Chapter 1969 : The Demon Lords' Desperate Stand

Watching Eldrin Chen let Golden Roc Demon Lord escape, Pyroclast the Heaven-Scorcher could not help but reveal a trace of despair in his expression.

In this battle, Eldrin Chen clearly had the means to capture them all in one fell swoop, yet he deliberately allowed Golden Roc Demon Lord to flee, leaving the eight of them behind.

In truth, had Golden Roc Demon Lord been willing to fight to the death, they might have still harbored a sliver of Vitality [a chance for survival].

But now, with Golden Roc Demon Lord gone, how could the remaining eight of them possibly stand against Eldrin Chen?

"Gentlemen, allow me to grant you eternal slumber."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a cold laugh. With a flick of his sleeve, he harnessed his peerless divine power to strike across the eight directions. In a single move, he sent Pyroclast the Heaven-Scorcher reeling, blood spraying from his mouth.

Empowered by the authority of the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a supreme cultivation art that grants power through profound sacrifice], Eldrin Chen's combat prowess was now a world apart from his former self, nearly shattering the ultimate barrier between the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] and the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a legendary realm of supreme power born from primordial chaos] realms.

Such might was sufficient to contend with the combined force of five Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators at the absolute peak of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm]. The two demon lords were merely ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal. In a true life-or-death duel, neither would likely last a hundred moves against Eldrin Chen alone.

Now, Eldrin Chen moved with the grace of myriad divine abilities, each strike carrying the cosmos-rending might to shatter heavens and extinguish worlds. In merely a few hundred exchanges, both demon lords had been grievously wounded in succession, their strength clearly failing, on the verge of collapse.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Blazing Flame Demon Lord was once again sent flying, coughing up blood, and finally could endure no longer.

His face turned ashen with cold fury as he roared, "Eldrin, the Abyssal, even if I perish today, I shall ensure you do not escape unscathed."

As his words fell, both the Blazing Flame Demon Lord and the Azure Crocodile Demon Lord unleashed their ultimate combat prowess. Their cultivation bases and physical power surged continuously, nearly brushing against the threshold of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm.

"A Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, self-damaging technique that grants immense power at great cost]?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes glinted coldly, yet he remained utterly unmoved, continuing his assault as he engaged the two in a world-shaking, monumental duel.

When a cultivator at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection realm activates a Forbidden Divine Ability, their magical power and divine abilities swell explosively, granting them strength sufficient to threaten an Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord. Thus, they gain the qualification to intervene in battles between Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

However, the chasm between a Grand Luo Golden Immortal and a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch is vast. Even at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection stage, employing a Forbidden Divine Ability only allows one to barely possess combat power at that level—it can only be considered half the strength of a true Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch.

Generally speaking, if three cultivators at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection stage simultaneously unleash their Forbidden Divine Ability and join forces, their combined strength can rival that of an Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord, granting them the qualification to contend for victory against one.

After the Blazing Flame Demon Lord and the Azure Crocodile Demon Lord activated their Forbidden Divine Ability, their power became extraordinary. Yet, because there was no qualitative gap between their enhanced strength and that of Eldrin Chen, Eldrin remained utterly fearless even against their combined assault.

This was because his Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of near-absolute resilience] was almost Indestructible and Imperishable. Though the two demon lords had Eruption [burst forth with] power half a step into the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, they ultimately found it exceedingly difficult to inflict fatal injuries upon Eldrin Chen.

The two sides clashed fiercely within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond the ordered realms], their battle raging until the very end of the heavens, a conflict that spanned over four thousand years before finally drawing to a close.

As the Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, reality-defying technique that exacts a tremendous toll on the user] could not be sustained indefinitely, it eventually dissipated. Depleted and pushed to their absolute limits, Blazing Flame Demon Lord and Azure Crocodile Demon Lord were left with their cultivation bases nearly crumbling, teetering on the verge of falling back to the Seventh Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal [the seventh tier of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle stage of immortal cultivation].

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen directly summoned the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder [a divine lightning born from the primal chaos, capable of annihilating all forms] to strike across the void, obliterating both adversaries within the depths of the Chaos Realm Sea [the boundless, turbulent ocean of chaotic energies between realms].

"Hah—"…

After slaying the pair, Eldrin Chen slowly let out a long, measured breath.

He turned his gaze to survey the surroundings and saw that Lyra Jiang and the others had also finished off their opponents. Thus, this great battle finally came to an end.

"Splendid."

In this engagement, they had slain eight Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [cultivators at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm], a victory so decisive it could be called exceptionally rare.

Eldrin Chen gathered the spoils of war. A preliminary tally revealed a haul of sixteen Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [supreme treasures born from the primal laws of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled power], along with a number of mid and low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures naturally formed with spiritual properties].

Most crucially, the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a fundamental, indestructible strand of spiritual radiance essential for forging supreme treasures and advancing cultivation] obtained numbered over one hundred and thirty strands. Combined with his previous acquisitions, Eldrin Chen now held a total of two hundred strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light in his possession.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen's mood could not help but soar.

He stored away the Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a unique, self-sustaining spiritual radiance], then addressed the group, "This battle is a resounding victory. Even if we were to return now, our harvest would be considered bountiful beyond measure."

Nyssa Qu was also elated and could not resist asking, "Should we depart for home now?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "The Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a legendary, primordial expanse of chaotic energies] emerges into the world so rarely. This may well be the greatest Opportunity [a pivotal chance for advancement or gain] we shall encounter for dozens of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years] to come."

"Moreover, we still hold a trump card we have yet to play. There is no need for undue haste."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement. As the one closest to Eldrin Chen, she understood his hidden strengths perfectly.

During this great battle, Eldrin Chen had not yet unleashed his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, reality-defying technique with severe costs].

With his current level of cultivation, if Eldrin Chen were to activate the first stage of his Forbidden Divine Ability, he could likely stand toe-to-toe with a newly ascended Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a sovereign ruler who has mastered the primordial chaos]. Should he invoke the second stage, he would even be qualified to challenge an Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord [a lord in the early phase of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm].

Such capability would give even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch reason for pause and caution.

Although a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch's combat power would become far more terrifying and awe-inspiring after employing a Forbidden Divine Ability, few among their ranks would willingly resort to such a measure.

For the higher one's cultivation realm, the longer the period of Restoration [the process of recovering from the backlash of a powerful technique] required after unleashing a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-defying technique that carries immense personal cost]. With the power of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme ruler whose power originates from the primordial chaos], the backlash from using such a technique is even more severe.

Once they unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability, they will fall into a prolonged state of weakness, often requiring hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often spanning billions of years] to fully Restoration.

Therefore, unless it is a true life-or-death struggle, Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch treat Forbidden Divine Ability with extreme caution and are highly unlikely to employ them against an enemy.

Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang felt a slight measure of reassurance settle in her heart.

She let out a soft breath and spoke, "Since that is the case, let us continue our exploration."

Seeing that no one had any objections, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He continued to lead the group in their exploration of the Chaos Realm Sea [a vast, primordial sea of chaotic energies].

In the time that followed, they explored the inner regions for a long while, even successfully assaulting and claiming two more High-Grade Chaos Nest [a high-quality focal point of chaotic energies, often rich in resources].

Within these Chaos Nest, they once again seized a considerable amount of resources, among which were several dozen strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [a primal, unbreakable light of spiritual essence, a priceless treasure for cultivation].

"We now have two hundred and eighty strands of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light," he noted.

On this day, after thoroughly plundering another Chaos Nest, Eldrin Chen let out a heavy, satisfied breath.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen felt a faint tremor between his brows. He immediately lifted his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos.

"BOOM—"

A violent, thunderous roar suddenly erupted from the Depths of Chaos ahead. ….

It was a battle that shook the heavens. Chaotic Fiendgod [primordial beings of immense power born from chaos] roared across the mountains, while supreme Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm, a step below the Sage] clashed in desperate combat, the cacophony of their struggle echoing without end.

Lyra Jiang sensed it too and looked over. After a moment, she said, "It seems another fight has broken out over a Chaos Nest."

The others nodded in agreement.

In the time since their arrival, successive explorations by various Grand Luo Golden Immortal had yielded vast troves of resources. Yet now, as time wore on, these Chaos Nest [pockets of concentrated primal chaos energy and resources] were being picked clean, one by one.

With fewer and fewer Chaos Nest remaining, those Grand Luo Golden Immortal who had not secured sufficient resources, or who were dissatisfied with their current haul, had begun to turn on each other, fighting fiercely over the remaining prizes.

In recent days, Eldrin Chen had witnessed dozens of such major confrontations and had himself been forced into the fray on several occasions.

Fortunately, their strength was formidable. Time and again, they had repelled powerful foes, safeguarding their hard-won gains.

"Let us depart. Our gains are already substantial; there is no need to further entangle ourselves in this."

Eldrin Chen spoke, immediately leading the group away.

Yet, at that very moment, Eldrin Chen suddenly sensed an intensely familiar aura emanating from the heart of that distant battlefield.

This caused his steps to falter slightly, and he halted his intended departure.

Simultaneously, he exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang, who spoke, "It feels like the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass [a legendary plant whose leaves are as sharp as divine swords]. It is Frostwing's aura."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted. He immediately shattered the firmament and appeared at the periphery of the conflict.

Only then did Eldrin Chen see it clearly: an ancient Chaos Divine Stone [a primordial stone born from the chaos of creation], and rooted upon it, a single stalk of Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.

The grass's nine leaves were sharp and resilient, radiating a peerless sword intent capable of severing the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] and the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and celestial domains]. It seemed as if it had been formed from that very first glint of sword-light at the dawn of Chaos.

"It is indeed him."

Eldrin Chen stated, only now noticing that around the Chaos Divine Stone, more than ten Grand Luo Golden Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to one of the highest realms of power] were locked in fierce combat.

Factions clashed and vied for the Chaos Divine Stone [a legendary stone born from the primordial chaos, said to contain the essence of creation itself]. The aura of slaughter pierced through the Vast Chaotic Void [the boundless, formless expanse of primordial chaos]. Many Chaotic Fiendgod [powerful beings native to the primordial chaos, embodiments of its untamed and often violent nature] bled out across the eight directions, and more than one such entity lay slain upon the field.

"This is..."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial avian beast of immense power and ancient lineage, its plumage shimmering with violet radiance] shifted her expression slightly, unable to restrain her inquiry.

Eldrin Chen did not act immediately. He performed a brief divination with his fingers, his countenance darkening as he spoke. "It seems there is a strand of Innate Primordial Qi [the most fundamental and purest energy of creation, the very breath of the universe at its inception] within Frostwing Yan's body."

It transpired that not long before, during the great battle of Eruption [a cataclysmic divine technique capable of unleashing devastating power] between the various Emperor Lord [titles for supreme rulers who have attained the pinnacle of cultivation] within the Depths of Chaos [the innermost, most turbulent and dangerous regions of the primordial chaos], an unattuned strand of Innate Primordial Qi had been violently expelled from the core. By a twist of fate and Opportunity [a pivotal moment of chance or destiny crucial for advancement in the Dao], it had descended upon Frostwing Yan.

Frostwing Yan seized this Opportunity and began refining that strand of Innate Primordial Qi, but he was discovered by several Grand Luo Golden Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the supreme realm of the Grand Luo, achieving a state of golden immortality], igniting this earth-shattering conflict.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave once more. "Frostwing Yan has already begun merging with the Innate Primordial Qi. I fear it can no longer be extracted."

"We cannot delay any longer. We must take him away immediately."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces paled. They understood the peril of delay. The longer they stayed, the more would discover them. Furthermore, once the war among the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [supreme sovereigns who rule over the primordial chaos, their power unmatched] in the Depths of Chaos concluded, they would almost certainly turn their attention to seizing this strand of Chaos Primordial Qi [another term for Innate Primordial Qi, emphasizing its chaotic origin].

With this realization, Lyra Jiang spoke decisively. "We will provide cover. You go and retrieve the Chaos Divine Stone." …

"Excellent!"

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod and decisively unleashed the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder [a supreme divine ability born from the primordial chaos] in a sweeping horizontal strike.

In that instant, a cataclysmic surge of Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder erupted, shaking the eight directions. It coalesced into a Chaos Thunder Spear [a spear of condensed chaos thunder] that swept through the Chaos [the formless, primordial void before creation]. Wherever it passed, the gathered heroes were forced into retreat; even several cultivators at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] were startled into hastily withdrawing.

Seizing this opportunity, Lyra Jiang and the others launched a fierce assault, instantly pressuring several Great Luo Golden Immortal [immortals of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] and making it difficult for them to intervene.

In that brief Instant [a fleeting moment, the time it takes for a spark to fly from flint], Eldrin Chen had already charged before the Chaos Divine Stone [a divine stone born from primordial chaos] and reached out to claim it.

But at that very moment, Eldrin Chen discovered that this Chaos Divine Stone emanated a power that stabilized the Void [the empty space between dimensions], rendering it impossible for him to store it within his Void [a personal spatial storage dimension].

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen could only grasp the Chaos Divine Stone firmly in hand and fight his way toward the Depths of Chaos [the innermost, most turbulent regions of the primordial chaos].

"How dare you!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen on the verge of escape, the battling Great Luo Golden Immortal from various factions nearly went mad with fury.

The group of Great Luo Golden Immortal erupted with astonishing techniques, each exerting their full power to block his path. Alas, though these Great Luo Golden Immortal possessed formidable strength, they still found it difficult to hinder Eldrin Chen in his current state.

After the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation art that empowers the user at great personal cost] was invoked upon him, Eldrin Chen became nigh invincible among the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation]. Unless a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme sovereign who commands the fundamental forces of chaos] deigned to intervene personally, who could possibly stand in his way?

"Those who block my path shall perish!"

Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power. With a single clash, he shattered the physical form of a seventh-layer Grand Luo [a high-tier immortal realm] expert, instantly tearing a bloody breach through the encircling forces.

Seizing the opening, Lyra Jiang and the others launched a ferocious assault, breaking through the encirclement with the swiftness of thunder before the ear can hear its rumble.

They fled towards the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse where all creation began and ends], flying for millennia before they finally managed to shake off their relentless pursuers, if only temporarily.

Yet before Eldrin Chen could even catch his breath, he saw the Chaos Divine Stone [a legendary ore born from the heart of primordial chaos] erupt with a blinding immortal radiance, illuminating the Chaos [the formless void preceding creation] for a distance spanning over one hundred Dao Paths [the fundamental principles and laws that govern cultivation and reality itself].

Witnessing this spectacle, Eldrin Chen immediately halted his flight.

He gazed deeply at the Chaos Divine Stone and the slumbering figure of Frostwing Yan within it, a slight frown creasing his brow. "It seems," he said, his voice low, "we have been played."

At that moment, the faces of Lyra Jiang and the others paled with dread. Looking upon the Chaos Divine Stone before them, they realized with a shock that they were holding a burning coal in their hands—a treasure too hot to keep.

"As expected, you have realized the truth," a voice echoed, cold and mocking. "But alas, your realization comes far too late."

At that very moment, from all directions within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], a group of figures whose auras seemed to overshadow the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and celestial domains] suddenly appeared.

There were over ten Grand Luo Golden Immortal [supreme immortals who have attained the pinnacle of the Grand Luo realm] in total. Among them were several figures familiar to Eldrin Chen, namely the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a mythical bovine demon beast born from primordial chaos], the Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor, the Wuji Immortal Lord, and others.

There was even one individual who was none other than the Golden Roc Demon Lord, whom Eldrin Chen had previously allowed to escape.

The one who spoke was precisely the Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor. He glanced at Eldrin Chen and said with a calm expression, "Abyssal, you are indeed formidable. Perhaps you could become the third Dao Progenitor [an existence who has comprehended and mastered a Great Dao to its absolute origin, becoming its source and sovereign] of the Human Race."

"Since you already possess such potential, why must you remain so fixated on those five Great Daos?"

Eldrin Chen's expression remained unchanged. After calmly surveying the assembled foes, he spoke with icy detachment, "Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor, Grand Desolation Ancient Ancestor, Golden Radiance Celestial Lord, Violet Dawn Divine Spirit, Golden Roc Demon Lord."

"The five of you, peerless experts at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the absolute pinnacle of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm], joining forces... and you still need to resort to scheming with this Chaos Divine Stone [a legendary stone born from primordial chaos, containing immense and unpredictable power] to entrap this seat?"

It turned out that among this dozen or so powerful enemies, there were a full five existences at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection level, including Eldrin Chen's adversaries.

Among these five, aside from the Golden Roc Demon Lord, the other four were all sworn enemies of Eldrin Chen on the path of the Great Dao....

Among them, the Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor cultivated the Life Great Dao [the fundamental principle governing vitality, growth, and creation], the Golden Radiance Celestial Lord cultivated the Primordial Chaos Gold Great Dao [the Dao principle of metallic essence and unyielding sharpness born from chaos], and the Grand Desolation Ancient Ancestor cultivated the Profound Nether Great Dao [the Dao principle of desolate emptiness, decay, and the profound void].

The Violet Dawn Divine Spirit [a divine being embodying the first light of dawn] hailed from the Myriad Gods Primordial Domain [the primordial realm of countless deities]. The Dao of Violet Dawn Thunderfire [a supreme cultivation art of dawn and thunder] he practiced was born from the fusion of the great Daos of the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire [a divine ability of pure, celestial yang flames] and the Violet Ruins Divine Thunder [a divine ability of world-shattering violet lightning].

These five formidable adversaries were each supremely powerful. Among them, the Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor of verdant extremity], the Violet Dawn Divine Spirit, and the Golden Roc Demon Lord [a demon lord of the golden roc lineage] all possessed Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [innate spiritual treasures of the highest grade]. Their methods and strength were far beyond what any ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the Great Perfection stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] could hope to match.

The Violet Dawn Divine Spirit was particularly formidable. He had achieved his Dao based on the Seven Indestructible Foundations [a legendary cultivation path of seven unbreakable foundations]. Once, he had single-handedly defeated a combined assault from three Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. With such prowess, he stood virtually peerless even among Grand Luo Golden Immortal [cultivators of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

The combined might of these five powerful foes was sufficient to contend with nine, even ten, Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. They could even put up a fight against an Early Stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord [an Emperor Lord in the early stages of the Primordial Chaos realm].

That they had joined forces was one thing, but Eldrin Chen had not anticipated they would go so far as to ensnare him using the Chaos Divine Stone [a primordial stone born of chaos].

At this thought, a glacial chill seeped into Eldrin Chen's gaze, his pupils sharpening with cold intent.

"Blame your own overwhelming strength,"

spoke the Violet Dawn Divine Spirit, his expression frigid. "With your potential, if we do not eliminate you today, you will inevitably become a calamity in the future."

"This time, the Heaven's Derivation Sacred Emperor [the Sacred Emperor who divines the workings of Heaven] himself has laid the trap. You will meet your end here, with no place for your bones to rest."

Eldrin Chen offered no reply. He passed the Chaos Divine Stone to Lyra Jiang and said, "Frostwing's roots are anchored deep within the stone. Forcibly extracting him now would disrupt his fusion with the Innate Primordial Qi [the innate, primordial energy of creation] and cause a severe backlash."

"Yet, he requires only thirty thousand years to fully merge with the Innate Primordial Qi [the primordial energy present at the dawn of creation]. Once that is done, he will awaken and free himself from the Chaos Divine Stone [a primordial stone born from the chaos of creation]."

"Guard him well for me. In thirty thousand years, we shall be able to take him and cleave our way through the Void [the formless, boundless expanse between realms] to depart."

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang's expression shifted subtly. She seemed on the verge of speaking, words caught in her throat, but ultimately she suppressed the thought.

One had to admit, the schemes of the Heaven's Derivation Sacred Emperor were truly astonishing.

If Frostwing Yan required over one hundred thousand years to awaken, then to avoid depleting their main forces here, Eldrin Chen would decisively abandon Frostwing Yan and fight his way out.

Yet, the time for Frostwing Yan's awakening was cunningly set at precisely thirty thousand years.

Thirty thousand years was neither too long nor too short—not long enough to draw a massive siege from Grand Luo Golden Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm], yet certain to precipitate a cataclysmic battle. This was nearly the absolute limit of what Eldrin Chen could endure.

Thinking this, Lyra Jiang spoke, "Are you confident you can hold?"

"One must always try,"

Eldrin Chen replied. Then, an indescribable power of the Void [the formless, boundless expanse between realms] surged forth, enveloping the eight directions. It forcefully isolated the Void [the formless, boundless expanse between realms] of ten surrounding Dao Paths [the fundamental principles or laws of cultivation that define a practitioner's path] within the Chaos Sea [a primordial, turbulent ocean of unformed chaos].

"This is..."

Verdant Extreme Ancient Ancestor [a title for a powerful ancient cultivator] paled slightly, a trace of shock coloring his expression.

The eyes of Violet Dawn Divine Spirit [a powerful divine being] also grew solemn, and he could not help but speak: "To carve out a region of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] spanning ten Dao Paths [fundamental cosmic principles or laws] from the greater Chaos, such a feat likely requires a twenty-four pattern Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of treasures born from the cosmos itself] to accomplish."

"This space has been severed. None can disturb us here. Let us now battle to our utmost limits."

Eldrin Chen spoke, his tone calm and even.

The instrument that had partitioned this expanse of Chaos was, naturally, the Spatial Sub-Pearl [a spatial-manipulating treasure] of the Abyssal Pearl [a supreme spatial treasure].

Although the Spatial Sub-Pearl of the Abyssal Pearl was currently only at the Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a very high grade of innate treasure] tier, it was, after all, born from the division of a Chaos Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of a supreme treasure from Chaos]. Its power far surpassed that of any ordinary Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

At this moment, the Abyssal Pearl had directly severed and concealed a region of Chaos and Void [emptiness, the state of non-being] spanning ten Dao Paths from the greater Chaos Realm Sea [the vast, primordial sea of Chaos].

With the Abyssal Pearl's power to obscure heavenly secrets [fate and destiny], it was likely that not even Heaven's Derivation Sacred Emperor [a title for an emperor skilled in divination] could deduce their current location.

The formidable foes present also paled at this sight. Grand Desolation Ancient Ancestor [a title for an ancient ancestor] drew a deep breath, then spoke coldly: "So it comes down to a final, decisive battle of life and death after all?"

"Enough! The five of us united are more than enough to eradicate you all!"

Golden Radiance Celestial Lord was even more frigid, wielding a Great Halberd to cleave through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], launching a forceful strike to suppress Eldrin Chen: "No more words. Attack."

"BOOM—"

With a deafening roar, the halberd's blow, carrying an unending tide of world-shaking divine might, swept forth as if to cleave Eldrin Chen in two on the spot.