Chapter 2037 : Crimson Spear, Immortal Shield

Eldrin nodded slightly. With this allocation, once the Immortal Monarch fully assimilated it, his cultivation base should thoroughly break through to the Great Emperor realm.

Seeing this, Eldrin handed over the Azure Dragon’s remains and 10 percent of its flesh to the Immortal Sovereign.

He then turned his gaze toward Sword Abyss Sage Lord, only to find him looking expectantly at Sage Dragon Heart.

Eldrin understood that with Sword Abyss Sage Lord's cultivation level, refining this treasure would undoubtedly allow him to break through to the Great Emperor Realm.

Sword Abyss Sage Lord was also a follower who had sworn a Great Dao Oath, so Eldrin acted without hesitation, handing over the Dragon Heart to Sword Abyss Sage Lord.

After completing this step, Eldrin turned his gaze to the 3 remaining treasures: the Demi-Saint Dragon Pearl, the Azure Dragon Halberd, and the Pale Dragon Orb.

Among these 3 treasures, the Canglong Pearl was what Eldrin intended to use for cultivating his True Spirit Divine Form. Without hesitation, Eldrin stored it away directly.

When consumed alone, the Demi-Saint Dragon Pearl can increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Great Emperor realm by 50 percent. However, the Dragon Pearl holds even greater value than the Dragon Heart and can be used to refine the Realm-Breaking Elixir (Precious Pill).

Eldrin decided to set it aside for now, planning to refine it into a precious cauldron of elixirs once he acquired the supplementary ingredients. This would yield far more cost-effective results.

As for the innate supreme treasure, the Azure Dragon Halberd, refining it would grant combat prowess rivaling that of a Great Emperor. Eldrin temporarily entrusted it to the 4 Symbols Sovereigns for joint stewardship.

For this treasure resonated profoundly with the cultivation path of the Azure Dragon Emperor, 1 of the 4 Sovereigns. Only he could unleash the full 10-tenths potency of the Azure Dragon Halberd.

The auras of the 4 individuals could merge seamlessly. If they could jointly wield this treasure, their combat prowess would elevate from rivaling a Great Emperor to reaching the domain of a formidable Great Emperor.

With that, the most important treasures had been distributed. Eldrin then allocated the dragon blood and dragon meat as cultivation resources to the remaining individuals for their training purposes.

The remaining dragon scales, dragon bones, dragon horns, and even the reverse scale were all kept separately by Eldrin (Person Name).

These treasures were all of heaven-defying value, each capable of serving as crucial materials for advancing to an Innate Numinous Treasure, particularly that piece of Reverse Scale, whose worth was nearly incalculable.

Eldrin decided to keep it for now, intending to see if he could refine it into a set of True Dragon Battle Armor in the future.

Over the years, Eldrin had swept through the Chaos relying on his Indestructible Battle Attire, gradually coming to understand the paramount importance of armor and battle garments.

Such battle armor does not require the infusion of magical power to unleash its ultimate defensive capabilities. Any formidable expert fortunate enough to possess a full set would find the pressure of facing powerful adversaries diminished by more than half.

After dealing with these treasures, Eldrin distributed the remaining mid- and low-tier artifacts among the group. Once everyone had received several items, a glimmer of joy finally surfaced among them.

Seeing this, Eldrin glanced at the assembly and declared, "The Great Barren Emperor remains a looming threat. Since each of you has gained something from this, I urge you to break through your cultivation realms with all haste."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and promptly took their leave to embark on secluded cultivation.

Seeing this, Eldrin went alone to the seclusion chamber. He took out the Canglong Treasure Pearl and began to meditate deeply.

Among the 2 Primordial Treasures seized this time, the Azure Dragon Halberd excels in slaughter, possessing the power to cleave heaven and earth, while the Azure Dragon Pearl brims with profound energy, its primordial essence abundant as the sun and moon.

These 2 supreme treasures were both suitable for cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form, yet it was a pity their attributes overlapped—they could only be used to refine the Divine Form of Life.

Eldrin had chosen the Azure Dragon Pearl precisely because this treasure resonated more closely with the Dao of Life.

At this moment, Eldrin gazed at the Azure Dragon Pearl before him, his eyes flickering with a trace of solemnity.

"With my current level of cultivation, I hope to succeed."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then resolutely began refining the Canglong Treasure Pearl.

In an instant, Eldrin pushed his cultivation to its absolute limit, his combat prowess nearly brushing against the pinnacle of the Chaos Origin Emperor realm.

Within his flesh, the 8 divine spirit runes of the True Spirits were all glowing, stirring a faint desire for this Canglong Treasure Pearl.

"Bzzz—"

The Canglong Pearl trembled faintly as a wisp of fearful consciousness began to slowly emerge.

Yet Eldrin did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately activated the Life Glyph, compelling it to continuously devour the Azure Dragon's Pearl.

The Azure Dragon Pearl began to struggle desperately, yet the 8 divine spirit patterns of Eldrin (Person Name) blazed simultaneously. Even the Abyssal Return and Chaos spirit patterns radiated an overwhelmingly domineering power.

Despite the Azure Dragon Pearl's desperate struggles, it was still gradually disintegrating into the purest forms of divine principles, bit by bit being devoured by the Life Divine Form.

Boom—

No 1 knew how much time had passed when a true spirit form suddenly manifested within Eldrin’s physical body.

It manifested in myriad forms, at times transforming into a seed, at times into an ancient tree, and at others into a vibrant blade of grass teeming with vitality.

Thus did the divine form continuously shift and transform, ultimately returning to its origin as it coalesced once more into an ancient, azure-hued pearl.

True Spirit Form — Life Ancient Pearl.

In the end, Eldrin gazed at the ancient pearl before him and slowly spoke, an involuntary smile flickering in his eyes.

With a flick of his sleeve, he drew the Life Ancient Pearl into his palm. Instantly, a surge of vibrant vitality flooded his body, bringing with it an immensely powerful life force and even a torrent of majestic energy.

"This Life Ancient Pearl has tripled my vitality, increased my recovery rate from injuries thirtyfold, and augmented my strength by 30 percent."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of astonishment surfacing in his gaze.

You must understand, ordinary True Spirit Manifestations typically enhance 1's power by only 50% to double. Generally speaking, even top-tier True Spirit Manifestations can only achieve a twofold amplification at most.

Eldrin (Person Name) This Life Ancient Pearl, however, could triple 1's vitality, making it an utterly heaven-defying treasure—far beyond what even a top-tier True Spirit Divine Form could achieve.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but gaze at the Chaos God Rune, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.

He knew full well that although the Life God Form was powerful, it should have originally been considered merely an upper-tier True Spirit God Form, capable of increasing vitality by only 80 percent.

The reason it could so defy the heavens was that the Chaos God Rune had drastically amplified its power, elevating it to the level of a Half-Step True Spirit Divine Form.

"Truly worthy of being the ultimate divine rune. No wonder it's hailed as the highest pursuit of the fleshly body sanctification lineage."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, sensing his own strength once more, and felt a flicker of reassurance.

With the Life God Form, Eldrin's vitality had been tremendously enhanced. From now on, when facing ordinary Great Emperors, it would be exceedingly difficult for him to suffer losses.

What delighted Eldrin most was that the Ancient Pearl of Life had simultaneously amplified his strength. Even a mere 30 percent increase filled him with extraordinary exhilaration.

For the current Eldrin, protected by the Void God Patterns and the Indestructible Battle Attire, his defensive capabilities were virtually unrivaled among those of the same cultivation realm.

With the addition of this Life Ancient Pearl, even a Great Emperor would find it difficult to inflict fatal wounds upon him.

Yet for this very reason, Eldrin found himself strong in defense but sorely lacking in offensive power.

With the Life Ancient Pearl amplifying his strength, even if it was only by 30 percent, Eldrin’s physical power had improved significantly.

From now on, relying solely on physical strength, Eldrin (Person Name) should possess about 60 to 70 percent of an ordinary Great Emperor's power. With the Chaos Heavenly Halberd (Magic Treasure), he should be able to confront a Great Emperor head-on.

"The Life God Rune truly possesses heaven-defying properties."

Eldrin's thoughts stirred, and he emerged from the seclusion chamber.

After emerging from seclusion, Eldrin noticed the various Heavenly Lords were still digesting their gains, so he refrained from disturbing them.

He remained in the Great Barren Ancient Realm, cultivating in seclusion while continuously accumulating his spiritual power to prepare for his breakthrough to the Chaos Origin Emperor.

Before he knew it, more than 30 kalpas had passed since Eldrin broke through to the middle stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, and he was drawing ever closer to the fifth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, he would be able to break through to the late-stage Chaos Origin Emperor realm before reaching 10 billion years of age.

In the days that followed, the denizens of the Great Barren Ancient Realm emerged from seclusion 1 after another, their cultivation bases having broken through to new heights.

The first group to emerge from seclusion had not achieved any major breakthroughs in their cultivation. However, those who followed subsequently made varying degrees of progress.

Thus it continued until after some 7 or 8 kalpas, when a major breakthrough finally began to emerge.

Just as Eldrin reached the age of 9.8 billion years, the Sword Abyss Sage Lord became the first to achieve a breakthrough. His cultivation advanced to the Great Perfection Realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, transforming him into a peerless sovereign of unmatched combat prowess.

At this, a faint smile also touched Eldrin’s lips. The Sword Abyss Sage Lord truly lived up to his reputation as a prodigy of his generation—refining the Dragon Heart to achieve a breakthrough had always been within expectations.

Holding a Primordial Treasure in hand, this Great Emperor had now stepped directly into the realm of the mighty Great Emperors after his breakthrough. Among peers of the same rank, he should be capable of facing 2 opponents single-handedly.

With the presence of a powerful Great Emperor, Eldrin finally felt a slight sense of reassurance in his heart.

Not long after, the Eternal Monarch, who had cultivated the Divine Form of the True Spirit, finally mended the flaws in his foundation and directly stepped into the realm of Great Emperor.

The second true spirit form of the Immortal Sovereign was named ‘Crimson Spear’ (Divine Form). This treasure was a peak-grade divine form of slaughter, capable of augmenting the Immortal Sovereign’s physical combat prowess by 80 percent.

2 True Spirit Manifestations—the Crimson Apex Spear and the Immortal Sovereign Shield.

"Could it be that this Immortal Emperor intends to slaughter all the Immortal Kings and annihilate the 9 Heavens?"

Upon learning that the second true spirit form cultivated by the Immortal Sovereign was named ‘Crimson Apex Spear’, a peculiar expression flickered across Eldrin’s face.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but ask, "Are you called Anlan?"

"Hmm?"

The Eternal Sovereign was somewhat baffled by the question and inquired with confusion, "How could the Exalted 1 fail to remember my name?"

Eldrin shook his head with a faint smile, choosing not to say anything more.

It must be admitted that, though the name carried a certain sense of déjà vu, the present Immortal Emperor could truly be called formidable.

The 2 true spirit forms of the Immortal Sovereign, 1 for offense and 1 for defense, were both incomparably formidable. The Crimson Apex Spear could even merge with the Immortal Sovereign's Spear, greatly amplifying the might of this innate supreme treasure.

It could be said that the current Immortal Emperor had fully stepped into the domain of emperors in terms of combat prowess, and even among the emperors, he was considered a formidable powerhouse.

His normal combat prowess was already greater than that of the Sword Abyss Emperor. Once he performed Extreme Ascension, his power would directly step into the realm of the Invincible Great Emperor.

Unfortunately, once 1 reaches the Great Emperor realm, their normal state is already comparable to the average cultivator's forbidden domain. At this level, the True Spirit Forbidden Divine Art provides significantly less enhancement to 1's combat power.

The effect of Ultimate Ascension was reduced from an original enhancement of severalfold to approximately doubling 1's power.

If there were no reduction in effect, the Immortal Sovereign should have been able to wield combat prowess rivaling a Quasi-Sage after unleashing that forbidden divine ability.

This was an unavoidable reality. Forbidden divine abilities were born to shatter limits, yet the very process of cultivation was 1 of continuously breaking through boundaries.

When an immortal reaches the higher realms, they have long since shattered their limits countless times. By this stage, there are scarcely any boundaries left to transcend, and the efficacy of forbidden divine abilities naturally diminishes significantly.

Upon reaching the Sublime Sage realm, any forbidden divine ability capable of enhancing 1's combat prowess by 30 to 50 percent would already be considered a heaven-defying True Spirit Forbidden Art.

Beyond the Chaos Realm, those who have attained the status of Chaos Heavenly Emperor represent the absolute pinnacle achievable within the chaos, with nearly every 1 of them standing at the very limit of what chaos can encompass.

They themselves represent the ultimate limit of chaos, eternal monuments standing at the end of the Great Dao, having reached a state where no further advancement is possible.

For such a figure, even the slightest advancement would be enough to shake the boundless Chaos Sea.

For this signified the refinement of the Primordial Chaos Dao, and the Boundless Dao Sea was becoming ever more complete.

To get back to the main story, shortly after the Immortal Sovereign achieved his breakthrough, the others emerged from their secluded cultivation 1 after another.

With 2 Great Emperors standing guard, Eldrin felt a surge of confidence in his heart. He immediately instructed the others to protect the area, then proceeded to the seclusion chamber to begin his closed-door cultivation breakthrough.

Upon arriving at the seclusion chamber, Eldrin immediately retrieved 30 drops of Chaos Divine Nectar and began refining them to break through his physical cultivation realm.

Breaking through to the fifth level of Primordial Chaos Emperor posed no bottleneck. As Eldrin continued his refinement, the essence of his physical body finally reached complete saturation, culminating in a natural breakthrough to the mid-stage of Primordial Chaos Emperor.

After completing his breakthrough, Eldrin felt his physical combat prowess had significantly improved once more. In terms of pure physical essence and foundational reserves, he had likely reached the peak of the seventh layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

When combined with the True Spirit Divine Forms and the amplification from the 8 True Spirit Divine Patterns, his overall combat prowess reached a level comparable to that of a Great Emperor.

"At this rate, by the time I break through to the sixth level of Chaos Emperor, my physical foundation will rival that of an eighth-level Emperor."

"If I break through to the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, my physical foundation will be comparable to that of the ninth level."

"By then..." Eldrin's heart quivered, then he spoke aloud: "At that time, my overall combat prowess shall rival that of top-tier Great Emperors, and I may even step into the realm of invincible Great Emperors."

Eldrin felt a stirring in his heart, and in the end, he couldn't help but slightly furrow his brow.

With the 8 divine marks of the True Spirits, his combat prowess defied all conventional reckoning. Yet even possessing the battle strength of an invincible Great Emperor, he held no certainty of triumph should he return for vengeance.

Eldrin (Person Name) possessed extraordinary treasures and his power was advancing at such an astonishing rate. Without absolute confidence in self-preservation, he would only attract the covetous attention of more Demi-Sages.

Unless Eldrin (Person Name) could possess combat power rivaling a Demi-Saint, he would be unable to intimidate those petty villains with ill intentions.

"To possess combat power rivaling a Demi-Saint, 1 must either elevate their cultivation to the ninth level of Primordial Chaos Emperor, or master additional True Spirit Divine Forms."

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered restlessly, his urgency to venture into the depths of chaos and seek out either an innate supreme treasure or a Great Emperor-level Desolate Race intensifying by the moment.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation and arrived in the Great Desolate Ancient Realm. His gaze pierced into the depths of chaos, revealing a trace of unease.

He intended to seek opportunities in the Chaotic Desolate Sea, but the Great Desolate Emperor could strike at any moment, leaving Eldrin feeling rather troubled.

"Husband, is something troubling you?"

Seeing Eldrin lost in thought, Emperor Lingxi approached and could not help but inquire with concern.

Eldrin shook his head, yet still confided his thoughts to Emperor Lingxi.

Spirit Creek Emperor pondered briefly before speaking, "With your innate spatial treasure, you can come and go as you please."

"Moreover, the Great Wilderness Ancient Realm left behind a Samsara Avatar to wield the authority of the Heavenly Dao. Even when facing a Demi-Sage, it should possess the power to contend."

Eldrin (Person Name) paused thoughtfully, about to speak when a faint crease formed between his brows. A ripple of light shimmered in the depths of his gaze.

Meanwhile, within the Primordial Wilderness Realm, several figures soared into the sky 1 after another, each radiating an overwhelmingly powerful aura—precisely the Sword Abyss Emperor, the Eternal Emperor, and others.

Spirit Creek Emperor’s gaze tightened slightly, and he couldn’t help but ask with a trace of concern, "He arrived far more swiftly than we anticipated."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly before speaking, "Let's go take a look first."

A group of figures tore through the firmament, swiftly arriving beyond the Primordial Wilderness Realm.

But within the vast expanse of chaos, a majestic figure had long been waiting.

Clad in golden imperial robes, he stood calmly beyond the Boundary Sea, his gaze fixed upon the Sword Abyss Emperor and the Eternal Emperor. A trace of frosty indifference flickered deep within his pupils.

"Immortal, Sword Abyss, I never imagined you 2 have already stepped into the Great Emperor Realm."

"No wonder you were able to subdue my Pioneer Divine General. It seems I have underestimated you."

The Eternal Sovereign’s eyes glinted with a trace of cold mockery as he replied, “Long time no see, my defeated rival.”

“你…”大荒帝主面色瞬间冰冷，一甩长袖道：“尔等罪民，还敢放肆。”

"Today, this Sovereign grants you an opportunity. Return the Great Barren Ancient Realm, and I shall pardon all your transgressions."

"Hah—"

The Eternal Emperor sneered, brandishing the Eternal Sovereign Spear as he pointed it directly at the Great Wilderness Sovereign. "Enough talk. If you seek to seize the Primordial Chaos Divine Root, then come and face me in battle."

"You're courting death!"

The Great Wilderness Emperor instantly made his move, riding upon a resplendent immortal sword that streaked across the heavens as he swept down to strike the assembled crowd.

"Beware, it's the Great Barren Emperor Sword."

The Sword Abyss Emperor spoke, steering the Cang Abyss Ancient Sword to slash down with overwhelming force.

The Great Wilderness Emperor sneered coldly. The Great Wilderness Emperor Sword in his hand erupted with eternal immortal light, unexpectedly unleashing 1 100 and 20 percent of the Primordial Supreme Treasure's power. In an instant, he sent the Ancient Abyssal Sword flying backward.

"An ant trying to topple a giant tree—overestimating its own strength!"

"I'll take this 1."

The Eternal Emperor struck instantly. The Crimson Edge Spear in his hand erupted with dazzling immortal radiance, merging seamlessly with the Imperial Eternal Spear, pushing the power of this innate supreme treasure to its absolute peak.

In that instant, the clash with the Great Barren Emperor reached its zenith, yet he remarkably avoided being completely overwhelmed.

"Red-Tipped Spear, Immortal Shield. It seems you've encountered quite the fortuitous opportunity."

The Great Wilderness Emperor spoke calmly, then abruptly unleashed his power, maneuvering the Great Wilderness Emperor Sword in a forceful slash. In an instant, the Great Wilderness Emperor was struck, sent flying through the air while coughing up blood.

With just 2 moves, he repelled 2 Great Emperors. The Great Barren Emperor finally sneered coldly, "You will never comprehend—all beneath the Saint Realm are but ants."

"This day, you insolent fools shall stain the vast Chaotic Sea with your blood!"

As the words fell, the Great Wilderness Emperor was enveloped by countless swirling dao principles, manifesting a full 5 divine forms of the Great Dao.

And the 5 great divine forms slowly merged, all converging into the Great Wilderness Emperor’s Sword.

In an instant, the Great Barren Emperor Sword erupted with an immortal sword radiance, its brilliance shining upon all realms like the sun.

(End of Chapter)