Chapter 2010 : Forbidden Fortune and Divine Forms

"Within that Forbidden Land [a perilous and restricted realm], I obtained the Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance and blessing of fate] to cultivate the eighth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art [a supreme cultivation technique involving nine cycles of refinement]. I also acquired the complete remains of a powerhouse at the Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm] level and an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the primordial chaos]."

"By utilizing the Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance and blessing of fate] I obtained then, I successfully cultivated two True Spirit Divine Form [divine forms embodying one's true spiritual essence]."

"A pity. Even the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art [a supreme cultivation technique involving nine cycles of refinement] at the eighth revolution can only allow one to cultivate six True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical runes that empower the divine form]. Otherwise, I would have already cultivated the seventh True Spirit Divine Form [divine form embodying one's true spiritual essence]."

As he spoke, a trace of regret flickered across the face of Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss].

According to his words, once the seventh True Spirit Divine Form [divine form embodying one's true spiritual essence] was cultivated, his combat power would transcend the Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm] domain, placing him half a step into the Saint Realm [the realm of sages]. He would then possess the strength to contend even against a Sage Ascendant [a sage who has ascended to a higher state of being].

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly. Gazing at the Indestructibility Battle Armor [a suit of battle armor renowned for its unbreakable nature] in his hand, he spoke, "With Your Highness's strength, augmented by this Indestructibility Battle Armor [a suit of battle armor renowned for its unbreakable nature], venturing into the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast and perilous sea of primordial chaos and desolation] would surely be met with unhindered success. You should continue to wield it."

However, Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss] shook his head. A suit of Thunderclap Battle Armor [battle armor imbued with the power of thunderclaps] materialized around him, radiating a supremely powerful light of the Great Path [the supreme and fundamental Dao, the ultimate principle of cultivation].

Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart and could not help but inquire, "This is..."

"This is the Thunder Emperor Battle Armor [the Battle Armor of the Thunder Emperor], the Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the primordial chaos] I obtained on this journey."

As Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Obsidian Abyss] spoke these words, a faint smile appeared in the depths of his eyes.

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, recalling the origins of the Thunder Emperor Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor imbued with the power of thunder].

The Primordial Era Thunder Emperor [a supreme prodigy of the ancient times] was a peerless hero of the Primordial Era [the most ancient epoch]. He once shook the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven great regions of the Southern Abyss] with his might and was one of the Great Emperor [the pinnacle sovereigns of cultivation] from the Divine Clan [a clan of beings with divine heritage] of the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods [the ancient land where countless gods originated].

Later, he ventured into the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast, perilous sea of primordial chaos and decay] and never returned. Who could have imagined he had already fallen within one of its Forbidden Land [places of extreme danger and taboo].

The Thunder Emperor Battle Armor left behind by the Primordial Era Thunder Emperor is not only an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal forces of heaven and earth] but also possesses immensely powerful defensive and Slaughter [a divine power focused on annihilation] capabilities. It is merely slightly inferior to the purely defense-focused Indestructibility Battle Armor [the Armor of Unbreakable Fortitude].

And it was precisely this slight difference that led to the Primordial Era Thunder Emperor meeting his doom.

Because the Thunder Emperor Battle Armor was not strong enough in resisting Desolation Power [the corrosive power of primordial decay and ruin], it ultimately allowed the Primordial Era Thunder Emperor's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator] to be completely eroded by that very power.

Within the Chaos Desolation Sea, the consequences of having one's divine sense [spiritual awareness] eroded by Desolation Power are dire. Even a Great Emperor who loses their way there will gradually have their consciousness fade.

Under such circumstances, once one falls within the Chaos Desolation Sea, revival and return become nearly impossible.

Returning to the matter at hand, seeing that the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Dark Abyss] now possessed the Thunder Emperor Battle Armor, Eldrin Chen said nothing more.

The Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor then took out a batch of Rare Spiritual Wonders [extremely precious spiritual materials and objects] and handed them to Eldrin Chen, saying, "The remains of the three Great Emperor and this Innate Supreme Treasure are useful to me, so I will not be giving them to you."

"The remaining treasures shall be yours, as our agreed-upon share."

Eldrin Chen took the treasures and examined them, a surge of wild elation rising within him.

The treasures given by Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor were astonishingly numerous. Among them were five strands of Innate Primordial Breath and over ten portions of Primordial One Spiritual Treasure.

Most crucially, there was also a vial of Chaos Divine Liquid.

Chaos Divine Liquid is a primary-grade Chaos Rare Treasure. For a Chaos Heavenly Emperor, it is merely a relatively common cultivation resource, but for a Primordial One Imperial Lord, it is considered a supreme treasure beyond compare.

The value of a single drop of such a treasure rivals that of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. This vial contained a full one thousand drops—its staggering worth needs no further elaboration.

Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor handed the Chaos Divine Liquid to Eldrin Chen and then spoke, "This Chaos Divine Liquid was one of the greatest Opportunity and Fortune I obtained on this journey."

"To cultivate the eighth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art, I consumed three thousand drops of Chaos Divine Liquid."

"The remaining thousand or so drops are insufficient for me to achieve the ninth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art. They shall be yours, to serve as nourishment for your own cultivation."

Eldrin Chen's heart quivered. With this batch of Chaos Divine Liquid, his physical body cultivation was certain to advance by leaps and bounds after his breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

At least until the late stages of the Primordial One Imperial Body [a legendary physique said to unify all things], he would not lack cultivation resources.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he hurriedly declined, "This item is far too precious. Shouldn't the Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm in cultivation] keep it for yourself?"

"An agreed-upon share cannot be changed on a whim."

Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor waved a great hand, leaving no room for Eldrin Chen to refuse.

Then, he looked at Eldrin Chen, his expression turning grave. "The Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid of immense power born from chaos] is exceedingly rare and precious. It was precisely for this that the Primordial Era Thunder Emperor met his end."

"Remember this well: this treasure is for your cultivation alone. You must not reveal its existence to anyone else."

Eldrin Chen nodded, already planning to later conceal it within the Nameless void where the Returning Abyss Pearl resided, shielding it from the prying eyes of any powerful foe.

Seeing this, Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor changed the subject. He looked at Eldrin Chen and inquired, "I see your foundation is already exceptionally solid. When do you plan to attempt your breakthrough into the Imperial Lord [a sovereign realm above Great Emperor]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "I wish to conquer the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames [a legendary, flame-scorched ancient battlefield] before making my breakthrough."

"The Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, is it?"

Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler of the demonic abyss] nodded, then spoke: "Indeed. Once you break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the realm of a supreme lord who has unified their primordial essence], that Departing Flame Demon God [a powerful demonic deity associated with destructive flames] will surely flee."

"However, that is, after all, the Primordial One Nests [the fortified lairs of primordial demonic beings]. Their defenses are likely formidable. What are your chances of success?"

"Seven or eight out of ten."

Eldrin Chen replied, his thoughts turning to the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [an ancient and powerful simian demon from the dawn of time].

Since the devastating losses suffered by the Departing Flame Demon God's forces in that battle years ago, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had received the demon god's personal tutelage. Its cultivation had now advanced to the Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the seventh level of the Golden Immortal realm, signifying immense power and comprehension].

Nurtured personally by the Departing Flame Demon God, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had become one of the core pillars of the demon god's inner circle.

Though unaware of this detail, the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor still advised, "Proceed with confidence. I will keep watch over the Demon Race [the collective forces of demonkind] on your behalf."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of acknowledgment and continued, "However, after this campaign, I will require access to three Primordial One [the state of unified primordial essence] Path-Field [specialized cultivation grounds] aligned with the elements of Wind, Ice, and Thunder. I ask that you make the arrangements, Great Emperor."

"That can be easily arranged."

The Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor spoke again, "The Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of immortals] oversees both the Thunder Abyss Ancient Realm [an ancient domain suffused with primal thunder energy] and the Myriad Winds Ancient Land [an ancient realm of countless winds]. Either would suit your cultivation needs."

"As for the ice-attributed Earth Vein [a subterranean spiritual energy channel], you can go directly to seek out Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord. I hear he is your ally."

Eldrin Chen smiled, then cupped his hands in a respectful salute. "Then I thank Your Majesty."

"…"

Departing from Obsidian Abyss Heaven, Eldrin Chen returned immediately to the Eastern Departure Flame Domain.

Upon arriving at the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, Eldrin Chen went straight to the Blazeflame Immortal Domain and sought out Blazeflame Imperial Lord, who was in secluded cultivation there.

After several dozen Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], Blazeflame Imperial Lord's injuries had improved considerably.

Meeting within the immortal hall, Eldrin Chen stated his purpose directly. "Fellow Daoist Blazeflame, I am preparing to move against the Departure Flame Plateau."

Upon hearing this, Blazeflame Imperial Lord's heart trembled.

He looked at Eldrin Chen with immense surprise and joy before asking, "For this battle, are you confident?"

At this point, Blazeflame Imperial Lord quickly shook his head again.

During the great Starry Sky War of that era, Eldrin Chen joined forces with Desolation Meng Imperial Lord and managed to hold their own against a Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage without defeat. Who in the realms today is unaware of Eldrin Chen's awe-inspiring combat prowess?

Considering these successive Kalpa Tribulation eras where disciples of the Sacrificial Self Path have attained the Great Path, Blazeflame Imperial Lord strongly suspected that if Eldrin Chen was now preparing to take action, his strength had likely advanced yet another step.

With this thought, Departure Flame Imperial Lord swiftly changed his tune and asked, "When do we move?"

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly before replying, "In the coming days. We join forces for this battle. Upon success, you claim the Great Path Authority. All else shall be mine. Agreed?"

"It is settled."

Blazeflame Imperial Lord agreed without hesitation, fearing Eldrin Chen might reconsider.

Soon, their alliance was forged. The war machines of the entire Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance and the Eastern Departure Flame Domain began to mobilize.

Across the Eastern Departure Flame Domain, nearly one hundred Immortal Domain under Human Race control began to exert their power.

Before the Departing Flame Demon God could even react, the two powerhouses, Eldrin Chen and Blazeflame Imperial Lord, had already surrounded the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames with close to two hundred Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

After encircling the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, Eldrin Chen did not strike immediately. Instead, he directly conscripted the Celestial Soldiers and Generals from the various Immortal Domain, setting the stage for the coming conflict.

Thus time flowed onward. After more than ten million years had passed, the various Immortal Domains had already marshaled thousands of Heavenly Soldier legions. Over a hundred Great Encompassing Ancient Ships had encircled the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

To utterly suppress and slay the Departing Flame Demon God, this great Great Path Rival, the Blazeflame Imperial Lord had even borrowed a Primordial One Tier ancient ship of the Imperial Lord grade from a close friend.

It was a Chaos Ancient Ship forged from the remains of a fallen Primordial One Imperial Lord, serving as the ultimate treasure of a top-tier Imperial Court. It carried a massive cannon refined from Primordial One Divine Metal.

With this Primordial One-grade ancient vessel as their core, the Human Race launched a fierce assault upon the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

"Has the Returning Abyss Path Master truly gone mad?"

While the external forces pressed their attack relentlessly, chaos reigned within the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

The Departing Flame Demon God, watching the Primordial One-grade ancient ship bombarding his domain from without, wore an expression of utter fury and alarm.

He tore his gaze away and looked at the treasure mirror before him, unable to restrain his question. "Fellow Daoist Golden Spirit, it was you who urged me to attack the Returning Abyss Immortal Domain all those years ago. Now that the Returning Abyss Path Master presses his assault with such ferocity, will you truly stand by and watch me perish?"

Within the mirror, the Golden Spirit Path Master, clad in golden imperial robes, maintained an air of serene detachment.

He sighed softly before speaking. "The Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor has returned. His power now surpasses what it was in ages past by more than twofold."

"With his shadow looming behind this conflict, the situation has already become exceedingly difficult to manage."

Golden Spirit Path Master spoke thus, then added, "But rest assured, we have already gone to report this to the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant of the Demon Race. As long as you can hold out for a period of time, there may still be a chance to turn the tide."

With those final words, the Golden Spirit Path Master directly terminated the communication.

"Damnation!"

The Departing Flame Demon God was utterly enraged, trembling with such fury he nearly shattered the precious mirror.

At the same time, the Golden Spirit Patriarch was within the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race, surrounded by a group of Demon Race Imperial Lords.

Among the many Demon Race Imperial Lords, the Desolate Ape Imperial Lord wore a sneer of cold amusement as he spoke, "This Departing Flame Demon God is truly a fool. While the enmity between our demon race and the human race is profound,"

"what concern is the life or death of a mere Chaos Demon God to us?"

Only the Golden Spirit Imperial Lord felt a pang of sorrow for a fellow creature's impending doom, inquiring, "Are we truly not to offer aid?"

"We are not!"

The Primordial Solar Great Emperor spoke, his voice resonating with authority. "We, and the other Sage Ascendant [powerful beings one step below the Path Ancestors], are individuals who value our dignity. As long as Returning Abyss Path Master [Eldrin, the Master of the Returning Abyss Path] does not break through to the Imperial Lord [a sovereign realm of immense power] realm, it would be improper for us to move against him directly."

"To avoid unforeseen complications, hastening Returning Abyss Path Master's ascension to the Primordial One [the foundational, unified state of ultimate power] and then swiftly suppressing him would indeed be a sound strategy."

Upon hearing this, Golden Spirit Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord of the Golden Spirit lineage] fell into a contemplative silence.

If the Departing Flame Demon God [a powerful demonic deity] could be sacrificed as a pawn today, would he himself become a disposable piece in the future?

Burdened by this unsettling sense of shared vulnerability, a storm of thoughts raged within Golden Spirit Imperial Lord's mind. Yet, in the end, he forcefully suppressed them all.

"…"

While the Demon Race [the collective race of demons] emperors schemed, the battle on the front lines had reached a fever pitch.

The heroes of the Human Race [the collective race of humans] relentlessly assailed the grand Formation [a powerful defensive or offensive energy array], steadily draining its power. However, the Departing Flame Demon God commanded a Primordial One Path-Field [a domain infused with the foundational power of a Path], making his defense formidable.

At this rate, it would likely take several Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] to breach the defenses, and there was a significant risk the Departing Flame Demon God would simply escape in the end.

Realizing this, Eldrin Chen decided he could afford no further delay. It was time to end this battle swiftly and decisively.

He silently transmitted the message into the Formation [a complex arrangement of energy nodes and patterns used for defense, attack, or other purposes]. Finally, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [a powerful ancient demonic beast] on the other end received it.

As one of the Departing Flame Demon God's most trusted lieutenants, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape controlled one of the seven most crucial Formation Eye [the core energy nodes of a formation] within the grand Ancient Plain of Departing Flames formation.

Upon receiving the message, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape acted immediately. It ambushed and grievously wounded the powerful being who had been guarding the formation alongside it, then swiftly retreated to this key Formation Eye.

With one of the seven core Formation Eye lost, the formation's power plummeted dramatically, its potency reduced by more than half.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen, Blazeflame Imperial Lord, and the Primordial One [a supreme, foundational cosmic principle] cannon all struck together. Before the Departing Flame Demon God could react, they blasted a breach through the formation's defenses.

"No…!"

The Departing Flame Demon God's heart sank as he realized the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had betrayed him.

Filled with disbelief, he sought to slay the traitorous ape, but a bolt of Chaos Divine Thunder [a primordial and devastating thunder technique] came streaking towards him.

Already wounded and not fully recovered, the Departing Flame Demon God was caught off guard by Eldrin Chen's full-force strike. The blow sent him hurtling backwards, inflicting significant new injuries.

Seizing the opportunity, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape retreated to a position behind Eldrin Chen.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent."

After suffering a devastating blow, Departing Flame Demon God [a powerful demonic entity associated with destructive flames] revealed a look of utter despair.

He stared fixedly at Eldrin Chen, his face a mask of shock as he spoke, "What a masterful move, sir. To have planted such a hidden agent within my Ancient Plain of Departing Flames [a desolate, flame-scorched demonic territory]... No wonder I have suffered defeat after defeat in my battles against you all these years."

Witnessing this, Blazeflame Imperial Lord [a high-ranking immortal lord] also felt a tremor of astonishment.

Consider this: Eldrin Chen had attained the Great Encompassing [the supreme realm of cultivation] for less than thirty Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration], yet the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [an ancient and mighty demonic beast] had been placed under Departing Flame Demon God's command for nearly thirty of those same cycles.

By that reckoning, did Eldrin Chen not plant this hidden agent almost immediately after his own breakthrough to Great Encompassing?

Such foresight and audacity truly left Blazeflame Imperial Lord awestruck.

In response, Eldrin Chen remained utterly composed. He gazed coolly at Departing Flame Demon God, a glint of frost in his eyes. "All is fair in war," he stated calmly. "Your fate today, sir, is simply a testament to your own inferior skill."

"'Inferior skill' indeed!"

Departing Flame Demon God let out a maniacal laugh. He immediately summoned a Flame Divine Spear [a divine weapon wreathed in immortal flames] to bear down upon them—a weapon that was, in fact, a Twenty-Four Patterns Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a peerless treasure born of heaven and earth, inscribed with twenty-four primal patterns of immense power].

In response, Eldrin Chen merely steered the Returning Abyss Seal with calm composure, transforming it into the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to clash and parry with his foe. In that single, fleeting exchange, he had already suppressed the Departing Flame Demon God.

By now, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess was sufficient to rival those at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 5th Tier level.

At the peak of its power, the Departing Flame Demon God's cultivation had only reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier. While such strength was not weak, it was certainly no match for Eldrin Chen.

Moreover, ever since Eldrin Chen had seized its original physical body in the past, the Departing Flame Demon God had been forced to rebuild its Primordial One Path Body [a supreme physical vessel forged through the Great Dao]. This newly cultivated body was still extremely frail, causing its power to plummet to the level of a Primordial One Imperial Lord 1st Tier.

With strength so diminished, no matter how desperately it resisted, its struggle was ultimately futile.

Furthermore, Blazeflame Imperial Lord had borrowed a Void Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order capable of sealing space itself] to lock down the heavens and earth. Even the Departing Flame Demon God could find no opportunity to flee.

Under these circumstances, the fierce battle lasted a mere thirty thousand exchanges before Eldrin Chen once again shattered the physical form of the Departing Flame Demon God.

Seizing the moment, Blazeflame Imperial Lord pressed the attack relentlessly. After another three thousand years, this Great Path Rival [a fated nemesis whose existence fundamentally opposes one's own cultivation path] was finally and utterly annihilated.

"My thanks," Blazeflame Imperial Lord said.

Having eradicated his Great Path Rival, Blazeflame Imperial Lord could scarcely contain his elation. As he turned to face Eldrin Chen once more, a profound sense of reverence colored his demeanor.

In response, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his expression calm as he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, for finally achieving your wish and slaying your Great Path Rival [a fated adversary who stands as a major obstacle on one's cultivation path]."

A look of joy spread across Blazeflame Imperial Lord's face, and he then spoke, "Having slain my Great Path Rival, I can now attempt my breakthrough. I shall not linger any longer."

With those words, Blazeflame Imperial Lord departed directly from the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames and vanished into the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all realms are born].

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen made his way into the heart of the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

By now, the battle had concluded. Though these Chaos Demon God [powerful fiends born from primordial chaos] possessed formidable Force Extreme [a state of immense physical power and combat prowess], they ultimately stood little chance of achieving a Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a miraculous reversal of a seemingly doomed fate] against Exquisite Jiang and the other True Spirit Prodigy [individuals blessed with innate spiritual constitutions of legendary potential].

Even with Exquisite Jiang and the others revealing only a fraction of their true strength, they swiftly annihilated these formidable foes.

Once all enemies had been subdued, Eldrin Chen immediately directed his people to secure the battlefield. Meanwhile, the many powerful observers from outside began spreading news of the event far and wide.

"As expected, the power of the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method centered on self-sacrifice and transcendence] appears roughly equivalent to the combat prowess of a Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [a mid-stage practitioner within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]."

Within the halls of the Demon Race Heavenly Court [the celestial court and ruling body of the demon race], a group of Demon Race Imperial Lords reviewed the intelligence in their hands and nodded thoughtfully.

Primordial Solar Great Emperor [a title for a supreme emperor associated with the primordial sun] nodded in agreement and stated, "According to the deductions of Heaven's Deduction Saint Emperor, his power likely stems from the Great Path Authority [the profound authority and command over the fundamental laws of the Great Dao] inherent to the Sacrificial Self Path."

"Even if he breaks through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational stage of an Imperial Lord's cultivation], his strength will not change drastically. At most, it might elevate him to around the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth tier within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]."

The Primordial Era Thunder Abyss Great Emperor gave a slight nod, then spoke: "Since that is the case, we shall proceed according to the plan."

"The moment he breaks through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord, we will be ready to strike at any time."

"..."

After securing the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, Eldrin Chen immediately relocated the dozen or so Immortal Domain [realms of immortal beings] belonging to the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance to the periphery of the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

Subsequently, with the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames as its core, Eldrin Chen united over a hundred Great Encompassing Nest [cosmic nexuses of power] and Immortal Domain to re-establish a Primordial One Grand Formation [a grand defensive array of immense power].

This formation could withstand the sustained assault of several Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [cultivators at the mid-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], its power surpassing even the one previously laid down by the Departing Flame Demon God.

Once all this was complete, Eldrin Chen convened the Great Encompassing [cultivators who have attained the Great Encompassing realm] of the Chen Clan to hold a council within the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames.

"Excellent, excellent."

"From now on, our Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance will also possess its own Primordial One Path-Field [a sacred field where the fundamental principles of cultivation are concentrated and manifest]."

Within the Ancient Plain of Departing Flames, inside the Great Hall that belonged to the Departing Flame Demon God, several dozen Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [powerful cultivators who have attained the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm] stood gathered. Unbidden, smiles touched their lips.

Seated at the Central position within the Great Hall, Eldrin Chen looked over the inventory list in his hand, and a faint smile also graced his features.

The current Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance not only boasted several dozen Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, but also possessed multiple combatants at the Imperial Lord [a sovereign-level cultivator] tier. Furthermore, it now had its own Primordial One [the foundational, original state of existence] Path-Field [a domain where one's cultivation path is manifested and empowered]. Even within the Primordial One Imperial Court [the supreme celestial court], this strength was considerable.

It must be understood that the vast majority of Primordial One Imperial Lord [Imperial Lords who have comprehended the Primordial One] across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the myriad realms of the immortals] did not possess a Primordial One Path-Field of their own.