Chapter 1936 : A Family Banquet of Immortals

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

Not long after his return, Xander Chen and his wife, Melody Lu, also returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain to visit his parents.

Xander Chen is the child of Eldrin Chen and Yvonne the Violet Consort. Delighted by her son's visit, Yvonne the Violet Consort prepared a number of precious Great Luo Rare Treasure [extremely rare and valuable treasures from the Great Luo realm] for the couple to aid their cultivation.

Eldrin Chen also invited Tianyu the Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden to a family banquet held within Abyssal Heaven.

Having followed Eldrin Chen for hundreds of millions of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], both Tianyu the Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden had received significant Opportunity [fortuitous encounters and resources for advancement].

Especially after Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the Grand Luo [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation], he had paid a certain price to perform Foundation Reforging [a profound technique to rebuild and enhance one's cultivation foundation] for them. This greatly elevated the foundation of their cultivation, and their own realms had now broken through to the Celestial Immortal Realm.

While a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peak Heavenly Immortal] is considered a powerhouse within an Immortal Domain, the chasm between their realm and his was ultimately as vast as heaven and earth. Consequently, their interactions had gradually diminished over time.

In recent years, these two in-laws had lived with great humility, not coveting higher realms. They spent the vast majority of their time in secluded cultivation or visiting friends, living a life of carefree ease that was the envy of myriad immortals.

After the family banquet concluded, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to Tianyu the Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden, then summoned Xander Chen and Melody Lu to his grotto-abode.

Gazing at the couple, Eldrin Chen remarked, "It seems your cultivation has progressed steadily these years, Melody."

"Thanks to Father's nurturing."

Melody Lu spoke with a smile, offering a courteous bow.

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. This Melody Lu was born with Dual Pupils [a rare and powerful innate constitution], so her talent was already exceptional. Coupled with the resources sent by the Chen Immortal Clan over the years and the nurturing from the Immortal Court, her cultivation progress had been swift.

She had now cultivated to the realm of a Seven Tribulation Ancient Immortal, and her foundation remained remarkably solid.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded with satisfaction and looked at the two of them. "You two, have you made plans for attaining the Grand Luo realm?"

The two exchanged a glance upon hearing this. Then, Xander Chen spoke, "I plan to master the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art before my breakthrough. Melody also wishes to further temper her foundation."

Eldrin Chen gave an approving nod, then looked at Xander Chen. "I have also studied the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art for a time and understand that achieving the Ninth Revolution is exceedingly difficult."

"Even with your innate gifts, barring unforeseen fortune, reaching the Eighth Revolution will be a formidable challenge."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment. "After you achieve the Seventh Revolution, I shall bestow upon you another Opportunity [a rare chance for profound advancement or enlightenment]. It may allow you to reach the Eighth Revolution."

"Truly?"

Upon hearing this, Xander Chen could not help but reveal an expression of ecstatic joy.

Eldrin Chen nodded, yet spoke with calm composure: "Though this is so, you must not grow lax."

"To complete the Ninth Earthly Revolution [the ninth and final stage of tempering one's physical body to an earthly perfection], I believe relying solely on external aids will ultimately be insufficient. You must likely undergo a life-and-death tribulation to achieve the breakthrough."

"This child understands."

Xander Chen nodded, his expression turning solemn.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke no more. He spent some further time resolving their cultivation doubts before finally allowing them to depart.

After the two had left, Eldrin Chen once again resumed his secluded cultivation life of carefree ease.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen devoted more of his focus to cultivation. Beyond his daily practice, he often organized cultivation arts and contemplated the myriad scriptures, continuously accumulating his foundational depth while his cultivation realm climbed steadily, if imperceptibly, higher.

Thus, time flowed like water, and before he knew it, thirty million years had passed.

Until one day, Eldrin Chen awoke on his soft couch. A faint smile touched his eyes as he gazed upon his several Dao companions [cultivation partners bound by profound spiritual and emotional ties], each a woman of peerless elegance.

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, female Immortals of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal level were exceedingly rare. Yet, he possessed the fortune to have five peerless Grand Luo Immortal Consorts as his Dao companions, a circumstance enough to stir envy in the hearts of many Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Letting out a slow, measured breath, Eldrin Chen rose and summoned a letter with a flick of his hand. After glancing at its contents, he passed it to Lyra Jiang beside him, his expression turning solemn. "The Chaos-Grade Barter Conference of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains," he stated, "is set to commence before long."

"I intend to attend," he continued, "to see if I might procure Heaven's Pure Qi of the Primordial Chaos Rank."

Lyra Jiang nodded in understanding. For Eldrin Chen's Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase to achieve Ascension into a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, it required the fusion of two specific Chaos Divine Materials: Heaven's Pure Qi and Earth's Primordial Mother Qi.

Now that Eldrin Chen had already obtained the Earth's Primordial Mother Qi, the search for Heaven's Pure Qi had become a matter of utmost urgency.

Considering this, Lyra Jiang spoke up, "Shall we accompany you?"

"There is no need. Such matters are best handled without a grand procession," Eldrin Chen replied, shaking his head. "It is merely a Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly; it will not take long. Await my news here within the clan."

This Primordial Chaos Rank Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly was to be held within the Myriad Treasures Dao Domain of the Primordial Immortal Domain. It was organized by the Human Race Great Luo Commerce Guild's Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, whose patron, the Myriad Treasures Emperor Lord, was a powerful mid-stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

Eldrin Chen journeyed to the Myriad Treasures Dao Domain. Upon arriving at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, he presented a letter of introduction from the Black Abyss Great Emperor and thereby secured his qualification to participate in the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly.

Upon entering the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Eldrin Chen discovered that the number of Grand Luo Golden Immortal participating in this Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly was far from small, amounting to a full three hundred individuals.

Though three hundred Grand Luo Golden Immortal might not seem like many, one must understand that these individuals were all existences at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection level, or at the very least, were True Seed of an Emperor Lord [a cultivator recognized as having the potential to become an Emperor Lord] favored by a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

Despite Eldrin Chen's own extraordinary talent, upon stepping into their midst, he found himself feeling remarkably inconspicuous.

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen spotted several familiar faces among the crowd, including Donghua Immortal Lord, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal with whom he shared a cordial friendship.

That Donghua Immortal Lord was able to attend this Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly came as no surprise to Eldrin Chen. Although this fellow Daoist's cultivation was only at the seventh layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, he had successfully cultivated several Indestructible Foundation [an exceptionally stable and powerful cultivation foundation], marking him as a rising star within the Human Race.

While one could not say with absolute certainty that such an existence would definitely prove the Dao and attain the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, his future achievement of Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection was virtually assured.

"Fellow Daoist Eldrin."

At the same moment, Donghua Immortal Lord also caught sight of Eldrin Chen.

He promptly made his way over, a smile gracing his features as he inquired, "Tens of millions of years have passed since we last met. I trust all has been well with you, fellow Daoist?"

"By your auspicious fortune, all has been well indeed."

Eldrin Chen offered a light smile and returned the courtesy with a respectful cupped-fist salute.

Donghua Immortal Lord gave a slight nod. After exchanging pleasantries for a few moments, he spoke, "Your attendance at the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly this time—do you seek to acquire some peerless, world-shaking treasure?"

"I possess no such fortune," Eldrin Chen shook his head, a wry smile touching his lips. "I have merely accumulated a modest reserve and wish to purchase a portion of Chaos Divine Materials [primordial ores of immense power, born from the chaos before creation] for crafting a treasure. It is also an opportunity to broaden my horizons."

"I see."

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded once more, a glimmer of understanding appearing in his eyes.

Chaos Divine Materials were not comparable to Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest class of treasures born from the world's primal essence]; their value typically aligned with that of Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [powerful treasures of the highest grade below the supreme]. While such treasures were rare, they were not entirely beyond the means of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a mighty immortal who has attained the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

That Eldrin Chen sought to purchase such a treasure did indeed cause Donghua Immortal Lord some surprise, yet it was not beyond comprehension.

In contrast, had Eldrin Chen aimed to acquire a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, it would likely have been enough to unsettle even Donghua Immortal Lord.

After all, even the most ordinary twelve-patterned Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure started at a price of at least one hundred strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, indestructible spiritual essence used as a high-value currency]. Such treasures were not for the enjoyment of even a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [an immortal who has reached the pinnacle of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm].

Thinking this, Donghua Immortal Lord said with a smile, "Chaos Divine Materials command a princely sum. For you, Fellow Daoist, to afford such an item... it is no wonder you are the Dao-companion of Senior Grand Yin [the Primordial Yin, a fundamental cosmic principle]."

Eldrin Chen offered an enigmatic smile, offering no answer to the question.

At that very moment, as the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly was about to commence, over a dozen Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [supreme cultivators who have attained the peak of the Primordial Chaos realm] arrived one after another from beyond the firmament.

These Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch were both men and women, numbering thirteen in total, though their cultivation was uniformly at the early-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm.

"Thirteen Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch have come. This Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly has the largest attendance of the recent gatherings,"

remarked Donghua Immortal Lord with a smile.

Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with interest as he inquired, "Fellow Daoist, are you well acquainted with these senior Emperor Monarchs?"

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded. "It has been over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] since I broke through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. I have attended twenty Chaos-Grade Barter Conference in that time,"

"and have had the fortune to interact with these esteemed seniors."

As he spoke, Donghua Immortal Lord continued, "Of the thirteen Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch at this Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly, three are from our Human Race, three from the Divine Race, four from the Demon Race, and the remainder are Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch from among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races."

Donghua Immortal Lord proceeded to narrate in detail, introducing Eldrin Chen to the origins and backgrounds of these Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

Among these Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the supreme rulers who have attained the pinnacle of cultivation, wielding power over the fundamental forces of creation], three were of the Human Race [the collective term for humankind in this cultivation world]. They were the Jade Balance Emperor Lord, the Celestial Sun Emperor Lord, and the Luo River Emperor Lord.

The three Emperor Lords of the Divine Race [a race of beings born from divine essence or ascended to godhood] were respectively the Nether Filth Emperor Lord, the Seven Radiance Emperor Lord, and the Star Shaker Emperor Lord.

The four from the Demon Race [a race of beings often born from chaotic or bestial origins, wielding formidable power] were: the Dark Roc Emperor, who achieved the Dao as a Dark Roc [a legendary bird of immense power and darkness]; the Qingqiu Emperor Lord, who achieved the Dao as a Nine-Tailed Azure Fox; the Third Progenitor of the Bifang Clan, the Violet Flame Emperor Lord; and finally, a Donghua Immortal Lord whom he was meeting for the first time, his origins unclear.

As Donghua Immortal Lord recounted this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of solemnity coloring his expression.

He was meeting all thirteen of these Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch for the first time, yet from the gaze of the Dark Roc Emperor, he faintly perceived a sliver of chilling intent.

"Does this Dark Roc Emperor bear some grudge against you?"

Donghua Immortal Lord, having also sensed the anomaly, could not help but ask.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "When I underwent my Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly retribution that cultivators must face to advance], I slew several Imperial Scions of the Demon Race. Among them were two Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortal [cultivators who have survived eight heavenly tribulations, possessing immense power and longevity] from the Dark Roc Clan: Vorgath the Nether Prison and Vorgath the Heaven-Faller."

"Vorgath the Nether Prison?"

A flicker of recognition passed through Donghua Immortal Lord's eyes, and he smiled. "Now I recall. That Vorgath the Nether Prison had forged an Indestructible Foundation [a legendary, perfect foundation for cultivation, said to be unbreakable]. He was hailed as having the potential of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [an immortal of the highest order, one step below a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch], even a sliver of hope to prove his Dao and become a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch."

"Moreover, this individual is the direct grandson of the Dark Great Roc Progenitor [the progenitor of the Dark Great Roc demon clan]. Therefore, it is only natural that he bears a grudge against you."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression calm as he stated, "In the Great Dao Contention [the grand cosmic struggle for supremacy of the Dao], one advances without retreat. Even if given another chance, I would not show mercy."

"Indeed."

Donghua Immortal Lord inclined his head in agreement, then offered reassurance: "According to the conventions of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms], grievances incurred during a Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of cosmic upheaval and tribulation] cannot be settled afterwards. Furthermore, with the Immortal Court [the supreme celestial governing body] watching over you, the Dark Great Roc Progenitor will not dare to move against you openly."

"However, you must remain vigilant. The Dark Great Roc Progenitor is known for his vindictive nature. Should you encounter him within the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse at the edge of creation], it is highly unlikely he will show you any quarter."

"Thank you for the warning, Fellow Daoist. I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded once more. In truth, for an entity of the Dark Great Roc Progenitor's power, resurrecting Vorgath the Nether Prison would not be an overly difficult feat, merely one requiring a certain expenditure of resources and effort.

By convention, conflicts among juniors are not interfered with by Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the highest realm of immortal cultivation] or Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme sovereign who rules over primordial chaos] figures, nor do they typically seek retribution after the fact.

Yet, this Dark Great Roc Progenitor cultivates the Dark Great Dao [a profound and sinister path aligned with darkness and shadow]. Influenced by the nature of his Dao, his temperament has grown profoundly dark and vindictive; he is infamous for holding grudges over the slightest offense. In the future, should the Dark Great Roc Progenitor find an opportunity, he would likely bring considerable trouble to Eldrin Chen.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen's expression grew solemn, and a sense of urgency began to stir within him.

"Esteemed fellow cultivators, let this Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly commence with my humble offering."

As these thoughts flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, the grand Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly was already underway.

The first to ascend the platform was none other than the Jade Balance Emperor Lord of the Human Race. A peerless empress of breathtaking elegance, she was clad in a gown of soft goose-yellow. With graceful steps, she presented several dozen rare treasures for all to see.

"This one seeks to exchange for the immortal herbs required to refine the 'Chaos Sage-Ascension Pill', or for any Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] materials or Innate Divine Object [an object born of heaven and earth with innate divine properties] possessing the attribute of the stars."

"Should any of you possess such items, you are welcome to trade."

Eldrin Chen listened in silence, his gaze fixed upon the several dozen rarities held in the Jade Balance Emperor Lord's slender hands. A faint tremor of awe stirred within his heart.

True to her status as an existence at the third level of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme realm of cultivation], the treasures the Jade Balance Emperor Lord possessed were indeed extraordinary. Among the items she offered for trade were two Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of treasures born with innate spiritual power], over a dozen portions of Chaos Divine Materials [divine ores infused with primordial chaos energy], and more than twenty Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [high-grade treasures born with innate spiritual power].

Yet, to his disappointment, none of these treasures were the Heaven's Pure Qi [the purest primordial energy of heaven] that Eldrin Chen sought. Nor did Eldrin Chen possess any stellar-attributed rarities suitable for exchange.

In the end, the Jade Balance Emperor Lord acquired a few items of Primordial Unity [a profound cultivation realm representing the unity of primordial forces] grade. With an air of mild dissatisfaction, she descended from the platform.

Upon reaching the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, the resources required for further cultivation become exceedingly rare and precious. Advancing even a single step forward is a feat more daunting than scaling the heavens themselves.

This is especially true for breaking through bottlenecks at the mid and late stages. Not only does it require a terrifyingly valuable amount of Innate Primordial Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation], but there is also the possibility of failure in the attempt.

Under such circumstances, consuming a 'Chaos Sage-Ascension Pill' [a legendary pill that aids in ascending to the Sage realm amidst Chaos] can increase one's chances of a breakthrough by ten to twenty percent. Consuming a divine material that aligns with one's own attributes can also add a sliver of additional certainty for success.

Jade Balance Emperor Lord sought to break through to the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the realm of a sovereign who commands the primordial forces of Chaos] realm. To this end, he prepared to refine a cauldron of 'Chaos Sage-Ascension Pill', yet after spending several hundred Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years], he had only gathered half the spiritual herbs and rare treasures required for a single batch.

In truth, even if one managed to gather all the ingredients for a full cauldron and successfully refined a batch of Chaos Sage-Ascension Pill, the final success rate for a breakthrough would likely only be thirty to forty percent—hardly a guarantee.

Since ancient times, the vast majority of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch have remained trapped at the initial stage, unable to advance further.

Even after enduring the relentless assaults of hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation, those who ultimately manage to break through to the mid-stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch constitute merely three or four out of every ten among their peers.

Jade Balance Emperor Lord exchanged for a few rare treasures and departed, not entirely satisfied. The other Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch then began to take the stage.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen observed with surprise that among the thirteen Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch present, their cultivation was almost uniformly at the third level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm. It was clear they had been stranded at this stage for many years.

Only Luo River Emperor Lord possessed the lowest cultivation, merely at the first level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, evidently having broken through not long ago.

"Luo River Emperor Lord is a prodigy of his generation."

"Since her attainment of the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy], barely two hundred Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle in Buddhist cosmology, often billions of years] have passed. She is a peerless prodigy who has cultivated a True Spirit Foundation [the foundational spiritual core of a high-level cultivator]."

Donghua Immortal Lord murmured at the opportune moment, his expression grave as he said, "From what I know, Luo River Emperor Lord broke through to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme realm of cultivation representing mastery over primordial chaos] realm a mere three Kalpa Tribulation ago. He is considered the youngest Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch in the present Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad realms of the immortal world]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

It was undeniable that although Luo River Emperor Lord possessed the lowest cultivation base among them, his bearing and demeanor were the most striking of the thirteen Emperor Lords present.

At that very moment, Luo River Emperor Lord ascended the Dao Platform [a platform used for cultivation discussions and exchanges]. With a sweep of his sleeve, he manifested several dozen rare treasures. "This Emperor also has some unused treasures here. If any of you possess suitable items for exchange, feel free to step forward."

Eldrin Chen focused his gaze and saw that among the dozen or so Primordial Unity [a state of primordial oneness, a high-level cultivation concept] treasures in Luo River Emperor Lord's hand, one was precisely the Heaven's Pure Qi [a pure, heavenly spiritual energy essential for high-level cultivation] he required.

This sent a surge of joy through Eldrin Chen's heart. He quickly sent a mental message inquiring, "This junior possesses a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact born from innate spiritual energy]. Might it be used to exchange for the portion of Heaven's Pure Qi in your esteemed hand?"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen subtly revealed the High Grade Great Luo Divine Armor [a high-grade divine armor of the Great Luo realm] to Luo River Emperor Lord.

Luo River Emperor Lord glanced at the Great Luo Divine Armor [divine armor of the Great Luo realm]. A flicker of surprise passed through his eyes. "I had not imagined you would hold a treasure of this caliber," he remarked.

"I shall exchange with you."

With those words, Luo River Emperor Lord [a powerful immortal lord associated with the Luo River] completed the transaction directly with him.

The trade proceeded with unexpectedly smooth ease, filling Eldrin Chen's heart with considerable delight, and he promptly finalized the deal.

Having obtained the Great Luo Divine Armor [a legendary suit of divine armor], Luo River Emperor Lord nodded in satisfaction. For her, a single Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from heaven and earth, of the highest quality] was not particularly significant, but this High Grade Great Luo Divine Armor offered formidable defensive capabilities.

Because it was imbued with the Mana Immunity [a divine ability that grants immunity to magical energy attacks] from the Chaos Limitless Great Dao [a supreme cultivation art of chaos and boundlessness], this suit of Great Luo Divine Armor possessed defensive power reaching half the level of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the pinnacle grade of innate treasures]. It could rightly be called a quasi-Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

A defensive treasure of such caliber perfectly compensated for Luo River Emperor Lord's relative physical weakness.

Thus, Luo River Emperor Lord was also quite pleased with this transaction. Thinking this, she looked at Eldrin Chen and offered a word of advice, "You are purchasing divine materials, presumably to forge a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"However, using Chaos Divine Materials [divine-grade ores infused with primordial chaos] to forge a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, even with sufficient Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [an indestructible spiritual radiance born from heaven and earth], yields a success rate of less than twenty or thirty percent."

"I suggest you seek out a master artificer from the Immortal Court [the celestial court of the immortals]. They might be able to increase your chances of success slightly."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with sudden understanding, instantly grasping Luo River Emperor Lord's implication.

Chaos Divine Materials possess at least twelve Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine patterns embodying the principles of the Great Dao] which converge to form a Great Dao Embryo [the nascent form of a Great Dao]. In theory, with enough Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, they can undergo Ascension [a breakthrough to a higher state of being] to become a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

However, the Great Dao Divine Patterns are not like the Supreme Unity Dao Patterns. These Great Dao Divine Patterns are vessels for the Great Dao within the Mortal Realm. To successfully metamorphose into a true Primordial Great Dao carries a certain probability of success.

Furthermore, the success rate generally does not exceed two-tenths, and may even be less than one-tenth. Should the attempt fail, not only would the Chaos Divine Material be utterly annihilated, but even the added Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light would vanish into nothingness.

It was precisely for this reason that Luo River Emperor Lord advised Eldrin Chen to seek out a master artificer, whose superior skill in artifact forging might increase the odds of a successful refinement by a slight margin.

Naturally, what Luo River Emperor Lord did not know was that Eldrin Chen's Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light possessed the power to transform the mundane into the miraculous. By infusing it into the Chaos Divine Material, the possibility of failure was virtually eliminated.

This secret, of course, Eldrin Chen could not divulge to Luo River Emperor Lord. He could only cup his hands respectfully and say, "Many thanks for your guidance, Senior. This junior understands."

"Hmm. Proceed with caution."

Luo River Emperor Lord spoke no more and vanished from the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly.

Following Luo River Emperor Lord's departure, the thirteen other Emperor Lords present did not linger. The remaining Grand Luo Golden Immortals finally felt the invisible pressure dissipate.

They began to step forward one after another, presenting the treasures in their possession to commence trading.

Eldrin Chen was in no hurry to leave. He remained within the great hall, waiting until the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly concluded before taking his leave.

Since the transactions were conducted in secret, to ordinary observers, Eldrin Chen's participation seemed merely for the sake of joining the excitement, having only exchanged for a few treasures of little apparent value.

After the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly concluded, Eldrin Chen returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain. There, Lyra Jiang promptly approached and inquired, "How did your journey fare?"

Eldrin Chen produced the Heaven's Pure Qi [a primordial spiritual essence of utmost purity], a satisfied smile gracing his features as he declared, "This time, my wish has been granted. The Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase [a mystical vessel for refining primordial energies] can now undergo Ascension [a process of advancement and refinement for magical treasures]."

There was an error in yesterday's writing. The Qian and Kun [Heaven and Earth] energies required for the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase were mistakenly written as the Yin and Yang [the dual cosmic forces] energies for the Yin-Yang Union Vessel [a vessel for harmonizing opposing forces]. This has now been corrected.