spirit Contract [a profound and unbreakable soul-bond, typically formed between an immortal and a divine beast] with him.

This greatly surprised Eldrin Chen. An Immortal Spirit Contract was, generally speaking, a pact only entered into by an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] and a divine beast of the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals, a higher plane of existence].

The fact that this Phoenix Egg was willing to form such a contract with him meant it had voluntarily acknowledged him as its master—an outcome somewhat beyond his expectations.

Yet, moments later, through the connection of the Immortal Spirit Contract, Eldrin Chen gained a certain understanding of this Phoenix Egg. He roughly comprehended the reason it had chosen to bind itself to him. Continue reading this story at audio - novel . com.

It turns out that beings like the True Dragon and the Immortal Phoenix, which are considered Mythical Immortal Seed [a rare and precious entity with the potential to become a mythical immortal beast], actually possess vastly different lineages and inherent foundations [the innate potential and bloodline heritage of a being].

Not to mention Mythical Immortal Seed that have not yet attained immortality, even among Phoenix at the Immortal realm, their inherent foundations can differ tremendously.

Ordinary Phoenix are merely postnatal beings [beings born after the creation of the world]. Although their bloodline is Extraordinary, they are constrained by its limitations; most can only cultivate to the Earth Immortal Realm before reaching their ceiling.

Beyond these, there exist the exceedingly rare Innate Phoenix [a phoenix born from primordial chaos at the dawn of creation], whose bloodline and foundation are utterly astonishing, with potential far surpassing what ordinary beings can imagine.

Such entities are born Innate [originating from the primordial chaos before heaven and earth were separated]. They can only be conceived when a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has mastered all laws of existence] opens up a new Immortal Domain.

These Innate Phoenix possess heaven-defying talent. Generally, they are born with cultivation at the Ascendant Immortal Realm level, and in the future, they are most likely destined to become figures of the Celestial Immortal Great Power caliber.

If their opportunities and fate are sufficient, they can even take a further step to forge an Innate Heavenly God Foundation [a primordial divine foundation], achieving the peerless might of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

And this Phoenix Egg, during its gestation, was nourished by Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy from the dawn of creation], which has already nurtured within it a wisp of Innate Energy [primordial energy of creation].

Do not underestimate this faint strand of Innate Energy. The foundation of the Phoenix Elixir [the condensed essence and potential within the phoenix egg] has already undergone Postnatal Reversion to Innate [a transformation from the mundane postnatal state back towards the primordial innate state], undergoing a tremendous change.

Henceforth, as long as it continues to gestate, even if it does not become a perfect Innate Phoenix, it has already gained a Path to Heaven [a clear and exalted path to ultimate power]. This can be considered a heaven-sent opportunity of immense magnitude.

To repay this profound Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect, where actions generate consequences], the nascent consciousness within the Phoenix Egg [a primordial egg containing the essence of a phoenix, a mythical bird of rebirth] immediately resolved to pledge its allegiance.

"An Innate Phoenix [a phoenix born from primordial chaos, possessing supreme innate potential] as its foundation... wouldn't that place it among the very pinnacle of peerless talents, even amongst Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation]?"

The Old Granduncle beside him was also pleasantly surprised, unable to contain his exclamation.

Although the wisp of Innate Energy [the primordial, untainted energy that existed before creation] within this Phoenix Egg was exceedingly faint, a being born of such Innate [primordial, pre-heavenly] origin possessed a future potential that likely surpassed the vast majority of Mythical Immortal Seed [a seed of legend that can grow into a being of immortal rank].

Eldrin Chen nodded and spoke, "It is just that this Phoenix Egg has only just begun to mend its foundational roots. It will still require several more years before it can hatch."

The Old Patriarch gave a slight nod, stroking his beard with a smile. "That was to be expected. What does waiting matter, so long as the Phoenix Egg can be successfully nurtured?"

"Indeed." Eldrin Chen also smiled before continuing, "I intend to enter seclusion to comprehend my fifth Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric supernatural ability derived from deep understanding of the Dao]. During this time, I must trouble you, Old Granduncle, to oversee and guard our home."

Departing from the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, Eldrin Chen returned to Spirit Isle Lake and commenced a life of secluded cultivation.

For this period of secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen focused his primary efforts on consolidating the final Innate Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power inherent to one's primordial nature] and on comprehending the Wood Attribute Arcane Power [an arcane power aligned with the vital, growing essence of wood].

Thus, time flowed like an arrow in flight. In the blink of an eye, over a century passed, and the day of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity originating from a demonic abyss] drew ever nearer.

"…"

On this day, Eldrin Chen was within his Seclusion Chamber contemplating the Wood Source Divine Jade, when he sensed Exquisite Jiang entering the cavern abode.

Seeing him, Exquisite Jiang inquired, "How do you feel?"

"Still a step short."

Elias Chen shook his head, a trace of solemnity coloring his gaze.

Having cultivated to his current realm, he understood more profoundly than ever how arduous it was to comprehend a fifth Arcane Power [a supreme, fundamental law of reality that can form the basis of a cultivation path]. Continue reading this story at audio-novel .c om.

The four Arcane Power that Eldrin Chen had already mastered were each overwhelmingly potent, capable of serving as a singular, heaven-reaching Great Path [a supreme cultivation methodology]. Naturally, they possessed a powerful exclusivity, rejecting others.

Now, simultaneously repelled and interfered with by these four Arcane Power, attempting to grasp a fifth was proving exceptionally difficult.

After centuries of dedicated contemplation, he felt he was on the very cusp of fully understanding the Wood Attribute Arcane Power, yet that final, elusive membrane of insight remained unbroken.

Witnessing this, Exquisite Jiang spoke, "Your foundation is now sufficient, and your comprehension of the Wood Attribute Arcane Power is profound. I fear mere seclusion may not guarantee your breakthrough."

"Perhaps you should contemplate stillness until movement arises; perhaps then you will achieve a breakthrough."

"Contemplate stillness until movement arises?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before rising to ask, "I have been in secluded cultivation for over a century. How fares the situation within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland?"

"Quite a few events have transpired."

Exquisite Jiang nodded and began recounting the tale. "Over the past century, seven individuals within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland have attempted to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage beyond the Golden Core]."

"Of these seven, only Cosmos Heaven's Punishment from the Long River Holy Land and Star Lord Alkaid utilized a Primordial Spirit Pill [a rare elixir that aids in forming the Primordial Spirit]."

"While Cosmos Heaven's Punishment succeeded with relative ease, the others ultimately failed."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a trace of somber reflection.

Now, many within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland understood that the coming calamity far surpassed any in living memory. As the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied cataclysmic event involving a demonic invasion] drew near, numerous long-accumulating Half-Step Primordial Spirit [cultivators at the peak of the Golden Core stage, on the verge of forming their Primordial Spirit] cultivators had begun their desperate attempts to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

In just the last five hundred years alone, the number of individuals known to Eldrin Chen who had attempted this ascension had reached a full seventeen.

In the past century alone, a full seven individuals have attempted to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage]. Among them, besides Cosmos Heaven's Punishment and Star Lord Alkaid, were many familiar faces to Eldrin Chen.

These included figures like Violet Flame True Lord, the Mistress of Ivy Palace, the Immortal Maiden Six Desires, the Desolate Heaven Sect Master, and Nine Rivers Path Master, among others.

Among this group, Violet Flame True Lord failed his breakthrough attempt twice. The Desolate Heaven Sect Master fell to powerful enemies who obstructed his path before he could even complete his ascension.

Nine Rivers Path Master, who maintained good relations with the Chen Clan, had several Great Power Figure [powerful cultivators] invited to guard his tribulation. Yet, he too ultimately failed. The Mistress of Ivy Palace, supported by Sea-Calmer Path Master, likewise did not succeed.

Upon careful tally, only Cosmos Heaven's Punishment among them achieved a successful breakthrough. The rest either failed their ascension, perished under the External Tribulation [heavenly calamities] and Inner Demon Tribulation [internal demonic temptations], or were struck down by the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [divine lightning punishment].

In truth, these failures were largely within Eldrin Chen's expectations.

For a Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivator to attempt the Primordial Spirit Realm, the probability of success is inherently minuscule without the aid of treasures like an Innate Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born of the primordial sun], Arcane Power [profound mystical power], or a Primordial Spirit Pill [a pill to forge the spiritual core].

Among the group, aside from Cosmos Heaven's Punishment and Star Lord Alkaid, none possessed such rare aids. Their failure was, therefore, a foregone conclusion.

Conversely, past successes like Sea-Calmer Path Master and Vast Righteousness Path Lord were primarily due to the protection of an Innate Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure, which naturally granted them a far greater chance of triumph. Original publication: www . audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.