Chapter 1841 : The Gourd's Devastating Descent

"Not good."

In that instant, a dreadful premonition struck Vorgath Di's heart.

The Ten Great Demon Generals reacted with chilling fury, instantly converging the power of over a thousand Celestial Demons to strike across the cosmos, desperate to block the descent of the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd.

Yet it was already too late. The Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd descended with world-shattering force, instantly shattering the combined might of the Ten Great Demon Generals. Its residual power swept across the heavens, obliterating three of the Demon Generals outright.

"No—!"

Witnessing this, Vorgath Di's expression contorted in profound horror.

One must understand that the Ten Great Demon Generals, while merged with their grand formation, each possessed combat power rivaling a Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has survived five heavenly tribulations]. Such beings were forces of terrifying might.

Even a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal would find it difficult to instantly annihilate a Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal without employing a Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability [a supreme technique of legendary power].

This single strike from Eldrin Chen was utterly staggering, its force approaching the full-powered assault of a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal.

This was not solely due to the innate power of the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd. It was because Eldrin Chen, wielding it through his Indestructible Primordial Spirit [a divine ability that grants absolute control over one's spiritual essence], had unleashed the treasure's ultimate potential.

"Perish now."

Having slain three great demon commanders in a single strike, Eldrin Chen decisively stowed the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd and channeled his power into the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, sweeping it forth in a devastating horizontal arc.

Though the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd possessed immense destructive power—under Eldrin Chen's command, its force rivaled a full-strength blow from a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal—its consumption of spiritual energy was equally staggering. Even Eldrin Chen found it difficult to unleash its might repeatedly.

Now, Eldrin Chen gripped the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and cleaved through the eight directions. Alone, he faced the remaining demon commanders, his every gesture and strike driving them back in relentless retreat.

"You are a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal?"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's overwhelming display of power, Vorgath Di [the formidable demon sovereign] revealed an expression of utter disbelief, his eyes now tinged with a flicker of genuine terror.

Had it been merely the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd that was formidable, Vorgath Di would have remained unshaken. After all, a treasure of such immense power demanded a correspondingly vast expenditure of spiritual energy; without sufficient cultivation, one could not possibly activate it consecutively.

Yet Eldrin Chen, wielding the Indestructible Primordial Spirit [a supreme technique that allows a cultivator to unify their essence, energy, and spirit into an inviolable whole], had condensed his entire being into a singular, focused force. Each blow he unleashed carried power sufficient to sunder the heavens and shatter the cosmos, surpassing the very limits of a Six Tribulation Ancient Immortal.

Realizing this, a chill seized Vorgath Di's heart. Without hesitation, he tore through the fabric of space, fleeing toward the Depths of Chaos.

Confronted with the invincible combat prowess Eldrin Chen had displayed, Vorgath Di's first instinct was not to fight, but to save his own life.

"He fled?"

Watching Vorgath Di [the ancient demon emperor] make his escape, Eldrin Chen could not help but pause in mild astonishment, yet he did not move to intercept.

When a six-tribulation Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has survived six heavenly tribulations] flees for their life with all their might, even a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal [a cultivator who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] would find it difficult to stop them. Naturally, Eldrin Chen was no exception.

But for Vorgath Di, a six-tribulation Ancient Immortal, to flee without even a fight was truly unexpected to Eldrin Chen.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the nearby Seven Great Demon Generals [the seven most powerful commanders of the demon army] and declared, "Since he has fled, I must now ask you all to depart this world."

"*Screech—*"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power, striking at the Seven Great Demon Generals with overwhelming divine might.

Though the Seven Great Demon Generals were formidable, they knew they were no match for Eldrin Chen and immediately scattered, fleeing toward the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond the ordered realms].

The three cultivators acted decisively, yet managed to slay only two of the demon generals. Fortunately, they seized the opportunity to capture that Small Supreme-Grade Primordial Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel of immense power from the dawn of time].

As for the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of immortal cultivators] celestial demons, the majority were slain by the trio, while the remainder scattered into the Chaos [the primordial void], their fates unknown.

Witnessing this scene, Tianya the Ancient Ancestor could not help but smile and remark, "With this Small Supreme-Grade Primordial Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel forged from primordial chaos] at our disposal, it seems we can dare to venture into the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and perilous regions of the primordial void]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. While the offensive and defensive capabilities of this Small Supreme-Grade Primordial Ancient Ship were not overwhelmingly powerful, it possessed an immense capacity to store Immortal Spirit Qi [a highly refined and potent form of spiritual energy used by powerful immortals].

This reserve of Immortal Spirit Qi was sufficient to power the ancient vessel through the Chaos for three million years. If used to replenish the mana of an Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived for eons], it could restore the depleted reserves of a Sixth Tribulation Ancient Immortal approximately ten times over.

It could be said that with such a Primordial Ancient Ship [a ship crafted from materials born in the primordial chaos], they could not only undertake prolonged expeditions into the Chaos but also recover their strength aboard the vessel itself.

Of course, a small Primordial Ancient Ship could not withstand truly tempestuous conditions. Should it encounter a Chaos Storm [a violent and destructive maelstrom of chaotic energies], the inevitable outcome would be the destruction of the ship and the death of all aboard.

Eldrin Chen did not dwell on such thoughts. He swiftly took stock of the spoils from the battle, finding over five hundred sets of weapons and armor from the Heavenly Demons [powerful demonic beings of celestial origin]. Each piece of treasure acquired was of exceptional value.

After cataloging the gains, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the nearby Chaos Nest [a rare pocket of stability and concentrated energy within the chaos] and remarked, "With the aid of the Golden Crow Clan this time, we have gained another Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest. They truly are most generous benefactors."

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] let out a soft, melodic laugh. This particular Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest was of a metallic nature, its essence perfectly suited for cultivating the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body refinement art that grants near-unbreakable resilience].

Now, with the majority of the Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial creatures native to the chaotic void] that guarded the nest slain and the remainder scattered in flight, only the empty Chaos Nest remained.

For Eldrin Chen, there was no reason to refuse such an Opportunity delivered straight to his doorstep.

He then activated the Primordial Source Divine Treasury and gathered the origin power of this Chaos Nest. "This is not a suitable place for cultivation," he declared. "Let us retreat deeper into the Depths of Chaos for now."

With those words, Eldrin Chen flew tens of thousands of Dao-paths [a measure of immense distance in the primordial chaos] further into the Depths of Chaos. Finally, he located a secluded spot suitable for secluded cultivation.

Before entering seclusion, Eldrin Chen meticulously refined the Primordial Ancient Ship once more with his Primordial Chaos Limitless Dao Principle, ensuring no hidden marks or traces left by others remained. Only then did he finally settle down to begin his cultivation.

Time flowed swiftly in cultivation. In the blink of an eye, three A Millennium Has Passed had elapsed. When Eldrin Chen finally opened his eyes, he let out a long, slow exhalation.

"The Metal Element origin [one of the five fundamental elemental forces of creation] is finally replenished," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen spoke softly to himself. Having refined the Metal origin, he felt his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique had grown stronger by another twenty percent. Although the Eleventh Limit [the ultimate theoretical peak of physical cultivation] remained a distant horizon, he was undeniably drawing closer to it.

"The Wood, Water, and Metal origins are now complete. All that remains are the Fire and Earth origins. Once I gather them, my Half-Step Great Luo Physique will achieve its initial minor completion," he contemplated.

After a moment of quiet reflection, Eldrin Chen rose decisively and turned to Tianya the Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden. "I wish to complete my Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique as swiftly as possible. I must ask for your assistance in this endeavor."

Tianya the Ancient Ancestor gave a slight nod, his gaze calm and measured. "We are now over a hundred thousand Dao-paths from the three thousand Immortal Domain. The number of Chaos Nest here is considerable. If the three of us split up to search the surrounding area, we should locate a suitable target with relative speed."

Eldrin Chen acknowledged this with a nod and clasped his hands in a respectful salute. "I am in your debt. Remember, we must not separate by more than one thousand Dao-paths. Should you encounter any situation, do not engage alone. Wait until we are all assembled before acting."

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] also nodded and said calmly, "Then let us not delay. We should split up and begin our search."

Once their decision was made, the three of them separated to begin their search, scouring the expanse for a suitable Chaos Nest [a primal, energy-rich birthplace of worlds within the formless Chaos].

Because Eldrin Chen required a Chaos Nest with a perfectly aligned elemental attribute, finding these final two nests proved to be a particularly time-consuming and arduous task.

They continued their relentless hunt through the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all existence emerges], discovering a great many Chaos Nest along the way. Yet, those suitable for cultivating the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body forged from the fundamental energies of creation, granting near-absolute resilience] remained frustratingly scarce.

As time flowed onward, a full ten thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Finally, the Celestial Maiden located a Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest [a Chaos Nest of the highest purity and potency] brimming with the essence of Earth.

By drawing upon the primal essence of this Chaos Nest, Eldrin Chen replenished his Earth elemental foundation. He was now A Step Away [on the very cusp, within immediate reach] from achieving the minor completion of his Half-Step Great Luo Physique [a physique that embodies a fraction of the Great Luo's perfection, a monumental achievement].

However, the Fire-attribute Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest he needed next proved exceptionally elusive. For tens of thousands of years they scoured the void, yet a suitable Fire-attribute Chaos Nest remained perpetually beyond their grasp.

Then, one day, as the trio arrived at another Chaos Realm [a semi-stable region within the Chaos, often containing nascent worlds], they discovered the surrounding Chaos Nest were unexpectedly dense. Most critically, these nests were largely shattered and broken, as if they had suffered catastrophic damage.

"Such a dense concentration of Chaos Nest... and they all seem to have endured a ferocious battle,"

Gazing upon these ravaged Chaos Nest, Tianya the Ancient Ancestor could not help but remark, his expression shifting with concern.

The Celestial Maiden also frowned slightly. After setting foot in this realm, they discovered that the surrounding Chaos Nest [a primordial pocket of chaotic energy and matter] were unexpectedly dense. In just a few hundred years, they had encountered dozens of them.

In normal times, one might explore for tens of thousands of years without encountering so many.

Eldrin Chen approached a shattered Chaos Nest. He found this nest was only half intact, seemingly torn apart by some supremely powerful force, leaving it with merely one-tenth of its original form.

"A pity. These nests are all broken, their foundational essence long since dissipated."

Eldrin Chen felt a pang of regret. This particular Chaos Nest before him was a fire-attribute Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest [a pinnacle-grade nest of primordial chaos]. Had it not been ruined, his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged in the heart of primordial chaos] could have reached its minor completion.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen took out the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd [a legendary gourd containing seven primordial treasures]. Pointing at the nest before him, he asked, "Do you recognize this Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest?"

"The Chaos Crimson Departure Nest!"

The Primordial Departing Fire Gourd [one of the seven treasures, a gourd of primordial departing fire] suddenly spoke up, then explained, "This Chaos Crimson Departure Nest was one of the one hundred and eighty-plus Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest surrounding the 'Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [the legendary nest of the primordial violet phoenix]'."

"In its prime, it was guarded by eight great Chaos Beast King [monarchs among the primordial chaos beasts]. Its strength was comparable to our own Chaos Immortal Gourd Nest [the legendary nest where the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd originated]. To think it has now been utterly shattered."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed. He then said, "It seems we are drawing near to the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest."

The seven Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd began discussing animatedly upon hearing this. The Primordial Pure Yang Gourd [one of the seven primordial gourd treasures], feeling tempted, spoke up: "Since we have arrived near the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [a supreme-grade nest formed from primordial chaos energies, associated with the mythical Violet Phoenix], should we not go and take a look?"

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] pondered for a moment before speaking: "At present, the various ancient sects are exploring the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest. Would it not be too risky for us to venture there?"

Tianya the Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful cultivator], however, supported the idea of going. He stated firmly: "Even within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], a Supreme-Grade Chaos Nest [a rare and potent convergence of chaotic energies that can birth supreme treasures or beings] is not a common sight. This is especially true for one that is specifically fire-attribute."

"My suggestion is that we should go and investigate. If the situation turns unfavorable, we can withdraw immediately."

Eldrin Chen fell into contemplation, his gaze shifting to the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd [a set of seven legendary gourd treasures born from primordial chaos].

Seeing his look, the Primordial Pure Yang Gourd spoke: "That Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest is our ancestral home. We possess an intimate familiarity with its internal layout."

"Let the seven of us guide the way. Should danger arise, we believe no one could stop you from leaving."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. With the protective power of the Abyssal Pearl [a supreme treasure capable of traversing and shielding against chaotic forces] at his disposal, his ability to escape could be considered peerless beneath the Grand Luo [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation] realm.

The Primordial Pure Yang Gourd was well aware of this fact, which was precisely why it suggested he take the risk to explore.

Having made up his mind, Eldrin Chen said decisively: "Very well. The seven of you shall lead the way."

As the words fell, the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd [a sentient gourd treasure of immense age and power] immediately and joyfully moved forward to scout the path.

After a separation of millions of years, the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd was returning home for a rare visit and was exceptionally excited.

Guiding the three of them, it continuously traversed the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged], and before long they arrived at a location of extraordinarily violent Chaos.

It was a Chaos vortex, surrounded by raging Chaos Storm [tempests of raw, destructive chaotic energy] that encircled the entire Chaos Nest [a stable pocket or domain within the Chaos].

Seeing this, the Primordial Pure Yin Gourd [a sentient treasure embodying pure Yin energy] explained, "This is the Chaos Storm Domain [a defensive barrier of chaotic tempests], akin to the moat protecting your Human Race cities. It was formed by Her Majesty, the Chaos Violet Phoenix, who stirred these Chaos Storm to create it."

"It envelops the entire Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [the sacred dwelling of the Chaos Violet Phoenix], saturated with the power of the Great Dao of Thunder [the supreme principle governing thunder and lightning]. The more powerful one is who attempts to cross it, the more terrifying the thunderous assault they will face."

"And at the location of the Eye of the Storm [the calm center of the storm], lies the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest itself, along with its subordinate Three Thousand Chaos Nests [three thousand lesser domains orbiting the primary nest]."

As the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd offered its explanation, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

According to the Primordial Pure Yin Gourd's words, even an Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] wishing to traverse the Chaos Storm would have to pay an immense price, requiring at least one million years to cross this expanse of Chaos Storm.

Even now, with a breach torn open in the Chaos Storm amidst the great war, it remained an exceedingly perilous passage. For a mighty being at the seventh Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal level to cross, it would still demand a significant toll and a considerable span of time.

Given their strength, how could they possibly traverse this Chaos Storm [a tempestuous and destructive maelstrom of primal chaos energy]?

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Primordial Seven Treasures Gourd. Seeing this, the Primordial Pure Yang Gourd spoke up, "In truth, there is a hidden passage within this Chaos Storm. Passing through it poses little danger."

As it spoke, the Primordial Pure Yang Gourd began to lead the way, guiding the group to a secluded corner of the Chaos Storm.

It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen noticed, not far off within the roiling Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], several dozen Chaos Nest [massive, fortress-like vessels capable of navigating the primal chaos] hovering in the void, stationed before the Chaos Storm.

"What are they…"

The Seven Treasures Gourd spoke, then continued, "If I'm not mistaken, they intend to gather the combined power of numerous Primordial Ancient Ship and Ancient Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality and achieved immense age and power] to jointly withstand this Chaos Storm."

"This method can indeed reduce the lethality of the Chaos Storm, but it requires a significant price and a considerable amount of time."

As it spoke, the Seven Treasures Gourd noticed those Primordial Ancient Ship were already beginning to traverse along a rent in the Chaos Storm. It urged, "We must hurry. Taking the hidden passage, we should be able to outpace them."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately entered through the secret passage.

The group pressed onward, quickly discovering that within the Chaos Storm raged an overwhelming power of Chaos Thunder [primordial lightning born from the clash of chaos energies]. Each bolt possessed world-shattering, heaven-destroying might, capable of reducing even an Ancient Immortal powerhouse to dust with terrifying ease.

Fortunately, as they moved along the secret passage, they were not struck by these Chaos Thunder [primordial, destructive bolts of lightning born from chaos].

However, the Primordial Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel of immense power] on the other side faced a different fate. Bolt after bolt of Chaos Thunder rained down incessantly, battering the Primordial Ancient Ship until it teetered on the brink of collapse.

Countless Celestial Soldiers and Generals [divine warriors and commanders] and Ancient Immortal [powerful beings who have achieved immortality in ancient times] mighty figures were forced to unleash their divine abilities and ancient treasures to block the onslaught, only to see them shattered to pieces in the blink of an eye.

Even a Primordial Ancient Treasure [an artifact of supreme power from the dawn of creation] would instantly crack and disintegrate into fragments under the assault of such Chaos Thunder.

"How terrifying this Chaos Storm [a tempest of pure, destructive chaos energy] is,"

Eldrin Chen thought, his heart filled with profound shock. In that moment, he understood the true horror of the Chaos God-Demon Nest [a legendary, perilous realm where chaotic divine and demonic energies converge].