Chapter 301: The Eternal Undying Body, Physical Form Transcending Worlds

Buzz!

The void rippled as an invisible portal slowly opened, resembling a black hole exuding a mysterious, profound power.

“The portal has been opened. Take the Starry Saintess and go inside!” Jiang Chen commanded in a low voice.

Zi Qingyan grabbed the Starry Saintess, transforming into a beam of divine light, and swiftly entered the portal. Once the two disappeared inside, the surrounding area gradually returned to calmness, as if nothing had ever occurred.

Observing this scene, the Great Saint of the Star Palace narrowed her gaze, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes. Her scalp tingled slightly.

The portal they had been painstakingly searching for was right there all along. From the previous fluctuations, she discerned that the portal was situated not far above them in the sky. Yet, layers upon layers of restrictions cloaked it, entirely concealing its aura, making it impossible to detect.

It appeared to be close at hand but was actually separated by countless spaces. What seemed near was, in truth, an unreachable distance. The vast power of this phenomenon left her utterly astounded and shaken.

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On the other side, Jiang Chen poured his vitality into the area.

The ancient scene replayed. Just like before, the Eternal Token radiated a dazzling brilliance, summoning a portal that emerged in the void. Jiang Chen vanished from his original spot, and in the next moment, the portal disappeared as though it had never existed.

Even the Great Saint of the Star Palace couldn’t perceive the exact moment Jiang Chen entered.

“This Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land is truly a monster!” The Great Saint struggled to find words to describe the bizarre events unfolding before her.

Jiang Chen, merely a Saint King, was already beyond her comprehension. His mastery of the spatial Dao, in particular, was something far beyond her imagination.

Darkness consumed his vision. It felt as if the heavens and earth had flipped upside down.

The next moment, Jiang Chen regained his senses and found himself standing before a magnificent palace. The ancient, weathered structure emanated an immortal aura, as if it had stood there since time immemorial, enduring countless eras.

Guided by prior knowledge, Jiang Chen effortlessly stepped into the palace, pushing open its grand doors.

Inside, the hall was empty save for four massive pillars that stood like the very supports of heaven and earth. At the center of the hall lay a monolithic stone stele.

This was a legacy left behind by the Eternal Emperor, designed to test and develop the strength of one’s physical body. Entry into the palace alone did not grant the inheritance; one had to pass the stele’s test.

The test was no trivial matter. Passing it required more than sheer strength—it demanded a physique that met precise thresholds based on one’s cultivation realm. The higher the cultivation, the greater the required strength to pass.

This was why Jiang Chen hadn’t brought others into the palace. Most, even among the exceptional, would likely fail. Only someone like Zi Qingyan had a slim chance due to her unique nature.

Despite her daily focus on comprehending the Dao, Zi Qingyan’s physical strength was far from weak. Her constant connection to the grand principles of the world fed back into her body, tempering it in unimaginable ways.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming. The vitality within him surged to its peak like a volcanic eruption.

Boundless energy burst forth, shaking the surroundings. The void rippled, spreading waves in all directions as though a tranquil water surface had been stirred.

Whoosh!

Like a cannonball, Jiang Chen launched himself at the stele, slamming into it with tremendous force.

Boom!

The stele quaked as the void around it fractured. It erupted with radiant, multicolored divine light that swept across the area, illuminating the heavens.

Moments later, the stele shattered, and a glowing sphere the size of several basketballs emerged before Jiang Chen.

The sphere emitted a gentle radiance, neither harsh nor blinding.

“The physique legacy of the Eternal Emperor!” Jiang Chen’s eyes flickered as he stared at the glowing sphere.

Reaching out, he grasped it with both hands. The sphere trembled as if stimulated and then exploded into countless rays of divine light, enveloping him completely.

“Within the human body lies the greatest treasure, brimming with endless vitality and power,” a warm, resonant voice echoed.

“If fully excavated, the body can bear the myriad Daos of the heavens, becoming the Dao itself, becoming the heavens itself!”

“I, who rose from a mortal shell to defy the heavens, owe my success to the profound understanding of the human body. My research into the physical form far surpasses that of any living being in the Nine Heavens Realm. This is the root of my transcendence.”

“Yet, even after shattering the shackles of the Nine Heavens and stepping into the immortal realm sought by all, I failed to fully unlock the body’s potential. There are many regrets still left unfinished.”

“The realm of the body is unfathomable. Even I, with all my accomplishments, am often left in awe of its mysteries and my own inadequacies in fully comprehending them.”

“The Eternal Undying Body encompasses all my life’s work. I hope that future inheritors may one day stand in the Immortal Domain, exchanging insights and pushing the physical Dao to its ultimate limits.”

The warm voice lingered. Though no figure appeared, the tone alone conveyed the gentleness of the Eternal Emperor—a scholar-like, refined, and graceful man.

In truth, the Eternal Emperor was indeed a figure of scholarly refinement. However, his actions were decisive, domineering, and swift.

Buzz!

Profound scriptures surged into Jiang Chen’s mind, brimming with infinite knowledge.

The Eternal Undying Body encapsulates the lifetime understanding and cultivation techniques of the Eternal Emperor, forming the foundation of his meteoric rise and unparalleled achievements.

Without this scripture, it is uncertain if the Eternal Emperor could have reached his legendary heights. Among the three inheritances left behind, the physical inheritance stands as the truest representation of his legacy.

While the other two paths offer alternate approaches, the cultivation of the physical body reflects the essence of his teachings.

As the scripture integrated into Jiang Chen’s consciousness, his Primordial Dao Body activated, drawing the myriad Daos to converge within him. His mind and body entered an ethereal state of unity with the world, allowing him to effortlessly comprehend the profound intricacies of the scripture.

The Eternal Undying Body transcends conventional scriptures, serving instead as a cultivation method that guides practitioners to uncover the hidden mysteries within their own physical form.

By using this approach, even a mundane body can rise to extraordinary heights, revealing the untapped marvels concealed within cells and bones.

According to the Eternal Emperor’s insights, there are three fundamental tiers of physical constitutions. The first is the Shrouded Flesh, where the body’s potential is entirely sealed, preventing individuals from fully harnessing their strength.

Most mundane humans fall into this category, unable to sense or refine spiritual energy due to closed meridians and sealed organs. To overcome these limitations, special methods such as marrow cleansing are required to transform the body.

The second tier is the Dao Body. Examples include Jiang Chen’s Primordial Dao Body, Yan Ruyu’s Yin-Yang Holy Body, and Zi Qingyan’s Innate Dao Body. These constitutions bear only minor seals, allowing individuals to naturally carry the power of the Dao and possess exceptional talent.