Chapter 2053 : Chaos Iron

In an instant, the Great Wilderness Emperor’s head was severed, and his primordial spirit immediately attempted to flee into the boundless Sea of the Great Dao.

Eldrin, however, had long been prepared. In an instant, he summoned the Chaos Void-Refining Vase, seizing the primordial soul and suppressing it within the vessel.

Elsewhere, the Nether Emperor was also engulfed by boundless despair. Without giving him a chance to speak further, Eldrin directly summoned the Chaos Void-Refining Vase, sealing and suppressing him within it.

As both Demi-Sages were suppressed by Eldrin using the Chaos Void-Refining Bottle, the great battle finally drew to a close.

After Eldrin (Person Name) concluded his battle, he discovered the other battlefields had long been settled. The conflict between the 2 great celestial courts had reached its final phase.

To this, Eldrin did not intervene. He turned to the Undying Elder and said, "Thank you for holding the line for me, Elder."

The Elder of Immortality, however, revealed a faint smile, his expression tinged with profound emotion as he remarked, "I never imagined your strength had already reached such heights. It seems you now rival the most exceptional Quasi-Sages."

Eldrin remained calm, yet shook his head and said, "Even among Quasi-Sages, there exist disparities. This junior's meager strength pales in comparison to yours, senior—I hardly qualify as a top-tier Quasi-Sage."

Beside him, the Extreme Emperor let out a wry chuckle and couldn’t help but speak up, “If even you cannot be considered a top-tier Demi-Saint, then what in the world does that make this old man?”

"You flatter me, Senior."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then fell silent.

The group swiftly cleared out the 2 celestial courts thereafter. Having obtained the authority over the Heavenly Dao of the Imperial Primordial Realm, the Extreme Emperor honored the agreement and handed over the entire legacy of both factions to Eldrin.

After obtaining this inheritance, Eldrin did not hoard all the legacy for himself. Instead, he handed over the Nirvana Emperor’s Demi-Saint Corpse and several of his Primordial Chaos Treasures to the Undying Elder.

Had it not been for the intervention of Immortal Vastsea in this battle, even if Eldrin (Person Name) had managed to prevail, it would have been nothing but a pyrrhic victory. Bestowing these resources upon Immortal Vastsea could hardly be considered a waste of such a precious favor.

Regarding this inheritance, Elder Bumie did not decline: "My injuries have only recently healed, and my resources are completely depleted. I shall not refuse these assets."

"Since a senior has chosen to intervene, it is only fitting that you receive this share."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then did not linger in the Primordial Realm of Imperial Extremity any longer, instead making his way to the Endless Chaotic Desolate Sea.

Amidst the vast and chaotic desolate seas, Eldrin gazed at the Undying Elder and spoke, "Once we have fully absorbed the gains from this battle, I intend to return to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss."

"When the time comes, I would like to request your esteemed assistance, Senior."

The Elder of Immortality smiled faintly, stroking his long beard as he spoke, "Since the Primordial Realm of the Celestial Sphere shattered, this old man has known nothing of how the 13 Domains of the Heavenly Abyss have fared."

"After all these years, this old man misses his old friends from the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss. I shall accompany you on this journey."

Eldrin (Person Name) nodded and said, "It will likely take dozens of kalpas to fully absorb the gains from this battle."

"I also wish to seize this opportunity to see if I can advance my physical cultivation further. Why don't we set our departure for 50 kalpas from now?"

"Very well." Elder Bujié nodded, then spoke, "Then 50 kalpas from now, this old man shall return to the Great Barren Ancient Realm to seek you out."

With those words, Elder Bumie parted ways with the others and journeyed alone toward the Primordial Realm of Imperishability.

After the Undying Elder departed, Eldrin (Person Name) wasted no words. He immediately led the Great Emperors under his command across the vast chaotic desolate sea toward the Primordial Ancient Realm.

All the way back to the Great Wilderness Sanctuary, Eldrin finally had the chance to take stock of the gains from this battle, and an expression of ecstasy involuntarily spread across his face.

This great battle saw them subdue 2 ancient Celestial Courts, seizing treasures beyond count.

Among them were over a 1000 Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasures, more than 8 100 strands of Primordial Inception Qi, and a vast quantity of exceptionally rare divine artifacts of the highest grade.

Divine artifacts of Grand Luo grade and above were countless in number, fully loading 2 ancient Emperor-class vessels.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, the value of these divine artifacts was at least several 100 times greater than the combined worth of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm and the 3 major Desolate Domains.

"With such profound foundations, the wealth of this Primordial Heavenly Court likely rivals over half of the entire Human Immortal Court."

Gazing upon this vast amount of resources, Eldrin couldn't help but remark with deep emotion.

The Immortal Wasteland Emperor, however, let out a cold sneer before speaking, "When the Great Wasteland Emperor departed back then, he plundered 90-9 percent of the resources from the Primordial Wasteland Domain."

"Were it not so, this realm might yet have endured for a time."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "From now on, these resources shall be primarily allocated to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm."

As he spoke, Eldrin stored all the resources below the Monarch level into the vault, then turned his gaze toward the truly valuable treasures.

In this battle, Eldrin obtained the legacies of the 2 great celestial courts. Though he had given the innate supreme treasures of the Nihility Emperor's lineage to the Undying Elder, the remaining resources were still considerable.

Among them, the most precious were a Chaos Marvel, 3 Primordial Treasures, and the complete remains of the Great Wilderness Emperor.

Among these 5 treasures, the 3 Primordial Treasures were the Great Barren Heaven Halberd, the Immortal-Refining Pool, and the Immortal-Slaying Banner.

Among these 3 Primordial Chaos Treasures, the Great Barren Heaven Halberd possesses extraordinary power, while the Refining Immortal Pool serves as a supreme treasure for subduing formidable foes—capable of suppressing even Emperor-level experts.

As for the Banner of Immortal Slaying, it too was a sovereign weapon of slaughter. However, this treasure had been bestowed by the Great Barren Emperor upon 1 of his subordinate sovereigns—his own legitimate son, the 'Immortal Barren Emperor'.

Now, even that Immortal Emperor Xianhuang has been suppressed by Eldrin (Person Name) within the Void-Refining Vase.

It must be admitted that the Void-Refining Vial truly lived up to its reputation as a supreme treasure for subduing powerful foes. Even a Demi-Sage expert would find it nearly impossible to break free from its confines.

Of course, the Void-Refining Vial also had its limitations. This treasure could suppress at most 80-1 Great Emperors, 9 Quasi-Sages, and 3 Chaos Heavenly Sovereigns.

Exceeding this number would cause the Refining Void Bottle to struggle under the strain, potentially allowing the powerful entities contained within to break free.

The current Ethereal Void Bottle only suppresses 2 Demi-Sages, which poses no immediate issue for now.

To return to our story, aside from the 3 Primordial Treasures, the complete quasi-sage physique of a Great Wasteland Emperor was also an exceptionally precious resource.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, the Great Wilderness Emperor's quasi-sage physique might be equivalent to 2,000-3,000 drops of Chaos Divine Nectar—enough to elevate Eldrin's (Person Name) cultivation to the eighth level of Primordial Chaos Emperor.

As for the final Chaos Marvel, it was known as the Chaos Stubborn Iron. This metal had been retrieved from the primordial chaos by the Great Barren Emperor.

This piece of iron appeared utterly unremarkable, yet it concealed astonishing marvels within.

It is said that even when subjected to the relentless forging of the Chaos Divine Thunder, or the ceaseless scorching of the Chaos Flame day and night, this iron remained eternally indestructible and unyielding.

For many years, the Great Wilderness Emperor had spared no expense in his attempts to refine this stubborn piece of iron, yet he remained unable to successfully smelt it.

A piece of unyielding iron.

Staring at the piece of unyielding iron before him, Eldrin fell deep into contemplation.

As the name implies, stubborn iron is iron that is unyielding—iron of extreme hardness. Whether it be mundane stubborn iron, it fears neither wind nor sun, neither thunder nor fire.

The stubborn iron found in the cultivation world and celestial realm often possesses indestructible properties, leaving both cultivators and immortals utterly helpless.

Yet the anomalous iron before him was primordial stubborn iron, so incredibly resilient that even wielding a great hammer of the Chaos Spiritual Treasure level would hardly cause the slightest deformation.

If the Chaos Mud possessed infinite malleability, then this piece of stubborn iron had absolutely none.

It was precisely because of this unyielding nature, which prevented it from being forged into treasures, that such peculiar iron earned the name ‘Obdurate Iron,’ regarded by many immortals as stubborn and unworkable.

Of course, the stubborn iron was not truly impossible to forge—it was merely exceptionally difficult to work with.

To forge the Chaos Stubborn Iron, 1 must either possess power and treasures far beyond this realm, await the opportune moment and serendipitous encounter, or allow it to coalesce through the convergence of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

For instance, back in the day, the first Supreme Immortal Weapon Eldrin (Person Name) obtained—the 'Supreme Primordial Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword' (Magic Treasure)—was originally nothing more than a lump of unrefined iron.

A piece of stubborn iron, tempered day and night by endless thunder, spent immeasurable kalpas in the forging process, until the most potent thunder dao patterns intertwined upon it, ultimately giving birth to a Taiyi Immortal Artifact.

"This indestructible and unyielding iron possesses a sturdiness far surpassing its grade. If fused into the Abyssal Return Seal, it would undoubtedly enhance the artifact’s resilience manifold."

"If forged into a Chaos Spiritual Artifact, it would undoubtedly become an extraordinary treasure most suited for those who attain sainthood through physical cultivation."

Eldrin’s thoughts wavered as he attempted to channel the Chaos Pure Yang Flame to refine the object, even repeatedly urging the power of the Sacrificial Dao. Yet, he found that this piece of Indomitable Chaos Iron showed not the slightest sign of being refined.

After numerous attempts, Eldrin (Person Name) had no choice but to abandon his plan to refine it. Instead, he stored it away, carefully concealing it within the nameless void where the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) resided.

Such a rare treasure might be even more precious than an Innate Supreme Treasure, warranting the cautious reverence Eldrin showed it.

After storing the Chaos Stubborn Iron, Eldrin collected the Demi-Saint remains of the Great Wilderness Emperor before turning his gaze to the 3 Primordial Treasures.

These 3 Primordial Treasures were all of extraordinary power. After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin handed the Great Barren Celestial Halberd to his Reincarnation Body.

As for the 'Deicide Banner', it was entrusted to Earth Abyss, 1 of the 3 Talents Sovereigns, further enhancing the combat prowess of the 3 Talents Sovereigns.

However, the ‘Refinement Immortal Pool’ is better suited for suppressing powerful enemies, offering little actual assistance in combat.

After some contemplation, Eldrin ultimately chose to integrate this treasure into the Great Desolate Ancient Realm to suppress experts at the Great Emperor level.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, when combined with the grand formation array, this treasure could simultaneously suppress 9 Great Emperor-level powerlings, along with over 108 enemies at or above the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.

After settling the Immortal Refining Pool, Eldrin transferred the several Great Emperors and the Primordial Chaos Emperor he had suppressed into the Immortal Refining Pool.

Thus, the Heavenly Dao authority originally used to suppress powerful foes in the Great Desolate Ancient Realm was fully unleashed.

It must be understood that suppressing a powerhouse at or above the level of a Chaos Origin Emperor is no simple task.

The Primordial Emperor cultivated an Indestructible Primordial Spirit. Combined with the power of the Heavenly Dao's authority, his spirit became an immortal and imperishable existence, capable of reforming his physical body and reviving at any moment.

If not suppressed, a powerhouse of this level could endlessly reform their physical form, reviving again and again like an unyielding piece of hardened glue.

Even though the newly reconstructed body initially only possessed the first layer of the Primordial Chaos Dao Body and required vast resources for recovery, at most it would result in diminished combat prowess after resurrection, never true and utter annihilation.

For a Primal Chaos Emperor expert, even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor would not lightly suppress them.

Destroying the physical form of a Hunyuan Emperor is not difficult, but to suppress 1 requires a constant expenditure of magical power to seal their primordial spirit.

Although it did not consume much mana, it still required him to constantly divert a portion of his power.

Even with supreme innate treasures like the Solar Golden Tower and the Immortal Refining Pond, capable of suppressing powerhouses at the Great Emperor realm, there exists an upper limit to the number of beings they can contain.

Thus, even the Primordial Heavenly Emperor would not recklessly suppress a Chaos Lord, but would at least give it some consideration.

During this period, Eldrin had successively slain several dozen Primordial Chaos Emperors. He paid little mind to those in the early or middle stages, as they posed no significant threat to him.

However, for those few existences at the Great Emperor level, he had expended the power of the Heavenly Dao's authority to seal their primordial spirits, which undoubtedly consumed a considerable amount of the Heavenly Dao's authority.

Now with the Refining Immortal Pool, this portion of the Heavenly Authority’s power could finally be liberated, allowing Eldrin’s combat prowess to step into the absolute peak realm.

"Almost there."

Seeing the treasures had been distributed, Eldrin finally looked at the assembly and instructed, "For this battle, you should all go and rest. The 3 celestial and 4 elemental emperors—all 7 of them—come with me to the artifact refinement chamber."

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing this, the 3 Talents, 4 Symbols, and 7 Great Emperors all revealed expressions of pleasant surprise.

They understood that Eldrin had summoned them this time surely for the matter of advancing to an Innate Supreme Treasure.

They hastily followed Eldrin and arrived at the Artifact Refining Chamber.

Upon stepping into the forging chamber, Eldrin wasted no words. He directly produced various Primordial Chaos spiritual treasures to assist the 7 in elevating their Natal Treasures.

三才幡和四象幡，本就是根基不足的先天至宝胚胎，只要有足够的资源补足根基，晋升先天至宝几乎没有失败的可能。

With the assistance of Eldrin, the life-bound treasures of the Emperor of Trinity and Quadruple Aspects successfully advanced in succession. After approximately a dozen or more kalpas, they had all ascended to become Innate Supreme Treasures.

Thus, the Life Treasures of the 7 Great Emperors all stepped into the realm of Great Emperor.

Moreover, with the advancement of their innate destiny treasures, the foundations of the 3 surged dramatically once more, each cultivating an additional True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) foundation.

The 7 of them possessed extraordinary foundations, each originally having 3 True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) bases. Now, having cultivated 2 additional True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) bases, their combat prowess had risen significantly once more.

After this breakthrough, the Trinity Emperor's power surged dramatically, allowing him to initially step into the realm of top-tier Great Emperors. The 4 Symbols Emperor, however, fell slightly short, solidifying his standing within the domain of powerful Great Emperors.

With such strength, the power of the 3 Talents and 4 Symbols Emperor grew ever more extraordinary.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, the combined combat power of the 3 Talents Imperial Monarchs had already stepped into the realm of challenging Quasi-Sages, sufficient to contend against 10 Great Emperors joining forces.

The 4 Symbols Sovereigns were much the same; united, they could contend with those who dared challenge a Quasi-Sage.

If the 7 of them joined forces and deployed the Trinity Quadrinity Formation, they could even contend against a Quasi-Sage like the Great Wilderness Emperor.

"Not bad."

Seeing the 4 had improved considerably, Eldrin nodded in satisfaction.

He took a deep breath before asking, "Having reached this realm, are you confident in glimpsing the threshold of the Quasi-Sage Stage?"

The 7 Great Emperors extended their senses, then fell into deep contemplation for a long while.

The Heaven-Slaying Emperor took a deep breath, then declared, “With my current foundation and reserves, I’m afraid it would be difficult to attempt a breakthrough into the Quasi-Saint realm. The most critical issue is that my potential is insufficient.”

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Chen gritted his teeth, his knuckles white as he gripped the rough stone ledge. Below him, a sea of clouds churned, obscuring the treacherous depths of the ravine. He had been climbing for what felt like an eternity, his body pushed to its absolute limit. His mind, however, was elsewhere, replaying the events of the past few days. The ambush. The betrayal. The cold, mocking laughter of his former senior apprentice brother, Eldrin (Person Name). A bitter taste filled his mouth, not just from exhaustion, but from the sting of humiliation. He had been cast out from the Azure Cloud Sect, his cultivation base shattered, his status reduced to that of a mere mortal. All for a crime he did not commit. The Elders had not even granted him a proper hearing, their judgment swift and merciless. They had confiscated his storage pouch, leaving him with nothing but the tattered robes on his back and a single, low-grade spirit stone—a mockery of his former standing. "32,000 spirit stones... gone," he muttered to the wind, the words tasting like ash. His entire savings, painstakingly accumulated over years of missions and tribulations, seized in an instant. He thought of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), a legacy weapon passed down through his family for generations, now likely sitting in Eldrin's vault. The thought sent a fresh wave of agony through his already battered spirit. With a final, desperate heave, Lin Chen pulled himself over the cliff's edge and collapsed onto a small, relatively flat plateau. His lungs burned, and every muscle screamed in protest. For a long time, he simply lay there, staring at the vast, star-dusted canvas of the night sky. Centuries, no, thousands of years of tradition, and the sect had discarded him without a second thought. He was but an ant in their eyes. Countless disciples had come and gone, and he was now just 1 more failure, his name soon to be forgotten. He forced himself to sit up, crossing his legs into the meditation posture. He closed his eyes, attempting to sense the spiritual energy of the world around him. It was faint here, on this remote mountain, but it was present. He drew in a slow, deliberate breath, trying to guide the wisp of energy through his damaged meridians. A searing pain, sharp and immediate, lanced through his dantian. He gasped, breaking his concentration. His foundation was ruined. Attempting to cultivate now was like trying to fill a shattered vase; the energy would not hold, spilling out and causing him immense pain. Despair threatened to consume him. This was a fate worse than death for a cultivator. To be aware of the vast cosmos of power yet be forever barred from touching it. Just as the darkness in his heart was about to solidify, a faint, silvery glow caught his eye. It emanated from a crack in the cliff face behind him. Curiosity, a spark he thought had been extinguished, flickered within. He crawled towards the fissure. The glow intensified, pulsing with a gentle, rhythmic light. Pushing aside a curtain of vines, he found the entrance to a small, hidden cave. The air within was thick with ancient, pure spiritual energy, so potent it made the hairs on his arm stand on end. Hesitantly, Lin Chen stepped inside. The cave was small and unadorned, but at its center, resting on a natural stone pedestal, was a simple, jade slip. It was the source of the otherworldly glow. His heart hammered against his ribs. Hidden legacies, forgotten manuals... they were the stuff of legends, tales told to junior disciples to fuel their dreams. He never imagined... With a trembling hand, he reached out and touched the cool, smooth surface of the jade slip. A torrent of information flooded his mind—profound, arcane, and utterly alien. It was a cultivation technique, but unlike any he had ever encountered in the Azure Cloud Sect. Its principles were inverted, its pathways bizarre. It spoke of harnessing power not from the heavens, but from the void between stars; not by building a foundation, but by embracing annihilation and rebirth. When the torrent subsided, Lin Chen stood in stunned silence. The jade slip had crumbled to dust, its purpose fulfilled. 1 name echoed in the newfound emptiness of his mind: The Scripture of the Void's Heart. A slow smile, the first in many days, touched his cracked lips. The path ahead was shrouded in mystery and undeniable danger. This technique felt... hungry, wild, and utterly ruthless. It was a path for those with nothing left to lose. He had no spirit stones, no magical treasures, no sect to call home. He had only this scripture, a body broken by betrayal, and a heart burning with a desire for answers. "Eldrin," he whispered, the name no longer tasting of defeat, but of a promise. "Wait for me." A 100 years had passed in the blink of an eye for the mighty, but for him, every second of the long, arduous journey was just beginning. He sat back down, the strange characters of The Scripture of the Void's Heart burning behind his eyes. He would cultivate. He would rise again. And he would have his vengeance.