Chapter 1921 : A Silent Pact for Revival

"The time is nearly upon us."

On this day, Eldrin Chen concluded his secluded cultivation.

Over the course of tens of millions of years, Eldrin Chen's cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. Although he had not yet stepped into the realm of the Third Layer of Chaos, he had still made significant progress.

On this day, Eldrin Chen summoned Exquisite Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Gentle Deer to the Great Hall. Looking at the list in his hand, he said, "By my reckoning, the time for Snow Soul Immortal Lord's revival is near. This time, we must go and lend our aid."

Exquisite Jiang nodded upon hearing this. "We certainly should intervene," she agreed. "But should we seek additional allies?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, then sighed. "The Immortal Clam Clan has many enemies. If we are not careful and the news leaks, it could invite unforeseen complications."

"This time, let us conceal our tracks and act in silence."

Nyssa Qu also nodded in agreement. Although Eldrin Chen had made many acquaintances over the years, the vast majority were not confidants with whom he had shared the trials of battle. There was indeed a risk of information being leaked.

Thinking of this, Nyssa Qu spoke, "This time, for the sake of my Immortal Clam Clan, I must trouble you, my sisters."

Exquisite Jiang smiled, taking her hand. "Between sisters such as us, why stand on such ceremony?"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen rose to his feet and declared, "Then let us not delay. We depart at once."

"..."

Before their departure, Eldrin Chen recalled his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar born from the profound mysteries of reincarnation] and set his course for the Depths of Chaos.

It is worth noting that over the years, the Reincarnation Body had refined three Great Encompassing Immortal Pills [pills of immense power capable of greatly advancing one's cultivation], along with a considerable amount of Soul Nourishing Wood [a rare spiritual wood that nourishes and strengthens the soul] and various other cultivation resources. Its cultivation base had already broken through to the realm of the Second Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Following this breakthrough, the strength of the Reincarnation Body had grown once more.

Possessing the Primordial Chaos Saint Body [a legendary physique born from the essence of primordial chaos], the Reincarnation Body was already formidably powerful, rivaling peerless prodigies who had achieved Fleshly Body Sanctification [a state of physical perfection]. Further bolstered by the Ten Great Immortal Treasuries [a supreme divine ability manifesting ten immortal treasuries of power] and the Inner Immortal Domain [a profound cultivation art that forges an immortal domain within oneself], its current might was truly astonishing.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, an ordinary Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal would likely be no match for his Reincarnation Body.

Of course, this level of strength still fell far short of a Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, for reaching the Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal could still be achieved through sheer perseverance over time.

However, those capable of cultivating to the Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal were no ordinary individuals either. Such Peerless Immortal Lords had typically forged at least one Indestructibility Foundation [an unshakable foundational cultivation base].

Most crucially, beings who broke through to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal would undergo a comprehensive restoration of their physical body, Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and other foundational aspects, mending their deficiencies to charge towards even higher realms.

In truth, not only Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the seventh to ninth layers of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], but even some top-tier Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [cultivators at the peak of the mid-stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] might begin cultivating their physical body and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to compensate for deficiencies in their foundation.

This is especially true for those who have remained at the Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal for thousands, or even tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], yet find themselves unable to advance further. Most would cultivate their physical body and Primordial Spirit to enhance their combat prowess.

These elder Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of cultivation before the Path Ancestor stage], who have cultivated both body and Primordial Spirit to the sixth layer, often possess extraordinarily formidable combat strength. They might even barely qualify to engage a seventh-layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal in single combat.

Although they only barely qualify for such a duel, with virtually no chance of victory, once these beings unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-shaking technique that often carries severe backlash], they often possess the capability to drag a seventh-layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal down with them in mutual destruction.

Therefore, even some Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal might be reluctant to provoke such seasoned Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [cultivators at the fourth to sixth layers of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

Eldrin Chen judged that the current strength of his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar or clone cultivated through profound reincarnation arts] likely still fell short of matching those top-tier, veteran Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage.

For those who had lived for tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation, their accumulated reserves over the vast eons were undoubtedly staggering. They likely possessed hidden trump cards capable of threatening even Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Late Stage experts, and it was entirely plausible they owned an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the cosmos itself, of the highest grade].

"The longer one lives, the more profound and terrifying the foundation and accumulated resources they amass must become," he mused.

"Unless the Reincarnation Body advances another step in cultivation, achieving a greater leap in raw power, it likely won't possess combat strength on par with theirs."

Eldrin Chen whispered these thoughts within his heart, then swiftly suppressed them.

He tore through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] and led the group towards the Depths of Chaos [the most remote and turbulent regions of the primordial void].

The Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [a legendary and perilous chasm in the depths of chaos] lay at an immense distance from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the realms of order established by immortal cultivators]. They had traversed a distance spanning dozens of Path Domain [vast cosmic territories governed by specific fundamental laws or Daos], yet a significant expanse of territory still separated them from their destination.

"It is truly so far,"

Nyssa Qu remarked with a sigh, studying the map in her hand as they journeyed through the Chaos.

Along their path, they had crossed dozens of Path Domain. In the first few, they had still found Immortal Domain [realms of order and spiritual energy established by cultivators] carved out by the Human Race.

However, for the next several dozen domains they passed, the territories were wholly dominated by Chaos Demon God [powerful, malevolent beings born from the raw essence of chaos], with no trace of Human Race Immortal Domain to be seen.

"Though the Primordial Immortal Domain [the first and most ancient realm of the human immortals] is vast," Eldrin Chen mused, "compared to the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite, uncharted expanse of primordial nothingness], it is but a solitary island."

"And the Immortal Domain we have established ourselves are, at most, like a lone leaf adrift upon the Vast and Boundless Chaos Sea [a metaphorical sea representing the endless chaos]."

A trace of solemn reflection colored Eldrin Chen's features as he spoke these words.

It was an undeniable truth: within the entirety of the Chaos and the Sea of Chaos [the conceptual ocean of primordial disorder], the Chaos Demon God and the Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts of immense power and savagery] reigned as the dominant forces.

In comparison, the tens of thousands of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators] scattered throughout the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal worlds] are like a mere handful of water cast into the vastness of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged]; truly insignificant.

"The nearest Primordial Domain [a stable, foundational realm born from Chaos] is three hundred Path Domain [a vast cosmic distance measured by the traversal of a Path Ancestor] away from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. The majority of these Path Domain distances are occupied by Chaos Desert [barren, lifeless expanses within the Sea of Chaos], where the Chaos Ocean Current [the violent, primordial flows of chaotic energy] are too savage to nurture life."

Eldrin Chen reviewed the intelligence before him, a slight frown creasing his brow. "Only near Primordial Domain or Chaos-grade Chaos Lair [dense, stable nodes of chaotic energy], where the currents are gentler, is it easier for Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born of Chaos] and Chaos Demon God [demonic entities native to the Chaos] to be nurtured."

He continued, "Resources within the Chaos are not evenly distributed. Most are concentrated around the major Primordial Domain or Primordial One Grade [the highest grade] Chaos Lair."

"This is especially true for Innate Primordial Breath [the foundational, uncreated breath of existence] and Chaos Genesis Energy [the purest energy of creation from Chaos], which almost exclusively appear within Primordial Domain or Chaos-grade Chaos Lair."

"To find Chaos Genesis Energy or Innate Primordial Breath drifting ownerless within the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, primordial ocean of chaotic essence]..."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a trace of helplessness coloring his expression.

It was true that within the Sea of Chaos, one could find drifting, unclaimed Innate Energy [the fundamental energy inherent to all things] and, on rare occasions, even ownerless Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a luminous essence granting near-immortality]. This was the hope that drove countless rogue cultivators to seek the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm.

But unclaimed Innate Primordial Breath and Chaos Genesis Energy were far too rare. It was not that they were absolutely nonexistent, but encountering them was an event that might not occur once in a million Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth].

Within the entire Southern Abyss Seven Domains [a specific region of the immortal domains], there were a few recorded instances of obtaining unclaimed Innate Primordial Breath. However, in all of recorded history, only one individual was known to have obtained unclaimed Chaos Genesis Energy: that very Ant Heavenly Emperor [a legendary figure who rose from insignificance to supreme power].

It is said that wisp of Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial creative force from which all things originate] drifted forth from the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and primordial regions of the formless void], igniting a frenzy among countless Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of cultivation representing the pinnacle of the immortal path] and even numerous Primordial One Imperial Lord [an ancient and formidable realm of power]. In the end, Ant Heavenly Emperor [a legendary figure of immense strength] swept across the Eight Desolations [eight legendary, desolate realms] with his Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme divine art manifesting the forms of nine primordial true spirits], successfully seizing the Chaos Genesis Energy and using it to achieve Fleshly Body Sanctification [a process of ultimate physical refinement and ascension].

"Beware, it is a Chaos Ocean Current [a devastating torrent of raw, unformed chaos energy]," Exquisite Jiang cautioned urgently.

Just as Eldrin Chen's thoughts began to drift, Exquisite Jiang suddenly spoke up in warning.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He immediately shielded the group with his Chaos Unity Energy [a harmonized and controlled form of primordial chaos energy] Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], his gaze piercing into the Chaos [the primordial, formless state preceding creation] ahead.

There, at the very edge of the visible Chaos, an immense Chaos Vortex [a swirling maelstrom of destructive chaos] churned ceaselessly, voraciously swallowing and spewing vast quantities of Sea of Chaos Water [the liquid essence of the primordial void].

The vortex was of unimaginable scale, a hundred times vaster than an entire Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws]. In its wake, even Great Encompassing Rank [a tier of supreme power] Chaos Lair [dwellings or territories anchored within the chaos] were effortlessly swept up, vanishing into the depths of the void in the blink of an eye.

"Take care!"

Eldrin Chen spoke, his expression shifting abruptly to one of grave alarm.

In an instant, he gathered his companions with his power and shot towards the more distant Chaos Void [the empty expanse between pockets of stable reality within the chaos].

The gravitational pull generated by a Chaos Vortex of such colossal magnitude was utterly terrifying. Even an existence at the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal risked being ground to dust should they be caught within its irresistible grasp.

Even with slightly better fortune, one would be swept into unknown Space-Time [a dimension or state beyond the normal flow of time and space] and could very likely appear in another Chaos Domain [a turbulent and formless region of primordial chaos] far beyond the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

Eldrin Chen led the group in continuous flight. Only after traveling for a long while did they finally escape the pull of the Chaos Vortex [a massive, swirling maelstrom of destructive chaotic energy]. Gazing at the vortex before them with apprehension, he spoke.

"Such a colossal Chaos Vortex. The regions distant from the Primordial Domain [the stable, ordered realms where life and civilization exist] are truly perilous."

Exquisite Jiang also took a deep breath before speaking. "Within the Boundless Chaos [the infinite, primordial sea of unformed existence], such vortices are not uncommon. You must understand, not all places are as safe as the periphery of a Primordial Domain."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Suddenly, as if noticing something, he exclaimed, "What is that?"

Following his gaze, the group saw a dazzling sphere of light whirling within the Chaos Vortex, radiating a power that illuminated the Myriad Heavens [a poetic term for the countless celestial realms] as it resisted the vortex's relentless pull.

Nyssa Qu scrutinized it for a moment before declaring, "It is a small white jade cauldron. It appears to be an extraordinary object."

"To withstand the suction of a Chaos Vortex, it must be a rare Innate [born of heaven and earth, possessing primordial power] Heavy Treasures [a category of immensely powerful and significant magical artifacts]," Eldrin Chen stated, then added, "I will employ a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] to see if I can retrieve it."

With those words, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve and unleashed the Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine radiance embodying the power of the five fundamental elements]. In an instant, the Five-Colored Divine Light pierced the Chaos [the primordial, unformed state of existence], ensnaring the small white jade cauldron within its grasp.

"Hmmmm—" [a deep, resonant hum]

Yet, in that very instant, Eldrin Chen felt a titanic force surge forth, seeking to drag him into the Chaos Vortex [a maelstrom of primordial disorder].

Fortunately, the white jade cauldron bore the brunt of this power, allowing Eldrin Chen to steady himself.

Most crucially, the white jade cauldron, seemingly sensing Eldrin Chen's aid, cooperated fully, striving to use this momentum to break free.

But at that moment, the vortex's power swelled even greater, as if intent on devouring all energy, threatening to wrench the cauldron away. The combined efforts of Eldrin Chen and the small cauldron were insufficient to break its grip.

For a time, a tense stalemate held them all.

"We will aid you!"

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang and Nyssa Qu by his side immediately unleashed their Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant beam of five elemental hues] and Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance [a luminous aura of nine celestial colors], directing them onto the small cauldron.

The Reincarnation Body [an avatar born of the cycle of rebirth] then manifested the Space-Time Great Path [the supreme principle governing dimensions and moments]. A torrent of Space-Time Power [the fundamental force of dimensions and chronology] severed the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] Space-Time [the fabric of reality itself] in that region, forcibly disrupting the operation of the Chaos Vortex.

Though the interference lasted but a fleeting moment, it was enough to shatter the delicate balance.

In the span of a single breath, Eldrin Chen swept the small white jade cauldron into his grasp. In the next instant, he tore through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] with his companions in tow.

"Move, now!"

The moment they vanished, the Chaos Vortex [a violent, swirling maelstrom of primordial energy] trembled violently before erupting in a cataclysmic explosion.

"Ah, the Creation Cauldron [a legendary artifact said to hold the power of genesis]!"

From within an unknown Space-Time [the fabric of reality encompassing dimensions and time] at the far end of the dissipating Chaos Vortex, a white-haired elder watched the vortex collapse. A roar of utter fury tore from his throat.

His eyes blazed with a world-shaking Slaughter Intent [a murderous aura so potent it can warp reality]. "Damned little thief! You dare shatter this venerable one's path to a Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance for profound advancement]! No matter who you are, I will grind your bones to dust!"

"…"

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen and his three companions shattered the void in their flight, traversing an immeasurable distance.

Only after a long while, when they were utterly removed from the site of the Chaos Vortex, did Eldrin Chen finally release a held breath. "That was perilously close," he said.

Exquisite Jiang also drew a deep, steadying breath, a trace of lingering fear in her voice. "That vortex... it seemed to be a man-made construct."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the several individuals shifted slightly.

A Chaos Vortex [a terrifying spatial anomaly that devours and annihilates all matter] capable of swallowing a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme level of immortal existence]—if such a phenomenon was artificially created, then the perpetrator's power was likely far more terrifying than imagined.

Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. With utmost caution, he retrieved the small white jade cauldron. After carefully examining and deducing its nature for a moment, his expression changed subtly as he spoke, "It is actually this object."

"The Creation Cauldron."

Upon hearing this name, the faces of everyone present grew solemn.

Nyssa Qu could not help but take a deep breath before asking, "What profound mysteries does this object hold?"

"This Creation Cauldron is an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation, possessing unparalleled power]. It possesses the effect of Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [the power to overturn one's preordained destiny] and Foundation Reforging [the process of completely remolding one's cultivation foundation]," Eldrin Chen explained.

Eldrin Chen continued slowly, his expression grave. "This cauldron is a treasure of Innate [pertaining to the primordial, uncreated state of existence] Creation [the fundamental act of bringing something into being]. It can assist an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] in reforging their foundation. Its efficacy is even greater than that of the Indestructibility Immortal Pool [a legendary pool of energy said to grant an unbreakable foundation]."

"By using this object to rebuild one's foundation, the potential gained will be vastly greater. An ordinary cultivator with a Ninth Limit Foundation [a foundation that has reached the ninth theoretical limit of perfection], if they use this cauldron to reforge their base and supplement it with precious Innate rare materials, could very likely cultivate an Indestructibility Foundation [a foundation of legendary, unbreakable quality] that reaches the Eleventh Limit [a realm of perfection surpassing even the tenth limit]."

"Moreover, the more powerful the treasure used for Foundation Reforging, the more astonishing the Innate Foundation [a primordial-grade spiritual root, the highest potential for cultivation] ultimately Creationed will be."

At this point, Eldrin Chen paused briefly before continuing, "Most crucially, this object is a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a primordial treasure of immense power], formed from a division of the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron [the legendary Cauldron of Heaven, Earth, and Creation]."

"Formed from a division of the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron?"

In that moment, even Exquisite Jiang's expression shifted slightly.

She drew a deep breath and spoke, "The origins of that Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron are extraordinary. It was originally ranked first among the ten great Chaos Spiritual Artifact of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [the Primordial Realm of the Immortal Cosmos]. Its grade reached the level of a Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a Mid-Grade Primordial Treasure], possessing a peerless, world-shaking power of Creation [the act of bringing matter and life into being]."

"It is said the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron could refine the essence of Innate Primordial Breath [the fundamental breath of creation present at the dawn of the cosmos] and transform it into Chaos Genesis Energy [the primal energy from which all chaos and creation springs]. Although the conversion rate was low, it was still a feat worthy of being called a miraculous act of Creation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but change his expression.

The value of Chaos Genesis Energy went without saying. For the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron to possess such profound and mysterious abilities, no matter how low the conversion rate, its worth was beyond question.

It was at this moment that Exquisite Jiang suddenly spoke again, "During the Oblivion [the Great Cataclysm that ended the Primordial Era] of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron was cleaved in two by a single sword stroke. From that day, it divided into two Innate Supreme Treasure [Treasures born from the fundamental laws of the cosmos]: the Heaven and Earth Cauldron and the Creation Cauldron."

"Later, the Creation Cauldron vanished without a trace, while the Heaven and Earth Cauldron was obtained by the Ancient One of Heaven and Earth."

"That Ancient One of Heaven and Earth was a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of Sagehood] of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. Long before the domain's Oblivion, his cultivation had already reached the peak of Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [the Great Perfection stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], with half a step already taken into the realm of a Chaos Immortal Sage [a Sage who has mastered the laws of Primordial Chaos]."

"In this era, he ranks among the ten great Sage Ascendant of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, hailed as invincible under heaven unless a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign who has ascended to rule over a heavenly domain] intervenes. His power is even more terrifying than that of the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor."

Speaking to this point, Exquisite Jiang finally drew a deep breath and said, "Even at the peak of my power in my previous life, I would have had only a sixty percent chance of defeating him."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen grew even more solemn.

One must understand that Exquisite Jiang's past incarnation was a Destiny-Appointed Chaos Divine Sovereign [a supreme divine ruler whose authority was ordained by fate amidst primordial chaos], acclaimed as the fourth Divine Sovereign of the Divine Clan.

Had it not been for the Solar Heavenly Emperor's treachery back then, Exquisite Jiang would likely have already become a Supreme Lunar Divine Sovereign. For such a figure to possess only a sixty percent chance of defeating the Ancient One of Heaven and Earth clearly demonstrates the extraordinary combat prowess of this Path Master of Heaven and Earth.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "It seems we have made a formidable enemy this time."

Even so, Eldrin Chen felt no regret.

A faint smile touched his lips as he continued, "This Creation Cauldron represents the greatest Opportunity and Fortune for Lila and Violet Consort to prove their path to the Great Encompassing realm."

"The value of such a treasure is beyond imagination. What does it matter if we must face the Ancient One of Heaven and Earth for its sake?"

Exquisite Jiang also nodded in agreement, saying, "Although the Creation Cauldron's grade has fallen, it retains the complete Chaos Creation Great Path [a supreme cultivation art embodying the principles of creation from primordial chaos]."

"Such a divine object is far beyond what any ordinary Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos] could ever hope to match. To a certain degree, one could even call it an auxiliary Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a legendary artifact forged from the essence of primordial chaos]. What does it matter if we incur the enmity of that Patriarch of Heaven and Earth for the sake of this treasure?"

Nyssa Qu also nodded in agreement, yet cautiously advised, "This treasure is far too precious. Our most urgent task now is to conceal all news of it."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. He first enveloped it with Primordial Chaos Energy [the most fundamental and potent energy from which all creation sprang], then used the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path [a profound divination art that obscures heavenly secrets] to veil its inherent Celestial Mechanism [the cosmic principles and heavenly designs governing fate]. Finally, he drew it into the Nameless Space [a pocket dimension of his own creation] using the Returning Abyss Pearl [a spatial treasure capable of storing vast objects].

Having completed these precautions, Eldrin Chen resolved that he must never reveal the existence of this Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron said to hold the power of creation itself] in the future.

As for that Patriarch of Heaven and Earth, Eldrin Chen was not overly fearful. After all, their confrontation had occurred across the vast gulf of the Endless Chaos [the boundless, formless expanse that predates and surrounds all ordered realms]. It would be exceedingly difficult for the other party to trace his origins through the obscuring Chaos Mist [the primordial fog that veils all within the Endless Chaos].

Even if, one day, the Patriarch of Heaven and Earth were to learn that the Creation Cauldron was in Eldrin Chen's possession, the patriarch's first instinct would likely be to suppress that very information, ensuring no one else discovered the Creation Cauldron had emerged into the world.

For once the Creation Cauldron was no longer destined for the Patriarch of Heaven and Earth, it could very well become the source of that patriarch's own doom.

Within the combined expanse of the Thirteen Domains of the Northern and Southern Heaven Abyss [a collective term for thirteen major immortal domains], there were dozens of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who have mastered the laws of primordial chaos]. Yet, among them, only the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler from beyond the ordered realms] possessed a single Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a high-tier artifact forged from chaos essence].

Once such a peerless Rare Spiritual Wonders [an object of immense spiritual power and rarity] entered the world, no one without the cultivation level of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor could possibly hope to defend it.

Whoever discovered the Creation Cauldron had emerged and subsequently sought to claim it would, immediately after seizing it, use the cauldron itself to pinpoint the location of the Patriarch of Heaven and Earth.

When that time comes, the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron would either have to be abandoned, or one would face the relentless pursuit of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler born from the primordial chaos].

Therefore, Eldrin Chen would not leak any information about the Creation Cauldron, and the Patriarch of Heaven and Earth on the other side would be even more terrified of revealing the cauldron's whereabouts.

"I have hidden the Creation Cauldron within the Nameless Space where the Returning Abyss Pearl resides. Even if you possess the Heaven and Earth Cauldron, I doubt you could pinpoint its location."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a faint smile touching his lips.

He slowly exhaled a breath, then turned his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all creation emerged] and said, "Our encounter with the Chaos Vortex [a devastating whirlwind of raw, unformed chaos] has caused some delay."

"Now that the Snow Soul Immortal Lord [an ancient and powerful immortal sovereign] is nearing his revival, we can afford no further waste of time. We must depart with all haste."

With those words, Eldrin Chen immediately traversed the Chaos [the primordial void], heading for the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss. Before they knew it, they had finally arrived at the periphery of that ancient, broken realm.

Only then did Exquisite Jiang perform a quick calculation with her fingers and speak. "His revival is still three million years away. It seems we have not arrived too late."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. Leading his companions, he concealed their presence within the Depths of Chaos and cautiously approached the site where the Snow Soul Immortal Lord had fallen.

The moment they stepped into the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss, Eldrin Chen instantly sensed an overwhelmingly domineering aura assaulting them. It was a surge of immensely powerful spiritual energy, saturated with the fierce, eternal essence of Indestructibility [the supreme principle of unyielding permanence].

Even though its master had perished countless Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] ago, this magical power remained incomparably proud.

Yes, proud.

This power seemed to possess an innate, bone-deep arrogance.

It transcended all mortal magical energies, having stepped into an ineffable, supreme realm—it was a forbidden power that had touched the domain of Chaos [the primordial state before creation].

Eldrin Chen was astonished to discover that this power held a profound contempt for all living beings. It seemed to ceaselessly corrode the flesh, blood, and bones of mortals; even his own Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable as primordial chaos] suffered a degree of erosion.

If one were to cultivate within the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [the Ancient Abyss of Sundered Hearts] for an extended period, Eldrin Chen suspected that even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal whose power encompasses all realms] might be severely wounded by the relentless erosion of this power.

This power also seemed saturated with an ominous aura of death.

"Wuuu... wuuu..."

At that very moment, a spine-chilling sound of weeping echoed from the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable depths where primordial chaos resides].

Eldrin Chen looked up to see a bizarre Demon God [a powerful entity born of demonic energy] covered in crimson fur, wailing mournfully and shrieking with a voice full of anguish: "The Emperor has fallen! The Emperor has fallen!"

"The End of All Things approaches. All worlds shall be extinguished. We are all going to die... all of us..."

"A Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from chaos] corrupted by this magical power."

Eldrin Chen spoke, a slight frown creasing his brow. "Even the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator] of a Chaos Demon God can be eroded by this aura of death until it loses all reason?"

"Places where one fails to prove their Great Path [a supreme cultivation art or principle] and attain the Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign title] are always filled with strange and sinister phenomena."

Exquisite Jiang spoke, and after a long pause, she said, "We must be cautious. Legends say that deep within the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [an ancient, perilous chasm], there are dangers that even a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has unified their primordial essence into a single, perfect whole] would be unwilling to touch."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Fortunately, the Snow Soul Imperial Lord had fallen in the outer reaches of the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss. Here, the aura of death was relatively thin, and they were an immense distance from the abyss's core.

The distance between them and the core of the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss was at least several Path Domain [realms of cultivation mastery]. As long as they did not linger for too long, there should be no significant ill effects.

It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen began to survey their surroundings.

Only now did he realize that at the site of the Snow Soul Imperial Lord's fall, seven Chaos Demon Gods had already been waiting for some time.

These seven Chaos Demon Gods were all beings who cultivated within the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss. They either possessed special innate talents that made them fearless of the deathly aura, or they all practiced unique Great Paths.

Eldrin Chen discovered that among these seven Chaos Demon Gods [primordial beings of pure chaos and destruction], three were at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] and four were at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Early Stage [the early stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. There were none at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Late Stage [the late stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

This was something Eldrin Chen had anticipated. After all, within the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [a vast and perilous cosmic chasm], there were scarcely any beings who had reached the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Late Stage [the late stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

Even if such late-stage powerhouses existed, the meager resources required for Snow Soul Immortal Lord's [a title for a powerful immortal lord] initial recovery would hold little appeal for them.

Although Snow Soul Immortal Lord's cultivation base had once reached the Sixth Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the sixth layer of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], a newly revived Great Encompassing Physique [a supreme physical constitution] would only be at the most rudimentary level of that state. His Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his Great Path [the profound cultivation art he follows], and his overall cultivation were all at their weakest.

To fully recover his former strength would require vast resources and considerable time.

In truth, the resources tied to Snow Soul Immortal Lord's fall were a paltry prize, utterly insignificant to a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Late Stage [a late-stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal]. It was hardly worth the trouble of venturing into the Sundered Heart Ancient Abyss [the vast and perilous cosmic chasm] to pursue them.