Chapter 2033 : Ascension Through Primordial Thunder

With the Great Desolate Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate world] settling into a state of relative peace for the time being, Eldrin Chen devoted his mind to secluded cultivation in the years that followed.

He began to reside year-round within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, spending his time perfecting various cultivation methods while also delving into profound meditation to comprehend the Great Dao [the fundamental principle underlying all existence]. His goal was to advance all three of his foundational pillars into the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme cultivation realm representing mastery over primordial chaos].

Thus, Time [the art of manipulating time] flowed swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, another ten Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often associated with cataclysmic tribulations] had passed.

"BOOM! RUMBLE!"

On this day, the boundless Vast Chaotic Void [the endless, formless expanse of primordial chaos] and the Desolate Sea [a vast, lifeless ocean within the chaotic void] were shrouded by infinite Thunder [heavenly thunder, often a manifestation of divine tribulation].

A figure, majestic as a divine sovereign from the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation], bathed within the tempest of Thunder. Its aura pierced through the Vast Chaotic Void and the Desolate Sea, signifying the completion of an ultimate breakthrough in cultivation.

"It is done."

Not far away, Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a faint smile touching his eyes as he watched the figure stride towards him.

This figure, who had just broken through amidst the thunder tribulation, bore an appearance almost identical to his own.

The one who had undergone the tribulation and breakthrough was, in fact, Eldrin Chen's Reincarnation Body [a separate physical body cultivated through profound reincarnation arts, sharing the same soul essence].

When Eldrin Chen departed from the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea in years past, he left his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar cultivated through profound reincarnation arts] behind within the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, to stand guard over his clan and his Dao companions.

Now that Eldrin Chen had perfected the Path of Self-Sacrifice [an esoteric cultivation method that forges power through profound personal sacrifice], he brought the Reincarnation Body to this place to undertake its final breakthrough.

Over these years, the Reincarnation Body had ceaselessly accumulated foundational strength, even re-cultivating the practices of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, finally honing its own foundation to its absolute limit, allowing it to assault the Primordial Chaos Realm [the profound realm of primordial chaos, a pinnacle of cultivation].

At this moment, the Reincarnation Body had not only completed its breakthrough, but within it now resided a complete Primordial Unity Immortal Domain [an inner world, a self-contained immortal realm cultivated within one's own body]. Its cultivation base and combat power were now on an entirely different level, incomparable to its former self.

"Congratulations, my husband."

Witnessing this, Liora, the Emperor Lord by his side smiled and said, "The strength of this avatar of yours, husband, is likely not inferior to that of a Sixth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. For an avatar that had just entered the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch to rival a Sixth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord was truly remarkable—a testament to the formidable power of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, especially one that possessed an Inner Immortal Domain [a cultivated inner world granting immense power].

He stored the Reincarnation Body away, then spoke, "Lately, I have felt my own accumulation is sufficient. My comprehension of the Great Dao should be ready for a breakthrough at any moment."

"I intend to enter seclusion to assail this breakthrough in my Dao comprehension. During this time, I ask you to guard me."

"Understood."

Liora, the Emperor Lord [the sovereign ruler of a vast domain] gave a slight nod, a glimmer of amusement flickering in the depths of her pupils.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] said no more. He immediately returned to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate plane of existence] and began a period of secluded cultivation to advance his Great Dao cultivation base.

Since his breakthrough to the Third Layer of Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord [a specific stage of immense power within the Primordial Chaos cultivation system], twenty Kalpa Tribulations [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often marked by cataclysmic events] had passed for Eldrin Chen.

Over these twenty Kalpa Tribulations, Eldrin Chen's accumulation of Great Dao power had reached a sufficient peak. It was now time to complete his breakthrough into the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme cultivation realm of ultimate chaos and order].

In principle, advancing one's Great Dao cultivation required the assistance of precious Primordial Unity Spiritual Treasures [rare treasures embodying the state of primordial oneness].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed the Chaotic Divine Liquid [a divine liquid born from the essence of primal chaos]. A cultivation resource of this Chaos Rare Treasure [a treasure of the highest rarity born from chaos] tier was nearly a panacea for cultivators at the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch level, naturally capable of aiding in such a breakthrough.

Now, as Eldrin Chen began his assault on the barriers of his Great Dao cultivation, he consumed ten drops of the Chaotic Divine Liquid in one breath. Immediately, his Great Dao power began to surge forward with astonishing speed.

Almost visibly, countless Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine sigils representing fundamental laws of the Great Dao] manifested around Eldrin Chen's form. They intertwined and coalesced, forging one new Great Dao Divine Chain [a chain of divine law representing mastery over a Great Dao] after another.

Finally, at a certain moment, the five Great Daos of Pure Yang [the principle of pure, unadulterated Yang energy], Profound Nether [the principle of the profound and mysterious Nether], Source Earth [the principle of the primordial, foundational Earth], Chaos Metal [the principle of metallic essence born from chaos], and Life [the principle of life itself] each evolved three Great Dao Divine Chains. These chains once again intertwined, transforming into three new Chaos Divine Chains [divine chains forged from the essence of primal chaos].

"Hmmmm—"

With a deafening roar, Eldrin Chen perceived three strands of Chaos Divine Chains [divine chains forged from the power of primordial chaos] interweaving and clashing behind his consciousness, radiating an aura of supreme Primordial Chaos Qi [the foundational energy of creation and chaos] capable of suppressing the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and celestial domains].

"Such formidable Chaos Divine Chains," he murmured inwardly.

A flicker of joy arose within Eldrin Chen's heart.

He realized that after this breakthrough, the sheer power of his Dao cultivation alone should now rival that of a Seventh Layer Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [a sovereign who has mastered the seventh layer of the Primordial Unity realm].

Furthermore, amplified by his profound comprehension of the Great Dao, the quality of his spiritual power had also risen significantly. Henceforth, he estimated he could unleash approximately half the might of an ordinary Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos, possessing supreme innate power].

"This cultivation advancement has bolstered my strength once more," he concluded.

Eldrin Chen withdrew his focus and emerged from the Seclusion Chamber [a chamber specially designed for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

Seeing this, Liora, the Emperor Lord smiled and said, "It seems my husband has achieved a breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his gaze thoughtful as he spoke, "Next, we should make our attempt on that desolate domain."

Beside him, Liora, the Emperor Lord's expression grew solemn at his words, a trace of gravity flashing in her eyes.

She pondered briefly before speaking, "I shall go and invite several Emperor Lords [a title for supreme rulers in the cultivation world] to join us."

Soon, Sword Abyss Sacred Lord, Immortal Emperor Lord, Distant Heaven Sword Saint, and other Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarchs [supreme cultivators at the pinnacle of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm] had all arrived at the Great Wilderness Sacred Hall.

Seated at the head of the assembly, Eldrin Chen surveyed the gathered Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarchs before him, a flicker of justifiable pride stirring within his heart.

The forces now under Eldrin Chen's command were a far cry from what they once were, boasting a formidable contingent of seven powerful Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarchs.

Among them were two at the Eighth Layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch Realm [the eighth stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm]—Sword Abyss Sacred Lord and Immortal Emperor Lord—both of whom far outmatched ordinary late-stage Emperor Lords in power.

There were also four at the Seventh Layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch Realm [the seventh stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm]: Liora, the Emperor Lord, Diurnal Extinction Emperor Lord, Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor, and Distant Heaven Sword Emperor.

Even the seemingly weakest among them, Sword Profound Emperor Lord, possessed cultivation that rivaled even some who had newly entered the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch Realm, making him a force not to be underestimated.

With such strength, if they were to return to the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss, they could contend with top-tier imperial clans like the Golden-Winged Great Roc Clan [a powerful clan of golden-winged roc demons].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence for the plan ahead. He addressed the assembly directly, "I have summoned you today because we are preparing to move against the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain [a vast, untamed region named after the mythical Azure Dragon]."

"The Azure Dragon Desolate Domain?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted subtly, a flicker of unease passing through their eyes.

They exchanged glances, a profound sense of wariness blooming within each of them.

The so-called Azure Dragon Desolate Domain is the most formidable known Chaos-touched desolate domain in the vicinity of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, and also the most distant location the Great Desolate Ancient Realm has been able to explore.

Its distance from the Great Desolate Ancient Realm is utterly immense; even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal would require tens of millions of years of flight to reach it—a journey spanning dozens of what is known as a Desolate Journey.

Due to this staggering remoteness, there is virtually no interaction between the Great Desolate Ancient Realm and the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

The reason they even know of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain's location is that, during one of their hunting expeditions into the void, the Descendants of the Great Desolate inadvertently caught a glimpse of its majestic form.

According to the descriptions from the Descendants of the Great Desolate, the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain lies sprawled within the Chaos, resembling a deceased Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon of chaos] spanning the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea. Its aura is so terrifying that not even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal would dare entertain the thought of approaching it.

Contemplating this, Distant Heaven Sword Emperor spoke, "Not long ago, I personally journeyed to the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain."

"Based on the information gathered and my deductions, that Azure Dragon Desolate Domain is the transformed remains of a destroyed Chaos Dragon Nest [a primordial lair of chaos dragons], which drifted to the vicinity of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain several tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth] ago."

"Such a Chaos Dragon Nest harbors the aura of at least one being at the Great Emperor Realm and several dozen existences at the level of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch. Its strength should not be underestimated."

"A Chaos Dragon Nest [a primordial lair where chaos dragons are born and dwell]."

Upon hearing this, a trace of solemnity colored the expressions of the gathered crowd.

The Sword Abyss Sacred Lord pondered for a moment before speaking. "Even if our foe possesses a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Great Emperor realm], with our current strength, we should at least have the power to ensure our own survival."

The Immortal Desolation Emperor also nodded in agreement, stating plainly, "If that is the case, then let us test them in battle."

Seeing this, the others present voiced no objections.

Witnessing the consensus, Eldrin Chen spoke directly. "So be it. We shall depart at dawn tomorrow to gauge the strength of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain [a vast, primordial territory ruled by ancient azure dragons]."

At first light the next day, Eldrin Chen left his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar formed through profound reincarnation arts] to guard the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain, then led the company as they tore through the boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial void between realms] toward the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

They journeyed across the endless Desolate Sea [a vast, lifeless expanse of chaotic energy], a voyage spanning tens of thousands of years, before finally arriving at the periphery of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

"Is this... the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain?"

Gazing upon the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

Before their eyes, within the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, primordial sea of chaotic energies], lay a boundless Chaos Nest [a convergence point of primal chaos energies, often a place of immense power or danger]. Its form resembled a colossal dragon that blotted out the heavens, lying sprawled across the Desolate Sea.

"A Chaos Azure Dragon Nest?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, yet a sense of unease lingered within him.

This Chaos Azure Dragon Nest was vast beyond measure, exuding an aura that stirred a primal dread in the heart. It seemed like a terrifying, deceased Chaos [referring to the primal, formless state of existence] Azure Dragon.

"Something feels... off."

Immortal Desolation Emperor spoke abruptly, a flicker of gravity sharpening his gaze.

Distant Heaven Sword Emperor paused, slightly taken aback. "What seems off?" he inquired.

"This is no mere Chaos Nest," declared Sword Abyss Sacred Lord, his expression etched with profound wariness. "This is the corpse of a dead Chaos Azure Dragon."

"In life, its cultivation likely reached the Sage Ascendant Realm [a realm signifying one who has ascended to the cusp of sagehood]. It must have failed in its attempt to break through to become a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler born of chaos], resulting in the destruction of its Dao and its demise, leaving behind this True Spirit Corpse [the preserved physical remains of a being of immense spiritual power]."

"Hiss—"

Upon hearing this, everyone present could not help but draw a sharp breath, their expressions a mixture of shock and elation.

A deceased Sage Ascendant Realm realm Chaos Azure Dragon was bound to be an entity of unimaginable terror and peril, yet within its remains might lie astonishing Opportunity.

Eldrin Chen gazed once more at the Azure Dragon Corpse, observing it adrift within the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, its form radiating an indescribable aura of supreme power.

It was cold, austere, and lethally still. Even the relentless, day-and-night erosion of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea seemed incapable of harming the dragon's corpse in the slightest.

"Could a being of such supreme power truly fall?"

Sword Abyss Sacred Lord spoke, a trace of bitter laughter in his voice. "Now I understand why the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign, despite possessing Chaos Primordial Qi, dared not attempt the Chaos Realm breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen remained composed, his expression serene as he stated, "The path of Ascension to the Chaos Great Dao offers only two outcomes: soar to the heavens upon success, or face utter destruction—Dao extinguished, life forfeit. There is no middle ground."

"The faint of heart can never hope to comprehend the Chaos Great Dao."

Immortal Emperor Lord let out a cold snort, his disdain for the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign palpable.

Eldrin Chen offered no further comment on the matter. Instead, he focused on the Azure Dragon Corpse and said, "After this Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon fell, the fragmented remnants of its Azure Dragon Great Dao [the supreme cultivation path of the Azure Dragon] intermingled upon its bones, giving birth to numerous Dragon Race [a powerful race of draconic beings]."

"Let us strike together and test the mettle of these Dragon Race."

As the words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to move. He soared into the heavens astride the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, charging directly onto the back of the Azure Dragon Corpse.

"ROAR—"

Almost simultaneously, a deafening draconic roar shook the firmament.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see a supremely powerful Azure Dragon bellowing as it took to the skies. It wielded a halberd shaped like an Azure Dragon and descended upon him with annihilating force.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure, the Azure Dragon Halberd?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flashed with recognition. In an instant, he urged the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd forward to meet the assault.

After his breakthrough to the mid-stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch, his Abyssal Seal had also undergone Ascension [a qualitative evolution], giving birth to thirty-six Great Dao Divine Chain [chains of solidified divine law].

Even though they had not yet coalesced into a Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a Great Dao], their power was already nearly on par with an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, embodying a primal law].

Now, as Eldrin Chen poured his full power into the seal and clashed fiercely with that supreme Azure Dragon, he was instantly sent hurtling backward through the air.

"This is a Great Emperor-realm Desolate Tribe [a powerful and ancient race of demons]."

Eldrin Chen's heart jolted with alarm. He immediately relied on the Indestructible Battle Armor [an enchanted armor of legendary durability] to defend with all his might.

Meanwhile, Sword Abyss Sacred Lord seized the opportunity. He channeled his power into the Ancient Sword of the Vast Abyss [a primordial sword of immense power] and cleaved downward with overwhelming force. Yet, they saw a treasure pearl orbiting above the Azure Dragon's head, cascading down myriad rays of azure light that instantly blocked Sword Abyss Sacred Lord's full-powered strike.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos of creation], the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl."

"It actually wields two Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primal chaos of creation]."

Immortal Desolation Emperor's mind trembled. He swiftly maneuvered the Immortal Emperor Spear [a sovereign spear of immortal might] to meet the assault, joining the other two in a combined battle against the Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from chaos].

Eldrin Chen, fighting alongside his two companions, clashed with the Azure Dragon for over three thousand exchanges. From this fierce combat, he managed to roughly deduce the origins of this Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from chaos].

It turned out this Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from chaos] was indeed formidable. It was born from the fusion of a fragmented Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and a remnant Great Dao [the fundamental laws of the universe] from a Sage Ascendant [a realm of cultivation near the pinnacle] Azure Dragon. In essence, it was an offspring of that Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon.

It had mastered the use of two Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primal chaos of creation] that belonged to the Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon. Its combat prowess was considered powerful even among Great Emperor [a supreme realm of cultivation] experts, capable of fighting two opponents of equal realm simultaneously.

Fortunately, these two treasures were not its Lifebound Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul, growing with them]. If they were, its strength would likely allow it to face three ordinary Great Emperor [a supreme realm of cultivation] at once, elevating it to the status of a top-tier Great Emperor powerhouse.

Even so, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor [the sovereign ruler of the Azure Dragon lineage], wielding two Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power], remained formidably powerful. He nearly single-handedly suppressed the three of them in battle.

"This is somewhat troublesome."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, decisively summoning the Human Soul Scripture [a legendary scripture said to hold power over the souls of all living beings]. He intended to use this treasure to counter the Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from the chaos of creation].

Yet, this Chaos Azure Dragon was extraordinarily potent. Even faced with the endless golden sigils from the Human Soul Scripture, its combat power was only diminished by ten to twenty percent, failing to decisively shift the tide of battle.

"A pity my spiritual power is insufficient; I can only unleash half the might of the Human Soul Scripture."

Eldrin Chen's expression darkened slightly. He swiftly restrained the Immortal Desolation Emperor [an emperor whose power embodies desolation and immortality], who was about to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-shaking technique with severe consequences for its user], and spoke, "I fear we cannot subdue him. Let us retreat for now."

Upon hearing this, the others swiftly disengaged from the fray. Together with Eldrin Chen, they fled all the way back to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate world of immense age].

Having returned to the Great Wilderness Sacred Hall [the central sanctum within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm], their expressions once again turned grim.

The Distant Heaven Sword Emperor [an emperor whose sword arts are said to reach the distant heavens] could not help but sigh and say, "That Azure Dragon Great Emperor is overwhelmingly powerful. Unless a Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has ascended to the realm of sages] personally intervenes, it will be exceedingly difficult for any of us to capture him."

Eldrin Chen also furrowed his brow, a trace of solemn gravity flickering deep within his gaze.

A Great Emperor Realm Azure Dragon, one who also commands at least two Innate Supreme Treasure—such combat prowess nears the apex of Great Emperor power. It is likely that even an Invincible Great Emperor would find it difficult to subdue such a foe.

After all, a Great Emperor is not a lifeless object. Should the situation turn dire, it could simply flee. Or, it might use the Dao-infused aura [the profound natural law and energy imbued within] of the Sage Ascendant corpse to defend itself. Either scenario would pose a formidable and troublesome challenge.

However, both the corpse from the Sage Ascendant Realm and the two Innate Supreme Treasure were treasures that Eldrin Chen coveted deeply. Unless absolutely necessary, they would never consider abandoning them.

Seeing this, Immortal Desolation Emperor also spoke. "A complete Sage Ascendant corpse—if we could obtain it, it would likely be enough to forge at least two or three new Great Emperor."

"But with our current strength, we are far from sufficient," he concluded.

Sword Abyss Sacred Lord spoke, yet a trace of reluctance was evident on his face.

He had a feeling that his Opportunity [the crucial moment or condition for a breakthrough] to advance to the Great Emperor realm might lie within that Sage Ascendant dragon corpse. To give it up would be a profound pity.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "To capture that Azure Dragon Great Emperor, we would need combat power capable of completely overwhelming it, coupled with a powerful containment formation. Only then would there be a chance."

"With our current strength, we fall far short," he admitted.

"Therefore, our most urgent task is to continuously enhance our own power."

Upon hearing this, the gathered individuals exchanged glances, their eyes flickering with subtle shifts of thought.

Immortal Desolation Emperor [a title for a powerful emperor associated with desolation and immortality] pondered for a moment before inquiring, "How do we enhance our strength?"

"By venturing deep into the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, primordial sea of chaotic energies and desolation] to seek out various resources, striving to elevate our power to its utmost limit,"

Eldrin Chen explained methodically, then continued, "With the aid of the Human Soul Scripture [a profound scripture concerning the cultivation and mysteries of the human soul], you are all fully capable of accompanying me to brave the perils of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea."

The assembly exchanged looks once more, then one by one, they nodded in agreement.

Seeing their assent, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "Fellow Daoist Indestructible [a title or epithet meaning 'Unbreakable' or 'Indestructible'], please remain. The rest of you, go and make your preparations."

"As you command..."

With a final bow of respect, the others took their leave.

Once they had departed, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Immortal Desolation Emperor and said, "In years past, I made you a promise. I vowed that if you followed me with sincere devotion, I would aid you in cultivating a Lifebound Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical treasure that is innately bound to one's life and soul, growing in power with its wielder]."

A tremor passed through the heart of Immortal Desolation Emperor, and he could not help but fix his eyes intently upon Eldrin Chen.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen manifested two dazzling streams of Primordial Chaos Source Qi [the most fundamental and potent energy from the dawn of creation] in his palm. Gazing at Immortal Desolation Emperor, he declared, "This is Primordial Chaos Source Qi, a heaven-defying Opportunity [a rare chance or resource for advancement] born from the very inception of the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the cosmos was ordered]."

"During my travels through the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, dangerous expanse of primordial energies], I was fortunate to discover a secret realm left behind from the Dawn of Primordial Chaos [the earliest epoch of existence] and obtained a small amount of this supreme treasure."

"Now, I bestow upon you these two streams to aid you in forging your Lifebound Emperor Spear. Do not disappoint me."

Immortal Desolation Emperor was profoundly shaken. He immediately bowed deeply and said, "Such an Opportunity will be engraved upon my heart."

"Let it be so," Eldrin Chen replied.

So saying, Eldrin Chen handed the Primordial Chaos Source Qi to Immortal Desolation Emperor.

Not daring to delay, Immortal Desolation Emperor took the Primordial Chaos Source Qi and, without a moment's hesitation, fused it into the Immortal Emperor Spear.

True to its nature as a heaven-defying treasure from the Primordial Chaos, the Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy] worked its miracle instantly. The moment Immortal Desolation Emperor refined it, he witnessed infinite Great Dao Divine Patterns [divine inscriptions representing profound cosmic laws] converge within the Immortal Emperor Spear, and two Great Dao Divine Chain [chains of solidified divine law] slowly took form.

"BOOM—"

The Immortal Emperor Spear was originally a Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [an embryonic treasure born with seven divine patterns, possessing immense potential]. Now, with the birth of these two Grand Dao Divine Form [manifestations of supreme cosmic principles], it instantly evolved into a peerless Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, embodying natural laws].

In that instant, the Chaos Heaven [the primordial and chaotic celestial realm] cracked open, and boundless True Spirit Divine Runes [the fundamental, innate divine symbols that constitute a being's spiritual essence] converged and descended, gestating a fourth True Spirit Divine Runes within Immortal Desolation Emperor—'Extreme Speed' [a divine ability granting unparalleled velocity].

Among Immortal Desolation Emperor's three great True Spirit Divine Runes, were contained the three types: Force Extreme [a divine ability of ultimate physical power], Indestructible [a divine ability of absolute durability], and Ultimate Sublimation [a divine ability of supreme explosive force].

These three True Spirit Divine Runes combined the effects of offense, defense, and Eruption [a sudden, overwhelming release of power]. Now, having cultivated this fourth True Spirit Divine Runes, 'Extreme Speed', he had filled the gap in his own speed.

It could be said that after this breakthrough, Immortal Desolation Emperor's physical combat prowess had reached a truly earth-shattering level, capable of fighting one against four even against opponents at the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth tier of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm].

Not only that, but the Ascension [the process of a treasure evolving to a higher grade] of his Immortal Emperor Spear into an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos, of the highest innate grade] had also granted Immortal Desolation Emperor a tremendous boost to his overall combat strength.

Although Immortal Desolation Emperor had not yet stepped into the Great Emperor Realm [the realm of a Great Emperor], his current combat power was genuinely at the level of a Great Emperor, even slightly surpassing that of Sword Abyss Sacred Lord.

If he were to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a divine technique of immense power with severe consequences for its user], Immortal Desolation Emperor might already have stepped into the domain of the mighty Great Emperor.

"How is it?"

After Immortal Desolation Emperor completed his breakthrough, Eldrin Chen asked with a smile.