Chapter 2066 : An Audience with Divine Emperors

Departing from the Kirin Ancient Domain, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to the Primordial Divine Court to pay his respects to the Two Divine Emperors of the Divine Race [a powerful race of divine beings].

The Two Divine Emperors accorded the Abyssal Dao Progenitor [a title signifying a founder of a profound cultivation path] the utmost importance, receiving Eldrin Chen with the full ceremonial protocol reserved for a Celestial Emperor [the supreme ruler of a celestial domain].

Within the grand hall of the Primordial Era [the hall named after the primordial epoch] temple, the Two Divine Emperors personally greeted Eldrin Chen and commanded a seat to be prepared for him.

Once he was seated, the Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor [the Divine Emperor of Primordial Beginnings] smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist, your visit surely signifies a matter of great import you wish to discuss."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a brief moment before replying with a smile, "To speak plainly, I have come to serve as an intermediary."

"An intermediary?"

The Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor [the Divine Emperor of the Purple Tenuity constellation] exchanged a glance with the Primordial Divine Emperor, their eyes flickering with a spark of curiosity.

Seeing their reaction, Eldrin Chen continued, "My esteemed friend, the Grand Turbid Daoist, is on the verge of attempting a breakthrough to the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a Celestial Emperor who commands the power of primordial chaos]. I have come to request the Divine Race to extend him their... consideration during this critical juncture."

"He seeks to ascend?"

The Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor's gaze sharpened. He and the Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor shared another look, this one tinged with unmistakable surprise.

After a moment, Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Grand Turbidity is a Divine Emperor [a supreme sovereign ruler in the celestial hierarchy] ordained by Heaven's will. It is merely due to a past upheaval that he lost his Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all creation emerged]."

"I never imagined he would possess such an Opportunity [a rare and pivotal chance for advancement or gain, often guided by fate] to once again find Chaos Primordial Qi."

Speaking to this point, Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor weighed his words and said, "However, my relationship with Fellow Daoist Grand Turbidity is merely cordial. Out of respect for you, I shall not obstruct his path to the Dao."

"But to ask the two of us to actively watch over him... that is perhaps..."

Here, Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor paused slightly and did not continue.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Grand Turbid Daoist is a sworn friend to two of our Human Race's Immortal Sage [a supreme immortal who has comprehended the fundamental principles of the Dao]. When he makes his breakthrough, our Human Race will undoubtedly lend its full support."

"Furthermore, with the protection of the Heavenly Dao's Will [the conscious intent and judgment of the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic order], as long as the Primordial Divine Court [the supreme celestial court of the gods] does not intervene to block his path, there should, in principle, be no unforeseen mishaps during his breakthrough."

"However, Fellow Daoist Grand Turbidity harbors a feud with Solar Celestial Emperor that admits no coexistence under the same sky. He is thus a natural ally of the Divine Race. If the Divine Court were to extend its full assistance, it would bring a hundred benefits without a single harm."

At this point, Eldrin Chen's tone shifted abruptly. With a faint smile, he continued, "Since that is the case, why don't the two of you simply go with the flow and let Grand Turbid Daoist owe you a favor?"

Hearing him speak thus far, Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor could not help but give a slight, thoughtful nod.

He then turned his gaze towards Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor and transmitted a silent message: "A newly ascended Chaos Celestial Emperor presents us with a choice: either suppress him or befriend him. There should be no third option."

"Abyssal Dao Progenitor has already formed an alliance with Grand Turbid Daoist and is certain to protect and assist him in achieving the Dao. If we obstruct his path, we will inevitably incur his enmity."

"Moreover, his words hold merit. Grand Turbid Daoist bears a grudge against Solar Celestial Emperor for obstructing his path. His Ascension to the Chaos Realm would be more beneficial than harmful to us."

Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor also gave a slight nod. After a moment of contemplation, he smiled and said, "Since you, Fellow Daoist, have personally made the request, we shall naturally lend our assistance."

"My thanks, then."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then rose and clasped his hands in salute. "In that case, I shall go and inform Fellow Daoist Grand Turbidity."

"I believe Fellow Daoist Grand Turbidity, upon learning of this, will personally come to express his gratitude."

Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor smiled slightly and stood as well. "Then we beg your pardon for not seeing you off further."

Only after Eldrin Chen had departed from the Primordial Divine Court did a profound, inscrutable light flicker within the gaze of Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor.

At the same moment, a wisp of Chaos Spiritual Light [a luminous manifestation of primordial chaos energy] flew from the Depths of Chaos and landed in the hand of Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor.

Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor cast a glance and then spoke, "Word has come from the Blazing Central Chaos Domain. Not long ago, Grand Turbid Daoist, along with Abyssal, Black Abyss, and Spirit Emperor among others, successfully seized a Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from primordial chaos]."

"It was a damaged secret realm, so it seems their harvest was not insignificant."

Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor gave a slight nod and said, "This Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist possesses extraordinary Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a cultivator], and is further protected by the Chaos Merit Golden Light [a radiant aura of virtue and cosmic merit]. Naturally, his Opportunity [chance encounters and pivotal moments for advancement] are considerable."

"I have investigated Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist. His combat prowess is nearly peerless within his realm, yet he consistently prefers to outnumber his foes. Consequently, since attaining his Dao, he has scarcely suffered a setback."

"The reason for this lies in his nature: he delights in forging broad friendships, capable of uniting a multitude of powerful figures. Thus, he is rarely ever forced to fight alone."

Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor nodded in agreement and continued, "His principle has always been to repay a drop of kindness with a spring's bounty. To this day, his path is unmarred by any ill repute."

"It is precisely because of this that others can place their trust in him, refusing to betray him even in the direst of crises."

Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor's gaze flickered thoughtfully. After a long moment of contemplation, he remarked, "No one has ever betrayed him. It seems his judgment of character is exceedingly sharp."

Purple Tenuity Divine Emperor offered a faint smile and added, "This time, he did not covet the Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial breath of chaos, a supreme cultivation resource]. Instead, he busied himself on behalf of Grand Turbid Daoist, running to and fro to pave the way for his breakthrough to Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"Grand Turbid Daoist is bound to consider him a bosom friend because of this. Should he succeed in proving his Dao and ascending to Chaos Celestial Emperor, he will likely become one of his most steadfast allies."

"Indeed," Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler in the primordial era] sighed, then spoke. "If it were you or I, we too would likely be deeply moved, and regard him as our most trusted confidant."

"Compared to Solar Celestial Emperor [a title for a celestial emperor associated with the sun], he truly represents the opposite extreme of human nature."

Unaware of the exchange between the Two Divine Emperors, Eldrin Chen continued on his own path.

At this moment, having returned to the Kirin Ancient Domain [an ancient realm associated with the mythical Kirin] and explained the situation to Grand Turbid Daoist, he personally escorted Grand Turbid Daoist's Avatar [a projected manifestation of the Grand Turbid Daoist] to the Primordial Divine Court [the celestial court of the primordial deities].

With Eldrin Chen acting as guarantor, Grand Turbid Daoist pledged a future favor to the Divine Race [the race of gods and divine beings], vowing to lend his full strength should they ever face dire peril.

In turn, the Two Divine Emperors of the Divine Race agreed that if the three great Chaos Celestial Emperor [supreme rulers born from chaos] of the Demon Race [the race of demons and monstrous beings] intervened to obstruct the Dao, they would intercept two of those Celestial Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm, a ruler of heaven].

Finally, under Eldrin Chen's guarantee, both parties formalized their agreement with a binding contract.

Thus, the greatest variable threatening Grand Turbid Daoist's attempt to break through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm was finally resolved.

With this matter settled, Eldrin Chen and Grand Turbid Daoist returned to the Kirin Ancient Domain.

The moment they set foot back in the Kirin Ancient Domain, Grand Turbid Daoist spoke with heartfelt sincerity. "I am truly and profoundly grateful for your assistance in this matter, Fellow Daoist. This old man owes you a debt beyond measure."

"You are too kind, Fellow Daoist." [a polite response in cultivator society]

Eldrin Chen offered a light smile before speaking. "My ability to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine transformation technique] was greatly aided by the Kirin Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor imbued with the power of the mythical Kirin] you gifted me."

Grand Turbid Daoist gave a nod, pondered for a moment, and then inquired, "I have heard that you plan to attend the Celestial Emperor Barter Convention [a grand trade assembly for cultivators of the Celestial Emperor realm and above] in the Blazing Central Chaos Domain [the central and most prosperous region among dozens of surrounding Chaos Domains] soon?"

Eldrin Chen inclined his head in affirmation. "Indeed. I intend to acquire some rare treasures there."

As the central hub for dozens of surrounding Chaos Domain [vast, primordial regions of unstable spacetime and potent energies], the Blazing Central Chaos Domain hosts a Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly [a massive gathering for the trade of cultivation resources] at the Sage Ascendant [a realm of power just below that of a Celestial Emperor] level once every one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often spanning billions of years].

Approximately once every one thousand Kalpa Tribulation, an even grander Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly at the Celestial Emperor [a supreme realm of power, one of the pinnacles of cultivation] level is convened.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had attended a Sage Ascendant-level Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly alongside Indestructible Elder. It was there he obtained the White Tiger Emperor Sword [a divine sword containing the essence of the White Tiger, one of the Four Symbols], which allowed him to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form variant known as the White Tiger Sword [a divine transformation focused on metallic sharpness and martial prowess].

Now, with the once-in-a-thousand-Kalpa Tribulation Celestial Emperor Barter Convention approaching, Eldrin Chen naturally had no intention of missing such a prime opportunity.

After all, for his Abyssal Seal [a powerful seal treasure belonging to Eldrin Chen] to undergo Ascension [the process of evolving to a higher grade] into an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos, possessing supreme power], it required the integration of twelve different types of Chaos Rare Treasure [extremely rare materials forged in primordial chaos] to enhance its fundamental substance.

Although he had now acquired both Chaos Fire Jade [a jade born from chaos and imbued with fire essence] and Chaos Profound Gold [a primordial metal of profound density and properties], fulfilling two of the requirements, he still lacked the remaining ten Chaos Rare Treasure.

The most effective method to gather ten portions of Chaos Rare Treasure would undoubtedly be to participate in a Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly of this Celestial Emperor-tier level.

For whenever a Celestial Emperor-tier Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly convenes, at least several hundred Chaos Celestial Emperor participate, with the number of attending Sage Ascendant nearing a thousand.

Many resources that are typically exceedingly rare, even priceless items like Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial energy of chaos, the source of all creation], frequently make an appearance at an assembly of such lofty stature.

Hearing this, Grand Turbid Daoist felt a flicker of joy in his heart.

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "For this breakthrough of mine, this old man also wishes to procure a single Chaos Immortal Pill."

"However, as I am carrying Chaos Primordial Qi, I dare not leave the Primordial Immortal Domain. Therefore, I would ask you, Fellow Daoist, to make the journey on my behalf."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with interest. The Chaos Immortal Pill was an exceedingly rare immortal elixir, refined from Chaos Origin [the fundamental essence of primordial chaos] and the fruit of a Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root.

This elixir possessed wondrous effects, capable of increasing one's chances of a breakthrough to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm by half a tenth.

Though the increase in success rate was slight, a breakthrough to Chaos Celestial Emperor was an all-or-nothing endeavor with no retreat. Consequently, Chaos Immortal Pill often commanded an astronomically high price.

Generally speaking, the value of a single Chaos Immortal Pill started at three Innate Supreme Treasure or three portions of Chaos Rare Treasure, and it frequently sold for a significant premium beyond that.

Eldrin Chen understood this as well. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Since this is a request from a fellow Daoist [a cultivator who walks the same path of enlightenment], I shall certainly do my utmost to fulfill it."

"Then I offer my sincere thanks."

Grand Turbid Daoist let out a sigh of relief and promptly retrieved four treasures from his sleeve.

These four treasures were: an ancient sword, a Dragon Pearl [a pearl of immense power condensed from a dragon's essence], a piece of dark, shadowy iron, and a Chaos Azure Stone.

Among these four treasures, the ancient sword was named the Heavenly Kirin Ancient Sword, forged by the Grand Turbid Daoist from his own scales. The Dragon Pearl was discovered within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. Both were Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primal forces of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled power].

The dark shadowy iron was called Chaos Nether Iron, and the Chaos Azure Stone was named the Chaos Great Dao Stone. Both were exceedingly rare Chaos Rare Treasure [precious materials originating from the primordial Chaos].

Most crucially, both of these treasures were suitable for enhancing the Abyssal Seal.

Thus, Eldrin Chen stored them away and declared, "With these four treasures in hand, I am bound to procure the Chaos Immortal Pill [an elixir of legendary potency, said to be refined from the essence of Chaos itself] for you, Fellow Daoist."

"Then I shall await your good news."

Grand Turbid Daoist gave a nod, a glimmer of anticipation shining in his eyes.

Departing from the Kirin Ancient Domain, Eldrin Chen immediately returned to the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

Upon his return to the Abyssal Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen promptly summoned the three Great Emperor—Liora, Sword Profound, and Indestructible—and even journeyed to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm to reclaim the Innate Supreme Treasure he had bestowed upon them.

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen returned to the Nameless Space and began to take stock of the treasures in his possession.

"This expedition yielded considerable gains. I wonder if I will be able to acquire the treasures I desire at this Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. After a moment of contemplation, he began to catalog his treasures.

Soon, Eldrin Chen had sorted out all the treasures in his possession that were of Innate Supreme Treasure grade or higher.

He had not realized the extent of his holdings until this accounting, which revealed an astonishingly vast collection of artifacts.

Among the myriad treasures were one Chaos Spiritual Treasure, more than ten Innate Supreme Treasure, several portions of high-grade Chaos Rare Treasure, several portions of mid-grade Chaos Rare Treasure, and tens of thousands of drops of low-grade Chaos Rare Treasure.

The Chaos Spiritual Treasure was, naturally, the Chaos Void-Refining Vial. As for the Innate Supreme Treasure, their number was not small. Eldrin Chen categorized them into those that could be sold and those that could not.

Those deemed unsellable were the Abyssal Seal, the Abyssal Pearl, the Creation Cauldron, the Heaven-Earth Primordial Qi Vase, and the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture.

Those available for sale are the Vermilion Bird Heaven Seal [a powerful seal imbued with the essence of the Vermilion Bird], the Nine Dragons Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure formed from the power of nine dragons], the Heaven and Earth Formation Diagram [a mystical diagram capable of forming heaven and earth arrays], the Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword [a sword forged from the starry sands of the celestial river], the Heaven-Slaying War Blade [a blade of immense power, said to be capable of challenging the heavens], the Heaven-Locking Golden Chain [a golden chain with the power to bind and seal], the Azure Dragon Halberd [a halberd channeling the might of the Azure Dragon], and the Great Wilderness Emperor Sword [the sovereign blade of a wilderness emperor].

There were also the Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of a dragon] and the Ancient Kirin Sword [a sword of ancient lineage, blessed by a Kirin], which belonged to Grand Turbid Daoist and could also be considered Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primal forces of heaven and earth, possessing innate power].

Among these treasures, the Nine Dragon Treasures [a set of nine treasures, each representing a dragon] are composed of nine individual Innate Supreme Treasure.

Because it is a complete set of Innate Supreme Treasure, its power far surpasses the realm of a single such treasure, its value equivalent to half a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure born from the primordial chaos, of unimaginable power].

The Heaven and Earth Formation Banners [a set of banners used to deploy heaven and earth formations] and the Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword were obtained from Heaven and Earth Elder [the Elder of Heaven and Earth, a title denoting mastery over cosmic arrays]. The Heaven and Earth Formation Banners consist of a formation diagram and two formation banners named Qian and Kun [representing Heaven and Earth]; all three components are Innate Supreme Treasure.

When Qiankun Sage Ascendant [the Sage Ascendant of Heaven and Earth] deployed the grand formation with them, it could even partially withstand the might of the Nine Dragon Treasures, demonstrating they were far beyond what ordinary Innate Supreme Treasure could match.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, the value of this set of Heaven and Earth Formation Banners was at least equivalent to five individual Innate Supreme Treasure.

The Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword is a superior-grade Innate Supreme Treasure and appears to have been the Lifebound Treasure [a treasure intimately bound to a cultivator's life and cultivation] of a certain peerless Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the sage realm] from the ancient Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain [the primordial domain where the cosmos originated].

It is said this treasure was originally a pair; the other blade was named the 'Ten Directions Boundless Void Heaven Sword' [the Heaven Sword of Boundless Void, reaching all ten directions]. When the twin swords were combined, their power was said to be capable of slaying a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant of the primordial era, whose power was without limit].

It was unknown how Qiankun Sage Ascendant obtained this one, and the whereabouts of its counterpart remained a mystery.

Beyond the Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from the primordial chaos], the Chaos Rare Treasure [rare treasures forged from the essence of primordial chaos] held by Eldrin Chen were also astonishingly formidable.

Among the high-grade Chaos Rare Treasure, there were three pieces of Chaos Profound Gold [a primordial metal of profound and heavy nature], Chaos Fire Jade [a jade imbued with the essence of primordial flame], Chaos Nether Iron [an iron ore steeped in the chill of the primordial netherworld], and seven other supreme treasures including the Chaos Great Dao Stone [a stone containing fragments of the primordial Great Dao's principles]. The combined value of these seven treasures was slightly higher than that of a single Innate Supreme Treasure.

There were only nine pieces of mid-grade Chaos Rare Treasure, all of which were Chaos Origin [the pure, unformed essence of primordial chaos]. The value of such Chaos Origin was roughly half that of an Innate Supreme Treasure, and together they could be exchanged for four or five such supreme treasures.

The low-grade Chaos Rare Treasure was the Chaotic Divine Liquid [a liquid condensation of chaotic divine energy]. Eldrin Chen possessed over twenty thousand drops of it, a hoard whose total value was approximately equivalent to four Innate Supreme Treasure.

After pondering meticulously for a long while, Eldrin Chen spoke inwardly, "The Chaotic Divine Liquid is cultivation sustenance [vital resources for advancing one's cultivation]; it cannot be sold."

"The Chaos Origin holds some utility for fusing the nine great divine forms; it, too, must not be sold off."

"The four high-grade Chaos Rare Treasure are essential materials for me to refine the Abyssal Seal [a seal-type treasure of immense power]."

"It seems that to exchange for the Chaos Immortal Pill [a pill refined from chaos essence, capable of greatly enhancing an immortal's power], I will have to part with some of those Innate Supreme Treasure after all."

Eldrin Chen contemplated silently, and a plan soon crystallized in his mind.

He decided to prioritize using the Vermilion Bird Heaven Seal [a seal embodying the power of the Vermilion Bird], the Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword [a sword forged from the sands of a celestial river], the Heaven-Slaying War Blade [a blade born for celestial conquest], the Heaven-Locking Golden Chain [a chain that can bind the heavens themselves], the Azure Dragon Halberd [a halberd channeling the Azure Dragon's might], the Great Wilderness Emperor Sword [the sword of a primordial wilderness emperor], the Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of a dragon], and the Ancient Kirin Sword [a sword of ancient kirin lineage] to barter for the Chaos Immortal Pill.

If these treasures cannot be exchanged, then use the Nine Dragons Supreme Treasure and the Heaven and Earth Formation Diagram for the swap.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, the Heaven and Earth Formation Diagram was already of extraordinary value, and the Nine Dragons Supreme Treasure would likely stir the interest of the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Exchanging these two sets of Innate Supreme Treasure for the Chaos Immortal Pill should proceed without any unexpected complications.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen carefully stored these treasures separately and then departed from the Nameless Space.

As there was still considerable time before the opening of the Treasure Exchange Grand Assembly, Eldrin Chen did not set out immediately.

He began refining the Chaotic Divine Liquid in secluded cultivation, while simultaneously distributing a portion of the resources as rewards to the denizens of the Abyssal Immortal Domain.

From this expedition, they had captured an entire Primordial Profound Gold Vein, containing a vast ocean of resources. While of little direct use to Eldrin Chen himself, it was immensely valuable for rewarding the clan members.

This was especially true for Qiyuan Chen. With this vein of Chaos Profound Gold ore, his Gold and Silver Body-Forging Art was certain to achieve a significant breakthrough.

Not long after Eldrin Chen's return, a group of guests of peerless elegance and grace arrived at the Immortal Court to pay their respects to the Abyssal Dao Progenitor.

The visitors were none other than the Seven Radiance Immortal Lord of the Immortal Clam Race [a race of beings with shells, often associated with beauty and longevity in cultivation lore], accompanied by over ten other stunningly beautiful Immortal Maidens. Upon meeting Eldrin Chen, she immediately performed a respectful bow and said, "We pay our respects to the Dao Progenitor."

"Rise."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then surveyed the Grand Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal lord who has attained the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm] gathered before him.

Among these Grand Luo Golden Immortal [immortals who have reached the pinnacle of the Grand Luo realm], aside from familiar faces like Seven Radiance Immortal Lord, there were also several old acquaintances such as Glazed Qu and Violet Smoke Qu.

Over the years, as the Chen Immortal Clan rose to prominence, the Immortal Clam Race [a race of immortal clam demons] aligned with Eldrin Chen's lineage also received support. Consequently, some of these old acquaintances had managed to step into the Realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme cultivation realm of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal].

Of course, among these Grand Luo Golden Immortal, there were also many figures whose faces were unfamiliar to Eldrin Chen.

These individuals were Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the Immortal Clam Race who had fallen during the Late Primordial Era [the latter epoch of the primordial age of the cosmos].

From the Primordial Era [the primordial age of the cosmos] until now, these fallen Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the Immortal Clam Race had been slain time and again by their race's enemies.

Yet, ever since Eldrin Chen's rise, their fates had been irrevocably altered.

Approximately several dozen Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years] ago, Nyssa Qu personally took action before these Immortal Clam Race Grand Luo [Grand Luo Golden Immortals] could fully revive. She eradicated several of the Immortal Clam Race's sworn enemies, aiding these Grand Luo Golden Immortal in their return and recovery.

At that time, the Immortal Clam Race had come seeking an audience on multiple occasions. However, Eldrin Chen had been in secluded cultivation, preparing for the matter of the incomplete Chaos Domain [a domain of primordial chaos], and thus had never granted them an audience.

Now, upon hearing of his return, the Immortal Clam Race [a powerful race of clam demons] immediately paid a visit to the Abyssal Immortal Domain [the immortal realm ruled by Eldrin Chen], and only today were they able to meet with Eldrin Chen.

After understanding the cause and effect, Eldrin Chen asked with a smile, "You all have been revived for some time now. How fare you?"

"Thanks to the Dao Progenitor's [a title for a supreme cultivator who has comprehended the fundamental Dao] blessings, our strength has already been restored."

The assembled immortals spoke slowly, smiling as they presented their gifts of gratitude.

Eldrin Chen had someone receive them. After exchanging pleasantries with the Grand Luo [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle cultivation stage] experts of the Immortal Clam Race for a short while, he prepared to have Nyssa Qu handle their reception.

But at that very moment, Seven Radiance Immortal Lord [an immortal lord whose title signifies mastery over seven radiant powers] suddenly prostrated herself on the ground and said, "Dao Progenitor, this humble one has a request."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted subtly. In an instant, he saw through Seven Radiance Immortal Lord's thoughts and inquired, "You wish to know the whereabouts of the Nine-Colored Immortal Maiden [an immortal maiden renowned for her connection to nine radiant colors], do you not?"

"Precisely." Seven Radiance Immortal Lord nodded, asking with utmost reverence, "I beg the Dao Progenitor to enlighten me."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but let out a soft sigh.

As a once-ancient Imperial Clan, the Immortal Clam Race's Progenitor, the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam, was an immensely powerful figure whose cultivation had already reached the Great Emperor Realm during the Primordial Era.

For such a figure to vanish during that primordial age has remained the greatest regret of the Immortal Clam Race.

However, Eldrin Chen, as a Dao Progenitor, naturally understood the karmic threads woven within this tale.

He sighed softly, then waved for the others to withdraw, leaving only the Seven Radiance Immortal Lord and Nyssa Qu. Only then did he speak. "In truth, the Nine-Colored Immortal Maiden was never imprisoned."

"Never imprisoned?"

The Seven Radiance Immortal Lord's face was a mask of stunned disbelief.

Eldrin Chen gave a slow nod. "The Nine-Colored Immortal Maiden possessed extraordinary talent. She was once counted among the Ten Great Immortal Maidens of the ancient Primordial Immortal Domain."