Chapter 2010 : Conquering the Liyan Plains

Within that forbidden ground, I obtained the opportunity to cultivate the eighth revolution of the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, acquired the complete remains of a Great Emperor realm expert, and obtained a Connate Supreme Treasure.

By virtue of the fortuitous encounter I obtained back then, I have cultivated 2 great True Spirit Divine Forms.

"Alas, even the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art at the Eighth Revolution realm can only cultivate 6 Divine Spirit Runes. Otherwise, I would have already achieved the seventh Divine Spirit Form."

As he spoke, a trace of regret welled up in the Black Abyss Emperor's heart.

As he had stated, once he cultivated the seventh True Spirit Form, his combat prowess would transcend the Emperor Realm, with half a step entering the Sub-Sage Realm. Even when facing a true Sub-Sage, he would possess the capability to contend.

Eldrin nodded slightly, gazing at the Indestructible Battle Garb in his hand. "With Your Highness's cultivation level and this Indestructible Battle Garb," he remarked, "venturing into the Chaotic Desolate Sea would be an unstoppable endeavor. You should keep it with you."

The Black Abyss Emperor, however, shook his head. A suit of lightning armor materialized around him, radiating the supreme light of the Great Dao.

Eldrin's heart shuddered, and he couldn't help but ask, "What is this..."

"This is the Thunder Emperor's Battle Attire, an innate supreme treasure I obtained on this journey."

The Black Abyss Emperor spoke thus, a faint smile flickering in the depths of his gaze.

Eldrin nodded faintly, recalling the origins of this Thunder Emperor's Battle Attire.

The Primordial Thunder Emperor was a peerless prodigy of the primordial era, whose might once shook the 7 realms of the Southern Abyss. He stood as 1 of the divine monarchs of the Primal Domain of 10 1000 Gods.

He later ventured into the Chaotic Desolate Sea and never returned. Little did anyone expect that he had already become trapped within the forbidden lands of the Chaotic Desolate Sea and met his demise.

The Thunder Emperor's Battle Attire, a legacy of the Primordial Thunder Emperor, was not merely an Innate Supreme Treasure—it also possessed formidable defensive and offensive capabilities. Though it fell slightly short when compared to the Indestructible Battle Attire, which specialized purely in defense.

Yet it was this very slight miscalculation that led the Primordial Thunder Emperor to face his heavenly tribulation of demise.

Because the Thunder Emperor's Battle Attire was not strong enough to resist the power of desolation, the Primordial Thunder Emperor's divine soul was ultimately completely eroded by the power of desolation.

Within the Chaotic Barren Sea, the consequences of having 1's divine sense eroded by the barren force were exceedingly severe. Even a Great Emperor, should they lose their way within it, would gradually have their consciousness fade away.

Under such circumstances, should 1 fall in the Chaos Abyssal Sea, it would be nearly impossible to revive and return.

To return to our story, seeing that the Black Abyss Emperor now possessed the Thunder Emperor’s Battle Attire, Eldrin said nothing more.

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Emperor took out a collection of rare treasures and handed them to Eldrin, saying, "The remains of the 3 Great Emperors and this innate supreme treasure are all useful to me, so I won’t be giving them to you."

"The remaining treasures shall be yours as our agreed share."

Eldrin took the treasure and examined it, unable to suppress a flicker of ecstasy in his eyes.

The Black Abyss Emperor had bestowed upon him a staggering number of treasures, among which were 5 strands of Primordial Genesis Qi (Cultivation Resource), while Mixed Origin Spiritual Treasures (Cultivation Resource) numbered over a dozen.

Most crucially, there was also a vial of Chaos Divine Liquid.

The Chaos God's Elixir is a primary-grade Chaos treasure. To the Chaos Celestial Emperor, it is merely a relatively common cultivation resource, yet to the Primordial Chaos Emperor, it stands as a supreme treasure beyond compare.

Such a treasure—a single drop is worth a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, and this vial contains no less than 1,000 drops. Its staggering value needs no further elaboration.

The Black Abyss Emperor handed the Chaos God’s Elixir to Eldrin and said, "This Chaos God’s Elixir is 1 of the greatest opportunities I have obtained on this journey."

To cultivate the eighth revolution of the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art, I expended 3,000 drops of Chaos God Liquid.

"The remaining 1000-some drops are no longer sufficient for me to master the ninth revolution of the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art. They shall be your cultivation resources."

Eldrin's heart stirred with excitement. With this batch of Chaos Divine Liquid, his physical cultivation would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds after breaking through to the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

At least until the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Body, there would be no shortage of cultivation resources.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he quickly declined, "This treasure is far too precious. Wouldn't it be better for Your Majesty to keep it?"

"The agreed-upon share cannot be changed on a whim."

The Black Abyss Emperor waved his hand grandly, leaving Eldrin no room for refusal.

Then, he looked at Eldrin, his expression turning grave as he said, "The Chaos God's Elixir is exceedingly rare and precious. It was precisely for this reason that the Thunder Emperor of the Primordial Era met his demise."

"Remember, this treasure is for your cultivation alone. You must not reveal its existence to another soul."

Eldrin nodded, intending to conceal it within the nameless void where the Void Pearl resided, thereby cutting off any possibility of powerful foes detecting it.

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Emperor changed the subject and asked Eldrin, "I can see your foundation is exceptionally solid. When do you plan to break through to the Emperor Realm?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before declaring, "I wish to secure the Liyan Ancient Plains before my breakthrough."

"The Li Fire Ancient Plains?"

The Black Abyss Emperor nodded, then spoke, "Indeed. Once you break through to become a Chaos Origin Emperor, the Li Fire Demon God ought to flee for his life."

"However, that is the Primordial Chaos Nest we're talking about. Its defensive capabilities are likely nothing to scoff at. Roughly how confident are you in succeeding?"

"7 or 8 out of 10."

Eldrin spoke, his thoughts drifting to the primeval demonic ape.

Since that great battle years ago, which inflicted heavy losses upon Eldrin's forces, the Primeval Ape Demon had been meticulously nurtured by Eldrin. Now, its cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Golden Immortal realm.

As an existence personally nurtured by the Eldrin Flame God, the Primordial Demon Ape had now become 1 of the core members under the Eldrin Flame God's command.

The Black Abyss Emperor was unaware of this, yet he still cautioned, "Proceed with confidence. I shall keep watch over the demon tribes on your behalf."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking again, "However, after this battle concludes, I shall require the 3 Primordial Dao Sanctums of Wind, Ice, and Thunder. I beseech Your Majesty to make the necessary arrangements."

"This is easily handled."

The Black Abyss Emperor spoke, then said, "Under the Celestial Court's banner lies the Thunder Abyss Ancient Realm, as well as the 10 1000 Winds Ancient Land—both can fulfill your cultivation needs."

"As for the ice-attributed earth veins, you need only seek out the Eldrin of Absolute Frost. I've heard he is your sworn ally."

Eldrin smiled faintly and immediately cupped his hands in salute. "Then I offer my sincere gratitude to Your Majesty."

Departing from the Black Abyss Heaven, Eldrin immediately returned to the Eastern Li Flame Domain.

Upon arriving in the Eastern Li Flame Region, Eldrin immediately made his way to the Liyan Immortal Domain, where he found the Liyan Emperor in secluded cultivation.

After dozens of kalpas had passed, Emperor Liyan's injuries had improved considerably.

The 2 met within the immortal hall, and Eldrin went straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Liyan, I am preparing to take action against the Liyan Plateau."

Hearing this, the Flame-Severing Monarch felt a tremor in his heart.

He gazed at Eldrin (Person Name) with overwhelming astonishment before finally asking, "How confident are you in this battle?"

At this, the Flame Emperor hastily shook his head once more.

Back in the Starry Sky War, Eldrin joined forces with Emperor Menghuang and held his ground against a mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperor. Now, the entire realm knows of Eldrin’s world-shaking combat prowess.

Recalling the past few kalpas, where successive practitioners of the Sacrificial Path had attained enlightenment, Emperor Li Yan strongly suspected that the current Eldrin, having chosen to take action, had most likely advanced yet another step in strength.

Thinking of this, Emperor Liyan quickly changed his tone and said, "When do we strike?"

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke, "In the coming days, we shall join forces for this battle. Should we succeed, the authority over the Great Dao shall be yours, while all else falls to me. What say you?"

"Done."

Li Yan, the Flame Emperor, readily agreed, fearing that Eldrin (Person Name) might retract his words.

Soon after, the 2 forged their alliance, setting in motion the war machines of the entire Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance and the Eastern Li Flame Domain.

Across the entire Eastern Li Flame Domain, nearly a 100 celestial realms of the human race began to exert their strength.

Before the Flamefiend Demon God could even react, Eldrin and the Blaze Emperor, 2 supreme powerhouses, had already surrounded the Liyan Ancient Plains with nearly 2 100 Great Luo Golden Immortals.

After encircling the Liyan Ancient Plains, Eldrin did not immediately take action. Instead, he directly conscripted celestial soldiers and generals from various immortal domains, initiating the prelude to war.

Thus time flowed on, until over 10 million years had passed. By then, the various immortal domains had organized thousands of celestial legions, and over a 100 Great Perfection ancient vessels had encircled the Liyan Ancient Plains.

To completely annihilate Eldrin, the Great Dao adversary, Emperor Liyan even borrowed a Chaos-level Imperial Ancient Vessel from a close ally.

It was a Chaos Ancient Vessel forged from the remnants of Eldrin Emperor, serving as a supreme clan-guarding treasure of a paramount imperial court. Mounted upon it was a colossal cannon tempered with Chaos Divine Gold.

And with this Primordial Chaos Ark at their core, the human race launched a fierce assault upon the Liyan Ancient Plains.

"Daoist of the Returning Abyss, has this man truly gone mad?"

Just as the outside world continued its assault, the Eldrin Plains had already descended into chaos.

The Eldrin Fiendgod stared at the primordial chaos ships relentlessly assaulting from beyond, his face contorting with unparalleled fury and alarm.

He withdrew his gaze and stared at the treasure mirror before him, unable to resist asking, "Fellow Daoist Jinling, it was you who urged me to attack the Abyssal Immortal Domain back then. Now that the Abyssal Daoist is launching a fierce assault, would you truly stand by and watch me perish?"

Within the treasured mirror, the Golden Spirit Daoist was clad in golden imperial robes, yet his countenance remained perpetually serene and unperturbed.

He let out a sigh before speaking, "The Black Abyss Emperor has returned, and his power now far surpasses what it once was—by more than double."

"His covert involvement in this battle has already made it exceedingly difficult to handle."

"All will be well," the Golden Spirit Daoist continued, "for we have sent word to the Phoenix Sage of the demon race. Should you hold your ground for a dozen or so days, this predicament may yet find resolution."

With those final words, Golden Spirit Daoist abruptly ended the communication.

"Damn it!"

The Infernal Fiendlord was utterly enraged, nearly shattering his treasured mirror in fury.

Meanwhile, Golden Spirit Ancestor was within the Celestial Court of the demon race, surrounded by a group of Demon Monarchs.

Among the many demon emperors, the Savage Ape Emperor wore a faint sneer as he spoke, "This Eldrin is truly deluded. Though the conflict between our human and demon races runs deep..."

"But what does it matter to us whether a mere Chaos God lives or dies?"

Only the Golden Spirit Monarch felt a sense of grief for the fallen, as if mourning a fellow creature's demise. He couldn't help but ask, "Shall we truly not rescue them?"

"I won't save him!"

The Great Emperor of Pure Yang spoke, then declared, "We and the various Demi-Sages are individuals who value our dignity. Until the Master of the Returning Abyss breaks through to the Emperor realm, it would be improper for us to take action against him."

"To avoid complications down the road, having the Abyssal Return Daoist reach the Primordial Chaos realm sooner and subdue him promptly would indeed be a sound strategy."

The Golden Spirit Emperor fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

If the Flame Demon God could be sacrificed today, then might he too become a pawn to be discarded in the future?

With this sense of unease—the fox mourning the hare's death—thoughts flickered incessantly in the Golden Spirit Emperor's mind, yet in the end, he suppressed them all.

While the Emperors of the demonic races were still scheming, the battle on the front lines had already reached a fever pitch.

The human champions continuously assailed the grand formation, gradually depleting its power. Yet, the Li Fire Demon God commanded a primordial chaos dao field after all.

At this rate, it would likely take at least several kalpas to breach the grand formation, and there's a high chance Eldrin would ultimately manage to escape.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin had no intention of delaying and decided to end this quickly.

He silently transmitted the message into the formation, and the Primeval Ape on the other end finally received it.

作为离炎魔神最信任的手下之一，太古魔猿掌握了离炎古原大阵的最关键七处阵眼之一。

At this moment, upon receiving the message, the Primeval Ape Demon immediately struck first. It ambushed and severely wounded the powerful expert who had been jointly guarding the grand formation with it, then swiftly returned to this crucial formation node.

With the loss of 1 of the 7 core formation eyes, the grand formation's power was drastically diminished, its might reduced by more than half.

At the same moment, Eldrin, the Flame Emperor of Liyan, and the Primordial Chaos Cannon struck simultaneously, forcibly blasting open the grand formation before the Liyan Demon God could even react.

"Damn it..."

The Fiery Demon God's heart skipped a beat as he realized it was the Ancient Primordial Ape's doing.

He could scarcely believe his desire to slay the Primordial Demon Ape, when a bolt of Chaos Divine Thunder struck across the sky.

The Infernal Blaze Demon God, already wounded and not yet recovered, was caught completely off guard by Eldrin's full-force strike. He was sent flying sideways, sustaining considerable injuries.

Seizing this opportunity, the Primordial Demon Ape had already retreated behind Eldrin (Person Name).

"Very well."

After suffering a devastating blow, the Flaming Demon God revealed a look of utter despair.

He stared fixedly at Eldrin, his face a mask of shock as he uttered, "You are quite the master strategist, to have planted such a hidden pawn deep within my Liyan Ancient Plains. No wonder I have suffered defeat after defeat in every battle against you over these years."

Seeing this, Emperor Liyan also revealed a trace of astonishment.

You must understand, Eldrin (Person Name) had attained the Great Luo realm for less than 30 kalpas, whereas the Primordial Demon Ape had been assigned under the command of the Blaze Fiend Deity for nearly 30 kalpas.

Come to think of it, did Eldrin plant spies under the command of the Liyan Demon God right after breaking through to the Great Luo realm?

Such methods and audacity truly left Emperor Eldrin utterly astonished.

对此，Eldrin (Person Name)倒是很平静，他淡淡的看着离炎魔神，眸光泛起些许冷意道：“兵不厌诈，阁下能有今日，只能说是技不如人罢了。”

"What a fine display of inferior skill!"

The Infernal Fiendgod let out a maniacal laughter and immediately summoned a divine flame spear to suppress his foe. It was actually a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure with 20-4 divine patterns.

In response, Eldrin remained composed as he manipulated the Abyssal Seal, transforming it into the twin Li Fire Swords that clashed against the adversary. With merely a single exchange, he had already suppressed the Infernal Demon God.

Eldrin's current combat prowess was now on par with the Fifth Heaven of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.

Yet even at his peak, the Flame Demon God’s cultivation had only reached the third level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor. While such combat prowess might not be weak, he was still no match for Eldrin (Person Name).

Not to mention that back when the Flame-Severing Demon God had his physical form completely seized by Eldrin, his newly cultivated Primordial Chaos Body remains extremely fragile, causing his power to plummet to the first level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

With such strength, no matter how tenaciously they resist, it ultimately amounts to nothing more than a futile last stand.

Moreover, the Flame Emperor Li had borrowed a Void Supreme Treasure (Magic Treasure) to seal the heavens and earth. Even the Blazing Abyss Demon God would find no chance to escape.

Under such circumstances, after merely 30-some 1000 exchanges, Eldrin once again obliterated the physical form of the Liyan Demon God.

Seizing this opportunity, the Flame Emperor of Li continuously launched attacks. After approximately 3 1000 years, he ultimately succeeded in completely annihilating this nemesis of the Great Dao.

"Many thanks."

Having slain a foe of the Great Dao, the Flame-Severing Imperial Lord could scarcely contain his exhilaration. When he faced Eldrin once more, a trace of reverence colored his expression.

Eldrin gave a slight nod, his expression unchanged as he smiled faintly. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on finally achieving your long-cherished wish and vanquishing your nemesis of the Great Dao."

A flicker of delight crossed Emperor Liyan's face before he spoke, "Having vanquished this adversary of the Great Dao, I now possess the foundation to attempt a breakthrough. I shall not linger further."

With those words, Emperor Liyan departed directly from the Liyan Ancient Plains, vanishing into the vast and boundless chaos.

Seeing this, Eldrin went straight into the Liyan Ancient Plains.

At this moment, the battlefield had fallen silent. Though these Chaos Fiends possessed formidable combat strength, they ultimately could not defy the heavens and alter their fate when facing true spirit prodigies like Lyra.

Even though Lyra and the others had only displayed a fraction of their combat prowess, they swiftly annihilated these formidable foes.

After all the enemies had bowed in submission, Eldrin (Person Name) immediately dispatched people to scour the battlefield. Meanwhile, the numerous powerful figures who had witnessed the battle from outside swiftly spread the news far and wide.

"As expected, the power of the Path of Self-Offering is roughly comparable to that of a mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperor."

Within the Demon Empire's Celestial Court, a gathering of Demon Sovereigns perused the intelligence reports in their hands, nodding faintly in approval.

The Pure Yang Great Emperor nodded slightly before speaking, "According to the deduction of the Heavenly Derivation Sacred Emperor, his power most likely originates from the authority of the Dao of Self-Sacrifice."

"Even if you break through to the Chaos Origin Emperor realm, your strength won't undergo significant changes. At most, you might advance to around the sixth level of Chaos Origin Emperor."

The Great Emperor of the Primordial Thunder Abyss nodded slightly before speaking, "In that case, we shall proceed as planned."

"The moment he breaks through to become a Chaos Origin Emperor, we shall strike at once."

After conquering Liyan Ancient Plains, Eldrin immediately relocated the dozen or so immortal domains of the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance to the periphery of the plains.

Then, Eldrin took Liyan Ancient Plain as the core, joined forces with over a 100 Great Luo nests and celestial domains, and meticulously laid out a new Primordial Chaos Formation.

This formation could withstand the continuous assaults of several mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperors, its power even surpassing that of the 1 laid down by the Li Flame Demon God.

After completing all these preparations, Eldrin convened the Chen Clan's Great Luo elders and initiated a council within the Li Fire Ancient Plains.

"Not bad, not bad at all."

"From this day forth, our Void-Return Immortal Alliance shall have its own Primordial Chaos Dao-Field."

Within the Great Hall of the Eldrin Flame Demon God in the Eldrin Flame Ancient Plains, several dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals stood arrayed, and despite themselves, faint smiles touched their lips.

Eldrin stood at the center of the grand hall, a faint smile gracing his lips as he examined the inventory in his hand.

The present-day Return-to-Void Immortal Alliance now possessed not only several dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals, but also multiple combatants at the Emperor Lord level. Moreover, they had established their very own Primordial Chaos Dao Field, making them a force to be reckoned with even within the Primordial Chaos Imperial Court.

You must understand, the vast majority of Chaos Immortal Emperors across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains do not possess their own Chaos Dao Fields. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Chen gritted his teeth, his knuckles white as he gripped the rough stone ledge. Below him, a sea of clouds churned, obscuring the treacherous depths of the ravine. He had been climbing for what felt like an eternity, his body pushed to its absolute limit. "Just a little further," he whispered to himself, the words snatched away by the gale. "The legacy of the Fallen Star Sage must be within reach." His robes, once fine but now tattered and stained with dirt and sweat, flapped violently around his gaunt frame. He was a mere Qi Refinement cultivator, barely into the third level of the Body Tempering stage. An undertaking like this was sheer madness for someone of his meager power. But desperation was a powerful motivator. The annual sect assessment was in 3 days, and without a breakthrough, he would be expelled from the outer sect, cast out into the mundane world with nothing to show for his 5 years of struggle. He thought of the sneering faces of his peers, of the dismissive glance Elder Wang had given him just last week. "Talentless," they whispered. "Wasting the sect's resources." Their words were like needles piercing his heart. He had to succeed. He had to prove them wrong. With a final, gut-wrenching heave, Lin Chen pulled himself over the lip of the cliff. He collapsed onto the flat, moss-covered stone, his chest heaving as he gasped for air. His muscles screamed in protest, and his dantian felt utterly drained, the thin stream of spiritual power within it nearly extinguished. After a few moments, he forced himself to sit up. Before him, hidden by a clever illusion formation that had now flickered and died, was the entrance to a cave. It was unassuming, little more than a dark fissure in the rock face, but an ancient, profound aura emanated from within, causing the very air to hum with latent power. Taking a deep breath to steady his racing heart, Lin Chen stumbled inside. The air within the cave was cool and still, heavy with the dust of ages. Faint, ethereal moss provided a soft, greenish luminescence, illuminating a single, spartan chamber. In the center of the room, seated in the lotus position upon a simple stone dais, was a skeleton. Its bones gleamed with a pearlescent sheen, untouched by decay even after who knew how long. A simple spatial ring rested on 1 of its finger bones. Lin Chen's eyes widened. This was it. The remains of the legendary Fallen Star Sage. He approached slowly, his movements filled with a reverence bordering on terror. He performed the traditional bow of respect, kowtowing 3 times before the skeletal figure. "Junior Lin Chen pays his respects to the venerable senior," he said, his voice echoing softly in the cavern. "This junior's intrusion is unforgivable, but driven by dire circumstances, I seek your legacy. I vow that if I succeed, I will honor your name and use your teachings for righteous purposes." As if in response to his words, the spatial ring on the skeleton's finger glowed with a soft light. A moment later, a single, jade slip materialized in the air before Lin Chen, along with a small, unadorned bottle. With trembling hands, Lin Chen reached out. The moment his fingers touched the jade slip, a torrent of information flooded his mind. It was a cultivation technique, but unlike any he had ever seen in the sect's scripture pavilion. It was profound, complex, and incredibly powerful. The "9 Revolutions Celestial Sovereign Art." The introductory text alone spoke of refining the stars themselves, of forging a body and soul capable of withstanding heavenly tribulations and achieving true immortality. And the bottle... he uncorked it. A rich, herbal fragrance immediately filled the cave, so potent that just inhaling it made the spiritual power in his dantian stir. Inside were 3 pills, each the color of a blood-red ruby, swirling with immense, condensed energy. His basic alchemy knowledge identified them immediately: Foundation Establishment Pills, and of a purity he had never even dreamed of. A single 1 of these was worth more than 10,000 of the inferior versions his sect distributed as rewards. Tears of relief and overwhelming joy welled in Lin Chen's eyes. This was not just a chance to pass an assessment; this was a chance to change his destiny. "Thank you, venerable senior," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion. He carefully stored the jade slip and the precious pills within his own worn spatial pouch. As he turned to leave, a final, faint whisper echoed in his mind, a remnant of the Sage's will. "Beware the... Abyssal Hand..." Lin Chen froze. The Abyssal Hand? He had never heard of such a thing. But the warning was clear. Power always came with a price, and legacies with danger. Clenching his fists, a new fire of determination burning in his eyes, Lin Chen stepped out of the cave. The path ahead was fraught with peril, but for the first time in years, he had hope. He would master the 9 Revolutions Celestial Sovereign Art. He would build his Foundation. And he would uncover the mystery of the Abyssal Hand. 1 100 years had passed since the Great Calamity shattered the heavens. The world had moved on, but for Lin Chen, his journey was just beginning.