Chapter 1872 : Journey to the Immortal Ruins

Eldrin Chen, however, offered a faint smile and countered with a question instead of answering. "The Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent has always been perilous. You are not from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. Are you certain you wish to accompany me there?"

"Under normal circumstances, I might not dare," she replied. "But now that the Kalpa Tribulation [the great cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal] has arrived, and the Great Encompassing Golden Immortals [the supreme cultivators of the highest realm] have all entered seclusion, this is my best opportunity."

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix [an ancient, mythical bird of frost from the dawn of time] spoke slowly, a glimmer of amusement appearing in her gaze.

Eldrin Chen nodded, offering no further words. He simply strode forward towards the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent.

They journeyed through the Endless Chaos, arriving at the heart of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. From there, they ascended towards the Upper Firmament of Chaos. Within a vast and magnificent Sea of Chaos, they finally found it—a majestic and awe-inspiring Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent.

"So this is the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent?"

Upon beholding the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent, a look of profound reverence washed over Eldrin Chen's face, swiftly followed by a shadow of solemn gravity.

Due to his relatively brief cultivation journey, Eldrin Chen's knowledge of the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent was limited. Yet, witnessing it now, he faintly perceived its extraordinarily elevated nature. It seemed to emanate an aura of supreme majesty, akin to that of a Primordial Immortal Domain.

"You've sensed it too, haven't you?"

Noticing the shift in his expression, the Primordial Era Ice Phoenix could not help but smile as she spoke. Experience the full epic at (audio-novel.com).

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly before he spoke, inquiring, "Senior, you rose to prominence during the Primordial Era [the legendary first age of the cosmos]. You must know the secrets of this Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent."

"I do know a little," she admitted.

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix [an ancient, divine bird of frost] spoke calmly, her gaze turning grave. "What is called the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent is, in truth, a fragment of a 'Primordial Chaos Domain [a primordial world born directly from the Sea of Chaos].'"

"A Primordial Chaos Domain?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, a flicker of confusion appearing in his eyes.

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix nodded, her expression profoundly melancholic. "The Sea of Chaos [the formless, boundless origin of all existence] is infinite and without end. From it are born the Myriad Heavens [countless celestial realms], Universe [vast cosmic structures], Immortal Domain [realms of immortal beings], and Chaos Lair [domains of primordial chaos] of various ranks."

"Among all these worlds, Primordial Domain [the most ancient and powerful class of worlds] and Chaos Lair of the seventh rank or above are considered supreme, Chaos-grade domains."

"The Three Thousand Immortal Domains where you reside was known in the Primordial Era as the Primordial Beginning Domain. Later, as the Divine Clan [the race of gods] declined and the Demon Race [the race of demons] and Human Race rose, the outside world began calling it the 'Tri-Pole Primordial Domain,' though internally, you still refer to it as the Three Thousand Immortal Domains."

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix spoke at length. After a long while, she looked towards the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent and said, "This Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent was once a fragment of an ancient Primordial Domain."

"It was a supremely powerful Primordial Domain named the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. Even in the Primordial Era, it was guarded by a full seven Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [supreme beings who have mastered a fundamental cosmic principle]. Not only was its status equal to that of the Primordial Immortal Domain, its power was even greater."

"It is a pity that during the Late Primordial Era [the final epoch of the primordial world], a war of unprecedented scale erupted within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. The Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [the original, unified realm of the cosmos] was shattered into fragments, and that vast Primordial Domain was thus split into seven pieces."

"Speaking of which, the reason the two Heavenly Emperors of your Three Thousand Immortal Domains—Candle Dragon and Primordial Phoenix—were able to break through to the Heavenly Emperor Realm within the Chaos was precisely because they obtained one of the greatest legacies left behind by the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain."

As the Primordial Era Ice Phoenix [an ancient, divine ice phoenix from the dawn of time] narrated, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the nature of this Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect, action and consequence].

It turned out that after that ancient war, the various Chaos Heavenly Emperors of the Primordial Immortal Domain [the first immortal realm born from Chaos] joined forces. They obtained a fragment of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain and sealed it within the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable void beyond the known realms], above the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. It serves as a crucial Formation Eye [a core anchor point for a grand mystical array] to maintain the stability of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

This Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent [the ancient, shattered continent from the lost primordial domain] emerges once every Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth]. Each time it appears, it becomes the core battlefield for those seeking to prove their Dao and attain the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the supreme realm of a Golden Immortal who encompasses all within their domain].

From ancient times to the present, the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent has opened for countless tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation cycles. The number of Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals [Ancient Immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations] who have perished within it must number in the millions, if not more.

The fall of so many powerful beings has rendered the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent perilous and unpredictable. It is haunted by ancient, malevolent spirits from foreign realms, by the Indestructibility [the principle of unyielding, eternal existence] wraiths of supreme powerhouses from the Primordial Era, and also holds the hidden legacies of Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals who have fallen throughout the ages.

Yet, at the same time, the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent holds boundless Opportunity and Fortune [chance and destiny, often representing great rewards for cultivators]. Although the Innate Spiritual Treasures [treasures born from the natural order of heaven and earth] have long been claimed, the remaining Great Encompassing Rare Treasures [rare materials of cosmic grade] and fragments of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain's legacy are still objects of countless cultivators' deepest desires.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a stirring in his heart, but it was swiftly followed by a chilling sensation that made his scalp prickle with dread. He spoke with profound apprehension, "The Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain was even more powerful than the ancient Primordial Immortal Domain. How could it have been so utterly shattered?"

"Moreover, they possessed a full seven Chaos Heavenly Emperors. Where are they now?"

"I do not know either."

Primordial Era Ice Phoenix drew a deep breath and then spoke, "My cultivation level was not particularly high in that era, so my understanding of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain is limited."

"However, from what I know, the seven Heavenly Emperor of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain back then joined forces and discovered a peerless Rare Spiritual Wonders within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. This act attracted a formidable, unprecedented enemy."

"That being, from an immeasurably distant realm across the Chaos, struck with a single sword slash that shattered the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain into fragments, leaving behind the Chaos Heaven Abyss that now cleaves the northern and southern domains apart."

"The Chaos Heaven Abyss."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He had long heard tales of the Chaos Heaven Abyss. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel .c om.

It was a Heaven Abyss [a celestial chasm of unimaginable scale] that spanned the Boundless Chaos Sea, seemingly having split the entire Sea of Chaos in two, stretching endlessly toward the limits of the Endless Chaos. Even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal flying at full speed for over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] could not reach its end.

This Chaos Heaven Abyss isolated the Three Thousand Immortal Domains from a supremely powerful foreign realm, bringing an end to the protracted war between the Three Thousand Immortal Domains and that alien domain—a conflict that had raged for over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation. It also completely extinguished the final embers of the Primordial Era.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen drew a sharp breath and said, "What manner of supreme being could possess such power? To annihilate an entire Primordial Domain with a single sword stroke, a force that not even the combined might of seven Chaos Heavenly Emperor could withstand."

"I do not know."

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix spoke slowly, then after a long pause, drew a deep breath and said, "From what I know, there are also distinctions of strength among Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the supreme rulers of the primordial cosmos]. It seems they are also divided into three realms, and the gap between each realm is immense."

"That person who annihilated seven Chaos Heavenly Emperor with a single sword strike was likely at least a Third Realm Chaos Heavenly Emperor, and may very well have transcended even that level."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply. "There are realms beyond the Three Realms of Chaos [the three foundational stages of primordial cultivation]?" he could not help but ask.

"I am not certain, but it can be surmised."

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix spoke plainly, then continued calmly, "Chaos Spiritual Artifact [artifacts forged from primordial chaos] are also classified into upper, middle, and lower grades, corresponding to the three realms of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor."

"Yet, as we both know, the Chaos Cauldron [a legendary cauldron born from chaos] that accompanied the Purple Seal Immortal Lord in his ambitions was a true Chaos Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order within the primordial chaos]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell silent. After a long while, he drew a deep breath. "For one of my cultivation level to contemplate such realms is no different from an ant gazing at the heavens."

"Enough. There is no benefit in dwelling on it."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, once more lamenting his own insignificance.

The Primordial Era Ice Phoenix chuckled softly, then spoke. "The Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged] is boundless and endless, forever concealing countless mysteries."

"However, legends say that within the entire Chaos [the primordial state of existence before the formation of the cosmos], Chaos Supreme Treasure [an artifact of ultimate power born from the Primordial Chaos itself] are also finite in number. Some claim there are no more than five, while others believe there are at most thirty, for each Chaos Supreme Treasure represents a supreme Primordial Chaos Great Path [a fundamental law or principle of the Primordial Chaos]."

"It stands to reason that if there truly are beings who surpass the Chaos, their number within the Chaos itself must also be countable."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen suddenly recalled the Returning Abyss Pearl.

Having cultivated to his present level, he had begun to vaguely discern the true nature of the Returning Abyss Pearl.

The Returning Abyss Pearl is the treasure of all things' Returning Abyss [the ultimate void where all existence returns to nothingness], the artifact of all The End [the final destiny of annihilation]. Upon its complete formation, it will become a Chaos Supreme Treasure.

And this Returning Abyss Pearl, the World-Ending Millstone, and the Blade of Oblivion are the three great world-ending Chaos Supreme Treasure.

Among them, the Blade of Oblivion is the sharpest blade within the Chaos, capable of slaughtering all living beings of the Chaos. The World-Ending Millstone can grind down True Spirit [the primordial, indestructible spiritual essence of a being] and return them to their original source. The Returning Abyss Pearl can swallow and spew forth all things of the Chaos, capable of causing the entire Chaos to revert to nothingness.

Should these three treasures all emerge into the world, it may well herald the day when the Chaos experiences Oblivion [complete and utter annihilation, the end of all cycles] and begins anew.

"Chaos Supreme Treasure are supreme and peerless. Each one embodies the Supreme Authority [ultimate sovereignty or dominion] over the entire Chaos. To wield any single one is to become one of the mightiest beings within the entire Sea of Chaos [the boundless, turbulent expanse of the Primordial Chaos]."

"No wonder the Purple Seal Immortal Lord of old was plotted against and met his demise."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a faint sigh escaping his lips.

The Purple Seal Immortal Lord was born bearing the Chaos Cauldron, inherently carrying boundless great fortune, and was perhaps even destined from birth. Once he breaks through to the Realm of Chaos, he will become a supreme powerhouse within the Chaos [the primordial state before the formation of the cosmos].

Moreover, with a Chaos Supreme Treasure [a treasure of unparalleled power born from primordial chaos] as his companion from birth, his potential is likely far greater than that. It is highly probable he could cultivate to the Third Chaos Realm or even transcend beyond it.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and looked towards the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent. "These matters are too distant for you and me," he said. "Our immediate priority is to set foot upon this Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent."

Everyone nodded in agreement and immediately began striding towards the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent.

The Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent had not yet opened. The three of them halted outside its boundaries, only to discover countless powerful figures standing aloft in the surrounding Chaos. There were three thousand Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal alone, and the number of Ancient Immortal below the Seven Tribulations [the seventh level of the ancient immortal tribulation trials] was truly beyond count.

Eldrin Chen scanned his surroundings. Before he could speak, he saw three figures approaching.

The arrivals were the Nether Phoenix Ancient Immortal from the lineage of the Grand Nether Imperial Lord, the Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor from the Frigid Immortal Domain, and the third figure was his own Reincarnation Body [a separate physical form cultivated through profound reincarnation arts].

The Nether Phoenix Ancient Immortal glanced at Eldrin Chen and gave a slight nod. "For this Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal], I must ask for your guidance and support, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen inclined his head in acknowledgment, his tone calm. "Since I have accepted this responsibility, I will naturally fight alongside you, Fellow Daoist. However, given your formidable strength, it might be more apt to say we will support each other."

The Nether Phoenix Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal being associated with the mythical Nether Phoenix] smiled faintly upon hearing this and did not speak further.

Witnessing this, the Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor [a powerful demon emperor] beside him was momentarily taken aback, somewhat surprised by the Nether Phoenix's [a title for the Nether Phoenix Ancient Immortal] evident respect for Eldrin Chen.

Yet, after a brief pause, he still clasped his hands and said, "This Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth] appears quite perilous. Might I join forces with you, Fellow Daoist?"

Eldrin Chen let out a hearty laugh, clapping the other's shoulder. "With your aid, Fellow Daoist, our strength will be like a tiger gaining wings."

Subsequently, Eldrin Chen introduced everyone present to one another. Finally, he gestured towards the Reincarnation Body [an avatar or body formed through profound reincarnation arts] and said, "This is my good friend, the Reincarnation True Lord [a title for a master of reincarnation arts]. He will also fight alongside us in this battle."

Upon hearing this, everyone glanced at the Reincarnation Body, and a flicker of astonishment crossed their faces.

For the aura of the Reincarnation Body differed from that of an ordinary Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight great tribulations]. Its essence was unified and singular, exceptionally potent and majestic. Within it seemed to reside an entire Great Universe [a vast cosmos], radiating a brilliant, awe-inspiring presence.

This power was distinct from the Immortal Path [the orthodox path of immortal cultivation], yet it was equally domineering and grand, in no way inferior to that of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

Observing the Reincarnation Body, Eldrin Chen felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

The foundation of this Reincarnation Body was profoundly powerful. Its entire lifetime's cultivation base had fused into one, bestowing upon it a truly astonishing level of strength.

Over these years, the Reincarnation Body [an avatar formed from the reincarnated soul and cultivation base of a powerful being] had successfully cultivated the True Spirit Foundation [the foundational cultivation method of the True Spirit Path]. However, because the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], mana, Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's understanding of their chosen Great Path], Great Path [a profound and all-encompassing cultivation philosophy or law], and all other aspects of the Reincarnation Body were completely fused into one, this True Spirit Foundation differed from the True Spirit Foundation cultivated by ordinary Immortal Path [the standard path of immortal cultivation] practitioners.

Its combat power was slightly greater than that of a single, standard True Spirit Foundation. However, the Reincarnation Body could only cultivate this one True Spirit Foundation.

Overall, the Reincarnation Body's combat power was significantly greater than that of an ordinary Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]. Yet, lacking an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos itself, possessing immense power] and various other techniques, its combat power could not match that of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal who had cultivated a True Spirit Foundation.

"This Reincarnation Body has both advantages and flaws," Eldrin Chen mused. "While it fused all foundational aspects to cultivate the True Spirit Foundation, it remains only a single True Spirit Foundation. Should it encounter a powerful foe who has cultivated two True Spirit Foundation, the Reincarnation Body would likely be outmatched."

"It seems the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound and demanding cultivation path focused on self-sacrifice and rebirth] still has imperfections."

As these thoughts flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, he began contemplating potential solutions.

Just then, Nether Phoenix [an ancient and powerful being associated with the netherworld] suddenly spoke up. She glanced towards the distant Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals and said, "Due to the Opportunity and Fortune [a confluence of destiny and favorable circumstances] brought by Purple Seal, more than three thousand Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals have descended upon the mortal realm for this Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth]."

"This is the first time such a gathering has occurred in over a thousand Kalpa Tribulations. You must be extremely cautious in how you proceed."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen withdrew his contemplations. After a sweeping glance at the assembled figures, a slight frown creased his brow.

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of immortal cultivation], each Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal represented the most core, foundational asset of a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [an ancient and vast sect of immense power and heritage]. For an ordinary Great Encompassing Ancient Sect, dozens of Kalpa Tribulations might pass without successfully nurturing a single Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, each time a Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense destruction and renewal] descends, the number of Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight such cosmic tribulations] who enter the tribulation would not exceed two or three hundred individuals.

Under such conditions, a single Kalpa Tribulation could, for the most part, elevate one Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation, representing a perfected, all-encompassing golden essence]. With favorable fortune, it might even see the ascension of two or three such beings.

Of course, this probability only emerged after the Primordial Era [the ancient, mythic age of creation].

Long ago, in that Primordial Era, before the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the legendary progenitor who established the foundational laws of cultivation] had perfected the art of advancing through Immortal Domain Art [a supreme method for creating and nurturing one's personal immortal realm], Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal had no means to obtain the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [the primordial, unbreakable spiritual radiance required for the final ascension].

In that distant age, the eight-tribulation Ancient God [a deity from the primordial times] and Ancient Immortal who sought to ascend to Great Encompassing Golden Immortal could only beseech senior Great Encompassing [referring to those who had already achieved the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] to bestow the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light, or they could venture endlessly into the Chaos [the formless, primordial void beyond ordered reality], praying for immense luck to stumble upon such a light.

During the Primordial Era, forget a single Kalpa Tribulation—even a hundred such cycles might not guarantee the rise of a single Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

It was precisely for this reason that, although the Primordial Era spanned millions of Kalpa Tribulation, the number of Great Encompassing beings among the Divine Clan [the primordial clans of gods] barely surpassed one hundred.

After the Primordial Era, the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Emperor of the Sun] devised a method to plunder the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light from within Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born from the chaos of creation, containing innate laws].

Although such plundering caused tremendous waste and loss, it significantly increased the number who could ascend to Great Encompassing, and the rate at which Great Encompassing Golden Immortal emerged greatly accelerated from that point onward.

However, the true achievement of having Great Encompassing Golden Immortal ascend in every single Kalpa Tribulation had to wait for the widespread dissemination of the World-Opening Art [the art of creating a new world or realm]. This, combined with the ability to utilize the ascension opportunity [the opportune moment and spiritual mechanism for a realm's advancement] of an Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal immortal realm] to nurture the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light, defines our current, modern age.

Yet even so, the simultaneous appearance of three thousand Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations] to undergo the Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that reshapes the cosmos] was an exceedingly rare event, even within the vast expanse of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

For according to historical probabilities of ascension, with so many Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal entering the tribulation, it was highly likely that upon its conclusion, more than ten to thirty Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation, representing a perfected golden essence] would be born from this crucible.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Among these individuals, are there any formidable adversaries I should be wary of?"

Upon hearing this, Nether Phoenix [an Imperial Princess of the Nether Phoenix lineage] wore a grave expression, her gaze tinged with apprehension as she looked deep into the void. "The vast majority of these three thousand Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal are merely ordinary Ancient Immortal [immortals who have transcended mortal limits through immense age and cultivation], posing no significant threat to you."

"However," she continued, "there are over a hundred peerless prodigies among them. They are true geniuses of their generation, each having long possessed a certain degree of confidence in assailing the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm."

"Yet, in pursuit of forging a foundation surpassing the Eleventh Limit [a legendary threshold of foundational power], they deliberately chose to seclude themselves in deep cultivation. Many have honed their arts for tens of billions of years. Not a single one is to be taken lightly."

As she spoke, Nether Phoenix directed her gaze towards the few figures whose auras dominated the battlefield. "Among them, there are more than ten you must remember not to provoke."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback before inquiring, "Tell me, who are they?"

"Look at the figure on the left," Nether Phoenix said, pointing towards a solitary cultivator.

Eldrin Chen looked up and saw a figure that looked strangely familiar. He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "It's him."

"You know him too?"

Nether Phoenix's gaze flickered slightly before she continued, "Of course. The fame of the Candle Dragon Child [a scion of the primordial Candle Dragon lineage] shakes the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of immortal cultivation]. It's only natural you would know of him."

"This Candle Dragon Child is named Zhuyin. He is the direct grandson of the Candle Dragon Heavenly Emperor and the most outstanding prodigy of the Dragon Clan. Do not be fooled by the fact he has not yet broken through to Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation]. His accumulated foundation is mightier than that of many who have."

"From what I know, he has weathered thirty-three Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of cataclysmic trials]. In each one, he fought his way through the entire tribulation, defeating all opponents without equal, yet still refrained from proving his Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm."

"Through these thirty-three Kalpa Tribulation, he has cultivated the Indestructibility Dragon Body [a physique of unbreakable draconic might], the Indestructibility Primordial Spirit [an imperishable core of spiritual essence], the Indestructibility Dharmic Power [a nigh-inexhaustible source of mystical power], and multiple Tenth Limit Foundation [foundations pushed to the theoretical tenth extreme]. Most crucially, he has also refined a set of Formation Artifact [magical treasures designed to work together in an array] known as the 'Seven Stars Turbid Miaspa Pearls'."

"There are seven pearls in the Seven Stars Turbid Miasma Pearls set. Each one is a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to one's life and soul]. Once deployed in their formation, their combined power is said to be peerless under heaven, rivaling a single True Spirit Foundation [a foundation built upon the power of a primordial true spirit]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

The Seven Stars Turbid Miasma Pearls were a set of Lifebound Spiritual Treasure Formation Artifact. Such Lifebound Formation Artifact represented the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass [a specific, supreme breakthrough related to spiritual treasures] within the Eleventh Limit [the theoretical eleventh extreme of foundation-building]. However, because the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Pass was the most combat-potent Heavenly Pass [a supreme threshold or breakthrough] among the Nine Heavenly Passes [the nine supreme thresholds of cultivation], the power of this Formation Artifact set was undoubtedly not inferior to a single True Spirit Foundation.

Furthermore, according to Nether Phoenix's account, this Candle Dragon Child had also cultivated three Eleventh Limit Indestructibility Foundation [foundations of unbreakable nature pushed to the eleventh extreme]. His combat prowess was likely terrifyingly formidable.

"With my current strength, I likely do not possess absolute certainty of capturing him."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a trace of solemnity flickering in his gaze.

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix spoke again: "Among those with combat prowess rivaling Zhuyin, there are other peerless prodigies such as Niyang of Divine Clan, Thunder Desolation, and Imperial Spirit. From the Demon Race, there are monstrous talents like Kunpeng Child, Azure Luan Imperial Princess, and from the Qilin Clan, the likes of Violet Qilin Lord."

"They could have attempted to break through to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm long ago. Some have even deliberately accumulated foundations for dozens or even hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation cycles without advancing, all to solidify their footing for achieving the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm."

"Should you encounter them, remember not to engage them head-on. Retreat to a safe distance."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding, then turned his gaze towards the most radiant figure within the Depths of Chaos and asked, "And what if one encounters him?"

Nether Phoenix followed his line of sight, and her expression changed abruptly as she spoke.

"Encounter him?"

"You should pray you never cross paths with that one."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of surprise crossing his features before it was instantly replaced by a look of understanding.

If he were facing the Candle Dragon Child, while he might not be confident of capturing it, he had great certainty in his ability to defeat it. Yet, facing this golden figure, he felt an immense pressure bearing down upon him.

Nether Phoenix took a deep breath upon seeing this and said, "That is Soaring Sky."

"Soaring Sky?" Eldrin Chen's brow creased slightly.

"Yes, the Golden Crow Clan's most prodigious talent in three thousand Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], one of the Demon Race's most formidable geniuses since ancient times, the Golden Crow Crown Prince known as the Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows—'Soaring Sky'."

Nether Phoenix spoke slowly, a trace of fear evident in her tone. "If we encountered Zhuyin, we might still have some chance of escaping with our lives. But facing this Soaring Sky, I fear we would have no opportunity for escape whatsoever."

"Is he truly that powerful?"

Eldrin Chen raised an eyebrow, speaking with a note of surprise.

Nether Phoenix nodded and continued, "This Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows is said to have been born at the end of the ancient era. His bloodline was extraordinarily pure from birth, earning him the great favor of His Majesty, the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the supreme sovereign of the sun]."

"Before his birth, the Solar Heavenly Emperor specially prepared for him a set of Companion Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure that grows and evolves with its master]—the 'Primordial Solar Cosmic Formation Diagram'. This formation diagram was forged by merging an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth] diagram with ten Innate Spiritual Treasure 'Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Pearl' [pearls containing the primordial essence of solar flame]. It is hailed as the foremost Primordial Solar [pertaining to the primordial essence of the sun] formation under the heavens."

"With such profound foundations, the Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows has not disappointed expectations. Not only has he cultivated to the level of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal, but he has also triumphed over a hundred consecutive Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth] without a single defeat."

"Throughout these hundred Kalpa Tribulation, he successively achieved the Eleventh Limit [the pinnacle of the eleventh stage] in the Indestructibility Great Path [the Dao of Unyielding Permanence], mastered Indestructibility Dharmic Power [immutable spiritual energy], forged an Indestructibility Primordial Spirit [an unbreakable spiritual core], condensed an Indestructibility Path Fruit [the fruit of the Indestructibility Dao], comprehended an Indestructibility Divine Ability [a supreme technique of permanence], and refined an Indestructibility Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of ultimate durability]. Furthermore, he cultivated his Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme bodily constitution] to the Twelfth Limit [the ultimate twelfth stage], reaching the True Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primal Spirit]."

"A True Spirit Physique?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. This Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows was the first cultivator he had encountered with a True Spirit Foundation [a foundation built upon the Primal Spirit], and a flicker of genuine surprise crossed his features.

The True Spirit Physique [a constitution born of the Primal Spirit] was inherently formidable. Coupled with five major Eleventh Limit Indestructibility Foundation [foundational achievements in the Dao of Permanence], and the Eleventh Limit 'Primordial Solar Cosmic Formation Diagram' [a grand formation chart of the Primal Sun] whose combat power rivaled a True Spirit Foundation, the Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows's foundational strength likely matched his own without the slightest disadvantage.

Moreover, this Soaring Sky possessed a slightly higher cultivation realm than Eldrin Chen. If they were to clash now, Eldrin Chen might not necessarily hold the upper hand.

"Equivalent to two True Spirit Heavenly Pass [celestial gateways] and five Indestructibility Heaven [realms of permanence] barriers."

"A truly formidable rival."

Eldrin Chen calculated inwardly, a rare trace of solemn gravity gleaming deep within his eyes.

At this thought, a cold light flickered in his gaze. "Yet, what a coincidence. It seems he too treads the Primordial Solar Great Path [the Great Dao of the Primal Sun]."

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix sighed and said, "That Soaring Sky has always been proud and ambitious, determined to cultivate a second True Spirit Foundation [the foundational spiritual core of a True Spirit, representing immense potential and power]. Over the years, in his relentless pursuit of this second foundation, he has repeatedly committed great slaughter during the Kalpa Tribulation [the grand cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal that reshape the heavens]."

"This time's Kalpa Tribulation will surely see him embark on another great massacre. Let us only hope we do not cross his path when the time comes."

As they were speaking, the vast Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent trembled violently, and the grand formation enveloping the immense landmass began to slowly open.

"Let's go."

Witnessing this, the Little Heavenly Emperor of Golden Crows was the first to charge forward.

Following him, Zhuyin, Kunpeng Child, Defying Heaven, and others also shot through the void one after another.

Eldrin Chen saw this and did not hesitate further. He glanced at Exquisite Jiang and Nyssa Qu and said, "Let's go. Remember, stay close to me."

With those words, he took the lead, cleaving through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] with his companions in tow, heading straight for the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent. Read, share, and discuss at http://www . audio-novel.com.