Chapter 1952 : Fated Adversaries of the Great Dao

"Pure Yang Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord who has mastered the pure yang path], to think it is actually you!"

The moment he saw the figure blocking his path, Eldrin Chen felt a chill in his brow, a flicker of shock crossing his features.

The one standing before him was none other than the renowned Pure Yang Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord who has mastered the pure yang path] of the Human Race.

This Pure Yang Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord who has mastered the pure yang path] possessed a cultivation base at the eighth layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle stage of cultivation] realm. He cultivated the Pure Yang Celestial Fire Great Dao [the Great Dao of Pure Yang Celestial Fire, a supreme cultivation art], and was considered the foremost Pure Yang [pertaining to the pure yang element] Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle stage of cultivation] within the Human Race.

"It is I."

Pure Yang Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord who has mastered the pure yang path] spoke with detached calm, his gaze resting on Eldrin Chen. "Between you and me lies a Great Dao Contention [a fundamental conflict over the authority of a Great Dao, the core laws of reality]. We are, by nature, Fated Adversary [destined rivals, bound by fate to oppose one another]."

Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment upon hearing this. "I simply did not expect you to arrive so swiftly," he said finally.

"Indeed. I had not wished to act so soon."

Pure Yang Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord who has mastered the pure yang path] gave a slight nod. "You are but a newly ascended Grand Luo [Grand Luo realm cultivator]. The sliver of Pure Yang Great Dao [the authority over the Great Dao of Pure Yang] authority you hold offers me little significant gain."

"My original plan was to wait until your cultivation broke through to the seventh layer of Grand Luo [the Grand Luo realm]. Then, I would take your Dao Authority [the authority and control one holds over a specific Great Dao] to aid my own breakthrough to Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the Great Perfection stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm]. Yet, the power you have displayed is far too formidable. I have no choice but to move early and snuff you out."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes grew cold. The path of the Pure Yang Great Dao [the supreme path of pure, unadulterated Yang energy] was arduous to cultivate. Within the vast expanse of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, those who had attained the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortality] via this Dao were exceedingly rare. In the present age, only two such beings still lived.

They were this very Pure Yang Immortal Lord, and the 'Pure Yang Demon Emperor' of the Demon Race. Both possessed astonishing, formidable power, and both were rivals contending for the same Dao as Eldrin Chen.

However, Eldrin Chen had only recently entered the Grand Luo realm and had not yet consolidated much of its authority. He had assumed they would not strike immediately. He had not expected the Pure Yang Immortal Lord to lose patience so swiftly.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke with icy calm. "If you wish to strangle me in my cradle, your strength alone is far from sufficient."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen instantly shot toward the distant Chaos [the primordial, formless void before creation].

The Pure Yang Immortal Lord merely let out a cold laugh. He mounted a spatial Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of immense power] and tore through the void in pursuit. The Pure Yang Immortal Crucible in his hand shot forth, arriving even before his own form, and descended with crushing force to suppress Eldrin.

Eldrin Chen summoned the Abyssal Seal, transforming it into a Chaos Great Cauldron to meet the blow. The two treasures collided with world-shaking force, and Eldrin used the momentum to propel himself even farther away.

Yet, the Primordial Silver Dragon and the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox showed no intention of relenting. The Primordial Silver Spear and the Divine Thunder Spear pierced through the void, their tips aimed to force Eldrin Chen back into the encirclement.

Eldrin Chen expanded his Chaos Unity [a divine ability that merges all into primordial chaos], narrowly evading the cataclysmic strike of the Divine Thunder Spear. In the same motion, he manifested the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and engaged the Primordial Silver Dragon in fierce combat. Within a few exchanges, his blows sent the great dragon reeling, its silver scales stained with blood.

"Your wounds have yet to fully Restoration [heal or regenerate], and yet you dare cross blades with me?"

Eldrin Chen sent the Primordial Silver Dragon flying, instantly unleashing an unstoppable divine might that battered it into a continuous retreat, carving a bloody path through the fray with sheer force.

Witnessing this, even Pure Yang Immortal Lord was shocked. His expression shifted slightly, and he could not help but cry out, "Your methods are formidable, sir. If you escape today, you will undoubtedly become a great calamity in the future."

As his words fell, Pure Yang Immortal Lord summoned an Immortal Pagoda that soared into the air. It radiated a torrential sealing power to suppress the Void [the concept of emptiness or spatial manipulation], completely locking down the entire expanse of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

In the next instant, he conjured a Pure Yang Immortal Sword and slashed towards Eldrin Chen, intent on utterly annihilating him.

"Hmph—"

This Pure Yang Immortal Lord was truly worthy of being a top-tier Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm]. Simultaneously wielding three Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [supreme treasures born of primordial essence], he Eruption [unleashed] a combat prowess unparalleled in all antiquity, surpassing even Nine Extremes Divine Lord by a significant margin.

The Primordial Chaos Kui Ox and the Primordial Silver Dragon also attacked without regard for cost, determined to keep Eldrin Chen here permanently.

Even with Eldrin Chen's heaven-shaking battle strength, facing the combined assault of three Peerless Immortal Lord [immortal lords of unmatched skill] and divine demons, he ultimately found himself outnumbered and forced into a steady retreat.

"Troublesome."

Seeing that their onslaught was difficult to parry, Eldrin Chen simply ceased evading. At the cost of enduring the combined Slaughter [killing techniques] of his foes with his Primordial Unity [a foundational cultivation realm representing oneness] physique, he activated the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

In that fleeting instant, a surge of Void Primordial Magnetism Immortal Light [a supreme light-based technique that manipulates the fundamental forces of void and magnetism] erupted, instantly ensnaring the Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a sword of pure, unadulterated solar essence] and drawing it into the depths of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a supreme treasure capable of reflecting and containing energies of opposing polarities].

Such was the might of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled power], amplified by the principle of elemental counteraction, that Pure Yang Immortal Lord [the Sovereign of Pure Solar Essence] failed to react in time before his treasured weapon was seized.

"How dare you!"

Witnessing the loss of his life-bound immortal sword, a look of shock and fury contorted the features of Pure Yang Immortal Lord.

He instantly activated a Forbidden Divine Ability [a secret, immensely powerful technique that carries great risk to the user], forcibly elevating his cultivation to the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the absolute pinnacle of the Great Luo Golden Immortal stage]. Then, he commanded the Pure Yang Immortal Crucible [a cauldron forged from the heart of a primordial sun] to cleave through the void and bear down with crushing force.

The sheer, wrath-fueled power of this strike would have given even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a sovereign whose power rivals the chaos of creation itself] pause, let alone Eldrin Chen, who was merely at the Seventh Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal [the seventh stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm].

In their very first exchange, Eldrin Chen was sent reeling through the air, blood spraying from his lips, sustaining significant injuries.

"Perish!"

Almost simultaneously, the Primordial Silver Dragon [an ancient dragon of metallic might] and the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial bovine beast born from chaos] attacked with furious intent, their unstoppable forces converging to trap Eldrin Chen in a pincer assault.

The combined assault of three such supreme Grand Luo [Great Luo realm] experts could grievously wound even one at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. To withstand it head-on carried the very real risk of utter annihilation.

"Hahaha..."

Yet, Eldrin Chen suddenly erupted into uproarious laughter. Before the very eyes of the assembled, he transformed into a dazzling ray of immortal light and vanished from this expanse of Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before creation].

"BOOM—"

With a deafening roar, the combined force of the three figures' attacks pierced through the Vast Chaotic Void.

In that instant, the Myriad Heavens were sundered, myriad worlds faced Annihilation, and this entire region of Chaos dissolved into utter nothingness.

When the tumult finally subsided, Pure Yang Immortal Lord stared at the spot where Eldrin Chen had vanished, his face turning ashen with fury.

"What manner of technique is this, that it can disregard the seal of the Pure Yang Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda?" he demanded, his voice tight.

Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial bovine demon beast of chaos], his expression dark and grave, spoke with immense solemnity.

Primordial Silver Dragon drew a deep breath before stating, "To ignore the confinement of a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, of the highest innate grade]... it must be a spatial Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact] of the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the supreme pinnacle of innate treasures] tier."

"Could it be that Lunar Emperor Lord, fallen for so many years, still left behind such a means?"

Upon hearing this, Pure Yang Immortal Lord fell silent for a moment. His expression turned icy cold as he spoke, "The opponent used a spatial-magnetic Magical Artifact [an enchanted artifact with specific magical properties] to seize my Pure Yang Immortal Sword. That treasure must undoubtedly be a spatial-attribute Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from heaven and earth, possessing innate spiritual power]."

"It seems we underestimated the methods of this Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist after all."

The Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial demonic beast resembling a massive ox] listened and replied after a moment of silence, "If he possesses a spatial-attribute Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, then he is already in an invincible position. It appears we cannot capture him."

"Not necessarily."

At that moment, Pure Yang Immortal Lord shook his head and spoke.

Hearing this, both the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox and the Primordial Silver Dragon [a primordial demonic beast in the form of a silver dragon] turned their gazes towards Pure Yang Immortal Lord, awaiting his words.

Seeing their attention, Pure Yang Immortal Lord spoke coldly, "This Eldrin, the Immortal Lord possesses talent rarely seen across the ages, with the potential of a Chaos Celestial Emperor. Yet, it is widely acknowledged that he has no hope of attaining the Dao of the Chaos Celestial Emperor. Do you know the reason?"

The two were slightly taken aback upon hearing this; it was the first time they had learned of this secret.

Pure Yang Immortal Lord continued, "It is because the Chaos Limitless Great Dao [the Great Dao of Limitless Chaos, a supreme cultivation path] he cultivates was forged from the convergence of five Great Daos: Pure Yang [the Dao of Pure Yang, representing ultimate light and heat], Profound Nether [the Dao of Profound Nether, representing ultimate darkness and cold], Chaos Metal, Source Earth, and Life [the Dao of Life]."

"Hah."

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox suddenly burst into loud laughter. "I laugh at that Eldrin, the Abyssal Brat," it boomed. "For all his heaven-defying talent, he is so arrogant and foolish! He has squandered a physique worthy of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler of primordial chaos]."

A flicker of pity crossed the eyes of the Primordial Silver Dragon as it heard these words.

For an ordinary being, choosing the wrong Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic laws one aligns with for cultivation] might not be a great tragedy. After all, they never stood a real chance of attaining the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm to begin with, so there is little to regret.

But for one with the innate gifts and latent potential of Eldrin Chen, who truly possessed the makings of a Chaos Celestial Emperor, to forsake that destiny by cultivating the Boundless Great Dao [a supreme cultivation path of infinite scope and difficulty]... that is a path of no return, an insurmountable dead end barring him from the Chaos [the primordial state of undifferentiated existence] realm forever.

"The Pure Yang [Pure Sun], the Profound Nether [Abyssal Yin], Chaos Metal, Source Earth, and Life—these five Great Dao are all supreme, heaven-reaching manifestations of the Boundless Great Dao," the dragon explained.

"Had Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist mastered these five paths, he could have not only broken through to the Second Chaos Realm in one fell swoop but would have stood among the mightiest within that very realm."

"A pity," it sighed. "Such a Boundless Great Dao cannot grant its Dao Authority [the sovereign authority and power inherent to a specific Great Dao] to any who has not first attained the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor."

The Pure Yang Immortal Lord shook his head, his voice tinged with resignation.

Who was he to judge Eldrin Chen? Had not he, the Pure Yang Immortal Lord himself, also found the gates to the Chaos realm forever barred?

At least he had never forged a True Spirit Foundation [a perfect, flawless spiritual foundation required for the highest echelons of cultivation]; he never possessed the seed of an Emperor's destiny to begin with. Thus, he held no real regret.

With these thoughts in mind, he withdrew his contemplations and gazed in the direction where Eldrin Chen had departed. "These five Great Daos [the supreme fundamental principles of existence] are far too potent," he mused. "Those who have attained enlightenment through them are invariably peerless prodigies who have forged an Indestructible Foundation."

"To my knowledge, the few cultivators within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains who tread the other four paths are, at the very least, at the Seventh Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal realm or higher. Among them, there are even those at the ninth layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal and even existences at the level of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch."

"I suspect that among these individuals, the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch might refrain from direct action. However, those Grand Luo Golden Immortal will likely not tolerate the growth of Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist, a common enemy to them all."

Hearing this, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox could not help but feel a flicker of delight.

For a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch, the Dao Authority [the authority and power over a specific Great Dao] of a mere Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal holds little utility. To be of any significant use, one must at least reach Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. For a true breakthrough in cultivation, the ideal is to slay a rival who treads the same Great Dao and is of comparable strength.

Thus, Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch often prefer to let lower-tier Grand Luo Golden Immortal grow freely. Only when their cultivation reaches a certain threshold do they move to eliminate them and seize their Dao Authority.

Furthermore, given that several Divine Emperor and Dao Progenitor [the ultimate progenitors of the Great Daos] have shown interest in Eldrin Chen, it is unlikely they would tolerate higher-realm experts bullying a junior. Therefore, direct intervention by these Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch is improbable. However, those Grand Luo Golden Immortal will most likely be unable to resist taking action.

After all, in conflicts between fellow Grand Luo Golden Immortal, it is beneath the dignity of a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage to blatantly interfere and take sides.

He pondered for a moment before speaking. "If we could join forces with those individuals and also borrow a top-grade spatial Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of immense spiritual power] along with a formation artifact, there would indeed be an opportunity to surround and slay Eldrin, the Immortal Lord."

Seeing this, the Pure Yang Immortal Lord declared, "In that case, I shall return to the Three Thousand Immortal Domains to see if I can persuade them to emerge from seclusion and lend their aid."

Just as several Chaotic Fiendgod and Grand Luo Immortal Lord were discussing how to deal with Eldrin Chen, Eldrin Chen had already steered the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void and appeared within another region of the Chaos.

Upon meeting Violet Ancient Phoenix, he inquired directly, "Was the Opportunity [a rare chance for profound advancement or enlightenment] successfully retrieved?"

"It is in my grasp."

Violet Ancient Phoenix nodded, a flicker of elation crossing her features.

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, declaring without hesitation, "Then we depart at once."

Upon their returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain, Lyra Jiang and the others immediately came forward. Seeing Eldrin Chen's significant injuries, she could not help but ask with concern, "What happened?"

"We walked into an ambush, but fortunately, we secured the Opportunity."

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and then recounted the entire sequence of events to the assembled group.

After listening, Lyra Jiang's expression shifted with alarm. "To think you would encounter a Dao Rival [a fated adversary on the path of cultivation] so swiftly. It seems your rapid ascent has indeed drawn the gaze of such beings."

"It was inevitable."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but let out a soft sigh, a trace of helplessness stirring within his heart.

In truth, from the depths of his being, he still yearned for a low profile. His heart's desire was to continue concealing his cultivation realm and combat prowess, ideally until his breakthrough to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the longer he could delay, the better.

However, with the Chaotic War Eruption, the Seven Abyssal Immortal Domains were inevitably drawn into the maelstrom of conflict.

Through two successive large-scale Chaotic War conflicts, the Chen Immortal Clan had emerged victorious, securing vast quantities of resources and Opportunity [a pivotal moment or chance for advancement in cultivation], yet in doing so, they had also revealed the true extent of their strength.

The Pure Yang Immortal Lord, who had originally not planned to act immediately, could no longer sit idle. He was thus compelled to initiate the Great Dao Contention ahead of schedule, seeking to strangle Eldrin Chen in his cradle.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Fortunately, this time we discerned the Pure Yang Immortal Lord's intentions, granting us time to prepare."

"Moving forward, we shall fortify the defenses of the Seven Great Immortal Domains and make ready to counter any moves from these individuals."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu furrowed her brow slightly and said, "My concern is whether the Pure Yang Immortal Lord might summon your other Great Dao adversaries, uniting with them to ensure your demise before you fully rise."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly at these words.

From what Eldrin Chen knew, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, each of the five Great Daos he cultivated had at least one or two such adversaries, among whom existed beings at the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord Level.

Within the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, the number of Dao-rivals for each Great Dao would likely even rise to double digits.

Even if Pure Yang Immortal Lord only sought allies from within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, and considering that these Dao-rivals are also rivals to each other, that would still mean at least five opponents of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal level.

"Five Dao-rivals, most likely beings at the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal stage, and among them, there are probably those who have reached Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection."

"Add to that the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox, the Primordial Silver Dragon, and others..."

Eldrin Chen murmured slowly, his gaze growing increasingly grave.

If so many enemies were to attack the Abyssal Immortal Domain simultaneously, even Eldrin Chen could not guarantee that the Seven Abyssal Immortal Domains would hold.

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang took a deep breath and offered a strategy: "The Chaos Great War is currently at a stalemate. If these forces were to join against us, it could give Departing Flame Demi-Progenitor the opening he needs to break the deadlock."

"Therefore, Departing Flame Emperor Lord would never tolerate such a move. We can inform Departing Flame Emperor Lord of the situation. I believe he will personally warn those factions, buying us some breathing room."

Everyone nodded in agreement. What the Chen Immortal Clan lacked most now was time.

If Eldrin Chen were granted just ten more Kalpa Tribulation to cultivate, allowing his cultivation to break through to the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, then all their current difficulties would be resolved.

Even without ten Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic event that reshapes the cosmos], having just one or two such events as a buffer would allow Lyra Jiang and others to break through to the Mid-Great Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation], and for Eldrin Chen's own cultivation to advance further. With that, they would possess the strength to stand and fight against these foes.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen proceeded to the main hall and personally penned a letter to Departing Flame Emperor Lord.

He appealed to reason and emotion, detailing in the letter the potential chain reaction should the Abyssal Immortal Domain [a specific immortal realm] come under attack, before dispatching it to the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered realms].

After completing this task, Eldrin Chen pondered for a long while before speaking. "Although Lyra has ties with the two Divine Emperor [sovereign rulers of immense power], and the two Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [progenitors who have comprehended the fundamental Dao] hold us in some regard, these venerable beings have long withdrawn from the affairs of the Mortal Dust Realm [the world of mortals and mundane concerns].

"In their pursuit of the Opportunity [a rare chance for profound advancement] to ascend further, they reside year-round within the Depths of Chaos. The presences they leave in the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms of immortal cultivation] may not even be their true selves. Should true calamity befall us, we will likely have to resolve it ourselves."

Upon hearing this, everyone present furrowed their brows slightly.

They understood the truth in Eldrin Chen's words. To a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage, conflicts on the path of the Great Dao are trials their disciples must face; they would not act as nursemaids for their juniors.

Furthermore, both Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang had forged a True Spirit Foundation [an indestructible spiritual core], meaning they could not be utterly and permanently extinguished—at worst, they would lose their Dao Authority [authority over a specific aspect of the Dao].

Thus, if matters reached that extreme, these Divine Emperor and Immortal Sages might not deign to intervene directly, lest they compromise their dignity.

Contemplating this, Lyra Jiang asked, "What are you suggesting?"

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and then spoke, "In my view, we must strive to forge more alliances."

"Alliances?"

Eldrin Chen nodded and continued, "Starting with Grand Nether Emperor Lord, with whom I have had dealings, and Grand Frost Emperor Lord, who is a highly respected senior of our Human Race. We can deepen our ties with them through Fellow Daoist Umbralia and Fellow Daoist Rift-Heaven."

"Furthermore, Taiyang Emperor Lord and Taicang Divine Emperor could also serve as potential allies for us."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort's brow furrowed slightly. "The price we would have to pay to secure such alliances would likely be immense," she said.

"I have a method in mind, though it carries a certain degree of risk."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, first sealing the hall with his Chaos-attributed mana [the primordial, formless energy from which all things originate] before continuing, "We could use the Creation Cauldron [a legendary artifact capable of profound, world-altering transformations] to perform Foundation Reforging [a supreme technique to reshape and perfect a cultivator's innate potential] for the disciples of these powers, cultivating several Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, a realm of supreme power and enlightenment] with the innate talent of an Emperor Lord [a title denoting a sovereign ruler among cultivators, often possessing immense power and authority]."

Yvonne the Violet Consort's expression changed drastically. "But doing so would risk exposing the Creation Cauldron," she could not help but exclaim.

"That is precisely the risk,"

Eldrin Chen said, taking another deep breath. "Although I can seal their Six Senses [the spiritual senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and intuition] and use the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars [a supreme divination art that calculates fate by observing the balance of cosmic forces and celestial movements] to obscure the workings of heaven's will, such a heaven-defying act of creation might stir the hearts of these Emperor Lord."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra] could not help but frown slightly. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke, "The Opportunity [the chance for advancement or enlightenment] presented by the Foundation Reforging [a divine technique to rebuild one's cultivation foundation] can be explained as a supreme treasure left behind from my previous life. However, it can be used at most nine times."

"We can offer four of these opportunities to them, but in return, they must form an alliance with us. This alliance would serve to deter powerful enemies at the Emperor Lord [a title for a supreme ruler among cultivators] level. Furthermore, they must agree to intervene on our behalf at least once when the situation demands it."

Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin] nodded in agreement upon hearing this proposal.

Using the preparations left by Lyra Jiang from her past life as an explanation was, in fact, quite plausible.

After all, Lunar Emperor Lord [the sovereign ruler associated with the moon] was a peerless Emperor Lord of the Quasi-Divine Emperor [a realm just below that of a Divine Emperor] level. She was destined for the status of a Primordial Divine Emperor [an ancient and supreme Divine Emperor]. Had it not been for the treacherous schemes orchestrated by the Solar Celestial Emperor [the Celestial Emperor associated with the sun] in the past, she would have long since ascended to become a lofty Primordial Divine Emperor revered by the Human Race [the collective of humanity].

For a figure of such stature, leaving behind certain contingencies was entirely within expectations.