Chapter 1920 : The Southern Profound Demon War

It must be admitted that the Heaven-Earth Creation Method of the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor truly represents the greatest Opportunity for the boundless multitudes within the Chaos to attain the realm beyond Grand Luo.

Even Eldrin Chen's Inner World Sacrificial Dao Method was formulated with reference to the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor's Heaven-Earth Creation Method, and thus, in the unseen workings of fate, carries a share of the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor's merit [spiritual credit for virtuous deeds].

Departing from the Primordial Ancestral Court, Eldrin Chen returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

In the ensuing ages, peace reigned in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, and Eldrin Chen resumed his quiet, secluded cultivation.

Yet, after several million years, a message arrived one day that caused Eldrin Chen to halt his continued seclusion.

Eldrin Chen immediately summoned Nyssa Qu and Lyra Jiang, handing them a piece of intelligence. "News has recently arrived," he said, "of a Great Dao Contention [a major conflict over the right to comprehend and embody a fundamental cosmic principle] erupting within the Southern Profound Demon Domain."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang glanced at the intelligence in her hand, a slight frown creasing her brow.

The so-called Southern Profound Demon Domain is an ancient Dao Domain [a vast region governed by a specific cosmic principle or power] in the southern reaches of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, primarily the territory of the Demon Race and the Chaotic Fiendgod [ancient, primordial demon-gods born from chaos].

This time, the Grand Luo Demon Lords of the Southern Profound Demon Domain have Eruption [clashed violently] with the Chaotic Fiendgod in a war over contested Daos. The Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [powerful beings at the peak of the Chaos Emperor Monarch realm] on both sides have fought with true fury, and the conflict has already engulfed the entire Southern Profound Demon Domain.

Even so, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, spanning the lofty heavens, the deep nether, and the four poles and eight wastelands, there are at least several hundred Dao Domain similar in scale to the Southern Profound Demon Domain and the Eastern Departure Flame Domain. Wars Eruption with the Chaotic Fiendgod are not uncommon occurrences.

Lyra Jiang showed little interest in this war and inquired, "What is your meaning?"

Eldrin Chen maintained a placid expression, simply retrieving a map of the Southern Profound Demon Domain. "The Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, where Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord resides, lies within the Southern Profound Demon Domain," he stated.

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang nodded in understanding, grasping Eldrin Chen's intent.

Observing this, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "Since we are already at odds with that Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord, if we intend to resolve this matter, this is likely our best opportunity."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of agreement. "In that battle long ago, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord did not hesitate to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique that exacts a terrible price from the user]. Now, barely over ten million years have passed. If we miss this chance, I have no confidence in my ability to slay him."

Upon hearing this, a glint of frost appeared in Lyra Jiang's eyes. "I have heard tales of the Crimson Mastiff's deeds," she declared firmly. "Since enmity exists between us, we cannot possibly let this opportunity pass."

"However, slaying a Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the middle stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm], even one newly ascended to that rank, will be no simple feat."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "He can no longer employ that Forbidden Divine Ability, which diminishes the threat he poses. The true challenge lies in whether he will remain holed up within his Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal realm, fortified and defended] and refuse to emerge."

"The crucial question is whether we can lure him out."

Everyone present nodded in agreement. Given the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's cultivation level, bolstered by the protection of a mid-grade Immortal Domain, eliminating him would be an exceedingly difficult task.

Even an existence at the level of a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Immortal path] would find it exceedingly difficult to breach the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain [the immortal realm ruled by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord] without joining forces with at least two or three others of similar power.

Even if Eldrin Chen were to enlist the aid of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme power], there would be little certainty of successfully storming the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain.

Considering this, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "Regardless, let us first go and see if we can create an opportunity to slay him."…

"Very well."

Having reached an agreement, the group promptly departed from the Abyssal Immortal Domain [Eldrin Chen's immortal realm].

The four of them traveled together, tearing through the Void [the empty space between realms] towards the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse where chaos reigns]. They arrived silently within the borders of the Southern Profound Demon Domain [a demon-controlled territory in the southern reaches].

Upon reaching the Southern Profound Demon Domain, Eldrin Chen immediately began gathering intelligence. He soon ascertained the situation of the warring factions.

On one side of this conflict was Ao Xuan, the Emperor Lord of the Dragon Race, also known as the 'Primordial Profound Dragon' [an ancient and mighty dragon]. Opposing him was the 'Murky Black Serpent Emperor Lord' from among the ranks of the Chaotic Fiendgod [primordial beings born of chaos].

Both of these Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [rulers who have attained mastery over primordial chaos] were at the early stage of that realm. They had been locked in struggle for thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal], with neither able to gain a decisive upper hand.

Not long ago, the Murky Black Serpent Emperor Lord achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation, reaching the third layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch. Seizing this advantage, he launched this Chaos Great War [a cataclysmic war that shakes the foundations of chaos itself], intent on seizing the Dao Authority [the sovereign right and power over a specific aspect of the Dao] held by Ao Xuan, the Emperor Lord.

The current great war has escalated into a white-hot phase, with several Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, representing supreme power and longevity] having already fallen on both sides. The conflict can only be described as exceptionally brutal.

"This war is unlikely to be decided in a short time,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a slight frown creasing his brow after reviewing the intelligence in his hands.

Lyra Jiang nodded, her tone calm. "Although Ao Xuan, the Emperor Lord's cultivation is only at the second level of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a sovereign realm of immense power, commanding the fundamental forces of chaos], he is backed by the True Dragon Clan [one of the supreme draconic lineages of the cosmos]. As one of the mightiest races within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realm of three thousand immortal worlds], they will not suffer defeat or annihilation easily."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu nodded in agreement.

While it is generally held that external forces should not intervene in conflicts over the Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principles and paths to power], this principle seldom applies to truly formidable powers.

The True Dragon Clan, as one of the paramount races of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, boasts a lineage with over three thousand Grand Luo Golden Immortal and several dozen Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch among their ranks.

Since the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation], the Dragon Race [the collective term for all draconic beings] has stood as a supreme race second only to the legendary Divine Race [the primordial race of gods], wielding immense influence across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

With such profound heritage and foundation, the true Dragon Race can utterly overwhelm opponents with sheer might. How could they possibly stand idly by and allow the Dao Authority [the sovereign right and power over a specific aspect of the Great Dao] of one of their Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch to be seized?

Of course, the True Dragon Clan is not without rivals. Powers both within and beyond the Three Thousand Immortal Domains would never sit back and watch the Dragon Race grow ever more dominant.

After all, even the Candle Dragon Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler among the ancient dragon-kind] was not without rivals and sworn enemies.

Therefore, regarding the struggle for the Dao [the fundamental path of cultivation] between Ao Xuan, the Emperor Lord and the Murky Black Serpent Emperor Lord, the True Dragon Clan [a powerful clan of primordial dragons] did not forcefully intervene directly.

"The Murky Black Serpent Emperor Lord possesses greater cultivation and divine abilities [supernatural powers derived from cultivation], and likely has powerful backing. It is difficult to predict the victor in this conflict."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his furrowed brow gradually smoothing as he concluded, "For us, the longer this drags on, the more advantageous it becomes."

With these words, Eldrin Chen and his companions arrived silently at the periphery of the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal-level demon lord].

The four of them took up positions outside the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, lying in wait for an opportunity when the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord might venture forth from his Immortal Domain [a personal realm of a powerful immortal cultivator].

To their surprise, however, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord seemed utterly determined to remain holed up within his Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, stubbornly refusing to leave its confines.

Even when the ruler of the Southern Profound Demon Domain, Ao Xuan, the Mastiff Emperor Lord, issued several summons, the demon lord used his severe injuries as an excuse to decline each time.

"Is he truly this cautious?"

Watching the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord turtle within his domain, a slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow.

A Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the cycle of life and death] does not fall into Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth]; even if they perish, it is merely a deep slumber. Using his severe injuries as an excuse, even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [an emperor-level being born from the primordial chaos] like Ao Xuan, the Emperor Lord would find it difficult to pin down the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord….

After all, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord still possesses an Immortal Domain [a realm or territory ruled by an immortal] as his Daoist sanctuary. Should he abandon his Immortal Domain and venture into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged], he would be like a fish disappearing into the vast ocean—even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch would struggle to locate him.

Witnessing this, Lyra Jiang, who stood nearby, spoke up. "I have a stratagem," she said, "one that will surely force him out into the open."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then inquired, "Speak quickly, my lady."

Lyra Jiang's eyes gleamed with cunning as she proposed, "We simply leak the news of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's grievous wounds to the Chaotic Fiendgod [powerful, chaotic demon-gods born from the primordial void]…"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into contemplative silence.

The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's life was steeped in monstrous sin. His cultivation method, which plundered the very foundations of others' power, was excessively vile and heretical, earning him the loathing of various Grand Luo Immortal Lord [an immortal lord who has attained the Grand Luo realm]. Even the Chaotic Fiendgod largely shunned his presence.

Yet, because the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's strength was formidable, and he generally avoided directly provoking other Grand Luo Golden Immortal, he had not yet stirred up a cataclysm of significant scale.

Now, gravely wounded, if word of his crippled state were to spread, it would likely draw the attention—and the hand—of a powerful Chaotic Fiendgod.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before stating, "To collude with Chaotic Fiendgod against a Grand Luo [the Grand Luo realm, a supreme state of immortal cultivation] of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad immortal realms] is an act I find beneath contempt."

"However, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, there exist those of wicked nature, while among the Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial race of chaotic and often malevolent beings], one can also find comrades who walk the same path."

"This Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord is precisely a malignant tumor upon the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, not an opponent worthy of respect. It is fitting to employ the strategy of 'killing with a borrowed blade' [using another's strength to eliminate one's enemy]."

Speaking thus, Eldrin Chen steeled his resolve. He immediately and silently transmitted the information into the heart of Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged].

A severely wounded Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of power]—this news was, for the Chaotic Fiendgod, no different than a wounded beast laid before their eyes. It presented their optimal moment to strike.

As the Chaotic Fiendgod at the center of the battlefield received the tidings, several among their number could finally restrain themselves no longer.

Not long after, supremely powerful Chaotic Fiendgod tore through the void, arriving one after another. Five of their kind manifested beyond the borders of the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain [the celestial realm ruled by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord].

"Crimson Mastiff, prepare to die!"

On that day, beyond the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, a series of violent, earth-shaking roars echoed forth.

Several Chaotic Fiendgod in succession appeared outside the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, launching a world-shaking assault upon it.

Yet, the moment they commenced their attack, they sensed something was amiss. The Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain was already hollow and empty; the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had long since vanished.

"Damnation! Who dared to spread the news of my injury?"

Meanwhile, Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had long since fled the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain. He cast a frigid glance back towards its direction, his expression dark.

It turned out that shortly after the news of his severe injury had begun to circulate, Crimson Mastiff Immortal Lord had been among the first to receive the tidings.

Sensing imminent peril, Crimson Mastiff Immortal Lord had immediately gathered his possessions and vanished from the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, going into hiding. He was prepared to depart for good the moment his domain came under attack.

Now, witnessing the assault on his Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord spoke through gritted teeth, his pupils like chips of ice, "Damnation. Do not let me discover your identity, or I shall rend you to pieces."

"Is that so?"

At that very instant, a gentle voice echoed from within the Void [a profound spatial manipulation technique that creates pockets of emptiness].

"Trouble!"

Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's heart lurched. He instantly sought to twist away and flee for his life, but it was already too late.

For high in the chaotic heavens of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], a single Void Treasure Mirror [a mystical artifact capable of sealing and manipulating space] descended to suppress the very fabric of heaven and earth. It utterly sealed the surrounding Void, rendering him utterly incapable of shattering the spatial barrier to escape.

From the four directions, Eldrin Chen advanced with Lyra Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Lulu closing in to surround their foe.

In that instant, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord immediately tried to flee downwards, but at that very moment, a surge of Samsara [the cosmic cycle of death and rebirth] power assailed him from below.

A golden ancient bell smashed upwards from the depths, striking the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord and sending him hurtling through the air, blood spraying from his mouth.

"*Cough—*"

Spitting blood, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord stared in utter shock at the figure ascending from below. It was Eldrin Chen's Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar formed from the essence of Samsara], strolling up through the sky as if climbing steps. The demon lord's heart sank like a stone.

Ever since unleashing his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supremely powerful technique that exacts a heavy toll on the user], the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's strength had plummeted drastically. Now, he was left with power equivalent only to the fourth level of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm of profound power].

Yet, among the encircling adversaries, both Lyra Jiang and the Reincarnation Body possessed combat prowess rivaling the sixth level of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Nyssa Qu now wielded strength between the fourth and fifth levels. Even the seemingly weakest, Lulu, barely matched the power of a fourth-level Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

And that was not even considering Eldrin Chen himself, whose displayed might in this moment could almost be described as peerless throughout the ages.

Trapped by five such formidable enemies and unable to risk another Forbidden Divine Ability, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord found himself cornered, standing at the very brink of his doom.

"So it was you all," he rasped.

The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [a powerful demonic lord] spat blood and whispered coldly, glaring at Eldrin Chen with a venomous expression, "Spreading rumors to lure the Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial race of chaotic demons] to attack me was a ruse. Your true aim was to flush me out from my lair."

"If I hadn't given you a scare, you would likely have remained holed up in your Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain [the immortal domain ruled by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord], refusing to emerge,"

Eldrin Chen replied with icy calm. With a flick of his sleeve, the Abyssal Seal [a powerful magical treasure] transformed into the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary halberd of immense power], descending through the void with a force capable of annihilating all creation.

Though merely a Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a basic level of innate spiritual treasure], the Abyssal Seal possessed power rivaling that of a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of innate spiritual treasure]. Now, fueled by Eldrin Chen's will, it unleashed a wave of obliterating force that swept across the eight directions. The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord stood utterly defenseless against its might.

To end the battle swiftly, all five cultivators attacked in unison. They sealed the surrounding Chaos [the primordial, formless void] and fought with their full power. In mere hundreds of exchanges, they completely annihilated the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord.

Finally, Eldrin Chen employed the Chaos Limitless Great Dao [a supreme cultivation art of boundless chaos] to shroud everything, completely suppressing the celestial phenomena that would normally herald the fall of a Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord.

"Withdraw!"

After slaying the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord, Eldrin Chen immediately erased all traces of the battle. He then collected the demon lord's remains and treasures before silently returning to the Abyssal Immortal Domain [the immortal domain ruled by Eldrin Chen].

From beginning to end, none of the major powers within the Southern Profound Demon Domain [a vast domain ruled by demonic forces] detected any trace of Eldrin Chen's incursion.

"A satisfactory haul."

Upon returning to the Abyssal Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen retrieved the spoils of the recent battle, a faint smile gracing his lips.

This Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord truly lived up to his reputation as an existence who had broken through to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm many years prior. The treasures in his possession were indeed exceedingly abundant. Among them, Eldrin Chen discovered a considerable number of Great Luo Rare Treasure [rare materials used by Grand Luo Golden Immortals for cultivation or crafting] and Innate Divine Object [objects born from the primal chaos of heaven and earth, possessing innate divine power].

Eldrin Chen conducted a preliminary inventory. He found one Great Dao Immortal Pill [a supreme pill that aids in comprehending the Great Dao and advancing cultivation], three Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born with innate spiritual nature, more powerful than ordinary magical artifacts], five strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primal, unbreakable spiritual radiance crucial for high-level cultivation breakthroughs], over one hundred portions of various Great Luo Rare Treasure, and more than three million strands of Innate Primordial Qi [the foundational, chaotic energy from which all things are born, used for cultivation and creation].

The quantities of Great Luo Rare Treasure and Innate Primordial Qi were somewhat less than expected, but this fell within Eldrin Chen's anticipations. For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, Great Luo Rare Treasure serves merely as basic cultivation resources or materials for nurturing Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations]; such beings typically do not hoard large reserves.

Innate Primordial Qi holds no practical use for a Grand Luo Golden Immortal and is generally reserved for training disciples or Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly armies and their commanders]; thus, one would not carry an excessive amount....

What Eldrin Chen valued most were these five strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, the three Innate Spiritual Treasure, and that single Great Dao Immortal Pill.

The five strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light were clearly prepared by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord for his attempt to break through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal walking the Path of Dao Dominion [a cultivation path focused on dominating and embodying a specific Dao principle], the most critical resource required to advance to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm is a minimum of six strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light.

It is said this Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had attained his Dao for over a thousand Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often billions of years]. To have accumulated five strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light indicated that, overall, his wealth was considered quite respectable even among Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The Great Dao Immortal Pill is a precious elixir for breaking through to the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. A single pill is valued at more than five strands of Innate Primordial Qi. Eldrin surmised this was likely the very pill once promised to the White Lotus Matriarch.

The final three Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure born of heaven and earth, containing innate laws] were respectively a 'Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear' [a divine spear imbued with the essence of a crimson mastiff], a Crimson Flame Golden Armor [a suit of golden armor wreathed in crimson flames], and a Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan [a fan capable of summoning the wind and thunder of the nine heavens].

Among these three treasures, the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear was the life-bound treasure of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [a powerful demon lord with the form of a crimson mastiff], its grade having reached the level of a Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier innate spiritual treasure].

Both the Crimson Flame Golden Armor and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan were Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a low-tier innate spiritual treasure], and their innate essence had been depleted by more than half. It was evident the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had used them to nurture Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

"I heard this Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord would use these two Innate Spiritual Treasure to cultivate Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal, then drain their insights into the Great Dao to augment his own cultivation,"

Gazing at the Crimson Flame Golden Armor and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan, Lyra Jiang [an immortal maiden] could not help but frown slightly between her brows, her pupils turning cold as she asked.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] calculated with his fingers for a long while before speaking. "Over ten million years, these two Innate Spiritual Treasure have had more than ten masters. All their cultivation was drained by him."

"Were it not for this, he might not have reached his current level of power."

"He deserves death!"

Hearing this, the gazes of the several women grew even colder.

The depraved art of cultivation through draining others for one's own benefit has always been despised by all living beings. It is even more sinister and vicious than the Demonic Path [a cultivation path that embraces darkness and chaos], something no righteous path could ever tolerate.

Particularly among high-ranking female immortals, this method is met with utter abhorrence; once discovered, such matters are typically dealt with through ruthless and thorough purges.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "I have already calculated the date of his resurgence. We shall simply slay him each time he awakens henceforth."

Continuing, Eldrin Chen added with a smile, "The Great Dao he cultivates is the Crimson Flame Heavenly Fire Great Dao. We can leave it to Qingfeng to handle him in the future."

The women nodded in understanding. Within the Five Elements Great Dao cultivated by Qingfeng Ye, the fire-attribute Great Dao was precisely the Crimson Flame Heavenly Fire Great Dao.

If Qingfeng Ye were to confront him, it would not only allow for the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's complete eradication but also present an opportunity to seize a portion of his Dao Authority [the authority and power inherent to one's comprehension of a Great Dao].

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen examined the treasures in his grasp. After a moment's thought, he casually tossed the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear to his Reincarnation Body [a body formed through a profound reincarnation technique].

Currently, the other four Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] within the Chen Immortal Clan lacked for nothing in terms of powerful Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme class of treasures born from the primordial chaos]; none had any use for this Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear.

Although the Reincarnation Golden Bell wielded by the Reincarnation Body was extraordinary, it lacked a close-combat weapon. This spear would perfectly compensate for that shortcoming.

Aside from the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear, both the Crimson Flame Golden Armor and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan were placed into the clan vault, to be reserved for future descendants seeking a breakthrough to the Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal [a formidable immortal realm requiring the survivor of eight heavenly tribulations].

Only the Great Dao Immortal Pill [a legendary pill that can aid in comprehending the Great Dao] and the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primordial, unbreakable spiritual radiance] were kept by Eldrin Chen for himself.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin Chen retrieved the physical body of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord and declared, "I intend to open the cauldron and refine the Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir of the Great Luo realm]. Lyra, lend me your aid."...

"Understood."

Lyra Jiang understood that Eldrin Chen was offering her guidance in the art of alchemy. She nodded immediately and followed him into the alchemy chamber.

Upon entering the alchemy chamber, Eldrin Chen wasted no time in igniting the furnace to refine the Great Luo Immortal Pill.

The refinement of the Great Luo Immortal Pill was no simple task. Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed extraordinary alchemical skill. Furthermore, his True Spirit Primordial Spirit [the perfected spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] and True Spirit Magical Power [the purest form of cultivated energy] provided a near-perfect enhancement to the process, ensuring this session proceeded with remarkable smoothness.

In less than a million years, Eldrin Chen had completely refined the flesh, blood, and bones of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord, ultimately producing a single batch of Great Luo Immortal Pill.

The potency of a Great Luo Immortal Pill refined from the complete essence of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a peak-tier immortal of the Great Luo realm]—how staggering must its effects be?

Eldrin Chen succeeded in refining six Great Luo Immortal Pill in one go, each pill brimming with energy as vast and turbulent as a sea.

"A single Great Luo Immortal Pill is equivalent to one hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal elixir refined through ten cycles]."

"A pity that even such divine pills cannot be consumed in excess."

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and finally gathered the six Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that enhances the physical power of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal] into his hand.

The energy contained within these Great Luo Immortal Pill was far too potent. While consuming them could vastly increase the physical strength of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation, representing supreme power and longevity], one could not refine too many at once.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, an early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal could only refine three pills per Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often used to measure long cultivation periods]. Any more would lead to an unstable foundation, harmful for future breakthroughs.

Fortunately, three pills per Kalpa Tribulation was no small number. With these pills, supplemented by the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an elixir that refines and purifies one's cultivation over multiple cycles] and treasures like the Sun, Moon, and Star Divine Pearls [a set of three enchanted orbs harnessing celestial powers], Eldrin Chen estimated he had a high chance of achieving the Third Layer of Great Luo Physique [the third stage of physical refinement within the Grand Luo realm] within this Kalpa Tribulation.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen handed three of the pills to Lyra Jiang and said, "We shall each refine three. Combined with the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, our Great Luo Body [the perfected physical form of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal] should both advance significantly this Kalpa Tribulation."

Lyra Jiang did not refuse, but inquired, "Might the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar or clone created through profound reincarnation arts] have greater need of these?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a faint smile. "The Reincarnation Body has been venturing through the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms] these years and has encountered its own Opportunity [a fortuitous encounter or resource that aids cultivation]. There is no need for excessive concern."

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang finally accepted the Great Luo Immortal Pill.

After Lyra Jiang departed for secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen then summoned forth the Reincarnation Body.

The Reincarnation Body appeared and produced the massive corpse of a Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial, monstrous being born from the raw energies of Chaos]. With a grin, it said, "My alchemy is not your equal. I leave the refining of this to you."

"A Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, a realm of supreme power] in its initial stage?"

Eldrin Chen was inwardly startled. He had rarely communicated with his Reincarnation Body [a powerful, autonomous avatar formed through profound reincarnation arts] in recent years and had not expected it to achieve such a significant harvest.

The Reincarnation Body nodded calmly and said, "It was merely a second-level Grand Luo Golden Immortal who hadn't even cultivated a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-shaking technique of immense power]. It dared to attack me, so I disposed of it as a matter of course."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. His Reincarnation Body had mastered the three great Daos of Time, Space, and Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth], granting it the power to seal Space-Time. Furthermore, it was bolstered by an internal Immortal Domain [a personal pocket dimension imbued with immortal laws]. Dealing with a Grand Luo Golden Immortal lacking a Forbidden Divine Ability was indeed not overly troublesome for it.

One could say that a Reincarnation Body wielding these Daos might be even more effective against lower-tier Grand Luo Golden Immortal than many Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Grand Luo Golden Immortal in the later stages of that realm].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen said no more and immediately began refining Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that aids Grand Luo Golden Immortals in their cultivation].

In the end, he refined three Great Luo Immortal Pill for the Reincarnation Body. He glanced at it and said, "Do not wander too far this time. In over forty million years, we must journey to the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss [a legendary and perilous location in the immortal realms]."

Watching the Reincarnation Body depart, Eldrin Chen resumed his secluded cultivation, continuing to refine and absorb the Grand Luo [the foundational power of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

Unnoticed, several million years passed. He successively consumed and refined three Ren Water Flat Peach [a legendary spiritual fruit of immense vitality], three Heavenly Soul Fruit [a fruit that nourishes and strengthens the immortal soul], and three Great Luo Immortal Pill. Although none of his three foundational pillars achieved a breakthrough, Eldrin Chen could feel a significant advancement in his overall strength.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his cultivation chamber and returned to his tranquil life of profound cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen did not enter prolonged seclusion again. During his leisure time, he kept company with his several Dao companions [spouses or partners who cultivate the Dao together].

Among Eldrin Chen's Dao companions, Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort possessed insufficient innate talent and foundational potential. Even though they had successively received vast Opportunity [favorable circumstances or resources that aid in cultivation], Eldrin Chen still could not guarantee they would certainly attain the Grand Luo [the supreme realm of a Golden Immortal].

To aid Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort, Eldrin Chen even advanced the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Dao [a profound cultivation art based on the harmony of opposing primal forces] to the Realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Dao, capable of sharing portions of cultivation insights, became even more astonishingly effective after being elevated to the Great Luo Realm by Eldrin Chen.

As Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort possessed lower cultivation bases, the insights gained from dual cultivation with Eldrin Chen, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, were truly overwhelming.

Eldrin Chen observed that, over the long passage of time, their inherent shortcomings were gradually and imperceptibly being remedied.

Meanwhile, through dual cultivation with Lyra Jiang and Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen gradually glimpsed a trace of the profound mysteries belonging to the Lunar Emperor Lord and the Chaos Nine-Colored Clam. His comprehension of the Chaos Great Dao [the primordial Dao of Chaos] also climbed steadily with each passing day.

Thus, the years flowed on like a serene river. Tens of millions of years ultimately sped by in the blink of an eye.