Chapter 2062 : A Path Ancestor's Wrath

The Primordial Era Divine Demon let out a mournful howl, its voice filled with boundless despair and agonized pleading. "The war between the three races has already ended," it cried. "Why must you still take action?"

"Hmph—"

The newcomer offered no reply. In silence, they channeled the Chaos Giant Hand [a divine technique that manifests a colossal hand of primordial chaos], instantly causing the great formation suppressing the demon to crack and splinter.

Seeing the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy used for defense, attack, or cultivation] on the verge of shattering, the Primordial Era Divine Demon was gripped by boundless terror. In utter despair, it could only cry out, "Sacred Venerable, save me!"

"Fellow Cultivator Eldrin, I beseech you to show mercy."

At that very moment, a resonant, divine melody of the Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of cultivation and the cosmos] echoed from within the Void Heaven [a celestial realm of profound emptiness].

The commotion caused by Eldrin Chen's attack had already alerted the Demon Race Sage Ascendant [a supreme cultivator one step below a Path Ancestor]. From the Void Heaven, a figure of peerless grace and majesty appeared—it was the Primordial Era Verdant Crow Sage Ascendant.

The Primordial Era Verdant Crow moved to intercept the Chaos Giant Hand, then spoke. "For one of your stature, a Path Ancestor, to strike against a mere junior... does this not show a severe lack of magnanimity?"

"Heh—"

The Chaos Giant Hand continued its inexorable descent, yet a cold, mocking laugh accompanied it. "When it, with the power of an Imperial Lord [a sovereign-level cultivator], hunted down the kin and friends of my lineage, who were merely at the Great Encompassing [a high but lesser realm]... did it ever show any magnanimity then?"

Primordial Era Verdant Crow [an ancient and powerful being from the primordial times] paled slightly. In a single Eldrin [a brief moment of profound insight], he deduced the entire chain of cause and effect, immediately sensing the difficulty of the situation.

Eldrin Chen had a legitimate reason to act. If he intervened now, it would appear unreasonable. Yet, allowing the other to suppress the Howling Moon Skywolf Clan [a powerful clan of celestial wolves] in this manner would utterly strip the Demon Race Heavenly Court [the celestial court ruled by demonic beings] of its dignity and authority.

As countless thoughts flashed through his mind, the Primordial Era [the mythical age of creation] Verdant Crow Sage Ascendant [a supreme sage who has attained enlightenment] spoke, "If you, sir, can breach this protective barrier I have cast, then the Howling Moon Skywolf Clan shall be yours to deal with as you see fit."

"As you wish."

Eldrin Chen replied with calm finality. With a sweep of his sleeve, five Great Path Divine Form [divine manifestations embodying supreme cosmic principles] merged together. This fusion then combined with the Three Great True Spirit Divine Forms [the three core spiritual avatars residing within his fleshly body] housed within his own body, transforming into a single, ultimate Great Path True Form [the true, unified form of the Great Path]. This formidable entity then merged directly into the Returning Abyss Seal [a legendary seal of immense power].

In that instant, a Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd capable of sundering the heavens and chaos itself], vast enough to blot out the sky, tore through reality. It slammed into the protective barrier erected by Verdant Crow Great Emperor [the Great Emperor of the Verdant Crows], shattering it into countless fragments with overwhelming force.

Following this, a Chaos Giant Hand [a titanic hand formed from primordial chaos] descended to press down, completely suppressing Howling Heavenly Emperor Imperial Lord [the Imperial Lord of the Howling Heavenly Emperor]. The residual shockwave swept across the Six Harmonies [a formation representing the harmony of the six directions] and the Eight Desolations [the eight desolate reaches of the world], violently tearing the vast Howling Moon Imperial Court [the imperial court of the Howling Moon] asunder.

For a time, celestial towers and jade pavilions rained down like falling stars. The Primordial Era imperial court, which had stood for hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles marking the rise and fall of ages], was utterly reduced to dust.

Having accomplished this, the Chaos Giant Hand clenched around Howling Heavenly Emperor Imperial Lord, and vanished into a rift in the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

"Damnation!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen suppress Howling Moon Imperial Lord right before his very eyes, the Primordial Era Verdant Crow Sage Ascendant's countenance darkened with profound fury.

Yet, recalling Eldrin Chen's utterly insurmountable power, he ultimately dared not press the attack further.

For if a complete and irrevocable breach were to occur, even combined with the Kunpeng Sage Ascendant, they might still prove no match for Eldrin Chen.

With this realization, he could only depart, his heart brimming with immense hatred and boundless trepidation.

"..."

Simultaneously, having subdued the Howling Heavenly Emperor Imperial Lord, Eldrin Chen immediately extracted his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and, with supreme mastery, sealed it within a stone casket.

Once this was done, Eldrin Chen summoned Alistair Ye and entrusted the casket to him, saying, "Ensure it is delivered to the Great Abyss Ancestral Court to be imprisoned within the Great Abyss Demon-Suppressing Pagoda."

"This disciple obeys the command,"

Alistair Ye replied, his eyes reflecting overwhelming awe.

To forcibly subdue a Primordial One Imperial Lord Late Stage under the watchful gaze of a Sage Ascendant, across the vast, immeasurable expanse of Chaos Space-Time...

Such methods could be described as world-shaking and ineffable. Even for one at his level, a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Immortal realm], it felt somewhat terrifying to behold.

With a mixture of awe and excitement, Alistair Ye carefully stored the stone box and then began his leisurely journey towards the Primordial Immortal Domain [the legendary realm of the primordial immortals].

After Verdant Edge Ye had departed, Eldrin Chen clapped his hands lightly and spoke, "Although Elder Brother Kael has fallen into the Chaos Desolation Sea [the primordial sea of annihilating chaos], it does not necessarily mean he cannot achieve a Creation [a profound breakthrough or enlightenment]."

"In his youth, he refined the Fire Fiend Power [the chaotic essence of a fire fiend]. Later, he successively refined Fiendish Energy [the corrupting energy of fiends] and demonic energy for his cultivation, developing an extraordinary resistance to foreign energies."

"To this day, he has cultivated the Myriad Worlds Unification Body [a divine physique that unifies myriad realms] and has even achieved the three great Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivated path] of Buddhism, Daoism, and Demonic Arts. It is not impossible for him to resist, to some degree, the corrosive power of the Desolation Sea [the Sea of Annihilating Chaos]."

Speaking thus, Eldrin Chen pondered for a long moment before finally comforting the disciples of the Mortal Path [the Path of Mortality cultivation art]: "Although the Desolation Power [the Annihilating Power of Chaos] is terrifying, it can be considered the most dreadful calamity for all living beings,"

"Yet calamity often holds Opportunity and Fortune [the potential for great opportunity and fortune]. If he can penetrate the mysteries of Desolation [Annihilation] itself, or even learn to harness the Desolation Power, he might forge the foundation to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign emperor who commands chaos]."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, yet none held much hope in their hearts.

Since ancient times, those capable of completely resisting the Desolation Power have without exception been existences at the Sage Ascendant Realm [the realm of Sage Ascendants] or above.

Countless beings at the Great Emperor Realm [the realm of Great Emperors], each a peerless genius of their age, have utterly lost their minds once lost within the Desolation Sea.

Kael Chen's cultivation base was ultimately too low. Even if he could resist the Desolation Power [the corrupting power of the Desolate Wastes] to a certain degree, it was exceedingly difficult for him not to degenerate into a member of the Desolate Race [a race of beings corrupted by the power of the Desolate Wastes].

Eldrin Chen understood this as well, yet he could offer not a shred of tangible aid. He could only console himself in this manner, clinging to this final sliver of hope.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen said no more. He rose to his feet and declared, "I shall enter seclusion for a time. The matter of journeying to the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and perilous domain] shall be left in your hands."

Having spoken, Eldrin Chen returned to his cultivation abode and, together with his dao companions including Exquisite Jiang, retreated to the Nameless void [a unique pocket dimension].

The moment he returned to the Nameless void, Eldrin Chen immediately began inspecting the various Rare Spiritual Wonders [precious spiritual materials and artifacts] before him.

Within the vast expanse of the Nameless void, numerous rare treasures drifted and floated. Among them was one Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a supreme treasure born from primordial chaos], and there were as many as nine Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures of unparalleled quality, born with the world itself].

The Chaos Spiritual Artifact need not be elaborated upon—it was the Chaos Void-Refining Vase.

As for the Innate Supreme Treasure, there were nine in total: the Returning Abyss Pearl, the Creation Cauldron, the Qilin Battle Armor, the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth, the Phoenix Feather Immortal Robe, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Seal, the Heaven Soul Scripture, the Earth Soul Scripture, and the Tome of Human Soul.

Beyond these, there was also one complete physical body at the Sage Ascendant Realm [a realm just below that of a true Sage]. It was the perfectly preserved remains of the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant.

Gazing upon these Innate Supreme Treasure, his dao companions' faces were alight with unrestrained joy.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile before speaking. "However, among these Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power], only the Phoenix Feather Immortal Robe [a robe woven from the feathers of a celestial phoenix, offering divine protection] is suitable for you."

Hearing this, a flicker of desire stirred within the hearts of all present.

Seeing their expressions, Eldrin Chen stated plainly, "This Phoenix Feather Immortal Robe, it should be entrusted to Exquisite."

"That is only fitting."

The other women voiced no objections, clearly willing for this treasure to be given to Exquisite Jiang.

Eldrin Chen handed the Phoenix Feather Immortal Robe to Exquisite Jiang, then continued, "As for Innate Supreme Treasure, you need not worry overmuch."

"In the future, when your cultivation reaches a sufficient level, I will find a way to help you elevate your own Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure intrinsically linked to one's life and soul, growing with its wielder]."

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded in agreement.

Among them, apart from Exquisite Jiang who had cultivated a True Spirit Treasure [a treasure that has developed its own spiritual consciousness] and Verdant Consort who possessed a companion Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of a future supreme treasure], the others had not yet succeeded in forging their own True Spirit Treasure.

In the days to come, if they wished to ascend their treasures to the level of an Innate Supreme Treasure, they would likely still require Eldrin Chen's assistance.

Of course, Eldrin Chen was not without other Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the world's primal chaos, possessing immense power].

After returning to the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, Sword Mystery Imperial Lord and others wished to return treasures such as the Great Wasteland Imperial Sword, the Heaven-Binding Golden Chain, and the Azure Dragon Halberd.

After all, for powerhouses at the Great Emperor Realm [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, granting dominion over vast cosmic laws], the number of Innate Supreme Treasure they could simultaneously wield was limited.

Furthermore, for such Innate Supreme Treasure that were not Life-Bound Treasure [a treasure personally refined and soul-bonded to a cultivator, offering the greatest synergy], unless they were supreme defensive treasures like the Indestructibility Battle Armor, the boost they provided would not be overwhelmingly significant.

Now, the Great Emperor under Eldrin Chen's banner all possessed their own Innate Lifebound Supreme Treasure. Additional Innate Supreme Treasure were merely embellishments, at best increasing their combat prowess by a single tenth.

Even if returned, the impact on them would not be substantial.

However, Eldrin Chen did not reclaim them. Apart from Exquisite Jiang, the others could not unleash the full might of an Innate Supreme Treasure.

Secondly, if an opportunity arose, Eldrin Chen still intended to prioritize using Innate Supreme Treasure to exchange for Chaos Rare Treasure [materials of supreme rarity born from primal chaos], to be used for advancing the Returning Abyss Seal.

After all, given the current strength of the Chen Immortal Clan, a few Innate Supreme Treasure that were not Life-Bound Treasure would not bring about a transformative change.

With these thoughts settled, Eldrin Chen set aside his myriad contemplations. He then summoned the three tomes: the Heaven Soul [the Book of Heaven's Mandate], the Earth Soul [the Book of Earth's Essence], and the Human Soul [the Book of Humanity's Destiny].

"The Heaven, Earth, and Human Souls Tome [a legendary artifact said to be the physical manifestation of a supreme cultivation art]—legend has it that it was formed from the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture [a supreme and profoundly mysterious cultivation art]."

"If they were to be merged, could they achieve the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture?"

Eldrin Chen's thoughts stirred. He channeled his power, urging the three soul tomes to slowly merge. He watched as they trembled faintly, gradually fusing into one.

To Eldrin Chen's disappointment, however, the fused tomes did not transform into the legendary Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture. Perhaps the three ancient volumes had not merged completely or successfully.

"Why is this so?"

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang murmured in confusion.

Eldrin Chen performed a brief divination with his fingers before speaking. "The Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture suffered severe damage. Full recovery will require a considerable length of time."

"Alternatively, nurturing it with World's Origin [the fundamental, life-giving energy of a world] might accelerate its repair."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen infused a strand of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the purest essence from the dawn of creation] into it. Then, using the Returning Abyss Pearl [a treasure capable of traversing vast distances between realms], he sent it into the Great Wasteland Ancient Realm [an ancient and primordial world] to be nurtured by that realm's World's Origin.

Sure enough, nurtured by the origin power of a Quasi-Primordial Domain [a realm approaching the state of primordial chaos], the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture finally began to gradually recover.

"At this pace, after roughly three hundred more of these immense cosmic cycles known as Kalpa Tribulation, the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture [an ancient and profound scripture for cultivating the three foundational souls of a being] should be fully restored to its original, complete state."

Hearing this, the group felt a wave of reassurance settle within their hearts.

Exquisite Jiang took a deep breath and said with a gentle smile, "If the Primordial Chaos Three Souls Scripture is fully restored, my husband's hope of achieving Primordial Spirit Path Attainment [the profound state of unifying one's consciousness with the Primordial Spirit, a critical step towards higher cultivation] should increase greatly."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile but did not elaborate. He simply stated, "I need to enter seclusion to cultivate the True Spirit Divine Form [a divine avatar technique that manifests a cultivator's spiritual essence into a powerful form]. Please stand guard for me."

The five women nodded in unison, offering no objection.

Without further delay, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Qilin Battle Garb [enchanted armor imbued with the essence of the mythical Qilin, a creature of supreme auspiciousness] and the Vermilion Bird Twin Wings [a pair of wings from a Vermilion Bird, a sacred creature of fire and the south, symbolizing nobility and speed] and proceeded to his secluded cultivation chamber.

This time, Eldrin Chen intended to cultivate the fourth and fifth of his True Spirit Divine Form, corresponding to the Source Earth Divine Rune [a divine rune representing the foundational, unyielding power of the earth] and the Primordial Solar Divine Rune [a divine rune representing the primordial, radiant power of the sun], respectively.

For the Source Earth Divine Rune, he planned to utilize the Qilin Battle Garb. For the Primordial Solar Divine Rune, he intended to refine and absorb the twin wings of the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant [a supreme being who has attained sagehood through the Vermilion Bird lineage].

In truth, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Seal [a heavenly seal artifact forged with Vermilion Bird essence] could also be used to cultivate the Primordial Solar Divine Rune. However, Eldrin Chen aimed to manifest a speed-oriented True Spirit Divine Form this time, seeking to remedy a perceived deficiency in his own mobility.

Under these circumstances, using the Vermilion Bird Twin Wings was the more suitable choice. After all, as the sovereign of all avian creatures, the Vermilion Bird [a mythical bird of fire and the south] represents the most noble of Phoenix Bloodline [a supreme lineage or innate constitution descended from the mythical Phoenix], possessing extraordinary qualities inherent to its nature.

The twin wings of the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant contained the ultimate principle of speed. Once severed, they could be transformed into an Innate Supreme Treasure, possessing a Extreme Speed [the ability to move at a velocity that transcends the limits of space and time] rarely seen in the world.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen hesitated no longer. He began the continuous process of refining the Vermilion Bird Twin Wings, fusing them into his Primordial Solar Divine Rune [a divine symbol embodying the power of the primordial sun].

As time flowed on, an immeasurable duration passed. The Vermilion Bird [a mythical firebird, one of the Four Symbols] wings could ultimately not withstand the process and were completely devoured and assimilated by Eldrin Chen, becoming one with the Primordial Solar Divine Rune.

"Hmm—"

In that instant, the Primordial Solar Divine Rune began to evolve and transform ceaselessly. At times it manifested as the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the celestial fire of the first dawn], at others it took the form of Primordial Solar Wings [wings of condensed solar energy], then shifted into the Primordial Solar Immortal Lamp [an immortal lamp fueled by primordial sunlight], and again changed into the Primordial Solar Ancient Sword [an ancient sword forged from the essence of the first sun].

This continued until one day it finally stabilized, solidifying into a pair of magnificent, crimson-gold feathered wings.

"True Spirit Divine Form—Vermilion Bird Wings."

Gazing upon the True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a mythical creature's essence and power] before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a faint smile gracing his lips.

With a slight mental probe, he comprehended the formidable power contained within this True Spirit Divine Form.

Compared to his other True Spirit Divine Form, these Vermilion Bird Wings were a True Spirit Divine Form specialized in speed and Burst [a sudden, explosive increase in power or velocity].

This True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a primordial creature's essence and power] possesses two primary effects. The first is to amplify the cultivation speed of a Great Emperor [the pinnacle sovereign realm of cultivation] by threefold.

The second is the ability to instantly Burst [release with explosive force] forth a Primordial Solar Flame [a flame of pure, annihilating solar essence] akin to Oblivion [the state of utter nothingness and erasure]. This grants the supreme divine power to extinguish all foes, drastically enhancing Eldrin Chen's physical combat prowess and temporarily boosting his speed as well.

It can be said that with this Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute avian, one of the Four Symbols] divine form, the previous shortcomings in Eldrin Chen's physical speed have been remedied. His Burst power and self-preservation capabilities have also received a monumental upgrade.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen retracted the Vermilion Bird Wings [the wings of the Vermilion Bird divine form]. He did not immediately test the formidable might of this Vermilion Bird divine form. Instead, he began refining the Qilin Battle Armor [a suit of armor imbued with the essence of the mythical Qilin].

As he refined the Qilin Battle Armor, Eldrin Chen also fell into contemplation regarding the final True Spirit Divine Form he should choose.

"Among my four True Spirit Divine Form, the White Tiger Ancient Sword [the sword of the White Tiger, peerless in offense] offers unrivaled offensive power. The Black Tortoise Shield [the shield of the Black Tortoise, invincible in defense] provides impregnable defense. The Ancient Life Pearl [a pearl of primordial life essence] grants a vitality bordering on Immortality [the state of being deathless]. Now, my speed has been supplemented by the Vermilion Bird Wings."

"What should I choose next?"

Eldrin Chen pondered inwardly, a trace of indecision clouding his expression.

The evolution of the Source Earth Divine Rune [a divine rune of primordial earth essence] into a True Spirit Divine Form typically leans towards a defensive inclination, as the earth attribute is inherently suited for protection.

However, Eldrin Chen already possessed the Black Tortoise Shield and the Ancient Life Pearl, along with the Returning Abyss Divine Rune [a divine rune that absorbs and redirects incoming harm] to absorb all damage. His defensive capabilities could already be considered heaven-defying.

If one were to cultivate another defensive Art of Divine Subjugation form, it would cause one's foundation to become overly specialized and lopsided, becoming similar to the Indestructibility Ancient One [a legendary figure known for his unbreakable defense].

In such a case, while one's defense would be peerless, one's offensive power would become exceptionally weak.

Although others might find it difficult to harm you, you would also struggle to suppress the most formidable opponents.

Eldrin Chen was not one to passively endure attacks. Furthermore, with the defensive Art of Divine Subjugation patterns already reaching a heaven-defying level, pursuing further defense would yield diminishing returns.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen decided to cultivate the Source Earth Divine Rune into a unique True Spirit Divine Form [a manifestation of one's spiritual essence and cultivation path].

"The so-called Source Earth [the primordial earth, origin of all things] is the source of all creation."

"Among the Five Elements True Spirit [powerful spiritual beings embodying the elements], the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise guard the four cardinal directions. Only the Qilin [a mythical auspicious beast] presides over the Central realm."

"The fusion of this Source Earth Divine Rune with the Qilin should give birth to a True Spirit Divine Form that commands the Four Symbols [the four celestial beasts representing the cardinal directions]."

"Only by uniting the four directions with the Central can an ultimate divine form be conceived."

With a focused thought, Eldrin Chen immediately began refining the Qilin Battle Armor. In the end, it transformed into the Qilin Great Seal [a divine ability manifesting as a great seal], a power that stabilizes heaven and earth and pacifies the Eight Desolations [the eight desolate and distant regions of the world].

It was a vast Ancient Seal [a powerful enchanted artifact often used for sealing or protection], standing majestically at the heart of the four Great God [a supreme cultivation realm] forms within the Central [the central or most important region]. It resembled a Qilin [a mythical, auspicious beast akin to a Chinese unicorn] coiled upon the heavens and earth, emanating an aura that dominated the Eight Desolations [the eight desolate or remote corners of the world].

"True Spirit Divine Form—Qilin Seal."

Gazing upon this Qilin Ancient Seal, Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his eyes radiating an extraordinary presence.

He discovered that this Qilin divine form was extraordinary, simultaneously amplifying all attributes: physical defense, strength, vitality, speed, and Burst [explosive or sudden release] power.

Moreover, the amplification for each type of power was a full fifty percent.

Most crucially, the Qilin Ancient Seal seemed covered in Dao patterns [mystical inscriptions representing the fundamental laws of the universe], merging the power of the four True Spirit Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of a cultivator's spiritual essence] together, unleashing a kind of earth-shattering divine might.

"This is..."

"Boom—"

Eldrin Chen was startled. Before he could even react, he sensed an abnormal transformation occurring within his body.

With a deafening roar, the five True Spirit Divine Form suddenly merged into his Five Viscera [the five vital organs in traditional Chinese medicine: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys], fusing with the Five Divine Spirits [the spiritual essences or guardians associated with the five viscera] residing within them.

In that instant, the aura of the five Five Viscera Divine Spirits surged explosively, each one nearly stepping into the invincible domain in a flash, unleashing a divine power capable of shattering heavens and extinguishing earths.

At this moment, each of the Five Viscera Divine Spirits erupted with an aura rivaling that of a Great Emperor [a supreme ruler among cultivators, possessing immense power and authority].

Most terrifyingly, the power of the five great Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] and the five True Spirit Divine Form [divine manifestations of one's foundational spiritual cultivation] was on the verge of fusing together, threatening to coalesce into a single, supreme Chaos Divine Spirit [a primordial spiritual entity born from chaos].

Yet, at the final moment, it seemed the power of the Five Divine Spirits was insufficient, preventing the ultimate metamorphosis from completing.

"Can the Five Divine Spirits and the five great True Spirit Divine Form, upon reaching a certain extreme, be fused into one, becoming the Chaos Divine Form [the ultimate divine manifestation born of primordial chaos]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a flicker of enlightenment dawning upon him. In this moment, he grasped the crucial key to the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme cultivation art focused on refining the physical body to a divine state].

For a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification, after fully cultivating the nine great True Spirit [a foundational spiritual cultivation stage], the Sole Divine Form [the unique, ultimate divine manifestation formed by their fusion] is the most critical element for breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title representing mastery over primordial chaos].

This Sole Divine Form can rival the four great Ultimate Divine Form—those of Chaos [primordial disorder], Returning Abyss [a mythical place of return], Space-Time [the fabric of reality], and Oblivion [the state of utter nothingness]. It is a unique form of Ultimate Divine Form, in some aspects not the slightest bit inferior.

Only the Sole Divine Form can metamorphose into the Chaos Divine Form. This is why a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification must fuse the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms to achieve the breakthrough to Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

And after breaking through to Chaos Heavenly Emperor, a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification who wishes to advance further has only two paths to tread.

The first path involves cultivating a new Chaos Divine Form [a supreme physical manifestation born of primordial chaos]. Upon successfully cultivating three such Chaos Divine Form, fusing them into one will allow one to step into the Second Chaos Realm [the second major stage of primordial chaos cultivation].

Yet this path is fraught with immense difficulty. Each transformation is a metamorphosis of Ultimate Sublimation [the pinnacle refinement of one's being]. Since ancient times, those who have completed this breakthrough have been exceedingly rare.

The second path is to cultivate a Chaos Divine Form with limitless potential. Such a form possesses the capacity for near-infinite growth, ultimately capable of reaching the Second Chaos Realm and even the Third Chaos Realm [the third major stage of primordial chaos cultivation].

But how does one cultivate a Chaos Divine Form of limitless potential?

The most supreme method known is to master any one of the four great Ultimate Divine Rune [the foundational supreme runes of divine law]. Using this as a foundation, one fuses the Nine Great God Forms [the nine supreme archetypal divine forms] to forge the Chaos Divine Form.

The four Ultimate Divine Rune are, in theory, each a direct path to the Second Chaos Realm, and even hold a sliver of possibility to glimpse the Third Chaos Realm.

It is precisely for this reason that whispers circulate within the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite primordial expanse]. Those who master an Ultimate Divine Rune are said to possess truly boundless prospects, with the genuine potential to set foot upon the Second Chaos Realm.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, among the beings within the Vast and Boundless Chaos who have reached the Second Chaos Realm via Fleshly Body Sanctification [the path of physical body refinement], more than half should have cultivated an Ultimate Divine Form [the supreme form born from an Ultimate Divine Rune].