Chapter 2017 : Sword Mystery of the Desolate Emperor
"Women of the Great Wilderness are no less capable than men."
Eldrin murmured under his breath, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips.
Mounted upon the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, he soared through the skies and laughed heartily, "Well said! Then let us fight side by side!"
Clang—
As the words faded, Eldrin had already shattered the firmament, striding forth from the Great Desolate Ancient Realm to unleash his killing intent.
At the very moment he broke out of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, several Chaos Desolate beings charged toward him—all were Desolate tribesmen and Desolate humans at the Great Luo realm.
These desolate clans were all transformed from Chaos Fiends or Great Perfected Golden Immortals. The moment they struck, they had already summoned their Innate Spiritual Treasures to suppress the enemy.
Eldrin unleashed his full power, engaging them with his supreme Primordial Chaos body. In just a few moves, the sky was torn asunder and several Chaos Fiends were grievously wounded. Yet, a faint frown creased his brow.
"These Chaos Desolates possess such formidable physical bodies."
Eldrin murmured inwardly, "With my current strength, even if I only unleash 20 to 30 percent of my power, I should be able to effortlessly suppress and slay a Great Luo Golden Immortal."
Yet these Primal Chaos Barbarians were merely severely wounded, with none falling in battle. This clearly demonstrated that their physical bodies were undoubtedly far more resilient than those of ordinary Great Perfection Golden Immortals.
After descending into the Abyssal Tribe, these Chaos Fiendgods and Great Luo Golden Immortals found their mastery over the Great Dao and primordial spirits greatly diminished.
However, their physical bodies were tempered day and night by the power of desolation, making them far more formidable than ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals and Chaos Demons.
As his thoughts drifted, Eldrin had already deduced the entire chain of events.
After understanding the reason, the killing intent in Eldrin's heart grew even fiercer. He brandished the Chaos Heavenly Halberd and charged into the primordial chaos.
"Let us see whether your Primordial Chaos Physique is sturdier, or my Chaos Heaven Halberd's edge is sharper!"
As the words fell, Eldrin struck again like an ancient Immortal King dominating the realms, descending with heaven-shattering force that instantly tore a Chaos Barbarian into fragments.
"What formidable physical strength!"
Beside him, Ah Man spoke with considerable shock, then decisively maneuvered his battle spear in a crisscross descent. Amidst a series of fierce collisions, it pierced through the throat of a Chaos Barbarian.
Eldrin cast a rather surprised glance. Among all the Great Wilderness descendants, Amon’s talent was second to none. His cultivated physical body was nearly comparable to that of a True Spirit’s form—it seemed there was indeed something commendable about him.
"Well done!"
Eldrin (Person Name) exclaimed in admiration as his entire body erupted with overwhelming chaos lightning.
In an instant, billions of chaotic thunderbolts drowned the heavens. Wherever they passed, the power of desolation scattered and crumbled. Tens of thousands of primordial ancient beasts and even the Chaos Desolate Tribes fell and perished.
In that instant, Eldrin unleashed his full power without reservation, elevating his combat prowess to a level nearly comparable to the Fourth Heaven of the Chaos Origin Emperor.
Under his relentless onslaught, the Primordial Chaos Barbarians and even their chieftains began to fall 1 after another. Unbeknownst to all, he had slaughtered over a 100 barbarians who had attained the Great Luo Realm.
As for the Chaos Ancient Beasts below the Great Luo Realm, countless tens of millions had fallen.
"Magnificent, magnificent..."
The Great Wilderness descendants behind him couldn't help but erupt in excited cheers, witnessing such divine valor.
A group of Great Luo Golden Immortals seized this opportunity, leading countless survivors from the Great Wilderness to charge out of the Primordial Wilderness Realm, launching a counterattack against the Desolate Tribes.
Eldrin witnessed the scene and could not help but show a helpless expression.
These Great Wilderness descendants were so fiercely brave and warlike, actually launching a counterattack despite being vastly outnumbered.
Fortunately, the Desolate Beasts lacked sentience and acted purely on instinct. As tens of thousands of Great Wasteland refugees charged forth, numerous Desolate Beasts instinctively began scattering in all directions.
The remaining forces also fought independently, each engaging multiple opponents, thus the situation continued to develop favorably.
"Watch out—"
Just as these thoughts flickered through Eldrin’s mind, Ah Man suddenly let out a soft exclamation. In the next moment, Eldrin sensed an overwhelmingly powerful aura rushing toward them.
In the blink of an eye, Eldrin raised the Chaos Heavenly Halberd to block, only to instantly witness an immense trident crashing against it with earth-shattering force.
"Hmph—"
"What formidable power."
Eldrin (Person Name) let out a muffled grunt, staggering back several paces before finally fixing his gaze on the 1 who had struck.
But the approaching figure, though humanoid in form, was clad in a set of shattered battle armor, and within its pupils swirled a crimson abyss like a sea of blood.
The Primordial Emperor, Corroded by Desolation.
As his thoughts wavered, Eldrin suddenly sensed a chilling aura approaching from behind.
In that fleeting moment, another world-cleaving edge descended. Eldrin parried the trident with all his might, then abruptly swung the Chaos Heavenly Halberd backward, erupting into a cataclysmic collision with the newcomer.
Boom—
In that instant, Eldrin clashed with the newcomer in a world-shattering collision, then seized the opportunity to retreat several steps, once again evading another brilliant sword radiance.
Only then did Eldrin steady his form, casting a wary gaze toward the several figures who had struck.
But within the chaos, 3 figures emerged as if from nowhere.
The first was naturally the Barbarian Emperor, who wielded a trident. His strength was roughly comparable to a mid-stage Chaos Origin Emperor.
Second, a pair of horns larger than even the immortal realm itself crowned his head, his frame as colossal as a primordial Chaos Kui Bull. His cultivation level approximated the fourth layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.
The third individual was a tall, slender man who rode upon a Chaos Primordial Sword Embryo, seemingly a 4-mark Innate Numinous Treasure embryo. His power was the most formidable among the 3.
2 Fourth-Level Chaos Origin Emperors, and 1 sword cultivator of the desolate race at the Fifth-Level Chaos Origin Emperor realm.
A flicker of cold light stirred within Eldrin's gaze, his pupils glinting with a trace of frost.
Had he been at his peak, these 3 Primal Chaos Realm desolate tribes might not have warranted concern. But now, with only 30 to 40 percent of his combat power remaining, a true confrontation would likely prove exceedingly troublesome.
At that very moment, Aman's expression shifted slightly as he immediately spoke up, "Be careful—it's the Trident Desolate Emperor, the Barbaric Bull Desolate Emperor, and the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor."
"These Desolate Emperors possess formidable power. Remember, do not confront them head-on."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow.
After these 3 Primordial Emperors descended into the Abyssal Tribe, though their minds were eroded into a muddled state, they actually retained a sliver of spiritual awareness.
The spiritual intelligence of these Desolate Emperor-level beings was roughly comparable to that of ferocious wolves and savage lions. They could even coordinate their attacks, making them exceptionally difficult to deal with.
The combined strike launched by the 3 just now was exquisitely coordinated. Had it not been for Eldrin's vast combat experience, any ordinary Primordial Chaos Emperor at the mid-stage would have been severely wounded.
"It's a bit of trouble, but nothing too serious."
Eldrin’s thoughts flickered briefly before he turned to Aman and declared, “All of you, fall back immediately. Leave this place to me.”
"But..."
A-Man was filled with concern, wishing to stay and lend him a hand, but was stopped by 1 of the Great Wilderness Descendants.
The burly Great Wilderness descendant pulled Aman back and shook his head, saying, "A battle at the Monarch level is far beyond what the likes of us can handle."
"Let us return and request the Grand Sacrificer to join the battle."
Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief.
He lifted his head and gazed at the 3 Great Barren Emperors before him, a flicker of battle intent igniting in his eyes.
"Let this emperor see how formidable the Chaos Barbarian Tribe truly is."
Boom—
As the words fell, Eldrin stomped through the primordial chaos, instantly propelling himself forward. Riding upon the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, he surged toward the Trident Desolate Emperor like a meteor.
In an instant, Eldrin and the 3 Great Desolate Emperors had already erupted into a world-shaking confrontation.
After successive exchanges, Eldrin had to admit that the physical body of these Desolate Tribes was truly incomparably powerful.
For a long time, Eldrin had relied on the power of his Primordial Indestructible Body, making him virtually unmatched among those of the same cultivation realm.
Yet before them, the 3 Great Barren Emperors were able to clash head-on with Eldrin (Person Name), each possessing a physical body comparable to a peerless sovereign who had achieved sainthood through physical cultivation.
Among the 3 Great Desolate Emperors, Trident Desolate Emperor possessed exceptionally refined combat techniques, Barbarian Bull Desolate Emperor wielded the most formidable physical strength, while Sword Profound Desolate Emperor delivered the most devastating attacks and excelled in long-range combat methods.
In the relentless series of clashes, Eldrin once pushed his combat prowess to the 40-percent threshold, only to realize that even with his arsenal of techniques, suppressing the 3 Desolate Emperors remained an immense challenge.
If not for the invincible defense of the Indestructible Battle Garb, Eldrin would have likely risked worsening his injuries and unleashed his full combat power.
Thus, after exchanging over 30,000 moves in succession, neither side could gain a decisive advantage. Eldrin ultimately found his patience wearing thin.
"Since the Indestructible Battle Attire provides invincible defense, I shall focus solely on offense without guarding—let me first slay 1 powerful foe."
As his thoughts wavered, Eldrin locked his gaze upon the Sword Sovereign of the Profound Wilderness.
Xuanhuang Emperor possessed the highest cultivation base among them and wielded a 4-mark Innate Chaos Treasure Embryo. His lethal prowess ranked first among the 3 emperors, making him the only existence capable of injuring Eldrin (Person Name).
Yet for some reason, this Sword Profound Barren Emperor kept his eyes closed throughout, never once opening them to fight at his full strength.
Once this man is slain, none of the others will be able to penetrate his Unbreakable Battle Attire. The rest of this battle will simply be a matter of attrition.
Without delay, Eldrin (Person Name) immediately activated the Chaos Soldier Manifestation Art, materializing 10 Chaos Ancient Soldiers to suppress the 2 Wild Emperors. He then manifested the Abyssal Annihilation Seal, transforming it into the paired Li Fire Swords of the Returning Abyss that crisscrossed through the air as they slashed toward Sword Profound Wild Emperor.
Then, Eldrin (Person Name) closed in instantly, sweeping forth with an overwhelming force as he launched a purely offensive, relentless assault toward the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor.
This Sword, the Profound Emperor of the Wilderness, was once a peerless sovereign who shook the Primordial Wilderness Domain with his might—a figure renowned throughout the lands in his time.
Such a peerless powerhouse, even having now fallen to the Eldrin, still possessed an astonishing combat instinct.
Seeing Eldrin charging forth, his eyes instantly transformed into 10 1000 streaks of sword energy crisscrossing the sky. Each strand pierced through the firmament, tearing through the primordial chaos and morphing into over 10 1000 illusory figures indistinguishable from reality.
These figures simultaneously rode sword auras, condensing hundreds of millions of sword energies that tore through the heavens as they descended.
"What an exquisite evasion art."
Eldrin (Person Name) let out an admiring sigh, like an ancient immortal emperor tearing through primordial chaos. With a flick of his sleeve, he pressed down a single finger to suppress all.
Samsara!
With my true form, I command the Dao of Reincarnation of my Samsara Body.
In the blink of an eye, the vast chaos froze in place. Then the chaotic torrents reversed their flow, and the boundless river of sword dao surged backward to strike, annihilating 10,000 phantom shadows into dust—leaving but 1 true form standing in the world.
"Found it."
Eldrin's eyes abruptly gleamed with intense light. The Heaven-Earth Twin Swords intertwined like celestial radiance of yin and yang, transforming into a chaotic sword aura that slashed toward Sword Profound Desolate Emperor.
Yet faced with such a strike, the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor instantly dissipated into nothingness, transforming into a blade of sword energy that fled into the distant void.
Clang—
Before the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor could steady himself, he formed hand seals to command his life-bound sword fetus, which shot skyward.
In an instant, a dazzling sword radiance cleaved through the primordial chaos. Where it passed, the chaos shattered and the boundless seas parted. Its indomitable sword intent nearly pierced through the very river of time itself.
This strike, with its world-startling power of slaughter, was already potent enough to threaten Eldrin's current severely injured Primordial Chaos Body.
"This Sword Xuan Huang Emperor must have been a peerless genius of the sword path in his day."
Eldrin did not rely on his Indestructible Battle Attire to take the blow head-on. Instead, he instantly summoned the Chaos Primordial Qi True Aura to protect himself, then transformed into a 5-colored polar light that pierced through the chaos.
As the 5-colored divine light abruptly converged, he had already appeared behind Sword Sovereign Eldrin.
Die!
Eldrin let out a cold snort, summoning the Yin-Yang Void Mirror to immobilize Sword Xuan Emperor, then wielded the Chaos Heavenly Halberd in a devastating downward strike.
Facing such a strike, the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor remained utterly unfazed.
His gaze shifted subtly, the pupils that had remained tightly shut now opened, and in the instant his eyes parted, a pair of dual-pupils abruptly ignited.
In an instant, primordial chaos sundered heaven and earth, the void itself crumbled, and a world-shaking sword radiance pierced through the vast expanse to strike down Eldrin.
The force of this strike was earth-shattering. In the blink of an eye, it pierced through the divine ability Chaos Primordial Qi, its residual power undiminished as it surged toward Eldrin with crushing intent.
"Damn it—"
Eldrin’s heart clenched in alarm. Above him, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) activated autonomously to protect its master, transforming instantly into the Auro Earth Sovereign Bell to envelop his body, blocking this world-shattering, lethal strike.
When Eldrin turned back, he discovered that the Sword Profound Wild Emperor had once again dissipated, transforming into a sword aura that fled far beyond the void.
Eldrin retracted the Earthen Sovereign Bell, assessed his internal injuries through the Undying Battle Armor, and then gazed into the distance.
Yet within the boundless chaotic desolate sea, the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor was enveloped by endless sword energies, his indestructible sword intent cleaving apart the very fabric of heaven and earth. Unconsciously, a faint furrow formed between his brows.
"A pair of dual-pupils, and he has actually cultivated them to such an extraordinary realm."
He even concealed the True Spirit Sword Intent within his dual pupils. This Sword Profound Emperor Lord had actually attained the Great Dao of the Sword at the True Spirit realm.
Eldrin murmured inwardly, growing ever more certain that the Sword Xuan Emperor must have been a peerless genius of the Primordial Desolate Domain in ages past.
Such a figure, were it not for the calamity of the Primordial Expanse, might have possessed the makings of a peerless Great Emperor. Now fallen into desolation, it is truly lamentable and tragic.
"Bzzz—"
Just as Eldrin’s thoughts flickered, the Trident Desolate Emperor and the Barbarian Bull Desolate Emperor tore through the void, descending upon him with overwhelming force to suppress him.
Seizing the moment, the Sword Profound Desolate Emperor unleashed his strike, releasing a peerless sword intent that pierced through the heavens.
"Troublesome..."
Eldrin's pupils contracted slightly. Just as he was beginning to feel truly challenged, a violent silence erupted from the primordial chaos.
In an instant, a supremely resplendent immortal radiance that illuminated the world descended upon the Primordial Wilderness Domain.
It was an ancient scripture, radiating an endless soul-light like an eternal sun.
Soul Treasure (Supreme Treasure)
Eldrin's brow twitched faintly as he beheld the ancient tome radiating a soul-quaking luminescence that made all living beings tremble.
These streams of soul light were condensed from countless ancient golden characters, each 1 containing profound and unfathomable mysteries, radiating an indescribable supreme power.
As the ancient golden characters resounded through the air, the 3-Tined Wasteland Emperor and the Savage Bull Wasteland Emperor abruptly collapsed to their knees, clutching their heads as they unleashed agonized howls of torment.
Sword Xuan, the Desolate Emperor, also staggered briefly before instantly transforming into a sword radiance that pierced through the primordial chaos, vanishing into the vast depths of the Boundless Desolate Sea.
"What a perfect opportunity!"
Seizing the opening, Eldrin wielded the Chaos Heavenly Halberd and pierced through the skull of the Trident Desolate Emperor.
Moreover, he maneuvered the Sky-Sundering Twin Swords to weave a crisscrossing assault, piercing through the Twin-Horned Barbarian Emperor’s eyes and driving deep into its mind, where they continued their relentless slaughter.
No 1 knew how much time had passed before the 2 Great Barren Emperors finally collapsed to their knees with mournful howls, ceasing all movement without the slightest trace of life remaining.
"Hoo—"
With the fall of the 2 Wild Emperors, the remaining Wild Clan fled, leaving behind fields of corpses as the battle finally drew to a close.
Eldrin let out a sigh of relief, then turned his gaze to the ancient scripture that resembled an eternal blazing sun. Unconsciously, a ripple of emotion stirred within his eyes.
"A supremely powerful 'Primordial Treasure,' and 1 that appears to be a soul-type treasure of the soul attribute?"
Moreover, the power of this treasure appears to be particularly effective in suppressing the Chaos Barbarian Tribe.
"What is the true origin of this ancient scripture?"
Just as Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, that ancient scripture had already soared away, vanishing between heaven and earth.
Seeing that the ancient book had vanished, Eldrin also abandoned the thought of investigating further.
He returned from the Chaotic Desolate Sea, and countless denizens of the great wasteland erupted in cheers.
"Victory is ours, victory is ours!"
The wasteland survivors erupted in cheers, and a group of burly tribesmen gazed at Eldrin, shouting with ecstatic reverence: "Valor! Valor! Valor!"
Countless wasteland survivors cheered, lifting Eldrin high into the air with heartfelt fervor. The exhilaration of having narrowly escaped death flowed through every soul.
Eldrin did not resist, choosing instead to follow local customs and join in the celebrations. When he later glanced toward Aman, he noticed her cheeks flushing crimson as she lowered her head in shyness.
"Alas—"
In a daze, Eldrin seemed to grasp something profound, and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh in his heart.
Without another word, he directed the others to gather the spoils of war while retreating alone to his cultivation grounds to await their return.
As he had anticipated, it was not long before the Great Wilderness Sanctuary sent an envoy—and indeed, it was none other than that elderly priest.
Meeting Eldrin once more, the old priest’s demeanor had shifted entirely.
He bowed deeply and performed a solemn salute before speaking, "During this desolate calamity, we are profoundly indebted to your esteemed intervention."
"This humble elder has come to invite our distinguished guest for an audience at the Sacred Hall."
Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke calmly, "There's no need for such courtesy, elder. Having received the grace of your life-saving assistance, I could never repay it fully. It was only right that I lend my aid."
"With your strength, even if we don't intervene, you should be able to recover and return on your own."
The old shaman smiled faintly, then led Eldrin into the Great Wilderness Sanctum.
Upon arriving at the Great Wilderness Sanctuary, Eldrin discovered 9 black-robed elders standing within the hall, including the old priest Yi Qi.
Among these 9 elders, 8 had reached the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm, while the strongest 1 had stepped into the early phase of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.
Unlike the Great Luo Immortals from the outside world, these remnants of the Great Wasteland did not seem to cultivate the Great Wasteland Body Tempering Art, but rather followed the orthodox path of the Great Luo Immortals, each possessing considerable cultivation in their primordial spirit.
However, the auras of these individuals now seemed exceedingly feeble, with both their spiritual power and primordial spirits on the verge of complete depletion.
"Honored guest, are you perhaps somewhat astonished by our path of cultivation?"
Noticing the subtle shift in Eldrin’s expression, the elderly High Priest at the forefront offered a gentle smile.
Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod before inquiring, "I presume you all are the Great Luo Golden Immortals who survived since the primordial era of the Great Desolation."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept through the mountain valley, carrying with it the scent of decayed leaves and damp earth. Lin Xuan stood atop a jagged cliff, his white robes fluttering in the gusts. His gaze was fixed on the distant horizon, where the last rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of crimson and gold. "1 100 years," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper. "1 100 years of seclusion, and I've finally reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage." He could feel the immense spiritual power circulating within his dantian, a swirling vortex of energy that threatened to break through at any moment. The time had come for his Heavenly Tribulation. Suddenly, the sky darkened. Ominous clouds gathered overhead, swirling into a massive vortex. Bolts of purple lightning snaked through the clouds, accompanied by the deafening roar of thunder. "So it begins," Lin Xuan said, a faint smile playing on his lips. He raised his hand, and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) materialized in his grasp, its blade glowing with an ethereal blue light. The first bolt of heavenly lightning struck with terrifying force. Lin Xuan met it head-on, his sword drawing a perfect arc in the air. The collision created a shockwave that shattered nearby boulders and uprooted ancient trees. "Again!" he shouted, his eyes burning with determination. 9 bolts of heavenly lightning descended 1 after another, each more powerful than the last. By the time the final bolt struck, Lin Xuan's robes were tattered, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. But he remained standing, his spiritual power having transformed into a brilliant golden aura that surrounded him. He had succeeded. As the clouds dispersed, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was Elder Ming (Person Name), his longtime mentor. "Congratulations, Disciple Lin," the elder said, his voice filled with pride. "You have overcome the Heavenly Tribulation and attained the Divine Transformation Realm. But remember, this is only the beginning. The path of cultivation is long and fraught with dangers." Lin Xuan bowed deeply. "This disciple will never forget Elder's teachings." Elder Ming handed him a small jade bottle. "Here are 3 Grade-7 Spirit Replenishing Pills (Elixir). They will help you stabilize your cultivation base." "Thank you, Elder." Lin Xuan accepted the pills gratefully. He knew that in the coming days, he would need all the resources he could get. The Azure Cloud Sect (Sect Name) was facing unprecedented challenges, and as a newly advanced Divine Transformation expert, his responsibilities would be great. Suddenly, a communication talisman flew toward them and landed in Elder Ming's hand. The elder's expression turned grave after reading its contents. "The Demon Faction has attacked the Northern Border," he said urgently. "Over 10,000 civilians have been taken hostage. The sect leader has ordered all Divine Transformation experts to assemble immediately." Lin Xuan's eyes hardened. "I will depart at once." He summoned his flying sword and soared into the sky, his white robes streaming behind him like a banner of hope. The wind whispered past his ears, carrying with it the cries of the distant suffering. For thousands of years, the conflict between righteous and demonic cultivators had persisted. Countless lives had been lost, numerous sects destroyed. But Lin Xuan believed that 1 day, balance would be restored to the cultivation world. And he would be there to see it.