Chapter 1975 : Future Eldrin

It was an indescribable entity that did not manifest its true form, merely wielding a blade of annihilation—neither quite sword nor quite saber—as it descended.

Wherever it passed, the Great Dao crumbled, space-time fractured, reincarnation shattered, all things were annihilated, and everything was reduced to ashes.

The Future Self exerted its utmost strength to resist, yet in an instant, every defense was shattered by a single blow.

Eldrin watched as his future self completely disintegrated, as if everything had been severed into nothingness. Immediately after, the entire ancient river of time was completely severed by this single strike.

At the final moment, Eldrin watched as the entire fabric of spacetime began to crumble. In the end, only a violet seal shrouded in Primordial Chaos energy remained, enveloped by fragments of spacetime and lost within the ancient river of time.

"This is..."

After a long while had passed, Eldrin slowly awakened from the spacetime continuum, only to discover he had returned to the Abyssal Celestial Realm hundreds of millions of years later.

He took a deep breath, his expression tinged with confusion, and said, "Did my future self perish under that strike?"

"But why would my future self, already so immensely powerful, choose to traverse against the currents of the River of Time and cross dimensions to confront an undefeatable Taboo existence?"

Eldrin could not comprehend it, yet in the end, he suppressed the thought.

He knew his own temperament all too well—the man he would become would never engage in meaningless pursuits, much less court death without reason.

Since the future version of myself chose to do this, there must be a reason for it.

At this thought, Eldrin quickly suppressed the injury at the corner of his mouth instead of dwelling on it further, then slowly exhaled a steady breath.

"How is it going?"

At this moment, Lyra (Person Name) saw him return wounded and asked with a worried expression.

"It's nothing serious." Eldrin shook his head with a bitter smile. "I sustained some injuries while reviving Ziye, and later encountered a spatial battle where a wisp of residual power pierced through the River of Time and struck me."

"Fortunately, the era I inhabit lies eons apart from that particular spacetime, so the injuries I sustained weren't particularly severe."

Lyra let out a sigh of relief before promptly feeding Eldrin several healing elixirs. "The River of Time is perilous and unpredictable," she explained. "In some forbidden zones, there are even Heavenly Emperor-level experts crossing temporal boundaries to engage in battle."

"Although you possess the combat prowess of an Emperor, venturing into that place recklessly could still inflict grave injuries upon you, risking a prolonged slumber."

As she spoke, Lyra continued, "Fortunately, such earth-shattering battles rarely occur across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. As long as you avoid the era and location where the Primordial Domain of Immortal Sanctuary collapsed, you should possess the strength to protect yourself."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily upon hearing this, as if faintly comprehending something.

The future self seemed to have traveled upstream through time to countless kalpas ago, engaging in battle with the entity that shattered the Primordial Realm of the Immortal Cosmos in that distant epoch.

But for what reason had he braved the upstream torrent of the River of Time, confronting those indescribable existences?

“For the Chaos Cauldron, or for some other reason?”

Eldrin murmured inwardly, yet he still couldn't quite grasp it.

Seeing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Eldrin shook his head before continuing, "I did not witness the battle in the Primordial Realm of Immortal Cosmos, but I might have glimpsed the aftermath of that conflict."

At this point, Eldrin ultimately took a deep breath and chose not to tell Lyra that his future self would cross paths with such an existence.

After all, the existence behind the Blade of Annihilation seemed far too indescribably powerful. Speaking of it might allow that being to sense our discussion.

After all, once 1's cultivation realm reaches a certain level, they develop a certain sensitivity toward matters connected to themselves.

Just like Eldrin (Person Name), across the infinite multidimensional spacetime of the 8 Great Celestial Domains of the Returning Abyss, if someone called out his Daoist title or true name, Eldrin (Person Name) would always sense it.

And beings of that level likely possess an astonishingly vast range of perception—so immense that 1 might not even dare to entertain certain thoughts.

Lyra had no Primordial Chaos Scripture to conceal the Heaven-Slaying Halberd. If she were to find out, she would most likely detect it.

"Unspeakable, unthinkable."

Eldrin murmured softly, then finally shook his head at Lyra.

Lyra understood the implication and immediately ceased further inquiries.

As the Great Tribulation drew to a close, Jiang Daoxu and Yan Jinghan finally returned.

Eldrin (Person Name) had no wish to reveal their origins, and thus did not allow them to appear publicly. After merely hosting an internal Grand Luo Immortal Banquet in their honor, he once again entered seclusion to heal his wounds.

This healing process did not last long. Merely after several million years, Eldrin had completely recovered from his injuries.

After his injuries had healed, Eldrin finally felt his comprehension of the Great Dao had reached sufficient depth to break through to the late-stage of the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm.

"It is time to attempt a breakthrough."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, immediately beginning his preparations to break through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

To break through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, 1 often requires exceptionally rare resources, while attaining the Great Ascension Realm's Dao Path demands the incomparably precious Primordial Essence of the Great Dao.

However, the Great Dao Source Marrow can only be produced within Chaos Nests of the Primordial Chaos level, making it exceptionally rare throughout the Chaos and exceedingly precious in value.

Eldrin (Person Name) did not possess such a treasure in his hands, but having seized quite a few rare curios, it would not be difficult for him to acquire 1.

At this thought, Eldrin asked Lyra, "Where do you think I should go to seek the Great Dao Source Marrow?"

Lyra, however, smiled faintly and said, "Given your current status, you could simply strike a deal with any random Hunyuan Emperor."

"Recently, quite a few Primordial Chaos Emperors have been seeking to engage with you."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily before realizing he was no longer the person he had been.

Having achieved the Great Perfection of the Path of Self-Offering, I now stand as a being of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm. Even the myriad Primordial Chaos Emperors would regard me as their equal.

For an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal, obtaining Great Dao Source Marrow would be extremely difficult, yet for the present version of himself, acquiring it was as easy as taking a breath.

"It seems that different levels of cultivation grant access to distinct social strata and resources."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then straightened the guest documents in his hand before speaking with a light chuckle, "Since the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss personally invited me as a guest, it seems I ought to meet this esteemed senior."

Lyra also gave a slight nod, then said with a smile, "In my previous life, the Flame-Severing Monarch was merely an obscure Great Luo Golden Immortal."

"All these years, as a sovereign ruler in his own right, I could not easily associate with him. But now it seems you truly ought to establish ties with them."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this. In her previous life, Lyra had been a Quasi-Deity Emperor, yet now, having started her cultivation anew, she had only reached the Great Perfection Stage.

To avoid the awkwardness of experiencing a role reversal, Lyra (Person Name) seldom interacted with her former acquaintances, who likewise tacitly refrained from seeking her out for reminiscence.

Now that Eldrin (Person Name) had stepped into the realm of Primordial Chaos Emperor in terms of combat prowess and even became a Dao-Sovereign who commanded his own Great Dao, both his status and strength were sufficient to stand as equals with those old acquaintances from the past. This brought immense satisfaction to Lyra (Person Name).

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "I shall meet with them then, and take the opportunity to trade for some urgently needed resources."

With that, Eldrin no longer hesitated. He directly retrieved a batch of premium-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasures, Demonic Heartblood Pills, and other resources, then tore through the primordial chaos to arrive beyond the Li Flame Celestial Realm.

The moment he arrived beyond the Liyan Immortal Domain, Emperor Liyan immediately sensed his presence. With a faint smile, he stepped forward and said, “So it is the esteemed Daoist Guixu gracing us with your presence. This is truly an honor.”

Eldrin smiled faintly, then cupped his hands and said, "Esteemed senior, when you personally visited some days ago, I happened to be in secluded cultivation and failed to receive you properly. I beg your forgiveness."

"Hold it!"

The Flame Sovereign Liyan hastily waved his hand and spoke at once, "Fellow Daoist, as the revered founder of an entire path, you may very well step into the realm of Chaos in the future. Pray do not humble yourself unduly before me."

"Let us interact as peers."

Eldrin nodded slightly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Then I shall presume upon our acquaintance to address you as an equal, Your Majesty."

"Ha ha ha!"

The Flame Emperor hastily rose and courteously guided Eldrin (Person Name) by the sleeve to the Blazing Phoenix Celestial Realm.

Within an immortal garden veiled in ethereal mists, Emperor Liyan personally guided him to sit facing 1 another. Simultaneously, dozens of peerless celestial maidens drifted forth, their figures weaving through the immortal haze in an elegant dance—a lavish welcome ceremony prepared for Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin glanced over and saw that each of these celestial maidens possessed beauty that could captivate for millennia, with innate talent and cultivation base that ranked among the pinnacle of ancient immortals. The lead dancer was none other than a Golden Immortal of the Grand Luo.

After the dance concluded, the Blaze Emperor Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but ask, "How was it?"

"Your Majesty, this life of unfettered freedom is truly enviable."

Eldrin smiled faintly and replied calmly.

However, the Flame Emperor Li shook his head, his tone tinged with even deeper admiration. "Fellow Daoist, your fated partner is the reincarnation of the Lunar Emperor—truly something that fills us with boundless envy."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but feel a faint flicker in his gaze.

Seeing this, Emperor Liyan smiled and said, "In the primordial era, Emperor Taiyin was a peerless figure of unparalleled elegance—the foremost goddess of the Primordial Genesis Domain, reigning supreme above all female immortals across the boundless realms."

Even among the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss, the Lunar Empress stood as the unparalleled beauty reigning supreme atop the Grace Rankings. She had once drawn courtship from multiple existences of Chaos Heavenly Emperor caliber.

Eldrin was momentarily taken aback before comprehending the depth of Lyra's past.

Witnessing this, Emperor Liyan could not help but remark, "What a pity. Emperor Taiyin's standards are exceedingly high. As 1 destined to become the Chaos God Sovereign, how could she ever deign to acknowledge the courtship of others?"

"Some even say that the Celestial Emperor of the demon race resorted to treachery out of bitter resentment after failing to win her favor..."

When he mentioned the Sun Celestial Emperor, a faint crease flickered in Eldrin’s gaze, but he swiftly concealed the trace of coldness.…

He did not believe that the Sun Celestial Emperor had struck out of sheer humiliation from unrequited pursuit, though it might have been 1 of the contributing factors.

For those who have cultivated to the realm of Great Luo or beyond, when faced with absolute benefits, human nature may not withstand the test, and mere romantic entanglements may not hold significant weight.

If the Sun Emperor's true intention from the very beginning was to seize the authority over the Great Dao, then his so-called pursuit was likely driven by ulterior motives.

Eldrin (Person Name) had no wish to dwell on the Sun Celestial Emperor, so he spoke up, "Fellow Daoist, matters concerning such exalted beings are best left undiscussed between you and I."

"Ah, my apologies for the recklessness!"

Flame-Severing Imperial Lord quickly let out an ingratiating laugh, then personally brewed a pot of tea for Eldrin (Person Name). With warm enthusiasm, he said, "Fellow Daoist, having pioneered your own grand path to its completion, I fear your future potential may very well be limitless."

"I've lived a few years longer than you, so I hope you don't mind this old brother calling himself such without shame?"

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and said with a gentle smile, "Your Majesty may act as you see fit."

The Flame Emperor nodded slightly, then spoke candidly, "To be frank, the reason I personally sought you out last time was to ask for your assistance."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had thought of something.

The Flame Emperor Eldrin smiled faintly and continued, "Within the Eastern Flaming Realm, that Half-Ancestor of Raging Flames has always been a thorn in our sides. What say we join forces to eliminate him for good?"

Hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin's eyes.

Eldrin had long anticipated the Flame Emperor’s request. The emperor’s cultivation had remained stagnant at the third level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm for thousands of kalpas.

If he could slay Eldrin, his nemesis in the Dao, the Flame Emperor’s chances of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm would be greatly enhanced.

However, Half-Ancestor Liyan was no easy opponent. Given Eldrin's current strength, he dared not rashly intervene in the matter, and thus remained silent.

Seeing this, the Flame-Severing Emperor spoke, "If you join forces with me, Daoist, upon success I shall bestow upon you 3 supreme-grade Primordial Spirit Treasures."

Eldrin remained silent upon hearing this. While a top-grade innate spiritual treasure was indeed valuable, for a Chaos Origin Emperor, it was hardly an indispensable artifact.

Eldrin already had 3 of them in his possession, so he felt no particular urgency toward such a treasure.

Most crucially, Eldrin Half-Ancestor occupied the Primal Chaos Domain of Li Fire Ancient Plain—a Chaos Sanctuary of the Primordial Unity tier. Even disregarding his Fiendgod physique and the Chaos Sanctuary itself, the treasures he possessed were likely worth no less than 10 top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures to begin with.

3 measly top-grade Primordial Spirit Treasures were hardly worth Eldrin's involvement.

After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke: "Your Excellency must understand that although I command the Dao, my cultivation base remains insufficient after all."

"With formidable enemies still lurking all around, I dare not intervene in a conflict of this magnitude."

"Moreover, Eldrin the Half-Ancestor is backed by the Eldrin Ancient Plains. With the Primordial Chaos Great Array defending it, even 3 to 5 early-stage Primordial Chaos Emperor Lords joining forces would find it nearly impossible to breach."

At this point, Eldrin’s tone shifted once more as he said, “How about you wait a little longer, fellow Daoist? Only when I advance further in my cultivation and reach the realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor will I have some measure of confidence.”

Hearing this, Emperor Liyan also smiled slightly. He gave a nod and said, "Your words are quite reasonable, Fellow Daoist. There is no harm in waiting a little longer."

In truth, the reason Flame Sovereign Li Yao was inviting Eldrin to intervene at this moment was also to reduce his share of the treasures.

However, since Eldrin intended to make his move only after further strengthening his power, he could afford to wait. At most, it would mean distributing more treasures later—so long as he obtained the Great Dao authority of the Li Fire Demigod, he would suffer no loss.

Seeing this, Eldrin spoke up, "By the way, I also came hoping to exchange some Great Dao Source Crystals with you, fellow Daoist."

"Oh?"

The Flame Sovereign’s gaze flickered faintly, then he smiled and said, “That is easily settled. I still have 10 portions of Great Dao Source Crystals in my possession. How about I spare 5 for you, fellow Daoist?”

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