Chapter 1941 : 4 Layers of the Great Luo Body

Hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but take a deep breath.

She set down the imperial decree in her hand and then inquired, "In your opinion, how should we respond to this imperial decree?"

"Let's stall a bit longer. Tell them our injuries are severe, and we won't regain combat capability until after the kalpa tribulation."

As he spoke these words, Eldrin proceeded to pen a reply to the Flame Emperor of Li.

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this, though they knew it might incur the displeasure of Emperor Liyan.

However, they were all Great Luo Golden Immortals who held dominion over their own destinies, not existences that a Primordial Emperor could easily manipulate, thus they remained unafraid.

After finishing the letter, Eldrin sent it into the depths of chaos before speaking again, "Through years of cultivation, my physical body training is nearing completion."

"Next, I must enter seclusion to break through to the fourth layer of the Great Luo Body. You must continue to guard the 7 immortal domains on my behalf."

Lyra nodded and said, "Focus on your cultivation with peace of mind. We shall make preparations for your breakthrough."

Seeing this, Eldrin nodded and immediately made his way to the immortal herb garden of the Return to Void Celestial Realm.

Before this seclusion, Eldrin had prepared resources to break through to the Great Perfected Body, the most crucial of which was the Great Perfected Golden Elixir.

Whether they are cultivators or immortals, most would consume elixirs and divine treasures to aid their breakthroughs when advancing to a higher realm.

Meanwhile, auxiliary breakthrough elixirs can be divided into 2 categories: 1 type consists of pills and divine artifacts that reduce the difficulty of breakthroughs, thereby increasing the probability of success.

The other category consists of elixirs and divine artifacts that replenish 1's foundation and essence, thereby increasing the odds of a breakthrough.

Between the 2, the former is like pulling on sprouts to help them grow—while it can increase the odds of a breakthrough, it also diminishes 1’s potential afterward.

The latter, however, replenishes 1's foundation and instead offers immense benefits for future cultivation.

However, comparatively speaking, the latter often comes with an exorbitant price, making it accessible to only a privileged few.

Yet, the higher 1 ascends in cultivation, the fewer choose the former path. The divine elixirs and celestial treasures used by Great Luo Immortal Lords to achieve breakthroughs rarely carry any side effects.

Eldrin (Person Name) intended to refine the Great Luo Golden Pill this time, which was no exception—moreover, it was a supreme treasure capable of restoring and strengthening 1's foundation.

However, the cost of refining the Great Luo Golden Elixir was immense, requiring a 'Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot' of the Heavenly Spiritual Root grade as the primary ingredient to succeed.

Fortunately, Eldrin possessed the Heaven and Earth Primordial Vial, giving him great confidence in cultivating the Great Luo Golden Bamboo.

He first consumed the Primordial Chaos Water from the Heaven-Earth Qi Vessel to cultivate a Great Luo Golden Bamboo, then fused a strand of Innate Indestructible Spirit Light into it.

Relying solely on the Innate Indestructible Spirit Light, the chance of advancing to a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) still carried a notable risk of failure. Thus, Eldrin (Person Name) exhaled a wisp of Innate Primordial Purple Energy, merging it into the process to assist the Innate Indestructible Spirit Light in ascending the Great Luo Golden Bamboo.

Sure enough, as the Primordial Purple Qi and this strand of innate indestructible spiritual light were continuously absorbed, the Great Luo Golden Bamboo ultimately completed its metamorphosis as expected, undergoing nirvana rebirth to become a low-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) — the 'Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot'.

It is done.

Observing the Great Luo Golden Bamboo Shoot before him, Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod of approval.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately retrieved the Cauldron of Creation and various celestial treasures and spiritual herbs, igniting the furnace to refine this batch of Great Luo Golden Pills.

Until tens of thousands of years later, this batch of Great Luo Golden Elixirs was finally refined successfully.

"Bzzz—"

As the elixir coalesced into completion, a golden core brimming with primordial spiritual light soared skyward, illuminating all realms like a sun casting its radiance across the myriad heavens.

A faint smile graced Eldrin's (Person Name) lips as he swiftly gathered it into his palm.

This was Eldrin's first time refining a Great Luo Immortal Pill of the Innate Spiritual Treasure level. The supreme divine energy contained within it truly astonished even Eldrin himself.

A single alchemy furnace could only produce 1 Great Luo Golden Pill, yet it contained the entire essence of a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), making its effects and energy naturally incomparably astonishing.

Within the Celestial Court, acquiring a single Great Luo Golden Pill demanded a steep price of at least 5 strands of Primordial Undying Spirit Light.

And this particular plant of Eldrin (Person Name), even when accounting for all the auxiliary immortal herbs, rare treasures, and cultivation costs, amounted to less than 2 strands of Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light, clearly indicating its significantly lower cost.

"It is time to prepare for the breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal."

Eldrin murmured softly, then stored away the Great Luo Golden Elixir before returning to his secluded cultivation chamber to begin his deep meditation.

In truth, after refining numerous Great Luo Immortal Pills and Immortal Golden Fruits, coupled with tens of millions of years of cultivation, Eldrin's Great Luo Physique had gradually reached the 30% completion stage of perfection.

As early as 3 million years ago, Eldrin could have attempted to break through to the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

The reason he hadn't broken through was that he intended to further temper his foundation, lest a rash breakthrough lead to an unstable base.

At this moment, Eldrin began his secluded cultivation with complete devotion. He channeled his True Spirit Supreme Treasure, True Spirit Great Dao, True Spirit Magical Power, True Spirit Primordial Spirit, and other foundations to temper his physical form, pushing the activation of his Root Treasure to its absolute limit.

Under such intense tempering, Eldrin’s physical body began to refine at an astonishing pace. With every wisp of blood and qi flowing through the Root Origin Artifact, it grew visibly more condensed and purified.

Thus, after merely a few 100 1000 years in seclusion, Eldrin's physical body had reached a state where no further refinement was possible, and his foundation could be considered incomparably solid.

"Almost there."

Eldrin murmured softly, then retrieved the Great Luo Golden Pill and consumed it.

Boom—

The moment he swallowed the Great Luo Golden Elixir, Eldrin felt as if a chaotic sun had erupted within his body.

An immense and boundless energy erupted forth, like a chaotic sea crashing against the dantian, as endless chaotic tidal waves roared in.

Yet, a faint furrow appeared between Eldrin's brows. If the energy erupting from this pill could be likened to a violent, chaotic tsunami, then Eldrin's dantian seemed like a boundless, formless chaos.

No matter how immense this chaotic tsunami might be, it could hardly breach this expanse of chaos, let alone sweep over Eldrin's physical form.

Insufficient Origin Essence.

Eldrin murmured softly, then took a step out of the Guixu Immortal Domain and set foot into the Chaotic Heavenly Realm, immediately beginning to frantically absorb the primordial chaos energy.

In an instant, the raging chaotic seas surged backward, pouring entirely into Eldrin’s dantian.

Endless waters of chaos began to merge with the primordial essence accumulated within Eldrin, transforming into world-forging power as his ascension commenced.

Boom—

In an instant, a series of thunderous roars erupted.

Eldrin felt as though every cell in his body was suddenly sublimating, transforming into a vast, boundless chaotic universe stretching across tens of billions of light-years.

Immediately, countless cells began to unfold as vast waves of primordial chaos energy swept across all directions, transforming into hundreds of millions of transcendent multidimensional chaos universes.

Eldrin greedily absorbed the waters of the primordial chaos. When he turned his gaze inward to observe his own body, he discovered what seemed to be endless great universes being born and dying within him. Each cell appeared to be a vast cosmos erupting with chaotic energy, concealing supreme divine power capable of overturning time and space.

"Great Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body... has reached the minor achievement stage."

Eldrin (Person Name) slowly lowered his gaze, murmuring as if struck by a sudden realization.

He took a deep breath and swallowed 10 strands of Primordial Indestructible Radiance. When he turned his gaze inward to examine himself, he discovered that the 5 Divine Seals of True Spirit within his body were now blazing with resplendent light—each 1 having undergone an indescribable metamorphosis.

"Bzzz—"

He rose to his feet and clenched his fist, instantly sensing a heaven-shaking power surging through the 8 directions. Colossal fissures tore through the chaotic void across several dao paths as the entire multidimensional chaos began to crumble.

"What formidable power."

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "In my current state, I should be able to tear apart a late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal with my bare hands."

Just then, Lyra (Person Name) approached with visible delight, unable to resist asking, "How did it go?"

The power of the Grand Luo Physique had increased by more than twofold.

Eldrin smiled as he spoke, then added, "But the 5 great divine spirit patterns have undergone a subtle metamorphosis. Once this transformation is complete, my physical combat prowess should achieve an even greater breakthrough."

Lyra gave a slight nod, a faint glimmer of delight flashing in her eyes.

Long before his breakthrough, Eldrin's physical body had already rivaled that of a Sixth-Level Great Luo Golden Immortal. Now, with his combat power doubling once more, did this not mean that through physical strength alone, he could contend with a Seventh-Level Great Luo Golden Immortal?

When factoring in foundations such as mana, the Great Dao, the primordial spirit, and more, Eldrin’s strength likely fell not far short of that of an Eighth-Level Great Golden Immortal.

Thinking of this, Lyra couldn't help but ask, "When will your 5 True Spirit Sigils achieve a breakthrough?"

Eldrin shook his head and said, "To break through the 5 Great True Spirit Divine Patterns, we still require some precious innate spiritual treasures."

At this point, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but frown slightly between his brows.

The 5 Divine Spirit Patterns were, in essence, bloodline supernatural powers. While the strength of such bloodline abilities originated from the physical body, they still required various resources as nourishment to achieve complete metamorphosis.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, his 5 Great True Spirit Divine Patterns would require a set of 5 Elements innate spiritual treasures as nourishment to complete their first transformation, enabling him to break through to the Minor Achievement realm.

However, achieving the initial stage was manageable. The true challenge lay in breaking through to the Great Perfection of the Primordial Chaos Body and advancing to the late-stage Great Perfection Realm. To complete the second transformation of the Soul Divine Patterns and reach the Grand Completion, 1 would require 5 exceedingly rare treasures of the highest grade—Pristine Innate Spiritual Treasures.

"The path of physical sanctification truly consumes a vast amount of resources."

Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly as he arrived in the Return to Void Immortal Realm, intending to seclude himself to consolidate his cultivation. However, he was intercepted by Lyra.

But then Lyra grabbed Eldrin’s sleeve and spoke up, “Don’t rush into seclusion just yet. We still need to discuss the matter of the Cosmic Tribulation.”

"Are we approaching the next cosmic calamity?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily before realizing that barely over a million years remained until the Great Calamity.

Over these tens of millions of years, the successive great wars and the Chaos War had caused Eldrin to momentarily overlook the impending cosmic tribulation.

At this thought, Eldrin pondered briefly, then summoned all the Great Luo Golden Immortals of his clan. Without preamble, he declared, "Regarding this kalpic tribulation, my stance is this: disciples from the 7 great immortal domains shall not enter the fray."

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. Lulu inquired, "Why? Many among our disciples are qualified to confront the Tribulation of Annihilation."

"There's no need to rush."

Eldrin shook his head and stated plainly, "For our Return Abyss Chen Clan to produce 9 Great Luo Golden Immortals within 3 kalpas is already considered an extraordinary legacy."

"If a fourth kalpa were to produce another Great Luo Golden Immortal, I fear the armies under Arch-ancestor Liyan might abandon all 30-6 immortal domains on the frontlines and march directly upon us."

Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but draw a sharp breath, finally grasping Eldrin's implication.

Indeed, a single clan producing 9 Great Luo in succession was already enough to shake the 3 1000 Immortal Domains. Should another Great Luo Golden Immortal emerge during the Fourth Cataclysmic Tribulation, even the ancient Great Luo clans and Primordial Chaos Emperors would surely be unable to remain seated.

Several Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages might not stand idly by while the Solar Celestial Emperor and Primordial Chaos Emperor took action, yet they could hardly intervene every time a Golden Immortal of the Grand Luo realm made a move against them.

As the saying goes, 2 fists are no match for 4 hands. By that time, even if Eldrin had cultivated the True Spiritual Root to an indestructible foundation, he would have to abandon his legacy and flee into the chaos, or else retreat into the Primordial Immortal Realm, never to emerge again.

Therefore, the immediate priority is for the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) to lay low for now. Before amassing sufficient strength, they must avoid drawing attention from various factions at all costs.

At this thought, Kiyohime couldn't help but nod in agreement. "Perhaps it's better not to enter the tribulation just yet. Let them continue refining their foundations and accumulating reserves. After 1 or 2 kalpas, when they break through, our own strength should have also achieved significant breakthroughs by then."

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Given Eldrin's (Person Name) current cultivation progress, both his primordial spirit and Dao attainment would undoubtedly break through to the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal within 1 or 2 kalpas.

By then, Eldrin's power would undoubtedly see significant growth—perhaps even enough to hold his own against a Great Perfection Golden Immortal.

As for the others, their cultivation levels would advance by at least 1 or 2 minor realms. With sufficient resources at hand, it would be no challenge for Lyra (Person Name) and Seraphina Qu (Person Name) to break through to the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

With their foundation, once they successfully break through, they would at least attain the strength of a Great Luo Golden Immortal(Dao Realm) in the later stage.

Only then, with the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal (Cultivation Realm) combat prowess of several experts from the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), could they truly establish a firm foothold among the myriad Great Luo Ancient Sects across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains.

At this thought, Yan Ziqi could not help but speak: "If that is the case, then let our clansmen enter seclusion and refrain from involving themselves in this kalpic tribulation."

Eldrin nodded, yet still spoke, "Everything depends on whether Emperor Liyan and Semi-Ancestor Liyan will continue their conflict. If they truly intend to fight, then we may still be unable to remain aloof."

"Of course, I believe these 2 are unlikely to come to blows."

In the end, Eldrin declared with a measure of certainty.

The others were somewhat taken aback by his words, seemingly unable to comprehend why he appeared so certain.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) said calmly, "Semi-Ancestor Liyan and Emperor Liyan have been locked in a standoff for tens of thousands of kalpas. They have initiated dozens of Chaos Wars, yet ultimately retreated on the eve of each kalpa."

The others were momentarily taken aback by these words, faint traces of dawning comprehension flickering across their faces.

Seeing this, Eldrin said nothing more, and the meeting thus came to an end.

Since the Great Calamity was approaching, Eldrin no longer had the heart to continue secluded cultivation. Instead, he chose to cultivate in seclusion while closely monitoring the developments on the frontlines.

Reports from the front lines kept pouring in—the battles seemed to be growing ever more intense.

Yet around 500,000 years later, a new battle report arrived, drawing a faint smile from Eldrin (Person Name).

"So it is."

Eldrin spoke slowly as he handed the battle report to Lyra.

Lyra glanced at the battle report, then took a deep breath and said, "The ceasefire holds after all. It seems the pressure on the front lines is immense."

It turned out that the latest battle report was a dispatch announcing a temporary ceasefire between the 2 sides.

2 Primordial Emperors, seeking to evade the cosmic tribulation, simultaneously resolved to enter seclusion and seal their mountains, awaiting the conclusion of the tribulation before reigniting their conflict.

Eldrin let out a cold sneer and remarked, "It seems the 2 Primordial Emperors still lack the confidence to subdue their opponent, hence their reluctance to take reckless risks."

Lyra nodded, then said calmly, "A Great Luo Golden Immortal does not fall into the cycle of reincarnation. Death in battle is not truly fearsome."

"But for a Chaos Immortal Emperor of this level, to be slain by an enemy—especially during a Tribulation Epoch—meant being utterly and irrevocably extinguished, with no chance of resurgence."

"Indeed, which is precisely why they've grown all the more cautious."

Eldrin nodded faintly, having grasped the general forms of the 2 Primordial Chaos Emperors.

These 2 Primordial Emperors appeared to be locked in a life-and-death struggle, yet both exercised extreme caution, unwilling to recklessly step into the Tribulation of Annihilation.

For once 1 steps into the tribulation of annihilation, there is no longer any path of return.

The most terrifying part was that you had stepped into the Tribulation of Calamitas, while the other party had cunningly avoided the tribulation altogether by remaining in seclusion.

There was a 50 percent chance the Tribulation would perish. Given that Chaos Emperor required 10 1000 kalpas to recover, by the time he revived, his opponent might have advanced further. Those entangled in the Tribulation would then face a situation where survival was but 1 chance in 10.

"Since the 2 Emperors are not taking action, these Great Luo Golden Immortals would not dare to risk it either."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, his voice carrying the weight of eternity, "Issue the decree: seal the 7 immortal domains. None shall tread into the kalpic tribulation."

As the decree of Eldrin was issued, the 7 great immortal domains began secluding their mountains, with only a handful of cultivators of the Sacrificial Path stepping into the Chaotic Heavenly Domain, ready to temper themselves through the Tribulation.

Of course, these immortals who practiced the Path of Sacrifice only tempered themselves within the Chaotic Heavenly Domains, never venturing beyond the 7 Great Immortal Domains into the farther reaches of the primordial chaos.

As the 7 great immortal domains sealed their mountains in seclusion, other immortal realms and chaotic lairs likewise began to close their gates against the calamity in similar fashion.

In that instant, the smoke-filled Chaos Sea seemed to fall into an intangible silence. Only a handful of Great Luo Golden Immortals and Chaos Fiend Demons, their battle fervor fully ignited, sought to settle life and death amidst this Tribulation of Measures.

Thereupon, the chaotic calamity qi began to seethe, and the fourth kalpic tribulation since Eldrin (Person Name) had attained immortality slowly began to spread forth.

This time, the Great Calamity saw not a single Great Luo True Seed from the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) enter the fray, yet the entire chaos seemed to grow even more tumultuous.

Perhaps it was the lingering chaos of the protracted war that allowed many Ancient Immortals to rise through the conflict, giving birth to a multitude of 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals, making this epoch's tribulation exceptionally abundant in top-tier Ancient Immortals.

Throughout the entire 3 1000 Immortal Domains, the number of ancient Eighth Tribulation Immortals and Chaos Creatures drawn into the heavenly tribulation had surpassed 3 1000 in total.

They fought their way deep into the primordial chaos, then battled across the Ancient Immortal Ruins Continent, and finally plunged into the Chaotic Heavenly Abyss. In the end, 9 peerless prodigies emerged, breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Among the 9 Great Perfected Golden Immortals this time, 3 were from the demon tribes, 2 were peerless divine beings from the god clans, 1 was a prodigious talent from the human race, and the remaining 3 were all exceptional figures from the 100 Races of the Immortal Spirits.

(End of Chapter)