Chapter 1968 : Into the Chaos Desolation Sea

Returning to the main topic, as they watched the various Imperial Lord [a title for powerful immortals who rule over celestial domains] charge ahead into the Desolation Sea [a vast, chaotic, and perilous expanse of primal energy], the assembled crowd could no longer remain seated.

In an instant, one Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm] after another tore through the void, riding in chariots drawn by immortal birds and exotic beasts as they surged into the Chaos Desolation Sea [the innermost, most turbulent region of the Desolation Sea].

"Let us depart as well."

Eldrin Chen spoke, then was the first to step forward, shattering the firmament as he advanced toward the depths of the Chaos Desolation Sea.

The moment he entered the Chaos Desolation Sea, Eldrin Chen felt an overwhelmingly tyrannical surge of Fiendish Energy [a chaotic and malevolent form of spiritual power] assail him. This energy was filled with utter disorder and chaos, slicing at the flesh and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] of Eldrin Chen and his companions like a primordial Heavenly Blade [a divine weapon of legendary sharpness].

This caused Eldrin Chen's expression to shift slightly. If this terrifying Chaos Desolation Sea could even injure his own Primordial Spirit, then the others would naturally find it even harder to endure.

He glanced back and saw that Exquisite Jiang and the others had turned slightly pale, and even Immortal [a general term for a being who has ascended to immortality] seemed somewhat affected.

Realizing this, Eldrin Chen decisively expanded his Primordial Chaos Unity Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that harmonizes and unifies primordial energies], shielding them from the overwhelming tide of Chaos Malignant Energy [the destructive essence of primal chaos] and finally isolating them from the corrosive effects of the Chaos Desolation Sea.

"Whew—"

Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for an immortal lord associated with the Eastern Splendor] also took a deep breath, summoning a protective pearl as he said, "This Chaos Desolation Sea is overwhelmingly potent. Even for us Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, a single stay cannot exceed one thousand years, or it will inflict irreversible damage."

"Let us hasten forward and enter the Primordial Chaos World Sea [the primordial ocean from which all worlds are born] first."

"Agreed—"

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, then immediately began cleaving a path through the Chaos Desolation Sea [a turbulent and barren expanse of primordial chaos].

As the saying goes, a mountain seems close but can exhaust a horse. The Primordial Chaos World Sea appeared deceptively near, yet the true distance was vast beyond measure. They journeyed for over three hundred years, traversing an immeasurable expanse measured in Path [a unit of cosmic distance], before finally reaching the shimmering, elusive shores of the Primordial Chaos World Sea.

"Such an immense Primordial Chaos World Sea."

As his thoughts flickered, Eldrin Chen realized the Primordial Chaos World Sea was boundless and vast, likely spanning dozens of domains the size of the Eastern Departure Flame Domain [a specific, vast celestial region].

In the span of that fleeting thought, the group arrived within the depths of the Primordial Chaos World Sea.

Donghua Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] let out a sigh of relief and cupped his hands towards Eldrin Chen. "I have arranged to travel with several companions," he said. "I shall take my leave of you here, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen nodded with a faint smile. "May your banners meet with instant victory, Fellow Daoist, and may you return laden with treasures."

"Hahaha! I shall take those auspicious words to heart!"

Donghua Immortal Lord [the Immortal Lord of Eastern Splendor] let out a hearty laugh and finally bid farewell to Eldrin Chen and the other Mortal Path [Path of Mortality] cultivators.

Watching Donghua Immortal Lord depart, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He immediately spoke, "Let us be on our way as well."

With those words, Eldrin Chen led the group in another direction.

Only then did the group truly witness the visage of the Primordial Chaos World Sea [the boundless sea of worlds born from primordial chaos]. This Primordial Chaos World Sea was vast and limitless, within which sat countless Chaos Lair [havens of chaotic energy].

The grade of these Chaos Lair was mostly not high; the vast majority were merely Primordial Unity Realm [the foundational realm of primordial unity] Chaos Lair. Yet, among them, a not insignificant number of Middle Grade Chaos Lair [Chaos Lairs of intermediate quality] were situated.

Most astonishingly, within the Chaos [the formless primordial state] of this Primordial Chaos World Sea, drifted innumerable wisps of Innate Energy [the primordial energy inherent to all things] and even a considerable amount of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a spiritual light embodying the concept of innate indestructibility].

As they journeyed forward, they had not traveled far before gathering several million units of Innate Energy and even three strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light.

"Such a great harvest. Truly worthy of the Primordial Chaos World Sea," someone remarked.

Seeing that they had encountered so many Opportunity and Fortune [chances and blessings bestowed by fate] upon first entering the Primordial Chaos World Sea, Nyssa Qu could not help but reveal a look of pleasant surprise.

It was at this moment that they, almost without realizing it, traversed several Path [a fundamental concept representing a cultivator's chosen Dao or way] and arrived before a Great Encompassing Rank [the Great Encompassing realm, a high stage of cultivation] Chaos Lair.

This was a low-grade Great Encompassing Nest [a primordial nest of immense scale], enveloped by an Innate Grand Formation [a formation born of natural law] and seemingly having nurtured a Chaos Demon God [a primordial deity born from chaos]. Its defensive capabilities were comparable to a Middle Grade Immortal Domain [a mid-tier realm of immortals].

"Take it down swiftly,"

Eldrin Chen assessed the situation briefly before speaking.

The others immediately acted, unleashing a barrage of Divine Ability [supernatural powers] upon the Formation [magical defensive array]. In mere moments, the grand formation of the Chaos Lair [primordial demon's abode] was violently shattered.

"How dare you!"

Witnessing its Formation broken, the Chaos Demon God within the nest roared in fury. It instantly took up a divine spear and thrust forward in a counterattack.

As Exquisite Jiang prepared to intercept, the Chaos Demon God feinted. It scattered several beams of Innate [born of primordial nature] treasure light, then used its spear to tear through the firmament and flee.

"Clever enough,"

Eldrin Chen chuckled, making no move to pursue. He spoke calmly, "Considering the difficulty of its cultivation journey, we shall leave it a sliver of life."

A newly ascended Chaos Demon God offered little spoils if slain, and it would inevitably be reborn in time. Eldrin Chen saw no point in wasting effort on a fruitless chase.

Most crucially, this Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from the formless chaos] possessed remarkable self-awareness. It actually threw out several of its most precious treasures, thereby extinguishing Eldrin Chen's intent to pursue and slay it.

It was seen that Eldrin Chen immediately gathered those several beams of Innate [originating from the primordial beginning of the universe] treasure light into his hand. He discovered there were three strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primordial spiritual essence that grants unyielding durability], one portion of Great Path Origin [the foundational source energy of the supreme Dao], and also one low-grade Innate Heavenly God Object [a treasure born from chaos, possessing divine properties].

For a low-grade Great Encompassing Chaos Lair [a nest or dwelling formed within the primordial chaos], this likely represented nearly all of its accumulated resources.

A single low-grade Great Encompassing Chaos Lair can indeed give birth to nine strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light, but this requires an immense span of time to gradually nurture them; it is impossible for so many to appear immediately upon its emergence.

Returning to the main thread, after Eldrin Chen collected these treasures, he immediately set off towards the Depths of Chaos [the innermost, most turbulent regions of the formless primordial void].

Soon, they once again cleaved through the firmament and arrived at another Great Encompassing [a supreme cultivation realm] location Outside the Chaos Lair. This was a Middle Grade Chaos Lair, its defensive formation patterns extraordinarily powerful, and it was actually guarded by several Chaos Demon God.

Yet this alone was not enough to give Eldrin Chen pause. What presented a genuine challenge were the several Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [immortals who have attained the Golden Immortal realm within the Great Encompassing cultivation system] stationed outside the lair.

This group of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal numbered nine in total. The lowest among them had cultivation at the Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level, while the three highest had even reached the state of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

The leader was a Demon Race Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection. He cast a cold glance over the newcomers and spoke indifferently, "This place has been claimed by myself. You lot should depart with haste."

Eldrin Chen's eyes glinted faintly, but he offered no verbal reply. Instead, he immediately tore through the void and departed.

Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Lord Jiang Linglong] witnessed this and seemed to have something she wished to say but hesitated.

Eldrin Chen [the Immortal Lord Chen Nianzhi] waved his hand dismissively and then spoke, "Although I am confident in defeating them, their strength is by no means weak. Given the power on both sides, it would take tens of thousands of years to determine a victor."

"Rather than engaging them in a fierce battle, it is better to seize this opportunity to explore a few more Chaos Lair [dangerous, primordial realms born from the chaos]."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Lord Jiang Linglong] nodded in agreement this time and did not press the matter further.

At the same time, the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] experts of the Demon Race [a powerful race of beings with demonic heritage] watched their departure and could not help but sneer coldly.

One of them, his expression icy, spoke calmly, "I heard that Eldrin the Immortal Lord [Chen Nianzhi] possesses extraordinary combat prowess, having once faced the combined siege of six top-tier Great Encompassing [Great Encompassing Golden Immortals] like the Verdant Extreme Patriarch [Patriarch Qingji] without defeat. Yet now, it seems he is not so formidable after all."

Another Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal at the peak of the realm] also shook his head and remarked indifferently, "That man is indeed not weak, but his reputation may be somewhat exaggerated."

"The Verdant Extreme Patriarch [Patriarch Qingji] cultivates the Great Path of Life [a supreme Dao focused on vitality and creation]. While he possesses a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of the highest innate grade, born from the primordial chaos] and his ability to preserve his life might even be called the foremost among Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Great Encompassing Golden Immortals], his offensive methods are severely lacking."

"Surviving an encounter with the Verdant Extreme Patriarch [Patriarch Qingji] is one thing, but that does not necessarily mean he could withstand Fellow Daoist Golden Roc [the Golden Roc Demon Lord]'s Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash [a legendary slashing technique of immense destructive power]."

Upon hearing this, all the Great Encompassing [Great Encompassing Golden Immortals] of the Demon Race [the Demon Race] nodded in agreement, their gazes turning towards their leader.

The Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash wielded by the Golden Wing Patriarch was an Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of the highest innate grade, born from the cosmos itself] of peerless Slaughter [the divine power of absolute destruction]. Its Slaughter power was in no way comparable to the Longevity Ancient Seal [an ancient seal imbued with the concept of longevity] possessed by the Verdant Extreme Patriarch.

The leader of the group waved a hand dismissively, his gaze calm as he looked towards the Chaos Lair [a nest of primordial chaos energy]. "Do not be distracted," he said. "Focus on breaking the formation with haste."

"…"

While the Demon Race [the race of demonic beings] forces were occupied with breaching the formation, the others had already traversed the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] and continued to seize various resources.

In the following ten thousand years, a mere blink in cosmic time, they captured several more Chaos Lair, and even wrested two Great Encompassing Chaos Lair [a lair of chaos energy of the middle grade] from the hands of several Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved the Golden Immortal realm of the Great Encompassing stage].

Combined with the resources harvested directly from the Chaos, their haul this time amounted to over fifty strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a strand of spiritual light embodying the innate, indestructible essence of creation].

Such a staggering harvest was extraordinary by any measure, yet it also led them into a temporary bottleneck.

The outer regions' lower and middle-grade Great Encompassing Nest [a nest of energy at the Great Encompassing stage] had been nearly picked clean. The truly resource-rich Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a lair of chaos energy of the highest grade], however, were invariably protected by extremely powerful Innate Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation born from the innate laws of the cosmos].

Even an existence at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] could not breach such a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] alone.

Even if Eldrin Chen and his allies joined forces, it would still take them at least ten thousand years to break through a single Upper Grade Chaos Lair.

The most crucial point was that the number of Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a high-tier, primordial realm rich in resources and peril] was limited, and their locations were all close to the inner periphery. Those daring to venture into the inner regions were, without exception, either cultivators who had reached the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] or groups formed by several top-tier Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortality].

On this day, after Eldrin Chen once again entered a Chaos Lair [a primordial realm born from chaos], he discovered its treasures had long been plundered.

He sighed inwardly, then turned his gaze to the several Mortal Path [a profound cultivation method] disciples beside him. "It seems," he said, "we must find a way to see if we can seize an Upper Grade Chaos Lair."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Theoretically, a single Upper Grade Chaos Lair could nurture at least eighty-one strands of Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primal, unbreakable spiritual radiance essential for high-level cultivation]. Even in its nascent state, such a lair should produce several dozen strands.

Securing just one or two would provide sufficient resources for Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the late stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm.

Considering this, Exquisite Jiang gave a firm nod. "In that case," she declared, "let us proceed and stake our claim."

"It is time we contended with the other heroes of this age."

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [a primordial phoenix of supreme violet flame] also nodded, a fierce smile finally gracing her features. Since her breakthrough to the Eighth Heaven of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the eighth layer of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], she had yet to engage in a truly exhilarating battle. Now presented the perfect opportunity.

Seeing their resolve, Eldrin Chen offered no further words. He immediately led the group toward the perilous inner periphery.

They had not traveled far into the inner region before they felt its formidable nature. This area of the Chaos Lair [a primordial, unstable pocket dimension rich in chaotic energies] was indeed far more potent.

Perhaps due to its proximity to the core, the landscape was dotted with Chaos Lair of mid and high grades, among which were not a few supreme Upper Grade Chaos Lair [the most powerful and dangerous tier of these chaotic realms].

After successfully subduing two Middle Grade Chaos Lair and securing another twenty-plus Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a rare, indestructible spiritual radiance born from chaos], they finally stood before the entrance to an Upper Grade Chaos Lair.

It was then that Eldrin Chen noticed nine Demon Race [a race of powerful, often malevolent beings] Great Encompassing [a supreme realm of cultivation] experts besieging its defensive Formation [a complex array of energy patterns used for defense or attack].

"It's them,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, recognizing the group instantly.

These nine Demon Race Great Encompassing were none other than the same nine Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a pinnacle rank within the Great Encompassing realm] they had encountered earlier in the outer regions.

Hailing from three distinct clans of the Demon Race, they represented the Golden-Winged Great Roc Clan [a clan of demonic beings with powerful golden wings], the Blazing Heavenly Emperor Frog Clan [a clan of frog-like demons associated with celestial fire], and the Primordial Era Celestial Crocodile Clan [an ancient clan of celestial crocodile demons].

Leading them were three figures who had reached the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the absolute peak of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], known respectively as the Golden Wing Patriarch, the Blazing Flame Demon Lord, and the Verdant Crocodile Demon Lord.

The remaining six were no weaklings either; their ranks comprised three cultivators at the Eighth Heaven of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the eighth major stage within this realm] and three at the Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the seventh major stage].

Such formidable strength was absolutely not to be underestimated. However, to breach this Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a primordial, high-grade realm of swirling, untamed energies], it would likely require at least ten or twenty thousand years.

Just as Eldrin Chen's thoughts were churning, the nine Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [cultivators who have attained the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm, one step below the Primordial Chaos realm] also detected their presence.

"You there, depart at once—"

The Golden Roc Demon Lord from the Golden-Winged Great Roc Clan was about to drive them away when the Blazing Flame Demon Lord from the neighboring Blazing Heavenly Emperor Frog Clan spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Golden Wing, hold a moment."

"Hmm?"

The Golden Roc Demon Lord's gaze flickered as the Blazing Flame Demon Lord continued, "Breaking this Formation [a defensive or offensive array of magical energy] drains our power immensely. If we drive them off now, they might simply wait until we've finally shattered the formation and our strength is depleted, then swoop in to seize the spoils. That would be a significant nuisance."

"In my view, it would be better to join forces with them to break the formation together."

Upon hearing this, the Verdant Crocodile Demon Lord voiced his reluctance, "A single Upper Grade Chaos Lair is scarcely enough for the three of our clans to divide. How can we possibly share it with this Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of the profound and abyssal Returning Abyss cultivation path] as well?"

"Who said anything about sharing it with them?"

The Blazing Flame Patriarch [a venerable leader of a clan or sect] retorted, his gaze turning cold and sharp.

The Golden Roc Demon Lord also nodded calmly, sneering coldly as he said, "Once the deed is done, if he knows what's good for him, he should leave on his own. If he doesn't... well, he'll have to ask my Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash how sharp it is."

With those words, the Golden Roc Demon Lord looked towards the Blazing Flame Demon Lord, signaling for him to go and initiate the conversation.

The Blazing Flame Demon Lord saw this and immediately tore through the void, appearing before Eldrin Chen and the others. With a smile, he spoke, "Fellow Daoists, please hold your steps. Since we have met, it must be fate."

"Now, this Chaos Lair lies right before us. Why don't we join forces to seize it? What say you?"

Before Eldrin Chen could respond, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix inquired, "And how shall the spoils be divided once the task is complete?"

"Then we shall each rely on our own means."

The Blazing Flame Demon Lord spoke, his face wearing a genial smile.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then spoke with calm finality, "Then it is settled."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with his companions, then directly approached the front of the Upper Grade Chaos Lair.

At that moment, the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal experts from both sides met. After sizing each other up briefly, they began their assault on the formation.

To breach an Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a high-tier chaotic realm lair, often rich in resources but heavily defended] of this caliber, with the power Eldrin Chen now commanded and the combined efforts of his allies, would normally require roughly ten thousand years.

At this moment, however, wary of the several Demon Lord [a powerful demonic ruler, often commanding vast demonic territories] leaders lying in wait, Eldrin Chen did not unleash his full might, displaying only the combat prowess of an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

The others also held back their true strength, each revealing only the capabilities of a Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the seventh level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. Even Exquisite Jiang and the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix exhibited power merely on par with an ordinary Eighth Heaven of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the eighth level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

Witnessing this, Golden Roc Demon Lord felt a flicker of surprise in his heart.

In his estimation, for Eldrin Chen to possess combat strength at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection level was already remarkably impressive.

After all, his original expectation was that Eldrin Chen had barely managed to withstand the combined assault of Verdant Extreme Patriarch and the others by relying on the Great Path Authority [the supreme authority and power derived from one's foundational cultivation path] of the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation art focused on self-sacrifice and rebirth], and that his true combat power might not have truly reached the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection realm.

Yet now, with Eldrin Chen's power firmly within the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection domain, it was clear his battle prowess was truly extraordinary.

"If this wretch is not eliminated, he will surely become a calamitous threat in the future," the Golden Roc Demon Lord thought grimly.

A sense of urgency stirred within Golden Roc Demon Lord, and he exchanged a meaningful glance with his companions beside him.

No words were spoken, yet a shared, deadly intent flickered within the depths of their pupils.

At the same time, Eldrin Chen had also roughly gauged the depths of his opponents. Among the several Great Encompassing Golden Immortal before him, the three at the Eighth Heaven of Great Encompassing and the three at the seventh level of Great Encompassing posed little concern.

However, the three who had reached Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection were indeed no weaklings.

Among these three, Blazing Flame Demon Lord and Verdant Crocodile Demon Lord had no Primordial One Imperial Lord backing their clans, placing their strength at the standard level for Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

In contrast, Golden Roc Demon Lord possessed extraordinary power. As the Third Elder of the Golden-Winged Great Roc Clan, he wielded a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure to anchor his Fortune [one's destined luck and spiritual providence]. His might was sufficient to rival the combined force of Blazing Flame Demon Lord and Verdant Crocodile Demon Lord.

It must be understood that top-tier Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivators are never weak. All three who had cultivated to this realm had essentially forged two or three Indestructibility Foundation [a foundational cultivation achievement granting near-immortality].

Thus, their combined strength was equivalent to that of four ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection. Even Eldrin Chen would need to find an opportunity to defeat them one by one to overcome their united front.

As these thoughts flickered through his mind, the relentless assaults of the group finally proved too much. The Chaos Lair could no longer hold, and was ultimately pierced through by a decisive strike from Golden Roc Demon Lord.

"BOOM—"

As the Formation [a structured array of energy used for defense, attack, or cultivation] shattered, the Within the Chaos Lair trembled violently. Several Demon God [powerful demonic beings] immediately sought to flee for their lives.

Alas, Golden Roc Demon Lord had long been prepared. In an instant, he unleashed a dazzling sword radiance. A deluge of sword energy tore through the Chaos heavens, instantly descending upon the fleeing Chaos Demon God.

These Chaos Demon God [primordial demonic beings born from chaos] had only recently emerged into the world, their cultivation at most reaching the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [mid-stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. Faced with the assault of several cultivators at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [Great Perfection stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], how could their power alone hope to defy the heavens?

"Thud, thud, thud…"

In the span of mere moments, accompanied by a chorus of agonized shrieks, several of the Chaos Demon God were instantly slain where they stood.

Immediately after, dozens of dazzling Innate [born of heaven and earth, possessing immense natural power] treasure lights erupted within the Chaos [primordial, formless state of existence], their radiant brilliance nearly piercing through the veil of the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite, primordial expanse from which all things emerged].

"Now!"

Almost in perfect unison, both sides moved with tacit understanding.

Eldrin Chen was the first to strike. He instantly activated the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [a supreme art for manifesting weapons from primordial chaos], conjuring ten directions of Chaos Ancient Arms [ancient weapons forged from the essence of chaos] that swept across the Eight Desolations [the eight desolate and ancient regions], crashing towards the three Demon Lord [powerful demonic rulers]: the Verdant Crocodile, the Golden-Winged, and the Blazing Flame.

Exquisite Jiang and the other four also sprang into action, intercepting five Demon Race [the race of demons] cultivators at the Great Encompassing [Great Encompassing Golden Immortal] realm.

"Such audacity!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen dare to challenge three foes alone, Verdant Crocodile Demon Lord let out a booming laugh. He brandished a massive Great Halberd [a polearm with a heavy axe-like blade] and charged forth, clashing with Eldrin Chen in a cataclysmic collision.

Eldrin Chen remained utterly unmoved. He wielded the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [a supreme divine ability for forging weapons from primordial chaos] to strike out against the powerful foes from all directions. In an astonishingly short span of time, he engaged in a shocking clash with three supreme Great Encompassing [a peak cultivation realm] experts.

In that instant, Chaos [the primordial state before creation] was annihilated, heaven and earth were overturned, and the Polarity [the fundamental opposing forces of Yin and Yang] was inverted. Countless great worlds flickered between existence and oblivion amidst the titanic battle of these mighty beings.

"How can he be this powerful?"

In the mere blink of an eye, they had already exchanged over three thousand blows. It was then that the Golden Roc Demon Lord finally sensed something was amiss.

The combat prowess displayed by Eldrin Chen was extraordinary, seemingly far surpassing what an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] could possibly match.

The Blazing Flame Demon Lord seemed to have discerned the truth and spoke immediately, "This is a Chaos-attribute Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]. Within the Sea of Chaos [the primordial ocean of unformed reality], its power is amplified. Moreover, this particular Divine Ability appears to be a top-tier one, supremely adept at battling multiple opponents."

"A Divine Ability for group combat?"

The Golden Roc Demon Lord's pupils turned icy cold. "Then watch as I shatter your group-combat Divine Ability with my ultimate weapon of slaughter!" he declared.

As his words fell, a single golden wing shot forth from behind the Golden Roc Demon Lord's back.

That golden wing was forged from Indestructibility Adamantine [a mythical, unbreakable metal]. Each individual feather resembled a divine sword capable of cleaving the heavens themselves.

At this moment, as the Golden Roc Demon Lord channeled his power, countless feathers transformed into Indestructibility Heaven swords that shot forth, their divine might capable of cleaving Chaos itself, completely enveloping Eldrin Chen.

In that instant, even the ten Chaos Ancient Arms manifested by the Chaos Weapon Forging Art could not withstand the assault. They were instantly shattered into motes of dust by the endless storm of feathered blades.

"A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest class of treasures born from the primordial world, possessing immense innate power]."

Witnessing this, a flicker of cold light passed through Eldrin Chen's pupils, yet he had anticipated this outcome all along.

After all, the Chaos Weapon Forging Art was merely a Lesser Vehicle Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique], not a True Spirit Divine Ability [a divine ability derived from a True Spirit's innate power]. Even with Eldrin Chen's profound foundational cultivation empowering it to a level rivaling a Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme class of divine ability], it ultimately could not compare to the genuine article.

Facing a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, it was within expectations that the Chaos Weapon Forging Art would be overwhelmed.

Nevertheless, against this Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure so adept in Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure destruction], Eldrin Chen still had a countermeasure at hand.

Without hesitation, Eldrin Chen made his move, instantly summoning forth the Returning Abyss Seal.

In a flash, the Returning Abyss Seal transformed into the Polarity Void Mirror. A torrential beam of mirror-light erupted, firmly capturing and holding the Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash [the manifestation of the Supreme Treasure's power] in place.

"Not good!"

The Golden Roc Demon Lord's expression shifted slightly. He wanted to retract his Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash, but it was already too late.

In that fleeting instant, the Ten Great Immortal Treasuries manifested behind Eldrin Chen, churning with power. The Returning Abyss Seal split into ten parts, each falling into one of the Ten Great Immortal Treasuries.

Immediately, Eldrin Chen's aura surged violently. His cultivation base and combat power skyrocketed, his power almost half-stepping into the domain of a Primordial One Imperial Lord.

"Damn it—"

In that same moment, the Golden Roc Demon Lord's face changed drastically. He immediately prepared to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability and fight for his life.

Yet, at that very instant, he suddenly felt the binding slash of his Great Roc Golden Wings loosen slightly. Overjoyed, he swiftly retrieved his Great Roc's Golden Wing Slash.

Immediately after, he cast a deep, meaningful glance at Eldrin Chen, then cleaved through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] and vanished.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen channeled the power of the Polarity Void Mirror to its absolute limit. A vast, overwhelming spatial force instantly enveloped the Chaos, completely sealing within it the eight Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme cultivation realm], including the Crimson Flame Patriarch.