Chapter 1955 : The War Ends

Although he had decided to sell the 10-Cycle Transcendence Elixir to obtain the Innate Indestructible Radiance.

However, Eldrin knew full well that this portion of the Primordial Undying Radiance could only resolve part of the issue. The greater solution lay in steady, long-term accumulation—it could not fill the most urgent and critical gap they currently faced.

Fortunately, as Great Luo Golden Immortals possessed endless lifespans and the eternal foundation of never falling into the cycle of reincarnation, they weren’t necessarily in a rush to break through immediately. After all, countless individuals had remained stuck for over a 1000 kalpas, unable to advance to the mid-Great Luo stage.

Eldrin suppressed the thoughts in his heart, then suddenly recalled something and spoke with a solemn tone, "During these years of your secluded cultivation breakthrough, some rather troubling news has emerged."

"Not-so-good news?"

Upon hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) slightly furrowed her brow.

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "Word from the front lines confirms that the Half-Ancestor of Li Fire has decided to withdraw the troops."

Hearing this, Lyra's expression shifted slightly.

Unbeknownst to all, the great Chaos War that had spanned over 2 kalpas finally drew to its conclusion.

In truth, as early as over a kalpa ago, when both sides had suffered devastating losses, this Chaos War had already reached a stalemate.

Over the years, neither the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the human race nor the Chaos Fiend Devils under Li Yan the Demi-Sage’s command were willing to continue the fight.

Eldrin Half-Ancestor persisted through 2 kalpas of warfare. Initially, he managed to gain the upper hand, breaching several middle and lower-grade celestial realms. Yet as epochs flowed like rivers, the celestial domains began forging alliances for mutual protection. From that point onward, breaching their defenses became as arduous as cracking heavenly iron.

Since there was no advantage to be gained and no resolve for a decisive battle, there was naturally no need to continue this fight.

Thus, not long ago, Half-Ancestor Li Yan ordered the major chaos nests under his command to begin an orderly withdrawal, intending to bring an end to this protracted chaos war that had spanned 2 kalpas.

Logically speaking, the end of the Chaos War should have been a favorable outcome for them, yet at this moment, both Eldrin and Lyra wore solemn expressions.

For once the Chaos War concludes, the Flame Emperor Li would not intervene in the contest for the Great Dao within the Eastern Li Flame Domain.

At this thought, Lyra (Person Name) sighed and said, "Perhaps war is approaching."

"We hold the city in defense, and there should be no cause for concern."

Eldrin shook his head, his tone resolute as he declared.

Hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) nodded in agreement. The current Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) formation was robust enough to withstand assaults from several Great Perfection Golden Immortals, ensuring truly adequate security.

To return to our story, in the years that followed, the various Great Luo of the Chen Immortal Clan ceased their travels abroad, devoting themselves solely to secluded cultivation within the celestial realm.

While engaging in secluded cultivation, the great lords of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) were also cautiously preparing for battle, guarding against potential sieges from other Golden Immortals.

Surprisingly, after tens of millions of years had passed—now on the brink of the Sixth Cataclysmic Tribulation—no 1 had ever again attempted to assault the Return-to-Annihilation Immortal Domain.

"Could it be that the Pure Sun Immortal Lord did not invite the other Great Luo Golden Immortals who cultivate different Great Daos?"

As her 500,000,000-year grand birthday approached, Qing Ji couldn't help but voice her puzzlement.

Eldrin shook his head. After performing a brief celestial calculation with his fingers, he found the chaotic heavenly mechanisms obscured and inscrutable—even he could not deduce what might occur upon stepping out of the Abyssal Return Immortal Realm.

Even with Eldrin's (Person Name) True Spirit Divination, it was nearly impossible to fully deduce the consequences of leaving the immortal realm. This left only 2 possibilities.

First, it is possible that nothing will happen at all. Second, someone may have used Heaven's Secrets Arts (Secret Technique) to disrupt the heavenly machinations.

At this thought, Eldrin remained silent for a moment before finally speaking: "The workings of fate are obscure and inscrutable. Even I find it difficult to deduce the consequences of leaving the immortal realm."

"But none of that matters. For us, the most crucial thing is still to enhance our own cultivation."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Qing Ji then spoke up, "Lately, I have accumulated enough power to attempt a breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm."

"I shall continue my seclusion and see if I can achieve the breakthrough."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this, a faint smile involuntarily gracing his lips.

青姬的是先天混沌根基，不需要炼化先天不灭灵光弥补根基，突破大罗金仙中期不需要消耗先天不灭灵光。

At this thought, Eldrin turned to Chen Ethan, Lila, and Yan Zijie, asking, "When will you 3 be able to break through?"

"The accumulation is nearly complete. Before the kalpic tribulation arrives, I should be able to attempt that final step."

A faint smile graced Chen Ethan's lips as he spoke.

Eldrin nodded slightly. The group of Great Luo Golden Immortals that Qing Ji belonged to had all attained the Great Luo realm together. Over the years, they had received comparable cultivation resources, and now their mastery of the Great Dao had reached the third-level perfection of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

This speed was considered remarkably fast even among the Great Luo Golden Immortals.

The primary reason was the abundant resources seized during several major battles, coupled with the nourishment from his Soul Formation cultivation.

When foundational cultivation levels are comparable, soul cultivation will in turn nourish 1’s comprehension of the Great Dao. Moreover, a Golden Immortal mid-stage soul provides immense enhancement to the perception of the Great Dao.

After all, with a mid-stage Great Perfection Nascent Soul comprehending the Dao principles of the early Great Perfection stage, it was essentially like building a towering structure from a superior vantage point—significantly reducing the difficulty of grasping the Dao. Not to mention, the True Spirit Nascent Soul also possessed immense advantages in deciphering the mysteries of the Dao.

It could be said that after achieving the True Spirit Primordial Soul of the mid-stage Great Perfection realm, their comprehension of the minor-accomplished Dao advanced at a rate no less than tenfold faster than that of ordinary Great Perfection Golden Immortals.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "I don't have much of the Primordial Indestructible Radiance left in my possession—only enough for 3 people to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm."

"Then let’s prioritize its use for Ethan, Lila, and Yan Zijī (Person Name)."

Hearing this, no 1 present voiced any objections.

Although Lulu and Ao Hong were also ready to breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm, their combat prowess could not match these 3 individuals. Moreover, there was inevitably a distinction between close associates and mere acquaintances.

Handing the last dozen or so Primordial Indestructible Radiances to the trio, Eldrin spoke, "Go into seclusion now. See if you can break through to the mid-stage of the Great Perfection before the Tribulation of Measures descends."

Hearing this, the 3 of them departed with a trace of delight on their faces.

After seeing off the 3 visitors, Eldrin returned to the secluded cultivation chamber.

Since breaking through to the Mid-grade Great Perfected Body, nearly 2 kalpas had unknowingly passed. During these 2 kalpas, Eldrin's physical cultivation had advanced rapidly, bringing him to the threshold of the fifth layer of the Great Perfected Body.

Lately, Eldrin felt his foundation had stabilized enough to refine the Great Luo Immortal Elixir and the Indestructible Golden Fruit once more. Thus, he resolved to prioritize breaking through his physical cultivation realm first.

Upon stepping into the seclusion chamber, Eldrin immediately consumed a Great Luo Immortal Pill.

As a Great Luo Immortal Pill was fully refined, he instantly felt the abundant primordial energy within him finally reach its peak, then surge forth like a bursting dam, crashing down in an overwhelming torrent.

Without any bottlenecks, Eldrin felt his physical body continuously sublimating, undergoing an ultimate metamorphosis and growth.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. When Eldrin finally emerged from his secluded cultivation, he discovered that every single cell within his body was erupting with overwhelming primordial chaos energy. Each wisp, each strand, radiated an aura capable of annihilating all realms.

Fifth Layer of the Great Luo Body.

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips as he subconsciously clenched his fist.

He focused his senses briefly and discovered that the accumulated primordial energy within him had been completely depleted. However, after this breakthrough, his physical combat prowess had increased by approximately 50 percent.

After completing his breakthrough, Eldrin now possessed physical strength that had reached the peak of the seventh level of the Great Luo Realm—sufficient to contend with elite cultivators at the seventh level of the Golden Immortal stage through sheer force alone.

His overall strength had also improved significantly, increasing by roughly 10 to 20 percent from his original level.

Although this was merely a 10 to 20 percent increase, Eldrin was originally at the peak combat prowess of the Eighth Level Great Luo Golden Immortal. Adding 10 to 20 percent on this foundation was almost equivalent to gaining the power of over half a Seventh Level Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"My strength has grown once more. If I were to face those 3 again now, I should be able to handle them with far greater ease."

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin retrieved a dazzling Pure Yang Immortal Sword from his sleeve.

This immortal sword was the life-bound spiritual treasure of the Pure Sun Immortal Lord. Since Eldrin obtained it, he had continuously attempted to refine it, yet regrettably remained unable to erase the primordial spirit imprint at its core.

Eldrin's cultivation had now advanced yet again, and he immediately prepared to continue refining it.

"Bzzz—"

But Eldrin was going all out, the surging Chaos Fire relentlessly scorching the Pure Yang Immortal Sword, yet he still found it exceedingly difficult to refine the core imprint within.

Eldrin had anticipated this. Without pause, he summoned his True Spirit Primordial Soul to aid in the refinement, then drew upon the Chaos Origin within his body, merging it into the sword.

With the empowerment of various forces, this Chaos Flame finally surpassed the limits of the imprint, grinding it completely into nothingness.

"Ah—"

Meanwhile, deep within the chaos far beyond the Eldrin Immortal Realm, a snow-robed figure suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

At that very moment, as his lifebound immortal sword was being refined, Immortal Lord Chunyang’s eyes blazed with fury, and he let out a roar of unparalleled shock and rage.

"Eldrin, you damned brat, you deserve to die!"

Pure Yang Immortal Lord was nearly driven to utter madness, almost unable to resist stepping into the Void-Return Immortal Domain to hunt down Eldrin.

But at that very moment, several figures suddenly blocked his path.

These individuals were none other than the Chaos Kui Bull, the Primordial Silver Dragon, and several Great Luo Golden Immortals who cultivated the Great Dao of Mixed Gold and Profound Darkness.

"Fellow Daoist, do not act rashly."

The Primordial Kui Bull swiftly blocked his path, his expression grave as he said, "If you strike now, every 1 of us will be exposed. I fear we may never get another chance to lay an ambush for him."

Lord Pure Sun’s eyes, however, were profoundly gloomy, his expression 1 of extreme fury as he declared, “That Eldrin is as reclusive as a turtle, holed up in seclusion for countless kalpas without ever stepping beyond his gates. Tell me, how am I supposed to lay an ambush for him?”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a pensive silence.

They had lain in ambush beyond the Eldrin Immortal Realm for an entire kalpa, waiting for the opportune moment to surround and slay Eldrin.

Yet, to their utter astonishment, Eldrin not only remained secluded within the Abyssal Immortal Domain himself, but even the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance had not ventured beyond the 8 Abyssal Immortal Domains for an entire kalpa.

This left them without even the chance to capture 1 of them and force Eldrin’s hand.

At this thought, Immortal Lord Wuji, who cultivated the Great Dao of Primordial Earth, pondered briefly before remarking with a hint of detachment, "The kalpic tribulation approaches once more. Continuing down this path, it seems we shall find no opportunity to seize advantage this time."

"Constantly standing guard isn't a sustainable solution. In my opinion, we should find an opportunity to force him out?"

"Force it out?"

Hearing this, everyone's brows furrowed slightly.

The Pure Yang Immortal Lord immediately turned to Eldrin Immortal Lord and couldn't help but ask, "How do we force it out?"

Eldrin Immortal Lord pondered briefly before speaking, "The Abyssal Return Daoist leans upon the legacy of the Lunar Thearch, so he likely lacks no cultivation resources. Moreover, he has been holed up in the immortal realm for years, leaving virtually no vulnerabilities to exploit."

"But as I know, this Void Return Daoist has 4 sons and 1 daughter. Perhaps we can capture 1 of them to force him out."

Earthen Sovereign Immortal Lord sneered at this point, "Among his 4 sons, the Third and Fourth Young Masters cultivate by his side. The Second Young Master has become a disciple under the Black Abyss Emperor, while the youngest is the direct lineage successor of the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage. Even we find it nearly impossible to apprehend them."

"Only the eldest son has chosen the Buddhist path, cultivating alone amidst the 3 1000 celestial realms. We can capture him."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

The Ancient Silver Dragon’s expression shifted slightly as he couldn’t help but speak out, “We are Great Luo Golden Immortals. To suppress an Ancient Immortal merely to eliminate our opponent—such an act is utterly shameless.”

"I regret that I cannot accompany you in this matter."

As the words fell, the Ancient Silver Dragon let out a cold snort and directly departed from the chaos.

Eldrin Immortal Lord’s pupils chilled slightly at those words. Gazing at His retreating figure, he let out a cold sneer and remarked, "A stray dog putting on airs of solitary pride—how laughable."

The others also wore grim expressions upon hearing this.

Pure Yang Immortal Lord was renowned as a gentleman among celestials, yet at this moment he did not depart immediately. After a prolonged silence, he finally spoke: "Who shall be entrusted with this matter?"

To everyone’s surprise, all eyes turned toward the Pure Yang Immortal Lord.

A Great Luo Golden Immortal does not fall into the cycle of reincarnation, unafraid of partings and farewells of life and death. What they value most is this very face—this dignity.

Bullying the weak was 1 thing, but stooping so low as to capture an Ancient Immortal just to threaten a powerful foe—this was an act of utter disgrace.

If this were to spread, he would be nailed to the pillar of shame for countless years to come—an indelible stain upon his name.

Moreover, harm should never befall 1's family. Once this line is crossed, the unspoken rules among the Golden Immortals would be shattered—an outcome far from desirable. After all, every cultivator present had their own kin and Dao companions, their own disciples and followers.

Thus, none of them wished to undertake this task, and all turned their gazes toward Pure Yang Immortal Lord, who had suffered the greatest losses.

Pure Yang Immortal Lord's expression shifted repeatedly before finally settling into an icy detachment. "So be it," he declared coldly. "To reclaim the Pure Yang Immortal Sword, this sovereign shall play the villain."

Unaware of the intricate schemes unfolding in the outside world, Eldrin remained focused on his cultivation.

He never could have imagined that a group of lofty adversaries of the Great Dao would actually stoop so low as to set their sights on Chen Xianzhu.

After refining the Pure Yang Immortal Sword, Eldrin was in high spirits. He immediately summoned the 9 individuals: Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, Qingjing Zhu, Chen Xianqing, Chen Xianchang, Yuansheng, Yan Jinghan, Lu Chong'a, and Ye Yinghui.

These 9 individuals were all disciples who cultivated the Path of Self-Offering, and they were existences with the potential to attain the Great Unity Golden Immortal realm in this cosmic tribulation.