Chapter 919 : Birth of a Thunder God

That Myriad Tribulations Thunder God is no simple being. Legend holds it is one of the Nine Heavens Thunder Gods, a true Postnatal Deity [a divine being born from the essence of heaven and earth after its creation].

Such divine beings are in no way inferior to a Mythical Immortal Seed [a legendary innate constitution destined for immortality]. They are the ultimate existences birthed by the cosmos itself, possessing at least the cultivation of Nascent Soul Great Perfection from the moment of their birth. With but a little cultivation, they can Ascend to Immortal Eternity [transcend mortality and achieve eternal immortality].

Strictly speaking, beings like the Yi Wood Azure Dragon and the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird also fall into the category of Postnatal Deity.

They themselves are supreme lifeforms born from the power of the Heaven and Earth Five Elements [the five fundamental elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth that constitute all creation].

Such Postnatal Deity are overwhelmingly powerful, conceived and nurtured by an Heaven and Earth Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual artery, the source of a region's spiritual energy]. Once fully formed, they are almost certain to achieve immortality, hence they are bestowed with the supreme honorific title of 'Divine Spirit'.

That Thunder Tribulation Hall Master was hailed seventy thousand years ago as the one most likely to achieve immortality, a talent truly peerless under heaven.

Using an Immortal Rank Spiritual Object as a catalyst, he fused the remnant souls of several dozen Pure Yang Dao Lord [Dao Lords who have refined their essence to a state of pure Yang energy] into the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain, then subjected it to endless washing and nurturing by Primordial Thunder Vein [veins of primal, chaotic thunder energy].

Had the Thunder Tribulation Hall Master been granted tens of thousands of years, barring unforeseen calamity, he would most likely have succeeded in nurturing a true Thunder God into being.

Alas, how could the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] stand idly by? In that great battle, despite being caught in a pincer attack by the venerable seniors of the Purple Realm, the Extraterrestrial Demon God fought with such fury that it shattered the Ancestral Vein [the foundational spiritual artery] of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain.

After that battle, the vast Near-Immortal Grade Ancestral Vein collapsed completely. Deprived of its nurturing ground, this Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient spirit born of tribulation thunder] could only wander aimlessly within the ruins of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain. Original English translation available at audio-novel .c om.

Yet, it had been eroded by killing intent and resentment to the point of clouding its consciousness, descending into a state of profound confusion.

The predecessors of the ancient Purple Realm were unable to cleanse the lingering resentment of the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the condensed essence of heavenly tribulation lightning], and could only allow it to wander aimlessly within this Myriad Tribulations Sea.

It was not until today, when Eldrin Chen personally arrived, using the Manjushri Sutra [a profound Buddhist scripture for guiding lost souls to peace] to guide its departed soul, that it was finally awakened.

"A deity that failed to be born."

Gazing at the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being before him, Eldrin Chen sighed, an expression of helplessness coloring his features.

In all fairness, the hidden preparations within the Purple Realm were truly numerous.

Whether it was the Yi Wood Azure Dragon,

or the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation deity before him now, had they successfully gestated, they would most likely have ascended to immortality.

Alas, what they ultimately lacked was time.

The Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond this realm] simply gave them no opportunity to grow and mature.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen looked at the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from the essence of heavenly tribulation lightning] before him and inquired, "Senior, given your current state of recovery, is there still a chance for you to continue nurturing yourself into a divine spirit?"

"Absolutely none remains,"

the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being replied, shaking its head. "My gestation process was forcibly interrupted, making further advancement inherently difficult, especially since within the current Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world], there are no longer any Thunder Attribute Ancestral Veins [the supreme spiritual arteries of a realm, sources of immense elemental power]."

As it spoke these words, its voice trailed off momentarily.

Turning its gaze to Eldrin Chen, it continued, "Judging by the profound depth of your Deep-Seated Foundation [the quality and stability of a cultivator's core cultivation base] and your combat prowess, you are likely this era's Tribulation-Bearer [one destined to face and overcome a great cosmic calamity]."

"Although my Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain [a legendary mountain formed from countless tribulation thunders] has crumbled, a fraction of its Deep-Seated Foundation remains. Perhaps it can lend you its aid."

Having spoken, the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being rose to its feet. "Follow me," it said.

Upon hearing this, Ethan Chen instinctively looked up at Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and spoke, "We are obliged for your guidance, Senior."

The three of them proceeded forward, and before long, they arrived before a shattered divine mountain.

Eldrin Chen gazed out and saw the colossal peak enveloped by an endless Sea of Lightning [a realm or phenomenon composed of pure, destructive lightning energy], ceaselessly baptized by thunderbolts.

"This place is called the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain [the Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamitous Thunders]. In ancient times, it was the greatest peak of the Purple Realm, piercing straight into the Nine Heavens Clouds [the highest, most ethereal layers of the heavens]. It could draw upon the power of the Nine Heavens Heavenly Tribulation [the supreme heavenly punishment of nine layers], thus forming the Ancestral Vein [a primordial source of spiritual energy] of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain."

The Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient entity born from tribulation lightning] murmured softly, introducing the mysteries of this place to the group. Eldrin Chen ascended the mountain and soon reached the summit of this broken divine peak, witnessing a scene of rare, ancient grandeur.

Standing atop the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain was like being at the very edge of the Nine Heavens. The vast Heavenly Cloud [celestial mists and vapors] stretched beneath their feet, giving one the sensation that they could reach out and pluck the stars from the sky.

Upon this divine summit, billions of thunderbolts roared down. The endless cacophony of thunder drowned all other sound, like a searing ocean of lightning submerging the immense Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain.

"Tens of thousands of years ago, the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain was several times taller than it is today." Access the full story on audio-novel*com.

"Alas, it was struck and broken by an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this world], with the greater part collapsing into the Eastern Sea."

The Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being whispered, then led Eldrin Chen to the core of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain—to the edge of a Thunder Pool [a pool of condensed, liquid lightning energy] filled with violet liquid.

"This is Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [a legendary liquid born from the convergence of heavenly tribulation lightning, possessing both destructive and life-giving properties]."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply as he beheld the sight before him, a subtle tremor of awe passing through his gaze.

The liquid within the Thunder Pool before him was actually formed from the convergence of Heavenly Tribulation Nectar.

It was universally known that heavenly thunder was the most formidable energy of annihilation, imbued with an overwhelmingly domineering power of utter destruction, renowned as the most tyrannical force under the heavens.

This Heavenly Tribulation Nectar was condensed from boundless Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic lightning tribulation sent by the heavens]; by all logic, it should embody the most terrifying force of annihilation.

Yet, as the saying goes, extremes beget their opposites. When Heavenly Thunder Tribulation converged into a pool of precious liquid, it could paradoxically give birth to an immensely vigorous vitality.

Thus, the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar simultaneously harbored both destructive and life-giving forces. It could not only temper a cultivator's physical body, Mana [the refined spiritual energy within a cultivator], and even their soul, but also nourish their Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational treasures of a cultivator: physical essence, vital energy, and spiritual soul], preventing them from being destroyed by the nectar's domineering power.

Therefore, Heavenly Tribulation Nectar was exceedingly rare, hailed as a top-tier treasure between heaven and earth, and an unparalleled liquid for cultivating the physical body and comprehending Thunder Art Divine Ability [mystical arts and divine abilities related to the power of thunder].

"This Thunder Pool is one of the three supreme treasures of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain. I placed it upon the severed peak of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain, where it has drawn upon the power of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation for eighty thousand years to accumulate this single pool of precious liquid."

Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from tribulation thunder] introduced calmly. After a moment, it spoke again: "With the aid of this treasure, even if it cannot allow you to forge an Immortal Physique [a physical constitution of an immortal], it should still enable your physical body cultivation to reach the Half-Immortal Realm."

"However, the Heavenly Tribulation Nectar [a potent spiritual liquid refined from heavenly tribulation lightning] is far too potent and domineering. Without a body tempered to the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage], attempting to cultivate within it would likely lead to the destruction of both body and soul."

Eldrin Chen nodded, drawing in a deep, contemplative breath.

His physical body had already been refined to a state of great completion. Each step of further progress from this point would be immeasurably difficult.

By his estimation, even with the aid of the Five Thunders Body Tempering Grand Art [a supreme technique for forging the body with the power of five types of thunder] and leveraging the power of Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain, it would likely take a full Millennium [a period of one thousand years] to temper his body to the Half-Immortal Realm [a legendary state bridging mortality and immortality].

As for forging a true Immortal Physique [a body of legend, impervious to decay and capable of housing an immortal soul], that would probably require another three to five Millennium of dedicated effort.

Now, with the assistance of this Thunder Pool [a pool brimming with concentrated heavenly thunder essence], he had a faint intuition that his physical form might advance even further.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Such a priceless treasure... for you to entrust its use to me, Senior, I fear I am somewhat unworthy of such generosity."

"There is no need for such humility," the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [an ancient sentient will born from the accumulated tribulation lightning of the mountain] shook its head, speaking with straightforward candor. "Awakening my consciousness is, in itself, a favor of immense magnitude to me."

"I only hope that after receiving the baptism of the Thunder Pool, you can swiftly forge your Immortal Physique and quell the great calamity. That would be the greatest vengeance for my Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain."

Seeing matters thus, Eldrin Chen offered no further refusal. He clasped his hands once more and declared, "Rest assured, Senior. If I succeed in pacifying the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cataclysmic invasion from the depths of the demonic abyss], I will journey into the depths of the starry void to seek that treasure before my ascension."

"If we can procure a suitable Spiritual Object [an object imbued with spiritual power], it would allow for the restoration of the various Earth Vein [the spiritual energy channels that flow through the land] within the Purple Realm. When that time comes, perhaps Fellow Daoist Xavier will have a sliver of a chance to reconnect with his severed path of cultivation." Original English translation available at audi novel.com.