Chapter 1798 : Sudden Upheaval, Incomplete Primordial Spirit Artifact

Within this stratum, the value of the Primordial Qi of Heaven and Earth amounted to trillions of Immortal Origin units—a colossal fortune even for an ancient celestial powerhouse.

It was a pity that celestial origins could not purchase innate objects, as the dual qi of Qian and Kun was useless to immortals beyond the mid-stage Celestial Immortal realm.

Thus, even though the price was somewhat steep, as long as Eldrin made the request, the Ancestral Master of the Endless Skies would not refuse—after all, that priceless Primordial Ancient Elixir had fallen into his hands.

At the same time, the Celestial Maiden nearby smiled faintly upon seeing this and said, "That we've gained such bountiful rewards this time is entirely thanks to your Chaos Mist, Fellow Daoist."

"I have already obtained the Flower of Past Lives, so I shall not intervene in this matter."

Eldrin couldn't help but smile faintly upon hearing this. He summoned the Qiankun Yiqi Vase and began harvesting the primordial energies of heaven and earth. In the blink of an eye, he had already collected several 1000 wisps.

By the time he had fully gathered all the Primordial Qi of Heaven and Earth, Eldrin discovered he had obtained over 70,000 strands in total.

"If converted into Chaos Creation Water, it would yield approximately 36,000 drops."

Eldrin murmured, his face lighting up with ecstatic delight.

With this batch of Creation Waters of Heaven and Earth, the various flawless Celestial Immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan should lack no cultivation resources—apart from Primordial Qi—before they break through to the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm.

Even for breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, 36,000 drops would suffice to nurture 12 individuals.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but turn to Old Man Tianya and the Celestial Maiden, declaring, "Since I've obtained such an enormous income of 1,200,000 spirit stones this time, I naturally won't shortchange either of you."

"You 2 must inform me before attempting the Ancient Immortal breakthrough. I can grant you an opportunity to ascend to Ancient Immortal realm."

"A chance to break through to Ancient Immortal?"

Tianya Ancestor gave a slight start upon hearing this, instinctively exchanging a glance with the Celestial Maiden.

The opportunity to break through to the realm of Ancient Immortals is exceedingly rare. Generally speaking, only supreme-grade innate treasures like the Innate Primordial Chaos Pill can increase 1's chances of success by 10 to 20 percent.

Each of these treasures is comparable to Primordial Ancient Treasures, their value almost incalculable. Even many Ancient Immortal powerhouses below the Third Tribulation might not possess such items.

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke of bestowing such a treasure upon them—how could the 2 not be utterly astonished?

They exchanged glances, and finally, Old Man Tianya took a deep breath and said, "A divine artifact capable of assisting in breaking through to the Ancient Immortal realm is likely even more precious than these 70,000-odd portions of Primordial Yin-Yang Qi combined."

"We dare not accept such a divine treasure."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke calmly, "Setting aside our relationship in the lower realm, the mere fact that we've fought side by side these few times already makes us worthy of each other's trust."

"To be perfectly frank, the reason I seek the Dual Qi of Heaven and Earth is because I possess a formula to transform this energy into the Primordial Chaos Creation Water."

"Water of Creation and Transformation?"

Tianya Ancestor’s expression shifted dramatically upon hearing this, and he could not help but exclaim, “It is said that the Primordial Heaven and Earth Creation Water is a supreme-grade innate spiritual liquid, containing within it the profound mysteries of cosmic creation.”

"This treasure is truly miraculous. If a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal consumes 3,000 drops, it can increase their chances of breaking through to the Ancient Immortal realm by 30 percent."

At this point, Patriarch Tianya added, "I never expected you to possess the formula for concocting this liquid."

"However, from what I understand, concocting the Primordial Heaven and Earth Creation Water requires not only the Qi of Heaven and Earth, but also the infusion of Primordial Qi. The cost is exorbitantly high."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin was momentarily taken aback, realizing that Old Man Tianya had misunderstood.

An ordinary person concocting such supreme-grade innate spiritual water would expend a considerable amount of innate qi, with a significant risk of failure.

However, he possessed the quasi-innate spiritual treasure—Primordial Chaos Vial, which could gestate innate spiritual water without requiring innate qi. The cost was less than 1-tenth of what others expended, thus incurring minimal depletion.

Though aware of their mistaken assumptions, Eldrin offered no explanation.

The temptation of a Quasi-Primordial Spiritual Treasure was simply too great—even ancient immortals who had weathered 6 heavenly tribulations or more would covet it. Though both men were of noble character, it was better to avoid trouble than to invite it. Why stir up unnecessary complications?

At this thought, Eldrin finally spoke: "Senior need not worry. The quantity of this Heaven and Earth Qi is quite substantial—it will be more than sufficient to prepare 2 portions of Heaven and Earth Creation Water."

"If the 2 of you can break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, perhaps 1 day you could even guide us into the primordial chaos."

Tianya Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden were both moved by these words. The Celestial Maiden immediately pledged, "Once I break through to the realm of Ancient Immortality, I shall venture to the fringes of the Primordial Chaos Sea and seek a stroke of destiny for you."

Tianya Ancestor also nodded, his gaze resolute as he said, "Since you treat us with such sincerity, we shall naturally not treat you unfairly in return."

"With our foundations, if aided by the Chaos Creation Water, we should have a 70 percent certainty of breaking through to Ancient Immortality in a few million years. When that time comes, I shall accompany the Celestial Maiden to the Primordial Chaos Sea and make preparations for you to transcend the Heavenly Tribulation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but smile faintly.

Both the Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies and the Celestial Maiden had once obtained heaven-defying opportunities. With their innate divine foundations, their breakthrough would directly elevate them to the rank of 3 Calamities Ancient Immortals.

An Ancient Immortal of such cultivation realm—across the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, only the Eternal Ancient Immortal could confidently suppress him.

With these 2 as his backers, Eldrin (Person Name) need not fear provoking powerful foes—at least not until the Great Tribulation descends.

Moreover, with their level of cultivation, while they wouldn't dare claim they could venture deep into the Chaos Sea, they would at least possess some ability to protect themselves at its fringes.

If they truly found a heaven-defying treasure for Eldrin at the edge of the Chaotic Sea, it might just grant him a chance to contend for the opportunity of 100 Tribulations Rebirth.

Of course, all that would come later. For now, what mattered more to everyone was this incomplete immortal realm.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke, "Your kindness is deeply engraved in my heart, Senior. However, it is still too early for this matter. Let us discuss it after both of you break through to the Ancient Immortal realm."

Hearing this, the 2 also nodded. Without another word, they simply lifted their gazes toward the depths of the void.

In the boundless chaos, a great battle had reached its fever pitch.

On the main battlefield, the fierce battle between the Chaos Beast King and the Ancient Immortal Grandmaster escalated to its absolute peak.

Dozens of ancient immortals from several celestial realms joined forces. Though over a dozen Chaos Beast Kings possessed world-shaking combat prowess, they gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.

This was not because the Primordial Chaos Beast was weak, but because the ancient immortal who struck possessed truly astonishing power.

The ancient immortal mighty ones were only minimally suppressed by the Chaos, enabling them to unleash the vast majority of their combat prowess. Moreover, when pushing their limits, they could even sustain peak combat strength for a considerable duration.

Especially the 8 fourth or fifth tribulation Ancient Immortals—Demon Emperor Rift Heaven, Primordial Abyss, Frost Night, and others—had each shattered at least 4 or 5 Heavenly Gates. Even within this chaos, they could unleash over 80% of their combat prowess.

If 1 were willing to sacrifice cultivation base and unleash their full power, they could even sustain extreme techniques for an extended period within this shattered immortal realm.

Though the Chaos Ancient Beasts were powerful, their numbers and cultivation bases were both at a disadvantage, ultimately causing them to be beaten into a steady retreat.

By now in the great battle, Eldrin had witnessed 3 Chaos Wristguards fall in combat.

"This battle likely holds no suspense."

The Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies murmured, his gaze tinged with a trace of regret as he spoke.

Once the ancient human immortals achieved total victory, the opportunities within this central Chaos Nest would clearly be beyond their grasp.

Yet, Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly, his gaze profound as he spoke, "Why hasn't that unfathomable presence within the central Chaos Nest made a move yet?"

Hearing this, everyone felt a slight tremor in their hearts.

The Celestial Maiden lifted her gaze, her expression subtly darkening as she murmured, "Indeed. If we don’t act now, it will be too late. Could it be… waiting for something?"

Boom—

Just as the crowd hesitated, the 13 Chaos Beast Kings advancing in the heavens above had already begun to retreat 1 after another.

They led a vast horde of primordial chaos beasts toward the Central Heavenly Domain, only to be gradually encircled by ancient immortals and mighty experts along the periphery of the Chaos Nest.

"You dare not scatter and flee for your lives?!"

The Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies murmured inwardly, his gaze growing increasingly solemn as he spoke.

Lyra (Person Name) also took a deep breath before speaking, "The Chaos Beast King possesses considerable intelligence. Such behavior undoubtedly suggests it has powerful backing."

Eldrin, however, felt a growing heaviness in his heart, sensing an ominous premonition.

At this moment, within his consciousness, the Pearl of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) shimmered faintly, gradually awakening from its slumber before speaking: "I sense an extraordinary presence."

"An extraordinary aura?"

Eldrin's heart stirred faintly. This sub-pearl of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss contained the Great Dao of Space—it was an innate spiritual treasure of spatial attributes.

Though Eldrin's current cultivation level was still insufficient to refine it, and he lacked the spiritual power to wield it, this remained a supreme treasure of the Great Luo realm.

That aura could draw the attention of the Abyss Pearl, proving it must be an extraordinary and supreme treasure.

"I have seen it—a strand of innate spiritual light."

The Pearl of Returning Abyss spoke slowly, its tone carrying an ethereal resonance: "He is incomparably radiant, spanning the River of Time, piercing through the past, present, and future. Even amidst the primordial chaos, His brilliance remains undimmed."

"Alas, its aura seemed flawed, as if it had somehow lost the primordial majesty inherent to an Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

Eldrin's face flickered with a faint tremor as he suppressed the overwhelming shock within his heart.

He took a deep breath and then asked, "Is it a damaged innate spiritual treasure?"

"It appears so. The artifact spirit within has fallen into a semi-dormant state."

The Pearl of Returning Abyss spoke unhurriedly, then slightly furrowed and said, "Within this Chaos Nest resides an immensely powerful presence, suspected to be a 6-Calamity Chaos Beast King."

"He is performing a blood sacrifice to that Innate Spiritual Treasure and has already begun refining it."

"It seems these ancient immortals from various races are likely to suffer heavy casualties. Even the 1 lurking in the shadows may not escape unscathed."

"1 lying in ambush?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, a stunned exclamation escaping his lips as an inexplicable chill crept down his spine.

In this broken celestial realm, there actually remained a supreme ancient immortal of immense power concealed in the shadows. Moreover, judging by the Abyssal Pearl's tone, this being was likely even more formidable than the 6-Calamity Chaos Beast King.

The Pearl of Returning Abyss nodded and spoke calmly, "That is an ancient immortal who shattered the 7 Heavenly Barriers. He has likely lived for over 1 billion years."

This time, he had remained hidden in the shadows all along. Among the 6 supreme-grade Chaos Nests that had been conquered, the majority of the top-tier treasures had fallen into his hands.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin felt the color drain from his face. He never imagined that within these fractured immortal realms, there still existed an ancient immortal of such supreme power—1 who had weathered 7 heavenly tribulations.

Such a formidable figure, even within the Chaos Sea, would be considered a top-tier Ancient Immortal. Possessing the power to dominate the fractured immortal realms, yet remaining hidden in the shadows to reap the greatest benefits—it was truly too...

Eldrin (Person Name) found himself at a loss for words, feeling both amused and exasperated.

"This senior is actually so cautious."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke with resignation, turning his inquiry to the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss once more, "Has this individual detected our presence?"

"Rest assured, with my covert concealment, a mere 7 Tribulations Ancient Immortal is hardly worthy of detecting our presence."

"Speaking of this," the Pearl of Returning Abyss said regretfully, "it is a pity that your cultivation is insufficient. You cannot yet refine me, nor can your spiritual power activate my abilities."

"Had you possessed the Ancient Immortal realm, you could have unleashed my true power. Then, not to mention this mere broken celestial domain, even a 7 Calamity Ancient Immortal would be crushed with but a thought. How could it have been His turn to claim the lion's share?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin fell into silence.

With his foundation, should he break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, he would undoubtedly be far beyond what he is today. Yet attaining the Ancient Immortal Realm is anything but easy.

Just then, the Abyssal Pearl (Magic Treasure) warned, "The final battle is about to begin. With a Sixth Calamity Chaos Beast King (Cultivation Realm) wielding a damaged Innate Spiritual Treasure (Magic Treasure), the unleashed power will surely shake heaven and earth. Do you intend to flee or stay?"

Eldrin did not answer but instead asked, "Are you confident you can lead us away amidst the chaos?"

The Pearl of Returning Abyss shimmered faintly, its voice tranquil. "Unless a Great Luo Immortal Lord intervenes personally, or a spatial-attributed innate spiritual treasure suppresses this space, no 1 in all the realms can hold me captive."

"However, an emergency activation would likely drain my vital essence even more severely."

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) declared decisively, "Then let us wait a while longer."

Just as Eldrin was communicating with the Abyssal Pearl, the ancient immortals high above in the firmament opened their eyes, emitting a blazing radiance.

Demon Emperor Lietian strode through the void, gripping the Sky-Rending Spear as he gazed into the depths of the Chaotic Nest. "Since we have fought our way to the heart of the Central Chaotic Nest," he declared, "the time has come to settle this once and for all."

Everyone nodded slightly upon hearing this, and even the 2 ancient immortals, Minggu and Hanye, did not refuse.

The great battle had raged on until now, with the 2 of them originally planning to fish in troubled waters and seize the opportunity to steal the treasures from the Chaos Beast King's lair.

Yet to their dismay, after scouring several Chaos Nests in succession, they discovered that the most precious treasures within each nest had already been plundered.

As 5-calamity ancient immortals of immense power, they refused to believe anyone could have stolen such vast quantities of rare treasures right under their watch. Thus, they were all convinced these treasures must have long been transported to this central Chaos Nest.

"This Chaos Beast King possesses such high intelligence; clearly aware it is no match, yet it still refuses to retreat."

"All those treasures must be within this central Chaos Nest, I presume?"

The Ancient 1 of Nethergloom murmured slowly, his expression tinged with exhilaration, "7 supreme-grade Chaos Nests—within them, the peerless innate treasures must number at least 2 or 3 dozen."

"As a 5-tribulation ancient immortal, I shall claim 5 of them upon the endeavor's completion."

The Elder of the Frosted Night let out a cold sneer and spoke without hesitation, "To rush into dividing the spoils before the battle has even begun—such foolishness defies all reason."

"In my opinion, we should each rely on our own methods."

As the words fell, Patriarch Coldnight was the first to charge in, unleashing earth-shattering power that could move heaven and earth and make ghosts and gods weep with a mere flip of his palm.

With just a single encounter, he sent a Chaos Beast King reeling through the air, blood spraying from its wounds.

The rest of the group followed suit, unleashing their overwhelming divine power as they charged into the fray.

Facing the fierce assaults of ancient immortals from various races, the Chaos Beast Kings found themselves outmatched and were forced into a continuous retreat. The Ancient Nether Ancestor, utterly ecstatic, seized the opportunity and soared into the Chaos Lair.

"Hymn—"

Yet in that very instant, a sword's keen cry pierced the air, and the vast chaos suddenly congealed into stillness.

All things fell silent, heaven and earth lost their color.

Even the raging torrents of chaos ceased their flow at this moment.

Amidst the profound silence, the Chaos Nest suddenly erupted with 10 1000 zhang of radiant light. An unprecedented sword radiance seemed to cleave through the river of time itself, tearing apart the boundless chaos as it descended toward the heart of the battlefield.

(End of Chapter)