Chapter 1999 : Great Perfection of Da Luo Golden Immortal

Eldrin smiled faintly before speaking, "The Art of 9 Revolutions Heavenly Work can break through 1's limits 9 consecutive times. Throughout the vast chaos, it remains a peerless ancient scripture unmatched by any other."

"No matter how profound the ancient scripture I created may be, I'm afraid it would be exceedingly difficult to surpass this 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art."

"Esteemed Senior, you cultivate such a supreme heavenly scripture—why seek distant paths when the answer lies close at hand?"

The Black Abyss Emperor also smiled faintly before speaking, "There is no need for modesty. The cultivation method you created can truly be called a technique that shakes the ages, 1 perfectly tailored to your essence. Perhaps it suits you even better than the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art."

"In my estimation, I fear even the Ant Emperor's 'Celestial Tome of the Myriad Ants' may not surpass this ancient scripture of yours."

Eldrin nodded slightly and said no more.

Seeing this, Emperor Black Abyss spoke up, "Time is running short. You must break through your cultivation realm as soon as possible."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded, then gripping the Imperial Decree, made his way into the Grand Netherdark Abyss.

As a cultivation sanctuary of the Celestial Court, the Netherdark Abyssal Pool lies deep within the Netherdark Realm in the heart of the underworld. It is guarded by none other than Eldrin's old acquaintance—the Netherdark Emperor.

After so many years, seeing the Emperor of the Abyss again, Eldrin finally saw through his true depths. Previously, he had only sensed that the Emperor's cultivation was unfathomable.

It turned out that the Great Nether Emperor’s cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, making him 1 of the most formidable and long-established Emperors of the human race.

Perhaps compared to Emperor Black Abyss, the cultivation level of Sovereign Taiyou was not particularly high, yet this did not diminish his noble status.

Among the entire human race, Emperor Taiyou was 1 of the supreme sovereigns second only to the 5 Great Emperors, his combat prowess rivaling even that of many paramount rulers.

The fundamental reason was that Emperor Taiyou possessed a primordial treasure—the Earth Soul Tome (Primordial Treasure).

A Primordial Supreme Treasure holds a status equal to the Great Emperor, forged from the fusion of 9 grand divine chains of the Dao. Should any late-stage Chaos Origin Emperor refine it, they would possess the power to rival the Great Emperor.

Such was the case with the Grand Yin Emperor. With the innate supreme treasure Earth Soul Book in her possession, once unleashed, she could stand undefeated. Even the 5 Great Human Emperors found it nearly impossible to overcome her.

Even if the Demon Emperor were to attack wielding an Innate Supreme Treasure, the Grand Serene Emperor could defend himself effortlessly with the Tome of Earthly Souls.

Most crucially, the Empress of Netherdark held the Dao authority over the seventh realm of the Netherworld Abyss. As long as she remained within the Netherdark domain, her cultivation would be amplified by the Netherdark's authority. At that point, even if a Demi-Sage were to personally assault her, she would not fear him in the slightest.

In truth, the Star Lords of the Southern Dipper 6 Stars were no exception. Taking the strongest Celestial Dominion Emperor as an example—so long as he remained within his dominion star, his combat prowess could rival that of a late-stage Chaos Unity Emperor. He would even possess the capability to engage in battle against a Great Emperor.

The other 5 Star Masters held slightly lower ranks, yet they were still blessed with the authority of the Heavenly Dao. Even the weakest among them could rival a mid-stage Primordial Unity Emperor.

To return to our story, after Eldrin discovered the true cultivation level of the Grand Serene Emperor, he dared not show the slightest negligence. Immediately cupping his hands in salute, he said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"There's no need for such formality between you and me."

The Grand Serene Emperor smiled faintly, then rose to his feet. "I understand your purpose in coming. Follow me."

As the words faded, Emperor Taiyou swept his sleeve, tearing through the void, and brought Eldrin before the Netherdark Abyssal Pool.

Gazing at the Netherdark Abyssal Pool before them, the Netherdark Emperor said with a smile, "The Netherdark Abyssal Pool is a sacred ground for cultivating the soul. By training here, your primordial spirit should advance to the next level."

Eldrin nodded slightly and immediately cupped his hands in salute. "My gratitude, Elder."

With those words, Eldrin stepped into the Netherdark Abyssal Pool. The moment he entered, an overwhelming surge of soul power instantly assailed him.

The waters of this Netherworld Pool were actually formed by the convergence of vast quantities of Soul-Nourishing Treasure Liquid, each drop possessing astonishing miraculous properties.

Eldrin refined only a small portion and immediately felt his primordial spirit immortal embryo becoming ethereal and weightless, as if on the verge of ultimate sublimation.

What was even more astonishing was that the Netherdark Abyss Pool seemed capable of breaking the limitations of consuming Soul-Nourishing Elixir, allowing him to ingest multiple doses of it consecutively.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin began to devour the Soul-Nourishing Liquid as if parched with thirst, and his soul cultivation rapidly soared.

Thus, for a time unknowable, Eldrin finally felt his soul cultivation reach its limit, touching the threshold to break through to the Great Perfection of the Golden Immortal realm.

In this process, Eldrin attempted to create a method for cultivating the primordial spirit, striving to advance the path of primordial spirit attainment to the realm of the Celestial Emperor.

Yet through continuous deduction, Eldrin discovered that without supreme soul ancient scriptures like the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art and the Imperishable Heaven Scripture for reference, his accumulation in the path of the primordial spirit was insufficient, making it impossible to create a true Emperor-level ancient scripture.

Although the Primordial Chaos Treasure 'Earth Soul Tome' of the Grand Nether Sovereign was also an exceedingly rare ancient scripture of unparalleled heritage, it ultimately remained confined to the realm of Great Emperors or Quasi-Sages. Having never touched the domain of the Primordial Chaos Celestial Emperor, it could scarcely enable Eldrin's soul cultivation method to advance any further.

Left with no alternative, Eldrin abandoned his pursuit of perfecting the path of the Primordial Spirit and instead focused entirely on breaking through its bottleneck. In the end, he achieved the breakthrough to the Great Luo Primordial Spirit.

"Hoo—"

After completing the breakthrough in his soul cultivation, Eldrin slowly exhaled a breath.

He examined his own cultivation and couldn't help but smile. With his soul cultivation now breaking through to the ninth layer of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, his soul's combat power had undergone a qualitative transformation.

Of course, due to the insufficient strength of his soul cultivation method, Eldrin estimated that his soul combat prowess should only be at the level of a newly-advanced Emperor.

Relying solely on soul cultivation to possess combat prowess at the level of a Primordial Chaos Emperor was already astonishing enough, yet Eldrin felt far from satisfied in his heart.

After all, his divine soul had cultivated 5 True Spirit Acupoints, which should theoretically enable him to wield 3 times the power of peers at his level. Yet such profound foundation only rivaled that of a newly-advanced Primordial Chaos Emperor—clear evidence that Eldrin (Person Name)'s divine soul cultivation method remained imperfect.

The fundamental reason was that Eldrin's soul cultivation method was not powerful enough—it merely remained at the level of a Chaos Sovereign, not even reaching the domain of a Great Emperor. Thus, it failed to unleash the full potential of his true spirit soul.

"My cultivation method for the primordial spirit lacks a systematic foundation; it relies more on various foundational elements and has not specifically developed a supreme secret art unique to the primordial spirit."

"Although the Earth Soul Tome is profoundly mysterious, it does not align well with my soul cultivation method. It seems I shall have to journey to the Primordial Soul River someday."

Eldrin spoke thus, gradually withdrawing his thoughts and calming his mind.

Although his soul cultivation had achieved a breakthrough, Eldrin did not end his seclusion. Instead, he retrieved several portions of Great Dao Source Marrow and began preparing to elevate his mastery of the Great Dao itself.

In truth, Eldrin's cultivation of the Great Dao had already brushed against the threshold of the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal as early as 1 million years ago. It was only due to the decree of the Black Abyss Emperor that he refrained from an immediate breakthrough.

Now, thanks to the nurturing from the Celestial Court, Eldrin's physical body and primordial spirit had broken through 4 or 5 kalpas ahead of time. It was now the moment to complete the breakthrough in his Great Dao cultivation.

Eldrin had long prepared the Great Dao Marrow required to break through to the next realm of cultivation. As he began refining it now, his advancement was nearly visible to the naked eye. In what seemed like mere moments, he soared to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

"It's done!"

After achieving a breakthrough in the Great Dao, a faint delight surfaced in Eldrin's heart.

With this breakthrough in cultivation, Eldrin had reached the Great Perfection stage in all 3 of his foundational pillars as a Great Perfected Golden Immortal.

Having perfected all 3 foundational cultivation paths, Eldrin’s combat prowess and spiritual foundation had soared to unprecedented heights. Each cornerstone of his power now stood transformed, beyond any comparison to its former state.

Eldrin rose to his feet, sensing the depths of his cultivation. He discovered that among his 3 foundational pillars, his physical body had reached the most formidable state—now hovering between the second and third layers of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

His cultivation in the Great Dao was slightly inferior, roughly comparable to the First Heaven of the Chaos Origin Emperor. Meanwhile, his soul cultivation was the weakest, yet still sufficient to rival a newly-ascended Chaos Origin Emperor.

With the 3 foundational pillars now fused into 1, Eldrin's combat prowess had nearly reached the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm. Factoring in the Path of Self-Sacrifice, he estimated he could rival even a fourth-level Primordial Chaos Emperor without faltering.

At this thought, a flicker of delight crossed Eldrin’s face. He had initially believed that merging his 3 foundational powers would, at best, grant him unrivaled combat prowess at the third level of the Primordial Emperor realm—barely enough to withstand a mid-stage Primordial Emperor.

However, the breakthrough in his Primordial Chaos Immortal Body had granted Eldrin an additional surge in combat power, elevating him to a level where he could now contend with a Fourth-Level Primordial Chaos Emperor.

You must understand, barely blocking is quite simple—it only requires entanglement and delay. Even a third-level Primordial Emperor might manage it. But to confront a mid-level Primordial Emperor head-on, 1 must be of the same realm to accomplish such a feat.

At this thought, a flicker of delight rose in Eldrin’s heart, and he felt somewhat more confident about the impending counterattack.

Stepping out of the Netherdark Abyssal Pool, he found the Netherdark Emperor had been waiting for a long while. She studied Eldrin (Person Name) with a discerning gaze, then remarked with a light laugh, "Simultaneous breakthroughs in both the Primordial Spirit and the Great Dao—it seems this period of secluded cultivation has substantially enhanced your power."

"A minor breakthrough, hardly comparable to Your Excellency's mastery over the profound workings of creation."

Eldrin smiled faintly, cupping his hands in a humble salute.

The Grand Serene Emperor gave a slight nod and spoke, "I imagine the Dark Abyss Emperor is growing impatient, so I shall not keep you long."

"Take this with you on your journey, and remember—your safety comes above all else."

With these words, Grand Serene Emperor handed Eldrin (Person Name) an ancient-looking scroll.

Eldrin (Person Name) took the scroll, then froze momentarily. His expression shifted abruptly as he exclaimed, "The Earth Soul Tome?"

However, Eldrin quickly realized that what the Netherdark Emperor had given him was a replica of the Earth Soul Tome—or perhaps a single-use Emperor's Forbidden Artifact.

Such Emperor-restricted artifacts could not rival the true might of innate supreme treasures, yet they bore imprints of the Earth Soul Tome’s fragmentary essence and contained a wisp of power from the Great Nether Emperor. Once unleashed, they could unleash a strike comparable to the full-force blow of a Chaos Origin Emperor at the seventh layer.

At this thought, Eldrin felt a surge of gratitude in his heart and immediately spoke, "Thank you for your profound kindness, Your Majesty."

The Grand Yin Emperor waved his hand without another word, vanishing into the boundless Nether Abyss….

Seeing this, Eldrin immediately tore through the chaotic void and vanished into the boundless expanse at the edge of infinity.

Returning to the Black Abyss Heaven, the Black Abyss Emperor gave a slight nod upon seeing him before speaking, “Go and make your preparations. Await the summons to battle.”

Witnessing this, Eldrin had no choice but to return to the Celestial Pivot Imperial Star.

After arriving at the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star, Eldrin suppressed his cultivation realm, feigning that he had not made a breakthrough.

And yet, at this very moment, barely over a million years had passed since Eldrin's departure. Not even the various Demon Emperors of the demon race had noticed anything amiss, let alone the few Human Emperors of the human race.

After returning to the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star, Eldrin began living in seclusion to consolidate his cultivation base. As time flowed relentlessly onward, millions of years passed in the blink of an eye.

Until this day, a secret missive once again reached the Celestial Liang Imperial Star, falling into the hands of Eldrin (Person Name).

And so on this day, Eldrin quietly departed from the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star and arrived at a nameless star beyond the Celestial Unity Imperial Star.

At this moment, upon a nameless star, 17 Primordial Chaos Emperors had gathered.

Eldrin's gaze swept across the assembly, noting that most of these Chaos Origin Emperors were at the early stage of Chaos Origin Emperor realm. Among them were several who had retreated in defeat from the Tian Tong Imperial Star, while nearly half had been transferred from the Southern Dipper's 6 stars.

Eldrin even spotted an old acquaintance—the very same Meng Huang Emperor with whom he had fought side by side for years.

The rest all hailed from the primordial chaos, clearly 1 of the hidden contingencies the human race had prepared.

Among them, only 2 had reached the middle stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm: Celestial Concord Emperor and the ‘Misty Qi Emperor’ from the Military Strategist School.

Lord Mengqi’s cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm. He was a fellow Daoist from the same clan as Lord Menghuang, and the Meng Clan served as the main lineage of the Military Strategist School.

The Black Abyss Emperor, the progenitor of the Military Strategist School, was the founding ancestor of the Meng Clan. The other Great Luo Golden Immortals and Primordial Chaos Emperors within the Military Strategist School were all disciples of the Black Abyss Emperor.

Lord Mengqi and Lord Menghuang, both cultivated the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art, making them fellow disciples of Erlang Chen Xiandao(Person Name).

"In this great battle, it appears the Black Abyss Emperor served as the main force, while the other Emperors did not intervene?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a thought flashing through his mind in an instant.

After a split-second assessment, he realized that although only 17 had joined this battle, each was a powerhouse among the Chaos Origin Emperors.

Those at the initial stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor realm almost all possessed combat prowess equivalent to the third level of Primordial Chaos Emperor.

In the early stages of the Hunyuan Emperor Realm, Meng Huang was considered top-tier, yet even more formidable was Meng Qi Emperor—this prodigious talent of the Meng Clan.

It is said that the Monarch of Mengqi once mastered the seventh revolution of the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, attaining the Great Perfection Realm through a True Spirit physique. His combat prowess could rival even that of a sixth-level Chaos Origin Monarch.

High-level powerhouses were few in number, yet each was an elite among the Primordial Chaos Emperors.

As Eldrin’s thoughts flickered, Lord Mengqi Emperor declared, “Since all are assembled, I shall now assign the combat missions.”

As these words were spoken, all the Imperial Lords' expressions grew solemn.

Lord Mengqi’s expression was resolute, his gaze solemn as he declared, “In this battle, I shall strike first and tear open the Celestial Concord Imperial Star Formation by force.”

Once inside the formation, Fellow Daoist Tiantong shall disrupt the array using the authority of the Star Lord, while the rest of you join me in intercepting the enemy.

Speaking thus, Emperor Mengqi gazed at Eldrin (Person Name) and Menghuang before finally declaring, "Within the formation stand 12 Great Demon Sovereigns, along with 2 mid-stage Primordial Unity Emperors."

"Of the 2 mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperors, 1 has reached the fifth layer of Chaos Origin Emperor realm. I shall personally defeat him. However, the remaining fourth-layer Chaos Origin Emperor requires someone to intercept and delay."

"The 2 of you joining forces need only hold back that remaining mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperor. Once I defeat the other, or when Celestial Union Emperor reclaims control of the grand formation, victory in this battle shall be ours." (End of Chapter)

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it crystalline snowflakes that swirled around a solitary figure meditating atop a towering cliff. Lin Feng's azure robes fluttered violently, yet his form remained as immovable as ancient granite. 3 years—1 1000 and 90-5 days of secluded cultivation—had carved his youthful features into sharp, determined lines. Today marked the final hour before his Heavenly Tribulation. "Just a bit more," he whispered to the howling wind, his breath forming misty clouds in the frigid air. The spiritual energy within his dantian churned like a nascent sea, circulating through his meridians in increasingly violent cycles. He had reached the 9th level of the Aurous Core stage, a realm only a dozen or so cultivators in the entire Northern Continent had achieved in the past millennium. Suddenly, the sky darkened. Ominous clouds converged overhead, their murky depths crackling with violet lightning. The very air grew heavy with impending doom. "So it begins," Lin Feng's eyes snapped open, twin pools of liquid silver gleaming with otherworldly light. He rose smoothly, his hand instinctively going to the sword at his hip—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The first bolt descended without warning—a blinding pillar of pure celestial punishment that struck with the force of a falling mountain. Lin Feng met it head-on, his sword tracing an arc of crimson flame that split the lightning into a 1000 dissipating sparks. "HA!" he roared, his voice echoing through the valleys below. The impact drove him knee-deep into the solid rock, but his gaze never wavered. The second strike followed moments later, this time manifesting as 9 intertwined serpents of lightning. They coiled through the air with malicious intelligence, seeking vulnerabilities in his defense. "Ethereal Moon Barrier!" Lin Feng shouted, forming a series of intricate hand seals. A shimmering dome of moonlight energy materialized around him just as the lightning serpents struck. The collision produced a deafening explosion that shattered nearby peaks into clouds of dust and debris. Through gritted teeth, Lin Feng felt his spiritual energy reserves dwindling rapidly. The Heavenly Tribulation was testing not just his power, but his very will to transcend mortality. The third and final assault began as the clouds coalesced into a massive, rotating vortex. From its center emerged a dragon composed entirely of heavenly fire and lightning, its roar shaking the foundations of the world. "This is it," Lin Feng breathed heavily, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He channeled his remaining energy—every last drop of cultivation he had accumulated over 3 centuries—into his sword. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss glowed with unprecedented intensity, its crimson light painting the snow-capped mountains in hues of blood and fire. As the celestial dragon descended, time seemed to slow. Lin Feng's mind flashed through countless memories—his first steps on the path of cultivation, the master who had guided him, the rivals he had surpassed, the loneliness of endless meditation... "BREAK!" He leaped upward, becoming 1 with his sword—a blazing meteor challenging the heavens themselves. The collision created a sun-bright explosion visible from thousands of miles away. When the light finally faded, the sky had cleared. Lin Feng stood amidst the devastated mountain peak, his robes in tatters but his body radiating a terrifying new aura. Violet-gold patterns shimmered across his skin—the mark of a newly ascended Nascent Soul cultivator. He had paid a heavy price—nearly all of his 50,000 spirit stones had been consumed, along with over 3 dozen precious recovery pills. But he had succeeded where countless others had perished. Looking toward the distant horizon where the immortal realms lay hidden, Lin Feng allowed himself a rare, faint smile. The path ahead remained long—nearly 10 1000 years of cultivation awaited if he wished to reach the fabled Dao Integration stage—but for the first time, true immortality seemed within reach. The winds howled their approval, carrying away the ashes of his mortal constraints as a new Nascent Soul sovereign was born.