Chapter 1998 : Creating the Law, Refining My Dao with Self

"My deepest gratitude for Your Majesty's boundless favor."

After realizing the value of the Bottomless Black Abyss, Eldrin promptly expressed his gratitude.

The Black Abyss Emperor, however, shook his head. He then produced a token and handed it to Eldrin, saying, "This is the activation token for the Netherdark Soul-Tempering Pool. Once you break through your physical cultivation, you may enter it to temper your primordial soul."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of emotion passed through Eldrin's eyes as he involuntarily recalled the origins of the Netherdark Abyssal Pool.

The Netherdark Abyssal Pool was a treasured realm painstakingly established by the Celestial Court at great cost. Constructed through the combined power of the Netherdark Emperor's Earth Soul Tome and rare Primordial Chaos spiritual treasures, this sacred ground offered immense benefits for divine soul cultivation. Its worth rivaled even that of the Bottomless Black Abyss.

However, the cost to activate such a cultivation sanctuary was typically astronomical. Only those at the mid-to-late stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm, who had also rendered monumental contributions, were qualified to enter and cultivate within.

Eldrin was clearly granted an exception by the Black Abyss Emperor to be allowed a single cultivation session within.

At this thought, Eldrin expressed his gratitude once more, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Black Abyss Emperor gave a slight nod, yet his words carried weight: "You must swiftly step into this realm of cultivation. Break through to the Great Perfection stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal in both your primordial spirit and physical body. Only then can you live up to the expectations placed upon you and contribute your strength to the Celestial Court."

Eldrin nodded, saying nothing more.

He cupped his hands in salute toward the Black Abyss Emperor, then stepped into the bottomless chasm.

"Bzzz—"

The moment he stepped into the bottomless black abyss, Eldrin instantly felt an immense pressure descend upon him.

The Endless Black Abyss was filled with ink-dark waters, each drop as heavy and boundless as a great cosmos. Within them surged incomparably violent forces, exerting immense pressure even upon Eldrin.

Primordial Chaos Heavy Water!

Eldrin resisted the pressure and once again sensed the endless black waters of this bottomless black abyss, his expression shifting slightly.

It turned out that the water of this bottomless black abyss was the renowned Primordial Chaos Heavy Water. Such heavy water was an exceedingly rare Primordial Chaos treasure, a rarity even within the boundless chaos itself.

By all reasoning, even a mere puddle of such heavy water could fetch a price of several strands of Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light. Yet here, there was an entire abyss's worth, truly demonstrating its astonishing nature.

"To refine 1's body with Primordial Chaos Heavy Water—no wonder the Black Abyss Emperor is hailed as the foremost among the 30 1000 immortal domains in achieving sainthood through physical cultivation."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, instantly channeling energy throughout his body. He sank into the Primordial Chaos Heavy Water, beginning to endure its power as it tempered his form.

As Eldrin immersed himself within it, he instantly felt the boundless Primordial Chaos Heavy Water begin to permeate his entire being. An overwhelming pressure surged forth, relentlessly crushing inward against his body.

In this moment, Eldrin felt the infinite cellular universes within his body begin to collapse like bursting bubbles, ultimately condensing back into the magnificent core deep within his essence.

可与此同时，Eldrin (Person Name)又感觉体内虚浮的根基在不断凝实，自身的根基愈发的坚固不朽起来。

No 1 knew how much time had passed before Eldrin discovered that all the universes within the Primordial Undying Body had completely reunited, reverting to their most primordial form.

At this very moment, Eldrin was astonished to discover that his Chaos Indestructible Body had grown increasingly resilient and imperishable. Both his physical strength and defensive capabilities seemed to have undergone a qualitative improvement.

"This is..."

Eldrin murmured in surprise, but quickly regained his composure.

It turned out that although Eldrin’s Chaos Indestructible Body was immensely powerful, it still possessed significant inherent flaws and numerous shortcomings when compared to an invincible cultivation method like the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art.

The fundamental reason was that although the Indestructible Chaos Body was immensely powerful, its foundation remained exceedingly unstable.

Eldrin (Person Name)的混沌不灭体，其力量的来源便是夺天地之造化，采纳五行地脉本源之力，而后借助五行循环打磨根基，再借助风冰雷三种力量淬体。

Yet even so, the path of cultivating the Chaos Indestructible Body fundamentally relies on external forces for tempering. The physical form forged through such methods ultimately has its limits.

Even later, when Eldrin (Person Name) cultivated the Return to Ruins Furnace and began refining his entire foundation with the help of a root treasure, it only elevated the Chaos Indestructible Body to the level of a great emperor’s cultivation method—the ninth layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

After all, even late-stage Chaos Emperors and Great Emperors could access Root Treasures. No matter how powerful Eldrin's Root Treasure might be, its potential merely reached the level of a Great Emperor at best.

A Chaos Indestructible Body with such potential may indeed be formidable for a Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet compared to a Chaos Heaven Scripture of the caliber like the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, it still possesses inherent limitations.

It was precisely for this reason that the 9 Revolutions Heaven Technique could cultivate 3 True Spirit Runes within the Ancient Immortal Realm, whereas all 5 of Eldrin’s True Spirit Runes were cultivated by relying on other True Spiritual Roots.

The foundation of the Primordial Indestructible Body was astonishing, yet its inner essence remained profoundly unstable.

"If I become complacent and continue cultivating the Chaos Indestructible Body with my current approach, I will likely let it gradually fade into mediocrity."

Eldrin murmured softly, beginning to comprehend the path that lay before him.

He knew full well that the current method of cultivating the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body was, in essence, merely a Body Refining Art at the Emperor level—far inferior to the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art of the same tier.

However, the cultivation method of the Primordial Indestructible Body still held considerable merit.

The Chaos Indestructible Body assimilates the 5 elemental earth veins as its foundation, cultivating 5 divine spirits within the internal organs. This serves as the basis for channeling the 3 extraordinary forces of wind, ice, and thunder.

Moreover, with the continuous tempering of the Origin Treasure, Eldrin's Chaos Indestructible Body could be described as impervious to all arts, possessing a source power far surpassing that of his peers.

The only issue was that the Chaotic Indestructible Body had not undergone the myriad tribulations, thus its foundation remained considerably unstable.

In contrast, Yang Er’s 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art required him to undergo a lightning tribulation tempering at every minor realm. Moreover, when he reached the Ancient Immortal Realm, he even had to endure the ordeal of dissipating his cultivation and re-cultivating 9 times.

Thus, the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art required 1 to undergo 9 revolutions within each major realm. The physical body forged through this process would be incomparably sturdier than those of others in the same realm.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, if Chen Xiandao were to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Great Luo Golden Immortal through cultivating the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, his physical body alone would rival that of a Second Layer Chaos Origin Emperor, or possibly even a Third Layer Chaos Origin Emperor.

Yet Eldrin's Chaos Indestructible Body, while its origin was in no way inferior to the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, was like the difference between crude iron and profound steel in comparison. In terms of actual combat prowess, it fell notably short.

Therefore, even though Eldrin had broken through to the ninth layer of the Great Luo Physique, his physical strength alone only matched that of a newly-advanced Primordial Chaos Emperor—clearly falling short by more than a margin when compared to the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art.

"My Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body indeed possesses a profound foundation, yet I must further temper its roots."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, lost in contemplation for a moment before delving into methods to further refine his physical form.

In truth, the most effective method to temper 1's physical body is to directly cultivate the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art. After all, the body-refining techniques of the 9 Revolutions method remain unparalleled throughout the entire primordial chaos.

However, the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art was exceptionally overbearing—it required the complete abandonment of 1’s physical body, spiritual power, and all other foundational elements to cultivate it. Eldrin (Person Name) found it absolutely impossible to undertake such a path.

Thus, Eldrin could only consult the methods of the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art and the Undying Heaven Scripture of the Undying Elder, drawing inspiration from their body-tempering techniques. By integrating their strengths and compensating for his own weaknesses, he began crafting a new method tailored to his unique circumstances.

Thus time flowed on, and before anyone knew it, hundreds of thousands of years had passed.

"I've attained enlightenment!"

Until this day, Eldrin finally drew inspiration from the methods of his predecessors and ultimately forged his own path of cultivation.

Eldrin murmured softly under his breath, then resolutely summoned the Void Return Furnace from within his body. Channeling the entirety of his foundational cultivation to empower it, he drew his physical form into the furnace's core, refining his very flesh through its primordial flames.

In an instant, within the vast bottomless black abyss, an ancient immortal furnace soared into the air, beginning to inhale and exhale the power of Primordial Chaos Heavy Water.

Meanwhile, Eldrin (Person Name) stood within the Abyssal Crucible (Magic Treasure), channeling all his energy to activate the artifact. He summoned the Chaos Flame (Supernatural Fire) to engulf his own body in its scorching embrace.

It turned out that Eldrin’s (Person Name) Chaos Indestructible Body was far too powerful—refining such a formidable physique with the aid of external forces was nearly impossible.

Unable to cultivate the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, the Chaos Indestructible Body had reached its inherent limits, making further advancement nearly impossible.

Thus, Eldrin devised an unorthodox approach—he chose to turn his own spear against his own shield.

He refined his own Chaos Indestructible Body using the Abyssal Crucible forged from the very foundation of his cultivation, pushing the Chaos Indestructible Body to unprecedented heights.

Yet within the vast Return Abyss Furnace, the Chaos Flame born from his lifetime of cultivation raged and roared. Eldrin’s Chaos Indestructible Body was relentlessly refined—even a physique nearly impervious to decay and destruction could not withstand the convergence of his entire foundation’s power.

After all, the Void-Devouring Furnace was a power forged from the convergence of 1's Primordial Spirit, Great Dao, physical body, supernatural abilities, Dao Fruit, Void-Devouring Seal, and all other foundational elements. It far surpassed the strength of a singular Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body.

As time went on, Eldrin's physical form finally began to dissolve, even showing faint signs of perilous disintegration.

But at that very moment, Eldrin activated the Great Dao of Chaotic Life and simultaneously harnessed the Indestructible Method from the Scripture of Eternal Perfection. The fusion of these 2 powers continuously restored the wounds of his Primordial Indestructible Body.

On this foundation, Eldrin also utilized the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art, harnessing the mysteries of reincarnation through the Great Dao of Samsara. By further integrating it with the Great Dao of Time and Space, he ultimately forged a cyclical refinement method that perpetually revolves.

In such a dazed state, after consecutively completing a full cycle of Grand Celestial Circulation, Eldrin finally sensed he had reached some form of limit.

Boom—

But then came a sound like the cleaving of heaven and earth. Eldrin had refined an incalculable amount of Primordial Chaos Heavy Water before finally achieving the breakthrough in his Primordial Indestructible Body.

At that moment, Eldrin slowly opened his eyes. After quietly sensing the power within himself, a faint smile finally graced his lips.

The Ninth Layer of the Great Luo Body.

"Not only that, but most crucially, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had undergone another qualitative transformation."

Eldrin murmured softly, his eyes gleaming with a hint of ecstasy.

After this breakthrough, the source of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had roughly doubled, yet this alone was not enough to make Eldrin so exhilarated.

Most crucially, Eldrin pioneered the 'Self-Refinement Through Others' technique, elevating his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body to unprecedented heights.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, after originally breaking through to the ninth layer of the Great Luo Physique, relying solely on physical strength would have only elevated his combat prowess to the level of a newly-advanced Primordial Emperor.

Yet after this breakthrough, Eldrin distinctly sensed a qualitative transformation occurring within his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body.

The current Eldrin estimated that while the origin of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body remained at the nascent Chaos Unity Emperor level, his raw power could already rival a Second Stage Chaos Unity Emperor. In terms of defensive prowess alone, it might even compare to that of a Third Stage Chaos Unity Emperor.

"Possessing strength comparable to a Second-Level Chaos Origin Emperor, with defensive capabilities rivaling a Third-Level Chaos Origin Emperor."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "The Chaos Undying Sutra I've created should now surpass the Emperor Realm, perhaps even transcend the Quasi-Sage Realm—rivaling the true Chaos Heavenly Scriptures, I suppose?"

Thinking this, a trace of relief also surfaced on Eldrin's face.

By his estimation, the current Chaos Heavenly Scripture might still fall slightly short of the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art by half a measure—yet it was merely a hair's breadth difference. At the Mixed Origin Emperor realm, it should prove entirely comparable.

Most crucially, the Chaos Indestructible Body's 'Refining Self Through Others' technique had achieved initial mastery. As Eldrin's cultivation advanced in the future, he would only need to progressively build upon this foundation, ultimately allowing it to rival the complete 9 Revolutions Heaven Art.

At the very least, in Eldrin's (Person Name) hands, it should be capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with it.

After all, the 'Refining Self Through Self' technique of the Primordial Indestructible Body meant that the more powerful the 'self' used for refinement, the stronger the refined 'I' would become.

If Eldrin (Person Name) were to achieve the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm in all 3 foundational pillars—physical body, primordial spirit, and grand dao—and ultimately use the supreme "Self" as the crucible, it would inevitably forge the ultimate "I".

Of course, the prerequisite for the 'Self-Refinement Art' is the possession of other, more powerful foundations—at the very least, the combined strength of these other foundations must surpass 1's own Great Perfection Body.

If 1's foundations—such as the Great Dao, magical power, and primordial spirit—are not sufficiently robust, then even refining oneself with a Root Treasure may prove utterly incapable of forging 1's own Indestructible Body.

At this thought, Eldrin quickly dismissed the notion and proceeded to record the contents of this cultivation method.

After finishing the scripture, Eldrin fell into brief contemplation before murmuring to himself, "This cultivation method of mine has already evolved beyond the Primordial Chaos Unending Scripture. It may no longer be fitting to retain that name."

"Since it was derived from the Indestructible Chaos Sutra by incorporating the 'Refining Self Through All' technique, let us call it the 'Path of Chaos Self-Refinement'."

Eldrin spoke thus, and renamed his method of physical sanctification.

Having created the Chaos Refines My Dao, Eldrin stepped out of the Bottomless Nether Abyss with immense satisfaction, only to find the Black Abyss Emperor quietly watching him, a trace of astonishment flickering in his gaze.

I pay my respects to the Celestial Sovereign.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he spoke at once, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The Black Abyss Emperor waved his hand dismissively and declared, "Turn your own spear against your own shield—refine an indestructible body through the very foundation of your being."

"Such a method to break through 1’s limits is truly an ingenious and unprecedented marvel, rare even since the dawn of antiquity."

As he spoke, the Black Abyss Emperor suddenly sighed and said, "Alas, this method requires cultivating multiple Daos simultaneously. Moreover, 1 must achieve both the ultimate Primordial Spirit and the Great Dao to achieve a breakthrough."

"And for those of us who attained sainthood through physical cultivation, alas..."

The Black Abyss Emperor sighed repeatedly, finally shaking his head with profound emotion. "This cultivation method of yours could at least rival the Ancient Classics of the Demi-Sages, and may very well have touched the realm of the Patriarch of Dao. A pity I am fated to remain estranged from it." (Chapter Complete)

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and decay. A lone figure stood at the edge of a cliff, his robes tattered and stained with blood. Lin Feng's eyes, however, burned with an unyielding fire. "30-2 1000 spirit stones," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper yet carrying the weight of his determination. "Just 30-2 1000 more, and the 9 Revolutions Soul Pearl will be mine." For thousands of years, countless cultivators had sought the path to immortality, yet few could truly transcend the mortal coil. Lin Feng was but 1 among millions, yet his resolve was forged in the crucible of countless tribulations. Suddenly, a sharp voice cut through the wind. "Lin Feng! Hand over the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, and we might spare your wretched life!" 3 figures descended from the sky, their auras sharp and menacing. The leader, a man in dark blue robes, was none other than Eldrin, the young master of the Profound Sky Sect. Lin Feng's lips curled into a cold smile. "Eldrin, you and your lackeys have pursued me for over a 100 miles. Do you truly believe a dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators can stop me?" Eldrin's face darkened. "Arrogant fool! Do you think breaking through to the Golden Core realm makes you invincible? My Profound Sky Sect has 20-some Golden Core elders! Today, you will learn the price of defiance!" Lin Feng's hand moved to the hilt of his sword. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyrus hummed with power, its blade glowing with a faint crimson light. "Then come," he said, his voice calm yet filled with deadly intent. "Let me see what your Profound Sky Sect is truly made of." The battle erupted in an instant. Eldrin unleashed the Profound Ice Seal, a magical technique that froze the very air around them. But Lin Feng was faster. His body blurred as he executed the Shadow Steps, evading the attack with effortless grace. "Impossible!" 1 of the lackeys exclaimed. "How can he be so fast?" Lin Feng didn't bother with a response. He channeled his spiritual power into the Li Fire Sword, unleashing a wave of scorching flames that countered the icy assault. The clash of elements created a maelstrom of energy, shaking the very foundation of the mountain. Eldrin staggered back, his face pale. "You... you've reached the mid-stage of Golden Core?" "Perceptive," Lin Feng said coolly. "But far too late." With a swift motion, he thrust his sword forward. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss erupted with blinding light, its power magnified by Lin Feng's profound cultivation. Eldrin and his companions barely had time to scream before they were engulfed in the inferno. As the flames subsided, only Lin Feng remained standing. He glanced at the charred remains of his enemies, his expression unreadable. The path of cultivation was paved with blood and bones; he had learned this lesson well. He retrieved a small jade bottle from his spatial pouch. Inside were nearly a 1000 Spirit Replenishing Pills, each 1 capable of restoring a significant amount of spiritual energy. He consumed a dozen or so, feeling the exhaustion slowly ebb away from his body. "1 100 years," he whispered to the wind. "1 100 years of struggle, and I have finally reached this stage. But the true trial has only just begun." His gaze turned toward the distant horizon, where the legendary Heavenly Tribulation awaited. To transcend mortality and achieve immortality, he would have to face the wrath of the heavens themselves. And he would be ready.