Chapter 1924 : Breaking the Bloodline Shackles

Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. The secret art devised by Snow Soul Immortal Lord possessed considerable merit.

By harnessing the power of Hundred Tribulations Indestructibility, it achieved Rebirth from within Annihilation, giving rise to the Cocoon-to-Butterfly Transformation Method. This method was supremely capable of shattering the inherent limits of one's own being.

Snow Soul Immortal Lord was originally a Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal. The reason they had accumulated hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation yet failed to break through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm was primarily due to the constraints imposed by their bloodline, which prevented the breakthrough.

In truth, this was the case for all Innate Divine Being [beings born with a divine nature and immense potential]. The ultimate limit of their cultivation was intimately tied to the potential of their innate bloodline. Striving to surpass this limit was far more difficult than it was for an Immortal Dao Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo realm who ascended via the orthodox Immortal Dao path].

Even figures like Nyssa Qu and the Nine-Colored Immortal Deer, whose profound origins and potent bloodlines allowed their cultivation to progress with astonishing speed and face significantly smaller bottlenecks, would find it immeasurably arduous to continue their ascent once they reached the inherent limit of their bloodline's potential.

Of course, their latent Force Extreme was exceedingly high, enabling them to reach realms that were utterly unattainable peaks for ordinary cultivators.

In essence, those who relied on their bloodline and profound origins would ultimately find themselves shackled by the very same bloodline.

The 'Hundred Tribulations Butterfly Transformation Art', capable of breaking the limits of one's innate bloodline, indeed held considerable merit and could rightfully be deemed extraordinary.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen placed this secret art within the Clan Treasury [the central repository for a clan's most valuable resources and techniques]. He then spoke, "This exquisite method holds significant value for the Innate Divine Being within our clan."

"I have placed it within the Clan Treasury. You may study and draw inspiration from it in your leisure time in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, offering no further comment.

With this matter settled, the others departed to enter secluded cultivation, while Eldrin Chen proceeded to the alchemy chamber to kindle the furnace and refine pills.

Having slain the Celestial Ox Demon God, he could now refine another batch of Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade pill that aids in the advancement of Great Luo Golden Immortals], an indispensable resource for Eldrin Chen.

For this alchemical endeavor, Eldrin Chen once again collaborated with Lyra Jiang. With their combined mastery of the pill-refining arts, the success rate for this batch of Great Luo Immortal Pill was naturally exceedingly high.

After a mere few tens of thousands of years, they successfully completed the refinement, yielding a total of three Great Luo Immortal Pill.

Of these three pills, Eldrin Chen allocated one each to Nyssa Qu and Lyra Jiang, then proceeded to process the bones and hide of the Celestial Ox Demon God.

Every part of a Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial demonic being of immense power] is a treasure; its bones can be used to forge magical treasures, and its hide can be consecrated to craft Great Luo Divine Talisman [a talisman of immense power usable by Great Luo Golden Immortals].

The Celestial Ox Demon God had been stuck at the early Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the realm of a Golden Immortal who has comprehended a Great Dao] stage for many years, unable to break through. Long ago, it had fused Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primordial, unbreakable spiritual radiance] into its demon god physique, resulting in a Great Luo Body [a physique tempered to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal] that could be considered exceptionally formidable.

After processing the materials, the pair obtained nine sheets of low-grade Great Luo Talisman Paper [paper suitable for inscribing talismans of Great Luo grade] and one piece of low-grade Great Luo Divine Bone [bone material imbued with divine power, suitable for Great Luo-grade crafting].

Because the Great Luo Body had been fused with Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, these materials—the Great Luo Talisman Paper and the Great Luo Divine Bone—were extraordinary. They already contained a portion of the power inherent to an Innate Divine Object [a spiritual object born from primordial chaos], making their value far surpass that of ordinary Great Luo Rare Treasure [rare treasures of the Great Luo grade].

If used to refine a Great Luo Divine Talisman [a supreme talisman of the Great Luo realm] or a Great Luo Divine Weapon [a divine weapon of the Great Luo realm], its power could already reach the level of an early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal stage within the Grand Luo cultivation realm].

However, due to its finite power, the Great Luo Divine Talisman and Great Luo Divine Weapon crafted from it would inevitably be one-time-use or limited-use treasures. Once the internal energy was exhausted, they would lose their divine efficacy.

"The Great Luo Body [a perfected physical form achieved at the Great Luo realm] of a Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial race of powerful, chaotic demons] is truly extraordinary in its might,"

Lyra Jiang remarked with admiration after processing the remains of the Celestial Ox Demon God [a powerful bovine demon deity].

Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement. He recalled that when he had slain the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord, he had not obtained materials suitable for refining Great Luo Talisman Paper [special paper capable of bearing Great Luo-level talismanic power] or Great Luo Divine Bone [divine bone material from a Great Luo-level being].

The fundamental reason was the insufficient physical strength of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's corporeal form.

Although the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's cultivation had reached the fifth layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, granting him power far surpassing this Celestial Ox Demon God, his physical body paled in comparison.

While the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had also cultivated a Great Luo Body, his physical realm was not particularly high. His formidable Blood Qi [vital life force and energy contained within the blood] and surging physique relied primarily on the nourishment from his Great Dao and vast mana reserves.

In terms of pure material quality, however, it likely could not match that of the Celestial Ox Demon God. Hence, its bones and hide were not considered precious, at least not in the eyes of Eldrin Chen.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Most Chaotic Fiendgod possess extraordinary physical forms. In the future, when we have sufficient strength, it may be worth planning to acquire such materials."

Lyra Jiang nodded, offering no further words.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen handed the talisman papers to Lyra Jiang and said, "With these papers, my lady, you can inscribe some Great Luo Divine Talisman [divine talismans of the Great Luo Realm] to serve as a foundational reserve for our clan."

Lyra Jiang inclined her head in acknowledgment. Due to limited energy and focus, Eldrin Chen had not delved into the art of talismans for many years. Currently, her own skill in talisman-making was the highest, yet she had still not reached the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Realm of cultivation].

With these nine talisman papers, Lyra Jiang's art of talisman inscription might advance a step further.

Having accepted the papers, Lyra Jiang was about to leave but turned back to ask, "Regarding this impending Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of calamity and renewal], should Violet Consort and Lila enter the tribulation?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment. Had they not obtained the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron of creation], then Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila would have been unable to break through to the Great Luo Realm in the short term.

Now that they possessed the Creation Cauldron, perhaps they could use this Kalpa Tribulation to attempt their breakthrough into the Great Luo Realm.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen said thoughtfully, "Let us first examine the profound mysteries of the Creation Cauldron before making a decision."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen summoned Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila.

"My lord husband," they greeted.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, both women approached with evident delight.

Gazing at them, Eldrin Chen could not help but let a smile grace his features as he said, "After over one hundred million years of secluded cultivation, Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila have not broken through to the Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm, yet their true combat prowess has grown increasingly astonishing."

Having digested the gains and Opportunity [a rare chance for advancement or enlightenment] from her previous two Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic trials of immense scale and danger], Lila had cultivated three Indestructible Foundation [pillars of supreme, unbreakable cultivation]. Her strength and potential were now extraordinary even among Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal [ancient immortals who have survived eight cosmic tribulations], granting her a significant hope of entering the tribulation alone and attaining the Grand Luo [the supreme realm of the Grand Luo Immortal].

Yvonne the Violet Consort had also assimilated her previous Opportunity. Having obtained the Profound Heaven Violet Flame [a legendary flame of profound and heavenly origin], she seized the chance to cultivate Indestructible Dharma Power [a supreme art granting unyielding spiritual power], elevating her overall strength a step further. She now possessed four great Indestructible Foundation.

"Excellent. It seems your progress these years has been swift,"

Eldrin Chen remarked with a warm smile, his gaze resting upon Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila.

Noticing this, Yvonne the Violet Consort's beautiful eyes flickered with insight. "Husband, you summoned us immediately upon your return. Your harvest must be considerable."

Eldrin Chen's smile faded, replaced by solemn gravity. "This journey into the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered reality] yielded an extraordinary Opportunity—one capable of Foundation Reforging [the supreme ability to completely remake one's cultivation foundation] for you both."

"However, this Opportunity carries significant karmic weight. You must ensure this knowledge does not leak out."

The two women's expressions shifted subtly at his words. After exchanging a glance, Lila spoke, "If it invites trouble, perhaps it is best to conceal the matter entirely—better that even we remain unaware."

"It is not so fearsome as all that."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and spoke, "Follow me."

With those words, Eldrin Chen led the two women to a forbidden zone within the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

This forbidden zone was a place Eldrin Chen had specifically designated for concealing secrets. It was saturated with highly concentrated Chaos Sea Waters and protected by the Heaven-Earth Inverting Yin-Yang Formation, a grand formation laid down using the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars. This arrangement could confound the Heavenly Secrets [the cosmic laws and fate], making it impossible for others to divine its contents through deduction.

The primary reason Eldrin Chen brought them here, rather than to the nameless space where the Abyssal Pearl resided, was to safeguard the secret of the Abyssal Pearl itself.

After all, the Creation Cauldron might at most attract the covetous gaze of an Heaven and Earth Elder. Yet, once the Abyssal Pearl fully matured, it would likely become an object of desire even for beings of the Third Chaos Realm.

Upon arriving at the Abyssal Forbidden Land, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the concealing grand formation of the place. Then, with solemn gravity, he retrieved the Creation Cauldron.

"This is..."

The moment they laid eyes on the Creation Cauldron, both women were visibly astonished.

With their level of discernment, they could not fully perceive the origins of the Creation Cauldron, yet they vaguely understood it to be a supreme treasure of unparalleled rank.

"This is the Innate Supreme Treasure known as the Creation Cauldron [a legendary vessel of primordial origin]. It possesses the power of Foundation Reforging [the profound ability to remake one's cultivation foundation] and Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [the capacity to defy destiny and alter one's fate]."

Eldrin Chen spoke, then looked towards the two women before him. Finally, he said, "Violet Consort, you shall go first."

Her heart surging with excitement, Yvonne the Violet Consort stepped into the Great Cauldron with a solemn expression.

The moment she entered the Creation Cauldron, Yvonne the Violet Consort was enveloped by boundless Creation Substance [the primordial essence of creation itself]. Instantly, she felt a staggering power flood her being, ceaselessly refining her bloodline and fortifying her foundational roots.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, without adding any external resources, this Creation Substance could help Yvonne the Violet Consort advance her several Indestructible Foundation [the pinnacle tier of cultivation foundations] a step further, elevating them to an upper-tier level within the Indestructible Foundation realm.

It must be understood that even among those who have achieved an Indestructible Foundation, there exists a discernible hierarchy of attainment.

Those who cultivate an Indestructible Foundation can generally be categorized into several grades: Common, Upper-Tier, Peak-Tier, and the Half-Step True Spirit [the state bordering the legendary True Spirit foundation].

When Eldrin Chen first forged his own Indestructible Foundation, he took several successive strides beyond its baseline, ultimately shattering the limits to attain the True Spirit Foundation [the mythical, perfect foundation].

While the differences between these grades of Indestructible Foundation may not seem qualitative at a glance, the cumulative gap is significant. More importantly, they represent one's latent potential for the future.

Those who, while in the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme cultivation realm] stage, manage to compensate for their foundational shortcomings and cultivate a True Spirit Foundation, were at the very least practitioners of an Upper-Tier Indestructible Foundation. Most had achieved a Peak-Tier Indestructible Foundation, and some were even at the Half-Step True Spirit Foundation level.

As for an ordinary Indestructible Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage focused on building an unbreakable base], to cultivate a True Spirit Foundation [the pinnacle foundation stage where one's spiritual essence becomes true and pure] while at the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme monarch realm born from primordial chaos] is nearly a fool's dream; since ancient times, no records exist of anyone accomplishing such a feat.

Furthermore, Yvonne the Violet Consort's Indestructible Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage focused on building an unbreakable base] was originally only at the level of a common Indestructible Foundation. For it to now, with the aid of the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of refining and reforging one's cultivation foundation], be refined into an upper-tier Indestructible Foundation [a superior grade within the Indestructible Foundation stage] can indeed be considered extraordinary.

"An upper-tier Indestructible Foundation [a superior grade within the Indestructible Foundation stage]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then ultimately gave a slight shake of his head.

If it were merely an upper-tier Indestructible Foundation [a superior grade within the Indestructible Foundation stage], the hope of a future breakthrough to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme monarch realm born from primordial chaos] would not, in truth, be particularly great.

Which true Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme monarch realm born from primordial chaos] was not a genuine, peerless figure who had carved a bloody path through the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo cultivation realm, a stage of immense power] and reigned supreme, invincible across the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all creation emerged]?

Among such beings, those who had cultivated a True Spirit Foundation [the pinnacle foundation stage where one's spiritual essence becomes true and pure] were not few, let alone those with a mere upper-tier Indestructible Foundation [a superior grade within the Indestructible Foundation stage].

"Fortunately, the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of refining and reforging one's cultivation foundation] can also dissolve Innate Divine Object [objects of divine origin, born with the heavens and earth], extracting their essence for Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to recast and perfect one's cultivation foundation] at the Immortal [the Immortal cultivation realm] level."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently within his heart, then decisively took out various divine materials.

He placed over a dozen fire-attribute Great Luo Rare Treasure [rare treasures from the Great Luo realm, immensely valuable for cultivation] into it one after another. After a moment's thought, he retrieved a single Great Dao Immortal Pill [a supreme pill containing the profound principles of the Great Dao] and placed it within as well. Finally, he added the primary ingredient: the Violet Flame Immortal Marrow [a rare ore containing the marrow-like essence of immortal-grade violet flames].

That Violet Flame Immortal Marrow was a top-grade Innate Divine Object [a primordial object of divine nature, born from the cosmos itself], which could be used to forge a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme magical artifact of innate origin]. Now, after being refined by the Creation Cauldron, it was Eruption [a divine ability to unleash or erupt with immense power], unleashing a dazzling, peerless violet immortal flame.

Over ten portions of these peerless immortal treasures merged together, ultimately refined into a single cauldron of the purest Great Dao Purple Flame Origin [the primordial source essence of the Great Dao manifested as purple flame], which slowly fused as one with Yvonne the Violet Consort.

"It is almost complete."

Watching as these origins of the Dao [the fundamental principles of existence] were gradually absorbed by Yvonne the Violet Consort, Eldrin Chen could not help but let out a slight sigh of relief.

In the end, he still summoned forth a strand of Innate Primordial Spirit Light [a light born from the innate Primordial Spirit, the core of a being's spiritual essence], intending to fuse it with Yvonne the Violet Consort.

Yet, the moment he released this Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light [an indestructible spiritual light of primordial origin], the Creation Cauldron trembled violently, even generating an impulse to seize this very strand of Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light.

"You shall not!"

Eldrin Chen decisively restrained the Creation Cauldron and spoke, "The Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light is exceedingly precious, yet for you, it cannot bring about a qualitative transformation."

"However, if you serve me with true sincerity, in the future, when my cultivation breaks through to the realm of the Chaos Celestial Emperor, I may bestow upon you a strand of Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial breath of chaos, the source of all creation]."

"Truly?"

Hearing the words of Eldrin Chen, the Creation Cauldron [a legendary artifact of supreme forging and alchemical power] was utterly astounded and could not help but exclaim, "Impossible! The Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from the dawn of creation] vanished from the world as early as the Primordial Era [the mythical first age of the cosmos]. How could you possess such a treasure?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly, merely smiling as he said, "If you agree to my terms, I will naturally find a way to procure it for you when the time comes."

The Creation Cauldron fell silent. After a long while, it spoke again, "The Primordial Chaos Qi is a supreme treasure born from the very opening of the Primordial Chaos [the formless void preceding all existence]. Legends speak of its inconceivable, peerless divine power—it is even said to be capable of elevating a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [an artifact forged with traces of primordial chaos] into a Chaos Supreme Treasure [a peerless artifact of pure primordial chaos]."

"Enough. Since you possess the Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light [a legendary, unbreakable light of pure spiritual essence], I shall place my trust in you this once."

As these words faded, the Creation Cauldron erupted with a light of epoch-making brilliance. From within the cauldron, a supreme strand of Creation Origin [the fundamental source energy of creation and life] manifested.

That Creation Origin seemed to take the form of a coiling True Dragon [the supreme sovereign among dragon-kind] and a soaring Immortal Phoenix [the legendary bird of rebirth and eternal flame]. It spiraled continuously before surging into Nyssa Qu's body, ultimately condensing into a dazzling violet divine pattern that flowed into the form of Yvonne the Violet Consort.

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen was inwardly astonished, a flicker of confusion crossing his features.

The Creation Cauldron, however, gave a faint smile before speaking calmly, "This is the Chaos Creation Origin [the primordial source of creation born from chaos]. I possess only nine portions of it remaining. It holds the heaven-defying, fate-altering divine power of Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [the power to defy celestial decree and alter one's destined fate]. If fused with the Chaos Heaven-Earth Origin [the primordial essence of heaven and earth from chaos], it can aid one in cultivating the True Spirit Foundation [the foundational realm of a True Spirit, a being of immense spiritual purity]."

"A pity. Lacking the assistance of that Qiankun Origin [the fundamental source energy of heaven and earth, representing the cosmos], she can only reach the half-step True Spirit Foundation."

As he spoke, the Chaos Cauldron [a primordial artifact of immense transformative power] fell into a profound silence, beginning to continuously assist Yvonne the Violet Consort with her Foundation Reforging [a supreme technique to rebuild one's cultivation foundation from its very roots].

Time flowed like a river. Unnoticed, several hundred thousand years passed before Yvonne the Violet Consort finally stepped forth from within the Creation Cauldron [the Chaos Cauldron's state during its act of profound creation].

The Yvonne the Violet Consort of this moment possessed an immortal grace more alluring and voluptuous than ever, yet her willow-thin waist seemed even more impossibly slender. Most crucially, her bearing and aura were now as different from her past self as heaven is from earth.

Eldrin Chen understood: the more flawless one's innate talent and the greater one's potential as an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], the more perfect one's physical form and inherent grace would become.

That Yvonne the Violet Consort had undergone such a metamorphic transformation was clear proof that this session of Foundation Reforging had elevated her to a state utterly incomparable to her former self.

"The bearing of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a sovereign whose power rivals the primordial chaos at the dawn of creation]... No, this is..."

Eldrin Chen began to speak, then abruptly paused, his words trailing into silence.

Clad in a gown of sheer violet silk, Yvonne the Violet Consort spun gracefully in place before throwing herself into Eldrin Chen's embrace.

The soft, flawless perfection of her form sent a ripple through Eldrin Chen's heart. Yet, he mastered his spirit in an instant and, steadying his gaze upon Yvonne the Violet Consort, remarked, "It seems after this ordeal, my lady has become a phoenix reborn from its ashes."

Yvonne the Violet Consort smiled, then nodded. "I have a feeling," she said, "that it may not be long before I can attempt to assail the True Spirit Foundation [the ultimate, perfected foundation for one's Primordial Spirit, representing the peak potential before ascension]."

It turned out that after this round of Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation], Yvonne the Violet Consort had cultivated seven great Indestructible Foundation [a supreme and unbreakable state of one's foundational cultivation], and each of these seven foundations had reached the pinnacle of the Indestructible Foundation realm.

Among them, her physical body, Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principle or path] had even advanced to the half-step True Spirit Foundation [a transcendent foundation state approaching the level of a True Spirit] level.

Most crucially, her Dutian Purple Flame Great Dao [the Great Dao of the Purple Flame that Governs the Heavens] had faintly crossed the threshold into the domain of a True Spirit [a being of pure, primordial spiritual essence], lacking only the final, minuscule barrier to achieve a complete breakthrough.

At this very moment, the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron associated with the act of creation] spoke: "The Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light [an ancient, unbreakable light of spiritual essence] is truly worthy of being a treasure from the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Fusing with the Chaos Creation Origin [the origin point of creation within chaos], it has actually helped her shatter the shackles binding her True Spirit Great Dao [the Great Dao path leading to the state of a True Spirit]."

"I believe it will not be long now. With just a little external assistance, she will be able to break through."