Chapter 1505 : The Forge of a Primordial Treasure

Between the two of them, Exquisite Jiang's artifact forging skill had barely reached the Eighth Rank High-Grade level, while Blazeflame Divine Lord's skill in this art was nearly on par with Eldrin Chen's.

With the combined efforts of these three, the probability of successfully forging this treasure was no less than sixty to seventy percent.

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had prepared an external aid—a vial of 'Supreme Unity Divine Water' [a mystical fluid that can enhance the success rate of forging and alchemy]. Eldrin Chen deemed it was time to attempt the refinement of this External Elixir [a special type of pill that functions as an external magical treasure].

Having made his decision, Eldrin Chen spoke immediately, "Once the treasure is forged, I will certainly provide a fitting reward for the Divine Lord."

Blazeflame Divine Lord, however, shook his head, his expression calm. "I am but a solitary wanderer; ordinary external treasures hold little use for me."

"A reward is unnecessary. I only hope that when the day comes for me to attempt my breakthrough to the Primordial Unity realm, you will guard me with your utmost dedication."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang before replying with a slight smile, "Since the Divine Lord is so generous, I shall naturally not fail to live up to your trust."

With that settled, the trio soon entered the Artifact Forging Chamber and began the process of refining the External Elixir.

For this refinement, Eldrin Chen took the lead, with Blazeflame Divine Lord and Exquisite Jiang assisting him.

Thus, three master artifact forgers, aided by a top-grade Blessed Land Fire Vein [a potent spiritual fire source within a blessed land], spent three thousand years and finally succeeded in melting down the Primordial Era Nether Dragon Pearl.

But at this moment, Eldrin Chen noticed that the foundational essence of the Primordial Era Nether Dragon Pearl had been significantly depleted. He immediately set aside the supplementary material, the Primordial Unity True Water, using it to replenish the lost essence of the Primordial Era Nether Dragon and to purify the impurities within the pearl.

Thus, as time flowed onward, another three thousand years were expended before the Primordial Era Famous Dragon Pearl was finally returned to its primordial state. Intricate patterns of law and formation were inscribed upon it, transforming it into the purest possible vessel for the nascent treasure.

"Hah—"

Seeing this step completed, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh of relief.

With the formation patterns inscribed and the vessel forged, the crafting of this True Dragon External Elixir was more than halfway complete.

Its core structure was now established. All that remained was to continuously fuse various rare materials into it, enhancing the elixir's capacity to store and channel energy until it reached its absolute limit and took its final, perfect form.

And so time marched on. Another three millennia passed before this External Elixir was finally, successfully forged.

"It is done."

Witnessing the successful completion of the External Elixir, Eldrin Chen allowed a faint smile to touch his lips.

As soon as the External Elixir was forged, he wasted no time. He immediately drew it into his Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body] and began the process of refining and assimilating its power.

Seeing this, the Blazeflame Divine Lord [the divine lord associated with the Blazeflame lineage] could not help but smile and say, "This External Elixir [a supreme-grade pill that stores vast amounts of spiritual energy] contains a Primordial Unity Path Patterns [a profound pattern of the Primordial Unity Dao]. The amount of spiritual power it can store is roughly equivalent to that of three Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] cultivators from the Sixfold Heaven [a specific, high-level layer of the heavenly realms]."

"With the aid of this object, your spiritual power may not quite match that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has taken half a step into the Celestial Immortal realm], but the difference should not be vast."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, a genuine smile gracing his features.

By his estimation, an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection level, if they attempted to wield a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon of the Primordial Unity grade], would likely exhaust their entire spiritual reservoir in a single, desperate strike.

With the support of this External Elixir, Eldrin Chen estimated that at his peak condition, he could likely unleash the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a legendary sword embodying thunder, the abyss, and countless tribulations] four times.

The might of the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword was truly staggering. Unleashed at full power, a single blow could severely injure or even slay a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

To consecutively unleash three such full-powered strikes might not be enough to threaten an existence with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation built upon two aspects of the Primordial Unity Dao], but it would be more than sufficient to deal with a Half-Step Celestial Immortal possessing only a Single Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation built upon a single aspect of the Primordial Unity Dao].

If timed with precision, there was a genuine possibility of achieving a kill.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "I am deeply indebted to your assistance today, Fellow Daoist."

"Think nothing of it," the Blazeflame Divine Spirit [the divine spirit associated with the Blazeflame lineage] shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Forging this World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, capable of splitting primordial chaos] has been a great learning experience for me as well."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement.

This time, the three of them had jointly forged a World-Opening Supreme Treasure. Although it was only a single-stripe World-Opening Supreme Treasure, it had greatly advanced their Artifact Forging Art.

This was especially true for Eldrin Chen, who, as the primary master of the forging process, had achieved a significant breakthrough in his artifact-crafting skills.

He wouldn't dare claim to have already reached the level of an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Artifact Forging Master, but he was certainly more than halfway there.

Once his cultivation advanced further and he broke through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm, his Artifact Forging Art would fully step into the domain of the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade.

Regardless, with the aid of the World-Opening Supreme Treasure and the External Elixir, Eldrin Chen's journey into the Small Universe was bound to proceed much more smoothly.

With this thought, he prepared to leave the Artifact Forging Chamber.

However, just before parting, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a powerful innate spirit embodying the essence of a specific flame] glanced at him and said, "Fellow Daoist, are you in such a hurry to refine this External Elixir because you intend to venture into the Small Universe?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stir in his heart and couldn't help but exchange a look with Exquisite Jiang.

After that brief, silent exchange, Exquisite Jiang smiled and replied, "Not at all. We have other matters requiring our attention, which is why we needed to refine this External Elixir with haste."

Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity embodying the essence of the departing sun's flame] showed a flicker of surprise, then spoke with a tone of regret: "I intend to venture into a Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos often containing unique laws and treasures], striving to seize some Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with destiny or a stroke of great luck] before the Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's Dao foundation] arrives."

"I had originally thought we could journey together this time, supporting each other along the way."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen exchanged another glance with Exquisite Jiang, then said with a smile, "So that's the reason. It's a pity our current cultivation is insufficient; venturing into a Small Universe would still be far too perilous for us."

"Indeed."

Blazeflame Divine Spirit nodded, then continued, "Beings like us, who hold the potential to reach the Celestial Immortal [a supreme immortal realm, transcending mortality], are viewed as thorns in the side by the major Grotto-Heaven [a blessed paradise realm, often the domain of powerful immortals] and Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm]."

"Once we step into a Small Universe, we must not only face the powerful beings within but also guard against those from the Immortal Domain [the primary realm of the immortals]."

Exquisite Jiang gave a slight nod of agreement, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "With your cultivation, Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity or immortal lord], even a Primordial Unity Realm [a profound realm where one's spirit merges with the primordial origin of the cosmos] expert would find it difficult to detain you. Your safety within a Small Universe far surpasses our own."

"Alas, were it not for the Path Tribulation drawing near, I might not take such a risk,"

Blazeflame Divine Spirit shook her head, offered no further words, and departed from the Artifact Forging Chamber [a specialized chamber for crafting magical treasures and artifacts].

Only after she had left did Exquisite Jiang speak again. "She seems a trustworthy sort. If not for our own path leading to the Netherworld Small Universe [a miniature cosmos steeped in the energies of death and the underworld], we might well have journeyed with her."

Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod before speaking. "The matter concerning the Netherworld Small Universe [a miniature cosmos existing within the Netherworld] is of grave importance. We cannot allow others to learn of it."

"Given the current circumstances, among the powerful figures we know, only Glazed Divine Lord and Violet Mystery Path Master can be trusted completely."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen spoke again. "I shall make a journey to the Glazed Blessed Land and the Violet Mystery Blessed Land to inform both of them of the situation. I hope we can discuss this matter together."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement. "With only ten thousand years remaining until the Small Universe [a miniature, self-contained cosmos] opens, you must go and return swiftly."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen departed from the Returning Abyss Blessed Land and hurried directly to the Glazed Blessed Land.

Within the Glazed Blessed Land, Eldrin Chen met with Glazed Divine Lord. Upon seeing him, the Glazed Divine Lord spoke without preamble. "Have you come to see me this time regarding the Small Universe?"

"Precisely."

Eldrin Chen nodded, not hesitating in the slightest. "Our purpose for this journey is that we have discovered a shortcut."

He recounted the tale in detail, explaining the events concerning the Netherworld Small Universe to Glazed Divine Lord.