Chapter 2033 : Ascension Through Celestial Thunder

With the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and desolate primordial world] settling into a state of relative stability for the time being, Eldrin Chen devoted his mind to secluded cultivation in the years that followed.

He began to reside year-round within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, spending his time refining various cultivation methods on one hand, while on the other hand, he immersed himself in comprehending the Great Path [the supreme and fundamental Dao of cultivation], striving for all three of his Three Great Foundations [the three core pillars of his cultivation base] to fully advance into the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a pinnacle of power].

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, another ten Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years] had passed.

"BOOM! RUMBLE!"

On this day, the boundless expanse of the Vast and Boundless Chaos Desolation Sea [a primordial sea of chaotic and desolate energy] was shrouded by endless Thunderclap [deafening peals of heavenly thunder].

A figure, majestic as a deity from the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation], bathed within the Thunderclap, its aura piercing through the Vast and Boundless Chaos Desolation Sea as it completed the ultimate breakthrough in cultivation.

"It is done."

Not far away, Eldrin Chen murmured softly, watching the figure stride towards him, a faint smile touching the corners of his eyes.

For the figure who had broken through while bathing in the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of celestial lightning used to temper one's body and spirit] bore an appearance almost identical to his own.

The one who had undergone the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation breakthrough was, in fact, Eldrin Chen's own Reincarnation Body [a separate physical avatar cultivated through profound reincarnation arts].

When Eldrin Chen departed from the Chaos Desolation Sea in years past, he left his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar created through profound reincarnation arts] behind within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, to stand guard over his clan and his beloved dao companions.

Now that Eldrin Chen had perfected the Sacrificial Self Path [an ultimate cultivation method of profound self-transcendence], he brought the Reincarnation Body to this place to undertake its final breakthrough.

Over these years, the Reincarnation Body had ceaselessly accumulated foundational strength, even re-cultivating the complete practice of the Sacrificial Self Path. Finally, it had polished its own foundation to the absolute limit, allowing it to assail the gates of the Primordial One Realm [the foundational first realm of the highest echelons of cultivation].

At this moment, not only had the Reincarnation Body completed its breakthrough, but within it now resided a complete Primordial One Immortal Domain [an inner world born from a cultivator's profound cultivation]. Its cultivation base and combat power were now on an entirely different plane, incomparable to its former self.

"Congratulations, my husband."

Witnessing this, the Liana Imperial Lord standing nearby spoke with a smile, "The power of this avatar of yours, husband, likely rivals that of a Primordial One Imperial Lord 6th Tier now."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. To possess power comparable to the sixth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm immediately upon entering it was a testament to the formidable nature of the Sacrificial Self Path, especially one blessed with an Inner Immortal Domain [a self-contained world within a cultivator's body].

He stored the Reincarnation Body away and then spoke, "Lately, I have felt my own accumulation is sufficient. My cultivation in the Great Path [the supreme cultivation method of the Great Path] should be ready for a breakthrough at any moment."

"I intend to enter seclusion to assail this breakthrough in my Great Path cultivation. During this time, I ask you to guard me."

"Understood."

Liana Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] nodded slightly, a faint smile flickering in the depths of his pupils.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] said no more. He immediately returned to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and desolate cultivation realm] and began a period of secluded cultivation to assail the next level of his Great Path [his supreme cultivation method] cultivation.

Since his breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 3rd Tier [the third tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a high cultivation stage] until now, Eldrin Chen's Great Path cultivation base had accumulated for twenty Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration, often billions of years].

Over these twenty Kalpa Tribulation, Eldrin Chen's Great Path cultivation had amassed sufficient foundation. It was time to complete the breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm].

In principle, breaking through one's Great Path cultivation required the assistance of some precious Primordial One Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures of the Primordial One grade, immensely powerful artifacts].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed Chaos Divine Liquid [a divine liquid born from primordial chaos]. This cultivation resource, belonging to the Chaos Rare Treasure [Chaos Rare Treasure] tier, was an almost universally applicable treasure for cultivators at the Primordial One Imperial Lord [Primordial One Imperial Lord] level, naturally capable of aiding in cultivation breakthroughs.

Now, as Eldrin Chen began his assault on the Great Path realm, he consumed ten drops of the Chaos Divine Liquid in one breath. Immediately, his Great Path cultivation began to advance by leaps and bounds.

At a pace visible to the naked eye, countless Great Path Divine Rune [divine runes embodying the principles of his Great Path] manifested around Eldrin Chen's body. They intertwined and coalesced, forging one new Great Path Divine Chains [chains of divine law representing his mastery over a Great Path] after another.

Finally, at a certain moment, each of his five Great Path—Primordial Solar [the Path of the Primal Sun], Profound Darkness [the Path of Profound Darkness], Source Earth [the Path of the Source Earth], Mixed Metal [the Path of Mixed Metal], and Life—had each evolved three Great Path Divine Chains. Once more, they intertwined and fused together, transforming into three new Chaos Divine Chains [divine chains born of primordial chaos, representing a higher order of law].

"Hmmmm—"

With a deafening roar, Eldrin Chen perceived three Chaos Divine Chains [divine constructs of primordial chaos] weaving and intersecting behind his consciousness, radiating an aura of supreme Primordial Chaos Energy [the foundational energy of creation] capable of suppressing the Myriad Heavens.

"Such formidable Chaos Divine Chains," he murmured inwardly, a flicker of delight stirring within him.

Silently assessing his newfound power, Eldrin Chen realized that with this breakthrough, the raw strength of his Great Path [his supreme cultivation method] cultivation alone should now rival that of a Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier.

Furthermore, amplified by the Great Path, the quality of his spiritual power had also risen significantly. He estimated he could now unleash roughly half the might of an ordinary Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth].

"My strength has grown once more with this advancement," Eldrin Chen concluded, withdrawing his focus.

He then emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for deep meditation and cultivation].

Seeing him, Liana Imperial Lord smiled warmly. "It seems your cultivation has broken through, my husband."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his gaze turning thoughtful. "Indeed. The time has come for us to consider making our move against that Desolate Domain [a perilous and ancient wasteland]."

A trace of solemnity entered Liana Imperial Lord's eyes at his words.

She pondered briefly before speaking, "This humble one shall go and invite several Imperial Lord [a supreme ruler of a vast domain, often a peak power in the cultivation world] to come."

Soon, Sword Abyss Saint Lord, Immortality Imperial Lord, Tianyao Sword Saint, and other Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme ruler who has unified their cultivation path and reached its pinnacle] had all arrived at the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall.

Seated at the head of the assembly, Eldrin Chen surveyed the gathered Primordial One Imperial Lord before him, and a flicker of pride stirred within his heart.

The forces under Eldrin Chen's command were now a far cry from what they once were, boasting a total of seven formidable Primordial One Imperial Lord.

Among them, two were at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth and penultimate stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]: Sword Abyss Saint Lord and Immortality Imperial Lord. Both possessed strength that far surpassed ordinary late-stage Imperial Lord.

There were also four at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]: Liana Imperial Lord, Daylight Extinction Imperial Lord, Dragon Turtle Desolation Emperor, and Tianyao Sword Emperor.

Even the seemingly weakest among them, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, possessed cultivation comparable to half a Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the final phase of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], making his power nothing to scoff at.

With such might, if they were to return to the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, they could contend with top-tier imperial clans like the Golden-Winged Great Roc Clan [a powerful clan whose members possess the bloodline of the mythical Golden-Winged Great Roc].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence for the plan ahead. He spoke directly, "I have summoned you all today because we are preparing to move against the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain [a vast, untamed region named for the mythical Azure Dragon that is said to have once ruled there]."

"The Azure Dragon Desolate Domain?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted subtly, a flicker of unease passing through their eyes.

They exchanged glances, a profound sense of wariness blooming within each of them.

The so-called Azure Dragon Desolate Domain was the most formidable known Chaos Desolate Domain [a perilous, primordial region of untamed chaos] in the vicinity of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, and also the most distant location the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm could feasibly explore.

Its distance from the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm was utterly immense; even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the limits of a single world] would require tens of millions of years of flight to reach it—a journey spanning dozens of Desolate Journey [a vast, standard unit of measure for traversing the desolate chaos].

Due to this staggering remoteness, there was virtually no interaction between the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm and the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

The reason they knew of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain's location was purely by chance; during one of their hunting expeditions into the outer chaos, the Great Wasteland Remnants had inadvertently glimpsed its towering majesty.

According to the descriptions from the Great Wasteland Remnants, the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain lay sprawled across the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerge], resembling the colossal corpse of a Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon born from the primal chaos] spanning the Chaos Desolation Sea. Its aura was so terrifying that not even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal would dare entertain the thought of approaching it.

Contemplating this, Tianyao Sword Emperor spoke, "Not long ago, I personally journeyed to the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain."

"Based on the information gathered and my own deductions, that Azure Dragon Desolate Domain is the transformed remains of a destroyed Chaos Dragon Nest [a lair of primordial chaos dragons, a place of immense power and danger]. It drifted to the vicinity of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often involving cataclysmic change] ago."

"Such a Chaos Dragon Nest harbors the aura of a being at the Great Emperor Realm [the realm of a supreme sovereign emperor], along with the presence of several dozen entities at the level of Primordial One Imperial Lord [a powerful lord who has attained the first stage of primordial unity]. Its strength should not be underestimated."

"A Chaos Dragon Nest [a primordial lair where chaos dragons are born and dwell]."

Upon hearing this, a trace of solemnity colored the expressions of the gathered figures.

The Sword Abyss Saint Lord pondered for a moment before speaking. "Even if our foe possesses a Great Emperor [a supreme ruler whose power can shape the cosmos], with our current strength, we should at least have the means to ensure our own survival."

The Immortality Desolation Emperor also nodded in agreement, stating plainly, "If that is the case, then let us test them in battle."

Seeing this, the others present voiced no objections.

Witnessing the consensus, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively. "So be it. We shall depart at dawn tomorrow to gauge the strength of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain."

"..."

At first light the next day, Eldrin Chen left his Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar formed through profound reincarnation arts] to guard the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain, then led the company forth. They cleaved through the Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial substance from which all realms are born], setting their course for the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

Their journey carried them across the endless expanse of the Desolation Sea [a sea of chaotic, destructive energies that erodes all form]. Tens of thousands of years passed before they finally arrived at the periphery of the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain.

"Is this... the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain?"

Gazing upon the Azure Dragon Desolate Domain before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

Before them, within the Chaos Desolation Sea, sprawled a vast and boundless Chaos Lair. It resembled a colossal dragon that blotted out the heavens, lying dormant across the expanse of the Desolation Sea.

"A Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon nest?"

Eldrin Chen whispered, yet a sense of unease lingered within him.

This Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon nest was immeasurably vast, exuding an aura that stirred a primal dread in one's heart. It felt like the corpse of a deceased Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon, radiating a terrifying presence.

"Something seems amiss."

Immortality Desolation Emperor spoke abruptly, a flicker of gravity surfacing in his gaze.

Tianyao Sword Emperor paused, slightly taken aback. "What seems amiss?" he inquired.

"This is no mere Chaos Lair," Sword Abyss Saint Lord declared, his expression etched with deep wariness. "This is the corpse of a fallen Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon."

"Its cultivation in life likely reached the Sage Ascendant Realm. It must have attempted to break through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm, failed, and perished with its Dao shattered, leaving behind this skeleton of a True Spirit."

"Hiss—" [a sharp intake of breath]

Upon hearing this, everyone present could not help but draw in a sharp breath, their expressions flickering with a mixture of shock and elation.

A deceased Saint Realm [a realm of cultivation just below the legendary Sage Realm] Primordial Chaos Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] was bound to be a place of unimaginable terror and peril. Yet within it, there might lie astonishing remnants of Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter or treasure that can drastically alter one's destiny].

Eldrin Chen turned his gaze once more towards the azure dragon's skeletal remains, finding it adrift within the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast, turbulent sea of chaotic energy at the edge of the known cosmos]. An indescribable aura of supreme power radiated from its form.

It was an aura of utter coldness and lethal intent. Even the relentless, day-and-night erosion of the Chaos Desolation Sea seemed incapable of inflicting the slightest damage upon the dragon's corpse.

"Could a being of such supreme power truly fall?"

Sword Abyss Saint Lord spoke, a trace of bitter understanding coloring his words. "Now I begin to comprehend why the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign [the supreme ruler of the Great Wasteland realm], despite possessing Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy from which all creation springs], dared not attempt the breakthrough into the Realm of Chaos [the legendary realm of Primordial Chaos, the ultimate goal of cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen remained remarkably calm, his expression serene as he stated, "To ascend the Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme Dao path leading to the Primordial Chaos Realm] offers only two outcomes: soar to the heavens upon success, or face utter annihilation of both one's cultivation and life upon failure. There exists no middle ground."

"The faint of heart can never hope to prove their mastery of the Primordial Chaos Great Path."

Immortality Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who has attained a state of near-immortality] let out a cold snort, his disdain for the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign palpable.

Eldrin Chen did not elaborate further. He gazed at the skeletal remains of the azure dragon and stated, "After the fall of this Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon, its shattered Great Path [the supreme laws of cultivation] intermingled upon its bones, giving birth to numerous Dragon Clan [a powerful race of draconic beings]."

"Let us act together and gauge the strength of these Dragon Clan."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to move. He soared into the heavens astride the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine weapon of immense power] and plunged into the midst of the azure dragon's skeletal remains.

"Roar—"

Almost simultaneously, a thunderous draconic roar shook the air.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see a supremely powerful Azure Dragon [a majestic dragon of the azure lineage] roaring as it took to the skies. It wielded a war halberd that mirrored its own form, bringing it down upon him with crushing force.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure [a peerless treasure born of heaven and earth], the Azure Dragon Halberd?"

A flicker of recognition passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. Instantly, he channeled the power of the Chaos Heaven Halberd to meet the attack head-on.

Having broken through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], Eldrin Chen's Returning Abyss Seal [a mighty seal treasure] had also ascended. It now manifested thirty-six Great Path Divine Chains [chains of solidified divine law].

Even though they had not yet coalesced into a Great Path Divine Form [a complete avatar of divine law], their might was already nearly on par with that of an Innate Supreme Treasure.

At this moment, as Eldrin Chen poured all his power into the battle, clashing with that supreme Azure Dragon, he was instantly sent flying backward.

"This is a Great Emperor-realm Desolate Race [a primordial and savage race of beings]," he realized.

Eldrin Chen's heart jolted with alarm. He swiftly relied on the Indestructibility Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor famed for its near-impenetrable defense] to block with all his might.

Seizing the opportunity, Sword Abyss Saint Lord channeled his power into the Ancient Sword of the Azure Abyss [an ancient divine blade steeped in abyssal power] and brought it cleaving down. Yet, a treasure pearl spun above the Azure Dragon's head, cascading down ten thousand rays of azure light that instantly deflected the Sword Abyss Saint Lord's full-force strike.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power]—the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl."

"It actually wields two Innate Supreme Treasure!"

Immortality Desolation Emperor's mind shook. He hurriedly summoned the Immortality Imperial Spear [a sovereign's spear imbued with the concept of undying eternity] to meet the assault, joining forces with the other two to battle the Chaos Azure Dragon.

After exchanging over three thousand blows with the Azure Dragon alongside his two allies, Eldrin Chen managed to roughly deduce the origins of this Chaos Azure Dragon.

It turned out this Chaos Azure Dragon was, as expected, born from the fusion of a remnant Primordial Spirit [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator] and a fragment of a Great Path [a supreme cultivation law or principle] from a Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon. It could be considered an offspring of that ancient Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon.

Having mastered two Innate Supreme Treasure from its progenitor, its combat prowess ranked among the powerful even within the Great Emperor realm. At the same level, it was potent enough to contend against two opponents simultaneously.

Fortunately, these two treasures were not his Life-Bound Treasure [a cultivator's most intimately connected magical artifact, bound to their very soul and life force]; otherwise, his power would likely allow him to face three ordinary Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has mastered a Great Dao and commands immense power] alone, elevating him to the ranks of a top-tier Great Emperor powerhouse.

Even so, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor [the Dao title of a Great Emperor associated with the Azure Dragon], wielding two Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth], possessed truly formidable strength, nearly suppressing the three of them single-handedly.

"This is somewhat troublesome,"

Eldrin Chen remarked gravely, decisively summoning the Tome of Human Soul [a legendary tome said to contain the foundational truths of the human soul and spirit], intending to use this treasure to counter the Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from chaos, possessing immense power].

Yet, this Chaos Azure Dragon was extraordinarily powerful. Even faced with the endless golden sigils emanating from the Tome of Human Soul, its combat prowess was only diminished by ten or twenty percent, failing to decisively shift the balance of the battle.

"A pity my spiritual energy is insufficient; I can only unleash half the Tome of Human Soul's true might."

Eldrin Chen's expression darkened slightly. He swiftly signaled Immortality Desolation Emperor [a Great Emperor whose Dao is associated with enduring desolation], who was preparing to unleash a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-shaking technique that carries immense risk or cost to the user], and stated, "I fear we cannot subdue him. We should retreat for now."

Upon hearing this, the others swiftly disengaged from the fray. Together with Eldrin Chen, they fled all the way back to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and primordial realm of vast, untamed wilderness].

Upon returning to the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall [the central hall within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm], their expressions turned grim once more.

The Tianyao Sword Emperor [the Sword Emperor Tianyao] could not help but sigh, saying, "That Azure Dragon Great Emperor is formidably strong. Unless a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to a state of profound wisdom and power, half a step from true Sagehood] personally intervenes, it will be exceedingly difficult for any of us to capture him."

Eldrin Chen also furrowed his brow, a trace of solemnity flickering in his eyes.

A Great Emperor Realm Azure Dragon, one who also commanded at least two Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primal chaos of creation]—such combat power was already approaching that of a top-tier Great Emperor. It was likely that even an Invincible Great Emperor would find it difficult to subdue such a foe.

After all, a Great Emperor was not some inanimate object. If the situation turned against them, they could simply flee, or perhaps use the lingering Dao-infused power within the Sage Ascendant corpse to defend themselves. That would pose a truly formidable problem.

However, the corpse of a Sage Ascendant from the Saint Realm [the realm of sages], as well as the two Innate Supreme Treasure, were treasures that Eldrin Chen coveted deeply. Unless absolutely necessary, they would never willingly give them up.

Seeing this, Immortality Desolation Emperor also spoke up. "A complete Sage Ascendant corpse—if we could obtain it, it would likely be enough to create at least two or three new Great Emperor."

"But with our current strength, we are far from sufficient," he added.

Sword Abyss Saint Lord spoke, yet a hint of reluctance was evident on his face.

He had a feeling that his Opportunity and Fortune [the chance and destiny for a breakthrough] to advance to the Great Emperor realm might lie precisely with that Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse. To abandon it now would be a profound pity.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "To capture that Azure Dragon Great Emperor, we would need combat power capable of completely suppressing it, coupled with a powerful containment formation. Only then would we have a chance."

"With our current strength, we are still far from ready."

"Therefore, our most urgent task is to continuously enhance our own strength."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes flickered with a thoughtful gleam.

The Immortality Desolation Emperor pondered for a moment before inquiring, "How do we enhance our strength?"

"By venturing deep into the Chaos Desolation Sea to seek various resources, striving to elevate our power to the greatest extent possible."

Eldrin Chen elaborated smoothly, then continued, "With the aid of the Tome of Human Soul [a legendary book containing profound soul cultivation secrets], you can all accompany me in exploring the Chaos Desolation Sea."

The group exchanged glances upon hearing this, then nodded in unanimous agreement.

Seeing their response, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "Let Immortality [a title referring to the Immortality Desolation Emperor] stay. The rest of you, go and make your preparations."

"Understood…"

With a respectful salute, the others took their leave.

After everyone had departed, Eldrin Chen looked at Immortality Desolation Emperor and said, "Years ago, I made you a promise. If you followed me with sincere devotion, I would assist you in cultivating an Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact that is born with and grows alongside its master, forming an inseparable bond]."

The Immortality Desolation Emperor felt a tremor in his heart and could not help but turn his gaze toward Eldrin Chen.

He saw Eldrin Chen flick his sleeve, revealing two dazzling orbs of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational, unformed essence from the dawn of creation] in his palm. Looking at the Immortality Desolation Emperor, Eldrin said, "This is Primordial Chaos Source Essence, a supreme treasure born from the inverse workings of the Celestial Mechanism [the fundamental laws governing heaven and earth] during the Primordial Chaos Opening [the initial fracturing of the formless void at the beginning of time]."

"While venturing through the Chaos Desolation Sea, I was fortunate enough to discover a secret realm left over from the very dawn of the Primordial Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state before the cosmos formed]. There, I obtained a small amount of this priceless treasure."

"Now, I bestow upon you these two portions. May they aid you in forging your Immortality Imperial Spear into a true Lifebound Imperial Weapon. Do not disappoint me."

The Immortality Desolation Emperor was profoundly shaken. He immediately bowed deeply and declared, "Such an Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and momentous chance granted by fate]—I shall engrave this debt upon my heart."

"I certainly hope so," Eldrin replied.

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen handed the Primordial Chaos Source Essence to the Immortality Desolation Emperor.

The Immortality Desolation Emperor dared not delay. Upon receiving the Primordial Chaos Source Essence, he immediately fused them into his Immortality Imperial Spear.

This Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a sublime, violet-hued energy of primordial origin] truly lived up to its name as a heaven-defying Primordial Chaos Object [an artifact or material born from the primordial chaos]. The moment the Immortality Desolation Emperor refined it, he felt infinite Great Path Divine Rune [mystical symbols containing fragments of the Great Dao's laws] converge within the Immortality Imperial Spear. Two Great Path Divine Chains [chains of solidified divine law, manifestations of a supreme power] began to slowly take form and gestate.

"Boom—"

The Immortality Imperial Spear [a legendary spear embodying the concept of eternal life], originally a Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [a nascent form of a supreme treasure containing seven foundational patterns], instantly evolved into a supreme-grade Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos of creation] as the two Great Path Divine Form [divine forms representing fundamental cosmic laws] within it fully manifested and took shape.

In that very instant, the Chaos Heaven Firmament [the primordial, formless expanse of the heavens] split asunder. Boundless streams of True Spirit Divine Runes [primordial runes that are the source code of divine abilities] converged and descended, coalescing within the body of the Immortality Desolation Emperor to birth a fourth set of True Spirit Divine Runes—'Extreme Speed' [the divine runes of ultimate velocity].

Among the three existing sets of True Spirit Divine Runes possessed by the Immortality Desolation Emperor, were contained the powers of Force Extreme [the ultimate principle of raw, unstoppable force], Immortality [the divine ability of unyielding life and regeneration], and Ultimate Sublimation [the ability for supreme refinement and transcendence].

These three sets of True Spirit Divine Runes provided a formidable combination of offensive, defensive, and Burst [explosive, short-term amplification] capabilities. Now, with the cultivation of this fourth set, 'Extreme Speed', he had perfectly remedied his previous shortcoming in mobility.

It could be said that after this breakthrough, the physical combat prowess of the Immortality Desolation Emperor had reached a truly earth-shattering level. He could now contend against four opponents of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] simultaneously.

Furthermore, the ascension of his Immortality Imperial Spear to the rank of Innate Supreme Treasure had also granted the Immortality Desolation Emperor a monumental boost to his overall combat strength.

Although the Immortality Desolation Emperor had not yet formally stepped into the Great Emperor Realm [the realm of Great Emperors], his current battle power was undeniably at the level of a genuine Great Emperor. He now stood slightly stronger than even the Sword Abyss Saint Lord.

Should he unleash his Forbidden Divine Ability [a divine ability of catastrophic power, sealed or forbidden due to its immense cost or danger], the Immortality Desolation Emperor might very well have stepped into the domain of the mighty Great Emperor.

"How do you feel?"

Once the Immortality Desolation Emperor had completed his breakthrough, Eldrin Chen inquired with a smile.