Chapter 1988 : The Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation

As for the schemes of his Great Path Rival [a destined adversary on the cultivation path], Eldrin Chen remained unaware.

However, against a Great Path Rival of the caliber of the Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor, Eldrin Chen had indeed maintained a degree of vigilance in his heart.

Now, having gathered the various Immortal Domain [realms governed by immortals], he personally took action to refine the grand formation without delay. Ultimately, using forty-nine Immortal Domain as its foundation, he deployed the Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation [a supreme defensive array drawing power from forty-nine aligned immortal realms].

The power of this Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation was extraordinary. By Eldrin Chen's estimation, it should be potent enough to rival the combat strength of an early-stage Primordial One [the foundational realm beyond the Immortal Emperor stage] expert, and could even put up a fight against a powerhouse at the third tier of Primordial One.

Of course, the majority of the forty-nine Immortal Domain forming the array were merely upper-grade domains. Consequently, the formation's power had a definite upper limit; at its peak, it could only contend with an Imperial Lord [a title for a ruler among Primordial Ones] at the third tier of the Primordial One realm.

Furthermore, the Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation retained the original effect of the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine art that gathers and channels the power of celestial bodies] and had even refined and elevated it beyond its former state.

According to Eldrin Chen's calculations, if all the power of the Seven Luminaries Ascension was channeled and concentrated upon himself, it should temporarily elevate his Three Great Foundations [his core cultivation system comprising Body, Law, and Dao] to the ninth layer of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the realm preceding Primordial One] realm.

Under such conditions, the combined power of his Three Great Foundations should barely be able to rival that of an Imperial Lord at the third tier of Primordial One.

With power of this magnitude, further augmented by the authority bestowed by the Sacrificial Self Path [his unique cultivation path], Eldrin Chen was confident. Even if he still fell short of a mid-stage Primordial One Imperial Lord, among those at the early stage of that realm, he should rank among the very top.

Having grasped this understanding, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence in his heart. He immediately resumed his secluded cultivation, quietly awaiting the impending invasion led by the Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor.

This wait stretched on for a million years, time flowing past in the blink of an eye.

Then, on this day, Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor led billions of Chaos Ancient Beast to sweep across the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms], besieging forty-nine Immortal Domain [vast, stable realms governed by immortal powers], including the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, until they were utterly impenetrable.

After encircling the multitude of Immortal Domain, the Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor did not attack immediately. He strode forth, shattering the very firmament to stand before the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, and declared, "This battle, we wage solely for Returning Abyss Path Master."

"All others besides Returning Abyss Path Master may depart of their own accord. I give my word that I shall not lift a hand against you."

Hearing this, the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals who have attained the Great Encompassing stage, a pinnacle of cultivation] within the various Immortal Domain all revealed looks of astonishment.

Many wore thoughtful expressions. They naturally understood this was a ploy to sow discord, yet a promise from a Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord of the Primordial One realm, whose word carries immense weight] was as good as gold; once given, it would never be broken.

Just as their hearts wavered with these thoughts, Donghua Immortal Lord let out a cold laugh and spoke directly, "Honored colleagues, to betray an ally—once done, your credibility is forever shattered."

Upon hearing his words, the assembled immortals instantly suppressed their fleeting doubts.

Great Encompassing Golden Immortal do not fall into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. For them, Death holds little terror. As long as the Great Path Authority [the supreme authority and power of the Great Dao itself] continues to shelter them, true annihilation remains an impossibility.

Conversely, once one's reputation is tarnished, they face isolation, forever barred from receiving the wholehearted aid of others.

Contemplating this, the assembled Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and longevity] all felt their battle intent surge. Tianheng Immortal Lord, one of the two cultivators at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the absolute peak within the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm] from the Eastern Departure Flame Domain [a major territory within the human-controlled immortal domains] of the Human Race, spoke with decisive finality: "In this battle, I shall fight until the last man standing."

The other cultivator at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection, Immortal Maiden Hanyan [a new character, likely a powerful female immortal], also nodded in agreement. A faint smile graced her lips as she said, "With our united strength and His Majesty Eldrin [a title of great respect for Eldrin Chen, indicating his supreme authority] holding the line, the outcome of this battle is far from decided."

Seeing the two supreme experts voice their resolve, the determination of all the others present solidified, their will to fight unwavering.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen spoke at the opportune moment, "Your resolve is noted. We shall hold our position behind the formation, awaiting the perfect moment to strike."

"Hmph—"

Simultaneously, seeing his attempt at sowing discord fail utterly, the Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor [a powerful, ancient being of immense cultivation] finally let out a cold snort of displeasure.

He returned to his own battle lines and, with a wave of his hand, unleashed a tide of countless Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the raw energies of chaos] to charge forth, intending to utterly exhaust the forces of the various Immortal Domain [a realm or territory governed by immortals].

However, within the current Seven Immortal Domains Grand Formation [a colossal defensive and offensive array formed by seven immortal domains], there now stood a staggering three thousand six hundred Great Encompassing Golden Bamboo Sword [legendary swords of immense power, often used in grand formations]. The Sword Formation [a tactical arrangement where multiple swords act in concert, amplifying their power] they composed, named the Cosmic Stellar Sword Formation, unleashed a Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destructive force] of such terrifying magnitude it defied imagination.

As Eldrin Chen personally channeled its power, countless sword energies sliced through the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all realms were born]. In their wake, whether they were Ninth Rank Chaos Ancient Beast or even Chaos Beast King [the monarchs among chaos beasts, whose power rivals that of an Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived for eons, possessing profound strength]], all were instantly reduced to nothingness, vanishing like dust in the wind.

"Damnation!"

Seeing that relying solely on the Chaos Ancient Beast could scarcely deplete the grand formation's power, the commanders of the vast army, the Golden Crane Demon God and the Departing Flame Demon God, shifted their strategy.

At their command, over a dozen Great Encompassing Ancient Ship advanced. One by one, the Innate Great Encompassing Giant Cannons roared to life, their devastating blasts causing the Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and nodes for defense or attack] to ripple and churn violently once more.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen immediately marshaled the various Immortal Domain [realms of profound spiritual energy where immortals dwell]. They retaliated with their own World-Ending Cannon and Chaos Ancient Ship, turning the skies into a furious exchange of cataclysmic fire.

It was at this moment that the advantage of fighting a defensive battle on home ground truly manifested.

Sheltered by the Chaos Grand Formation, the forces of the Human Race could unleash their full might with impunity. The Chaos Demon God [powerful demonic beings born from primordial chaos], in stark contrast, were forced into a posture of passive defense, absorbing blow after blow. Consequently, the Human Race maintained an overwhelming tactical superiority.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, the enemy would require a force two or even three times their current strength to have any real hope of breaching the Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation.

And this calculation held true despite the fact that the forty-nine Immortal Domain anchoring the formation were not of the highest grade. Were they peerless realms, or were they a single, mighty Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain, refined and expanded over eons] defended by a cultivator of equal rank, breaching it would demand a force fivefold greater, or the intervention of a being from a higher realm entirely.

Take the Departing Flame Demon God as an example. Were it entrenched within its own Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, not even a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [a mid-level sovereign among the primordial lords] would find it easy to prevail.

But to return to the matter at hand. Time flowed like a swift river amidst the unending war. Millennia turned into millions of years as the colossal conflict raged on. After more than thirty million years of relentless, grinding warfare, the Departing Flame Demon God finally began to lose patience.

"It is enough," it declared, its voice a rumble of smoldering embers and gathering storm.

The Departing Flame Demon God spoke, then gazed into the void and said, "Fellow Daoist Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor, why don't we join forces and launch a full assault into the grand formation?"

At that very moment, the Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor materialized slowly. After carefully examining the formation, he nodded and said, "Although it hasn't reached its limit, the formation's power has already diminished by twenty percent."

"If we attack now, it should be considerably easier."

As the Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor spoke these words, a flicker of Slaughter Intent [a palpable aura of killing desire] gleamed in his eyes.

In truth, he would have preferred to let the Chaos Grand Formation weaken further. However, the expendable Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts of chaos] under the command of the Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor had been nearly exhausted, and nearly half of the Great Encompassing Ancient Ship [ancient vessels of immense power] were severely damaged or destroyed.

To wait any longer would be counterproductive. Without these cannon fodder to drain the formation's power, the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and power] would gradually Recovery [regain and restore] its peak strength.

Considering this, the Golden Spirit Patriarch declared, "I shall personally lead the charge to breach the formation. Fellow Daoist, have your forces follow me into the fray."

With those words, the Golden Spirit Patriarch immediately produced a dazzling Primordial One Ancient Talisman [an ancient magical seal imbued with primordial power]. This Ancient Talisman was named the Primordial One Heaven-Sundering Sword Talisman, a top-tier treasure talisman of the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a pinnacle of cultivation].

This treasure was one of the Golden Spirit Patriarch's trump cards. Not only did it possess immense destructive power, but it was also exceptionally effective at breaking through Chaos Grand Formation.

As the Golden Spirit Patriarch channeled his power into it, the sword talisman instantly transformed into a blinding ancient sword that pierced the heavens, tearing a violent breach through the Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation.

"Charge in."

Golden Spirit Patriarch spoke, leading the charge. Departure Flame Patriarch and the other Great Encompassing Golden Immortals [the highest tier of immortal cultivators], seeing this, immediately surged into the Chaos Seven-Seven Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing the power of primordial chaos].

"Perfect timing!"

The moment Golden Spirit Patriarch breached the grand formation, he felt a world-shaking sword energy cleave towards him.

He decisively summoned a Mixed Metal Ancient Shield [an ancient shield forged from multiple mystical metals] to soar into the air, blocking the incoming peerless strike.

Then, he manifested a small Void Heaven Cauldron [a cauldron-type treasure capable of sealing and manipulating space], sealing the surrounding space, before finally turning his gaze to the figure ahead on the Mortal Path [a cultivation art focused on comprehending the mortal world]: "That upstart Eldrin, we meet at last."

The initial strike having failed, Eldrin Chen did not press the attack. He merely watched calmly as the Chaos Demon Gods [powerful demons born from primordial chaos] filed in behind Golden Spirit Patriarch, a slight frown creasing his brow.

"A Four Patterns Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent form of a supreme treasure, containing the innate power of four fundamental patterns], the Void Heaven Cauldron... along with two Primordial One Imperial Lords [imperial lords who have unified their cultivation into a single, primordial origin] and one hundred eighty-seven Chaos Demon Gods..."

Eldrin Chen spoke with calm detachment, then inquired, "What of Desolate Ape [a powerful ape-type demon beast] and Nether Mystery? Why have they not joined the assault today?"

Golden Spirit Patriarch let out a cold sneer, his expression icy. "To slay you, I alone am sufficient."

Eldrin Chen nodded thoughtfully and said, "The Desolate Ape Imperial Lord [a powerful demon lord] belongs to the Demon Race. It's expected that he cannot extricate himself at this moment. However, Nether Mystery is an Netherworld Nether Emperor Imperial Lord [a sovereign ruler of the Netherworld] of the Nether Race. Yet today, he is not present alongside Future. Has some unforeseen change occurred?"

Upon hearing this, Golden Spirit Patriarch [a venerable patriarch of the Golden Spirit lineage] narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing within them. He spoke bluntly, "If someone had not forbidden Nether Mystery Imperial Lord from using his overwhelming power to bully the weak during the war between the three races, killing you would not have been this troublesome."

Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment, yet a flicker of doubt passed through his mind in that instant.

An existence capable of restraining Nether Mystery Imperial Lord with a single command must be, at the very least, a being at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the pinnacle stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm].

But now, with the great war raging between the Human, Divine Beast [a race of sacred beasts], and Demon races, his four major allies were all preoccupied. Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord [the sovereign lord of the Frigid Heaven], Grand Nether Imperial Lord [the sovereign lord of the Grand Nether], and the Taiyang Clan all belonged to the Human Race, while the Tai Cang Divine Clan was also of the Divine Clan lineage. Clearly, none could spare the effort.

Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss] was at the very forefront of the war, facing formidable enemies like the Primordial Era Thunder Crow Great Emperor [an ancient and mighty thunder crow emperor]. He, too, had no attention to spare.

Under these circumstances, the only ones who might have some capacity to intervene seemed to be the top-tier Imperial Lord [sovereign lords] among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races [a coalition of one hundred immortal spirit races].

Yet, Eldrin Chen had little interaction with the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races, and he had no personal ties whatsoever with those powerful figures at the Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [the perfected stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]. Why would one of them speak up on his behalf?

Failing to discern who it might be, Eldrin Chen ceased his pondering and forcibly suppressed the train of thought.

Though his mind had raced through a hundred possibilities, only a mere moment had passed in reality. After quelling his thoughts, he looked towards Exquisite Jiang and the other Mortal Path [cultivators of the Mortal Path] beside him and commanded, "Proceed according to the plan!"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen soared into the sky astride the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, immediately charging towards the Golden Spirit Patriarch and initiating a breathtaking, earth-shattering clash.

In the span of mere moments, they exchanged dozens of blows. To his shock, the Golden Spirit Patriarch realized he could not overcome Eldrin Chen alone. He turned to the Departure Flame Imperial Lord and declared, "Join me. Let us annihilate him swiftly."

"BOOM—"

The answer to the Golden Spirit Patriarch's call was a searing Great Halberd. The Departing Flame Demon God rode upon a tide of fire, wielding the halberd to cleave the heavens. Its very first strike unleashed a conflagration potent enough to shatter the firmament and sunder the earth.

In that instant, countless Great Path Divine Chains pierced the firmament, carrying the power to reduce all things to Oblivion as they slashed towards Eldrin Chen.

"Such formidable power!"

Eldrin Chen's heart clenched with alarm. An Innate Spiritual Treasure that could condense a single Great Path Divine Chain was already on the threshold of becoming an Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo.

Those who had ascended to the realm of Primordial One Imperial Lord had already solidified their personal Great Path into form, transforming it into even more potent Great Path Divine Chains to empower themselves.

Now, the Departing Flame Demon God descended upon him, wreathed in these very chains. Every single blow Burst forth with the same heaven-sundering, earth-rending might.

Under the onslaught of this supreme power, the boundless Chaos Void began to disintegrate in mere moments. It shattered into fragments of Space-Time, each one sharp enough to consign all existence to Oblivion, and they all converged upon Eldrin Chen.

"Excellent timing!"

Faced with such a supremely powerful Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, annihilating destruction], Eldrin Chen felt a towering tide of battle intent surge within him.

Channeling the Great Path Authority [the supreme authority over the fundamental laws of existence] power of the Sacrificial Self Path, he swept his hand, unleashing boundless, world-shaking force that scoured across the Eight Desolations [a legendary, primordial expanse of desolate and chaotic lands], clashing head-on with the Great Path Divine Chains [divine chains manifesting the binding laws of the Great Path].

It had to be admitted that Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique born from Primordial Chaos, granting near-absolute invulnerability] was truly formidable. Bolstered by the Sacrificial Self Path, it possessed a miraculous quality that seemed impervious to all laws and techniques.

Thus, even while fighting one against two powerful foes, he did not fall behind in the slightest.

"How can he be this powerful?"

After exchanging thousands of blows, Golden Spirit Patriarch felt a tremor in his heart, his expression subtly shifting.

At that very moment, a wretched scream tore through the Chaos [the formless, primordial state from which all existence emerged]. A supreme Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon deity born from Chaos itself] was cleaved apart by the Reincarnation Body [a divine ability that harnesses the power of the cycle of rebirth], its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator], blood, and bones scattering into the Chaos.

"Golden Crane…"

Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor's face paled. He had never imagined that Golden Crane Demon God, one of his right-hand men, would fall so swiftly on this battlefield.

As these thoughts swirled within him, Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor finally realized that within the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, the number of top-tier Great Encompassing Golden Immortal combatants was astonishingly high.

Just those at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection realm alone numbered seven, including Reincarnation Body, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix, Tianheng Immortal Lord, and Immortal Maiden Cold Mist [an immortal maiden renowned for her mastery over frost and mist].

These seven Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivators possessed combat power nearly equivalent to ten ordinary experts of the same realm combined; they could even hold their own, if barely, against an early-stage Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Faced with such a disparity in strength, it was no wonder the Golden Crane Demon God was overwhelmed and forcibly slain within a mere few thousand exchanges, besieged by six of these formidable opponents.

"Damn it, I'll eliminate them first."

Seeing the situation turn dire, Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor decisively moved to intervene, intending to lend his aid to his allies.

Yet, in that very instant, the Violet Dawn Divine Sun Pearl hovering in the void erupted with blinding radiance. A torrent of Oblivion [a force representing utter annihilation and the end of all things] thunderfire surged forth, forming an impenetrable barrier that firmly blocked Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor's path.

He snapped back to attention, only to find Eldrin Chen approaching, riding the currents of the grand formation, his expression icy as he declared, "Your opponent is me."

"Arrogant fool!"

Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor was incensed. Casting aside all restraint, he immediately manifested his True Form of the Chaos Demon God. With a single hand, he braced against the crushing pressure of the Violet Dawn Divine Sun Pearl, his face a mask of cold disdain as he proclaimed, "I am a Primordial One Imperial Lord, destined to be peerless in this era."

"You merely pilfer the combat power of an Imperial Lord through Great Path Authority [the supreme authority wielded by those who have mastered a fundamental cosmic principle]. Do you truly believe that with the support of a Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often geometric, used to channel and amplify energy], you can defy the heavens?"

As the words fell, Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor instantly urged the Blazing Heaven Halberd into a sweeping assault. Countless Chains capable of Oblivion [utter annihilation, the state of complete non-existence] for entire worlds materialized across the sky, descending to suppress Eldrin Chen.

Facing such a strike, Eldrin Chen dared not show the slightest negligence.

The power of the Great Path Divine Chains was terrifyingly potent. This was the supreme force of Great Path Authority, a casual blow sufficient to shatter a Myriad Heavens [a vast cosmic region containing countless worlds] domain. Even the various Immortal Domain [realms of immortals, higher planes of existence] trembled beneath this might.

Eldrin Chen pushed the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method centered on self-sacrifice and transcendence] to its absolute limit. The ten Void Cosmos Immortal Treasury [a supreme cultivation art manifesting ten cosmic treasuries from the void] connected to the boundless power within the Boundless Void [the infinite, primordial emptiness that underlies all creation], channeling its endless might into his being as he fought with every fiber of his strength.

It had to be admitted that the Great Path Divine Chains of a Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational stage for an Imperial Lord who has unified their cultivation path] were truly formidable. Fortunately, an early-stage Primordial One Imperial Lord could only cultivate a single Great Path Divine Chain.

As Eldrin Chen understood it, a Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage could cultivate three Great Path Divine Chains, while a Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage could cultivate nine.

Furthermore, those who stepped into the realm of Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord could merge their nine divine chains into one, transforming them into the ultimate Great Path Divine Form [a divine avatar embodying a complete Great Path] that enveloped their being, granting them Great Path Authority power comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme natural laws].

This Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor had only cultivated a single Great Path Divine Chain, far inferior to a top-tier Primordial One Imperial Lord. Yet, his power remained terrifyingly potent. Had he possessed two or more Great Path Divine Chains, Eldrin Chen would likely have had to turn and flee.

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen and Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor had already exchanged hundreds of blows in a full-force clash, yet Eldrin found it impossible to gain even the slightest advantage.

The Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor [a primordial being of immense power] was also a peak combatant of the Burst [a divine art of explosive power], riding upon endless Great Path Divine Chains [chains forged from the laws of the Great Dao] to strike across the void. Fighting in tandem, they pressed Eldrin Chen back step by step.

Had it not been for the grand formation and the Violet Dawn Divine Sun Pearl [a radiant pearl containing the power of the violet dawn sun] restraining a portion of their power, he would likely have been forced to retreat already.

Seeing he could not overcome their combined assault, Eldrin Chen finally acted decisively. He employed the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine art that channels the power of the seven celestial luminaries] to draw upon the formation's might, infusing it into his own being.

In that instant, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base and spiritual power surged explosively, nearly rivaling that of a Chaos Demon God [a primordial demon born from chaos]. He swept through the Six Harmonies [a formation based on the harmony of six directions], and with a mere flick of his sleeve unleashed supreme, world-shaking force. He forcefully suppressed the invincible aura of the two Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm] lords.

"This is the power of the Formation [a structured arrangement that channels and amplifies energy]!"

"Impossible! How can he be this powerful?"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's soaring cultivation aura, the two Chaos Demon God finally sensed that something was terribly amiss.

The Golden Spirit Ancient Progenitor's expression twisted violently. He continuously wielded the Mixed Metal Heavenly Sword [a divine sword art of fused metals] to cleave through the Eight Desolations [a desolate region encompassing eight directions], engaging Eldrin Chen in a desperate, life-or-death struggle. He sought to swiftly crush Eldrin Chen within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged].

Alas, empowered by the Seven Luminaries Ascension, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess had ascended to the very pinnacle of the early Primordial One Imperial Lord [the first and foundational stage of the Imperial Lord realm]. He was not one to be so easily defeated.

Both sides plunged into an extreme and bitter battle. The conflict raged on for hundreds of thousands of years without conclusion.

During this period, the majority of the Chaos Demon God under the command of Departure Flame Demi-Ancestor had been slain. Those that remained possessed unique abilities, barely sustaining themselves by relying on the power of the Void Heaven Cauldron.

After the great defeat of the Chaos Demon God, Exquisite Jiang and the other Great Encompassing Golden Immortal did not directly intervene in the battlefield.

Nearly one hundred Great Encompassing Golden Immortal in total, with the combat power of seven Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection at their core, began channeling their spiritual power into the grand formation. They assisted Eldrin Chen in confronting the two Chaos Demon God.

It was precisely with the aid of these Great Encompassing Golden Immortal that Eldrin Chen's Seven Luminaries Ascension could be maintained for an extended period. Its effect was even enhanced by fifty percent beyond its original potency.

With this augmentation, Eldrin Chen's strength nearly touched the realm of the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage, allowing his combat power to rise once more. He now thoroughly suppressed the two Primordial One Imperial Lord.

"Aaaaargh—!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's increasingly terrifying combat prowess, the Departing Flame Demon God could endure no longer.

He instantly unleashed a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique that consumes immense vitality or lifespan]. His cultivation and combat power began to soar precipitously, propelling him into the domain of the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage.

Golden Spirit Imperial Lord dared not delay either. He immediately activated his own Forbidden Divine Ability, intent on engaging Eldrin Chen in a final, life-or-death struggle.

"Finally lost your patience, have you?"

Watching the formidable foe descend into madness, Eldrin Chen let out a cold, derisive laugh.

Without hesitation, he decisively activated his Forbidden Divine Ability and pushed the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path to its Second Rank stage.

While the Forbidden Divine Ability of both Great Emperor-level lords were extraordinarily potent, the Second Rank stage of the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path was a supreme True Spirit Divine Ability of the Mahayana realm.

As Eldrin Chen unleashed the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path, a power akin to Oblivion [the primordial force of absolute annihilation] flooded his being, imbuing every strike with the divine might to erase all creation.