Chapter 1936 : Hunyuan Barter Convention

Departing from the Primeval Immortal Realm, Eldrin immediately returned to the Abyssal Ruins Immortal Realm.

Not long after his return, Chen Xiandao (Person Name) returned to the Abyssal Immortal Realm with his wife Lu Miaoyin (Person Name) to visit his parents.

Chen Xiandao was the child of Eldrin and Yan Zijie. Yan Zijie was overjoyed to see her son visiting and specially prepared numerous rare Great Luo treasures for the 2 of them to aid in their cultivation.

Eldrin also invited Celestial Plume Immortal and Violet Flame Fairy to host a family banquet within the Abyssal Ruins Heaven.

After hundreds of millions of kalpas had passed, Celestial Feather Immortal and Violet Flame Fairy, following Eldrin (Person Name), had also obtained no small number of fortuitous encounters.

Particularly after Eldrin (Person Name) achieved the Great Perfection, he once paid a certain price to reshape the foundations of both individuals, greatly enhancing their cultivation bases. Their cultivation had now broken through to the Celestial Immortal realm.

Celestial Immortals were considered powerhouses within a single immortal domain, yet the chasm between them could be as vast as heaven and earth. Thus, their interactions gradually dwindled over time.

Over the years, both families had maintained a low profile, never striving for higher realms of cultivation. They spent most of their time in secluded training or visiting fellow practitioners, living a life of carefree tranquility that was envied by tens of thousands of immortals.

When the family banquet concluded, Eldrin bid farewell to Celestial Feather Sage and Violet Flame Immortal, then summoned Chen Xiandao and Lu Miaoyin to his cave abode.

Looking at the 2 of them, Eldrin remarked, "It seems Miaoyin's cultivation has progressed quite steadily over these years."

"Thanks to my father's cultivation."

Lu Miaoyin (Person Name) offered a subtle smile as she spoke, dipping into a courteous bow.

Eldrin smiled faintly. Lu Miaoyin was born with dual pupils, granting her inherently remarkable aptitude. Coupled with the resources the Chen Immortal Clan had sent over the years and the nurturing from the Celestial Court, her cultivation progress had been anything but slow.

He had now cultivated to the Seventh Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm, and his foundation remained exceptionally solid.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded in satisfaction and looked at the 2 of them. "You 2, have you made any plans for attaining the Great Dao of the Golden Immortal?"

The 2 exchanged a glance upon hearing this, then Chen Xiandao replied, "I intend to master the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art before breaking through, while Miaoyin needs more time to refine her foundation."

Eldrin nodded, then looked at Chen Xiandao and said, "I, too, have studied the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art for a time, and I truly understand how immensely difficult it is to master all 9 revolutions."

"Even with your innate talent, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it would still be exceedingly difficult to cultivate the Eighth Revolution."

With these words, Eldrin paused thoughtfully before saying, "Once you've mastered the 7 Revolutions, I shall grant you another opportunity that may lead you to achieve the 8 Revolutions realm."

"Is that truly the case?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiandao could not help but reveal an expression of ecstatic delight.

Eldrin nodded, yet spoke with unshaken calm: "Though this may be true, you must not grow complacent."

"To achieve the Ninth Earthly Revolution, I believe relying solely on external aids will never suffice. You must undergo a life-and-death tribulation to possibly complete the breakthrough."

"I understand, Father."

Chen Xiandao nodded, his expression turning grave.

Seeing this, Eldrin said no more. He spent some time further guiding the 2 in their cultivation and resolving their doubts, only then allowing them to depart.

After the 2 had departed, Eldrin resumed his unfettered and leisurely life of secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin devoted more of his attention to cultivation. Beyond his daily practice, he often organized cultivation techniques and studied scriptures from various schools. While continuously accumulating profound insights, his cultivation base ascended imperceptibly.

Thus time flowed like water, and before anyone realized it, 30 million years had slipped away.

Until this very day, Eldrin awoke from his soft couch, his gaze falling upon several stunningly beautiful dao companions beside him. A faint smile unconsciously surfaced in his eyes.

Among the 3 1000 immortal realms, female immortals of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level were exceedingly rare. Yet, he possessed 5 peerless Great Luo Immortal Maidens as dao companions—enough to stir envy in countless Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Eldrin let out a slow, measured breath as he rose to his feet. With a subtle gesture, he summoned a letter into his hand. After glancing over its contents, he passed it to Lyra who stood beside him, his expression turning solemn. "The Primordial Exchange Convention of the 3 1000 Immortal Domains," he stated gravely, "will commence before long."

"I intend to make the journey and see if I can obtain the Chaos-grade Heaven-Pure Qi."

Lyra also nodded upon hearing this. For Eldrin's Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi Vessel to advance into a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it required gathering both foundational divine materials: the Heaven's Pristine Qi of Qian and the Earth's Mother Qi of Kun.

Eldrin had now obtained the Primordial Qi of the Earth Mother, and the search for the Ethereal Qi of the Celestial Heavens had become a matter of utmost urgency.

At this thought, Lyra spoke up, "Shall we accompany you?"

"No need. Matters like this are best handled without a grand display."

Eldrin shook his head and said, "It's merely an exchange gathering. It won't take long. Just wait in the clan for my news."

This Grand Barter Assembly of the Chaos Unity level was convened in the Myriad Treasures Dao Domain of the Primordial Immortal Realm. Presiding over the event was a Chaos Unity Emperor from the 10 1000 Treasures Pavilion (Organization) of the Human Race, while behind it stood the Myriad Treasures Emperor—a formidable mid-stage Chaos Unity Emperor.

Eldrin arrived at the Myriad Treasures Dao Domain. After reaching the 10 1000 Treasures Pavilion, he secured eligibility to participate in the current exchange assembly by presenting the letter of recommendation from the Black Abyss Emperor.

Upon entering the 10 1000 Treasures Pavilion (Organization), Eldrin (Person Name) discovered a considerable number of Great Luo Golden Immortals participating in this trading assembly—a full 3 100 in total.

Although 3 100 Great Perfection Golden Immortals might not seem like many, 1 must understand that these individuals had all reached the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm. At the very least, they were all Emperor's Chosen Seeds favored by the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

Although Eldrin possessed extraordinary talent, he found himself appearing rather insignificant after stepping into this realm.

Apart from this, Eldrin also spotted several familiar faces, among them the Eastern Glory Immortal Lord—a Grand Luo Golden Immortal with whom he shared a rather amicable relationship.

Eldrin was not particularly surprised to see the Eastern Glory Immortal Lord attending this exchange conference. Though his cultivation was only at the Seventh Level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, he had successfully forged several Indestructible Foundations, establishing himself as a rising star among the human race.

Such an existence could not be guaranteed to attain the Dao and become a Primordial Chaos Emperor, but achieving the Great Perfection of a Great Luo Golden Immortal in the future was practically set in stone.

"Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss."

At the same time, Immortal Lord Donghua also caught sight of Eldrin (Person Name).

He hurried over, unable to suppress a smile as he asked, "After tens of millions of years apart, how fares my fellow Daoist these days?"

"Thanks to your blessing, fellow Daoist, all is well."

Eldrin smiled faintly and returned the gesture with a cupped-hand salute.

Immortal Lord Donghua nodded, exchanging pleasantries with him for a moment before speaking, "Have you come to the Grand Bartering Assembly seeking to acquire some legendary treasure of unparalleled rarity?"

"I'm far from possessing such wealth." Eldrin shook his head with a bitter smile. "I've merely accumulated some modest foundations, hoping to acquire a portion of Primordial Chaos Divine Material for forging treasures, while seizing the opportunity to broaden my horizons."

"So that's how it is."

Elder Immortal Donghua nodded, a flicker of comprehension dawning in his eyes.

The Chaos Godstone was not comparable to a top-grade innate spiritual treasure; its value was generally on par with that of a high-grade innate spiritual treasure. While such treasures were rare, it was still possible for a Great Luo Golden Immortal to afford 1.

Eldrin (Person Name) wished to acquire such a treasure, and while it did startle Immortal Lord Donghua (Person Name), it was not entirely beyond comprehension.

On the contrary, if Eldrin were to acquire a supreme-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure, it would likely be enough to make even the Eastern Florescence Immortal Lord restless.

After all, even the most ordinary 12-ring supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure was worth at least 1 100 strands of innate indestructible numinous light as a baseline. Not even a Great Perfection Golden Immortal would be qualified to possess such a treasure.

At this thought, Immortal Lord Donghua said with a smile, "The Primordial Chaos Divine Material is worth no less than 100,000 spirit stones. To think you could afford such a treasure, you truly live up to being Elder Taiyin’s dao companion."

Eldrin responded with a noncommittal smile, offering no answer to the question.

Just then, as the Grand Barter Assembly was about to commence, over a dozen Primordial Chaos Emperors emerged from beyond the firmament 1 after another.

These Chaos Emperors, both male and female, numbered a full 13 in total. However, their cultivation base had only reached the early stage of the Chaos Emperor realm.

13 Primordial Chaos Emperors have arrived. This exchange gathering has drawn the largest attendance in recent memory.

Donghua Immortal Lord (Person Name) spoke, a smile gracing his features as he said.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he immediately inquired, "Fellow Daoist, are you quite familiar with these Elder Emperor predecessors?"

Lord Donghua nodded, then began to speak, "It has been over a 100 kalpas since I broke through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. I have participated in 20 Primordial Chaos Exchange Conferences."

"I once had the honor of crossing paths with these esteemed seniors."

As he spoke, Immortal Lord Donghua declared, "Among the 13 Chaos Immortal Emperors attending this Grand Barter Convention, 3 are from our human race, 3 from the divine race, and 4 have come from the demon race. The remainder are Chaos Immortal Emperors representing the 100 celestial clans."

Lord Donghua began to elaborate, introducing Eldrin to the origins of these Primordial Chaos Emperors.

Among these Chaos Origin Emperors, the 3 human Chaos Origin Emperors were Jade Pivot(Person Name), Solaris(Person Name), and Luo River(Person Name).

The 3 Divine Sovereigns of the God Clan were Sovereign Netherblaze, Sovereign 7 Radiance, and Sovereign Starshaker.

The demonic faction consisted of 4 figures: the Dark Roc Emperor, who attained enlightenment as a primordial dark roc; the Qingqiu Emperor, a 9-tailed azure fox who achieved dao embodiment; the third ancestor of the Bifang lineage, the Violet Flame Emperor; and a previously unseen Eastern Glory Immortal Lord, whose origins remained shrouded in mystery.

As the Eastern Emperor narrated, a trace of solemnity involuntarily creased between Eldrin's brows.

Before him stood 13 Primordial Chaos Emperors, all of whom Eldrin was seeing for the first time. Yet from Dark Roc Emperor’s gaze, he faintly detected a trace of chilling intent.

"Does this Dark Roc Emperor bear a grudge against you?"

Donghua Immortal Lord also sensed the anomaly and couldn't refrain from asking.

Eldrin pondered slightly before speaking moments later, "During my tribulation transcendence, I slew numerous imperial scions of the demon race. Among them were 2 8-calamity ancient immortals from the Dark Roc Clan—Fallen Prison of Heaven and Fallen Tower of Heaven."

Fallen Heaven Prison?

Donghua Immortal Lord’s gaze flickered faintly, and he could not help but smile as he said, “Now I recall. That Fallen Heaven Prison cultivator has forged an Indestructible Foundation, hailed as possessing the potential of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and even a sliver of promise to attain the realm of a Chaos Origin Emperor.”

"Moreover, this individual is the direct grandson of the Dark Roc Emperor, so it is only natural that he would bear a grudge against you."

Eldrin nodded calmly and said, "On the path of the Great Dao, 1 advances without retreat. Were it to happen again, I would still not hold back."

"Yes."

Elder Immortal Donghua nodded, then reassured, "According to the laws of the 3,000 Immortal Domains, grievances born of the Cosmic Tribulation shall not be settled. Moreover, with the Celestial Court watching over you, the Dark Roc Emperor would not dare strike against you openly."

"However, you must exercise caution. The Dark Roc Emperor loathes evil as a mortal foe. Should you encounter him in the depths of chaos, he will likely show no mercy."

"Many thanks for the reminder, Fellow Daoist. I understand."

Eldrin nodded slightly. In truth, with the Dark Roc Emperor's methods, reviving the Fallen Abyss Prison wouldn't be particularly difficult—it merely required expending certain resources and paying a corresponding price.

Logically speaking, such conflicts among juniors would not warrant intervention from a Great Luo Golden Immortal or a Primordial Chaos Emperor, nor would they likely seek retribution afterward.

However, the Dark Roc Emperor cultivated the Dao of Darkness, and under its influence, his temperament had grown profoundly sinister. He was notorious for holding grudges over the slightest offenses. If given the opportunity in the future, he would likely bring no small amount of trouble to Eldrin (Person Name).

At this thought, Eldrin’s expression turned grave, a sense of urgency stirring within him.

"Esteemed guests, let this Exchange Assembly commence with my humble offering."

Just as these thoughts flickered through Eldrin's mind, the trading assembly commenced.

The first to take the stage was none other than the Jade Dipper Emperor of the human race—a peerless empress of transcendent elegance. Draped in a gown of soft goose-yellow, she ascended the platform with graceful steps and presented several dozen rare treasures.

"This venerable self seeks to exchange for either the immortal herbs required to refine the 'Primordial Ascension Elixir', or celestial-attributed Primordial Divine Objects and Innate Divine Objects."

"If you possess any, you may very well trade with this Sovereign."

Eldrin listened in silence, his gaze fixed upon the dozens of rare treasures held in the Jade Balance Emperor's slender hands. A faint tremor stirred within his heart.

Emperor Yuheng truly lived up to his status as a Third-Level Primordial Chaos Emperor. The rare treasures in his possession were remarkably abundant—merely for this transaction, he produced 2 pinnacle-grade innate spiritual treasures, over a dozen Primordial Chaos divine materials, and 20-some high-grade innate spiritual treasures.

Alas, among these treasures, none contained the Dry Heaven Pure Qi that Eldrin required, nor did Eldrin possess any star-attribute marvels suitable for exchange.

In the end, Emperor Yuheng obtained several portions of Primordial Chaos Treasures and descended the platform with a demeanor that conveyed less than full satisfaction.

Having reached the cultivation level of a Primordial Chaos Emperor, the resources required for further advancement had become exceedingly rare. Taking even a single step forward was as difficult as scaling the heavens.

Particularly when breaking through bottlenecks such as the mid-stage and late-stage, it not only required terrifyingly valuable Primordial Qi (Cultivation Resource), but also carried the risk of breakthrough failure.

Under such circumstances, consuming the 'Primordial Ascension Elixir' could increase 1's chances of a breakthrough by 10 to 20 percent, while ingesting a spiritual treasure aligned with 1's elemental affinity might offer a slight additional boost to the likelihood of success.

The Jade Pivot Emperor sought to break through to the middle stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm. To achieve this, he prepared to refine a cauldron of 'Primordial Ascension Elixir'. Yet, after toiling for hundreds of cosmic kalpas, he had only managed to gather half the spiritual herbs and rare treasures required for a single batch.

In truth, even if 1 managed to gather all the spiritual herbs required for a single cauldron and successfully refined the Primordial Unity Sage Ascension Pill, the final breakthrough success rate would merely hover between 30 to 40 percent—hardly what 1 would call a high probability.

Since time immemorial, the vast majority of Chaos Emperors have remained trapped at the initial stage, unable to make a breakthrough.

Even after enduring the relentless onslaught of hundreds of thousands of kalpas, only about 30 to 40 percent among the Hunyuan Emperor Lords ultimately managed to break through to the middle stage of Hunyuan Emperor Lord.

The Jade Balance Emperor Lord acquired a few rare treasures, but ultimately departed with some dissatisfaction. Then, the other Primordial Chaos Emperor Lords began to take the stage.

At this moment, Eldrin was astonished to discover that all 13 Primordial Chaos Emperors present were at the third level of cultivation. It was evident they had been trapped at this realm for many years.

Only the River Sovereign possessed the lowest cultivation base, merely at the first layer of the Primordial Chaos Sovereign realm—clearly having broken through not long ago.

"Luo River Emperor was a prodigy of his generation."

She had only experienced a mere 2 100 kalpas since attaining the Dao, yet had established her foundation through the True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)—a peerless prodigy defying all conventions.

Lord Donghua spoke in a timely whisper, his expression grave as he said, "From what I know, it has only been 3 kalpas since Emperor Luohe broke through to the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm. He is considered the youngest Primordial Chaos Emperor in the 3 1000 Immortal Domains today."

Eldrin nodded slightly at the words, a faint crease forming between his brows.

It was undeniable that although the Eldrin of Luo River possessed the lowest cultivation base, his demeanor and charisma were the most striking among the 13 Eldrins present.

At that very moment, Emperor Luohe ascended the ritual platform. With a sweep of his sleeve, he materialized dozens of rare treasures and declared, "I happen to possess some dispensable artifacts here. Should any of you have suitable treasures for exchange, you may approach for negotiation."

Eldrin fixed his gaze and saw that the Riverlord Emperor held a dozen or so Primordial Chaos Treasures in his hand, 1 of which was precisely the Heaven-Piercing Pure Qi he required.

This brought a surge of delight to Eldrin’s heart, and he hurriedly transmitted his voice to inquire, “This junior possesses a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Might it be possible to exchange it for the Dry Heaven Pure Qi in your possession, Senior?”

Speaking thus, Eldrin discreetly revealed the Supreme Great Luo Divine Armor to the River Luo Emperor.

The Riverlord of Luo glanced at the Great Luo Divine Armor, his pupils contracting slightly as a trace of astonishment flickered in his eyes. "I never imagined you would possess such a treasure," he remarked.

"I'll trade with you."

With that, the River Sovereign of Luo completed the transaction directly with him.

The transaction proceeded far more smoothly than expected, filling Eldrin with quiet delight as he swiftly concluded the deal.

Luo River Emperor obtained the Great Luo Divine Armor and nodded in satisfaction with a faint smile. To her, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure was hardly remarkable, yet this superior Great Luo Divine Armor could provide substantial defensive capabilities.

Infused with the immunity power of the Primordial Chaos and Infinite Dao, the defense of this Great Luo Divine Armor has reached the level of half a top-grade innate spiritual treasure—1 might even call it a quasi-top-grade innate spiritual treasure.

A defensive treasure of such caliber was perfectly suited to compensate for Emperor Luo River's relatively weaker physical body.

Thus, the River Lord of Luo was quite satisfied with this transaction. At this thought, he turned his gaze to Eldrin and added a word of caution, "You’ve acquired these divine materials, no doubt to forge a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure."

"However, refining a top-grade innate spiritual treasure with Primordial Chaos Divine Material, even with sufficient Innate Indestructible Spirit Light added, yields a success rate of less than 20 to 30 percent."

"I suggest you seek out a master artificer from the Celestial Court—they might be able to marginally improve your chances of success."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a subtle shift in his gaze, instantly grasping the intention of Emperor Luohe (Person Name).

The Chaos Divine Material possesses at least 12 Great Dao divine patterns, which have coalesced into the embryonic form of the Great Dao. Theoretically, by infusing sufficient Innate Indestructible Spirit Light, it can advance into a supreme-grade Innate Numinous Treasure.

However, the Great Dao Divine Patterns are not comparable to the Taiyi Dao Patterns. These Great Dao Divine Patterns serve as vessels of the Great Dao in the mortal realm, and their metamorphosis into true Primordial Great Dao actually carries a success rate.

Moreover, the success rate typically does not exceed 20 percent, and may even fall below 10 percent. Should the attempt fail, not only would the Chaos Divine Material vanish into nothingness, but even the added Innate Indestructible Radiance would be utterly destroyed.

It was precisely for this reason that Emperor Luohe suggested Eldrin seek out a master artifact smith, believing that superior artifact forging techniques might slightly increase the odds of a successful refinement.

Of course, what the River Monarch didn't know was that Eldrin's Primordial Immortal Radiance could transform decay into wonder—by fusing it with chaos-grade divine materials, the possibility of failure became virtually nonexistent.

This secret was something Eldrin, of course, could not disclose to the Riverblade Emperor. He could only cup his hands in salute and reply, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. This junior understands."

"Hmm, you'd best tread carefully from now on."

The Riverlord of Luo said no more and vanished from the Grand Barter.

As Eldrin (Person Name) departed, the 13 Emperors present did not linger. The remaining Golden Immortals finally felt the invisible pressure dissipate.

They began stepping onto the platform 1 after another, presenting their own treasures to commence trading.

Eldrin was in no hurry to leave. He remained in the grand hall, departing only after the Exchange Convention had concluded.

Since all transactions were conducted in secrecy, to ordinary observers, Eldrin (Person Name) appeared to have merely joined the gathering for amusement, exchanging only a few relatively worthless treasures.

After the exchange gathering concluded, Eldrin returned to the Abyssal Return Immortal Realm. Lyra immediately approached and inquired, "How did it go?"

Eldrin retrieved the Dry Heaven Pure Qi and smiled with satisfaction. "This time, my wish is fulfilled. The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi Vial can advance."

Yesterday's text contained an error: the Qiankun Dual Qi required by the Qiankun Primordial Qi Vessel was mistakenly written as the Yin-Yang Dual Qi of the Yin-Yang Dao Fusion Pot. This has now been corrected.

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped through the valley, carrying with it the scent of pine and decay. A lone figure sat cross-legged upon a weathered boulder, his robes of coarse blue cloth fluttering gently. This was Lin Feng, an outer sect disciple of the Verdant Cloud Sect. 1 100 years had passed since his transmigration into this world of cultivation, yet his progress had been painstakingly slow. He slowly opened his eyes, their depths reflecting a weary resilience forged over a decade of struggle in the sect. With a sigh that seemed to carry the weight of his stagnant cultivation, he withdrew a small, unadorned porcelain bottle from his robe. He carefully poured its contents into his palm: a dozen or so faintly glowing pills, their spiritual energy weak and flickering. These were the lowest-grade Qi Gathering Pills, his monthly allowance from the sect. "30-2 1000 spirit stones," he murmured, the number a bitter reminder of the debt he owed the sect's Alchemy Pavilion. It was a sum that felt as insurmountable as the highest peak of the Heavenly Ridge Mountains. He needed these pills, meager as they were, to fuel his cultivation of the Profound Azure Mantra (Cultivation Method). He had been stuck at the third level for nearly 3 years, a testament to his poor aptitude and even poorer resources. Suddenly, a sharp, mocking voice cut through the wind. "Well, if it isn't Brother Lin, diligently wasting the sect's resources as always." Lin Feng's body tensed imperceptibly. He didn't need to look to know it was Zhang Hu (Person Name), a fellow outer sect disciple who took particular pleasure in his misfortune. Zhang Hu swaggered into the clearing, flanked by 2 lackeys. His gaze fell covetously upon the pills in Lin Feng's hand. "Those Qi Gathering Pills are too precious for the likes of you," Zhang Hu sneered. "Hand them over. Consider it interest on the debt you owe." Lin Feng's knuckles turned white as he clenched his fist around the pills. Countless similar humiliations over the years flashed through his mind. But direct defiance was futile; Zhang Hu was at the fifth level of Qi Condensation, his mastery of the Gale Palm Technique (Battle Technique) far surpassing Lin Feng's own abilities. Just as despair began to tighten its grip, a strange, ethereal chime resonated deep within his consciousness. It was a sound devoid of source, ancient and profound. A stream of cryptic information flooded his mind, centered around a single, bewildering phrase: "Detecting host... Divine Comprehension System initializing..." Time seemed to freeze. The world around him—Zhang Hu's leering face, the rustling leaves, the very flow of spiritual energy—transformed into a complex tapestry of shimmering lines and symbols. He could suddenly perceive the intricate flow of energy within Zhang Hu's body, the weaknesses in his stance, and even faint insights into the foundational principles of the Gale Palm Technique he had just been practicing. A strange calm settled over Lin Feng. He looked up, meeting Zhang Hu's gaze directly, his eyes now clear and sharp as polished jade. "Brother Zhang," Lin Feng's voice was steady, devoid of its previous resignation. "The path of cultivation is long and fraught with hardship. Do not let momentary arrogance cloud your judgment." Zhang Hu was taken aback by the sudden change in Lin Feng's demeanor, by the unnerving depth in his eyes. "What foolishness are you spouting? Give me the pills!" In that suspended moment, Lin Feng understood. The "Divine Comprehension System" was no ordinary treasure. It allowed him to perceive, to analyze, to comprehend the very laws of heaven and earth at an unimaginable rate. The countless hours of bitter, inefficient training, the obscure scriptures he had struggled to decipher—insights into them now bubbled up in his mind with crystalline clarity. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched Lin Feng's lips. It was not a smile of joy, but of realization. The world of cultivation, a path that had been a relentless grind for 1 100 years, had just cracked open, revealing a sliver of its infinite possibilities. His journey, it seemed, was only just beginning.