Chapter 1920 : The Southern Demon Path War

It must be acknowledged that the World-Opening method of the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor truly represents the greatest Opportunity and Fortune for the boundless multitudes within the Chaos to attain the Great Encompassing realm and beyond.

Even the Inner World method of Eldrin Chen's Sacrificial Self Path was conceived with reference to the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor's World-Opening technique. Thus, in the unseen workings of fate, a portion of the Merit [the metaphysical currency of virtuous deeds and karma] belongs to the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor.

Departing from the Primordial Genesis Ancestral Court, Eldrin Chen returned to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

In the ensuing ages, peace reigned in the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, and Eldrin Chen resumed his quiet, secluded cultivation.

Yet, after several million years, a message arrived one day that prompted Eldrin Chen to halt his continued seclusion.

Eldrin Chen immediately summoned Nyssa Qu and Exquisite Jiang, presenting them with a piece of intelligence. "News has recently arrived," he said, "of a Great Path [the supreme cultivation arts] conflict erupting within the Southern Mystery Demon Domain."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang glanced at the intelligence in her hand, a slight frown creasing her brow.

The so-called Southern Mystery Demon Domain is an ancient path domain in the southern reaches of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, a territory primarily dominated by the Demon Race and Chaos Demon God [primordial demonic beings born from chaos].

This time, the Great Encompassing demon lords of the Southern Mystery Demon Domain have Burst [erupted] into a Path-contention war with the Chaos Demon God. The Primordial One Imperial Lord [powerful cultivators at the peak of the Primordial One realm] from both sides have unleashed True Flame [a primal, purifying spiritual fire], and the conflict has already engulfed the entire Southern Mystery Demon Domain.

Nevertheless, within the vast expanse of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains—encompassing the Upper Firmament, Lower Nether, the Four Extremities, and the Eight Desolations—there are at least several hundred path domains similar in scale to the Southern Mystery Demon Domain and the Eastern Departure Flame Domain. Wars Burst forth against the Chaos Demon God are not uncommon occurrences. For the best reading experience, visit site: audio-novel.com.

Exquisite Jiang showed little interest in this war and inquired, "What do you mean?"

Eldrin Chen maintained a calm expression, simply retrieving a map of the Southern Mystery Demon Domain. "The Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain where the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord resides," he stated, "is located within the Southern Mystery Demon Domain."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang nodded in understanding, grasping Eldrin Chen's intent.

Seeing this, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "That Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord has already incurred our enmity. If we intend to settle the score, this might be our best opportunity."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and continued, "In that battle all those years ago, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord did not hesitate to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique that inflicts severe backlash on the user]. Barely over ten million years have passed since then. If we miss this chance, I have no confidence in being able to slay him."

Hearing his words, a glint of cold resolve flashed in Exquisite Jiang's eyes. She declared firmly, "I have heard of the matters concerning the Crimson Mastiff. Since enmity has been sown, we absolutely cannot let this opportunity pass."

"However, slaying a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [a powerful immortal who has reached the middle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], even one who has just recently entered that stage, will likely be no easy feat."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "He can no longer employ that Forbidden Divine Ability, which significantly reduces the threat he poses. The primary concern is whether he will simply turtle up within his Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal, fortified by its own laws and defenses] and refuse to emerge."

"The crucial question is whether we can lure him out."

Everyone present nodded in agreement. Given the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's cultivation level, combined with the protection of a Middle Grade Immortal Domain [an immortal realm of moderate power and stability], slaying him would be an exceedingly difficult task.

Even an existence at the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level would find it exceedingly difficult to breach the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain without the combined efforts of at least two or three others.

Even if Eldrin Chen were to enlist the aid of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, there would be little certainty of successfully storming the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain.

Considering this, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "Regardless, let us first go and see if we can create an opportunity to slay it."

"Agreed."

Having reached a consensus, the group promptly departed from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

The four of them tore through the void together, heading towards the Depths of Chaos. They arrived silently within the Southern Mystery Demon Domain.

Upon reaching the Southern Mystery Demon Domain, Eldrin Chen immediately began gathering intelligence. He swiftly ascertained the situation of the warring parties.

On one side of this conflict was the Primordial Era Mystery Dragon of the Dragon Clan, 'Ao Xuan Imperial Lord'. On the other was a being from among the Chaos Fiend, the 'Primordial Black Serpent Imperial Lord'.

Both were Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational realm for those who have grasped a fragment of the Great Path's authority], and both were at the early stage of that realm. They had been locked in struggle for thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], with neither able to gain a decisive upper hand.

Not long ago, the Primordial Black Serpent Imperial Lord achieved a breakthrough in cultivation, reaching the third level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord. Seizing this advantage, he launched this Chaos War [a large-scale conflict in the primordial chaos], intent on seizing Ao Xuan Imperial Lord's Great Path Authority [the fundamental authority over a specific aspect of the Great Path, the source of a Primordial One's power].

The current great war has escalated into a fever pitch, with several Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and longevity] having already fallen on both sides. It can be said to be a conflict of truly brutal intensity.

"This war is unlikely to be decided in a short time,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a slight frown creasing his brow after reviewing the intelligence in his hands.

Exquisite Jiang nodded, her tone calm as she stated, "Although Ao Xuan Imperial Lord's cultivation is only at the second level of Primordial One Imperial Lord [a sovereign realm where one's power is unified with the primordial laws of the cosmos], he is backed by the True Dragon Clan [one of the most ancient and powerful races in existence]. As one of the mightiest races within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the vast expanse of immortal realms], they will not allow him to be easily defeated or slain."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu also nodded in agreement.

While it is generally said that in a Great Path Contention [a fateful struggle for supremacy over a fundamental cosmic principle or authority], external forces should not interfere, this rule seldom applies to the truly colossal powers. Original publication: audio-novel.com (official site) - The source of this chapter.

The True Dragon Clan stands as one of the supreme races of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, boasting a lineage with over three thousand Great Encompassing Golden Immortal and several dozen Primordial One Imperial Lord among their ranks.

Since the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation, when the cosmos was first formed], the Dragon Clan has been a paramount race, second only to the legendary Divine Clan [the primordial race of gods said to have shaped the cosmos]. They remain a pivotal force of immense weight within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

With such profound heritage and foundation, the True Dragon Clan can utterly overwhelm others with their sheer might. How could they possibly stand by and watch a Great Path Authority [the sovereign right to command a fundamental cosmic principle, a prize of immense power] belonging to one of their own Primordial One Imperial Lord be seized?

Of course, the True Dragon Clan is not without rivals. Whether from within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains or from powers beyond its borders, there are many who would not idly watch the Dragon Clan grow ever stronger.

After all, even the Candle Dragon Heavenly Emperor [the supreme ruler of the candle dragon lineage] was not without rivals and enemies.

Therefore, regarding the struggle for the Dao [the supreme cosmic principle and path of cultivation] between Ao Xuan Imperial Lord and the Primordial Black Serpent Imperial Lord, the True Dragon Clan [the paramount clan of true dragons] did not forcefully intervene directly.

"The Primordial Black Serpent Imperial Lord possesses greater cultivation and more formidable Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation]. It is likely he also has powerful backing. The outcome of this conflict is far from certain,"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his furrowed brow gradually smoothing. "For us, the longer this fight drags on, the more advantageous it becomes."

With these words, Eldrin Chen and his companions arrived silently at the periphery of the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain [the celestial territory ruled by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord].

The four of them took up positions outside the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, intending to wait for an opportunity when the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [the sovereign ruler of the Crimson Mastiff territory] would venture beyond his Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal realm of influence and power].

To their surprise, however, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord seemed utterly determined to remain holed up within his Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, stubbornly refusing to leave its confines.

Even when the Sovereign [a supreme ruler of a vast domain] Mastiff Mystery Imperial Lord of the Southern Mystery Demon Domain [a demonic territory in the southern mysteries] summoned him on multiple occasions, the Crimson Mastiff used the pretext of severe injuries to decline.

"Is this individual truly so cautious?"

Watching the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord turtle within his defenses, a slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow.

A Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators] does not fall into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]; even if they perish, it is merely a deep slumber. Using his severe injuries as a pretext, even a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who has attained the foundational unity of the Primordial Chaos] like Ao Xuan Imperial Lord would find it difficult to pin down the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord.

After all, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord still possesses an Immortal Domain Path [a cultivation art centered on creating and ruling an Immortal Domain]. If he were to abandon his Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal] and venture into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms], he would be like a fish returning to the vast ocean—even a Primordial One Imperial Lord would struggle to locate him.

Witnessing this, Exquisite Jiang, who stood nearby, spoke up. "I have a plan that will surely force him out."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback and inquired, "Please, tell me quickly, my lady."

Exquisite Jiang's eyes gleamed with cunning as she stated, "We simply leak the news of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's grave injuries to the Chaos Demon God [powerful, primordial demons born from Chaos]…"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into contemplative silence.

The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's life was steeped in monstrous sin. His cultivation method, which plundered the very foundations of others, was excessively vile and heretical, earning him the loathing of all Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [Immortal Lords who have mastered the Great Encompassing realm]. Even the Chaos Demon God largely shunned him.

However, because the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord was formidable and avoided directly provoking other Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, he had not yet unleashed a cataclysm of significant scale.

Now, with the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord severely wounded, leaking this information would likely attract the attention of powerful Chaos Demon God, who might seize the opportunity to strike.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "To collude with Chaos Demon God against a Great Encompassing from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad realms of order] is something I find beneath contempt."

"However, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains there exist wicked individuals, and among the Chaos Demon God there are also those who walk the same path as us."

"This Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord is a festering tumor upon the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, not an opponent worthy of respect. It is fitting to employ a strategy of killing with a borrowed blade."

Having spoken thus, Eldrin Chen made his decision. He immediately and silently transmitted the information into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond the ordered realms].

A severely wounded Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage—this news was, to the Chaos Demon God, akin to a wounded beast laid out before them. It was their perfect moment to strike.

As the Chaos Demon God in the Central battlefield received the message, several of them could no longer restrain themselves.

Not long after, supremely powerful Chaos Demon God tore through the void. One after another, five of them appeared beyond the borders of the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain.

"Crimson Mastiff, prepare to die!"

On that day, a violent, thunderous clamor erupted from beyond the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain.

Several Chaos Demon God had appeared outside the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain and launched a world-shaking assault upon it.

Yet, the moment they began their attack, they sensed something was amiss. The Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain was already hollow and empty. The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had vanished long ago.

"..."

"Damn it, who leaked the news of my injury?"

Meanwhile, Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had long since fled the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain. He cast a frigid glance back towards its direction.

It turned out that shortly after the news of his severe injury had spread, Crimson Mastiff Immortal Lord had been the first to receive the tidings.

Sensing the impending danger, Crimson Mastiff Immortal Lord immediately gathered his possessions and fled the Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain, going into hiding. He was prepared to depart for good the moment his domain came under attack.

Now, witnessing the assault on his domain, Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord spoke with eyes like glacial shards, "Damn you. Do not let me discover your identity, or I shall rend you into ten thousand pieces."

"Is that so?"

At that very instant, a gentle voice resonated from the void.

"Not good!"

Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's heart lurched with alarm. He immediately sought to flee, but alas, it was already too late.

Above the Chaos Void Heaven [a primordial realm of formless chaos and void], a Void Mirror [a magical treasure capable of manipulating and solidifying the fabric of space] descended, suppressing the heavens and earth, utterly sealing the surrounding void and rendering any attempt to shatter space and flee utterly impossible.

From the four directions, Eldrin Chen advanced, flanked by Exquisite Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Gentle Deer, the four of them forming an inescapable encirclement.

In that instant, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's first instinct was to flee downwards. Yet, in that same breath, a surge of Reincarnation Power [a profound force governing the cycle of death and rebirth] erupted from below to meet him.

A golden Ancient Bell [a primordial artifact of immense defensive and offensive power] hurtled upwards, striking the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord with such force that he was sent reeling through the air, blood spraying from his mouth.

"*Cough—*"

Choking on his own blood, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord stared in shock at the figure ascending from below. It was Eldrin Chen's Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar born from the power of reincarnation], strolling up through the sky as if climbing steps. A cold dread settled in the demon lord's heart.

Ever since unleashing his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supremely powerful technique that exacts a heavy toll on the user], the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord's strength had plummeted drastically. Now, he retained only the power of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] of the fourth layer.

Yet, among the foes encircling him, both Exquisite Jiang and the Reincarnation Body possessed combat prowess rivaling a Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Nyssa Qu now wielded power equivalent to the fourth or fifth layer of that realm. Even the seemingly weakest, Gentle Deer, barely matched the strength of a fourth-layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

And that was not even considering Eldrin Chen himself, whose displayed might in this moment could almost be described as peerless throughout the ages.

Trapped and unable to unleash another Forbidden Divine Ability, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord faced these five formidable enemies. He stood, quite literally, at the brink of his doom.

"So it was you all along," Eldrin Chen spoke, his voice carrying a cold edge that cut through the silence.

The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord snarled, its voice a low, bloody whisper as it glared at Eldrin Chen with icy malice. "Spreading rumors to lure a Chaos Demon God [a primordial entity of disorder and destruction] to attack me was a ruse. Your true aim was to flush me out from my lair."

"If we hadn't given you a scare, you'd likely still be cowering within your Crimson Mastiff Immortal Domain," Eldrin Chen replied, his tone utterly calm.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Returning Abyss Seal [a powerful seal artifact] transformed in his grasp. It morphed into the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd imbued with the power to sunder chaos and heaven], a weapon radiating an aura capable of annihilating all existence, and swept down through the void with devastating force.

Though merely a Lower Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from nature, of the lowest recognized grade], the Returning Abyss Seal possessed power rivaling that of an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from nature, of the highest recognized grade]. Now, fueled by Eldrin Chen's immense cultivation, it unleashed a wave of obliterating energy that swept across the battlefield. The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord found itself utterly unable to mount a defense.

Seeking a swift conclusion, all five cultivators attacked in unison. They sealed the surrounding Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged] to prevent escape and fought with their full might. In mere hundreds of exchanges, the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord was completely and utterly slain.

Finally, Eldrin Chen employed the Chaos Limitless Great Path [a supreme divine art that shrouds and conceals] to veil everything. This divine technique completely suppressed the celestial phenomena that would normally herald the fall of a Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord.

"Withdraw!"

With the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord slain, Eldrin Chen acted with utmost haste. He meticulously erased all traces of the battle, collected the demon lord's remains and treasures, and slipped back into the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain as silently as a shadow.

From beginning to end, none of the major powers within the Southern Mystery Demon Domain detected even a whisper of Eldrin Chen's presence.

"A bountiful harvest indeed."

Upon returning to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain [the celestial realm governed by Eldrin Chen], Eldrin Chen retrieved the spoils of the recent battle, a faint smile gracing his lips.

The Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [a powerful demonic sovereign], having broken through to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] for many kalpas, truly possessed a vast and deep treasury. Within it, Eldrin Chen discovered a considerable number of Great Encompassing Rare Treasure [rare materials used by supreme immortals] and Innate Heavenly God Object [objects born from the primordial chaos, containing divine power].

Eldrin Chen conducted a preliminary tally, finding one Great Path Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in comprehending the Great Dao], three Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power], five strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [primordial spiritual light that grants indestructibility], over one hundred portions of various Great Encompassing Rare Treasure, and more than three million strands of Innate Energy [the most fundamental energy of creation].

The quantities of Great Encompassing Rare Treasure and Innate Energy were somewhat less than expected, but this fell within Eldrin Chen's predictions. For a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, Great Encompassing Rare Treasure served merely as foundational cultivation resources or materials for nurturing Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal [immortals who have survived seven heavenly tribulations]; such beings typically did not hoard large reserves. As for Innate Energy, it held no utility for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal beyond cultivating disciples or Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly armies], so they rarely carried significant amounts.

What Eldrin Chen valued most were the five strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light, the three Innate Spiritual Treasure, and that single Great Path Immortal Pill.

The five strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light were clearly prepared by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord for his attempt to break through to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the advanced stage of the supreme immortal realm].

For a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal walking the Path of Path Mastery [a cultivation method focused on mastering fundamental cosmic laws], the key resource required to advance to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal was at least six strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light.

It was said the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord had attained his Dao for over a thousand Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration]. To have accumulated five strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light placed his wealth firmly among the upper echelons for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [a mid-stage supreme immortal].

The Great Path Immortal Pill [a supreme pill that aids in breaking through to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] is a Precious Pill [a pill of exceptional rarity and power] for achieving a breakthrough to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. A single pill is worth more than five units of Innate Energy [the primordial energy that existed at the dawn of creation]. It seems this was likely the very unit promised to the White Lotus Old Mother [a venerable figure known as the White Lotus Old Mother] back then.

The final three Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation, possessing immense power] were a spear named the 'Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear', a suit of armor called the Crimson Flame Golden Armor, and a fan known as the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan.

Among these three treasures, the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear was the life-bound treasure of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [a powerful demon lord], having reached the level of a Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure].

The Crimson Flame Golden Armor and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan were both Lower Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a lower-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure]. Their foundational essence was mostly depleted, clearly having been used by the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord to nurture an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived eight Heavenly Tribulations].

"I heard this Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord would use these two Innate Spiritual Treasure to nurture an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal, then drain their comprehension of the Great Path [profound insights into the Dao] to increase his own cultivation."

Gazing at the Crimson Flame Golden Armor and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan, Exquisite Jiang frowned slightly, a trace of coldness entering her eyes as she asked.

Eldrin Chen calculated silently with his fingers for a long moment before speaking. "Over the course of ten million years, these two Innate Spiritual Treasure have had over a dozen masters. All had their cultivation drained by him."

"Were it not for this, he likely would not have reached his current level of power."

"He deserved death!"

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the women [the group of female cultivators present] grew even colder.

The Essence Plundering Art [a vile technique that steals the cultivation base and life essence of others for one's own gain] of the heretical path benefits the self at the expense of others, and has always incurred the loathing of all living beings. It is even more sinister, vicious, and ruthless than the Demonic Path [the path of cultivation that embraces chaos, slaughter, and darker energies], and is utterly intolerable to the righteous path.

High-ranking female immortals, in particular, harbor a deep-seated hatred for this method. Once discovered, they will most likely take ruthless action to eradicate it.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "I have already calculated the date of his revival. In the future, we shall simply kill him each time he awakens."

At this point, Eldrin Chen added with a smile, "The Great Path [a supreme cultivation art or law] he cultivates is the Crimson Flame Heavenly Flame Great Path [a supreme law governing crimson heavenly flames]. We can let Verdant Edge handle him in the future."

The women nodded upon hearing this. Among the Five Elements Great Path [supreme laws governing the five fundamental elements] cultivated by Alistair Ye, the fire-attribute Great Path is precisely the Crimson Flame Heavenly Flame Great Path.

If Alistair Ye were to take action against him, he could completely annihilate the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of the Crimson Mastiff Demons'], and even seize a portion of his Great Path Authority [the authority or dominion over a specific Great Path or supreme law] in the process.

Returning to the main topic, Eldrin Chen looked at the treasures in his hand. After a moment's thought, he casually tossed the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear [a divine spear associated with the Crimson Mastiff] to his Reincarnation Body [an avatar or secondary body created through a profound reincarnation technique].

Currently, the other four Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortality representing the pinnacle of cultivation] within the Chen Immortal Clan lack for nothing in terms of powerful Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense innate power]. None of them had any use for this Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear.

Although the Reincarnation Golden Bell [a golden bell treasure used by the Reincarnation Body] of the Reincarnation Body is Extraordinary, it lacks a close-combat weapon. This spear just happens to compensate for this shortcoming of the Reincarnation Body.

Aside from the Crimson Mastiff Divine Spear, both the Crimson Flame Golden Armor [a suit of golden armor imbued with crimson flames] and the Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Fan [a fan capable of summoning wind and thunder from the nine heavens] were placed into the Clan Treasury [the central repository of the clan's treasures] to be kept for future descendants who break through to the Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

Only the Great Path Immortal Pill [a supreme pill said to contain the essence of the Great Path itself] and the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primordial, unbreakable spiritual radiance] remained, both of which were collected by Eldrin Chen.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin Chen took out the physical body of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord and declared, "I intend to begin the furnace and refine the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [a legendary pill of immense power and scope]. Exquisite, lend me your aid."

"Understood."

Exquisite Jiang understood that Eldrin Chen was offering guidance in the art of pill refinement. She nodded immediately and followed him into the Alchemy Chamber.

Upon entering the Alchemy Chamber, Eldrin Chen wasted no time in firing up the furnace to refine the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill.

The refinement of the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill was no simple task. Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's alchemical skill was Extraordinary. Furthermore, his True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a spiritual core of unparalleled purity and power] and True Spirit Dharmic Power [a profound cultivation base of the highest order] provided a near-perfect enhancement to the process, ensuring this refinement proceeded with remarkable smoothness.

In less than a million years, Eldrin Chen had completely refined the flesh, blood, and bones of the Crimson Mastiff Demon Lord, ultimately producing a single batch of Great Encompassing Immortal Pill.

The Great Encompassing Immortal Pill refined from the entire vital essence of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm]—how astonishing must its efficacy be?

Eldrin Chen succeeded in refining six Great Encompassing Immortal Pill in one go, each one brimming with energy as vast and potent as an ocean.

"A single Great Encompassing Immortal Pill is equivalent to one hundred thousand Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal pill refined through ten cycles]."

"A pity that such Immortal Pill [a supreme pill of immense power] cannot be consumed in great quantity."

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath, finally gathering the six Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [a legendary pill that greatly enhances the physical power of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal] into his hand.

The energy contained within these Great Encompassing Immortal Pill was far too potent. While consuming them could vastly increase the physical strength of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm focused on perfecting the physical body], one could not refine too many at once.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, a cultivator at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage could only refine three pills per Kalpa Tribulation [a grand cosmic cycle of immense duration]. Any more would lead to an unstable foundation, detrimental to future breakthroughs.

Fortunately, three pills per Kalpa Tribulation was no small number. With these pills, the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill [a pill that refines one's essence through ten cycles], the Sun, Moon, and Star Divine Pearls [divine pearls containing the essence of the celestial bodies], and other such Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinarily precious spiritual treasures] as support, Eldrin Chen estimated he had a high chance of cultivating his Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme physical constitution] to the third layer within this Kalpa Tribulation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen handed three of the pills to Exquisite Jiang and spoke, "We shall each refine three. Combined with the Ten Revolutions Immortal Pill, our Great Encompassing Physique should both advance significantly during this Kalpa Tribulation."

Exquisite Jiang did not refuse, but inquired, "Wouldn't the Reincarnation Body [an avatar or clone born from reincarnation] have greater need of these?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a faint smile. "The Reincarnation Body has been venturing into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms] these years and has encountered its own Opportunity and Fortune [a destined encounter with great benefits]. There is no need for excessive concern."

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang finally accepted the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill.

Only after Exquisite Jiang departed for secluded cultivation did Eldrin Chen release the Reincarnation Body from its confinement.

Seeing this, the Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation] took out a massive corpse of a Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from the chaos of creation] and said with a smile, "My alchemy skills are not as refined as yours. I entrust this to you for refinement."

"A Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from the chaos of creation] at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage [the initial phase of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]?"

Eldrin Chen was inwardly startled. He had rarely contacted the Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation] in recent years and had not expected it to achieve such a significant harvest.

The Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation] nodded calmly and stated, "It was merely at the second level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a realm where one's golden immortal essence encompasses the great cosmos] and had not even cultivated a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-defying divine technique]. It dared to attack me, so I simply disposed of it."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. The Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation] had mastered three Great Path [fundamental cosmic laws]: Time, Space, and Reincarnation [the cyclical process of death and rebirth]. It possessed the power to seal Space-Time [the fabric of reality encompassing both spatial dimensions and temporal flow] and was further bolstered by an Inner Immortal Domain [a personal miniature universe within a cultivator's body]. Dealing with a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a realm where one's golden immortal essence encompasses the great cosmos] lacking a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-defying divine technique] was indeed not particularly troublesome for it.

It could be said that the Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation], having mastered these Great Path [fundamental cosmic laws], might be even more effective against lower-tier Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a realm where one's golden immortal essence encompasses the great cosmos] than many Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [cultivators at the advanced phase of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen offered no further comment and immediately began refining the Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in comprehending the Great Encompassing realm].

In the end, he successfully refined three Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [supreme elixirs that aid in comprehending the Great Encompassing realm] for the Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation]. He glanced at it and said, "This time, do not wander too far. In over forty million years, we must journey to the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [a legendary, perilous chasm of ancient times]."

Watching the Reincarnation Body [an avatar born from the profound art of reincarnation] depart, Eldrin Chen resumed his secluded cultivation, focusing on refining his comprehension of the Great Encompassing [the profound state of having one's essence encompass the great cosmos].

Unnoticed, several million years passed. During this time, he successively refined and absorbed three Positive Water Flat Peach [a celestial peach imbued with the essence of pure yang water], three Heaven Soul Fruit [a divine fruit that nourishes and strengthens the heavenly soul], and three Great Encompassing Immortal Pill [supreme elixirs that aid in comprehending the Great Encompassing realm]. Although none of his Three Great Foundations [the three core pillars of a cultivator's foundation: body, energy, and spirit] achieved a breakthrough, Eldrin Chen could still feel a significant advancement in his personal strength.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber and resumed his tranquil life of secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen did not undertake any prolonged seclusions. In his leisure time, he devoted himself to the company of his several Dao companions.

Among Eldrin Chen's Dao companions, Lila and Violet Consort Yan possessed insufficient innate talent and foundational potential. Even though they had received abundant Opportunity and Fortune in succession, Eldrin Chen still could not guarantee they would certainly attain the Great Encompassing realm.

To aid Lila and Violet Consort Yan, Eldrin Chen even advanced the Polarity Mutual Cultivation Path to the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

The Polarity Mutual Cultivation Path, which allowed for the sharing of cultivation insights, grew increasingly potent after being elevated by Eldrin Chen to the Great Encompassing Realm.

As their cultivation bases were lower, the profound enlightenment Lila and Violet Consort Yan received from dual cultivation with a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal like Eldrin Chen was truly staggering.

Eldrin Chen observed that, over the long passage of time, their inherent shortcomings were gradually and imperceptibly being remedied.

Meanwhile, through his dual cultivation with Exquisite Jiang and Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen gradually gleaned a sliver of the Creation principles inherent to the Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord and the Chaos Nine-Colored Clam. His comprehension of the Primordial Chaos Great Path also deepened with each passing day.

Thus, the years flowed by like a serene river, and tens of millions of years ultimately slipped away with startling swiftness. This chapter is part of a larger work available at site: audio-novel.com.