Chapter 1724 : Chaos Returns to the Void Heaven

Next, he still needed to repay the 3 strands of Primordial Qi to the Taixu Grotto-Heaven. Moreover, his 5 Lifebound Immortal Treasures—the very foundation of his path to enlightenment—each required 2 additional strands of Primordial Qi to evolve their Primordial Dao Patterns and ascend to the Mid-Grade Innate Treasure level.

Most crucially, Eldrin's foundation was overwhelmingly powerful. While it granted him unparalleled combat prowess, it would also exponentially increase his consumption of Primordial Qi in the future.

Judging by the Innate Primordial Indestructible Body, advancing this constitution requires 5 times the amount of primordial qi compared to celestial bodies of the same rank.

To advance to the mid-stage Celestial Immortal realm, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body must refine 10 more strands of Primordial Qi. As for breaking through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm in the future, it would require consuming at least 30 strands of Primordial Qi.

In other words, for Eldrin's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body to reach perfection, it required the sovereign number of 9 times 5—a total of 40-5 strands of Primordial Qi.

Yet, even a Great Perfection Heavenly Immortal only required the consumption of 20-7 strands of Primordial Qi.

Of course, the Innate Primordial Indestructible Body demanded such immense resources precisely because the combat prowess it bestowed was equally formidable.

Eldrin's current combat prowess was already comparable to a late-stage Celestial Immortal. Once his Innate Primordial Indestructible Body reached perfection, a single slap from him would likely be enough to suppress even a peak expert at the Great Perfection stage of the Celestial Immortal realm.

Most importantly, once the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body reached perfection, it would likely shatter the physical barrier among the 9 Heavenly Gates with effortless grace.

Whereas ordinary beings at the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm, with their insufficiently robust Innate Physique, would often remain trapped at the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm, forever unable to advance a single step further.

Those ancient immortals capable of breaking through the fleshly body barrier had typically exhausted every conceivable method to cultivate supreme-grade innate true bodies of unparalleled power.

An existence of this level typically consumes far more than 9 strands of Primordial Qi.

For this very reason, those who had cultivated to the realm of Ancient Immortals had nearly all expended hundreds of strands of Primordial Qi—likely no less than what Eldrin (Person Name) had consumed.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin quickly shook his head and dismissed the thought.

He gazed at the remaining 20 wisps of Primordial Qi in his hand, murmuring thoughtfully, "My foundation is far too profound. With what little Primordial Qi remains, I fear I can cultivate no further than the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm at most."

"It seems that after breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm, 1 must still traverse the chaos to achieve rapid progress in cultivation."

Eldrin's thoughts flickered briefly before he ultimately withdrew his innate qi.

He possessed the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, innately suited to traverse the chaos. Having long been mentally prepared to venture into its depths, he felt no fear at this moment.

"Congratulations, my lord."

It was at this very moment that Lyra (Person Name) approached with a gentle smile.

Jiang Daoxu also turned to look, exclaiming with rare astonishment: "A vast universe spanning 180,000,000 light-years—yours is nearly comparable to that of an Eighth Heavenly Layer Celestial Immortal."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but smile faintly.

A universe spanning 180,000,000 light-years in diameter might not be considered particularly awe-inspiring for an existence at the late Celestial Immortal stage.

Generally speaking, the celestial universe possessed by an Eighth-Level Celestial Immortal powerhouse would have a diameter of approximately 2 100 million light-years. Those who had reached the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm possessed even vaster universes, though their estimated size would only be around 3 100 million light-years.

It is said that the ancient immortals and great powers created universes of boundless splendor, akin to observable grand cosmos, with diameters extending even over a billion light-years. The most supreme among them spanned tens of billions of light-years, vast beyond comprehension.

However, all of these could only be accomplished by those at the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm or above. If an early-stage Celestial Immortal were able to create a universe spanning nearly 2 100 million light-years, even the ancient immortal powerhouses would likely be left utterly astounded.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin retrieved 3 strands of Primordial Qi and handed them to Jiang Daoxu. "With Grandfather's foundation, I believe you too can open up a boundless and vast universe," he said.

Jiang Daoxu (Person Name) retracted the innate qi, then spoke: "With my foundation, I'm afraid I cannot compare to you."

Witnessing the cosmic expanse unfurling behind Eldrin, Lyra could not help but remark, "Such a universe is truly extraordinary. Nestled against the primordial membrane of the Vast Azure Celestial Realm, it is bound to draw attention."

"No matter, with the protective field of the Qingcang Immortal Domain, as long as no Great Luo Golden Immortal takes action, there won't be any major issues."

Eldrin spoke slowly, his voice measured, "Once you break through, we shall establish a Chaotic Universe Cluster beside this Primal Chaos Embryonic Membrane, arranging all major universes into a grand domain formation."

"By then, even if some blind Eldritch Beasts dare attack, we'll be more than capable of joining forces to repel them."

Lyra nodded slightly upon hearing this.

She lifted her head and gazed toward the nearby Qingcang Immortal Realm, her heart trembling faintly.

Without comparison, 1 could never truly comprehend the vastness of the Qingcang Immortal Realm. Eldrin's chaotic cosmos, spanning over a 100 million light-years, was but a drop in the ocean before the Qingcang Immortal Realm.

It clung to the world membrane of the Qingcang Celestial Realm, enveloped by endless primordial chaos, like a speck of dust orbiting an eternal colossus.

Beside the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, similar small universes were as numerous as the stars. The vast majority of these realms were naturally born from the primordial chaos, while only a handful were artificially forged.

The miniature cosmos of the Returning Abyss lay concealed within. Without precise coordinates, 1 would find it nearly impossible to locate its existence.

"It seems I was overly concerned."

Lyra let out a sigh of relief as she spoke.

In truth, at the edge of the immortal realm, where the Primordial Chaos Tide was suppressed by the celestial domain, even the chaotic energies grew more serene and tranquil, making it easier for miniature universes to be nurtured.

In the vast expanse surrounding the Celestial Cang Realm, minor universes were nearly countless—new ones born every moment, while others faded into oblivion in the very same breath.

Back then, the reason they were able to discover that miniature cosmos in the Western Polar Heavenly Domain was because it was situated far too close to the Vast Azure Immortal Realm—so close that 1 could almost reach out and touch it with a flick of a finger.

In truth, a Minor Universe so close by is an occurrence rarer than 1 in a 100 million. While this place isn’t far from the Vastblue Celestial Realm—at least when viewed on the scale of the Celestial Realm itself—

In truth, even a Celestial Immortal would have to pay a considerable price to traverse such a distance across realms.

Most crucially, this location remained within the domain field of the Qingcang Celestial Realm. As long as the microcosmos remained here, it was technically considered part of the Qingcang Celestial Realm and would receive its divine protection.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a slight sense of reassurance in his heart.

He gazed back at his miniature cosmos and could not help but utter with a faint smile, "From this day forth, this miniature cosmos shall be my Dao Sanctuary."

"From this day forth, this sacred ground shall be known as the Heaven of Returning Abyss."

The Abyssal Heavens?

Lyra murmured softly, giving a slight nod of approval.

Drawing upon the connection between the Microcosm and the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, the trio returned to the Vast Azure Immortal Realm.

Eldrin returned to the seclusion chamber and once again sensed the Great Dao and all living beings within the Abyssal Heaven of Returning to Nothingness. A faint smile unconsciously graced his lips.

After this breakthrough, the divine cultivation of the deities within the Returning Abyss almost entirely underwent a metamorphosis.

(End of Chapter)