Chapter 2040 : The Black Tortoise Armor's Power

If he could obtain this Black Tortoise Armor [a legendary defensive artifact forged from the shell of the primordial Black Tortoise], Eldrin Chen's combat prowess would undoubtedly experience a monumental surge upon cultivating his second True Spirit Divine Runes [a profound cultivation technique for inscribing divine symbols of power onto one's soul].

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said, "Having accepted your commission, Senior, I shall naturally see this matter through to its end."

"However, regarding this Black Tortoise Armor, could it be entrusted to me in advance?"

Indestructible Elder chuckled lightly before replying, "That is only natural. Refining this Black Tortoise Armor should further augment your strength."

As he spoke, Indestructible Elder handed the Black Tortoise Armor to Eldrin Chen and declared, "I shall enter secluded cultivation for fifty Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years], and will not emerge until my cultivation reaches the Sage Ascendant [a realm of power just below that of a true Sage] through Restoration [a divine ability focused on recovery and rejuvenation]. I entrust this period to your care."

"Remember, you must not disturb my seclusion unless the situation becomes truly dire."

Eldrin Chen nodded, pondered for a moment, and then added, "However, regarding affairs here in the Indestructible Primordial Domain [a primordial realm known for its enduring stability], you must still give the necessary instructions."

Indestructible Elder assented. He summoned the three Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm denoting rulership over vast cosmic laws]—Tai Ming, Jie Guang, and Qing Xiao—and addressed them all, "This old man requires secluded cultivation for fifty Kalpa Tribulation."

"That Blood Sea Traitorous Disciple [a renegade disciple infamous for his mastery of blood-based demonic arts] likely remains unrepentant in his treachery and may very well invite practitioners of the Demonic Path [a cultivation path that harnesses corruptive, destructive, and often sacrificial energies] to launch an assault."

"Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title for a cultivator of similar attainment] is the expert I have invited to counter the Blood Sea Traitorous Disciple. During this period, all matters concerning the Indestructible Primordial Domain shall be presided over by Fellow Daoist Eldrin. The three of you must lend him your full support."

The three Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, surpassing even the Emperor Lord realm] heard this and, though harboring some doubts in their hearts, dared not defy the opinion of Indestructible Elder.

After all, Indestructible Elder was an invincible Sage Ascendant [a realm transcending the Great Emperor, a half-step towards becoming a true Sage]. He had once even defeated a joint assault by ten Sage Ascendant and remained undefeated even when facing the full-force attack of Chaos Celestial Emperor.

One must understand, the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme defensive divine ability] of Indestructible Elder were all defensive in nature, with offensive capabilities being his relative weakness. Yet, he could still defeat ten Sage Ascendant. This demonstrated just how peerlessly powerful the path of Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focusing on achieving immortality through physical body refinement] truly was.

"We shall obey."

The three Great Emperor bowed respectfully, immediately accepting the appointment made by Indestructible Elder.

Indestructible Elder said no more. With a mere wave of his hand, he sent the three figures out of the great hall.

Once outside the hall, the three Great Emperor cupped their hands towards Eldrin Chen and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title used among cultivators]. We owe you our thanks for your assistance this time. Without it, we would likely have faced grave trouble."

"There is no need for such formalities. I was merely acting on the request of Senior Imperishable [a title or epithet denoting eternal, unyielding nature]," Eldrin Chen replied.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then spoke again with a grave expression, "Senior Imperishable and I have performed divinations. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Vorgath, the Blood Sea Ancient Ancestor will certainly come to attack."

"Moreover, for this battle, he is sure to seek the aid of an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor of unparalleled combat prowess, standing at the very peak of that realm]."

"You must immediately repair the World-Spanning Grand Array and prepare for the great battle once more. I shall not interfere further in these matters."

Upon hearing this, the three individuals immediately departed with solemn expressions.

After the three Great Emperors had left, Eldrin Chen pondered deeply and still felt it necessary to treat this upcoming conflict with the utmost seriousness.

"When a lion hunts a rabbit, it must still exert its full strength."

"Since Vorgath, the Blood Sea Ancient Ancestor has made his move, and the crisis of the Indestructible Primordial Domain is perhaps also my Opportunity, now that I have intervened in this battle, I must commit myself completely."

As these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, he left a message informing the three that he would go to the Depths of Chaos to seek aid, and then departed from the Indestructible Primordial Domain.

Once outside the Indestructible Primordial Domain, he immediately utilized the power of the Abyssal Pearl to flee far into the Nameless Space. When he reappeared, he was already within the Bottomless Abyss of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

He arrived at the Great Wilderness Sacred Hall and summoned all the Late Primordial Chaos Emperor Lord Realm powerhouses under his command.

Within the great hall, Eldrin Chen recounted the entire matter to the assembled group and then declared, "This battle is fraught with peril, yet it is also our Opportunity."

"Should Indestructible Elder achieve the Dao of Restoration, and should we manage to capture either Blood Sea Great Emperor or Soul Refiner Great Emperor, it is highly likely we will obtain several treasures of immense value."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned exceedingly grave. The Sword Abyss Great Emperor spoke, "Both the Blood Sea Great Emperor and the Soul Refiner Great Emperor are Invincible Great Emperor [a supreme title for a Great Emperor whose power is considered unmatched within their realm]. I fear they will be anything but easy opponents."

"Those whose cultivation falls below the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm [the eighth stage of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord cultivation level] would likely face immense danger if they intervened."

The Immortal Great Emperor nodded in agreement and added, "Then shall I and Fellow Daoist Sword Abyss participate in the battle?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before declaring, "The seven Emperor Lord [a title for a supreme ruler among cultivators], Three Talents and Four Symbols, shall accompany me into battle as well."

"The rest shall remain in the Great Desolate Ancient Realm and focus on completing their cultivation breakthroughs with all haste."

Hearing this, Liora, the Emperor Lord and the others could not help but feel a flicker of disappointment in their eyes.

Although the others had gained some advancement in their cultivation after obtaining the Sage Ascendant [a cultivation realm just below that of a Sage] grade Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a dragon, a potent cultivation resource] and Dragon Blood [the blood of a dragon, a potent cultivation resource], they all still fell short of the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm.

Among the five—Liora, Sword Profound, Diurnal Extinction, Distant Heaven, and Dragon Turtle—both Liora and Sword Profound, having broken through not long ago, would require at least one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often used to measure vast spans of time] to accumulate sufficient foundational depth.

As for the three Emperor Lord—Diurnal Extinction, Distant Heaven, and Dragon Turtle—none had yet cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [the highest grade of spiritual core, representing a cultivator's true essence and foundation]. Consequently, they were all stuck at the bottleneck of acquiring a Root Origin Treasure [a foundational magical treasure intrinsically linked to a cultivator's origin and path].

If they failed to cultivate a True Spirit Primordial Spirit in the future, it would likely be exceedingly difficult for them to break through to the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm.

Contemplating this, none of the five spoke, yet an intangible sense of urgency silently welled within their hearts.

As for those singled out by Eldrin Chen, a spark of fighting spirit ignited within them.

With the roll call complete, Eldrin Chen wasted no time, declaring with decisive finality, "The journey is long. We must not delay. We depart immediately."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Abyssal Pearl [a mystical orb capable of traversing vast distances], carrying the nine others across the Boundless Chaotic Desolate Sea [an infinite, turbulent expanse of primal chaos] to arrive deep within the distant Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [the primordial sea of formless chaos at the edge of creation].

This time, Eldrin Chen traveled the familiar path, reaching the Indestructible Primordial Domain [an ancient, nearly imperishable realm] in a shortened span of six Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often spanning billions of years].

Arriving at the Indestructible Primordial Domain with his companions, he found that Vorgath, the Blood Sea Ancient Ancestor had not yet returned to launch his assault. A faint sigh of relief escaped him.

Proceeding, he tasked the nine Emperor Lord [a title for supreme cultivators who have attained emperor-level power] with assisting in the formation of defensive arrays. He himself entered the Indestructible Celestial Palace [the celestial palace within the Indestructible Primordial Domain] to begin secluded cultivation, focusing on refining and absorbing the Black Tortoise Armor.

The Black Tortoise Armor was a single piece of tortoiseshell, its defensive capabilities peerless under heaven, and consequently, its refinement posed no small difficulty.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base had advanced further. Channeling the full might of his cultivation physique, he gradually, inexorably, consumed and assimilated the Black Tortoise Armor.

Once the Black Tortoise Armor was fully refined, Eldrin Chen discovered that within his physical body, the Profound Nether Divine Rune [a divine sigil granting profound nether powers] began to undergo myriad, wondrous transformations.

It would at times manifest as an ancient sword, at others transform into the Ronan of the Netherworld, and then again take the form of a ghostly cold flame, ultimately coalescing completely into a shield of archaic simplicity.

"True Spirit Divine Form—Black Tortoise Shield."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a glimmer of a smile appearing in his eyes.

This Black Tortoise Shield was one of the twelve divine forms of the Profound Nether Great Dao [a supreme cultivation art of profound and nether principles]. Now that Eldrin Chen had successfully cultivated it, it instantly possessed a certain supreme and formidable power.

Eldrin Chen slowly drew the Black Tortoise Shield into his hand, immediately discovering its wondrous properties.

He found the Black Tortoise Shield to be immeasurably heavy, as if forged from the iron of the nine Netherworld Realm [the nine layers of the underworld], its entire body displaying a ghostly, cold hue.

"*Hum*—"

Eldrin Chen attempted to activate the Black Tortoise Shield, empowering himself with it. Instantly, he felt his physical defense and strength begin to increase rapidly.

In almost the blink of an eye, his defensive capabilities had multiplied several times over, and even his strength had received a tremendous boost.

"Defense increased threefold, and strength by six-tenths."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a look of pleasant surprise involuntarily spreading across his face.

His physical defense had always been astonishing, and now, having increased another threefold, it had thoroughly reached the level of a Great Emperor [the pinnacle of power for a cultivator before attaining Sagehood].

With defensive power at the Great Emperor level, augmented by the damage absorption of the Abyssal Divine Rune [a profound defensive technique], a threefold increase in Life force [vital essence and constitution], and a thirtyfold increase in Restoration force [healing and recovery capabilities]...

Eldrin Chen suspected that even if he faced a Sage Ascendant [a being who has transcended the Great Emperor realm and touched the threshold of Sagehood], he would possess a certain degree of self-preservation ability.

"My current physical defense is likely sufficient to rival that of the former Black Abyss Great Emperor, is it not?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, but as he focused his senses further, his brow involuntarily furrowed slightly.

He discovered that the power of the True Spirit Divine Form [a divine transformation technique that enhances one's physical and spiritual form] also seemed to have its limits. This True Spirit Divine Form could, at most, amplify the defensive power of a Great Emperor by threefold.

Once one's physical defense surpassed this level, the effect would gradually diminish.

Upon careful reflection, however, this was within expectations. After all, the True Spirit Divine Form was also a power belonging to the Great Emperor realm.

This power had not yet stepped into the domain of Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged], and thus could not possibly grant a massive enhancement to a Sage Ascendant, let alone a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler whose power originates from and commands the primordial Chaos].

It is precisely for this reason that before cultivating the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms, a practitioner of the Sainthood through the Flesh path who cultivates more True Spirit Divine Forms is merely shoring up their own weaknesses, unable to bring about a heaven-defying qualitative transformation in combat power.

The reason the final three True Spirit Divine Forms can bring about such a massive increase in power is due to the amplification the Nine True Spirit Divine Patterns array runes provide to the physical body, not merely the enhancement brought by the True Spirit Divine Forms themselves.

After all, a grand array formed from six True Spirit Divine Runes can only amplify physical strength by roughly fivefold, while seven True Spirit Divine Runes can amplify it by approximately ninefold.

The eighth True Spirit Divine Rune can amplify physical strength by a staggering sixteenfold, and once the Nine True Spirit Divine Patterns are fully cultivated, the amplification reaches an astonishing thirtyfold.

It is precisely because of this that legends say cultivating seven True Spirit Divine Forms allows one to contend with a Sage Ascendant, while cultivating eight enables one to rival or even defeat a Sage Ascendant.

Only by cultivating the ninth True Spirit Divine Form can one be considered truly invincible within the Sage Ascendant Realm.

As for the power that allows a practitioner of Sainthood through the Flesh to successfully challenge a Celestial Emperor, aside from the physical amplification brought by the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms...

The most crucial reason is actually the power of the Singular True Form manifested after the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms merge into one.

That Singular True Form is the unification of the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms, analogous to a Sage Ascendant who has completed Dao-Grasping. Only thus can one possess the ultimate power that transcends the domain of the True Spirit Divine Forms.

"The Black Tortoise Shield can, at its limit, only amplify defense by roughly threefold. The Ancient Pearl of Life is similar in this regard; beyond that, the effects gradually diminish."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, swiftly grasping the profound mysteries of the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine ability that manifests the cultivator's true spiritual essence].

Regarding the fact that the True Spirit Divine Form could not perpetually amplify oneself, Eldrin Chen adjusted his mindset quite quickly.

After all, upon reaching the domain of a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm], the True Spirit Divine Form becomes the very foundation of one's own power. If it could still provide further amplification, wouldn't that be amplifying oneself with oneself?

Such a notion, akin to spiraling into the heavens by stepping on one's own left foot with the right, defies all logic and reason.

Under these circumstances, the power of Eldrin Chen's True Spirit Divine Form surpassed that of an ordinary top-tier divine form by threefold—a talent so dazzling it could be called heaven-defying.

Most crucially, Eldrin Chen had already cultivated the eight great True Spirit Divine Runes [esoteric symbols that form the basis for manifesting True Spirit Divine Forms]. This was the foundation for achieving the eight great True Spirit Divine Form, granting him a sixteenfold amplification of his physical strength.

With this sixteenfold physical amplification, once Eldrin Chen's physical cultivation stepped into the Great Emperor Realm, he should be able to rival, or even defeat, a Sage Ascendant [a realm above Great Emperor] even without having fully manifested his True Spirit Divine Form.

Of course, Eldrin Chen's current realm was merely at the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord Fifth Layer [the fifth layer of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm], still a vast distance from the Great Emperor Realm.

Even with the amplification from the True Spirit Divine Runes, his physical power only rivaled that of an Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord.

It was only under the dual amplification of his two True Spirit Divine Form that Eldrin Chen gained physical defensive power and Life force [a conceptual force representing vitality and endurance] comparable to a Great Emperor.

As for his other foundational aspects, there remained a certain distance from the realm of a Great Emperor [the supreme sovereign-level cultivator, a pinnacle of power].

"Fortunately, my strength has drawn near," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen whispered inwardly. The Black Tortoise Shield [a defensive technique manifesting the power of the mythical Black Tortoise] had augmented his strength by sixty percent. Combined with the thirty percent boost from the Ancient Pearl of Life [a primordial treasure that enhances vitality and physical power], his total enhancement reached ninety percent.

With a physical foundation at the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth tier of the Emperor Lord realm, focusing on primordial unity], a further ninety percent increase in power could not be said to have fully stepped into the domain of a Great Emperor, yet it brought him remarkably close.

With such divine might, coupled with the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a weapon of immense power, rivaling the greatest treasures] whose potency matched that of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing unparalleled power], Eldrin Chen was now capable of confronting a powerful Great Emperor head-on.

Add to that his heaven-defying defensive capabilities, and his combat prowess became nearly immeasurable.

"The damage immunity of the Indestructible Battle Armor [an armor renowned for its near-absolute defense], the damage absorption of the Abyssal Divine Rune [a mystical rune that siphons and nullifies incoming attacks], the defensive power of the True Spirit Divine Form [a perfected spiritual form granting immense resilience] and the Black Tortoise Shield, the Life [the fundamental force of vitality and endurance] force of the Ancient Pearl of Life..."

Eldrin Chen murmured slowly, finally concluding, "My defensive power should be sufficient to withstand a direct assault from a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended beyond the Emperor realm, touching the realm of Sages]."

Having accurately gauged his own combat strength, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of confidence for the impending battle.

Emerging from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber designed for deep meditation and cultivation], he found the Indestructible Primordial Domain [a fortified realm of ancient power] already prepared for war, arrayed with one lethal formation after another of Primordial Unity [the cultivation realm focusing on the unity of primordial forces] grade.

After emerging from seclusion, Eldrin Chen noticed Immortal Great Emperor standing guard not far away and inquired, "Was it successful?"

"It was not a suitable match."

Immortal Great Emperor shook his head. Not long before, Eldrin Chen had suggested that Immortal Great Emperor refine the complete remains of the Netherworld Realm Great Emperor and the Celestial Fiend Great Emperor.

After being suppressed by Indestructible Elder, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of that Netherworld Realm Great Emperor and the Celestial Fiend Great Emperor had fled into the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea to save themselves.

If their intact corpses could be refined, it might allow for the cultivation of two True Spirit Divine Form [a divine form cultivated from a true spirit's essence], which would be a decent option for Immortal Great Emperor.

However, among the two remaining True Spirit Divine Runes [divine runes representing a true spirit's power] possessed by Immortal Great Emperor, the Ultimate Sublimation would be best cultivated by refining an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from innate laws] of the Eruption type.

As for Extreme Speed, it would also be best to refine the corpse of a Great Emperor whose Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] excelled in speed. The corpses of the Celestial Fiend and the Netherworld Realm Great Emperor were both unsuitable.

Most crucially, both of them had achieved their Great Emperor status through blood sacrifice rituals. Strictly speaking, they were merely pseudo-Great Emperor; their foundations were even weaker than that of Pioneer Great Emperor. Using them to cultivate a True Spirit Divine Form would instead diminish one's own potency.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "It seems those two got off lightly."

Immortal Great Emperor shook his head again, a cold sneer curling his lips. "Those who attain the Dao through blood sacrifice often find their personalities gradually warped, even damaging their own human soul [one of the three souls in Chinese metaphysics]."

"Those who walk this path will possess an exceedingly low resistance to the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a primordial, chaotic, and spiritually corrosive expanse of sea]."

"One need only cast them into the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea, and soon thereafter, they will transform into mindless members of the Desolate Tribe [a tribe of beings corrupted and stripped of their sentience by the Desolate Sea]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly lifted his head, his expression turning grave as he looked beyond the boundaries of the Indestructible Primordial Domain [a primordial realm of immense stability and ancient power].

There, beyond the vast and boundless Indestructible Primordial Domain, two figures had appeared at some unknown time.

Of the two, one was clad in blood-red robes, while the other wore robes of profound darkness, their form shrouded in a mist of shadowy gloom that obscured their true visage.

"Soul Refiner Ancient Ancestor and Blood Sea Great Emperor,"

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath, a cold glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.

The Blood Sea Great Emperor, standing tall amidst the void of the heavens, let out a cold, mocking laugh and spoke, "Master, so it turns out you are but a body clinging to the brink of death."

"A single drop of blood, yet it was enough to startle and drive back your disciple. Your methods are truly formidable."

"A pity. Since you have already perished, why must you return?"

"Today, this venerable one shall borrow this drop of your blood to assail the Sage Ascendant Realm."

As these words fell, Vorgath, the Blood Sea Ancient Ancestor surged forward with heaven-engulfing divine power, charging towards the Indestructible Primordial Domain.

"Activate the formations."

Qing Xiao Great Emperor commanded directly. Instantly, one after another Primordial Grand Formation [ancient and supremely powerful defensive arrays] ignited, straining to their utmost to withstand the assault of Blood Sea Great Emperor.

Yet Blood Sea Great Emperor truly possessed extraordinary means. He summoned a boundless sea of blood that swept forth like a tide. Under its relentless, sky-scouring onslaught, countless Formation [magical arrays] began to tremble violently, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Soul Refiner Great Emperor further shook his Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of primordial chaos], the Myriad Souls Banner. In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal moment], hundreds of millions of spectral souls soared into the heavens, crashing against the myriad Primordial Grand Formation like a ghostly tsunami.

"Not good enough!"

Qing Xiao Great Emperor's expression shifted dramatically. "Their power is too immense," he couldn't help but exclaim. "The Formation alone cannot hold them back."

As he spoke, the three Great Emperor [titles for cultivators at the pinnacle of power] prepared to take to the skies, intent on joining the fray at the heart of the battlefield.

Yet at this critical juncture, Qing Xiao Great Emperor was halted by Eldrin Chen. Eldrin Chen spoke, his voice calm yet resolute: "Conceal your true strength for now. Leave this place to me."

As he spoke these words, Eldrin Chen directly mounted the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and charged toward the heart of the battlefield.

"It's you again!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen charge forth, Blood Sea Great Emperor immediately revealed a cold, indifferent expression.

In that instant, he summoned an endless sea of blood to slash forward, intending to completely ensnare Eldrin Chen.

Then, he turned his gaze to Soul Refiner Great Emperor, his expression grave as he spoke, "Fellow Daoist Soul Refiner, this man's defenses are extraordinary. If we cannot completely suppress him, I fear he will become a major problem."

"Hmph—"

Soul Refiner Great Emperor let out a cold laugh. With a flick of the Myriad Souls Banner in his hand, countless malevolent ghosts surged forth, swirling toward Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. He activated his True Spirit Divine Form, and the Black Tortoise Shield spun ceaselessly around him. Despite the relentless erosion by the swarming ghosts, he remained utterly unscathed.

Furthermore, he summoned forth the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire, incinerating countless ghosts until they vanished into nothingness.

"The Pure Yang Heavenly Fire... you have some skill indeed."

Soul Refiner Great Emperor [the sovereign ruler who refines souls] spoke slowly, then with a flick of his sleeve, five supreme figures flew out from behind his head, encircling and attacking Eldrin Chen.

"Five Desolate Tribe [a tribe of ancient, desolate demons] Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm], this is somewhat troublesome."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. He could only push the Indestructible Battle Armor [an armor of legendary, unbreakable defense] to its absolute limit, enduring the assaults of the five Desolation Emperor [emperors of the desolate realm]. Yet, he showed not the slightest sign of injury.

Thus, the great battle raged on, and in the blink of an eye, millions of years passed. To their utter astonishment, the two of them discovered they had absolutely no means to harm Eldrin Chen.

"The Ancient Pearl of Life [a primordial pearl containing the essence of life], the Black Tortoise Shield [a defensive technique manifesting the shell of the Black Tortoise]—they are all defensive True Spirit Divine Form [divine forms embodying a cultivator's true spiritual essence]."

Seeing they could not subdue Eldrin Chen, Blood Sea Great Emperor [the sovereign emperor of a boundless sea of blood] spoke with intense jealousy, "All defensive True Spirit Divine Runes [divine runes that channel a cultivator's true spiritual power], and cultivated using an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth, containing innate laws]. You must be the old man's newly accepted disciple, then?"

"That old man is truly biased! He actually bestowed an Innate Supreme Treasure upon you."

"Why? I am his first disciple! Why is he so unfair?"

Blood Sea Great Emperor roared in fury, momentarily mistaking Eldrin Chen for a disciple of the Indestructible Elder [the elder who is said to be unbreakable].

With a savage grin, he brandished a Blood Sea Divine Sword [a divine sword forged from the essence of a sea of blood] and slashed forward, declaring, "Since there is no justice, then you must all die! You and that old man must perish!"