Chapter 2074 : The Nine Divine Abyssal Wheel

Contemplating the past in this manner, Eldrin Chen once again suppressed his wandering thoughts.

Gazing upon the Primordial Spirit Treasure Abyssal Tower before him, he began to ponder how to house his nine Innate Divine Abilities [the supreme, heaven-defying powers born from a cultivator's profound comprehension of the Dao].

To this day, Eldrin Chen had successfully cultivated a total of nine Innate Divine Abilities.

Among these nine supreme abilities, three were Primordial Unity Divine Art [divine arts born from the fundamental principle of primordial unity]: the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art, the Years Like a Song Blade, and the Boundless Cosmos Sword.

Then there were the Six Great True Spirit Divine Abilities [divine abilities derived from the power of True Spirits]: the Abyssal Wheel, Primordial Chaos Qi, Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder, Five-Colored Aurora, Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars, and the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao.

Each of these nine divine abilities was extraordinarily profound, yet the amplification provided by the Nine-Layered Pagoda varied for each, leaving Eldrin Chen momentarily uncertain of his choice.

After deep and repeated contemplation, Eldrin Chen decided to prioritize the placement of the more potent abilities based on their importance and destructive power.

The first ability to be housed was naturally the Abyssal Wheel. This divine art was not only peerless in might, but it was also intrinsically linked to Eldrin Chen's future prospects of achieving the Self-Sacrifice [a legendary cultivation realm where one sacrifices one's own being to transcend mortality] realm.

Thus, he decisively placed the Abyssal Wheel within the highest, ninth layer of the Nine-Layered Pagoda.

The choice for the second placement, however, gave Eldrin Chen considerable pause.

For each of the eight remaining divine abilities he possessed held astonishing power, and each was suitable for integration into the eighth layer.

"Since the choice is difficult, the method of elimination must be used."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, and the first to be set aside was the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art. As a divine ability for mass combat, its power was peerless.

However, this divine ability lacked a decisive, finishing blow. Among the eight great divine abilities, it might be considered indispensable, yet it was not suitable to be cultivated as a core divine ability.

"The Abyssal Wheel excels in defense. For the eighth layer, a Slaughter-type divine ability should be prioritized."

Eldrin Chen whispered in his heart, then singled out these five supreme divine abilities: Years Like a Song Blade, Boundless Cosmos Sword, Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder, Primordial Chaos Qi, and Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao.

Among these five, the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder possessed the greatest destructive force, the Primordial Chaos Qi offered both offense and defense along with a capturing effect, and the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao was an Eruption-type Forbidden Divine Ability.

Yet, after much deliberation, Eldrin Chen ultimately chose the Years Like a Song Blade and the Boundless Cosmos Sword.

Although these two divine abilities were merely Primordial Unity Divine Art, the Years Like a Song Blade wielded the sublime power of time, while the Boundless Cosmos Sword could slay enemies from the unseen void between spaces.

When these two divine abilities were simultaneously activated and fused, they could transform into the Forbidden Slaughter Divine Ability known as Spacetime Great Sunder.

Although their current power is still slightly insufficient, these two divine abilities will inevitably evolve into True Spirit Divine Ability [the pinnacle form of innate supernatural powers], at which point their might will be greatly enhanced.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen placed Years Like a Song Blade [a blade technique that manipulates the flow of time] and Boundless Cosmos Sword [a sword art embodying the infinite expanse of the cosmos] into the eighth and seventh layers, respectively.

The arrangement for the subsequent middle three layers was comparatively straightforward.

To guard against future curses and malevolent divinations, Eldrin Chen integrated the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang and Stars [a supreme art of celestial calculation and fate-shielding] into the sixth layer.

The versatile Primordial Chaos Qi [the foundational energy of creation, usable for both offense and defense] was fused into the fifth layer, while the slaughter-focused Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder [a thunder of pure, annihilating chaos] was merged into the fourth.

For the final three layers, the third received the Five-Colored Aurora [a mystical aurora containing the essence of five elements], the second housed the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao [a profound art of sacrifice and transformation based on Yin-Yang principles], and the foundational first layer was imbued with the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art [an art to conjure warriors from primordial chaos].

Thus, all nine of Eldrin Chen's Innate Divine Abilities [supernatural powers born from one's very soul and cultivation path] were completely integrated into his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator] Pagoda.

Empowered by this fusion, the potency of Eldrin Chen's divine abilities increased by factors ranging from one to ninefold. Even the weakest, the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art, now rivaled a True Spirit Divine Ability of the same realm.

"Such formidable augmentation," he mused. "No wonder the Primordial Soul Supreme Treasure [the ultimate treasure of the soul cultivation path] is hailed as the foundational cornerstone for an Soul Path Celestial Emperor [a supreme emperor who has mastered the path of the soul]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a faint smile of satisfaction gracing his lips.

He harbored a profound intuition—that after forging his Primordial Spirit Treasure [a supreme treasure born from and nourishing one's spiritual core], his combat prowess anchored in his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator] had undergone a staggering metamorphosis, elevating him directly into the domain of an Invincible Great Emperor [a sovereign whose power is virtually unchallengeable within their realm].

One must understand, Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator] was, in truth, merely at the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth stage of the Emperor Lord realm focused on unifying one's foundational energies].

"It seems," he mused, "that once my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator] cultivation breaks through to the Great Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm above Emperor Lord], my combat strength anchored in it should also rival that of a Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has ascended to the threshold of Sagehood]."

Holding this thought within his heart, Eldrin Chen finally gathered his wandering contemplations and set them aside.

He withdrew the Primordial Spirit Treasure [a supreme treasure born from and nourishing one's spiritual core] into the depths of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator], then turned his focus to studying the Soul-Splitting Profound Method [an esoteric technique for dividing one's soul essence] recorded upon the Nine Souls Ancient Scroll [an ancient scripture detailing soul cultivation arts].

With the affairs of the Primordial Soul River [the mythical river from which all souls are said to originate] having reached their definitive conclusion, Eldrin Chen was able to settle in peace within the Primordial Immortal Domain [a legendary realm of ancient immortals] for secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, he ventured no more into the Primordial Chaos Desolate Sea [the boundless, chaotic sea that existed before creation], dedicating himself wholly to refining the three foundational pillars of his being: his physical body, his Great Dao [the supreme Path or principle one follows], and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator].

In moments of leisure, he also attempted to cultivate the Soul-Splitting Profound Method [an esoteric technique for dividing one's soul essence], successfully dividing nine strands of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and consciousness of a cultivator] to embark upon separate paths of cultivation within Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth].

Within the mountains, time holds no sway; for a cultivator, years pass unmarked. As a supreme Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has ascended to the threshold of Sagehood] and a peerless Dao Progenitor [an originator of a supreme Path], a single session of secluded cultivation could span untold Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often involving great cataclysms].

Time flowed on in this silent, dedicated cultivation, until, in the blink of an eye, more than one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often involving great cataclysms] had slipped into the past.

On this day, Eldrin Chen felt that his foundations in the Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle of the cosmos] and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] were flawless and complete. He could not help but slowly exhale a breath.

"I have reached the absolute limit of the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen spoke softly to himself. After sensing the state of his spiritual power and his Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle of the cosmos], a wave of profound joy washed over him.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately traversed the Nameless Void and arrived within the distant Great Desolate Ancient Realm, a journey spanning vast reaches of Space-Time.

There, he immediately began to consolidate his foundation. He then took out an Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a legendary fruit that nourishes and transforms the soul's connection to the earth] and commenced his breakthrough.

Given the profound depth of Eldrin Chen's foundation, failure in advancing to the Great Emperor Realm was simply not a possibility.

He focused all his power on refining the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a legendary fruit that nourishes and transforms the soul's connection to the earth]. As its potent medicinal essence was absorbed, Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] begin an ultimate, transcendent metamorphosis.

Years of accumulated cultivation instantly transformed into a surging, torrential foundation, causing Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds in a single moment.

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, the transformation of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was complete. Within his vast True Spirit Primordial Spirit, nine mighty divine abilities intertwined and resonated, ultimately giving birth to a single, coalesced Divine Ability True Form.

It was a dazzling, ethereal ancient wheel, formed from the essence of the Abyssal Wheel. Imprinted upon it were infinite True Spirit Imprint [the fundamental spiritual signatures of all things], as if it were the Great Dao True Form—the ultimate manifestation—of the Abyssal Great Dao itself.

"Divine Ability True Form [the ultimate manifestation of a divine ability, taking on a tangible form of its associated Great Dao]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a glimmer of amusement lighting his eyes.

The so-called Divine Ability True Form is, in essence, a certain Great Dao True Form [a tangible manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle] that materializes after a divine ability has been cultivated to its absolute peak.

Compared to the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification, the True Form born from a divine ability possesses form but lacks substantial matter; therefore, it does not require the refinement of an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the world's primordial chaos] to be achieved.

"The Sainthood through the Flesh emphasizes the heavy and turbid, while the Primordial Spirit Dao Attainment resides in the light and pure."

"The two are divided by purity and turbidity. The former requires union with physical substance, while the latter is not bound by matter but relies more on the ineffable Opportunity [a moment of profound chance or enlightenment crucial for advancement] and innate comprehension."

Eldrin Chen whispered again, his gaze turning to the power of the Great Dao True Form within the Abyssal Wheel. A dawning understanding of this divine ability's formidable nature stirred within him.

Having cultivated the Divine Ability True Form, the Abyssal Wheel now possessed a portion of the profound mysteries inherent to the Abyssal Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principle of the eternal, all-consuming void].

This manifestation of the Abyssal Wheel had gained wondrous and divine capabilities. The first was its ability to absorb nearly all forms of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and essence of a cultivator] damage and foreign energies.

Secondly, the Abyssal Wheel also possessed the power to grind all things to dust, even to utterly annihilate the very threads of Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic principles that govern existence].

In other words, this Abyssal Wheel [a supreme divine ability of annihilation] is sufficient to grind away the Primordial Great Dao [the foundational Great Dao of a cultivator] and utterly annihilate the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of a being who has ascended beyond the Grand Luo [a supreme cultivation realm].

Of course, such a divine ability comes with significant limitations. Firstly, in its current state, the Abyssal Wheel can, at most, completely obliterate a powerhouse at the Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm] level.

Secondly, to grind away a Great Emperor-level powerhouse, one must continuously shatter and annihilate the Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation] they have cultivated. Only when the protective power bestowed upon them by their Great Dao becomes extremely weak can they be completely extinguished.

This requires an exceedingly long period of time. Even with Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base, completely eradicating a Great Emperor powerhouse would demand a certain price be paid.

"Excellent. From now on, I finally possess a means to utterly annihilate a Great Emperor," Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a slight nod of satisfaction accompanying his words.

Eldrin Chen slowly whispered, giving a slight, approving nod.

Utterly annihilating a powerhouse at the Great Emperor realm—this is something even a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler born of primordial chaos] cannot accomplish. It is doubtful whether even a Dao-Union Supreme [a cultivator who has unified with the Dao] of the Second Chaos Realm [a profound stage of chaos cultivation] could achieve it with ease.

Yet Eldrin Chen, merely at the Sage Ascendant Realm [a realm of sage-like ascension], has obtained such a formidable method, a feat worthy of immense pride.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen quickly suppressed his wandering mind. His cultivation of the Great Dao was also on the verge of a breakthrough; for now, completing that advancement took precedence.

After breaking through to the Eighth Layer of Primordial Unity Emperor Lord [the eighth layer of the Primordial Unity Emperor Lord realm], Eldrin Chen had already fused all of his Great Dao Divine Chain [divine chains representing one's comprehension of the Great Dao] into his Root Origin Treasure [a cultivator's foundational magical treasure, connected to their very origin].

To advance further, one must fuse these Great Dao Divine Chain [divine chains representing fundamental cosmic principles] to cultivate the Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme divine manifestation embodying a Great Dao].

At this moment, Eldrin Chen decisively retrieved an Enlightenment Sacred Fruit [a miraculous fruit that grants profound enlightenment] and began the fusion of the Grand Dao Divine Form.

For this endeavor, the first Grand Dao Divine Form that Eldrin Chen chose to fuse was the divine form of the Pure Yang Great Dao [the Great Dao of Pure Yang, representing ultimate masculine and solar essence].

In the past, Eldrin Chen had slain the Pure Yang Great Emperor, and thus his authority over the Pure Yang Great Dao had long been sufficient.

As he continuously fused them now, the nine Great Dao Divine Chain of Pure Yang Great Dao slowly merged, soon transforming into a single Grand Dao Divine Form—the 'Pure Yang Golden Crow' [the Golden Crow of Pure Yang, a mythical solar bird].

Immediately following, Eldrin Chen proceeded to fuse the other four Grand Dao Divine Form, successfully cultivating four more divine forms in succession.

These were respectively the Verdant Wood Azure Dragon [the Azure Dragon of Verdant Wood], the Chaos Golden Ape [the Golden Ape of Primordial Chaos], the Primordial Beginning Kirin [the Kirin of the Primordial Beginning], and the Netherworld Profound Bird [the Profound Bird of the Netherworld]—four great True Spirit Divine Form [divine forms embodying the essence of mythical true spirits].

Thus, these five True Spirit Divine Form stood, each resembling an ancient mythical beast. They shone with a mutual radiance, and each one contained power capable of shattering the heavens and extinguishing the earth.

"Five True Spirit Divine Form... such formidable Dao Authority [authority and power derived from mastery over a Dao]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, immersing himself in contemplation of the power contained within the five Grand Dao Divine Form he had now mastered.

He was astonished to discover that each of these five True Spirit Divine Form possessed power rivaling that of a Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and authority], their might not the slightest bit inferior to that of a Sage Ascendant [a realm beyond Great Emperor, where one begins to grasp the fundamental principles of the Dao].

Unfortunately, the power of the five Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme divine ability manifesting one's comprehension of a Grand Dao] was scattered and disjointed, unable to match the cohesive Dao-Grasping [the power to comprehend and wield the fundamental principles of reality, characteristic of the Sage Ascendant realm] force of a true Sage Ascendant.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen could not help but speak: "Since that is the case, then let them merge completely into one, transforming into the Chaos Divine Form [a divine form born from the primordial chaos, the source of all creation]."

Eldrin Chen focused his will, then channeled his Primordial Spirit Power [the profound spiritual energy cultivated within one's core, the source of a cultivator's might], forcibly merging the five Grand Dao Divine Form into a single entity.

Finally, with a resonant hum that shook the very fabric of space, the five Grand Dao Divine Form fused together, coalescing into a single being wreathed in boundless Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy that existed before the cosmos was formed]—a 'Chaos True Dragon' [a legendary dragon born from the primordial chaos, embodying ultimate power and the origin of all things].

The moment this Chaos True Dragon took form, Eldrin Chen instantly felt his own power surge exponentially.

The Dao Authority [the authority to command and define a specific aspect of reality, granted by deep comprehension of a Dao] belonging to the Chaos Great Dao [the fundamental Dao of Primordial Chaos, the origin and foundation of all other Daos] almost instantly surpassed the ultimate limits of a Great Emperor, stepping into an indescribable, transcendent realm.

"Grand Dao Divine Form—Chaos True Dragon."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a ripple of profound understanding shimmering in his gaze.

His Great Dao True Form [the ultimate manifestation of one's cultivated Dao, a pinnacle divine ability] was vastly different from the ordinary Grand Dao Divine Form of a typical Great Emperor, for this Grand Dao Divine Form was born from the fusion of five distinct Grand Dao Divine Form.

Such power, derived from the Grand Dao Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a cultivator's comprehension of a Great Dao], far surpassed the Great Emperor Domain [the realm of a Great Emperor] and directly stepped into the Sage Ascendant Realm [the realm of a Sage Ascendant, a being who has transcended the mortal plane].

"The might of my Chaos Great Dao [the primordial Dao of Chaos, the source of all creation and destruction] likely exceeds my wildest imaginings,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a flicker of astonishment coloring his expression.

He had only cultivated five Grand Dao Divine Form thus far, yet his Great Dao [the profound cultivation realm focused on comprehending and embodying fundamental cosmic principles] cultivation already rivaled the combat prowess of a Sage Ascendant.

If one day he mastered forty-five Grand Dao Divine Form, cultivating each of the Great Dao to the point of manifesting nine such Divine Forms,

and then fused them into one, transforming them into nine Chaos Great Dao Divine Form [the ultimate Divine Form born from the fusion of multiple Great Daos into the Chaos Great Dao], how utterly staggering would that be?

Eldrin Chen could foresee that by then, he might very well be capable of challenging a Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler among immortals, sovereign of a celestial domain].

Moreover, this might not even be the limit, for these five Great Dao were all Boundless Great Dao [Great Daos of infinite potential and scope]; mastering any one of them completely could lead to becoming a Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant who has attained the primordial, limitless state of a specific Great Dao].

If he could master them all and fuse them to cultivate a single, peerless Chaos Great Dao, wouldn't he, with merely a Sage Ascendant's body, be able to sweep across and suppress even a Chaos Celestial Emperor?

"If I can fully comprehend these five Great Dao, I fear I might ascend to the heavens in a single step, directly setting foot in that domain of the Dao-Union Supreme [the supreme realm where one's being is in perfect union with the Dao, the ultimate goal of cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts flickered, but he soon shook his head again.

These five Great Dao [the supreme cosmic principles] are all Boundless Great Dao [limitless supreme principles]. Even the weakest among them, the Primordial Earth of All Things Great Dao [the foundational principle of all creation], is cultivated by at least two Chaos Celestial Emperor. To seize authority over such a Great Dao is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Even if Eldrin Chen achieved Sainthood through the Flesh [a state of physical perfection and divinity], he likely wouldn't have absolute certainty in wresting away the other's Dao Authority [sovereignty over a cosmic principle].

"Step by step. At the very least, my current strength has increased significantly."

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but let a faint smile touch his lips.

This time, both his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and his Great Dao cultivation had stepped into the Great Emperor Realm. Furthermore, the combat power of these two foundational pillars now rivaled that of an ordinary Sage Ascendant.

Although such power wasn't a monumental leap for the present Eldrin Chen, it still elevated his overall combat strength by roughly twenty percent.

"With my current might, even without activating the Abyssal Seal, I should be able to confront, and perhaps even defeat, Black Abyss Great Emperor in a direct confrontation, right?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly before swiftly reining in his wandering thoughts.

Regaining his focus, he arrived at the heart of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm. There, at the convergence point where the boundless Origin [primordial essence] of heaven and earth gathered, a Chaos ancient tome hovered and sank rhythmically, radiating a world-shaking divine power.

"Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, realizing that, without him noticing, the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture had been nurtured and tempered for over three hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles]. It had finally, and completely, regained its status as a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos].

Withdrawing his thoughts, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture and inquired, "Fellow Daoist, how is your Restoration [process of recovery and mending] proceeding?"

"For this, I offer my deepest gratitude."

The Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture spoke slowly, its tone tinged with emotion. "I never imagined that Primordial Chaos Source Qi [the foundational energy of the primordial chaos], a substance exceedingly rare even within the Chaos [the formless primordial state before creation], would be held by you in such abundance."

"Had you not been willing to bestow upon me the Primordial Chaos Source Qi, I likely would not have achieved a complete Restoration."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then said with a smile, "My reason for wishing to repair you was also to glimpse the peerless secret arts of the Soul Path."

The Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture inclined its head in agreement and spoke. "I possess the peerless secret arts of the Soul Path. However, whether one can prove their Dao and attain the realm of a Soul Path Celestial Emperor [a supreme sovereign whose authority stems from mastery over the soul] still depends on your own fortune and destiny."

As it spoke, the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture unfolded its inner mysteries, allowing Eldrin Chen to freely contemplate and comprehend the secret techniques contained within.

As Eldrin Chen delved deeper into his contemplation, he gradually came to understand the profound and formidable nature of the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture.

It turns out that this Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture [a legendary scripture of profound cultivation arts] records four volumes of supreme and wondrous arts.

Three of these volumes respectively contain the supreme scriptures for cultivating the 'Heaven Soul Profound Method' [a method to cultivate the Heaven Soul], the 'Earth Soul Profound Method' [a method to cultivate the Earth Soul], and the 'Human Soul Profound Method' [a method to cultivate the Human Soul].

These three secret methods cultivate the Heaven, Earth, and Human Souls [the three fundamental spiritual components of a being], allowing each soul to shatter its limits once and individually attract a baptism from the True Spirit Imprint Baptism [a profound baptism that imprints the essence of a True Spirit].

Among them, the Heaven Soul Profound Method requires absorbing the Heavenly Dao [the Way of Heaven, the cosmic order] Origin [primordial essence] from the Primordial Immortal Domain [an ancient realm of immortals], while the Earth Soul Profound Method requires refining the Netherworld Origin [the primordial essence of the underworld] from the Primordial Immortal Domain.

The Human Soul Profound Method does not require the Origin of Heaven and Earth, but it consumes vast quantities of rare treasures such as the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a sacred fruit that nourishes the Earth Soul] and Soul-Nourishing Wood [a mystical wood that nourishes the soul].

Among the three methods, the Heavenly Dao Origin required by the Heaven Soul Profound Method and the Netherworld Origin needed by the Earth Soul Profound Method are both exceedingly scarce.

Even within a single Primordial Chaos Origin Domain [a primordial realm born from chaos], depending on the potency of its Heaven and Earth Origin, it can at most supply the cultivation needs of one to nine 'Soul Dao Emperor Lord' [Emperor Lords who have mastered the Dao of the Soul].

Once the Heaven and Earth Origin is consumed, it would require at least ten thousand Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and renewal] to achieve Restoration [a return to its original state].

In truth, for ancient Origin Domain [primordial realms] like the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective name for three thousand immortal realms], the remaining Heavenly Dao Origin and Netherworld Origin are already so scant that they likely could only satisfy the cultivation of one or two individuals at most.

The fourth volume of wondrous art is named the Three Souls Profound Art [the Profound Art of the Three Souls]. This art is an exceptionally powerful method for dividing one's soul.

Cultivating this art allows one to differentiate the Heaven, Earth, and Human Souls [the three fundamental spiritual components of a being], transforming them into three supremely powerful Three Souls Avatars [physical manifestations of the three souls].

Each of these three avatars possesses combat power equivalent to eighty percent of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] main body's own, and crucially, they do not diminish the main body's own combat strength. This can truly be called an exceptionally profound and ingenious battle art.

"This Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture [an ancient scripture detailing the art of the three souls] can indeed be hailed as a peerless ancient scripture,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a trace of awe coloring his expression.

Compared to the more perilous Nine Souls Ancient Scroll [a dangerous cultivation art involving nine soul fragments], the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture offers a methodical and stable path to enhance one's Primordial Spirit Power [the foundational power of the spiritual core], one that can even lead directly to the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme sovereign who has mastered the power of primordial chaos].

While in theory, the Nine Souls Ancient Scroll could differentiate nine soul fragments, a far higher potential ceiling than the three Three Souls Avatars,

its soul fragments require undergoing Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth] to cultivate anew. Furthermore, they inherit only a minuscule fraction of the main body's innate talent, making it exceedingly difficult for them to reach a realm comparable to the original self.

Therefore, by comparison, the more stable Three Souls Profound Art [the profound art of the three souls] often yields greater and more reliable combat power.

"The Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture is stable and offers a direct path to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm."

"The Nine Souls Ancient Scroll is far more treacherous, yet its potential rewards are correspondingly greater. If one could successfully cultivate even one or two soul fragments approaching or rivaling the main body's power, it might well match the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture."

"Fortunately, the two ancient scriptures can perfectly complement each other, ultimately increasing the certainty of cultivating the Nine Great True Spirit Apertures [the nine supreme spiritual gateways within a cultivator's body]."

Eldrin Chen made this assessment in his heart, then finally looked at the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture [a supreme cultivation manual concerning the refinement of the three souls] and said, "Thank you for your assistance, fellow Daoist. With this heavenly scripture in hand, my hope of cultivating to the Soul Path Celestial Emperor [a supreme realm where one's soul essence becomes as vast and eternal as a celestial emperor's] has increased by several degrees."

The Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture smiled and spoke calmly, "With your innate talent, the hope of stepping into the Soul Path Celestial Emperor was never small. I have merely added flowers to brocade."

Eldrin Chen shook his head calmly and replied, "For some of my clansmen, you may well be the key to whether they can cultivate to the Soul Path Celestial Emperor."

With those words, Eldrin Chen said no more. He stored away the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture and then returned to the Nameless Space [a mysterious, extradimensional realm].

Within the Nameless Space, Eldrin Chen saw the Abyssal Pearl [a powerful magical orb] lying dormant and could not help but inquire, "How much longer before you can Ascension [undergo a fundamental evolution to a higher state of being] into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from and embodying the power of primordial chaos]?"

"Within one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], the breakthrough should be complete."