Chapter 1869 : Qing Cang's Rebirth

In that very instant, ripples began to spread through the chaos.

The Primordial Ice Phoenix appeared not far away. Glancing at the Chaos Black Dragon concealed within its sleeve, it remarked with astonishment, "The Chaos Black Dragon... I never imagined a Chaos Holy Spirit of such profound origins would choose to follow you."

"It was merely a stroke of serendipity."

Eldrin replied impassively, offering no further explanation. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he returned to the Qingcang Immortal Realm.

The moment he arrived in the Vastblue Immortal Realm, Eldrin sensed that some inexplicable anomaly had taken over the entire domain.

Behold, across the boundless heavens and endless immortal realms, 1 Great Dao after another manifested across the firmament. Limitless primordial qi and fundamental essence surged violently, converging at the heart of the Qing Cang Immortal Domain.

Eldrin raised his head and beheld a supreme void rift tearing open at the very heart of the Central Heavenly Domain.

That was a resplendent and boundless ocean of the Great Dao, existing at the loftiest and most majestic heights, from which endless divine chains of the Great Dao cascaded down.

And there, at the very heart of those endless chains of divine law, coiled an indelible light. This radiance possessed a nature so enduring it bordered on the eternal, and under the layered protections of the Great Dao itself, it could truly be called everlasting.

The soul of the Great Divinity Qingcang.

Eldrin murmured softly, finally comprehending in this moment how the Great Luo Golden Immortals were resurrected.

It turned out that after breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a cultivator could anchor their primordial spirit within the Great Dao. By merging with the power of the Great Dao, they would also gain its protection, thus eternally transcending the cycle of reincarnation.

For the Great Dao is supremely boundless—even when a Golden Immortal is slain, the fragment of their primordial spirit that has merged with the Great Dao can retain at least a wisp of remnant soul, rendering them utterly beyond the cycle of reincarnation.

As long as this remnant soul remains, the Great Luo Golden Immortal may eventually revive and return through the nourishment of the Great Dao over time.

There were even some who had cultivated an Indestructible Primordial Spirit, becoming Chaos Emperors. They could anchor their Indestructible Primordial Spirit upon the Great Dao itself, relying on the Great Dao’s protection to withstand the assaults of powerful foes.

For beings of this level, even the Primordial Heavenly Emperor could not annihilate their primordial spirits across the Great Dao—he could only expend immense power to seal them within the Dao itself.

The Great God Qingcang had not reached the realm of the Primordial Imperial Sovereign, nor had he cultivated an Indestructible Primordial Spirit. It was true that he had been slain by that formidable enemy in the past, and his current Primordial Spirit was reformed through the accumulation and reshaping of his True Spirit and fragmented soul over 10 billion years.

"He is awakening."

Gazing at this soul fragment, Eldrin murmured slowly, his expression growing solemn.

Boom—

As his voice faded, the tremors in the Qingcang Immortal Realm grew increasingly violent.

Endless primordial qi and fundamental essence surged like a great whale drinking water, pouring into the luminous sphere of the primordial spirit where they intertwined with the source of the Great Dao.

Then, bit by bit, bones and flesh began to grow, and a supreme Great Luo body started to slowly reshape and form.

"He was on the verge of success."

The Primordial Ice Phoenix whispered softly, then shook her head, her gaze dimming.

"What a pity…"

Eldrin remained silent, merely watching the scene unfold in quiet stillness.

In that very moment, from the highest reaches of the boundless void, a blade light of unparalleled brilliance tore through the sky.

That was an indescribable sword aura, 1 that cleaved through the endless chaos, brimming with the vicissitudes of time and an ancient aura, as if it had been unleashed from the primordial epochs of antiquity.

Under this single sword strike, all of time and space, the 6 directions and 8 wastelands, the infinite cosmos and chaotic heavens—all could be severed with but 1 swing!

"Ah—"

In that very instant, the Great Divinity Qing Cang (Person Name) let out a boundless roar.

Gripping the Heaven-Supporting Halberd, he wielded the divine power accumulated through 1 100 heavenly tribulations to contend against the cosmos.

In an instant, the Great Dao thundered, time and space reversed, and countless divine chains of the Great Dao intertwined with the Upheaven Halberd, coalescing into an ancient celestial halberd to strike down a formidable foe.

"Alas, it was all in vain."

Beneath this single swordstroke, the Great Dao flowed like water, time and space shimmered as bubbles, even the Celestial Halberd was but rotting wood—all existence became but an illusory dream, everything could be shattered with but a touch.

"Hymn—"

An indescribable sword hum resonated as Eldrin witnessed that blade radiance irrevocably annihilate all existence, erupting into a primordial luminescence that transcended eternity.

The radiance was far too dazzling, so brilliant that Eldrin could not keep his eyes open and had to shield them from the overwhelming sight.

When the radiance faded and he regained his senses, he looked again at the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), only to find the divine chains of the Great Dao shattered and crumbling, their eternal glow reduced to a dying ember.

The Great Primordial Body reforged by the Supreme Deity Qing Cang crumbled into fragments. The primordial spirit at the heart of the Great Dao disintegrated into a sky full of starlight, leaving only a dim wisp of remnant soul that fell into deep slumber. Shielded by the infinite Great Dao, it returned to the vast ocean of cosmic principles.

"The Great God Qingcang has fallen."

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of compassion flickering in his gaze.

Even a supreme expert like Eldrin (Person Name), whose might shook the ancient eras, was but a feeble ant before that indescribable existence—a being capable of slaying him thousands of times over with a single swordstroke that traversed the River of Time.

Had it been him, how could he have ever defied the heavens against such an existence?

"I am still not strong enough. I must become more powerful."

Eldrin whispered inwardly, his resolve growing ever more resolute as he steeled himself to courageously ascend toward higher realms of cultivation.

The Ancient Ice Phoenix noticed his expression and sighed, "This boundless chaos is far vaster than either of us could imagine. The 3 1000 Immortal Domains are but a lone island within it."

"Even if you and I attain the Great Dao of the Primordial Chaos, this is but the first step into the Chaotic Sea. The path ahead remains long and arduous."

Eldrin nodded slightly without another word.

With a single step forward, he flicked his sleeve and drew forth the legacy left by the Great Deity Qingcang.

Because the reshaping had just succeeded, the Great God Qing Cang’s newly formed Great Luo body had only reached the initial stage of the Great Luo.

However, the legacy left behind by the fall of a single Great Luo Golden Immortal remained astonishingly immense.

Eldrin made a quick inventory and discovered rare treasures such as Heart's Blood Essence, Great Luo Divine Heart, Great Luo Divine Blood, and Great Luo Primordial Source.

Among these rare treasures, the Heart's Blood Essence and the Great Luo Divine Heart were the most precious, each existing in only a single portion. As for the other treasures, there were over 3,000 drops of Great Luo Divine Blood, while the Great Luo Origin Essence was as abundant as 9 portions.

Among the treasures, the Heart's Blood Essence and the Great Luo Divine Blood were the most precious. These 2 treasures could enhance combat prowess and foundational strength, proving immensely valuable even to an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal.

The Great Primordial Origin, though slightly less potent, was an exceedingly rare Primordial treasure. This artifact could assist cultivators in shattering the Primordial Heavenly Barrier, while dramatically enhancing the potential and innate aptitude of Ancient Immortals.

Theoretically speaking, by refining a single strand of Great Luo origin essence, a 6 Calamities Ancient Immortal could elevate at least 1 of the 5 cardinal thresholds—fleshly body, magic power, primordial spirit, great dao, and dao fruit—to the Tenth Limit realm.

The final drop of Great Luo God's Blood was a miraculous treasure for nourishing the physical form, its effects surpassing even a 10 Revolutions Immortal Pill. Every single drop was comparable to a legendary celestial elixir, capable of aiding an Ancient Immortal in shattering the Tenth—or even Eleventh—Mortal Limit of the physical body.

"There are quite a few rare treasures, but unfortunately, they are of little use to me now."

After glancing at these rare treasures, Eldrin (Person Name) shook his head faintly.

All of his major Heavenly Passes had mostly been cultivated to the eleventh limit. These treasures could no longer help him advance further.

At this thought, Eldrin handed over his heart’s blood to the Primordial Ice Phoenix and declared, “The vow made back then—I have now fulfilled it.”

The Primordial Ice Phoenix took the heart's blood and said joyfully, "With this in hand, I shall regain my peak combat prowess within tens of thousands of years."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist, please go recover. I shall handle the aftermath of this battle."

As the words faded, Eldrin arrived at the Cyan Sun Divine Realm, where he found the members of the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance and their allies.

By now in the great war, the Celestial Immortals of both the demon and god races had been nearly wiped out, and the overall situation in the Vast Azure Immortal Domain was already settled.

Eldrin dispatched the Celestial Immortals of the Immortal Alliance to cleanse the Heavenly Domain with their forces, then personally summoned everyone to convene at the ancient ruins of Qingyang City.

On this day, Eldrin sat upright in the grand hall, gazing at the assembled immortals before him. An imperceptible smile flickered across his lips.

In this great battle, the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance and their allies achieved a resounding victory. Of the several dozen ancient immortal elders from the human race, fewer than 7 perished—a rarity seldom witnessed throughout history.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke: "You have all fought valiantly in this battle."

"You flatter me. It was all thanks to the Alliance Leader turning the tide."

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but beam with joy, their faces lighting up with smiles.

Eldrin gave a slight nod before speaking, "I have registered all the spoils from this battle in the records. Your combat merits have also been duly recorded."

"Aside from the portion set aside for compensations, you may exchange your merits for anything else you desire."

With that, Eldrin handed the ledger to the group. After reviewing it, every 1 of them couldn't help but reveal expressions of exhilaration.

The spoils from this battle, even excluding the legacy of the Great God Qingcang and the 2 8-calamity fiends, could be considered the most bountiful harvest for humanity in dozens of cosmic kalpas. Their share of the gains was truly staggering.

With just a single glance, they discovered the spoils contained a full 1 100 and 20-1 supreme-grade Ninth-Order Dao Origins, along with over 3 1000 ordinary Ninth-Order Dao Origins.

Moreover, there were countless rare treasures beyond measure. Once distributed, they would be sufficient to double each person's cultivation base. After absorbing these resources, advancing by 1 minor realm would pose no significant challenge.

At this thought, everyone eagerly exchanged for quite a few rare treasures.

Of course, compared to others, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) that had achieved the greatest military merits reaped the most abundant rewards.

The 16 ancient immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) had each exchanged for at least 3 to 4 Supreme-Grade Dao Origins (Cultivation Resource) of the ninth rank, along with a vast quantity of rare and precious marvels. Once fully assimilated, these resources would enable them to break through at least 1 or 2 more Heavenly Barriers (Cultivation Realm).

Eldrin also took 3 of the Dao Origins, specifically the most precious ones once used by Emperor Nie, the Ancient Azure Dragon, and the Nether Emperor. The rest held no use for him, so he deposited them all into the clan treasury or bestowed them upon his clansmen and dao companions.

Only the legacy of the Great Divinity Qing Cang remained, while the 10 1000 Ghosts Ancestor (Cultivator Title) and the Ancient Fiend Xuan Heng (Fiend Name) had all been stored away. He merely took out 1,000 drops of Great Luo Golden Blood (Cultivation Resource) for others to exchange.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin gathered the ancient immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan alone and said, "The legacy of the Great God Qingcang and the treasures of Xuanheng, the Ancient Demon, have all fallen into my hands. Yet they hold little practical use for me."

"Today, I've summoned you all with the intention of distributing these among you."

Speaking thus, Eldrin took out the remaining 2,000 drops of Great Luo Essence Blood and said, "Each of you may take 1 100 drops of this essence blood. It should help you achieve the 10 Calamities Body. The remaining 5 100 drops shall be stored in the clan treasury for other arrangements."

Hearing this, no 1 present voiced any objections.

Chen Qiyuan shook his head and said, "This object holds no use for me. It would be better left for others."

Eldrin smiled faintly before speaking, "Since it's meant for everyone individually, then each person should receive their share. As for the Patriarch's portion, let it be exchanged for a goldstone mineral vein."

Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) nodded upon hearing this, offering no further words.

After distributing the Great Luo essence blood, Eldrin gazed at the 9 portions of Great Luo origin for a long while before finally saying, "This Great Luo origin is a peerless treasure, capable of unconditionally forging at least 1 10-Extremity Foundation. However, it holds little value for those seeking realms beyond the tenth extremity."

"Green Princess, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), Banquet Purple Princess, Lila (Person Name), Ethan (Person Name), Ancestor Qing, Qing Feng, Wen Yuan, and Yuan Sheng—each of you shall receive 1 portion."

Ye Qingfeng immediately declined upon hearing this, "Master, your disciple’s foundation is already solid. I can cultivate the 10 Limits Foundation even without this treasure."

Lu Wenyuan and Yuansheng hastily cupped their hands and declined directly, "We are deeply honored by Master's kindness, but these treasures would be better reserved for Xianqing and Xianzhang."

Chen Xianchang, however, gave a faint smile and spoke directly, "With the innate qi bestowed by my father, each of my 30-6 Ocean Divine Pearls is an ancient innate treasure. With these, I can reign supreme under the heavens. Such external objects hold no use for us."

"Enough bickering."

Eldrin shook his head and stated plainly, "I have my own arrangements for them. There's no need for you to keep deferring to 1 another."

Seeing this, they finally held their tongues.

Seeing this, Eldrin took out the Profound Heng Demon Pearl and the Dao Origin of the Ancient Profound Heng Demon, handing them directly to Kael. "I believe," he said, "you are the most compatible with these artifacts."

Kael fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then accepted the object without another word.

Seeing this, Eldrin took out the Dao Origin of the 10 1000 Ghosts Ancestor and the tattered Banner of 10 1000 Souls, handing them to Chen Xianzhu. "Refining these will help you establish the foundation of the Demonic Tathagata."

"Once you have ferried all the vengeful souls within the Myriad Soul Banner, your foundation in the Buddha Tathagata will also reach great perfection."

"If you can master both the 'Buddha Tathagata' and the 'Demon Tathagata' to perfection and merge them into 1, you may cultivate the supreme Holy Tathagata. I believe there might be hope for you to glimpse the realm of the True Spirit."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xianzhu received the 2 treasures, then prostrated himself and kowtowed several times with resounding thuds.

Seeing this, Eldrin handed the Great Luo Heart to Chen Xianqing and said intently, "This is the Heart of Nirvana, a perfect match for your Childlike Innocence Core."

"If you can refine it, it should allow you to shed your mortal form and attain rebirth."

Seeing this, Chen Xianchang couldn't help but ask, "Father, what about mine?"

Eldrin rapped him lightly on the head and said, "Your 30-6 Ocean-Divinity Pearls are rooted in primordial chaos. With them, you could become invincible under the heavens. Focus on mastering them thoroughly—remember, 1 who grasps at too much may chew nothing well."

Hearing this, Chen Xianchang couldn't help but scratch his head and let out an awkward chuckle.

Thus, the most crucial treasures obtained from this battle were all distributed, leaving no other useless curios. Eldrin simply retrieved items like the Great Luo Sword Embryo from his sleeve and handed them to those who had not received any treasures.

For Eldrin (Person Name), these treasures were of little use anymore. Using them to arm his clan was indeed an excellent choice.

I was held up today and didn't have enough time to write another 2 1000 words, so this chapter will be 4 1000 words in total.

(End of Chapter)