Chapter 2051 : Pinnacle of the Nine Emperors

The nine Great Emperors [the supreme rulers of the cultivation world, a pinnacle realm of power] heard this, and smiles graced their faces as well.

That Liana Imperial Lord spoke, a smile playing on his lips: "Our foundations are now brimming, ready to attempt the breakthrough to the Great Emperor Realm [the supreme realm of cultivation, representing ultimate authority and power] at any moment."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. Among these nine Great Emperors, even Liana Imperial Lord, the last to reach this stage, was now prepared to ascend. The others had naturally also arrived at the threshold of their own breakthroughs.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, bestowing nine Immortal Pills [pills of immense power, capable of granting longevity and profound cultivation advancements] upon the nine figures. He then declared, "These are Great Emperor Immortal Pills [pills specifically refined to aid in the ascension to the Great Emperor Realm] that I have personally concocted."

"After consuming them, you may attempt your ascension to the Great Emperor Realm."

"Such Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and profound chance for advancement, bestowed by fate or a powerful patron] is a rarity seldom seen in this world. I trust you will not disappoint me."

The nine received the Immortal Pills, their faces instantly alight with ecstatic joy.

With solemn expressions, they each bowed deeply to Eldrin Chen. "Fear not, Imperial Lord [a title for a ruler of an imperial domain or a cultivator of immense power]," they vowed in unison. "We shall succeed in our breakthroughs."

As their words faded, the nine prepared to enter secluded cultivation to ascend their cultivation. Eldrin Chen personally activated the Chaos Grand Formation [a grand mystical array that harnesses and refines the primordial energies of chaos], channeling the Sea of Chaos Water [a primordial essence of chaos, potent for cultivation breakthroughs] to aid their ascension.

Because the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and primordial world, vast but limited in its innate spiritual essence] possessed a limited foundational essence within heaven and earth, and to prevent the cultivators from interfering with one another's breakthroughs, Eldrin Chen decided against having all nine attempt their ascension simultaneously.

He arranged for the group to take turns in their breakthroughs. The first to enter seclusion to advance his cultivation was Sword Mystery Imperial Lord.

As a peerless prodigy who had laid the Four True Spirit Foundations [the pinnacle foundation for a cultivator, granting immense potential], Sword Mystery Imperial Lord possessed combat prowess and foundational strength that were exceedingly rare.

Even without external aids, he was confident in his ability to assail the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power among cultivators], though it would require the accumulation of several thousand Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles, each spanning billions of years].

Now, with the assistance of the Great Emperor Immortal Pill [a legendary elixir capable of propelling one towards the Great Emperor Realm], Sword Mystery Imperial Lord's breakthrough proceeded with remarkable smoothness. It took merely one Kalpa Tribulation for him to successfully advance his cultivation.

*Clang—*

The moment Sword Mystery Imperial Lord broke through, boundless sword-light crisscrossed and intertwined within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerges]. Nine divine chains of the Sword Great Path [the supreme Dao of the Sword] materialized, converging before him to form the ethereal silhouette of an ancient sword.

"The divine form of the Sword Great Path,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of surprise in his gaze as he gave a slight, approving nod.

As one of the most formidable among the Slaughter [paths or arts focused on absolute destruction] Great Path [supreme cultivation laws], the Sword Great Path holds an exalted status. In theory, it possesses the potential to reach at least the Second Chaos Realm [a profound stage within the primordial Chaos].

What Sword Mystery Imperial Lord cultivates is a specific branch of the Sword Great Path, known as the Mysterious Sword Path. It is one of the Heaven Earth Profound Yellow Four Extremities Sword Path [the Four Extremities Sword Paths encompassing Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Primordial Yellow].

These four Sword Path [supreme sword arts], each possesses nine Great Path Divine Form [divine manifestations of the Great Path], capable of leading one directly to the Realm of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. Legend holds that mastering all four of these Sword Path completely could potentially allow one to step into the Path Union [the realm of merging with the fundamental Path] and the Supreme Realm [the ultimate pinnacle of cultivation].

"Hmm—"

Returning to the main point, after cultivating the Great Path Divine Form, the strength of Sword Mystery Imperial Lord surged dramatically, allowing him to fully step into the domain of a Great Emperor [a sovereign ruler among cultivators].

He slowly retracted his profound sword divine manifestation, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "My thanks to Your Majesty for making this possible."

"No need for such formality. You have proven worthy of my investment."

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly before speaking. "From now on, I should address you as Sword Mystery Great Emperor."

A faint smile also touched the lips of Sword Mystery Great Emperor, yet he still declared, "Even having stepped into the Great Emperor Realm, I remain the sword in Your Majesty's hand."

Eldrin Chen nodded. This Sword Mystery Imperial Lord possessed extraordinary combat prowess, and his methods were exceptionally formidable.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, now that Sword Mystery Great Emperor had cultivated the four True Spirit Foundation [foundational arts of the True Spirit] and wielded the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword, his combat power should already rival that of a top-tier Great Emperor.

If his Life-Bound Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's life force] were to advance to an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of innate nature], allowing him to cultivate a fifth True Spirit Foundation, or even nourish his cultivation to achieve a sixth True Spirit Foundation, then the combat power of Sword Mystery Great Emperor would surge once more, propelling him into the domain of an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor with no equal].

"This Sword Mystery Great Emperor, truly lives up to being the foremost prodigy of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [a primordial and desolate world]."

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, a faint smile touched the corners of Eldrin Chen's eyes.

Compared to the Sword Abyss Great Emperor, this rising star from the Sword Abyss Immortal Palace [a celestial palace renowned for its sword cultivators] possessed far greater potential and talent.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen gave Sword Mystery Great Emperor an encouraging pat on the shoulder. "Go and consolidate your cultivation base first. Once the others succeed in their breakthroughs, I shall assist you in elevating your Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the world's essence]."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen watched Sword Mystery Great Emperor depart before turning his attention to Liana Imperial Lord, allowing him to continue his cultivation breakthrough.

Similar to Sword Mystery Great Emperor, Liana Imperial Lord's breakthrough proceeded without any unexpected complications.

After all, the Three True Spirit Foundations [a legendary cultivation method] was considered a foundation with Path Ancestor Potential [the potential to reach the pinnacle of the cultivation path]. The chances of breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power] were inherently high, especially with resources like the Great Emperor Immortal Pill [a divine elixir capable of aiding a breakthrough to the Great Emperor Realm] at hand.

Approximately two Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] later, Liana Imperial Lord successfully completed his cultivation breakthrough, seamlessly attaining the Great Path Divine Form [a divine physique aligned with the fundamental laws of the cosmos].

However, compared to Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, Liana Imperial Lord's combat prowess fell noticeably short.

Both having just entered the Great Emperor Realm, Liana Imperial Lord's cultivation was merely at the initial stage of the Great Emperor domain, offering little advantage over an ordinary Great Emperor.

Even with the addition of the Innate Supreme Treasure Heaven-Slaying Warblade, the combat prowess of Liana Imperial Lord only reached the level of a powerful Great Emperor. She could not compare to Sword Mystery Imperial Lord, who was considered a top-tier Great Emperor.

Even so, Liana Imperial Lord was utterly exhilarated. In her excitement, she even threw herself into Eldrin Chen's arms.

Given her foundational potential, her original hope of stepping into the Great Emperor Realm had been slim. All of this had changed because of Eldrin Chen's arrival.

"Enough of that. Go and consolidate your cultivation."

Eldrin Chen chuckled helplessly, patted Liana Imperial Lord on the back, and sent her off to enter seclusion and solidify her newfound power.

Liana Imperial Lord said nothing more, but before departing, she gave Eldrin Chen a meaningful look.

"That girl..."

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a wry smile, then turned his gaze to Three Talents Imperial Lord. "The three of you share a singular destiny. It would be best for you to attempt your breakthrough together."

"I will personally draw forth the World's Origin [the primordial essence that forms the foundation of a world] for you. You may proceed with your ascension with confidence."

"Our deepest gratitude, Master."

Upon hearing this, the three Great Emperor [the pinnacle sovereigns of the cultivation world] immediately bowed with utmost reverence before retreating into seclusion to attempt their breakthrough.

With three individuals advancing simultaneously, the required consumption of World's Origin [the foundational life-force energy of a world] surged severalfold.

Eldrin Chen dared not delay. He promptly mobilized the vast power of the World's Origin, causing it to flood their secluded chambers like a sea of primordial essence.

Thus, time flowed on. After roughly three Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], all three succeeded in their breakthroughs, stepping firmly into the Great Emperor Realm.

These Three Talents Great Emperor [the Great Emperors representing Heaven, Earth, and Man] shared a unified aura. After their advancement, their combined strength increased dramatically once more. By Eldrin Chen's estimation, their united force should now be capable of rivaling a single Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor of unparalleled, peerless might].

Eldrin Chen exchanged few pleasantries. He gestured for them to go and consolidate their newfound cultivation, then once again channeled the power of the World's Origin to facilitate the breakthrough of the Four Symbols Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lords representing the Four Cardinal Symbols].

Another span of roughly four Kalpa Tribulation passed. One after another, the Four Symbols Imperial Lord successfully broke through their cultivation bottlenecks, each attaining combat prowess that had stepped into the Great Emperor Realm.

"Fortunately, there were no unforeseen complications."

Only after the Four Symbols Imperial Lord had completed their breakthroughs did Eldrin Chen finally allow himself a sigh of relief.

Promoting nine Great Emperor in succession had consumed a significant portion of the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm's [a primordial and desolate ancient world] foundational essence. Yet, to have achieved this without incident made every ounce of expended resource worthwhile.

He immediately summoned the nine newly ascended Great Emperor [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and authority] and addressed them, "I promised you long ago that after your breakthrough to the Great Emperor realm, I would assist in elevating your Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personal sword, bound to their life force and soul] to the rank of Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power]."

"Now, the time has come to fulfill that promise."

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "The ascension to Innate Supreme Treasure requires a vast quantity of divine materials [rare and powerful substances used in high-level forging and cultivation]."

"With the materials we currently possess, we can only complete the ascension for two or three individuals. Therefore, we shall begin with Liana Imperial Lord and Sword Mystery Imperial Lord."

"Should any materials remain, I will proceed to elevate the treasures for the rest of you."

With those words, Eldrin Chen led Sword Mystery Imperial Lord to a Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed cultivation or crafting]. He then produced several hundred Primordial One Marvel [a primordial-grade spiritual material of immense rarity and power] and commenced the ritual to elevate Sword Mystery Imperial Lord's Lifebound Immortal Sword.

Sword Mystery Imperial Lord's Lifebound Immortal Sword was named the 'Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword' [a sword famed for its power to slay even immortals], a Five-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [an embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure, bearing five primordial patterns signifying its potential].

The success rate for a Great Emperor attempting to elevate their own Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the foundational, unrefined state of an Innate Supreme Treasure] was roughly thirty percent.

However, Eldrin Chen's mastery of the Artifact Forging Art [a profound technique for crafting magical artifacts] was exceptional, capable of increasing that probability by ten percent. Furthermore, the wondrous applications of the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron used for creation and refinement] could add another ten percent to the chance of success.

Thus, under Eldrin Chen's guidance, the probability of a successful ascension rose to approximately fifty percent.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen continuously channeled the Creation Cauldron, refining and fusing various divine materials into the Heaven-Sundering Spirit-Slaying Sword.

An unknowable span of time later, the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword emitted a world-shaking sword cry, ultimately transforming and manifesting its sixth Great Path Divine Chains.

"A six-mark Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of the cosmos, its power denoted by the number of divine chains it possesses]."

Sword Mystery Imperial Lord was inwardly startled and could not help but speak with considerable delight.

Eldrin Chen's expression remained calm, however. He merely smiled and said, "To succeed on the first attempt seems to indicate a relatively smooth process."

As he spoke, he once again pushed the Creation Cauldron to its limits, continuously infusing it with Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial creative energy of the cosmos] and various Rare Spiritual Wonders [extraordinary spiritual materials], aiming to elevate the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword once more.

This time, fortune was not on his side. With a series of cracking sounds, the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword shattered.

Fortunately, the Creation Cauldron lived up to its origin as a treasure transformed from a Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense power born from primordial chaos]. It instantly erupted with a torrent of Creation Energy [the fundamental energy of creation and genesis], preventing the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword from being utterly destroyed.

Afterwards, Eldrin Chen continuously fed Rare Spiritual Wonders into the process to accelerate the sword's repair. It took approximately one Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle spanning billions of years] before the treasure was fully Recovery.

This cycle repeated itself. After roughly several Kalpa Tribulation, having expended three-tenths of his Primordial One Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure embodying the primordial unity of all things] and other materials, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in elevating the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword into an eight-mark Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed state of an Innate Supreme Treasure].

At this stage, the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword had reached the pinnacle of its grade, the very apex just below the rank of an Innate Supreme Treasure [the highest class of magical artifacts, born from the primal forces of creation].

Should the ascension fail now, the materials consumed would multiply severalfold, and the risk of the treasure being utterly destroyed would increase dramatically.

"It is almost time," Eldrin Chen murmured.

Gazing at the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword, which had already advanced into an eight-patterned Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed state of an Innate Supreme Treasure], Eldrin Chen hesitated no longer. He exhaled a stream of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational, undifferentiated energy from which all creation springs].

In that instant, the Primordial Chaos Source Essence merged into the sword. The final divine chain of the Great Path [the supreme, all-encompassing Dao] solidified completely, undergoing an ultimate metamorphosis and transforming into a Great Path Divine Form [a divine manifestation embodying a fundamental law of existence].

"It is done!"

Witnessing the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword take its final form, Sword Mystery Great Emperor could not contain his elation. "My deepest gratitude for your assistance, Imperial Lord [a title for a ruler of an immortal domain]," he said.

Eldrin Chen let out a slow, measured breath. "Do not let your focus waver," he instructed directly. "Quickly, refine the True Spirit Imprint [the unique, indelible mark left upon an object or being by the Heavenly Dao, signifying its recognition and place in the cosmic order]."

And at that very moment, the Profound Heaven Immortal-Slaying Sword summoned a cataclysmic tide of True Spirit Imprint.

Sword Mystery Imperial Lord immediately gathered his spirit, bathing within the radiant torrent of True Spirit Imprint. In the end, he absorbed every last vestige of that celestial recognition.

Unexpectedly, he integrated the surplus portion of the True Spirit Imprint into his own Dharmic Power [the cultivated energy wielded by immortals], forging it into True Spirit Dharmic Power [Dharmic Power refined to the pinnacle of purity and potency, embodying the essence of a True Spirit].

This surprised Eldrin Chen, who could not help but ask, "Why did you not cultivate your physical body?"

Sword Mystery Imperial Lord shook his head and stated frankly, "My innate constitution for body cultivation is insufficient. Achieving a True Spirit Physique [a physical body refined to a state of perfection rivaling that of a True Spirit] would not grant me significant improvement."

"It is better to cultivate True Spirit Dharmic Power, to further enhance the potency of my Slaughter techniques and the might of my Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power mastered by a cultivator]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding.

Sword Mystery Great Emperor possessed extraordinary talent. He had already previously cultivated a True Spirit Primordial Spirit [a Primordial Spirit refined to the pinnacle, akin to a True Spirit's essence], a True Spirit Divine Ability [a Divine Ability perfected to its ultimate, True Spirit-level form], a True Spirit Path Fruit [the condensed fruit of one's cultivated Path, refined to True Spirit perfection], and a True Spirit Great Path [one's foundational cultivation art elevated to the supreme level of a True Spirit].

These four foundational pillars complemented each other, each capable of Amplification Divine Ability [a Divine Ability that magnifies the power of other techniques] and enhancing the power of his Great Path [the supreme art that forms the core of a cultivator's power], bestowing him with astonishing capabilities and combat prowess.

Now, with the addition of a True Spirit Treasure [a magical treasure forged or refined to the level of a True Spirit's power] and these two new foundational pillars of True Spirit Dharmic Power, his strength was undoubtedly poised to soar to even greater heights.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "You cultivate the most potent Sword Great Path [the supreme art of the Sword Path] divine form for Slaughter, and wield an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme innate power] sword of extreme offensive might."

"Augmented further by the empowerment from your Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao Path], Dharmic Power, and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and source of a cultivator's power and consciousness], your Slaughter techniques rank among the very pinnacle even among Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is considered peerless and undefeatable within their realm]."

"However, your physical body [the corporeal form of a cultivator] is not even on par with one who has just entered the Great Emperor realm. Should an opponent find this weakness, you would likely suffer grievous harm."

Sword Mystery Great Emperor nodded in agreement, yet stated, "I am well-versed in the Dao [the fundamental principle or path] of Slaughter, but physical defense is my shortcoming."

"Therefore, I have always avoided close-quarters combat. Moreover, I believe my 'Void Sword Evasion' should suffice."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded. He had naturally witnessed Sword Mystery Great Emperor's True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme ability born from one's spiritual essence], 'Void Sword Evasion'.

Once activated, that Void Sword Evasion allowed Sword Mystery Great Emperor to instantly split into myriad phantasmal reflections, fleeing beyond the bounds of Void Heaven in a mere breath, evading any assault.

Most crucially, this Divine Ability consumed minimal spiritual energy [the vital power cultivated by immortals], could be cast instantaneously with almost no recovery time, and could even be triggered passively the moment an attack landed.

Such a True Spirit Divine Ability was nothing short of heaven-defying, whether used for pursuit or preservation of life.

Back then, had Eldrin Chen not employed the Returning Abyss Pearl, relying on the might of that Spatial Attribute Innate Supreme Treasure [a peerless treasure born from the world's primal laws] to suppress him across several levels of power, capturing him would have been exceedingly difficult.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Your Divine Ability is extraordinary; you should possess the means for self-preservation even against a Sage Ascendant."

"However, should they deploy an Innate Supreme Treasure of the Spatial Attribute, you must seize the first opportunity to flee for your life."

"Understood," Sword Mystery replied.

Sword Mystery Great Emperor nodded, his expression turning grave.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said no more. After Sword Mystery Great Emperor departed, he summoned Liana Great Emperor and resumed the process of elevating her Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure.

After the passage of several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], Eldrin Chen had expended three-tenths of the materials and one portion of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the primordial essence from which all creation springs], successfully elevating Liana Great Emperor's Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure.

Liana Great Emperor's Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure was named the 'Nine Heavens Starry River Ribbon' [a celestial ribbon woven from the essence of the starry river], an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of nature, not crafted] specializing in entrapment and defense. Its power was considered average among its peers.

Nevertheless, with this treasure in hand, coupled with the Heaven-Slaying Warblade, Liana Imperial Lord's combat prowess had increased significantly.

Most crucially, after refining her True Spirit Treasure [a treasure that has awakened to its own primordial spirit], Liana Great Emperor had cultivated another True Spirit Foundation [a foundational cultivation achievement tied to a True Spirit]—the True Spirit Path Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, manifesting as a True Spirit].

Thus, Liana Great Emperor, through her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], physical body, Great Path [the supreme cultivation method], Path Fruit [the culmination of one's cultivation path], and Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact], had achieved Five True Spirit Foundations. Her battle strength had now stepped into the realm of the top-tier Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm].

While this level of power could not yet rival Obsidian Abyss Great Emperor, it was now comparable to that of the Primordial Era Thunder Crow Great Emperor.

After successfully elevating the treasures for both, Eldrin Chen found that four-tenths of the materials remained. In principle, these materials, combined with another portion of Primordial Chaos Source Essence, should still be sufficient to elevate one more Innate Supreme Treasure.

However, after careful contemplation, Eldrin Chen decided to set aside this notion for the time being.

This was because Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence from which all creation springs] was far too precious; using it to elevate Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born of nature, possessing immense innate power] was not the most efficient use. Rather than elevating the Life-Bound Treasure [a magical treasure intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force] of the seven Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm, one step below the legendary Path Ancestor] of the Three Talents and Four Symbols [a grand formation based on the concepts of Heaven, Earth, Man, and the four cardinal beasts], it would be far more beneficial to use it to refine and complete their foundational essence.

After all, these seven Great Emperor were born from Chaos Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest order, containing traces of primordial chaos]. Directly fusing with Primordial Chaos Source Essence would yield significantly greater results for them.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen allocated the remaining four-tenths of the materials. He used them to elevate the seven Great Emperor's Life-Bound Treasure, transforming them all into Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [an embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure, marked with seven primordial patterns].

Their Life-Bound Treasure were named the Three Talents Banner [a banner embodying the powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man] and the Four Symbols Banner [a banner representing the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise]. They were originally Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure] of the fifth or sixth pattern.

The foundational essence of these seven treasures was extraordinary, each bearing faint imprints of a True Spirit [a primordial divine spirit, a being of immense power and ancient origin]. Their ascension proceeded smoothly, without failure, naturally reaching the realm of Seven-Pattern Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen performed a brief divination with his fingers and then spoke, "The origin of your companion treasures is extraordinary. They were likely destined to be natural Innate Supreme Treasure embryos from their inception."

"It is a pity that the spiritual essence of the place where they were nurtured was insufficient, preventing their full maturation."

"Fortunately, as true Innate Supreme Treasure embryos, their ascension to full Innate Supreme Treasure status should not fail, provided the necessary materials are gathered."

Upon hearing these words, the seven figures were overcome with immense joy and excitement.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile and say, "For these seven treasures to successfully advance in rank, the amount of materials consumed must be considerable."

"If we can capture the two great powerhouses, Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign and Nirvana Emperor, along with the forces behind them, I believe we should be able to gather the necessary materials."

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Earth's Severance Great Emperor's eyes blazed with Slaughter Intent [a palpable aura of killing desire], and he howled, "I am willing to follow you, Master, to storm the Desolate Antiquity Heavenly Court and overturn the lair of that Great Wasteland Imperial Sovereign!"

"Indeed! Let us suppress that old thing and repay him for the invasion of years past!"

The seven Great Emperor [supreme rulers of the cultivation world] were all brimming with murderous aura, seemingly unable to restrain themselves from charging into the Imperial Extreme Primordial Domain.

Eldrin Chen chuckled lightly before speaking, "There is no need for haste. Let us wait a little longer. We should wait for Senior Indestructibility [a state of being unbreakable and eternal] to emerge from seclusion."

"..."

In the years that followed, Eldrin Chen Recovery [entered a state of profound cultivation and recuperation] into an even deeper phase of secluded cultivation.

He spent his time waiting for the revival of Indestructibility Ancient One, preparing for the coming war, consolidating his own path, contemplating various Great Path [profound cultivation arts and principles], and continuously solidifying his foundation.

In the blink of an eye, another hundred or more Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation. After calculating with his fingers for a moment, a trace of emotion colored his expression as he spoke.

"Unconsciously, it has already been four hundred Kalpa Tribulation since I left the Southern Abyss Seven Domains."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly within his heart, a thought of returning to the Southern Abyss Seven Domains beginning to stir.

Rising to his feet, he performed another brief calculation with his fingers before stating, "By my reckoning, Senior Indestructibility [the Ancient One of Unbreakable Will] should have fully recovered from his injuries by now. This is the perfect moment to send word."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Chaos Communication Talisman [a mystical talisman capable of sending messages across the primordial chaos] and transmitted a summary of the situation to Path Marker [a mysterious object serving as a beacon or anchor point].

Swiftly, a reply came from Indestructibility Ancient One, containing only eight characters: "I am aware. I shall arrive shortly."

Receiving this response, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of reassurance settle in his heart.

He first stored away the Chaos Communication Talisman, then took out and crushed a jade token left behind by the Extreme Emperor.

With these tasks complete, Eldrin Chen summoned all the Great Emperor [powerful sovereigns at the pinnacle of cultivation] under his command to assemble within the Great Wasteland Sacred Hall.