Chapter 1922 : The Abyssal Fiendgod Dossier

"Investigate the records of these individuals."

After discovering seven Chaotic Fiendgod [primordial beings of immense power born from chaos], Eldrin Chen spoke up immediately.

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu retrieved a dossier from her sleeve. After perusing it for a moment, she handed it to Eldrin Chen.

Because the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss [a legendary and perilous expanse] was situated far from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body] possessed only limited intelligence on it. Their records merely cataloged the Chaotic Fiendgod-tier powerhouses residing within the abyss.

Furthermore, only a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Grand Luo realm] could traverse such vast celestial domains. Consequently, the information was updated only once every ten Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration], resulting in a degree of lag in the intelligence.

Fortunately, these Chaotic Fiendgod had each achieved their Dao for more than ten Kalpa Tribulation. Eldrin Chen was able to locate their profiles within the dossier.

Among the seven Chaotic Fiendgod before them, four were at the early Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, named the Crimson Wolf, the Celestial Ox, the Primordial Golden Roc, and the Six-Winged Celestial Centipede. In Eldrin Chen's estimation, these posed little concern.

Of the three Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator in the middle stages of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm], they were the Primordial Thunder Roc, the Primordial Heaven Kun, and the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede. The Primordial Thunder Roc and the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede possessed cultivation at the Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal level, while the Primordial Heaven Kun's power was lower, roughly at the fourth layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Having digested the intelligence, Eldrin Chen declared, "Among this group of Chaotic Fiendgod, the Primordial Thunder Roc is the most formidable. It has walked the Dao for over thirty thousand Kalpa Tribulation."

"Although it has not broken through to the seventh layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, it is undoubtedly the most troublesome of the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal we face."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions grew slightly solemn.

Such a Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal who has weathered thirty thousand Kalpa Tribulation is often the most difficult to deal with.

Due to limitations in innate talent and foundation, this type of Grand Luo Golden Immortal often struggles to break through to the seventh layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm. However, they possess ample time to cultivate their foundational strength to its absolute limit.

Such beings have typically not only achieved the Lesser Vehicle Great Dao [a profound state of enlightenment and power], but have also cultivated their physical bodies and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to the Lesser Vehicle realm. It is highly likely they even possess a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme, naturally-formed enchanted artifact of immense power] as part of their hidden reserves.

A Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal of such formidable power could likely contend with two ordinary Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal at once.

Understanding this, Lyra Jiang spoke, "I fear only you, husband, have the certainty to handle an opponent of this caliber."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "I will deal with the Primordial Thunder Roc," he declared. "The Nine-Winged Golden Centipede shall be left to my Reincarnation Body [a powerful spiritual avatar or clone]. The Primordial Heaven Kun is not a significant threat; let Lulu handle it."

Lulu nodded in agreement. With his current strength and the Nine-Colored Immortal Sword gifted by the Immortal Deer Clan, dealing with a mere fourth-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal was more than sufficient.

Seeing this arrangement, Lyra Jiang stated, "That leaves four opponents. I alone am enough to hold them off. Let Nyssa provide support and protection for the Snow Soul Immortal Lord."

Everyone nodded in consensus. As a member of the Immortal Clam Race, Nyssa Qu was the most suitable choice to act as guardian for her fellow clansman, the Snow Soul Immortal Lord.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "There is no need for haste. Let us wait for Snow Soul Immortal Lord to awaken."

"When she is on the verge of revival, these Chaotic Fiendgod will have their attention drawn. Then we can see if we can ambush and slay one of them."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen began observing the positions of these seven Chaotic Fiendgod.

These seven Chaotic Fiendgod belonged to five different Chaos Nest [a primordial realm of chaotic energies where powerful beings dwell], hailing from disparate races and factions.

Among them, the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede and the Six-Winged Celestial Centipede were of the same clan, originating from a formidable Great Luo Chaos Nest [a Chaos Nest of the Great Luo realm, a higher plane of existence].

The Primordial Thunder Roc and the Primordial Golden Roc were powerhouses of the Primordial Roc Clan. This lineage occupied a mid-grade Great Luo Chaos Nest, and their strength was considered formidable even within the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss [a vast and perilous region of the primordial chaos].

These two clans each had two members watching each other's backs, making them difficult targets to deal with.

The remaining three each belonged to different Chaos Nest. If ambushed, they might not receive immediate support, perhaps increasing our chances of success.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen stated, "If we are to launch an ambush, we could choose from the Primordial Heaven Kun, the Crimson Wolf, or the Celestial Ox."

Lyra Jiang pondered for a moment before asking, "If we ambush the Primordial Heaven Kun, do you have confidence in succeeding?"

"Defeating it is not difficult, but given its methods, and with the other Chaotic Fiendgods likely joining the fray, my certainty of delivering a killing blow is less than thirty percent."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. The opportunity for a surprise attack would be fleeting; to suppress and slay a Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] in an extremely short time was no simple matter.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen said, "The most crucial point is, even if we kill this Primordial Heaven Kun, the spoils may not be substantial. It would be better to target the Celestial Ox Demon God instead."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod of agreement.

Within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged], the principle of 'the strong remain strong' holds true, but it is not an absolute rule that those with higher cultivation necessarily possess greater resources.

Take the Primordial Heaven Kun as an example. This Kun [a mythical giant fish or whale] attained its Dao [the fundamental principle or path] a mere eight billion years ago and has only recently broken through to the fourth level of Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Such a being, freshly ascended to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal, has likely expended the majority of its resources on the breakthrough itself. Consequently, its reserves of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primordial, unbreakable essence of spiritual energy] and other treasures would not be particularly abundant.

In contrast, the Celestial Ox Demon God has, according to records, been trapped at the third level of Grand Luo Golden Immortal for over several hundred billion years.

This kind of Chaotic Fiendgod, shackled by its bloodline and with stagnant cultivation, is precisely the type that might have amassed greater resources, hoarding them in preparation for a future breakthrough.

Most crucially, if they launched a coordinated surprise attack, their chances of slaying this Celestial Ox Demon God would be exceedingly high.

Considering this, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra] said, "If that is the case, then we shall bide our time and seek an opportunity for a single, decisive strike."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen [the Abyssal Emperor Eldrin] led the group, concealed within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void that predates creation], and silently drew near the Celestial Ox Demon God [a primordial bovine deity of immense demonic power].

Fortunately, the seven Demon Gods present were also deeply wary of each other, maintaining a vast distance between themselves, which afforded the group an opening to approach.

Eldrin Chen used the Chaos Mist [a primordial vapor that obscures all perception] to shroud their advance, and even employed the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars [a supreme divination art that calculates the movements of cosmic forces] to veil their killing intent. Only then did they manage to halt at a distance of one Dao-path [a cosmic measure of distance, vast beyond mortal comprehension] from the Celestial Ox Demon God.

At this point, Eldrin Chen dared not advance a single step further.

For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the constraints of fate and attained the Grand Luo realm], even the faintest whisper of a truly threatening killing intent can be sensed with crystal clarity, even across a thousand Dao-paths of intervening Chaos.

Should someone dare to chant their true name, they could project an avatar of their will across tens of thousands of Dao-paths of boundless Chaos, arriving at the far shore of the void.

The reason Eldrin Chen could reach within one Dao-path of the Celestial Ox Demon God was primarily due to his suppression of his own murderous thoughts, coupled with the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars cloaking the threads of fate.

But to go any closer was beyond even his ability to remain undetected.

For one Dao-path represents the absolute sensory domain of an early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Not even within the Chaos, which is said to conceal all things, could one safely venture closer.

Within a single Dao Path [the fundamental metaphysical route or discipline of cultivation], any subtle fluctuation would be perceived with absolute clarity by the Celestial Ox Demon God [a primordial bovine deity of immense power and perception], leaving no room for concealment whatsoever.

"A distance of one Dao Path is more than sufficient for a surprise attack."

"Now, we simply wait for our foe to reveal an opening."

So saying, Eldrin Chen closed his eyes to rest and conserve his spirit within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state preceding creation], awaiting the perfect moment to strike. Time flowed swiftly in the waiting, and before they knew it, hundreds of thousands of years had passed.

The group waited with immense patience, until the day when a change finally stirred within the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss.

On that day, the boundless Sea of Chaos [the vast, churning expanse of primordial energy] ahead began to seethe and boil. In a dizzying spectacle, countless Great Daos [the fundamental laws of existence] pierced the firmament, and a colossal rift of Space-Time [a fissure in the fabric of reality itself] emerged from the Depths of Chaos.

The gathered Chaotic Fiendgod [primordial deities born from chaos] looked up to see a blinding torrent of immortal radiance erupting from that Chaos rift. Vast quantities of Chaos Sea Waters [the primal waters of the Sea of Chaos] poured inward, transforming into foundational essence to nourish a coalescing sphere of light.

Thereafter, bones and flesh began to slowly take form.

"The revival is nearly complete."

From within the Chaos, the Six-Winged Celestial Centipede [a celestial arthropod deity with six wings] suddenly spoke, its gaze blazing with intensity. "Once we slay Snow Soul Immortal Lord [the Immortal Lord of Snow and Soul], this venerable one may attempt the breakthrough to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Middle Stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of immortal cultivation]."

"The Grand Luo flesh and blood, our Chaos Great Roc Clan is entitled to a share."

On the other side, the Primordial Golden Roc sneered coldly, his expression one of absolute certainty.

The Celestial Ox Demon God was even more cautious. As a Chaotic Fiendgod whose strength was second only to the four Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal yet who lacked a powerful backer, He understood clearly that He had but one chance to strike.

Once missed, the three Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal Chaotic Fiendgod would absolutely not grant Him another opportunity to contend.

As time flowed on, watching the Snow Soul Immortal Lord's Great Luo Body nearing completion, the Celestial Ox Demon God's spirit grew increasingly tense.

His eyes were fixed intently upon the Snow Soul Immortal Lord within the great rift of Chaos, yet the greater part of His attention was locked onto the six Chaotic Fiendgod, guarding against their sudden strike against Him.

Yet in that very instant, a Void rift cleaved through the air with shocking suddenness.

"*Clang—*"

The Celestial Ox Demon God felt as if His brow had brushed against something, followed immediately by a surge of excruciating agony.

"Disaster—!"

In that fleeting instant, the Celestial Ox Demon God regained its senses, only to discover its brow had been cloven in twain.

Even its Great Luo Primordial Spirit, sustained by the Indestructible and Imperishable divine abilities, was nearly half-extinguished in a flash. Under the shelter of the Great Dao, it Eruption with a blinding radiance of the Dao.

It turned out Eldrin Chen, seizing the moment the Celestial Ox Demon God's attention was drawn by the six Chaotic Fiendgod, had silently unleashed the Boundless Cosmos Sword.

This Primordial Chaos Grade Divine Ability proved truly extraordinary, instantly cleaving through the Chaos space. Before the Celestial Ox Demon God could even sense the anomaly, it was grievously wounded in a heartbeat.

"Ambushed."

Terror surged within the Celestial Ox Demon God. Caught off guard, it sought to salvage the situation, but alas, it was already too late.

For behold, from within the Chaos, a dazzling Five-Colored Divine Light descended, pinning down its chance to flee. Immediately after, a Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder struck, annihilating its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] in an instant.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Celestial Ox Demon God managed only a single, agonized shriek before it was utterly obliterated into dust and ashes. Only that portion of its Primordial Spirit fused within the Great Dao erupted in a final, brilliant flash before plunging into profound silence.

Henceforth, for the Celestial Ox Demon God to resurrect, it would need to wait at least one hundred cycles of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], until that sliver of Primordial Spirit within the Great Dao had accumulated sufficient power to reawaken.

After slaying the Celestial Ox Demon God, Eldrin Chen and his companions emerged, strolling calmly within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. His expression was serene as he regarded the other six Chaotic Fiendgod [primordial demon-gods born from chaos]. "Esteemed ones," he said with a slight nod, "I offer my greetings."

"A denizen of the Origin Domain?"

The Primordial Thunder Roc spoke, a flicker of wariness surfacing in its gaze.

Clearly, Eldrin Chen's act of ambush, annihilating the Calamity Demon God in a single move, had instilled a measure of caution in the creature.

One must understand, the Celestial Ox Demon God had attained its Dao [cultivation path] tens of millions of years ago, its cultivation having long ago solidified at the third level of Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm]. Such an entity could even put up a fight against a Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Even for the Thunder Roc, defeating such a foe would require considerable effort.

As for achieving a complete kill, that would depend on favorable circumstances, terrain, and opportunity, and more crucially, on whether the Celestial Ox Demon God would be careless enough to provide an opening.

Contemplating this, the Primordial Thunder Roc spoke again. "The Snow Soul Immortal Lord possesses three treasures: its Immortal Clam Shell, its flesh and blood, and its Clam Pearl [a condensed spiritual pearl]. With your strength, you could claim one portion."

"Why not we three parties cooperate, each taking one? What say you?"

As it spoke, the Primordial Thunder Roc glanced toward the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede, which nodded in agreement. "This sovereign consents," it declared.

Upon witnessing this, both the Primordial Heaven Kun and the Crimson Wolf Demon Gods [powerful demonic beings] showed subtle shifts in their expressions. They understood their strength was no match, and immediately, looks of unwilling resentment surfaced on their faces.

Yet, at that very moment, Eldrin Chen spoke with chilling indifference, "The shell, the flesh, the Clam Pearl [a precious pearl cultivated within a spiritual clam]—all are treasures. But I fear none of you shall obtain them."

"What did you say?"

The Primordial Thunder Roc [an ancient, thunder-empowered roc demon] paled slightly, a glacial light flashing in its eyes. "Does the esteemed one intend to claim everything for himself?"

"Not so!"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and then declared, "We have come to guard the Dao [protect the cultivation path] for the Snow Soul Immortal Lord. It is best you depart with haste."

"Guard the Dao?"

The Primordial Thunder Roc's expression turned icy, and the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede [a formidable centipede demon with nine wings] also revealed a sliver of cold intent.

For tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], the legacy treasures left behind after the fall of the Snow Soul Immortal Lord had been a source of Opportunity [a chance encounter or resource vital for advancement] within the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss. Their own growth to this day was partly due to having seized such Opportunity on multiple occasions.

If the Snow Soul Immortal Lord were to revive and depart, would that not mean such Opportunity would vanish forevermore?

Considering this, the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede spoke coldly, "The Snow Soul Immortal Lord's revival Opportunity has, since ancient times, belonged to the Heart-Rending Ancient Abyss."

"If you allow her to awaken and depart, I fear not only we, but even the dozens of nearby Chaos Nest will not tolerate it."

"Enough idle talk," Eldrin Chen declared coldly. With a resonant *shing*, he summoned the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary polearm embodying the power of primordial chaos]. His gaze turned icy as he continued, "If you are dissatisfied, you are welcome to test me."

"You seek death!"

Enraged, the Primordial Thunder Roc took action. It commanded a Thunder Immortal Sword [a divine blade crackling with celestial lightning] that cleaved the heavens, descending to suppress Eldrin Chen with lethal force.

This Primordial Thunder Roc proved itself a pinnacle Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme level of immortal cultivation]. Its opening move was a trump card—this very Thunder Immortal Sword was, in fact, a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a weapon of the highest order, born from the world's primal essence].

Eldrin Chen dared not show the slightest negligence. He met the assault with a sweeping counter from his Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, and in the blink of an eye, they had exchanged over ten blows.

"BOOM—"

Almost simultaneously, his Reincarnation Body [a profound technique allowing one to project a secondary, empowered avatar] moved into action.

It harnessed the power of the Time-Space Great Dao [the supreme law governing time and space] to strike at their formidable foe, clashing with the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede and Eruption [unleashing] a cataclysmic battle that shook the heavens.

The others also joined the fray without hesitation. Lulu intercepted the Primordial Heaven Kun, while Lyra Jiang single-handedly engaged three Chaotic Fiendgod: the Primordial Golden Roc, the Crimson Wolf, and the Six-Winged Celestial Centipede.

Meanwhile, Nyssa Qu stood guard by the edge of the great Chaos rift, protecting the site where the Snow Soul Immortal Lord was undergoing her revival.

Thus, the colossal battle escalated to a white-hot intensity in the blink of an eye. The ten Grand Luo Golden Immortal from both sides were instantly fighting with lethal intent.

Overall, however, Eldrin Chen and his allies held the upper hand.

Eldrin Chen dueled the Primordial Thunder Roc. After a fierce exchange of over a hundred moves, Eldrin had gauged his opponent's general strength and began to press his advantage, forcing the thunder roc onto the defensive.

His Reincarnation Body was, after all, a pinnacle combatant within the Mid-Great Immortal Realm. Against the Nine-Winged Golden Centipede, he maintained a firm suppression. Were it not for his caution regarding the centipede's Grand Luo-grade venom, he could have decisively defeated it.

Lulu and the Primordial Heaven Kun were fairly evenly matched. Yet, Lyra Jiang alone was overpowering the three early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal Chaotic Fiendgod, driving them back step by step.