Chapter 2044 : Heaven-Defying Sword Shatters Divine Defense

"Such a formidable White Tiger Imperial Sword [the legendary sword of the White Tiger lineage], it can actually pierce through the physical resistance of the Primordial One Path Body [a supreme constitution representing the unity of all paths], inflicting terrifyingly potent penetrating damage."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of shock crossing his features.

He was astonished to discover that the penetrating damage of this White Tiger Imperial Sword was exceptionally dreadful, seemingly born specifically to shatter armor.

Even top-tier True Spirit Divine Runes [divine symbols manifesting the power of true spirits] like Mana Immunity [an ability granting immunity to most magical energies] and Indestructibility Golden Body [an unbreakable golden body technique] could, at best, only exert thirty percent of their effectiveness against the White Tiger Imperial Sword.

His True Spirit Divine Runes, the Black Tortoise Shield [a divine shield embodying the Black Tortoise's defense], had been pierced more than halfway through by the Slaughter Intent [a concentrated will to annihilate] emanating from the White Tiger Imperial Sword, suffering grievous damage.

Had Eldrin Chen not cultivated the Returning Abyss Divine Rune [a divine rune of profound resilience and restoration], he likely would have been dismembered by the White Tiger Imperial Sword's assault.

"It can bore through defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a supreme art for subduing divine powers] patterns and directly penetrate the defenses of the Primordial One Path Body."

"This White Tiger Imperial Sword truly deserves to be called heaven-defying, worthy of its title as the ultimate offensive Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal chaos of creation]."

Thoughts swirling, Eldrin Chen channeled the Recovery [a potent healing ability] of the Ancient Life Pearl [a pearl containing ancient life force] to mend his flesh while simultaneously pushing the Black Tortoise Shield to its absolute limit.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass before, ultimately, Eldrin Chen, relying on his own profoundly formidable foundation, completely refined and assimilated the White Tiger Imperial Sword.

"It is done."

Watching the White Tiger Imperial Sword be refined, Eldrin Chen slowly let out a breath he had been holding.

In that moment, he was grateful he had refined the Azure Dragon Ancient Pearl and the Black Tortoise Armor first. Had he attempted this White Tiger Imperial Sword first, he likely would have failed utterly, perhaps even suffering grievous injury.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the ever-shifting Mixed Metal Divine Form. A subtle ripple of emotion stirred within his eyes.

The Mixed Metal Divine Form transformed ceaselessly before him. One moment it was the Primordial Chaos Divine Metal, the next it took the shape of the Western Pole White Tiger, then the Golden-Winged Great Roc, and finally the Golden-Back Savage Bull.

At last, the Mixed Metal Divine Form coalesced, merging into a single, blindingly radiant white ancient sword.

"It is complete."

"True Spirit Divine Form—White Tiger Sword."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, drawing the small white sword into the palm of his hand.

Instantly, an indescribable power surged through Eldrin Chen, causing his physical strength to skyrocket by a tremendous margin.

Afterwards, sensing the changes in his power, he couldn't help but feel a surge of pleasant surprise.

"My physical strength has doubled. Moreover, once I activate this True Spirit Divine Form to empower myself, it grants me a formidable sharp, penetrating force."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. After some estimation, he found this penetrating force to be astonishingly powerful.

If he unleashed this force against an enemy, it could slice through eighty percent of the defenses of a Great Emperor-level opponent. Even abilities like True Spirit Divine Form or Mana Immunity could be completely pierced through.

This incredible piercing power would diminish as the enemy's physical resilience increased.

Theoretically, even against a powerhouse among Sage Ascendant-level beings, Eldrin Chen could directly penetrate thirty percent of their defenses.

"This penetrating force can even pierce a True Spirit Divine Form. Truly worthy of a Half-Step Ultimate Divine Form."

Eldrin Chen mused silently. He then recalled the White Tiger Imperial Sword and vaguely understood that the piercing effect was likely deeply connected to that weapon's nature.

The White Tiger Imperial Sword was exceptionally compatible with the divine patterns of the Mixed Metal technique. It was only natural that the True Spirit Divine Form 'White Tiger Sword', cultivated using it as a foundation, would inherit the sword's inherent effects.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen once more assessed his overall combat prowess and gave a slight, satisfied nod.

After this breakthrough, Eldrin Chen's defensive capabilities saw little improvement, yet his raw physical strength had doubled.

Combined with the previous enhancements from the Ancient Life Pearl and the Black Tortoise Shield, which together provided a ninety percent increase, Eldrin Chen's current physical combat power now approached a threefold amplification of his base strength.

This tripling of power propelled Eldrin Chen's physical offensive might firmly into the domain of a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has transcended mortality and commands immense power].

If one also accounted for the sharp, penetrating quality granted by the True Spirit Divine Form, then Eldrin Chen's Slaughter techniques could be considered top-tier even within the ranks of Great Emperor.

"Defenses rivaling a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to a semi-saintly state, one step below true sainthood], offensive power matching a peak Great Emperor,"

"My previous weaknesses are gradually being mended. My combat prowess is no longer so lopsided. I can now truly claim the title of an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is unmatched by peers, standing at the pinnacle of that realm]."

Eldrin Chen murmured these words to himself, a faint, satisfied smile touching his lips.

In truth, judging by defensive power alone, Eldrin Chen's strength had already reached a level comparable to a Sage Ascendant many years prior.

However, his offensive capabilities had lagged too far behind, so he had never arrogantly considered his overall combat power to reside in the upper echelons of the Great Emperor realm.

Now, with a significant portion of that weakness remedied, Eldrin Chen dared to proclaim himself an Invincible Great Emperor.

"With my foundation and accumulated depth, once I break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], I should be able to rival a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the Sage realm], shouldn't I?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, slowly gathering his scattered thoughts.

He retracted his third True Spirit Divine Form [a powerful spiritual avatar manifestation], then began refining the Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid brimming with chaotic divine energy] to prepare for his breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier.

In the time that followed, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign did not attack as anticipated.

For this, Eldrin Chen was quite content with the Serene [peaceful] situation. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation, only delving into the arts of artifact forging and pill refinement during his spare moments.

The reason for studying artifact forging was that Eldrin Chen planned to use treasures like the Counter-Scale [the reverse scale of a dragon, its most vulnerable and precious point], Dragon Bone, Dragon Scale, and Dragon Horn from the Sage Ascendant Azure Dragon to help his subordinate, the Three Talents and Four Symbols Imperial Lord, advance their Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a cultivator's personally bound and nurtured supreme magical artifact] into an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from primordial chaos].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, with these several treasures, they could elevate their Lifebound Supreme Treasure to at least the level of a Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure, marked with seven primordial patterns].

Afterwards, by refining one or two portions of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence of primordial chaos], they would be able to cultivate a true Innate Treasure, which would undoubtedly lead to a tremendous increase in their power.

As for studying pill refinement, it was because Eldrin Chen intended to use two types of Rare Spiritual Wonders [exceptionally rare spiritual materials]—the Sage Ascendant Dragon Pearl and Chaos Origin [the origin point of chaotic energy]—as the main ingredients to refine a furnace of Supreme Precious Pill [a pill of the highest grade and preciousness] meant for breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm.

Originally, consuming the Sage Ascendant Dragon Pearl or the Chaos Origin separately could each increase one's chances of breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm by fifty percent, but they could only aid two individuals at most.

However, if refined into pills, the effect might be slightly diminished, yet it could yield nine or even ten Immortal Pill [a supreme-grade pill capable of aiding in major realm breakthroughs] capable of assisting in the breakthrough to the Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm, one step below the legendary Sage Ascendant] realm.

Eldrin Chen's comprehension and talent were beyond doubt. As he immersed his mind in research, his Artifact Forging Art [a profound art for crafting magical treasures and artifacts] and alchemy skills began to advance with astonishing speed.

Not long after, he had already reached the level of an Upper Grade Primordial One [the pinnacle stage of the Primordial One realm, just below Great Emperor], and soon after, he stepped into the domain of a Great Emperor.

Several billion years later, as Eldrin Chen continuously opened his cauldron to refine pills and artifacts, aided by the profound enhancement of the Creation Pill [a legendary pill that can temporarily elevate one's comprehension and skill], his mastery in alchemy and artifact forging broke through once more. He completely surpassed the limits of a Great Emperor and faintly touched the threshold of the Sage Ascendant Realm [a mythical realm representing the pinnacle of cultivation, where one's skills approach the level of creating laws].

At this point, Eldrin Chen's alchemical art could advance no further.

This was not due to any lack of talent on his part, but because his cultivation base had reached its limit. It was impossible for him to forge treasures that surpassed the Sage Ascendant level.

In truth, even for treasures at the Sage Ascendant level, Eldrin Chen had never truly attempted their creation. He had only continuously simulated the process within the illusionary realm, elevating his alchemical and forging skills to that tier through theory and mental refinement.

When the time came for actual creation, it was uncertain whether he could truly succeed in forging treasures of that caliber.

Not long after pushing his alchemical art to this theoretical peak, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base achieved another breakthrough.

This breakthrough was not in his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled resilience and power, born from the Primordial Chaos], but in his Great Path [the supreme cultivation art he follows, representing his understanding of the fundamental laws] and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest form of a cultivator's consciousness, representing their true self].

During this secluded cultivation session, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and Great Path [the fundamental Dao one cultivates] attainments both fully stepped into the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Sixth Layer [the sixth layer of the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord realm].

Thus, all three of his Three Pillars [the three core foundations of cultivation: body, spirit, and Dao] had now entered the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Sixth Layer.

"A pity, my cultivation resources are insufficient," he sighed with a trace of regret.

After completing the breakthroughs in his physical body and Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a sense of helplessness, a wry smile touching his lips.

The complete advancement of his Three Pillars to the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Sixth Layer had utterly exhausted his reserve of one thousand drops of Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid essence of immense power].

Cultivating his physical body was still manageable. With the Sage Ascendant Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a Sage-level dragon, a supreme cultivation resource] serving as his sustenance, Eldrin Chen would not lack resources, at least until he attempted to break through to the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord realm].

His Primordial Spirit Path Attainment [the cultivation art for advancing the Primordial Spirit] could also be advanced by consuming the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit [a sacred fruit that nourishes the Earth Soul, a component of the spirit]. However, the resources required for his Great Path cultivation were now lacking.

Although cultivating the Great Path relied primarily on enlightenment and was not excessively dependent on material resources, it was intrinsically linked to one's magical power [the cultivated energy used to cast spells and techniques].

If his magical power was insufficient, it would be exceedingly difficult for his Great Path cultivation to break through to the Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Late Stage.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen finally made his decision. He resolved to elevate the third Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a supreme innate treasure that functions as a spiritual root, the foundation for channeling immense power].

For this single Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest innate grade, capable of bearing supreme treasures], Eldrin Chen hesitated for a long while, yet in the end, he did not choose the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tea tree whose leaves can induce states of profound enlightenment].

Although the Enlightenment Tea Tree is profoundly mystical, it offers little direct aid in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks.

By comparison, a spiritual tree capable of facilitating breakthroughs in cultivation realm was perhaps the optimal choice. Therefore, Eldrin Chen chose to elevate the Great Path Fruit Tree [a miraculous fruit tree bearing sacred fruits imbued with the power of the Great Path].

The Great Path Fruit Tree is an exceedingly wondrous fruit tree. The Great Path Sacred Fruit [sacred fruit containing the essence of the Great Path] borne upon its branches are infused with the power of the Great Path [the supreme, fundamental principle underlying all existence and cultivation]. When an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] consumes one, their cultivation base advances significantly.

After Eldrin Chen elevated it to become an Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root, the Great Path Sacred Fruit it produced could even increase one's chances of breaking through to the Great Emperor [a supreme realm of power and authority among cultivators] by ten percent.

Of course, comparatively speaking, the primary wondrous function of the Great Path Fruit Tree lies in aiding comprehension of the Dao, consuming relatively little of its Great Path Origin [the foundational source energy of the Great Path].

Consequently, the Great Path Fruit Tree can bear a greater number of fruits. A single tree can yield a total of eighty-one Great Path Sacred Fruit.

After elevating the Great Path Fruit Tree, Eldrin Chen immediately harvested the Great Path Sacred Fruit. He then consumed one to meditate upon and comprehend the Great Path.

Unfortunately, after Eldrin Chen fully refined and absorbed the Great Path Sacred Fruit, he regretfully discovered that the increase in his cultivation base was not substantial.

It turned out that whether it was the Great Path Sacred Fruit or the Great Wasteland Sacred Fruit [a sacred fruit containing the essence of the primordial wasteland], their primary efficacy lay in overcoming cultivation bottlenecks. Their effect on directly increasing cultivation power was far inferior to an equivalent measure of Chaos Divine Liquid [a primordial liquid of chaos containing immense, raw divine energy].

"A true waste of a treasure."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then began refining the 'Dragon Blood Pill' [a potent elixir refined from dragon flesh to enhance physical cultivation] to elevate his physical cultivation.

He had refined the Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a dragon, a material of immense vitality] into Dragon Blood Pill, increasing its efficacy by thirty percent. The absorption rate was greatly accelerated, significantly boosting his cultivation speed.

By now, Eldrin Chen's physical foundation had been accumulated past the halfway point. The threshold to break through to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] seemed to be drawing ever nearer.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly that once he stepped into the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm], his power would undergo a transformation so profound it could be called heaven-defying.

Thus, Eldrin Chen felt an increasing sense of urgency regarding his breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage.

Time flowed on in this manner, and before he knew it, the day of Eldrin Chen's Two Hundred Kalpa Tribulations Grand Birthday [a grand celebration marking the passage of two hundred immense cosmic cycles] had arrived.

Not long after Eldrin Chen celebrated his longevity milestone, a group of uninvited guests tore through the void, arriving from the Depths of Chaos.

"They are here."

On that day, Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a trace of solemn gravity flickering in the depths of his brow.

In that moment, the gathered heroes of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm soared into the sky, flying out beyond its borders in a great exodus.

They gazed into the Depths of Chaos, where, amidst the Vast and Boundless Chaos, two colossal Chaos Ancient Ship [ancient vessels forged to traverse the primordial chaos] cleaved through the void, bearing tens of thousands of Immortal upon them.

"Over a hundred Primordial One Imperial Lord [powerful cultivators who have unified their inner cosmos], six experts at the Great Emperor level, and one aura of utterly terrifying power,"

"It seems the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign has called for reinforcements."

Immortality Great Emperor spoke, a slight frown creasing his brow.

At that very moment, the two Chaos Ancient Ship tore through the void, arriving with shocking speed just outside the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Eldrin Chen looked upon them. The two ships were monstrously vast, blotting out the heavens, seemingly forged from the very bones of Great Emperor-level beings of the Chaos Desolate Race [a primordial race born from chaos and desolation].

These ancient vessels were larger than an entire Primordial One Immortal Domain [a vast realm governed by a Primordial One cultivator]. Their hulls were etched with countless Supreme Slaughter Formation Runes [runes of a formation designed for ultimate annihilation], radiating an aura of danger that even Eldrin Chen could sense.

It was then that Sword Abyss Great Emperor spoke, his expression turning grave. "Be wary. These are Great Emperor Ancient Ship [ancient ships of war, each possessing power rivaling multiple Great Emperors]."

"In the past, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign scoured the entire Great Wasteland Primordial Domain to gather the resources, yet managed to construct only two of them. The combat power of a single such ship is nearly equivalent to ten Great Emperor joining forces."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] couldn't help but frown slightly, a crease forming between his brows.

The Great Emperor Ancient Ship [an immense, fortress-like vessel used by supreme powers] lacked agility and posed little threat to a powerhouse at the Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of mortal cultivation] level. Yet, it was perfectly suited for besieging the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain [a vast, ancient, and contested territory].

If the enemy were to deploy the Great Emperor Ancient Ship against the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [the core world within the Great Wasteland Primordial Domain], it would undoubtedly become a significant problem.

At that very moment, eight figures emerged in succession from the decks of the two ancient vessels.

Leading them were two Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended beyond the Great Emperor realm, approaching sagehood]. One was naturally the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign [the former ruler of the Great Wasteland], whom Eldrin Chen recognized. The other possessed an aura even more formidable, seemingly a Sage Ascendant who had mastered the Six Great True Spirit Divine Forms [a legendary set of six supreme transformation techniques].

As these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign strode forward with deliberate steps.

Arriving before the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign fixed his gaze on Eldrin Chen and declared, "Young friends, you have occupied another's nest for far too long. It is time to return the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm to this old man."

"Return it?"

Sword Abyss Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is likened to a sword-filled abyss]'s expression turned icy. He could no longer hold back, his voice sharp as he spoke, "I never imagined Your Imperial Majesty could possess such shameless audacity."

Immortality Great Emperor [a Great Emperor renowned for his enduring power] let out a cold sneer, his tone dripping with scorn. "A stray dog driven from its home dares to speak of others occupying its nest?"

"Hah!"

The Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign's gaze turned icy, yet he still sneered coldly, "This is your final chance. Hand over the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm now, and I shall let bygones be bygones."

"Is that so?" Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his eyes blazing with Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual power]. "If you wish for battle, then let us have a full-scale war."

"No need for further words. Let battle commence!"

The Nirvana Emperor, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. With calm steps, he advanced and unleashed his power to suppress the opposition.

Eldrin Chen acted decisively. He channeled his full power into the Chaos Heaven Halberd, manifesting the Three Great True Spirit Divine Forms [three supreme avatars embodying primordial divine spirits] to engage in a fierce struggle against the two Sage Ascendant [a supreme realm just below the Path Ancestor level]—the Nirvana Emperor and the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign.

Bolstered by the Heavenly Path Authority [the supreme authority to command the laws of heaven and earth], Eldrin Chen held his ground against the two Sage Ascendant, not falling into a disadvantageous position.

Unfortunately, the enemies did not recklessly charge deep into the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm. Had they done so, Eldrin Chen, empowered by the Heavenly Path Authority Power, would have had a strong chance of severely wounding, if not outright suppressing, these two Sage Ascendant.

Outside the realm, the Heavenly Path [the supreme cultivation art representing the ultimate principles of the cosmos] empowerment granted to Eldrin Chen diminished with distance. Therefore, he could not stray too far from the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Thus, the great battle raged on without end. Eldrin Chen engaged in a desperate, life-and-death struggle against the two ancient Sage Ascendant, a confrontation of rare intensity witnessed across the ages.

After tens of thousands of clashes, seeing that he could not subdue Eldrin Chen in a short time, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign spoke directly, "We shall breach this realm directly and sever this person's connection to the Heavenly Path [the supreme cosmic law and source of power]."

"As you command."

In that instant, six Great Emperor [the pinnacle sovereigns of cultivation] and nearly a hundred Primordial One Imperial Lord [powerful lords just below the Great Emperor realm] all took action, even consecutively activating their Great Emperor Ancient Ship [ancient, colossal vessels of immense power] to bombard the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Fortunately, the current Great Wasteland Ancient Realm was anchored by three Innate Supreme Treasure Spiritual Root [primordial spiritual roots of supreme, heaven-defying quality]. Not only were their foundational energies immensely profound, but their Recovery [ability to regenerate and restore] was astonishingly swift, allowing them to hold the line for the time being.

Yet, if this relentless bombardment continued, it would inevitably become a catastrophic problem.

"We must seize those two Great Emperor Ancient Ship," Eldrin Chen resolved silently.

As this thought solidified, Eldrin Chen summoned five Soul-Slaves [powerful beings whose souls and wills have been completely subjugated].

Instantly, these five Great Emperor-level Soul-Slaves, empowered by the Returning Abyss Pearl [a supreme treasure capable of manipulating space], tore through the void and materialized directly atop the Great Emperor Ancient Ship.

The Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign and his allies were utterly blindsided. They had never imagined that Eldrin Chen possessed a Spatial Attribute [a rare affinity for manipulating space] Innate Supreme Treasure, let alone that he commanded five Great Emperor Soul Slaves [a group of enslaved Great Emperors].

Caught completely off guard, the defenses of the Great Emperor Ancient Ship were breached at a terrifying, visible pace.

The Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign [the supreme ruler of the Great Wasteland] instantly paled, his expression shifting dramatically. He immediately sought to intervene and offer support, but how could Eldrin Chen possibly allow him his wish?

"Your opponent is me."

Eldrin Chen acted decisively. He surged forward, wielding the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a primordial halberd of immense power] in a sweeping horizontal strike. Furthermore, he fused the razor-sharp, severing power of the White Tiger Sword [a divine sword technique embodying the White Tiger's lethal edge] directly into the halberd's blow.

In that instant, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign felt the hairs on his nape stand on end. He could no longer spare a thought for intercepting the others, forced to focus entirely on defending himself.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen channeled the Heavenly Path Authority Power [a supreme power that imposes the will of the Heavenly Path, temporarily restricting movement], pinning the sovereign in place for a crucial moment.

With the two Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the threshold of Sagehood] unable to act, and the other several Great Emperor [supreme rulers among cultivators] entangled by Sword Abyss Great Emperor and his allies, none could break free to assist in the short term.

And in that brief, critical window of opportunity, the five Great Emperor aboard the Chaos [a realm of primordial disorder] had already swept aside the opponents on the deck of the Great Emperor Ancient Ship [an ancient, colossal vessel used by Great Emperors]. They steered the mighty ship into the protective embrace of the Immortal Domain Grand Formation [a grand defensive array protecting an immortal domain].

"Damn it all!"

Witnessing the Great Emperor Ancient Ship being seized, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign was driven nearly mad with fury. Yet, he no longer dared to press the attack with such brazen arrogance.

He dispatched two of his Great Emperor to stand guard over the Great Emperor Ancient Ship, a precaution against Eldrin Chen attempting to repeat the same trick.

However, this meant they now had two fewer Great Emperor [the supreme rulers of the cultivation world, possessing immense power] fighting on the front lines. Facing Sword Abyss Great Emperor and the others, they had lost their previous advantage.

Furthermore, with one less Great Emperor Ancient Ship [ancient, colossal vessels of immense destructive power used by Great Emperors], their overall offensive capability was significantly diminished. The threat they posed to the Immortal Domain Grand Formation [a grand, protective formation of immense scale and power] was also greatly reduced.

With their strength waning and the defenders' position relatively strengthened, the difficulty of breaching the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and formidable realm] had increased by more than just a few times.

"Damnation!"

Losing one Great Emperor Ancient Ship had severely disrupted his plans. A cold fury settled deeper into the heart of the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign. He began to attack Eldrin Chen with reckless abandon, sparing no cost.

The Nirvana Emperor also unleashed his full power. The two sought to join forces and overwhelm Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen excelled at defense. Now, bolstered by the power of Heavenly Path Authority [the authority to command the principles of the Heavenly Path itself], how could he possibly fear the combined assault of two Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the threshold of Sagehood, possessing power beyond Great Emperors]?

The great battle raged on for several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth]. Yet, despite their utmost efforts, the two Sage Ascendant found they could not decisively defeat Eldrin Chen.

They had assumed that no matter how potent the Heavenly Path Authority Eldrin Chen wielded, his own spiritual energy reserves would eventually be exhausted.

They believed that once Eldrin Chen was drained dry, a chance for victory would finally reveal itself.

Yet, seeing Eldrin Chen remain as vigorous as a dragon and lively as a tiger, they immediately understood that victory could not be achieved by simply exhausting his magical power [the energy cultivated and wielded by immortals and cultivators].

Thus, Nirvana Emperor could no longer restrain himself and spoke directly: "Pull the battlefield into the Immortal Domain [a realm of pure spiritual energy and laws, created and governed by powerful immortals]. Destroy all one hundred and eight of his Immortal Domains."

"Once these Immortal Domains are destroyed, the range of the Heavenly Path Authority [the power to command and enforce the laws of the cosmos] will be forced back within the confines of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate world of immense size and ancient power]. Then, we shall launch a direct and overwhelming assault upon it."