Chapter 2064 : Veiled Steps into Primordial Chaos

Hearing this, the group felt a sense of resolve settle within their hearts.

Without further hesitation, they then strode towards the core of the vast Desolate Domain Forbidden Land.

Thus, almost imperceptibly, they arrived before the entrance to the Incomplete Chaos Secret Realm.

"Hold for a moment, friends. Allow me to use the Chaos Origin [the primordial source of all chaos] to shield us from divination."

It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen suddenly spoke.

With a sweep of his sleeve, he summoned boundless Chaos Great Dao [the supreme principle governing primordial disorder] and Chaos Mist [a primordial vapor that obscures and conceals] to envelop the group, completely sealing off their auras from one another.

Witnessing this, Kirin Ancient Ancestor could not help but exclaim with pleasant surprise, "With such means of concealment, the likelihood of our discovery is greatly diminished."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. The Chaos Great Dao could block all forms of calculation and prediction, while the Chaos Mist could merge seamlessly with the Chaos Sea Waters, preventing any prying eyes.

Combined, the two allowed the group to hide perfectly within the depths of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "Merely a minor technique. Let us proceed inside without delay."

"Mm-hmm."

Kirin Ancient Ancestor gave a slight nod and was the first to stride into the Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from primordial chaos].

The moment he stepped into the Chaos Secret Realm, Eldrin Chen immediately felt the surroundings were saturated with an incredibly pure and dense Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate]. A flicker of surprise crossed his heart as he remarked, "Such remarkably pure Chaos Qi."

Seeing this, Primordial Spirit Emperor spoke up at the opportune moment. "The Chaos Qi within a Chaos Secret Realm is not only exceptionally pure but also remarkably gentle and tame."

"A complete Chaos Secret Realm is not only capable of nurturing powerhouses at the Chaos [Primordial Chaos] level but also has the potential to give birth to a Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual root born from the essence of primordial chaos]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

The reason Sage-King of the Grand Abyss was able to prove his path and attain the Chaos Immortal Sage [a supreme realm of cultivation aligned with primordial chaos] was precisely because, during his time in the Sage Ascendant Realm, he had accidentally stumbled into a Chaos Secret Realm.

That was a secret realm that had existed since the Primordial Chaos Opening [the mythical beginning of the cosmos when chaos first parted], and within it were two seeds of a Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root.

However, due to various reasons, neither of the two Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root had sprouted. One of the seeds had even completely lost its Vitality [life force, spiritual vigor].

Sage-King of the Grand Abyss refined and absorbed one of those seeds. Seizing this opportunity, he underwent reincarnation to cultivate anew, using the foundation of the Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root to step firmly into the realm of a Chaos Immortal Sage.

The other dead seed was bestowed upon Eldrin Chen, which was later revived by Eldrin Chen using Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy] and reserved for Verdant Consort's use in her reincarnation and cultivation restart.

"A complete Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from primordial chaos] must hold astonishing Opportunity [chance encounters or resources that aid cultivation]. I wonder what this Incomplete Chaos Secret Realm will be like?"

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with his companions and then began walking steadily deeper into the Chaos Secret Realm.

As they ventured further, they realized this was an immensely vast Chaos Secret Realm, far larger than even an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal].

The Chaos Qi [primordial chaotic energy] here was exceptionally pure and dense, far surpassing that of the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [the vast, chaotic ocean at the dawn of creation].

Common stones scattered about were priceless Primordial Chaos Stone [stones imbued with primordial chaos energy], while the occasional veins of Immortal Gold Divine Iron were truly peerless treasures like Primordial Yellow Mother Copper, Myriad Tribulations Divine Iron, and Immortal Immortal Marrow.

Each of these treasures held immense value, including items of Great Luo Rare Treasure [treasures of the Great Luo Heaven realm] and even Primordial Unity Marvel [wonders from the primordial unity era] grade, yet they still failed to stir the hearts of the group.

They did not stop to gather these treasures, instead continuing their measured pace toward the heart of the Chaos Secret Realm. Soon, they sensed a trace of an astonishing aura.

There, in the depths of the Chaos Secret Realm, several supreme figures were locked in a world-shaking battle, their power Eruption [erupting forth violently].

Led by Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor, the Five Sage Ascendants were besieging a colossal beast with nine heads. Their fierce clash was turning heaven and earth upside down.

"Be cautious."

Grand Turbid Daoist spoke, his expression grave as he said, "That colossal beast with nine heads is named the 'Nine Extremities Demon Dragon'. Its strength has long since stepped into the realm of the Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant."

"Each of its nine heads is comparable to an ordinary Sage Ascendant. Combined, even three or four top-tier Sage Ascendant would be no match for it."

Kirin Progenitor recounted in detail, informing Eldrin Chen and Black Abyss Great Emperor that he and Primordial Spirit Emperor had clashed with the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon three times in succession, yet they had always found it difficult to subdue this Chaos Colossal Beast.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. After calculating for a long time using his True Spirit Divine Ability, he said, "This Nine Extremities Demon Dragon was originally named Nine Extremities Dragon Emperor and was a Chaos Progenitor God."

"But just as it was about to emerge into the world, this Chaos Secret Realm was exposed prematurely and attacked by multiple Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"In that battle, not only was the Chaos Secret Realm shattered, but this gestating Nine Extremities Dragon Emperor was also severely wounded. Its Origin [the foundational life force and essence of a being] was even polluted by Demonic Blood, and its consciousness was eroded by some force, causing it to fall and become the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon."

As Eldrin Chen recounted this, his brow could not help but crease slightly.

At its peak, the Nine Extremities Dragon Emperor should have been a complete Chaos Celestial Emperor. Even before fully emerging, its power would have been formidable.

Now, having fallen, the Nine Extremities Dragon Emperor's power is greatly diminished, yet it still far surpasses the Sage Ascendant Realm. Even among Invincible Sage Ascendant, it must be considered powerful.

Black Abyss Great Emperor [the sovereign ruler of the profound and lightless depths] also nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "With my strength, I fear I am no match for this Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence] either."

Grand Turbid Daoist [a master of the chaotic and impure aspects of the Dao] chuckled lightly and stated plainly, "That Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a supreme being on the cusp of true Dragon Emperorhood] is no weakling. Let them test the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon's [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence] mettle for us."

As they spoke, the battle on the field reached a fever pitch.

Amidst the chaotic fray, the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a supreme being on the cusp of true Dragon Emperorhood] rode upon a Heaven-Hunting Battle Axe [a divine axe said to be capable of cleaving the heavens themselves], striking with the ferocity of a Primordial Barbarian Emperor [an ancient, untamed ruler from the dawn of time] laying waste to the Eight Desolations [the eight most barren and forsaken realms of existence]. Alone, he withstood the frontal assault of the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence].

Qiankun Sage Ascendant [a sage who has ascended by mastering the principles of Heaven and Earth] and Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant [a sage whose spirit burns with an unquenchable celestial fire] also displayed extraordinary combat prowess. Wielding their Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power], they launched relentless assaults on the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence], diverting a significant portion of its attention.

The strength of Azure Crane Sage Ascendant [a sage who embodies the grace and longevity of the azure crane] and Myriad Stars Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor whose power is linked to the countless stars] was more ordinary. Only attacks condensed from their Unique Divine Form [a cultivator's unique, perfected spiritual manifestation] and Eruption [a technique of sudden, explosive power release] could pose a minor threat to the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence].

The Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a legendary dragon of immense power and malevolence] was wildly arrogant, all but ignoring the techniques of these two Sage Ascendant [a realm denoting one who has ascended to sagehood], and continuously launched attacks against the other powerful beings.

"The strength of this Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a supreme being on the cusp of true Dragon Emperorhood] is no weakling even among Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [sages of the primordial era who have reached a state of boundless power]," Eldrin Chen murmured softly.

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a sense of trouble washing over him.

Generally speaking, for a Great Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of an emperor among cultivators] expert who has walked the path of Sainthood through the Flesh [ascending to sainthood by refining one's physical body to perfection], upon cultivating the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [nine perfected spiritual manifestations representing ultimate power], their combat prowess would directly step into the domain of the Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [sages of the primordial era who have reached a state of boundless power].

The Black Abyss Great Emperor had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Patterns and mastered the eight great True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine ability that manifests the true form of one's spirit], his combat power barely stepping into the domain of a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant.

Yet, the lack of that final True Spirit Divine Form left his strength slightly wanting, allowing him only to cross the threshold into the Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant realm, not to stand firmly within it.

This marginal deficiency became a fatal flaw when Black Abyss Great Emperor faced the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor.

In a direct confrontation, Black Abyss Great Emperor was absolutely no match for the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor.

Eldrin Chen's power might have been a sliver greater than the Black Abyss Great Emperor's, and his defensive capabilities far more formidable, but that alone would likely be insufficient to defeat this Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant.

"To defeat the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor, we must await the perfect moment to strike,"

Eldrin Chen thought, a flicker of solemn gravity passing through his eyes.

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Great Emperor beside him spoke decisively, "When the moment arrives, I shall engage him head-on. You seize the opportunity to deliver the fatal blow."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. Though ambushing a stranger he had never met might seem underhanded, this battle could very well determine his Opportunity [a crucial chance or juncture for a cultivator's advancement on their Dao path] to achieve the ultimate Dao. He was no rigid fool bound by outdated notions of honor.

Throughout the ages, countless prodigies and heroes had cultivated their way to the Dao-Grasping and Sage Ascendant Realm, only to find themselves trapped within the Sage Ascendant Realm, unable to advance a single step further.

Those who can set foot upon the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor have all seized their Opportunity [a pivotal chance or favorable juncture in one's cultivation path] by defeating countless formidable foes.

"Kill—!"

Just as Eldrin Chen's thoughts drifted, the clamor of battle from the battlefield grew increasingly deafening.

As time flowed on, the great battle grew ever more ferocious.

No one could tell how long had passed, but when both sides had lost over half their forces, they finally began to stake everything in a decisive clash of life and death.

The six supreme powerhouses clashed into the Chaos Center, each unleashing divine might of unprecedented, world-shaking magnitude.

It was then that Qiankun Sage Ascendant, with all his might, performed an Eruption [a supreme technique of explosive power release], temporarily fusing his nine Grand Dao Divine Form [divine manifestations embodying supreme Daos] into one. This Eruption unleashed power rivaling that of a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant.

He then channeled this fused power into the Heaven and Earth Cauldron, which descended with supreme, crushing might to suppress his foe.

As an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from primordial chaos] that had descended from the rank of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, the Heaven and Earth Cauldron's power was already peerless. Now, further empowered by the Unique Divine Form [a unique and peerless divine manifestation technique], its might increased severalfold.

With a thunderous roar, the treasure slammed down, forcing the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon into a desperate, continuous retreat, compelling it to muster every ounce of its strength to resist.

Simultaneously, Blazing Soul Sacred Venerable also unleashed his full power.

He merged his nine divine forms into one, transforming into a Crimson Flame Divine Spear that soared into the heavens. In the next instant, he fused it into his Life-Bound Supreme Treasure, the 'Blazing Soul Divine Spear'.

In that very moment, the vast Chaos shattered. A spear-light of blinding brilliance pierced through the Chaos, its searing, peerless sharpness aimed directly at the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon, threatening to impale it completely.

"ROAR—!"

Instantly, the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon let out a heaven-shaking roar. A Body-Protecting Divine Aura erupted from its form, blocking the Slaughter intent of this formidable foe.

"Perish!"

At that precise moment, Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor struck with his full might. He took to the skies astride the Heaven-Hunting Giant Axe, further merging his Nine True Spirit Divine Forms into the weapon as he descended to crush the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon.

The power of this single blow nearly transcended the realm of a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant, verging on a level comparable to a Celestial Emperor. Even Eldrin Chen felt a tremor of apprehension.

"This is bad. That Nine Extremities Demon Dragon likely cannot withstand this."

As Black Abyss Great Emperor spoke and moved to intervene, he was stopped by Eldrin Chen.

Yet the gaze of Eldrin Chen blazed with intense light, his expression turning profoundly grave as he declared, "Do not rush. The outcome of this battle is still uncertain."

In that very instant, the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon suddenly erupted with a heaven-shaking roar.

Behold, as the Void shattered, each of the nine dragon heads spewed forth an Innate Supreme Treasure [a peerless artifact born from the primal chaos of creation]. They were a cauldron, a seal, a pagoda, a bell, a furnace, a banner, a sword, a ring, and a saber—nine supreme treasures in total.

As these nine treasures soared into the sky, they instantly manifested a grand formation capable of annihilating heavens and rending the cosmos, forcefully blocking the assault of the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor.

Not only that, the nine treasures swiftly dispersed, transforming into a draconic grand formation that sealed the Myriad Heavens [the collective realms of existence], firmly trapping the Five Sage Ascendants within its confines.

"This is..."

The countenance of the Black Abyss Great Emperor shifted slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

With a calm yet deeply solemn expression, Eldrin Chen stated, "These are the Nine Dragon Treasures [a set of nine supreme artifacts corresponding to the nine dragon heads], capable of manifesting the Nine Dragon Grand Formation [a legendary, immensely powerful sealing and killing array]. It is the innate killing formation of the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon Clan."

"Once this formation is deployed, even a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Sage Ascendant realm] would likely suffer a significant setback."

As Eldrin Chen spoke these words, an even deeper shade of gravity settled upon his features.

The Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] is mighty and its Force Extreme [a divine ability representing the ultimate expression of force] is vast, but its consumption is also immense. Generally, a Great Emperor [a supreme ruler among cultivators, possessing world-shaking power] can only wield one such treasure at a time.

Even a peerless Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Sage realm, a step below the legendary Dao Progenitors] can typically only simultaneously wield three Innate Supreme Treasures in battle.

Yet, the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a primordial demonic dragon of immense power, said to embody the nine extremes of the cosmos] before them could command nine Innate Supreme Treasures at once, even using them to deploy the Nine Dragon Grand Formation [a legendary formation channeling the power of nine dragons]. Its strength likely ranks among the very top even within the realm of Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendants [Sage Ascendants who have reached the primordial and limitless stage, representing the absolute peak of that realm].

Seeing this, Primordial Spirit Emperor [an ancient and venerable emperor of spirits] also let out a slight sigh of relief, speaking with a trace of worry, "It is fortunate they are taking the vanguard. Had we faced this rashly, we would likely have suffered a grievous setback."

Eldrin Chen remained silent, his entire focus fixed upon the heart of the battlefield.

Figures like Heaven and Earth Elder [a venerable title meaning 'Elder of Heaven and Earth'] were peerless Sage Ascendants. Their means of preservation and hidden trump cards were undoubtedly astonishing; they could not possibly be defeated so easily.

Moreover, that Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a being on the cusp of becoming a true Emperor, transformed from a Primordial Desolation Dragon] was a transformation of a Primordial Desolation Dragon [an ancient dragon embodying the essence of primordial desolation] and was an Invincible Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant of unmatched prowess within that realm] who had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme divine ability manifesting the forms of nine true spirits]. Its combat power was far beyond what an ordinary Sage Ascendant could match.

As expected, after a moment of stunned disbelief, the Five Sage Ascendants [a group or alliance of five Sage Ascendants] swiftly snapped back into action.

Myriad Stars Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor associated with the myriad stars] was the first to act, summoning forth the Myriad Stars Grand Formation [a grand formation drawing power from countless stars] to barely withstand a portion of the Nine Dragon Grand Formation's devastating might.

Azure Crane Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant who has attained the form and power of an azure crane] spread its wings, fusing with its six True Spirit Divine Forms [divine forms embodying the essence of true spirits]. It unleashed a True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme ability derived from true spirit forms] known as the Azure Crane Soaring Immortal Slash [a legendary slashing technique of the azure crane, said to be able to slay immortals]. Like a Primordial Divine Emperor [a divine emperor from the dawn of creation] shattering the void, it shot towards the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon.

Heaven and Earth Elder [a title for a venerable cultivator of immense power] also summoned his Heaven and Earth Cauldron [a powerful cauldron-type magical artifact] with all his might, and even produced a set of Innate Supreme Treasure Formation Flags [a set of supremely powerful formation flags], barely managing to withstand the pressure of the Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often for attack or defense].

After completing this step, Heaven and Earth Elder spoke with an expression of utmost gravity: "Fellow Daoists Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor and Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant, it is up to you now."

Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant [a powerful cultivator at the Sage Ascendant realm] nodded. Then, a torrential Great Dao [the supreme principle or path of cultivation] fire Eruption [erupted, burst forth] from his entire being. His aura and cultivation base instantly surged violently, his combat power increasing by more than half.

"A Forbidden Divine Ability [a supremely powerful technique with severe side effects],"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of understanding crossing his mind.

A Forbidden Divine Ability capable of boosting the combat power of a top-tier Sage Ascendant [a high-level cultivator] by half was already considered immensely formidable.

At this moment, under the full Eruption of Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant, he even gained the qualification to face Black Abyss Great Emperor [a powerful emperor-level cultivator] head-on, barely stepping into the domain of a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant of primordial and boundless power].

Under the full Eruption of Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant, the Crimson Flame Divine Spear [a divine spear imbued with crimson flames] in his hand seemed capable of shattering all existence, posing a significant threat even to the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a powerful nine-headed demonic dragon].

If that were all, it might have been manageable. The most critical factor, however, was that at this very moment, Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a powerful quasi-emperor cultivator] also began his ultimate Eruption.

Behind his head, the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [divine manifestations of nine true spirits] completely boiled over, fusing into one in an instant.

In that instant, the power of Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor surged explosively, elevating him almost to the realm where he could fully contend with a Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler of the heavens, a pinnacle existence].

Fusing the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms into a Unique Divine Form [a singular, ultimate divine manifestation] grants power that truly rivals that of a Celestial Emperor.

However, achieving the Unique True Form is immensely difficult. While Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor had not yet permanently attained this state, he could momentarily step into this domain.

At this moment, in the instant of merging into the Unique True Form, Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor's combat prowess exploded. His physical strength approached seventy or eighty percent of a Chaos Celestial Emperor's level.

Such power was nearly sufficient to challenge a Celestial Emperor. Wielding force to sweep away all before him, he clashed with the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a primordial demonic dragon of immense power], sending it reeling and bleeding with a single exchange.

Within mere thousands of exchanges, the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon was forced into continuous retreat, suffering grievous wounds repeatedly. Even its Nine Dragon Grand Formation [a mighty defensive formation conjured from nine dragon phantoms] was shattered several times.

"Such formidable power," murmured Black Abyss Great Emperor. "Strength, speed, defense, Insight [the divine ability of profound perception], and Eruption [the divine ability of explosive power release]—all approach the domain of a Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"Is this the power of unifying the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms to achieve the Unique True Form?"

Black Abyss Great Emperor spoke softly, his expression one of profound anticipation.

Eldrin Chen also nodded. "A pity he cannot maintain this state permanently," he said. "Otherwise, we would have no choice but to turn and flee."

The unification of the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms is a qualitative transformation, a power that can challenge a Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler of the heavens, a pinnacle existence], approaching or even surpassing the ultimate limit of an Invincible Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has transcended the Sage realm and stands at the threshold of divinity].

Even the current Eldrin Chen remains at a considerable distance from this realm.

Fortunately, the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a supreme being on the cusp of becoming a true Emperor] could only maintain this state briefly. After several thousand exchanges, he reached his limit, and his Unique Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of one's cultivated essence and divine abilities] teetered on the verge of collapse.

"Seize the moment. Strike the instant the nine divine forms disperse."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his gaze meeting that of the Black Abyss Great Emperor. In that look, an absolute understanding was forged between them.

Meanwhile, the Nine Extremities Demon Dragon [a primordial demonic dragon of immense power] had been grievously wounded. Six of its nine draconic heads had been severed.

Just as the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor sought to press his advantage and deliver the final blow, the Unique True Form within him trembled violently before finally dissipating back into its constituent nine divine forms.

The Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor paled slightly. A wave of weakness washed over him as the nine divine forms dispersed, and his combat power plummeted by roughly thirty percent.

And in that very instant, a beam of ultimate Slaughter-light tore through the void.

The Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor turned. He saw the Black Abyss Great Emperor unleashing his full might, merging his eight true forms into the Black Abyss Emperor's Spear [the legendary spear wielded by the Black Abyss Emperor] and Eruption forth a blow of absolute finality.

"With merely eight divine forms cultivated, you dare to defy the heavens?"

Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor's expression chilled slightly. He immediately maneuvered his colossal axe in a sweeping horizontal strike, clashing in a world-shaking confrontation against the Eruption unleashed by Black Abyss Great Emperor.

Yet, in that very instant, the Void behind Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor tore open. A white-robed figure pierced through the spatial rift, riding upon two dazzling immortal swords that rent the firmament asunder.

The one who struck was none other than Eldrin Chen. Utilizing the power of the Abyssal Pearl, he had instantly torn through the Void and appeared behind Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor.

Now, Eldrin Chen attacked with his full might. He activated the Sky-Severing Twin Swords, causing them to merge instantly into one. Then, he fused his True Spirit Divine Form and Grand Dao Divine Form completely into the blade, transforming it into a single, heaven-rending sword energy—the Heaven Sundering technique.

Caught off guard, Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor had no time to evade. The sword energy pierced through his physical body in an instant, inflicting a grievous and severe wound.

"You... how dare you?!"

Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor roared and surged into the sky. In a flash, he manifested his boundless true form—the colossal body of a Primordial Desolation Dragon—and charged at Eldrin Chen with immeasurable fury.

Yet, Eldrin Chen merely snorted coldly. He summoned the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd to press down with crushing force, striking Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor and sending him coughing blood as he was flung away once more.

At the peak of his power, Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor might have given Eldrin Chen some cause for caution. However, even then, he would likely have found it difficult to seriously injure Eldrin Chen, who possessed the formidable defense of the Abyssal Divine Rune.

At this moment, he was severely wounded and his strength was greatly depleted; how could he possibly be a match for Eldrin Chen [the legendary cultivator known as the Abyssal Emperor]?

Within just a few exchanges, he was struck with successive heavy blows. Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor [a powerful being on the cusp of true Dragon Emperorhood] suffered immense losses, his combat power already diminished by seven or eight parts out of ten.

Seizing this opportunity, Black Abyss Great Emperor [a sovereign of the profound darkness] also fully unleashed his power, maneuvering the Black Abyss Emperor's Spear [a legendary spear embodying the essence of the abyss] to strike, sending the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor reeling and coughing blood through the air.

"Damnation!"

As fury shook his heart, the Desolate Dragon Quasi-Emperor cast his gaze around the battlefield.

He saw that Primordial Spirit Emperor [an ancient emperor of primordial spiritual power] was exerting his full strength in an Eruption [a divine technique of explosive power], holding back both Myriad Stars Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor whose power mirrors the stars] and Azure Crane Sage Ascendant [a sage who has ascended towards enlightenment with the grace of an azure crane]. Meanwhile, Ancestor Qiankun [the Ancestor of Heaven and Earth] and Blazing Soul Sage Ascendant [a sage whose soul burns with ascendant flame] were also being intercepted by Grand Turbid Daoist [a master of the Dao from the Grand Turbid lineage].

It was not that these four Sage Ascendant [beings who have ascended to a sage-like state, one step below true sagehood] were lacking in power. Rather, after the prolonged battles of recent days, the spiritual energy of all four had been mostly depleted, and each bore severe, grievous wounds to varying degrees.