Chapter 2153 : Forging the Supreme Immortal Treasury

Not only that, but according to Eldrin Chen's estimation, her path of Pure Yin [the cultivation path focused on the ultimate feminine, receptive, and dark aspects of cosmic energy] possesses boundless potential.

If she continues to refine and perfect it in the future, there is a possibility she may even glimpse the threshold of the Sovereign Realm.

Returning to the main thread, while Exquisite Jiang was contemplating these matters of Great Path Authority, Eldrin Chen had already begun his secluded cultivation to perfect the method for advancing the Sacrificial Self Path to the Path Union Realm.

He first refined the Inner Immortal Domain Art of the Sacrificial Self Path to the Supreme Realm, and then, building upon the Chaos Immortal Treasury, he pioneered the realm of the Supreme Immortal Treasury.

Furthermore, based on the unique properties of the Supreme Immortal Treasury, Eldrin Chen also created an entirely new pill formula: the Supreme Immortal Treasury Pill.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, even after stepping into the Supreme Realm, the Sacrificial Self Path would still retain significant superiority. While it might not directly rival a Pinnacle Supreme, it would likely find few equals within the same cultivation tier.

Both the Supreme Immortal Treasury and the Supreme Immortal Domain are exceptionally powerful. Cultivating either one alone would grant combat prowess capable of facing three opponents of the same tier.

If one could cultivate both the Supreme Immortal Treasury and the Supreme Immortal Domain, then even upon first entering the Supreme Realm, one would possess the combat strength of a Pinnacle Supreme.

Moreover, this would be the strength of an elite among Pinnacle Supreme cultivators, fully capable of facing ten ordinary Path Union Supreme cultivators single-handedly.

"By cultivating both the Supreme Immortal Treasury and the Supreme Immortal Domain, one should barely be able to withstand a Half-Step Limitless opponent, right?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then he further refined the Supreme Immortal Domain Art [a supreme cultivation technique for creating a personal immortal domain], dividing its mastery into three tiers: Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Perfection.

Once the Perfection tier of the Supreme Immortal Domain [the perfected state of the supreme immortal domain technique] is attained, the foundational power of the domain itself and its self-generating Great Path [Great Dao] force would alone rival that of a Half-Step Limitless [a cultivator who has touched the threshold of the Limitless Realm].

The same principle applied to the Immortal Treasury [a conceptual treasury storing immense immortal power]. Cultivating the Three Supreme Immortal Treasuries [a technique to manifest three supreme immortal treasuries] would also grant power comparable to a half-step Limitless Powerhouse [a formidable expert at the Half-Step Limitless Realm].

If one were to simultaneously cultivate both the Three Supreme Immortal Treasuries and a perfected Supreme Immortal Domain, their strength would likely soar to the level of an invincible combatant among Half-Step Limitless experts, capable of facing three ordinary practitioners of that realm single-handedly.

Of course, achieving perfection in both the Supreme Immortal Domain and the Three Supreme Immortal Treasuries would be an exceedingly arduous feat.

For those with supreme potential who specialized solely in the Sacrificial Self Path [a cultivation path focused on sacrificing the self for ultimate power], like the Vermilion Bird Sage Ascendant or the Primordial Era Spirit Emperor, mastering even a single Supreme Immortal Treasury was likely their absolute limit; advancing further was nearly impossible.

Thus, even among those at the Supreme Realm [the Supreme cultivation realm], the disparity between different Sacrificial Self Path practitioners could be as vast as an unbridgeable chasm.

Those capable of cultivating both an Immortal Domain [a personal realm of an immortal] and an Immortal Treasury to the half-step Limitless Realm [the realm preceding true Limitlessness] would be exceedingly rare. Merely attaining one such foundation was already considered a heaven-defying accumulation of power.

Under such circumstances, if one possessed both foundational pillars at the Half-Step Limitless level and could further refine Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence [the primordial essence from the dawn of creation] to forge a Sovereign Foundation [the foundational power of a Chaos Sovereign], their strength would likely undergo another profound metamorphosis.

Even though an insurmountable chasm of power existed between the Half-Step Limitless and a true Chaos Sovereign [a sovereign who commands the power of primordial chaos], such an individual could arguably be said to have crossed a small half-step over that very chasm.

Eldrin Chen believed that within the entire Returning Abyss Lineage, those with such potential were likely few in number, currently totaling no more than ten individuals.

Returning to the main point, after creating the Path Union method of the Sacrificial Self Path, Eldrin Chen immediately began refining ten batches of the Supreme Immortal Treasury Pill. He then summoned the most powerful Heavenly Emperor [a supreme title for a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of power] cultivators of the Sacrificial Self Path.

This time, the Heavenly Emperor of the Sacrificial Self Path cultivators summoned by Eldrin Chen were essentially the strongest group of Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a Heavenly Emperor who has mastered the power of primordial chaos] within the Sacrificial Self Path.

They were nine individuals: Nyssa Qu, Violet Consort Yan, Lila, Liana, Imperial Sovereign Jiang, Worthy Pursuit Chen, Ethan Chen, Lingering Ye, and Ye Verdant Peak.

The reason for selecting these nine was that their cultivation base and foundational reserves were the highest, each having reached the Half-Step Path Union Realm.

The other Chaos Heavenly Emperor cultivators, having not participated in the events of the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall, possessed resources far inferior to these individuals, and thus their cultivation progress lagged far behind.

Now, seeing the nine had assembled, Eldrin Chen presented them with the cultivation method of the Sacrificial Self Path.

Upon glancing at it, expressions of pleasant surprise bloomed on everyone's faces.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke directly, "Your cultivation has lingered at the Half-Step Path Union for many years. It is time you seized this opportunity to break through."

Having said that, Eldrin Chen distributed the Supreme Immortal Treasury Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that aids in major cultivation breakthroughs] among them. His expression turning solemn, he continued, "These pills can assist your breakthrough."

"After your breakthroughs, follow me to a certain place. I will devote all my resources to nurturing you, hoping you can swiftly attain combat power comparable to a Half-Step Limitless [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Limitless Realm, possessing immense power]."

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting Eldrin Chen to still possess such abundant resources.

Eldrin Chen informed the group about the war involving the Seven Domains Alliance and the news concerning the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a legendary realm born from the primordial chaos, filled with ancient opportunities and dangers]. He then spoke:

"Whether it is the threat faced by the Seven Domains Alliance or the opportunities within the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, both are matters of extraordinary significance."

"If we lack sufficient strength, we will become lambs waiting for the slaughter. I hope you will cultivate diligently and soon possess combat power at the Half-Step Limitless level. Only then can you truly lend me your aid."

Upon hearing his words, everyone's expressions turned exceedingly grave.

They nodded one after another, speaking with utmost solemnity, "We understand."

With that, the nine individuals departed to begin their secluded cultivation and attempt their breakthroughs.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen summoned his four children: Worthy Remembrance Chen, Worthy Verdancy Chen, Worthy Longevity Chen, and Worthy Path Chen.

After years of accumulation and tempering, the foundational strength of Eldrin Chen's four offspring had improved dramatically compared to the past.

Among the four of them now, each possessed a peerless foundation. Both Worthy Verdancy Chen and Worthy Longevity Chen had already cultivated the Sole Divine Form [a unique and supreme divine physique], the Nine True Spirit Apertures [the pinnacle state of spiritual apertures], and the Three Great Foundations [the three supreme foundational cultivation arts] of a Path Mastery Sage Ascendant [a sage who has mastered a Great Path].

Worthy Path Chen had cultivated two supreme True Spirit Divine Forms [divine physiques born from the True Spirit]: Chaos [the primordial, formless state of existence] and Returning Abyss [the mythical place where all things return to nothingness]. His depth of potential and innate talent could truly be called heaven-defying.

Worthy Remembrance Chen possessed even greater latent power. He had completely mastered his Eight Trigrams Great Path [the Great Path of the Eight Trigrams, representing the fundamental forces of change], and each of these Great Paths [fundamental cosmic laws or principles] was accompanied by the Nine Great God Forms [nine supreme divine manifestations].

With such a transcendent foundation, once he broke through to the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the realm of a Heavenly Emperor, a sovereign ruler], he would likely step into the ranks of the top-tier Supreme Domain [the supreme domain of power] in short order.

Eldrin Chen held these four children of his in the highest regard. He thus spoke, "Your talents are extraordinary, but on the path of cultivation, talent is but a small part of the journey."

"To achieve true greatness, resources, perseverance, constancy, opportunity, and Fortune [heavenly favor or destiny] are all indispensable."

"Now that your accumulation has reached its limit, this father shall give you one final push. How far you can go will depend on your own Creation [the act of forging one's own destiny through will and action]."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, and several treasures materialized before them.

They were: two Chaos Spiritual Artifacts [artifacts born from primordial chaos] imbued with Space-Time Attributes [the properties of space and time]; one set of Low-Grade Chaos Spiritual Artifact Eight Trigrams Formation Flags [formation flags that channel the power of the Eight Trigrams]; thirty-six strands of Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy from which all creation springs]; and one stalk of the Primordial Chaos Creation Verdant Lotus [a legendary lotus born from chaos, said to hold the power of creation itself].

Then, Eldrin Chen handed the Space-Time Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense spiritual power] to Worthy Path Chen, his expression tinged with emotion. "After you cultivated the Space-Time Divine Form [a divine physique embodying the laws of space and time], you ventured alone beyond the Returning Abyss Hundred Domains [the hundred realms surrounding the mythical Returning Abyss] to break through to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor who commands the power of Primordial Chaos]."

"When you journey to the Nine Revolutions Ancestral Court in the future, you are destined to become a direct disciple of the Nine Revolutions Path Ancestor. However, you must never reveal your connection to me, your father."

Worthy Path Chen received the treasure, immediately knelt down, and kowtowed several times, saying, "This child understands. I will not fail your expectations, Father."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, then sighed and said, "The Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification has always been arduous and fraught with hardship since ancient times. To set foot upon the ChaosSovereign Realm is a path of immense difficulty."

"Whether you can achieve greatness depends entirely on your own Creation [the act of forging one's own unique path and destiny]."

Having said his piece, Eldrin Chen waved his hand, signaling for him to depart. He then distributed the Chaos Genesis Energy [the primordial energy from which all creation springs], the Creation Verdant Lotus [a legendary lotus born from the essence of creation itself], and the Eight Trigrams Formation Artifact [a powerful artifact used to establish and control mystical formations] to Worthy Longevity Chen, Worthy Verdancy Chen, and Worthy Remembrance Chen, respectively.

Only then did he speak again: "You have received these treasures. Devote ample time to fully comprehend and refine them. Only when your foundations are flawless and perfectly integrated should you consider transitioning to cultivate the Sacrificial Self Path."

"We understand, Father."

The three nodded in unison and kowtowed to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen said nothing more, merely flicking his sleeve in a gesture of farewell.

After everyone had departed, Eldrin Chen strode towards the cultivation Path-Field [a sanctified space for meditation and cultivation] of Energy Abyss Chen.

At this moment, Energy Abyss Chen was engaged in a game of Go with the Old Tomb Guardian, seemingly oblivious to his arrival.

Eldrin Chen did not disturb them either, merely standing calmly to the side, observing their match.

A long while later, the Old Tomb Guardian placed a final stone, gaining a slight advantage over Energy Abyss Chen, before finally turning a smiling gaze towards Eldrin Chen.

"You have come."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a warm smile gracing his features.

The Old Tomb Guardian rose and offered his seat to Eldrin Chen, then brewed a pot of tea. "It has been many years. You are a rare guest indeed."

"Worldly affairs have kept me entangled. A meeting is indeed a rare occasion."

Eldrin Chen took a seat, a trace of wistfulness coloring his expression.

As his cultivation had grown ever higher over the years, the duration of his secluded meditation had lengthened considerably. Upon reaching the Path Union Supreme realm, a single session of closed-door cultivation now spanned hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] at the very least.

Were not Energy Abyss Chen and the others in the same situation? Under such circumstances, arranging a meeting was truly no easy feat.

The Old Tomb Guardian chuckled softly before speaking. "Sometimes, when one finds a moment of leisure, it is no bad thing to meet with old friends and exchange insights on cultivation."

"Hmm..."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, finding the Old Tomb Guardian's words reasonable.

In recent years, his cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, yet he had spent most of that time in solitary seclusion, relying primarily on cultivation resources and his previous accumulations.

Whether it was the breakthroughs in the Five Great Chaos Divine Forms or the Supreme Great Path, their rapid progress was merely the conversion of his latent potential into tangible results.

Since his breakthrough to the Heavenly Emperor realm, he had not yet cultivated a single new Chaos Divine Form.

While this was partly because he disdained ordinary Chaos Divine Forms, he had to admit it was also because he had not truly settled his mind to refine his own Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification.

Yet the path of cultivation ultimately requires a settled mind to perfect step by step. If he could not cultivate the Sixth Chaos Divine Form, how could he ever hope to achieve the Second Supreme Divine Form?

With this thought, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and turned his gaze to Energy Abyss Chen. "Your words hold wisdom. Thus, my purpose in coming here is also to seek the Dao."

Energy Abyss Chen gave a slight nod, then retrieved a scroll of scriptures from his sleeve and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "This cultivation method is newly conceived," he said. "I was hoping to discuss it with you."

Eldrin Chen took the scroll. With just a brief glance, a trace of solemnity flickered in his eyes.

It turned out that after years of accumulation, Energy Abyss Chen had successfully merged the Mana Immunity and the Impenetrable Golden Body, creating a new cultivation art for the Supreme Divine Form.

Though still in its nascent form, this method already possessed an aura reminiscent of the Ultimate Divine Form, boasting defensive capabilities that approached those of the Returning Abyss Divine Form.

"Both the Mana Immunity and the Impenetrable Golden Body are supreme-grade divine patterns for defense," Eldrin Chen observed.

"Mastering either one and using it as the core to cultivate a Chaos Divine Form would allow one to reach the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Realm and roam the Heavenly Emperor's Domain with few rivals."

Gazing at the rudimentary scripture, Eldrin Chen sighed with admiration. "By merging the two, you have created something that, in a sense, may rival the Ultimate Divine Form."

Energy Abyss Chen nodded, yet a hint of regret colored his voice. "A pity. The fused divine form still lacks the final step to truly become an Ultimate Divine Form."

"That final step seems like an insurmountable chasm, an impossibility to cross."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, his tone calm. "The Ultimate Divine Form are manifestations of the Primordial Chaos Great Path. By their very nature, they are meant to be unsurpassable."

"Yet I possess a method that might shatter this barrier."

Energy Abyss Chen paused for a moment, then spoke, "What manner of technique is this?"

"Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence [the foundational energy from which all creation is born]."

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, then extracted a wisp of Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence and placed it into Energy Abyss Chen's hand.

The moment Energy Abyss Chen touched the Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence, he felt it being absorbed directly into his body.

Immediately, he sensed the stirrings of his Mana Immunity [an innate divine ability that grants immunity to most forms of magical energy] and Impenetrable Golden Body [a divine physique of unparalleled resilience]. The two True Spirit Divine Forms [the ultimate physical manifestations of a cultivator's divine abilities] began to intertwine around the Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence, their energies weaving together until they coalesced into a single, flawless Chaos Divine Form [a supreme divine physique born from the fusion of primordial chaos energies].

"This is..."

Energy Abyss Chen's expression shifted subtly. Focusing his senses inward, he discovered the inherent barrier between Mana Immunity and Impenetrable Golden Body had vanished completely, replaced by a newly-born, perfectly integrated whole.

After verifying this transformation several times over, he could not help but exclaim in awe, "This Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence... its profundity is truly beyond measure?"

"A Primordial Chaos Object [an artifact or substance originating from the primordial chaos before creation] naturally possesses effects that defy the heavens themselves."

Eldrin Chen offered a serene smile, showing no great surprise at this outcome.

Strictly speaking, no matter how powerful the twelve Primordial Chaos Great Path might be, they were ultimately still at the Half-Step Primordial Chaos level.

However, Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence [the foundational essence from which all creation springs] was a true Primordial Chaos Object [an artifact born from the primordial chaos before creation]. For it to fuse two Great God forms into an Ultimate Divine Form [the pinnacle manifestation of divine power] was an outcome devoid of any real uncertainty.

Energy Abyss Chen understood this as well and could not help but sigh with feeling, "With such miraculous efficacy, it is no wonder even a Chaos Sovereign [a supreme ruler who commands the primordial chaos itself] would covet the Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence."

"By that logic, the Nine Revolutions Path Ancestor most likely relied on the Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence to cultivate nine Ultimate Divine Form?"

"Precisely so."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, replying calmly, "If one cannot cultivate the Nine Ultimate Divine Forms [the nine supreme divine manifestations], what qualification would they have to set foot into the Sovereign Realm [the realm of ultimate cosmic sovereignty]?"

Possessing the memories of Nameless, he possessed a profound understanding of the Chaos Sovereign.

The might of the Sovereign Realm was an all-encompassing supremacy, a barrier of limits that was nearly impossible to transcend.

Even a Peak Half-Step Limitless who had refined nine strands of Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence and forged a Sovereign Foundation [the foundational power required to ascend to sovereignty] would not be a match for a Chaos Sovereign in a single exchange.

Such a disparity is an unbridgeable chasm. Even the seven Peak Half-Step Limitless cultivators of the Seven Domains Alliance can only offer a semblance of resistance by relying on a grand formation woven from over three thousand Primordial Domain realms.

The core of this defense lies within the Seven Domains Alliance itself—a defensive grand formation that operates at the Limitless level.

Yet, this power is sufficient only for defense. Should they venture beyond the confines of the Seven Domains Alliance, even if the seven Half-Step Limitless experts joined forces, they would not withstand ten moves from a single Chaos Sovereign.

This is because the Limitless Great Path transcends the myriad paths of the Myriad Heavens, capable of suppressing ten thousand Daos with a single one. It is an insurmountable gulf.

"All beneath the Limitless realm are but ants. For you and I to one day set foot upon the Limitless Realm, we must master the Nine Ultimate Divine Forms [the nine supreme divine forms representing the pinnacle of physical and spiritual cultivation]," Eldrin Chen stated.

"However, this step requires not only the Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence [the primordial essence of creation from the chaos before time], but also the mastery of the True Spirit Divine Form [the foundational divine form representing one's true spiritual essence] as a prerequisite."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, then put away the Ancient Scripture [an ancient tome of profound knowledge] created by Energy Abyss Chen.

Hearing this, Energy Abyss Chen nodded in agreement. He then looked at the Ancient Scripture in Eldrin's hand and said, "This scroll of the Ultimate Divine Rune [the supreme art of divine runes] was completed thanks to your Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence. You should give it a name."

"Very well," Eldrin replied.

Eldrin Chen nodded, pondered for a moment, and then declared, "This divine form grants immunity to both Mana Immunity [immunity to magical energy attacks] and physical harm. Furthermore, it can refine Adamantine Mithril [a legendary, nearly indestructible metal] to enhance one's physical body. Let it be called the Impenetrable Physique [the Unassailable Body]."

"Impenetrable Physique?"

Energy Abyss Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded in agreement.

The Impenetrable Physique did not enhance vitality, but rather elevated the body's fundamental defensive capabilities and granted dual immunity to both physical and magical attacks. Naming it the Impenetrable Physique was indeed quite fitting.

With this thought, Energy Abyss Chen said with a smile, "If this Impenetrable Physique becomes known, perhaps I too can make a name for myself within the Chaos in the future."

"That day will come."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. He then spent a considerable amount of time discussing the cultivation insights of the Impenetrable Physique with Energy Abyss Chen before finally taking his leave.

Upon returning to his Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen immediately began studying the cultivation method for the Impenetrable Physique.

To cultivate the Impenetrable Physique, one must first comprehend the two Great Paths: Mana Immunity and Indestructibility Golden Body.

Energy Abyss Chen had used a laborious method. After refining a vast quantity of Adamantine Mithril, two corresponding Great Paths and their Heavenly Rules [the fundamental laws governing reality] spontaneously manifested within him. It was only through continuous contemplation of these that he finally succeeded in his cultivation.

However, Eldrin Chen did not require such a cumbersome process. With his level of comprehension, grasping these two Great Paths was not an overly difficult task.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen still chose to refine a vast quantity of Adamantine Mithril [a legendary, supremely hard and resilient metal], for refining it could greatly enhance one's physical constitution, fundamentally elevating the body's defensive capabilities from the ground up.

Currently, Eldrin Chen was in no short supply of Adamantine Mithril; he had even obtained a considerable amount of high-grade Adamantine Mithril within the large-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden realm born from the primordial chaos]. Thus, he refined it without the slightest hint of reluctance.

After an indeterminate period of secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen had refined a sea of Adamantine Mithril, finally pushing his physical body's resilience to its limit. He successfully cultivated the two Great God [a high divine cultivation realm] divine patterns of Mana Immunity [a divine ability granting immunity to magical energy attacks] and Indestructibility Golden Body [a divine ability manifesting an indestructible golden form].

Subsequently, using this as his foundation, he refined two Chaos Spiritual Artifact [artifacts forged from chaos-era materials] cast from Adamantine Mithril, successfully mastering the two corresponding True Spirit Divine Form [divine abilities that embody the true form of a primal spirit].

"The two True Spirit Divine Form are complete. The next step is to fuse them into the Ultimate Divine Form [the pinnacle divine form]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then began refining Primordial Chaos Genesis Essence [the foundational essence of creation from the primordial chaos]. Using this as the core, he started the fusion of the two Great God forms: Mana Immunity and Indestructibility Golden Body.

With the successful precedent set by Energy Abyss Chen, Eldrin Chen's breakthrough this time proceeded without incident. He swiftly succeeded in merging the two Great God forms, transforming them into the Ultimate Divine Form—the Impenetrable Physique [a divine physique that is utterly impervious to harm].

"Finally, the cultivation is complete."

Upon mastering the Impenetrable Physique, a faint smile naturally graced Eldrin Chen's lips.

Compared to the Returning Abyss Divine Form [a divine form that absorbs and redirects damage], the Impenetrable Physique excelled in damage immunity. It could nullify over ninety-five percent of damage from opponents of the same realm, and even mitigate a significant portion of damage from higher realms.

It can be said that the defensive power enhanced by the Impenetrable Physique [a divine ability that renders the user's body nearly unbreakable] far surpassed that of the previous Mana Immunity [an ability granting immunity to most forms of magical energy] and Indestructibility Golden Body [a divine technique that forges a body of golden light, resistant to physical and spiritual harm].

Furthermore, because he had refined a vast quantity of Adamantine Mithril [a legendary, supremely hard and resilient alloy], Eldrin Chen's physical defense had also increased significantly.

It seemed as if every single cell within him had been infused with Adamantine [a mythical, nigh-indestructible metal] and Mithril [a legendary, silvery metal known for its lightness and strength], boosting his foundational defensive capabilities by at least twenty percent compared to before.