Chapter 1911 : The Beast Tide and the Pill of Eternity

After Lyra Jiang entered seclusion, Eldrin Chen once again resumed his life of dedicated cultivation.

In the years that followed, his focus lay primarily in comprehending the Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] and cultivating his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. He only occasionally emerged from seclusion to hunt particularly powerful Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos] that other clan members were not confident in subduing.

Thus, the Time [the river of time, representing the passage of years] flowed on unceasingly. In the blink of an eye, several million years passed. The power of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance grew ever more formidable, and powerful individuals within the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a cultivation method focused on self-denial and sacrifice for greater power] successively reached the Three Realms Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one masters the three realms of existence].

The number of Chaos Ancient Beast within the northern and southern Chaos Celestial Domain [a vast territory within the primal chaos] also gradually increased, their count eventually surpassing one hundred thousand.

At this stage, Old Granduncle and others began selectively breeding the Chaos Ancient Beast. Those with inferior bloodline potential were hunted and used as cultivation resources for the Abyssal Immortal Domain, while those with higher cultivation bases, especially those who had broken through to the mid or late stages of Celestial Immortal [the Immortal Realm], were kept for breeding.

During this process, Eldrin Chen made a surprising discovery. The Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir refined through nine cycles of purification] crafted from these Chaos Ancient Beast could actually serve as cultivation sustenance for the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the divine army of a celestial realm].

It turned out that the Celestial Soldiers and Generals were not incapable of advancing their realms. Theoretically, any one of them could cultivate all the way to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of Ancient Immortals]. However, that was their absolute limit; they could never take the final step into the Grand Luo [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm].

Furthermore, the Celestial Soldiers and Generals primarily cultivated their physical bodies. The flesh and blood of lower-tier Chaos Ancient Beast were the most suitable nourishment for their training.

"It seems that in the future, any surplus Chaos Ancient Beast can be allocated for the cultivation of the Celestial Army," Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, a faint smile touching his lips.

With a vast quantity of high-grade Chaos Realm Grass [a spiritual grass that thrives in primal chaos], the Chen Immortal Clan would certainly not lack for high-quality Chaos Ancient Beasts [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos] in the future Ninth Rank [the ninth major stage of cultivation]. Perhaps they could even use this to nurture an elite force of formidable warriors.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen grew increasingly interested in the domestication of these Chaos Ancient Beasts.

In the following years, he ventured to the eastern and western reaches of the Abyssal Immortal Domain and established two more Chaos Celestial Domains [realms within the primal chaos]. These domains were then meticulously transformed into specialized environments far more suitable for raising these Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Thereafter, the eastern Chaos Celestial Domain was dedicated to breeding Chaos Azure Fish [azure-scaled fish of chaos], the northern Chaos Celestial Domain to raising Chaos White Rams [white-furred rams of chaos], the western Chaos Celestial Domain to the free-range herding of Chaos Yaks [shaggy yaks of chaos], while the southern Chaos Celestial Domain was reserved as a proving ground for tribulation training.

At this point, Eldrin Chen once again found himself short-handed. He thus returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain, using resources accumulated over millions of years to train an additional seven thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly soldiers and divine generals], barely managing to assemble a full force of ten thousand.

It is worth noting that gathering these seven thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals was no easy feat, as those with a Triple Ascension Immortal Foundation [an immortal foundation achieved through three successive ascensions] are considered rare prodigies.

The Abyssal Immortal Domain comprises one hundred and forty-four layers of heavens. Yet, each Chaos Celestial Domain can give birth to no more than one hundred Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] per great kalpa. Of these Immortals, less than half are typically willing to become Celestial Soldiers and Generals. Consequently, even Eldrin Chen could not gather such a vast number on his own.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen commanded immense prestige within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. He made a journey back there, selecting numerous prodigies with a Triple Ascension Immortal Foundation from various Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands [hidden paradises and sacred lands] and among the rogue cultivators. This allowed him to complete the transformation of this batch of Celestial Soldiers and Generals.

With ten thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals at his command, Eldrin Chen stationed one thousand in each of the four Chaos Celestial Domains for garrison duty. The remainder were placed under the command of Kael Chen and other clan Ancient Immortals [immortals of great age and power] to lead hunts against the Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Once all these arrangements were complete, the Chaos Ancient Beast husbandry industry within the entire Abyssal Immortal Domain had taken definitive shape. In the process, they had also slain a considerable number of Chaos Beast Kings [monarchs among the chaos beasts].

Eldrin Chen had intended to attempt refining another batch of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, but his actions were interrupted on this day by a message. He immediately proceeded to the nameless Space-Time where the Abyssal Pearl resided.

"Has it revived?"

Within this nameless space, Eldrin Chen spoke with a tone of excitement, his eyes filled with immense joy as he gazed upon the immortal soil before him.

There, within the Great Luo Immortal Soil, the seed that was once lifeless now emitted a faint aura of Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state from which all existence emerged].

"Its vitality has been restored; it can now take root and begin to gestate."

The Abyssal Pearl spoke calmly, its voice devoid of inflection.

A surge of delight filled Eldrin Chen's heart, and he spoke, "My gratitude."

The Abyssal Pearl's glow remained placid, yet it suddenly spoke, "The Chaos Azure Lotus can only take root and sprout within an Origin Domain [a primordial realm of pure creation], or within a Chaos-Grade Chaos Nest [a nexus of concentrated primordial chaos energy]."

"To use it as a foundation for reincarnation and cultivation, it is best to seek out a portion of Chaos Immortal Soil [soil imbued with the essence of primordial chaos]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. Taking root within an Origin Domain carried far too great a risk, and a Chaos-Grade Chaos Nest was also beyond his current means to secure.

At this thought, he could not help but turn his gaze to the Abyssal Pearl and ask, "Do you have a method?"

The Abyssal Pearl pondered for a moment before speaking, "This place is the Land of the Abyss, the seat of Chaos's The End. It can be considered the ultimate Daoist Abode within Chaos, saturated with the power of Annihilation and the Abyssal."

"The Chaos Azure Lotus can take root here, but it is highly likely to become tainted by the Abyssal power, which may prevent it from sprouting and taking root."

"Regardless, with no other options available, we must at least make the attempt."

Eldrin Chen declared decisively. He then retrieved the Chaos Lotus Seed and brought Verdant Consort to the site.

Gazing upon the Chaos Lotus Seed, Verdant Consort felt a surge of profound excitement. After listening to Eldrin Chen's explanation of the risks, she contemplated and said, "No matter the outcome, we must try."

"Then I shall lend you my aid."

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, he immediately channeled the boundless power of the Samsara Great Dao to assist Verdant Consort in stepping into the cycle of Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth].

Seizing this opportunity, Verdant Consort sacrificed her entire cultivation foundation. Millennia of her cultivation transformed into primordial essence, merging into her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and ultimately fusing with the Chaos lotus seed.

"Remember this clearly."

Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity, slowly imprinting the Primordial Scripture within Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. Astonishingly, he managed to imprint nine Primordial Chaos Ancient Characters in succession.

Then, Eldrin Chen opened his mouth and infused a strand of Innate Primordial Chaos Light [a primordial light of pure chaos], accumulated over millions of years, into Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit.

This was the first time Eldrin Chen had used the Innate Primordial Chaos Light to aid someone's reincarnation. That Innate Primordial Chaos Light, the nine Primordial Chaos Ancient Characters, the Innate Mother Qi [the primordial source energy of creation], the Chaos Lotus Seed, and Verdant Consort's Primordial Spirit all fused together, ultimately giving rise to several hundred ancient characters of Chaos.

—The Chaos Azure Lotus Scripture!

Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

He had a premonition that this Chaos Azure Lotus Scripture would be earth-shattering, potentially not inferior to the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture.

"*Hum—*"

In that fleeting moment, the several hundred ancient Chaos characters trembled violently before finally merging into the Chaos Lotus Seed. Wrapping around the Innate Azure Lotus Platform, the Azure Dragon Roiling Sea Sword, and the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword, it was about to vanish into the Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth].

If Eldrin Chen did not intervene, Verdant Consort would be randomly reincarnated somewhere within the Depths of Chaos.

Yet, Eldrin Chen was a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Grand Luo realm] who had also mastered the Samsara Great Dao [the supreme principle governing the cycle of rebirth]. He already possessed the power to interfere with Samsara.

In that instant, he acted. The supreme authority over Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth], stemming from his Reincarnation Body [a divine ability to manifest a body through reincarnation], stirred the cosmos. Under the influence of this intangible power, he caused that lotus seed to take root within the Land of the Abyss.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen could clearly sense the lotus seed voraciously drawing in the Abyssal [pertaining to the profound and boundless depths] power from the Land of the Abyss and converting it into its own primordial essence.

In other words, the Chaos Azure Lotus was beginning to sprout and grow.

Witnessing this, the Abyssal Pearl [a sentient magical treasure] spoke with a note of surprise, "Unstained by the filth from which it grows, it has nurtured a wisp of the Nirvana Dao [the Dao of transcendence and rebirth] within utter stillness. This Chaos Azure Lotus Seed is truly extraordinary."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this and asked, gazing at the seed, "How does it feel?"

"Its primordial essence is vast and boundless. In comparison, I am but an insignificant ant."

Verdant Consort, her memories still hazy from just undergoing Samsara, spoke after a long pause, "Even after experiencing Samsara, to fully merge with it will likely require at least the span of a single Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often involving great tribulation]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. Once she completely fused with the Chaos Azure Lotus, Verdant Consort would attain a true Chaos [the primordial state before creation] origin.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, as the first azure lotus seed born from the dawn of Chaos, the Chaos Azure Lotus's origin was at least that of a Second Chaos Realm [a profound cultivation realm within the primordial chaos] existence.

For Verdant Consort to become one with it and also obtain the Chaos Azure Lotus Scripture [a supreme cultivation scripture], her future achievements would be truly immeasurable.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke softly, "There is no need for haste. Take your time to merge with the Chaos Azure Lotus. When you have fully refined and assimilated it, you will be able to take form and emerge into the world."

"Agreed. When that day comes, we shall stand shoulder to shoulder once more."

Upon hearing this, the Verdant Consort responded, emanating a faint immortal light before gradually sinking into a deep slumber.

Having initially fused with the Chaos Azure Lotus, she now required an epoch of profound sleep to complete the integration process fully.

Watching as the Verdant Consort drifted into slumber, Eldrin Chen lingered no longer. He departed the nameless space and reappeared within the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

With that task complete, Eldrin Chen immediately set about refining the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill.

The Abyssal Immortal Domain had been established for over five million years. In that time, the combined efforts of the Reincarnation Body and the Abyssal Immortal Alliance had resulted in the slaying of nearly one hundred Chaos Beast King.

Now, Eldrin Chen intended to refine all of them into Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill.

With his current cultivation at the Ninth Rank Supreme Grade, refining Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill posed little difficulty for Eldrin Chen. He even managed to refine thirty-six furnaces simultaneously. Within a few short millennia, the entire batch of pills was successfully completed.

In just over ten thousand years, Eldrin Chen had refined nearly one hundred furnaces of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, yielding a total of more than three hundred individual pills.

After refining the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a legendary pill said to grant a cultivator ten cycles of rebirth and refinement], Eldrin Chen immediately consumed one.

Yet, after he fully absorbed the pill's essence, a slight frown creased his brow.

A single Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was potent enough to grant a cultivator at the peak of the Celestial Immortal [the Immortal realm] realm a twenty percent increased chance of shattering the Fleshly Body Heavenly Barrier [the profound barrier separating the physical body from its ultimate heavenly form]. For Eldrin Chen, however, the enhancement was negligible.

Even an Indestructible Body [a physique of legendary resilience] that had reached the Eleventh Limit [the eleventh and ultimate boundary of physical refinement] was nearly ten times more formidable than a body that had only reached the Ninth Limit of the Grand Luo Celestial Pass Body [a supreme physique capable of traversing the Grand Luo heavens].

The chasm between a true Primordial Great Luo Body [the primordial, perfect physique of the Grand Luo realm] and a mere Ninth Limit physique was immeasurably vast, a difference that could not be quantified by mere multiples.

The disparity was simply too great. So immense that a single strand of hair from a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the supreme Grand Luo realm] could slice a Ninth Limit body into dust.

Most crucially, the efficacy of the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill was drastically reduced for a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. It could no longer provide significant breakthroughs, serving only as ordinary cultivation sustenance.

Beyond the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, only one method allowed for rapid advancement of the physical body: refining the flesh and blood of Chaotic Fiendgod [ancient, primordial demons born from chaos] into Great Luo Immortal Pill [pills of supreme grade, nourishing to Grand Luo Immortals].

If one relied solely on Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, approximately one hundred thousand pills would be required to advance from the first to the second layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.

The yield of Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill from each Chaos Beast King [a king among the beasts born from primordial chaos] was limited by its cultivation base. To refine one hundred thousand such pills, one would need to slay tens of thousands of these Chaos Beast King.

This number was truly staggering. Even if one were to slay every single Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial beast born from chaos] that had accumulated within the three hundred thousand Dao Domain [a region governed by a specific Dao principle] surrounding the Abyssal Immortal Domain over the course of an entire Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth], it would, at most, only amount to a few dozenths of what was needed.

In other words, if one relied solely on slaying Chaos Beast King [a monarch among chaos beasts] to refine Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme pill refined through ten cycles of heavenly tribulation] for physical cultivation, Eldrin Chen would either have to wait for dozens of Kalpa Tribulation or leave the territories surrounding the Abyssal Immortal Domain to hunt Chaos Beast King in the more distant Chaos Sea [the primordial, formless expanse from which all things emerged].

Once one ventured beyond the vicinity of the Abyssal Immortal Domain, they would likely tread into the hunting grounds of other Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal] or enter the territories of the Chaotic Fiendgod [a race of powerful, chaotic demon-gods]. The slightest misstep could ignite a Chaos Great War [a cataclysmic conflict between major powers in the Chaos Sea].

"One hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would be required just to break through to the second layer of the Great Luo Body [the physical body of a Great Luo Immortal]."

"No, that's not right. Given the potency of my Great Luo Body, the resources needed to advance to the second layer would be significantly greater."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

He finally understood the profound difficulty of the Sainthood through the Flesh [the path of achieving sainthood through physical body cultivation]. Without initiating a Great Luo Grade Chaos Great War, relying solely on hunting within one's own domain meant it could easily take over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation to break through to the second layer of the Grand Luo [the Great Luo Immortal realm].

Furthermore, the gap between the second and third layers of the Grand Luo realm was even vaster, requiring roughly fifty percent more resources.

To break through to the Mid-Great Immortal Realm [the Middle Stage of the Great Immortal Realm], Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill would become utterly useless. One would need to consume genuine Great Luo Immortal Pill [a pill of the Great Luo grade], Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos], or the flesh and blood of Chaotic Fiendgod to advance further.

"One must continuously wage Chaos Great War and slay Chaotic Fiendgod to progress."

"The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification is truly this arduous," he mused, "no wonder its practitioners grow more formidable with each realm ascended."

Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. Were it not for his plans to nurture a Chaos Beast King, he would likely be contemplating launching a Chaos Great War at this very moment to seize the resources needed for his Ascension [the process of breaking through to a higher cultivation realm].

Now, having formulated a preliminary strategy for cultivating the Chaos Beast King, Eldrin Chen of course intended to first immerse himself in secluded cultivation for a period of time.

He would consider initiating the Chaos Great War later, once Lyra Jiang and others had broken through to the Grand Luo realm, providing him with a sufficient number of reliable allies, and once his own physical body cultivation found it difficult to advance any further.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen swiftly reined in his wandering mind and resumed refining the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill.

Soon, he had completely refined all three hundred-plus Ten Revolutions Immortal Pills, only then realizing that his physical strength had increased by approximately half a tenth.

After refining the pills, Eldrin Chen once again Restoration [entered a state of] tranquil cultivation. Thus, time flowed on for several million years more, until the day finally arrived for the inaugural opening of the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and destiny] within the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

As the first Dao Tribulation of the Abyssal Immortal Domain Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws], this tribulation could be described as exceptionally grand and magnificent in scale.

Those drawn into the calamity included not only the newly ascended Immortals [beings who have achieved immortality] from the Abyssal Immortal Domain in recent years, but also a great number of prodigies from the Abyssal Immortal Alliance and the Chen Immortal Clan.

And as the counterpart to this Dao Tribulation, the Chaos Southern Heaven Domain [a chaotic and primordial region of the southern heavens] had, over these years, nurtured over a thousand Chaos Ancient Beasts.

Eldrin Chen deliberately released nearly a thousand of the weaker ones, among which the most powerful Chaos Ancient Beast had even reached the cultivation level of a Mid Celestial Immortal [a mid-stage Celestial Immortal, a powerful immortal being].

For a Mid Celestial Immortal-level Chaos Ancient Beast to join the Dao Tribulation [the grand cosmic calamity testing the Dao of all cultivators], it should, in principle, be exceedingly perilous. However, Eldrin Chen had made this decision only after careful deliberation.

There was simply no other way, for the strength of those in the Three Realms Realm [a cultivation realm centered on creating and nurturing three internal worlds] was overwhelmingly formidable.

The Three Realms Realm achieved through the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a cultivation method that sacrifices one's own potential to empower others] was initially only comparable to the Taiyi Realm [a foundational immortal realm]. Yet, the disparity between the two was far too vast.

The empowerment from the internal worlds within a Three Realms Realm cultivator granted them strength far surpassing that of a Taiyi Realm expert. Most crucially, as the essence of their internal Three Realms [Heaven, Earth, and Man] fed back into them, it allowed the cultivation of those in the Three Realms Realm to continue advancing.

An ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [one who has partially ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] could progress no further after reaching that stage.

But Three Realms Realm experts were different. Depending on the size and foundational essence of their internal worlds, the lowest achievement for a Three Realms Realm cultivator was to forge a Low Grade Taiyi Foundation [a foundational immortal body of the lowest grade].

The more powerful ones could cultivate a Mid Grade Taiyi Body [a mid-grade immortal physique], or even a High Grade Taiyi Body.

Taking Eldrin Chen's seventy-two nominal disciples as an example, each had now at least cultivated a Mid Grade Taiyi Body. Empowered by their internal worlds, each possessed combat prowess equivalent to the early stages of a Celestial Immortal.

Those ranked highest among them had forged a High Grade Taiyi Foundation [a supreme-grade immortal foundation]. With this High Grade Taiyi Foundation combined with the empowerment of their internal worlds, these Path of Self-Sacrifice Immortals could even defeat Flawless Celestial Immortals [Celestial Immortals with a flawless, perfected foundation]. The most exceptional among them could contend with Mid Celestial Immortals.

Take Alaric Lu as an example. He has already cultivated the supreme Taiyi Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage named after the Primordial Unity], and once fought a thousand exchanges against a fourth-layer Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm] without defeat.

Once such a figure undergoes Ascension [the process of transcending to a higher realm] and breaks through to the Cosmos Realm [a cultivation realm where one's inner world expands into a personal cosmos], his cultivation base will directly rival that of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]. His future potential is truly limitless.

As the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and destiny] was about to commence, the high-ranking members of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] emerged from their seclusion, watching the battlefield near the edge of the Immortal Domain [a vast territory governed by immortal powers] with keen interest.

Kael Chen observed for a moment before finally saying with a smile, "Nearly a thousand Three Realms Realm [a cultivation realm where one masters the three internal worlds of essence, energy, and spirit] cultivators. It seems the position of your personal disciple is fiercely contested indeed."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also revealed a faint smile.

Since the founding of the Abyssal Immortal Domain [the immortal territory ruled by Eldrin Chen], nine great tribulations have passed, giving birth to over a thousand Three Realms Realm cultivators.

The cultivation level of these Three Realms Realm cultivators is analogous to that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [one who has partially ascended but not fully stabilized in the Celestial Immortal realm]. However, bolstered by their inner worlds, their breakthrough potential is far greater than that of an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

If these Three Realms Realm cultivators were willing to attempt a breakthrough to the Cosmos Realm, their success rate would likely not fall below thirty percent.

This is especially true for those who have cultivated to the mid-stage of the Taiyi Realm [the realm focused on refining the Primordial Unity foundation]. With their mid-grade Taiyi Foundation as their foundation, their chance of breaking through to the Cosmos Realm would be no less than fifty percent.

Yet these Three Realms Realm powerhouses have not attempted their breakthrough. While some seek to forge an even stronger Taiyi Foundation, the vast majority are vying for the coveted position of Eldrin Chen's personal disciple.

At that very moment, Lulu tilted her head and asked, "Who do you think will claim the top spot in this Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and cultivation]?"

"Frostwing Yan," Yvonne the Violet Consort spoke up with a smile. "He is a Nine-Leaf Sword Grass [a legendary spiritual plant with leaves sharp as swords] that has taken human form. After wholeheartedly cultivating the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation method that emphasizes supreme dedication], his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. His mastery of the sword path has even drawn admiration from Senior Jiang the Sovereign Emperor. Among his generation, there is likely no one who can match him now."

"That doesn't count," Lulu shook her head, clicking her tongue. "Grass-Grass is already a personal disciple, so he shouldn't be included in the ranking."

Several million years ago, the spiritual awareness of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass gradually matured, and it ultimately embarked upon the path of cultivation.

Recognizing its extraordinary talent and the subtle, fateful fortune it carried as a Chaos Realm Grass [a primordial spiritual plant born from chaos], Eldrin Chen imparted to it the methods of the Path of Self-Sacrifice. He named it Frostwing Yan and accepted it as his fifth personal disciple, following Qingfeng Ye, Wen Yuan Lu, Yuansheng, and the Purifying Bamboo [a sentient bamboo of immense purity].

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Although Frostwing Yan has only recently taken form, his cultivation has already reached the Cosmos Realm [a profound stage of cultivation where one's inner world mirrors the vast cosmos]. This tribulation is merely a trial for him. He will not act against those below the Celestial Immortal Realm [a high-level immortal cultivation stage], and thus, his ranking will not be counted."