Chapter 1928 : Encountering Crimson Phoenix Again

Hearing this, Chen Yuan’s hand paused almost imperceptibly.

The Chaos War unleashed by a Great Luo Golden Immortal was no trivial matter. With but a single move, it could ripple through the vast expanse of countless Dao paths, determining the fate of innumerable multiversal realms.

Such a vast Chaos War, and the first war that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) was about to launch—by all reason, victory should be the sole and most crucial factor. Choosing an opponent ought to be free of personal sentiments.

However, Eldrin (Person Name) had instructed him to prioritize the chaotic lairs containing veins of adamantine and mithril, demonstrating that Eldrin (Person Name) had already shown him the utmost consideration.

Of course, the veins of adamantine and mithril were crucial to his cultivation of the True Spirit Body. Even after realizing this, Chen Yuan had no reason whatsoever to refuse.

After a moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, "Leave this matter to me."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, took a sip of tea, and continued asking, "Do you still intend to pursue the Great Dao of the Sun?"

"For now, I'll give up."

Chen Yuan shook his head, a trace of helplessness flashing across his expression.

He cultivated the Great Dao of the Sun, the supreme among the primordial chaos daos. Yet unfortunately, the authority over the Great Dao of the Sun had already been seized by the Solar Heaven and Earth.

If he were to prove his Dao and attain the Great Luo through this, his lifeline would fall under the control of the Sun Heavenly Emperor—an utterly unacceptable outcome.

At this thought, Chen Yuan declared, "I have come to realize that the greater part of my cultivation achievements lies in the path of physical sanctification, and my innate talent and brilliance are also predominantly aligned with this way."

"Rather than wasting time arduously cultivating the Great Dao, 1 should focus wholeheartedly on the path of physical sanctification."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this, then drew several ancient scrolls from his sleeve and handed them to Chen Yuan. "This contains my Primordial Indestructible Body technique, along with the 9 Calamities Heavenly Art inherited from the depths of primordial chaos."

"These 2 cultivation manuals each have their own merits, Ancestor. You may wish to study them, as they might prove somewhat useful for your path of physical ascension to sainthood."

Chen Yuan examined the 2 ancient scrolls, then slightly furrowed his brow and remarked, "It appears the path of Physical Body Sanctification primarily hinges upon cultivating bloodline divine abilities."

"If I were to abandon the cultivation of my primordial spirit and the Great Dao, I could likely master several bloodline divine abilities. Yet, which ones do you believe I should pursue?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "Though bloodline talents manifest in countless forms, their ultimate purpose remains singular: to forge the primordial spirit sigils."

Within the Divine Spirit Runes, aside from the 4 ultimate runes, the supreme defensive runes are 'Mana Immunity' and 'Indestructible Golden Body'.

Chen Yuan understood Eldrin's meaning upon hearing this.

The innate advantage of achieving sainthood through physical cultivation lies in 1's formidable bodily defense and indestructible nature. Should 1 further cultivate the 2 divine runes of mana immunity and the imperishable golden body, they would undoubtedly possess combat prowess unrivaled among peers of the same realm—even enabling them to challenge foes beyond their tier.

Arcane Immunity could neutralize at least 90 percent of magical and supernatural ability damage, while the Indestructible Golden Body remained eternal and imperishable through myriad tribulations, elevating the resilience of the Great Luo Sacred Physique to an inconceivable level.

However, as the most supreme true spirit divine patterns, the cultivation of both Arcane Immunity(Ability) and the Indestructible Golden Body(Ability) was immensely difficult. Even the Primordial Ant Emperor(Person Name) of antiquity had only managed to master Arcane Immunity(Ability).

However, Chen Yuan's Gold-Silver Body Forging Art could refine mithril and adamantine to forge his body, greatly increasing the likelihood of cultivating these 2 True Spirit Divine Patterns.

At this thought, Chen Yuan couldn't help but remark, "What a pity that the prerequisite bloodline abilities for Spell Immunity and Indestructible Golden Body are both closely guarded secrets of the Flesh Genesis Sanctification lineage. Across all 3,000 immortal domains, there isn't a single soul who has managed to master them."

Seeing this, Eldrin couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. "The methods of predecessors are ultimately creations of their own. If you wish to forge your own path of physical sanctification, you must comprehend and develop your own way."

"I believe the properties of magic immunity and the Indestructible Golden Body have long been concealed within the mithril and adamantine."

"Hidden within mithril and adamantine?"

Chen Yuan's heart trembled faintly, and in that fleeting moment, enlightenment dawned within him.

He nodded and remarked with emotion, "Indeed, mithril inherently repels magic, while adamantine is born eternally indestructible. Are these not the embryonic forms of spell immunity and that indestructible golden body?"

"Speaking of this," Chen Yuan rose to his feet, "I understand now. There's no time to waste—I shall begin hunting for the Chaos War's targets today."

Eldrin escorted Chen Yuan beyond the Abyssal Immortal Realm, bestowing upon him several Great Luo Divine Talismans capable of tearing through space as a means to safeguard his life.

Before parting, Chen Yuan spoke, "Every time a Cosmic Tribulation descends, even the Chaos Fiend Gods seal their mountains and retreat. This is the best opportunity to explore the territories of the Chaos Fiend Gods."

"Thus, I shall not return for this kalpa(Measure of Time) either. Bid them take care on my behalf."

Eldrin (Person Name) cupped his hands in a salute, then gave a slight nod and said, "We await our Patriarch's favorable tidings."

After seeing off Elder Yuan, Eldrin returned to the Abyssal Heaven. Having pondered for a moment, he summoned Ao Hong.

Ao Hong had long since taken human form, and now stood as a valiant youth. Upon receiving the summons, he arrived clad in a set of rejoicing black dragon armor. When he saw Eldrin (Person Name), he immediately prostrated himself and said:

Ao Hong pays his respects to the Master.

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this. Ao Hong had come into existence through his enlightenment and had always regarded him as a divine father since childhood.

As for Ao Hong, Eldrin held a deep fondness for him, treating him as his own disciple. Most importantly, Ao Hong had long ago formed a Soul Contract with Eldrin, becoming his Guardian Sacred Beast. It could be said that he was among the most trusted and intimate companions.

At this thought, Eldrin waved his sleeve and helped him up, saying, “Ao Hong, you have followed me for 2 kalpas now, haven’t you?”

1 100 and 90-8 million years had passed since the Patriarch enlightened Ao Hong (Person Name).

Upon hearing this, Ao Hong replied respectfully.

Eldrin nodded slightly and let out a soft sigh. "How swiftly time flows—I never imagined so many years would pass in the blink of an eye."

"It is Ao Hong's great honor to be able to follow you, Master."

Ao Hong's eyes shone with determination as he spoke resolutely.

Seeing this, Eldrin smiled faintly and casually picked up a cup of tea for a sip. After finishing the tea, he set down the cup and said, "Your cultivation has remained stagnant at the 8 Calamities Ancient Immortal realm for many years. It is time for you to attempt a breakthrough into the Great Perfection realm."

"I bestow upon you a stroke of fortune. Whether you can achieve a breakthrough shall depend on your destiny."

As the words fell, Eldrin flicked his sleeve and summoned a black spear, tossing it directly into Ao Hong's hands.

The moment he grasped the long spear, Ao Hong's heart quivered, an irrepressible delight flashing across his face.

It turned out that this spear was none other than the Heaven-Swallowing Demon God’s innate spiritual treasure, the ‘Indestructible Divine Edge’. While the Indestructible Divine Edge did not offer a significant boost to magical power, it greatly enhanced physical strength, making it most suitable for those who cultivated physical sanctification or for Chaos Demon Gods.

Ao Hong, as a Chaos Saint, was the most suitable candidate for refining this Immortal Divine Edge.

Ao Hong caressed the Immortal Divine Edge with uncontainable delight, and after a moment, he could not help but exclaim in joyous surprise, "Many thanks, Master, for this generous bestowal."

"A single innate spiritual treasure is hardly considered a great opportunity."

Eldrin shook his head and couldn't help but remark, "There remains 1 last true opportunity. How much you can assimilate from it shall depend entirely on your own destiny."

As his voice faded, he flicked his sleeve and lifted Ao Hong (Person Name), transporting him beyond the forbidden grounds of the Returning Abyss before casting him into the Cauldron of Creation (Magic Treasure).

This time, to rebuild Ao Hong’s foundation, Eldrin did not reveal the origins of the Creation Cauldron to him. To prevent the secret from leaking, he even went so far as to seal off all 6 of Ao Hong’s senses.

During the process of rebuilding his foundation, Eldrin did not employ any other excessively precious innate divine artifacts. He merely utilized the Primordial Unity of Creation along with several Great Luo treasures, supplemented by 1 crucial thread of the Primordial Immortal Luminescence.

When all had come to an end, Ao Hong emerged from seclusion, having forged a foundation of 7 Indestructibility.

"7 Indestructible Foundations, and all of them are of the upper tier."

Observing Ao Hong's successfully reconstructed foundation, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but reveal an expression of astonishment. Yet, after a brief moment, a trace of comprehension dawned upon his features.

Although the Cauldron of Creation was profoundly mysterious, without employing Primordial Divine Objects and the Essence of Creation, it could likely forge only 2 or 3 Indestructible Foundations.

The primary reasons why Ao Hong was able to reconstruct the 7 great Upstream Indestructible Foundations can be attributed to 3 key factors.

First, because the Cauldron of Creation was truly extraordinary.

Second, it was due to the profound mystery of the Primordial Immortal Radiance (Cultivation Phenomenon).

Thirdly, having survived 2 cosmic tribulations, he had followed Eldrin and Lyra to slay numerous 8-tribulation ancient immortals, refining over 20 to 30 8-tribulation Dao Sources.

These Dao Origins, combined with the resources obtained from the various forbidden lands of the Ancient Immortal Ruins Continent, had not been truly and perfectly digested. Instead, they lay dormant within Ao Hong's body.

At this moment, with the power of the Cauldron of Creation, it was perfectly transformed into foundational strength, allowing Ao Hong to cultivate 7 indestructible foundations.

"Truly, a wondrous opportunity."

Eldrin murmured under his breath, unable to suppress a quiet sigh of wonder.

In that moment, Eldrin seemed to comprehend the formidable power of the primordial realm in the Celestial Wilderness of ages past.

In the primordial Immortal Realm of that era, the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron existed in its complete form. The number of prodigies and their profound foundations were undoubtedly unmatched by any other immortal domain.

No wonder the Primordial Immortal Domain had 7 Chaos Heavenly Emperors during the Great Desolation Era. To put this in perspective, the entire 3 1000 Immortal Domains at that time only possessed 3 Great Desolation God-Emperors.

The 2 Heavenly Emperors, Zhulong and Shihuang, both attained the realm of Chaos Heavenly Emperor by inheriting the legacy of the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos.

It is said that among the 6 domains of the Northern Abyss, the Primordial Demonic Domain reigns supreme. Within it, 5 of the 10 Chaos Demon Lords achieved their breakthroughs by inheriting legacies from the Primordial Immortal Domain of the Celestial Realm.

Yet, looking across the northern and southern Heavenly Abysses, those who had broken through to the Chaos Realm by inheriting the legacy of the Primordial Domain of Immortal Cosmos were likely far more than just these 5 Chaos Heavenly Emperors.

"The Qiankun Creation Cauldron truly lives up to its reputation as the foremost treasure between the Northern and Southern Heavenly Abyss since the Primordial Era."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, finally withdrawing his thoughts.

He stored away the Cauldron of Creation and then released the 6 senses of Ao Hong.

The moment Ao Hong regained his 6 senses, he immediately perceived the anomaly within himself. A faint tremor shook his heart, followed by overwhelming ecstasy as he prostrated himself fervently and exclaimed, "My deepest gratitude, Master, for bestowing upon me such extraordinary fortune."

"Not bad at all."

Eldrin nodded, a satisfied expression spreading across his face.

This time, Ao Hong's reconstruction of his foundation not only allowed him to cultivate the 7 Great Indestructible Foundations, but even that Eternal Divine Blade was reforged into his innate supreme treasure.

The Eternal Godblade had now reached the Indestructible Realm, and an innate spiritual treasure at the Indestructible Realm could already be considered an embryo of a Chaos Divine Weapon.

In other words, theoretically, this Immortal Divine Edge could potentially evolve into a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure at its absolute limit.

As for whether it could advance further to become a supreme Primordial Spiritual Treasure after evolving into a top-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure, that would depend entirely on this divine weapon's own destiny.

For Ao Hong, with this divine weapon in hand and his current profound foundation, the hope of attaining the Great Luo Golden Immortal had grown immensely.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he prostrated himself in reverence. After kowtowing several resounding bows, he spoke with fervent gratitude, "My deepest thanks to the Ancestor for bestowing this fateful opportunity. Such magnanimity shall be etched into Ao Hong’s memory for eternity."

Arise.

Eldrin helped him up and said, "Go consolidate your cultivation. Strive hard through this heavenly tribulation—may you break through to the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm."

After instructing Ao Hong to enter seclusion to consolidate his cultivation, Eldrin departed from the Abyssal Return Immortal Realm.

He stepped out of the Return-to-Void Immortal Realm and arrived within the Chaotic Heaven Domain, where he encountered the reclusive Violet Ancient Phoenix cultivating in seclusion.

The immortal palace where the Violet Phoenix resided was perched atop a sky-obscuring Thunder Phoenix Tree. As Eldrin ascended along its colossal trunk, his gaze rippled with faint emotion at the sight of the magnificent tree.

This Thunder Phoenix Tree was actually a top-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

"Violet Phoenix Tree, my innate spiritual root."

Clad in violet phoenix robes, Zigu Huang sat serenely before the celestial palace, brewing a pot of immortal tea entwined with crackling lightning for Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin gave a slight nod and took a seat before the Violet Phoenix, then inquired, "It seems your injuries have nearly healed, Fellow Daoist."

2 100 million years had passed, yet it was barely enough to recover from the injuries.

Zi Guhuang shook her head, her expression still grave as she replied, "Even so, if I were to face the Primordial Chaos Kui Bull again, I hold not the slightest certainty of victory."

Eldrin nodded, then took a sip of the Thunder Immortal Tea. Instantly, an overwhelming surge of thunderforce erupted within him. Astonishingly, this thunderforce continuously tempered his physical body, accelerating the refinement of the 10 Revolutions Immortal Pill and the Soul Nurturing Wood essence within him.

"Fine tea."

This drew a sigh of admiration from Eldrin, who couldn't help but remark, "Such celestial tea must be an extraordinary treasure indeed."

"This is brewed from the leaves of the premium-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) 'Thunderclap Enlightenment Tea'—I have but a handful left."

Violet Phoenix Empress shook her head, her gaze sweeping over Eldrin before she spoke. "I've requested your presence today to ask a favor."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's gaze flickered faintly as he quietly awaited Violet Phoenix Ancient's next words.

Observing this, Zigu Huang turned her gaze to a spot not far behind and said, “Come out now, Sister Chi Huang.”

"Yes..."

Eldrin (Person Name) looked up to see a stunning woman in a fiery red gown strolling toward him.

"It's her?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered with a moment of surprise as he instantly recognized the origin of this individual.

The woman glanced at Eldrin, a flicker of complexity passing through her gaze, yet she still bowed gracefully and said, "This humble 1 pays respects to the Immortal Lord."

"There is no need for formalities."

Eldrin (Person Name) replied with detached calm, for this woman was none other than the younger sister of the Violet Ancient Phoenix—the Blaze Phoenix Immortal Maiden (Title).

Blaze Phoenix Immortal Maiden hailed from the Fire Phoenix lineage of the Primordial Chaos Phoenix Clan. In her early years, she had been under the care of Violet Ancient Phoenix. When Violet Ancient Phoenix faced a great tribulation in the past, Blaze Phoenix Immortal Maiden was also forced to wander as an exile.

Later, Eldrin obtained the origin of the Chaos Nest from the Blazing Phoenix Immortal Maiden and even clashed with her within the Sword Abyss Immortal Lord’s fragmented immortal domain. Little did he expect to encounter her once again now.