Chapter 2098 : The Mirror's Enlightenment

With the aid of the Chaos Self-Reflection Mirror [a mystical artifact that allows profound introspection into one's own cultivation path], Eldrin Chen continued to refine and perfect the True Spirit Immortal Treasury Art [a supreme cultivation method focused on forging one's spiritual foundation into an immortal treasury].

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen, building upon the existing three great True Spirit Immortal Treasury Art techniques, proceeded to significantly simplify the methods for cultivating these three Immortal Treasury [the conceptual spiritual repositories formed by the cultivation art].

He streamlined the True Spirit Immortal Treasury into nine core True Spirit Immortal Treasury forms. The difficulty and prerequisites for mastering these nine forms were greatly reduced compared to the original Ten Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries [the complete and most potent version of the cultivation art].

However, this simplification came at a cost. Those who achieved theDao|Philosophical Concept>> [the ultimate principle and path of cultivation] through the nine True Spirit Immortal Treasury forms would find their future potential vastly diminished, far inferior to those who broke through using the complete Ten Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries method.

Yet, the breakthrough difficulty of the Ten Great True Spirit Immortal Treasuries was indeed prohibitively high, its bottlenecks several times more formidable than those of the nine-form version. This simplified approach was, therefore, far more suitable for the disciples of the Imperial Lord of the Sacrificial Self Path [the title of the supreme master of the Sacrificial Self cultivation lineage].

Returning to the main thread, after perfecting the three great True Spirit Immortal Treasury methods, Eldrin Chen once again utilized the Chaos Self-Reflection Mirror to scrutinize his own being. Only after confirming there were no remaining flaws did he finally emerge from his secluded cultivation.

By this time, a full Kalpa Tribulation [a grand cosmic cycle marking a period of immense change and tribulation] had passed. The others were also transmitted out from within the ancient mirror, each wearing smiles of satisfaction, clearly having gained significant insights from their experiences.

"The appointed time has arrived. It is time for you all to proceed to the next Heavenly Domain [a vast, stratified realm within the immortal cosmos]," a voice intoned.

At that very moment, the Grotto-Heaven Spirit [the sentient guardian spirit of this celestial paradise] reappeared. With a mere flick of its sleeve, it teleported them to another Heavenly Domain.

After a moment of disorienting spatial shift, Eldrin Chen regained his senses. He found himself standing within another majestic and awe-inspiring Heavenly Domain, the landscape stretching before him in silent, ancient grandeur.

Compared to the boundless, crushing sea of the Sunken Abyss Heaven, or the infinite order of the Great Path within the Path-Forging Heaven, this Heavenly Domain was suffused with Chaos divine flames, resembling a vast, primordial furnace from the Primordial Era.

"The Immortal Refining Heaven [a legendary realm said to be a supreme forge for tempering the body and spirit]."

It was at this moment that the Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant suddenly spoke, a trace of pleasant surprise coloring his voice.

Beside him, the Panhuang Emperor, the Chaos Dragon Lord, and even the Primordial Era Demonic Ape and others each revealed a flash of wild joy.

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered thoughtfully. Compared to the Sunken Abyss Heaven for tempering the physical body or the Path-Forging Heaven for comprehending the Great Path, this Immortal Refining Heaven was the most coveted sacred ground for those pursuing Fleshly Body Sanctification [the ultimate refinement of the physical form] and for supreme Sage Ascendant.

The so-called Immortal Refining Heaven was formed from the union of three treasures.

These three treasures were the Immortal Refining Furnace, the Chaos Immortal Flame, and the Chaos Fire Vein.

Among the three, the Immortal Refining Furnace was a Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, originally the foremost treasure of the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

It was said the complete form of the Immortal Refining Furnace was a formidable Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, its grade having fallen only because its artifact spirit had mysteriously vanished.

The Chaos Immortal Flame was also the premier divine flame of the ancient Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven, possessing the terrifying power to incinerate even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

As for the Chaos Fire Vein [a primordial vein of fire energy born from chaos], it is also a mid-grade Primordial Chaos Ancestral Vein [a foundational spiritual energy vein of the highest order, born from the Primordial Chaos], and one of the three mid-grade Primordial Chaos Ancestral Vein held by the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a legendary realm centered around a celestial furnace].

Gazing upon the Immortal Refining Heaven [the paramount realm of the Nine Grotto-Heavens, dedicated to immortal refinement] before them, Chaos Dragon Lord could not help but speak with considerable delight: "In the era when the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven shook the Myriad Heavens [the collective name for all heavenly realms], it once founded nine great Chaos Grotto-Heaven [realms born from and sustained by Primordial Chaos]."

"And among these Nine Great Grotto-Heavens, the Immortal Refining Heaven stands supreme, hailed as the foremost of the Nine Grotto-Heavens of the Celestial Furnace."

"This place is a supreme land of opportunity and treasure, one that may very well hold the key to our own path to enlightenment."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen grew even more curious and inquired with some puzzlement, "I too have heard that the Immortal Refining Heaven is a supreme cultivation ground, but I am unaware of its specific, astonishing features?"

"How provincial."

Chaos Dragon Lord scoffed derisively before calmly explaining, "The core of the Immortal Refining Heaven lies deep within the Chaos Fire Vein."

"Legend holds that each time the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven opens, that venerable Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining immortals] manifests at the very heart of the Chaos Fire Vein."

"Once that Immortal Refining Furnace is found, one can harness its power to draw upon the energies of the Chaos Fire Vein and the Chaos Immortal Flame [an immortal-grade flame born from chaos] to refine one's own body, ultimately undergoing an extreme metamorphosis within the immortal furnace itself."

"Since ancient times, those subjected to the refinement of the Immortal Refining Furnace have faced a binary fate: succeed and cultivate the Sole True Form [a perfected, singular physical form], or fail and be utterly reduced to ashes within its flames."

Upon hearing this, Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant also nodded slightly and said, "From what I know, if one attempts a breakthrough within the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace said to refine one's very being into an immortal state], the certainty of successfully advancing to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign realm born from primordial chaos] increases by at least ten percent."

"However, every time the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a secret realm centered around a celestial furnace] opens, the Immortal Refining Furnace is one of the greatest opportunities, yet very few dare to attempt their breakthrough within it."

Eldrin Chen listened and gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

It was clear that the Immortal Refining Furnace was a treasured site for attempting the breakthrough to Chaos Heavenly Emperor, for the process itself offered only one path: either complete Dao-destruction and death, or a direct ascension to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm [the supreme realm of a Heavenly Emperor, born from primordial chaos].

Since the endeavor was already a matter of life or death from the start, utilizing the power of the Immortal Refining Furnace to gain an extra ten percent chance of success was indeed a rare and precious opportunity.

Contemplating this, he spoke with a tone of gravity, "It seems this Immortal Refining Heaven [the celestial realm where the Immortal Refining Furnace resides] is indeed the most perilous, yet also the place holding the greatest fortune."

With those words, Eldrin Chen, Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant, and Panhuang Emperor stood together, forming an alliance to venture into the Immortal Refining Heaven as one.

"Hmph."

Witnessing the trio's alliance, the Chaos Dragon Lord [a mighty dragon sovereign reigning over primordial chaos] let out a cold snort, though a flicker of solemnity passed through his gaze.

Crimson Phoenix Saintess, however, shook her head and spoke calmly, "Within the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven, strength alone is not enough. One must also possess sufficient destiny and fortune."

With those final words, the Crimson Phoenix Saintess did not hesitate for a moment, heading straight for the Chaos Fire Vein deep within Immortal Refining Heaven.

The others also proceeded, flying forward with expressions of solemn gravity.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and then made his way toward the Chaos Fire Vein.

Upon entering the Chaos Fire Vein, Eldrin Chen discovered it was a terrifying Forbidden Land saturated with Chaos Flame [primordial flames born from the chaos at the dawn of creation].

This place contained a staggering thirty-six distinct types of Chaos Flame, each one possessing power at the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for a ruler among the primordial chaos] level. It was clearly a formation jointly established by the various Chaos Heavenly Emperor of the ancient Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

These thirty-six dreadful Chaos Flame each held the terrifying divine might to incinerate a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign among the heavens]. Even within the vast expanse of the Primordial Chaos Ancestral Vein [the foundational spiritual artery of the primordial cosmos], their power was utterly fearsome.

Eldrin Chen advanced alongside Panhuang Emperor and Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant, followed by Primordial Era Spirit Emperor and Desolate Heaven Quasi-Emperor.

However, upon reaching the halfway point, Primordial Era Spirit Emperor and Desolate Heaven Quasi-Emperor halted their advance. Primordial Era Spirit Emperor sighed and said, "The Immortal Refining Flame [a divine flame capable of tempering even immortals] here was specifically forged to temper Chaos Heavenly Emperor."

"Our cultivation is insufficient, and we lack the destiny to break through to the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of a Heavenly Emperor]. We shall venture no further."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod.

He understood clearly that Desolate Heaven Quasi-Emperor and Primordial Era Spirit Emperor lacked sufficient strength; even if they encountered a great opportunity, they would not be certain of being able to claim it for themselves.

Fortunately, even the periphery of the Immortal Refining Flame [a legendary divine flame said to be capable of refining even immortals] was a supreme cultivation site for them. It might even catalyze an advancement in their Great Path [the supreme cultivation art they practice] cultivation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to the two Mortal Path [a term referring to cultivators who have not yet ascended to immortality] cultivators, saying, "In that case, you should cultivate in seclusion here on the periphery."

"The lineage of the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a legendary realm known as the Grotto-Heaven of the Heavenly Furnace] emphasizes fate and opportunity. This Chaos Fire Vein [a spiritual vein of primordial chaos fire energy] is a treasure land. Even its outer regions will give birth to many precious items; perhaps you will also gain something."

The two nodded. The Desolate Heaven Quasi-Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Recently, our foundational accumulations have grown considerably. Perhaps we can use the Immortal Refining Flame to cultivate our eighth divine form."

"You should continue onward. Do not worry about us."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said no more. He turned and continued his stride deeper into the Immortal Refining Heaven [the Heaven of Immortal Refining, a perilous realm].

Similar to the Sunken Abyss Heaven, the Immortal Refining Heaven contained numerous treasures. The most common were the various fire-attribute Rare Treasure [extremely rare and valuable spiritual materials] nurtured by the Chaos Fire Vein.

The grades of these Rare Treasure varied, but most were treasures at the Primordial One Marvel [a specific, high grade of spiritual treasure] level. As Eldrin Chen pressed forward, he casually gathered a considerable number of them.

However, he did not linger. Soon, he strode into the very core of the Immortal Refining Heaven.

Deep within the Primordial Chaos Ancestral Vein [the supreme source vein of primordial chaos energy], a colossal volcano seethed with endless magma. Above the molten sea, a cluster of Indestructibility [the concept of absolute, unbreakable permanence] Chaos Immortal Flame [a primordial flame born from chaos] flickered, and above that, an immortal furnace bobbed and drifted.

The moment his gaze fell upon that immortal furnace, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted violently, a flicker of profound astonishment breaking through his composure.

"The Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining the essence of immortality]!"

Noticing the subtle change, the Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant beside him nodded slightly. "Indeed, it is the Immortal Refining Furnace. But is there something unusual about it?"

Eldrin Chen offered no immediate reply, his mind already racing with tumultuous thoughts.

He had initially assumed the Immortal Refining Furnace from the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm centered around a divine furnace] merely shared its name with the one from the Purple Seal Realm [a world sealed by ancient purple energy].

Yet now, Eldrin Chen realized with a start that the furnace before his eyes was nearly identical to the Immortal Refining Furnace from the Purple Seal Realm.

And that furnace from the Purple Seal Realm was itself a replica, crafted based on the Immortal Refining Furnace once wielded by the Purple Seal Immortal Lord [an ancient immortal sovereign associated with the Purple Seal].

"Could it be... that the Immortal Refining Furnace held by the Purple Seal Immortal Lord of old was also a replica of *this* furnace?"

"Did the ancient Purple Seal Immortal Lord have some connection to the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven?"

Eldrin Chen was filled with profound doubts, yet he could not divine the Karma [the intricate web of cause and effect that binds all beings] between the two. He could only suppress the thought for now.

Thus, Eldrin Chen withdrew his focus and surveyed his surroundings once more. He discovered that dozens of supreme Sage Ascendant [the pinnacle realm below the Heavenly Emperors, where one's power approaches the divine] had already gathered nearby.

Each of these Sage Ascendant possessed battle prowess that could startle immortals. Nearly all had cultivated the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a supreme technique manifesting nine distinct divine avatars], placing them among the Limitless Sage Ascendant [the most powerful tier within the Sage Ascendant realm]. Among them were even individuals who had achieved the legendary Sole Divine Form [the ultimate fusion of nine divine forms into a single, unparalleled divine entity].

At this moment, all those present gazed upon the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary cauldron said to be capable of refining and purifying an immortal's very essence], their eyes gleaming with unconcealed avarice.

It was then that a peerless prodigy, one who had mastered the Nine Great God Forms [another term for the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms], stepped forward. He looked at the Immortal Refining Furnace and declared,

"The Immortal Refining Furnace can refine the Nine Great God Forms, fusing them into the Sole Divine Form. It can also increase one's chances of a breakthrough to the Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign title representing the apex of power in the cosmos] by ten percent. It is one of the greatest opportunities in this place."

"The question is, who among you dares to test the flames of this Immortal Refining Furnace?"

The expressions of the assembled experts shifted slightly. None dared to be the first to step forward. After a long silence, a hulking, muscular man finally emerged from the crowd.

"It is the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor [a title for a supreme expert on the very cusp of the Heavenly Emperor realm]," someone whispered in recognition.

Panhuang Emperor spoke, his tone grave. "The Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor has cultivated the Nine Great God Forms. He stands but a single step away from rivaling a true Heavenly Emperor. Among the Sage Ascendant of the Blazing Central Hundred Domains [a vast and powerful region of the cosmos], his strength is ranked sixty-seventh."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of surprise coloring his expression.

The Blazing Central Hundred Domains teemed with countless heroes, and the number of Sage Ascendant [powerhouses who have ascended beyond the Immortal Lord realm] surpassed six thousand. For the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor [a title denoting one who stands at the peak below the true Emperors] to rank sixty-seventh among them proved he was no weakling even among the Limitless Sage Ascendant [the highest echelon of Sage Ascendants].

"Esteemed ones," he declared, his voice resonating, "this old man intends to borrow this sacred ground to forge his Sole True Form [the ultimate, singular divine manifestation of one's cultivation path]. Should I fail and perish here, I beseech you to spare my disciples and followers."

With those words, the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor strode directly into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary artifact said to temper and refine beings to their utmost potential], commencing his perilous assault on the realm of the Sole True Form.

Witnessing this, murmurs rippled through the assembled crowd, and many faces grew solemn.

Forging the Sole True Form was an all-or-nothing endeavor; failure often meant the utter annihilation of one's cultivation path and soul.

Attempting a breakthrough in the outside world, with sufficient contingencies prepared, offered at least a sliver of hope for recovery. But to perish within the Immortal Refining Furnace meant complete and irreversible spiritual dispersion.

"Do you think he can succeed?"

Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant spoke, his tone laced with gravity.

Panhuang Emperor pondered briefly before replying, "The average empowerment from the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor's Nine True Spirit Divine Forms [a divine ability manifesting nine powerful spiritual avatars] is only around sixty to seventy percent."

"With such a foundation, attempting a breakthrough in the outside world would likely yield a success rate of no more than twenty to thirty percent."

"Even with the assistance of the Immortal Refining Furnace here, the chance of success is at most forty percent."

As these words were spoken, the lid of the Immortal Refining Furnace sealed shut completely. Boundless Immortal Refining Flame [a legendary divine flame capable of refining even immortals] surged and boiled, its incredibly violent flames incinerating everything within.

Eldrin Chen could clearly sense that the intensity of those flames was sufficient to incinerate a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign born from primordial chaos]. It far exceeded the limits of what the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor [a mighty being on the cusp of true emperorship, born from sentient stone] could possibly withstand.

"I fear it is destined to fail."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a trace of regret coloring his expression.

Sure enough, after a violent tremor, the Immortal Refining Furnace finally settled with a final, thunderous roar, gradually calming into stillness once more.

The lid of the immortal furnace flew open, and from within surged forth an infinite torrent of life essence [the fundamental energy of vitality]. This essence poured entirely into the Chaos Fire Vein [a primordial spiritual vein of chaotic fire energy], transforming into an exceptionally pure form of foundational power.

All present understood that this foundational power was the refined essence of the Great Path [a supreme cultivation method] and the very flesh and blood of the Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor. It was also the very source from which the Chaos Fire Vein nurtured its myriad Rare Treasure [precious spiritual materials and artifacts].

"It has failed."

The assembled crowd spoke up, each revealing a sense of sorrow for the fallen and fear for their own fate [a feeling akin to mourning a hare's death causing a fox to grieve for its own mortality].

The cultivation path of those who practice the Fleshly Body Sanctification [an art focused on tempering the physical body to an indestructible state] is far too domineering; once it fails, the practitioner's path is utterly destroyed and their person perishes. Most of those present were individuals who had undergone Fleshly Body Sanctification.

The fate that befell Stone Spirit Quasi-Emperor today might very well become their own Future.

Immediately, many of the Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the sage realm, a step below the immortal sage] departed one after another. In the blink of an eye, roughly three-tenths of them had left.

The remaining numerous Sage Ascendant all wore expressions of grave solemnity, yet none dared to step forward and attempt the cultivation.

"Since none of you dare, then allow this humble one to make the attempt."

At that very moment, a woman of peerless elegance and beauty emerged from the crowd. Clad in a verdant gauze dress, her bearing, appearance, and cultivation aura all seemed extraordinarily powerful.

Yet, to Eldrin Chen's surprise, this woman did not appear to be a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification. Instead, she seemed to walk the Path of Path Mastery [a cultivation path focused on comprehending and mastering the fundamental laws of the cosmos].

Panhuang Emperor [the Panhuang Emperor, a title for a sovereign of great antiquity and power] furrowed his brow slightly, a note of surprise in his voice as he said, "It is her."

"You know this person?" Eldrin Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.

Panhuang Emperor nodded and then spoke, "Her Dao title is Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden, a renowned Immortal Maiden within the Blazing Central Hundred Domains. She treads the Path of Path Mastery [a profound cultivation art focused on mastering the fundamental laws of existence], and it is said she long ago achieved mastery over the Nine Great God Forms [nine supreme divine transformations representing ultimate mastery over different aspects of reality]."

"Her presence here today likely means she has obtained Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy from which all creation springs], leaving her just one final step from her breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding upon hearing this. For one who has cultivated the Path of Path Mastery to the level of mastering the Nine Great God Forms, the probability of breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for one who has ascended to rule over primordial chaos] would be no less than fifty percent.

If she could obtain another Chaos Immortal Pill [an elixir refined from the essence of primordial chaos], the likelihood of this Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden achieving her Dao would rise to seventy percent.

Under such circumstances, daring to enter the Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension of immense spiritual density] within the Immortal Refining Furnace to attempt her breakthrough, the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden's chance of success in ascending to Chaos Heavenly Emperor should be no less than seventy percent.

The path to becoming a Chaos Heavenly Emperor is one of no retreat, only advance. A seventy percent chance is more than enough to warrant staking everything.

As expected, the moment the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden stepped into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining even immortals], she immediately began refining the Chaos Genesis Energy to break through the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of cultivation, commanding the laws of heaven and earth].

With the aid of the Immortal Refining Furnace, her breakthrough proceeded as smoothly as water flowing downhill.

Finally, tempered by the boundless Chaos Flame [the primordial fire of creation and destruction], the Innate Great Path [the fundamental Dao laws she embodied] she had mastered underwent a complete metamorphosis, transforming almost effortlessly into the Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme Dao of the formless origin].

"*Hummm—*"

In an instant, the vast Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary artifact capable of refining and purifying one's cultivation] opened wide.

The Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] ascended into the heavens with a stride, her bearing and aura now utterly incomparable to before, having already stepped into the Chaos [the primordial state preceding all creation] Heavenly Emperor Realm [the supreme realm of a Heavenly Emperor].

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Sage."

The birth of a newly ascended Chaos Immortal Sage [an immortal sage who has attained enlightenment within the primordial Chaos] was not an event anyone present dared treat lightly. Even those who had cultivated the Sole Divine Form [a supreme divine ability manifesting a unique, perfected spiritual form] bowed respectfully.

The Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden smiled, her gaze sweeping over the assembly before she waved a hand dismissively. "Fellow Daoists, I have merely taken a single step ahead of you."

"We shall meet again within the Chaos."

The Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension centered around the Immortal Refining Furnace] did not permit a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor who has mastered the power of Chaos] to remain. As her words fell, the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden flicked her sleeve, tore through the void, and vanished from the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

Only then did the expressions of those present shift, revealing a mixture of astonishment and delight.

Some were overjoyed, others apprehensive, and a few could not conceal a flicker of envy. It was clear that the Verdant Gossamer Immortal Maiden's breakthrough was met with profound admiration and no small amount of jealousy.

Thus, in the moments that followed, several more individuals stepped into the Immortal Refining Furnace, seeking to shatter the limits of their own cultivation.

Alas, they all failed, one after another turning to ash beneath the furnace's flames, their lifetimes of cultivation transformed into vital life essence to nourish this heaven and earth.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen vaguely understood in his heart.

By his estimation, the Immortal Refining Furnace in its prime should have been capable of increasing a Sage Ascendant's chances of breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm by twenty percent, and even if the breakthrough failed, it would not have incinerated them to ashes.

It was only because its artifact spirit had vanished and its grade had fallen that the Immortal Refining Furnace could no longer fully control the intensity of its flames, hence why it utterly burned these Sage Ascendant to cinders.

In its peak state, the Immortal Refining Furnace must have been an Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure of incalculable, heaven-defying value.

It could increase the odds of breaking through to Chaos Heavenly Emperor or achieving the Sole Divine Form by twenty percent, all without the fatal side effect of completely incinerating the cultivator upon failure.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but glance at Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant before speaking. "This Immortal Refining Furnace is perilous. Are you confident you can withstand it, Senior?"

"I am not confident I could endure it for long, either."

Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant shook his head, then continued, "However, I have already cultivated the Chaos Divine Form and fully mastered the Nine Great God Forms. My chances of achieving the Sole Divine Form were already exceedingly high."

"With the aid of the Immortal Refining Furnace, attaining the Sole Divine Form will be as natural as water flowing downhill."

As his words fell, Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant did not hesitate in the slightest, stepping directly into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining and tempering even immortals].

With the entry of Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant, Eldrin Chen immediately adopted an expression of utmost gravity, beginning to observe the process with his full concentration.

Indeed, just as Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant had predicted, his breakthrough into the Sole Divine Form [the ultimate state of a single, unified divine manifestation] this time was as natural and inevitable as water flowing in its channel.

Under the refining power of the Immortal Refining Furnace, Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant harnessed the furnace's immortal flames to catalyze his breakthrough.

During this process of ascension, he simultaneously refined the Chaos Mother Spring [a primordial source of chaotic spiritual essence], perfectly completing the eight Great God [a high-level divine cultivation stage] forms to achieve their full tenfold amplification, thus finalizing the ultimate fusion.

In the end, using the Chaos Divine Form [a divine manifestation born of primordial chaos] as his core, he completely refined and assimilated the power of the eight Great God forms, successfully cultivating a supreme and unparalleled Sole Divine Form.