Chapter 1953 : Secrets of the Lost Lunar Fruit

According to the memories of Exquisite Jiang [the reincarnated Immortal Lord] from her Recovery [a profound ability to regain past-life memories and cultivation], she had indeed left behind numerous contingencies in her previous life. These included a significant number of Rare Spiritual Wonders [exceptionally precious spiritual materials], among which were several Chaos Supreme Lunar Fruit [a supreme-grade spiritual fruit born from primordial chaos and lunar essence]. These were intended to facilitate her swift return to the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational first stage of the Imperial Lord realm] cultivation base once her memories were restored.

Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, it seemed the contingencies left by the Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord [her title in her past life] had long been excavated by someone. Even the Chaos Supreme Lunar Fruit had vanished without a trace. Consequently, almost all of Exquisite Jiang's cultivation resources had to be painstakingly gathered by Eldrin Chen.

Returning to the main thread, having established sufficient justification, Eldrin Chen personally penned separate letters to four peerless Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivation realm]: Tai Cang Divine Emperor, Great Center Imperial Lord, Grand Nether Imperial Lord, and Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord.

After handling this matter, Eldrin Chen dispatched the letters to the Depths of Chaos [a primordial, formless realm of pure chaos]. He then entered seclusion with his dao companions to heal his wounds.

In recent years, using the Polarity Mutual Cultivation Path [a dual cultivation art based on the harmony of opposing forces] as his foundation, he had developed a method for healing injuries through dual cultivation. Now was the perfect time to put it to use.

"..."

Not long after Eldrin Chen entered seclusion, the Blazeflame Imperial Lord was the first to receive the letter.

This peerless Imperial Lord looked at the letter in his hand and could not help but smile. "This Eldrin the Immortal Lord is quite interesting," he remarked. "His words formally request assistance, yet they are neither obsequious nor arrogant, clearly outlining the stakes involved."

In his arms, a peerless Great Encompassing [a cultivation realm beyond the Imperial Lord] Immortal Consorts [a title for a female cultivator of the highest status] asked, "Shall we help?"

The Blazeflame Imperial Lord did not answer directly. Instead, he said with a smile, "In this world, neither pleas, threats, nor temptations can truly sway a person's decision."

"As for whether to offer assistance, it depends on which choice proves more advantageous for us."

After these words, Blazeflame Imperial Lord summoned one of his subordinate Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a powerful immortal who has attained the Great Encompassing realm] and issued a command: "Relay this order: during the period of the Chaos War [the great cosmic conflict between order and primordial chaos], it is forbidden to initiate a Great Path Contention [a fateful, often violent, struggle for supremacy over a Great Path of cultivation] within the Eastern Departure Flame Domain."

"Any who dare to launch a Great Path Contention against the Human Race of the Eastern Departure Flame Domain during this time shall be considered an enemy of this Imperial Lord [a title for a supreme ruler in the immortal realms]."

"..."

Elsewhere, Tai Cang Divine Emperor gazed at the letter in his hand, falling into a pensive silence for a long moment before finally closing it.

Standing beside him was a woman of peerless beauty, clad in a long blue gown.

This woman was the Dao Companion of the Tai Cang Divine Emperor, the mother of Diyang Tai Cang, and also the renowned 'Dawnlight Imperial Lord' of the Divine Clan [a powerful clan of divine beings], her cultivation having reached the profound level of Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth tier of the Primordial One realm, a stage for Imperial Lords].

After a moment of contemplation, the Dawnlight Imperial Lord inquired softly, "Do you intend to form an alliance with him?"

The Tai Cang Divine Emperor did not answer immediately. Only after a lengthy pause did he speak, his voice low. "The Polarity [the fundamental cultivation path of opposing yet complementary forces, like Yin and Yang] pursued by Diyang... the one who blocks his path is none other than the Solar Heavenly Emperor and the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign."

"It is an impassable dead end. Only by undergoing Foundation Reforging [a perilous process of completely remolding one's cultivation foundation] to switch to the Primal Shadow [the fundamental principle of primordial darkness and receptivity] and the Primal Radiance Great Path [the Great Path of Primordial Light] can he avoid these two and grasp the possibility of proving his Dao and attaining the Chaos Divine Sovereign [a supreme realm of power aligned with primordial chaos]."

Upon hearing this, Dawnlight Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] drew a deep breath and said, "Sister Supreme Lunar [a title denoting supreme lunar power] truly lives up to her name as the Heaven-Appointed Divine Sovereign [a sovereign whose rule is mandated by heaven]. I never imagined she still possessed such profound reserves."

"This Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance or stroke of fate] may be Diyang's only chance for a Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [an act of supreme cultivation that defies destiny itself]. We absolutely cannot let this Opportunity and Fortune slip through our fingers."

Tai Cang Divine Emperor [the Divine Emperor of the Vast Azure] nodded, then spoke, "You must go personally. Deliver the Primal Shadow Origin [the primordial essence of shadow] and the Primal Radiance Origin [the primordial essence of radiance] to Diyang for his Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation]."

Dawnlight Imperial Lord nodded in agreement. After a moment's thought, he added, "If this succeeds, we will owe them an immense favor."

"I intend to take that treasure with me, to repay this debt of gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Tai Cang Divine Emperor's expression shifted subtly. Given the vastness of Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord's [the Imperial Lord of Supreme Lunar Power] legacy, ordinary treasures would surely be beneath her notice.

The treasure that Dawnlight Imperial Lord wished to present, one that could catch the eye of Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Jiang], was certainly no common Rare Spiritual Wonders [objects of immense spiritual rarity and power].

Tai Cang Divine Emperor did not answer immediately. Only after a long silence did he draw a deep breath and say, "So be it. If it ensures Diyang's path to enlightenment, then that treasure is a small price. Take it to them."

"..."

While the two consorts of Tai Cang Divine Emperor were deliberating, Grand Nether Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lord of the Grand Nether], Great Center Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lord of the Great Center], and Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lord of Frigid Heaven] each received their own letters.

Regarding this Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation] Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance to alter one's destiny], the three Primordial One Imperial Lord [the supreme cultivators who have unified their primordial essence] all regarded it with great importance. Each dispatched their most promising disciples to attend.

Thus, time flowed swiftly. Roughly a million years later, just as Eldrin Chen had Recovery [recovered from his injuries], he discovered that the powerful experts from the Four Great Imperial Courts [the four paramount celestial empires] had already arrived.

This Foundation Reforging Opportunity and Fortune was treated with utmost seriousness by the Four Great Imperial Courts. Among them, the Tai Cang Divine Clan [the Divine Clan of Vast Azure] was represented personally by Dawnlight Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lord of the Dawning Radiance].

The Diyang Imperial Clan [the Imperial Clan of the Solar Center] sent the Grand Elder of the Tai Cang Imperial Clan [the Imperial Clan of Vast Azure]. This elder was a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [a Golden Immortal whose power and comprehension encompass the Great Dao, having reached the pinnacle of that realm], a cultivation level second only to the Supreme Elder [the highest-ranking elders] and Progenitors of the Primordial One Imperial Lord tier.

The Grand Nether Imperial Court [the Imperial Court of the Grand Nether] and the Frigid Heaven Imperial Court [the Imperial Court of the Frigid Heavens] also each dispatched a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection in person.

Eldrin Chen personally received them and signed covenants with each of the Four Great Imperial Courts. According to the terms of these pacts, should a Primordial One Imperial Lord-level power move against the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [the Immortal Alliance of the Returning Abyss], the Imperial Lord [rulers of the Imperial Courts] of the Four Great Imperial Courts would be obligated to intervene and block them.

As for attacks from Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals whose power encompasses the Great Dao], the Chen Clan Immortal Alliance [the Immortal Alliance of the Chen Clan] would handle them itself, requiring no effort from the Four Great Imperial Courts.

Furthermore, when necessary, Eldrin Chen could request the Four Great Imperial Courts to act once, aiding in proactively dealing with a formidable enemy.

In return, Eldrin Chen would expend four precious instances of this Opportunity and Fortune to perform Foundation Reforging for four top-tier prodigies from these four great powers, granting them the aptitude and foundational depth of the Primordial One Imperial Lord tier.

After the covenants were sealed, Eldrin Chen met the candidates selected by the Four Great Imperial Courts for the Foundation Reforging.

Among these four candidates, Eldrin Chen recognized two of them: his foremost Divine General, Diyang Tai Cang, and the Imperial Scion of the Diyang Imperial Clan, 'Unfettered Great Center'.

Of these two, Diyang Tai Cang had followed Eldrin Chen for many years, weathering numerous Chaos Wars [cataclysmic conflicts that reshape the cosmos]. His combat prowess had reached the pinnacle of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal, rivaling that of a top-tier prodigy with a single True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation method based on a True Spirit's essence].

Unfettered Great Center had once broken through to Celestial Immortal [a powerful immortal realm] within the same Path Tribulation [a grand trial of fate and cultivation] as Eldrin Chen. Having cultivated for nearly four Kalpa Tribulations [immense cosmic cycles], his cultivation had also advanced to the realm of an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

Moreover, Unfettered Great Center possessed astonishing talent, ranking among the top ten Imperial Scions in the history of the Diyang Imperial Clan. Consequently, he had received the personal tutelage of the Tai Cang Imperial Clan.

Under such circumstances, Unfettered Great Center had already cultivated four major Indestructibility Foundations [foundational cultivation realms focused on achieving indestructibility], placing him on par with the Candle Dragon Child of old.

Besides these two, the Grand Nether Imperial Court and the Frigid Heaven Imperial Court had each dispatched a top-tier Imperial Scion: Vast Cold Celestial Maiden and Candle Nether Celestial Lord, respectively. Both had cultivated three major Indestructibility Foundations.

These four individuals could be considered the foundational geniuses of the Four Great Imperial Courts. Even without undergoing Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to refine one's cultivation foundation], their prospects of breaking through to Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [an advanced stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] were immense. There were even great hopes they could achieve Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

However, apart from Diyang Tai Cang, the others' hopes of attaining the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the realm of a Primordial Imperial Lord] remained slim. Without a more heaven-defying Creation [a supreme act of creation or enlightenment], even if they obtained Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial energy present at the dawn of creation], their chance of a successful breakthrough would not exceed thirty percent.

Realizing they were about to receive the Opportunity and Fortune [a destined chance and great fortune] of the Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord, the four could not help but feel profoundly excited.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen turned to Dawnlight Imperial Lord and the other Mortal Path [cultivators of the Mortal Path] and said, "This Opportunity and Fortune is a matter of grave importance. I must ask you all to return to the Imperial Court and await further news."

Upon hearing this, Dawnlight Imperial Lord and the others nodded in understanding. While they were curious about what Opportunity and Fortune the late Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord had left behind, they also understood that such Opportunity and Fortune was of extraordinary significance. To prevent others from coveting it, Exquisite Jiang and Eldrin Chen would absolutely not divulge any details.

With this in mind, they all gave slight nods of acknowledgment, took their leave, and departed from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain to await further news.

After the envoys from the Seven Great Immortal Domains had departed, Eldrin Chen led the four individuals into the depths of the Returning Abyss Forbidden Land. There, he used the power of the Primordial Chaos Great Path to seal off their five senses and six perceptions [the traditional Chinese concept of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mental perception].

Once this was done, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Creation Cauldron and began the process of Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging a cultivator's foundational potential] for them.

Due to the scarcity of Creation Origin [the primordial essence of creation], Eldrin Chen did not plan to consume any of it for this Foundation Reforging of the four individuals.

Fortunately, the four great powers had each prepared precious Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Rare Material [top-tier spiritual materials born from innate spiritual sources], which could serve as supreme treasures to aid in their Foundation Reforging.

Using the Creation Cauldron, Eldrin Chen refined the Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Rare Material. Supplementing this with Creation Energy [the fundamental energy of creation], he began to reforge the very roots of the four cultivators. After several hundred thousand years, he finally succeeded in reforgeing their foundations.

Because they had absorbed the Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Rare Material, the foundational potential of all four individuals had been elevated to a tremendous degree.

Both Vast Cold Celestial Maiden and Candle Nether Celestial Lord had their foundations reforgeed to possess seven great Indestructibility Foundation [foundational pillars of indestructibility, representing supreme cultivation potential]. However, since no Creation Origin was consumed, the four new Indestructibility Foundation they gained were merely of the ordinary grade.

Their original three Indestructibility Foundation advanced a step further, seizing this opportunity to cultivate them into upper-grade Indestructibility Foundation.

An Upper Stream Indestructibility Foundation [a foundational cultivation stage of supreme resilience] is already considered extraordinary; such a foundation represents a step beyond the ordinary Indestructibility Foundation.

With such a foundation, if one can later cultivate to the Primordial One Imperial Lord [a high-level sovereign realm] and obtain sufficient Opportunity and Fortune [the confluence of chance and destiny that aids cultivation], there is even a sliver of possibility for it to transform into a True Spirit Foundation [the pinnacle of foundational cultivation arts].

Furthermore, judging by the potential of these seven Indestructibility Foundation, their combat prowess already rivals that of the weakest single True Spirit Foundation. Their probability of refining Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial energy of creation] to break through to Primordial One Imperial Lord in the future should be no less than fifty percent.

Such astonishing aptitude would rank among the top even within Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the perfected stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], making them fully worthy of the utmost cultivation efforts from the Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign] Court.

In comparison, Unfettered Great Center's Opportunity and Fortune is even more remarkable. He originally possessed four Indestructibility Foundation and has now seized the opportunity to cultivate seven.

The newly cultivated Indestructibility Foundation is merely at the Lower Stream, which is not particularly noteworthy. However, his original four Indestructibility Foundation all started at the Upper Stream.

Most crucially, Unfettered Great Center's Great Path Foundation [the foundational art of the Great Path] has now astonishingly transformed into a Supreme Indestructibility Foundation [the supreme pinnacle of the Indestructible Foundation realm].

His Great Path Foundation was originally an Upper Stream Indestructibility Foundation. Having ascended to this new height, it has become truly formidable. Should he refine Innate Primordial Breath in the future to transform into a Primordial One Imperial Lord, the probability of failure is virtually negligible.

Of course, compared to these three, Diyang Tai Cang's condition after his Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to completely remake one's cultivation foundation] is what truly defies the heavens.

As the direct descendant of two Primordial One Imperial Lord, with a father whose cultivation is at the Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [the perfected stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], he received cultivation resources this time that amounted to an almost all-out investment.

Among them were the Primal Radiance Origin [a primordial essence embodying the fundamental principle of pure, radiant light] and the Primal Shadow Origin [a primordial essence embodying the fundamental principle of pure, profound darkness], two priceless, supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Rare Material [a rare spiritual material born from the world's innate energies].

In theory, without the power of a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has unified the fundamental principles of existence] to drive it, the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of forging creation itself] should be unable to refine supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Rare Material or Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of the highest innate grade, born from the world's fundamental laws].

However, the Primal Shadow Origin and Primal Radiance Origin were the most gentle of essences, fundamental sources that could be absorbed directly, making their refinement a task of relative ease.

Naturally, as the price for this convenience, the value of these two treasures far exceeded that of many Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had not originally intended to allow Diyang Tai Cang to use the Creation Origin [the primordial essence of creation itself]. However, because the Dawnlight Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord whose Dao embodies the first light of dawn] had delivered an exceptionally precious and weighty treasure, Eldrin Chen ultimately changed his mind.

He employed a strand of Creation Origin to assist Diyang Tai Cang in the reforge [a profound process of tempering and rebuilding] of his foundation.

His foundation had already been comparable to a single True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation art of the highest purity, aligned with a True Spirit's essence]. Now, undergoing this Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to completely rebuild one's cultivation foundation] while bathed in such astonishing resources, he naturally underwent the most heaven-defying of transformations.

His entire cultivation path, once rooted in the Supreme Lunar [the ultimate principle of the moon] and the Solar Great Path [the Great Dao of the Sun], was completely transformed. It became the Primal Shadow [the fundamental principle of primordial darkness] and the Primal Radiance Great Path [a Great Path cultivation art of primordial light], metamorphosing into a brand new True Spirit [a being of pure, primordial spiritual essence] aligned with the Polarity Great Path [a divine ability governing the supreme duality of opposing forces].

Moreover, the latent potential of his ‘Polarity Immortal Body’ [an Immortal Constitution embodying the balance of opposing forces] underwent a comprehensive sublimation. It transformed into the True Spirit Physique [a physical constitution of True Spirit grade] known as the ‘Polarity Divine Sovereign Physique’ [a Divine Sovereign-grade physique of supreme polarity]. His Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao] also seized this opportunity to evolve into a True Spirit Grade [of the grade pertaining to a True Spirit] ‘Polarity Path Fruit’ [a Path Fruit embodying the perfected Dao of polarity].

Three major True Spirit Foundation, four supreme Indestructibility Foundation [foundational achievements granting a state of near-perfect durability].

It could be said that after this breakthrough, Diyang Tai Cang had thoroughly acquired the potential of a Chaos Divine Sovereign. His latent talent now surpassed even that of his father, Tai Cang Divine Emperor.

One must understand that his father, Tai Cang Divine Emperor, whose cultivation had already reached the Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, had only managed to cultivate two True Spirit Foundation.

"Excellent," Eldrin Chen remarked.

Seeing that the four had completed their reforge, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Creation Cauldron and then lifted the sensory seals he had placed upon them.

The four individuals examined their newly forged foundations, and expressions of ecstatic joy blossomed on each of their faces.

This metamorphosis had not only reshaped their foundational potential but was destined to utterly transform their Destiny.

There was no doubt—from this day forward, they would each become the foremost candidate within their respective Imperial Courts, the undisputed true seeds for the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

Consider this: if an Imperial Court were to obtain a single wisp of Innate Primordial Breath, granting it to an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivator might yield a mere thirty percent chance of a breakthrough. Yet, for these four, the same resource would offer a probability exceeding fifty percent to ascend to the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

When the time came to prioritize who would receive such Opportunity and Fortune, the decision would require no further deliberation.

Contemplating this, both Vast Cold Celestial Maiden and Candle Nether Celestial Lord were overcome with profound emotion. They turned to Eldrin Chen and offered deep, reverent bows. "We offer our deepest gratitude for your guidance and cultivation, Immortal Lord," they said in unison.

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen helped the two men to their feet, smiling as he said, "In essence, this is merely a transaction."

Unfettered Great Center also wore a complex expression. Gazing at Eldrin Chen, he finally sighed, "I had thought our paths would diverge, that we would have little cause to cross again in the future."

"I never imagined this Opportunity and Fortune would still come to me through you."

Eldrin Chen chuckled lightly before speaking, "Your own aptitude is also a rarity across the ages, Fellow Daoist. There is no need for undue humility."

Diyang Tai Cang said no more. Over these years, following Eldrin Chen in campaigns across the Chaos, he had witnessed countless battles and gained a profound understanding of the man.

After witnessing the feat of Eldrin Chen suppressing and slaying the Nine Extremes Divine Lord, he had fully accepted his identity as the First Divine General. Deep within, he even felt a peculiar sense of pride.

Now, having succeeded in cultivating the three great True Spirit Foundation, his first thought was, "At last, I can fight for him."

Indeed, after witnessing Eldrin Chen's talent that dazzled the ages and his combat prowess that shook past and present, he had already, subtly, been won over.

To serve as a Divine General under such a Peerless Immortal Lord did not seem a dishonorable thing at all.

Perhaps one day, this would become his greatest glory.

Diyang Tai Cang felt a stirring in his heart, only then realizing that, without even noticing, he had lost the Dao Heart [the unwavering, foundational will of a cultivator] to compete with Eldrin Chen.

Now, his greater desire was simply to follow in the footsteps of Eldrin Chen, to witness the rise of a legendary figure. Even if it meant becoming a sharp blade in his hand, clearing thorns and brambles for him, he was determined to be part of this grand epic.

"Not bad at all."

Eldrin Chen patted Diyang Tai Cang on the shoulder, nodded with satisfaction, and then led the three out of the Returning Abyss Forbidden Land. He then sent word to summon the Imperial Lord [a supreme ruler of an imperial domain] and Immortal Lord [a powerful immortal ruler] from the Four Great Imperial Courts.

Upon seeing them, the several Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation] immediately examined the foundations of Vast Cold Celestial Maiden, Candle Nether Celestial Lord, and Unfettered Great Center, and could not help but reveal expressions of wild joy.

The Great Encompassing Golden Immortal from the Grand Nether Imperial Court could not contain his excitement. Grabbing Candle Nether Celestial Lord, he exclaimed, "Hahaha! After the Nether Phoenix Imperial Princess, our Grand Nether Imperial Court has produced another true seed of an Imperial Lord!"

"It seems that after several thousand Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration and cataclysmic change], our Grand Nether Imperial Court will become a top-tier imperial court with Three Emperors [three sovereign rulers]!"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. Nether Phoenix had cultivated the True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a divine ability to manifest one's true spiritual essence], making her ascent to Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational and most powerful rank among Imperial Lords] almost a certainty. With this Candle Nether Celestial Lord added to their ranks, the Grand Nether Imperial Court might indeed become a top-tier imperial court with Three Emperors.

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, Primordial One Imperial Lord were exceedingly rare.

Aside from those under the direct tutelage of the few Path Ancestor Immortal Sage and Heavenly Emperor Divine Sovereign, the vast majority of Imperial Courts possess only one or two Primordial One Imperial Lord.

An Imperial Court capable of producing three Primordial One Imperial Lord is almost invariably a top-tier one. Generally, only those ranked within the top twenty of the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races, or the top ten Imperial Courts among the three paramount overlord clans of the Human, Divine Beast [a being of immense power and sacred nature, often a guardian or progenitor], and Fiend races can boast such profound foundations.

If the Grand Nether Imperial Court could accomplish this step, it would directly ascend into the ranks of the top-tier Imperial Courts, becoming a name of renown even within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

A faint smile also touched the lips of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal from the Taiyang Imperial Court and the Frigid Heaven Imperial Court. Although they themselves had also reached Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection, their hopes of breaking through to Primordial One Imperial Lord were, in truth, exceedingly slim.

Without sufficient foundational strength and accumulated heritage, even obtaining Innate Primordial Breath [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation, essential for the highest breakthroughs] offered very little chance of a successful breakthrough to Primordial One Imperial Lord.

However, if their Imperial Court gained an additional Primordial One Imperial Lord, that power might aid them in slaying their Great Path Rival [a fated adversary who blocks one's own path to ascension], thereby seizing their Great Path Authority [the authority over a fundamental aspect of the Great Dao, a key to higher realms] and increasing their own certainty of breaking through to Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Moreover, their chances of victory in conflicts at the Chaos Imperial Lord level would then be significantly greater. In time, they might even obtain the Opportunity and Fortune [a rare convergence of chance and destiny that can alter one's fate] needed for them to perform an Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a supreme act of defying destiny itself to reshape one's future].

Returning to the matter at hand, having confirmed that the foundations of their respective Imperial Scions had all been successfully reforge [a profound process of tempering and rebuilding one's cultivation base to a higher standard], the three were filled with immense joy.

They cupped their hands respectfully towards Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, then spoke. "The Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord is truly worthy of being an Heaven-Appointed Divine Sovereign [one whose sovereignty is ordained by the heavens themselves]. Such profound heritage is indeed a testament to a Creation [the foundational act of creation, the highest principle] that defies the heavens."

Exquisite Jiang's countenance remained serene, like a peerless empress standing in stillness. She spoke with calm finality, "The covenant is fulfilled. You may depart."

"Yes."

The three of them were exceedingly courteous, offering a slight bow to Exquisite Jiang before vanishing into the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

Dawnlight Imperial Lord did not depart immediately. She cast a glance at Diyang Tai Cang, who was undergoing Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation], and a glimmer of pleasant surprise shone within her bright eyes.

With some effort, she suppressed the joy in her heart. Taking Exquisite Jiang's hand, she said, "Sister, your methods are truly remarkable. I offer my heartfelt thanks."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, but then he heard Exquisite Jiang's voice transmitted to him: "This Dawnlight Imperial Lord was born from the very first ray of dawn in the Primordial Immortal Domain. She was considered a friend of mine during the Primordial Era [the mythical first age of the cosmos]."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, inwardly marveling at the breadth of Exquisite Jiang's connections.

He said nothing more, allowing Exquisite Jiang to guide Dawnlight Imperial Lord on a tour of the Immortal Domain. He himself led Diyang Tai Cang into the depths of Returning Abyss Heaven.