Chapter 1886 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"Boom—"

As the words fell, Tianxing struck in an instant.

The obsidian iron staff cleaved the heavens in a flash, descending with a divine power capable of shattering Primordial Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence before the cosmos formed]. The force was vast and majestic, causing even Eldrin Chen to furrow his brow.

Eldrin Chen did not delay either. In that first moment, he used the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art [a divine technique to manifest soldiers from primordial chaos] to conjure a Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a polearm weapon forged from the essence of primordial chaos] to meet the blow. Yet, upon impact, he felt a cataclysmic divine force surge through him, his very palms trembling violently.

"Such formidable strength."

After that single exchange, Eldrin Chen was forced back three steps in succession. His brow creased slightly, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

He had cultivated for millions upon millions of years, crossing blades with countless formidable foes. Yet, this was the first time, at the same realm, that his physical body had been overpowered.

"The path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation method focused on achieving divinity through physical perfection] truly possesses extraordinary aspects."

Only now did Eldrin Chen truly observe Tianxing's physical form. He discovered that Tianxing had not only forged a True Spirit Physique [a perfected physical body housing a true spirit], but also possessed two True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical sigils that enhance the power of a True Spirit Physique]. They resonated with each other, synergistically amplifying the might of the True Spirit Physique.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of fighting spirit ignite within him. Channeling the power of his physical body and his Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principle or path] throughout his being, he unleashed his ultimate strength through Eruption [a divine ability to explosively release power] and clashed fiercely with Tianxing.

Facing the combined might of his three True Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their foundational power], Tianxing also felt a measure of pressure. Yet, he drove his two True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical sigils that enhance the power of one's True Spirit] to their absolute limit.

In that instant, Tianxing's strength and Blood Qi [a potent life force energy cultivated through specific arts] surged severalfold, granting him the qualification to clash head-on with Eldrin Chen's three True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation stage centered on nurturing the True Spirit]. He even managed to seize a faint, tentative upper hand.

"This man's power has likely reached the pinnacle of the three True Spirit Foundation stage, perhaps even bordering on the level of four True Spirit Foundation," Eldrin assessed inwardly.

After they had fiercely exchanged over three thousand moves, Eldrin Chen had a fair estimation of Tianxing's combat prowess.

He held back no longer. Summoning the Grasping Hand of Primordial Chaos, a colossal palm that blotted out the sky soared into the air, its overwhelming presence forcibly suppressing Tianxing's formidable aura.

"Aaaargh—!"

Tianxing crossed his dark-gold iron staff, pouring every ounce of his strength into resisting the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand. His Blood Qi erupted to its absolute zenith, allowing him to barely withstand Eldrin Chen's devastating strike.

Meanwhile, a flicker of battle intent surfaced in the eyes of Violet Glow Sword Extreme, only to recede into silence after a moment's contemplation.

As a True Seed of a Celestial Emperor, born from a Primordial Chaos Spiritual Treasure Embryo [the nascent form of a treasure born from primordial chaos], he disdained the act of ganging up on a single foe.

Since Violet Glow Sword Extreme refrained from intervening, Eldrin Chen was finally able to unleash his full might. He engaged Tianxing in a furious, all-out battle, and after six thousand exchanges, he finally succeeded in defeating his formidable opponent.

"Exhilarating!"

Having been defeated by Eldrin Chen, Tianxing actually let out a long, resonant cry.

He gazed at Eldrin Chen and remarked with a touch of awe, "Among the four great True Spirit Foundation [cultivators who have laid a foundation of True Spirit essence], you are indeed the foremost in our Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss."

In the end, Violet Glow Sword Extreme did not make a move. He looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "It seems with your aid, we may stand a chance in battle against the foes from the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain."

"Stand a chance?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of surprise in his eyes as he spoke.

Violet Glow Sword Extreme nodded, his expression turning grave. "The Six Domains of the Northern Abyss were the victors of the Primordial War. Not only did they plunder vast resources from our Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, but they also inherited the greater part of the legacy from the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain. Naturally, they have birthed more True Spirit Prodigies [exceptionally talented cultivators at the True Spirit Foundation stage] than we have."

"Though the two of us fear no single combat, we worry that even the strongest arms cannot fend off many hands. We cannot allow them to seize the legacy of Violet Immortal Lord."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

It seemed the conflict of the Primordial Era was not confined to just the Three Thousand Immortal Domains and the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain; it was a war that had engulfed dozens of Origin Domain [the primordial, foundational realms of existence].

With this thought, a sense of urgency stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart. He then spoke, "Both of you have the backing of Celestial Emperor Dao Progenitor [the supreme progenitor of the Dao path]. Presumably, you know some of the mysteries concerning the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [a perilous and alien expanse beyond the known realms]."

Violet Glow Sword Extreme nodded, his expression grave as he said, "The Six Domains of the Northern Abyss [the six perilous and alien territories of the Northern Abyss], also known as the Six Foreign Domains of the Northern Abyss, are respectively the True Demon Primal Domain [the primordial domain of true demons], the Evil Spirit Primordial Domain [the ancient domain of malevolent spirits], the Myriad Demon Primordial Domain [the primeval domain of countless demons], the Chaos Blazing Glory Domain [the domain of chaotic, blazing radiance], the Chaos Profound Chill Domain [the domain of chaotic, profound cold], and the Chaos Thunder Tribulation Domain [the domain of chaotic thunder tribulations]."

"Among these six domains," he continued, "the first three are Origin Domain [domains of primordial origin], while the latter three are the territory of the Chaos Progenitor God [a progenitor deity born from primal chaos]."

"The master of the True Demon Primal Domain," Violet Glow Sword Extreme stated solemnly, "has one foot already stepped into the Second Chaos Realm [the second major realm of chaos cultivation]. Under his command are nine great Demon Emperors, each a powerhouse on the level of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a Celestial Emperor born of chaos]. He is the mightiest force near the Primordial Chaos Abyss [the primordial abyss of chaos], his strength unfathomably deep."

"Grand Pot Ancient Ancestor has divined that for this conflict, True Spirit Prodigies [geniuses possessing a True Spirit foundation] will arrive from all six foreign domains of Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence]. Their number is likely to be at least ten, if not more."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly for a moment before smoothing out again.

He briefly sensed the conversion rate of spiritual energy within his body, then spoke, "If that is the case, let us proceed together and meet these foreign adversaries."

"There is no rush,"

Violet Glow Sword Extreme interjected, his tone calm. "Since we are to fight side by side, why not sit and discuss the Dao, sharing our insights and comprehension of cultivation?"

His words gave everyone present a slight pause.

Eldrin Chen was also deeply curious about their cultivation methods and immediately nodded, saying, "Agreed."

Thus, the group remained upon the ruins, beginning to exchange their insights and understandings of the Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path of cultivation and existence].

Throughout this process, they each gained a certain level of comprehension and appreciation for the other's cultivation arts and paths.

It was undeniable that exchanging ideas with peers of the same Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] realm allowed their wisdom and ingenious sparks of inspiration to collide, producing astonishing revelations.

The two marveled at the profound subtleties of Eldrin Chen's cultivation techniques, while Eldrin Chen in turn was astonished by the uniqueness of their own cultivation methods.

Violet Glow Sword Extreme's path of reincarnation cultivation through a Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] involved using the artifact spirit of a Spiritual Treasure as the foundation for rebirth and cultivation. By practicing a specialized, secret lineage passed down by a Dao Progenitor [a supreme being who has comprehended and mastered a fundamental Dao], one could advance directly to the realm of a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [a sage who has merged with a fundamental Dao, achieving supreme enlightenment].

Most crucially, as a Primordial Chaos Spiritual Treasure Embryo [a treasure born from the Primordial Chaos, possessing immense potential], Violet Glow Sword Extreme inherently possessed a strand of Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial energy of Chaos, the source of all creation]. This meant that in the future, when attempting to break through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor [an emperor who rules over a domain within the Primordial Chaos] realm, there would be no need to seek out additional Chaos Primordial Qi, and the inherent bottlenecks would be significantly smaller.

Of course, the path for a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged from or embodying the power of Chaos] to achieve the status of a Chaos Celestial Emperor was fraught with calamities. Not only would it attract the Chaos Thunder Tribulation [a heavenly tribulation of chaotic thunder], but other Chaos Celestial Emperor would also arise to block its path.

Should one fail to prove their Dao [successfully ascend or achieve a breakthrough], the best outcome would be to become another's Chaos Spiritual Treasure; the most terrifying fate would be complete Annihilation [utter destruction of body and soul] within the Chaos Thunder Tribulation.

As for Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant's method of Sainthood through the Flesh [a supreme cultivation path focused solely on refining the physical body to sainthood], it was a peerless technique dedicated solely to the cultivation of the physical form.

The prerequisite for this method is to cultivate a Bloodline Divine Ability within the body, and then integrate a vast quantity of True Spirit Imprint [a unique spiritual mark left by a True Spirit being], causing it to transform into a True Spirit Great Dao [a supreme cultivation art based on the Great Dao of a True Spirit] Divine Rune.

The current Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant has already cultivated five Bloodline Divine Abilities within his body: Blood Qi [a divine ability that governs and amplifies one's vital life force and blood energy], Force Extreme [a divine ability that pushes physical strength to its absolute limit], Unbreakable [a divine ability that grants supreme resilience and resistance to breaking], Extreme Speed [a divine ability that bestows unparalleled velocity], and Insight [a divine ability that grants profound perception and understanding]. Among these, the Great Dao principles of Blood Qi and Force Extreme have both been refined by him into True Spirit Great Dao Divine Runes.

With the empowerment of the Blood Qi and Force Extreme Great Daos, Tianxing is capable of Eruption [a divine ability that triggers a sudden, explosive release of power] several times his normal Blood Qi and physical strength. It is precisely due to the power of these two Divine Runes that he has been able to contend with Eldrin Chen.

Intrigued by these Bloodline Divine Abilities, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "I have heard that there are nine True Spirit [a primordial spiritual entity of immense power and purity] Dao Runes. May I ask which nine they are?"

"There are more than nine True Spirit Dao Runes. It is simply that a True Spirit Physique [a supreme physical constitution capable of bearing the power of True Spirit Dao Runes] can fuse with a maximum of nine at most,"

Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant replied, then continued, "To my knowledge, the most common True Spirit Divine Runes [divine runes derived from True Spirit principles] fall into four categories: Offensive, Defensive, Speed, and Auxiliary."

"Among the Offensive Divine Runes, there are those such as Slaughter [a divine rune embodying the principle of absolute carnage], Force Extreme, Decay [a divine rune that channels the power of entropy and dissolution], Mountain Suppression [a divine rune granting the power to crush and suppress like a falling mountain], Heaven Sundering [a divine rune representing the power to cleave the heavens themselves], Annihilation [a divine rune of utter and complete obliteration], and so forth."

"Defensive Divine Ability Runes include Blood Qi, Unbreakable, Indestructible [a divine rune granting near-absolute invulnerability], Imperishable [a divine rune representing eternal endurance and resistance to decay], Mana Immunity [a divine rune that provides high resistance or immunity to magical energies], and others."

"Speed Divine Runes are categorized into Extreme Speed, Light Pursuit [a divine rune allowing one to chase or match the speed of light], Void Escape [a divine rune enabling swift traversal or escape through void space], Heaven Escape [a divine rune granting the speed to flee even celestial realms], A Footstep is a World Away [a divine rune representing the ultimate movement art, crossing vast distances with a single step], and the like."

"Among the Auxiliary Divine Runes, there are also Eruption, Restoration [a divine rune that accelerates healing and recovery], Rebirth [a divine rune that can trigger a powerful resurgence or revival from near-death], Seal Disregard [a divine rune that allows one to ignore or break through most sealing techniques], Aura Lockdown [a divine rune that suppresses or contains the aura and power of others], and so on."

As Tianxing recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen gained a deeper understanding of the path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation method focused on tempering the physical body to divine levels].

It turned out that the lineage of Sainthood through the Flesh was by no means an isolated case within Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged]; it was a vast and formidable power, considered exceptionally strong even amidst the tumult of Chaos.

Furthermore, the True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols of the True Spirit realm that grant profound abilities] chosen for cultivation by the Sainthood through the Flesh lineage offered many possibilities.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of Chaos Celestial Emperor [supreme rulers born from Chaos] fused nine True Spirit Runes that encompassed defense, offense, speed, and the divine ability of Eruption [a power of explosive force or manifestation].

In this way, they balanced offensive capabilities while possessing overwhelmingly powerful combat strength.

For example, among Tianxing's five bloodline divine abilities, Blood Qi [the essence of life force and vitality] and Unbreakable [an ability granting supreme resilience] served as the wellspring of power and defense. Force Extreme [an ability that amplifies physical force to its utmost limit] allowed him to push the power of his flesh to its extreme, while Extreme Speed granted him peerless velocity under heaven.

Insight [a divine ability of profound perception and clarity] was also crucial. Once this bloodline divine ability was cultivated to the True Spirit Realm [a high cultivation realm where one's spirit attains a true, divine form], it would be as if he had gained an additional pair of ChaosCelestial Eye [a divine eye capable of perceiving the fundamental truths of Chaos], allowing him to keenly detect an enemy's weaknesses and seize every opportunity for victory.

Of course, theoretically, the path of Sainthood through the Flesh could also pursue an extreme specialization.

For instance, one could choose to fuse nine defensive divine runes. The combined defensive power of nine such True Spirit Divine Runes would be astonishingly formidable.

A Chaos Celestial Emperor who walked the path of Sainthood through the Flesh, if able to master all True Spirit Runes such as Blood Qi, Unbreakable, Indestructible [absolute immunity to physical destruction], Imperishable [absolute immunity to decay or erosion], Mana Immunity [immunity to magical energy attacks], and Seal Disregard [the ability to ignore all forms of sealing or binding], would become utterly unkillable. Not even a supreme powerhouse of the Second Chaos Realm [the second major realm within the Chaos hierarchy] could slay him, nor even successfully imprison him.

Of course, such a Chaos Celestial Emperor who specializes exclusively in a single Dao [path or principle of cultivation] would also possess significant weaknesses, resulting in insufficient offensive power and speed, placing them at the very bottom among their peers.

Conversely, if one were to inscribe nine ultimate Daos of assault, the offensive power unleashed would undoubtedly be astonishingly formidable.

After explaining the might of the True Spirit Divine Runes, Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant glanced at Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body and remarked with admiration, "Your physical body is extraordinary, seemingly containing a wisp of Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate]. If you were to walk the path of Sainthood through the Flesh, you would undoubtedly be a prodigy that startles the world."

"Oh?"

Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant nodded and continued, "My father once said that among the four types of True Spirit Divine Runes, each possesses one ultimate divine rune."

"Among the assault runes, Annihilation reigns supreme. Among the speed runes, Space-Time is paramount. The defensive runes are dominated by Abyssal, and among the auxiliary runes, Chaos holds the highest honor."

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of surprise crossing his features. "Annihilation, Space-Time, Abyssal, Chaos?"

"Indeed."

Tianxing inclined his head in agreement and elaborated, "The Dao [path] of Annihilation incorporates the effects of runes like Slaughter, Force Extreme, and Decay, yet surpasses them in potency."

"Space-Time is the supreme divine rune. Once mastered, it allows one to disregard the void, traversing beyond the boundless Chaos Sea in the span of a single Eldrin [a very brief moment, the duration of one breath]. What speed could possibly compare to such an Extreme Speed?"

"The Abyssal [a title representing the ultimate end or void] is said to be the harbinger of a world's terminus. Legend holds that once such a Divine Rune is mastered, it can absorb nearly all forms of harm."

"The Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state from which all existence springs], on the other hand, is the most potent of primal origins. It can even give rise to the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and dimensions of existence], making it the most perfect auxiliary Divine Rune."

At this point, Tianxing paused briefly, then shook his head and continued, "Alas, the Dao of Annihilation [the principle of utter destruction and erasure] is far too tyrannical. Cultivating this path carries immense peril; the slightest misstep can lead to one's Dao dissipating and life extinguished."

"The Space-Time [the profound laws governing time and space] are far too abstruse. Countless Chaos Celestial Emperor [supreme rulers born from Chaos, of peerless talent and brilliance] across the eons have failed to comprehend them. How could we, cultivators of the Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focused on refining the physical body to sainthood], possibly succeed?"

"The Abyssal is even more distant and unattainable. Unless one were to obtain that Chaos Supreme Treasure [a peerless treasure born from primordial Chaos], the Abyssal Pearl [a mythical pearl embodying the essence of the Abyss], there would be but a sliver of hope to master it."

"These three paths are all but phantoms of possibility. However, this Chaos Divine Rune..."

Tianxing trailed off once more, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Your physical body seems remarkably attuned to it. There might truly be a possibility for you to cultivate it successfully."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have an obscure, innate resonance with these four True Spirit Divine Runes [supreme runes representing the pinnacle laws of existence, used to refine one's True Spirit].

Among these four True Spirit [the refined spiritual core and essence of a high-level cultivator] runes, he had already obtained the Abyssal Pearl required for the Abyssal Divine Rune. His physique was profoundly compatible with the Chaos Divine Rune. As for the Great Dao of Time-Space Great Dao [the supreme laws governing time and space] and the Dao of Annihilation, they emphasized comprehension and that ineffable Opportunity [a moment of fate or karmic chance crucial for advancement]. It seemed Eldrin Chen also held a thread of possibility to cultivate them.

"A pity."

In the end, Eldrin Chen shook his head once more.

Since ancient times, the principle has always been the supremacy of one's own Great Dao [the fundamental cultivation path]. The path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation method focusing on physical perfection] possesses an even stronger exclusivity. Once one cultivates these bloodline divine abilities and True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical patterns that embody the power of a True Spirit], it will suppress the progress of one's own Great Dao and spiritual power cultivation.

Since Eldrin Chen's other foundational pillars were exceptionally strong, he naturally would not walk this path.

Therefore, before resolving the suppression that the path of Sainthood through the Flesh exerts on other cultivation paths, it was impossible for Eldrin Chen to embark upon it.

"There is no need for regret."

Seeing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, Tianxing thought he was lamenting the difficulty of the Sainthood through the Flesh path and could not help but smile as he said, "Among the four True Spirit [the primordial spiritual essence of a being] divine runes—Annihilation [the power of utter destruction], Space-Time [mastery over the fabric of space and time], Abyssal [pertaining to the unfathomable depths], and Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence]—obtaining just one is enough to dominate the First Realm of Chaos."

"Even my father only cultivated a few top-tier True Spirit Divine Runes such as Annihilation and Mana Immunity [the ability to nullify spiritual energy attacks]. You possess the potential to cultivate the ultimate divine rune of Chaos, which can already be said to promise boundless prospects."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and then asked, "From what I know, to achieve Sainthood through the Flesh, one must cultivate nine True Spirit Divine Runes. I wonder, after stepping into the Grand Luo [a supreme immortal realm] realm, how does one obtain a True Spirit Imprint [a seal containing the essence of a True Spirit]?"

"By shattering limits."

Violet Glow Sword Extreme spoke up suddenly, his expression grave. "After stepping into the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the realm of a Chaos Emperor Monarch] realm, when you once again break through the limits belonging to a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Grand Luo realm], it is possible to gain the recognition of an Eternal True Spirit [a True Spirit that has existed since time immemorial]."

"Of course, since ancient times, the higher one's cultivation realm, the more arduous it becomes to shatter one's limits,"

"At our current level, it is still manageable. Yet, once one steps into the Great Luo Realm [the supreme realm of cosmic order and law], who among them is not an existence that has already transcended their own boundaries?"

"To break through limits upon such a foundation is naturally fraught with ten thousand difficulties. Since time immemorial, those who could shatter their limits within the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the sovereign realm born from primordial chaos] and cultivate a True Spirit Foundation [a foundation of cultivation built upon the essence of one's true spirit] have been exceedingly rare."

"Even among those who succeeded, most were individuals who had not initially forged a True Spirit Foundation. They paid a price a thousand, ten thousandfold to mend their foundational flaws. It is exceedingly rare for one who has already achieved a True Spirit Foundation to advance even further upon it."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this.

He understood that for him, having already forged his True Spirit Foundation, striving to advance another step would be an endeavor of immense difficulty.

However, for Nyssa Qu and the Seven-Colored Immortal Deer, if they had not cultivated an Indestructible Foundation [a foundation of unparalleled durability and resilience], but upon reaching the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, they were willing to pay a tremendous price to mend their foundations, their chances of breaking their limits to forge a True Spirit Foundation would undoubtedly be significantly greater.

Yet, at this moment, Tianxing spoke thoughtfully, "The path of Sainthood through the Flesh [the ascetic cultivation discipline focused on perfecting the physical body to achieve sainthood] is different in this regard."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly in momentary confusion before comprehension dawned.

How could those of the Sainthood through the Flesh lineage, who had already cultivated a True Spirit [the purified, essential spirit core of a being] physique, possibly continue to shatter their limits repeatedly?

Indeed, it was so. Tianxing spoke, "Do you know why the myriad paths within the Myriad Heavens all seek to be supreme and solitary, each possessing an extremely strong exclusivity?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, as if he had grasped a hint of understanding.

Tianxing nodded, then continued, "A person's energy is finite, the resources one can obtain are finite, and one's innate talent, brilliance, and comprehension are all finite."

"To dabble in everything without mastering anything, to cultivate myriad paths simultaneously—such an approach will, in most cases, lead to achieving nothing. The supremacy of a single Great Dao [the ultimate, fundamental principle or path of cultivation] is, in essence, a matter of sacrifice and gain."

"Within our Sainthood through the Flesh lineage, the True Spirit Divine Runes within our bodies constantly suppress spiritual power, the Great Dao, and even the Dao Fruit [the condensed essence and culmination of a cultivator's comprehension of their chosen Dao]. The purpose is to refine and absorb them all, transforming them into the very foundation of the physical body."

"Once this succeeds, freed from the limitations of spiritual power, the Dao Fruit, and even the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest form of a cultivator's soul], the physical body will instead shed its growth restrictions, embarking on a path of limitless, extreme growth."

"At that point, breaking through limits becomes far simpler. It is precisely for this reason that the vast majority of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch can no longer obtain True Spirit Imprint."

"Yet we of the Sainthood through the Flesh can continue to grow stronger, to continuously acquire True Spirit Imprint and cultivate divine runes."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood the latent potential of the Sainthood through the Flesh.

When the foundational aspects of one's being—physical body, Great Dao, spiritual power, Primordial Spirit, and so forth—are all of comparable strength, they begin to complement and reinforce one another.

However, if the disparity grows too vast, they begin to constrain one another. Therefore, a cultivator must continuously master their foundational aspects, maintaining them in a state of equilibrium.

The Sainthood through the Flesh lineage resolves this by having the physical body utterly consume the other foundations, thereby removing its limits to achieve extreme growth, which grants astonishing combat prowess.

Yet, Eldrin Chen harbored a faint intuition that specializing in a single path, while beneficial, ultimately carried a profound flaw. Upon reaching a certain realm, it would lead to an irreparable regret.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, "Mastery, and balance."

"We Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation], our foundational aspects are both interwoven and independent."

"If balance cannot be achieved for an extended period, and complete mastery remains elusive, one falls into internal conflict, causing cultivation progress to stagnate. Conversely, fully mastering one's foundations allows them to synergize and complement each other."

"The crux lies in whether one can achieve complete self-mastery, preventing imbalance from arising in the first place."

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, once again grasping the paramount importance of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and seat of consciousness for a cultivator].

So long as the Primordial Spirit is sufficiently powerful and pure, it should be capable of mastering every aspect of the self. Perhaps even controlling the True Spirit [divine inscriptions of spiritual essence] scriptures of the Sainthood through the Flesh lineage would not pose an insurmountable challenge.

"Perhaps... now I understand how to cultivate my bloodline divine abilities."

A faint smile touched the lips of Eldrin Chen as the thought whispered through his mind.

He looked at his companions and could not help but speak. "I have gained some insights from this discourse on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in cultivation]. I wish to enter seclusion for a time. Might we delay our departure?"

His words brought surprise to the others. They glanced at Eldrin Chen, then could not help but exchange a look between themselves.

Though Violet Glow Sword Extreme was astonished by Eldrin Chen's sudden enlightenment, he spoke after a moment's pause. "Sharpening the axe does not delay the work of cutting wood. Since you have gained insight, you should proceed with your seclusion."

"This seclusion will not be long,"

Eldrin Chen murmured in reply. He immediately sought out a cave abode within the ruins and began his closed-door cultivation.

Upon entering the secluded chamber, Eldrin Chen immediately began cultivating his bloodline divine ability [a power inherent to one's lineage], inscribing the Dao patterns of his bloodline deep within his flesh.

Cultivating a bloodline divine ability used the physical body as its foundation. It required no external catalysts or materials, only the meticulous etching of Dao patterns [mystical sigils representing fundamental truths] into one's own flesh.

However, as Eldrin Chen commenced his cultivation, he did not choose to inscribe patterns for attack, defense, support, or speed. Instead, he focused on the power of the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water] that flowed within him.

"Wood, Pure Yang Heavenly Fire, Profound Nether True Water, Primordial Ancient Metal, Source of All Things Earth."

Indeed, this time, the Bloodline Divine Ability that Eldrin Chen cultivated was not one of the common varieties. Instead, it was forged upon the foundation of the five Great Daos [the supreme principles of existence] he himself had mastered.

The reason for this approach was that Eldrin Chen perceived the origin of his Chaos Indestructible Body to be a fusion of the Five Elements Primordial Source. These five Daos resonated more profoundly with the Chaos Indestructible Body, allowing them to integrate flawlessly into its very fabric.

Furthermore, by using these six Great Daos as the foundation, the resulting Bloodline Divine Ability would achieve perfect synergy with his Primordial Boundless Great Dao. This would significantly reduce the inherent conflict between his physical form and his Dao, thereby minimizing the risk of internal discord within his foundational cultivation.

With these two advantages, Eldrin Chen estimated that even after his Bloodline Divine Ability was fully formed, it would not suppress his foundational Dao roots. It would remain perfectly controllable under the power of his True Spirit Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator], achieving the precise balance he sought.

Of course, a Bloodline Divine Ability forged upon the foundation of five Great Daos would undoubtedly be incomparably powerful.

The Life Great Dao needs little explanation; its power of Restoration and vitality is peerless under heaven. The Pure Yang Heavenly Fire is domineering and searing, the Profound Nether True Water is supremely Yin and frigid, the Primordial Ancient Metal possesses peerless Slaughter intent, and the Source of All Things Earth provides the ultimate defensive runes.

With these five Great Daos as his foundation, Eldrin Chen swiftly cultivated five distinct Bloodline Divine Ability within his fleshly body.

They were respectively: the 'Wheel of Life', the 'Pure Yang Fire', the 'Profound Nether Chill', the 'Primordial Chaos Edge', and the 'Source Earth Tenacity'.

Sensing the power contained within these five Bloodline Divine Ability, Eldrin Chen could not help but allow a faint smile to touch his lips.

He tentatively activated them and discovered that the Wheel of Life could accumulate Life force. This vitality could instantly Restoration nearly any injury. Moreover, once its accumulation reached completion, it could be activated consecutively for a total of nine times.

The Pure Yang Fire [a divine ability of pure solar flame] can be imbued upon the physical body, greatly augmenting its fire-based destructive power, while the Profound Nether Chill [a divine ability of profound, netherworldly cold] is supremely Yin and frigid, capable of delivering astonishingly potent forces of icy chill.

The Primordial Chaos Edge [a divine ability that grants a cutting edge born of primordial chaos] possesses fearsome Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure destructive power]. Once activated, it can elevate the body's offensive might by nearly half, becoming instantly capable of cleaving through all creation.

The Source Earth Tenacity [a divine ability that grants resilience akin to the primordial earth] can also significantly fortify the strength of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of unyielding chaos], greatly enhancing Eldrin Chen's overall combat prowess.

If one simultaneously activates the three bloodline divine abilities—Pure Yang Fire, Profound Nether Chill, and Primordial Chaos Edge—the enhancement to the physical body becomes even more staggering, instantly doubling its offensive power.

Even so, the boost provided by these bloodline divine abilities still pales in comparison to the amplification granted by the True Spirit Divine Runes [a supreme cultivation art of divine runes], yet it remains a force not to be underestimated.

The most crucial point is...

"Balance, and perfect mastery."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a faint smile touching his lips. Only a power he could completely control could truly complement and synergize with his being.

It was undeniable; this session of discourse on the Dao had been of immense help to Eldrin Chen.

Not only had he cultivated five Patriarch Grade [a cultivation realm denoting the level of a Patriarch] bloodline divine abilities, but he had also perfectly discovered the method to balance himself and glimpsed the hope of attaining the Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme title for an emperor born of chaos] realm through the path of physical cultivation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber. He looked at Tianxing and declared, "Fellow Daoist, today I owe you a debt of gratitude. In the future, I shall grant you one request."