Chapter 2111 : Forging the Ultimate Divine Form

"The disordered Space-Time [the fundamental framework of reality encompassing time and space] has returned to its proper order, and everything has already been altered."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a sense of profound yet elusive enlightenment washing over him.

Steadying his mind, he withdrew his gaze and surveyed his surroundings, realizing he now stood outside the River of Space-Time [the metaphorical flow of all history and causality], detached from the entirety of the ancient chronicles.

"Having briefly separated from the River of Space-Time, I can now return to my own designated node within Space-Time."

"However, before that, there are still a few matters I must attend to."

As these thoughts surfaced, Eldrin Chen retrieved from the Returning Abyss Seal [a powerful seal artifact] two objects: a Primordial Great Path Stone [a primordial ore of immense power] etched with the scars of Oblivion [the concept of absolute annihilation and erasure], and another Primordial Great Path Stone imbued with the essence of Returning Abyss Power [a divine power related to the abyssal return].

By now, the two Primordial Great Path Stone had undergone a transformation. The first had morphed into a Battleaxe of Oblivion, while the second had evolved into a Returning Abyss Wheel [a wheel-shaped artifact].

Clearly, during their long journey through the River of Space-Time, these two treasures had undergone a profound metamorphosis, evolving into unique Chaos Spiritual Artifact [artifacts born from primordial chaos]. They were now the perfect materials for forging an Ultimate Divine Form [the pinnacle state of a divine body or avatar].

With this realization, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He immediately activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body [a constitution of unbreakable chaos] and began refining the two Chaos Spiritual Artifact.

His Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body had already undergone its ultimate transformation for the Major Limit-Breaker [a major breakthrough realm]. It had been tempered by the Slaughter [an act of divine destruction] of the Power of Oblivion [the power of absolute erasure], and had achieved Nirvana [a state of transcendent extinction] and Rebirth [a divine rebirth] within the very essence of Oblivion.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen's current physical cultivation had now stepped into the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm [the pinnacle realm of physical cultivation, where one's body becomes a sovereign entity akin to a celestial emperor].

With the profound foundation of a Heavenly Emperor [a title for a cultivator who has reached the Heavenly Emperor Realm] physique, refining two more Chaos Spiritual Artifact [artifacts born from primordial chaos, possessing immense and foundational power] was now a matter of course, proceeding with a speed almost visible to the naked eye until they were completely assimilated.

An unknowable amount of time passed. After the two Chaos Spiritual Artifact were fully refined, Eldrin Chen's two final Ultimate Divine Form [the ultimate manifestation of a divine ability, taking a tangible, weapon-like shape] slowly took form.

The two newly cultivated Ultimate Divine Form were the Oblivion [the concept of utter annihilation and erasure] Battleaxe and the Returning Abyss Annihilation Disc.

"Success."

Watching as all four Ultimate Divine Form were fully perfected, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a rare smile gracing his features.

Around him, five Great God [a powerful cultivation realm] forms swirled and coiled: the Chaos Cauldron, the Chaos Pearl, the Returning Abyss Annihilation Disc, the Cosmic Sky Sundial, and the Battleaxe of Oblivion.

Each of these five supreme divine forms possessed the power to shatter all creation.

Among them, the Chaos Cauldron, Chaos Pearl, and Cosmic Sky Sundial need no further elaboration. The Battleaxe of Oblivion, however, as the strongest Ultimate Divine Form of the Slaughter [a divine ability focused on absolute destruction] path, wielded the Power of Oblivion [the annihilating force that erases existence].

Upon mastering this divine form, the power of Eldrin Chen's Slaughter ascended to an indescribable domain, potent enough to even fracture the very fabric of Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos] power itself.

Moreover, the defensive power of the Returning Abyss Annihilation Disc could also be called peerless under heaven. If the original Returning Abyss Divine Rune could absorb all damage not exceeding the defensive capacity of Eldrin Chen's physical body.

Then now its absorption limit had increased severalfold, reaching a level nearly comparable to Impenetrable and Immortality.

Especially after this breakthrough, Eldrin Chen's physical foundation had stepped into the Heavenly Emperor's Domain. All these factors combined caused Eldrin Chen's strength to undergo an ultimate metamorphosis.

"My current physical attack power rivals that of the Ant Heavenly Emperor, and my defensive power is on par with the Indestructibility Ancient One."

"My overall combat prowess in all other aspects has also surpassed the limits of a Heavenly Emperor, completely entering the domain of Half-Step Path Union."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, finally estimating that his physical combat power should have reached the level of a top-tier Half-Step Path Union.

After understanding this, Eldrin Chen then sensed the power of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

He observed his Primordial Spirit continuously merging, seemingly undergoing a kind of ultimate transformation. The final three remaining Innate Acupoints [naturally formed energy nodes within the body] were also changing, on the verge of transforming into True Spirit Aperture [apertures that channel the power of one's true spirit].

Once the three True Spirit Aperture successfully transformed and gave birth to the final three True Spirit Divine Ability [divine abilities born from the true spirit apertures], Eldrin Chen would be able to directly complete his Major Limit-Breaker breakthrough into the Soul Path Heavenly Emperor Realm.

However, the current Eldrin Chen was gradually being pulled back into his own Space-Time [the unique flow of time and space associated with an individual]. At this rate, he feared the transformation would not be completed before Eldrin Chen's return.

Even so, the current Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation base of Eldrin Chen was truly extraordinary, having nearly touched the threshold where one could challenge a Heavenly Emperor.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen attempted to sense the Immortal's Great Path Authority once more. However, after a brief moment of focus, a slight frown creased his brow.

He discovered that the current Immortal Great Path seemed to have fallen into an irreversible state of dormancy.

In an instant, Eldrin Chen understood the cause and effect.

It turned out that Nameless had far too many enemies. To prevent Nameless's resurgence, those foes had joined forces to suppress the Immortal Great Path, plunging it into utter, deathly silence.

Under these circumstances, unless Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit cultivation could advance to the Half-Step Limitless Realm, there was only the faintest sliver of a chance to reclaim the Immortal Great Path.

This brought a pang of regret to Eldrin Chen, for in the past, the most formidable power of Nameless had been the Immortal's Great Path Authority.

A complete Immortal Great Path was a Primordial Chaos Great Path at the Limitless level, its contained power already stepping into the domain of a Sovereign.

If he could master the Immortal Great Path, the current Eldrin Chen would be able to glimpse into the realm of a Sovereign.

"Gain and loss are two sides of the same coin," he mused. "The dormancy of the Immortal Great Path may not necessarily be a bad thing."

A moment later, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, feeling a wave of relief wash over him instead.

The reason for this was that the dormancy of the Immortal Great Path [the supreme cultivation path of immortality] was, in fact, a boon for Eldrin Chen.

This was because Limitless Great Path [the supreme cultivation paths] were all overwhelmingly domineering, possessing the tyrannical characteristic of suppressing all other paths, which would stifle the potential of other Great Path Foundation [foundational cultivation arts].

Once Eldrin Chen regained mastery over the Immortal Great Path, all his other foundational pillars would inevitably be suppressed by it, making further advancement exceedingly difficult.

Therefore, the current dormancy of the Immortal Great Path actually allowed Eldrin Chen to proceed step by step, cultivating his Fleshly Body Sanctification [the art of perfecting the physical body], Primordial Spirit Path Attainment [the art of attaining the Primordial Spirit path], and all his other foundational arts to their absolute limits.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen immediately set the thought aside.

He slowly pushed all his cultivation arts to their peak, then activated the Returning Abyss Seal [a powerful seal treasure], transforming it into the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd embodying primordial chaos]. His gaze then turned towards the location of the River of Space-Time [the metaphysical river representing the flow of time and space].

"Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven realms of the Southern Abyss], my own Space-Time [the continuum of space and time], I have returned."

With those words, Eldrin Chen leaped decisively into the River of Space-Time, journeying towards the endless expanse of his own Space-Time.

"…"

Simultaneously, within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven major territories of the Southern Abyss], Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant was attempting a breakthrough into the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the supreme realm of a Heavenly Emperor].

Just as Blazing Center Supreme and Outer Realm Demon Emperor were about to intervene to stop him, they suddenly witnessed Eldrin Chen tear through the void and depart.

"Disaster!"

The complexions of the assembled figures changed drastically, revealing expressions of utter shock and fury.

Without a second thought for Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant, the Outer Realm Demon Emperor immediately channeled his world-shaking divine power to cleave open the River of Space-Time [a conceptual river representing the flow of time and space], intending to pluck Eldrin Chen from its currents.

Yet, they saw only Eldrin Chen surge *against* the flow of the River of Space-Time, his form disintegrating into nothingness under the divine might of the Blade of Oblivion [a legendary weapon capable of erasing existence].

"A self-inflicted demise."

Witnessing this, Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign let out a cold sneer, a flicker of mockery in his eyes.

But before he could utter another word, the Outer Realm Demon Emperor beside him suddenly paled and shouted, "Evade, now!"

*SHIIING—*

The warning from the Outer Realm Demon Emperor was timely, yet it was already too late.

For in that moment, the vast and boundless River of Space-Time [a conceptual river representing the flow of time and space] trembled violently. An indescribable light of annihilation surged forth, coalescing into a world-ending battle-axe that cleaved through the void towards the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign.

"No—!"

At the critical juncture between life and death, the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign mustered all his power to resist, channeling the Supreme Lunar Great Path [his supreme cultivation path aligned with the primal moon] to meet the blow.

Yet he found his Supreme Lunar Great Path crumbling inch by inch before the Giant Axe of Oblivion, collapsing almost completely in mere moments.

In the span of a single breath, half his body was instantly sheared apart.

"Aaaargh—!"

Such a grievous wound elicited a piercing shriek of agony from the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign. He desperately tried to command the Supreme Lunar Wheel [his supreme lunar disc treasure] to counterattack, but there was no chance for a miraculous reversal.

The white-robed man, pristine as snow, strode across the churning River of Space-Time. With a mighty heave, he hurled the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine halberd born of primordial chaos], which pierced straight through the skull of the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign, utterly extinguishing him within the Vast and Boundless Chaos.

Having accomplished this, Eldrin Chen suppressed the Supreme Lunar Wheel with a single grasp. He then stood tall upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the heavens], his gaze calm yet imperious as he surveyed the foes across the Six Harmonies [the six directions of space] and the Eight Desolations [the eight furthest reaches of the desolate wilderness].

"Ink Abyss [a legendary, unfathomably deep abyss], Blazing Center Supreme [the Supreme Lord of the Blazing Center]... I have returned!"

In that instant, the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [the Demon Emperor from beyond this realm]'s expression changed drastically.

He scrutinized Eldrin Chen carefully, his face a mask of utter astonishment as he declared, "You have broken through to the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the supreme realm of a Heavenly Emperor]."

"Impossible! Without refining Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy of creation from chaos], how could you possibly breach the Heavenly Emperor Realm?"

Eldrin Chen remained utterly calm, his voice serene as he replied, "When one possesses sufficient strength, there exists no barrier in this world that cannot be shattered."

"To harness the power of the Blade of Oblivion [a legendary blade capable of erasing existence] to pierce the ultimate barrier of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the Heavenly Emperor of Primordial Chaos], achieving an alternate Heavenly Emperor Realm through Nirvana [a state of perfect enlightenment] and Rebirth [the divine ability of rebirth]... You truly live up to your reputation as a peerless prodigy."

At that moment, Blazing Center Supreme could not help but look at Eldrin Chen, his voice cold as he stated, "It seems today, we truly cannot allow you to live."

As his words fell, the Outer Realm Demon Emperor, Blazing Center Supreme, and Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Heavenly Emperor of the Sun] had already, with silent intent, encircled Eldrin Chen.

To suppress and slay the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign [the Demon Sovereign of the Supreme Moon] with a single move—the power Eldrin Chen had displayed was far too shocking. Even these three Half-Step Path Union [cultivators at the half-step to Path Union] were moved to join forces.

To this, Eldrin Chen was fully prepared. After surveying his surroundings, he spoke calmly, "Before you all act, why not first behold the true visage of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was momentarily stunned.

Only the Outer Realm Demon Emperor and Blazing Center Supreme revealed a trace of overwhelming Celestial Slaughter intent.

"Boom—"

In that instant, Solar Heavenly Emperor suddenly made his move. He rode the Solar Golden Bell through the sky, seeking to suppress and utterly annihilate Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen remained unmoved. With a flip of his palm, he pressed down, blocking the Solar Heavenly Emperor's full-force strike. Then, with a laugh, he spoke, "Why such haste, Fellow Daoist Solar? Are you worried I might expose the truth—that you are an avatar of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor?"

"This..."

The assembled Heavenly Emperors, upon hearing these words, each wore expressions of astonishment, their hearts clearly shaken by this revelation.

Even Blazing Center Supreme suppressed his urge to strike, a flicker of curiosity appearing in his demeanor. He, too, was evidently intrigued by this explosive piece of news.

To that end, Blazing Center Supreme even intervened momentarily, positioning himself to block the Outer Realm Demon Emperor on behalf of Eldrin Chen.

The Solar Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler associated with the sun] wore an expression of icy fury, his gaze frigid as he declared, "Preposterous! I, who have dominated the ages, am no mere avatar of another!"

As his words fell, the Solar Heavenly Emperor surged forward with overwhelming Celestial Slaughter [a plant imbued with a potent aura of heavenly destruction] intent, aiming to utterly annihilate Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen remained utterly unperturbed. He met the assault by wielding the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine halberd capable of sundering primordial chaos], and after three consecutive exchanges, he forcefully repelled the Solar Heavenly Emperor.

Having accomplished this, Eldrin Chen withdrew a step. With a flick of his sleeve, he conjured an ethereal image of Path Void.

Instantly, a luminous screen materialized in the void, displaying a scene from the past—the former landscape of the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain [a primordial realm representing the three cosmic poles].

Witnessing this, Blazing Center Supreme [a title for a supreme being embodying the blazing center of creation] furrowed his brow slightly and spoke, "This... could it be?"

"It is indeed the very scene from that era, Fellow Daoist, when you struck the crippling blow against the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain," Eldrin Chen stated calmly.

As the ancient scene continued to unfold before them, the assembled crowd witnessed the entire sequence of events leading to the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain's grievous wounding. They also beheld the moment the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a demonic sovereign from beyond their known reality] devoured the Solar Heavenly Emperor.

The sight caused the complexions of everyone present to shift dramatically.

In that instant, many past mysteries became clear. The hidden machinations of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor seemed laid bare for all to see.

It turns out the reason why the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic sovereign from beyond the known realms] was able to maintain such lofty virtue and integrity was because all the wicked deeds had been carried out by the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Sun] and his other avatars.

Since the Solar Heavenly Emperor was an avatar of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor, the credibility of all promises made by the Outer Realm Demon Emperor over these years had clearly diminished greatly.

Of course, this alone was not enough to make everyone wary. What truly instilled fear in their hearts was the Outer Realm Demon Emperor's Devouring Great Path [a supreme cultivation art centered on the principle of absolute consumption and assimilation].

In the past, when the Outer Realm Demon Emperor was merely at the Saint Realm [a realm of sainthood] level, he was able to devour the Solar Heavenly Emperor, who was at the same cultivation stage. If the Outer Realm Demon Emperor were to break through to the Path Union [the realm of unifying one's cultivated Paths] and the Supreme Realm [the pinnacle realm of cultivation], wouldn't even the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign representing Primordial Chaos] be at risk of being consumed?

At this thought, the expressions of all the Heavenly Emperors [Celestial Sovereigns] present changed drastically. This was especially true for the Heavenly Emperors from the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven major domains bordering the Southern Abyss], each of whom revealed looks of profound apprehension.

Upon realizing this, even Blazing Center Supreme [the Supreme Being of the Blazing Center] could not help but show a flicker of wariness in his eyes.

"So you have discovered it,"

the Outer Realm Demon Emperor finally spoke. He calmly stepped forward, his gaze towards Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] brimming with a towering, icy malice.

He said nothing more, instead turning his attention to Blazing Center Supreme. "This Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for Eldrin Chen, Master of the Returning Abyss Path] possesses talent that overshadows an era. His future achievements may very well surpass both yours and mine."

"If we do not eradicate him today, he will surely become a grave calamity for us in the days to come."

Blazing Center Supreme did not immediately take action. Instead, he stood firm within the void, sneering coldly as he spoke: "This is a matter concerning the Thirteen Domains of the Heaven Abyss. It would be inappropriate for this seat to intervene."

To this, Eldrin Chen responded with a frigid silence, clearly understanding that Blazing Center Supreme intended to sit back and let others fight, reaping the rewards later.

At that very moment, the fabric of heaven and earth trembled violently. Not far away, the cultivation base of Obsidian Abyss Sage Ascendant surged rapidly, clearly reaching the most critical juncture of an imminent breakthrough.

Seeing this, the various Demon Sovereign from the outer realm immediately sought to strike again and obstruct his path. Yet, in that fleeting instant, the vast expanse of Space-Time itself fell into a profound stillness.

Behind Eldrin Chen, a 'sundial' wreathed in the light of the Sun and Moon and encircled by Stellar radiance soared into the sky. It severed this region of Vast and Boundless Chaos Space-Time, drawing all the present Heavenly Emperor into its domain.

"Space-Time Divine Form."

Blazing Center Supreme, possessing exceptional discernment, could not help but change countenance upon witnessing this scene.

At the heart of this Chaos Space-Time, Eldrin Chen stood calmly, halberd in hand. His voice was tranquil as he declared: "Honored ones, today, all grievances between us shall be settled here, one by one."

"Arrogant fool! Do you truly believe you can sweep aside all opposition single-handedly?"

The heroes of the outer realm were incensed. Prison-Suppressor Demon Sovereign, gripping his Heavenly Halberd, soared into the air. His killing intent surged forth, threatening to engulf the vast expanse of the Six Harmonies.

In that instant, more than twenty Heavenly Emperor from the Outer Realms soared into the air. A vast and overwhelming Celestial Slaughter [a legendary plant whose aura embodies the concept of heavenly execution] intent swept through the boundless Space-Time, as they converged to encircle and hunt Eldrin Chen.

"Thinking you can overwhelm with numbers? Have you asked us?"

At this critical juncture, Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign, Great Abyss Immortal Sage, and Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor—all grievously wounded—struggled to their feet and positioned themselves behind Eldrin Chen.

Seven Emotions Empress let out a derisive laugh. "With just you few, battered and broken?"

"What if you add us to the count?"

At that moment, Path Ancestor Taihu stepped forward, followed by the five Immortal Sages who had attained the Spiritual Treasure Path-Attainment [a profound cultivation art focused on refining one's spirit into a peerless treasure].

Seeing this, Ant Heavenly Emperor also strode to Eldrin Chen's side. A cold smile touched his lips as he declared, "The Outer Realm Demon Emperor has schemed for years. Should he break through to the Supreme Realm, he would become a calamity of unimaginable scale."

"In this matter, I bear an inescapable duty."

The Heavenly Emperor from the Southern Abyss Seven Domains hesitated for a brief moment, but ultimately, they too made their decision.

The five Great God Emperors from the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods, Path Ancestor Haoxu from the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness, the two Primordial Gods from the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme, and the two Heavenly Emperor from the Primordial Domain of Saint and Demon all stepped forth, joining the side of Eldrin Chen.

For a time, though the Southern Abyss Seven Domains remained at a disadvantage, they had, without anyone noticing, already gained the strength to stand and fight.