Chapter 2052 : The Gathering of Great Emperors

Within the Great Wilderness Sacred Hall at this moment, Eldrin Chen gazed upon the several Great Emperors [the supreme sovereigns of the cultivation world, wielding power over vast domains] under his command, and a faint smile touched his lips.

The great hall stood eleven peerless powerhouses: Sword Abyss Great Emperor, Immortal Great Emperor, Liora, the Great Emperor, Sword Profound Great Emperor, and the seven Great Emperors of the Three Talents and Four Symbols.

From this single lineage alone, there were a full eleven Great Emperor powerhouses. At this moment, Eldrin Chen could truly be said to command a formidable and well-equipped force.

Moreover, these Great Emperors were no ordinary sovereigns of their realm.

Among these eleven Great Emperors, Sword Profound Great Emperor and Immortal Great Emperor possessed the greatest strength.

Sword Profound Great Emperor had cultivated Six Great True Spirit Foundations [the pinnacle of spiritual foundation establishment, granting immense potential and power] and wielded two Slaughter-type Innate Supreme Treasures [supreme-grade magical weapons born from the primal laws of heaven and earth]. Apart from the shortcoming of insufficient physical body strength, his capabilities in all other aspects could rival an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power stands unchallenged among their peers].

Immortal Great Emperor also possessed world-shaking combat prowess, his normal state strength comparable to a top-tier Great Emperor.

Upon activating his Extreme Dao Physique [a supreme divine ability that temporarily pushes one's physical form to its absolute limit], and bolstered by the Crimson Emperor's Battle Armor and the Immortal Emperor Spear, his combat power even surpassed the domain of an Invincible Great Emperor, nearly capable of contending with seven or eight Great Emperors joining forces.

Liora, the Great Emperor had cultivated Five Great True Spirit Foundations and mastered two Innate Supreme Treasures, making her a standard top-tier Great Emperor.

Although Sword Abyss Great Emperor's foundational depth was not considered heaven-defying, his mastery of the Ancient Sword of the Vast Abyss granted him the combat strength of a powerful Great Emperor.

Individually, the Three Talents Great Emperor possess only the combat power of an ordinary Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator at the peak of the mortal realms]. However, when the three join forces, bolstered by their Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from the primordial chaos] the Heaven-Locking Golden Chain, they can contend with an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power stands unrivaled among their peers].

Individually, the Four Symbols Emperor Lord have combat power that has just entered the Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator at the peak of the mortal realms] domain. Yet, when the four unite and channel their Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from the primordial chaos], the Azure Dragon Halberd, they too can rival an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power stands unrivaled among their peers].

If the Three Talents and Four Symbols Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator at the peak of the mortal realms] join forces and deploy the Three Talents and Four Symbols Slaughter Formation [a legendary formation that harnesses the powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man, along with the four cardinal beasts], they would possess the means to engage even a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has transcended the Great Emperor realm and touched the threshold of Sagehood] in battle, or at the very least, ensure their own survival.

It can be said that under Eldrin Chen's banner, each of these Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator at the peak of the mortal realms] possesses awe-inspiring, world-shaking combat prowess.

Since Eldrin Chen set foot in the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, primordial sea of chaotic energies at the edge of the known cosmos], he first obtained the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse [the colossal remains of a dragon that had ascended to the Sage realm] and later rescued the Indestructible Elder, acquiring a vast trove of resources from these endeavors.

The value of these resources was enough to send even a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has transcended the Great Emperor realm and touched the threshold of Sagehood] into raptures, yet the majority were used by Eldrin Chen to nurture these eleven Great Emperor [supreme cultivators at the peak of the mortal realms].

In contrast, Eldrin Chen himself only utilized three Innate Supreme Treasure [supreme-grade treasures born from the primordial chaos] while cultivating his True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine body technique that forges one's spirit into an indestructible form]. The primary resources for his own cultivation consumption were the Chaotic Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid brimming with chaotic divine energy] he brought from the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss.

It could be said that of all the resources he obtained during his many years of traversing the Chaotic Yellow Sea [another name for the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea], nine-tenths were used to nurture these individuals.

Fortunately, they did not disappoint Eldrin Chen. They successively broke through to the Great Emperor Realm [the cultivation realm of a supreme cultivator at the peak of the mortal realms], becoming the core combat force under his command.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of satisfaction. He let out a soft sigh before speaking, "I have gathered you all today because a great war is upon us."

"Is it about to begin?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy and anticipation.

Ever since their breakthrough to the Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and authority] realm, they had waited for hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often associated with great calamities and rebirth], finally arriving at this day of launching the counter-offensive against the Extreme Emperor Primal Domain.

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly before speaking. "Taking the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain should pose little difficulty for us. With the aid of Senior Indestructible as well, this battle should proceed without unexpected complications."

"However, after this conflict, you will accompany me to wage war in the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss. That... is likely to be a war of truly staggering brutality."

The gathered Emperors' expressions grew solemn at his words.

They had long since heard of Eldrin Chen's origins and understood the formidable might of the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss.

The opponents Eldrin Chen had faced in the past were never weaklings, to say nothing of the terrifying adversaries at the Celestial Emperor [a realm transcending even Great Emperors, representing the apex of celestial authority] level.

Yet, even so, not a single one of them wavered or thought of retreat.

The Immortal Great Emperor drew a deep breath, his battle intent soaring to pierce the heavens. "I have long desired to witness for myself," he declared, his voice ringing with resolve, "just how powerful that illustrious Origin Domain truly is."

Sword Profound Great Emperor also smiled, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes as he said, "My sword thirsts for the mightiest of opponents."

The others also radiated formidable fighting spirit, clearly having made all necessary preparations.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen patted their shoulders and said, "Let us set aside the matter of the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss for now. Prepare yourselves; we depart once our company is assembled."

As the war machine of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm ground into motion, strategic resources gradually became sufficient, and time flowed swiftly onward.

Merely one Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle] later, the Extreme Emperor arrived first at the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, evidently not having ventured far from these lands.

After another Two Kalpas [two immense cosmic cycles], the Indestructible Elder traversed the Chaos [the primordial, formless void] and appeared calmly outside the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

"Senior."

Watching the Indestructible Elder arrive, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a surge of joy.

Hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] had passed since their last meeting, and the Indestructible Elder's aura had grown profoundly unfathomable, seemingly far more formidable than before.

Yet, after a glance at Eldrin Chen, he spoke with evident surprise, "The power of Dao Authority [the authority to command a fundamental principle of reality]... you have already stepped into the realm of a Sage Ascendant [a supreme cultivator on the cusp of sagehood]?"

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded and then spoke, "The Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] I have forged has, in recent years, already reached a state of perfect completion."

Indestructible Elder [an ancient and powerful figure] nodded in turn before speaking, "Fetch several copies of the Scripture of Dao Transmission [a profound text containing the essence of the Dao] for me. My Indestructible Primordial Domain [a personal realm or world created by a supreme cultivator] should also bloom with a hundred flowers."

"That is not difficult."

Eldrin Chen smiled and presented three copies of the Scripture of Dao Transmission to Indestructible Elder.

Having received the Scripture of Dao Transmission, Indestructible Elder cast a glance at the Extreme Emperor [a title for a supreme cultivator] standing nearby and then said:

"Since you have already made your breakthrough, and with the addition of Fellow Daoist Extreme Emperor here, our chances of capturing them in this battle are no longer low."

"However, those two possess the Chaos Void-Rending Talisman [a powerful talisman capable of tearing through the fabric of space and chaos]. I fear it will be exceedingly difficult to keep them from escaping."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and declared, "Set your minds at ease. I have the means to suppress them."

Since this was a sincere collaboration, Eldrin Chen naturally saw no reason to hold anything back.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced the Chaos Void-Refining Vial [a mystical vessel capable of refining and containing chaos and void]. He then stated calmly, "This artifact, I believe, will be sufficient to subdue them."

"Chaos Void-Refining Vial [a legendary treasure capable of refining the primordial chaos]?"

The expressions of Extreme Emperor and Indestructible Elder shifted slightly, clearly indicating they both recognized the origins of this treasure.

The Indestructible Elder immediately turned his gaze towards Extreme Emperor, his tone carrying a sharp edge as he spoke: "Fellow Daoist Extreme Emperor, you surely understand the immense value of this treasure, do you not?"

"I understand."

Seeing the Indestructible Elder's expression, Extreme Emperor let out a bitter laugh and hastily swore a Great Dao [the supreme and fundamental principle governing all existence] oath, pledging to never divulge the secret of the Chaos Void-Refining Vial.

Only then did the Indestructible Elder retract his killing intent. He looked at the Chaos Void-Refining Vial and said, "This treasure is the companion artifact born alongside Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor. Its worth is enough to stir the heart of even a Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"With the methods of Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor, his Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from primordial chaos] would never choose a master at random. For it to have fallen into your hands... it seems there is likely some connection between you and Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor."

"A connection to me?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily stunned, a wave of confusion washing over him.

He pondered deeply but could not fathom any link between himself and Immortal Cosmos Dao Progenitor. At most, Eldrin Chen had merely visited the Celestial Emperor's Treasury [a legendary repository of celestial treasures].

Yet upon further reflection, the fact that the former Celestial Dawn Emperor Lord had once mistaken Eldrin Chen for his own Patriarch seemed to carry faint traces of this truth.

"Could it be that I truly am the reincarnated form of some forbidden existence?"

As this thought flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen felt a momentary disarray in some of his fundamental perceptions.

Seeing this, Indestructible Elder chuckled and said, "Do not trouble yourself overmuch. Regardless of what secrets lie hidden behind this veil,"

"once you ascend to a sufficient height, all mysteries will naturally become clear."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, setting aside his swirling thoughts.

He rose to his feet, his gaze sweeping across the Boundless Chaotic Desolate Sea, and declared, "Let us depart."

At Eldrin Chen's command, the vast Great Emperor Ancient Ship stirred to life.

Three Sage Ascendant and eleven Great Emperor boarded the ancient vessel, which then set its course into the heart of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

For this great war, the Great Desolate Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate domain within the Chaos] had mobilized nearly its entire force, leaving only the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar formed through reincarnation techniques] to stand guard within its borders.

Fortunately, this Reincarnation Body had now attained the cultivation base of the Seventh Layer Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the seventh layer of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm], with combat prowess rivaling that of a Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign among cultivators].

Furthermore, bolstered by the Authority of the Heavenly Dao [the power to command a fraction of the Heavenly Dao's laws], the Reincarnation Body possessed strength comparable to a top-tier Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of Sagehood], more than sufficient to safeguard the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

The Great Emperor Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel used by Great Emperors for traversing the Chaos] continuously navigated the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [a vast, chaotic, and desolate expanse between domains]. Guided by Extreme Emperor [the Dao title of a supreme emperor], it journeyed onward, unknowingly crossing the Vast Chaotic Sea [the immense sea of primordial chaos] and arriving at the periphery of the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain [a primordial domain ruled by an emperor of extreme power].

"This is the place,"

Extreme Emperor spoke slowly as he gazed upon the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain, a flicker of complex emotion crossing his features.

As a Sage Ascendant who had cultivated seven Grand Dao Divine Form [divine forms embodying supreme Daos], he had long been the foremost among the three Sage Ascendant of the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

Although conflicts and grievances had arisen over the years between him and the outsider, Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the sovereign emperor of the Great Wilderness], he had never contemplated expelling the other completely.

After all, an Origin Domain [a foundational domain within the Chaos] without a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a Celestial Emperor who rules over Chaos] to guard it was perilously vulnerable within the Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence].

He had always regarded both Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign and Vorgath Di [the Dao title of the ancient ancestor Di] as rivals—competing for supremacy, yet ultimately sharing the same vessel upon a turbulent sea, their fates intertwined.

After all, with three Sage Ascendant joining forces, augmented by the power of the Authority of the Heavenly Dao [the supreme governing principle of the cosmos], they were qualified to stand against a Chaos Celestial Emperor.

At the very least, one or two ordinary Chaos Celestial Emperor would likely find it difficult to breach an Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain [a primordial realm of ultimate power] defended by three Sage Ascendant.

Yet he could never have imagined that these two would actually join hands against him. Did they not fear meeting the same fate as the former Great Wilderness Primordial Domain?

"Shortsighted fools."

His thoughts churning, Extreme Emperor finally sighed and looked towards Eldrin Chen and Indestructible Elder beside him.

"Sacred Venerable, Fellow Daoist Eldrin, I shall soon activate my contingency plan and make a move to seize the Authority of the Heavenly Dao. At that moment, this realm's Authority of the Heavenly Dao will fall into a state of stagnation."

"I must ask you both to act and suppress those two Sage Ascendant."

Eldrin Chen nodded and spoke, "Proceed with your plan. The two of us are more than capable of handling this battle."

"Excellent!"

With that word, Extreme Emperor flicked his sleeve, summoning forth a peerless celestial wheel.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the void and reappeared within the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

Eldrin Chen and Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign continued to wait. Moments later, they suddenly perceived a violent tremor shaking the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain, and the Authority of the Heavenly Dao [the supreme will and power of the cosmic order] seemed to fall into a profound silence.

Immediately after, a roar of fury erupted from within the depths of the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

"You old thief, Extreme Emperor! How dare you return?"

"This sovereign has returned today precisely to settle old debts."

Following the fierce exchange of roars, a world-shaking battle Eruption [erupted with cataclysmic force] within the domain.

Eldrin Chen and Indestructible Elder exchanged a glance. Without a moment's hesitation, they instantly charged into the heart of the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

The moment he entered the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain, Eldrin Chen saw Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign and Vorgath Di joining forces, relentlessly pursuing and attacking the Extreme Emperor.

"Now!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin Chen summoned the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and surged forward to attack the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign.

Indestructible Elder [an ancient being renowned for his unyielding nature] moved with astonishing speed, arriving even before the others, and pressed down to suppress Vorgath Di [a powerful demonic sovereign]. The other eleven Great Emperors [supreme cultivators at the pinnacle of power] also plunged into the heart of the battlefield, clashing fiercely with several local Great Emperors in a cataclysmic confrontation.

"So it was you. I wondered who had come. It seems you've brought reinforcements," he said with a cold sneer.

As Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] charged forward, Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the sovereign ruler of the desolate wastes] let out a derisive laugh.

With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Great Wilderness Heaven Halberd [a legendary polearm embodying the might of the untamed wilds]. Its tip pierced the very heavens as it descended to suppress Eldrin Chen.

"A mere Great Emperor, stripped of the Authority of the Heavenly Dao [the mandate and power granted by the Heavenly Dao itself], dares to raise a hand against this Sage?"

As he struck, the killing intent in Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign's gaze towards Eldrin Chen solidified, becoming almost tangible.

In that moment, the battle-aura of Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign swept across the firmament, coalescing into a blow that held nearly his full power, aimed at utterly crushing Eldrin Chen.

"Hah—"

Yet Eldrin Chen merely responded with a contemptuous laugh. Behind him, five majestic Grand Dao Divine Forms [divine manifestations of supreme cultivation arts] materialized in succession, transforming into the Immortal Domain [a realm of pure immortal energy], the Ten Great Immortal Treasuries [a legendary set of ten supreme cultivation techniques], the Immortal Vault Treasure [a priceless artifact of immense power], the Body of Self-Sacrifice [a unique physical form forged through ultimate dedication], and the Foundation of the Great Dao [the fundamental principle underlying all cultivation].

This was because, after the development spanning over one hundred Kalpa Tribulations [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often involving great calamities], the number of Grand Luo Golden Immortals [immortals of the highest order within the Grand Luo realm] who had mastered the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a supreme cultivation path requiring great personal dedication] had surpassed six hundred. Furthermore, several new Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarchs [emperors who wield the primordial power of chaos] had recently ascended to that exalted rank.

The birth of so many powerful beings led to the further refinement of the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound cultivation art that channels the power of sacrifice and devotion], giving birth to a fifth Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a cultivator's connection to a fundamental cosmic principle].

At this moment, Eldrin Chen channeled the authority of the Path of Self-Sacrifice into himself. Instantly, he unleashed a cataclysmic power of supreme might that pierced through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. His heavenly halberd swept out, instantly repelling the Great Wilderness Heaven Halberd [a legendary weapon of immense power].

It could be said that Eldrin Chen's combat prowess at this moment was nearly comparable to a top-tier Sage Ascendant [a supreme cultivator who has ascended to the cusp of sagehood] who commanded nine Grand Dao Divine Forms.

The Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the supreme ruler of the Great Wilderness] had only mastered five Grand Dao Divine Forms. He was far inferior even to the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant [a sage ascendant whose power is aligned with the mythical Vermilion Bird]. How could he possibly be a match for Eldrin Chen?

In the span of a single clash, the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign was sent reeling, blood spraying from his mouth, his face etched with utter disbelief.

"Have you... attained Dao-Grasping [the legendary realm of directly comprehending and wielding the fundamental Dao itself]?"

"Ah—!"

At that very instant, a cry of agony tore through the heavens.

Facing the Indestructible Elder [an ancient being of legendary resilience] at the peak of his power, Vorgath Di [a formidable and ancient cultivator] was grievously wounded in a single exchange. He was sent flying, blood misting the air, having clearly suffered a devastating blow.

"This is bad."

Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the supreme ruler of the Great Wilderness] felt a sudden lurch in his heart and immediately sought to activate the Chaos Void-Rending Talisman [a talisman capable of tearing through the fabric of chaos and void] to make his escape.

Yet, in that very instant, he discovered the space had solidified like divine Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] iron; even the Chaos Void-Rending Talisman could not rend it open.

Only then did Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign realize something was terribly amiss. He perceived, high in the boundless firmament, an ancient vial suffused with Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy of chaos] slowly undulating, emanating an eternal light that suppressed the very Void [the concept of emptiness and non-existence].

"The Chaos Void-Refining Vial [a legendary vessel that refines and contains the chaos and void]," he whispered, dread coiling in his gut.

Witnessing this, the expressions of both Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign and Vorgath Di [a powerful Sage Ascendant] twisted violently, a flicker of despair coloring their faces.

Extreme Emperor [another powerful Sage Ascendant], seeing this, spoke with a cold sneer, "Vorgath Di, Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign, the day of reckoning has come for you both."

As he spoke, Vorgath Di moved to subdue the two, but was halted by Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen stepped forward, his gaze calm as he regarded the two Sage Ascendant [a realm just below that of a Dao Progenitor]. "It has not been long since I grasped the Dao-Grasping [the realm of having comprehended one's own Great Dao, synonymous with Sage Ascendant]," he said. "I wish to test my newfound strength."

"I ask you both to guard the perimeter. Allow me to face these two Sage Ascendant."

Indestructible Elder [an ancient and powerful figure] gave a slight nod. With a sweep of his sleeve, he laid down a grand formation to seal the heavens and earth, leaving the battlefield to Eldrin Chen.

Seeing this, Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the sovereign ruler of the vast and desolate lands] was further incensed, his face flushing with rage. "You have merely just stepped into the Sage Ascendant [a realm signifying one has ascended to the preliminary stages of sagehood]! How dare you be so insolent? Do you truly believe I dare not slay you?"

Vorgath Di [a powerful sage ascendant known as 'Di', meaning 'Emperor'] also narrowed his eyes, a chilling light within them. "Young man," he said coldly, "you must learn to respect your elders. Know that even among fellow Sage Ascendant [practitioners who have ascended to the preliminary stages of sagehood], there exists a gulf between you and me."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen echoed with a faint smile, "even among fellow Sage Ascendant [those who have attained the preliminary sage realm], there exists a gulf!"

With that, Eldrin Chen let out a sharp laugh and vaulted into the heavens. He summoned forth the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a supreme treasure halberd forged from the essence of primordial chaos] and charged forward with murderous intent.

The Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the desolate lands' sovereign emperor] raised his own Great Wilderness Heaven Halberd [a halberd embodying the power of the great wilderness] to block. Yet, in that instant, he was met with an overwhelming, divine force that pressed down upon him, driving him back step by staggering step. Each retreating footfall left a scar of Void [emptiness, nothingness] upon the very fabric of the sky.

"Such formidable strength... such devastating power from a supreme treasure!"

The Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the emperor of the desolate expanse] paled, his expression shifting to one of stark terror as he beheld the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [Eldrin's halberd of primordial chaos] in Eldrin Chen's grasp. "How... how do you possess a treasure of such might?" he stammered.

"The weak have no right to ask questions!"

Eldrin Chen declared coldly, utterly disregarding the myriad techniques Vorgath Di [the sage ascendant known as Emperor Di] attempted to unleash. With a mere flip of his palm, he commanded the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [the halberd born of chaos] to descend like a falling mountain. The blow landed with crushing force, sending the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign [the sovereign of the wilderness] reeling through the air, blood spraying from his lips.

"Aaaargh—!"

Having suffered successive blows, Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign was driven nearly mad with hatred.

His battle intent shook the heavens and moved the earth, erupting with a supreme divine power unparalleled throughout the ages.

In that instant, the sun and moon trembled, the stars swayed, and a force that could shake antiquity and dazzle the present manifested behind Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign.

It was seen that Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign formed a seal, the five Grand Dao Divine Form [divine manifestations of supreme cultivation paths] converging behind his head, ultimately coalescing into a single Great Dao [the supreme cultivation realm] Heavenly Halberd, which finally merged into the Great Wilderness Heaven Halberd.

"BOOM—"

In that moment, the Great Wilderness Heaven Halberd trembled violently. Infused with the power of five True Spirit Divine Form [divine manifestations of a cultivator's true spiritual essence], it erupted with an annihilating light capable of ending worlds.

As Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign brandished it, this Heavenly Halberd nearly tore asunder the very fabric of time, past and present. Each residual ripple of its power could pierce through eternity, grinding all existence into dust.

Simultaneously, Vorgath Di also made his move. Fusing six Grand Dao Divine Form, he unleashed an edge capable of severing all things, channeling it into a World-Ferrying Heaven Wheel [a supreme magical artifact for traversing realms] which he sent slashing towards Eldrin Chen.

"The power of a unified Grand Dao Divine Form, is it?"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his gaze surging with overwhelming Heaven's Slaughter [a legendary plant symbolizing celestial wrath] intent.

"I can do that too!"

In that instant, the five great divine forms behind Eldrin Chen's head merged, transforming in a flash into ten supreme Immortal Treasury [the highest conceptual realm of an immortal's power and essence]. They inhaled and exhaled the power of the Vast Chaotic Void [the primordial, formless expanse before creation], channeling its nothingness to empower his physical body.

That already peerless physical form, in that moment, nearly transcended a certain ultimate limit, fully stepping into a Forbidden Domain [a realm of power so profound it defies conventional laws and understanding].

"Kill—!"

The three Sage Ascendant [beings who have ascended to the penultimate stage of sagehood] erupted with their full power, unleashing their ultimate Eruption [a supreme technique of explosive, overwhelming force] and engaging in a battle pushed to its absolute extreme.

Heaven shook and earth quaked in that instant; the very cosmos trembled. Even the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain [a supreme, ancient realm of primordial order] shuddered violently. Vast, chaotic waves rolled through the world, as if the entire reality were on the verge of shattering.

At the climax of the slaughter, Eldrin Chen fiercely wielded the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd [a weapon of supreme authority forged from primordial chaos] and cleaved downward, shattering the very fabric of this River of Time and Space [the metaphysical stream containing all of history and existence].

They sank into the boundless Space-Time [the fundamental fabric of reality encompassing dimensions and chronology], battling their way back through endless eons. It seemed all ancient history was on the brink of being rewritten by their conflict.

The vast River of Time and Space fractured. They fought their way upstream against its current, a duel raging in reverse along the Ronan [a metaphorical name for the great river of time] of the ages.

The supreme, world-altering power unleashed by their great battle forced the mighty temporal Ronan to fork and diverge. Multiple Space-Time continuums and parallel Cosmos [entire self-contained universes] were shaken loose and made manifest amidst the cataclysm.

"Aaaargh—"

Amidst the ultimate Slaughter, Eldrin Chen let out a world-shaking roar and severed another arm from the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign.

The eternal, Indestructible sacred blood rained down upon the Boundless Cosmos, transforming one great Cosmos after another within the Multidimensional Space-Time into seas of gore, giving birth to one unspeakable Forbidden Land after another.

This was a calamity for this multiversal Space-Time, yet also a true Opportunity [a chance to forge one's own Dao path] for genuine powerhouses.

Driven to the brink of madness by the battle, Vorgath Di pushed his Dao Authority [the authority and power derived from one's comprehension of the Dao] to its absolute limit, tearing asunder the vast and boundless Sea of Dao.

They fought their way deep into the heart of the Sea of Dao, and within that ocean formed from the convergence of infinite Dao Origin [the fundamental source and essence of the Dao], they Eruption a cataclysmic battle that would shake the annals of history, both past and present.

In that instant, countless Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] within the Sea of Dao stirred with shock and awe.

Myriads of Grand Luo Golden Immortal trembled in fear, their Primordial Spirit cowering for survival under the meager shelter of their own Dao Authority, utterly unworthy of even gazing directly upon the heart of the battlefield.

Even Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch and Great Emperor powerhouses had their expressions shift drastically, casting profoundly grave and intensely curious glances towards the fray, their pupils reflecting a mixture of wonder and solemnity.

The conflict raged until it swept through the entire Sea of Dao, disturbing a supreme and paramount Chaos Great Dao and drawing the gaze of a certain unfathomable existence.

"Hmph—"

With a cold snort, the Chaos Great Dao swept across. The three of them—Eldrin Chen, Liora, the Great Emperor, and Distant Heaven Emperor Lord—were struck as if by a heavy blow, instantly plummeting from the Sea of Dao and returned to the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

The moment Eldrin Chen regained his senses, he channeled his power into the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and cleaved downward, aiming to sever the head of the Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign.

"Thwack—"

A crisp sound echoed. The Great Wilderness Emperor Sovereign, lacking the Abyssal Divine Rune to absorb the damage, reacted just a fraction too slow. Eldrin Chen cleanly severed his head on the spot.