Chapter 2022 : The Cauldron of Reforged Destiny

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "By the way, I possess a supreme treasure [a legendary artifact of immense power] that can assist cultivators below the Great Encompassing realm in undergoing Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation to achieve greater potential]."

"All denizens of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain may seek me out for this Foundation Reforging."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was instantly overcome with wild, unrestrained joy.

The Old High Priest immediately bowed deeply, his voice brimming with near-reverence, "Our deepest gratitude, Realm Lord. I shall make the arrangements at once."

Eldrin Chen gave a silent, acknowledging nod. The Great Wasteland Ancient Realm lay within the Chaos Desolation Sea, a place devoid of any foe capable of truly threatening Eldrin Chen. Thus, even if the existence of the Creation Cauldron [the supreme treasure capable of Foundation Reforging] were revealed, it no longer posed a significant concern.

Furthermore, bolstered by his current level of power and the Heavenly Path Authority [the authority and power granted by the Heavenly Dao] inherent to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, Eldrin Chen no longer needed to tread with the extreme caution required during his Great Encompassing days.

Returning to the matter at hand, after the Nine Great Priests had departed, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Sturdy Fellow standing nearby. "Would you be willing to convert your cultivation to the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound and demanding cultivation art]?" he inquired.

"Convert to the Sacrificial Self Path exclusively?"

The Sturdy Fellow showed a flicker of surprise. "With my current cultivation level, is such a conversion even possible?" he asked.

"It would be challenging, certainly," Eldrin Chen conceded, "but not impossible."

Eldrin Chen spoke thus and retrieved the Creation Cauldron [a supreme treasure of creation and transformation].

With the power of the Creation Cauldron, if one could unleash its full might, there would even be a possibility of assisting a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has unified their primordial essence] in performing Foundation Reforging [the divine ability to completely rebuild one's cultivation foundation].

Eldrin Chen's current spiritual energy was insufficient to unleash the full power of this Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power], but even a fraction of its might was enough to help Sturdy Fellow undergo Foundation Reforging.

Understanding this, Sturdy Fellow hesitated slightly and could not help but speak, "Brother Eldrin, if I learn your cultivation art, wouldn't that make me your disciple?"

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly and replied calmly, "You could say that."

"I don't want to be your disciple," Sturdy Fellow declared, his eyes shining with a sudden light. "I'd still rather call you Brother Eldrin."

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a wry smile and patted the youth's head. "Your talent is not to be wasted. Do not squander time."

With those words, Eldrin Chen activated the Creation Cauldron, beginning to assist Sturdy Fellow in the process of Foundation Reforging.

For a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Great Encompassing realm], Foundation Reforging was an arduous trial. It was not until ten million years later that Sturdy Fellow, aided by the power of the Creation Cauldron, finally severed his old foundations completely and stepped once more upon the path of cultivation.

After helping Sturdy Fellow complete his Foundation Reforging, Eldrin Chen left behind an avatar to wield the Creation Cauldron. This avatar would assist the remnants of the Great Wasteland Remnants [the scattered survivors of the Great Wasteland civilization] in undergoing Foundation Reforging and converting their cultivation to the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation art centered on self-sacrifice and transcendence].

Meanwhile, his true self entered the Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for deep meditation and cultivation breakthroughs] to begin preparations for advancing his own cultivation realm.

Within the Vast and Boundless Chaos, once one's cultivation reaches the Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme realm where one's spirit and body are refined to an ultimate state] stage, progressing further requires an exceedingly long span of time.

Generally speaking, a newly ascended Primordial One Imperial Lord, without cultivation resources like the Primordial One Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade elixir for Primordial One realm cultivators], would need to rely solely on arduous self-cultivation for roughly a thousand Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage.

However, with ample resources at the level of the Primordial One Immortal Pill, this breakthrough time could be shortened to within thirty, or even twenty, Kalpa Tribulation.

The efficacy of Eldrin Chen's Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial essence of immense power condensed from chaos] far surpassed that of the Primordial One Immortal Pill. A single drop was equivalent to ten such pills.

Over the years, Eldrin Chen had refined one drop of Chaos Divine Liquid per Kalpa Tribulation, which was almost akin to consuming over sixty Primordial One Immortal Pill. His Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique forged in primordial chaos, granting near-immortality] had finally reached the threshold of the Primordial One 2nd Tier.

Now, having entered the Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen refined another drop of the Chaos Divine Liquid.

As this drop was assimilated, it transformed into a power as deep as an abyss and as vast as an ocean, flooding his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a high-level cultivator].

In what felt like a fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen sensed his magical power and physical foundation surge violently, ultimately shattering through a previously insurmountable limit.

"BOOM—"

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen felt a tremendous surge erupt within him—both his physical strength and his magical power swelled by a significant margin.

Only after a considerable length of time, as Eldrin Chen's aura gradually settled and stabilized, did he realize that both his Primordial One Indestructibility Body and his magical power had increased by approximately half.

"Both my physical body and my magical power have been enhanced by about fifty percent," he mused.

"It is only my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation that has yet to make a breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen whispered inwardly, a slight frown creasing the depths of his gaze.

The Chaos Divine Liquid was a composite cultivation resource; it could be used not only to temper the physical body and augment magical power, but also to nourish the Primordial Spirit.

However, such Rare Spiritual Wonders also possessed a certain inherent bias in their effects.

Upon being refined, this Chaos Divine Liquid would see forty percent of its power transformed into physical strength, another forty percent converted into magical power, with the remaining twenty percent being absorbed by the Primordial Spirit.

It was precisely for this reason that while Eldrin Chen's Great Path magical power and Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body had now broken through, his Primordial Spirit cultivation remained stagnant at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 1st Tier.

"It seems I will need to seek out additional resources specifically for Primordial Spirit cultivation in the future," he concluded.

With his thoughts flickering, Eldrin Chen gathered his focus and withdrew his mental projections.

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen divided his time between cultivating within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm and continuing to deduce the method for the Sacrificial Self Path to break through to the Primordial One [the primordial, foundational state of ultimate unity and origin].

During his leisure moments, he would occasionally venture into the Chaos [the formless, primordial expanse before creation] to slay members of the Chaos Desolate Race [a savage race born from primordial chaos] and raid Chaos Lair [nests and strongholds of chaotic beings], seizing various Innate Rare Treasure [rare treasures formed by nature from the dawn of creation].

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and before he knew it, several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] had passed.

"BOOM—"

On this day, a series of World-Opening [the cataclysmic sound of a new world being cleaved from the void] reverberated from within the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast, turbulent sea within the primordial chaos].

There, in the Depths of Chaos, a supremely majestic and towering figure, wielding the Chaos Heaven Halberd, struck out. Each blow cleaved open layer upon layer of the vast Chaos.

One after another, Heavenly Domain [realms of heaven] were split asunder. The clear and turbid forces of heaven and earth rose and fell in the upheaval, and amidst the chaos, a vast Immortal Domain [a realm for immortals] slowly began to manifest.

This Immortal Domain was a hundred times more massive than a top-grade one, its diameter nearly one-tenth that of the entire Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

An Immortal Domain of such immense scale could no longer be aptly described as a Great Encompassing Immortal Domain [a grand, all-encompassing immortal realm]. Perhaps it should instead be called a Primordial One Immortal Domain [an immortal realm of the primordial, foundational unity].

"Is it about to succeed?"

Not far away, beyond the borders of Great Wasteland Primordial Domain, a group of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal cultivators murmured softly, a trace of anxiety flickering in their gazes.

But at that very moment, a colossal wave of Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] surged forth. The vast Primordial One Immortal Domain [a supreme, foundational realm of existence] began to crumble and disintegrate, ultimately reduced to dust beneath the onslaught of the Chaos tide.

"Still not enough."

Within the Chaos, Eldrin Chen stood firm, gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd. He watched the shattered remnants of the Primordial One Immortal Domain, a grave solemnity settling in his eyes.

He fell into deep contemplation for a long while before speaking. "The method is clearly correct, and the foundation is identical to that of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain. Why does it still fail?"

"Could it be that to artificially open a Primordial One Immortal Domain, one absolutely requires the support of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the highest grade of natural spiritual foundation for a realm]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, yet he shook his head in denial.

Several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] had passed since he broke through to the second level of Primordial One Imperial Lord. In that time, Eldrin Chen had attempted to open a Primordial One Immortal Domain dozens of times and had gained considerable experience.

He had a premonition. Even if he were to obtain a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root to stabilize the heavens and earth, this Primordial One Immortal Domain would still shatter completely.

"No wonder even the venerable Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor himself never succeeded in establishing the Primordial One Immortal Domain Art [a supreme art for creating an immortal domain]."

Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a wave of discouragement. He sighed inwardly. Could it be that the Primordial One Immortal Domain [the ultimate, unified immortal domain] truly could not exist?

With this thought weighing on him, Eldrin Chen returned to the depths of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain.

"You wish to establish the Primordial One Immortal Domain?"

Upon his return to the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain, Eldrin Chen suddenly heard a voice.

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, but quickly recognized the speaker's identity. "You have awakened," he inquired.

"Indeed. As the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain gradually undergoes Recovery [a process of restoration and renewal], I too have been roused from slumber."

The speaker was none other than the Heavenly Path [the consciousness of the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental law of the cosmos] consciousness of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain itself.

Eldrin Chen nodded, his thoughts turning to the will of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain. "Do you, perhaps, know the method to establish the Primordial One Immortal Domain?" he asked.

"Naturally, I understand."

Heavenly Path [the supreme and fundamental law of the cosmos] spoke slowly, its consciousness devoid of sorrow or joy: "Your path is mistaken. You have not found the correct direction."

"My path is mistaken?" Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then inquired, "In what way is it wrong?"

Heavenly Path did not answer directly but instead posed a question in return: "Do you know why the Primordial Domain [the first and most ancient world born from chaos] and the Primordial One Nests [the sacred dwelling places of the first beings] exist in the first place?"

Eldrin Chen paused, then suddenly grasped the implication, speaking with dawning comprehension: "They exist because of the Dao [the fundamental principle and source of all existence]."

"Yes. They exist because of the Dao."

Having said this, Heavenly Path fell silent, offering no further words.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood everything and could not help but smile. "So that is the reason," he said.

In that moment, Eldrin Chen understood why neither he nor the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the progenitor who first established the path of cultivation] had been able to open up a Primordial One Immortal Domain [a supreme realm of immortality born from the primordial chaos].

For within the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], all things come into being because of the Dao.

Whether it is a Chaos Lair [a pocket of stability within the primordial chaos] or a Primordial Domain, they are themselves manifestations born from the intermingling and fusion of the myriad Great Path [the supreme laws and principles of cultivation] with the Sea of Chaos [the endless, churning substance of pre-creation].

The Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles that govern all existence] is the soul, the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things originate] is the substance. Their mutual gestation gives rise to Chaos Lair [a stable pocket of order within the primordial chaos], infinite sentient beings, and even the boundless Universe.

Whether an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] achieves World-Opening [the realm of creating a new world] or ascends to the Universe, or even opens an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by an immortal], these acts are merely superficial applications of Path Principles [the core tenets of a cultivation path], rules, and the Great Path.

These are more akin to brute force creation, not yet touching the true core of the Great Path.

In other words, no matter how many Immortal Domain are opened or how many Chaos Lair are born, it has no real impact on the Chaos [the primordial state of disorder and potential].

Even if one day, Immortal Domain were to cover the Chaos, a single Chaos Slaughter Tribulation [a cataclysmic event that resets order back to chaos] Burst [a devastating release of power] could still cause all these domains to utterly dissolve back into the Chaos.

The Primordial One Immortal Domain [an immortal domain that embodies a fundamental Great Path] is different. At this level, one begins to touch the authority of the Great Path Origin [the source and root of a Great Path].

This means the birth of any Primordial One Immortal Domain must arise from the fusion of Great Path Origin authority with the substance of the Sea of Chaos.

No matter how powerful a single Great Path is, the number of Chaos Immortal Domain [an immortal domain born from chaos] it can nurture is finite. It cannot spawn them limitlessly like ordinary Immortal Domain.

Therefore, to open a Primordial One Immortal Domain, one must fuse their own Great Path into it.

"One must fuse one's own Great Path into one's own Immortal Domain to ascend it into a Primordial One Immortal Domain."

"The ultimate strength of the ascended Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal realm or domain] is determined by the inherent power and quality of one's own Great Path [the fundamental cultivation law or principle one follows]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, roughly understanding the reason why a Primordial One Immortal Domain [the foundational and most personal Immortal Domain of a Primordial One Imperial Lord] could not be born.

The Primordial One Immortal Domain harbored a fatal flaw. Because the Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator who has merged their Great Path with their Immortal Domain] fused their Great Path into the Immortal Domain, should the Immortal Domain ever be shattered, the Primordial One Imperial Lord would suffer grievous, potentially crippling wounds.

Once a Primordial One Imperial Lord anchored their Great Path within their Immortal Domain, venturing beyond its borders would cause a significant decline in their personal power.

With such monumental drawbacks, it was inconceivable that anyone would pay so steep a price to forge a Primordial One Immortal Domain.

Even though a Primordial One Immortal Domain could nurture various Primordial One Marvel [rare spiritual treasures unique to a Primordial One Immortal Domain], for a Primordial One Imperial Lord, the trade-off remained profoundly disadvantageous.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen's eyes suddenly lit up with realization. "This Primordial One Immortal Domain," he exclaimed with dawning excitement, "isn't it a perfect match for the Sacrificial Self Path [a cultivation art centered on sacrificing and refining the self]?"

In that moment, a surge of profound insight and joy washed over Eldrin Chen. He had found the method, the very gateway, for the Sacrificial Self Path to step into the Primordial One Realm [the cultivation realm of a Primordial One Imperial Lord].

Indeed, for a practitioner of the Sacrificial Self Path, the Inner Immortal Domain [the internal realm cultivated within the self] was fundamentally their own Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body].

Anchoring one's Great Path within one's own Elixir Field was, after all, a perfectly logical and natural course of action.

Moreover, the Inner Immortal Domain [a cultivator's personal, internal world] and the Sacrificial Self Path [a cultivation method focused on sacrificing the self to forge a supreme path] are one and the same. A powerful practitioner of the Sacrificial Self Path can journey through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] while carrying their Inner Immortal Domain with them, without any worry of their combat prowess diminishing after leaving the Primordial One Immortal Domain [the foundational, supreme immortal world].

Not only that, but by anchoring one's Great Path [one's fundamental cultivation principle or law] within the Inner Immortal Domain, the power of the Inner Immortal Domain itself can be tremendously enhanced.

Thus, the conditions for cultivating the Sacrificial Self Path and for opening a Primordial One Immortal Domain can be said to be in near-perfect, flawless harmony.

The most crucial point is that with this condition met, the method for a Sacrificial Self Path cultivator to ascend to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for an emperor who rules over primordial chaos] also appears to be a perfect fit.

Even if the difficulty of advancing to a Primordial Domain [a primordial world or realm] is incomparably arduous, at the very least, the most core prerequisite—the Sacrificial Self Path—has been perfectly fulfilled.

"So that's how it is! So that's the truth of it!"

Eldrin Chen's heart surged with wild joy. Without hesitation, he began to refine and perfect the cultivation method of the Sacrificial Self Path.

Swiftly, Eldrin Chen completely perfected the breakthrough method from the Sacrificial Self Path to the Primordial One Realm [the foundational supreme cultivation realm], and even enhanced it further on this foundation.

Considering that a Primordial One Immortal Domain is far too vast, and not every Sacrificial Self Physique [a special constitution forged by the Sacrificial Self Path] would be capable of containing one, Eldrin Chen also simplified the conditions for forming an internal Primordial One Immortal Domain.

According to Eldrin Chen's deductions, when a Sacrificial Self Path cultivator breaks through to the Primordial One Realm, the result will differ based on their individual foundational strength. They will cultivate into either a Minor Primordial One [a lesser form of the foundational supreme realm], a Major Primordial One [a greater form], or a Limitless Primordial One [the boundless, ultimate form].

The Primordial One Immortal Domain [a cultivator's internal world, the foundation of their power] opened by a Minor Primordial One [the lowest tier of Primordial One cultivators] is extremely small, roughly ten times the size of a superior-grade Immortal Domain [an internal world cultivated by an Immortal Lord], which is to say, about one-tenth the size of a true Primordial One Immortal Domain.

The Primordial One Immortal Domain opened by a Major Primordial One [the intermediate tier of Primordial One cultivators] is approximately thirty times the size of a superior-grade Immortal Domain, equivalent to one-third of a complete Primordial One Immortal Domain.

A Limitless Primordial One [the pinnacle tier of Primordial One cultivators] possesses a truly awe-inspiring foundation, capable of opening a complete Primordial One Immortal Domain that manifests its full, tenfold potential.

Among these three types of Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation method focused on internal world refinement] Primordial One Imperial Lord [the title for a cultivator at the Primordial One Realm], the Minor Primordial One has limited potential, reaching at most the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage.

The Major Primordial One possesses remarkable talent, capable of breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power], with combat prowess rivaling that of a true Great Emperor at the same stage.

However, the Sacrificial Self Path of a Major Primordial One, because its Primordial One Immortal Domain is not a complete one, finds it difficult to step into the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm [the realm of Chaos Heavenly Emperors]. Further advancement requires supplementing the Inner Immortal Domain [the foundational internal world].

The Limitless Primordial One, with a complete Chaos Immortal Domain [an internal world of Chaos-level power] within, theoretically possesses the potential to elevate it into a Primordial Domain [a primordial internal world] and break through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm.

Such an individual, upon breaking through to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a Heavenly Emperor who wields Chaos power], bolstered by a Primordial Domain within—even if it is merely a Small Primordial Domain—would possess combat power unrivaled within their realm.

For now, however, Eldrin Chen has yet to perfect the method for advancing a Primordial Domain. Therefore, the Sacrificial Self Path can, for the time being, only reach the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm.

"The Sacrificial Self Path for the Primordial One Realm is finally complete."

After perfecting the Sacrificial Self Path [a supreme cultivation method that empowers the self through sacrifice] for the Primordial One Realm [the foundational first stage of the Primordial One cultivation system], Eldrin Chen could not help but murmur softly, a ripple of emotion stirring within the depths of his gaze.

To his astonishment, he discovered that upon perfecting the Sacrificial Self Path for the Primordial One Realm, the Great Path Authority [the conceptual weight and dominion of a cultivation path] of the Sacrificial Self Path had been refined even further, directly elevating it to the domain of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth tier within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm].

Though the distance to the Perfect Innate Great Path [the flawless, heaven-born supreme cultivation method] remained vast and remote, he was, step by step, drawing ever closer.

"If I were to return to the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven perilous and profound domains of the Southern Abyss], my Sacrificial Self Path would surely drive the major powers there to utter frenzy," he mused.

Eldrin Chen allowed a faint smile to touch his lips. A peerless Great Path [a supreme cultivation method] capable of pointing directly to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm [the realm of an Imperial Lord within the Primordial One system] was more than enough to make countless peerless geniuses vie for it with desperate fervor.

After all, those who dared to aspire to the title of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the Heavenly Emperor who commands primordial chaos] were, in the end, an exceedingly rare few.

The ultimate goal for the vast majority of Imperial Scion-level geniuses was the Primordial One Imperial Lord Realm itself. If they learned that the Sacrificial Self Path could lead directly to becoming a Primordial One Imperial Lord, they would likely go mad in their rush to convert their cultivation to it.

As this thought crossed his mind, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and a trace of cold intent once more flickered within his pupils.

"Over these years, the power of the Sacrificial Self Path has seen almost no breakthroughs," he reflected.

"It seems those who seek to hinder the growth of the Sacrificial Self Path have paid a tremendous price in their determination," he concluded, his voice laced with a frosty resolve.

"When I return..."

Eldrin Chen's eyes were icy cold, yet in the end, he suppressed all the turbulent thoughts within his heart.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before finally rising to his feet and summoning the Nine Great Priests.

Looking at the Nine Great Priests, Eldrin Chen spoke with a direct and solemn expression: "I have been in the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm for ten Kalpa Tribulations now, almost without realizing it."

"Now that the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm's foundational essence is recovering and the concentration of Immortal Spirit Essence in the world is gradually increasing, it is time to deploy the Immortal Domain Grand Formation to suppress the power of the Chaos Desolation Sea and expel the Desolation Power."

Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals all displayed expressions of either shock or delight.

They understood that to deploy the Immortal Domain Grand Formation, one must gather the necessary Innate Spiritual Roots. Therefore, Eldrin Chen's words indicated his intention to prepare for war against the surrounding Desolate Domains.

Considering this, the Old High Priest still voiced his concern: "Currently, our Great Wasteland Primordial Domain is in the midst of transitioning to cultivate the Sacrificial Self Path."

"If all goes well, within the next ten Kalpa Tribulations, our strength will see a significant increase."

"Why not wait a while longer, Lord of the Realm? Once we have a new cohort of Great Encompassing Golden Immortals, our chances of success will be even greater."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and then asked, "Even if the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain has improved, the three Desolate Domain are no weaklings. Engaging them would cost you dearly."

"I will go alone. Should any mishap occur, returning would pose no difficulty for me."

Upon hearing this, the assembled group exchanged uncertain glances.

The Old Priest took a deep breath and spoke, "In that case, we shall take the Sacred Scripture [the holy text containing profound cultivation laws and divine power] and lend our strength to the Realm Lord."

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen refused once more, shaking his head. "My injuries have already Recovery [a state of complete healing and restoration]. Those Chaos Desolate Race [a primordial and savage race born from chaos] pose little threat to me now."

"The Sacred Scripture must remain in the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm to guard against the Desolation Power [the corrosive and annihilating power of primordial desolation]. Do not deploy it lightly."

Only then did the others relinquish their idea.

Seeing their acceptance, Eldrin Chen declared, "Remain here and await good news."

"..."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen stepped out of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm. He then pierced through the Vast and Boundless Chaos and arrived within the Myriad Stars Archipelago [a vast and treacherous archipelago said to be formed from the remnants of fallen stars].

Surrounding the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm are three major Desolate Domain Forbidden Lands [forbidden and perilous regions born from the decay of the primordial world].

Among them, the Sword Abyss Realm Sea [a boundless sea of shattered realms and sword energy] is the most formidable. This lineage primarily descended from the corruption of the Sword Abyss Immortal Palace [once one of the ten great sacred lands of the primordial world].

It is said that within the Sword Abyss Realm Sea, there exist two beings at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the pinnacle stage for an Imperial Lord, just below the Emperor realm], one of whom has reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth and penultimate tier within the late stage].

In comparison, the Myriad Stars Archipelago is somewhat weaker. This lineage possesses only a single Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage Desolate Race [a powerful race of beings born from primordial desolation], which was transformed from the fallen 'Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord' [a title meaning "The Imperial Lord Who Extinguishes Daylight"].