Chapter 1951 : The Abyssal Furnace's Revelation

The three foundational pillars are distinct from Dao Patterns [the inscribed manifestations of one's comprehension of the Dao]. They represent the collision of different supreme Daos [the fundamental principles or paths], originating from the most fundamental foundations within Eldrin Chen's body. Attempting to transfer their conflict by altering Dao Patterns is fundamentally impossible.

If it were so simple to accomplish, then throughout the ages, the number of Grand Luo Golden Immortal who simultaneously cultivated three Daos would certainly not be few.

After all, given the immense power of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, altering Dao Patterns is not something beyond their capability.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen's expression grew increasingly grave. For a time, he could conceive of no particularly convenient method.

Only after a long while did Eldrin Chen, gazing upon the Root Origin Treasure 'Abyssal Furnace' [a divine furnace born from his own foundational cultivation] within his body, fall into a contemplative silence.

"If I cannot transfer the conflict outside my body... can I perhaps transfer it *within*?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his eyes suddenly blazing with a brilliant light.

He studied the 'Abyssal Furnace', forged from his lifelong foundational cultivation, and scrutinized his various foundational pillars. In the end, his resolve solidified.

Acting decisively, he immediately took out several portions of Enlightenment Tea [a rare tea that greatly enhances comprehension and insight], brewed them, and after drinking, plunged into deep contemplation.

The potent medicinal efficacy of the Enlightenment Tea instantly caused his thoughts to expand and diverge, guiding him into a profound state of Epiphany [a sudden, deep understanding or realization].

"So that's how it is. I understand now."

Eldrin Chen suddenly spoke up. Without hesitation, he decisively adjusted the Dao patterns [the fundamental laws and principles of cultivation] within his body, attempting to transfer all the conflicts between his various foundational powers into this Abyssal Furnace.

However, as he continuously adjusted the Dao patterns, Eldrin Chen discovered that the Abyssal Furnace still struggled to maintain complete equilibrium.

Left with no other choice, Eldrin Chen directly harnessed the Space-Time and Samsara Great Dao [the Great Dao of the Cycle of Rebirth] powers of his Reincarnation Body, engraving them into the Abyssal Furnace in an attempt to restore balance.

Yet he found that the power of his three great foundations was too domineering. Once they formed a force of repulsion, even the Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth] and Time-Space Great Dao could not completely achieve equilibrium with them.

"No, that's not right."

Eldrin Chen murmured. Just as the Abyssal Furnace was on the verge of collapse, a flash of inspiration struck him. He thought of the Abyssal Pearl, and immediately imprinted a portion of its Dao patterns, fusing them into the Abyssal Furnace.

"*Hummm—*"

In that instant, the Abyssal Furnace trembled faintly, and all conflicts seemed to vanish into nothingness.

Eldrin Chen gazed at the Abyssal Furnace. Upon this Root Origin Treasure [a treasure connected to one's very origin and foundation], an immensely profound and mysterious Dao pattern was now imprinted, absorbing all forces into itself.

"The Abyssal Great Dao [the supreme Dao of ultimate endings and oblivion]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a sigh escaping his lips as a glimmer of profound understanding dawned upon him.

The Abyssal Great Dao was truly worthy of being one of the supreme, ultimate Daos. It represented the final destination for all things within the Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state from which all existence emerged].

As the ancient texts said: The Abyssal is a valley without a bottom. The waters of the eight directions and nine wilds, the streams of the Milky Way—all flow into it, yet it neither increases nor diminishes.

What Eldrin Chen had imprinted was but a single, minuscule Dao Rune, not even a nascent form of the Abyssal Great Dao. Yet, under the absorbing power of this supreme Dao Rune, the repulsive forces between his three foundational pillars vanished into nothingness, as if all such power was utterly insignificant.

"Within the True Spirit Divine Runes [the sacred scripture of divine runes that forms the core of the Fleshly Sainthood path] of the Sainthood through the Flesh [the cultivation path focused on achieving divinity through the physical body], there are four ultimate divine runes: Annihilation, Space-Time, Abyssal, and Chaos."

"And the 'Abyssal Divine Rune' is the foremost defensive True Spirit Divine Runes, said to be far more powerful than Mana Immunity and Indestructible Golden Body combined. It seems this legend is indeed no mere rumor."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a faint smile finally gracing his features.

The Dao Rune within his Abyssal Furnace [the internal spiritual furnace where his foundational powers are refined and fused] was not truly one of the True Spirit Divine Runes. Yet, its mere presence was enough to absorb all incompatibility between his three foundational pillars. This alone was a feat that defied the heavens.

At this thought, a wave of pure elation washed over Eldrin Chen.

This was not only because he had resolved the repulsive forces between the three foundational pillars, but most crucially, he had already discovered the method to cultivate the Abyssal Divine Rune [one of the supreme divine patterns of the fleshly body path].

With this Dao Rune as a foundation, supplemented by the assistance of the Abyssal Pearl, Eldrin Chen was confident he could cultivate another of the Four Ultimate Divine Runes—'Abyssal' [the Abyssal Rune].

Furthermore, for another of the Four Ultimate Divine Runes—'Chaos' [the Chaos Rune]—Eldrin Chen could also rely on the Chaos Limitless Great Dao [a supreme cultivation art of the Chaos Path] to achieve it.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, once the Chaos Limitless Great Dao broke through to the realm of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the Emperor-Monarch realm of Primordial Chaos], and he fused the power of his existing Five True Spirit Divine Runes, it would be possible to cultivate the 'Chaos Divine Rune' [the Chaos Divine Rune].

By then, Eldrin Chen, having mastered two of the Ultimate Divine Runes, would possess a physical strength unparalleled within the Vast Chaotic Void [the boundless expanse of chaotic space]. Not only could he rely on it to prove his Dao through Sainthood through the Flesh [the path of achieving sainthood via physical cultivation] and attain the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm, but he would also possess unimaginable, world-startling potential.

For those who walk the path of Sainthood through the Flesh, each of these Four Ultimate Divine Runes is a mythic legend, existing only in theory. Mastering any single one is enough to grant inconceivable power.

"Step by step. I shall contemplate these Four Ultimate Divine Runes in the days to come."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a ripple of light shimmering in the depths of his gaze.

He drew a deep breath, reined in his wandering thoughts, and turned his focus inward to sense the power within his body. Then, he extended his divine sense into the Abyssal Furnace [a divine ability manifesting as a furnace of abyssal power].

Only now did Eldrin Chen begin to perceive the profound mysteries contained within the Abyssal Furnace.

It turned out that within the Abyssal Furnace [a profound cultivation technique], there was an almost intangible, minuscule pearl. This pearl resembled the Abyssal Pearl [a legendary enchanted artifact], yet possessed a power strikingly similar to it.

The small pearl continuously swirled, drawing in the magical power and Blood Qi [the vital life-force energy condensed from blood essence] from within Eldrin Chen's body. Astonishingly, it was also constantly tempering his foundational cultivation and spiritual strength.

"Was this formed by the repulsive forces between the three great foundations condensing?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a ripple of understanding stirring in the depths of his gaze.

After further contemplation, a flicker of joy could not help but rise within Eldrin Chen.

What delighted him was that the repulsive force from his three great foundations, now condensed within the Abyssal Furnace, could actually hone his Blood Qi and magical power, consolidating his cultivation base and foundations for him.

With the aid of this power, Eldrin Chen's speed in refining various rare treasures increased dramatically. If before he could only refine six Great Luo Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir of immortality] within one Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration], now he was capable of refining twelve within the same span.

At this rate, the pace of Eldrin Chen's cultivation advancement received yet another significant boost.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen retrieved more Great Luo Immortal Pill and Indestructible Golden Fruit [a mythical fruit that grants resilience] and consumed them. Only after consecutively ingesting six of these immortal pills and fruits did he reach the absolute limit his body could currently bear.

It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen realized the foundational essence of his Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique born of primordial chaos] had already accumulated to more than fifty percent. He had taken another step closer to breaking through to the fifth layer of the Great Luo Body [a supreme stage of physical cultivation].

"It seems that after just one more Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial marking the end of a cosmic cycle], my Great Luo Body [the pinnacle physical form of a Great Luo Immortal] will be able to break through to the fifth layer."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint sigh of relief escaping his lips.

His Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique of primordial chaos, renowned for its near-impervious resilience] was far too potent, consuming resources that vastly exceeded those needed by ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals of the Great Luo Realm] within his clan. Even Lyra Jiang and the others, who had also cultivated the True Spirit Physique [a constitution embodying the purity of one's primordial spirit], required significantly fewer resources than he did.

He had initially feared that his physical cultivation would eventually be surpassed by his Dao companions and clansmen. Now, it seemed he would maintain his lead after all.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen allowed a faint smile to touch his lips. He exhaled slowly and stepped out from his secluded cultivation chamber.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen once again resumed a life of secluded cultivation, and his days settled into a period of relative tranquility.

Time flowed like a swift river. In the blink of an eye, twenty million years passed. Then, one day, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme violet radiance] came to visit the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

Beneath the Immortal Peach Tree [a divine tree whose fruit grants longevity and power] within Abyssal Heaven, Eldrin Chen personally prepared a pot of tea for his guest. "How fares your injury, Fellow Daoist?" he inquired.

"After these years of recuperation, my wounds have recovered somewhat," the phoenix replied.

Here, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix paused briefly, a hint of hesitation in her demeanor. After a moment, she continued, "I have come today to seek your aid."

"Oh?"

Violet Ultimate Ancient PhoenixEldrin Chen's words paused for a moment. He then poured a pot of tea for Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and gestured for her to continue.

Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix pondered briefly before speaking: "My sisters and I have cultivated within the Chaos Celestial Domain for many years, yet we have never possessed a Great Luo Dao Field [a supreme cultivation domain of the Great Luo realm] of our own."

"Thus, we wish to return to our former homeland to see if we can relocate our Daoist Abode [a cultivator's personal sanctuary and place of cultivation]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. In the past, Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's Daoist Abode, the 'Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest', was a renowned Chaos Nest [a primordial sanctuary born from chaos] within this expanse of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

Since Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's flight, this sanctuary had changed hands several times over the course of these Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth].

Initially, this Chaos Nest was occupied by a newly ascended Chaotic Fiendgod [a primordial demonic deity born from chaos]. Later, it was seized by a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Great Luo realm] from the Human Race, then fell into the hands of a Mid-Great Immortal Realm [an immortal at the mid-stage of the Great Immortal realm] under the command of the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox, and was now relocated to the Depths of Chaos.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen hesitated and asked, "Your Chaos Nest is now held by a Chaotic Fiendgod. Are you confident you can reclaim it?"

"I have little confidence, but this represents our greatest opportunity."

Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix offered a bitter smile, a trace of helplessness coloring her expression. "And to speak plainly, within that Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest lies the hidden Opportunity [a pivotal chance or catalyst for advancement] for my breakthrough to the eighth layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm."

Eldrin Chen also understood the thoughts of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, and thus gave a nod of agreement.

At this very moment, it was actually the greatest opportunity for the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix to reclaim the Chaos Nest.

This was because ever since the fall of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord in the past, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix had essentially defected from the Chaotic Fiendgod faction. At the very least, within the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, that Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor would not tolerate her presence.

With the Chaotic Fiendgods viewing her with hostility, the difficulty of her reclaiming the Chaos Nest was truly immense.

The reason this moment was called the greatest opportunity was that the main force of the Chaotic Fiendgods was still locked in a stalemate with the Human Race on the front lines.

Striking now to reclaim the Chaos Nest held a certain chance of success. However, if she delayed until the Chaotic War concluded, reclaiming the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest would become nearly impossible before the next Chaotic War was ignited.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I can assist you, but we must wait a little longer."

Hearing this, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix felt a flicker of joy and immediately asked, "When shall we act?"

"Soon."

Eldrin Chen smiled, then turned his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos before speaking again, "My friend has arrived. After I have received my guest, we shall discuss the details."

With those words, Eldrin Chen rose and stepped out of the Abyssal Immortal Domain, offering a cupped-fist salute with a smile. "You have labored hard, Brother Heaven Sundering. I failed to greet you from afar; please do not take offense."

The visitor was clad in golden battle attire, his stature towering and imposing. It was none other than the Grand Luo Immortal Lord of the Grand Frost Ancestral Court, Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor said with a laugh, "To be of service to you is my honor."

Eldrin Chen smiled in return and ushered Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor into the main hall.

Once they were seated, Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor produced a treasure box and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "The treasures you seek were not easy to find, Fellow Daoist. Two of them could not be located even within the Immortal Court."

"You have gone to great trouble, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen opened the box and immediately saw the five rare treasures within.

These five treasures were Five Elements treasures [spiritual materials embodying the powers of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] required for cultivating the Bloodline Divine Ability and True Spirit Divine Runes. Each was an astonishingly valuable innate spiritual treasure, their worth beyond measure.

In recent years, to guard against the Primordial Silver Dragon and the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox, Eldrin Chen had remained within the Abyssal Immortal Domain and had not returned to the Primordial Immortal Domain. Furthermore, these five treasures were exceptionally difficult to procure, which was why he had specifically asked Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor to help gather them.

After all, Rift-Heaven, the Immortal Lord had the backing of Grand Frost Emperor Lord, granting him channels and connections somewhat broader than those available to Eldrin Chen.

With the treasures now arrayed before him, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved several equivalent Innate Rare Treasure and handed them to Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor, then said with a smile, "This time, I owe much to your assistance, Fellow Daoist."

"There is no need for such formality between us,"

Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor shook his head, a note of deep reflection in his voice. "I heard you slew the Nine Extremes Divine Lord. Such combat prowess and methods are enough to shake the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. I am far from your equal."

"It was merely by borrowing the power of a Formation. It is not as exaggerated as you imagine,"

Eldrin Chen demurred. After conversing with Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor for a long while, he finally saw him off from the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

After bidding farewell to Rift-Heaven, the Demon Emperor, Eldrin Chen sought out the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and stated, "I require a period of secluded cultivation. Once I emerge, I shall venture into the Depths of Chaos to see if I can retrieve your Chaos Nest."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix was visibly pleased. "If this matter succeeds," she said, "this humble one will surely offer substantial recompense in the future."

Eldrin Chen merely offered a faint smile, offering no further words.

Having returned to his secluded cultivation chamber, Eldrin Chen immediately began refining the five rare treasures, seeking to complete the metamorphosis of his Five True Spirit Divine Runes.

As time flowed on and vast resources were consumed, Eldrin Chen's Five True Spirit Divine Runes finally underwent another transformation, reaching the Minor Achievement realm.

After achieving minor mastery in the Five True Spirit Divine Runes, Eldrin Chen discovered that his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had been significantly fortified once more, resulting in a notable increase in his overall physical combat prowess.

Even in terms of raw power, this advancement was far from trivial. By Eldrin Chen's estimation, his overall combat strength had risen by approximately ten to twenty percent—a substantial step forward from an already lofty peak.

Having completed his breakthrough, Eldrin Chen wasted no time in delay. He sought out the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and declared, "There is no time to lose. We set out now."

Upon hearing this, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix showed no hesitation and prepared to depart, intending to bring along both the Blazing Phoenix and the Ancient Ice Phoenix. However, Eldrin Chen stopped her.

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke, "Given the level of foes we might face, two newly ascended Grand Luo would be of little aid should we encounter an insurmountable opponent."

"Moreover, their injuries are not yet fully Restoration. It would be better for them to remain here and continue their recuperation."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix hesitated briefly, having initially wished for her own kin to contribute more to her cause.

Yet, since Eldrin Chen advised against it, she did not insist. She promptly agreed with his assessment.

Not long after, Eldrin Chen and the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix departed from the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

For this venture beyond the Abyssal Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen brought only the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix with him, choosing not to summon aid from Lyra Jiang or the others.

The two journeyed across the Chaos Sea [a vast, turbulent expanse of primordial energy], and before they knew it, they had circumvented the war's front lines, arriving at the location of the Chaos Nest [a primordial breeding ground for powerful entities] deep within the Chaotic Fiendgod [a race of ancient, chaotic demon-gods] rear territory.

They traversed the endless Chaos [the primordial, formless void], finally reaching the site of the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [the nesting ground of the primordial Violet Phoenix].

"This is the place."

Gazing upon the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest before them, Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [an ancient and supreme phoenix of violet flames] could not help but furrow her brow slightly, a trace of solemnity coloring her expression.

She drew a deep breath and spoke, "The current master of this Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest is a Chaotic Fiendgod of the Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal [the sixth layer of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle stage of immortal cultivation]. He is currently fighting on the front lines."

"If we were to steal the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest, it is likely he would be unable to detect it."

"Steal it?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes glimmered thoughtfully before he inquired, "How does one steal an entire Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest?"

"I left behind a contingency, a means to enter the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest without a trace."

With those words, Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix prepared to slip silently into the heart of the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest.

Yet, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He immediately reached out and stopped Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of ultimate violet radiance], saying, "Hold. Wait a moment."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen began to calculate with his fingers, only to find the Heavenly Secrets [the cosmic principles governing fate and destiny] murky and inscrutable. The divination signs showed a mixture of fortune and calamity, seemingly interfered with by some immensely powerful force.

"Something is wrong."

Eldrin Chen murmured, gazing towards the distant Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [the legendary nesting ground of the Chaos Violet Phoenix]. "I fear there is an ambush waiting within that nest."

Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's expression shifted, her features flickering with uncertainty. She could not help but ask, "Could they have anticipated our arrival?"

"It is difficult to say."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. He began calculating once more, pushing the Great Derivation Yin-Yang [a supreme divination art based on the principles of Yin and Yang] to its absolute limit. Finally, aided by his True Spirit [the purified and awakened spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] and the Heavenly Secrets Divine Ability [a profound technique for glimpsing the threads of fate], he managed to peer through a single sliver of the Heavenly Secrets.

Within that fleeting glimpse, Eldrin Chen saw a divine spear wreathed in Thunder [the power of heavenly lightning], a long silver lance, and an overwhelmingly domineering golden-flame immortal furnace, all descending upon him simultaneously with crushing force.

"Three formidable opponents."

Eldrin Chen's brow creased once more, his expression turning grave as he pondered. "The Primordial Silver Dragon [an ancient dragon of purest silver], the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial bovine demon of chaos]... but who is the third?"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his voice measured. The aura emanating from that golden-flame immortal furnace felt strangely familiar, yet he was certain he had never encountered it before, a paradox that piqued his curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's expression shifted subtly. Unable to contain herself, she inquired, "Is there an ambush lying in wait within?"

Eldrin Chen offered no direct answer. Instead, his gaze settled on Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix as he posed a question of his own: "If I were to draw away three of them, would you have the confidence to retrieve the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest?"

Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix pondered for a moment in silent deliberation. After a brief pause, she replied, "If they are prepared, I cannot guarantee success in seizing the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest itself. However, if the goal is merely to secure the Opportunity for my Path to Completion [the crucial chance to advance one's cultivation realm], my confidence of success is absolute."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. "Then I shall test their mettle," he declared.

No sooner had the words left his lips than Eldrin Chen acted. He summoned the Abyssal Seal [a powerful enchanted seal artifact], commanding it to descend with crushing force.

In that instant, the Abyssal Seal transformed, its form shifting into the twin blades of the Sky-Severing Twin Swords [legendary swords capable of cleaving the heavens]. They flashed downward, striking the Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array formation] with devastating precision. Bereft of a master's guidance to sustain it, the grand formation shattered into nothingness.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of triumph and began to stride confidently into the now-unprotected space.

Yet, halfway there, his expression contorted in sudden alarm. Without a moment's hesitation, he propelled himself backward, putting as much distance as possible between himself and the entrance.

"BOOM—"

In that same fleeting moment, a silver spear cleaved the heavens, a Thunder divine lance sundered the cosmos, and a Pure Yang Immortal Crucible tore through the Chaos. All converged, seizing the opportunity as Eldrin Chen was pinned down by the suppression, to launch a coordinated assault upon him.

Eldrin Chen parried with his Sky-Severing Twin Swords, using the momentum to propel himself further into the distance. Yet, a figure crowned in Pure Yang radiance, moving with impossible speed, intercepted his path, arriving before him as if it had been waiting there all along.