Chapter 2009 : A Sage's Treacherous Decree

With his hands clasped behind his back, the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant spoke with a calm expression, "The talent of Eldrin the Abyssal Emperor is truly world-shaking. If we allow the Sacrificial Self Path to continue growing, he will inevitably become a dire threat to us all."

"However, his cultivation has currently stalled at the Great Encompassing Realm. For one of my stature to act against him directly would be beneath my dignity."

"This is my proposal: when he attempts his breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord, I shall personally intervene to capture him and seal him away for eternity within the Solar Golden Pagoda."

Upon hearing this, the Bifang Great Emperor spoke up, "Yet, if we do this, what of the two Path Ancestor Immortal Sage from the Human Race…?"

The Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant shook his head, a cold smile playing on his lips. "The Returning Abyss Path Master possesses transcendent talent, with the potential to reach the Sage Ascendant realm, and perhaps even the Heavenly Emperor Realm. The various Sage Ascendant and Heavenly Emperor powers across the Southern Abyss Seven Domains are unlikely to welcome another rival of such caliber."

"Once I make a few discreet inquiries, others will naturally step forward to deal with those two."

"Hahaha!"

The assembled Demon Race Emperors burst into hearty laughter upon hearing this.

Eyes blazing with torrents of lightning, the Primordial Era Thunder Crow Great Emperor spoke with icy detachment, "With a Sage Ascendant taking action, it seems the Solar Golden Pagoda is about to gain another peerless prodigy from the Human Race."

The Primordial Solar Great Emperor nodded in agreement, stating calmly, "Once this matter is concluded, I shall claim the Primordial Solar Great Path Authority of the Returning Abyss Path Master for myself."

"..."

As for the schemes being plotted by the various Demon Race Emperors, Eldrin Chen was unaware.

At this time, Eldrin Chen's focus was largely on his cultivation, desiring to accumulate the necessary foundation to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm as swiftly as possible.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen continued to refine his three primary cultivation foundations while also perfecting his own path of cultivation.

Approximately one Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] later, Eldrin Chen had further perfected the cultivation method for the Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a supreme physique born of primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience], pushing it to the absolute limit of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, after this refinement, the cultivation method of the Path of Self-Refinement [a supreme art focused on perfecting one's own body and spirit] at the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm was now not a whit inferior to the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art [a legendary cultivation art of nine profound cycles].

After perfecting the Path of Self-Refinement, Eldrin Chen spent another Kalpa Tribulation refining and perfecting the cultivation methods for both the Great Path [the cultivation of one's primary energy and spiritual power] and the Soul Path [the cultivation of the soul and consciousness], advancing them to the Imperial Lord realm.

Of course, compared to the Path of Self-Refinement, Eldrin Chen's methods for Soul Path and Great Path cultivation were noticeably less profound, only comparable to cultivation arts at the Great Emperor level.

Naturally, Eldrin Chen was not anxious about this. His plan was to first achieve Fleshly Body Sanctification [the state of a perfectly refined and immortal physical form] before breaking through to the Soul Path Heavenly Emperor and Path Mastery Heavenly Emperor realms. There would be ample time to perfect them later.

After perfecting the three main cultivation volumes, Eldrin Chen attempted to further evolve the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation path centered on self-sacrifice and rebirth] to the Primordial One Realm.

Yet this step proved exceedingly arduous. Eldrin Chen persisted in his deductions for an entire Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years], yet he still found it profoundly difficult to perfect the method for achieving the Primordial One [the foundational, undifferentiated state of ultimate origin] within the Sacrificial Self Path [a supreme cultivation art focused on self-transcendence through sacrifice].

"It seems the method for attaining the Primordial One within the Sacrificial Self Path will remain elusive for the foreseeable future," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself after yet another failure, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen also grasped the true difficulty of the path ahead for the Sacrificial Self Path. The core reason it could not perfect the advancement of the Inner Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal, internal realm of power] was its inability to evolve an Immortal Domain [a cultivator's domain or territory imbued with immortal power] into a Primordial One Immortal Domain [a mythical domain that has returned to or embodies the state of ultimate origin].

Without an Inner Immortal Domain of the Primordial One Tier [the theoretical pinnacle realm of ultimate origin], the foundation of the Sacrificial Self Path would remain inherently insufficient, making it fundamentally impossible to set foot upon the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [the imperial lord realm corresponding to the Primordial One state].

However, an Immortal Domain of the Primordial One Tier existed only in theory—a conceptual ideal. Not even the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the legendary progenitor who first established the path of cultivation] had ever devised a method to achieve such an ascension.

Furthermore, within the entire expanse of the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], there existed no naturally formed Primordial One Immortal Domain to serve as a reference.

Under these circumstances, with no model to draw inspiration from and relying solely on his own comprehension to create something from nothing, Eldrin Chen found the difficulty far greater than he had anticipated.

"It seems perfecting the Immortal Domain Art [the art of cultivating and evolving one's Immortal Domain] to ascend to the Primordial One state will have to be a task for another day, to be refined slowly over time," he concluded.

With that thought flickering through his mind, Eldrin Chen set the matter aside for the time being.

After setting aside his thoughts, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation, only to find that Energy Abyss Chen had been waiting for quite some time.

Upon seeing Energy Abyss Chen, Eldrin Chen first invited him to sit, then personally brewed a pot of tea before finally inquiring, "How did your journey fare, Patriarch?"

"This is the information I managed to uncover."

Energy Abyss Chen placed a set of documents on the table, then picked up the fragrant tea for a small sip.

Eldrin Chen picked up the materials and glanced through them, nodding slightly. "If we can secure this Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest, we will have three such nests in our possession."

"After capturing it, and then seizing the two major lairs under the command of the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, the Five Elements Earth Vein I require will be complete."

As Eldrin Chen spoke these words, a faint smile flickered in the depths of his eyes.

It turned out that the information Energy Abyss Chen had investigated pertained to an Upper Grade Chaos Lair known as the 'Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest'.

The reason for investigating this was that for Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body to advance into the Primordial One Realm, he needed to refine the foundational essence of five Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest.

In truth, over these years, Eldrin Chen had twice initiated Chaos War, securing two Upper Grade Chaos Lair from the Depths of Chaos—one a water-attribute and the other a wood-attribute Great Encompassing Nest.

With the addition of this metal-attributed Upper Grade Chaos Nest [a supreme-grade lair born from primordial chaos], Eldrin Chen now simultaneously possessed three Chaos Nests.

The remaining fire and earth attributed Great Encompassing Nests [nests associated with the supreme Great Encompassing Dao] were under the command of the Departing Flame Demon God. Defeating that entity would secure them.

Seeing this, Energy Abyss Chen nodded slightly and asked, "Are you preparing to launch a Chaos War [a large-scale conflict within the primordial chaos] against the Departing Flame Demon God?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "The Departing Flame Demon God is, after all, a Primordial Chaos Imperial Monarch [a supreme ruler who has mastered the origin of chaos]. Even if its injuries are not yet fully Recovered [restored to peak condition], it will not be an easy foe to subdue."

"Moreover, my Great Path Rivals [those destined by fate to be my ultimate adversaries] are likely watching intently from the shadows. It is best to wait for the return of Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor."

Energy Abyss Chen nodded in agreement. "Then how should we deal with this Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest [a Chaos Nest of the Golden Desolation lineage]?"

Eldrin Chen offered no immediate answer. The strength of this Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest was extraordinary.

This lineage boasted not just nine Great Encompassing Golden Immortals [supreme immortals who have mastered the Great Encompassing Dao], but also three Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortals, including one top-tier Demon God who had reached the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the absolute pinnacle of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

A Chaos Nest of such formidable power, if it chose to defend itself using a Formation [a mystical defensive array], would likely be impervious even to a newly ascended Primordial Chaos Imperial Monarch.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen summoned Path Ruins Jiang and then switched back to his Reincarnation Body [an avatar body cultivated through the profound cycle of rebirth].

After everyone had gathered, Eldrin Chen recounted the entire sequence of events and then spoke, "The Demon Race [the collective term for monstrous, often antagonistic, beings] has its eyes fixed firmly upon me. I fear venturing out is not an option."

"I must trouble the Patriarch, my grandfather, and my Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar or secondary body cultivated through profound techniques] to make the journey and secure that Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest."

Hearing this, both individuals gave a slight nod of agreement.

Within the Chen Immortal Clan now, the earliest cohort of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme stage of immortal cultivation] had already advanced their cultivation to the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage within the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

These Great Encompassing Golden Immortal possessed extraordinary foundations; their combat prowess placed them among the nearly peerless within the ranks of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

Among their number, aside from Eldrin Chen, the most formidable in strength were individuals like Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Lila, Violet Consort Yan, Imperial Sovereign Jiang, and Energy Abyss Chen.

Among this group, Exquisite Jiang, much like Eldrin Chen, was a thorn in the side of the Demon Race. Should she leave the vicinity of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, she would undoubtedly be detected by their watchful gaze.

Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, and the other Dao-companions of Eldrin Chen were also under intense scrutiny from the Demon Race. Their departure from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain would likely invite obstruction from those who were their Great Path Rival [destined adversaries on the cultivation path].

Thus, figures like Imperial Sovereign Jiang and Energy Abyss Chen were considered the most suitable candidates for this task.

Both had now reached the cultivation level of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection, and their combat strength had even brushed against the threshold of the early-stage Primordial One Imperial Lord [a legendary realm of power surpassing even Great Encompassing Golden Immortals] domain.

With them taking action, coupled with the formidable combat prowess of the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar technique], their combined force would be nearly equivalent to three newly ascended Primordial One Imperial Lords [the first major realm for cultivators after transcending mortality] striking together.

Considering this, Imperial Sovereign Jiang spoke, "If only one of us went, there's a risk the information might leak. But with the three of us acting together, we can seize them before they even have a chance to react."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a faint smile touching his lips. "Then I shall trouble the three of you."

Energy Abyss Chen rose to his feet, stating plainly, "Wait for our good news."

"..."

With those words, Energy Abyss Chen took the lead, striding purposefully out beyond the borders of the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

Imperial Sovereign Jiang and the Reincarnation Body also concealed their auras and departed, slipping away from the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain without a trace.

Once the trio had stepped into the Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between ordered realms], they did not head directly for the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest. Instead, they pretended to be wandering cultivators journeying through the Chaos.

After drifting aimlessly for over thirty million years within the Sea of Chaos [the vast, turbulent currents of primordial chaos], they suddenly converged just outside the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest. A look of serene determination settled in their eyes.

"This," one of them stated calmly, "is the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest."

Gazing upon the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest before him, the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar formed from the essence of past lives] spoke with serene composure.

Energy Abyss Chen gave a nod, then began to speak. "This Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest is occupied by the Golden-Winged Desolate Ape [a formidable simian demon beast with golden wings and immense physical strength]. The physical might of this lineage is not to be underestimated."

"Even an ordinary early-stage Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme realm of cultivation, the first step into the ranks of the primordial sovereigns] might not find it easy to suppress and slay them."

The Reincarnation Body nodded in agreement, then turned to Imperial Sovereign Jiang. "We must trouble you, Grandfather, to breach the formation. Once that is done, we shall join the fray and defeat this formidable foe."

"Agreed."

Imperial Sovereign Jiang inclined his head, his expression calm as he began to gather and concentrate his Sword Intent [the conceptualized will and power of a master swordsman, capable of cutting through reality itself].

Among the three present, the Reincarnation Body possessed the most balanced and profound foundation. However, Energy Abyss Chen, who had cultivated both the Mana Immunity [a divine ability granting near-total resistance to magical energy attacks] and the Indestructibility Golden Body [a divine ability that forges a body of peerless durability], held the foremost position in defensive capability.

As for Imperial Sovereign Jiang, who wielded the True Spirit Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, born from the essence of a True Spirit] known as the 'Innate Primordial Breath Sword' [a sword embodying the first breath of creation], his offensive power was undoubtedly the most formidable of the three.

Now, as Imperial Sovereign Jiang unleashed his full might, a world-ending Sword Intent pierced through the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

In that instant, the immense Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest trembled violently. The defensive Formation [a structured array of energy designed for protection, attack, or other mystical purposes], capable of withstanding assaults from a Primordial One Imperial Lord, could not hold. It instantly became riddled with cracks, on the verge of complete shattering.

If that were all, the Golden-Winged Desolate Ape [a powerful, ancient ape demon with metallic wings] and the Demon God [a supreme entity of the demonic path] could have reacted in time, perhaps mustering their Formation [a structured array of energy for defense or attack] to hold out for a while.

Yet, almost in the same instant, the Reincarnation Body [an avatar or manifestation tied to the cycle of rebirth] and Imperial Sovereign Jiang [a supreme ruler of immense power] struck simultaneously. They summoned the Eastern Sovereign Bell [a divine bell symbolizing dominion over the east] and the Reincarnation Golden Bell [a golden bell imbued with the power of samsara] to press down with overwhelming force.

How could a mere top-grade Great Encompassing [a high-level cultivation stage] immortal Formation possibly withstand the combined assault of three combatants possessing the might of Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivation realm, one step below the apex]?

In the blink of an eye, the Formation shattered into nothingness.

Stripped of their Formation's protection, the nine Chaos Demon God [ancient demon gods born from primordial chaos] within paled, their expressions twisting with horror.

The Golden-Winged Desolate Ape King [the monarch of the Golden-Winged Desolate Apes] beat its metallic wings, soaring skyward in a desperate attempt to tear through the void and flee. Alas, it was far too late.

For in that very moment, a Reincarnation Golden Bell whirled through the air, descending with an imperious, unstoppable power that sealed the life force of the nine Demon God.

Close on its heels, the Eastern Sovereign Bell crashed down with world-shaking divine might, annihilating two of the Chaos Demon God almost upon impact.

Three of the remaining Demon God roared, gathering their strength for a final, desperate struggle, only to have their brows pierced instantly by the Innate Primordial Breath Sword [a sword technique born from the universe's first breath].

The surviving Chaos Demon God, granted no chance to react, were swept up by the Reincarnation Golden Bell and drawn inside the Ancient Bell [a venerable, powerful bell artifact], where they were imprisoned and suppressed.

After slaying the nine Chaos Demon Gods, the gazes of the three figures flickered with a subtle shift.

There was a time when a Chaos Demon God was an inconceivably powerful existence to them. Yet now, with the three of them joining forces, they could suppress and slay nine such beings within the span of a few exchanges.

The disparity was simply too vast. They even had the distinct feeling that if they unleashed their full power, the residual shockwaves of a single strike could traverse the river of time, crossing a span of one hundred Kalpa Tribulations to annihilate these same Chaos Demon Gods once more within the distant Future Space-Time.

"Is this... the power of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm?"

Energy Abyss Chen murmured inwardly, a wave of complex emotion washing over him.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already ascended to this very pinnacle.

Imperial Sovereign Jiang, however, seemed to have long been prepared for this moment. He calmly patted Energy Abyss Chen's shoulder and spoke, "From here, we shall only grow stronger."

"Do not dwell on it. Let us retrieve this Great Encompassing Nest."

As they spoke, the trio thoroughly inspected the Chaos Lair. They discovered that this Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest truly lived up to its status as an Upper Grade Chaos Lair. Within its depths lay not only a vast quantity of Rare Spiritual Wonders, but also a single Innate Spiritual Root.

This Spiritual Root was named the Golden Desolation Fruit Tree. Its effects were nearly identical to a Indestructibility Golden Fruit Tree of the same rank. However, this tree's grade was that of an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Root, making it significantly superior to the Indestructibility Golden Fruit Tree they had encountered in the past.

With this unexpected windfall, the trio's spirits were greatly lifted.

They traversed the Vast and Boundless Chaos Sea [a primordial, infinite expanse of chaotic energies] with the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest [a rare, primordial realm fragment], a journey that spanned several million years before they finally reached the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain.

Upon arriving at the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain, they placed the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest into the core of the Chaos Heavenly Domain [the central, most potent region of a chaotic realm] and only then sought out Eldrin Chen, who had just emerged from seclusion.

"Excellent, another Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Root [a high-tier plant born from primordial chaos, possessing immense spiritual power]," he remarked.

Gazing upon the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest and the Golden Desolation Fruit Tree [a spiritual tree bearing fruits imbued with desolation essence] within it, a look of satisfaction crossed Eldrin Chen's face.

Over the years, Eldrin Chen had cultivated several more Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade of spiritual plants, of legendary rarity and power] to supply the cultivators of the family's Immortal Alliance.

However, Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root demanded extremely high-quality Path-Field [a cultivated land infused with profound Dao principles]. Even an Upper Grade Immortal Domain [a realm suffused with immortal energy] could only barely meet the minimum growth requirements for such supreme-grade Spiritual Root [spiritual plants].

The Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance, by combining its grand formation and pooling the power of over a dozen Upper Grade Immortal Domain, had managed to cultivate only nine Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root.

Therefore, for the time being, this Golden Desolation Fruit Tree was not suitable for advancement to Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root.

Even so, an Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Root produced Innate Spirit Fruit [fruits born with innate spiritual properties] that were considered premium cultivation resources. These would be perfect for the newly ascended Great Encompassing [a supreme realm of cultivation] experts within the Immortal Alliance who practiced the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method focused on self-transcendence].

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen approached the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest and spoke, "I must trouble the two of you."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Eldrin Chen had someone record the Merits [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] earned by the two individuals.

He then stepped into the Primordial Chaos Golden Desolation Nest and began refining the Metal Attribute Primordial Essence [the foundational energy of the Metal element] contained within it.

This was the third time Eldrin Chen had refined an Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest, a process he was now thoroughly familiar with.

The vast primordial essence within a single Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest was ten times more potent than that of a single Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

Yet, under Eldrin Chen's relentless refinement, its inner essence was gradually absorbed and integrated into his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body.

Time flowed swiftly. After tens of millions of years, when the Chaos Lair was finally completely refined, the Metal Attribute Primordial Essence within Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body was at last fully replenished.

"Finally... has it reached completion?"

Watching the Great Encompassing Nest be fully consumed, Eldrin Chen could not help but let out a slow, relieved sigh.

Having refined three Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest in succession, his physical combat prowess had not undergone a qualitative leap, but the reservoir of primordial essence within his body had increased tremendously.

Now, I only need to refine two more Upper Grade Great Encompassing Nest to attempt the breakthrough to the Primordial One Path Body [the legendary physique representing the unity of all paths].

With this thought, a wave of joy washed over Eldrin Chen.

Emerging from his secluded cultivation, he was about to share the good news with Exquisite Jiang and the others when he found them already waiting for him.

Seeing Eldrin Chen emerge, Exquisite Jiang immediately spoke, "The Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor has returned!"

"He wishes for you to visit him at Obsidian Abyss Heaven once you have concluded your cultivation."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes brightened, a flicker of pleasant surprise crossing his features.

Unbeknownst to him, nearly ten Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] had passed while the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor explored the Chaos Desolation Sea. Now, true to his word, he had returned from its depths.

At this realization, Eldrin Chen rose immediately. "I shall go to the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor at once," he declared.

With those words, he tore through the Vast and Boundless Chaos and journeyed towards the Primordial Immortal Domain.

Upon arriving at Obsidian Abyss Heaven, Eldrin Chen was once again received by the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor within the sovereign's grand palace.

This time, the two met once again within the courtyard.

Eldrin Chen noticed that after these many years apart, the aura of the now-returned Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor seemed even more vast and majestic, having undergone an indescribable qualitative transformation compared to before.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "Has Your Majesty achieved his long-sought wish on this journey to the Chaos Desolation Sea?"

The Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor nodded, a smile gracing his features. "It was a rare ChaosForbidden Land [a perilous, primordial realm of untamed energies]. I attempted to explore it several times but could not secure its treasures."

"This time, with your Indestructibility Battle Armor, I succeeded in obtaining the Opportunity and Fortune [a profound destiny-altering chance encounter] contained within."

As he spoke, the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor handed the battle armor back to Eldrin Chen and continued, "I have now refined that Opportunity and Fortune, achieving the eighth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art."

With those words, the aura around the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor surged violently. A full Six Paths True Spirit Divine Forms [six distinct, solidified manifestations of divine power] materialized, coiling and dancing around him, unleashing a heaven-shaking, earth-sundering divine might.

Eldrin Chen's heart quaked, a tremor of astonishment coursing through him.

By all logic, even if the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor achieved the eighth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art, he should only have been able to cultivate True Spirit Divine Runes [inscribed symbols of divine power], not the fully formed True Spirit Divine Form.

The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on perfecting the physical body] is notoriously resource-intensive. Generally, there are only two methods to transform True Spirit Divine Runes into a True Spirit Divine Form.

That is to refine and assimilate an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power], or to refine and assimilate the complete skeleton of a Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Primordial One realm], which is a powerhouse at the Great Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of cultivation, representing the peak of power for an emperor-level being].

Beyond these two methods, there exists no other path to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme physical transformation technique that manifests the power of a primordial true spirit].

It is precisely for this reason that those who achieve the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [the ultimate state of the True Spirit Divine Form technique, embodying nine primordial spirits] and Fleshly Body Sanctification [a legendary art of physical refinement that forges an indestructible body] possess the peerless combat power rivaling a Sage Ascendant [a realm just below the legendary Saint, representing a sage on the verge of ascension], and even the qualification to challenge a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler born from the primordial chaos, wielding authority over chaos itself].

Previously, Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Dark Abyss, a title for a powerful sovereign] had encountered astonishing Opportunity and Fortune [a fortuitous encounter or destiny-bestowed chance crucial for a cultivator's advancement], managing to cultivate four True Spirit Divine Forms, which already placed him among the top-tier Great Emperor [the sovereign realm of cultivation].

Now, having cultivated two more True Spirit Divine Forms, his combat power has likely undergone a qualitative transformation once more. Even if he cannot yet match a true Sage Ascendant, he should now be considered an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is unmatched within their realm].

Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor seemed to notice the expression on Eldrin Chen's face. With a smile, he continued, "During my recent journey to the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast, perilous sea of primordial chaos and desolation], I slew a Colossal Chaos Fiend [a titanic, monstrous beast born from the raw essence of chaos] of the Great Emperor Realm."