Chapter 988 5 Laws, Primordial Chaos Wuji

"Never forget your original aspiration…"

Eldrin murmured to himself, recalling the pure aspiration he held in his youthful days.

In that moment, after his reincarnation, the very first instant he learned of this realm's magnificent path of immortality, he had already resolved with unwavering determination to attain immortality and ascend to the Dao.

Now, after thousands of years had passed in the blink of an eye, his arduous cultivation journey had been nothing short of magnificent and turbulent.

Unbeknownst to him, he was already drawing remarkably close to the goal he had set in days long past.

"Transcend Mortality, Attain the Dao!"

Eldrin murmured softly, slowly closing his eyes.

He trekked across the vast earth, wandering through the Eastern Wastelands (Location), gradually comprehending the power of the land.

The 2 journeyed on foot across vast, untamed mountains and rivers. For how long, they knew not, until Eldrin felt a spark of spiritual insight blossom within him. The Law of the Primordial Earth in his body suddenly began to transform, gradually shifting from ethereal abstraction to tangible reality.

Having cultivated for thousands of years, Eldrin had nearly perfected his comprehension of the Primordial Earth Dao. This journey alongside Lyra across the vast lands was meant to immerse himself in the terrestrial energies, seeking to grasp that fleeting moment of enlightenment.

As this thread of opportunity emerged, the Law of All-Soil within him rapidly transformed from illusory to tangible, taking form in an instant.

Boom—

In the blink of an eye, an immensely profound force of law materialized—so vast it seemed capable of bearing the weight of the cosmos itself.

This was the Law of the Primordial Earth of All Things, whose initial manifestation already possessed world-shaking power.

It is said that the Primordial Soil of All Things was born from the chaos, the very earth from which all existence originated. This divine soil, profound and miraculous in its creation, could nurture innate deities within its depths, surpassing even the legendary Xirang, the divine soil of creation, by half a measure.

After cultivating this law, Eldrin immediately sensed its marvel, feeling that such a law was of utmost purity and truth—not only immensely profound but also brimming with vibrant vitality.

"Now!"

The moment he cultivated the Primordial Earth of All Things, Eldrin immediately sensed a reaction from the other 4 laws within his body.

In an instant, the 4 great laws manifested—the Celestial Sunfire, the Profound Abyssal Water, the Primordial Chaos Metal, and the Seed of Life.

5 supreme forces intertwined ceaselessly, gradually merging into 1 another as if guided by an unseen hand.

Until 1 particular moment, a terrifying force, chaotic yet unified, emerged and became the final form of fusion.

"Primordial Chaos Law!"

Witnessing this scene, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but exclaim.

Eldrin, however, remained utterly composed, his expression unchanged as he immersed himself in sensing this primordial chaos energy, attempting to harness its flow.

But as he gently activated the law, he discovered cracks spreading across heaven and earth—he actually felt the sensation of breaking through boundaries and ascending to a higher realm.

This sent a tremor through his heart, making him realize that the Purple Abyss was nearly unable to contain him any longer.

"The heavens and the earth can hardly contain me any longer."

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin grasped the entire chain of events and withdrew his overwhelming power.

For the Violet Realm, all nascent immortals between heaven and earth were but fetuses gestating within its womb.

If ordinary immortals could be compared to a 10-month pregnancy, Eldrin's current cultivation was akin to Nezha's 3 years and 6 months in the womb.

His power was far too astonishing. Were he to unleash his full strength in the Violet Realm, he could even cause tens of millions of miles of mountains and rivers to sink into the earth, posing an immense threat to the Violet Realm.

At this moment, to preserve itself, the Violet Realm had but 1 choice—to expel it from its domain.

To remain in the Violet Realm, Eldrin had to suppress his own power; otherwise, he would inflict severe damage upon the realm and hasten his own expulsion.

"The Heavenly Tribulation of Ascension is almost upon us."

Sensing the very will of heaven and earth grow tense, Eldrin murmured under his breath.

Having reached his level of cultivation, both his Primordial Indestructible Golden Body and his Primordial Chaos Infinite Law had transcended the limits of the mortal realm.

Such overwhelming power was truly astonishing; even Eldrin could not fully suppress it.

At this moment, Eldrin could sense that his Heavenly Tribulation for ascension would arrive in at most 1 100 years.

In that very moment, he finally understood why Emperor Jiang refused to wait a few more years, and why he was so desperate to ascend to immortality now.

Because Emperor Jiang's talent was far too dazzling, his power had long reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm, posing a grave threat to the Violet Realm.

Were it not for the Eldrin, he might have suppressed his cultivation to delay the arrival of the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Tribulation.

Yet every 1000 years, the Cataclysm of the Demon Abyss forced Emperor Jiang to unleash his full power, ultimately drawing upon him the Heavenly Tribulation of Ascension.

Moreover, every time he unleashed his full power, it inflicted significant damage upon the Violet Realm. The cumulative effect of these 2 factors compelled Jiang Huang, after attaining the Dao Fruit and mastering the laws, to immediately undergo the heavenly tribulation and ascend as an immortal.

After attaining immortality in the end, Lord Jiang remained in the Violet Realm for merely 9 100-some years before he was compelled to depart, standing alone against the extraterrestrial demon god.

For Emperor Jiang, having attained immortality, was like a fetus carried past 10 months. Each day he remained in the Violet Realm placed an immense strain upon it, draining its vitality and leaving it weakened.

Had Jiang Huang not departed from the Purple Realm back then, the will of heaven and earth in that realm would have grown even more feeble, leaving it powerless to resist the Demon Abyss and vulnerable to invasion by the eldritch gods from beyond.

The situation Eldrin now faced bore a striking resemblance to the circumstances Emperor Jiang had encountered in his time.

He had exerted his full strength multiple times, and after mastering the Chaos Primordial Unity Law, his power had far surpassed the mortal realm’s limits. The Heavenly Tribulation for ascension was now almost impossible to suppress.

I'm afraid within a 1000 years, he would have to leave the Zijie.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke calmly, "The 3 paths to immortality—physical body, laws, and Dao fruit—I have already traversed 2 of them."

"To cultivate the Dao Fruit, 1 must fuse their cultivation base, foundation, and accumulated essence into a unified whole."

Now that the millennium approaches and the Heavenly Rift of the Abyss is about to tear open once more, I shall station myself before it. Here I cultivate the Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit while barring the path of those 2 Demon Gods.

Lyra’s expression turned slightly grave upon hearing this, and she said, “I shall immediately notify all the Dao Lords of the Violet Realm to set up the Big Dipper 7 Stars Grand Formation and the 7 Treasures Gourd Grand Formation to shield you from the heavenly tribulation.”

"No need."

Eldrin shook his head, yet spoke with serene composure, "Now that the Primordial Immortal Body has been perfected and the Laws of Primordial Immortality reside within me, the path to immortality lies clear and unobstructed."

"Even if I were to bathe in the heavenly tribulation of ascension, I would fear nothing. They cannot harm me, much less obstruct my path to enlightenment."

"Husband..."

Lyra (Person Name) gripped his hand firmly, her voice unexpectedly tinged with concern as she said, "I have already attained an immortal body. Should I ascend first and guard your path to immortality when the time comes?"

"No need."

Eldrin shook his head. If Lyra were to attain the Dao through an immortal body, her combat prowess would indeed surge dramatically in the short term. Yet doing so would squander her foundational cultivation, inevitably leading to a treacherous path after ascension.

Naturally, he would not stand by and watch her future be ruined for nothing. He merely shook his head, took her hand, and said, "Do not worry. No 1 can hinder my path to enlightenment."

"Stand by and watch my back."

Lyra gritted her teeth upon hearing this, then nodded firmly. "Very well," she declared, "I shall safeguard your path of cultivation."

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Tomorrow, he should attain immortality, and then the Mortal Realm Arc will soon come to an end. The outline for the Celestial Realm Arc is already drafted, and it will likely begin next month, marking a new beginning for the protagonist.

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's outer gate examination had just concluded. Lin Xuan clutched the jade token engraved with "32,000" in his palm—the exact number of spirit stones required to secure an outer disciple's position. His knuckles turned white. For 3 years, he had scavenged spirit herbs in the perilous Misty Ravine, nearly losing his life to venomous serpents, all for this moment. "Next!" The deacon's voice echoed across the mountaintop plaza, crisp and cold like shattering jade. Lin Xuan stepped forward, his threadless linen robes whipping in the high-altitude winds. He presented the jade token. The deacon's gaze swept over him, carrying the weight of a 1000 years of tradition. "Lin Xuan, you may proceed to the Assignment Hall." A chorus of whispers erupted among the other aspirants. "A mere mortal with no spiritual roots... How did he gather so many spirit stones?" "Rumor has it he ventured into the Serpent's Abyss..." Lin Xuan ignored them, his mind replaying his elder sister's final words before the Qi Deviation took her: "The path of cultivation is paved with thorns, little brother. You must endure." Suddenly, a sneer cut through the murmurs. "A piece of trash, unworthy of even carrying my shoes!" A youth in brocade robes emerged, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) gleaming at his waist. Murmurs identified him as Eldrin (Person Name), young master of the Precipice Summit's Eldrin Clan. Eldrin's fingers crackled with crimson spiritual energy. "That jade token—hand it over." Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed. The air grew heavy, as if charged with an impending thunderstorm. He recalled the nameless cultivation manual he'd discovered in a mountain cave—its pages detailing the long-forgotten Art of Swallowing Heaven and Earth (Cultivation Method). "Try and take it," Lin Xuan said, his voice deceptively calm. Eldrin lunged, his palm strike tearing through the air like scarlet lightning. But Lin Xuan was ready. He channeled his spiritual energy, and a faint golden aura enveloped his body—the first sign of the Golden Core (Cultivation Stage). The impact sent shockwaves across the plaza, scattering peach blossom petals from the ancient trees. Eldrin staggered back, his expression shifting from arrogance to disbelief. "How... How can this be? You have no spiritual roots!" Lin Xuan stood unwavering, the morning sun casting his shadow long upon the stone tiles. In that moment, he understood: his journey had just begun. Somewhere in the distance, a bell tolled, its resonance echoing through the mountains—a sound that had marked the passing of countless eras, calling cultivators to transcend the mortal coil and grasp the dao itself.