Chapter 2036 : Betrayal and Divine Retribution

Back then, Pioneer Divine General was a close friend of Immortality Imperial Lord, yet at a critical moment in battle, he treacherously ambushed Immortality Imperial Lord, resulting in Immortality Imperial Lord being pierced through the collarbone by Immortal Gold Divine Chains.

Thereafter, Immortality Desolation Emperor was suppressed within the Innate Supreme Treasure known as the 'Immortal Refining Pool', where day and night he endured the corrosive effects of the Immortal Refining Divine Fiend [a divine power designed to refine and erode immortal beings]. This caused his cultivation, which had spanned hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], to stagnate without the slightest advancement.

Fortunately, Immortality Desolation Emperor lived up to his origin as one born from Immortality Immortal Gold [a legendary, indestructible divine metal]. Even as he was continuously corroded by the Immortal Refining Divine Fiend, he managed to maintain a clear consciousness. He even used this ordeal to cultivate a sliver of Immortality Divinity [the divine essence of indestructibility].

Had it not been for this, his foundational cultivation would have long been whittled away by the Immortal Refining Divine Fiend, causing him to fall from his current realm, forever losing any hope of breaking through to a higher state.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh and remark, "In the past, he betrayed you. Today, you refine his original form to cultivate your True Spirit Divine Form [a divine body of pure, primordial spirit]. This, perhaps, is karma's retribution."

Immortality Desolation Emperor shook his head, a bitter smile touching his lips. "Had I not encountered you, I would likely still be languishing in a dazed stupor, my cultivation forever halted at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier. Meeting Pioneer Divine General again would only have led to further humiliation."

"Another encounter with Pioneer Divine General would likely have resulted in nothing but further humiliation."

As he spoke these words, Immortality Imperial Lord mobilized the full power of his cultivation physique, beginning the relentless refinement of Pioneer Divine General's mortal remains.

As the True Spirit Divine Runes [primordial spirit divine sigils] exerted their power, the divine nature within these remains gradually faded, bit by bit merging into his own True Spirit Divine Runes.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass. When the remains were finally completely refined, the divine sigils of Immortality within Immortality Imperial Lord's body slowly coalesced, ultimately transforming into a single, dazzling ancient shield. Support the author by reading on audio - novel . com.

"True Spirit Divine Form——Immortality Shield!"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a flicker of astonishment surfacing in the depths of his gaze.

Immortality Desolation Emperor calmly extended his hand. The Immortality Shield descended into his palm, radiating boundless light of the True Spirit realm, forming an impenetrable barrier that completely enveloped his physical form.

"This True Spirit Divine Form can enhance one's physical defense by eighty percent, and it can be manifested to confront all manner of formidable foes."

Immortality Desolation Emperor spoke unhurriedly, an irrepressible smile finally touching the corners of his eyes.

Defensive-type True Spirit Divine Form abilities vary in power; weaker ones can enhance defense by fifty percent, while those born from the most supreme divine runes can achieve a full one hundred percent increase.

His ability, which enhanced defense by eighty percent, was already considered an exceptionally powerful True Spirit Divine Runes.

Eldrin Chen offered a light smile before speaking. "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on stepping into the Great Emperor Realm."

"I am still a fraction short. I can only be considered a half-step Great Emperor at best."

Immortality Desolation Emperor shook his head, his tone remaining composed and measured.

Whether it is the Fleshly Body Sanctification or the Path of Path Mastery, within the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, the ultimate goal is simply to cultivate either the 'True Spirit Divine Form' [a divine body embodying the essence of a primordial true spirit] or the 'Great Path Divine Form' [a divine body that is a perfect manifestation of one's cultivated Great Path].

Since Immortality Desolation Emperor has cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form, his realm has already stepped into the Great Emperor Realm.

His realm has arrived, but his physical cultivation foundation is still insufficient, requiring a period of accumulation. However, in terms of both realm and combat power, he has already entered the domain of a Great Emperor.

As he is now, Immortality Desolation Emperor exists between a Primordial One Imperial Lord and a Great Emperor. Setting aside his Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing unparalleled power], his combat power is comparable to that of a Great Emperor, possessing roughly eighty percent of a Great Emperor's might.

If one factors in his Innate Supreme Treasure, while he might not dare claim he could face two ordinary Great Emperors at once, defeating a single ordinary Great Emperor in a direct confrontation would be a simple matter.

"It seems I, too, could attempt to refine an Innate Supreme Treasure or the remains of a Great Emperor to directly assault the Great Emperor Realm?"

This thought flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind. The key to breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm lay in cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form.

As for cultivation base and foundation, these were merely the bedrock of physical power, not the true representation of one's realm.

If Eldrin Chen could cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form and break through to the Great Emperor Realm in terms of realm, not only would his combat power see a tremendous increase, but the speed of his physical cultivation should also receive a significant boost.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen recalled the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl [a legendary pearl containing the condensed essence and power of an Azure Dragon] held by the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, and a ripple of contemplation stirred within the depths of his gaze.

"It seems that the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl [a legendary pearl containing the condensed essence of an Azure Dragon] would be particularly suitable for my Life Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of one's life force and cultivation path]."

"......"

"Ah, that Immortality [the state of eternal life and unyielding existence] whelp, you deserve death!"

At the very moment Immortality Imperial Lord [a title for a supreme ruler who has mastered the path of immortality] perfected his Great Path Divine Form [a divine avatar embodying the ultimate principles of the Great Path], a cry of anguish erupted from within the Great Path Origin [the primordial source from which all cultivation principles and cosmic laws emanate]. It was the voice of Pioneer Divine General.

He discovered that after his shed mortal shell was devoured, the Great Path Divine Form he had painstakingly cultivated actually began to disintegrate, seemingly consumed by some unseen force.

Subsequently, his cultivation base plummeted directly, falling to the realm of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier. This chapter is provided by *audio-novel.com*. Support the original.

"The divine form of the Devouring Great Path [a supreme cultivation art centered on the principle of consuming all things], the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the supreme art of refining one's physical body to an indestructible, divine state] is truly this domineering," he uttered, a trace of awe in his voice.

Eldrin Chen also sensed this phenomenon, a flicker of surprise crossing his features as he remarked.

Immortality Desolation Emperor shook his head, his expression serene as he stated, "The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification stands shoulder to shoulder with the Path of Path Mastery [the art of comprehending and mastering the fundamental paths of existence], and its individual combat prowess is even greater. Naturally, it possesses extraordinary qualities."

"When we cultivate a Great Path Divine Form, we are essentially seizing that divine form from the very roots of the Great Path [the supreme, all-encompassing Dao or cosmic principle], by borrowing the power of a complete shed shell from a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Emperor realm] or an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the cosmos itself, containing primordial laws]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and he spoke with considerable gravity, "If that is the case, then by seizing a Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle], the Great Path [a fundamental cosmic law or principle] from which it was taken would be left missing one of its divine manifestations, would it not?"

"Precisely so."

The Immortality Desolation Emperor spoke, then continued, "Of course, for every Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle] we seize and refine, that corresponding Great Path [a fundamental cosmic law or principle] will be left incomplete, lacking one divine form."

"Unless we can somehow replenish the missing Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle], when the time comes to fuse the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [the nine supreme divine manifestations of one's own spiritual essence], we will inevitably attract boundless calamity because of this."

At this point, the Immortality Desolation Emperor's expression turned profoundly solemn. "For each Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle] we refine, we will face an additional layer of Great Path Tribulation [a heavenly tribulation born from violating a cosmic principle] when attempting to break through to the Chaos Realm [the primordial realm of formless chaos]."

"That tribulation is incomparably perilous. Since ancient times, who can count how many peerless geniuses, how many figures of unparalleled brilliance, have fallen at that final step?"

"The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the supreme art of refining one's physical body to a divine state] is far too domineering and inscrutable. It is only fitting it invites such layered catastrophes."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a ripple of contemplation stirring in the depths of his gaze.

No need for profound comprehension, no need for arduous meditation. One directly seizes a Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a fundamental cosmic principle] from the very source of a Great Path [a fundamental cosmic law or principle], refines it, and merges it into one's own flesh, transforming it into nourishment for one's own True Spirit Divine Form [the divine manifestation of one's own spiritual essence].

In the end, one must fuse all nine True Spirit Divine Forms [the divine manifestations of one's own spiritual essence] into one, cultivating a single Sole Divine Form [a unique, ultimate divine manifestation] that belongs solely to oneself. Such a method is truly the epitome of domineering arrogance.

One cannot help but wonder what kind of peerless, world-defying figure the original creator of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art that focuses on tempering the physical body to an extreme degree] truly was, to have forged such a heaven-defying path.

Immortality Imperial Lord smiled faintly before speaking. "Those who walk the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification often possess astonishing willpower and perseverance. However, their comprehension and insight are far inferior to those who cultivate through Path Mastery [the profound understanding and command of a cultivation path]. In fact, they are likely individuals spurned or abandoned by the Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos] itself."

"For such people to attempt to comprehend the Great Path is an endeavor where they achieve half the result with twice the effort; reaching the Realm of Chaos [a primordial state of existence before order] is an impossibility. Therefore, creating this alternative path was perhaps the only way for such a figure to prove their own Dao."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement; he had heard this legend before.

According to ancient whispers, the progenitor who founded the Fleshly Body Sanctification was precisely such a Heaven-forsaken individual.

It was said a powerful enemy had cast a Great Path curse upon them, rendering them incapable of actively cultivating or contemplating the Great Path. Even attempting to gain insight into it would invite punishment. Thus, their only recourse was to cultivate the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification.

Since comprehension of the Great Path was denied, they could only rely on sheer will and brute force to subjugate it. If understanding was forbidden, then they would simply beat the Great Path Origin [the fundamental source and essence of a cosmic principle] into submission.

Path Mastery, Path Mastery—the painstaking pursuit of insight is for the sake of Path Mastery. Yet, forging the Great Path into one's very flesh to enhance the physical body is, in its own way, another form of Path Mastery.

Within this Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged], the fist is the ultimate authority. With sufficient strength, even the Great Path must bow. Who in the Vast and Boundless Chaos would dare to defy such power?

"If the legends hold truth," Eldrin Chen mused, "then I find myself growing rather intrigued by the founder of the Fleshly Body Sanctification path."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts flickered briefly before he reined them in once more.

At the same moment, he lifted his gaze toward the distant Void Heaven. There, within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, several auras surged forth in rapid succession, beginning to ascend with astonishing speed.

The auras of those four individuals, initially at the level of a Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier, surpassed their limits in the blink of an eye. They ultimately shattered the final barrier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier and stepped firmly into the realm of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier.

"They have broken through,"

remarked the Immortality Imperial Lord, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Their auras are intrinsically linked as siblings. Once one achieves a breakthrough, the others naturally perceive the opportunity to follow."

As he spoke, the four figures descended from the heavens and bowed respectfully to Eldrin Chen. "We thank you, Master, for bestowing the treasures that allowed us, four siblings, to cultivate our Root Origin Treasure."

"Well done. You have not disappointed me,"

Eldrin Chen said with a smile. He rose to his feet and looked toward the Depths of Chaos. "Since you have broken through, we must not delay. It is time to deal with that Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse."

With those words, Eldrin Chen was the first to move, setting off toward the Chaos Desolation Sea.

Without the slightest hesitation, the group all strode forth towards the Chaos Desolation Sea.

This time, to utterly seize the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse, Eldrin Chen had mobilized nearly his entire force.

Aside from his Reincarnation Body, he had brought Sword Abyss Saint Lord and Immortality Imperial Lord, Three Talents Imperial Lord, and also Four Symbols Imperial Lord.

Among them, Sword Abyss Imperial Lord and Immortality Imperial Lord were both at the Great Emperor level. Combined, Three Talents Imperial Lord and Four Symbols Imperial Lord also represented a combat power rivaling two Great Emperors.

With such a force united, and adding Eldrin Chen himself, it was equivalent to the strength of four or five Great Emperor-tier combatants.

As for those below the Great Emperor realm, five Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier—Liana Imperial Lord, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord, Tianyao Sword Emperor, and Dusk Extinction Sword Emperor—had also been mobilized in full force.

Such power and depth of force, gathering nearly all the strength of the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain, was almost equivalent to the majority of the high-tier combat power of the Human Race Immortal Court.

The group fought their way to the edge of the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse. Gazing upon the sub-Saint Realm dragon carcass before them, a towering battle intent ignited in their eyes.

The Immortality Desolation Emperor took a deep breath and inquired, "How shall we proceed?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before speaking decisively. "I will take the vanguard to confront the Azure Dragon Great Emperor. Sword Abyss and Immortality, you will join me in the assault."

"Fellow Daoist Three Talents and Four Symbols [a powerful formation based on the principles of Heaven, Earth, and Man, combined with the four cardinal directions], you are responsible for sealing the battlefield and stand ready to provide support at any moment."

"As for the others..."

Eldrin Chen paused briefly, then turned his gaze to Sword Mystery Imperial Lord. "You will handle the other Desolate Race [a savage and ancient race of beings]. Are you confident you can hold them back?"

Sword Mystery Imperial Lord gave a firm nod. "Beneath the Azure Dragon Great Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler among the dragon-kind], there is only one Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a stage of immense power]. The rest are of little concern. We can manage them."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, a glimmer of understanding in his eyes.

Although Sword Mystery Imperial Lord had only recently reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the later phase of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], he had successfully cultivated the four great True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation art that refines one's spiritual essence to its purest form]. The combat prowess granted by such profound foundations was truly astonishing; defeating an 8th-tier Primordial One Imperial Lord was well within his capabilities.

Once the battle strategy was arranged, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively. "If that is the case, then let us act immediately."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to strike. He rode upon the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine weapon capable of channeling the chaotic power of the heavens] and surged forward, charging directly onto the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse [the colossal remains of a dragon that had attained the Sage Ascendant realm].

The Azure Dragon Great Emperor, sensing Eldrin Chen's renewed assault, immediately felt a surge of cold fury.

In an instant, he summoned his Azure Dragon Halberd [a halberd imbued with the essence of the Azure Dragon] and shot through the void to meet Eldrin Chen, and the two burst into a world-shaking battle.

Just as before, the moment the clash began, Eldrin Chen found himself at an absolute disadvantage.

Fortunately, this time, the strength of their group was no longer what it had been.

Immortality Desolation Emperor instantly made his move, wielding the Immortality Imperial Spear to strike horizontally, instantly engaging in a world-shaking duel with the Azure Dragon Great Emperor's Burst.

Though the Azure Dragon Great Emperor displayed astonishing combat prowess, facing Immortality Desolation Emperor once more, he no longer possessed an absolute, overwhelming advantage.

Immediately, Sword Abyss Saint Lord joined the fray, driving the Ancient Sword of the Azure Abyss forward in a sweeping assault. The boundless, annihilating power of Slaughter surged towards the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, who parried it by activating his Azure Dragon Halberd.

Eldrin Chen seized the moment, decisively unleashing the Returning Abyss Pearl to suppress the Myriad Heavens, locking it in a tense standoff with the Azure Dragon Treasure Pearl.

"BOOM—"

Seizing the opening, Immortality Desolation Emperor commanded the True Spirit Immortality Shield to smash down, the impact so immense it forced the Azure Dragon Great Emperor to his knees.

Years had passed, and with Immortality Desolation Emperor having cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form, the oppressive might once exuded by the Azure Dragon Great Emperor had, almost imperceptibly, diminished significantly.

"Activate the formation!"

Seeing the Azure Dragon Great Emperor being suppressed by the three, the Three Talents and Four Symbols Imperial Lord decisively laid down a killing formation.

In that instant, the power of the Four Symbols Power enveloped heaven and earth, sealing off the Azure Dragon Great Emperor's retreat. The might of the Three Talents Slaughter swept down, forcing Him to retreat step by step under its pressure.

"ROAR—"

Enraged and alarmed, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor let out a world-shaking roar. His fleshly body blazed with radiant light, causing the entire Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse to tremble violently. From the dragon's maw, a dazzling Dragon Pearl soared into the sky.

It was a treasure pearl emanating an eternal light. Boundless Chaos [the primordial state before the formation of the cosmos] clear radiance howled forth, transforming into a beam of everlasting light that surged through the Eight Desolations.

"Trouble! That's a Dragon Pearl [a condensed essence of a dragon's power and cultivation] left behind by a Sage Ascendant!"

Eldrin Chen's heart clenched. He immediately activated the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path [a supreme art that temporarily sacrifices one's own vitality to unleash immense power], elevating his physical strength to the Great Emperor realm. Placing himself squarely before his companions, he withstood the full force of the Dragon Pearl's strike.

The power of this single blow had reached the level of a full-force strike from the Sage Ascendant Realm. Even the Indestructibility Battle Armor could only block half the damage.

The remaining force still surpassed the limits of the Returning Abyss Divine Rune [a powerful defensive divine ability], inflicting significant injuries upon Eldrin Chen.

Had it been the Immortality Desolation Emperor in his place, even with the Immortality Shield activated for defense, he would likely have been grievously wounded on the spot and rendered combat-ineffective.

It can be said that had Eldrin Chen not blocked that strike, the group—having already lost the combat power of one Great Emperor—would likely have seen all their previous efforts in this battle come to naught.

"Realm Lord."

Seeing Eldrin Chen injured, the expressions of everyone present shifted slightly.

The Immortality Desolation Emperor decisively unleashed his Ultimate Sublimation [a forbidden technique that temporarily elevates one's power to its absolute peak], elevating his combat prowess into the domain of a top-tier Great Emperor. With this power, he single-handedly and completely suppressed the Azure Dragon Great Emperor.

Fortunately, the remaining power within the Dragon Pearl [a treasure condensed from the essence of a primordial dragon] was not vast, possessing only enough for a single, devastating strike. After that, it lost the ability to manifest its might again.

The group attacked with their full strength, and soon had the Azure Dragon Imperial Lord thoroughly suppressed.

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen consumed several Healing Immortal Pill [elixirs of profound restorative power]. He then activated the Recovery power of his Great Path of Life [a supreme Dao representing the principle of vitality and regeneration], and swiftly recovered from more than half of his injuries.

Without further words, he poured his energy fully into the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a primordial weapon capable of sundering chaos], sweeping it down in a horizontal arc. Joining forces with the others, he engaged the Azure Dragon Great Emperor in a series of fierce clashes.

Although the combat prowess of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor was extraordinary, facing a group that had all unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability [ultimate techniques that carry severe costs or restrictions], he ultimately found himself powerless to turn the tide.

The battle raged across the vastness for millions of years within the flow of primordial time. In the end, it was the Immortality Great Emperor, empowered by his Ultimate Sublimation, who forcefully pinned and executed his foe amidst the Chaos Void [the formless, primordial expanse preceding creation].

"It is done."

As the Azure Dragon Great Emperor's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] sank into the Great Path [the supreme cultivation art], the assembled group finally allowed themselves to release a long, slow breath.

Eldrin Chen did not celebrate immediately. He first ensured all the great foes on the battlefield were slain, then dragged the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse and the spoils of this campaign all the way back into the depths of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Only upon returning to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm did Eldrin Chen finally let his guard down. He then spoke, "Our gains from this battle are substantial. You have all labored hard."

"Now, it is time to divide the spoils."

Hearing this, smiles blossomed on everyone's faces.

They gathered within the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall and began to inventory the captured treasures. As they did so, their expressions grew increasingly delighted.

The haul from this battle was immense. It included the remains of over one thousand Great Encompassing Realm Primordial Chaos Dragon Clan dragons, several dozen Primordial One Imperial Lord desolate dragon corpses, and a staggering one hundred and thirty portions of Innate Primordial Breath [the purest form of primordial energy].

There were also more than ten other resources, such as Great Path Source Stone and Primordial One Sacred Fruit, suitable for breakthroughs to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage.

And these treasures were merely the mid and lower-tier ones.

The truly precious treasures were a single Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse [the preserved body of a dragon that had reached the Sage Ascendant realm], two Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact born from the world's natural laws], and the complete skeletal remains of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor.

Of the two Innate Supreme Treasure, one was the Azure Dragon Ancient Pearl and the other was the Azure Dragon Halberd. Both were relics left behind by the Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon from ages past.

As for the remains of the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, they were also a superior-grade treasure for cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form [a divine ability that manifests the form of a True Spirit]. Their value to a Great Emperor was nearly equivalent to that of an Innate Supreme Treasure.

The Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse itself contained a staggering array of treasures.

These could broadly be categorized into numerous treasures such as the Counter-Scale [the unique, reversed scale beneath a dragon's throat], Dragon Scale, Dragon Horn, Dragon Pearl [a dragon's condensed life essence], Dragon Heart, Dragon Blood, Dragon Bone, and Dragon Flesh.

Among these treasures, the Counter-Scale, Dragon Heart, and Dragon Pearl were the most precious. The Counter-Scale was a natural True Spirit Treasure [a treasure of True Spirit grade] embryo, which could be directly forged into an Innate Supreme Treasure.

Both the Dragon Heart and Dragon Pearl could be used to attempt a breakthrough into the Great Emperor Realm, and each could increase the chance of success by fifty percent.

Among the remaining treasures, the Dragon Horn, Dragon Scale, and Dragon Bone could all serve as key materials to increase the probability of a magical treasure advancing to the Innate Supreme Treasure grade.

The Dragon Blood and Dragon Flesh were also extremely precious cultivation resources. Although not as valuable as the Dragon Heart or Dragon Pearl, they still offered immense benefits for attempting a breakthrough into the Great Emperor Realm.

Most crucially, the Dragon Blood and Dragon Flesh were available in vast quantities, making them exceptionally valuable cultivation resources.

After surveying the numerous treasures, Eldrin Chen spoke, "In this battle, everyone has contributed greatly. For the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse, let us allocate it based on the merits of your contributions."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, offering no objections.

Thus, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Immortality Imperial Lord and inquired, "Given your accumulated Merits [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and good karma], you may choose either the most precious Dragon Pearl [a condensed orb of a dragon's life essence and power] or the Dragon Heart [the vital core of a dragon, brimming with immense energy]."

However, Immortality Imperial Lord shook his head and replied, "I have already cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme physical manifestation of one's spiritual essence]. There is no need to waste the Dragon Pearl or the Dragon Heart on me."

"Instead, grant me the Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon associated with the east and wood element] remains and a portion of the Dragon Flesh. This way, I can cultivate a second True Spirit Divine Form, and my cultivation base can also break through to the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power among cultivators]. This would be a more efficient use of resources." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio‑novel.com.