Chapter 1985 : Ascending the Celestial Stairway

Returning to the main topic, after obtaining three Heavy Treasures, a faint smile touched the lips of Eldrin Chen.

He cupped his hands in farewell to Dawnlight Patriarch and then stepped out of the Dawnlight Immortal Hall, continuing his ascent up the higher reaches of the Celestial Stairway.

The Dawnlight Immortal Hall was situated on the eight thousand six hundredth and something layer of the Celestial Stairway. Within the entire Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault, it already ranked among the first tier, just below the Great Emperor's Treasure Vault.

He had not walked upwards for long before he entered the domain of the Great Emperor's Treasure Vault.

"So this is the Great Emperor's Treasure Vault?"

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

Since ancient times, the Primordial One Realm had been hailed as the realm of Imperial Lord. Only those who reached the Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord were qualified to be called Great Emperor.

In the bygone era of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, a full thirty-six Great Emperor had walked the world, a testament to its astonishingly profound foundation.

Consider this: the present-day Tri-Pole Primordial Domain, whose strength and foundation are proclaimed the foremost among the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, boasts barely over thirty Great Emperor.

The Demon Race's Ten Extremity Great Emperor, the Divine Clan's Nine Great God Emperors, the Human Race's Five Directions Great Emperors, plus the paramount races ranked within the top ten of the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races—even if you combined all their Great Emperor, the total number would likely still fall short of thirty-six.

And the thirty-six ancient halls of the Great Emperor [the supreme rulers of the cultivation world, standing at the peak of power] before them in the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [a legendary realm from the dawn of time, now in ruins] might not even represent its full glory from ages past.

"In its prime, the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain was truly worthy of being called the foremost among the Thirteen Domains of the Heaven Abyss [the thirteen primordial realms that formed the foundation of the cosmos]," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

His gaze swept over the thirty-six ancient Great Emperor halls before finally settling on one particularly majestic and ancient structure—the Nether River Ancient Hall [the Hall of the Nether River, a legacy of a mighty emperor].

The Nether River Ancient Hall possessed an ancient lineage, a legacy left behind by the Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme sovereign who has unified their path and reached the pinnacle of their realm] known as 'Nether River Great Emperor' from the bygone era of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain.

It was said that Nether River Great Emperor cultivated the Nether River Great Path [the Great Dao of the Nether River, a profound cultivation method]. Not only had his cultivation reached the realm of a Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [a Primordial One Imperial Lord who has perfected their path to its absolute limit], but he also wielded the Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the chaos of creation, possessing unparalleled power] known as the 'Primordial Era Nether River Sword' [the Nether River Sword of the Primordial Era], making him a standout even among his peers, a true elite among Great Emperor.

If Dawnlight Patriarch could barely be considered to possess combat power at the Great Emperor level, then this Nether River Great Emperor was a top-tier existence capable of facing two, or even three, ordinary Great Emperor alone.

In terms of pure strength and status, he was akin to figures like the Primordial Solar Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Primordial Sun] or the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss] within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of the immortal world], a being of truly exalted and venerable standing.

Most crucially, the ancient hall of Nether River Great Emperor had opened to visitors exceedingly few times throughout history. Its depths might still conceal peerless Rare Spiritual Wonders [objects of immense spiritual power and rarity, often unique in the world] seldom seen by mortal or immortal eyes.

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, majestic power.

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

The old man, 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 individual."

"However, to obtain my Opportunity and Fortune, you must first pass a trial set by this venerable one."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained placid as he replied with utter calm, "In the end, it always comes down to strength."

As his words faded, he struck out with a palm. In that instant, a torrent of Heavenly God-level power [the might of a deity] tore through the heavens, and a world-shaking battle Burst forth in full fury.

The conflict raged for an unknowable length of time. When tranquility finally returned, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Senior, I accept your concession."

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

"Very well. Here are some Rare Spiritual Wonders [extremely precious spiritual treasures]. You may choose three."

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

Eldrin Chen glanced at them, and his heart could not help but tremble slightly. The Nether River Great Emperor was indeed a pinnacle Great Emperor [a supreme ruler among cultivators]; the treasures in his possession were utterly beyond what someone like the Dawnlight Patriarch could ever hope to match.

Before him lay several dozen Rare Spiritual Wonders [precious objects imbued with profound spiritual essence], each valued at a minimum of one Innate Primordial Breath [a strand of the universe's foundational, primordial energy].

Among them were seventeen Innate Primordial Breath, nine Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [unformed cores of supreme, heaven-born magical artifacts], and over a dozen astonishingly valuable Primordial One Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures of the highest primordial order].

These Primordial One Spiritual Treasure were equivalent in rank to the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo, each containing Great Path Divine Chains [divine laws manifesting as chains of power] and Innate Primordial Breath, making them exceptionally rare and peerless Rare Spiritual Wonders.

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

After all, this Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault was a legacy Treasure Vault intended for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm]. It was unlikely that Nether River Great Emperor would have placed his most prized, foundational treasures here.

The items he had provided were all lower-grade Primordial One Spiritual Treasure useless to him, or relatively weaker Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo, each containing at most one or two strands of Innate Primordial Breath.

After careful deliberation, Eldrin Chen finally selected one Primordial One Spiritual Treasure named the Profound Darkness Origin [a spiritual treasure embodying the primordial essence of profound darkness], along with two strands of Innate Primordial Breath. Satisfied, he took his leave.

After departing the Nether River Ancient Hall, Eldrin Chen continued his ascent up the Celestial Stairway. Unconsciously, he passed thirty-six ancient halls belonging to Great Emperor [cultivators who have reached the Great Emperor realm] and arrived before a cluster of majestic palaces.

Upon the Void Heaven before him, only twelve towering ancient halls remained, each radiating an aura of supreme and unparalleled grandeur.

"Twelve Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall [halls belonging to cultivators who have attained the Sage Ascendant realm]."

Gazing upon the twelve Sage Ascendant Ancient Halls before him, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, a trace of solemnity surfacing within their depths.

Powerhouses at the Sage Ascendant level are all supreme existences who have grasped the complete authority over a single Great Path. Such figures stand but a single, final step away from the realm of Chaos Immortal Sage.

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

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

The Divine Clan also has one Sage Ascendant: the Desolate Heaven Quasi-Emperor, hailed as the Fifth Divine Sovereign. The other two reside among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races: the Primordial Qilin Ancestor and the Primordial Era Spirit Emperor, an Ancient Progenitor of the Spirit Race.

However, the Human Race currently has no Sage Ascendant dwelling in the world. Consequently, for these many years, the Human Race has consistently ranked last among the three great overlord races.

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

"Which one should I choose?"

Contemplating the twelve ancient halls before him, Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze once more clouded with a heavy solemnity.

Sage Ascendants are beings who have mastered a Perfect Innate Great Path. Such individuals are true Path 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 Heavenly Emperor realm. Should they obtain a portion of Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial, uncreated energy from which all things originate], it is highly likely they could directly refine their physical bodies to perfection and step directly into the domain of the ChaosHeavenly Emperor's Domain.

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

"I shall choose the ones most suited to me."

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

His gaze swept over the twelve ancient halls, finally settling upon three that were most relevant to his own cultivation path.

These three halls were named the Primordial One Ancient Hall, the Indestructibility Ancient Hall, and the Myriad Souls Ancient Hall.

Among them, the master of the Primordial One Ancient Hall was known as Primordial OnePatriarch. This figure was a peerless prodigy from the early Primordial Era, who also cultivated the Chaos Limitless Great Path [a supreme cultivation art that seeks to encompass the boundless potential of primordial chaos].

However, his Chaos Limitless Great Path differed greatly from Eldrin Chen's. He had built his foundation upon a minor, unorthodox Five Elements Great Path [a cultivation art based on the five fundamental elements], which was far less potent than the five supreme Great Path that formed Eldrin Chen's core.

Even so, Primordial OnePatriarch was a supreme existence among Sage Ascendant. Legends say he swept across the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain with his Primordial One Limitless Great Path, once hailed as the foremost figure beneath the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm, his combat prowess truly astonishing.

Alas, precisely because the Primordial One Limitless Great Path was so overwhelmingly powerful, the difficulty of breaking through to the Chaos level became correspondingly immense.

It is said that the Primordial One perished on the path to impacting the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm, ultimately causing his Great Path [his supreme cultivation method] to disintegrate and leading to his demise. Even his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was utterly annihilated, leaving no chance for revival.

The other two ancient halls inherit legacies from Indestructibility Ancient One and Myriad Souls Patriarch. Both were once hailed as the foremost figures of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, supreme beings who dominated their respective eras.

Of these two, Myriad Souls Patriarch was a figure from the mid-Primordial Era. He cultivated the Primordial Spirit Path Attainment Art and was renowned as the number one expert across the Southern Abyss Seven Domains during his time. He once achieved the cultivation of eight major True Spirit Aperture [a profound cultivation stage], coming within a single step of attaining the Primordial Spirit Path Attainment.

Alas, Myriad Souls Patriarch met a fate similar to Three Souls Imperial Lord, encountering a Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial]. He was utterly exterminated by a supreme existence from the Second Chaos Realm. Even his True Spirit Primordial Spirit [an indestructible spiritual form], famed for its Indestructibility, was refined into a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a weapon of primordial chaos] and eternally suppressed.

The Indestructibility Ancient One, meanwhile, was a figure from the Late Primordial Era. He rose during the zenith of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. Not only did he cultivate nine major True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols of immense power], he advanced further to master the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [nine divine manifestations of the true spirit].

A Fleshly Body Sanctification [a state of physical perfection] that has cultivated the Nine Great God Forms is far more formidable than an ordinary Sage Ascendant, possessing the qualification to challenge even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

Indestructibility Ancient One once swept through the Southern Abyss Seven Domains with unmatched prowess, even possessing the strength to contend with a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage. Logically, such a figure was destined to achieve Fleshly Body Sanctification and become a second Ant Heavenly Emperor.

Unfortunately, he was born in the wrong era. The vast Great Tribulation of the Late Primordial Era not only buried the entire Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, but also claimed Indestructibility Ancient One as its companion in demise.

"The foremost master of Path Mastery in the Primordial Era, the foremost master of Primordial Spirit Path Attainment, the foremost master of Fleshly Body Sanctification,"

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

One must admit, the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain of that bygone age was truly formidable. Merely these three Invincible Sage Ascendant were enough to dominate the entire Primordial Era across the Thirteen Domains of the Northern and Southern Heaven Abyss.

Unless a Chaos Heavenly Emperor emerged, these three were virtually invincible. This was especially true for the Indestructibility Ancient One, who had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms. Even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor could not truly slay him, and merely trapping him would have been an immense challenge.

Such a figure, had it not been for the Late Primordial Era Great Tribulation, would have inevitably ascended to become a supreme Heavenly Emperor who had achieved Fleshly Body Sanctification. He could have fought one against three Chaos Heavenly Emperor who had mastered the Path of Path Mastery.

The legacy left behind by three such supreme powerhouses likely contained world-shaking, ancient Rare Spiritual Wonders of staggering value.

"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 Indestructibility Ancient Hall.

His choice of the Indestructibility Ancient Hall was not solely due to the Indestructibility Ancient One's greater power, but also a consideration for his own Future.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly. Among his three main cultivation paths, attaining the Great Path Authority within the Path of Path Mastery would require him to directly confront a Chaos Heavenly Emperor. Similarly, advancing his Primordial Spirit Path Attainment to step into the Realm of Chaos would pit him against existences of the Second Chaos Realm.

Neither of these were obstacles he could overcome while still at the Primordial One realm.

Therefore, the sole path for Eldrin Chen to prove his way and become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor lay in the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme cultivation art focused on forging an indestructible physical form].

Only by completing the Fleshly Body Sanctification and attaining the power to preserve his life against a Second Chaos Realm [the second major stage within the Chaos Realm] expert, would Eldrin Chen have the possibility to cultivate and achieve the Soul Path Heavenly Emperor [a supreme realm focused on the cultivation and mastery of the soul].

And only after attaining the Soul Path Heavenly Emperor, with the combined power of his two foundational pillars, would Eldrin Chen possess the capacity to vie for the authority of the Limitless Great Path [the supreme, boundless Dao].

Since this was the case, the most pressing task now was to make advance preparations for the Fleshly Body Sanctification.

"Those who have cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a legendary divine ability manifesting the forms of nine primordial true spirits] represent the ultimate pinnacle of power within the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his thoughts settling as he finally stepped into the Indestructibility Ancient Hall [the ancient hall of the Indestructibility Ancient One].

Contrary to expectations, the interior of the Indestructibility Ancient Hall was profoundly silent, devoid of any lingering phantom or echo of the Indestructibility Ancient One.

Only at the Central of the Great Hall did a single drop of blood, shimmering with golden radiance, hover in the air. It pulsed with the eternal power of Immortality [the state of deathlessness] and Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable and everlasting].

"Indestructibility Blood,"

Eldrin Chen whispered the name, a ripple of profound understanding stirring within the depths of his gaze.

At that very moment, the drop of golden blood trembled faintly, instantly Burst forth with an eternal, golden radiance.

Suddenly, flesh and blood began to evolve upon the blood droplet, ultimately transforming into a tall, imposing, and robustly built man.

"Come, fight!"

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

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist] mustered his full strength to block, only to discover an intangible power within the man's body that seemed to render him immune to damage from Eldrin's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and magical energy, greatly diminishing the empowering effects of his Great Path Authority [the authority derived from comprehending the fundamental laws of the universe] and Primordial Spirit power.

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen could only activate his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable, forged from the essence of primordial chaos] to meet the attack head-on. Yet, after the briefest clash, a supremely potent force invaded his body, causing even his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body to tremble violently and go numb.

"Such formidable power."

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 and Great Path Authority... could it be that you are..."

"BOOM—"

Before Eldrin Chen could finish his thought, the heroic man pressed his assault. With a sweep of his sleeve, a force of supreme destructive power shot forth, potent enough to pulverize even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Immortal realm] cultivator into a bloody paste.

Eldrin Chen defended with all his might, yet for the first time, he felt an immense pressure bearing down upon him.

In an instant, Eldrin Chen pushed the five True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols representing the power of primordial true spirits] within him to their absolute limit. A surge of eternal divine power instantly coursed through his entire being, carrying a force capable of grinding all things to dust as it swept out in all directions, clashing in a world-shaking duel with the valiant man.

This was a confrontation of rare, ancient magnitude. The two combatants seemed to have traversed an immeasurably vast Space-Time [the continuum of space and time, a fundamental concept in cultivation cosmology] to unleash this pinnacle battle within the immortal hall.

Eldrin Chen was also struck with profound astonishment. His Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique born from primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience] had always been peerless within the same realm. To think it held no significant advantage against this opponent was truly staggering.

Most crucially, the valiant man possessed a True Spirit Divine Runes within his body that granted him immunity to magical energy and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator's being] attacks, severely hampering Eldrin's ability to unleash his full power.

"This is the True Spirit Divine RunesMana Immunity [a divine ability that nullifies attacks based on magical energy]. It seems I must exert my full effort to counter it," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

With that thought, Eldrin Chen instantly invoked the Sacrificial Self Path [a supreme cultivation art that empowers the self through profound sacrifice] to envelop himself. His magical energy and Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos, harnessed by high-level cultivators] were all channeled into his physical form, elevating his bodily strength to its absolute limit.

Thus empowered, Eldrin Chen wielded the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine halberd embodying the power of chaotic heavens] in relentless, sweeping assaults, finally managing to suppress the peerless divine might of the valiant man.

That single drop of blood from the Indestructibility Ancient One was indeed terrifyingly potent. However, it was now manifesting only at a cultivation level equal to Eldrin Chen's. Faced with the overwhelming force of Eldrin's Three Great Foundations [the trio of supreme cultivation bases: body, energy, and spirit], it ultimately proved difficult to withstand.

Yet, what astonished Eldrin Chen was the astonishing vitality of the valiant man formed from that drop of blood. It was nearly an existence of undying Indestructibility [a state of absolute resilience and immortality, the pinnacle of physical cultivation].

Eldrin Chen battled him fiercely for millions of years, shattering his physical form over a thousand times in succession. Yet, his opponent could Recovery [a divine ability that restores one's condition to its peak state] all his combat power in the blink of an eye, rendering him an almost utterly indestructible entity.

In the end, Eldrin Chen exerted his full power, employing the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill [a supreme divine ability capable of grinding and suppressing all things] to subdue him. Only then was the valiant man completely annihilated, reverting once more into a single drop of golden blood.

"Whew—"

Having vanquished the valiant man, Eldrin Chen finally let out a sigh of relief.

A mere divine manifestation born from a single drop of blood possessed such formidable power. It was difficult to imagine how astonishing the Indestructibility Ancient One must have been at the peak of his prowess.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to that drop of blood. Finding it still showed no sign of developing sentience, he immediately approached the stone platform at the Central [the central point] of the Great Hall.

Upon the stone platform lay three treasures and a sealed letter.

They were respectively: a scroll of Ancient Scripture, a cluster of ancient golden origin essence, and a suit of armor densely covered with the scars of blades and swords.

"This is..."

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

Swiftly, Eldrin Chen gleaned the intent of the Indestructibility Ancient One from the contents of the letter.

It turned out that the legacy left by the Indestructibility Ancient One contained only three treasures, yet each was astonishingly profound. They were the Indestructibility Heavenly Scripture, the Indestructibility Origin, and the Indestructibility Battle Armor.

Among these three treasures, the Indestructibility Heavenly Scripture was the supreme heavenly scripture pioneered by the Indestructibility Ancient One, a cultivation art theoretically capable of leading one directly to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm.

The Indestructibility Origin was a rare Chaos Rare Treasure, its value comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure. Fusing this object into one's flesh would grant a body with near-indestructible properties, embodying the concept of Indestructibility.

The final treasure, the Indestructibility Battle Armor, was an Innate Supreme Treasure forged by the Indestructibility Ancient One itself. It was once ranked as the premier defensive Innate Supreme Treasure within the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain.

However, the Indestructibility Ancient One did not leave these three supreme treasures as mere rewards for posterity. They were, in truth, the seeds for his own future resurrection, a crucial Opportunity and Fortune.

"Can this single drop of blood truly facilitate his revival?"

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

According to the words of the Indestructibility Ancient One, if he had indeed perished, then whoever obtained these three treasures would be obligated to deliver this drop of blood to the 'Indestructibility Primordial Domain'—a realm located far beyond the borders of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

The Indestructibility Primordial Domain lay deep within the Chaos Desolation Sea, an isolated and remote Primordial Domain. The distance from the Southern Abyss Seven Domains was so vast that even a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage would face immense peril traversing such a stretch of the treacherous Chaos Desolation Sea.

"The Indestructibility Primordial Domain... Could it be that the Indestructibility Ancient One actually originated from beyond the Southern Abyss Seven Domains?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. After a moment of contemplation, he stored away this drop of golden blood.

Those who walk the Fleshly Body Sanctification path and reach the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm cannot be revived from the Great Path itself, but they can achieve Rebirth from a single drop of blood.

This is because the flesh of those who practice Fleshly Body Sanctification contains traces of their soul essence. By hiding a single drop of blood in some remote corner of the Depths of Chaos, even if they perish elsewhere, that drop can facilitate their return to life after a span of one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles].

However, the Indestructibility Ancient One fell to the Blade of Oblivion, a weapon wielded with the power of the Third Chaos Realm. Thus, the soul imprint within this drop of blood was severed across the vast gulf of Space-Time.

Under normal circumstances, even a Primordial One Imperial Lord who cultivated the Fleshly Body Sanctification path would be unable to resurrect from such a fate.

Yet, the Indestructibility Ancient One had ultimately forged a True Spirit Physique. The True Spirit Imprint [the indelible mark of one's foundational spiritual nature] within this blood still preserved a faint wisp of his remnant soul, leaving a sliver of a chance for revival.

Nevertheless, to achieve a complete resurrection, this drop of blood from the Indestructibility Ancient One must be brought to the Indestructibility Primordial Domain and united with another contingency he had prepared.

"For now, I lack the power to traverse the Chaos in search of a Primordial Domain," Eldrin said to himself.

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

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his gaze then shifting towards the Indestructibility Heavenly Scripture [the Celestial Tome of Unyielding Permanence].

After observing it for only a brief moment, a flicker of pleasant surprise crossed Eldrin Chen's features.

This Indestructibility Heavenly Scripture [the Celestial Tome of Unyielding Permanence] was, astonishingly, a Chaos [the primordial state before creation] scripture birthed from the Innate [the state of primordial, unformed existence]. Its rank was supremely high, theoretically capable of guiding one directly to the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of Celestial Emperors] within the Chaos [the primordial state before creation].

The Indestructibility Body [the Physique of Unyielding Permanence] forged through this scripture possessed the attribute of deathless Indestructibility [the quality of being utterly impervious to destruction]. It encompassed nine True Spirit Divine Runes [divine sigils of the Primordial Spirit], including Mana Immunity [immunity to magical energies], Indestructibility [the quality of being utterly impervious to destruction], Deathlessness, Revival, Vitality, Nirvana [the state of perfect peace and liberation], Immunity to Curses, and Immunity to Seals.

All nine of these True Spirit Divine Runes [divine sigils of the Primordial Spirit] were defensive in nature, granting the Indestructibility Ancient One [the Ancient One of Unyielding Permanence] a near-deathless quality of Indestructibility [the quality of being utterly impervious to destruction].

Having discerned the profound mysteries of the Indestructibility Heavenly Scripture [the Celestial Tome of Unyielding Permanence], Eldrin Chen even suspected that even if ten Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Celestial Emperors of the Primordial Chaos] were to join forces, exhausting every conceivable method and paying any price, they would likely find it impossible to truly slay the Indestructibility Ancient One [the Ancient One of Unyielding Permanence].

This was because the vitality within the Indestructibility Ancient One's [the Ancient One of Unyielding Permanence's] physical form was too astonishing; he could be reborn from a single drop of blood with near-perfect integrity. Unless a cultivator of the Second Chaos Realm [the Second Realm of Primordial Chaos] or even the Third Chaos Realm [the Third Realm of Primordial Chaos] intervened, it was virtually impossible to permanently eradicate him.

Thus, Eldrin Chen could roughly deduce the origins of the Indestructibility Ancient One [the Ancient One of Unyielding Permanence].

This Indestructibility Ancient One [the Ancient One of Unyielding Permanence] was not a native of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos]. He was originally the heaven-ordained Primordial Era Divine Sovereign [Divine Sovereign of the Primordial Era] destined for the Indestructibility Primordial Domain [the Primordial Domain of Unyielding Permanence] within the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable depths of the primordial chaos].

Unfortunately, shortly after his initial formation, he was discovered by a wandering Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Celestial Emperor of the Primordial Chaos]. This emperor seized his companion-born Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy of creation] and the Opportunity and Fortune [the chance and destiny] for his own ascension to the Dao, stripping him of his destined path.

That individual seized the Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial creative force that gave birth to the cosmos] from the Indestructibility Ancient One, yet discovered he too was incapable of slaying the ancient being. After thoroughly plundering the Indestructibility Ancient One, he hastily departed the Indestructibility Primordial Domain.

Having lost his chance to ascend to the Path Ancestor [the supreme realm of cultivation], the Indestructibility Ancient One left the Indestructibility Primordial Domain to seek a new Opportunity and Fortune for his ascension. His search led him to the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, where he awaited the Opportunity and Fortune for the Chaos Genesis Energy to manifest once more.

After all, in that bygone era, the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain was the most prosperous realm within this expanse of the Chaos Desolation Sea, serving as the central hub for the surrounding Primordial Chaos Domain.

Eldrin Chen even suspected that the nine Heavenly Emperor [rulers of heavenly domains] of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain back then, in their bid to win over this being who could rival a Heavenly Emperor, might have promised to aid his search for the Chaos Genesis Energy.

Alas, the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain was struck by a Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity], and the Indestructibility Ancient One was buried along with it.

"This Indestructibility Ancient One truly suffered a calamity he never asked for," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

His gaze finally settled upon the Indestructibility Origin and the Indestructibility Battle Armor.

These two treasures, the Indestructibility Origin and the Indestructibility Battle Armor, were the most precious possessions upon the Indestructibility Ancient One's person.

The Indestructibility Origin possessed the property of Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable and eternal]. Once integrated into the body of a master of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on forging an indestructible physical form], it could grant the user nine chances to return from death. Remarkably, this effect remained potent even for beings at the Sage Ascendant level.

The Indestructibility Battle Armor offered peerless defense. Furthermore, its protective power scaled with the physical might of its wearer—the stronger the physique, the greater the armor's efficacy.

Moreover, the Indestructibility Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor forged from the essence of unyielding will] possesses considerable resistance to the Chaos Desolation Sea [a primordial, turbulent expanse of chaotic energies], significantly weakening its corrosive effects. A Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has unified their being with the primordial laws of the cosmos] clad in this armor could, albeit with difficulty, venture into the depths of the Chaos Desolation Sea.

If Eldrin Chen were to don the Indestructibility Battle Armor, he could withstand assaults from a Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], mitigating ninety percent of the damage. He would even stand a fair chance of exploring the Chaos Desolation Sea for extended periods.

Understanding the miraculous properties of the Indestructibility Origin [the foundational essence of indestructibility, a rare spiritual treasure] and the Indestructibility Battle Armor, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

"It seems," he murmured to himself, "that repaying this Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect, action and consequence] will be impossible without reviving Indestructibility Ancient One."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen swiftly refined and absorbed both the Indestructibility Origin and the Indestructibility Battle Armor, then stepped out from within the Indestructibility Ancient Hall [an ancient hall imbued with the concept of indestructibility].

Perhaps because his seclusion within the Indestructibility Ancient Hall had stretched on for a considerable span, when he emerged, he found Exquisite Jiang waiting for him not far away.

"How did it go?" she inquired.

At that moment, Exquisite Jiang and the others all bore radiant expressions, smiles gracing their faces.

"Quite well," Eldrin Chen replied, his eyes glinting with amusement. "It seems your own endeavors during this time have borne significant fruit."

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

This time, they all heeded the counsel of Eldrin Chen and selected the Treasure Vault [a hall or chamber for storing precious items] most suited to their individual paths.

Precisely because of this, their gains were immense. Among them, Exquisite Jiang entered a Sage Ascendant-grade Primordial One Ancient Hall [an ancient hall left behind by a Primordial One], obtaining the legacy hoard left by the Primordial One [the foundational, original state of existence] Patriarch from the Primordial Era's Early Years [the earliest epochs of the primordial cosmos].

Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Path Ruins Jiang, Energy Abyss Chen, and others each entered a Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall, acquiring inheritances and treasures of staggering value.

The foundations of these individuals were astonishingly profound, and the Sage Ascendant Ancient Hall they chose were ancient halls perfectly aligned with their cultivation methods. They reaped a harvest of incredible Rare Spiritual Wonders [precious objects imbued with profound spiritual power].

Ethan Chen, Alistair Ye, Lofty Peak Lu, Worthy Longevity Chen, Lila, Violet Consort Yan, Diyang Tai Cang, and others also entered several ancient halls each, securing at least one inheritance and legacy suited to them at the Great Emperor [a supreme realm of power] level.

Among the treasures obtained were peerless rarities such as Innate Primordial Breath [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation] and Primordial One Spiritual Treasure [artifacts of immense power from the Primordial Era].

It could be said that with this harvest, the majority of the core resources needed for their future breakthroughs to Primordial One Imperial Lord [a sovereign realm of power] had been secured.

After a brief exchange with the group, Eldrin Chen confirmed that most had achieved their desired outcomes. A faint smile touched his lips as he finally spoke, "Since that is the case, you may now attempt the final nine Heavenly Emperor Ancient Hall [halls left by supreme Heavenly Emperors]."

"Whether you succeed... will depend entirely on your own Creation [the act of creation, a profound concept tied to one's destiny and potential]."

With these words, Eldrin Chen strode forward, ascending to the nine thousandth step of the Celestial Stairway [a staircase of immense spiritual significance].

Upon the nine thousandth tier of the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Hall [the ancient halls left behind by past Heavenly Emperors], only nine grand halls remained. The moment the group ascended to this realm, before they could even act, they sensed a strange transformation beginning within those nine ancient structures.

The instant Violet Consort Yan and Lila set foot upon the nine thousandth tier, they were drawn into the two Heavenly Emperor Ancient Hall left behind by the Immortal Flame Heavenly Emperor and the Frigid Soul Immortal Sage respectively.

Worthy Longevity Chen was similarly drawn away, pulled into the immortal hall belonging to Thalion Immortal Sage that stood upon the nine thousand five hundredth tier.

Seeing this, the rest of the group swiftly took action. Energy Abyss Chen stepped directly into the ancient hall of the Great Wasteland Heavenly Emperor, Exquisite Jiang entered the hall left by the Lunar Extreme Immortal Sage, and Verdant Consort strode into the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Hall bequeathed by the Nether Lotus Immortal Sage.

The others each chose an ancient hall to enter, seeking to undergo its trial and see if they could obtain the legacy treasures left behind by a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Heavenly Dao].

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen walked forward, ascending to the very summit of the Celestial Stairway [the stairway connecting the mortal and celestial realms]. There, he arrived before the Immortal Firmament Ancient Hall that belonged to the Immortal Firmament Path Ancestor.

"It is said," Eldrin murmured, "that since the Late Primordial Era [the latter age of the world's creation], this ancient hall of the Immortal Firmament Path Ancestor has never been opened."

With these words, Eldrin Chen slowly pushed open the grand doors of the ancient hall. A blend of curiosity and profound caution accompanied his steps as he crossed the threshold into the supreme Immortal Firmament Ancient Hall.