Chapter 2026 : Supreme Treasures and Ancient Trees

Even so, the Returning Abyss Seal [Eldrin's primary defensive treasure], now possessing twelve Great Path Divine Chains [chains of immense divine power], could be considered astonishingly formidable, its power rivaling that of a Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [an embryonic treasure of the highest innate grade, marked with seven natural patterns].

Beyond elevating his Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of supreme innate laws], Eldrin Chen also discovered two types of soul-nourishing spirit trees among the captured Innate Spiritual Root [plants with innate spiritual properties].

These two Spiritual Root [spiritually potent plants] were the Soul Nourishing Wood [a wood that nourishes and strengthens the soul] and the Earth Soul Ancient Tree [an ancient tree connected to the essence of the earth soul].

The Soul Nourishing Wood needs little explanation, while the Earth Soul Ancient Tree is also a supreme treasure for cultivating the Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a high-level cultivator].

Using the power of the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a vase capable of refining primordial energies], Eldrin Chen advanced both ancient trees to the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade for innate spirit plants], finally completing the resources required for Primordial Spirit cultivation.

Furthermore, these treasures accelerated the Recovery [process of spiritual and physical recuperation] for Liana Imperial Lord and her two companions.

On this day, Eldrin Chen and Liana Imperial Lord completed their cultivation session of the Polarity Mutual Cultivation Path [a dual cultivation art balancing opposing energies] and slowly awoke from their deep meditation.

Gazing at the snow-white, graceful immortal maiden beside him, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh softly.

Compared to the reserved nature of his five other dao companions, this Liana Imperial Lord possessed a captivating blend of allure, initiative, and an underlying purity that was truly difficult to resist.

"Imperial Lord."

Noticing the subtle shift in his expression, Liana Imperial Lord [a powerful immortal ruler] inquired gently.

Eldrin Chen shook his head. He could hardly tell her he was missing his several Dao Companions [spiritual cultivation partners] from the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

Yet Liana Imperial Lord was perceptive. She quickly surmised the reason and deftly changed the subject. "Thanks entirely to the Immortal Herb [a plant of immense spiritual potency] bestowed by you, Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful immortal ruler], my Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] has fully Recovery [recovered its strength]."

"I presume the spiritual souls of Fellow Daoist Dragon Turtle and Sword Mystery Imperial Lord should be nearly Recovery as well. When do you plan to make your move?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord [an immortal ruler whose title signifies 'Extinguisher of Daylight'] is, after all, at the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the advanced stage of a supreme immortal realm]. Even if we can defeat him, ensuring his complete demise is another matter."

"In my view, we need to stack the odds further in our favor."

"You mean to...?" Liana Imperial Lord asked, a flicker of understanding in her eyes.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "I intend to seize the opportunity to bestow a Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit [a legendary fruit of profound power from the primordial wastes] upon Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord."

"What a fortunate windfall for him,"

Liana Imperial Lord remarked, her voice tinged with a note of unmistakable envy.

The Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit [a legendary fruit of immense power] is exceedingly precious. For a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] who practices Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of refining one's physical body to a divine state], it can increase their chance of a breakthrough to the Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [the pinnacle of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] by one-tenth.

For a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], it can guarantee a breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm].

Unfortunately, among the current three Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm] Lords, Liana Imperial Lord primarily cultivates the Path of Path Mastery [a profound cultivation art focused on mastering the Dao]. Although she has also achieved a True Spirit Physique [a constitution where one's body is refined to resonate with their true spirit], it is merely a secondary pursuit for her.

As for Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, he focuses solely on the three great True Spirit Foundation [the foundational arts for cultivating one's true spirit]: the Great Path [the supreme Dao], the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and Divine Ability [supernatural powers]. He has never ventured into the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification.

Therefore, giving the Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit to Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor to allow his cultivation to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier is currently the most advantageous course of action.

Sensing Liana Imperial Lord's hint of jealousy, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "Bestowing a Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit upon you is not an issue either."

"But when the great battle comes, you must give it your all."

Liana Imperial Lord's eyes sparkled. She threw herself into his arms and said, "Not just the great battle... in all matters, this humble concubine will give her utmost effort."

"Hiss—"

Eldrin Chen drew in a sharp breath and, unable to restrain himself, pressed her head down.

"..."

Several days later, Eldrin Chen bestowed upon Liana Imperial Lord and Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor one Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit each, then instructed them to enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough in their cultivation.

The price for granting Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor a Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit was an extension of his term of service by another ten thousand Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles].

As for Sword Mystery Desolation Emperor, after much contemplation, Eldrin Chen ultimately gifted him three drops of Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial elixir of immense potency].

The medicinal efficacy of Chaos Divine Liquid was boundless; a single drop was equivalent to ten Primordial One Immortal Pill [pills of supreme grade]. Thus, three drops could be considered equal to thirty such pills.

Sword Mystery Desolation Emperor's cultivation had already been at the peak of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 5th Tier for many years. Upon receiving the three drops of Chaos Divine Liquid, he immediately entered closed-door cultivation.

Approximately one Kalpa Tribulation later, the three Great Emperor [powerful cultivators at the Great Emperor realm] emerged from seclusion one after another.

Upon their emergence, all three had made significant advancements. Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor directly broke through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier, his combat power increasing severalfold.

This breakthrough granted Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor a tremendous leap in defensive capabilities, now comparable to the majority of Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier experts, sufficient to withstand most attacks from that level.

His offensive power, however, lagged considerably, placing him at the very bottom tier among Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier combatants.

Liana Imperial Lord's True Spirit Physique [a supreme physical constitution that embodies the essence of primordial spirits] also achieved a breakthrough, advancing into the Seventh Tier of the Primordial One Body [the seventh major stage of the Primordial One Body cultivation path].

However, her primary cultivation path is the True Spirit Great Path [a supreme cultivation art focused on refining and merging with true spirits], with the True Spirit Physique being only a secondary pursuit. As she has not cultivated any Bloodline Divine Ability [innate supernatural powers passed down through a powerful bloodline], she cannot unleash the full potential of her physical form.

Even so, following this breakthrough, Liana Imperial Lord's combat strength has increased substantially. With the advancement of her physical cultivation, the amount of spiritual power [the fundamental energy used by cultivators to perform techniques] her body can contain has doubled, boosting her battle prowess by approximately eighty percent.

As for Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, he broke through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier [the sixth major tier within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], causing his spiritual power to surge by roughly one hundred percent, which in turn led to a tremendous enhancement of his combat capabilities.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, both Sword Mystery Imperial Lord and Liana Imperial Lord have now reached a level where each could take on ten ordinary cultivators of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier.

Such power, while not quite matching a Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh major tier within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], can be considered half a step into the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the final phase of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]. If they join forces, they should be able to contend with a single Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier opponent.

However, there are significant disparities even among those at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier. They could only hope to oppose a Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier cultivator with a single True Spirit Foundation [a cultivation foundation built upon the power of a single true spirit], such as Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor or Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor.

If their opponent were a top-tier Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier powerhouse like the Immortality Desolation Emperor, they would likely face only defeat and death.

On this day, once the trio had consolidated their cultivation bases, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned the three Great Emperors [supreme cultivators who have attained one of the pinnacle realms of power].

"Since you have all recovered [regained your peak condition], it is time for us to make our move."

On this day, within the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall, Eldrin Chen spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, the three Great Emperors exchanged grave nods, yet a glimmer of confidence flickered in their eyes.

Their power had surged dramatically this time, and they were in need of a sufficiently formidable opponent to test the true measure of their newfound abilities.

And the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor, who had fallen into Desolation, would be the perfect witness to their prowess.

"Let us depart."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and spoke.

With those words, he took the lead, guiding the three into the Chaos Desolation Sea and arriving before the Myriad Stars Archipelago.

Gazing upon the Myriad Stars Archipelago, Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed as he declared, "The troublesome Chaos Desolation Emperors who stood in our way have already been cleared."

"You three shall strike first. Do your utmost to wound him grievously, or better yet, trap him. I will seize the moment to activate the Innate Supreme Treasure and suppress him completely."

"Remember, the goal of this battle is merely to subdue and contain him. Once we bring him back to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, he will pose no further threat."

The three of them nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

As the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm continued its Recovery, the Heavenly Path Authority Power had already ascended to the domain of a peak-level Great Emperor.

As long as Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord was brought back to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, Eldrin Chen would not need to expend much effort to subdue and convert him.

After finalizing their battle strategy, Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor was the first to act. He transformed into a sky-obscuring Chaos Dragon Turtle that roared across the Heavenly Vault, charging directly at Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

"Hmm—"

As Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor descended upon them, the vast Myriad Stars Archipelago trembled violently.

In that instant, an eternal starlight manifested, resembling a dark celestial sun rising and falling above the boundless archipelago.

It was a figure clad in peerless imperial robes, behind whose head shimmered rings of profound, Stellar divine halos.

Those Stellar halos, like cosmic rings, illuminated the Myriad Heavens, radiating an eternal light of perpetual dusk. Their glow pierced through the layered depths of the Chaos Desolation Sea, bathing the entire Myriad Star Archipelago in a brilliance as bright as day.

"Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord!"

The Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor spoke slowly, unleashing unparalleled divine might to strike across the Eight Desolations, like a Primordial Era Divine Mountain [a mythical mountain from the dawn of creation] suppressing the past.

"Hmph—"

As the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor charged forth, a flicker of Slaughter Intent [a palpable aura of killing desire] ignited within the pupils of the Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

Yet he stood his ground, unmoving. With a mere flick of his sleeve, a dark, sun-like aperture unfurled. A wheel of creation and destruction manifested, descending like a divine sun from the Primordial Era [the mythical age of creation], smashing the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor and sending him hurtling away.

The Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor clambered out of the Desolation Sea, disheveled and covered in grime. He stared at the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor with a look of shock, tinged with disbelief.

"It seems that even among those at the late stage of the Imperial Lord [a high-level sovereign realm], there exists a vast gulf in power!"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a glimmer of understanding dawning upon him.

From this initial clash, it was clear the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor was a newly ascended Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], seemingly still a step behind the Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

Fortunately, the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor possessed a peerless physical body. Though he was at a disadvantage in the exchange, he had sustained no significant injuries.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned to the two beside him and said, "The Dragon Turtle [a mythical beast with the traits of a dragon and a turtle] is not adept at offensive combat. In a prolonged fight, it likely won't gain the upper hand."

"Both of you, attack together. Force Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord to reveal his true capabilities."

"Understood."

Liana Imperial Lord moved instantly. With a flick of his sleeve, a length of silk descended. It unfurled like a celestial river, a veritable Starry River [a legendary figure associated with the starry heavens], surging forth to engulf the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

This Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [a supreme magical treasure born from the cosmos itself] was, astonishingly, a silk ribbon forged from the very substance of the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] and the Starry River.

Now, this Starry River Silk [the silk ribbon treasure of Starry River] cascaded down, seeking to completely bind and subdue Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

"Overestimating your strength."

A flicker of intent emanated from Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord. In that instant, a magnificent, ornate immortal parasol soared from above his head, instantly blocking Liana Imperial Lord's Life-Bound Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force and soul].

Seizing this precise moment, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord struck. A torrent of countless sword energies, a veritable Long River [a great, eternal river], roared down, threatening to utterly drown Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

"Hmm?"

A soundless vibration echoed. In that very moment, the light of heaven and earth was abruptly, utterly extinguished.

In the blink of an eye, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord vanished from his position, reappearing in the distant void beyond.

"What a profound escape technique [a mystical art for rapid movement or evasion]," Eldrin Chen murmured.

A thought flickered in Eldrin Chen's mind, and he suppressed the urge to strike.

He realized that Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's Dusk Extinction Great Path and its associated Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power born from profound cultivation] were astonishing. When the daylight [the unique, often dim or eerie light associated with this particular divine ability] shone, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's power was amplified tremendously.

And when that daylight dimmed to extinction, He could instantly teleport to any point illuminated by its fading radiance.

"In essence, anywhere touched by this tenebrous daylight becomes a point for his infinite, instantaneous translocation,"

Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, a thread of gravity weaving through his thoughts.

Such a vexing Divine Ability meant that even if Eldrin Chen activated the Returning Abyss Pearl, seizing an opportunity to subdue his foe would be exceedingly difficult.

Eldrin Chen rose and observed, discovering that the reach of Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's daylight encompassed the entire Myriad Stars Archipelago.

"I shall wait a while longer," he resolved. "I refuse to believe this Escape Technique Divine Ability is without flaw."

These thoughts flickered through his mind as he signaled the three to continue their relentless assault.

In that instant, the three unleashed their full power without cease, wielding their various Divine Ability [supernatural powers cultivated through profound arts] to engage the Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord in a world-shaking duel.

Yet, as the battle raged on, Eldrin Chen realized the Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's methods were exceedingly troublesome. By utilizing the interplay of daylight and its extinction for instantaneous movement, he made it nearly impossible for the three to coordinate a combined strike.

The most powerful among them, the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor, possessed immense strength but found almost no opportunity to lock the foe into a direct confrontation.

Meanwhile, Liana Imperial Lord and Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, with their comparatively lower cultivation bases, became the constant targets of the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor's attacks, quickly finding themselves forced into a position of absolute disadvantage.

Had their own cultivation not recently seen breakthroughs, they likely would have already been defeated and driven back by the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor's onslaught.

"The Dusk Extinction Great Path [the supreme cultivation art of Dusk Extinction] is akin to the Path of Day and Night [the supreme cultivation art governing the cycles of day and night], a branch of the Time Great Path [the supreme cultivation art governing the flow of time], yet it falls far short of the Candle Dragon Heavenly Emperor's mastery of the true Path of Day and Night."

"Where daylight illuminates the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and heavens of existence], a cultivator of such a Great Path [a supreme and profound cultivation art] can be anywhere its light touches. Yet, he failed to fully cultivate the Daylight Great Path, and thus mastered instead the power of Daylight's Extinction."

"The Dusk Extinction Great Path harnesses the instantaneous power of daylight at the moment it dies, a force suspended between brilliance and darkness, capable of erupting with ultimate, concentrated might."

"He flees by riding the daylight, omnipresent in the flicker between light and dark. Yet, even this Great Path has its limitations."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze blazing with intensity as he declared, "Those who cultivate the Dusk Extinction Great Path possess ultimate Burst power, yet that force exists for but a fleeting moment."

"He cannot sustain the radiance of Dusklight, and the moment that light extinguishes is also when he is at his most vulnerable."

"If that is the case!"

Eldrin Chen's thoughts flashed, and he spoke decisively, "Then I shall utterly devour this Dusklight power of yours that illuminates the Myriad Heavens."

In that instant, Eldrin Chen instantly commanded the Returning Abyss Pearl, using its primordial might to seal the heavens and earth.

The Returning Abyss Pearl soared into the sky, then unleashed a Burst of devouring power, swallowing all the boundless, shadowy Dusklight between heaven and earth.

Like a black hole from which not even light can escape, the Returning Abyss Pearl naturally found the momentary, extinguishing radiance no exception.

Instantly, the vast Myriad Star Archipelago was plunged into darkness, and Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor lost the empowerment of the Dusklight force.

"Impossible!"

Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor wore an expression of utter disbelief; even his beast-like, simple consciousness descended into extreme chaos.

Seizing this opening, Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor struck instantly, sending Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor reeling through the air, blood spraying from his wounds.

Not giving Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor a chance to flee, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord decisively took action, unleashing boundless Sword Great Path power to seal off his escape.

Stripped of the empowerment from the Nether Dusk Radiance, Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor's strength plummeted dramatically. For a time, he was forced into a continuous, desperate retreat under the relentless assault.

Liana Imperial Lord seized the moment, channeling the Starry River Silk to ensnare him, temporarily trapping the foe within its shimmering, cosmic threads.

"Contain!"

Eldrin Chen spoke, and instantly pushed the power of the Returning Abyss Pearl to its absolute limit. Slowly, inexorably, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord was drawn into the depths of the luminous treasure.

With this task complete, a collective sigh of relief escaped the group.

Liana Imperial Lord, her face pale, could not help but remark, "To have shared the heavens with Saturn for tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], I never imagined Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor would prove so tenacious."

Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor also wore a wry smile, sighing with emotion, "His physical form is rather frail, and his mana reserves are not exceptional among the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier."

"Yet, his Great Path Authority [the authority and power derived from comprehending a Great Path] allows him to Burst forth with peak power in an instant. Moreover, he can instantly borrow the power of Dusk Extinction to vanish. Within the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier, he must be considered exceedingly troublesome to deal with."

Eldrin Chen had anticipated this long ago. He then spoke, "Those who can step into the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a pinnacle of power], which among them does not possess astonishing methods?"

"Such figures are transcendent and extraordinary within their respective domains."

The Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor nodded. His nearly invincible defensive power, and the Immortality Desolation Emperor's ultimate physical combat prowess—within their respective fields, these were attributes exceedingly difficult to surpass.

Thinking of this, the Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor spoke, "We have already captured the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor. When shall we deal with the Immortality Desolation Emperor?"

"There is no need for haste just yet."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. He first stored away the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl of immense power], then proceeded to the lair of the Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

This lair of the Dusk Extinction Desolation Emperor was, as expected, the most core location within the Myriad Stars Archipelago. The treasures stored here could truly be called rare in the world.

After a thorough search, Eldrin Chen obtained seventeen portions of Innate Primordial Breath [the purest form of primordial energy from the dawn of creation], along with several dozen various Innate Rare Treasure [naturally formed spiritual treasures of the highest grade] of top-grade quality or above. Additionally, he found one Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual plant root of the supreme innate grade]—the 'Stellar Fruit Tree'.

The divine fruit borne by this Stellar Fruit Tree contained Stellar [pertaining to the stars and celestial bodies] power, making it a superior treasure for cultivating Great Path [profound cultivation arts] and spiritual energy.

As Eldrin Chen possessed Chaos Divine Liquid [a divine liquid born from primordial chaos], this item was of little immediate use to him. However, it could still serve as foundational wealth for the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

After plundering these treasures, the group did not linger long at the Myriad Star Archipelago. They traversed the Chaos Desolation Sea and returned to the heart of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Upon arriving within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, Eldrin Chen proceeded to the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall. There, he released Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord from his confinement.

The moment he was freed, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord attempted to unleash his daylight escape technique once more. However, under the overwhelming pressure of the Heavenly Path Authority Power [the supreme power to command the laws of heaven and earth], his resistance was nothing but a futile struggle.

Eldrin Chen activated his Authority Power, which rivaled that of a top-tier Great Emperor. In the span of a single breath [a very brief moment], he completely suppressed Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord. He then began to channel the Tome of Human Soul to purify the corrosive Desolation Power [a corrupting energy of decay and ruin] within him.

The Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] of Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord was immensely powerful, and it had accumulated a vast reservoir of Desolation Power. Eldrin Chen spent several million years before he finally succeeded in completely cleansing the Desolation Power from Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's body.

Once the corrupting power within his soul had been utterly purified, a gleam of clarity returned to the eyes of Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord.

His gaze settled upon Eldrin Chen, a flicker of astonishment passing through them. He then bowed deeply and said, "I offer my profound gratitude for your deliverance, Fellow Daoist."

"Such a debt of grace, I shall carry it within my heart forever."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile but did not dwell on the matter. Instead, he stated his purpose plainly, "The reason for rescuing you, Fellow Daoist, is that I wish to request your service for a period of time."

Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord chuckled softly before replying, "With your innate talent and methods, Fellow Daoist, it is certain you will ascend to the Great Emperor realm, and perhaps even to the Sage Ascendant Realm [a realm transcending even Great Emperors, approaching sagehood]."

"To serve you is no disadvantage for me," he replied, his voice steady. "Coupled with the debt of saving my life, I naturally cannot refuse."

"However, there are certain matters that must be clarified in advance…"

As Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] began to speak, he laid out all his conditions.

Eldrin Chen discussed the terms with him for a time and ultimately agreed to some of Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord's stipulations, thereby securing the service of this Primordial One Imperial Lord [a cultivator who has reached the foundational first stage of the Imperial Lord realm].

According to their pact, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord would serve Eldrin Chen for ten thousand Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years]. Whether he would continue to follow after that period would be his own choice to make.

For Eldrin Chen, whether Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord chose to remain after ten thousand Kalpa Tribulation was of little consequence to him.