Chapter 1941 : A Sovereign's Forbidden Cultivation

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra] could not help but take a deep breath.

She set down the Imperial Edict [the decree from a higher authority] in her hand and then inquired, "In your opinion, how should we respond to this Imperial Edict?"

"Delay a while longer. State that our injuries are severe and that we will only regain the strength to fight after the Kalpa Tribulation [the great cosmic calamity] and our Restoration [the process of healing and recovering one's power]."

Speaking thus, Eldrin Chen [the Abyssal Emperor Eldrin] sent a letter in reply to the Departing Flame Emperor Lord [the Emperor Lord of the Departing Flame].

The others, hearing this, also nodded in agreement. Although this course of action might provoke the displeasure of the Departing Flame Emperor Lord,

they were all Grand Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals of the Grand Luo Realm, masters of their own destiny], not existences that a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [an Emperor Monarch born of Primordial Chaos] could easily manipulate, so they harbored no fear.

Having finished the letter, Eldrin Chen sent it towards the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable depths of the Primordial Chaos] and spoke again, "After years of cultivation, my physical body is nearing perfection."

"Next, I must prepare for seclusion to break through to the fourth layer of the Great Luo Body [the Great Luo Physical Cultivation Realm]. You must continue to guard the Seven Great Immortal Domains [the Seven Major Domains of the Immortals] for me."

Lyra Jiang nodded and said, "Focus on your cultivation in peace. We will make preparations for your breakthrough."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a nod and immediately proceeded to the Immortal Herb Garden [the garden cultivating spiritual and immortal herbs] within the Abyssal Immortal Domain [the Immortal Domain of the Abyss].

Prior to this seclusion, Eldrin Chen had prepared to gather resources for his breakthrough into the Great Luo Body [the physical body of a Great Luo Immortal Lord, representing a pinnacle of cultivation]. Among these, the most crucial resource was the Great Golden Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir for aiding breakthroughs to the Great Luo realm].

Whether they are cultivators or Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence], it is common practice to consume elixirs and divine materials that assist in realm advancement when attempting a breakthrough.

These auxiliary breakthrough pills can be divided into two categories. The first type consists of pills and divine materials that lower the difficulty of the breakthrough, thereby increasing the probability of success.

The second type comprises immortal pills and divine materials that supplement one's foundation and latent potential, which in turn also increases the chance of a successful breakthrough.

Between the two, the former is akin to forcing the growth of a seedling. While it can enhance the certainty of the breakthrough, it also diminishes one's potential after the advancement is achieved.

The latter, however, nourishes and strengthens the very roots of one's cultivation, conferring immense benefits for future progress along the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy and cultivation].

Relatively speaking, the value of the latter is often exorbitantly high, which is why few can afford to use them.

Yet, the higher one's cultivation realm, the fewer choose the former path. The immortal pills and divine materials used by Grand Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme realm among cultivators] for their breakthroughs almost never carry any detrimental side effects.

The Great Golden Immortal Pill that Eldrin Chen intended to refine was precisely such a treasure—a superior item that fortifies one's foundation.

However, refining the Great Golden Immortal Pill comes at a tremendous cost. It requires a main ingredient of Innate Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root, representing innate and supreme talent] caliber—specifically, the Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot [a legendary bamboo shoot imbued with the profound essence of the Great Luo realm].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase, which gave him immense confidence in nurturing the Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot.

He first consumed the Primordial Unity Chaos Water from the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase to cultivate a single stalk of Great Luo Golden Bamboo. Then, he fused a strand of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light into it.

Relying solely on the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, the Ascension of the Innate Spiritual Root still carried a significant risk of failure. Therefore, Eldrin Chen exhaled a wisp of Innate Primordial Chaos Purple Qi and merged it within, assisting the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light in facilitating the Ascension of the Great Luo Golden Bamboo.

As expected, as the Primordial Essence and this strand of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light were continuously absorbed, this stalk of Great Luo Golden Bamboo ultimately and logically completed its metamorphosis. Through Nirvana Rebirth, it transformed into a low-grade Innate Spiritual Root—the 'Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot'.

"Success."

Gazing at the Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot before him, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, satisfied nod.

Without hesitation, he immediately retrieved the Creation Cauldron and various immortal-grade spiritual herbs and materials, igniting the furnace to refine this batch of Great Golden Immortal Pill.

After tens of thousands of years, this single furnace of Great Golden Immortal Pill was finally successfully refined.

"*Hummm—*"

The moment the immortal pill was completed, a golden pill brimming with Innate Spiritual Light soared into the air. It shone upon the Myriad Heavens like a Grand Yang [the supreme, primordial essence of the sun], illuminating all realms with its radiance.

Eldrin Chen grasped it into his hand, a faint smile gracing his lips.

This was the first time Eldrin Chen had refined a Great Luo Immortal Pill of the Innate Spiritual Treasure grade. The supreme divine energy brimming within it truly left even Eldrin Chen astonished.

A single cauldron of Great Golden Immortal Pill yields only one pill, yet it contains the entire foundational essence of an Innate Spiritual Root. Its efficacy and contained energy are, naturally, astonishingly potent.

Within the Immortal Court, the price to exchange for a single Great Golden Immortal Pill is exorbitantly high, requiring at least five strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light.

Yet for Eldrin Chen's pill, even accounting for all the auxiliary immortal herbs, rare treasures, and cultivation costs, the total expenditure fell short of two strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, revealing a significantly lower production cost.

"It is time to prepare for the breakthrough to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. He then stored the Great Golden Immortal Pill away before returned to his secluded cultivation chamber to begin his deep meditation.

In truth, after refining several Great Luo Immortal Pill and Indestructible Golden Fruit, and cultivating for tens of millions of years, Eldrin Chen's Great Luo Body had gradually approached the state of three-tenths perfection.

As early as three million years prior, Eldrin Chen could have attempted the breakthrough to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The reason he had not done so was his intent to further temper his foundation, lest a hasty breakthrough lead to an unstable base.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen began his secluded cultivation with his entire heart and soul. He circulated his True Spirit Supreme Treasure, True Spirit Great Dao, True Spirit Magical Power, True Spirit Primordial Spirit and other foundational arts to temper his physical body, pushing his Root Origin Treasure to its absolute limit.

Under this intense, relentless tempering, Eldrin Chen's physical form began to be refined at a breathtaking pace. Every wisp of his Blood Qi [the vital life-force energy within a cultivator's body] that flowed through the Root Origin Treasure became visibly more concentrated and potent.

Thus, after merely several hundred thousand years of secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen's physical body had reached a state where no further advancement was possible, and his foundation could be described as supremely solid.

"It is almost time."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, then retrieved and consumed the Great Golden Immortal Pill.

"Boom—"

The instant the Great Golden Immortal Pill was swallowed, Eldrin Chen felt as if a Chaos sun had detonated within his very core.

An immense, boundless energy erupted forth, like a Chaos Sea [the primordial, formless ocean of energy from which all creation emerged] hammering against his dantian [the core energy center in a cultivator's lower abdomen], with endless Chaos Tsunamis [tidal waves of primordial chaos energy] roaring in.

Yet, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. If the eruptive energy of this pill was like a violent Chaos Tsunamis, then Eldrin Chen's dantian was akin to an expanse of Chaos itself.

No matter how vast these Chaos Tsunamis were, they could scarcely breach this Chaos, let alone sweep through Eldrin Chen's physical form.

"My foundational essence is insufficient."

Eldrin Chen murmured. Then, with a single step, he departed from the Abyssal Immortal Domain and strode into the Chaos Celestial Domain, immediately beginning to voraciously absorb the Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all creation springs].

In that instant, a deluge of Chaos Sea Waters [the boundless, chaotic waters that form the substance of the primordial void] surged inward, pouring ceaselessly into Eldrin Chen's dantian [the core energy center within a cultivator's body].

The inexhaustible Chaos Sea Waters merged with the foundational essence he had accumulated within his body, transforming into the power of World Creation [the divine ability to forge new worlds and universes], which then began to ascend with tremendous force.

"BOOM—"

In that very moment, a series of thunderous, earth-shattering roars erupted.

Eldrin Chen felt a sudden, profound sublimation, as if every single cell within his body was transforming into a vast, boundless ChaosCosmos [a primordial universe], stretching across untold billions of light-years.

Immediately after, countless other cells began to open and expand. A tempest of Chaos Qi [primordial chaotic energy] swept across all directions, coalescing into myriads upon myriads of ChaosCosmos that transcended ordinary Multidimensional Space-Time.

Eldrin Chen greedily drank in the Chaos Sea Waters. When he turned his perception inward to observe his own form, he discovered that within his body, endless great Cosmos seemed to be perpetually forming and dissolving. Each cell resembled a seething Cosmos erupting with Primordial Chaos Qi, harboring a supreme divine power potent enough to warp and reverse Space-Time [the fundamental fabric of reality].

"The Great Luo Chaos Indestructible Body [a supreme cultivation art that forges an indestructible body from primordial chaos]... has reached its minor completion stage."

Eldrin Chen slowly lowered his gaze, murmuring softly as if a profound understanding had dawned upon him.

He took a deep breath and swallowed ten strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primordial and unbreakable form of spiritual radiance]. Looking inward once more, he found the five True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical sigils representing the essence of one's true spirit] blazing brilliantly within him, each one seemingly undergoing an indescribable metamorphosis.

"Hmm—"

Rising to his feet, he clenched his fist. Instantly, he felt a power capable of shaking the heavens and earth surge through him, its shockwaves rippling across the eight directions. Great fissures tore through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] and Void [the concept of absolute emptiness] of several nearby Dao paths. The entire expanse of Chaos Multidimensional Space-Time [the layered fabric of reality encompassing chaos and multiple dimensions] began to disintegrate.

"Such formidable power."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a smile gracing his lips as he continued, "In my current state, I should be able to tear apart a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Great Luo Golden Immortal stage] with my bare hands."

At that very moment, Lyra Jiang approached with evident delight, unable to contain her curiosity as she inquired, "How did it go?"

"The strength of my Great Luo Body [a physical form tempered to the peak of the Great Luo realm] has more than doubled."

Eldrin Chen replied with a smile, then added, "But the five True Spirit Divine Runes have undergone a subtle transformation. Once this metamorphosis is complete, my physical combat prowess should achieve an even greater breakthrough."

Lyra Jiang nodded, a flicker of joy lighting up her features.

Even before his breakthrough, Eldrin Chen's physical body was already comparable to that of a Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal. Now, with its power doubling once more, did this not mean that relying on physical strength alone, he could contend with a Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the seventh layer?

If one further accounted for the foundations of his mana, his Great Dao, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and so on, Eldrin Chen's strength, even if it did not yet match an eighth-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal, was likely not far from it.

Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "When will your five True Spirit Divine Runes complete their breakthrough?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and replied, "For the five True Spirit Divine Runes to break through, I still require some precious Innate Spiritual Treasures as nourishment."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

The five True Spirit Divine Runes were, in essence, Bloodline Divine Ability [innate divine powers passed down through a cultivator's lineage]. The power of such Bloodline Divine Ability stemmed from the physical body, yet it also required various resources as fuel to undergo a complete metamorphosis.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, for his five True Spirit Divine Runes to complete their first metamorphosis, he needed a set of Innate Spiritual Treasures with Five Elements [Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth] attributes as nourishment to break through to the Minor Achievement stage.

In truth, reaching Minor Achievement was the simpler part. Later, when his Great Luo Body broke through to the Great Luo Late Stage, for the True Spirit Divine Runes to complete their second metamorphosis and reach the Major Achievement stage, he would need five exceedingly precious High-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

"The path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focused on achieving divinity through physical perfection] truly consumes resources without end," Eldrin Chen murmured, a frown etching his brow.

With a slight furrow of his brow, Eldrin Chen made his way into the Abyssal Immortal Domain [Eldrin's personal immortal realm], intending to enter seclusion and consolidate his cultivation. However, he was intercepted by Lyra Jiang.

But then Lyra Jiang took hold of Eldrin Chen's arm and spoke: "Do not rush into seclusion just yet. We must first discuss the matter of the Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal]."

"Is the Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal] approaching once more?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, only then realizing that less than one hundred thousand years remained until the Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal].

Over these tens of millions of years, the successive great wars and the conflicts within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] had caused Eldrin Chen to momentarily overlook the impending Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal].

Considering this, Eldrin Chen pondered briefly, then summoned all the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme realm of immortality, one step below the Progenitor level] of the clan. He addressed them directly: "For this Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal], my intention is that the disciples and followers of the Seven Great Immortal Domains shall not enter the tribulation."

Upon hearing this, the assembled group exchanged glances. Lulu inquired, "Why? Many among our followers possess the qualifications to brave the Kalpa Tribulation [the cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal]."

"There is no need for haste."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and stated plainly: "Our Abyssal Ruins Chen Clan has produced nine Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme realm of immortality, one step below the Progenitor level] across three Kalpa Tribulation [cataclysmic cycles of cosmic destruction and renewal]. This is already considered a remarkable feat."

"If we were to produce another Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme realm of immortality, one step below the Progenitor level] in the fourth Kalpa Tribulation [cataclysmic cycle of cosmic destruction and renewal], I fear the armies under Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor might abandon the frontlines of the thirty-six Immortal Domain [realms governed by immortal powers] and march directly upon us."

Hearing this, everyone present could not help but draw a sharp breath, finally understanding Eldrin Chen's meaning.

Indeed, for a single clan to consecutively produce nine Grand Luo [the supreme realm of cultivation, transcending the ordinary heavens], it is already enough to awe and intimidate the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the myriad realms and worlds governed by immortal powers]. If a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Golden Immortal stage within the Grand Luo realm] were to emerge during the fourth Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal], I fear all the various Great Luo Ancient Clan [ancient lineages with Grand Luo ancestors] and Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [supreme sovereigns born from the primordial chaos] would be unable to sit still.

The few Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the primordial founders of the Dao, beings of ultimate wisdom and power] might not permit the Solar Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler associated with the celestial sun] or the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch to take direct action, but they could hardly be expected to intervene every time a Grand Luo Golden Immortal made a move against them.

As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands. By that time, even if Eldrin Chen cultivated an True Spirit Foundation [an indestructible spiritual foundation] and attained the deathless Imperishable [a divine ability granting true immortality], he would likely have to abandon his foundation and flee defeated into the Chaos [the formless, primordial void], or else turtle up within the Primordial Immortal Domain [the original, most ancient immortal realm] and never emerge again.

Therefore, the most pressing matter is for the Chen Immortal Clan to slow its pace. Before amassing sufficient strength, they should avoid attracting the attention of the various powers as much as possible.

Considering this, Verdant Consort nodded and said, "It is just as well not to enter the tribulation. Let them further temper their foundations and accumulate their reserves. After one or two Kalpa Tribulation cycles, when they break through, our own strength should have seen significant advancement as well."

The others, hearing her words, nodded in agreement.

Judging by Eldrin Chen's current cultivation progress, within one or two Kalpa Tribulation cycles, both his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator] and his comprehension of the Great Dao would certainly break through to the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [the middle stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

By then, Eldrin Chen's power would undoubtedly see another substantial increase. He might even possess the ability to protect himself against a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [a Grand Luo Golden Immortal who has reached the pinnacle of that realm].

As for the others, their cultivation bases would advance by at least one or two minor realms. With sufficient resources at hand, breakthroughs to Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal would be well within reach for both Lyra Jiang and Nyssa Qu.

Given the profound nature of their foundations, once they succeeded in their breakthroughs, they would possess power at least equivalent to a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the late stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

Only when that time arrives, with the Chen Immortal Clan possessing several combatants at the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal level, will they truly be able to establish a firm foothold among the many Great Luo Ancient Sect within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

Considering this, Yvonne the Violet Consort could not help but speak: "If that is the case, then let our clansmen enter seclusion and not become entangled in this impending Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal]."

Eldrin Chen nodded, yet still voiced his thoughts: "Everything still depends on whether Departing Flame Emperor Lord and Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor will truly come to blows. If they are determined to fight, then we may still find it impossible to remain aloof."

"Of course, I believe these two are unlikely to engage in battle."

Finally, Eldrin Chen spoke with a tone of certainty.

The others, hearing this, showed some surprise, seemingly not understanding the basis for his conviction.

Seeing their expressions, Eldrin Chen calmly explained: "Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor and Departing Flame Emperor Lord have been locked in a standoff for tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation. They have instigated dozens of Chaos Great War [cataclysmic conflicts that reshape the cosmos], yet each time, they have withdrawn on the eve of the Kalpa Tribulation."

The others were momentarily taken aback by his words, a glimmer of understanding dawning on their faces.

Seeing this comprehension, Eldrin Chen said no more, and the council meeting drew to a close.

With the Kalpa Tribulation drawing near, Eldrin Chen no longer had the heart for prolonged seclusion. Instead, he chose to cultivate in quiet preparation while keeping a vigilant watch on the news from the front lines of the conflict.

From the front lines, battle reports continued to arrive, each painting a picture of a conflict that seemed to be escalating in ferocity.

Yet, around five hundred thousand years later, a new dispatch arrived, bringing a faint smile to the lips of Eldrin Chen.

"Just as I anticipated."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, handing the report to Lyra Jiang.

Lyra Jiang glanced at the document, then drew a deep breath. "A ceasefire after all. It seems the pressure on the front is immense as well."

The latest missive, it turned out, brought news of a temporary truce between the warring factions.

The two Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [supreme rulers born from the primordial chaos], seeking to avoid the impending Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal], had simultaneously decided to enter seclusion and seal their mountains, postponing the war until after the tribulation's passing.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh. "It appears neither of the two Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch possesses the confidence to decisively defeat the other. Thus, they dare not risk themselves lightly."

Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement, her voice serene. "For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the cycle of life and death], falling in battle is not truly to be feared, for they are beyond the grasp of Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth]."

"But for beings of their stature—Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch—to be slain by a rival, especially if that defeat occurs *during* a Kalpa Tribulation, would mean utter and irrevocable annihilation. There would be no chance for resurgence."

"Indeed, that is precisely why they have become even more cautious."

Eldrin Chen nodded slowly, grasping the general stance of the two Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

These two Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch, though seemingly locked in a life-and-death struggle, were in truth acting with immense prudence. They would not lightly step into the Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal, often a trial of fate for the most powerful beings].

For once one enters the Kalpa Tribulation, there is no path of return.

The most terrifying prospect is to step into the Kalpa Tribulation, only for your opponent to cunningly evade the tribulation and refuse to emerge.

The Kalpa Tribulation carries a fifty percent chance of perishing. Given that a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch might require ten thousand Kalpa Tribulation cycles to revive, by the time one recovers, the opponent may have advanced further. At that point, the one who entered the tribulation would face a situation of nine deaths and one life.

"Since the two Emperor Lord will not act, then these Grand Luo Golden Immortal would not dare take such a risk either."

Eldrin Chen spoke unhurriedly before decreeing, "Issue the order. The Seven Great Immortal Domains are to seal their mountains and not emerge. No one is to step into the Kalpa Tribulation."

As Eldrin Chen's edict was conveyed, the Seven Great Immortal Domains began their seclusion. Only a few Immortal who practiced the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a cultivation method that embraces hardship and tribulation to temper the self] ventured into the Chaos Celestial Domain, intending to use the Kalpa Tribulation to temper themselves.

Of course, these Immortal of the Path of Self-Sacrifice confined their tempering to within the Chaos Celestial Domain itself. They did not leave the Seven Great Immortal Domains to venture into the deeper Chaos beyond.

As the Seven Great Immortal Domains sealed their mountains and withdrew from the world, the other Immortal Domains and Chaos Nests followed a similar tune, beginning their own retreat to avoid the impending calamity.

In that instant, the smoke-filled expanse of the Chaos Sea seemed to fall into an intangible silence. Only a handful of Grand Luo Golden Immortals and Chaotic Fiendgods, their battle-fury truly ignited, sought to settle life-and-death scores amidst the unfolding Kalpa Tribulation.

Thereupon, the calamitous aura of Chaos began to seethe and boil. The fourth Kalpa Tribulation since Eldrin Chen's ascension to immortality finally began to slowly spread forth.

For this tribulation, the Chen Immortal Clan did not dispatch a single one of its Great Luo True Seeds into the fray. Yet, paradoxically, the whole of Chaos seemed to grow even more tumultuous.

Perhaps it was the protracted wars that had raged across Chaos prior, wars from which many Ancient Immortals had risen to prominence, giving birth to a multitude of Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortals. This resulted in an exceptionally high number of top-tier Ancient Immortals entering this particular Kalpa Tribulation.

Within the bounds of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the combined number of Eight Tribulation Ancient Immortals and Chaos-born beings who entered the tribulation exceeded three thousand.

They clashed their way into the Depths of Chaos, battled across the Immortal Ruins Ancient Continent, and fought their path into the domain of the Primordial Chaos Abyss. From this crucible of conflict, nine peerless prodigies ultimately emerged, breaking through to the Realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Among these nine new Grand Luo Golden Immortals, three were Demon Race Grand Luos, two were transcendent deities of the Divine Race, one was a prodigy of the Human Race, and the remaining three were outstanding talents from among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races.