Chapter 2160 : Threshold of the Primordial Chaos

Should any being at the Sovereign level attempt to step within, it would inevitably disturb the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm and the Chaos Bell, causing the entire secret realm to vanish and flee into the depths of the Boundless Chaos.

It was precisely for this reason that those Chaos Sovereign had not come in person.

"The Primordial Chaos Secret Realm has finally opened!"

Above the Heavenly Vault, a direct descendant of a Chaos Sovereign spoke, then was the first to fly toward the fissure, leading his retinue of powerful followers to charge inside.

Following them, a host of Half-Step Limitless cultivators surged in, vying to be the first to enter the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm.

Eldrin Chen held back a step, waiting until all these Half-Step Limitless had entered before silently stepping into the secret realm himself.

The moment he crossed the threshold into the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, Eldrin Chen was met by an overwhelming wave of incredibly rich Chaos Origin essence [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things are born].

He lifted his gaze, surveying his surroundings, and found the very air between heaven and earth saturated with an energy of such sublime quality that a single breath made him feel as if he were floating, transcending mortality.

"Limitless Primordial Breath [the foundational, boundless energy that existed before the cosmos was formed]," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen whispered softly, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

The so-called Limitless Primordial Breath [a refined spiritual energy of the highest order, foundational for supreme cultivation] is a type of cultivation resource from the Third Chaos Realm [the third and highest tier of the primordial cosmos]. Although it is the lowest-grade resource within that realm, its value surpasses even that of Supreme Divine Liquid [a liquid essence of immense spiritual potency].

For an ordinary Path Union Supreme [a cultivator who has unified their cultivation path to reach the Supreme Realm], if they can cultivate using Limitless Primordial Breath over a long period, it can slightly increase their chances of a successful realm breakthrough.

"Such a dense concentration of Limitless Primordial Breath... truly worthy of a large-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden realm born from the primordial chaos, rich in ancient treasures]," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

His feet touched the ground, and he noticed a small pool of Supreme Divine Liquid not far away.

Without hesitation, he strode towards the edge of the Supreme Immortal Pool [a pool containing divine liquid of supreme quality] and prepared to collect the Supreme Divine Liquid.

But at that very moment, an angry shout erupted from nearby.

"You there! Put down the Supreme Divine Liquid!"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered. Looking up, he saw three Path Union Supreme surrounding him.

All three possessed peak Supreme Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Supreme cultivation realm] cultivation. Their auras, forged by a flame-based Great Path [a supreme cultivation art or law], suggested they were likely subordinates of Heaven Flame Sovereign.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen paid them no further mind and simply stored all the Supreme Divine Liquid away.

"How dare you!"

Seeing that Eldrin Chen paid them no heed, the three instantly roared with fury and charged forward to surround him.

Yet Eldrin Chen showed not the slightest concern for them, not even a hint of an intention to dodge.

"He's not dodging at all. Has the boy gone mad?"

Just as the three were struck by confusion, a sudden, chilling numbness crawled over their scalps, heralding a sense of extreme peril.

In that instant, a sword radiance akin to Oblivion [the state of utter annihilation] slashed forth, piercing straight through the chest of the leader.

"Disaster! A half-step Limitless Powerhouse [a cultivator on the cusp of the Limitless Realm, possessing immense power] lies in ambush!"

The faces of the other two paled drastically. Only then did they notice a man clad in snow-white robes strolling leisurely beside Eldrin Chen.

A primal terror seized them. They whirled around to flee into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all creation emerged], only to find their escape routes already sealed by eight supreme powerhouses who had materialized in the void.

"Let us conclude this swiftly."

In response, Eldrin Chen waved his hand dismissively and continued calmly tidying the Supreme Immortal Pool.

Meanwhile, the nine combatants with Half-Step Limitless strength unleashed their full power. Within a mere handful of exchanges, they had dispatched the three opponents and then appeared behind Eldrin Chen.

To this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He then stroked the Treasure-Seeking Rat perched on his shoulder and said, "Lead us to find treasures. Prioritize searching for Limitless Flower, Limitless Grass, and any treasures that can help us achieve a cultivation breakthrough."

"Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak!"

The Treasure-Seeking Rat chirped happily a few times and then immediately shot forward, leading the way deep into the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm.

After years of cultivation, the Treasure-Seeking Rat had finally reached the limit of its bloodline potential, attaining the Half-Step Limitless realm. Its treasure-seeking abilities had improved by more than severalfold.

Now that it was within this Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, it was time for it to truly display its divine prowess.

The Treasure-Seeking Rat darted about incessantly, quickly leading the group to a vast trove of treasures. Among them were not only Limitless Grass but also a great quantity of supplementary ingredients for the Limitless Immortal Pill.

"We have gathered enough supplementary ingredients for two batches of the Limitless Immortal Pill,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. This time, he had expended Primordial Chaos Violet Aura to accelerate the growth and bring all three Limitless Flower plants. It was a pity his cultivation base was still somewhat insufficient; otherwise, he could have started the alchemical furnace to refine two batches of the Limitless Pill.

After gathering a considerable number of treasures in succession, the group finally left the fringes of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm and entered the area considered its outer periphery.

Here, the Limitless Primordial Breath grew increasingly dense, and both the quantity and quality of treasures began to gradually improve. However, a thin, violet-hued mist of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a primal, chaotic energy of immense power] also started to appear.

Eldrin Chen collected a significant amount of this aura. After refining and fusing it, he obtained more than half a portion of Primordial Chaos Source Essence [the foundational essence of primordial chaos, a supreme cultivation material].

"To encounter so much Primordial Chaos Violet Aura right upon entering the outer periphery... this place truly lives up to the name of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm," Nyssa Qu could not help but exclaim in admiration.

Seeing this, Nyssa Qu could not help but exclaim in admiration.

A faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips as well. He was just about to speak when he heard the Treasure-Seeking Rat [a spirit beast renowned for its uncanny ability to locate rare treasures] emit a series of excited squeaks. The creature then suddenly shot off into the distance using its Flight Escape [a movement technique for rapid aerial travel].

This gave Eldrin Chen a momentary pause, followed by a surge of pleasant surprise. "It seems we've stumbled upon a treasure of great significance," he declared.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Eldrin Chen gave chase. He swiftly followed the Treasure-Seeking Rat to the front of a vast Earth Vein [a concentrated, dragon-like convergence of terrestrial spiritual energy].

It was an expansive Chaos Earth Vein [an earth vein infused with primordial chaos energy]. At its heart lay a divine mountain formed by nine coiling Earth Vein. At the very peak of this mountain, rooted firmly in the chaotic rock, grew a peculiar, golden-hued fruit.

"The Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the profound mysteries of the limitless Dao, capable of greatly enhancing one's cultivation foundation]," Eldrin Chen breathed, recognition dawning in his eyes.

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with recognition as he instantly discerned the origin of this tree.

Noticing the expressions of those around him, Eldrin Chen finally spoke, "The Limitless Profound Fruit is a superior-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos], a great tonic for those of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [the path of physical body refinement] lineage."

"It is said that a practitioner of Fleshly Body Sanctification who consumes one Limitless Profound Fruit can increase their chances of a breakthrough into the Limitless Realm [a supreme cultivation realm] by twenty percent."

Hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. With this Limitless Profound Fruit, Eldrin Chen's cultivation of a second Supreme Divine Form [a supreme physical manifestation technique] should no longer be a problem.

However, Imperial Sovereign Jiang's expression turned grave as he gazed at the Nine Dragon Divine Mountain and asked, "The divine miasma upon this sacred peak is extraordinarily potent. Harvesting the divine fruit will not be easy, will it?"

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Upon this Limitless sacred mountain swirled a terrifying Chaos divine miasma.

This miasma was known as the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a corrosive energy born from boundless malice and primordial chaos], a fusion of boundless malice and Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme energy of creation]. It too was a superior-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, possessing a dreadfully potent corrosive power.

Even a Half-Step Limitless Powerhouse would find traversing this miasma to retrieve treasures an exceedingly difficult task. A single misstep could lead to the miasma corroding one's very foundation, resulting in utter ruin.

"How can this divine miasma be overcome?"

Just as Eldrin Chen pondered how to breach the miasma, a subtle tremor passed through his brow. He turned to Imperial Sovereign Jiang and the other Mortal Path [cultivators of the mortal cultivation path] cultivators and instructed, "Conceal your auras."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately restrained their auras, revealing their true cultivation level of Pinnacle Supreme.

Moments later, several figures pierced through the sky, arriving directly before the divine mountain.

There were seven arrivals in total, all at the Half-Step Limitless level. The leader among them had even achieved a Sovereign Foundation, and his strength seemed no weaker than that of Netherworld Imperial Scion.

"It's the Primordial Era Wolf Clan," someone whispered.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he sent a voice transmission to the others beside him.

The Primordial Era Wolf Clan was also one of the Sovereign races within the Chaos. This lineage possessed a Chaos Sovereign of its own, though its power was rather mediocre, slightly weaker even than Netherworld Sovereign.

The overall strength of the Primordial Era Wolf Clan ranked quite low among the Chaos Sovereign factions, approximately around sixtieth place.

It was worth noting that within the entire Chaos, the number of factions at the Limitless Sovereign level totaled only sixty-eight.

This low ranking of the Primordial Era Wolf Clan was due not only to the relative weakness of their Patriarch but also to their overall strength not being particularly formidable.

Presently, these seven Half-Step Limitless cultivators represented the entire foundation and hidden reserves of the Primordial Era Wolf Clan. Among them was only one Half-Step Limitless with a Sovereign Foundation, plus one other at the Peak Half-Step Limitless level.

Setting aside the Chaos Sovereign for now, it seemed the Seven Domains Alliance could likely sweep through this Primordial Era Wolf Clan with just thirty percent of its forces.

Having grasped the strength of these seven individuals, Nyssa Qu and the others immediately felt a surge of confidence, steeling themselves for an all-out confrontation.

At the same moment, the seven Half-Step Limitless cultivators from the Primordial Era Wolf Clan also took notice of the group.

Their gazes first swept over the Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the profound mysteries of the Limitless Realm], then settled on Eldrin Chen and his nine companions.

One among them, a man clad in crimson robes, scrutinized the group before sneering coldly. "A few mere Pinnacle Supreme cultivators dare to venture into this place?"

"We claim this Limitless Profound Fruit. Now, scram!"

Upon hearing these words, a glint of frost flashed within Eldrin Chen's eyes.

Beside him, Nyssa Qu and the others tightened their grips on their weapons, awaiting but a single command from Eldrin Chen to unleash their assault.

"Hold."

Yet, at that very moment, a man draped in violet robes suddenly spoke. He cast a glance towards the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a sinister, dragon-shaped formation or artifact exuding a baleful divine aura] atop the divine mountain before continuing, "Keeping them alive... might prove useful."

"Your insight is keen, Imperial Scion."

The crimson-robed man understood the implication and immediately turned his gaze towards Eldrin Chen and the other Mortal Path cultivators. "The one beside me," he declared, "is the direct descendant of the Chaos Sovereign 'Myriad Wolves Primogenitor'—Skywolf Supreme."

"If you know what's good for you, submit to our service immediately. Otherwise, today shall mark your demise."

Upon hearing this, Worthy Pursuit Chen's eyes flashed with a sliver of killing intent, and he nearly made a move.

However, Eldrin Chen held him back and then spoke with calm inquiry, "If my deduction is correct, you gentlemen wish for us to pluck the Limitless Profound Fruit?"

"You are indeed a clever one."

Skywolf Supreme deigned to speak, his gaze settling on Eldrin Chen. "If you can retrieve the Limitless Profound Fruit," he stated, "this sovereign will spare your lives. I may even grant you an opportunity to break through to the Half-Step Limitless realm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and replied with composed assurance, "My path is that of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on forging the physical body to an indestructible state]. I can perhaps make the attempt."

"However, the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a malevolent spiritual entity or formation with the power of nine dragons] is exceedingly potent. I will require you to suppress it. Only then can I be confident in retrieving the fruit."

The seven wolf clan Supreme [a title denoting a peak-level cultivator] exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

This Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a malevolent energy of immense destructive power] was exceedingly vicious and perilous. Even a Half-Step Limitless [a cultivator on the verge of the Limitless Realm] who came into contact with it would face the danger of perishing. Naturally, they dared not take the risk lightly.

Therefore, Skywolf Supreme placed his hands behind his back and spoke, "This Sovereign shall clear a path for you."

As his words fell, Skywolf Supreme unleashed his full power. He summoned a Chaos War Halberd [a primordial polearm of immense destructive power] covered in cracks, tore through the firmament, and forcefully pierced the Nine Dragon Divine Malice, creating a breach before the divine mountain.

"An Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure—the Skywolf Ancient Halberd."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, revealing a trace of surprise.

Seeing this, Crimson Robe Supreme could not help but sneer mockingly, "I never imagined you possessed such discerning eyes. It seems you have some knowledge after all."

"I once had the fortune of seeing it before,"

Eldrin Chen replied calmly, a hint of inscrutable emotion in his tone.

Of course, he remembered this Skywolf War Halberd. In the past, when Nameless was breaking through to the Soul Path Sovereign [the Sovereign realm of the Soul Path], Skywolf Sovereign had once attacked, wielding this divine weapon. The result was that Nameless cleaved both the man and his halberd in two.

Now, although this divine weapon had been repaired, it still bore irreparable cracks. Its power was only seventy to eighty percent of its peak glory.

"Enough talk. Act swiftly to suppress the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a malevolent spiritual miasma of immense power]."

Skywolf Supreme spoke abruptly, beads of sweat already glistening on his brow. It was clear that even with his cultivation, resisting this Nine Dragon Divine Malice was no easy feat.

The other six Half-Step Limitless [cultivators at the threshold of the Limitless Realm] experts of the Skywolf Clan saw this and immediately joined in to suppress the Nine Dragon Divine Malice, with Nyssa Qu and the others lending their strength as well.

However, compared to the six Half-Step Limitless experts from the Skywolf Clan, Nyssa Qu and her companions merely feigned full exertion. In truth, they employed less than thirty percent of their true power.

With their combined efforts, they finally managed to subdue the Nine Dragon Divine Malice.

"Good. The divine miasma is contained. Proceed swiftly to harvest the Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit said to aid in comprehending the mysteries of the Limitless Realm]."

Once the Nine Dragon Divine Malice was suppressed, Skywolf Supreme immediately issued the command.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He then began to ascend along the shaft of the Skywolf Ancient Halberd, but his steps were cautious and deliberate, his pace agonizingly slow.

Seeing this, Crimson Robe Supreme could not contain his fury and roared, "What are you afraid of? Hurry up and climb the divine mountain!"

Eldrin Chen's face, however, paled dramatically. "This Nine Dragon Divine Malice is an exceptionally vile divine miasma born of the Limitless [the pinnacle cultivation realm]. Even a Half-Step Limitless cultivator contaminated by it could have their very foundation utterly ruined."

"Even a Limitless Sovereign must tread carefully against such a force. My cultivation is merely at the Path Union Realm, how would I dare to recklessly touch this divine miasma?"

Upon hearing this, Crimson Robe Supreme's gaze turned slightly cold, yet he found no ground for rebuttal.

After all, Eldrin Chen was the one directly confronting the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [a terrifying, sentient spiritual corruption]. A single misstep could spell his doom, so caution was only natural.

Although he cared little for Eldrin Chen's life or death, he did not wish for him to perish before retrieving the Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain boundless profound mysteries].

With this thought, Crimson Robe Supreme could only wipe the sweat from his brow and channel his power to its utmost, driving the Great Path [his supreme cultivation technique] to resist the Limitless divine miasma.

This Limitless divine miasma possessed a heaven-defying corrosive power, with the ultimate characteristic of suppressing all other energies. Once it eroded into one's body, even a peerless prodigy like the Netherworld Imperial Scion would be unable to withstand it.

Although they could temporarily suppress the Limitless divine miasma, it demanded an immense expenditure of spiritual focus and magical power every single moment.

"Hesitating like a coward... Once he retrieves the Limitless Profound Fruit, I will devour him whole," Crimson Robe Supreme swore inwardly, yet still pushed his power to its absolute limit.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen showed no haste. He moved forward with measured, deliberate steps.

His pace was steady, his focus unbroken, as he navigated the perilous currents of divine malice.

Although this Limitless Divine Malice [a supremely potent and destructive spiritual energy] was fearsome, his Eternal Physique [a body constitution that grants near-eternal endurance] and Impenetrable Physique [a divine ability that renders the body nearly invulnerable] granted him near-absolute Immortality [the state of being impervious to death and decay]. Furthermore, his Returning Abyss Divine Form [a divine form capable of devouring and assimilating foreign energies] could consume this alien power.

Therefore, a small amount of Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma] could not pose any significant trouble for him.

However, since seven Half-Step Limitless [cultivators who have reached the threshold of the Limitless Realm] were clearing the path ahead, he was content to let this Limitless Divine Malice [a supremely potent and destructive spiritual energy] sap the strength of these seven individuals.

"Although this Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma] is perilous beyond measure, if wielded correctly, it could become a formidable weapon,"

Eldrin Chen mused, even entertaining the thought of using his Gale Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd [a legendary gourd treasure capable of capturing and refining almost anything] to collect the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma].

As an Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from primordial chaos], the Gale Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd [a legendary gourd treasure capable of capturing and refining almost anything] could devour all things; it should be capable of containing this Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma] as well.

In fact, the extreme, corrosive nature of the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma] made it the perfect material for tempering the Immortal-Severing Flying Daggers [a set of peerlessly sharp flying daggers].

If Eldrin Chen could obtain a flying dagger of Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born from primordial chaos] grade and fuse it with the Nine Dragon Divine Malice [an extremely potent and corrosive spiritual miasma], the power of the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd [the evolved, god-slaying version of the Gale Wind Gourd] would undoubtedly increase severalfold.

At that point, the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd [the evolved, god-slaying version of the Gale Wind Gourd] might even possess the potential to threaten a Paramount Sovereign [a supreme ruler standing at the apex of cultivation].

"No need to rush. First, secure the Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit that can elevate one's cultivation to profound heights], then deal with them," he concluded.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, advancing with deliberate slowness. Only when he sensed the group's cultivation reserves had been depleted by thirty percent did he finally reach the summit of the divine mountain.

He then plucked the Limitless Profound Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the essence of boundless profundity], a flicker of intense excitement crossing his features.

With the Limitless Profound Fruit, supplemented by some Rare Treasure [objects of immense rarity and spiritual value] and other treasures, he should be able to cultivate his second Supreme Divine Form [a pinnacle-level divine transformation technique].

Though using it to break through to a second Supreme Divine Form was somewhat wasteful, Eldrin Chen currently had no other recourse. He could only refine this treasure as swiftly as possible to enhance his strength.

"Finally obtained it," he breathed.

Seeing Eldrin Chen secure the treasure, Skywolf Supreme could not contain his elation.

With this item, he was confident he could simultaneously cultivate both his physical body and his Great Path [the foundational cultivation method] as his twin pillars, and step into the half-step Limitless Realm [a legendary cultivation stage bordering on the boundless].

His power would undoubtedly advance another half-step, placing him among the very strongest within the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm. At that point, even the Chaos Bell [a primordial treasure of immense power] might not be beyond his reach to scheme for.

"If I could obtain the Chaos Bell and present it to Father, earning his protection... I might even have a chance to step into the Sovereign Realm [the realm of ultimate sovereigns]," Skywolf Supreme thought, his heart surging with wild joy. He couldn't help but urge impatiently, "Come down, quickly!"

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then proceeded downward with utmost caution.

Compared to his ascent, his descent was even more painstakingly slow. He faced the oncoming Limitless Divine Miasma [a potent, chaotic energy born from the primordial void] with extreme wariness.

Watching Eldrin Chen's agonizingly slow pace, Crimson Robe Supreme could not contain his fury and snarled, "Have you not eaten? Move faster!"

Eldrin Chen, however, wore a pale and deeply apprehensive expression. "The last ten percent of a hundred-Li-length journey is the hardest," he replied. "The final stretch demands the greatest caution. If I were to perish here due to carelessness, all our efforts would be for naught."

"Your Excellency, the Imperial Scion, surely you do not wish for the Limitless Profound Fruit to be destroyed?"

Upon hearing this, Skywolf Supreme's expression shifted slightly.

Suppressing his inner anxiety, he forced a calm nod. "Your words hold reason. Safety must be our paramount concern."

Eldrin Chen nodded again and continued his cautious descent. This final leg consumed yet more time. By his estimation, the seven Supremes' magical power [the energy cultivated and wielded by powerful beings] was depleted to a mere twenty or thirty percent before he finally reached the base.

The moment Eldrin Chen stepped off the Limitless Divine Mountain, Skywolf Supreme immediately retracted his Skywolf Ancient Halberd. Barely containing his excitement, he extended a hand. "Hand over the Limitless Profound Fruit."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen retrieved the Limitless Profound Fruit and extended it forward. The Skywolf Supreme eagerly reached out to take it.

And in that very instant, Eldrin Chen suddenly struck with his full power, unleashing the Chaos Heaven Halberd to suppress his foe.

"You seek death!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's betrayal, Skywolf Supreme seemed to have anticipated it all along. He retaliated instantly, wielding the Skywolf Ancient Halberd in a cleaving strike that clashed directly with Eldrin Chen's Chaos Heaven Halberd.

Simultaneously, Skywolf Supreme sneered, "You deliberately stalled for time to drain our spiritual power. Did you truly believe I was unaware?"

As his words fell, Skywolf Supreme's expression abruptly changed. He realized his attack had been blocked, with no sign of the expected instant defeat of Eldrin Chen.

Their momentary deadlock left him unable to withdraw his strike, plunging him into an even more perilous situation.

For in that same breath, nine overwhelming auras erupted behind him, launching a direct assault.

The combined strike from Nyssa Qu and the other eight Supreme cultivators surpassed all expectations. It instantly shattered the defenses mounted by Crimson Robe Supreme and the others, landing squarely upon Skywolf Supreme's back.

"*Cough*—"