Chapter 1506 : Alliance of the Primordial Unity

Upon hearing this, Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] could not help but reveal a look of surprise.

She glanced at Eldrin Chen and said with a faint smile, "Using the Netherworld Small Universe [a minor, self-contained realm] as a passageway, relying on its Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or other purposes], to seize treasures from within a Small Universe [a minor, self-contained realm] by surprise is indeed a clever strategy."

"Since that is the case, I shall accompany you and infiltrate the Small Universe together."

Seeing that Glazed Divine Lord had agreed, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief settle within him.

Based on past experience, the number of Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators at the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm] entering the Small Universe this time would exceed one thousand, while there would be at least thirty or more beings at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state just below the Celestial Immortal realm].

Faced with so many powerful experts, for Eldrin Chen to stand out from among them and seize the truly priceless treasures would, in truth, be a task of considerable difficulty.

Only by allying with these two Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation realm representing a state of unified primordial essence] powerhouses—Violet Mystery Path Master and Glazed Divine Lord—would he have a greater chance of successfully obtaining the treasures.

Afterwards, Eldrin Chen and Glazed Divine Lord agreed on a date for departure, discussed some finer details, and only then did he take his leave from the Glazed Blessed Land [a land blessed with abundant spiritual energy].

Not long after his departure, Glazed Divine Lord offered a slight bow towards the space behind a screen and asked, "What does the Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader] think of this person?"

A brief silence followed from behind the screen, and then a woman of peerless beauty, clad in a violet gown, stepped forth.

Behind her, thirty-six rings of violet divine light shimmered, as if reflecting the boundless power of Merit [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] across the Myriad Heavens.

"This youth is difficult for even me to fully perceive," she mused. "Yet I sense his Fortune [the destiny and luck inherent to a being] is vast and profound, yet concentrated and unyielding. It is likely anchored by an Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from heaven and earth, possessing unique and powerful properties]."

"Moreover, judging by innate talent alone, he is a superior choice. It seems he is indeed worthy of Nyssa."

Seeing her expression, Glazed Divine Lord inquired, "Then, do you intend to bring Nyssa back with us?"

The woman in the violet gown pondered briefly before shaking her head. "Although I did not take the ancient vessel this time, venturing across the Chaos [the primordial, formless void between worlds] was perilous enough."

"But hundreds of thousands of years have passed. Those with ill intent have likely already sensed my departure."

"If I were to bring Nyssa back now, it would only expose her. It is better for her to remain within the Immortal Domain for the time being."

"The Vast Azure Immortal Domain currently lacks many supreme powers. There is little risk of encountering a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm]. I shall guard her path from the shadows; perhaps that is the safer course."

Glazed Divine Lord nodded in understanding, well aware of the formidable power of the woman before her.

Even within the ancestral lands of the Immortal Clam Clan, she was a figure of great renown. As long as she remained within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, Nyssa Qu's safety would be assured.

Thinking of this, Glazed Divine Lord inquired further, "And what of the matter concerning the Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos]…?"

The woman in the violet skirt did not reply, vanishing into the Boundless Void before her voice finally drifted back, "Our clan's current situation is precarious. They will not stand idly by and allow us to gain another Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of cultivation, transcending the constraints of the cosmos]."

"Therefore, I cannot reveal myself lightly. Once exposed, I must be prepared to depart with Nyssa."

"It is merely a single Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos]. At most, it holds one or two Low-Grade Innate Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the cosmos itself, of the lowest rank]. Let them fight over it."

"…"

At the same moment, Eldrin Chen departed from the Returning Abyss Blessed Land.

He returned directly to the Flowing Fire Star Palace, then, harnessing the power of the Void Gate [a portal capable of traversing vast distances through the void], arrived instantly just outside the Violet Firmament Path Palace.

Upon meeting Violet Mystery Path Master, Eldrin Chen recounted the entire sequence of events to him.

After hearing the tale, Violet Mystery Path Master was immediately stirred with excitement and could not help but exclaim, "If we enter hidden within the Netherworld Small Universe [a miniature cosmos imbued with the essence of the underworld], others will be unaware of our presence. They would never suspect we are the ones orchestrating this."

"Moreover, as long as we conceal our auras, we can catch them completely off guard at the critical moment."

Speaking of this, Violet Mystery Path Master agreed with Eldrin Chen that they would enter the Netherworld Small Universe together.

Seeing Violet Mystery Path Master agree, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of reassurance settle in his heart.

Now that he had invited Glazed Divine Lord and, with Violet Mystery Path Master joining the fray, their combined strength was at least equivalent to three or four Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Coupled with the grand formation of the Netherworld Small Universe, he reckoned it was worth the risk to make a move, even against that Universe Origin Treasure.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen said, "In that case, let us enter the Netherworld Small Universe one thousand years early to rendezvous."

"..."

Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, eight thousand years had passed.

Eight millennia later, within the Ancient Ruins Ghost City, the nine Earth Immortal Patriarch of the Chen Immortal Clan, Heaven Abyss Path Master, and Ancient Ruins Nether Lord had all gathered. Violet Mystery Path Master and Glazed Divine Lord had also arrived at this place.

"Everyone is here."

Seeing that all were assembled, Eldrin Chen felt a subtle stirring within his heart.

Compared to their last journey to the Netherworld Small Universe [a pocket dimension within the Netherworld], the strength of the assembled Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] had grown considerably since then.

Setting aside Violet Mystery Path Master, Glazed Divine Lord, Eldrin Chen, and Exquisite Jiang for the moment, the remaining members of the group had all cultivated to the Sixth Level Earth Immortal [the sixth stage of the Earth Immortal cultivation realm], each making significant strides in their power.

Among them, the combat prowess of Nyssa Qu and Verdant Consort had reached the threshold of Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. The others were slightly behind by half a step, but all possessed strength equivalent to an Eighth Level Earth Immortal [the eighth stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

'Seven individuals with Eighth Level Earth Immortal strength, and two with Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the ninth stage of the Earth Immortal realm] combat power.'

'Add myself, Exquisite, Violet Mystery Path Master, and Glazed Divine Lord to that, and we should be equivalent to at least three or four Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who stand on the very cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm].'

After a moment of silent contemplation, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Since everyone is assembled, we should not delay. Let us depart immediately."

Upon hearing this, the group immediately set off for the Netherworld Small Universe.

They traversed the void, arriving swiftly within the confines of the Netherworld Small Universe.

Within the Netherworld Small Universe now, a grand Formation [a complex magical array or formation] had taken complete shape, its foundation laid upon billions upon billions of Stellar [celestial bodies imbued with spiritual essence, often stars or planets].

This was a super-composite grand array, composed of three hundred billion Netherworld Stellar [stars or celestial bodies native to the Netherworld, saturated with its unique energies]. Upon each of these Netherworld Stellar, a subsidiary Formation had been erected.

To successfully deploy this grand Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense, attack, or cultivation], they dispatched a full three thousand Divine Spirits [powerful beings who have ascended beyond the mortal realm] and labored for nearly two hundred thousand years before its completion was assured.

"A formation nested within a formation, with three hundred billion Stellar [celestial bodies imbued with stellar energy] serving as its Formation Eye [the core energy nexus of a formation], anchored by four Blessed Land [realms of exceptional spiritual abundance] and one Supreme Grade Blessed Land [a realm of the highest spiritual purity] as its foundation—this is the super-Formation they have wrought,"

"Its power is likely sufficient to withstand an assault from a Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immortal being of immense, world-shaking power]."

Nyssa Qu murmured softly, then added, "Against a foe like the Western Abyss Dragon King, a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm], this formation should hold for a not-insignificant duration."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze toward the heart of the Nether River Galaxy. "The passageway to the Yang World [the realm of the living, opposed to the Netherworld] has long been cleared by my orders,"

"And agents have been dispatched to gather intelligence on the Solar Realm Small Universe."

At this point, Eldrin Chen waved his hand.

Understanding his intent, Exquisite Jiang distributed a dossier of information to the assembled group.

Taking the documents, the others scanned their contents, and expressions of quiet satisfaction graced their features.

The intelligence before them now provided a remarkably detailed portrait of the current political landscape within the Solar Realm Small Universe.

Within this Small Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or cosmos], there resided roughly three hundred thousand Immortals and Deities. Among them, those revered as Saints [Eighth-Rank powerhouses] numbered approximately nine thousand.

As for the powerhouses of the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm], the Solar Realm Small Universe [a pocket dimension associated with the Solar Realm] was home to eighteen such individuals. These eighteen Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation stage signifying the unity of one's primordial essence] powerhouses were respectively honored with titles such as Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign ruler], the Three Sovereigns, the Four Divine Spirits [four primordial divine beasts representing cardinal directions and elements], and the Ten Directions Great Emperors [ten mighty emperors who rule over all directions].