Chapter 2042 : Return to the Blazeheart Chaos Realm

The Undying Elder noticed the expression on Eldrin’s face and couldn’t help but chuckle. “You’ve brought 2 Great Emperors and 7 Chaos Origin Emperors at the eighth level to assist.”

"I cannot let you return empty-handed after all. It is only fitting that I grant you 1 more Primordial Treasure."

Speaking thus, the Undying Elder paused thoughtfully before continuing, "To be frank, this old man has 1 more request to make."

A flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin's (Person Name) eyes as he instantly grasped the Undying Elder's implication.

He directly retrieved the Indestructible Battle Attire, then said with a light laugh, "This can be considered returning a treasure to its rightful owner."

"This object is my life-bound treasure, and I find it truly difficult to part with."

The Undying Elder awkwardly rubbed his hands together before speaking again, "But rest assured, this old man won't let you suffer a loss."

As he spoke thus, the Undying Old Man produced a jade box and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name) with an expression of utmost solemnity.

Seeing his grave expression, Eldrin couldn't help but inquire, "What exactly lies within this?"

Chaos Origin.

The Elder of Immortality spoke with grave caution as he slowly opened it. Within, a dense and boundless mass of chaotic qi unfurled, radiating an aura of primordial profundity.

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a split second, his expression instantly turning grave beyond measure.

The so-called Chaos Origin was an exceedingly rare marvel of primordial chaos, its worth rivaling even that of innate supreme treasures.

Such a divine treasure is said to increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm by 50 percent when consumed.

For those who have achieved sainthood through physical cultivation, it could even be used to enhance their latent potential and increase their chances of breaking through the limits of their physical form. Even for Demi-Saints, this was an object of extraordinary value.

In those years, beyond the 7 domains of the Southern Abyss, a Chaotic Realm emerged, where even the Primordial Chaos Qi manifested, drawing numerous Chaos Heavenly Emperors to explore its depths.

"I was fortunate enough to venture into that place with my old friend, but regrettably, my strength was insufficient at the time. I failed to obtain the Primordial Chaos Primordial Qi, acquiring merely 10 portions of Chaos Origin instead."

"With these 10 portions of primordial chaos, I consumed 9 of them to cultivate the Unique True Spirit Divine Form. The remaining portion has been preserved for over 1 100 1000 kalpas."

As he spoke, the Undying Elder pushed it toward Eldrin (Person Name) and said, “Today, I entrust this to you in exchange for this Undying Battle Attire. What do you think?”

"Agreed."

Eldrin nodded, expressing no objections.

The Indestructible Battle Attire could reduce 90 percent of the damage inflicted upon the Great Emperor. However, as his cultivation base advanced, the garment's utility had gradually diminished.

For Eldrin could now withstand emperor-level assaults through the Void-Swallowing Divine Patterns alone, and even against demigod-tier onslaughts, these mystical sigils would absorb the greater part of the devastation.

In other words, an ordinary Demi-saint would find it extremely difficult to inflict irreparable fatal injuries upon Eldrin.

This Indestructible Battle Garb could only mitigate 50 percent of damage at the Quasi-Saint level. While it held considerable value for Eldrin now, given his rapid cultivation breakthroughs, it would likely become obsolete before long.

Therefore, Eldrin decided from the very beginning to return the Indestructible Battle Garb to the Ancient 1 of Indestructibility, intending to secure his support—or even form an alliance—in exchange.

At this moment, Eternal Elder had his wish fulfilled and handed 3 more spirit talismans to Eldrin, saying, "These 3 communication talismans were purchased by me from the Primordial Chiyang Realm."

"They are of immense value, capable of transmitting messages across the vast Chaotic Barren Sea, yet each can only be used 3 times."

"Henceforth, should you ever face true peril, use this talisman to send word to me, and convey your spiritual coordinates along with it."

As he spoke, the Ancient Immortal of Eternal Oblivion paused, then continued with utmost gravity, "So long as your opponent's power does not exceed the early stage of the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Emperor, this elder shall lend you a hand."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a faint smile.

The promise of an invincible Paragon was truly invaluable. 1 must know that the Undying Elder was a being capable of challenging the Celestial Emperor and defeating 10 Paragons single-handedly.

With his assistance, Eldrin (Person Name) gained greater confidence in his eventual return to the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss.

At this thought, Eldrin cupped his hands and said, "Senior, rest assured. Should the day come when I prove my path as the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, I will assist you in achieving your own Dao within my capabilities."

"Very well."

The Undying Elder’s face also lit up with delight. Fully aware of Eldrin’s potential, he made an immediate decision and declared, “In that case, why don’t we forge a pact of mutual offense and defense?”

"It's settled, then."

A glint flashed in Eldrin’s eyes as he forged a pact with the Undying Elder.

After the covenant was established, Eldrin turned his gaze toward the Immortal Elder and inquired, "Senior, approximately how long until your injuries are fully healed?"

The Undying Elder pondered briefly before speaking, "I must journey to the Chi Yang Chaos Realm to acquire some rare treasures for healing my wounds."

"If all goes well, it should take merely a few 100 kalpas—no more than a 1000 kalpas at most—to fully recover from all injuries."

Eldrin nodded slightly and could not help but inquire, "Back then, I too passed by the Blazing Central Chaos Domain, yet dared not venture deep within, precisely because I feared the dangers lurking inside."

"Do not worry."

The Elder of Eternal Extinction shook his head and spoke, "The Blazing Central Chaos Realm is the heart of this primordial chaotic expanse, conducting trade with hundreds of primal domains simultaneously. Thus, they still adhere to certain codes of conduct."

"As an outsider, unless you've cultivated 7 True Spirit Acupoints, no 1 would generally make a move against you."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he couldn't help but ask, "What if 1 cultivates 7 True Spirit Acupoints?"

He had cultivated 7 True Spirit Acupoints.

The Elder of Immortality shook his head and spoke, "In the Primal Ember Realm, there exists a Chaos Celestial Emperor renowned for his mastery of the celestial halberd, known as Yanhuang (Person Name). Long ago, He laid down the Chaos Genesis Array of Heaven (Formation)."

This formation uses the Chaos Spiritual Treasure, the Yan Tian Mirror (Magic Treasure), as its core array eye, capable of monitoring the chaotic desolate seas across hundreds of millions of desolate paths in the surrounding regions.

Within this domain, any being who has cultivated the 7 great True Spirit Acupoints would be unfailingly detected.

Then he would have to face the pursuit of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, or even the Dao Unification Supreme of the Primal Ignition Realm himself.

The Elder of Immortality shook his head and sighed, "Fortunately, you have only cultivated 5 True Spirit Acupoints, so you won't face any major troubles."

Eldrin’s expression shifted slightly as he couldn’t help but speak out, “Can 1 who attains the Dao through the Primordial Spirit truly make even a Unity Supreme wary?”

"Those who prove their Dao through the Primordial Spirit possess limitless, inexhaustible potential."

The Elder of Immortality shook his head and spoke, "I once asked the Daolord of the Celestial Cosmos, who declared that attaining enlightenment through the primordial soul is the supreme foundation."

"If 1 achieves mastery in this cultivation, the chances of stepping into the second realm of chaos would be at least 50 percent."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly and couldn't help but ask, "Is the second realm of Chaos truly that rare?"

"Rare, exceedingly rare."

The Eternal Elder shook his head and spoke, "Within this chaotic expanse overseen by the Blazing Central Chaos Domain, the total number of minor and major primordial domains combined likely amounts to merely a 100 or so."

"Even the Chaos Heavenly Emperor likely commands no fewer than 300 subordinates, among whom are several dozen half-step Second Realm existences."

Yet, among those who have set foot in the second realm of chaos, only 1 has truly attained the title of Dao-Unification Supreme.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow, once again realizing how immensely difficult it was to advance further after reaching the Chaos Realm.

In such circumstances, the disparity between the First and Second Realms of Chaos would likely be astonishingly vast, making it virtually impossible to challenge those of higher cultivation realms.

Imagine, 1 day Eldrin were to cultivate the 5 great Daos of Pure Yang, Profound Abyss, Life, Primordial Gold, and Source Earth all to the Chaos Realm, and even after merging them into 1, he would merely reach the second stage of Chaos.

Yet even such a formidable Chaos Dao was merely at the second realm of Chaos. How could those at the Dao Integration realm possibly be weak?

Each of them possessed a foundation that defied the heavens, and their cultivation methods were scarcely inferior to Eldrin's. Even in a battle against opponents of the same realm, they would hardly be at a disadvantage—let alone be overthrown by someone of a lower cultivation level.

"Once I set foot into the Chaos Realm, I fear even I would find it difficult to battle across realms."

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered briefly before he spoke, "Since there is no danger in venturing to the Primordial Chiyang Domain, I humbly request that you allow this junior to accompany you when the time comes."

"You desire?"

The Elder of Immortality spoke, as if he had guessed something.

Eldrin nodded and said, "I wish to exchange for 1 or 2 more suitable Primordial Chaos Treasures to cultivate my True Spirit Divine Form."

"Hmm."

Witnessing this, Immortal Vanquisher nodded slightly and said, "There is no need to rush this matter. Allow this elder to recuperate for a dozen or so more years."

"You should take this opportunity to first comprehend the Soul Refining Art."

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded and said nothing more.

He then exited the main hall and proceeded to the seclusion chamber, where he began closed-door meditation to comprehend the ancient scripture of the Soul Refining Emperor.

After a period of profound contemplation, Eldrin suddenly grasped the profound mysteries within this ancient Soul Refining Scripture.

This Soul Refining Ancient Scripture employs the power of the primordial spirit to refine half of a soul slave's essence into 1's own spiritual acupoints.

Then, through half of his primordial spirit within the True Spirit Aperture, he gained complete control over the Soul Slave’s primordial spirit.

It was precisely for this reason that the number of soul slaves 1 could possess was intrinsically linked to the True Spirit Acupoints. The Soul Refining Emperor, having cultivated 5 True Spirit Acupoints, could thus control only 5 soul slaves.

In theory, should 1 succeed in cultivating 9 True Spirit Acupoints, they would gain control over 9 primordial chaos entities, thereby attaining the pinnacle of combat prowess unmatched in the mortal realm.

Of course, this method also carried a significant flaw: if the soul slave's primordial spirit grew too powerful, it could potentially turn against and devour the true spiritual consciousness.

To suppress the 5 soul slaves, the Soul-Refining Emperor had ceaselessly eroded their primordial spirits.

These soul slaves were all transformed from the Wilderness Tribe. Their already feeble primordial spirits were further divided in half and then weakened by the Soul Refining Emperor. Thus, their primordial spirits had become extremely fragile.

It was precisely for this reason that Eldrin (Person Name) was able to subdue them all using the Soul Scripture of Humanity.

"My soul is far inferior to the Soul-Refining Emperor's. I fear I may struggle to control these 5 soul puppets."

After comprehending the principles of the Soul Refining Art, a faint frown involuntarily appeared between Eldrin's brows.

But a moment later, as if suddenly enlightened, he remarked, "The backlash from a soul slave is truly terrifying, yet I have cultivated the Great Dao of Human Souls."

By leveraging the Soul Dominion Great Dao's suppression over soul slaves, he could fully command these 5 soul slaves.

"Even if my primordial spirit were severely wounded 1 day, I could still use the Soul Tome of Mortals to suppress them all."

With his plan now settled in mind, Eldrin breathed a sigh of relief.

Without hesitation, he decisively requested the undying elder to intervene. The elder extracted the primordial spirits of these 5 great soul slaves from the Soul-Refining Emperor's divine consciousness, which were then integrated into his 5 true spirit acupoints.

After integrating the True Spirit Acupoint, Eldrin (Person Name) found himself in complete control of the 5 Soul Puppets' primordial spirits, and a subtle sense of reassurance settled in his heart.

Only then did Eldrin carefully observe these 5 soul slaves.

After a thorough examination, Eldrin discovered that these 5 Soul Puppets all excelled in the path of physical cultivation, with their Primordial Chaos Emperor Bodies having reached the Emperor Realm.

Moreover, these 5 soul slaves seemed to have cultivated some esoteric technique that enhanced their physical combat prowess at the cost of diminishing their latent potential. Even their very flesh was inscribed with intricate arrays of power.

It could be said that relying solely on physical combat prowess, these 5 soul slaves were by no means weak among the Emperors.

Moreover, these 5 Great Emperors could amplify each other's power, forming a grand formation that enhanced their strength to a certain extent.

The only flaw was that the potential of these 5 Soul Puppets had been exhausted, leaving no possibility for further advancement.

5 standard combat powers at the nascent Great Emperor level.

After understanding the strength of the 5 Soul Puppets, Eldrin murmured inwardly, slowly exhaling a breath.

With these 5 Emperor-level soul slaves, Eldrin's power instantly experienced a tremendous boost. While he wouldn't dare claim he could contend with Quasi-Saints yet, within the realm of Emperors, he could now be considered a peerless expert.

At this thought, a smile crept across Eldrin's face.

After fully refining the 5 Soul Puppets, Eldrin did not emerge from seclusion immediately.

He directly retrieved some Chaos Divine Liquid and began secluded cultivation to break through his Great Dao cultivation and magic power.

After a prolonged war spanning 50 kalpas, Eldrin's 3 foundational pillars had long been perfected without his notice.

It was only due to the intensity of the ongoing battle that Eldrin had yet to break through his cultivation.

At this moment, Eldrin had consumed over a 100 drops of Chaos Divine Liquid, finally pushing his 3 foundational pillars to their absolute limits.

Boom—

Amidst the deafening roar, Eldrin's soul cultivation was the first to achieve a breakthrough, directly stepping into the Fifth Level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

And the cultivation of the Great Dao followed closely behind, soon breaking through to the fifth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

At last, Eldrin's physical cultivation achieved the ultimate breakthrough, ascending to the 6th Layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.

"Hoo—"

After breaking through the 3 foundational pillars, Eldrin discovered his combat prowess had improved by no small measure.

First and foremost, the physical body cultivation had improved the most. Amplified by the 8 Great True Spirit Divine Patterns, it had now reached a level comparable to the peak of the eighth tier of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

With such a formidable physical body, further enhanced by the 2 true spirit manifestations—the Black Tortoise Shield and the Life Pearl—his combat prowess underwent a remarkable transformation.

The Great Dao, magical power, and primordial spirit had all improved significantly, reaching the peak of the seventh level of Primordial Chaos. Yet, the threshold of the eighth level—that of the Primordial Chaos Emperor—was already within sight.

In this domain, Eldrin (Person Name) discovered that he could now unleash the full 10-tenths power of the Soul Tome of Humanity.

"My combat prowess has improved significantly once more."

"However, it seems unlikely I'll be able to make another breakthrough in a short time now. Moreover, the Chaos God's Elixir is running dangerously low."

Eldrin's thoughts flickered rapidly before he turned his gaze to the resources in his hand.

Over the years, Eldrin had consumed over 50 percent of the Chaos God's Elixir for cultivation, leaving him with only 500 drops remaining.

Logically speaking, 1,000 drops of Chaos God Liquid should be sufficient for a newly ascended Chaos Primordium Emperor to cultivate all the way to the Great Emperor Realm.

However, Eldrin (Person Name) possessed an exceptionally profound foundation and cultivated 3 foundational pillars simultaneously, consuming over 10 times more resources than an ordinary Primordial Chaos Emperor.

Originally, Eldrin (Person Name) had estimated that these 1,000 drops of Primordial Chaos Divine Liquid would be sufficient to cultivate him to the seventh level of the Chaos Origin Emperor.

However, it appears that this amount is far from sufficient to support Eldrin’s breakthrough to the 7th layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.

Given that the fundamental disparity between the Sixth Level and Seventh Level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm exceeded threefold, the remaining 500 drops would at most allow Eldrin (Person Name) to cultivate his physical body to the peak of the Sixth Level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.

Not only that, but the gap between the Sixth Level of Primordial Chaos Emperor and the Seventh Level was immense, and the time required to bridge it was exceedingly long.

Given Eldrin's (Person Name) foundation, even with ample resources, it would likely take 1 100 kalpas for him to achieve a breakthrough.

"The resources needed for physical body cultivation are manageable; the flesh of Sub-Saint Dragons can substitute for the Chaos Divine Liquid."

"But the cultivation resources required for the Nascent Soul and the Great Dao still need to be addressed, otherwise the progress of cultivation will inevitably be greatly slowed."

Eldrin murmured softly, before gradually withdrawing his thoughts.

After dismissing his thoughts, Eldrin emerged from the seclusion chamber only to find the Undying Elder had been waiting for quite some time.

"It seems your cultivation has advanced significantly."

The Eternal Elder looked at Eldrin and could not help but speak with a smile.

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "I've merely made modest progress, far from matching the profound foundation you've cultivated, Senior."

Saying this, he then inquired, "Senior, are you preparing to set out now?"

"It's about time."

The Undying Elder nodded, then spoke, "My healing resources have been exhausted. This old man now stands with empty sleeves, and my wounds will be difficult to recover from in a short time."

"I must head to the Chi Yang Primordial Realm to seek treasures and recover from my injuries as quickly as possible."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and rose to his feet. "In that case," he declared, "let us depart."

With these words, Eldrin summoned the Immortal Emperor and the Sword Abyss Emperor, then gathered all 7 Emperors under his command—the 3 Talents and 4 Symbols—before departing.

This journey to the Blazing Central Chaos Realm was led personally by the sub-sage, the Undying Elder, who escorted them forward at an astonishing speed. They arrived within the Blazing Central Chaos Realm in just a few kalpas.

"The Blazing Central Chaos Realm... it has been over a 100 1000 kalpas since my last visit."

The Elder of Eternal Slumber murmured softly, a bitter smile gracing his lips. "I wonder if those old friends from back in the day are still doing well."

With these words, he soared through the primordial chaos with Eldrin (Person Name), arriving before a magnificent domain of swirling void.

It was a vast primordial domain, entirely enveloped in a cyan immortal radiance, appearing exquisitely beautiful like a hazy illusion within the chaos.

"This is the Green Phoenix Primordial Domain, a sacred cultivation ground belonging to the Phoenix Clan."

"The Chaos Saint Emperor of this land, 'Azure Phoenix Saint Emperor', was once this old man's close friend. I have come to seek treasures from him."

The Elder of Immortality slowly began to speak, a faint smile involuntarily gracing his lips.

At that very moment, the Primordial Realm of the Azure Phoenix slowly opened, from which emerged several peerlessly elegant immortal maidens.

At the forefront stood a peerless beauty draped in violet robes. She cast a glance at Immortal Venerable No-Decay and inquired, "Might you be Senior No-Decay?"

"His Majesty the Sacred Sovereign requests your presence. Please follow me inside."

"So it's Fellow Daoist Purple Phoenix. I never imagined you too have stepped into the Quasi-Sage Realm."

The Elder of Immortality smiled faintly before speaking, "Since you have also stepped into the Quasi-Sage Realm, it would be fitting for us to interact as peers."

Eldrin watched from the side, always feeling that this Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint carried an aura somehow familiar to him.

"In that case, Zihuang will presumptuously regard us as peers."

The Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint chuckled softly, then cast a fleeting glance toward Eldrin (Person Name), pausing momentarily in mild surprise.

Seeing this, Elder Bumie smiled and said, "This is my junior. He has accompanied me on this journey to broaden his horizons."

The Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint nodded slightly, then suddenly inquired, "Young friend, might you hail from the 13 Domains of the Celestial Abyss?"

(End of Chapter)