Chapter 2022 : The Path of Self-Sacrifice

"All denizens of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain may seek me for Foundation Reforging [a profound process to rebuild and perfect one's cultivation foundation]."

Upon hearing these words, the assembly was instantly overcome with wild, unrestrained joy.

The Chief Priest Elder immediately bowed deeply, his voice brimming with near-reverence. "We thank the Realm Lord [a title for a sovereign ruler of a realm]. I shall make the arrangements at once."

Eldrin Chen gave a silent, solemn nod. The Great Desolate Ancient Realm was situated within the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, a place devoid of any foe who could truly threaten him. Even if the Creation Cauldron [a legendary artifact capable of creation and refinement] were revealed, it would no longer pose a significant concern.

Furthermore, with Eldrin Chen's current power, bolstered by the Authority of the Heavenly Dao [the authority to command the fundamental laws of the world] within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, there was no longer a need for the extreme caution required during his Grand Luo [a high cultivation realm] days.

Returning to the matter at hand, after the Nine Great Priests had departed, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Amani beside him and inquired, "Are you willing to convert your cultivation to the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation method that emphasizes sacrifice for greater power]?"

"Convert to the Path of Self-Sacrifice?"

Amani showed a flicker of astonishment. "With my current level of cultivation, is such a conversion even possible?"

Generally speaking, a newly ascended Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme cultivation realm of chaos], lacking resources like Primordial Chaos Immortal Pill [a pill of immense power from the Primordial Chaos], would require over a thousand Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years] of arduous solitary cultivation to break through to the mid-stage of that realm.

Meanwhile, his true self entered the Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for deep, undisturbed meditation] and began preparations to advance his own cultivation.

In a near trance, Eldrin Chen felt his magical power and his physical Origin surge violently, ultimately shattering through a certain profound limit.

"Boom—"

"Both my physical body and my magical power have increased by approximately half," he assessed.

With those words, Eldrin Chen activated the Creation Cauldron [a supreme artifact capable of reforging one's very foundation], beginning to assist Amani in the process of Foundation Reforging [a supreme process of completely remolding one's cultivation foundation].

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his tone calm. "That is one way to put it."

With the power of the Creation Cauldron, if its full might could be unleashed, it would even hold the potential to successfully aid a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme ruler of the primordial chaos] in undergoing Foundation Reforging.

Within the Vast Chaotic Void [the boundless, formless expanse of primordial chaos], once one's cultivation reaches the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch, progressing a single step further requires an immensely protracted span of time.

After aiding Amani with his Foundation Reforging, Eldrin Chen left behind an avatar to wield the Creation Cauldron. This avatar would assist the Descendants of the Great Desolate [the inheritors of the ancient wilderness legacy] in their own Foundation Reforging, allowing them to convert their cultivation to the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation method centered on selfless devotion and offering].

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Creation Cauldron.

Precisely for this reason, while Eldrin Chen's Great Dao magical power and his Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique of unparalleled resilience forged in chaos] had both broken through, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] cultivation alone remained at the First Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the initial stage of the Emperor Lord realm, representing unified primordial essence].

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a wry smile and patted the youth's head, saying, "Your talent is not bad. Do not waste your time."

As this drop of Chaotic Divine Liquid was refined, it instantly transformed into a power as deep and vast as an abyss, flooding Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

In his spare time, he would occasionally venture into the Chaos to slay members of the Chaos Desolate Tribe and raid Chaos Nests, seizing some Innate Rare Treasures [naturally formed magical artifacts of great rarity].

Eldrin Chen's current cultivation was insufficient to unleash the full might of this Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme, naturally formed magical artifact], but even a fraction of its power was enough to assist Amani in his Foundation Reforging [a divine ability to completely rebuild one's cultivation foundation].

The Foundation Reforging for a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Grand Luo realm] was arduous. It was not until millions of years later that Amani, with the aid of the Creation Cauldron's power, finally severed his old foundations completely and stepped once more upon the path of cultivation.

An Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an Immortal] of such immense scale could no longer be aptly described as a Great Luo Immortal Domain. Perhaps it should now be called a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an Immortal Domain of the Primordial Unity realm].

However, such rare treasures also possessed certain inherent affinities or biases.

"Boom—"….

Over these years, Eldrin Chen had refined, on average, one Chaotic Divine Liquid per Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration]. This was nearly equivalent to refining over sixty Primordial Chaos Immortal Pills [pills of immense power refined from Primordial Chaos]. His Chaos Indestructible Body [an Indestructible Body tempered in Chaos] had finally reached the threshold of the second layer of Primordial Unity.

If one had a sufficient supply of cultivation resources at the level of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Pill, the breakthrough time could be shortened to within thirty, or even twenty, Kalpa Tribulations.

"Merely at the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation realm, with no breakthrough yet attained."

Yet, within the Depths of Chaos, a supremely majestic figure, wielding the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, cleaved open vast, successive layers of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] with every strike.

Eldrin Chen's thoughts flickered briefly before he reined them in.

"Is it about to succeed?"

Thus, time flowed swiftly, and before one knew it, several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal] had passed.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a slight frown creasing the light in his eyes.

"It seems I must plan to acquire more cultivation resources for the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] in the future."

The Chaotic Divine Liquid [a primordial elixir born from chaos] is a composite cultivation resource; it can be used not only to temper the physical body and enhance magical power, but also to nourish the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

Once refined, forty percent of this Chaotic Divine Liquid's [a primordial elixir born from chaos] power transforms into physical strength, another forty percent is converted into magical power, and the remaining twenty percent is absorbed by the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

This Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals, a celestial paradise] is a hundred times vaster than a Top-Grade Immortal Domain [the highest grade of celestial paradise], its diameter nearly one-tenth that of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

Having grasped this point, Amani hesitated slightly and could not help but voice her concern, "If I learn your cultivation art, Brother Eldrin, wouldn't that make me your disciple?"

On this day, from within the depths of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, a series of World Creation sounds echoed forth.

In that instant, Eldrin Chen felt his physical strength and spiritual power surge dramatically. Only after a long while did his aura gradually settle, and he discovered that both his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body and his spiritual power had increased by approximately fifty percent.

"It is indeed difficult, but not impossible."

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen divided his efforts. He continued his cultivation within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm while simultaneously dedicating himself to deducing the method for the Path of Self-Sacrifice to achieve a breakthrough into the Primordial Unity realm.

One after another, Celestial Domains were cleaved asunder. The primal energies of heaven and earth, the clear and the turbid, rose and fell. In a moment of profound transformation, a vast Immortal Domain slowly materialized.

The efficacy of Eldrin Chen's Chaotic Divine Liquid far surpassed that of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Pill. A single drop was equivalent to ten of those Primordial Chaos Immortal Pill.

"I do not wish to be your disciple," Amani declared, her eyes shining with a sudden clarity. "I would still prefer to call you Brother Eldrin."

At this moment, having entered his Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen once again refined a drop of the Chaotic Divine Liquid.

Not far away, beyond the borders of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain, a group of Grand Luo Golden Immortal murmured amongst themselves, a flicker of anxiety visible in their gazes.

Yet at this very moment, a vast Chaotic Tidal Wave [a cataclysmic surge of primal, formless energy] swept forth, and the expansive Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [a legendary realm of perfect, undivided primordial essence] began to slowly disintegrate, ultimately reduced to dust beneath the Chaotic Tidal Wave.

"Still not possible."

Within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], Eldrin Chen stood firm, the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine weapon forged from the essence of primordial chaos] in his grasp. His gaze, fixed upon the shattered remnants of the Primordial Unity Immortal Domain, grew heavy with solemnity.

He fell into deep contemplation. After a long silence, he finally spoke. "The method is clearly correct, and its foundation is identical to that of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain [the ancient, foundational realm of the Great Wilderness]. Why does it still fail?"

"Could it be that to artificially create a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain, one absolutely requires the support of a Supreme-Grade Primordial Spiritual Roots [the highest grade of spiritual root, capable of anchoring primordial essence and stabilizing reality]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, yet he shook his head in denial.

Several Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often marked by great upheaval] had passed since his breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord Second Layer [the second layer of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm]. In that time, Eldrin Chen had attempted to forge a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain dozens of times, gaining profound experience in the process....

A deep intuition told him that even if he were to obtain a Supreme-Grade Primordial Spiritual Roots to stabilize the heavens and earth, this particular Primordial Unity Immortal Domain would still shatter completely.

"No wonder even the venerable Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor [the Progenitor of the Primordial Beginning, a legendary figure of supreme attainment] never succeeded in devising a method to create a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain."

Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a flicker of discouragement. He sighed inwardly. Was it truly impossible for a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain to exist?

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen returned to the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain [the primordial and untamed foundational realm of the world].

"You wish to open up a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [a perfected, self-contained immortal realm born from the fusion of one's inner world with the Heavenly Dao]?"

After returning to the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain, Eldrin Chen suddenly heard a voice.

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, but quickly discerned the identity of the speaker and inquired, "You have awakened."

"Indeed. As the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain gradually undergoes Restoration [a process of healing and returning to its original, complete state], I have consequently revived."

The speaker was none other than the Heavenly Dao Consciousness [the sentient will and governing intelligence of the natural order] of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain.

Eldrin Chen nodded, recalling the will of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain, and could not help but ask, "Could it be that you know how to open up a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain?"

"Naturally, I understand."

The Heavenly Dao [the fundamental, impersonal principle governing the cosmos and destiny] spoke slowly, its consciousness devoid of joy or sorrow. "Your path is mistaken. You have not found the correct direction."

"My path is mistaken?" Eldrin Chen was slightly stunned, then asked, "In what way is it wrong?"

Heavenly Dao [the supreme, impersonal cosmic order and principle] did not answer. Instead, it posed a question in return: "Do you know why the Origin Domain [the primordial source realm from which all things emanate] and the Primordial Unity [the foundational, undifferentiated state of existence] Nest exist?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then swiftly grasped the implication. With dawning comprehension, he stated, "They exist because of the Dao [the fundamental principle and path of all existence]."

"Yes. Because of the Dao."

Heavenly Dao spoke these words slowly and then fell silent, offering no further elaboration.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood everything. A smile touched his lips as he said, "So that is the way of it."

In that moment, Eldrin Chen comprehended why neither he nor even the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor [the progenitor who first grasped the Dao at the dawn of creation] had been able to establish a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [a personal realm of an Immortal, forged from the state of Primordial Unity].

For within the Vast Chaotic Void [the infinite, formless expanse preceding all creation], everything comes into being because of the Dao.

Whether it is a Chaos Nest [a coalescence of primal chaos energy] or an Origin Domain, they are themselves manifestations born from the fusion of profound Daos with the substance of the Chaos Sea [the primordial ocean of unformed chaos].

The Great Dao is the soul; the Chaos Sea is the substance. These two nurture each other, giving rise to Chaos Nest, to the boundless multitude of living beings, and even to the limitless Cosmos [an ordered universe or reality].

Whether it is an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] performing World Creation [the divine art of forging a new world], the Ascension [the process of transcending to a higher realm of existence] of a Cosmos, or even the establishment of an Immortal Domain—these are all merely superficial applications of Laws [the fundamental principles governing reality], rules, and the Great Dao itself.

These endeavors rely more on brute force, having yet to touch the true core of the Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path governing all existence].

In other words, no matter how many Immortal Domain [realms of immortal cultivators] are established or how many Chaos Nest [primordial cradles of chaotic energy] are born, it has no real impact on the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] itself.

Even if one day, Immortal Domain [realms of immortal cultivators] were to cover the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], a single Eruption [a cataclysmic release of power] of the Chaotic Slaughter Tribulation [a cosmic calamity of primordial slaughter] could still utterly reduce all these domains back into the primordial void.

The Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an immortal realm unified with a fundamental cosmic principle] is fundamentally different. At this level, one begins to touch the Great Dao Origin Authority [the sovereign authority derived from the source of the Great Dao].

This means the birth of any Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an immortal realm unified with a fundamental cosmic principle] must necessarily involve the Great Dao Origin Authority [the sovereign authority derived from the source of the Great Dao] merging and coalescing with the Chaos Sea [the boundless ocean of primordial chaos].

No matter how powerful a single Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path governing all existence] is, the number of Chaotic Immortal Domain [immortal realms born from chaos] it can nurture is finite. It cannot spawn them limitlessly like ordinary Immortal Domain [realms of immortal cultivators].

Therefore, to establish a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an immortal realm unified with a fundamental cosmic principle], one must fuse their own Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path governing all existence] into its very foundation.

"One must merge their own Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path governing all existence] into their Immortal Domain [realm of immortal cultivators] to achieve Ascension [transcendence to a higher state of being] and transform it into a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an immortal realm unified with a fundamental cosmic principle]."

"The ultimate strength of the Ascension [transcendence to a higher state of being] Immortal Domain [realm of immortal cultivators] is determined by the inherent power and profundity of one's personal Great Dao [the fundamental principle or path governing all existence]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, grasping the fundamental reason why Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [immortal realms unified with a fundamental cosmic principle] are so exceedingly rare....

The Primordial Unity Immortal Domain possesses a fatal flaw. Because the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch merges their own Great Dao [the supreme principle or path of cultivation] into the Immortal Domain, should the Immortal Domain be shattered, the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch would suffer grievous, crippling wounds.

After a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch entrusts their Great Dao to their Immortal Domain, their power diminishes significantly once they venture beyond its borders.

Such a monumental drawback makes it inconceivable that anyone would pay so steep a price to open and establish a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain.

Even though a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain can nurture various Primordial Unity Marvel, for a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch, the trade-off remains profoundly disadvantageous.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen's eyes suddenly lit up with realization. He exclaimed with delight, "This Primordial Unity Immortal Domain... wouldn't it be a perfect match for the Path of Self-Sacrifice?"

In that moment, a surge of exhilarating insight washed over Eldrin Chen. He had found the very method for the Path of Self-Sacrifice to ascend into the Primordial Chaos Realm.

Indeed, for a cultivator of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, the Inner Immortal Domain *is* their dantian [the core energy center within a cultivator's body].

Entrusting one's Great Dao to one's own dantian is, after all, a perfectly logical and natural course.

Furthermore, the Inner Immortal Domain and the Path of Self-Sacrifice are one. A master of this path can journey through the Chaos with their Inner Immortal Domain in tow, never fearing a loss of combat prowess from leaving a fixed Primordial Unity Immortal Domain behind.

Not only that, but by anchoring one's Great Dao within the Inner Immortal Domain, its battle strength would be amplified to a tremendous degree.

In this manner, the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation art centered on sacrifice and rebirth] and the conditions for opening a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an ultimate internal world formed by a cultivator] proved to be a flawlessly harmonious match.

Most crucially, with this condition fulfilled, the method for Ascension [the ultimate transcendence to a higher state of being] to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm now seemed perfectly aligned as well.

Even though the difficulty of Ascension from an Origin Domain [the foundational internal world of a cultivator] was incomparably arduous, at the very least, its most core prerequisite—the Path of Self-Sacrifice—was now perfectly satisfied.

"So that's how it is! That's the truth of it!"

Wild elation surged within Eldrin Chen, and he decisively began refining the cultivation method of the Path of Self-Sacrifice.

Swiftly, Eldrin Chen perfected the breakthrough method from the Path of Self-Sacrifice to the Primordial Chaos Realm [a legendary cultivation realm of primordial unity], and even enhanced it further upon that foundation.

Considering that a Primordial Unity Immortal Domain was far too vast, and not every Body of Self-Sacrifice [a unique physique forged through the Path of Self-Sacrifice] cultivated through the Path of Self-Sacrifice could contain it, Eldrin Chen also simplified the conditions for forming the internal Primordial Unity Immortal Domain.

According to Eldrin Chen's deductions, when a Path of Self-Sacrifice cultivator broke through to the Primordial Chaos Realm, the result would differ based on their foundational strength, leading to the cultivation of either a Minor Primordial Unity, a Major Primordial Unity, or a Limitless Primordial Unity.

The Primordial Unity Immortal Domain opened through Minor Primordial Unity would be extremely small, approximately ten times the size of a Top-Grade Immortal Domain [the highest grade of standard immortal domain], which is to say, one-tenth the size of a true Primordial Unity Immortal Domain.

The Primordial Unity Immortal Domain opened through Major Primordial Unity would be approximately thirty times the size of a Top-Grade Immortal Domain, or one-third the size of a true Primordial Unity Immortal Domain.

The Limitless Primordial Unity [a supreme cultivation foundation] represents a world-shaking talent, capable of forging a complete Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an inner world born from the cultivator's own essence] that possesses the full, ten-tenths potency of such a domain.

These three types of Path of Self-Sacrifice [a cultivation method that sacrifices one's own potential to forge an inner domain] for the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [the foundational realm for this path] and Minor Primordial Unity [the lowest grade of this foundation] possess limited potential; at most, they can only progress to the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm.

The Major Primordial Unity [a superior grade of this foundation] boasts exceptional aptitude, allowing one to break through to the Great Emperor realm, with combat power rivaling that of a true Great Emperor of the same stage.

However, the Path of Self-Sacrifice for Major Primordial Unity is hindered because the Primordial Unity Immortal Domain it forges is not a complete one. This makes it exceedingly difficult to set foot into the Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme realm of power] realm. Advancing further would require supplementing the Inner Immortal Domain [the cultivator's internal world] to its full potential.

The Limitless Primordial Unity, with a complete Chaotic Immortal Domain [a primordial inner world] within, theoretically possesses the possibility of Ascension [the process of elevating one's inner domain to a higher state] to an Origin Domain [a primordial source world], opening a path to potentially break through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm.

Such an individual, upon achieving the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm and bolstered by an Origin Domain within—even if it is merely a small one—would possess combat power unrivaled among peers of the same realm. …

For now, however, Eldrin Chen has yet to perfect the method for the Ascension of an Origin Domain. Consequently, the Path of Self-Sacrifice can, for the time being, only reach the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm.

"The Path of Self-Sacrifice for the Primordial Chaos Realm [the foundational realm encompassing the initial stages] is finally complete," he murmured.

After perfecting the Path of Self-Sacrifice for the Primordial Chaos Realm, Eldrin Chen let out a soft whisper, a ripple of profound realization shimmering in the depths of his gaze.

To his astonishment, upon perfecting the Path of Self-Sacrifice for the Primordial Chaos Realm, the Dao Authority [the conceptual authority and mastery over a specific Dao or path] of the Path of Self-Sacrifice was further refined. It advanced directly to the sixth-layer domain of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm.

Though the distance to the Perfect Innate Great Dao remained vast and immeasurable, he was, step by step, drawing ever closer to its unfathomable depths.

"If I were to return to the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, my Path of Self-Sacrifice would surely drive the great powers to madness with desire," he mused.

Eldrin Chen allowed a faint smile. A peerless Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] that pointed directly to the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch was enough to make countless peerless geniuses vie for it with desperate fervor.

After all, those who dared to aspire to the level of a Chaos Celestial Emperor were exceedingly rare.

The ultimate goal for the vast majority of Imperial Scion-level geniuses was precisely the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm. If they knew the Path of Self-Sacrifice led straight to it, they would likely go mad, abandoning their current paths to cultivate it instead.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and a renewed chill flickered deep within his pupils.

"For many years now, the power of the Path of Self-Sacrifice has seen almost no breakthrough," he reflected.

"It seems those who seek to hinder its growth have paid a terrible price, their resolve forged in steel."

"When I return…"

Eldrin Chen's eyes turned icy, but in the end, he suppressed all swirling thoughts and intentions, locking them away within the depths of his heart.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen fell into deep thought for a moment, then ultimately rose to his feet and summoned the Nine Great Priests.

Gazing upon the Nine Great Priests, Eldrin Chen spoke with direct solemnity: "Since my arrival in the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, ten Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] have passed almost unnoticed."

"Now, with the Origin [the fundamental source] of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm undergoing Restoration [a process of renewal and healing], and the Immortal Spirit Qi [the supreme spiritual energy of immortals] within heaven and earth gradually increasing, the time has come to deploy the Immortal Domain Grand Formation [a supreme formation to establish an immortal's territory]. It shall suppress the power of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea and expel the Desolate Decay Power [a corrupting force of desolation and entropy]."

Upon hearing these words, the assembled immortals present were filled with a mixture of astonishment and joy.

They understood that to deploy the Immortal Domain Grand Formation, one must gather Innate Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual roots of a world, born with heaven and earth]. Therefore, Eldrin Chen's statement implied his intent to prepare for war against the surrounding Desolate Domains.

Considering this, the Chief Priest Elder voiced his concern: "Currently, our Great Wilderness Primordial Domain is in the midst of transitioning to cultivate the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation method centered on sacrifice and dedication]."

"If all proceeds smoothly, within the next ten Kalpa Tribulation, our strength will see a significant increase."

"Might the Realm Lord [Lord of the Domain] consider waiting a while longer? Once we have fostered a new cohort of Grand Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals of the Grand Luo realm], our chances of success would be even greater."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and asked in response, "Even if the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain grows stronger, the Three Desolate Domains are no weaklings. Launching an assault would inevitably lead to grievous losses for you all."

"I shall go alone. Should any unforeseen peril arise, my return would remain assured."

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of uncertainty and resolve.

Old Priest drew a deep breath and finally spoke, "If that is the case, then we should take up the Sacred Scripture [the holy text containing profound cultivation arts and divine laws] and go to aid the Realm Lord [the sovereign ruler of this ancient realm]."

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen refused once more, shaking his head. "My injuries have already been Restoration [a supreme healing art that mends even the gravest wounds]. Those warriors of the Chaos Desolate Tribe [a savage and ancient demonic race born from primordial chaos] pose little threat to me now."

"The Sacred Scripture must remain within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm [the primordial and desolate world they currently inhabit] to guard against the Desolate Decay Power [a corrupting force that erodes all life and spiritual essence]. Remember, it must not be used lightly."

Only then did the assembled cultivators relinquish their previous notion, their hearts settling.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "Remain here and await good tidings."

With those words, Eldrin Chen stepped beyond the boundaries of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm. He then pierced through the Vast Chaotic Void [the endless, turbulent expanse of primordial nothingness between realms] and arrived amidst the Myriad Stars Archipelago [a celestial sea of countless floating island-worlds].

Surrounding the Great Desolate Ancient Realm were three great Desolate Domain Forbidden Land [forbidden territories of extreme danger and ancient power].

Among them, the Sword Abyss Realm Sea [a boundless ocean of shattered realms and lingering sword intent] was the most formidable. This lineage primarily originated from the fall of the Sword Abyss Immortal Palace [a legendary palace of peerless sword cultivators], which was once one of the Ten Great Holy Lands within the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain [the original, untamed world at the dawn of creation].

It is said that within the Sword Abyss Realm Sea, there exist two beings at the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm. Among them is one who has reached the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord.

In comparison, the Myriad Stars Archipelago appears somewhat weaker. This lineage possesses only a single Desolate Tribe cultivator at the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm, who was transformed from the former 'Diurnal Extinction Emperor Lord'.