Chapter 1973 : Sacrifice for the Great Perfection of My Dao

Upon arriving at the Abyssal Sanctuary, Eldrin immediately sealed the 6 senses of the assembled immortals. He then produced the Cauldron of Creation to sever their foundational cultivation, guiding them to abandon their original path and embrace the Sacrificial Ascension Art.

有造化鼎相助，众人斩落根基的过程始终都是有惊无险，而为了帮助他们修成更强的根基，Eldrin (Person Name)甚至取出了不少的先天灵珍助他们重塑根基。

In the end, nearly every 1 of these several dozen immortals who specialized in cultivating the Path of Self-Offering obtained a divine artifact of the lower-grade Innate Spirit Treasure level.

After completing the foundation transformation for everyone, a faint smile finally surfaced on Eldrin's face.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, after absorbing the foundation of this life, these ancient immortals would ultimately advance at least 2 or 3 more steps beyond their current foundation.

If their original hope of breaking through to the Golden Immortal Realm had been minuscule, it had now increased more than tenfold.

Moreover, as time progresses and they continue to accumulate power upon reaching the Immortal Vault Realm, their hope of ultimately attaining the Great Perfection of the Self-Sacrificial Path will gradually increase.

Getting back to the story, after helping everyone transition to the Sacrificial Self Path, Eldrin returned to the Abyssal Heaven to continue his secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, Eldrin devoted the greater part of his energy to comprehending the Great Dao. Time flowed swiftly by, and before he knew it, the eve of the eighth kalpic tribulation had quietly arrived.

"The Great Calamity approaches once more. It is time we make preparations again."

That day, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation. Gazing upon the Chaos Sea where the tribulation aura was nearing its peak, his eyes held a trace of tranquility.

Witnessing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but speak up, "Do you intend to achieve the Great Perfection of the Sacrificial Self Path in this cosmic tribulation?"

Eldrin nodded, his expression serene as he spoke, "To establish a foothold in the primordial chaos, 1 ultimately requires the means and combat prowess of a Chaos Origin Emperor."

"If the Sacrificial Dao Art could reach great completion, both your safety and mine would be vastly enhanced."

Lyra nodded, yet couldn't resist speaking, "If nothing unexpected occurs, those Great Dao rivals of yours will still intervene to prevent you from perfecting the Sacrificial Path."

"Then let us see whose methods prove superior."

Eldrin spoke calmly, then summoned Jiang Daoxu and Yan Jinghan.

In the Abyssal Immortal Palace, Eldrin gazed upon the 2 figures before him, his heart stirring faintly. He first inquired of Jiang Daoxu, "Over these years, how has Grandfather's accumulation progressed?"

"This time of cosmic calamity, I shall attain the Dao."

Jiang Daoxu (Person Name) spoke, his expression calm as he stated.

Eldrin nodded slightly. Jiang Daoxu had not severed his foundation; instead, he had leveraged his formidable primordial spirit to directly perform the Sacrificial Ascension Art, achieving a breakthrough. His cultivation progress was naturally incomparably swift.

Today's Jiang Daoxu had not only cultivated all 10 Great Immortal Depths, but had also advanced each of them to the Indestructible Realm. His foundation and reserves were simply incomparable to what Ye Qingfeng and others had possessed in the past.

Aside from Jiang Daoxu, Yan Jinghan had also fully assimilated the Primordial Beginning Qi, directly transforming his foundation to the Chaos Zenith level. His foundation and potential had undergone tremendous changes compared to the past.

Given their circumstances, unless hindered by formidable enemies, attaining the rank of Great Luo Golden Immortal would be all but assured for these 2 individuals.

At this thought, Eldrin took a deep breath and spoke, "For the Path of Sacrificial Dao to reach perfection, 2 more must ascend to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."…

"Both Grandfather and Jinghan are the most likely candidates to attain the Great Dao of the Primordial Chaos. Thus, I wish to invite both of you to charge into this kalpic tribulation and slay your way through."

Jiang Daoxu nodded, his expression serene as he declared, "Then I shall cut my way in."

Eldrin nodded, yet his expression remained grave as he said, "This time, only the 2 of you are fated to face the tribulation, yet you must confront the encirclement of countless formidable foes."

"Those individuals are the foundational strength of the Primordial Chaos Imperial Court. I trust you will not underestimate them."

In fact, within Eldrin's lineage, there were quite a few who had the potential to attain the Great Dao of Luó.

Yet unfortunately, Chen Xianzhu was still trapped in the cycle of reincarnation. After Ye Yinghui’s fall, she was cursed by the Netherdark Emperor, plunging her into an endless, cyclical samsara from which she could not escape.

Looking at the current situation, the vast majority of those earlier registered disciples still prove largely inadequate for any significant tasks.

The newly converted disciples of the Sacrificial Path, though all formidable ancient immortals with exceptional talent and serendipitous encounters, would still require at least 1 or 2 kalpas to truly become forces to be reckoned with.

In truth, among these newly converted former acquaintances, aside from a select few, the vast majority would need to accumulate dozens or even over a 100 kalpas before they could confidently set foot in the Great Luo Realm.

This bears some resemblance to the Great Perfection True Seeds from the Great Luo Ancient Sects and the Imperial Courts.

To return to our story, when Yan Jinghan heard Eldrin mention the Adversary of the Great Dao, a flicker of killing intent surfaced in his gaze.

He cupped his hands in salute, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit as he declared, "Master, I have long wished to settle the grievances of those bygone years, and now presents the perfect opportunity."

Jiang Daoxu, however, remained utterly composed. As he wiped the blade of his Primordial Genesis Qi Sword, he replied calmly, "I've heard Lingxiao is about to awaken again. In this upcoming cosmic tribulation, I shall sever him once more—if only to claim a fraction of interest for Lyra (Person Name)."

Lyra, standing nearby, couldn't help but reveal a faint smile upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Eldrin didn't prolong the matter. He simply retrieved 2 stacks of Void Great Luo Divine Talismans from his sleeve and spoke calmly, "Those people brought along Emperor's Restraining Artifacts, which could still pose some trouble."

"These Void Divine Talismans were condensed from the void energy of the Outshine Return to the Abyss Seal. In critical moments, they can be relied upon to escape the pursuit of powerful enemies."

Jiang Daoxu did not take the Void Treasure Talisman, merely speaking calmly, "At my current level of power, these things are of little use anymore."

Eldrin couldn't help but nod in agreement upon witnessing this. Both Jiang Daoxu and Yan Jinghan had become truly extraordinary.

Even Yan Jinghan was already comparable to an invincible 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal with 4 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), while Jiang Daoxu far surpassed this realm, his combat prowess rivaling even that of Lyra (Person Name) from back in the day.

In the face of such overwhelming power, numbers had become virtually meaningless.

At this thought, Eldrin sighed with emotion and said, "Then I shall await your good news."

As the calamity qi between heaven and earth drew near, the eighth kalpic tribulation finally descended.

In this great tribulation, only Yan Jinghan and Jiang Daoxu from the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance were drawn into the calamity, yet their strength proved terrifyingly formidable.

Amidst the Tribulation Calamity, Jiang Daoxu charged directly into the Ancient Immortal Expanse, where he discovered the revived Lingxiao Imperial Son within the Nirvana Ancient Land.

"A 1000 tribulations, 10 1000 calamities, a 100 million years in the blink of an eye, a 100 cycles of reincarnation—I, Lingxiao, have returned at last."

"This tribulation, I shall sweep aside all obstacles, attaining the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm with an indomitable presence."…

The Eldrin Imperial Scion had just awakened from his slumber, a wave of baleful aura sweeping across the vast expanse of the Ancient Immortal Realm as he revealed his peerless foundation of 3 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).

Sensing the aura of Eldrin (Person Name), the 8-Calamities Ancient Immortal (Cultivator Type) shuddered in terror, his face instantly paling as he fled the Ancient Immortal Realm (Mythical Land).

Yet to everyone's astonishment, before Crown Prince Lingxiao could sweep across the battlefield, an indelible sword intent abruptly severed his momentum.

It was a sword intent that spanned the heavens, cleaving through the vast chaos as it came—a strike imbued with unstoppable killing intent.

"No—"

Lingxiao Imperial Son roared, his bellow shaking the annals of time.

With a furious roar, he struck horizontally against that sword intent, instantly unleashing boundless divine power capable of shattering all heavens and annihilating primordial chaos.

Alas, even with his full power unleashed, it remained utterly insignificant in the face of that sword intent.

Clang—

But as the sound of the sword’s chant arose, that sword intent descended unstoppably. In a single clash, it annihilated the physical form of Imperial Son Lingxiao, and both his primordial spirit and flesh actually began to continuously dissolve into the Dao.

"Impossible! I, too, am a prodigy of my generation—how could I not withstand a single sword strike?"

Lingxiao Imperial Son roared in despair, his face etched with utter unwillingness.

Alas, all his defiance proved futile. Before the annihilating sword radiance, Imperial Scion Lingxiao had no time for final words—his very existence was utterly erased into dust and nothingness.

"This..."

Meanwhile, within the Ancient Immortal Ruins Continent, a group of Imperial Scions from the Pure Yang and Profound Abyss Imperial Courts abruptly changed their expressions.

They stared in disbelief at the scene before them, eventually exchanging glances with 1 another. Finally, 1 of them spoke up, "Lingxiao Imperial Son has fallen. How are we supposed to deal with Yan Jinghan now?"

The young masters of the great imperial courts murmured amongst themselves, their faces revealing undisguised astonishment.

In their scheme, the reawakening of the Eldrin during this tribulation would become their ultimate trump card against the Path of Self-Sacrifice.

Yet to their astonishment, this ultimate trump card had barely awakened before being slain by a nameless powerhouse with a single sword strike—an outcome far beyond their expectations.

"Damn it—"

At that very moment, a scion of the Pure Sun Imperial Court spoke up, his face instantly paling with terror as he desperately tried to flee. But alas, it was already too late.

Amidst the chaos, a torrential sword intent surged forth, unleashing sword radiance potent enough to annihilate all existence. Where it passed, immortals fell like rain, their souls and spirits utterly obliterated in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, over half of the several dozen 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortals had already fallen.

Even more terrifying, before they could react, dozens of sword auras descended in rapid succession, instantly obliterating all remaining individuals.

At that moment, Jiang Daoxu finally sheathed his Primordial Beginning Sword amid the chaos. Gathering the Dao Origins of the countless immortals into his grasp, he remarked with serene composure, "Were these the ones who gave you such trouble back then?"

Beside them, Yan Jinghan could not help but reveal a trace of complicated emotion.

He was acutely aware of the might of these formidable foes—each had cultivated an Indestructible Foundation at the very least. With dozens of Emperor-grade prodigies joining forces, even a genius with 3 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) would need to tread with extreme caution.

Yet such a formidable foe could not withstand even a single move before Jiang Daoxu’s sword.

The fundamental reason lay in Jiang Daoxu's overwhelming power. After cultivating his True Spirit Primordial Spirit, the newly manifested form he unleashed was bolstered by an inner universe and 10 immortal treasures of indestructibility, further amplified by the ultimate combat prowess granted by his True Spirit Treasure.

Such profound foundation had already surpassed the mortal realm's limits, even rivaling the 7 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) without the slightest inferiority.

In the face of absolute power, numbers held little meaning. Even those who had cultivated Indestructible Foundations could not withstand a single strike from Jiang Daoxu (Person Name).

"The strongest batch, I've already taken care of them for you."

Jiang Daoxu calmly stored away the Dao Source, then tossed a considerable portion of the useless fragments to Yan Jinghan before speaking. "You still have quite a few enemies in the Primordial Chaos Domain. I presume you won’t need my assistance with them?"

"I can handle this myself."

Yan Jinghan gave a slight nod, then transformed into a towering sword radiance that shattered the primordial chaos as he surged toward the Chaotic Cosmic Zenith Domain.

Jiang Daoxu did not say much upon seeing this. He immediately began refining the various sources of the Dao, attempting to continue cultivating the 10 Great Immortal Depositories in hopes of advancing further within the Indestructible Immortal Depository.

Unfortunately, even after refining a vast amount of Dao Origins, the essence within his 10 great immortal treasuries had only increased marginally. The True Spirit Treasury remained as distant and unreachable as ever.

Jiang Daoxu had even once believed that cultivating the True Spirit Immortal Vault was nearly an impossible feat, asserting that not even a Dao Ancestor or Immortal Sage could create such a method.

To return to our story, just as Jiang Daoxu entered seclusion, Yan Jinghan ventured alone into the Primordial Chaotic Domain to settle old scores.

He first hunted down every last 1 of his old enemies, settling scores 1 by 1. Then he ventured to the peripheries of several other Primordial Domains, aiding his senior brothers and junior sisters in exacting vengeance.

Thus passed several 100 1000 years. With his own strength alone, Yan Jinghan forced enemies from the 4 domains to bleed, nearly carving a path of carnage through all 7 regions of the Southern Abyss.

In the end, Jiang Daoxu and Yan Jinghan fought their way into the Celestial Abyss, where they eradicated all foes of the Northern Abyss upon the ancient continent, forging a myth that verged on immortality.

Thereafter, they achieved their breakthrough within the chaotic depths of the Southern Abyss's 7 domains, completing their ascension to the Inner Immortal Realm. Through the Path of Self-Sacrifice, they transcended to the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Boom—"

At the very moment the 2 completed their breakthrough, a thunderous roar echoed from the Sea of Chaotic Dao.

The foundational origin of the Sacrificial Dao Path had finally achieved completion, transforming into a wholly perfected Primordial Great Dao.

"They succeeded."

At the same moment, Eldrin opened his eyes from secluded cultivation, a faint smile unconsciously surfacing within their depths.

9 Paragon Masters of the Sacrificial Dao Ascension returned to their thrones, elevating the Sacrificial Dao to the Great Perfection Realm. A wave of profound relief washed over Eldrin (Person Name).

Having attained the Great Perfection of the Path of Self-Offering, the power he wielded was no longer ordinary. As a Pathmaster who commanded the authority of the Great Dao, Eldrin’s strength had already transcended what it once was.

"Let me witness the power of Sacrificial Dao."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the power of his Palm Dao.

In an instant, an indescribable force slowly manifested within his palm.

In a dazed moment, an ethereal immortal domain slowly coalesced within his palm, encircled by 10 eternally radiant immortal vaults spinning in solemn orbit.

"Is this the Dao Form?"

Gazing at the illusory immortal realm shimmering in his palm, a faint glimmer ignited within Eldrin's eyes.

The so-called Dao Form represents the primordial manifestation of the Great Dao—as the name implies, it is the ‘Form of the Great Dao’ itself.

The world often says, 'The Great Dao is formless,' for it is believed that the Dao permeates all things, something to be comprehended through insight rather than seen with the eyes. This is because ordinary cultivators and immortals alike are unworthy of gazing upon the Great Dao.

Yet, a true Master of the Dao could directly perceive, touch, and even grasp the very form of the Great Dao.

At this moment, Eldrin was unleashing the power of palm dao, transforming the formless Great Dao into tangible manifestation contained within his palm.

To grasp the Dao is to hold the authority of the Great Path, yet is it not also the authority of the Great Path held within 1’s palm?

Eldrin smiled faintly, then abruptly clenched his fist. The Great Dao in his palm instantly transformed into the power of authority, enveloping his entire being.

In an instant, Eldrin felt his power surge with unprecedented speed. Within moments, he had transcended the Great Perfection of the Grand Luo realm, ultimately shattering the barriers of the Golden Immortal stage to step into that indescribable domain of Primordial Chaos.

"This, is this the Primordial Chaos Domain?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, allowing the overwhelming authority of the great Dao to envelop him. With a single step, he pierced through the river of time, traversing the ancient temporal stream spanning dozens of kalpas.

When he finally came to a halt, he found himself transported billions of years back in time, standing amidst an endless expanse of primordial chaos in the celestial realm.

There, floating amidst the chaos, was a celestial realm of boundless grandeur. At its heart stood a palace constructed entirely of violet jade.

Eldrin looked up and saw a plaque above the palace, inscribed with 3 large characters.

Chapter 1: The Violet Firmament The youth stood atop the mountain peak, gazing at the boundless expanse of violet sky stretching as far as the eye could see. This was the legendary Ziye Heaven—a realm where cultivators sought immortality through comprehending the Great Dao. He had been meditating here for 3 full years. Today marked the final day of his secluded cultivation. "9 Revolutions Mysterious Art—I've finally reached the third revolution," he murmured to himself, a faint violet glow shimmering around his body. This was the manifestation of his cultivation base breaking through to a new realm. Suddenly, the sky darkened. Violet clouds gathered overhead, swirling into a massive vortex. Thunder dragons danced within the clouds, their roars shaking the heavens. "Heavenly Tribulation has arrived." The youth's expression remained calm. He had been waiting for this moment—the trial that would determine whether he could advance to the Golden Core Realm. From his sleeve, he produced a flying sword. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss glowed with a crimson light, its blade humming as it thirsted for battle. The first tribulation lightning descended—a violet bolt thicker than a bucket, tearing through the sky with terrifying force. The youth made a hand seal. "Rise!" The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss shot upward, transforming into a crimson phoenix that collided head-on with the lightning. Boom! The violent impact sent shockwaves rippling through the clouds. The crimson phoenix shattered, but the first tribulation lightning had also been dispersed. Before he could catch his breath, the second tribulation lightning struck—this time in the form of 9 violet serpents, each more ferocious than the last. The youth's expression turned grave. He produced a jade talisman from his bosom—a life-saving treasure his master had given him before passing. This talisman could withstand a full-powered strike from a Golden Core expert. "Activate!" The jade talisman shattered, transforming into a green barrier that enveloped him. The 9 violet serpents struck the barrier simultaneously. Cracks spread across the green light like a spiderweb, but it stubbornly held. Just as the barrier was about to collapse, the youth suddenly felt the Qi within his dantian surge violently. The spiritual power that had been accumulating for 3 years was finally reaching its critical point. "I understand now..." A flash of insight crossed his eyes. "Heavenly Tribulation is not just a trial, but also an opportunity." He ceased all defensive measures and allowed the third tribulation lightning—the most powerful of them all—to strike him directly. The world turned white. When his vision cleared, he discovered a golden elixir slowly rotating within his dantian. It emitted a mysterious glow, as if containing the mysteries of heaven and earth. He had succeeded. At that moment, a voice came from afar: "Fellow Daoist, I am Eldrin of the Northern Dipper Sword Sect. I felt the heavenly tribulation from a 1000 miles away and came to investigate. Might I ask your honorable name?" The youth looked toward the source of the voice and smiled faintly. "Ling Xiao of the Azure Cloud Sect."

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