Chapter 2098 : Refining the Nine Immortal Treasuries

With the aid of the Chaos Self-Reflection Mirror, Eldrin Chen continued to refine the True Spirit Immortal Vault Method.

Furthermore, based on the existing three great True Spirit Immortal Vault Method, Eldrin Chen further simplified the methods for cultivating the three great Immortal Treasury.

He streamlined the True Spirit Immortal Treasury into the Nine Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries. The difficulty and prerequisites for mastering the Nine Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries were significantly reduced compared to the ten great True Spirit Immortal Treasury.

However, this meant that those who achieved the Dao through the Nine Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries would possess far less future potential, vastly inferior to those who broke through using the ten great True Spirit Immortal Treasury.

Yet, the breakthrough difficulty for the ten great True Spirit Immortal Treasury was indeed immense, with bottlenecks several times greater than those of the Nine Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries. This simplified version was more suitable even for the Sacrificial Self Dao Emperor Lord.

Returning to the main thread, after perfecting the three great True Spirit Immortal Treasury methods, Eldrin Chen once again used the Chaos Self-Reflection Mirror to examine himself. Once certain no flaws remained, he emerged from his secluded cultivation.

By then, one Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration] had passed. The others were also transmitted out from the ancient mirror, each wearing smiles that hinted at significant gains.

"The time has come. All of you must proceed to the next layer of the Celestial Domains," a voice declared.

At that moment, the Grotto-Heaven Spirit [the sentient spirit of a mystical grotto-heaven realm] reappeared. With a sweep of its sleeve, it teleported them to another of the Celestial Domains.

After a dizzying spatial shift, Eldrin Chen regained his bearings. He found himself standing within another majestic expanse of the Celestial Domains.

Compared to the boundless, crushing sea of the Sunken Abyss Heaven [a realm of immense pressure and weight] and the infinite Great Dao [the fundamental cosmic laws and principles] order of the Dao-Forging Heaven [a realm for tempering one's comprehension of the Dao], this Celestial Domains [a higher plane of existence] was saturated with Chaos Divine Flame [primordial fire of creation and destruction], resembling a vast, boundless Primordial Immortal Furnace [a legendary furnace used by ancient immortals for forging and refining].

"The Immortal Refining Heaven," Eldrin Chen murmured, the name resonating with the realm's essence.

It was at this moment that Black Abyss Sage Ascendant suddenly spoke, a flicker of pleasant surprise coloring his tone.

Beside him, Panhuang, the Chaos Dragon Lord, and even the Primordial Demonic Ape [an ancient and powerful demonic beast], among others, each revealed a trace of wild elation upon their faces.

Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted thoughtfully. Compared to the Sunken Abyss Heaven, which tempered the physical body, and the Dao-Forging Heaven, which honed one's comprehension of the Great Dao, this Immortal Refining Heaven was the most coveted treasure ground for those pursuing Sainthood through the Flesh [a cultivation path focusing on achieving divinity through physical perfection] and for the most supreme Sage Ascendant [a pinnacle realm of cultivation].

The so-called Immortal Refining Heaven was formed from the union of three treasures.

These three treasures were the Immortal Refining Furnace, the Chaos Immortal Flame [a primordial flame of immense power], and the Chaos Fire Vein [a spiritual ley line of chaotic fire energy].

Among the three treasures, the Immortal Refining Furnace was a Mid Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier treasure forged from primordial chaos], and it was originally the foremost treasure of the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a legendary pocket dimension known for its forging capabilities].

It was said that the complete form of the Immortal Refining Furnace was a supremely powerful high-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged from primordial chaos], but its grade had fallen due to the mysterious disappearance of its artifact spirit.

The Chaos Immortal Flame was also the premier divine flame of the ancient Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven, possessing the terrifying power to incinerate even a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler born from primordial chaos].

As for the Chaos Fire Vein [a primordial vein of fire-aspected chaos energy], it is also a mid-grade Chaos Ancestral Vein [a primary source of primordial chaos energy], and one of the three mid-grade Chaos Ancestral Vein held by the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a legendary realm centered around a divine furnace].

Gazing upon the Immortal Refining Heaven [the paramount realm of the Celestial Furnace], the Chaos Dragon Lord could not help but speak with considerable delight: "In the era when the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven shook the Myriad Heavens [the collective term for all realms and heavens], it once founded nine great Chaos Grotto-Heaven [realms born from primordial chaos]."

"And among these Nine Great Grotto-Heavens, the Immortal Refining Heaven stands supreme, hailed as the foremost of the Nine Grotto-Heavens of the Celestial Furnace."

"This place is a supreme land of Opportunity [a chance for profound advancement], perhaps holding the key to our own path-breaking Opportunity."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen grew even more curious and inquired with some puzzlement, "I too have heard that the Immortal Refining Heaven is a land of cultivation treasures, but I am unaware of its specific, astonishing features?"

"How provincial."

The Chaos Dragon Lord scoffed derisively, then calmly explained, "The core of the Immortal Refining Heaven lies deep within the Chaos Fire Vein."

"Legend holds that each time the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven opens, that venerable Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining immortals] manifests at the very heart of the Chaos Fire Vein."

"Once that Immortal Refining Furnace is found, one can harness its power to draw upon the energies of the Chaos Fire Vein and the Chaos Immortal Flame [an immortal-grade flame born of chaos] to refine one's own body, ultimately undergoing an extreme metamorphosis within the immortal furnace."

"Since ancient times, those subjected to the refining of the Immortal Refining Furnace have faced a binary fate: succeed and forge a Unique True Form [a peerless, perfected physical form], or fail and be utterly reduced to ashes within the flames."

Upon hearing this, Black Abyss Sage Ascendant also nodded slightly and said, "From what I know, if one makes their Ascension [the critical breakthrough to a higher realm of power] within the Immortal Refining Furnace, their chances of becoming a Chaos Celestial Emperor would increase by at least ten percent."

"However, each time the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm centered around a divine furnace] opens, the Immortal Refining Furnace is one of the greatest Opportunity [a chance for immense advancement] available. Yet, few dare to attempt their breakthrough within it."

Eldrin Chen listened and gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

It was clear the Immortal Refining Furnace was a treasured site for attempting the Chaos Celestial Emperor breakthrough. The path to that realm offered only two outcomes: complete destruction of one's cultivation and self, or a direct, successful ascension to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm.

Given that the endeavor was already a gamble of life or death, harnessing the power of the Immortal Refining Furnace to add even a ten percent increase to one's chances was indeed a rare and invaluable Opportunity.

Contemplating this, he spoke with a tone of gravity, "It seems the Immortal Refining Heaven [the perilous region housing the Immortal Refining Furnace] is indeed the most dangerous place, yet also the one holding the greatest Opportunity."

With those words, Eldrin Chen, Black Abyss Sage Ascendant, and Panhuang formed an alliance, standing together, prepared to venture into the Immortal Refining Heaven as one.

"Hmph."

Witnessing the trio's alliance, the Chaos Dragon Lord let out a cold snort, though a flicker of solemnity passed through his gaze.

The Crimson Phoenix Holy Maiden, however, shook her head and spoke calmly, "Within the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven, raw strength alone is insufficient. One must also possess sufficient Opportunity."

With those final words, the Crimson Phoenix Holy Maiden did not hesitate for a moment, heading straight for the Chaos Fire Vein deep within the Immortal Refining Heaven.

The others also proceeded, flying forward with expressions tinged with solemnity.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and then made his way toward the Chaos Fire Vein.

Upon entering the Chaos Fire Vein, Eldrin Chen discovered it was a terrifying Forbidden Land saturated with Chaos Fire [primordial flames born from the chaos at the dawn of creation].

This place contained a staggering thirty-six distinct types of Chaos Fire, each possessing power at the Chaos Celestial Emperor level. It was clearly a formation jointly established in ancient times by the various Chaos Celestial Emperor of the former Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

These thirty-six dreadful Chaos Fire each held the terrifying divine might to incinerate a Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Heavenly Emperor realm]. Even when scaled to the entire Chaos Ancestral Vein, their power was utterly fearsome.

Eldrin Chen advanced alongside Panhuang and the Black Abyss Sage Ascendant, followed by the Primordial Spirit Emperor and the Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor.

However, upon reaching the halfway point, the Primordial Spirit Emperor and the Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor halted their advance. The Primordial Spirit Emperor sighed and said, "The Refining Immortal Fire [a legendary flame said to be capable of tempering even the bodies of Immortals] here was specifically forged to temper Chaos Celestial Emperor."

"Our cultivation is insufficient, and we lack the destiny to break through to the Celestial Emperor realm. We shall proceed no further."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod.

He was acutely aware that Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor and Primordial Spirit Emperor lacked sufficient strength; even if they encountered an Opportunity [a rare chance for advancement or gain], they would have little confidence in being able to claim it.

Fortunately, even the peripheral Refining Immortal Fire [a legendary, world-forging flame of immense power] would serve as a supreme cultivation site for them. It might even catalyze progress in their Great Dao [the supreme path of cultivation and enlightenment] cultivation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to the two: "In that case, you should cultivate in seclusion within the outer regions."

"The lineage of the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a legendary realm of creation and refinement] places great emphasis on Opportunity. This Chaos Fire Vein [a primordial artery of chaotic flame energy] is a treasure trove. Even its periphery is sure to nurture numerous treasures; perhaps you will find your own fortune."

The two nodded. Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Our foundational reserves have grown considerably of late. Perhaps we can utilize the Refining Immortal Fire to cultivate our eighth Divine Form."

"Continue your journey. Do not worry about us."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of acknowledgment and spoke no more. He turned and continued his stride deeper into the Immortal Refining Heaven [the Heaven of Immortal Refinement].

Much like the Sunken Abyss Heaven, the Immortal Refining Heaven held its share of treasures. The most common were the various fire-attribute marvels nurtured by the Chaos Fire Vein.

The grades of these marvels varied, but the majority were treasures of the Primordial Unity Marvel [a tier of rare and powerful spiritual materials] level. As Eldrin Chen pressed onward, he casually gathered a considerable number of them.

Yet he did not linger. Soon, his steps brought him to the very core of the Immortal Refining Heaven.

Deep within the Chaos Ancestral Vein, a colossal volcano seethed with boundless magma. Above the molten sea, a cluster of Imperishable Chaos Immortal Flame [a primordial, eternal flame born from chaos] flickered, and above that, an Immortal Furnace [a legendary artifact used for refining elixirs and treasures] floated and sank amidst the fiery currents.

The moment his gaze fell upon that Immortal Furnace, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted violently, a look of profound astonishment flashing across his features that he could not suppress.

"The Immortal Refining Furnace!"

Noticing the anomaly, Black Abyss Sage Ascendant beside him nodded slightly and asked, "That is indeed the Immortal Refining Furnace. But what is so unusual about it?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer aloud, but his mind was already racing with tumultuous thoughts.

He had originally assumed that the Immortal Refining Furnace from the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven merely shared the same name as the one belonging to Violet Boundary.

Yet now, Eldrin Chen suddenly realized that the Immortal Refining Furnace before his eyes was nearly identical to the one from Violet Boundary.

And the Immortal Refining Furnace from Violet Boundary was itself a replica, crafted based on the Immortal Refining Furnace once wielded by Violet Immortal Lord.

"Could it be... that the Immortal Refining Furnace held by Violet Immortal Lord in ancient times was also a replica of *this* furnace?"

"Did the ancient Violet Immortal Lord have some connection to the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven?"

Though a deep perplexity lingered in Eldrin Chen's heart, he found himself unable to divine the Karma [the intricate web of cause and effect that binds all beings] between the two. He could only suppress the thought for now.

Thus, Eldrin Chen withdrew his focus and cast his gaze around once more. He discovered that several dozen supreme Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the penultimate stage before becoming Celestial Emperors] had already gathered in the vicinity.

Each of these Sage Ascendant possessed battle prowess that could startle immortals. Nearly all had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme cultivation achievement where one manifests nine distinct divine spiritual forms], placing them among the ranks of Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [the highest echelon of Sage Ascendants]. There were even some among them who had succeeded in forging a Unique Divine Form [a singular, perfected divine form born from the fusion of the nine].

At this moment, all those present stared at the Immortal Refining Furnace before them, their expressions tinged with unconcealed avarice.

It was then that a peerless prodigy who had cultivated the nine divine forms stepped forward. Gazing at the Immortal Refining Furnace, he declared,

"The Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary artifact capable of refining and purifying a cultivator's very essence] can temper the nine divine forms, fusing them into a Unique Divine Form. It can also increase one's chances of a breakthrough to the Celestial Emperor [the sovereign realm of cultivation, ruling over cosmic laws] by a full ten percent. It is one of the greatest Opportunity [a rare chance for profound advancement] to be found here."

"I merely wonder," he continued, his voice echoing, "who among you dares to be the first to test the flames of this Immortal Refining Furnace?"

The faces of the assembled experts shifted subtly. None dared to step forward first. After a long silence, a powerfully built man finally emerged from the crowd.

"It is the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor," Panhuang [the Vast Azure Great God] spoke, his tone grave.

"The Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor [a title for a supreme expert whose spirit is as unyielding as ancient stone] has cultivated the nine divine forms. He stands but A Step Away [a metaphorical distance, meaning extremely close] from rivaling a true Celestial Emperor. Among the Sage Ascendant of the Blazing Zenith Hundred Domains [a renowned region of countless realms], his strength is ranked sixty-seventh."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a flicker of surprise coloring his expression.

Within the Blazing Zenith Hundred Domains, heroes and champions were as countless as the stars, and the number of Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the penultimate stage of sagehood] had long surpassed six thousand. That the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor could rank sixty-seventh among them was proof enough that he was no weakling even among the ranks of Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [Sage Ascendants who have reached the primordial and limitless stage].

"Esteemed ones," he declared, his voice resonating with solemn finality, "this old man intends to borrow this sacred ground to forge his Unique True Form [a supreme, one-of-a-kind divine body representing the pinnacle of a cultivator's path]. Should I fail and perish here, I beseech you to spare my disciples and followers."

Having spoken, the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor strode directly into the heart of the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary cauldron capable of refining even immortals], commencing his desperate assault upon the realm of the Unique True Form.

Witnessing this, the assembled crowd murmured amongst themselves, many faces etched with grave solemnity.

Forging a Unique True Form was, by its very nature, a path of no return. Failure almost invariably meant the utter annihilation of one's Dao and self.

Attempting such a breakthrough in the outside world, with carefully laid contingencies, offered at least a sliver of hope for eventual recovery. But to perish within that Immortal Refining Furnace... that meant complete and irreversible dispersion of soul and spirit.

"What do you think? Can he succeed?"

Black Abyss Sage Ascendant spoke, his tone heavy with apprehension.

After a moment of deep contemplation, Panhuang [the Vast Emperor] finally spoke. "The Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor's Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a set of nine powerful spiritual avatars] provide an average empowerment of only around sixty to seventy percent."

"With such a foundation, attempting a breakthrough in the outside world would likely yield a success rate of no more than twenty to thirty percent."

"Even with the assistance of the Immortal Refining Furnace here, the chance of success is at most forty percent."

As these words were spoken, the Immortal Refining Furnace sealed shut completely. Boundless Refining Immortal Fire [a legendary, all-consuming divine flame] churned and boiled, its utterly savage flames incinerating everything within.

Eldrin Chen could keenly sense that the intensity of those flames was sufficient to incinerate even a Chaos Celestial Emperor, far exceeding the limits of what the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor could possibly endure.

"I fear it is destined to fail."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a trace of regret coloring his expression.

Sure enough, after a violent tremor, the Immortal Refining Furnace finally settled with a deafening roar, gradually calming once more.

The lid of the immortal furnace flew open, and from within surged forth an infinite stream of Life essence. This vital essence poured entirely into the Chaos Fire Vein [a primordial spiritual vein born from chaos and fire], transforming into an exceptionally pure form of Primordial Source Power [the foundational, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate].

All present understood that this surge of Primordial Source Power was born from the flesh, blood, and Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle governing all existence] of the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor. It was also the very Origin [the primal source or foundational principle] from which the Chaos Fire Vein nurtured its myriad rare treasures.

"It has failed."

Those present began to speak, each revealing a sense of sorrow for the fallen and fear for their own fate.

The cultivation path of those who walk the Sainthood through the Flesh [a brutal ascension method that reforges the mortal body into a divine vessel] is far too domineering; once they fail, their Dao is utterly destroyed and their person perishes. Most of those gathered here were practitioners of this very path.

The fate that befell Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor today might very well become their own Weilai.

Immediately, many Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the penultimate stage before true immortality] began to depart one after another; in the blink of an eye, roughly three-tenths of them had vanished.

The remaining multitude of Sage Ascendant wore expressions of grave solemnity, yet not a single one dared to step forward and attempt cultivation within.

"Since none of you dare, then allow this humble one to make the attempt."

It was at that moment a woman of peerless elegance and grace emerged from the crowd. Clad in a gown of azure gauze, her bearing, beauty, and cultivation aura all seemed extraordinarily potent.

Yet, to Eldrin Chen's surprise, this woman did not appear to be a practitioner of the Sainthood through the Flesh. Instead, she walked the Path of Dao Dominion [a cultivation art focused on comprehending and mastering the fundamental principles of the Dao].

Panhuang [a title meaning "Primordial Emperor"] furrowed his brow slightly, voicing his astonishment. "It's her."

"You know this person?" Eldrin Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.

Panhuang [the Emperor Pan] nodded, then spoke, "Her Daoist title is Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden [an immortal maiden of ethereal grace]. She is a renowned Immortal Maiden within the Blazing Zenith Hundred Domains [a vast region of one hundred domains under the Blazing Zenith], and she treads the Path of Dao Dominion [a profound cultivation art focused on mastering and dominating fundamental Daos]. It is said she long ago cultivated and manifested all nine of its Divine Forms."

"Her arrival here today likely means she has obtained Chaos Primordial Qi [the primordial, chaotic essence that gave birth to creation]. She stands but a single step away from her breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding upon hearing this. For one who has cultivated the Path of Dao Dominion to the point of manifesting all nine Divine Forms, the probability of breaking through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme sovereign who commands the power of primordial chaos] realm would be no less than fifty percent.

If she could obtain another Chaos Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir refined from chaos essence], this Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden's chances of achieving the Dao could even reach seventy percent.

Under such circumstances, daring to enter the Immortal Refining Furnace's Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension within a magical treasure] to attempt her breakthrough was a calculated risk. The Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden's success rate in ascending to Chaos Celestial Emperor should have been no less than seventy percent.

The path to becoming a Chaos Celestial Emperor is one of no retreat, only advance. A full seventy percent chance was more than enough to warrant staking everything.

As expected, the moment the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden stepped into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining even immortals], she immediately began refining the Chaos Primordial Qi to break through to the Celestial Emperor [the sovereign emperor realm among cultivators] realm.

With the aid of the Immortal Refining Furnace, the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden's breakthrough proceeded as smoothly as water flowing downhill.

Finally, tempered by the boundless Chaos Fire [primordial flames born from chaos], the Primordial Great Dao [the fundamental Great Dao of primordial beginnings] she had mastered underwent a complete metamorphosis. Almost effortlessly, it transformed into a Chaos Great Dao [a supreme Dao embodying the power of primordial chaos].

"*Hmmmm—*"

In that instant, the vast Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining the essence of immortality itself] swung open.

The Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden [a title meaning 'Immortal Maiden of Verdant Gossamer'] ascended the heavens with a single step, her bearing and aura now utterly transformed and incomparable to before, having truly stepped into the realm of a Chaos Celestial Emperor [a supreme ruler born from primordial chaos].

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Sage [a being who has attained sagehood and immortality]."

The birth of a newly ascended Chaos Immortal Sage [an Immortal Sage whose power originates from primordial chaos] was an event none present dared treat lightly. Even those who had cultivated their own Unique Divine Form [a unique, perfected divine manifestation of one's cultivation] bowed deeply in salute.

The Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden smiled, her gaze sweeping over the assembly before she waved a hand dismissively. "Fellow Daoists, I have merely taken the first step on the path."

"We shall meet again, in the depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all creation emerged]."

The Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension centered around the Celestial Furnace] did not permit the prolonged presence of a Chaos Celestial Emperor. As her final words faded, the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden flicked her sleeve, tearing through the Void [the empty space between dimensions] and vanishing from the Celestial Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

Only then did the complex tapestry of emotions among the onlookers fully surface.

Some were elated, others apprehensive, and a few could not fully conceal a flicker of envy. It was clear that the breakthrough of the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Sage was an event that stirred profound admiration and jealousy in the hearts of all present.

Thus, in the time that followed, several more individuals stepped forth in succession to enter the Immortal Refining Furnace, seeking to shatter the barriers of their own cultivation.

Alas, they all failed, one after another turning to ash beneath the furnace's flames, their lifetimes of cultivation transformed into Life essence to nourish this heaven and earth.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen began to understand.

By his estimation, the Immortal Refining Furnace in its prime should have been capable of increasing a Sage Ascendant's chances of breaking through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm by twenty percent, and even if the breakthrough failed, it would not have incinerated them to ashes.

However, with the artifact spirit vanished and its grade having fallen, the Immortal Refining Furnace could no longer fully control the intensity of its flames, which is why it utterly consumed these Sage Ascendant into dust.

In its peak state, the Immortal Refining Furnace must have been a top-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure of incalculable worth.

It could increase the odds of breaking through to Chaos Celestial Emperor or cultivating a Unique Divine Form by twenty percent, all without the fatal side effect of completely immolating the cultivator upon failure.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen glanced at Black Abyss Sage Ascendant and spoke, "This Immortal Refining Furnace is perilous. Are you confident you can withstand it, Senior?"

"I cannot be certain I could endure it for long."

Black Abyss Sage Ascendant shook his head, then continued, "However, I have already cultivated a Chaos Divine Form and fully mastered the nine great divine forms. My chances of achieving a Unique Divine Form were already exceedingly high."

"With the aid of the Immortal Refining Furnace, attaining a Unique Divine Form will be as natural as water flowing downhill."

As his words fell, Black Abyss Sage Ascendant did not hesitate in the slightest, stepping directly into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining and tempering even immortal beings].

With the entry of Black Abyss Sage Ascendant, Eldrin Chen immediately adopted an expression of utmost gravity, beginning to observe the process with his full concentration.

Indeed, just as Black Abyss Sage Ascendant had predicted, his breakthrough into the Unique Divine Form [a supreme physical manifestation of one's cultivation and divine power] this time was as natural and inevitable as water flowing downhill.

Under the refining power of the Immortal Refining Furnace, Black Abyss Sage Ascendant began his breakthrough, harnessing the furnace's immortal flames.

During the breakthrough process, he simultaneously refined the Primordial Chaos Mother Spring [the primordial source of chaotic spiritual energy], finally perfecting the augmentation of his eight great divine forms to their absolute zenith before completing their ultimate fusion.

In the end, using the Chaos Divine Form [a divine form embodying the power of primordial chaos] as his core, he completely refined and assimilated the power of the eight great divine forms, forging a supreme and peerless Unique Divine Form.