Chapter 1900 : 7 Orifices Divine Stone

After understanding the cause and effect, Eldrin fell into quiet contemplation.

The Great Firmament God-Emperor was, after all, a supreme Chaos Origin Emperor. Giving an improper answer would likely invite no small amount of trouble.

His thoughts raced a hundredfold, yet in the end, he answered truthfully: "The Celestial Emperor of Taicang possesses extraordinary talent. I, recognizing his brilliant aptitude, took him under my wing. Little did I know he was Your Majesty’s own son. It seems now that I have overstepped."

Hearing this, the God Emperor of Taichang's gaze flickered faintly, yet he refrained from further comment.

Although a single session of his seclusion often spanned countless kalpas, he was well aware that Eldrin had taken Taicang Diyang under his command as a Divine General.

If he truly wished to stop him, he would have intervened long ago. The reason he refrained was because Tai Cang Di Yang regarded Eldrin (Person Name) as a goal he was destined to surpass in this lifetime. Allowing him to remain by Eldrin (Person Name)'s side would also aid Tai Cang's cultivation.

"To defeat the Crown Prince of Lingxiao, and even triumph over the reincarnation of the 3 Souls Sovereign—this Eldrin (Person Name) truly possesses extraordinary aptitude. He will likely join our ranks in the future."

Recalling the might of Eldrin, the Great Cang Divine Emperor murmured softly in his heart before finally speaking with a gentle tone, "My visit today is merely to behold the 1 who earned the allegiance of my youngest son. Now that I have laid eyes upon you, you truly prove to be extraordinary."

"This 7-Aperture Divine Stone shall be your congratulatory gift."

As the words fell, the Great Azure God Emperor flicked his sleeve, sending a streak of treasure light flying over.

Eldrin took it and immediately saw that it was a divine stone with 7 apertures, radiating a dazzling light of primordial spirit. He instantly realized that this treasure was likely even more precious than the gift bestowed by the Great Solar Emperor.

"It's actually the 7-Aperture Divine Stone? The Great Vast God Emperor is willing to part with such a treasure?"

And in that very instant, numerous Great Perfection Golden Immortals present were utterly astounded.

The Grand Yang Emperor’s eyes flickered with a trace of astonishment as he remarked, somewhat taken aback, “I never imagined you would be willing to part with such a treasure, Fellow Daoist?”

With these words, Emperor Taiyang turned to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "The 7-Aperture Divine Stone can assist a Golden Immortal in opening their seventh soul aperture. It is a treasure that countless late-stage Golden Immortals would desperately seek, yet rarely obtain."

Eldrin was inwardly astonished, but in the next instant, he understood the origin of this object.

It turned out that the 7 Apertures Divine Stone contained the power to transform decay into wonder, capable of unlocking the seventh aperture of the primordial spirit. This was an exceptionally rare and precious marvel.

Generally speaking, the divine stones used to open soul apertures are categorized into 1 to 9 apertures. Among them, the single-aperture divine stone holds the lowest value, while the 9-aperture divine stone is the most precious.

A Great Luo Golden Immortal possesses at least 4 innate acupoints. For them, any divine stone below the fifth aperture is utterly worthless.

A 5-Aperture Divine Stone was worth 1 strand of Primordial Undying Luminescence, while a 6-Aperture Divine Stone could be exchanged for 5 strands. As for this 7-Aperture Divine Stone, its value was truly extraordinary—it generally required at least 30 strands of Primordial Undying Luminescence to acquire.

Innate Indestructible Radiance is exceedingly rare. Apart from that obtained upon ascension to the Immortal Realm, it is only occasionally nurtured within Chaos Nests of the Great Luo level. Thus, even those at the late stage of the Golden Immortal realm seldom possess as many as 30 strands of Innate Indestructible Radiance.

In other words, the 7-Aperture Divine Stone gifted by the Supreme Azure God Emperor before him was a divine artifact coveted by countless Great Perfection Golden Immortals.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but glance at the Great Cang Divine Emperor with considerable astonishment, never expecting Him to willingly offer such an immense price.

The Grand Primordial Divine Emperor observed this with a placid expression and remarked, “I know you have cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Soul and possess 9 innate acupoints, yet this 7-Aperture Divine Stone still holds some use for you.”

Seeing this, the Great Central Emperor secretly sent a voice transmission, "Accept it. The 9-Aperture Divine Stone can enhance your primordial spirit, increase your soul power, and accelerate your cultivation speed."

"If you can fuse 1 to 9 Divine Aperture Stones into your True Spirit acupoints, you might even cultivate a 'Primordial Spirit Supreme Treasure'—the very foundation for glimpsing the path of the Soul Dao Heavenly Emperor."

Hearing this, Eldrin quickly extended his divine sense into the treasure box gifted by the Great Yang Emperor. Sure enough, he discovered a 6-Aperture Divine Stone within it.

In that instant, he finally understood: Emperor Taiyang and Divine Sovereign Taicang had likely discerned the extraordinary foundation of his primordial spirit, hence seizing this opportunity to present him with treasures for cultivating the primordial spirit.

At this thought, Eldrin promptly rose to his feet and said, "Many thanks for Your Excellencies' gracious favor. This junior offers his deepest gratitude."

The Great Elder God Emperor gave a light laugh, then said calmly, "The path ahead is rugged. How far you can go depends on your destiny."

The Grand Celestial Emperor also smiled faintly and continued his telepathic transmission, "Among the 9-Aperture Divine Stones, the 8-Aperture Divine Stone is exceptionally rare in this world—rare enough to make even a Primordial Chaos Emperor fight to the death."

"The 9-Aperture Divine Stone is a Chaos Treasure, and every time it appears, it unleashes a storm of bloodshed. Even beings like us have never had the chance to obtain it, so there is no need for you to dwell on it."

"With your spiritual foundation, integrating just 7 divine stones will undoubtedly pave your path to becoming a Soul Dao Primordial Chaos Emperor in the future."

Hearing this, Eldrin promptly rose and expressed his gratitude repeatedly before inviting the 2 to take the seats of honor in the grand hall.

Just as the 2 arrived, the sound of a crane flapping its wings echoed from outside the window once more. This time, it was actually the Primordial Ancestral Court and the Abyssal Holy Land.

Taishi Daozu and Taiyuan Xiansheng, the 2 supreme Chaos Heavenly Emperors of the human race, naturally would not personally attend the immortal banquet of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

In their stead came the Seventh True Disciple of the Primordial Abyss Immortal Sage, the Carefree Immortal Lord, and the Eighth True Disciple of the Primordial Beginning Dao Ancestor, the Monad True Lord.

As for the Carefree Immortal Lord, Eldrin (Person Name) had naturally heard of him. Having attained the Dao for merely a few billion years, he had already reached the late-stage of the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm. With the power of his True Spirit and Primordial Soul, he stood as a prominent figure even among late-stage Great Perfection Golden Immortals.

Moreover, the Eighth True Inheritor under the Primordial Dao Ancestor, ‘Monarch of Primordial Unity,’ Eldrin (Person Name), was someone Chen Xiannian knew all too well—for this very individual was Chen Xiannian himself.

"Fellow Daoist Guixu, my sincerest congratulations."

The unfettered immortal, clad in azure robes, stood with an aura of transcendent grace. Merely by his presence, he seemed an ancient celestial sovereign who had traversed the river of time itself.

Eldrin (Person Name) dared not show negligence. After promptly performing a ceremonial bow, he said, "The joy is mutual. Your presence here, Fellow Daoist, is an honor I deeply cherish."

"This is but a modest gift from our Great Abyss Holy Land."

The Carefree Immortal chuckled lightly and casually handed a treasure to Eldrin. Then, he tossed an ancient book to him, saying, "I heard you’ve also cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Soul. These are my personal insights on cultivation—perhaps they might be of some use to you."

Eldrin felt a surge of joy in his heart and promptly cupped his hands in salute. "My gratitude for the Immortal Sage's bestowed treasure, and my thanks for this esteemed comrade's generosity."

The Carefree Immortal Lord smiled without a word, merely turning his gaze toward the Primordial Qi True Lord beside him.

Chen Xiannian gave a slight nod to Eldrin and presented a treasure box, saying, "This is a token of my master's regard."

"Please convey my gratitude to Patriarch Daozu on my behalf."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, ushering the 2 into the grand hall.

As the 2 arrived, the celestial banquet was about to commence. Just as the festivities were poised to begin, a majestic resonance echoed from beyond the grand hall.

"How could a gathering in Weiyangtian be complete without our demon race?"

But at the edge of heaven and earth, a frigid voice shook the very firmament.

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly and instinctively looked up, only to witness endless dark clouds spreading from the horizon, devouring everything in their path with blazing violet lightning.

"Boom!"

"Moo—"

A deafening beastly roar echoed through the air as a violet thunder-maned bull charged into the skies, pulling a chariot crackling with lightning in its wake.

Before the visitor even appeared, the sheer might of the violet thunderous bull alone could already be described as world-shaking. The horns of the Thunder Kui Bull loomed larger than an entire immortal realm, its aura sweeping across the 9 heavens and 10 earths, pressing down until even many Great Luo Golden Immortals struggled to draw breath.

Primordial Kui Ox (Mythical Beast).

This caused Eldrin's expression to shift slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

The Primordial Kui Ox was a peerless breed among the primordial chaos demons. The 1 before them possessed unfathomable cultivation, evoking in Eldrin an overwhelming sense of powerlessness. Its realm had likely ascended to the level of a Chaos Origin Emperor.

To have such a primordial Kui Ox drawing the carriage—what kind of peerless powerhouse must this person before them be?

"Thunder Sovereign, I fear this place does not welcome your presence."

In that very instant, an invisible field annihilated everything, blocking the overwhelming thunder of the primordial Kui Ox.

Immediately after, a black Profound Bird soared into the sky from the horizon's edge and descended, positioning itself as a barrier before the grand hall.

Eldrin gazed into the distance and saw a supremely majestic figure clad in black-and-gold imperial robes standing atop the head of the dark profound bird.

Black Emperor... Emperor of the Abyss.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a trace of astonishment flashing across his expression.

The Human Immortal Court could establish its foothold across 3 1000 immortal realms, naturally never lacking top-tier powerhouses.

Legend tells of the 5 Great Celestial Emperors who reign over the Immortal Court: the South Pole Emperor of Blazing Radiance, the North Pole Emperor of Abyssal Darkness, the Central Emperor of Violet Stellaris, the East Pole Emperor of Azure Dragons, and the West Pole Emperor of Void-Piercing Swords.

These 5 individuals were all at the Great Perfection stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, serving as the Pillars of Heaven for the entire Celestial Court. With the Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages detached from worldly affairs, they were the true rulers of the Celestial Court.

And the man before him was none other than 1 of the 5 Great Emperors—the Emperor of the Northern Pole and Black Abyss.

The Profound Bird beneath his throne was a rare variant born from the Chaos Black Phoenixes, akin to the Vermilion Bird's own mutation. Its cultivation had already ascended to the realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

But at this moment, as the Black Abyss Emperor gazed upon the thunder chariot ahead, a trace of solemnity flickered in his eyes.

At that very moment, the Thunder Chariot gradually quieted down, finally emerging from the Sea of Thunder to reveal the true appearance of the figure standing upon it.

It was only then that Eldrin noticed a man clad in violet-gold lightning armor standing atop the thunderous war chariot.

Enveloped in the boundless Dao of Thunder, he gripped a world-obliterating spear wreathed in lightning, resembling a demonic sovereign patrolling the myriad heavens as he surveyed his subjects.

"Don't be nervous."

The man gave a faint smile, his gaze carrying a hint of amusement as he glanced at Eldrin, then said, "I have come this time merely to see the young human hero who defeated my esteemed nephew."

A chill ran through Eldrin's heart, his eyes revealing an expression of utmost gravity. In that fleeting moment, he vaguely discerned the identity of this person.

Sure enough, at that very moment, Emperor Taiyang’s voice transmission arrived: "This being is the incarnation of the Primordial Thunder Crow, a blood brother of the Celestial Emperor of the Sun, born to wield the Great Dao of Thunder."

His cultivation had already reached the Great Perfection of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm tens of thousands of kalpas ago, yet he remained trapped, unable to break through due to the absence of Primordial Chaos Genesis Qi.

"This time, he likely came to test your mettle. You must remember to be cautious."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt his heart sink slightly.

A perfected Great Perfection Mixed Origin Emperor Lord—if such an existence truly set their sights on him, it would likely spell immense trouble.

Seeing this, the Grand Celestial Monarch spoke up, "There is no need for excessive concern. Though you have slain the Crown Prince of Lingxiao, it is a long-standing consensus that grievances from the struggle for the Great Luo Realm shall not be settled after the fact."

"If he dares to break this rule, our Human Race's Dao Ancestor Immortal Sages will not stand idly by."

"My greatest fear is that they will see you as a threat, believing you possess the potential to become a Chaos Celestial Emperor, and thus spare no expense to obstruct your path of cultivation at all costs."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) sank into a brief, contemplative silence.

His expression shifted repeatedly before he finally murmured inwardly, "Is it the bearing of the Chaos Celestial Emperor that truly makes them wary?"

In that instant, Eldrin gained a profound insight. Across the 3,000 immortal realms, the demonic tribes now held overwhelming influence, while humans and deities had formed a subtle alliance. Even the breakthroughs of the 2 Dao Ancestor Immortal Sages were secretly supported by the Primordial Divine Emperor.

At the very least, the 2 Divine Emperors had contributed immensely to the breakthrough of the Primordial Dao Ancestor, and they were likely more than pleased to witness the ascension of the Supreme Abyss Immortal Sage.

Yet if humanity were to produce a third Chaos Heavenly Emperor, the 2 Divine Sovereigns of the god race would hardly tolerate it. Should Eldrin truly manifest the bearing of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor, he would likely face grave peril instead.

"I understand."

In an instant, Eldrin vaguely understood how he should conduct himself from then on.

Just then, Thunder Emperor let out a light chuckle and said to Eldrin, "I've heard that Fellow Daoist Guixu possesses unparalleled talent, hailed as the foremost figure in this kalpic tribulation."

"Our demon clan has also produced several newly-ascended Great Luo Golden Immortals recently. However, having never tested their skills in combat, they remain unsatisfied. Thus, they too wish to exchange pointers with Fellow Daoist Guixu."

Hearing this, the Black Abyss Emperor's eyes turned slightly cold.

He let out a cold sneer before speaking, "The Great Luo Celestial Banquet is imminent. I'm afraid Fellow Daoist Guixu has no time to spar with you all."

"Ha ha ha."

Before the Thunder Emperor could speak, a newly-ascended Great Luo from the demon race burst into raucous laughter. "What's this? Are you human Great Luo cultivators all as timid as mice?"

"If you haven't the nerve, you'd best surrender your title as the foremost in the kalpa."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, the Black Abyss Emperor's eyes turned frosty. A newly-ascended Great Luo being actually dared to disregard his authority—such insolence was nothing short of seeking death.

Just as he was about to erupt in fury, a voice rang out from behind.

"Then what of a fight?"

The Black Abyss Emperor turned his head and saw Eldrin striding upward through the skies. After offering a solemn bow to the Black Abyss Emperor, he cupped his hands toward the Thunder Sovereign before speaking with unshakable calm.

"Since our fellow Daoists from the demon race seek battle, this Sovereign shall naturally oblige."

"However, since the demon race has issued this challenge, I cannot fight without compensation. How about your side offering some stakes?"

"Is that so?"

Thunder Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at the 5 newly-ascended Great Luo beside him.

The 5 of them immediately understood his meaning and declared, "With the treasures bestowed by our senior, our chances of victory should be at least 50 percent."

"50 percent?"

Thunder Emperor nodded, then turned his gaze to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "If you win a single match, I shall grant you 1 strand of Primordial Indestructible Radiance (Cultivation Resource). What say you?"

"Innate Indestructible Spirit Light?"

Eldrin (Person Name) paused briefly before nodding. "Agreed."

As the words fell, Eldrin immediately turned to the 5 Great Luo of the demon race and asked, "Which of you will step forward first?"

"I'll go first."

The moment his words faded, a man gripping a divine spear was the first to charge forth, killing intent blazing. (Chapter End)

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of frost and decay. Lin Feng tightened his tattered robe, his breath misting in the frigid air. His fingers, numb and cracked, traced the intricate patterns carved into the ancient jade slip clutched in his palm. This was his only inheritance, the sole remnant of his once-prosperous clan. "Just 1 more step," he whispered to the howling wind, his voice barely audible. "1 more step, and I'll break through to the 8th level of Qi Refinement." For 3 years, he had endured the mockery and disdain of his fellow disciples. For 3 years, he had consumed countless low-grade spirit stones and over a 100 Basic Qi Nourishing Pills, all scavenged or traded through immense hardship. His spiritual root was mediocre, his resources meager, but his resolve was unbreakable. Suddenly, the jade slip in his hand grew warm. A faint, ethereal glow emanated from its surface, and the characters seemed to writhe and dance like living things. A profound realization dawned upon him—this was no ordinary cultivation manual. This was the lost art of the Heavenly Dao Scripture! A thunderous roar echoed from a nearby valley, shaking the very ground beneath his feet. 2 figures clashed in the sky above, 1 wreathed in crimson flames, the other shrouded in ghostly blue light. "Fellow Daoist Xue, do you truly believe your nascent Ghost Python can withstand my Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss?" bellowed the cultivator cloaked in flames, his voice resonating with power. The very air around him shimmered with heat. The woman in blue, her face pale as moonlight, let out a cold laugh. "Eldrin, your arrogance will be your undoing. My Ghost Python has consumed the souls of 1,280 cultivators. Your fiery sword is but kindling for its hunger!" Eldrin (Person Name) roared with laughter, a sound devoid of mirth. "Then let us see whose Dao is stronger!" The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) flared, its blade elongating into a river of molten fire that scarred the heavens. The Ghost Python (Demonic Beast) hissed, its form dissolving into a miasma of shrieking souls that blotted out the sun. Lin Feng watched, hidden amongst the rocks, his heart pounding not with fear, but with a strange, burgeoning comprehension. The principles of conflict, the interplay of elemental forces, the very essence of their techniques... they began to align with the cryptic verses of the Heavenly Dao Scripture now glowing in his mind. He closed his eyes, no longer seeing the battle, but perceiving the Dao it represented. The chaotic spiritual energy raging around him, which would have torn a lesser cultivator apart, now flowed into his meridians, refined and guided by the profound method. A dozen or so breaths later, a silent detonation occurred within his dantian. The spiritual sea, which had been a placid lake, now churned like an ocean, expanding exponentially. The bottlenecks that had plagued him for 20-some months shattered like glass. He opened his eyes. The world was different. Sharper. Richer. Every whisper of the wind, every tremor in the earth, spoke to him. The 8th level of Qi Refinement was his. On the distant battlefield, Eldrin staggered, a flicker of surprise in his eyes as his fiery river was consumed by the dark miasma. The Ghost Python lunged, its maw a gateway to oblivion. But Lin Feng was no longer watching. He was already moving, a phantom against the stone, the first character of the Heavenly Dao Scripture burning like a star within his soul. His journey had truly begun. Countless trials awaited, and the heavens themselves would soon bear witness.