Chapter 2047 : The Emperor's Decisive Suppression

In this conflict as a whole, the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm held an overwhelming advantage. Not only did it possess the two Great Emperor-level combatants, Sword Abyss and Immortality, but it also had the Three Talents and Four Symbols formation, which itself wielded the power of two Great Emperor.

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had left behind five Great Emperor Soul Slaves to bolster their defenses.

Now, as the battle turned, two of the six Great Emperor sensed the impending doom and, with astonishing skill, managed to flee the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

The remaining four, whose escape abilities were slightly inferior, found themselves temporarily trapped. They fought desperately, struggling to break free and flee beyond the realm's borders.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen acted decisively. With a single, sweeping motion of his palm, he suppressed the remaining four Great Emperor one by one, bringing the protracted war to a definitive close.

With the four Great Emperor subdued, the remaining several dozen Primordial One Imperial Lord posed little threat and were swiftly suppressed by the allied forces.

Thus, the battle finally reached its complete conclusion.

"Victory."

Witnessing the two Sage Ascendant flee in defeat and the four Great Emperor be subdued, expressions of elation spread among the defenders.

They swiftly surged out of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm and seized control of the powerful Formation that the two Sage Ascendant had laid down.

Eldrin Chen had initially harbored hopes of seizing another Sage Ascendant ancient vessel. Unfortunately, the one outside had already departed, following the retreat of the two Sage Ascendant.

Only after the situation was fully under control and the battlefield meticulously cleared did Eldrin Chen lead everyone back into the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall.

Within the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall, Eldrin Chen surveyed the assembled Imperial Lords before him. A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke, "Esteemed allies, your efforts in securing this victory are deeply appreciated."

"Not at all," came the immediate, courteous reply. "This triumph rests entirely on the World Sovereign's decisive might."

The gathered figures exchanged knowing smiles. The Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord promptly transformed into the most effusive of flatterers: "Your Eminence's divine prowess shakes the heavens. With a mere flick of your wrist, you subdued the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign. Capturing two mere Sage Ascendants was but child's play."

"Had those two old relics not fled with such haste, they would surely be our prisoners by now."

"In my view, not just two Sage Ascendants, but even if a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler among deities] were to come, they would have to…"

"Enough, enough,"

Eldrin Chen hastily interrupted the Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord, his tone one of mild exasperation. "The majesty of the Saint Realm must not be disrespected. Even as mere Sage Ascendants, they are beings who have attained Path Mastery [mastery over a fundamental cosmic principle or Dao]."

"Were it not for borrowing the Heavenly Path Authority [the sovereign right to command the laws of heaven within a domain] of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm, I fear even I would have found it difficult to suppress them."

Upon hearing this, Sword Abyss Saint Lord could not help but exchange a glance with Immortality Great Emperor. A flicker of astonishment surfaced in the depths of both their gazes.

They had discerned the implication within Eldrin Chen's words. If he found it difficult to suppress two Sage Ascendant [the pinnacle realm just below the Path Ancestors], did that not mean that even without the augmentation of his Heavenly Path Authority [the authority to wield the power of the Heavenly Path], he possessed at least the strength to contend with a Sage Ascendant?

A trace of incredulity flashed within their eyes, their hearts equally shaken by profound shock.

"To be able to rival a Sage Ascendant while merely at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier..."

"It seems our Lord's talent and aptitude far surpass even our wildest estimations."

As this silent exchange of thoughts passed between them, the astonishment in their gazes only deepened.

At that very moment, Liana Imperial Lord presented a detailed inventory to Eldrin Chen and spoke with a slight smile, "These are the spoils of this battle, Imperial Lord. Please review them."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, took the list, and scanned its contents. A sense of quiet reassurance settled within him.

In this conflict, they had subdued several dozen Primordial One Imperial Lord [the foundational tier of the Imperial Lord realm], including four powerhouses at the Great Emperor Realm. The treasures seized were, naturally, of an utterly staggering scale.

Among them were more than three hundred strands of Innate Primordial Breath [the foundational energy of creation, used to forge supreme treasures], and the number of Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent forms of supreme innate treasures] and other divine materials suitable for advancing Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos] reached several hundred.

These rare Immortal Gold [a divine material of supreme quality] can all be used to advance Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate supreme power].

It is widely known that starting from a one-pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed state of an Innate Supreme Treasure], the success rate for each subsequent advancement of the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo is only between thirty and fifty percent.

Should it fail, the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo will be damaged. However, during the advancement process, one can incorporate some rare divine materials.

Alternatively, by employing a highly refined Chaos Spiritual Artifact [an artifact forged from primordial chaos energy], one can ensure the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo does not suffer complete destruction.

For instance, the 'Treasure-Forging Divine Liquid' [a miraculous fluid that aids in artifact creation and preservation] produced within the Blazing Central Primordial Domain can also guarantee the Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo will not be ruined.

Another example is the fully manifested Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron said to have forged heaven and earth], which can not only prevent a failed Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo from being destroyed but can even immediately repair one that has failed its advancement.

Compared to utter annihilation, a merely damaged Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo holds the possibility of restoration.

At that point, by refining some compatible divine materials and nurturing it for dozens or even hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], the damaged Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo can be repaired and continue its path of advancement.

Fundamentally, every Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo with seven or more patterns has endured at least several instances of damage and subsequent repair.

In the past, when Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor sought to advance his Life-Bound Treasure [a treasure intimately bound to a cultivator's life force], the Obsidian Abyss Imperial Spear, he relied on vast quantities of Primordial One Divine Metal [a primordial metal of singular purity] and purchased no small amount of Treasure-Forging Divine Liquid. The spear was damaged and repaired nine times before it finally achieved its complete ascension.

In truth, to have the Obsidian Abyss Imperial Spear [a legendary spear forged from the essence of the abyss] advance to become an Innate Supreme Treasure [a peerless artifact born from the primordial chaos] after only nine instances of damage, the Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor [the sovereign ruler of the Obsidian Abyss] truly possessed no small measure of fortune.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, the hundreds of material components obtained this time might not guarantee the direct ascension to an Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed state of a supreme treasure], but elevating several artifacts to the level of Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [an embryonic treasure marked with seven primordial patterns] should be well within reach.

"These divine materials are excellent, they will save us a considerable amount of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence from which all creation springs]," he remarked.

"And this Innate Primordial Breath [the first breath of energy from the dawn of creation] can replenish the deficiency of Innate Primordial Breath in my possession."

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the remaining treasures.

Compared to these Primordial One Tier [the foundational tier of primordial cultivation] Immortal Gold [a divine metal used in crafting immortal artifacts] divine materials, what truly stirred Eldrin Chen's heart were the captured Innate Supreme Treasure.

From the suppression of the four Great Emperor [a supreme sovereign among cultivators], Eldrin Chen had seized a full three Innate Supreme Treasure, and with the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword [the blade of the sovereign of the Great Wasteland] taken from the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign, the total haul amounted to four of these peerless artifacts.

These four Innate Supreme Treasure were: the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword, the Crimson Emperor Battle Armor [the legendary armor of the Crimson Emperor], the Heaven-Slaying Warblade [a blade said to be capable of cleaving the heavens], and the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain [a chain forged to bind celestial beings].

Among these four treasures, the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword, tempered over countless years by the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign, stood as the mightiest of the four Imperial Weapon [weapons wielded by sovereigns], renowned as the Innate Supreme Treasure with the most potent Slaughter [a divine ability focused on absolute destruction] capabilities.

The Crimson Emperor Battle Armor offered extraordinary defense and could even manifest the 'Crimson Flame [a divine flame of immense power] Divine Form' to merge with a powerful cultivator's body, enhancing the ultimate combat prowess of a Great Emperor. It originated from a top-tier Great Emperor known as 'Refining Heaven Crimson Emperor [the Crimson Emperor who refines the heavens]'.

The Heaven-Slaying Warblade possesses unparalleled Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destructive power], while the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain is incredibly sturdy, capable of piercing the flesh of a Great Emperor [a supreme cultivator who has ascended to the pinnacle of power]. Once ensnared by it, even a Great Emperor would find it difficult to break free.

"Four Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense innate power], each an extraordinary object. A pity they are of little use to me."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. The Great Wasteland Imperial Sword and the Heaven-Slaying Warblade might possess peerless Slaughter, but he already held the Returning Abyss Seal in his hand.

The Returning Abyss Seal could manifest and transform into various divine weapons. Although its current power might not yet surpass these two supreme treasures, it was at least not inferior in the slightest. Moreover, it was far more suited to Eldrin Chen himself.

As for the Crimson Emperor Battle Armor and the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain, their aid to Eldrin Chen was also not particularly significant. At best, they could only be considered embellishments on an already perfect picture.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen decided to bestow these Innate Supreme Treasure upon his companions, thereby bolstering the combat strength of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Having made his decision, Eldrin Chen retrieved the four treasures and, looking at the Immortality Great Emperor, said, "Immortality Great Emperor."

"Your servant is here!"

The Immortality Great Emperor responded with a cupped fist salute. This was the first time he referred to himself as a divine general, a clear sign that he had been utterly subdued by Eldrin Chen's invincible combat prowess and transcendent talent.

He had always been a man of solitary pride, claiming to be undefeated across the world. Even the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign had found it difficult to make him submit.

But now, having witnessed Eldrin Chen's [the protagonist] peerless combat prowess—defeating a Sage Ascendant [a supreme cultivator one step below godhood] while still at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Imperial Lord realm]—his heart was filled with genuine admiration.

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen smiled at this, then retrieved the Crimson Emperor Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor imbued with the power of a Crimson Emperor] and handed it to him, saying, "Your talent is extraordinary, your physical combat strength is rare across the ages, and with your Ultimate Sublimation [a supreme technique that temporarily elevates one's power to its absolute peak], you can even contend with an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is unmatched within their realm]."

"Now, I bestow upon you this Crimson Emperor Battle Armor, hoping it will add wings to a tiger, enabling you to sweep away all enemies for our Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and vast primordial world]."

"This general obeys your command!"

Immortality Great Emperor [an emperor whose path is one of unending life] spoke, his expression solemn as he reverently accepted the Crimson Emperor Battle Armor.

Witnessing this scene, the others could not help but feel a twinge of envy. Immortality Great Emperor's foundation was already immensely powerful; with the added might of the Crimson Emperor Battle Armor, his combat strength would likely barely step into the domain of a top-tier Great Emperor [a sovereign ruler whose power shapes realms].

Coupled with his Ultimate Sublimation, Immortality Great Emperor's peak Burst [a state of explosive, short-term power amplification] state would likely rank among the powerful even within the Invincible Great Emperor realm.

Eldrin Chen smiled again and took out the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain [a golden chain artifact famed for its power to bind even the heavens], handing it to the leader of the Three Talents Imperial Lord [a trio of Imperial Lords representing the three fundamental cosmic talents], Celestial Slaughter Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose name signifies divine execution], saying,

"This Heaven-Binding Golden Chain is a supreme treasure for restraining enemies. I entrust it to the joint custody of you, the Three Talents Imperial Lord. I hope you will not disappoint me."

Upon hearing this, the three Great Emperors [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, surpassing even Immortal Lords] immediately revealed expressions of ecstatic joy.

The seven Great Emperors of the Three Talents and Four Symbols [a legendary formation based on the cosmic principles of the Three Talents (Heaven, Earth, Man) and Four Symbols (Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise)] had long ago sworn an oath of brotherhood and sisterhood. Among them, Three Talents Imperial Lord had always been the eldest brother and possessed slightly superior combat prowess.

However, ever since pledging allegiance to Eldrin Chen, Four Symbols Imperial Lord had wielded the Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation, possessing unparalleled power] known as the Azure Dragon Halberd for many years. His combat strength had long since risen to rival that of a powerful Great Emperor, a fact that filled his three elder brothers with envy.

Now that they too possessed the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain [a divine chain said to be capable of restraining even the heavens themselves], their power was destined for a tremendous increase, restoring a measure of their dignity as elder brothers.

Witnessing their reaction, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Your foundations, built over these many years, are not far from the Great Emperor Realm."

"In time, I shall open my alchemical furnace to refine a batch of Supreme Precious Pills [pills of the highest grade, capable of catalyzing breakthroughs into the most exalted realms]."

"When that time comes, you may attempt your assault on the Great Emperor Realm. I urge you to cultivate with unwavering dedication and prepare yourselves thoroughly for the ascent to Great Emperor."

Upon hearing these words, the seven Great Emperors of the Three Talents and Four Symbols were once again overcome with rapturous delight.

They bowed their heads in unison, offering their gratitude: "We thank you, Master, for your nurturing guidance. We pledge our lives to follow you unto death."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, saying no more, and turned his gaze to the remaining individuals.

They saw Liana Imperial Lord [a powerful ruler of the Liana lineage] gazing at him with eager anticipation, while Sword Mystery Imperial Lord [a lord renowned for his mastery of the sword] also stared fixedly at the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword [a legendary blade of immense power], a flicker of desire evident in his expression.

With a faint smile, Eldrin Chen bestowed the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword upon Sword Mystery Imperial Lord and declared, "You cultivate the Sword Great Path [the supreme Dao of the sword], and your talent is no less than that of the Immortality Great Emperor [an ancient emperor who sought eternal life]. There is even a sliver of a chance for you to attain the Dao and become a Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign whose authority rivals the heavens themselves]."

"Today, I grant you this sword. I hope you will soon master the Sword Great Path and become another supreme Chaos Sword Emperor [an emperor whose sword commands the primordial chaos] within the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite, formless expanse from which all creation emerged]."

His expression turning solemn, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord pledged, "If that day truly comes, I shall become the sword in my liege's hand, sweeping away all who dare defy you."

"I await that day."

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly, his gaze finally settling on Liana Imperial Lord.

For his own Dao companion [a cultivator's lifelong partner], there was no need for formalities. Eldrin Chen simply handed the Heaven-Slaying Warblade [a blade capable of challenging celestial authority] to Liana Imperial Lord.

Thus, the combat prowess under Eldrin Chen's command received another monumental boost.

Now wielding Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primal laws of the cosmos], both Liana Imperial Lord and Sword Mystery Imperial Lord saw their combat strength directly ascend into the realm of a Great Emperor [a sovereign whose power shapes continents and commands legions]. Three Talents Imperial Lord [a lord who harmonizes the three fundamental talents], having also gained an Innate Supreme Treasure, experienced a similarly vast increase in power.

Among the remaining few who had reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm]—specifically the three at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh tier of that realm], Dusk Extinction [Lord of the Dying Light], Tianyao [Lord of the Distant Heavens], and the Dragon Turtle [a primordial beast of immense size and strength]—a look of undisguised envy surfaced as they watched their comrades receive their Innate Supreme Treasure.

Alas, they also understood their own limitations. With cultivation at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier level, even if they obtained an Innate Supreme Treasure, they would likely only be able to unleash half of its true power.

Therefore, both Dusk Extinction and Tianyao, the two Great Emperor Lords, suppressed the thoughts in their hearts, not daring to entertain any further notions.

Only Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord stared longingly at Eldrin Chen, his expression carrying a hint of ingratiation as he spoke.

"Your Majesty, perhaps you might consider bestowing something upon me as well?"

"You sly creature,"

Eldrin Chen chuckled helplessly, then retrieved a drop of Great Wasteland Holy Sovereign's Vital Essence Blood [the most potent and spiritually rich blood essence of a supreme being]. He handed it to Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord and said, "Although the Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign did not walk the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation method focused on tempering the physical body to god-like resilience], his physical form still surpassed the Great Emperor Realm."

"This drop of Vital Essence Blood contains the profound truths of the Great Path [the fundamental laws of the cosmos and cultivation]. If you can fully comprehend its mysteries, stepping into the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier in the future may well be within your grasp."

Upon hearing this, Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord immediately stored it away with utmost solemnity.

Compared to ordinary blood essence, Vital Essence Blood was exceedingly rare. Vital Essence Blood at the Sage Ascendant level was of immeasurable value.

A Sage Ascendant possessed at most a mere dozen or so drops of Vital Essence Blood. The Azure Dragon Great Emperor born from the Sage Ascendant Dragon Corpse in ancient times was, in fact, nurtured by precisely nine drops of Vital Essence Blood.

The forelimb contained countless drops of Vital Essence Blood [a potent lifeblood essence], yet it held only a single drop of the true Vital Essence Blood [the supreme, primordial lifeblood essence].

Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord had trodden the path of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] for many years. However, due to an insufficient foundational base, he had only managed to cultivate a single True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation art based on the True Spirit], thus forever barred from advancing further.

If he could refine this single drop of Vital Essence Blood, his latent potential would surely undergo a breakthrough, and stepping into the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] would be well within his grasp.

Having obtained the Vital Essence Blood, Dragon Turtle Imperial Lord gleefully stored it away.

Dusk Extinction and Tianyao Imperial Lord watched with eyes wide, unable to suppress a curse muttered under their breath: "That fellow is a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a cultivator at the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm] of his generation! How can he have so little regard for his own dignity?"

"Should we also ask His Majesty for a reward?"

"I fear not. His skill in flattery is at least at the Great Emperor [the Great Emperor cultivation realm] level. You and I are far from his match."

As his subordinates exchanged whispers, Eldrin Chen had finished distributing the Heavy Treasures [powerful and valuable magical artifacts].

He cast a glance over the assembled figures and spoke, "Immortality Great Emperor shall remain. The rest of you may withdraw."

"As you command."

Hearing this, the crowd dispersed one after another.

Not long after everyone had left, Eldrin Chen looked at Immortality Desolation Emperor and said, "With the capture of four Great Emperor this time, your True Spirit Divine Form [the ultimate manifestation of one's spiritual essence and power] may be able to advance further."

Upon hearing this, Immortality Great Emperor gave a slight nod of agreement.

The four Great Emperor subdued this time were Refining Heaven Crimson Emperor, Heaven-Slaying War Emperor, Heaven-Binding Great Emperor, and Golden Eagle Great Emperor.

Among these four Great Emperor, Refining Heaven Crimson Emperor possessed the strongest overall combat prowess, a top-tier Great Emperor comparable to the Primordial Era Thunder Crow Great Emperor, and was also the most powerful Great Emperor within the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

Unfortunately, his means of escape were insufficient, and coupled with being the primary focus of the group's attention, he failed to break out of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

Of the remaining three Great Emperor, Heaven-Slaying War Emperor excelled in Slaughter [the divine art of overwhelming destruction], while Heaven-Binding Great Emperor specialized in trapping enemies; both were captured because they lacked strong escape abilities.

As for Golden Eagle Great Emperor, he was the fastest Great Emperor in the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain, and in theory, one of the most likely to have escaped the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm.

However, his luck was poor, as he was countered by 'Aurora Great Emperor', one of the five Soul-Slaves [powerful beings whose souls are bound to serve a master] under Eldrin Chen's command.

Although Golden Eagle Great Emperor possessed extreme speed, his frontal combat strength was not formidable, and he lacked an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from heaven and earth] to enhance his offensive or defensive capabilities. Thus, he was unable to shake off the pursuit of Aurora Great Emperor.

In the end, he was jointly trapped by the Four Symbols Great Emperor and the Aurora Great Emperor, delaying him until Eldrin Chen made his move and suppressed him.

"Among the four Great Emperor [the supreme rulers of the cultivation world] remains, which two do you wish to refine?"

Gazing at the Immortality Great Emperor before him, Eldrin Chen inquired.

The Immortality Great Emperor pondered briefly before replying, "Do you not intend to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme divine ability that manifests the form of a primordial true spirit]?"

"They are not compatible with my own path."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. Although he too cultivated the True Spirit Divine Form, the treasures required for Eldrin Chen to practice this divine ability were of a far higher standard.

By now, Eldrin Chen understood that using the remains of a Great Emperor perfectly aligned with his own dao, along with an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth], to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form would yield far greater future enhancements.

Even if one achieved the same Great Path Divine Form [a divine form embodying a supreme Great Path], had Eldrin Chen not refined the White Tiger Imperial Sword [a sword embodying the essence of the White Tiger, symbolizing ultimate sharpness] that suited him perfectly, he would not possess that extreme, razor-sharp power.

Had he not refined the Black Tortoise Armor [armor imbued with the defensive essence of the Black Tortoise] and the Ancient Life Pearl [a pearl containing ancient life force], those additional elemental attributes would not have been conferred upon his form.

It must be understood that the Immortality Shield and Crimson Spear of the Immortality Great Emperor merely augmented raw strength and defense; they did not bestow any additional sharpness or specialized power attributes.

Moreover, Eldrin Chen felt that once he gathered the five types of Innate Supreme Treasure—the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, the Black Tortoise, and the Qilin—and cultivated the corresponding five True Spirit Divine Form [supreme divine abilities that manifest the power and form of a True Spirit], there would likely be unique synergistic effects between them.

Furthermore, his five True Spirit Divine Form were cultivated based on the five Five Elements Great Path [profound cultivation arts aligned with the fundamental elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth], making them inherently more compatible with the powers of the five True Spirit [a supreme cultivation realm representing the pinnacle of spiritual essence].

Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not hold these four Great Emperor [a supreme title for cultivators who have reached the apex of power] remains in particularly high regard.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Choose two of them for yourself and swiftly cultivate your True Spirit Divine Form."

"Very well," Immortality Great Emperor nodded, accepting the proposal.

He then took the complete remains of the Refining Heaven Crimson Emperor and the Golden Eagle Great Emperor.

Observing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of approval. "The Refining Heaven Crimson Emperor excelled in the Burst [a divine ability focused on explosive, overwhelming power]. His remains are suitable for advancing your Ultimate Sublimation [a divine ability representing the ultimate refinement and elevation of one's power]."

"Although the Golden Eagle Great Emperor was less formidable in overall strength, his speed was truly peerless, making his remains ideal for enhancing your Extreme Speed divine patterns."

Without further discussion, Immortality Great Emperor began refining the two complete Great Emperor remains, allowing Eldrin Chen to observe the process from the side.

Refining the remains of a Great Emperor is no simple feat. At its core, it is an act of plundering their Great Path Divine Form [the ultimate divine manifestation of their cultivation path] from the complete physical vessel of a Great Emperor, extracting it from the very essence of their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and their Great Path Authority [the supreme authority over a fundamental cosmic principle].

Immortality Great Emperor began by refining the skeletal remains of the Golden-Winged Great Roc. With world-shaking, supreme power and the profound mysteries inherent to the lineage of Fleshly Body Sanctification [an art focused on perfecting and deifying the physical body], he forcibly and gradually assimilated the complete physical form of the Golden-Winged Great Roc into his own.

After a long while, the skeletal remains of the Golden-Winged Great Roc were completely fused into the body of Immortality Great Emperor, causing the divine patterns of his Extreme Speed [a divine ability granting unparalleled velocity] to undergo a transformation.

In that instant, the divine patterns dissolved into an ethereal, shifting divine form. At times, it manifested as a streak of aurora light; at others, it took the shape of the divine ruler associated with the ability A Footstep is a Horizon Away [an ability to traverse vast distances in a single step], or it coalesced into a divine talisman capable of shattering the void itself.

Finally, it stabilized once more, metamorphosing into a pair of golden wings.

"True Spirit Divine Form [the ultimate divine manifestation of a True Spirit's power]—Light-Chasing Golden Wings,"

Immortality Great Emperor murmured softly, a glimmer of pleasant surprise shining in his eyes.