Chapter 1985 : Ascending to the Great Emperor's Treasury

Returning to the main narrative, after obtaining the three precious treasures, Eldrin Chen could not help but allow a faint smile to touch his lips.

He cupped his hands in farewell to Celestial Dawn Ancient Ancestor, then stepped out of the Celestial Dawn Immortal Hall and continued his ascent up the higher reaches of the Celestial Stairway.

The Celestial Dawn Immortal Hall was situated beyond the eight thousand six hundredth layer of the Celestial Stairway. Within the entire Celestial Emperor's Treasury, it already ranked within the first tier, just below the Great Emperor's Treasury.

He had not traveled far upwards before he entered the domain of the Great Emperor's Treasury.

"So this is the Great Emperor's Treasury?"

Gazing at the thirty-six majestic ancient halls floating and sinking before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a flicker of curiosity lighting his eyes.

Since ancient times, the Primordial Chaos Realm has been hailed as the realm of Emperor Lord. Only those who have reached the Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord possess the qualification to be titled 'Great Emperor'.

In the bygone era of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain, a full thirty-six Great Emperors coexisted, a testament to its profound and staggering depth of heritage.

Consider this: the present-day Three Poles Origin Domain, whose strength and foundation are proclaimed as foremost among the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, boasts little more than thirty-some Great Emperors.

The Demon Race's Ten Ultimate Great Emperors, the Divine Race's Nine Divine Emperors, the Human Race's Five Direction Great Emperors, plus the paramount clans ranked within the top ten of the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races—even if combined, their total number of Great Emperors likely still falls short of thirty-six.

And the thirty-six ancient halls of the Great Emperors before his eyes might not even represent the entirety of what the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain once possessed.

"In its prime, the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain was truly worthy of being called the foremost among the Thirteen Domains of the Heavenly Abyss," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

His gaze swept over the thirty-six majestic halls before finally settling upon a particularly imposing and ancient edifice—the Nether River Ancient Hall.

The Nether River Ancient Hall possessed an ancient lineage, a legacy left behind by the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch known as 'Nether River Great Emperor' from the bygone era of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain.

It was said that Nether River Great Emperor, who cultivated the Nether River Great Dao, had not only reached the realm of Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord but also wielded the Innate Supreme Treasure known as the 'Primordial Nether River Sword' [a legendary sword born from the primordial essence of the Nether River]. He was a peerless figure even among Great Emperors.

If Celestial Dawn Ancient Ancestor could barely be considered to possess combat power at the Great Emperor level, then this Nether River Great Emperor was a supreme existence capable of facing two, or even three, ordinary Great Emperors single-handedly.

In terms of sheer power and status, he was comparable to figures like the Pure Yang Great Emperor or the Black Abyss Great Emperor within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, his standing was one of utmost reverence.

Most crucially, the ancient hall of Nether River Great Emperor had opened to the world exceedingly few times. Its depths might still hold peerless treasures of a rarity unseen in the mortal realm.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen stepped across the threshold and into the Nether River Ancient Hall.

The moment he entered the Nether River Ancient Hall, Eldrin Chen was immediately assailed by an aura of overwhelming, ancient power.

He raised his gaze and saw an Elder with hair and beard white as snow standing within the Nether River Ancient Hall.

The Elder, clad in a white robe, scrutinized Eldrin Chen for a moment before speaking with a smile. "For a young friend to find his way to my Nether River Ancient Hall, you must be an extraordinary soul."

"However, to obtain the Opportunity I possess, you must first pass this venerable one's trial."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained placid, his tone calm. "In the end, it always comes down to strength."

As his words faded, he struck out with a palm, a torrent of divine power cleaving through the heavens in that instant. Thus, a world-shaking battle erupted in full Eruption.

The conflict raged for an unknowable length of time. When calm finally returned, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands respectfully. "Senior, I thank you for yielding."

The phantom of the Nether River Great Emperor fell silent for a moment, studying Eldrin Chen intently for a long while before sighing. "With power such as yours, you may well have the potential to set foot within the Celestial Emperor Ancient Hall."

"Enough. Here are some rare treasures. You may choose three."

As he spoke, the Nether River Great Emperor manifested several dozen exceedingly rare and peerless treasures.

Eldrin Chen glanced over them, his heart stirring with a tremor of awe. Truly, the Nether River Great Emperor was a supreme Great Emperor; the treasures in his possession were utterly beyond what the Celestial Dawn Ancient Ancestor could ever hope to match.

Each of the dozens of rare treasures now laid out before him was worth at least one Innate Primordial Qi [the most fundamental and purest form of cosmic energy] to begin with.

Among them were seventeen strands of Innate Primordial Qi, nine Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of a supreme innate magical artifact], and over a dozen astonishingly valuable Primordial Unity [the foundational unity stage of cultivation] spiritual rarities.

These Primordial Unity spiritual rarities were of equivalent rank to the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo, each containing Great Dao Divine Chain [divine chains embodying fragments of the Great Dao's laws] and Innate Primordial Qi, making them exceptionally rare and peerless wonders.

However, these treasures held little practical use for Eldrin Chen.

After all, this Celestial Emperor's Treasury was a vault left behind for Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal realm of the Grand Luo stage]. It was unthinkable that Nether River Great Emperor would have placed his most prized, foundational treasures here.

The items he had contributed were all lower-grade Primordial Unity spiritual rarities useless to himself, or relatively weaker Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo, each containing at most one or two strands of Innate Primordial Qi.

After careful deliberation, Eldrin Chen finally selected one Primordial Unity spiritual rarity—the Profound Nether Origin [the primordial source essence of profound darkness and nether forces]—along with two strands of Innate Primordial Qi. Only then, satisfied with his choice, did he depart.

After leaving the Nether River Ancient Hall, Eldrin Chen continued his ascent up the celestial staircase. Unconsciously, he passed thirty-six ancient halls of Great Emperors and arrived before a cluster of majestic palaces.

Before him, suspended in the void of the heavens, stood only twelve magnificent ancient halls. Each one exuded an aura of supreme and unparalleled grandeur.

"The twelve Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall."

Gazing upon the twelve Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall before him, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, a trace of solemnity coloring his gaze.

Powerhouses at the Sage Ascendant level are supreme existences who wield the complete authority over an entire Great Dao [the fundamental laws of reality]. Such figures are but A Step Away from the realm of Chaos Immortal Sage.

Within the entire Three Thousand Immortal Domains, there are merely five individuals at this level.

Among them, the Demon Race possesses two Sage Ascendant: the Primordial Azure Crow Ancient Emperor of the Golden Crow Clan and the Kunpeng Progenitor of the Kunpeng Clan. Both have remained secluded from the world for many years.

The Divine Race also has one Sage Ascendant, known as the Fifth Divine Emperor, the Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor. The other two reside among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races: the Kirin Progenitor and the Spirit Race's Ancient Progenitor, 'Primordial Spirit Emperor'.

However, the Human Race currently has no Sage Ascendant living in the world, which is why they have consistently ranked last among the three great overlord races in recent years.

Given this context, the sight of twelve ancient halls left behind by Sage Ascendant before Eldrin Chen stirred a profound sense of longing within him.

"Which one should I choose?"

Contemplating the twelve ancient halls, Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his eyes once more clouded with a deep and weighty solemnity.

Sage Ascendant are beings who command Perfect Innate Great Dao [Great Daos that are innate and complete in their authority]. Such individuals are true Dao-Grasping masters. While there may be some disparity in power among them, a qualitative, fundamental difference is virtually impossible.

Beings at this level stand but a single step away from the Chaos Celestial Emperor. Should they obtain a wisp of Innate Primordial Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of creation], it is highly likely they could directly refine their physical form to perfection and step directly into the realm of the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Thus, even Eldrin Chen found himself hesitating over how to choose among these twelve ancient halls.

"I shall choose the ones most suited to my own path."

After a moment's contemplation, Eldrin Chen arrived at a plan.

His gaze swept over the twelve ancient halls, and in the end, he selected three that were most relevant to his own cultivation.

These three halls were named the Primordial Unity Ancient Hall, the Indestructible Ancient Hall, and the Myriad Souls Ancient Hall.

Among them, the master of the Primordial Unity Ancient Hall was known as the Primordial Unity Ancient Ancestor, a peerless genius from the early Primordial Era who also cultivated the Chaos Limitless Great Dao [the Great Dao of Boundless Chaos].

However, his Chaos Limitless Great Dao differed vastly from that of Eldrin Chen. He had built his foundation upon the niche, heterodox Five Elements Great Dao [the Great Dao of the Five Elements], which was far less formidable than the five supreme Great Daos underpinning Eldrin Chen's path.

Even so, the Primordial Unity Ancient Ancestor was a supreme existence among the Sage Ascendant. Legends spoke of him sweeping through the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain with his Primordial Boundless Great Dao [the Great Dao of Primordial Boundlessness], once hailed as the foremost power beneath the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [an Immortal Sage who is a Progenitor of a Dao], his combat prowess truly astonishing.

Alas, it was precisely because his Primordial Boundless Great Dao was so overwhelmingly powerful that the difficulty of breaking through to the Chaos Rank became exponentially greater.

It is said that Primordial Unity Ancient Ancestor perished during his attempt to ascend to the realm of Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme state of merging with the fundamental Dao, the highest known cultivation realm], ultimately causing his Great Dao [the fundamental principle of his cultivation path] to shatter and collapse. Even his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, the seat of consciousness and power] was utterly annihilated, leaving no chance for revival.

The other two ancient halls were respectively inherited from Indestructible Elder and Myriad Souls Ancient Ancestor. Both of these figures were once hailed as the foremost power within the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain [the primordial realm where the universe originated], supreme beings who dominated their respective eras.

Of the two, Myriad Souls Ancient Ancestor was a figure from the mid-Primordial Era [the earliest, most ancient epoch of creation]. He cultivated the method of Primordial Spirit Dao Attainment [the path of achieving enlightenment through the Primordial Spirit]. During the Primordial Era, he was acclaimed as the foremost expert across the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss [the seven great regions of the southern cosmic abyss]. He once cultivated eight True Spirit Aperture [profound spiritual nodes within the Primordial Spirit], coming within A Step Away [a metaphorical phrase meaning an extremely small distance or effort] of stepping into the realm of Primordial Spirit Dao Attainment.

Alas, Myriad Souls Ancient Ancestor met a fate similar to that of Three Souls Emperor Lord. He was utterly exterminated by a supreme existence from the Second Chaos Realm [a higher, more primordial plane of chaotic existence]. Even his True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a Primordial Spirit refined to its most perfect, true essence], which should have been Imperishable [possessing the quality of being indestructible and eternal], was refined into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of immense power forged from primordial chaos] and eternally suppressed within it.

As for Indestructible Elder, he was a figure from the Late Primordial Era. He rose to prominence during the zenith of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain. Not only did he cultivate the Nine True Spirit Divine Patterns [esoteric patterns representing the ultimate truth of the spirit], he advanced further to master the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [divine manifestations of the spirit's ultimate power].

A practitioner of the Sainthood through the Flesh [the cultivation path focused on achieving supreme physical and spiritual perfection] who had mastered the Nine Divine Forms was far more powerful than an ordinary Sage Ascendant [a sage who has ascended to a higher state]. Such a being even possessed the qualification to challenge a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler born from primordial chaos].

Indestructible Elder once swept through the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss with unmatched might, facing no rival. He even possessed the strength to contend with a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage. Logically, such a figure was destined to achieve Sainthood through the Flesh and become the second Ant Celestial Emperor.

Regrettably, he was born in the wrong era. The cataclysmic tribulation of the Late Primordial Era not only buried the entire Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain, it also claimed Indestructible Elder as its companion in demise.

"The foremost master of Dao-Grasping [the realm of comprehending the fundamental Dao] in the Primordial Era, the foremost master of Primordial Spirit Dao Attainment, the foremost master of Sainthood through the Flesh."

Gazing upon the three ancient halls before him, Eldrin Chen sank into deep contemplation.

One must admit, the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain of that bygone age was truly formidable. Merely these three peerless Sage Ascendant alone dominated the entire Primordial Era epoch of the Thirteen Domains of the Northern and Southern Celestial Abyss.

Unless a Chaos Celestial Emperor emerged, these three were virtually invincible. This was especially true for that Indestructible Elder, who had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms. Even a Chaos Celestial Emperor could not have suppressed and slain him; merely confining him would have been a monumental task.

Such a figure, had it not been for the great cataclysm of the Late Primordial Era, would have inevitably ascended to become a supreme Celestial Emperor who attained Sainthood through the Flesh. Facing a Chaos Celestial Emperor who walked the Path of Dao Dominion, he could have held his own against three.

The legacy left behind by three such supreme powerhouses likely contained world-shaking, ancient treasures of unparalleled rarity.

"Which one should I choose?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, falling into deep contemplation.

After a long while, Eldrin Chen finally made his decision and strode towards the Indestructible Ancient Hall.

His choice of the Indestructible Ancient Hall was not only due to the Indestructible Elder's greater power but also a consideration for his own Weilai [Future].

Eldrin Chen understood clearly. Among his three main cultivation paths, attaining Dao Authority on the Path of Dao Dominion required directly confronting a Chaos Celestial Emperor. To step into the Chaos Realm on the path of Primordial Spirit Dao Attainment also meant facing beings of the Second Chaos Realm.

Neither was a chasm he could cross while still within the bounds of the Primal Chaos Realm.

Therefore, the sole path for Eldrin Chen to prove his Dao and attain the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm was through the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the supreme cultivation art focused on forging an indestructible physical form].

Only by completing the Sainthood through the Flesh [the ultimate stage of physical cultivation, achieving a saintly body] and gaining the power to protect himself from those in the Second Chaos Realm [the second major stage within the Chaos Realm] would Eldrin Chen have any possibility of cultivating to become a Soul Path Celestial Emperor [a Celestial Emperor who has mastered the cultivation of the soul].

And only after attaining the Soul Path Celestial Emperor realm, with the combined power of his two foundational pillars, would Eldrin Chen be capable of seizing the authority of the Boundless Great Dao [the Great Dao representing infinite potential and limitlessness].

Since this was the case, the most pressing task now was to make advance preparations for the Sainthood through the Flesh.

"Those who have cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme divine ability manifesting nine true spirit avatars] represent the ultimate expression of power within the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, finally stepping into the Indestructible Ancient Hall [an ancient hall of legendary durability].

Contrary to expectations, the interior of the Indestructible Ancient Hall was profoundly silent, with no lingering phantom of the Indestructible Elder present.

At the very center of the great hall, however, a single drop of blood, shimmering with golden radiance, hovered in the air. It pulsed with the eternal power of Indestructible [utterly unbreakable] and Imperishable [eternally enduring, beyond decay].

"Indestructible Blood,"

Eldrin Chen whispered, a ripple of emotion stirring within the depths of his gaze.

At that very moment, the single drop of golden blood trembled faintly and instantly erupted with an eternal, radiant light.

Suddenly, flesh and blood manifested from the blood droplet, ultimately coalescing into a tall, imposing, and powerfully built man.

"Come, let us fight!"

The heroic man spoke and, raising his hand, threw a punch. Instantly, a force capable of grinding all creation to dust surged forth.

Eldrin Chen defended with all his might, only to discover an intangible power within the man's body that proved immune to the assaults of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and magical energy, drastically weakening the empowerment derived from his Dao Authority [the authority and power derived from one's comprehension of the Dao] and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen could only activate his Chaos Indestructible Body to meet the attack head-on. Yet, after the briefest clash, a supremely potent force invaded his body, causing even his Chaos Indestructible Body to tremble violently and be left severely numbed. "Such formidable power," he thought.

Eldrin Chen was inwardly shaken, yet he gazed at the heroic man with a flicker of astonishment. "To be able to resist the power of my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and Dao Authority [the authority and power derived from one's comprehension of the Dao]... could it be...?"

"BOOM—"

Before Eldrin Chen could ponder further, the heroic man pressed his assault. With a sweep of his sleeve, a force of supreme destructive power shot forth, potent enough to utterly annihilate even a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

Eldrin Chen defended with his full strength, experiencing for the first time in this confrontation a truly immense and crushing pressure.

In the span of a single breath, Eldrin Chen pushed the Five True Spirit Divine Runes within him to their absolute limit. Instantly, a surge of eternal divine power coursed through his entire being, carrying a force capable of grinding all creation to dust as it swept out in all directions, clashing in a world-shaking duel against the valiant man's Eruption.

This was a confrontation rare since the dawn of time. The two combatants seemed to have traversed an immeasurably vast expanse of Space-Time, erupting into a pinnacle battle within the immortal hall.

Eldrin Chen was also struck with profound astonishment. His Chaos Indestructible Body had always been peerless within the same realm. To think that against this opponent, he could not gain a significant upper hand was truly staggering.

The most critical factor was that within the valiant man's body resided a True Spirit Divine Runes, granting him immunity to magical energy and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] damage, making it exceedingly difficult for Eldrin to unleash his full power.

"This is the True Spirit Divine Runes's Mana Immunity. It seems I must respond with my full might," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

In that instant, Eldrin harnessed the Path of Self-Sacrifice, channeling his magical energy and Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principle and path of cultivation] entirely into his physical form, elevating his bodily strength to its absolute limit.

Thus empowered, Eldrin Chen wielded the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, its relentless strikes finally beginning to suppress the valiant man's peerless divine might.

That single drop of blood from the Indestructible Elder was indeed formidable beyond measure. Yet, it now manifested a cultivation level equal to Eldrin Chen's. Faced with the combined assault of Eldrin's three foundational pillars, it ultimately proved difficult to withstand.

What astonished Eldrin Chen, however, was the astonishing Life force possessed by the valiant man formed from that drop of blood. It was nearly an Imperishable existence, bordering on true immortality.

Eldrin Chen battled him fiercely for what felt like millions of years, shattering his physical form over a thousand times. Yet, his foe could Restoration his full combat power in an Instant, an almost utterly indestructible body.

In the end, Eldrin Chen exerted his full power, wielding the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill to suppress it, only then was the valiant figure completely annihilated, reverting once more into a single drop of golden blood.

"Hah—"

Having vanquished the valiant figure, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a sigh of relief.

A mere drop of blood, given form and spirit, possessed such formidable power; it was difficult to imagine how astonishing the Indestructible Elder must have been at the peak of his strength?

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to that drop of blood, yet found it showed no sign of manifesting sentience once more. He then approached the stone pedestal at the center of the great hall.

Upon the pedestal lay three treasures and a single sealed letter.

They were: an ancient scripture scroll, a mass of ancient golden essence, and a suit of armor densely covered with the scars of blades and swords.

"These are…"

Eldrin Chen's heart stirred. He immediately retrieved the letter and began to read its contents.

Soon, from this letter, Eldrin Chen understood the intent of the Indestructible Elder.

The legacy left behind by Indestructible Elder contained only three treasures, yet each of these three treasures was utterly astonishing. They were, respectively, the Indestructible Heavenly Scripture, the Indestructible Origin, and the Indestructible Battle Armor.

Among these three treasures, the Indestructible Heavenly Scripture was the supreme heavenly scripture pioneered by Indestructible Elder, theoretically capable of leading one directly to the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor.

The Indestructible Origin was a rare Chaos Rare Treasure [a primordial treasure of immense rarity and power born from chaos], its value comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial laws of heaven and earth]. Fusing this object into one's flesh would grant a characteristic of near-indestructibility, akin to the Imperishable divine ability.

Finally, the Indestructible Battle Armor was an Innate Supreme Treasure forged by Indestructible Elder. It was once ranked as the foremost defensive Innate Supreme Treasure within the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain.

However, Indestructible Elder left these three treasures not as rewards for future generations, but as a means for his own eventual resurrection, a final Opportunity [a pivotal chance or juncture in one's cultivation path or fate].

"Can this single drop of blood truly revive him?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze shifting to that drop of golden blood.

According to Indestructible Elder's words, if he had indeed perished, then whoever obtained these three treasures would be obligated to deliver this drop of his blood to the 'Indestructible Primordial Domain' located beyond the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss.

The Indestructible Primordial Domain lay deep within the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, primordial, and perilous expanse of chaotic energies], a remote and independent Origin Domain [a foundational realm or territory born from primordial chaos]. It was exceedingly distant from the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, so much so that even a cultivator at the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm would face immense peril traversing such a vast stretch of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

"The Indestructible Primordial Domain... Could it be that this Indestructible Elder actually originated from beyond the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, pausing in contemplation before carefully storing away that single drop of golden blood.

For a Grand Luo Golden Immortal who has walked the Sainthood through the Flesh path, revival from the Great Dao itself is impossible; yet, they can achieve Rebirth from a single drop of blood.

This is because those who follow the Sainthood through the Flesh path possess spiritual soul power within their very flesh. If a single drop of their blood is hidden in some remote corner of the Depths of Chaos, then even if they perish elsewhere, that drop can facilitate their return to life after a span of one hundred Kalpa Tribulation.

However, the Indestructible Elder fell to the Annihilation Blade—a weapon of Third Chaos Realm power. Thus, the spiritual soul within this drop of blood was severed across the vast gulf of Space-Time.

By all reason, under such circumstances, not even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch of the Sainthood through the Flesh path should be able to resurrect.

Yet, the Indestructible Elder had ultimately forged the True Spirit Physique. The True Spirit Imprint [the unique spiritual signature of a True Spirit] preserved within this blood still retained a faint, fragmented wisp of his soul, leaving a sliver of a chance for revival.

Nonetheless, to achieve a complete resurrection, this drop of the Indestructible Elder's blood must be taken to the Indestructible Primordial Domain and united with another contingency he had prepared.

"At present, I lack the power to traverse the Chaos in search of the Origin Domain,"

"But should the opportunity arise in the future, I will naturally seek out the Indestructible Primordial Domain and secure for you the Opportunity to return."

Eldrin Chen spoke these words softly, his gaze then shifting to the Indestructible Heavenly Scripture.

After merely a brief perusal, a glimmer of astonishment and delight surfaced upon Eldrin Chen's countenance.

This Indestructible Heavenly Scripture was, unexpectedly, a Chaos Scripture [a supreme cultivation scripture born from the primordial chaos], inherently conceived by the heavens and earth. Its rank was supremely exalted, theoretically capable of leading one directly to the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme sovereign who has mastered the power of primordial chaos].

The Indestructible Body [an inviolable physical form] forged by this scripture possessed the characteristic of undying Imperishable [a state of being that cannot be destroyed or extinguished]. It encompassed nine True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical symbols of power that embody fundamental laws], including Mana Immunity [immunity to magical energy attacks], Imperishable, Undying, Revival, Vitality [boundless life force], Nirvana [a rebirth from destruction], Immunity to Curses, and Immunity to Seals.

All nine of these True Spirit Divine Runes were defensive in nature, bestowing upon Indestructible Elder a constitution that was nearly impervious to death and decay.

Having discerned the profound mysteries within the Indestructible Heavenly Scripture, Eldrin Chen even began to suspect that even if ten Chaos Celestial Emperor were to join forces, exhausting every conceivable method and paying any price, they would likely find it impossible to truly slay Indestructible Elder.

For the Vitality within Indestructible Elder's physical form was far too astonishing, allowing him to Rebirth [regenerate his entire body] from a single drop of blood with nearly no loss of power. Unless a cultivator of the Second Chaos Realm [the second major stage of mastery over chaos] or even the Third Chaos Realm [the third and highest known stage of chaos mastery] were to intervene, eradicating Indestructible Elder was virtually an impossibility.

Thus, Eldrin Chen was able to roughly deduce the origins of Indestructible Elder.

This Indestructible Elder was not a native of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain [the primordial realm where the current immortal cosmos originated]. He was originally the heaven-ordained Primordial Divine Emperor [a divine emperor destined to rule from the dawn of creation] of the Indestructible Primordial Domain, located within the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable, formless expanse of primordial chaos].

Alas, during his initial gestation, Indestructible Elder was discovered by a roving Chaos Celestial Emperor. This entity seized the Chaos Primordial Qi [the quintessential energy of primordial chaos that accompanied his birth] and the Opportunity [the destined chance or pathway] for his ascension to the Dao that were inherently his.

Having plundered Indestructible Elder's Chaos Primordial Qi, the perpetrator realized he too lacked the means to permanently destroy Indestructible Elder. Therefore, after thoroughly despoiling him of all his treasures, the assailant hastily departed the Indestructible Primordial Domain, leaving Indestructible Elder behind.

Having lost his chance to attain the Dao, Indestructible Elder departed from the Indestructible Primordial Domain to seek a new Opportunity [a favorable juncture or chance for advancement]. He eventually arrived within the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain, waiting for the Opportunity of the Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial energy of chaos, the source of all creation] to manifest.

After all, in those ancient times, the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain was the most prosperous Origin Domain [a primordial realm of origin] within this expanse of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, serving as the central hub for all surrounding Primordial Chaos Origin Domain.

Eldrin Chen even suspected that the nine Celestial Emperor [supreme rulers who have attained the pinnacle of the Celestial Emperor realm] of the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain back then, in their bid to win over this being who could rival a Celestial Emperor, might have promised to aid his search for the Chaos Primordial Qi.

Alas, calamity befell the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain, and Indestructible Elder was buried alongside it.

"This Indestructible Elder truly suffered a calamity he did not deserve," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

His thoughts settled, Eldrin Chen finally turned his gaze to the Indestructible Origin and the Indestructible Battle Armor.

Both the Indestructible Origin and the Indestructible Battle Armor were the most precious treasures upon Indestructible Elder's person.

The Indestructible Origin possessed the property of Imperishable [an attribute granting near-absolute resilience]. Once integrated into the body of a powerhouse who followed the Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focused on achieving supreme power through physical perfection], it could grant the wielder nine chances to return from death itself, an effect potent enough to work even on those of the Sage Ascendant [a realm of cultivation surpassing the Celestial Emperor] level.

The Indestructible Battle Armor offered peerless defense, and its efficacy grew greater the more powerful the physical body of its wearer.

Furthermore, the Indestructible Battle Armor possessed considerable resistance to the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, greatly diminishing its corrosive influence. A Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a monarch who rules with the authority of Primordial Chaos] clad in this armor could, albeit with difficulty, journey through the depths of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

If Eldrin Chen could don the Indestructible Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor famed for its near-impenetrable defense], then even when facing attacks from a mid-stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme realm of cultivation representing mastery over primordial chaos], ninety percent of the damage could be mitigated. With it, he would even have a fair chance of venturing into the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, chaotic, and perilous expanse of primordial energy] for extended periods.

After understanding the miraculous effects of the Indestructible Origin [a fundamental source of unbreakable essence] and the Indestructible Battle Armor, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

"It seems," he mused, "that without reviving the Indestructible Elder, this karmic debt cannot be repaid."

Whispering this thought to himself, Eldrin Chen swiftly refined the Indestructible Origin and the Indestructible Battle Armor. Only then did he finally emerge from within the Indestructible Ancient Hall [an ancient hall constructed from unbreakable materials].

Perhaps because Eldrin Chen had tarried too long within the Indestructible Ancient Hall, when he left his secluded cultivation, he found Lyra Jiang already waiting for him not far away.

"How did it go?"

At this moment, Lyra Jiang and the others all bore radiant expressions, faint smiles gracing their faces.

"Quite satisfactory," Eldrin Chen replied, a flicker of light in his eyes as he smiled. "It seems your own journeys have borne significant fruit."

Hearing his words, smiles blossomed on everyone's faces.

This time, they had all heeded Eldrin Chen's counsel, each selecting the immortal hall treasury most suited to their own path.

It was precisely because of this that they all reaped immense rewards. Among them, Lyra Jiang entered the Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall of the Sage Ascendant level and obtained the legacy left behind by Primordial Unity Ancient Ancestor, a Sage Ascendant from the early years of the Primordial Era.

Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Daoxu Jiang, Qiyuan Chen, and others each entered a Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall, acquiring legacies and treasures of astonishing value.

Their foundations were extraordinarily profound, and the Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall they chose were ancient halls most suited to their own cultivation paths. They nearly all obtained astounding rarities.

Ethan Chen, Qingfeng Ye, Alaric Lu, Xianchang Chen, Lila, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Drayan Taicang, and others also each entered several ancient halls, obtaining at least one legacy and boon suitable for them at the Great Emperor level.

Among the treasures obtained were peerless rarities such as Innate Primordial Qi and Primordial Unity spiritual treasures.

It could be said that with this harvest, the core resources needed for their future breakthroughs to the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm were more than half secured.

After conversing with the group for a moment and confirming that most had achieved their desired outcomes, Eldrin Chen finally spoke with a smile, "Since that is the case, you may now attempt the final nine Celestial Emperor Ancient Hall."

"Whether you succeed will depend on your own fortune."

With these words, Eldrin Chen strode forward and ascended to the nine thousandth step of the celestial staircase.

Above the nine thousandth step, only nine Celestial Emperor Ancient Hall remained. Before the group could even act upon reaching this domain, they noticed an anomaly occurring within these nine halls.

In the very instant Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila set foot upon the nine thousandth tier, they were drawn away by the two Celestial Emperor Ancient Hall [ancient palaces left behind by Celestial Emperors] left behind by the Immortal Flame Celestial Emperor and the Frost Soul Immortal Sage.

Xianchang Chen was similarly drawn away by the immortal palace belonging to the Profound Abyss Immortal Sage, located above the nine thousand five hundredth tier.

Seeing this, the others immediately took action. Qiyuan Chen stepped directly into the ancient hall of the Great Wilderness Celestial Emperor, Lyra Jiang entered the ancient hall of the Yin Extreme Immortal Sage, and the Verdant Consort strode into the Celestial Emperor Ancient Hall left behind by the Nether Lotus Immortal Sage.

The rest of the group also each chose an ancient hall to undergo its trial, hoping to see if they could obtain the legacy of a Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler among cultivators].

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen leisurely ascended to the summit of the celestial staircase, arriving at the location of the Immortal Cosmos Ancient Hall [the supreme hall of the Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor] that belonged to the Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor.

"It is said that since the Late Primordial Era [a distant, mythic age], this ancient hall of the Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor has never been opened," murmured Eldrin Chen.

With a mix of curiosity and profound caution, Eldrin Chen slowly pushed open the great doors and stepped into that supreme Immortal Cosmos Ancient Hall.