Chapter 1913 : The Supreme Lunar Pagoda's Dawn

After seeing off Gentle Deer, Eldrin Chen once again retreated into secluded cultivation [a state of deep, uninterrupted meditation and training].

Years flowed into centuries, and centuries into millennia. In the blink of an eye, thirty million years passed. It was on this day that a World-Illuminating Immortal Light blossomed forth from within Exquisite Jiang's Seclusion Chamber. Countless True Spirit Imprint [the fundamental, cosmic signatures of primordial spirits] descended from the Nine Heavens, prompting Eldrin Chen to open his eyes in pleasant surprise, emerging from his deep cultivation.

"Has she succeeded?"

With a surge of joy, Eldrin Chen immediately went to Exquisite Jiang's grotto-abode. There, he saw her slowly opening her eyes.

Before her, a pagoda etched with True Spirit Imprint rotated and hovered gracefully.

Witnessing this sight, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Congratulations, my dear. You have finally succeeded in forging a True Spirit Treasure [a supreme artifact born from and bound to one's primordial spirit]."

Exquisite Jiang also smiled, a flicker of profound excitement visible in her expression.

After contemplating the Heavenly Emperor's Artifact Fusion Chapter [a legendary secret art for fusing one's spirit with a treasure] for tens of millions of years, she had finally mastered this peerless technique, forging a True Spirit Treasure in a single, monumental effort.

Reflecting on the profound mysteries of this pagoda, Exquisite Jiang spoke, "Let this True Spirit Pagoda of mine be named the Supreme Lunar Immortal Pagoda from this day forward."

"A fitting name," Eldrin Chen nodded, a smile gracing his lips. "That Heavenly Emperor's Solar Golden Bell is a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [an artifact born from primordial chaos]. I believe your Supreme Lunar Immortal Pagoda may one day rival its power." For uninterrupted reading, go to *audio-novel.com*.

Exquisite Jiang smiled faintly, yet still replied, "My Supreme Lunar Immortal Pagoda has only just entered the True Spirit [the foundational stage of a True Spirit cultivator] realm. It is not yet worthy of being compared to his."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then inquired, "Now that you have successfully refined the Supreme Lunar Immortal Pagoda, you should be preparing to attempt the breakthrough to True Spirit Dharmic Power [the profound power cultivated by a True Spirit being], should you not?"

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement, a trace of solemnity appearing between her brows.

Having refined a True Spirit Treasure, she had already achieved the True Spirit Physique [a body tempered to the level of a True Spirit], the True Spirit Great Path [the supreme cultivation method of a True Spirit], the True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a Primordial Spirit refined to True Spirit perfection], a True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme technique born from True Spirit cultivation], and a True Spirit Treasure—completing the Five True Spirit Foundations [the five core pillars of a True Spirit cultivator's foundation].

The next step in her advancement would be to cultivate the True Spirit Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path at the True Spirit stage] and True Spirit Dharmic Power.

These two True Spirit Foundation [foundational aspects of True Spirit cultivation] were exceedingly difficult to master. Even Exquisite Jiang did not possess absolute confidence in succeeding.

Seeing that Exquisite Jiang still lacked a clear path forward, Eldrin Chen presented her with a scroll containing the Great Encompassing Marvelous Art [a profound and all-encompassing cultivation art]. "You have ample time," he reassured her. "There is no need to rush. Simply proceed step by step."

"You may study and draw insights from my Triune Returning Abyss Cycle Revolving True Spirit Profound Art [a profound True Spirit art based on the cycle of three returning to the abyss]. It may prove beneficial for your cultivation of True Spirit Dharmic Power."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in understanding. "In that case," she said, "I shall continue my secluded cultivation and contemplation."

Eldrin Chen acknowledged her words with another nod. Suddenly, his brow furrowed slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he reached into the void and retrieved a sealed letter.

He opened it and glanced at the contents, his brow involuntarily furrowing slightly.

"What is it?"

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang asked.

Eldrin Chen shook his head and handed the letter to Exquisite Jiang, saying, "Recent news. Several Chaos Demon Gods in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain are gathering Chaos Ancient Beasts. It seems they intend to wage war against several nearby Immortal Domains."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang was slightly startled. "A Chaos War? What shall we do?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head again and continued, "Fortunately, the Departing Flame Demon God at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm level shows no sign of taking action."

"If nothing unexpected happens, it's likely just a feud between a few Chaos Demon Gods and the nearby Immortal Domains."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen added, "You focus on your secluded cultivation. A Chaos War at the Primordial One Imperial Lord level does not erupt lightly. Leave everything to me."

Exquisite Jiang nodded, yet still expressed concern. "Then what do you plan to do?"

"I will inform Donghua Immortal Lord of the news, so he can make preparations as a precaution."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his voice measured. "Wars at the Great Encompassing Rank are notoriously difficult to decisively conclude. To achieve a sweeping victory, the keys are surprise and striking where the enemy is unprepared."

"Having only recently entered the Great Encompassing Realm, my immediate priority is to conceal my true strength. The time for a decisive blow will come only after I have amassed sufficient power."

Exquisite Jiang nodded, acknowledging the wisdom in Eldrin Chen's assessment.

Eldrin Chen did not linger. He instructed Exquisite Jiang to continue her secluded cultivation in peace, then slipped away silently. He traversed the Chaos and arrived before a magnificent Immortal Domain [a vast, self-contained realm created and governed by powerful immortals].

The Donghua Immortal Domain was one of the ten great Immortal Domains of the Eastern Departure Flame Domain. Its grade had reached the pinnacle of the Upper Grade Immortal Domain tier, placing it among the most supreme of such realms.

Beyond this, an Immortal Domain could not advance further. Even those forged by a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has unified their path and attained imperial authority] might be more expansive, but they possessed no qualitative difference from an Upper Grade Immortal Domain. Read, share, and discuss at audio . novel . com.

"Fellow Cultivator Eldrin."

The moment Eldrin Chen arrived outside the Donghua Immortal Domain, the Donghua Immortal Lord [the sovereign lord of the Donghua Immortal Domain] sensed his presence.

He emerged from the Immortal Domain immediately, greeting Eldrin with utmost courtesy. "What matter brings you to seek me out today, Fellow Daoist?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly. First, he employed a secret art to veil the Celestial Mechanism [the cosmic principles and heavenly calculations that govern fate]. Then, deep within the Depths of Chaos, he carved out a temporary Chaos Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension stabilized within primordial chaos] and invited the Donghua Immortal Lord inside.

"This is..."

Seeing Eldrin Chen act with such gravity, Donghua Immortal Lord vaguely understood that Eldrin Chen had a matter of great importance. His expression immediately turned solemn as he asked.

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly. Instead, he simply handed the letter in his hand to Donghua Immortal Lord.

Taking the letter, Donghua Immortal Lord read it for a few moments. A chill then entered his gaze. "Seven Chaos Lair [nesting grounds of primordial disorder], thirteen Chaos Demon God [primordial deities of pandemonium]. It seems their restlessness over these many years has finally come to a head."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen asked calmly, "Are you confident in handling it?"

Donghua Immortal Lord pondered for a moment before replying, "Among them is a Chaos Demon God at the eighth level of the Chaos [Primordial Disorder] realm. Had they launched a sudden assault, I would have been forced to pay a steep price."

"However, since I have received this forewarning from you, with some careful planning, I might be able to permanently detain one or two of their number."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. A Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal whose power encompasses all] possessed formidable Force Extreme [life-preserving abilities] and access to forbidden, life-risking techniques. Without overwhelmingly superior strength, killing such an individual was exceedingly difficult.

For Donghua Immortal Lord to be able to eliminate one or two of them was already a testament to his Extraordinary [peerless] prowess.

After a moment of contemplation, however, Eldrin Chen spoke plainly. "For this battle, I do not wish to take part."

"Oh?"

Donghua Immortal Lord paused for a moment, then spoke immediately: "With your strength, if you were to join the fray, we might very well manage to keep one more Chaos Demon God from escaping. This would be an excellent opportunity to seize Chaos Opportunity and Fortune."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen shook his head, a trace of concern surfacing between his brows.

Seeing this, Donghua Immortal Lord instantly understood. He could only nod and say, "Right, of course. You've just entered the Great Encompassing realm yet possess combat power rivaling the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage. Once those Chaos Demon God discover you, they will undoubtedly mark you as a primary target."

"Your most urgent task now is to cultivate discreetly. Only after you break through to the mid or late stages of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal will you have the foundation to truly stand firm within the Chaos."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, a smile gracing his lips. "Precisely. So, for this venture, I must ask you, my fellow Daoists, to shield me from the storm."

"Hahaha!"

Donghua Immortal Lord laughed heartily. He poured Eldrin Chen a fresh cup of tea and said, "By providing this intelligence, you have already secured the lion's share of the credit."

"..."

After departing from the Donghua Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He slipped away silently and returned directly to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

In the days that followed, he cultivated in seclusion with steady focus, while quietly observing the shifting tides of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before the cosmos].

As anticipated, after five hundred thousand years, a vast and tumultuous Chaos War [a cataclysmic conflict within the primordial Chaos] erupted.

This war raged across a territory spanning over a million Path [a fundamental principle or way of cultivation], forcing six surrounding Immortal Domain [realms governed by immortal powers] to be drawn into the conflict.

A full thirteen Chaos Demon God [primordial deities of chaos and destruction] joined forces to invade this territory, clashing with Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] in a world-shaking battle. The Human Race [the collective of human cultivators] from the six Immortal Domain allied, summoning over ten Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] to lay an ambush. In the very first engagement, they slew one of the Chaos Demon God.

What surprised Eldrin Chen was that the leader of the invading Chaos Demon God was actually a horned Primal Chaos Kui Ox [a mythical, single-legged bovine beast of primordial chaos].

Eldrin Chen recognized this Chaos Ancient Beast [an ancient creature born from Chaos]—it was the very same Chaos Fiend [a malevolent entity of Chaos] that had once attacked the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a legendary phoenix of supreme power].

The power of this Primal Chaos Kui Ox was unimaginably formidable. Facing the combined assault of Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], including Donghua Immortal Lord, it ultimately managed to fight its way out completely unscathed.

"The bearing of a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a legendary sovereign who stands alone at the apex of cultivation]," Eldrin murmured.

"No wonder they say that beings who reach the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm are almost without exception peerless."

Eldrin Chen whispered these words slowly, a ripple of profound contemplation stirring within the depths of his gaze.

After the battle, the Primal Chaos Kui Ox retreated in defeat, yet, unwilling to accept its loss, it summoned several allies to its aid.

He did not intervene, nor did he meddle in this conflict, merely sitting calmly upon his fishing platform to observe the shifting winds and clouds.

The Chaos War raged on, escalating with increasing ferocity, and before anyone realized it, the conflict had stretched on for millions of years.

Over those millions of years, millions of Celestial Soldiers and Generals perished, and the number of fallen Chaos Ancient Beast was beyond count, reaching tens of millions.

During this period, many Chaos Beast King fled to seek refuge within the borders of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, allowing the domain's inhabitants to hunt down a significant number of Chaos Ancient Beast.

Then, on this very day, Eldrin Chen suddenly sensed an extremely weak aura. He immediately stepped into the Chaos and, within a Within the Chaos Lair, found a woman of peerless grace and beauty clad in violet robes.

The woman in violet possessed a slender, graceful figure and an aura of transcendent elegance, yet her face was as pale as parchment, as if she had sustained grievous, life-threatening injuries.

But her gaze was sharp and piercing, seeming to hold the power to annihilate all things. After glancing at Eldrin Chen, her pupils turned icy as she uttered, "A Human Race Great Encompassing... Leave. Now."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. The woman before him was of peerless bearing, yet her aura was exceptionally domineering and sharp, carrying an intimidating presence that even he found somewhat disquieting.

"Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme rank among immortal cultivators], Violet Heaven Divine Thunder Great Path [a supreme cultivation path harnessing the power of heavenly thunder]."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his tone resolute as he concluded, "You are the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme violet radiance]?"

In that moment, Eldrin Chen recognized the woman's true origin.

This Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix was originally the tenth-ranked Chaos Demon God [a primordial fiend born from the formless chaos] within the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, its cultivation having reached the realm between the sixth and Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the seventh stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of immortal power].

Unfortunately, tens of millions of years ago, it suffered a sudden assault by the Primal Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial bovine demon god of immense power]. That battle raged for millions of years before the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix was decisively defeated and forced to flee into the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and obscure regions of primordial chaos].

Who could have imagined that now, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix had been hiding all along within the Returning Abyss Heavenly Domain?

At this moment, Eldrin Chen also understood why the Primal Chaos Kui Ox had initiated the Chaos War [a cataclysmic conflict spanning the primordial realms].

The fundamental purpose behind the Primal Chaos Kui Ox launching this great war was to search out the location of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, to utterly slay this Great Path Rival [a fated adversary on the journey of cultivation, whose defeat can grant immense advancement].

Given the foundational strength of the Primal Chaos Kui Ox, once it killed the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, it would likely immediately break through to the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the ultimate perfection stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

Within the entire Eastern Departure Flame Domain, both the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad immortal realms] and the Chaos Demon God factions each possessed two cultivators at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection. If the Chaos Demon God side gained one more such supreme expert, it would be enough to begin tilting the scales of war.

When that time came, that Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor would likely seize the opportunity to escalate the Chaos War, forcing Eldrin Chen himself to be dragged into the perilous conflict.

"Since you know it is I, why do you not depart with haste?"

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial and immensely powerful phoenix of supreme violet radiance] spoke, a trace of gravity flickering within its pupils.

In her prime, a cultivator at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage [the initial stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation] would have had only a chance to flee for their life before her.

But now, grievously wounded from unleashing a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique of devastating power that exacts a heavy toll on the user], less than one-tenth of her strength remained. Unless she resorted to life-risking measures, she had no confidence whatsoever in subduing a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme cultivator who has attained the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

Most crucially, the aura emanating from Eldrin Chen was astonishingly potent, leaving her with no certainty of victory.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, his calculations settling in an instant. "Fellow Daoist," he spoke, "I bear no ill intent. What say we strike a bargain instead?"

"A bargain?"

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix responded, her tone laced with suspicion.

"Seven Treasures, come forth."

With a light chuckle, Eldrin Chen retrieved from his sleeve the Seven Treasures Gourd [a mystical gourd containing seven distinct treasures] and the Innate Ancient Tree Seven Treasures Gourd Vine [the primordial vine from which the Seven Treasures Gourd grows].

The moment the Seven Treasures Gourd emerged and saw the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, it could not help but exclaim with immense joy, "Master, you are unharmed?"

"Little Seven."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix was momentarily taken aback, then immediately began to communicate with the Seven Treasures Gourd Vine.

In but an instant, she had gained a certain understanding of Eldrin Chen and promptly withdrew her thoughts to look at him.

With the Seven Treasures Gourd vouching for Eldrin Chen's character, she felt a measure of trust towards him and inquired directly, "What transaction do you propose?"

Eldrin Chen was straightforward, asking with a smile, "If I am not mistaken, the true purpose behind the Primal Chaos Kui Ox launching this great war is to find you, is it not?"

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's pupils contracted slightly as she listened quietly to Eldrin Chen's following words.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen continued, "How about we cooperate? I will conceal your Celestial Mechanism [a profound and secretive cosmic principle or arrangement] and aid your Recovery [the process of healing and regaining strength], and you shall become a guest elder of my Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance."

"You wish for me to deal with those Chaos Demon God from the Eastern Departure Flame Domain?"

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix spoke, directly laying bare Eldrin Chen's intentions.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and spoke with direct candor. "From the very moment Primal Chaos Kui Ox launched its war against you, and no one else intervened, you should have understood what that signified."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of killing intent ignited within the pupils of Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix.

She and Primal Chaos Kui Ox both served under Eastern Departure Flame Domain, counted among the Chaos Demon God [powerful primordial demonic deities] under the command of Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor.

Yet, on the day Primal Chaos Kui Ox moved against her, not a single Chaos Demon God stepped in to mediate, and Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor offered no intervention or truce.

If it had been merely a one-on-one duel between them, one could have argued it was a fair Great Path Contention [a conflict over cultivation insights and destiny] between Chaos Demon God, something not easily interfered with.

But now, Primal Chaos Kui Ox had directly mobilized over a dozen Chaos Demon God and conscripted countless Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts of chaos] to hunt for her trail, and still, Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor showed no intention of calling for peace.

As a Chaos Demon God, her intellect was in no way inferior to that of a human. She understood perfectly well what this silence implied.

"I have been abandoned."

Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix murmured the words, the immense power of her Great Path of Thunderclap [her cultivation path centered on explosive thunder] erupting around her. A tide of overwhelming Slaughter Intent [intent to kill and destroy] threatened to engulf the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths [the entire cosmos, encompassing all realms].

After a long moment, she reined in her aura and fixed her gaze upon Eldrin Chen. "I accept your terms," she declared. "If you can shield me from Celestial Mechanism [the workings of fate and heavenly observation] and aid in my Recovery [healing and restoration of power], I pledge to act on your behalf."

"However, I have a condition."

"Oh?"

Facing a being whose combat power rivaled that of a Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, Eldrin Chen dared not show the slightest disrespect.

He looked directly at the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and inquired, "What do you desire? If it is within my power, I shall agree."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix spoke, its pupils gleaming with a chilling Slaughter Intent [a palpable aura of killing desire]. "One day, when you possess sufficient strength, you must aid me in slaying the Primal Chaos Kui Ox."

"Agreed. I promise you this."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Since he was now in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, the Primal Chaos Kui Ox would inevitably become his great adversary.

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix inclined its head in acknowledgment. "Then I shall trouble you," it said.

"It is no trouble. Having received several boons from your legacy, a thread of Karma [the principle of cause and effect that binds all actions] already connects us."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen immediately employed the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path to veil her from Celestial Mechanism [the probing calculations of fate and heaven]. Only then did he retrieve the Heaven and Earth Great Path Water from his sleeve to aid the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix in healing its grievous wounds.

The injuries of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix were extremely severe, and the grade of the Heaven and Earth Great Path Water [a supreme-grade spiritual water for healing] was somewhat insufficient. Eldrin Chen had to administer a full ten portions to her before barely managing to halt the deterioration of her wounds.

After that, Eldrin Chen treated her with the Great Path of Life [the profound Dao of vitality and healing], laboring for thirty thousand years before her injuries were Recovery [restored] for the most part.

"I have healed your internal and external wounds," he said. "However, the backlash from the Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique with severe recoil] is too severe. You will need to Recovery [recover from] that yourself."

Seeing that the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix's injuries had Recovery [recovered] sufficiently, Eldrin Chen finally spoke.

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, however, gazed at Eldrin Chen, a flicker of astonishment deep within her pupils. During the healing process, Eldrin Chen had revealed two types of True Spirit Foundation [the foundational cultivation arts of a True Spirit]: the True Spirit Great Path [the supreme cultivation method of a True Spirit] and True Spirit Dharmic Power [the profound spiritual power of a True Spirit realm cultivator].

Coupled with the True Spirit Divine Ability [a divine ability of the True Spirit realm] that concealed Celestial Mechanism [the workings of fate and heavenly secrets], this meant Eldrin Chen had cultivated at least three True Spirit Foundation.

These were three major True Spirit Foundation! Even within the Chaos [Primordial Chaos] Phoenix clan, only existences at the level of a Chaos Ancient Progenitor [a progenitor from the era of Primordial Chaos] could accomplish such a feat.

"It seems cooperating with this individual may not be without its Opportunity and Fortune [potential for great fortune]," the phoenix mused inwardly.

Whispering to herself, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix could not help but feel a spark of curiosity towards Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly and escorted her back to the outskirts of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain. She surveyed the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain and ultimately chose the Southern Chaos Heavenly Domain as her new dwelling place.

"The Chaos Heavenly Domain you established is far too crude and rudimentary, offering almost no defense against an assault by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal."

Seeing the Chaos Heavenly Domain established by Eldrin Chen, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix shook its head and said.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he shook his head in turn. "This Chaos Heavenly Domain is not a Path-Field of the Great Encompassing Rank, so it cannot support a Great Encompassing Rank Formation [a complex arrangement of energy nodes and flows for defense or attack]."

"Who said it must be a Formation?"

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix shook its head and stated directly, "Watch closely."

As its words fell, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix directly channeled the Chaos Torrent, causing it to swirl endlessly around the Southern Chaos Heavenly Domain. Eventually, it coalesced into a single, incredibly violent Chaos Storm [a tempest of raw, unformed primal energy].

After a long while, Eldrin Chen observed that this Chaos Storm had formed a natural, moat-like barrier outside the Southern Chaos Heavenly Domain.

This Chaos Storm was so ferocious that even an Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage would have to pay a significant price to cross it.

"I see."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. He grasped the principle now: it was a matter of using the resources at hand. By relying on the Chaos [the primordial, formless state of existence], one could draw upon the power of the Sea of Chaos [the boundless ocean of primal chaos].

The power of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] is boundless. In theory, if one could channel a sufficiently powerful Chaos Torrent [a torrential flow of primordial chaos energy], one could even manifest a Chaos Storm [a tempest of annihilating chaos] potent enough to obliterate even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign who rules over a domain of primordial chaos].

For not even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor could withstand the full, unbridled might of the Chaos itself.

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme violet radiance] continued her work. She wove Chaos Storm around the four Chaos Heavenly Domain [domains of order carved from the primordial chaos], leaving only a few limited entrances. With this, she completed the fortification of the Chaos Heavenly Domain.

Within the Sea of Chaos [the boundless ocean of primordial chaos], Chaos Storm are as countless as the stars. These storms would not only serve as a formidable defense but also conceal the domains from discovery—a masterstroke of protection that achieved two goals with one action.

Having veiled the Chaos Heavenly Domain, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix stepped directly into the Southern Chaos Heavenly Domain.

She carved out a grand hall for herself, then turned her gaze to Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Does my Soaring Immortal Zither [a zither of transcendent melody] remain in your possession?"

Eldrin Chen hesitated for a brief moment. Finally, with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Returning Abyss Seal [a seal embodying the power of the returning abyss], which then transformed, revealing itself once more as the Soaring Immortal Zither.

"Alas."

Seeing this, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix could not help but sigh softly. This Soaring Immortal Zither had once been a cherished treasure of hers.

She had intended to exchange other precious artifacts to reclaim it, never imagining that Eldrin Chen would have fused it into his very own life-bound treasure.

"Ding—" [a clear, resonant chime]

Reunited with its former master, the Soaring Immortal Zither [a legendary musical instrument of immense power] trembled faintly, its Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness within a powerful artifact] stirring as it emitted a soft, spiritual radiance.

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme power and violet majesty] caressed the Soaring Immortal Zither for a long, reluctant moment, communicating with its spirit through thought. Finally, it cast a surprised glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke.

"I never imagined you were also skilled in the Way of Melody [the cultivation art and philosophy of music]. It seems it will not be buried with you after all."

"So be it, so be it. This is your shared fate."

With a final sigh, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix reluctantly returned the zither.

Eldrin Chen accepted the Soaring Immortal Zither back without another word.

Zither-type magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] were exceedingly rare to begin with. An Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos, possessing innate laws]-grade zither was a treasure beyond compare, something many female Immortal Lord [a high-ranking immortal cultivator] of the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [an advanced realm of immortal cultivation] realm would covet in vain.

Eldrin cherished this Soaring Immortal Zither deeply. Even though he had not refined it into his Lifebound Treasure [a cultivator's primary artifact, fused with their very essence], he could not bear to part with it.

"…"

Returning from the Chaos Heavenly Domain [a primordial realm of disorder and potential], Eldrin Chen once again entered a state of Recovery [a profound state of secluded cultivation and healing].

In the ensuing ages, the Chaos War [the great conflict between order and primordial chaos] continued to rage, yet a decisive victory remained elusive for either side.

Amidst the protracted conflict, the Primal Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial bovine demon of immense power] ceaselessly sought traces of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [an ancient and supreme phoenix of violet radiance]. However, shielded by a True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme technique that conceals one's celestial fate and destiny], which obscured its Celestial Mechanism [the intricate workings of heavenly fate and destiny], even the Primal Chaos Kui Ox could not locate the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix.

Thus, after a war that stretched on for twenty million years, the conflict finally drew to a close.

In this great war, one Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage [the initial stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation] Chaos Demon God [a powerful deity born of primordial chaos] perished. Over a dozen other Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [cultivators at the pinnacle Golden Immortal realm] were grievously wounded on both sides. Overall, the forces of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms of order and immortal civilization] held the upper hand.

It was around the time the battle concluded that Eldrin Chen gazed upon the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a supreme treasure vase capable of containing the primordial energies of creation] before him and slowly summoned forth the Innate Primordial Chaos Light [a strand of pure, unformed chaos light, a foundational substance of creation].

In the blink of an eye, six million years had passed since the Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal], and Eldrin Chen's lifespan had now surpassed seventy million years.

Throughout these vast eons, Eldrin Chen had accumulated eleven strands of Innate Primordial Chaos Light. Subtracting the three he had already used, he now possessed eight more strands of the Innate Primordial Chaos Divine Spark [the condensed divine essence of innate primordial chaos, used to empower supreme treasures].

"With these eight Innate Primordial Chaos Divine Spark, added to the one I had before, my Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth can finally ascend to the upper-grade," murmured Eldrin Chen to himself.

With a calm whisper, Eldrin Chen slowly channeled the Innate Primordial Chaos Light, guiding it to merge seamlessly into the depths of the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth.

After successively fusing two more, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth underwent a qualitative transformation, evolving into a Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Moreover, the Primordial Chaos Violet Radiance contained within it grew increasingly dense and potent.

Eldrin Chen continued the infusion process. After integrating another six, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth finally reached its limit.

"An Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself. At this point, he realized the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth seemed to have encountered a bottleneck.

Its material composition had reached its peak. To advance further, it would require the integration of Primordial One Grade divine materials; otherwise, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth would find it exceedingly difficult to ascend to the level of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. After all, a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was considered a peerless divine artifact, second only to an Innate Supreme Treasure. Most Primordial One Imperial Lord wielded weapons of this very grade.

For now, possessing an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was more than sufficient for his needs.

Eldrin Chen quickly gathered his thoughts and began to examine the effects unlocked by the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth's successful advancement.

After a series of tests, Eldrin Chen discovered that the vase's capabilities had improved dramatically following its promotion.

The Great Path power within its Great Encompassing Divine Water now held a probability of helping a Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Tree shatter its Great Path shackles, allowing it to ascend and become a Great Encompassing Ancient Tree.

The Great Encompassing Ancient Tree [a primordial tree of immense spiritual value] is an Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born of the world's primordial essence] that has not yet merged with the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a light of indestructible spiritual essence]. For a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Encompassing Realm], it already counts as a rather fine resource for cultivation.

Take the Supreme Grade Innate Soul Nourishing Wood [the highest grade of wood that nourishes the soul with innate power] as an example. Once it ascends to become Great Encompassing Soul Nourishing Wood [Soul Nourishing Wood of the Great Encompassing grade], its efficacy in cultivating the Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] would increase by thousands of times. Most crucially, it would still have a cultivation effect even for those at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the Mid Stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

However, the current Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a mystical vase that condenses the primordial energies of creation] exacts an extremely high cost to produce the Great Encompassing Divine Water [Divine Water of the Great Encompassing grade], and the probability of it helping to break through the bottleneck of a Great Encompassing Ancient Tree does not exceed one in a thousand.

Using it to nurture Great Encompassing Soul Nourishing Wood would yield virtually no significant return.

Fortunately, after the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth ascended in rank, its effect on promoting the advancement of Chaos Realm Grass [a spiritual grass that thrives in chaotic energies] was greatly enhanced.

If Eldrin Chen were to irrigate the Chaos Realm Grass with Great Encompassing Divine Water, the probability of the grass advancing to become Innate Chaos Realm Grass [Chaos Realm Grass imbued with innate power] would increase severalfold.

Of course, the cost would also be far greater than using Innate Spiritual Water [Spiritual Water imbued with innate essence], because converting it into Great Encompassing Divine Water requires Innate Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation].

Eldrin Chen made some calculations and discovered that, on average, advancing three stalks of Innate Chaos Realm Grass would consume roughly the equivalent of one unit of Innate Energy.

A single Ninth Rank High-Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [an ancient beast born from primordial chaos] would need to consume between twenty and thirty stalks of Innate Chaos Realm Grass to break through to the realm of a Chaos Beast King [a sovereign among chaos beasts].

"To nurture one Chaos Beast King, the cost in Chaos Realm Grass alone would be approximately six to ten units of Innate Energy. Factoring in all other associated costs, the average expenditure per Chaos Beast King would be around ten units of Innate Energy."

"A single early-stage Chaos Beast King [a primordial beast of immense power and chaotic nature] yields, on average, three Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir refined through ten cycles of heavenly fire]."

"Even valued at fifty strands of Innate Energy [the primordial, uncreated energy that predates the cosmos] each, a single Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would represent a fifteen-fold return on investment."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his eyes finally gleaming with a sharp, calculating light.

At a cost of only three strands of Innate Energy per pill, such a low price would stir the hearts of many Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a mighty immortal whose power encompasses the cosmos].

Although Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill cannot aid the cultivation of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage, they still represent an immense material resource. They can be used to nurture Celestial Soldiers and Generals [elite immortal warriors and commanders] or to support the cultivation of disciples and followers.

After a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivates to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal and finds themselves unable to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [the realm of a sovereign who commands the primordial unity of all things], they often turn to refining their physical body and Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a being] to shore up their weaknesses, thereby increasing their chances of a breakthrough to Primordial One Imperial Lord.

At this stage, those Great Encompassing Golden Immortal would also purchase Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill to cultivate their Great Encompassing Physique [a divine physique capable of containing the vastness of heaven and earth].

It could be said that selling Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill to certain Great Encompassing Golden Immortal might even allow one to trade for some Great Encompassing Rare Treasure [rare treasures born from the encompassing forces of the cosmos]. Over the long term, this would accumulate into a considerable fortune of resources.

Of course, the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill is, after all, merely a Ninth Rank Supreme Grade pill. It could never be exchanged for an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the innate laws of the cosmos, containing its own spiritual nature], and for truly high-ranking Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality], it does not pose a significant problem.

After all, if one were to trade an Innate Spiritual Treasure for Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, why not simply use it to exchange for Innate Spiritual Rare Material [rare materials imbued with innate spiritual properties, perfect for body refinement] or for Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [pills designed specifically for cultivating the Great Encompassing Physique] instead?

Returning to the main topic, after discovering that cultivating Innate Chaos Realm Grass [a primordial spiritual plant that thrives in chaotic energies] could yield a fifteenfold return, Eldrin Chen immediately began large-scale propagation of the Chaos Realm Grass [a foundational spiritual herb].

Over these tens of millions of years, the Chen Immortal Clan had accumulated over a million strands of Innate Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation]. Eldrin Chen set aside thirty percent to cultivate the Innate Soul Nourishing Wood [a divine wood that nourishes and strengthens the soul], another thirty percent to transform Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly warriors and commanders], and used the remainder to nurture the Innate Chaos Realm Grass.

With this vast reserve of Innate Energy, Eldrin Chen directly converted it into a massive quantity of Great Encompassing Divine Water [a sacred water of immense spiritual potency], swiftly cultivating over a million stalks of Chaos Realm Grass.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimates, this immense quantity of Chaos Realm Grass could nurture approximately thirty to forty thousand Chaos Beast King [powerful beasts born from primordial chaos], which could then be refined into one hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [an elixir refined through ten cycles of heavenly fire].

This many Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would be sufficient for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] who had cultivated the Indestructibility Body [a physique of unbreakable resilience] to break through to the second layer of the Great Encompassing Physique [the supreme physical constitution].

However, after calculating several times, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a bitter smile.

His Primordial One Indestructibility Body [the ultimate, foundational form of the Indestructibility Body] was far more formidable than that of an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. His physical body alone possessed combat power nearly approaching the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. These resources could only barely advance his Great Encompassing Physique by half a step; it was utterly impossible for him to cultivate the second layer. Official source: AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.