Chapter 2141 : The Path of Reincarnation's Power

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a slight frown creasing his brow.

As one of the supreme Chaos Limitless Great Path, the Reincarnation Great Path [the supreme law governing the cycle of death and rebirth] possesses boundless potential. To fully master all its authority is to gain the power to challenge the Chaos Sovereign Realm [the ultimate realm of rulership over primordial chaos].

Even if a Chaos Sovereign [a supreme ruler of primordial chaos] stood in one's path, one could still ascend directly to the Half-Step Limitless Realm [the threshold of the boundless, infinite realm], becoming one of the most promising seeds for future Chaos Sovereign ascension.

Within the Vast and Boundless Chaos, countless Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Emperors who rule over fragments of the primordial chaos] covet the power of the Reincarnation Great Path.

After achieving mastery over the Chaos Reincarnation Great Path [a supreme art merging the laws of chaos and reincarnation], Eldrin Chen realized with startling clarity that the number of Heavenly Emperor who also cultivated the Reincarnation Great Path likely numbered in the hundreds.

Each of these individuals was at least at the Half-Step Path Union [a profound state where one's being begins to merge with a Great Path], with several among them having reached the terrifying level of Half-Step Limitless [the threshold of the boundless, infinite realm].

"The path of a Great Path [a supreme, fundamental law of existence] is fraught with hardship; every step forward has been a struggle since ancient times," he reflected.

A wave of solemn contemplation washed over Eldrin Chen's heart.

Setting aside these thoughts, he withdrew his Reincarnation Body [a profound avatar or manifestation forged from the power of reincarnation] and closed his eyes, his consciousness reaching out to commune with the vast currents of the Reincarnation Great Path. After a long moment, his eyes opened, a trace of a smile gracing his lips.

"The mysteries of Reincarnation Power [the fundamental force governing the cycle of death and rebirth] are indeed profound and wondrous."

"It seems my plan can finally be put into motion."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately began to use the Reincarnation Great Path as his foundation, fusing it with the Soul-Splitting Profound Art and the Dreamwalking Path Attainment Art to further refine his own Path of Dreamwalking Reincarnation.

As the Reincarnation Great Path, the Soul-Splitting Profound Art, and the Dreamwalking Path Attainment Art merged together, a boundless and profoundly mysterious supreme Ancient Scripture [a sacred text containing profound cultivation knowledge] slowly materialized.

"The Path of Dreamwalking Reincarnation is finally perfected."

Gazing upon the supreme Ancient Scripture before him, a faint smile finally touched Eldrin Chen's lips.

To ensure the scripture he created was sufficiently profound, Eldrin Chen had even incorporated parts of the Primordial Chaos Ancient Scripture and used the scriptures of the former Nameless Path Ancestor [a legendary figure who attained the Dao without leaving a name] for reference.

An unknowable number of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] passed in this manner before it was finally perfected and took its complete form.

And this supreme Ancient Scripture did not disappoint Eldrin Chen. Transcending both the Soul-Splitting Profound Art and the Dreamwalking Enlightenment Art, it could be called the most powerful Soul Path [a cultivation method focused on refining and empowering the soul] cultivation method known to Eldrin Chen.

This method contained three wondrous arts: the Three Thousand Split Souls, the Dreamwalking Reincarnation, and the Divine Ability Path to the Way—three supreme and miraculous techniques.

Among them, the Three Thousand Split Souls was derived from the Soul-Splitting Profound Art, yet it possessed significant and fundamental differences.

This is because the Soul-Splitting Profound Art can only split the soul into nine avatars at once, while the Three Thousand Split Souls can divide it into three thousand avatars.

Similar to the Soul-Splitting Profound Art, these avatars do not possess exceptionally high innate talent. Their true advantage lies in their overwhelming numbers, allowing them to achieve victory through sheer quantity.

Of course, if that were its only feature, the Three Thousand Split Souls could hardly be called a heaven-defying miraculous art, as the talent of three thousand avatars is far inferior to that of nine.

However, when this miraculous art is combined with the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art, it produces a cultivation effect that can truly be described as defying the heavens.

The Dreamwalking Reincarnation technique allows an avatar to dream its way into the cycle of Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life], repeatedly undergoing Reincarnation to refine and perfect its innate talent and latent potential.

Originally, the three thousand avatars, limited by their talent, would find it difficult to progress beyond the Celestial Immortal realm, with their absolute upper limit being the Great Encompassing Realm.

But now, combined with the Path of Dreamwalking Reincarnation, they can continuously perfect their potential and talent through cycles of Reincarnation, theoretically allowing them to reach the Great Emperor Realm.

Imagine this: Eldrin Chen continuously splits off avatars to embark on the Dreamwalking Reincarnation. When these avatars return to the main body after reaching a certain cultivation level, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] cultivation of the main body would receive a significant boost.

"The Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art allows an avatar to undergo Reincarnation for nine lifetimes."

"With nine lifetimes to mend one's foundation, the upper limit should be able to reach directly to the Great Emperor Realm."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts stirred subtly, and his gaze finally settled upon the final profound art, the 'Divine Ability Path to the Way'.

Compared to the previous two, this ultimate divine ability represented the very essence of the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art.

The so-called Divine Ability Path to the Way was a method used when one's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation had reached its absolute limit. It involved using one's own divine ability as a foundation, severing a portion of one's soul to fuse with it, thereby dividing it into nine Great God Ability [divine ability] avatars.

The foundational aptitude of such divine ability avatars could be described as heaven-defying. Coupled with the nine-life foundation-mending process of Dreamwalking Reincarnation, they would possess potential and talent approaching that of the original self.

Taking Eldrin Chen as an example, if he were to use his nine Chaos [a primordial state of undifferentiated potential] divine abilities to form these avatars via the Divine Ability Path to the Way, then after the nine-life cultivation process to mend their foundations, these avatars could theoretically advance directly to the Half-Step Path Union Realm.

At that point, Eldrin Chen would essentially possess nine soul fragments at the Half-Step Path Union Realm.

These divine ability soul fragments existed outside the conventional cultivation Great Path [the supreme cultivation art], representing an extremely unique form of the Divine Ability Path to the Way. Their combat prowess would likely be the lowest among peers of the same realm, yet they would serve as potent supplements to the original self.

Of course, once the nine Chaos Divine Ability were divided, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit original self would enter its most vulnerable state. His strength would plummet to the level of an ordinary Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler], requiring vast resources to recover.

Yet, undertaking this process promised ultimately staggering rewards.

Imagine if Eldrin Chen divided his nine Great God Ability, cultivating nine entities at the Half-Step Path Union Realm.

One day, when Eldrin Chen reclaims the Nine Great God Ability Split Souls, his main body's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] will undoubtedly step directly into the Path Union Supreme Realm, and could even ascend to the Half-Step Limitless Realm in a single stride.

"The path of Primordial Spirit Path Attainment, when breaking through to Path Union Supreme, is certain to incur the curse of the Chaos Sovereign."

"By suppressing my cultivation and not breaking through, then taking that one-step ascension to the Half-Step Limitless Realm, is perhaps the only way to circumvent this trouble."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a ripple of contemplation stirring in the depths of his gaze.

With the cautionary tale of the former Nine Souls Heavenly Emperor looming before him, even though Eldrin Chen had cultivated a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] at the Half-Step Path Union Realm, he dared not rashly advance his Soul Path cultivation.

This method of Divine Ability Path to the Way through a divine ability incarnation fortuitously provided a means to evade the prying eyes of those formidable enemies.

Of course, at this moment, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivation had not yet reached its limit; it was not yet the time to cultivate the divine ability split souls.

The most pressing task was to swiftly differentiate three thousand split souls, using the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art to assist his various foundations, and first cultivate a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] at the Half-Step Path Union Realm.

Thus, Eldrin Chen immediately placed the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art into the Clan Treasury as a core heritage technique for direct disciples, and then began his dream cultivation of the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art.

Thus time flowed on, and before one knew it, several hundred Kalpa Tribulation [an immense cosmic cycle in Buddhist cosmology, often billions of years] had passed in the outside world.

The cultivation of Eldrin Chen's Soul Path [a profound art focused on the cultivation and refinement of the soul] grew ever more profound. Nourished by vast quantities of Soul Nourishing Wood [a rare spiritual wood that strengthens and heals the soul] and the dedicated practice of the Dreamwalking Reincarnation Art [a divine ability allowing one to traverse dreams and comprehend the mysteries of reincarnation], his power deepened imperceptibly, drawing him ever closer to the Half-Step Path Union Realm [a quasi-legendary state just below the ultimate union with the Heavenly Path].

It was on this very day that an aura, emanating from the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse at the edge of creation], forced Eldrin Chen to rouse himself from his secluded meditation.

"He has broken through."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, sensing that aura from the Depths of Chaos which seemed capable of devouring all things. A slight frown creased his brow.

At that very moment, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [a venerable title for an ancient and powerful cultivator] and others sought him out, their expressions grave. "The Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler of demons from beyond the known realms] has stepped into the Path Union Realm [the ultimate realm where one's will merges with the Heavenly Path itself]. I fear the Blazing Central Hundred Domains [a vast and prosperous region of one hundred interconnected domains] now stands on the brink of calamity."

"How should we respond?"

Eldrin Chen's countenance remained serene, his voice calm and steady. "The Outer Realm Demon Emperor possesses formidable cultivation and is sheltered by the Chaos Grand Formation [a grand defensive array drawing power from primordial chaos]. We cannot defeat him within the Northern Abyss Domains [a desolate and perilous region of domains]. Our most urgent task is to swiftly digest our recent gains and elevate our own capabilities to their absolute limits."

He paused briefly in thought before continuing, "Within the Blazing Central Hundred Domains, aside from ourselves, the only force capable of opposing the Outer Realm Demon Emperor is the Hundred Domains Path Union Alliance [a grand alliance of the most powerful cultivators from across the hundred domains]."

"We shall dispatch the Supreme Puppet [a legendary automaton of immense power] and the Thirty-Six Heavenly Emperor Puppets [a set of thirty-six powerful automata, each embodying the authority of a Heavenly Emperor] to seal off the Six Domains of the Northern Abyss [a specific cluster of six domains within the Northern Abyss region]. Simultaneously, we will relay the news to the Hundred Domains Path Union Alliance and compel them to contribute their own forces to contain the Outer Realm Demon Emperor."

Ye Verdant Peak nodded, then spoke: "This disciple had already sent word earlier. I will send another message shortly."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of acknowledgment and said no more. At present, his cultivation at the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm was but a single step away from Half-Step Path Union [a state of being half-merged with the Heavenly Path, the pinnacle before true ascension]. This was not yet the optimal time to emerge from seclusion.

After Eldrin Chen resumed his closed-door cultivation, Ye Verdant Peak dispatched a Chaos Communication Talisman [a talisman capable of sending messages across the turbulent void of chaos], sending it directly to the headquarters of the Hundred Domains Path Union Alliance [a grand alliance of cultivators from one hundred domains].

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Meanwhile, far within the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered realms], upon a vast Chaos Path-Field [a rare, stable cultivation ground within the chaotic void], five Half-Step Path Union [cultivators half-merged with the Heavenly Path] whose might shook the heavens sat side by side.

These five were the supreme Half-Step Path Union whose names commanded awe across the Blazing Central Hundred Domains [a cluster of one hundred domains at the heart of the known world]: Tianke Path Ancestor, Myriad Path Divine Venerable, Nine Dragons' Nest Master, Immortal Phoenix Empress, and Violet Firmament Immortal Sage.

At this moment, all five gazed into the Depths of Chaos, sensing the overwhelming aura belonging to the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler of demons from beyond the ordered realms]. Their expressions shifted abruptly.

"He has broken through."

Violet Firmament Immortal Sage spoke, his countenance revealing profound apprehension.

The other four supreme Half-Step Path Union all wore grave expressions. Tianke Path Ancestor tightened his grip on his staff and could not help but sigh, reciting an ancient verse: "Clouds gather over the stream as the sun sinks behind the tower; the wind fills the pavilion, foretelling the mountain rain."

"The Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic sovereign from beyond the known realms] has finally broken through. A tempest of blood and slaughter is certain to sweep across the Blazing Central Hundred Domains."

A wry smile touched the lips of the Immortal Phoenix Empress as she spoke, "It seems now our only hope rests on that Returning Abyss Path Ancestor [a supreme master of the profound Returning Abyss cultivation path] to hold him back."

At that very moment, a spiritual talisman soared from the hand of the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage.

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage opened the talisman, and a flicker of relief crossed his features upon reading its contents. "Word from the Returning Abyss Path Ancestor," he announced. "He bids us coordinate with the Supreme Celestial Puppet [a legendary autonomous construct of immense power] to seal off the Six Domains of the Northern Abyss."

Yet, upon hearing this, the assembled Heavenly Emperor [supreme rulers who have attained the pinnacle of the Heavenly Emperor realm] all furrowed their brows slightly, a shared reluctance evident in their expressions.

The Tianke Path Ancestor pondered for a moment before voicing his concern. "The Devouring Demon Emperor poses a far greater threat than the Blazing Center Supreme. Their Returning Abyss Chaos Domain lies closest; the duty of intercepting the Devouring Demon Emperor should fall to them."

"Furthermore," he continued, "why does the Returning Abyss Path Ancestor not act himself? What use is merely dispatching a Supreme Puppet?"

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage considered this, then replied, "The message states he is in the midst of a critical seclusion, and thus requests we hold the Outer Realm Demon Emperor at bay for a time."

"In seclusion?"

The Nine Dragons' Nest Master's expression darkened. He slammed a hand on the table. "Seclusion! Not earlier, not later, why must it be now of all times?"

"He refuses to send his own people, merely dispatching a few puppets to blockade the area. It seems to me they want us to march to our deaths."

"Shush—"

Violet Firmament Immortal Sage hurriedly intervened, his expression grave as he said, "Fellow Daoist, choose your words with care."

"This old man will say it anyway."

Nine Dragons' Nest Master's face turned slightly cold, yet he could not help but retort, "Fellow Daoist Violet Firmament, if you wish to be Returning Abyss Path Ancestor's lapdog, you may withdraw from the Hundred Domains Path Union Alliance right now."

"You…"

Violet Firmament Immortal Sage was so furious he nearly lost his composure, unable to resist a flick of his sleeve as he said, "It is futile to discuss strategy with such a fool."

"Both of you, please calm yourselves for a moment."

Seeing the two on the verge of a complete falling out, the nearby Myriad Path Divine Venerable hastily stepped in to mediate.

Only after the two had settled down did Myriad Path Divine Venerable speak again: "Returning Abyss Path Ancestor has reaped immense gains recently. It is only natural for him to be in seclusion now."

"Moreover, they currently face no immediate threat to their own safety. Even if they do not intervene, they are in no danger, so naturally, there is no urgency for them to act."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Phoenix Empress [the supreme ruler of the immortal phoenix lineage] spoke up, "Once we make our move, we will undoubtedly become the primary target for the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic sovereign from beyond this realm]. The peril of this venture is likely to be immense."

At that very moment, another surge of spiritual light emanated from within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things originate]. The Nine Dragons' Nest Master [the lord of the legendary dragon sanctuary] went to investigate and immediately felt a flicker of pleasant surprise.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he announced, "Word has come from the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest [the supreme holy land of the Primordial Chaos Dragon Clan]. They are willing to exchange for a single opportunity related to the Path Union [a profound state of cultivation where multiple Great Paths converge and unify]."

Upon hearing this news, the expressions of everyone present shifted subtly, each face blooming with unconcealed joy and fervent delight.

A gleam of excitement also flashed in the eyes of the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage [a venerable sage who has attained immortality through the Violet Firmament Path], his gaze alight with anticipation.

The reason for their elation was this: ever since they had obtained that portion of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational, undifferentiated energy from the dawn of creation], they had been pondering how best to utilize it.

In the end, they had adopted the method proposed by the Nine Dragons' Nest Master, sending the Primordial Chaos Source Essence to the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest.

The so-called Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest is the paramount holy land of the Primordial Chaos Dragon Clan [the most ancient and powerful lineage of dragons, born from Chaos itself]. This lineage boasts not only tens of thousands of True Dragon [dragons of pure blood and immense power] at the Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title denoting rulership over a heavenly domain] realm, but even a single Chaos Primordial Dragon [the progenitor dragon, an entity that existed at the dawn of Chaos] whose power reaches the Sovereign [the ultimate realm of mastery over a Great Path] level.

Even within the vast expanse of the Chaos, the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest ranks among the top twenty supreme holy lands.

In ages past, the Nameless Path Ancestor had once witnessed the Primordial Chaos Hundred Dragons Formation, which served as the guardian grand formation of the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest [a legendary lair of ancient dragon-kind within the primordial chaos].

Its complete form was nothing short of heaven-defying, requiring one hundred and eight supreme Path Union Supreme [cultivators who have unified their cultivation path and reached its peak] to assemble. Furthermore, it required a Chaos Primordial Dragon [an ancient dragon born from the primordial chaos] of Sovereign [a supreme ruler level] cultivation to personally command it. Its power was sufficient to contend with a top-tier Chaos Sovereign [a supreme ruler born from and mastering primordial chaos].

Of course, given the cultivation base and status of the Nine Dragons' Nest Master, he was still not qualified to contact the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest directly.

The one he contacted this time was a half-step Limitless Sovereign [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a ruler whose power knows no bounds] from the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest, hoping to exchange for an opportunity to break through to the Path Union [the realm of unifying one's cultivation path] realm.

Now, seeing that a message had arrived from the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest, a flicker of excitement stirred within everyone present.

Unable to contain his agitation, the Tianke Path Ancestor could not help but speak up and inquire, "What manner of treasure is this Path Union opportunity?"

"A single chance to use the Primordial Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pool [a mythical pool within the dragon nest said to contain the essence of the first dragons]," came the reply.

The Nine Dragons' Nest Master spoke, a trace of fervor coloring his voice.

The expressions of those present shifted dramatically, instantly transforming into looks of profound fury.

The Myriad Path Divine Venerable [a title for a venerable being who has mastered countless cultivation paths] was so enraged his pupils turned icy. He could not restrain himself from rising to his feet. "We risked our lives to obtain this opportunity, and you would trade it for your own chance at ascension? I am the first to disagree!"

Not only Myriad Path Divine Venerable [a supreme being who has mastered countless paths of cultivation], but even Immortal Phoenix Empress [the sovereign ruler of the immortal phoenix lineage] and the others revealed a trace of overwhelming, heaven-shaking killing intent.

Seeing the boiling killing intent of the crowd, Nine Dragons' Nest Master [the master of the legendary lair of nine dragons] hurriedly interrupted them and spoke, "Esteemed ones, there is no need for haste. Please listen to my explanation."

Nine Dragons' Nest Master waved his hand and continued, "There is only one portion of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational, unformed energy from which all creation sprang]. In principle, it can only be exchanged for a single [a rare and precious chance to comprehend and attain the Great Dao, leading to a fundamental breakthrough in one's cultivation path]. For the five of us, it is simply not enough to share."

"But if we exchange it for access to the Ancestral Dragon Pool [a sacred pool of immense power, said to be the birthplace of the first dragons], it would require only a small part of the Primordial Chaos Source Essence. The remainder could then be exchanged for three other Dao-Achievement Opportunities [rare and precious chances to comprehend and attain the Great Dao], though of slightly lesser value. This would be beneficial for all of us."

Hearing this, everyone present fell into a contemplative silence.

They understood the logic in Nine Dragons' Nest Master's words. That Primordial Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pool [the ultimate version of the dragon pool, forged from the essence of chaos itself] was a supreme treasure pool refined by the Chaos Primordial Dragon [the first and most powerful dragon born from primordial chaos]. Its value far surpassed even that of Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures [top-tier artifacts born from and infused with chaotic energies].