Chapter 1984 : Celestial Ladder

Thoughts racing through his mind, Eldrin watched as the others tore through the void and departed. Without further delay, he led his companions into the chaotic expanse of the Primordial Wasteland Sea.

The Emperor's Treasury was sealed away within the Chaos Desolate Sea, concealed by the methods of 9 great Immortal Saints. Even the Chaos Heavenly Emperor would find it nearly impossible to locate, let alone unseal its gates.

Each time the Celestial Emperor's Treasury opens, a teleportation platform emerges at the edge of the Chaotic Barren Sea. Those who step onto this platform will be transported directly into the Celestial Emperor's Treasury.

However, the teleportation platform also imposed significant limitations. Firstly, only Great Luo Golden Immortals could ascend the platform; those whose cultivation had reached the level of Primordial Emperor or higher could never enter the Celestial Emperor’s Treasure Vault.

Eldrin understood this well, for the Celestial Emperor's Treasury was itself a place to nurture rising talents.

Those who have reached the realm of Primordial Chaos Emperor are considered formidable even across the vast expanse of the primordial chaos. For such beings to advance further, the resources required are invariably of immense rarity—so precious that not even a Chaos Celestial Emperor would part with them lightly.

Getting back to the story, Eldrin and the others stepped into the Chaotic Desolate Sea. After boarding the teleportation platform, they noticed their Xianhuan Ancient Tokens glowing faintly.

Immediately, they felt an intangible force of spatial displacement wash over them, transporting them to a formless void.

Heaven whirled and earth reversed, mountains and rivers flowed backward.

Eldrin snapped back to reality, only to find himself standing before a majestic immortal palace.

Those celestial palaces towered into the clouds, connected by staircases paved with white jade, all shrouded in vast, chaotic immortal mists.

"It is the Celestial Stairway of Immortals."

Lyra spoke with a grave expression, "The Celestial Stairway of Immortal Cosmos was forged from Chaos Immortal Jade, comprising 9,999 steps in total. Upon it rests the Grand Chaos Formation laid by the Dao Ancestor of Immortal Cosmos—even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would find their power suppressed by this array."

"Only by ascending the 3-1000-step stairway shall 1 prove worthy of possessing Mixed Origin Emperor's potential, thus qualifying for the next trial."

Eldrin furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing this.

Having merely traversed 3 1000 steps, he already possessed the bearing of a Primordial Emperor. If he were to complete the entire Celestial Stairway, would he not lay the foundation to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor?

Seeing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but smile faintly. "Legend has it that cultivating a single True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) foundation enables 1 to ascend beyond the 8,000th step. Yet every step beyond that becomes exponentially more difficult, demanding immense accumulation and unwavering perseverance."

"Yet legend has it that only those who have cultivated the foundation of 7 major True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) could possibly ascend the entire staircase."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly.

He glanced around and saw that many Great Perfection Golden Immortals had already ascended the Celestial Stairs. Unfortunately, swirling mists shrouded the staircase, making it impossible to discern how far they had progressed.

"Let's go up and take a look."

Eldrin spoke these words and immediately stepped onto the Celestial Stairway of Immortal Realms.

The moment he set foot on the Celestial Stairway, Eldrin was instantly struck by an overwhelming pressure.

It was a supreme Dao Charm, containing the ultimate authority of the primordial chaos. Even the faintest wisp of it made Eldrin feel a trace of pressure.

The suppression of this Dao Charm is measured by the cultivator's cultivation strength—the higher the realm, the greater the pressure they must endure.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, even an ordinary Seventh-Level Great Luo Golden Immortal would need to circulate their cultivation to resist such pressure.

Fortunately, Eldrin's combat prowess far surpassed his cultivation level, so this additional pressure felt like nothing more than a feather added to his shoulders—he barely even noticed it.

At this thought, he lowered his gaze and glanced at Lyra (Person Name) and the others nearby.

Fortunately, Lyra (Person Name) and the others possessed exceptionally solid foundations, remaining completely unfazed by this pressure and feeling no strain at all.

"It seems all is well. Let us proceed forward then."

Eldrin spoke calmly as he stepped forward, soon arriving atop the 3,000-step staircase.

At this moment, Eldrin noticed numerous immortal palaces already rising and falling around the 3,000-layer staircase.

"These treasures within the celestial halls were left behind by disciples of the 9 Immortal Saints and the supreme Golden Immortals of the Primordial Celestial Realm. You won't find particularly precious artifacts here."

Lyra spoke slowly, a faint ripple of emotion shimmering in her gaze.

Eldrin nodded. In the past, when the 9 Great Celestial Emperors established the Celestial Vault, their purpose was to nurture all rising talents across the Primal Domains of the Immortal Realm. Naturally, it wasn't just the 9 Great Celestial Emperors who contributed funds and effort.

Within the entire Celestial Emperor's Treasure Vault, there exist approximately 3,000 celestial palaces, each left behind by Great Perfection Golden Immortals.

Within stood 9 Celestial Emperor Ancient Halls, 12 Demi-Saint Immortal Halls, 30-6 Great Emperor Palaces, and over a 1000 Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord Pavilions.

The remaining 2,000-some immortal palaces were all treasured vaults left behind by Great Perfection Golden Immortals.

This Celestial Stairway of 3 1000 steps connected to the Celestial Palace, the lowest level of the Celestial Emperor's treasure vault legacy, was also where the least valuable treasures and relics were stored.

However, 1 must not underestimate the difficulty of ascending the 3 1000 steps. Since ancient times, those who had not cultivated an Indestructible Foundation or achieved the late-stage Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm would likely find it impossible to climb these 3,000 steps.

"Press onward."

Eldrin spoke, utterly disdainful of the 3-1000-story celestial palace.

Within the span from the 3,000th to the 6,000th steps of the Celestial Ladder, there existed no immortal palaces left behind by the Primordial Chaos Emperor. Nor could there appear treasures like the Primordial Beginning Qi—items of immeasurable value and legendary rarity from time immemorial.

Moreover, over the course of tens of thousands of kalpas, countless immortals had ascended to the Celestial Emperor's Treasury, plundering the majority of treasures from the first several 1000 floors.

The remaining treasures were also not to be taken away, but included spiritual roots capable of continuously producing innate spiritual fruits, immortal springs, and other such treasures.

However, due to their lower levels, most of these treasures were of mediocre grade, with nothing particularly captivating to Eldrin (Person Name). They weren't worth wasting precious time to explore.

The group pressed onward, and before they knew it, they had ascended several 1000 more steps, arriving at the 6,000th level.

Upon reaching this point, Eldrin clearly felt considerable pressure.

He could distinctly sense that the pressure seemed to emanate from a supreme Great Luo Golden Immortal at the late stage, unleashing their full power—an unrelenting suppression of overwhelming divine might that hindered any further advancement.

"Even at my level of cultivation, I can feel such immense pressure. Those at the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal Realm likely endure far greater strain."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, calculating that the number of Great Luo Golden Immortals capable of reaching this level could likely be counted on 1 hand.

1 must cultivate at least 3 Indestructible Foundations to even have a chance of reaching the 6,000th step. Advancing further depends entirely on 1’s own perseverance and destiny.

As he spoke, Eldrin glanced at an immortal palace not far away, his eyes flickering with a faint gleam. Without hesitation, he suggested, "A celestial hall left behind by a Primordial Unity Emperor—why don’t we go and take a look?"

Everyone nodded, a flicker of curiosity rising in their eyes.

They ascended the steps to the celestial hall and immediately noticed a plaque hanging before its entrance, inscribed with 4 bold characters:

Yaoguang Immortal Palace.

Eldrin murmured softly before stepping calmly into the celestial palace.

The moment he stepped into the immortal palace, Eldrin surveyed his surroundings and discovered several treasured halls within: the Immortal Herb Garden, the Alchemy Pavilion, the Divine Pool Hall, among others.

They first stepped into the Immortal Elixir Pavilion, only to discover that the 9 Immortal Altars which once held treasures now stood completely empty. It was evident they had been cleared out long ago.

"Alas, the immortal elixir had long been taken by someone else."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) spoke slowly, a trace of regret unconsciously coloring his words.

The immortal pill left behind by the Primordial Chaos Emperor was undoubtedly a rare and world-startling divine marvel. Even if it held no use for Eldrin (Person Name), to them it remained an extraordinary treasure of unparalleled rarity.

Without another word, Eldrin proceeded to the Immortal Herb Garden, only to discover a radiant expanse of celestial herbs flourishing within. His eyes instantly shimmered with astonished delight.

At that very moment, the light within the immortal herb garden quivered faintly, revealing a peerlessly elegant man clad in azure robes.

His gaze was tranquil as he looked upon the group, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Should you wish to claim the treasures of the immortal herb garden," he spoke softly, "you must first withstand 3 moves from this emperor."

"3 moves?"

Eldrin nodded and said calmly, "Make your move."

As the words fell, Emperor Yaoguang instantly struck out with a palm, unleashing an astonishingly formidable combat power in that very moment.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly. The combat prowess displayed by this great dao phantom of the Radiant Emperor was truly astonishing, nearly reaching the absolute limit of the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm. It was likely that even 2 or 3 ordinary Golden Immortals at the Great Perfection stage joining forces would be forced to retreat.

Fortunately, Eldrin possessed extraordinary strength. With a mere flip of his palm, he met the attack head-on, instantly shattering the Great Dao phantom of Emperor Yaoguang into nothingness.

"Pfft—"

An instant later, the Great Dao phantom of Emperor Yaoguang reformed, gazing at Eldrin (Person Name) with palpable astonishment. "You actually possess such power?"

As he spoke, a subtle shift crossed Emperor Yaoguang’s expression. “With your bearing, Fellow Daoist, you are destined to join our ranks in time to come.”

"This immortal herb garden I can open to you, Fellow Daoist. I only hope that when I awaken in the future, you might lend me some assistance."

Eldrin remained perfectly composed before replying, "Should circumstances permit, I shall naturally offer some assistance."

Eldrin (Person Name) finally offered a faint smile and unlocked the shackles within the Immortal Herb Garden (Location).

The group stepped into the celestial herb garden, only to discover it was filled with immortal herbs, including rare specimens of the Innate Spiritual Treasure grade. Among them stood a single superior-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root—the Starfruit Tree—its branches heavy with glistening celestial fruits.

"As is customary, any being capable of withstanding 3 strikes from me may claim 3 Astral Fruits or 3 celestial herbs."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke, then said with a smile, “However, since you, fellow Daoist, have managed to defeat me, I shall make an exception and allow you to take all the immortal treasures here—except for the Starfruit Tree (Spiritual Root).”

"However, as per protocol, I must ask you to leave behind the seeds, Fellow Daoist, so that we may cultivate the immortal herbs anew in the celestial medicine garden."

Eldrin nodded with a faint smile and spoke, "When harvesting herbs, 1 must leave the roots intact; when plucking flowers, 1 must preserve the seeds. This is the proper way."

As they spoke, the group harvested the immortal herbs from the medicine garden, only to discover they had acquired several dozen Great Luo immortal herbs. Among them were even 9 rare upper-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, each an invaluable find.

And the Star Fruits, which were of no small value, were obtained in a single haul numbering as many as 30-6.

After collecting these rare treasures, they arrived at the Immortal Pond Hall. This hall housed an extraordinary celestial pool—a precious site for tempering 1's physical form, which also accelerated the refinement of Eldrin's (Person Name) bodily constitution.

Eldrin (Person Name) had been cultivating within for some time, feeling his physical cultivation foundation grow increasingly solid. Even the restrictions on consuming the supreme-grade Immortal Golden Fruit had been significantly shortened.

"It seems I can consume the Immortal Golden Fruit 1 more time."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, immediately consuming an Immortal Golden Fruit. Instantly, he felt his Indestructible Body grow significantly more resilient.

Apart from Eldrin (Person Name), the physical cultivation of everyone else had also improved significantly.

Unfortunately, this Immortal Pond was not of a high grade, merely a 20-4-pattern supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, hence its effects were only potent during the first use.

After completing the Immortal Pond's body tempering, the group emerged from the Yaoguang Immortal Hall and continued their ascent along the stone steps.

They continued onward, exploring dozens of Primordial Chaos Immortal Halls in succession. Yet to Eldrin's dismay, many of these sacred halls bore restrictions.

Many Primordial Chaos Immortal Halls require meeting specific conditions to be unlocked, such as possessing a physique or aptitude similar to that of the hall's original master. Those with simpler activation criteria, however, often contain only sparse remnants of treasures within.

Among these treasures, Eldrin had not encountered a single truly precious item, such as Primordial Qi (Cultivation Resource) or the embryonic forms of Primordial Treasures (Magic Treasure).

"After hundreds of explorations, there shouldn't be any particularly valuable treasures left in the foundational levels of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Palace."

Lyra spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifting toward the higher steps of the celestial ladder above.

Eldrin gave a slight nod and said, "Then let us not waste any time. We shall ascend beyond the 8,000th layer."

With these words, Eldrin strode forward, unknowingly ascending the 8-thousandth step of the Celestial Emperor's Treasury.

To reach the 8,000th step of the Celestial Stairway, 1 must often possess immense perseverance and unwavering determination, coupled with extraordinary innate talent and profound foundational strength.

Generally speaking, only those who have cultivated the foundation of a True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) could potentially set foot in the Celestial Emperor's Treasury at this level.

Above the 8,000th level, immortal palaces had become exceedingly rare. Eldrin gazed ahead and discovered only over a 100 such palaces remained in sight.

Above the 8,000th level, all immortal palaces were legacies left by top-tier emperors at the late stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.

Lyra spoke with a somber expression, "Vaults of this caliber once belonged to the supreme powerhouses of the Primordial Domain of Immortal Cosmos. It is highly probable that traces of Primordial Genesis Qi remain within, and there might even be a chance for a Primordial Supreme Treasure to emerge."

"However, at our current level, we can only unlock 3 such treasuries at most."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this.

Within the Celestial Emperor's Treasury, there existed inherent rules dictating that above the 8,000th level, a maximum of only 3 vaults could be unlocked—specifically, 1 each from the late-stage Chaos Origin Realm, the Great Perfection Chaos Origin Realm, and the Quasi-Sage level vaults.

In other words, after unlocking the treasury of the late-stage Primordial Chaos Emperor, if 1 fails to pass the trial of the Great Perfection Primordial Chaos Emperor’s treasury, they can only access this single treasury.

Above 9,000 layers lay the treasuries left behind by the 9 Great Celestial Emperors—each so profoundly precious that an individual could open, at most, 1.

And since the inception of the Celestial Emperor's Treasury, the 9 treasuries left behind by the Celestial Emperors have only been opened a dozen or so times in total.

"The number of times is limited, so we have no choice but to open the strongest treasury."

Eldrin turned his head, casting a glance at the assembled crowd before speaking. "Given your innate talent and potential, most of you should be able to enter over a 100 of these Celestial Emperor's Treasuries. You may choose 3 among them to attempt their trials."

"Remember, rather than choosing the most powerful Celestial Emperor's Treasury, it is better to select the treasury most suited to yourself."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They soon selected the ancient halls they wished to ascend and began striding deeper into the celestial staircase.

After the crowd had dispersed, Eldrin continued his ascent toward the heavens, directly selecting a treasure vault of the Great Luo Golden Immortal’s eighth layer.

This treasury was known as the Tianxu Immortal Palace, a legacy left behind by the supreme emperor ‘Ancestor Tianxu’ from the primordial realm of the Immortal Cosmos in ancient times.

That day, Patriarch Tianxu pioneered the art of 9 Suns Aligning in the Sky and wielded an Innate Supreme Treasure in his grasp. His combat prowess rivaled even that of a Great Perfection Chaos Origin Emperor. In his era, he stood as 1 of the peerless powerhouses within the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos.

Most crucially, Patriarch Tianxu was the direct lineage successor of the Primordial Chaos Celestial Emperor, a status of extraordinary nobility.

After Eldrin (Person Name) set foot in the Tianxu Treasure Vault, he immediately discovered that the various immortal treasures within were exceptionally well-preserved. It was evident that over hundreds of millions of years, only a handful of beings had managed to pass the trials of the Ancient Tianxu Progenitor.

"Bzzz—"

Just as Eldrin was lost in thought, he suddenly felt an invisible force enveloping him.

The world spun violently before Eldrin found himself standing in a nameless void. Before him stood an elder with fiery red hair.

"To be able to set foot in this old man's Celestial Dawn Hall, young friend, you truly deserve to be called divinely gifted..."

The red-haired elder began to speak, but when his eyes fell upon Eldrin’s features, he froze abruptly. His face shifted dramatically as he exclaimed in astonishment, "Ancestral Master..."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily before speaking involuntarily, "I'm afraid you've mistaken me for someone else, fellow daoist."

The red-haired elder was taken aback for a moment before gathering his wits. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "So strikingly similar... yet why does it feel fundamentally different?"

Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly as he found it rather peculiar that the red-haired elder had mistaken him for the sect founder. He couldn’t help but inquire, “Fellow Daoist, does your sect’s founder happen to bear some resemblance to me?”

The red-haired elder did not reply. After carefully circling Eldrin (Person Name) several times, he couldn't help but murmur to himself, "Could this man be the reincarnated form of our Patriarch?"

Yet, in the next instant, he shook his head again.

At his level of cultivation, he could naturally discern the difference in a reincarnated individual at a single glance.

Eldrin's soul appeared distinctly more primal and youthful compared to that Patriarch's, lacking the ancient and unfathomable depth characteristic of the Patriarch's soul.

At this thought, the red-haired elder withdrew his contemplation and looked at Eldrin (Person Name), saying, "My Dao title is Tianxu, as I believe you are already aware."

Eldrin nodded slightly and spoke, "You are the Celestial Emperor's personal disciple. Even after tens of thousands of kalpas, your name resounds like thunder across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss."

The Crimson Haired Patriarch spoke, his voice measured, "In my youth, I was fortunate enough to accompany my master to pay respects to our Patriarch and had the honor of meeting him once. Fellow Daoist, your resemblance to our Patriarch is truly striking, which is why I mistook you for him earlier."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight shudder and couldn't help but ask, "What kind of figure was the founding master of your lineage, Fellow Daoist?"

The Red-Haired Elder pondered for a long while before speaking, "In the primordial era before recorded antiquity, when the Primal Domain of the Immortal Cosmos first took form, our Patriarch emerged from the depths of primordial chaos."

He established the 9 Arts of Immortal Dao, and the 9 Heavenly Emperors of the Primordial Realm—including my Master and various Senior Uncles—were none other than the 9 great disciples under the Patriarch.

Eldrin's pupils contracted abruptly. If Patriarch Tianxu's words were true, did that mean the 9 great Heavenly Emperors of the primordial Immortal Realm in ancient times were all disciples of 1 supreme being?

Most crucially, Eldrin looked exactly identical to that founding master. If this wasn't mere coincidence, then the 2 likely shared countless intricate connections.

This news was truly unbelievable, causing Eldrin to momentarily doubt his own origins.

"Could it be that my identity holds deeper mysteries than meets the eye?"

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, momentarily at a loss on how to untangle his thoughts.

In the primordial realm of the Celestial Cosmos of old, the 9 Celestial Emperors all possessed cultivation at the First Realm of Chaos. Among them, the Dao Ancestor of the Celestial Cosmos had even half-stepped into the Second Realm of Chaos.

If he truly is the reincarnation of that founding master, then in his past life he must have reached at least the second stage of Chaos—the Dao Unity Realm—and very likely stepped into an even higher realm.

Such a figure must be a chess player in the boundless chaos, a supreme being overlooking the infinite void—how could they possibly perish in seated meditation?

This gave Eldrin a faint sense of unease, yet he could only watch as layer upon layer of mist clouded his vision, finding it impossible to pierce through the haze and grasp the truth for the moment.

"Sigh…"

After much deliberation, Eldrin still couldn't deduce anything substantial, and ultimately withdrew his focus.

Snapping back to reality, he decided it would be wiser not to involve himself with beings far beyond his current cultivation level. Turning to Patriarch Tianxu, he remarked, "A figure like your sect’s founding ancestor must have been a peerless Celestial Emperor whose might shook the primordial chaos."

"I am merely at the Great Luo Realm—how could I possibly be connected to such matters?"

"In the boundless chaos where all wonders exist, encountering someone similar is perhaps mere coincidence."

Elder Tianxu also nodded. Though he could not discern the origins of Eldrin (Person Name), he could perceive that Eldrin (Person Name) was likely not the reincarnation of their founding patriarch.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Since there is resemblance, perhaps it signifies fate. Ordinary individuals who pass my trial may only take 1 supreme treasure and 2 lesser treasures."

"But should you prove capable of defeating this divine manifestation of my Great Dao, I shall grant you the privilege to select 3 sacred treasures."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's eyes gleamed with a subtle light. Given the status and discerning eye of Patriarch Tianxu, even ordinary treasures were likely supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures. Anything he deemed a "priceless treasure" must be truly extraordinary.

The ability to select 3 precious treasures would be enough for Eldrin to reap a bountiful harvest.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "Fellow Daoist, please make your move."

"You'd best be cautious."

As the words fell, the aura around Patriarch Tianxu surged violently. Boundless Dao principles converged upon him, transforming into a majestic divine form—the Crimson Sun Celestial Crow.

As for the Divine Forms of the Great Dao, Eldrin had indeed heard of them, for this was the ultimate power that could only be cultivated by those at the level of Primordial Chaos Emperor.

Similar to those who cultivate their physical bodies to sagehood and advance to the Chaos Origin Emperor realm, 1 can transform their True Spirit Runes into the more powerful True Spirit Forms. Even beings who walk the Path of Dao can cultivate Great Dao Forms to empower themselves.

After breaking through to the realm of Primordial Chaos Emperor, should 1 advance further to grasp the authority of the Great Dao, they could transform the power of the Great Dao they command into the ultimate divine form of the Great Dao.

The Divine Form of the Great Dao is the true manifestation of the Great Dao itself, capable of unleashing divine power rarely witnessed since ancient times.

Generally speaking, a single perfected Primordial Great Dao can give birth to at most 9 Primordial Treasures. Therefore, possessing such a Great Dao also manifests in 9 forms, allowing 1 to cultivate 9 Divine Manifestations.

The more Great Dao divine forms 1 cultivates, the more powerful the mastery over the forces of the Great Dao becomes.

Generally speaking, cultivating 1 Great Dao Divine Form allows 1 to reach the late stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor. Cultivating 3 Divine Forms signifies the Great Perfection realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

Those who have cultivated the 9 Divine Forms are even rarer existences at the quasi-sage realm.

Even many perfected Innate Great Daos lacked sufficient foundation, some only able to give birth to 6 or 7 divine forms. Those Paragon-level experts who mastered the authority of such Great Daos could, at most, cultivate merely 6 or 7 Great Dao divine forms.

At this moment, the Phantom of Patriarch Tianxu manifested the divine form of the Crimson Sun Heavenly Crow, unleashing an invincible divine power rarely witnessed since time immemorial.

Even with his cultivation suppressed at the seventh level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, he demonstrated unparalleled prowess rarely seen since the dawn of chaos—enough to tear apart a Great Perfection-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal with his bare hands. None could rival him save for a Primordial Chaos Emperor.

"You are not unworthy."

Eldrin raised his palm to meet the strike, sending the Crimson Sun Sky Crow flying backward with a resounding blow. His expression remained unperturbed as he spoke calmly.

He was rather curious about the power of the Great Dao Divine Form, and could not help but say, "You may unleash your full strength—let me witness the might of the Great Dao Divine Form."

Excellent!

Elder Tianxu acted decisively, unleashing endless divine chains of the Great Dao that intertwined across the heavens. A nearly limitless power of cosmic authority surged forth, each strand possessing the supreme might to vanquish even a Golden Immortal of the Grand Luo.

That was an ocean where the Great Dao converged, the supreme power originating from the very source of the Dao.

Even though Patriarch Tianxu had long since fallen, this divine manifestation of the Great Dao, empowered by the immortal palace, still unleashed its supreme primordial power.

"The ultimate authority of the Great Dao, a power drawn from the very source of the Great Dao."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured slowly, his expression grave as he engaged the Crimson Sun Celestial Crow Divine Form in combat.

In the blink of an eye, the 2 had already exchanged over 3 1000 moves. The overwhelming divine energy surging between them was potent enough to annihilate a majestic immortal realm. Had it not been for the imperishable stability of the Celestial Emperor's Treasury space, the entire celestial palace would have long been reduced to dust.

After 3 1000 exchanges, Eldrin (Person Name) had largely grasped the profound mysteries of the Great Dao Divine Form. A faint glimmer lit his eyes as he declared, "A formidable Great Dao Divine Form indeed—worthy of my full power."

Boom—

As the words fell, Eldrin (Person Name) forced back the Crimson Sun Sky Crow with a single palm strike, then transformed into an Eternal Divine Sun and soared into the heavens.

In an instant, the 10 great immortal treasuries behind him began to rotate, while the phantom of a true immortal realm faintly materialized, transforming into supreme power that enveloped his entire being.

Authority of the Great Dao, have you mastered the Great Dao?

Elder Tianxu cried out in alarm, immediately urging the Crimson Sun Heaven Crow to unleash its full power. Alas, it was already too late.

But then Eldrin, wielding the authority of the Path of Self-Sacrifice with ever-deepening mastery, unleashed a fist that descended like divine retribution. Its supreme force cleaved through all creation, erasing every form of power beneath its annihilating might.

"Haa—"

The Crimson Sun Sky Crow shattered, instantly transforming into an illusion of Patriarch Tianxu.

He gazed at Eldrin, a trace of astonishment coloring his expression as he remarked, "I never imagined you have already grasped the Great Dao. From what I can see, the potential of this Dao is boundless—I fear you are destined to become, at the very least, an invincible powerhouse at the Quasi-Sage Realm."

"Defeat at your hands is no disgrace for this old man."

Eldrin (Person Name) wore a placid expression before smiling faintly. "Due to the constraints of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury rules, fellow daoist, your manifestation of the Great Dao is restricted to the peak perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm."

"Had you been at your peak, Fellow Daoist, I would have been crushed by a single thought from you long ago."

Elder Tianxu shook his head and declared, "There is no honor in relying solely on 1's cultivation base to intimidate others."

"With your cultivation at the seventh level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, you managed to defeat my Great Dao Manifestation despite a 2-level gap. Such talent could truly be called unparalleled in the annals of the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos."

Eldrin nodded. This Patriarch Tianxu possessed extraordinary strength—even during his Ancient Immortal Realm days, he had laid a foundation of several True Spiritual Roots.

With such profound foundations, augmented by the power of a True Spirit Divine Form, he could effortlessly challenge a Chaos Origin Emperor despite being at the Great Perfection stage of a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo.

To be able to defeat him was indeed a testament to peerless talent.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled and said, “As you mentioned earlier, fellow Daoist, may I choose 3 precious treasures?”

Elder Tianxu swept his sleeve, summoning over a dozen or so radiant treasures. Eldrin (Person Name) lifted his gaze, his expression shifting faintly.

The dozen or so precious treasures of Patriarch Tianxu, each 1 of astonishing value.

Among them were 4 Primordial Chaos Treasure Embryos, 13 strands of Primal Chaos Primordial Qi, 1 top-grade Primordial Chaos-grade Immortal Pill, and several Primordial Chaos-grade Immortal Herbs.

Each of these priceless treasures was of astonishing value, worth no less than a single strand of Primordial Qi.

Eldrin surveyed his surroundings for a long while, then fell into deep contemplation before finally retrieving a strand of Primordial Pure Yang Essence—a fusion of innate Primordial Qi. For the remaining 2, he chose pure Primordial Qi.

While the other treasures were all of extraordinary value—especially those few Primordial Chaos Treasure Embryos, each an astonishingly precious divine object—they were all either offensive or defensive artifacts, and thus of little use to Eldrin.

Instead, the Primordial Yang Essence integrated into the Primordial Yang Divine Patterns of the Primordial Indestructible Body, providing sufficient catalyst for cultivation all the way to the realm of the Primordial Emperor without shortage.