Chapter 2040 : The Black Tortoise Armor's Power

If he could obtain this Black Tortoise Armor [a legendary suit of armor forged from the shell of the primordial Black Tortoise], Eldrin Chen's combat power would undoubtedly see a tremendous increase upon cultivating his second True Spirit Divine Runes [a supreme divine ability that manifests protective sigils of one's primordial spirit].

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said, "Having accepted your commission, Senior, I shall naturally see this matter through to its conclusion."

"However, regarding this Black Tortoise Armor, could it be entrusted to me in advance?"

Indestructibility Ancient One [an ancient being who has transcended the concept of destruction] smiled faintly before replying, "That is only natural. Refining this Black Tortoise Armor should further enhance your strength."

As he spoke, Indestructibility Ancient One handed the Black Tortoise Armor to Eldrin Chen and declared, "I shall enter secluded cultivation for fifty Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years], and will not emerge until I have recovered my Sage Ascendant [a realm just below that of a true Sage] cultivation base. I entrust this period to you."

"Remember, you must not disturb my seclusion unless the situation becomes absolutely dire."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After a moment of contemplation, he added, "However, regarding matters here in the Indestructibility Primordial Domain [the ancient realm ruled by the Indestructibility Ancient One], you will need to make the necessary arrangements."

Indestructibility Ancient One assented. He summoned the three Great Emperor [supreme cultivators who have attained the peak of the Emperor realm]—Tai Ming, Tribulation Light, and Azure Firmament—and addressed them all, "This old one must enter secluded cultivation for fifty Kalpa Tribulation."

"That Sea of Blood Rebellious Disciple [a notorious traitor who betrayed his master and now commands a sea of blood] is likely still harboring treacherous intentions and may well invite practitioners of the Demonic Path [a cultivation philosophy that embraces chaos, slaughter, and unorthodox methods for rapid power] to attack."

"Fellow Cultivator Eldrin is the expert I have invited to oppose the Sea of Blood Rebellious Disciple. During this time, all affairs of the Indestructibility Primordial Domain shall be presided over by Fellow Cultivator Eldrin. The three of you must lend him your full support."

The three Great Emperor [a supreme title for cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of power] heard this and, though harboring some doubts in their hearts, dared not defy the opinion of Indestructibility Ancient One.

After all, Indestructibility Ancient One was an Invincible Sage Ascendant [a Sage Ascendant whose power is considered unmatched and undefeatable]. He had once even defeated a combined assault of ten Sage Ascendant [a supreme realm of cultivation, one step below the Path Ancestors] and had faced the full-force attack of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the Heavenly Emperor who embodies and rules over Primordial Chaos] without suffering defeat.

One must understand that all nine of Indestructibility Ancient One's Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [divine transformations based on the forms of nine primordial True Spirits] were of a defensive nature, with offensive capabilities being his relative weakness. That he could still defeat ten Sage Ascendant under such circumstances demonstrated just how peerlessly formidable the combat power granted by Fleshly Body Sanctification [the ultimate art of refining one's physical body to an indestructible state] truly was.

"We shall obey your command."

The three Great Emperor bowed respectfully, immediately accepting the appointment made by Indestructibility Ancient One.

Indestructibility Ancient One said no more. With a mere wave of his hand, he sent the three figures out beyond the Great Hall.

Once outside the Great Hall, the three Great Emperor cupped their hands towards Eldrin Chen and said, "Greetings, Fellow Cultivator Eldrin. We owe you our thanks for your assistance this time. Without it, we would likely have faced grave trouble."

"There is no need for such formalities. I was merely acting on the request of Senior Indestructibility [the Dao of absolute durability and unbreakability]," Eldrin Chen replied.

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile, then spoke again with a grave expression. "Senior Indestructibility and I have performed divinations. Barring unforeseen circumstances, that Sea of Blood Patriarch will certainly come to attack."

"Moreover, for this battle, he is sure to seek the aid of an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is considered supreme and undefeatable within their realm]."

"You must immediately repair the World-Spanning Grand Array and prepare for the great battle once more. I shall not interfere further in these matters."

Upon hearing this, the three individuals immediately departed with solemn expressions.

After the three Great Emperor had left, Eldrin Chen pondered deeply and still felt it necessary to treat this upcoming conflict with the utmost caution.

"Even a lion must use its full strength when pouncing upon a rabbit."

"Since Sea of Blood Patriarch has made his move, and the crisis of the Indestructibility Primordial Domain presents itself, perhaps this is also my Opportunity and Fortune. Since I have already intervened in this battle, I must commit myself to it completely."

As these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, he left a message informing the three that he would go to the Depths of Chaos to seek allies, and then departed from the Indestructibility Primordial Domain.

Once outside the Indestructibility Primordial Domain, he immediately utilized the power of the Returning Abyss Pearl to travel a vast distance, arriving at the location of the Nameless Space. When he reappeared, he was already within the Bottomless Abyss of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

He proceeded to the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall and summoned all the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage powerhouses under his command.

Within the Great Hall, Eldrin Chen recounted the entire situation to the assembled group and then spoke: "This battle carries significant peril, but it is also our Opportunity and Fortune."

"Once we aid Indestructibility Ancient One in his Recovery and successfully capture either Sea of Blood Great Emperor or Soul-Refiner Great Emperor, it is highly likely we will obtain several exceptionally valuable rewards."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned exceedingly grave. The Sword Abyss Great Emperor spoke, "Both the Sea of Blood Great Emperor and the Soul-Refiner Great Emperor are Invincible Great Emperor [a supreme level among Great Emperors, nearly unmatched]. I fear they will be anything but easy opponents."

"Those whose cultivation is below the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] would likely face immense risk by intervening."

The Immortality Great Emperor nodded in agreement and added, "Then shall Fellow Daoist Sword Abyss and I join the battle?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before declaring, "The Three Talents, the Four Symbols [a concept representing four celestial beasts or fundamental principles], and the seven Great Emperor Lords shall accompany me into battle as well."

"The rest shall remain within the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm and focus on completing their cultivation breakthroughs with all haste."

Hearing this, Liana Imperial Lord and the others could not help but feel a flicker of disappointment in their eyes.

Although the others had gained some advancement in their cultivation after obtaining the Sage Ascendant Dragon Flesh [flesh from a Sage Ascendant-level dragon, containing immense power] and Dragon Blood, they all still fell short of reaching the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier.

Among the five—Liana, Sword Mystery, Dusk Extinction, Tianyao, and Dragon Turtle—both Liana and Sword Mystery, having broken through not long ago, would require at least one hundred Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration] to accumulate sufficient foundation.

As for Dusk Extinction, Tianyao, and the Dragon Turtle—these three Great Emperor Lords had not yet cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a perfected spiritual core of immense purity and power], and thus were all stuck at the bottleneck of obtaining a Root Origin Treasure [a foundational treasure crucial for high-level breakthroughs].

If they failed to cultivate a True Spirit Primordial Spirit in the future, it would likely be exceedingly difficult for them to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier realm.

Contemplating this, none of the five spoke, yet an intangible sense of urgency quietly stirred within their hearts.

As for those specifically named by Eldrin Chen, a spark of battle intent ignited within them.

With the roll call complete, Eldrin Chen wasted not a moment. "The journey is long," he declared with decisive finality. "We must not delay. We depart immediately."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to act, channeling his power into the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl capable of traversing vast distances]. It carried all nine of them across the Vast and Boundless Chaos Desolation Sea [the primordial, formless expanse between realms] and into the distant reaches of the Chaos Desolation Sea [a turbulent sea of chaotic energies].

This time, familiar with the path, Eldrin Chen reached the Indestructibility Primordial Domain [an ancient, enduring realm] in a shortened span of six Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years].

Arriving with his companions at the Indestructibility Primordial Domain, he found that the Sea of Blood Patriarch [a formidable patriarch associated with a sea of blood] had not yet returned. A faint sigh of relief escaped him.

He then tasked the nine Imperial Lord [powerful cultivators who rule over their own domains] with assisting in setting up defensive formations. Meanwhile, he himself entered the Indestructibility Heavenly Palace [the celestial palace within the Indestructibility Domain] to begin secluded cultivation, focusing on refining and absorbing the Black Tortoise Armor [a legendary defensive treasure forged from the shell of the Black Tortoise, a divine beast].

The Black Tortoise Armor was a single, formidable piece of tortoiseshell, its defensive capabilities peerless in the world, and consequently, its refinement posed a significant challenge.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base had advanced further. He relentlessly channeled the full power of his cultivation physique, gradually devouring and assimilating the Black Tortoise Armor.

Once the Black Tortoise Armor was fully refined and absorbed, Eldrin Chen discovered that within his physical body, the divine patterns of Profound Darkness [a profound and mysterious cultivation concept representing ultimate depth and obscurity] began to shift and transform in myriad ways.

It would manifest at times as an ancient sword, at others as a nether river, and still others as a ghostly cold flame, ultimately coalescing completely into a shield of archaic simplicity.

"True Spirit Divine Form—Black Tortoise Shield."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a glimmer of a smile appearing in his eyes.

This Black Tortoise Shield was one of the twelve divine forms of the Great Path of Profound Darkness [a supreme cultivation art focused on the profound mysteries of darkness and defense]. Now that Eldrin Chen had successfully cultivated it, it instantly possessed a certain supreme, formidable power.

Eldrin Chen slowly drew the Black Tortoise Shield into his hand, immediately discovering its wondrous properties.

He found the Black Tortoise Shield to be incredibly heavy, as if forged from Nine Nether Abyssal Netherworld Iron [a legendary, immensely dense and cold metal from the deepest abyss], its entire body radiating a ghostly, chilling hue.

"*Hum*—"

Eldrin Chen attempted to activate the Black Tortoise Shield, channeling its power to bolster himself. Instantly, he felt his physical defense and strength begin to surge dramatically.

In almost the blink of an eye, his defensive capabilities had multiplied severalfold, and even his raw power had received a tremendous boost.

"Defense tripled, and strength increased by six-tenths."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a look of pleasant surprise spreading across his face.

His physical defense had always been astonishing, and now, having increased it threefold once more, it had definitively reached the level of a Great Emperor.

With defensive power at the Great Emperor level, augmented by the damage absorption of the Returning Abyss Divine Rune, a threefold increase in vitality, and a thirtyfold boost to his Recovery power, Eldrin suspected he could even face a Sage Ascendant and possess a certain degree of self-preservation capability.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a look of pleasant surprise spreading across his face.

"My current physical defense is likely comparable to that of the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor from back then, isn't it?"

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself. He then focused his senses once more, but his brow furrowed slightly.

He discovered that the power of the True Spirit Divine Form seemed to have its limits. This divine form could, at most, amplify the defensive power of a Great Emperor by threefold.

Once physical defense surpassed this level, the effect would gradually diminish.

Upon careful consideration, however, this was to be expected. After all, the True Spirit Divine Form was also a power belonging to the Great Emperor realm.

This power had not yet stepped into the domain of Chaos. It was impossible for it to grant a significant boost to a Sage Ascendant, let alone a Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

It is precisely for this reason that before cultivating the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [the ultimate nine divine forms achievable through the Fleshly Body Sanctification art], a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme art focused on tempering the physical body to its absolute limit] who cultivates more True Spirit Divine Form [a divine form representing a perfected aspect of the physical self] is merely shoring up their inherent weaknesses, unable to bring about a heaven-defying qualitative leap in combat prowess.

The reason the final three True Spirit Divine Form can bring about such a tremendous surge in power is due to the amplification of the physical body by the nine True Spirit Divine Runes [mystical runes that form a divine array to empower the flesh], and not merely the enhancement provided by the True Spirit Divine Form themselves.

After all, an array formed by six True Spirit Divine Runes can only amplify physical strength by roughly fivefold, while seven True Spirit Divine Runes can amplify it by approximately ninefold.

The eighth True Spirit Divine Runes can amplify physical strength by a staggering sixteenfold, and once all nine True Spirit Divine Runes are cultivated, the amplification reaches an astonishing thirtyfold.

It is precisely because of this that legends say cultivating seven True Spirit Divine Form allows one to contend with a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of sagehood], while cultivating eight True Spirit Divine Form enables one to rival or even defeat a Sage Ascendant.

Only by cultivating the ninth True Spirit Divine Form can one be considered truly invincible within the sub-Saint Realm [the realm below that of a true Saint] world.

Beyond the physical amplification brought by the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms, the key reason the power of Fleshly Body Sanctification can successfully challenge a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for an emperor-level cultivator who rules over a heavenly domain] lies elsewhere.

The most crucial factor is actually the power of the Sole True Form [the ultimate, unified form born from merging all nine divine forms] manifested after the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms fuse into one.

That Sole True Form is the result of the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms merging into one, analogous to a Sage Ascendant who has achieved Path Mastery [complete comprehension and command over their chosen Dao Path]. Only thus can one possess the ultimate power that transcends the domain of the individual True Spirit Divine Form.

"The Black Tortoise Shield [a defensive divine ability mimicking the legendary Black Tortoise's shell] can, at its absolute limit, only amplify defense by roughly threefold. The Ancient Life Pearl [a mystical pearl containing ancient life force] operates on a similar principle, with its effects gradually diminishing thereafter."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, swiftly grasping the profound mysteries of the True Spirit Divine Form [the ultimate manifestation of a cultivator's spiritual essence, granting immense power].

Regarding the fact that the True Spirit Divine Form could not perpetually amplify oneself, Eldrin Chen adjusted his mindset quite quickly.

After all, upon reaching the domain of a Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign among cultivators], the True Spirit Divine Form becomes the very foundation of one's own power. If it could still provide further amplification, wouldn't that be like amplifying oneself with oneself?

Such a notion, akin to spiraling upwards by stepping on one's own left foot with the right, defies all logic and reason.

Under these circumstances, the power of Eldrin Chen's True Spirit Divine Form surpassed that of an ordinary top-tier divine form by threefold. This could already be hailed as a dazzling, heaven-defying talent of rare brilliance.

Most crucially, Eldrin Chen had already cultivated the Eight Great True Spirit Divine Runes [eight supreme mystical symbols that form the core of divine physical enhancement]. This laid the foundation for achieving the Eight True Spirit Divine Forms [the eight ultimate divine manifestations], and granted Eldrin Chen a sixteenfold amplification of his physical strength.

With this sixteenfold physical augmentation, once Eldrin Chen's physical cultivation itself stepped into the Great Emperor Realm, he should be able to rival, or even defeat, a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of sagehood] even without having fully manifested a True Spirit Divine Form.

Of course, Eldrin Chen's current realm was merely that of a Primordial One Imperial Lord 5th Tier [a powerful lord at the fifth tier of the Primordial One realm], still a vast distance from the Great Emperor Realm.

Even with the amplification from the True Spirit Divine Runes, his physical strength only rivaled that of an Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier.

It was only under the dual amplification of his two True Spirit Divine Form that Eldrin Chen gained physical defense and vitality capable of matching a Great Emperor.

As for his other foundational aspects, there remained a certain distance from the realm of a Great Emperor [the pinnacle of power among cultivators, commanding vast cosmic authority].

"Fortunately, my raw power is already approaching that level,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. The Black Tortoise Shield [a defensive technique mimicking the legendary Black Tortoise's impervious shell] had augmented his strength by sixty percent. Combined with the thirty percent boost from the Ancient Life Pearl [a treasure that channels primordial life force], his overall power had surged by a staggering ninety percent.

Starting from a physical foundation at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, representing immense bodily refinement], a further ninety percent enhancement meant he could not yet claim to have fully stepped into the domain of a Great Emperor, but he was undeniably drawing perilously close.

With such divine might, wielding the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a weapon of chaos, rivaling the power of supreme innate treasures] which was comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos of creation, possessing unparalleled power], Eldrin Chen was now fully capable of confronting a powerful Great Emperor head-on.

Add to that his heaven-defying defensive capabilities, and his true combat prowess became almost immeasurable.

"The damage immunity from the Indestructibility Battle Armor [armor forged with the concept of unyielding permanence], the damage absorption of the Returning Abyss Divine Rune [a mystical rune that draws attacking force into a void-like abyss], the defensive fortitude of the True Spirit Divine Form [a physique embodying a primordial true spirit's essence] and the Black Tortoise Shield, and the boundless vitality from the Ancient Life Pearl..."

Eldrin Chen whispered slowly, finally arriving at a conclusion. "My defenses should be sufficient to withstand a direct assault from a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of sagehood, wielding power beyond that of a Great Emperor]."

Having accurately gauged his own combat strength, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of confidence for the impending conflict.

Emerging from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber designed for deep, undisturbed meditation and cultivation], he found the Indestructibility Primordial Domain [a realm founded on the principle of eternal, unbreakable foundation] already prepared for war. Layer upon layer of the Primordial One Slaughter Formation [a grand formation designed for mass annihilation, channeling the power of the Primordial One] had been meticulously deployed.

After Eldrin Chen emerged from seclusion, he found Immortality Great Emperor standing guard not far away and inquired, "Was it successful?"

"It was not a suitable match."

Immortality Great Emperor shook his head. Not long before, Eldrin Chen had suggested that Immortality Great Emperor refine the complete remains of the Netherworld Great Emperor and the Heavenly Fiend Great Emperor.

After being suppressed by Indestructibility Ancient One, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of that Netherworld Great Emperor and the Heavenly Fiend Great Emperor had fled into the Chaos Desolation Sea to save themselves.

If their intact corpses could be refined, perhaps two True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine physique] could be cultivated, which would also be a good choice for Immortality Great Emperor.

However, among the two remaining True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols granting supreme abilities] of Immortality Great Emperor, the Ultimate Sublimation would be best suited by refining an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos] of the Burst type.

As for Extreme Speed, it would also be best to refine the corpse of a Great Emperor skilled in speed-type Great Path [a supreme cultivation method]; the corpses of the Heavenly Fiend and Netherworld Great Emperor were both unsuitable.

Most crucially, these two had achieved their Great Emperor status through blood sacrifice; strictly speaking, they were merely pseudo-Great Emperor. Their foundation was even weaker than that of a pioneering Great Emperor. Using them to cultivate a True Spirit Divine Form would instead diminish one's own power.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "It seems those two got off lightly."

Immortality Great Emperor shook his head again, a cold sneer curling his lips. "Those who attain the Great Emperor realm through blood sacrifice often find their personalities gradually warped, and it can even damage their own Human Soul [the core essence of a human's spirit]."

"Once they tread this path, their resistance to the Chaos Desolation Sea [a primordial sea of chaotic and corrupting energy] will become exceedingly feeble."

"One need only cast them into the Chaos Desolation Sea, and soon thereafter, they will transform into mindless members of the Desolate Race [a race of beings corrupted by the desolate energies of the primordial chaos]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He was about to speak when he suddenly lifted his head, his expression turning grave as he looked beyond the borders of the Indestructibility Primordial Domain [a primordial realm of unyielding stability].

There, beyond the vast expanse of the Indestructibility Primordial Domain, two figures had appeared at some unknown moment.

Of the two, one was clad in blood-red robes, while the other wore robes of profound darkness, his form shrouded in a mist of shadowy gloom that obscured his true Hugo.

"Soul-Refiner Patriarch [a patriarch who specializes in refining and manipulating souls] and the Sea of Blood Great Emperor [a great emperor whose power is drawn from a vast sea of blood]."

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath, a flicker of icy resolve passing through his eyes.

The Sea of Blood Great Emperor stood arrogantly upon the Void Heaven [a realm of empty, boundless space], a cold sneer twisting his lips as he spoke. "Master, so it seems you are but a dying remnant after all."

"A single drop of blood, yet it managed to frighten your disciple away. Truly, your methods are impressive."

"A pity. Since you are already dead, why bother returning?"

"Today, this venerable one shall use this drop of your blood to assail the Sage Ascendant Realm."

As the words fell, the Sea of Blood Patriarch surged forth with overwhelming Heavenly God power, charging towards the Indestructibility Primordial Domain.

"Activate the formations."

The Azure Firmament Great Emperor commanded directly. Instantly, one after another, the Primordial One Grand Formation [supreme defensive arrays of immense power] ignited, straining to withstand the assault of the Sea of Blood Great Emperor.

Yet the Sea of Blood Great Emperor proved formidable indeed. He summoned the Boundless Sea of Blood [an endless ocean of blood and malevolent energy] to surge forth. Under the relentless scouring of that heaven-scouring tide, countless Formation [defensive arrays] began to tremble violently, teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Soul-Refiner Great Emperor added to the onslaught, brandishing his Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born of primordial chaos]—the Myriad Soul Banner. In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal moment], hundreds of millions of spectral souls soared into the sky, crashing against the myriad Primordial One Grand Formation.

"This is not enough!"

The Azure Firmament Great Emperor's expression shifted dramatically. "Their power is too great," he exclaimed, unable to contain himself. "The Formation alone cannot hold them back."

As he spoke, the three Great Emperor [supreme cultivators at the peak of power] prepared to take flight, intent on joining the fray at the Central battlefield.

Yet, at this critical juncture, the Azure Firmament Great Emperor was halted by Eldrin Chen. Eldrin Chen spoke, his voice calm yet resolute: "Conserve your strength for now. Leave this place to me."

With those words, Eldrin Chen directly mounted the Chaos Heaven Halberd and charged toward the heart of the battlefield.

"You again!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen charge forth, the Sea of Blood Great Emperor immediately revealed a frigid expression.

In that instant, he summoned endless waves of the Sea of Blood [a vast ocean of blood and malevolent energy] to slash toward Eldrin Chen, intending to trap him completely.

Then, he turned his gaze to the Soul-Refiner Great Emperor and spoke with a grave expression, "Fellow Daoist Soul Path [a path of cultivation focused on manipulating souls], this individual possesses extraordinary defenses. If we cannot completely suppress him, I fear he will become a significant problem."

"Hmph—"

The Soul-Refiner Great Emperor gave a cold laugh. With a flick of the Myriad Soul Banner [a banner that commands legions of tormented souls], countless malevolent ghosts surged forth, coiling toward Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. He activated his True Spirit Divine Form [a divine manifestation of one's true spiritual essence], and the Black Tortoise Shield [a defensive technique mimicking the legendary Black Tortoise's shell] spun ceaselessly around him. Despite the relentless erosion by the swarming ghosts, he remained utterly unscathed.

Furthermore, he summoned forth the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme flame born from the essence of the primordial sun], reducing countless ghosts to ashes.

"The Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame... you have some skill indeed."

Soul-Refiner Great Emperor spoke slowly, then with a flick of his sleeve, five supreme figures flew out from behind his head, converging to surround and attack Eldrin Chen.

"Five Desolate Race Great Emperor... this is somewhat troublesome," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

He could only push the Indestructibility Battle Armor to its absolute limit, enduring the combined assaults of the five Desolation Emperors. Yet, not the slightest sign of injury appeared on him.

Thus, the great battle raged on, spanning several million years in the blink of an eye. To their utter astonishment, the two adversaries realized they had absolutely no means to harm Eldrin Chen.

"The Ancient Life Pearl, the Black Tortoise Shield... they are all defensive True Spirit Divine Form!"

Seeing they could not overcome Eldrin Chen, Sea of Blood Great Emperor spoke with intense jealousy, "All defensive True Spirit Divine Runes, and cultivated using an Innate Supreme Treasure [a primordial treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power]. You must be the old man's newly accepted disciple!"

"That old man is truly biased! He actually bestowed an Innate Supreme Treasure upon you."

"Why? I am his first disciple! Why is he so unfair?"

Consumed by rage, Sea of Blood Great Emperor momentarily mistook Eldrin Chen for a disciple of the Indestructibility Ancient One.

With a vicious sneer, he summoned a Sea of Blood Divine Sword and slashed forward, roaring, "If this is the injustice, then you all must die! You and that old man must perish!"