Chapter 1991 : Eighth Level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal

The strength of the Eldrin Demon God was no trivial matter. Even though the Southern Swamp Emperor's cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm, he dared not claim he could destroy the Eldrin Demon God's physical form.

Eldrin was able to detain him, proving that his strength was far beyond that of an ordinary Primordial Chaos Emperor.

However, this was ultimately someone else's secret, and Emperor Nanwei naturally had no intention of exposing it. He carefully examined the physical form of the Li Flame Fiendgod and finally remarked, "The remains are incomplete, missing the crucial head portion. Fortunately, the rest of the body remains fully intact."

As he spoke, Emperor Nanxu looked at Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "By all reasoning, this cauldron of precious pills should only yield 2. But with my unique secret method, I can compensate for this deficiency and refine 3 Primordial Chaos Immortal Pills."

"However, to perform such an arcane art, 1 still requires a rare ingredient."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a flicker of delight in his heart and immediately inquired, "What does Your Majesty require?"

A single primordial Ganoderma lucidum.

The Southern Weir Emperor spoke, then added, "I do possess this spiritual herb, but its value is hardly insignificant."

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) spoke up, "Fellow Daoist, if you have any conditions, feel free to state them outright."

The Southern Weir Emperor nodded, then began to speak. "To be frank, I have a request to make..."

As Emperor Nanxu spoke in a measured tone, Eldrin quickly grasped the nature of his request.

It turned out that the Eldrin Emperor had a daughter, known as the Eldrin Immortal Lord. Having only recently broken through to the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm, her cultivation base had not yet stabilized and remained at the mid-stage of Great Perfection Golden Immortal.

In this great war of the 3 clans, Immortal Lord Nanxi also joined the celestial battlefield. Emperor Nanwei, concerned for his daughter's safety, wished to request that Eldrin (Person Name) extend some protection to her when he later steps onto the celestial battlefield.

In truth, Eldrin was not the first existence entrusted to their care. Given the status of Emperor Nanxu, he had long since requested several Chaos Origin Emperors to look after his protege. Eldrin was merely 1 among them.

Tending to a mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal was but a trivial matter for someone of Eldrin's (Person Name) emperor-level combat prowess.

He did not decline the offer, merely stating, "In the next kalpic tribulation, I shall join the Starry Sky Battlefield. Should Immortal Lord Nanxi still be upon that battlefield, I will naturally extend some consideration."

Hearing this, the Southern Swamp Emperor smiled faintly and immediately responded, "In that case, consider this innate Glossy Ganoderma and alchemy remuneration as my offering for your future guidance."

As he spoke thus, Emperor Nanxu immediately entered the alchemy chamber and ignited the furnace to refine this batch of Primordial Chaos Immortal Pills.

However, before the Southern Swamp Emperor began his alchemy, Eldrin could not resist speaking up, "Might I observe for a moment?"

"You know alchemy as well?"

Eldrin replied with a placid expression, "I have already refined several batches of Supreme Great Luo Immortal Pills."

The Southern Weidi Emperor was happy to do him a favor, so he smiled and said, "In that case, why don't you lend me a hand?"

The 2 entered the alchemy chamber, and Eldrin began assisting with the preparation of medicinal ingredients. During moments of leisure, they started exchanging their insights and experiences in alchemy.

As their exchange continued, Emperor Nanwei could not help but feel profoundly astonished. To his surprise, he realized that Eldrin’s alchemy skills, even if not yet on par with his own, had at least reached the threshold of the Primordial Chaos level.

Tens of thousands of years later, when the Southern Swamp Emperor successfully refined a cauldron of 3 Primordial Chaos Pills, he handed them to Eldrin and could not help but remark, "Your alchemy skills are already remarkable, Fellow Daoist. Perhaps it is time for you to attempt refining a Primordial Chaos Treasure Elixir."

A faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin (Person Name)'s eyes as he received the immortal elixir. With a light laugh, he said, "Thanks to the Divine Monarch's guidance, I have gained invaluable insights."

Lord Nanwei, however, detained Eldrin (Person Name) for an extended discussion on their insights. It was only when the next alchemy assignment was issued that he reluctantly bid farewell to Eldrin (Person Name).

Emerging from Danxuan Heaven, Eldrin soon returned to the Abyssal Ruins Immortal Realm.

Upon returning to the Eldrin Immortal Realm, he immediately retrieved the Primordial Chaos Elixir and began secluded cultivation to master the Primordial Indestructible Body.

This seclusion lasted for several million years. By the time Eldrin had fully refined a single Primordial Chaos Elixir, he discovered his Chaos Indestructible Body had already reached the peak of the seventh layer of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

At this moment, Eldrin's Chaos Indestructible Body had grown by approximately 50 percent compared to when he had just broken through to the seventh level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. All that remained was to accumulate sufficient primordial essence to breakthrough to the eighth level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

At this rate, if Eldrin were to consume another Great Luo Golden Elixir, he would likely be able to break through to the 8th layer of the Great Luo Body in the next kalpa.

To return to our story, after cultivating his Great Luo Physique to its absolute limit, Eldrin felt his comprehension of the Great Dao had reached sufficient depth.

He immediately began his breakthrough in the Dao cultivation. To advance from the seventh to the eighth layer of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, it was optimal to replenish 1's foundation with resources such as Great Dao Source Crystals.

Eldrin no longer lacked such treasures in his possession. After refining several Great Dao Source Crystals in succession, his mastery of the Great Dao finally broke through to the 8th layer of the Golden Immortal realm.

After his Great Dao cultivation had completely broken through, Eldrin immediately sensed a significant enhancement in his authority over the Great Dao.

Originally relying on the Chaos Infinite Dao, he could already rival a Ninth-Level Golden Immortal. But now, with the power of his Dao alone, he could match a top-tier Golden Immortal at the peak of perfection. Facing ordinary Ninth-Level Golden Immortals, he could likely take on 3 at once.

"Not bad at all."

Seeing that both his physical body and Dao cultivation had improved considerably, Eldrin was in high spirits as he finally emerged from the seclusion chamber.

After emerging from seclusion, Eldrin found the Abyssal Immortal Realm adorned with lanterns and colorful decorations, brimming with a jubilant atmosphere.

His gaze flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but ask Lyra beside him, "What's the occasion that has everyone so joyous?"

"You've been in seclusion for so long, you've likely forgotten what day it is now, haven't you?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, his fingers subconsciously weaving through celestial calculations. A faint tremor passed through his immortal soul as he realized his seclusion had spanned tens of millions of years. The Eleventh Cataclysm now loomed merely 10-odd million years away.

Most crucially, the day of his 1 billionth birthday was now rapidly approaching.

"1 billion years... Have I truly lived for such an immeasurable span without even realizing it?"

"Time truly flies by."

Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but let out a soft sigh, his voice tinged with emotion as he spoke.

From the birth of life to the rise of humanity, the ancestral star of his past life's homeland had spanned merely several 100 million years.

Yet his lifespan had already surpassed that ancient history; even if placed within the boundless starry skies, it would perhaps be an unimaginable myth.

"I wonder how the old lands fare, and what of those I once knew?"

Eldrin murmured, then couldn't help but shake his head with regret once more.

Back then, due to the mysterious reincarnation triggered by the Primordial Chaos Sutra, he had not only severed all karmic ties from his past life, but also lost the path to his homeland of yore.

Now, after such a long passage of time, the old lands have likely long since transformed beyond recognition. Unless 1 day he could reverse the flow of time and traverse the entire chaotic ancient history, he would probably never again have the chance to see the companions of bygone days.

At this thought, Eldrin suppressed his inner turmoil and turned to Lyra, asking, "The War of Seizing Heaven continues unabated. Let us keep the longevity banquet modest this year as well."

Before long, the longevity banquet for Eldrin and the immortals of the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance commenced in the Abyssal Return Immortal Domain.

As an immortal blessed with eternal life, 1 seldom bothers to mark the passage of birthdays. Having witnessed the ceaseless tides of mortal affairs and grown accustomed to the swirling dance of celestial rivers, the distinctions of years and seasons have long ceased to hold meaning.

Only for birthdays of truly commemorative significance—1 100 million years, 1 billion years, 10 billion years—would immortals hold grand celebrations.

For this grand birthday banquet celebrating 1 billion years of life, Eldrin (Person Name) still maintained a relatively low profile, only inviting a select few Great Luo Golden Immortals with whom he shared close ties to attend the feast.

Yet despite this, the banquet was still unprecedentedly grand, far more magnificent than the previous birthday celebrations.

The Grand Celestial Banquet was attended by no fewer than 1 100 Great Luo Golden Immortals. Among them were nearly 1 100 human Great Luo from the Eastern Li Flame Domain, along with numerous others—some familiar acquaintances, some uninvited guests—all masters of the supreme cultivation realm.

The reason for this lay in the difference of status and position. During the previous longevity banquet celebrating a 100 million years of life, Eldrin had only just reached the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and as a newly ascended Golden Immortal, it was already considered quite a feat to have invited a few fellow Great Luo Golden Immortals.

This time, Eldrin (Person Name) already held a status equivalent to the Primordial Emperor. No matter how low-key he remained, the surrounding Great Luo Golden Immortals would still approach him with utmost courtesy.

In this world, strength ultimately dictates the rules. Eldrin (Person Name) might not have invited the multitude, yet these neighboring Great Luo Golden Immortals dared not abstain from offering their congratulations.

This was the disparity born of differing status and position, an even greater chasm carved by the sheer difference in power.

Even legendary monarchs such as the Black Abyss Emperor, the Celestial Vastness God-Emperor, and the Supreme Nether Sovereign, though unable to attend the banquet in person due to their pressing duties, sent emissaries bearing gifts of immeasurable value.

The birthday banquet lasted for thousands of years. When it finally concluded, the immortals all departed 1 after another.

Eldrin sat solemnly within the grand hall, his gaze fixed upon the figure before him—Chen Silas. A complex emotion flickered in his eyes as he asked in a measured tone, "Are you truly determined to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation?"

Below the grand hall, Chen Silas (Person Name) lowered his gaze and declared with resolute determination, "I have accumulated sufficient foundation and it is time to attempt the breakthrough."

Eldrin nodded, a trace of solemnity flickering in his eyes.

His original intention was to have Chen Silas accumulate more years of cultivation, waiting until the number of Perfected Immortals who had reached the Great Perfection of the Sacrificial Path's Immortal Treasury Realm exceeded 10 before making a collective breakthrough. At that time, with Chen Silas leading the way, it would increase everyone's chances of surviving the Quantitude Tribulation.

But now that Chen Silas wished to enter the tribulation, Eldrin had no reason to refuse.

In this life, Chen Silas (Person Name) was born with the innate Primordial Tai Su Sutra, his innate talent and foundation no less than Jiang Taixu's, possessing the potential in theory to attain the Dao as a Sage-adjacent or even a Primal Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Before establishing his True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) foundation, Chen Silas (Person Name) had already attained the True Spirit Primordial Soul and comprehended the True Spirit Great Dao.

After cultivating the Path of Self-Sacrifice, Chen Silas sacrificed all his foundations. With the True Spirit Great Way—'The Great Dao of Taiji'—as its core, he integrated it into his True Spirit Divine Soul, ultimately forging the foundation of the invincible and supreme True Spiritual Root.

It could be said that Chen Silas's foundation was forged from 2 True Spiritual Roots, fused with 5 Indestructible Foundations, granting him utterly terrifying potential and innate talent.

In such circumstances, Chen Silas (Person Name) possessed an exceptionally profound foundation. Having cultivated the 10 Great Immortal Depths to their absolute limits, he had reached a state where further advancement was impossible.

To advance further, 1 must slay a peerless prodigy and fuse their Dao Origin into their Immortal Vault.

Of course, Eldrin understood in his heart that the reason Chen Silas sought to break through was largely to attain the Great Luo Dao Fruit sooner, so he could fight by his side as a loyal follower.

At this thought, Eldrin remained silent for a long while before finally speaking. "With the grand formation of the 3 clans now active, this tribulation is bound to be more perilous and unpredictable than ever. Have you truly prepared yourself?"

Chen Silas (Person Name) nodded upon hearing this and said, "If I cannot sweep through the tribulation with overwhelming force, I would be unworthy of Elder Uncle's guidance."

Eldrin nodded, saying no more.

After a long silence, he retrieved a treasure box and tossed it to Chen Silas. "You have your own path of cultivation," he said. "There is little I can offer to aid you."

"These rare treasures may assist you in refining your very own Life-Bound Treasure."

Chen Silas (Person Name) received the treasure box and discovered within it several portions of 5-Colored Misty Veil, all exceptionally rare innate spiritual treasures. These were precisely the ideal materials for refining her 'Primordial Mist-Weaving Veil Canopy' (Magic Treasure).

She stored the treasure, bowed to Eldrin, and cast 1 final glance his way. Yet in the end, the words remained unspoken, and she turned to vanish from the grand hall.

"That girl still holds you in her heart, unable to let go."

Suddenly, Lyra (Person Name) spoke up from the side, a pensive glimmer flickering in her eyes.

Eldrin shook his head, speaking calmly, "I watched her grow up. What I feel for her is nothing more than the protective affection 1 would have for a junior."

Lyra did not respond. Only after a long while did she sigh softly, "Yet in her heart, perhaps from the very moment you rescued her in childhood, her devotion had already found its anchor."

As the birthday banquet concluded, Eldrin resumed his life of secluded cultivation.

Millions upon millions of years slipped away unnoticed amid secluded cultivation.

As the Great Calamity drew near and the calamitous energies of heaven and earth rose once more, the war among the 3 Clans finally came to a temporary halt.

On that very day, a dilapidated war chariot emerged from the depths of chaos and arrived at the Return Abyss Immortal Realm. The Flame Emperor stepped out from it.

After years apart, the Eldrin Emperor no longer possessed the dashing spirit of his campaign days. Instead, his face was deathly pale, as if he had sustained grievous injuries.

"Your Majesty’s injuries… could they be…"

Eldrin received the Flame Emperor of Departure, his expression slightly grave as he spoke.

The Flame Sovereign shook his head with a bitter smile. "During the Starry Sky War, I was ambushed by the 4 great sovereigns including the Netherdark Sovereign and the Primal Ape Sovereign. My Primordial Chaos Sovereign Body was utterly destroyed."

"This body of mine was merely reforged, its constitution only comparable to a Great Luo's. It can hardly withstand the full exertion of my power."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's expression shifted slightly. The Chaos Emperor's Chaos Emperor Body was incomparably powerful, constituting the greater part of his foundational cultivation.

Once the Emperor's body is destroyed, relying solely on the primordial spirit and the power of the Great Dao, 1's combat prowess will be drastically diminished.

At his peak, the Flame Emperor was a Third-Level Chaos Realm Emperor. Now, his combat power has likely plummeted to the First Level of the Chaos Realm.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret. He had originally intended to take advantage of the severely wounded Liyan Demon God and join forces with Emperor Liyan to assault the Liyan Ancient Plains.

Now that over half of the demon gods under the command of the Blaze Fiend Emperor had perished, leaving him critically short of capable subordinates, the newly-advanced Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, the Primordial Demon Ape, was gradually approaching the inner circle of power within the Blaze Fiend Emperor's ranks.

With the Ancient Demon Ape as the key insider, Eldrin was confident he could temporarily disable the formation array of the Liyan Ancient Plains.

When the time comes, joining forces with the fully empowered Eldrin and confronting a severely wounded Chaos Origin Emperor with 2 third-level Chaos Origin Emperors, our chances of subduing the Li Flame Demon God should be no less than 50 percent.