Chapter 2036 : Betrayal and Divine Retribution

Back then, Pioneer Divine General was a close friend of Immortal Emperor Lord, yet at a critical moment in battle, he treacherously ambushed Immortal Emperor Lord, resulting in Immortal Emperor Lord being pierced through the collarbone by immortal metal divine chains.

Thereafter, Immortal Desolation Emperor was suppressed within the Innate Supreme Treasure 'Immortal Refining Pool', enduring day and night the corrosive effects of the Immortal Refining Divine Malignancy [a divine power that refines and erodes immortal beings], which caused his cultivation to stagnate for hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles].

Fortunately, Immortal Desolation Emperor, true to his nature as one born of Immortal Divine Metal [a divine metal of immortal grade], managed to maintain a clear consciousness despite the constant erosion by the Immortal Refining Divine Malignancy. He even used this ordeal to cultivate a wisp of Immortality Divine Nature [the divine essence of immortality].

Had it not been so, the very foundation of Immortal Desolation Emperor's being would have long been whittled away by the Immortal Refining Divine Malignancy, causing him to fall from his realm, forever losing any hope of breaking through to a higher state.

Reflecting on this, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "In the past, he betrayed you. Today, you refine his original form to cultivate your True Spirit Divine Form [a divine form embodying one's true spirit]. This, perhaps, is karmic retribution."

Immortal Desolation Emperor shook his head, a bitter smile on his face. "Had I not met you, I would likely still be languishing in a dazed stupor, my cultivation forever halted at the Seventh Layer Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm."

"Meeting Pioneer Divine General again would only have led to further humiliation."

As he spoke these words, Immortal Emperor Lord mobilized the full power of his cultivation physique, beginning the relentless refinement of Pioneer Divine General's mortal remains.

As the True Spirit Divine Runes [divine runes of the true spirit] exerted their might, the divine nature within these remains gradually faded, bit by bit merging into his own True Spirit Divine Runes.

An immeasurable length of time seemed to pass. When the remains were finally completely refined, the divine patterns of Indestructible [the divine ability of indestructibility] within Immortal Emperor Lord's body slowly coalesced, ultimately transforming into a single, radiant ancient shield.

"True Spirit Divine Form—Immortal Shield!"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a flicker of astonishment surfacing within the depths of his gaze.

Immortal Desolation Emperor calmly extended his hand. The Indestructible Shield descended into his grasp, radiating boundless light of True Spirit [the purest, most primordial form of spiritual essence] that completely enveloped and protected his physical body.

"This True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme defensive manifestation forged from True Spirit essence] can enhance one's physical defense by eighty percent, and it can be materialized to withstand all manner of formidable foes."

Immortal Desolation Emperor spoke unhurriedly, a faint smile finally touching the corners of his eyes.

Defensive-type True Spirit Divine Forms vary in power; weaker ones can enhance defense by fifty percent, while those forged from top-tier divine runes can achieve a hundred percent enhancement.

His own form, which boosts defense by eighty percent, is already considered an exceptionally powerful True Spirit Divine Rune [a supreme inscription technique that channels True Spirit essence].

Eldrin Chen offered a light chuckle before speaking. "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on stepping into the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power and authority among cultivators]."

"I am still a fraction short. I can only be considered a Half-Step Great Emperor for now."

Immortal Desolation Emperor shook his head, his tone remaining composed and measured.

Whether it is the Sainthood through the Flesh or the Path of Dao Dominion, within the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch realm, the ultimate goal is simply to cultivate either the 'True Spirit Divine Form' or the 'Grand Dao Divine Form'.

Having cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form, Immortal Desolation Emperor has already stepped into the Great Emperor Realm in terms of realm attainment.

Although his realm has reached that level, his physical cultivation foundation is still insufficient and requires time to accumulate. Nevertheless, his realm and combat power have already entered the domain of a Great Emperor.

Currently, Immortal Desolation Emperor exists between the Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch and Great Emperor realms. Setting aside his Innate Supreme Treasure, his combat power is comparable to that of a Great Emperor, possessing roughly eighty percent of a typical Great Emperor's might.

If one accounts for his Innate Supreme Treasure, while he might not dare claim he could face two ordinary Great Emperor at once, defeating a single ordinary Great Emperor in direct combat would be a matter of course.

"It seems I could also attempt to refine an Innate Supreme Treasure or the remains of a Great Emperor to directly assault the Great Emperor Realm?"

This thought flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind. The key to breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm lay in cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form.

As for cultivation base and foundational strength, these were merely the bedrock of physical power, not the true representation of one's realm attainment.

If Eldrin Chen could cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form and achieve a realm breakthrough to the Great Emperor Realm, not only would his combat power receive a tremendous boost, but the speed of his physical cultivation should also see a significant increase.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen recalled the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl held by the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, and a faint ripple of contemplation stirred within the depths of his gaze.

"It seems that the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl [a legendary pearl containing the condensed essence of an Azure Dragon] would be particularly suitable for my Life Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of one's life force and cultivation essence]."

"Ah, that Indestructible [a divine ability granting near-unbreakable resilience] wretch, you deserve death!"

At the very moment Immortal Emperor Lord [a supreme ruler who has attained the Immortal Emperor realm] successfully cultivated his Grand Dao Divine Form [the ultimate divine manifestation of a Great Dao], a cry of anguish erupted from within the Dao Origin [the primordial source from which all Daos emanate]. It was the voice of the Pioneer Divine General.

He discovered that after his shed mortal coil was devoured, the Grand Dao Divine Form he had painstakingly cultivated began to disintegrate and scatter, seemingly being consumed by some unknown force.

Subsequently, his cultivation base plummeted directly, falling to the level of the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth tier within the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm].

"The divine form of the Devouring Great Dao [the Great Dao of Consumption and Absorption]... So this is the overwhelming dominance of the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme cultivation path focused on perfecting the physical body to an immortal state]."

Eldrin Chen also sensed this phenomenon, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features as he remarked.

Immortal Desolation Emperor shook his head, his expression calm as he stated, "The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification stands shoulder to shoulder with the Path of Dao Dominion [a supreme cultivation path focused on mastering and commanding the fundamental Daos], and its practitioners often possess even greater individual combat prowess. Naturally, it holds extraordinary advantages."

"When we cultivate a Grand Dao Divine Form, we are essentially seizing that divine form from the very roots of the Great Dao [a fundamental, universal principle or law of existence], by leveraging the power of a complete shed mortal coil from a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has mastered a Great Dao] or the might of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, his tone growing grave. "If that is the case, after a Grand Dao Divine Form is seized, wouldn't the Great Dao from which it was taken be left with one less divine form?"

"That is precisely the case."

Immortal Desolation Emperor spoke, then continued, "Of course, for every Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a Great Dao's essence] we seize, that corresponding Great Dao [a fundamental cosmic principle or law] will be missing one of its divine manifestations."

"Unless we can replenish the missing Grand Dao Divine Form, when the time comes to fuse the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [the nine perfected divine forms cultivated within one's flesh], we will inevitably invite boundless calamity upon ourselves."

Speaking to this point, Immortal Desolation Emperor's expression turned gravely solemn as he said, "For each Grand Dao Divine Form we refine and assimilate, we will face an additional layer of Great Dao Tribulation [a heavenly tribulation born from the wrath of the Great Dao itself] when attempting to break through to the Chaos Realm."

"That tribulation is perilous beyond measure. Since time immemorial, countless peerless geniuses and figures of unparalleled brilliance have met their end upon that final step."

"The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the cultivation path of achieving sainthood through the physical body] is far too domineering and inscrutable; it is only fitting it be fraught with such layered tribulations."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a ripple of contemplation stirring within the depths of his gaze.

No need for profound comprehension, no need for arduous meditation—simply seize the Grand Dao Divine Form directly from the very source of the Great Dao, refine it, and fuse it into one's own flesh, transforming it into nourishment for one's own True Spirit Divine Form [the divine form cultivated within one's true spirit].

Ultimately, one must even merge nine such True Spirit Divine Form into a singular unity, forging a unique divine form belonging solely to oneself. Such methods are truly the epitome of domineering arrogance.

One could not help but wonder what kind of peerless, matchless figure originally conceived the Sainthood through the Flesh [the path to achieving sainthood through physical cultivation], blazing a trail so defiant of the heavens themselves.

Immortal Emperor Lord [a supreme ruler who has attained immortality] smiled faintly before speaking. "Those who walk the Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focused on achieving divinity through the physical body] often possess astonishing willpower and perseverance, but their comprehension pales in comparison to a Path-Holding Person [a cultivator who has grasped and holds a fragment of the Great Dao]. They may even be individuals spurned by the Great Dao [the fundamental laws and principles governing all existence]."

"For such people to attempt to comprehend the Great Dao is often a task of immense effort for meager reward, making it impossible for them to ever set foot in the Chaos Realm [the primordial realm of undifferentiated chaos]. Therefore, forging this path might be the only way for such individuals to prove their Dao."

Eldrin Chen nodded; he had heard this legend before.

According to ancient whispers, the progenitor who pioneered the Sainthood through the Flesh was precisely such a Heaven-forsaken soul.

Cursed by a powerful foe using the Great Dao itself, He was rendered incapable of actively cultivating or contemplating the Great Dao. Even attempting to perceive it would invite punishment. Thus, He was forced to cultivate solely the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining the physical body to a divine state].

Since comprehension of the Great Dao was denied, the only recourse was to subdue it through sheer will and brute force. If understanding was forbidden, then one must beat the Dao Origin [the fundamental source and essence of a Dao] into submission.

Dao-Grasping [the act of seizing and holding a fragment of the Great Dao], Dao-Grasping. Toiling in contemplation is one path to Dao-Grasping. But forging the Great Dao into one's very flesh to empower the body—is that not another, more visceral form of Dao-Grasping?

In this Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], might makes right. With a fist powerful enough, even the Great Dao must kneel. Who in the Vast Chaotic Void [the boundless expanse of primordial chaos] would dare defy such power?

"If the tales hold truth, then I find myself somewhat intrigued by the founder of the Sainthood through the Flesh,"

Eldrin Chen mused, his thoughts flickering before he finally reined them in.

Simultaneously, he lifted his gaze towards the distant, ethereal heavens above. Within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, several auras surged forth one after another, beginning to ascend with astonishing rapidity.

The auras of those four individuals, initially at the level of a Seventh Layer Primordial Unity Emperor Lord, surpassed their limits in the blink of an eye. Ultimately, they shattered the final barrier of that realm and stepped into the domain of an Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord.

"They have broken through,"

Immortal Emperor Lord spoke, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "Their auras are intrinsically linked as siblings," he explained. "Once one achieves a breakthrough, the others will naturally perceive the opportunity and follow suit."

As he spoke, the four figures descended from the firmament, bowing respectfully towards Eldrin Chen. "We offer our deepest gratitude, Master, for bestowing the treasures that allowed us four siblings to refine our Root Origin Treasure."

"Excellent. You have not disappointed me."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly, rising to his feet. His gaze turned towards the Depths of Chaos. "Since the breakthrough is complete, we must not delay," he declared, his voice firm. "It is time to deal with that Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse."

With those words, Eldrin Chen was the first to move, his form streaking towards the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

Without a moment's hesitation, the others followed, their figures gliding across the void towards the same desolate expanse of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

This time, to utterly seize the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse, Eldrin Chen mobilized nearly his entire force.

Aside from his Reincarnation Body, he brought Sword Abyss Sacred Lord and Immortal Emperor Lord, along with Three Talents Emperor Lord and Four Symbols Emperor Lord.

Among them, Eldrin, the Sword Abyss Emperor and Immortal Emperor Lord were both at the Great Emperor level, while Three Talents Emperor Lord and Four Symbols Emperor Lord combined represented a combat power rivaling two Great Emperor.

With such a coalition, joined by Eldrin Chen himself, their strength was equivalent to four or five combatants of the Great Emperor tier.

As for those below the Great Emperor realm, five Seventh Layer Primordial Unity Emperor Lord—Liora, the Emperor Lord, Sword Profound Emperor Lord, Dragon Turtle Emperor Lord, Distant Heaven Sword Emperor, and Diurnal Extinction Sword Emperor—were also fully mobilized.

This assembled might and foundation, gathering nearly all the power of the Great Wilderness Primordial Domain, was almost equivalent to the majority of the high-tier combat strength of the Human Race Immortal Court.

The group fought their way to the edge of the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse. Gazing upon the Sage Ascendant Realm dragon carcass before them, a towering surge of battle intent ignited in their eyes.

The Immortal Desolation Emperor took a deep breath and inquired, "How shall we proceed?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before stating directly, "I shall take the vanguard shortly to confront the Azure Dragon Great Emperor. Sword Abyss and Indestructible shall join me in the fray."

"Fellow Daoists Three Talents and Four Symbols shall be responsible for sealing the battlefield, ready to provide support at any moment."

"As for the others."

Eldrin Chen's words paused briefly, then he looked towards Sword Profound Emperor Lord and said, "You are responsible for clearing out the other Desolate Tribe [a savage and ancient demonic race]. Do you have the confidence to hold them back?"

Sword Profound Emperor Lord nodded, stating decisively, "Beneath the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, there is only one Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [an Emperor Lord who has reached the eighth layer of the Primordial Unity realm]. The rest are of little concern; we can handle them."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes.

Although Sword Profound Emperor Lord had only recently reached the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm [the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord realm], he had forged four True Spirit Foundation [foundational spiritual cores of immense purity and power]. Such profound foundational strength granted him astonishing combat prowess; challenging an Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord was well within his capabilities.

Once the battle strategy was arranged, Eldrin Chen spoke directly, "If that is the case, then let us act immediately."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to move. He soared forth, wielding the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine halberd forged from the essence of primordial chaos] in a sweeping arc, charging directly onto the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse [the colossal, undead remains of a dragon that had ascended to Sagehood].

The Azure Dragon Great Emperor, sensing Eldrin Chen's renewed assault, immediately wore a cold expression.

In an instant, he summoned the Azure Dragon Halberd [a halberd imbued with the power of the Azure Dragon] and shot through the sky, Eruption [a divine ability that unleashes overwhelming, explosive force] into a cataclysmic battle with Eldrin Chen.

There was little difference from their last encounter. The moment their forces clashed, Eldrin Chen was plunged into an absolute disadvantage.

Fortunately, this time, the strength of our group was no longer what it had been in the past.

Immortal Desolation Emperor instantly made his move, wielding the Immortal Emperor Spear to strike horizontally, instantly engaging in a world-shaking duel with the Eruption unleashed by the Azure Dragon Great Emperor.

Although the Azure Dragon Great Emperor displayed astonishing combat prowess, when facing the Immortal Desolation Emperor once more, he no longer possessed an absolute, overwhelming advantage.

Following this, the Sword Abyss Sacred Lord took action, driving the Ancient Sword of the Vast Abyss forward in a sweeping assault. The boundless, annihilating power of Slaughter surged towards the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, who blocked it by activating his Azure Dragon Halberd.

Eldrin Chen decisively intervened, summoning the Abyssal Pearl to exert pressure upon the Myriad Heavens, locking it in a tense standoff with the opposing Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl.

"BOOM—"

Seizing the opportunity, the Immortal Desolation Emperor commanded the True Spirit Immortal Shield to smash downwards, forcefully driving the Azure Dragon Great Emperor to his knees.

After all these years, with the Immortal Desolation Emperor having cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form, the oppressive might once exuded by the Azure Dragon Great Emperor had, almost imperceptibly, diminished significantly.

"Activate the formation!"

Seeing the Azure Dragon Great Emperor suppressed by the three, the Three Talents and Four Symbols Emperor Lord decisively laid down a lethal killing array.

In that instant, the Power of the Four Symbols enveloped heaven and earth, sealing off the retreat of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor. The might of the Three Talents Slaughter Formation swept down, suppressing Him and forcing a desperate retreat.

"ROAR—!"

Enraged and alarmed, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor let out a world-shaking roar. His physical body blazed with radiant light, causing the entire Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse to tremble violently. From the dragon's maw, a dazzling Dragon Pearl soared into the sky.

It was a treasure orb emanating an eternal light. Boundless Chaos pure radiance howled forth, transforming into a beam of everlasting brilliance that shook the Eight Desolations.

"Trouble! That is a Dragon Pearl left behind by a Sage Ascendant!"

Eldrin Chen's heart clenched with alarm. He immediately activated the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao, elevating his physical strength into the realm of a Great Emperor. Placing himself squarely before his companions, he withstood the full force of the Dragon Pearl's strike.

The power of this single blow had already stepped into the domain of a Sage Ascendant's full-force attack. Even the Indestructible Battle Armor could only mitigate half the damage.

The remaining force still surpassed the limits of the Abyssal Divine Rune, inflicting significant injuries upon Eldrin Chen.

Had it been the Immortal Desolation Emperor facing this blow, even with the Immortal Shield activated for defense, he would likely have been grievously wounded on the spot, rendered combat-ineffective.

It could be said that had Eldrin Chen not intercepted this strike, and the group lost one Great Emperor-level combatant, this entire battle would likely have been for naught.

"Realm Lord."

Seeing Eldrin Chen wounded, the expressions of everyone present shifted slightly.

The Immortal Desolation Emperor decisively unleashed the Ultimate Sublimation [a forbidden technique that temporarily elevates one's combat power to its absolute peak], elevating his combat prowess into the domain of a top-tier Great Emperor. With this, he single-handedly and completely suppressed the Azure Dragon Great Emperor.

Fortunately, the remaining power within the Dragon Pearl [a mystical orb condensed from a dragon's essence] was not vast, possessing only enough for a single, devastating strike. After that, it lost the ability to unleash its might again.

With everyone attacking at full force, they soon had the Azure Dragon Emperor Lord [a title for a powerful ruler who has attained the Great Emperor realm] thoroughly suppressed.

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen consumed several Healing Immortal Pill [elixirs of exceptional restorative power] and activated the Restoration technique of the Life Great Dao [the supreme principle governing vitality and healing]. His injuries were swiftly restored, with more than half of the damage healed.

Without further words, he channeled his full power into the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine weapon forged from the essence of primordial chaos], sweeping it down in a horizontal strike. Joining forces with the others, he engaged the Azure Dragon Great Emperor in a series of fierce duels.

Although the combat prowess of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor was extraordinary, facing a group that had all unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability [ultimate techniques that carry severe costs or risks], he ultimately found himself powerless to turn the tide.

The battle raged on for millions of years within the vastness of the Chaos Void [the formless, primordial expanse between realms]. In the end, the Great Emperor who had performed the Ultimate Sublimation, his body rendered Indestructible [possessing a temporary state of near-invulnerability], was decisively pinned and slain.

"It is done."

As the Azure Dragon Great Emperor's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] sank into the Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle of the cosmos], the assembled company finally allowed themselves to release a collective, slow breath.

Eldrin Chen did not immediately commence celebration. He first ensured every major foe on the battlefield was slain, then, dragging the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse and the spoils of this campaign, he made his way back to the heart of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

Only upon returning to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm did Eldrin Chen finally allow a measure of tension to ease from his shoulders. "Our gains from this battle are substantial," he declared, his voice carrying a note of solemn satisfaction. "You have all fought valiantly and endured much."

"Now," he continued, "it is time to divide the spoils."

At his words, smiles touched the faces of those gathered.

They convened within the Great Wilderness Sacred Hall and began the meticulous task of cataloging the captured resources. As the tally grew, their expressions blossomed with ever-deepening delight.

The haul from the conflict was staggering. It included the remains of over a thousand Great Luo Realm [a supreme cultivation stage] Chaos Dragon Race, several dozen corpses of Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a powerful cultivation stage] Desolate Dragons, and a veritable trove of one hundred and thirty portions of Innate Primordial Qi [the pure, foundational energy of creation].

Furthermore, there were more than ten other precious resources, such as Great Dao Source Stone [a stone containing traces of the Great Dao's power] and Primordial Unity Sacred Fruit [a fruit that aids in achieving primordial unity], any one of which could facilitate a breakthrough to the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm.

Yet, all these treasures were considered merely mid to low-tier in the grand scheme.

The true crown jewels of their victory were the single Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse, the two Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power], and the complete, undamaged skeletal remains of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor himself.

Of the two Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of nature, possessing unparalleled power], one was the Ancient Azure Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of an ancient azure dragon] and the other the Azure Dragon Halberd [a halberd forged from the fang of an azure dragon], both relics left behind by the Sage Ascendant [a realm of cultivation surpassing that of a Great Emperor] Canglong.

As for the remains of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, they too were a superior treasure for cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form [a divine ability that manifests one's true spiritual essence], their value to a Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of cultivation for an Emperor] approaching that of an Innate Supreme Treasure.

And the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse [the corpse of a dragon who attained the Sage Ascendant realm] contained treasures of truly staggering magnitude.

Its body could broadly be divided into numerous precious components: the Rebellious Scale, Dragon Scale [the incredibly durable scales of a dragon], Dragon Horn [the horn of a dragon, a material of immense potency], Dragon Pearl [a pearl formed from a dragon's condensed spiritual essence], Dragon Heart [the heart of a dragon, a source of immense vitality], Dragon Blood [the blood of a dragon, rich with spiritual power], Dragon Bone [the bones of a dragon, a material of legendary strength], Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a dragon, imbued with dense spiritual energy], and many others.

Among these treasures, the Rebellious Scale, the Dragon Heart, and the Dragon Pearl were the most precious. The Rebellious Scale was a natural True Spirit Treasure Embryo [a nascent form of a treasure, ready to be forged into its final state] and could be used directly to refine an Innate Supreme Treasure.

Both the Dragon Heart and the Dragon Pearl could be used to attempt a breakthrough into the Great Emperor Realm, each capable of increasing the chance of success by half.

Among the remaining treasures, the Dragon Horn, Dragon Scale, and Dragon Bone could all serve as key materials to increase the probability of Ascension [the process of elevating a treasure's grade] for an Innate Supreme Treasure.

The Dragon Blood and Dragon Flesh were also extremely precious cultivation resources. Though they could not compare to the Dragon Heart or Dragon Pearl, they still offered immense benefits for attempting a breakthrough into the Great Emperor Realm.

Most crucially, the Dragon Blood and Dragon Flesh existed in vast quantities, making them exceptionally valuable resources for cultivation.

After surveying the array of treasures, Eldrin Chen spoke, "In this battle, everyone contributed significantly. Let us allocate the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse according to the merits of our contributions."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, offering no objections.

Thus, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Immortal Emperor Lord and inquired, "Given your accumulated merit, you may choose either the most precious Dragon Pearl [a crystallized orb of immense draconic power and essence] or the Dragon Heart [the still-beating core of a dragon, containing its life force and legacy]."

Immortal Emperor Lord shook his head, however, and stated, "I have already cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of one's spiritual essence into a divine avatar]. There is no need to waste such treasures as the Dragon Pearl or the Dragon Heart."

"It would be better to grant me the remains of the Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon of the eastern skies] and a portion of its Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a dragon, imbued with potent spiritual energy]. In this way, I can cultivate a second True Spirit Divine Form, and my cultivation base can also break through to the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power among cultivators], all without squandering these precious resources."