Chapter 1937 : The Cauldron's Prophecy

He went directly into the Abyssal Forbidden Land [a perilous and ancient realm of profound mysteries], took out the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase [a mystical vessel containing the primordial energies of heaven and earth] along with two strands of Mother Qi [the foundational, generative energy from which all things are born], and then respectfully summoned the Creation Cauldron [a legendary artifact capable of refining and purifying the essence of creation]. "I wish to Ascension [elevate to a higher grade or state of being] this Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase, and I humbly request your assistance, Fellow Daoist," he said.

The Creation Cauldron observed the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase for a moment before speaking. "A treasure of the Qian [Heaven] and Kun [Earth] attributes. This artifact indeed possesses a certain profound subtlety."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he could not help but inquire, "What do you mean, Senior?"

"Artifacts bearing the Qian-Kun attributes often possess astonishing latent potential," the Creation Cauldron explained methodically. "Just as my other half, the Heaven and Earth Cauldron [a supreme treasure of creation and stability], is a paramount treasure of the Qian-Kun nature."

"This vessel is a Qian-Kun Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of significant spiritual power]. In the future, given sufficient Opportunity [a confluence of fate, resources, and circumstance crucial for advancement], it may very well Ascension to become a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [an artifact born from or attuned to the primordial chaos before creation]."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart.

It was well known that the Ascension of high-grade treasures was an exceedingly arduous process. Without sufficient Opportunity and inherent potential, even obtaining Chaos Primordial Qi [the pure, unformed energy of the primordial chaos] did not guarantee a successful Ascension into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

The fact that this Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase held even a sliver of such potential was proof enough of its extraordinary nature.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "I beseech you, Senior, to cleanse the impurities from this treasure, allowing it to achieve a perfect Ascension."

Without further words, the Creation Cauldron drew the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase into its depths and began the process of refinement.

The Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase [a vessel that refines the primordial energies of heaven and earth] was originally a low-grade Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primal forces of the world]. Later, to prepare it for Ascension [the process of transcending to a higher state of being] into an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of profound spiritual nature], Eldrin Chen fused several portions of Innate Rare Treasure [rare treasures of innate origin] and Great Luo Rare Treasure [exceedingly rare treasures from the Great Luo realm] into it.

Although these rare materials enhanced the vase's substance, they also, imperceptibly, compromised its original purity.

Now, under the constant washing of the Creation Qi [the primordial energy of creation] from the Creation Cauldron [a cauldron capable of forging and refining creation itself], the incompatible impurities within it were swiftly cleansed away.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen promptly channeled Heaven's Pure Qi [the purest essence of the heavens] and Earth's Primordial Mother Qi [the foundational, nurturing essence of the earth] into the cauldron, refining them into the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase to fortify its fundamental material.

As time flowed on, the impurities within the cauldron gradually vanished. The two strands of Primordial Unity Marvel [a wondrous substance representing the unity of primordial forces] also fully merged with the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase, and without notice, successfully elevated the quality of the vase's essence.

"It is nearly complete."

The Creation Cauldron gave a faint tremble and then turned its attention to Eldrin Chen.

Understanding immediately, Eldrin Chen exhaled three streams of Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light [an indestructible spiritual radiance from the dawn of creation] and guided them into the cauldron, where they intertwined with the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase.

The Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase already contained nine such streams of Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light. Now, with the infusion of three more, it finally underwent an intangible metamorphosis.

Behold, twelve Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine patterns representing fundamental cosmic laws] intertwined and fused together, ultimately coalescing into a single, flawless Primordial Unity Great Dao Embryo [the embryonic form of a supreme cultivation art representing primordial unity].

This filled Eldrin Chen's heart with no small measure of pleasant surprise, a glimmer of joy flickering within the depths of his gaze.

Common Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born from the primal chaos of creation] are typically categorized into three grades: Upper, Middle, and Lower. Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the pinnacle tier of Innate Spiritual Treasures] stand above even these three grades, and the fundamental reason lies in the fact that they contain within them a Primordial Unity Great Dao Embryo [the nascent form of the supreme Dao of Primordial Unity].

Furthermore, among Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure themselves, there exists a distinction between ordinary and supreme-tier. Ordinary ones possess twelve Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine inscriptions representing fragments of the Great Dao] and condense a single Primordial Unity Great Dao Embryo. Supreme-tier ones, however, possess twenty-four Great Dao Divine Patterns and condense two Primordial Unity Great Dao Embryo.

Between these two tiers, there exist Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with fifteen or eighteen Great Dao Divine Patterns. Yet, these do not represent a qualitative leap over those with twelve; their power is merely enhanced by ten to twenty percent at most. All such treasures are still considered ordinary Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure....

Moreover, if a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure were to fuse with Innate Primordial Qi [the primal, foundational energy of creation], it holds the potential to undergo a further metamorphosis, ascending into an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure that transcends the very category of Innate Spiritual Treasures].

The reason an Innate Supreme Treasure is designated as such lies in its fundamental nature, which has already surpassed the very grade of an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

A true Innate Supreme Treasure contains within it the imprint of a Perfect Innate Great Dao [a complete and flawless Great Dao born from the primal chaos]. It almost invariably represents the authority over that specific Perfect Innate Great Dao, and can be said to be the physical vessel for that Dao within the Mortal Dust Realm [the mortal world, the realm of dust and toil].

A single Perfect Innate Great Dao can generally only imprint one or two Innate Supreme Treasure. Even the most supreme-tier Perfect Innate Great Dao can, in theory, imprint no more than nine such treasures.

In this sense, the status and power of an Innate Supreme Treasure are nearly equivalent to that of a Sage Ascendant [a sage who has ascended to the threshold of divinity], a Quasi-Divine Emperor [an emperor on the verge of true divinity], or a Half-Step Celestial Emperor [an emperor who has taken half a step into the Celestial Realm], all of whom have mastered a Perfect Innate Great Dao.

It is precisely for this reason that an Innate Supreme Treasure is a treasure of immeasurable rarity and value.

Within the entire Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the vast cosmos comprising three thousand distinct immortal realms], the Human Race boasts the Five Direction Great Emperors [the five supreme sovereigns ruling over the cardinal directions of the human territories], the Divine Race has its Nine Divine Emperors [the nine paramount god-emperors of the divine lineages], and the Demon Race likewise possesses its Ten Demon Race Great Emperors [the ten great emperors who command the demonic hordes]. Adding to these are the progenitors of the top ten clans among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races [the hundred races of immortal spirits and elementals]. All these beings stand at the pinnacle of the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord [the ultimate stage of the Primordial Emperor Lord realm, representing the zenith of power before ascending to the next great threshold].

Yet, among this multitude of beings at the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord, those who possess an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of primordial chaos, possessing unparalleled power and sentience] and bear the title of Supreme Great Emperor [a supreme title granted to the mightiest among the great emperors] number no more than a dozen or so in total.

Beings like Black Abyss Great Emperor, Primordial Thunder Crow Great Emperor, and the Kirin Progenitor—these Peerless Great Emperor [great emperors whose power is unmatched within their realm] who wield Innate Supreme Treasure—are entities capable of dominating the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the realm of Chaos Emperor Monarchs, a level above the Primordial Emperor Lords] and are virtually invincible within it.

In truth, because Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged from or containing the essence of primordial chaos] are exceedingly rare and precious, among the several dozen Chaos Celestial Emperor [Celestial Emperors who have mastered the power of Chaos] within the Thirteen Domains of the Northern and Southern Celestial Abyss [the thirteen major celestial domains spanning the northern and southern reaches of the heavenly abyss], at least one-third wield weapons of this very caliber—these Innate Supreme Treasure.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure is a rarity in this world. To obtain even a single one is to gain a weapon with which one can dominate the Vast Chaotic Void [the endless, formless expanse of primordial chaos]."

"Beneath such treasures, a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of treasure born from innate spiritual energy, just below the Supreme Treasures] can also be considered a peerless treasure of immense power."

Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly. As he gazed upon the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase [a vase-shaped treasure capable of containing and refining the primordial energies of heaven and earth] before him, a flicker of joy arose in his heart.

With a resonant hum, the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase flew out. The Creation Cauldron [a sentient cauldron capable of creation and refinement], its aura noticeably weakened, spoke: "Without a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch to command it, relying solely on my own power to refine a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure is still a strenuous task."

"You must break through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a profound level of immortal cultivation] as soon as possible. At that stage, your Dharmic power [the cultivated spiritual energy used to perform divine abilities] will rival that of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch. When you then refine this Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase, it will be sufficient to guide its Ascension [the process of a treasure or cultivator evolving to a higher state] into a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure inscribed with twenty-four Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine patterns representing profound laws of the Great Dao, the fundamental principles of existence]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

The Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the world's essence, of the highest innate grade] contains the Great Dao of Primordial Unity [the foundational state of primordial oneness], yet relying solely on the Primordial Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, indestructible light of creation] for its natural evolution and formation is far too slow a process.

If Eldrin Chen possessed the level of power of a Primordial Unity Emperor Lord Level [a sovereign at the Primordial Unity realm], then with the aid of the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of forging creation itself], he would have the confidence to directly refine and forge it into its final form.

Of course, the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase [a vase that condenses the primordial energy of heaven and earth], inscribed with the twelve Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine sigils representing fundamental cosmic principles], was already more than sufficient for Eldrin Chen's current needs.

Upon testing it, Eldrin Chen discovered that the wondrous functions of the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase had been vastly enhanced once more. The effects of its original several types of Innate Spiritual Water [spiritual waters of innate origin] had all undergone a qualitative transformation, and it had also gained a new type of Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Water [the highest grade of innate spiritual water].

This water was named Primordial Unity Chaos Water [Chaos Water of Primordial Unity]. Its function was to assist an Innate Ancient Tree [an ancient tree of innate origin] in its Ascension [the process of transcending to a higher state of being], enabling it to become an Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of innate origin], while also significantly increasing the success rate of this Ascension.

After examination, Eldrin Chen found that using the Primordial Unity Chaos Water to accelerate the maturation of the Primordial Gold Bamboo [Gold Bamboo of Primordial origin] gave him an extremely high degree of certainty in facilitating its Ascension into the Great Luo Golden Bamboo [Golden Bamboo of the Great Luo, a supreme grade]. …

Applied to the Soul-Nourishing Wood [a mystical wood that nourishes and strengthens the soul], it would have the same effect and purpose.

Furthermore, this Primordial Unity Chaos Water could also accelerate the growth of Innate Spiritual Root. In the future, he could attempt to continuously nurture Innate Spiritual Root such as the Enlightenment Tea [a tea that grants profound insights] and the Taiyi Golden Fruit Tree [the Golden Fruit Tree of the Supreme Unity] to produce cultivation resources.

Of course, while profoundly mystical, the Primordial Unity Chaos Water also came with greatly increased costs. To refine even a single drop of this Primordial Unity Chaos Water required not only vast amounts of cultivation resources but also a small quantity of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light.

Eldrin Chen employed one strand of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light and was astonished to find it had condensed only three thousand drops of the Primordial Unity Chaos Water.

Fortunately, the Primordial Unity Chaos Water [a legendary water of creation that harmonizes primordial energies] was indeed extraordinary. A single drop could increase the chances of Ascension [a cultivator's breakthrough to a higher realm of power] for the Primordial Gold Bamboo [a mythical bamboo with a golden core] by thirty percent. Adding three drops could elevate the success rate to sixty or seventy percent, with diminishing returns thereafter.

Thus, Eldrin Chen first expended three hundred drops of the Primordial Unity Chaos Water to nurture one hundred and eight stalks of Great Luo Golden Bamboo [a supreme variant of Primordial Gold Bamboo, perfect for crafting divine artifacts]. He then delivered them to the entrance of Daoxu Jiang's cultivation abode.

At that moment, Daoxu Jiang was in deep meditation. Seeing Eldrin Chen deliver the Great Luo Golden Bamboo, he could not help but reveal a trace of astonishment.

He rose to his feet, gazing upon the one hundred and eight stalks of Great Luo Golden Bamboo before him. His expression shifted repeatedly before finally settling into a sigh of wonder. "One hundred and eight stalks of Great Luo Golden Bamboo," he murmured, "and each one possesses a foundational essence in perfect harmony with the others. They are exceptional material for refining the Great Luo Sword Formation [a legendary sword array of immense power]."

Daoxu Jiang collected all the Great Luo Golden Bamboo. A wave of profound emotion [a feeling of deep sentiment, often mixed with gratitude or nostalgia] washed over him, and he said, "With this Opportunity [a rare chance or catalyst for profound advancement], there is finally a glimmer of hope for me to forge a True Spirit Treasure [a sentient artifact of the highest order, possessing its own spirit]."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and asked, "Grandfather, after all these years of secluded cultivation, do you have confidence in mastering a sword formation composed of one hundred and eight Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born from heaven and earth, containing innate laws]?"

"Having contemplated the Dao of Formations for several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning eons], I have grasped a thread of certainty,"

Daoxu Jiang replied, a genuine smile finally gracing his features.

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of understanding. Daoxu Jiang possessed extraordinary talent, ranking among the top three peerless geniuses in the entire history of the Violet Boundary [a mythical realm or a supreme treasure's inner world]. He was the very architect of the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation [a grand defensive array that mimics the cosmos], a creation that had safeguarded the Violet Boundary for an entire era.

Now, blessed with such superior materials, the hope of him perfecting the Cosmic Boundless Sword Formation [a sword array of cosmic scale and limitless potential] was naturally far from insignificant.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke: "To cultivate the Lifebound Cosmic Boundless Sword Formation, the most critical conditions boil down to two points."

"First, these Great Luo Golden Bamboo swords must share the same root and origin. Second, it lies in the compatibility between the sword master and them."

Hearing this, Daoxu Jiang nodded slightly, a thoughtful crease appearing between his brows. "The first condition is already fulfilled. For the second, the best method would be to undergo a journey through Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth] after the sword formation is forged."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Without the Creation Cauldron, traversing Samsara would indeed be the optimal path.

However, the journey through Samsara is fraught with peril. Should it cause the Primordial Beginning Qi Scripture [a supreme cultivation scripture] to be lost, the cost would far outweigh the gain.

Now, with the Creation Cauldron offering a superior alternative, Daoxu Jiang need not risk the perils of Samsara. Pondering this, Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment before speaking. "I possess a method that can perform a Foundation Reforging [a profound process of spiritual and physical reconstruction] for you, Ancestor, achieving perfect compatibility with the sword formation."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Daoxu Jiang was visibly pleased. "If you can assist me in this," he inquired eagerly, "it would be a fortune spanning three lifetimes."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. "The Foundation Reforging need not be rushed. You have not yet accumulated sufficient Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a rare and potent spiritual essence]. We can discuss this matter in earnest once you have gathered enough." …

Here, Eldrin Chen paused briefly before continuing. "My visit this time also has another purpose—a matter I wish to discuss with you, Grandfather."

Daoxu Jiang pondered for a moment, then asked as if he had anticipated this: "Is it for the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, indestructible essence of pure spiritual energy used for supreme cultivation breakthroughs]?"

"Precisely."

Eldrin Chen nodded in affirmation and began to explain: "After forging my Sevenfold True Spirit Foundation [a foundation stage of unparalleled purity and power, achieved by refining one's spirit seven times] and stepping into the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal realm within the Grand Luo hierarchy, a pinnacle of immortal cultivation], my primary cultivation paths have been the body, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and the mastery of the Great Dao. These I have supplemented with the cultivation of my Dao Fruit [the metaphysical fruit of one's cultivation path, representing one's comprehension and power] and my True Spirit Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure born from and bound to one's True Spirit]."

"If I am to cultivate all these foundational aspects to their perfect, consummate state, the consumption of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light will be as vast as mountains and seas."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a trace of solemnity flickering in the depths of his eyes.

Daoxu Jiang also nodded gravely, for he understood Eldrin Chen's circumstances intimately.

By Eldrin Chen's foundational reckoning, just to break through to the Mid-Great Immortal Realm [the mid-stage of the Great Immortal realm], his four great pillars—the body, the Primordial Spirit, the Great Dao, and the Dao Fruit—would require forty strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light. Adding the eighteen strands needed for his True Spirit Treasure [a magical treasure born from one's True Spirit], the total would reach fifty-eight strands.

And to break through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the late stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm] would demand more than double that amount of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light.

Calculated thus, even without accounting for other myriad cultivation resources, just for these foundational pillars within the Great Luo Realm [the collective realms of cultivation under the Grand Luo hierarchy], Eldrin Chen alone would require at least close to two hundred strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light.

If one were to include the other eight Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the Chen Clan, this deficit would become staggeringly vast. It is likely that without over a thousand strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, their needs could not be met.

Under such circumstances, Eldrin Chen had to plan ahead for cultivation resources [the materials and energies required for advancing one's cultivation].

Daoxu Jiang understood this as well. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Although I can condense over a dozen strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, unbreakable light of pure spiritual origin] with each Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial marking the end of a great cosmic cycle], there is a limit to how many I can produce."

"Before breaking through to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme realm of cultivation representing mastery over primordial chaos], I can only condense three thousand strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light. Considering I must reserve a portion for refining Innate Primordial Qi [the most fundamental and purest form of spiritual energy], I estimate I can only spare three to five hundred strands."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this, understanding Daoxu Jiang's predicament.

Once Daoxu Jiang successfully refines a set of the Cosmic Starry Sky Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation that harnesses the power of the cosmos and stars], the resources required for its future Ascension [the process of elevating an artifact or oneself to a higher state of being] into a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from the world's innate laws] would be astronomically vast.

This single endeavor alone would consume at least a thousand strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light. After deducting what is needed for refining Innate Primordial Qi and for his own cultivation, being able to offer three to five hundred strands was already quite generous.

After all, refining a single strand of Innate Primordial Qi required one hundred and eight strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light. As Innate Primordial Qi was an exceedingly rare strategic resource, it was imperative to refine every available quota to its maximum capacity.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "With your word, Grandfather, a significant portion of our troubles will be alleviated."

"And of course, Grandfather, please rest assured. We will not take these resources for free. In the future, we will trade various cultivation resources with you in return."

Daoxu Jiang gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, offering no further words.

He intended to consecrate one hundred and eight Grand Luo Immortal Swords. Even if each sword consumed only a portion of resources like Great Luo Immortal Gold, the combined expenditure would undoubtedly be a staggering sum.

Although the value of these resources paled in comparison to the several hundred strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light he was prepared to offer, he already owed Eldrin Chen various karmic debts. There was no need to haggle over minutiae.

Of course, it was still early days. He had not yet broken through to Grand Luo Golden Immortal and condensed the three thousand strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light characteristic of the Grand Luo realm. That would require at least a hundred Kalpa Tribulation [a vast cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] of time. For now, this was merely a preliminary discussion between the two parties.

Naturally, he was unaware that Eldrin Chen planned to gift him a portion of Creation Origin [the primordial essence from which all things are born]. Had he known, it is unlikely he could have remained so composed.

After settling this matter, Eldrin Chen played several more games of chess with Daoxu Jiang before finally returned to Abyssal Heaven. There, he began the work of cultivating the other Great Luo Rare Treasure.

First, he expended one thousand drops of Primordial Unity Chaos Water [a primordial liquid of chaos and unity] to cultivate three hundred stalks of Great Luo Soul-Nourishing Wood. He then distributed thirty stalks to each Grand Luo Golden Immortal within his clan.

A single stalk of Great Luo Soul-Nourishing Wood was sufficient to increase the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation of an ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal by several Kalpa Tribulation. Although the members of the Chen Immortal Clan possessed deeper foundations, it could still advance their Primordial Spirit cultivation by one full Kalpa Tribulation.

With this batch of Great Luo Soul-Nourishing Wood, the members of the Chen Immortal Clan would face no shortage of resources for Primordial Spirit cultivation until they reached the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Having attended to this, Eldrin Chen journeyed once more to the Chaos Celestial Domain. There, he accelerated the growth of the Indestructible Golden Fruit Tree nine times.

This Indestructible Golden Fruit Tree was merely a lower-grade Innate Spiritual Root [a primordial plant with innate spiritual properties], yielding only three Indestructible Golden Fruit per cycle. Thus, after nine cycles of accelerated growth, he obtained a total of twenty-seven Indestructible Golden Fruit.

According to the consumption rate of thirty Indestructible Golden Fruit [a legendary fruit that grants immense vitality and fortifies the physical body] per Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years] for the ten Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] of the Chen Immortal Clan, this batch of Indestructible Golden Fruit, combined with previous gains, would be more than sufficient to sustain the clan's cultivation for over one Kalpa Tribulation.

The Innate Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual treasure capable of accelerating the growth of spiritual plants] could mature the fruit nine times each Kalpa Tribulation, and would continue to do so in the next cycle. This output was just barely enough to supply the cultivation needs of the Chen Clan members.

With these resources secured, Eldrin Chen felt the immense pressure on his cultivation path lessen considerably.

He saw no need for further frugality. He distributed this batch of Indestructible Golden Fruit immediately and began refining them to cultivate his physical body.

The potency of the Indestructible Golden Fruit proved truly extraordinary. After refining just one, Eldrin Chen felt the foundational essence of his physique strengthen by nearly ten percent. At this rate, refining ten fruits would be enough to reach the perfection of the Third Layer of Great Luo Physique [the third stage of the supreme Grand Luo physical cultivation method].

However, after consecutively refining three Indestructible Golden Fruit, Eldrin Chen sensed a slight instability forming within his foundation. He promptly ceased further refinement.

Thus, in the ensuing epochs, Eldrin Chen embarked on a deeper, more secluded cultivation. He tempered his body with various divine abilities and secret arts while simultaneously refining resources like the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme pill that undergoes ten cycles of refinement].

Millions of years later, Eldrin Chen was suddenly roused from his seclusion. His first action was to seek out Eastern Emperor Ancient Ancestor.

The reason was this: after obtaining the Metallic Essence Ore Vein [a vein rich in primordial metallic spiritual essence], Qiyuan Chen had refined vast quantities of Immortal Refined Gold [a divine metal forged in immortal flames], and even significant amounts of Great Luo Adamantine [an indestructible ore from the Grand Luo realm]. His physical body had finally transcended the limits of the Mortal Realm and achieved the True Spirit Physique [a physique embodying a primordial true spirit].

Qiyuan Chen's True Spirit Physique was named the Immortal Physique [the Immortal Physique]. It possessed all the properties of Immortal Refined Gold but ascended to an even higher level of potency.

Such an Immortal Physique [a supreme physical constitution for cultivators] has also given birth to a True Spirit Divine Runes [a supreme-level cultivation art] known as 'Indestructible Golden Body' [a divine ability granting near-invulnerability]. This particular True Spirit Divine Runes is spoken of in the same breath as 'Mana Immunity' [a divine ability that grants immunity to magical energies] and is hailed as one of the most formidable defensive True Spirit Divine Runes in existence, surpassed only by the Four Ultimate True Spirit Divine Runes [the four pinnacle divine rune arts].

Qiyuan Chen has cultivated the True Spirit Physique [a physique embodying a True Spirit's power] and mastered the Indestructible Golden Body, rendering him nearly immune to physical harm. The sheer might of his physical form is truly awe-inspiring and terrifying to behold.

"With the True Spirit Physique combined with a True Spirit Divine Runes, the Ancestor's foundation rivals that of a Dual True Spirit Foundation [a cultivation foundation forged from two True Spirit-level arts]," Eldrin Chen remarked slowly, a note of admiration in his tone.

"Because of the existence of the 'Indestructible Golden Body' True Spirit Divine Runes," Eldrin Chen continued, "your combat prowess likely ranks among the very peak even within those who possess a Dual True Spirit Foundation, perhaps even comparable to a Three True Spirit Foundations [a legendary cultivation realm built upon three True Spirit foundations]."

Eastern Emperor Ancient Ancestor offered a faint smile, then shook his head. "A pity we have not yet located a Mithril Vein [a vein of the mystical metal Mithril]. Had we found a sufficiently vast deposit, I am confident I could have cultivated another True Spirit Divine Runes, the 'Mana Immunity'."

"By then, my power would undergo a qualitative leap."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of agreement. "Then, after you have consolidated your cultivation, we shall venture once more into the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, turbulent regions between ordered realms]."

"Once we locate a suitable Mithril Vein, we will find an opportunity to seize it."

Qiyuan Chen nodded in turn. "There is no need for undue haste in this matter. I can use the time to further temper and refine my foundations."

Eldrin Chen, however, shook his head. "In recent years, the atmosphere within the Chaos has grown increasingly tense. Battles have already erupted across numerous Dao Domain [territories governed by a specific Dao or powerful entity]."

"Our Human Race in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain has repeatedly clashed with the Chaotic Fiendgods [primordial beings of chaos and destruction] under the command of Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor in recent years. A full-scale war is highly likely to erupt."

"Once the war erupts, I fear we will be unable to extricate ourselves to aid you."

Upon hearing this, Qiyuan Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

A Chaos Great War at the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord Level [the realm of supreme emperors who have unified their primordial essence] was no trivial matter. Such a conflict could rage for several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], a span so vast that not even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the cycles of fate] could remain aloof from it.

By that time, Eldrin Chen might truly be unable to disengage and attend to this affair.

Contemplating this, Qiyuan Chen nodded and said, "If that is the case, then after I consolidate my cultivation for a short while, I shall venture into the Depths of Chaos to see for myself."

Departing from Qiyuan Chen's abode, Eldrin Chen returned to his own. Lyra Jiang, upon seeing him, inquired, "How did it go? Is there still time?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and said with a slight frown, "From the information I have received, the forces of the Chaotic Fiendgods in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain have already begun their preparations for war."

"Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Chaos Great War in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain will fully erupt at the earliest in thirty million years, or at the latest, once this current Kalpa Tribulation concludes."

"Before that day arrives, we must possess the means to ensure our own survival."

Beside him, Nyssa Qu's expression shifted slightly, and she could not help but turn to Eldrin Chen to ask, "What did Departing Flame Emperor Lord say on his side?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression turning grave as he replied, "He has already issued the decree, commanding us to marshal our forces and prepare for war. Once the conflict Eruption [erupts], we must immediately march to the battlefield."

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen's countenance remained heavy with concern.

The opening act of this Chaos Great War had arrived more abruptly than he had anticipated. Had it been delayed by another one or two Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration], allowing Eldrin Chen's cultivation to break through to the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, facing the Chaos Great War would undoubtedly have been far easier.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I intend to refine a Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme pill for Great Luo Immortals] to further elevate my physical cultivation. I shall see if I can strive to achieve a breakthrough to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal with a Great Luo Body [a physique tempered to the Great Luo realm] before the war descends."

"As for all of you, do not hoard your resources. Spare no expense in focusing solely on elevating your own cultivation."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, each face etched with a trace of solemn gravity.

With these words, they all ceased holding back their reserves. They began to utilize resources like the Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme pill for Great Luo Immortals], which they had originally saved for use upon reaching the Mid-Great Immortal Realm.

Bolstered by these resources, the cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan began to achieve breakthroughs in their cultivation, one after another.

The path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation method focusing on tempering the physical body to sainthood] had always been one that could be rapidly advanced with sufficient resources. After the members of the Chen Immortal Clan refined three Great Luo Immortal Pill [supreme pills for Great Luo Immortals] and an Indestructible Golden Fruit [a legendary fruit that grants an indestructible golden body], their Great Luo Body [physiques tempered to the Great Luo realm] all began to show signs of advancement.

For the first and second layers of the Great Luo Body [a foundational physical cultivation method that tempers the body to an extraordinary degree], the resources consumed were not yet excessive. Furthermore, the resources consumed by others could not compare to those used by Eldrin Chen, so their progress remained remarkably swift.

Merely ten million years later, as three Indestructible Golden Fruit [a legendary fruit that grants immense durability and refines the physical form] and Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir for advancing the Great Luo Body cultivation] were refined and absorbed, nearly all ten Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm beyond the ordinary Golden Immortal stage] of the Chen Immortal Clan had cultivated their Great Luo Body to the third layer.

Even those who achieved the Dao later had already cultivated the Great Luo Body to the second layer.

Unfortunately, they did not follow the Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focused entirely on perfecting the physical body to achieve sainthood] lineage's Bloodline Divine Ability [innate supernatural powers passed down through a bloodline], merely supplementing their cultivation with the Great Luo Body. Thus, even after reaching the third layer, their overall combat prowess did not see a dramatic increase, rising by merely ten percent.

The only notable improvement was a significant enhancement in their ability to preserve their lives.

Relying on the second or third layer Great Luo Body, coupled with the protection of Great Luo Divine Armor [a powerful set of armor forged for Great Luo cultivators], they now possessed a sliver of self-preservation capability even when facing a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator at the advanced stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

Eldrin Chen's own cultivation progress was also steady. After refining three Great Luo Immortal Pill, the accumulation for his Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled resilience, born from and attuned to primordial chaos] advanced by another thirty percent, reaching eighty percent completion.

The remaining deficit would require approximately four hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal elixir refined through ten cycles of purification] or three more Great Luo Immortal Pill to fill.

However, there was a limit to how many Great Luo Immortal Pill could be refined per Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth, also used to measure immense spans of time]. Consuming Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill also required continuous refinement and thus a certain amount of time.

This time passed as Eldrin Chen waited, until over twenty million years had slipped by in the blink of an eye. Then, one day, an Emperor Lord's Decree [an edict issued by a supreme ruler, carrying immense authority] arrived from the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all creation emerged].

Eldrin Chen immediately convened all the Grand Luo elders of the Chen Immortal Clan. With a profoundly grave expression, he presented the Emperor Lord's Decree [a formal edict issued by a supreme ruler] to them and spoke.

"Esteemed elders, it has erupted even sooner than we anticipated. This Chaos Great War [a cataclysmic conflict between cosmic forces] has finally begun."

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