Chapter 2059 : Ye Yinghui's Method of Breaking Through the Extreme

After returning to the Domain of the Returning Abyss, he first summoned the Great Luo elders of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization).

After years apart, both the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) had significantly strengthened their power. Among them, the Great Luo Golden Immortals alone numbered over a 100.

Moreover, after cultivating through hundreds of kalpic tribulations, these Great Luo Golden Immortals generally possessed considerable cultivation bases, having all stepped into at least the mid-stage of the Great Luo Realm. In fact, over 30 percent had even reached the late stage of Great Luo.

However, due to the suppression from the 4 Great Imperial Courts, the number of Chaos Immortal Emperors in the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance was rather limited—merely 8 in total.

Among these 8 individuals, 5 were Eldrin's 5 Dao Companions, while the remaining 3 were Jiang Huang, Chen Qiyuan, and Chen Xianzhu.

Over these years, with the covert support of Eldrin, all 8 of them had advanced to the mid-stage of Chaos Origin Emperor Realm, while Lyra had even reached the seventh layer of Chaos Origin Emperor Realm.

It could be said that even if Eldrin did not return, the Chen Immortal Clan remained a force not to be underestimated.

At this moment, witnessing Eldrin’s return with the prestige of a Dao Ancestor, the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan were all overcome with ecstasy.

"We pay our respects to the Master Teacher, the Patriarch of the Dao..."

A group of disciples and immortals prostrated themselves before the Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Sacrificial Dao, their faces alight with ecstatic joy.

Eldrin's gaze swept over the assembly before he gave a slight nod. "You have all endured much these years."

"I have now returned, and you need no longer fear the demonic tribes. Henceforth, each of you shall establish your own sect to propagate the teachings of the Path of Self-Sacrifice on my behalf."

With these words, Eldrin waved his sleeve and cast hundreds of dazzling immortal rays.

The Great Eldrin Immortals present each received 3 strands. Upon taking them, they could not suppress a flicker of ecstatic delight.

The treasures bestowed upon them by Eldrin (Person Name) were each of such heaven-defying value that even the lowest among them began at the grade of mid-tier innate spiritual treasures.

Unbeknownst to all, these treasures that would be considered heaven-defying opportunities for Great Luo Golden Immortals were merely rare curiosities Eldrin could casually bestow with a flick of his hand.

"Such is the power of a Demi-Sage?"

Everyone present was utterly astounded in their hearts. To produce hundreds of mid-grade or higher Innate Spiritual Treasures in 1 breath—such extravagance could drain even a Primordial Imperial Court of its wealth.

Eldrin had once seized 2 celestial courts, so he naturally lacked no ordinary Primordial Spirit Treasures.

These treasures were of a lower grade and held no practical use for Eldrin, making them perfect for rewarding his disciples and followers. It was akin to distributing celebratory tokens upon his ascension to the Quasi-Sage Realm.

After bestowing the treasures, Eldrin spoke, "Keep these gifts well. May your paths to the Great Dao endure eternally, impervious to the ravages of time."

"Many thanks for the bountiful gifts, Patriarch. We shall not disappoint you."

The immortals accepted the treasures with beaming smiles, each radiating a measure of delight.

Eldrin smiled faintly, then waved his hand and said, "Those at the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm and above shall remain. All others may withdraw."

"As you command."

Hearing this, the immortals promptly bowed and withdrew 1 after another.

After the crowd had dispersed, Eldrin gazed at the Great Luo Golden Immortals before him, a faint trace of emotion rising in his heart.

Among the remaining powerhouses, aside from the 8 Great Primordial Chaos Emperors, there were also a dozen or so Great Luo Golden Immortals.

The most prominent among them were Eldrin's 9 personal disciples: Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, Yuanmie, Qingjingzi, Lu Chong'a, Yan Jinghan, Zhang Tingyi, Tianhengzi, and Lin Xuan.

In addition to the personal disciples, there were 8 other Great Perfection Golden Immortals: Chen Silas (Person Name), Chen Xianqing, Chen Xianchang, Dorian (Person Name), Freya (Person Name), Susu, Elara (Person Name), and Zhuanchoujun.

These 17 Great Perfection Golden Immortals all cultivated the Sacrificial Self Dao, and each had achieved the True Spirit Sacrificial Self Body.

Eldrin’s Path of Self-Sacrifice was able to reach the quasi-sage realm, and these 17 individuals could be said to have contributed a significant measure of strength.

Of course, due to the influence of vast amounts of Primordial Purple Qi, both the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) enjoyed heaven-defying fortunes, with more than just these 17 individuals achieving the True Spirit Sacrificial Body.

After the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion, the Celestial Mountain Goddess, Chen Caleb (Person Name), the Ancient Ancestor of 10 1000 Spirits, and the Violet Mystic Daoist switched to cultivating the Sacrificial Path of Self, they astonishingly managed to attain the True Spirit Sacrificial Body through their incredible fortune.

However, all of these individuals perished in the joint suppression campaigns of the 4 Great Imperial Courts, their cultivation forever stagnating at the early to middle stages of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. It would still require dozens of kalpas before they could awaken once more.

Apart from the Path of Self-Sacrifice, there were also some present who cultivated paths other than the Path of Self-Sacrifice.

Among them were figures like Chen Ethan (Person Name), the Great Firmament Emperor Yang, and the Primordial Demonic Ape—all mighty powers at the Great Immortal Realm. Their cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal Perfection stage.

At this moment, everyone gazed at Eldrin, their faces tinged with a trace of poignant emotion.

There was a time when they could barely hold their ground against the pressure from the demon tribes. Yet in the blink of an eye, after hundreds of kalpas had passed, the situation had undergone a dramatic shift.

The 9 core disciples, their eyes slightly reddened, dropped to their knees in unison and declared, "Your disciples pay respects to the Master."

Arise.

Eldrin waved his sleeve to help them up, then spoke, "These years have not been easy for any of you."

"Despite the myriad of suppressions from the demon race, you have still cultivated to the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal Realm. Truly, you have not disappointed your master."

Eldrin’s praise brought a faint smile to the faces of the 9 disciples.

Back then, Eldrin could not reveal his true identity, so he initially allocated resources solely to nurture a few Dao Companions and core combatants like Chen Xianzhu. Little support was provided to the 9 principal disciples.

They had cultivated to the Great Perfection of the Golden Immortal Realm primarily through their own relentless efforts and hard-fought battles.

It could be said that these 9 disciples' breakthrough to the Great Perfection of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm saved Eldrin (Person Name) a great deal of effort.

As for Dorian and the others, it was only after Eldrin's cultivation had reached the level of Invincible Great Emperor, granting him a measure of self-preservation confidence, that he expended vast resources to nurture them.

At this thought, Eldrin inquired of the Great Perfection Golden Immortals of the Sacrificial Path, "You have long broken through to the Great Golden Immortal realm. How confident are you in attaining the Wuji Primordial Chaos?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a pensive silence.

After a short while, only a few individuals like Ye Qingfeng (Person Name) nodded, confident in their ability to breakthrough, while the rest shook their heads regretfully.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) offered no further remarks and simply turned to Ye Qingfeng (Person Name), saying, "Go summon your Seventh Junior Sister to the hall for a discussion."

"As you command."

Ye Qingfeng (Person Name) gave a slight nod and immediately strode out of the great hall.

A moment later, Ye Yinghui arrived in the great hall, his expression 1 of utmost reverence as he knelt and bowed to the ground. "Your disciple, Ye Yinghui, pays respects to his honored master."

Arise.

Gazing at Ye Xuanhui before him, Eldrin felt a faint tremor in his heart, a flicker of tenderness rising within.

From the moment he set foot in the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss, he comprehended everything Ye Yinghui had done over the years through the perception of the Dao's Authority, and his heart swelled with countless emotions.

As Eldrin's only female disciple, Ye Yinghui's talent and comprehension were second to none among the 10 foremost personal disciples.

She preferred unorthodox methods, excelling in the study of extreme techniques, even going so far as to devise many rare and unconventional paths.

Yet it had to be admitted that although Ye Yinghui's unorthodox methods were perilous, they often brought about even more astonishing transformations.

Eldrin had long foreseen that Ye Yinghui was destined to face a heavenly tribulation, 1 that would plunge her into an endless cycle of reincarnation from which escape would be nearly impossible.

Later, the calamity truly came to pass. During the Tribulation, she and Lu Chong'a fell into an ambush together.

At the brink of life and death, she used forbidden unorthodox methods to help Lu Chong'a break through the blockade. Yet this left her on the verge of having her soul scattered to the winds, and for this, she was cursed by the Darkmoon Emperor.

The Nether Curse was utterly vicious, capable of completely erasing 1's soul and consciousness, causing the victim to lose themselves through cycle after cycle of reincarnation.

Most crucially, this curse could deceive 1's consciousness, inducing a profound sense of temporal dislocation—often, within the span of a single blink in the mortal realm, the afflicted would experience millennia of reincarnation cycles.

A single glance spanning a 1000 years, an eternal cycle of kalpas.

Ye Yinghui endured the torment of 30 kalpas' worth of curses, perishing within their grasp only to be reborn again amidst their relentless grip—suffering beyond mortal comprehension.

Yet Ye Yinghui’s Dao heart remained resolute. She treated the Eternal Cycle of Tribulations Curse as a whetstone, honing through sheer will an indomitable Dao heart.

In the cycle of reincarnation, she continuously explored the limits of the Sacrificial Path, refining it time and again until it reached a state where no further advancement was possible.

She continued to gain enlightenment through the cycles of reincarnation, until at the brink of eternal calamity's end, just as she was on the verge of completely transcending the curse, the Eternal Cycle of Tribulation curse was finally shattered entirely.

She slowly awakened from the cycle of reincarnation, believing she was about to embrace a new life.

Yet none could have foreseen that calamity would strike again before long. The gathered Great Emperors joined forces to cast a curse, severing the path of the Sacrificial Dao(Path of Cultivation) forevermore.

Refusing to accept the limitations of her path, she devised an extraordinary reincarnation technique, allowing her to retain memories and cultivate relentlessly through countless cycles of rebirth.

Each time, she cultivated the Mortal 6 Realms of the Path of Sacrifice to their absolute limit, even surpassing the heights once achieved by Eldrin.

A consummate Perfection Realm expert who had reached the pinnacle of the mortal world possessed combat prowess sufficient to vanquish even Celestial Immortals of the 9 Heavens, theoretically capable of attaining enlightenment and ascending to immortality at any moment.

Yet that curse of the Great Dao clung to her like a festering wound, and that cataclysmic Immortal Ascension Tribulation descended like a wheel of death, time and again obliterating all she had ever possessed.

After thousands upon thousands of consecutive failures, she ultimately abandoned her pursuit of immortality and chose to shatter the impossible limits.

To break through the ultimate is to reach the limit, then transcend the realm of limitations.

Yet since this was the absolute limit, how could mere mortals hope to break through? Since time immemorial, it had remained an insurmountable chasm.

Generally speaking, only those who have attained the Ancient Immortal Realm and shattered the Great Luo Heavenly Barrier begin to break through their limits. However, only those with foundations beyond the 3 Taiyi level—the forbidden foundations—can barely touch this threshold.

The 6 mortal realms of the Path of Self-Offering, though not yet transcending to immortality, had already begun to shatter the limits of the mortal world.

Ye Yinghui ceaselessly shattered her limits, experimenting with millions of techniques—countless orthodox methods, unorthodox paths, and even heretical arts to transcend her boundaries.

The most terrifying aspect was that the success rate of breaking through 1's limits was extremely low, and it required exhausting every last ounce of 1's strength to shatter those boundaries. Should 1 fail, it would inevitably lead to complete exhaustion and death.

Amidst repeated failures, she had expended a span of time stretching across dozens of kalpas.

Until 1 day, she finally shattered all limits completely and cultivated the True Body of Limit-Breaking Martial Arts.

It was said that when a mortal, after shattering the limits of the mortal realm 9 times in succession and surviving, could truly step into the Realm of Shattered Limits.

Generally speaking, those who achieve sainthood through physical cultivation must fuse with immortal energy to elevate their foundational aptitude if they wish to advance further after attaining immortality.

Over the years, Eldrin had consumed vast resources—immortal essence, primordial chaos energy, innate qi, the indestructible radiance of creation, and the primeval origin breath—all to reconstruct his foundational destiny.

It was precisely for this reason that he was able to continue cultivating toward even higher realms.

When any individual reaches the limit of their foundational potential, they must first mend their primordial roots before advancing further in cultivation.

This is an iron law woven into the very fabric of chaos, nearly immutable.

Yet, this ironclad law was forcibly overturned by Ye Yinghui’s successive breakthroughs of the limits.

There is no need to integrate immortal energy or the Primordial Chaos Qi to elevate 1's foundation. By relying solely on 1's own power to break through limits time and again, 1 can ultimately shatter that insurmountable barrier.

The Martial True Body of the Breaking Limit Realm had already transcended the mortal pinnacle. With its first drop of blood, it could obliterate heaven and earth, forcibly shattering the insurmountable innate barrier.

From that day on, Ye Yinghui resumed cultivating the Sacrifice of Self, persevering until he attained a realm comparable to True Immortal, Perfection Stage (Cultivation Realm).

Not only that, Ye Yinghui had shattered the limits of his Martial Dao True Body 3 times in succession, forcibly cultivating his physical body to a realm comparable to that of a late-stage Celestial Immortal.

From then on, Ye Yinghui laid all her foundations in the same manner.

In her Qi Refinement phase, she repeatedly pushed beyond her limits, even refining a wisp of primordial chaos energy. The quality of her spiritual power now surpassed that of immortal energy, fully establishing her within the Taiyi realm.

Her Dao Foundation had also broken through its limits 3 times in succession, forged from a single piece of Primordial Chaos Stone (Spiritual Object).

With the support of her Dao Foundation, although she had not cultivated an Inner Cosmos, her dantian was more resilient than an entire inner universe.

As for the Divine Sanctums, she had shattered her limits 3 times in succession and had managed to open a full 1 100 and 8 Divine Sanctums.

Moreover, these 1 100 and 8 divine treasures had been cultivated by her to the verge of half-step immortal treasuries, each possessing the power to shatter heavens and sunder cosmos.

The Dao Embryo within his body had also shattered its limits 3 times. Having broken through these 3 thresholds, it had become almost godlike, bordering on demonic.

Its divinity is profound enough to illuminate all heavens, transcending the confines of multidimensional spacetime, possessing an ineffable and supreme power.

And the Indestructible Body ultimately forged was tempered with all manner of peerless treasures, proving even more resilient and eternal than Chaos Ancient Beasts of the same realm.

Thus, the 6 great foundations of Shattering Extremes were all cultivated by Ye Yinghui to an indescribable realm—she had refined each stage to rival that of a Taiyi Immortal.

It was precisely for this reason that Ye Yinghui, a mere mortal, could defy and slay a supreme Celestial Immortal of unparalleled might.

"6 Realms Shattering Extremes, with each foundation broken through the extreme 3 times."

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of wistfulness coloring his expression.

It must be admitted that Ye Yinghui, as a mere mortal, had cultivated to such a realm—this was nearly inconceivable.

Today's Ye Xuanhui had only just stepped into the Sacrificial Realm, yet his combat prowess had already surpassed the pinnacle of Celestial Immortals.

She had already cultivated the True Spirit Sacrificial Body, possessing combat prowess comparable to an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal Elder.

Of course, although she possessed the strength of an 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal while still in the Sacrificial Realm, it did not mean he could maintain such cross-realm prowess indefinitely.

Breaking through 1's limits is an immensely difficult feat for mortals, yet which high-level immortal has not shattered their boundaries time and again?

With Ye Yinghui's current foundation, he would soon be able to cultivate back to the Immortal Vault Realm. By that time, the empowerment from Breaking the Extremes would gradually diminish.

Unless Ye Xuanhui continued to push beyond his limits, the empowerment granted by these 6 Extreme Foundations would gradually diminish upon reaching the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Of course, this did not mean that Ye Yinghui's Shattering of Limits came without its own rewards.

In truth, Ye Yinghui’s Shattering of the Extremes was nothing short of defying the heavens, for accomplishing this feat ahead of time meant that the Sacrificial Body he forged would innately possess even greater power.

Thus, Ye Yinghui's foundation grew even more profound, and his Sacrificial Body was innately more formidable than that of ordinary individuals.

From then on, if Ye Xuanhui wished to break through to the realm of the Primordial Emperor and attain the state of Limitless Primordial Chaos, it would be almost as effortless as eating a meal or drinking water.

Moreover, Ye Yinghui, who had achieved multiple Limit Breaks in succession, would find the difficulty of future breakthroughs greatly reduced, making it far easier to cultivate to higher realms.

Of course, even setting those aside, the immediate benefits alone were immense.

With Ye Yinghui's might, she had now cultivated 1 100 and 8 divine repositories. Once all of these divine repositories fully transformed into immortal repositories, they would drastically enhance Ye Yinghui's combat prowess.

By that time, Ye Yinghui would possess heaven-defying combat prowess, perhaps even rivaling Eldrin (Person Name) who had once established a foundation with 7 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).

With this thought in mind, Eldrin couldn't help but feel increasingly satisfied with Ye Yinghui.

He looked down at Ye Yinghui and spoke involuntarily, "By refining the cultivation method of the Sacrificial Dao and pioneering the Realm of Breaking Extremes, you have rendered immense service to the path of Sacrificial Dao cultivation."

"What reward would you desire?"

Ye Yinghui pondered slightly before shaking his head. "Refining the Dao and its principles is this disciple's duty. I dare not seek rewards."

Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I shall appoint you as the First Sage of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, granting you authority to wield the power of the Great Dao."

"I hope you will make good use of it and swiftly replenish the cultivation base you've missed over these years."

As the words fell, Eldrin (Person Name) pointed a finger, and in an instant, an invisible authority of the Great Dao surged into Ye Yinghui's body.

In an instant, Ye Yinghui's aura surged explosively, transcending the Great Luo Realm in the blink of an eye and instantly stepping into the domain of the Great Emperor.

Everyone present watched this scene unfold, their faces revealing expressions of incomparable envy.

It turned out that what Eldrin (Person Name) had bestowed upon Ye Yinghui was the authority of the Dao of Self-Sacrifice.

With the empowerment of this strand of Great Dao authority, Ye Yinghui was now able to wield the authority of the Sacrificial Self Dao, unleashing 30 percent of its power.

Of course, such authority over the Great Dao still belonged to Eldrin (Person Name). What was granted to Ye Yinghui was merely the right to wield it, for Eldrin (Person Name) could reclaim this power at any moment.

To bestow upon others the authority over the Great Dao is a feat even quasi-sages find difficult to achieve. Only a Dao Ancestor like Eldrin (Person Name), who established the very path itself, can grant such divine mandate.

This fundamental distinction meant that the difference between a Dao Ancestor and a Celestial Sage was immense. The former was a creator of the Great Dao, while the latter merely wielded control over it—their comprehension and application of the Great Dao existed on entirely different planes.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Ye Yinghui had obtained the authority over the Great Dao granted by Eldrin (Person Name). His combat prowess almost instantly ascended to the realm of a Great Emperor, and his status and position had become fundamentally different.

Ye Yinghui sensed the power of the Dao's authority flowing within her body, and an expression of astonishment immediately crossed her face.

She took a deep breath and immediately knelt to the ground, saying, "Thank you for your generous gift, Master. Yinghui will surely live up to your high expectations."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded slightly, then gazed at the immortals cultivating the Path of Self-Annihilation and declared, "The Method of Breaking Extremes is an art that shatters 1’s latent potential and transcends all limits."

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's outer gate examination had just concluded. Lin Xuan stood silently amidst the crowd, his fingers tracing the faintly glowing token in his palm—the symbol of a newly accepted disciple. "Next, the distribution of cultivation resources!" announced an elder clad in white robes, his voice echoing across the square. "Each disciple shall receive 1 100 spirit stones and 3 Foundation Establishment Pills!" A wave of excitement swept through the assembly. Lin Xuan’s eyes, however, remained calm. He had waited for this day for over a decade. Suddenly, a commotion erupted nearby. "You dare steal my Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), you worthless ant!" a haughty young man in brocade robes snarled, shoving a trembling youth to the ground. Lin Xuan recognized the aggressor—Eldrin (Person Name), the arrogant young master of the Flaming Sun City. The crowd around them stepped back, none daring to intervene. Just as Eldrin raised his hand to strike again, a cold voice cut through the tension. "Enough." All eyes turned to Lin Xuan. Eldrin’s gaze sharpened. "And who are you to interfere?" Lin Xuan met his glare evenly. "The sect forbids internal conflict. Do you intend to defy the rules on your very first day?" Eldrin sneered, a flicker of murderous intent in his eyes. "Very well. We shall settle this during the upcoming martial competition." After Eldrin stalked away, the fallen youth scrambled to his feet and bowed deeply to Lin Xuan. "Thank you, Senior Brother! I am Luo Feng (Person Name). I will never forget your kindness." Lin Xuan simply nodded. In the world of cultivation, power reigned supreme. He knew this confrontation was far from over. That night, beneath the silver glow of the moon, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged in his humble abode. He carefully arranged the 1 100 spirit stones and 3 Foundation Establishment Pills before him. Closing his eyes, he began to circulate the Mysterious Heaven Art (Cultivation Method), drawing upon the rich spiritual energy of the stones. A faint, golden aura enveloped his body as the spiritual energy surged into his meridians, cleansing and strengthening them. Hours passed like fleeting moments. When dawn approached, Lin Xuan opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. He had broken through to the second layer of the Qi Refining Stage. Yet, his expression grew solemn. The path of cultivation was fraught with peril—each breakthrough invited greater tribulations. Countless prodigies had fallen during their Heavenly Tribulations, their centuries of cultivation turning to ashes. "I must tread carefully," Lin Xuan murmured to himself. "But to stand above all, I must embrace the risks." He rose and stepped outside, gazing at the distant, mist-shrouded peaks where inner sect disciples trained. 1 day, he vowed silently, he would ascend those very peaks and grasp the pinnacle of the dao. The first light of morning spilled over the horizon, illuminating his resolute figure like a blade freshly unsheathed, ready to carve its destiny into the heavens.