Chapter 1936 : A Family Banquet of Immortals

Departing from the Primordial Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen promptly returned to the heart of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

Not long after his return, Worthy Path Chen, accompanied by his wife Wonderful Sound Lu, came back to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain to visit his parents.

Worthy Path Chen was the child of Eldrin Chen and Violet Consort Yan. Overjoyed by her son's visit, Violet Consort Yan prepared a trove of precious Great Encompassing Rare Treasure for the couple to aid their cultivation.

Eldrin Chen also invited Heavenly Feather Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden to Returning Abyss Heaven for a family banquet.

Having followed Eldrin Chen for hundreds of millions of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], Heavenly Feather Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden had also received their share of Opportunity and Fortune.

Especially after Eldrin Chen's breakthrough into the Great Encompassing realm, he had paid a certain price to perform a Foundation Reforging [a profound process to rebuild and enhance one's cultivation foundation] for them both. This greatly elevated the quality of their cultivation bases, allowing their own cultivation to advance into the Celestial Immortal Realm.

A Celestial Immortal Great Power is considered a formidable figure within an Immortal Domain, yet the chasm between their realm and his was ultimately as vast as heaven and earth. Consequently, their interactions had gradually grown less frequent over time.

In recent years, these two in-laws had lived with great humility, free from the thirst for higher realms. They spent most of their time in secluded cultivation or visiting friends, living a life of carefree ease that was the envy of myriad immortals.

Once the family banquet concluded, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to Heavenly Feather Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden, then summoned Worthy Path Chen and Wonderful Sound Lu to his abode.

Gazing upon the couple, Eldrin Chen remarked, "It seems your cultivation has progressed steadily these years, Wonderful Sound."

"Thanks to my father's guidance and support."

Wonderful Sound Lu spoke with a smile, offering a courteous bow.

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly. This Wonderful Sound Lu was born with the Dual Pupils [a rare and powerful innate constitution], so her natural aptitude was already exceptional. Coupled with the resources sent by the Chen Immortal Clan over the years and the nurturing from the Immortal Court, her cultivation progress had been quite swift.

She had now cultivated to the Seven Tribulations [having survived seven heavenly tribulations] Ancient Immortal Realm, and her foundation remained remarkably solid.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded with satisfaction. He looked at the two practitioners of the Mortal Path [a cultivation art focused on comprehending mortal experiences] and asked, "You two, have you made any plans for attaining the Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Realm, a supreme state of cultivation]?"

The two exchanged a glance upon hearing this. Then, Worthy Path Chen replied, "I intend to master the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art [a supreme cultivation art requiring nine cycles of refinement] before attempting my breakthrough. Wonderful Sound also wishes to further temper her foundation."

Eldrin Chen gave an approving nod. He looked at Worthy Path Chen and said, "I have also studied the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art for a time. I understand that achieving the ninth revolution is an immense challenge."

"Even with your prodigious talent, barring unforeseen fortune, reaching the eighth revolution would be exceedingly difficult."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before continuing, "After you achieve the seventh revolution, I shall bestow upon you another Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with destiny and good fortune]. That may allow you to reach the eighth revolution."

"Truly?"

Upon hearing this, Worthy Path Chen could not help but reveal an expression of ecstatic joy.

Eldrin Chen nodded, yet spoke with calm composure, "Although this is the case, you must not become complacent."

"To complete the ninth earthly revolution, I believe relying solely on external aids will ultimately be insufficient. You must also undergo a life-and-death Tribulation [a formidable trial ordained by the heavens, testing a cultivator's strength, will, and destiny] to have any hope of achieving a breakthrough."

"This child understands."

Worthy Path Chen nodded, his expression turning solemn.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said no more. He spent some further time resolving their cultivation doubts before finally allowing them to depart.

After the two had left, Eldrin Chen once again Recovery [entered a state of secluded cultivation, free from worldly concerns] into a life of carefree and unhindered secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen devoted more of his focus to cultivation. Beyond his daily practice, he frequently organized cultivation arts, contemplated the scriptures of a hundred schools, continuously accumulating his own foundation. All the while, his cultivation realm climbed steadily, almost imperceptibly.

Thus, time flowed like water, and before he knew it, thirty million years had passed.

Until this day, Eldrin Chen awoke from his soft couch. Gazing at the several peerlessly elegant Dao Companions [life partners who share the path of cultivation] beside him, a trace of a smile naturally surfaced in his eyes.

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, female immortals of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the supreme pinnacle of cultivation] tier were exceedingly rare. Yet, he possessed five peerless Great Encompassing Immortal Consorts [female cultivator companions of the highest order] as his Dao companions, a fortune enough to stir envy in the hearts of many Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Letting out a slow, measured breath, Eldrin Chen rose and summoned a letter with a flick of his hand. After glancing at its contents, he passed it to Exquisite Jiang beside him, his expression turning solemn. "The Primordial One Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures among the highest echelons of cultivators] of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains will commence before long," he stated.

"I intend to attend, to see if I can procure Heaven Trigram Pure Energy [a primordial, heaven-aligned spiritual energy of the highest grade] of Primordial One Grade [the supreme quality tier]."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in understanding. For Eldrin Chen's Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary vessel capable of refining the energies of creation] to ascend to the rank of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled power], it required the fusion of two types of Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual essence of the cosmos] materials: the Heaven Trigram Pure Energy and the Earth Trigram Mother Energy [its earth-aligned counterpart].

Now that Eldrin Chen had already obtained the Earth Trigram Mother Energy, the search for the Heaven Trigram Pure Energy had become a matter of utmost urgency.

Considering this, Exquisite Jiang spoke up, "Shall we accompany you?"

"There is no need. Such matters are not suited for a grand procession,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and continued, "It is merely a Barter Convention, it will not take long. Await my news within the clan."

"..."

This Primordial One Grade Barter Convention was to be held within the Myriad Treasures Path Domain of the Primordial Immortal Domain. It was hosted by the Myriad Treasures Tower, a premier mercantile power of the Human Race Great Encompassing [the overarching human alliance]. The formidable figure behind it was the Myriad Treasures Imperial Lord, a powerful Great Emperor [a sovereign ruler among cultivators] who had reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the supreme imperial lord realm].

Eldrin Chen arrived at the Myriad Treasures Path Domain and, upon reaching the Myriad Treasures Tower, secured his qualification to participate in this Barter Convention by presenting a letter of recommendation from the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor.

Once inside the Myriad Treasures Tower, Eldrin Chen discovered that the number of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivators attending this Barter Convention was considerable, amounting to a full three hundred.

While three hundred Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivators might not seem like a vast number, one must understand that these individuals were all at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection stage, or at the very least, were Imperial Lord True Seeds [cultivators recognized as having the potential to reach the Imperial Lord realm] favored by a Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Despite Eldrin Chen's Extraordinary talent, upon stepping into their midst, he found himself feeling rather inconspicuous.

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen spotted several familiar faces among the crowd, including the Donghua Immortal Lord, a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal with whom he shared a good rapport.

Eldrin Chen was not particularly surprised to see the Donghua Immortal Lord participating in this Barter Convention. Although this fellow cultivator's cultivation base was only at the Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level, he had successfully cultivated several Indestructibility Foundation [a foundational cultivation achievement that grants immense resilience], marking him as a rising star within the Human Race.

While one could not guarantee that such an individual would definitely prove the Primordial One Imperial Lord Dao, his future attainment of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection was practically a foregone conclusion.

"Fellow Cultivator Eldrin."

At the same moment, the Donghua Immortal Lord also noticed Eldrin Chen.

He promptly approached, a smile gracing his features as he inquired warmly, "Tens of millions of years have passed since we last met. I trust you have been well, Fellow Daoist?"

"Thanks to your blessings, Fellow Daoist, all is well."

Eldrin Chen offered a smile and returned the courtesy with a respectful cupped-fist salute.

Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] nodded, exchanged pleasantries with him for a moment, then spoke: "Your attendance at this Barter Convention [a grand gathering for cultivators to trade rare items]—do you seek to acquire some world-shaking Rare Spiritual Wonders [objects of immense spiritual power and rarity]?"

"I lack the fortune for such treasures," Eldrin Chen shook his head, a wry smile touching his lips. "I have merely accumulated a modest foundation and wish to purchase materials for refining a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] level treasure. It is also an opportunity to broaden my horizons."

"I see."

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded, an expression of understanding dawning on his face.

Materials for a Primordial Spirit level treasure were not comparable to a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures born from heaven and earth]. Their value typically aligned with that of an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a high-grade treasure born from heaven and earth]. While such items were rare, they were not entirely beyond the reach of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a powerful immortal realm cultivator].

That Eldrin Chen sought to purchase such a treasure did give Donghua Immortal Lord pause, yet it was not beyond comprehension.

In contrast, had Eldrin Chen aimed to acquire a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, even Donghua Immortal Lord would likely have been unable to maintain his composure.

After all, even the most ordinary twelve-patterned Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure started at a price of at least one hundred strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primordial, unbreakable spiritual energy used as a high-value currency]. Such treasures were not meant for the enjoyment of even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the peak of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

With this thought, Donghua Immortal Lord said with a smile, "The materials for refining a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] are exceedingly valuable. For you, Fellow Daoist, to afford such an item truly befits the status of the Dao companion of Senior Supreme Lunar [the supreme principle of the moon and yin]."

Eldrin Chen offered an enigmatic smile in response, choosing not to address the question directly.

At that very moment, as the Barter Convention was about to commence, over a dozen Primordial One Imperial Lord [the first major realm among Imperial Lords] figures arrived one after another outside the Heavenly Vault.

These Primordial One Imperial Lord were a mix of men and women, thirteen in total, though their cultivation was uniformly at the early-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

"Thirteen Primordial One Imperial Lord have arrived," Donghua Immortal Lord remarked, a pleased expression on his face. "This Barter Convention boasts the largest attendance of the recent gatherings."

He continued speaking, his tone light and conversational.

A flicker of interest passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. "Fellow Daoist, you seem quite familiar with these senior Imperial Lord [a sovereign-level cultivator]?" he inquired.

Donghua Immortal Lord nodded. "It has been over a hundred Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle] since I broke through to the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm. I have participated in twenty of these Primordial One Barter Convention over that span," he explained.

"I have had the fortune to interact with these esteemed seniors on previous occasions."

As he spoke, Donghua Immortal Lord provided a breakdown. "Of the thirteen Primordial One Imperial Lord at this Barter Convention, three are from our Human Race, another three hail from the Divine Clan, four are from the Demon Race, and the remainder belong to the various Hundred Immortal Spirit Races."

Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] began to narrate in detail, introducing the origins of these Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivation realm, one step below the Heavenly Emperor] to Eldrin Chen.

Among these Primordial One Imperial Lord, the three belonging to the Human Race were the Primordial One Imperial Lord known as Alkaid [a star name, also used as a title], Celestial Sun, and Luo River.

The three Imperial Lord from the Divine Clan [a race of beings born with divine power] were respectively Nether Filth Imperial Lord, Seven Luminaries Imperial Lord, and Star Shake Imperial Lord.

The four from the Demon Race [a race of beings with demonic heritage] were: the Dark Great Roc Emperor, who achieved the Dao as a Dark Great Roc [a mythical bird of immense size and power]; the Verdant Mound Imperial Lord, who achieved the Dao as a nine-tailed verdant fox of the Nine-Tails [a fox demon clan]; the Third Ancestor of the Bifang Clan, Violet Flame Imperial Lord; and one other whom Donghua Immortal Lord was also seeing for the first time, his origins unclear.

As Donghua Immortal Lord spoke, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of solemnity appearing on his face.

This was Eldrin Chen's first encounter with all thirteen of these Primordial One Imperial Lord, yet from the gaze of the Dark Great Roc Emperor, he faintly perceived a sliver of chilling intent.

"Does this Dark Great Roc Emperor bear some grudge against you?"

Donghua Immortal Lord, having also noticed the anomaly, could not help but ask.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "When I transcended my Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial], I slew several Demon Race Imperial Scions. Among them were two Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] from the Dark Roc Clan: Fallen Heaven's Prison and Fallen Heaven's Gate."

"Fallen Heaven's Prison?"

Donghua Immortal Lord's gaze flickered slightly, and he could not help but smile as he said, "I remember now. That Fallen Heaven's Prison cultivated an Indestructibility Foundation [a legendary, unbreakable foundation for cultivation], and was hailed as having the potential to reach the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation] realm, even possessing a sliver of hope to prove his path and become a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme sovereign who has mastered the primordial laws of creation]."

"Moreover, this individual was the direct grandson of the Dark Roc Emperor. It is only natural that he would bear a grudge against you."

Eldrin Chen nodded calmly and stated, "In the contention of the Great Path [the ultimate Dao of cultivation], one advances without retreat. Even if given another chance, I would not show mercy."

"Indeed."

Donghua Immortal Lord gave a slight nod of agreement, then offered reassurance. "According to the conventions of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, grievances from Kalpa Tribulation [a great cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth] are not to be settled afterwards. Furthermore, with the protection of the Immortal Court, the Dark Roc Emperor would not dare to move against you openly."

"However, you must be cautious. The Dark Roc Emperor is known for his vindictive nature. Should you encounter him within the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered reality], it is highly unlikely he would show you any leniency."

"Thank you for the warning, Fellow Daoist. I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded once more. In truth, with the Dark Roc Emperor's capabilities, resurrecting Fallen Heaven's Prison would not be overly difficult, merely requiring the expenditure of certain resources and bearing a corresponding cost.

By convention, conflicts among juniors are not matters in which beings at the level of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal or Primordial One Imperial Lord would intervene, nor would they typically seek vengeance afterwards.

Yet, this Dark Roc Emperor cultivated the Great Path of Darkness. Influenced by this Dao, his temperament had grown profoundly sinister and he was notoriously unforgiving, holding grudges over the slightest offense. In the future, should the Dark Roc Emperor find an opportunity, he would likely bring considerable trouble to Eldrin Chen.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's expression grew solemn, a sense of urgency stirring within him.

"Esteemed guests, let this Barter Convention commence with me."

Just as these thoughts flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, the Barter Convention had already begun.

The first to take the stage was none other than the Human Race's Alkaid Imperial Lord. This Alkaid Imperial Lord was a peerless empress of breathtaking elegance. Clad in a gown of goose-yellow, she ascended the platform with graceful steps and presented several dozen items of Rare Spiritual Wonders.

"I seek to exchange for the Immortal Herb required to refine the 'Primordial One Ascension Pill', or for Stellar-attributed Primordial Spirit-grade materials and Innate Heavenly God Object."

"If you possess such items, you may trade with me."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly, his heart giving a slight tremor as he observed the several dozen Rare Spiritual Wonders held in the Alkaid Imperial Lord's fair hands.

Truly befitting a Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier existence, the Alkaid Imperial Lord possessed no small number of Rare Spiritual Wonders. Among those offered for trade were two Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, over a dozen Primordial Spirit-grade materials, and more than twenty Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Unfortunately, among these treasures, there was none of the Heaven Trigram Pure Energy that Eldrin Chen required. Nor did Eldrin Chen possess any Stellar-attributed Rare Spiritual Wonders suitable for exchange.

In the end, the Alkaid Imperial Lord acquired several portions of Primordial One Marvel and descended the platform, her satisfaction seemingly less than complete.

Upon reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational stage for true cosmic powers] realm, the cultivation resources required become exceedingly precious, making further advancement a task as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves.

This is especially true for breaking through bottlenecks like the mid-stage or late-stage. Not only does one require a terrifyingly valuable amount of Innate Primordial Breath [the purest form of cosmic origin energy], but there is also the ever-present risk of failure during the breakthrough attempt.

Under such circumstances, consuming a 'Primordial One Ascension Pill' [a legendary elixir that aids in advancing within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] can increase one's chances of success by ten to twenty percent. Similarly, using divine materials that align with one's own elemental attributes can offer a slight, additional edge.

Alkaid Imperial Lord sought to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage. To this end, he prepared to refine a cauldron of 'Primordial One Ascension Pill', yet after spending several hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], he had only managed to gather half the required Spirit Herb [plants imbued with potent spiritual energy] and Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinary objects of profound spiritual power].

In truth, even if one managed to gather a full cauldron's worth of Spirit Herb, successfully refining a batch of Primordial One Ascension Pill would only result in a final breakthrough success rate of perhaps thirty to forty percent—hardly a guarantee.

Since time immemorial, the vast majority of Primordial One Imperial Lord have remained trapped at the initial stage, unable to advance further.

Even after countless attempts spanning hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation, those who ultimately manage to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage constitute merely thirty to forty percent of all Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Alkaid Imperial Lord exchanged for a few more Rare Spiritual Wonders and departed, not entirely satisfied. The other Primordial One Imperial Lord then began to take the stage.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen observed with surprise that among the thirteen present Primordial One Imperial Lord, their cultivation levels were almost all at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier [the peak of the initial stage], clearly indicating they had been stuck at this realm for many years.

Only Luo River Imperial Lord possessed the lowest cultivation, merely at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 1st Tier [the first tier of the initial stage], evidently having broken through not long ago.

"Luo River Imperial Lord is a genius of his generation."

"Since she attained her Path [the fundamental principle or way of cultivation], barely two hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] have passed. She is also a peerless prodigy who has cultivated the True Spirit Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method]."

Donghua Immortal Lord murmured at the opportune moment, his expression grave as he said, "From what I know, it has only been three Kalpa Tribulation since Luo River Imperial Lord broke through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [the first and foundational stage for Imperial Lords]. She can be considered the youngest Primordial One Imperial Lord in the current Three Thousand Immortal Domains."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

It was undeniable that although Luo River Imperial Lord possessed the lowest cultivation base among them, her bearing and aura were the most striking among the thirteen Imperial Lord [powerful cultivators who rule over vast territories] present.

It was at this moment that Luo River Imperial Lord ascended the Path Platform [a platform for discussing cultivation insights and exchanging treasures]. With a sweep of her sleeve, she manifested several dozen Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinarily precious materials imbued with spiritual power] and declared, "This Emperor also has some unused treasures here. If any of you possess suitable items for exchange, you may come forward."

Eldrin Chen focused his gaze and saw that among the more than ten Primordial One Marvel [spiritual wonders of the Primordial One grade, essential for high-level cultivation] in Luo River Imperial Lord's hand, one was precisely the Heaven Trigram Pure Energy [a pure energy aligned with the Eight Trigrams of Heaven, used in advanced formations and cultivation] he required.

This discovery filled Eldrin Chen's heart with joy. He promptly sent a mental message to inquire, "This junior possesses an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact born from nature, possessing immense power]. I wonder if it could be used to exchange for the portion of Heaven Trigram Pure Energy in Senior's hand?"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen discreetly revealed the upper-grade Great Encompassing Divine Armor [a divine armor of immense protective power] to Luo River Imperial Lord.

Upon glancing at the Great Encompassing Divine Armor, Luo River Imperial Lord's eyes flickered slightly, revealing a trace of surprise. "I did not expect you to possess such a treasure," she remarked.

"I shall trade with you."

With these words, Luo River Imperial Lord [a powerful ruler of a celestial river domain] completed the transaction directly.

The trade proceeded with unexpected smoothness, filling Eldrin Chen's heart with considerable delight as he swiftly finalized the deal.

Having obtained the Great Encompassing Divine Armor [a legendary suit of armor offering immense protection], Luo River Imperial Lord nodded in satisfaction. To one of her stature, a single Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a high-tier treasure born from the world's primal energies] was of little consequence. Yet, this particular Great Encompassing Divine Armor offered formidable defensive capabilities.

Infused with the Mana Immunity [an ability granting near-total resistance to magical energy] aspect of the Chaos Limitless Great Path [a supreme divine art of boundless chaos], this armor's defensive power approached that of half a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures born from primal chaos]. It could rightly be called a quasi-Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

A defensive treasure of such caliber perfectly compensated for Luo River Imperial Lord's relative physical frailty.

Thus, Luo River Imperial Lord was quite pleased with the exchange. Her gaze turned back to Eldrin Chen, and she offered a word of advice: "You seek divine materials, no doubt to forge a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"However, attempting to craft a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure from mixed Primordial Spirit-grade materials [materials suitable for cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage]—even with sufficient Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a rare spiritual substance that grants unbreakable properties]—carries a success rate of less than twenty or thirty percent."

"I advise you to seek out a master artificer from the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of immortals]. They might be able to increase your chances, if only slightly."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding, instantly grasping the implication behind Luo River Imperial Lord's words.

The Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] material must possess at least twelve Great Path Divine Rune [divine symbols representing a fundamental cosmic principle], and these runes must have coalesced into an Embryonic Great Path [the nascent, unformed essence of a supreme cultivation law]. In theory, by infusing sufficient Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primal, unbreakable spiritual radiance], it could be elevated into a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a peerless magical artifact born of nature itself].

However, Great Path Divine Rune are not comparable to Primordial Unity Path Patterns [patterns of unified primordial energy]. These Great Path Divine Rune serve as the vessel for a Great Path [a supreme cultivation law] within the Mortal Realm [the plane of mortal existence]. Attempting to transform them into a true Innate Great Path [a supreme law inherent to the cosmos] carries a genuine risk of failure.

The success rate typically does not exceed two-tenths, and may even fall below one-tenth. Should the attempt fail, not only would the Chaos Divine Material [a primordial ore of chaos] be utterly annihilated, but the infused Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light would also vanish into nothingness.

It was precisely for this reason that Luo River Imperial Lord advised Eldrin Chen to seek a master artificer. With a supremely skilled Artifact Forging Art [the art of crafting magical treasures], one might slightly increase the odds of a successful refinement.

Of course, what Luo River Imperial Lord did not know was that Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Divine Spark [a divine spark of unbreakable primordial chaos] possessed the power to turn the mundane into the miraculous. By merging it with the Chaos Divine Material, the possibility of failure was virtually eliminated.

This secret, Eldrin Chen naturally could not reveal to Luo River Imperial Lord. He could only clasp his hands in a respectful salute and say, "My thanks for your guidance, Senior. This junior understands."

"Hmm. Proceed with caution."

Luo River Imperial Lord spoke no more and vanished from the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures].

With the departure of Luo River Imperial Lord, the other thirteen Imperial Lord [powerful rulers of immortal domains] present did not linger. The remaining Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [immortals who have attained the Golden Immortal realm] finally felt the invisible pressure dissipate.

They began to step forward one by one, presenting the treasures in their possession to commence their trades.

Eldrin Chen did not depart in haste. He remained within the Great Hall until the Barter Convention had fully concluded before finally taking his leave.

As all transactions were conducted in secret, to the ordinary observer, Eldrin Chen had merely attended the gathering for the spectacle, exchanging for only a few trinkets of little worth.

Once the Barter Convention was over, Eldrin Chen returned to the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain. Exquisite Jiang approached him immediately, inquiring, "How did your journey fare?"

Eldrin Chen produced the Heaven Trigram Pure Energy [a formation diagram containing the purest energies of the eight trigrams], a satisfied smile gracing his features. "This time, my wish has been granted," he said. "The Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary vessel capable of refining the primordial energies of creation] can now advance."