Chapter 2119 : Secrets of the Desolate Heaven Hall

"Although the Desolate Heaven Ancient Map [an ancient map leading to the ruins of the Desolate Heaven lineage] is precious, it is not a unique item."

Violet Firmament Immortal Sage shook his head and then spoke, "This old man still possesses a copy of the Desolate Heaven Ancient Map [an ancient map leading to the ruins of the Desolate Heaven lineage]. When the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall [the ancient, hidden hall of the Desolate Heaven lineage] emerges into the world, perhaps we can join forces to explore it together."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, his mind grasping the underlying Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect that binds all actions] involved.

Similar to powers like the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven and Profound Heaven Supreme, such formidable forces often possess a form of premonition before their calamity strikes.

Therefore, they would leave behind a portion of their legacy, bestowing it upon powerful figures within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerge], as a contingency plan for their eventual revival and return.

The Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall [the ancient, hidden hall of the Desolate Heaven lineage] operates on the same principle. This lineage left behind a vast trove of treasures [objects imbued with spiritual power], and anyone holding the Desolate Heaven Ancient Map [an ancient map leading to the ruins of the Desolate Heaven lineage] gains the right to seek them.

However, once one receives this legacy, they incur a debt of Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect that binds all actions] to the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall [the ancient, hidden hall of the Desolate Heaven lineage]. When the Supreme [a title denoting the highest level of attainment] of that lineage awakens in the future, they must lend their aid.

Of course, Eldrin Chen, currently in dire need of resources, was naturally drawn to the opportunity presented by the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall [the ancient, hidden hall of the Desolate Heaven lineage]. He had no reason to let such a chance slip away.

Thus, he accepted the Desolate Heaven Ancient Map [an ancient map leading to the ruins of the Desolate Heaven lineage] and said, "Since you are so generous, it would be impolite of me to refuse."

"When the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall [the ancient, hidden hall of the Desolate Heaven lineage] opens, we can indeed watch each other's backs."

Only then did Violet Firmament Immortal Sage nod, rising to his feet with a smile as he bid farewell, "Since that is the case, this old man shall not impose further."

"Farewell, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen rose to see Violet Firmament Immortal Sage off. After the others had departed, he turned his gaze to the Desolate Heaven Ancient Map and sank into deep contemplation.

The origins of the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall were extraordinary. In its prime, it had not only boasted thirteen Path Union Supreme [Supreme cultivators who have unified their cultivation path], but also one peerless Supreme [a title for the highest echelon of cultivators] who had reached the half-step Limitless Realm [a legendary state beyond the known cultivation realms].

Its overall strength surpassed even that of the former Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven. The master of the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall, 'Desolation Heaven Supreme', possessed world-shaking combat prowess, rivaling even 'Furnace', the disciple of Nameless.

Such a colossal power's sphere of influence far exceeded that of the Blazing Central Lineage, having once ruled over more than a thousand surrounding Chaos Domain [vast, primordial regions of untamed chaos].

At that time, even the lineage of Profound Heaven Supreme could only occupy a subordinate position beneath the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall.

Within this vast Chaos Desolation Sea, if we follow the timeline, this sea was initially ruled by the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven.

Later, after the Heavenly Furnace Grotto-Heaven fell, it fractured into seven or eight Chaos territories, each governed by Path Union [cultivators who have unified their path] forces similar to the lineage of Blazing Center Supreme.

This persisted until the day Desolation Heaven Supreme rose to power. With supreme might, he consolidated those seven or eight Path Union factions, forging the lineage that would become the later Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall.

Regrettably, the fate of Desolation Heaven Supreme mirrored that of the 'Furnace' [a metaphorical reference to a previous entity]. He too perished while attempting to breach the Limitless Sovereign Realm [the ultimate realm of cultivation], struck down by an irresistible Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial].

Following the eradication of Desolation Heaven Supreme's lineage, the Path Union Supreme [Supreme cultivators who have unified their Paths] within the Chaos seemed to comprehend that attempting to surpass the Path Union Supreme realm would likely invoke an indescribable Tribulation.

Thus, within this Chaos Domain, seven half-step Sovereign [cultivators on the cusp of the Sovereign Realm] united. They consolidated the Path Union [Path-Unified] powers from tens of thousands of surrounding Chaos Domain, forming the super-faction known as the Seven Domains Alliance.

As for the lineage of Profound Heaven Supreme from Profound Heaven Ruins, and the current lineage of Blazing Center Supreme, those are events that occurred within the most recent ten million Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration].

"It appears those individuals are preventing the birth of new Chaos Sovereign [Sovereigns of Chaos]," Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Having witnessed the experience of the Nameless Sovereign, Eldrin Chen understood, in his heart, the likely reason why those beings sought to hinder others from breaking through to the Sovereign realm.

For although the Chaos Epoch [the Age of Chaos] is immeasurably long, it does possess an end. Those who fail to transcend the Sovereign Realm...

...will, upon the arrival of the Chaos End [the End of Chaos] and the subsequent rebirth of the Chaos Epoch, cease to exist entirely. Not even a Chaos Sovereign can escape this fate; they too will vanish into nothingness alongside the destruction of Chaos itself.

And within the Boundless Chaos, opportunities that allow one to surpass the Sovereign Realm are exceedingly rare.

Some have calculated that within a single, vast Chaos Epoch [a grand cosmological era], an opportunity to break through beyond the Chaos [Primordial Chaos] realm might appear at most once or twice.

Under such circumstances, each additional Chaos Sovereign [a supreme ruler of the Primordial Chaos realm] means one more rival for oneself.

Therefore, half of the Limitless Sovereign [Sovereigns who have reached the pinnacle of the Chaos realm] within the current Chaos have reached an unspoken consensus: to prevent others from attaining the Sovereign Realm [the ultimate sovereign state beyond Primordial Chaos].

The remaining Chaos Sovereign do not actively block others' paths to the Dao, yet they do not interfere with those who do, choosing instead to cultivate in seclusion, detached from worldly affairs.

Only the Nameless Path Ancestor [the progenitor of the Nameless Path], the Path Ancestor of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on perfecting the physical body] lineage, and a mere handful of others opposed this path-blocking.

But these individuals are ultimately a minority, unable to alter the prevailing trend within the Chaos where Path Union Supreme [cultivators who have unified their cultivation paths to a supreme degree] find it exceedingly difficult to prove their Dao and ascend to Sovereign.

"Oblivion..."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a glint of cold resolve flashing in his eyes.

As the Sovereign who wields the most potent Slaughter-aligned Chaos Supreme Treasure [a supreme artifact born of Primordial Chaos], Oblivion Sovereign ranks among the very pinnacle of Chaos Sovereign, his combat prowess placing him within the top five of their number.

A figure of such staggering power, one of the few who truly stand at the apex, Oblivion Sovereign is also one of the leading figures among those Chaos Sovereign who block the paths of others.

Setting aside past grievances for the moment, even if Eldrin Chen wished to ascend to the Chaos Sovereign realm in the future, he would inevitably have to face off against this Oblivion Sovereign [the supreme ruler of annihilation and destruction].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen slowly withdrew his focus. His current strength was still insufficient; it was best not to dwell on such distant matters for now.

Returning to the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven, and seeing that the Heavenly Emperor Grand Ceremony [the grand ascension ceremony for a Heavenly Emperor] had concluded, Eldrin Chen addressed Exquisite Jiang and the other practitioners of the Mortal Path [a cultivation art focused on comprehending the mortal world]: "The Heavenly Emperor Grand Ceremony is over. I plan to depart soon to search for the Heaven and Earth Cauldron."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang gave a slight nod and inquired, "For this journey to find the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of forging heaven and earth], will you require our assistance?"

"There is no need. I shall go alone."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, then said with a smile, "You should all remain here to cultivate in seclusion. Safety must remain your paramount concern."

The others nodded, offering no further argument.

"..."

After bidding farewell to his companions, Eldrin Chen departed the Southern Abyss Seven Domains without a trace, setting his course for the Vast and Boundless Chaos Desolation Sea.

This journey to the Chaos Desolation Sea was not a blind search. Using the Creation Cauldron as a guide, Eldrin Chen continuously activated the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path [a supreme art of celestial divination and calculation] to deduce the correct path.

With his current cultivation level, though he could not pinpoint the exact location of the Heaven and Earth Cauldron [a legendary cauldron said to contain the power of creation], he could still sense its general direction.

Thus, time flowed on unceasingly. Unbeknownst to him, several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] passed. Eldrin Chen had traversed a distance of hundreds of millions of Desolate Journey [a vast unit of measurement in the primordial chaos], arriving within a Chaos Desolation Sea [a boundless, turbulent sea of formless primordial energy] teeming with Chaos Lair [dense, swirling vortexes of chaotic energy].

"It should be right here."

Gazing upon the vast Chaos Lair before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a flicker of joy lighting up his eyes.

He circled the Chaos Lair once, finding that all his divinations pointed directly into the heart of this very vortex. He was now certain the Heaven and Earth Cauldron lay hidden within this Chaos Domain [a region dominated by primordial chaos].

Yet, Eldrin Chen did not advance immediately.

He knew the Heaven and Earth Cauldron had fallen into a Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a pocket dimension born from and concealed within the primordial chaos], and such a realm was most likely hidden Within the Chaos Lair.

With this realization, a wave of anticipation washed over Eldrin Chen's heart.

A complete Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, even the smallest of its kind, should contain at least three portions of Chaos Genesis Energy [the purest, most foundational energy from which all things are born].

If it were a medium-sized Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, it could potentially hold thirty or even fifty portions of Chaos Genesis Energy.

This was merely a medium or small-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from the primordial chaos, containing rare treasures and energies]. If it were a large-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, it could often nurture several hundred portions of Chaos Genesis Energy [the foundational creative energy of the primordial chaos] and might even give birth to an Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme artifact forged from the essence of primordial chaos].

"It should only be a small-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

After performing a brief divination with his fingers, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief settle within him.

If it were a medium-sized or larger Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, it would likely be guarded by a Colossal Chaos Fiend [a titanic beast born from the raw essence of chaos] of the Path Union Supreme Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Path Union cultivation realm]. With his current strength alone, Eldrin Chen would be hard-pressed to claim it.

Conversely, a small-scale Primordial Chaos Secret Realm was well within his grasp given his present power.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He ventured deeper into this Within the Chaos Lair [the interior of a chaotic spatial anomaly] and began using the Creation Cauldron [a legendary cauldron capable of creation and profound calculation] to continuously divine the precise location of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm.

After relentless calculation, Eldrin Chen finally came to a halt at the very Central heart of a vast Chaos Lair [a turbulent, unstable region within the primordial chaos].

"It should be right here," he declared, his voice low.

Eldrin Chen whispered, a flicker of intent passing through his eyes.

Before him, the Central core of the Chaos Lair was a void of empty Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence]. Strangely, however, it was encircled by tens of thousands of other Chaos Lair swirling around it in a silent, cosmic dance.

This defied all logic. Clearly, within that unseen void, there existed a Chaos Heaven body of immense mass and energy.

However, Primordial Chaos Secret Realm were extraordinary. While similar to the Chaos Lair of a Chaos Tier being, they were often far more ancient and mysterious, possessing the profound ability to obscure Celestial Mechanism and prevent external observation.

Furthermore, Primordial Chaos Secret Realm were completely sealed. Even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor would find it nearly impossible to enter.

"Though the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm is profoundly mysterious and can bar others, it may not be able to bar me," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

With that thought, he fiercely activated his Space-Time Divine Form.

Instantly, a 'sundial' wreathed in Stellar light manifested behind Eldrin Chen. It carried him beyond the confines of local Space-Time, transporting him directly into the heart of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm before him.

Having traversed the Boundless Void, Eldrin Chen's feet landed upon solid ground. He glanced around and saw a world in the midst of Primordial Chaos Unfolding.

"Such dense Chaos Primordial Energy [the foundational, chaotic energy from which all creation springs]," he could not help but exclaim the moment he landed.

The Primordial Chaos Secret Realm was saturated with an incredibly rich concentration of Chaos Primordial Energy.

Chaos Primordial Energy [the foundational energy of the primordial cosmos, the source of all creation] is a Chaos Tier cultivation resource, akin to a more advanced form of spiritual energy and Immortal Spirit Essence [the refined spiritual essence used by immortals].

It is a hundred times more refined than Sea of Chaos Water [a body of water infused with chaotic primordial essence], yet it is exceptionally gentle and easily absorbed. Even for a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler who has mastered the laws of primordial chaos], it is considered a superior cultivation resource.

The Chaos Divine Liquid [a divine liquid condensed from primordial chaos] that Eldrin Chen has used for cultivation over the years is, in essence, merely Chaos Primordial Energy in a liquid state.

Although this Chaos Primordial Energy is not as potent as Chaos Divine Liquid, its advantage lies in its near-limitless quantity. As long as the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension formed from primordial chaos] does not completely collapse, it can be continuously generated.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy. If he could secure this Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, a significant portion of his cultivation resource problems would be solved.

"This Primordial Chaos Secret Realm seems larger than I anticipated," he murmured.

"First, let's see where the Heaven and Earth Cauldron [a legendary cauldron said to contain the power of heaven and earth] is located."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen whispered to himself and began to stride forward.

As he wandered, Eldrin Chen discovered that this Primordial Chaos Secret Realm was a land overflowing with treasures. Divine materials of the Primordial One Marvel [a supreme-grade spiritual treasure born from the primordial unity] level were piled up like mountains.

Rare spiritual herbs, Immortal Herb [plants of immense spiritual potency used in immortal alchemy], and even Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest class of spiritual treasures, born innately with the world] could be seen everywhere in this place.

"A Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden world born from the primordial energies at the dawn of creation] that has existed since the Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the initial event of creation when the universe formed from primordial chaos] and has been nurtured until this very day."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then continued his leisurely stroll forward.

He had not walked for long before he arrived at the very heart of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm. There, at the core of the secret realm, a single Great Cauldron [a legendary vessel of immense power used for alchemy and cultivation] floated and sank rhythmically, ceaselessly drawing upon the myriad Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of cultivation that govern reality] contained within the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm.

"The Heaven and Earth Cauldron [a supreme cauldron said to embody the principles of heaven and earth, capable of refining all things]."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he reached out and seized the Heaven and Earth Cauldron.

The Heaven and Earth Cauldron trembled faintly, as if struggling to escape Eldrin Chen's grasp, yet it was effortlessly subdued by him.

Having suppressed the Heaven and Earth Cauldron, Eldrin Chen finally turned his gaze to the core of the secret realm itself.

There, rooted at the very Central [the central point or axis of a place], stood an ancient apricot tree. Upon its branches hung nine golden Immortal Apricot [a fruit of profound spiritual energy that grants longevity and enlightenment].

"The Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree [a mythical tree whose fruit bridges the energies of heaven and earth, bestowing immense spiritual benefits]."

A flicker of delight passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes, a trace of joy surfacing on his countenance.

This Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree is an exceedingly rare low-grade Chaos Spiritual Root. As a Chaos Spiritual Root seldom seen in the world, the Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot it bears possesses astonishing and wondrous effects.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, a single Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot like this could increase a Sage Ascendant's chances of a breakthrough to Heavenly Emperor by twenty percent.

If not used for a Heavenly Emperor breakthrough, employing it to cultivate the tenth True Spirit Immortal Treasury should also increase the success rate by ten to twenty percent.

If one were to gather various Chaos Divine Object and use them as supplementary materials to refine a Chaos Tier Immortal Pill, the medicinal potency could be multiplied several times over.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen plucked the nine Immortal Apricot before turning his gaze to the Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree itself.

Due to the limitations of Great Path Origin, a Chaos Spiritual Root can only bear nine Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot in its lifetime. Unless the fundamental essence of the Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree can be replenished, this tree can no longer produce fruit.

Of course, the marvelous uses of a Chaos Spiritual Root are by no means limited to this. Although this Immortal Apricot Tree can no longer bear Chaos Tier fruit, it can still continuously produce Primordial One Tier Immortal Apricot.

Their potency is far inferior to that of a Chaos Tier Immortal Apricot, yet they can still be considered the most supreme Primordial One immortal fruits.

Furthermore, this Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree can transform Sea of Chaos Water into Chaos Primordial Energy, which is the reason this place possesses such vast and potent Chaos Primordial Energy.

"With this Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree, my lineage should be able to nurture a great number of Primordial One Imperial Lord in the future."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze shifting to the space beneath the Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree.

There, beneath the Heaven-Earth Immortal Apricot Tree, lay a thick layer of five-colored soil, radiating a dazzling Chaos Light.

"Chaos Five-Colored Soil,"

Eldrin Chen whispered, a flicker of pleasant surprise crossing his features.

The Chaos Five-Colored Soil, also known as Chaos Five Elements Soil, was a top-tier Chaos Rare Treasure [a treasure of immense rarity born from primordial chaos]. Not only could it be used to nurture Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation of a plant or cultivator], but it was also a supreme material for alchemy and artifact forging.

Most crucially, the quantity of Chaos Five-Colored Soil here was vast—enough to cultivate numerous Chaos Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of chaos origin, possessing extraordinary properties].

"With this Chaos Five-Colored Soil," he thought, "if I can elevate the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth to a Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier spiritual treasure forged from chaos materials], perhaps I can cultivate Chaos Golden Bamboo Shoot in batches."

The term Chaos Golden Bamboo Shoot referred to bamboo shoots of the Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure of supreme quality, born innately with the world] grade. Shoots of this caliber could be refined into Chaos Golden Core.

The medicinal potency of the Chaos Golden Core was extraordinary. For practitioners of the Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation path focused on tempering and perfecting the physical body] lineage, it was an even more advanced cultivation resource than Chaos Divine Liquid.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen felt a growing sense of delight welling up within him.

However, compared to the Five-Colored Soil, what was of greater importance to Eldrin Chen at this moment were the Rare Treasure [extremely precious and hard-to-find spiritual materials] within the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from the primordial chaos].

After scouring the core of the secret realm, Eldrin Chen soon discovered a Chaos Pool [a pool of condensed primordial chaos energy] nurturing Chaos Genesis Energy [the foundational creative energy of primordial chaos].

Within that Chaos Pool, over a hundred pieces of Chaos Rare Treasure [rare treasures born from primordial chaos], large and small, floated and sank.

Among them were seven portions of Chaos Genesis Energy, two Chaos Origin Pearl [pearls containing the purest origin power of chaos], and three portions of Chaos Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures of the highest chaos grade].

Furthermore, there were over twenty Innate Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures born innately from chaos], over thirty portions of Chaos Origin [the pure origin essence of chaos], and several dozen portions of Chaos Divine Liquid [divine liquid refined from chaos], totaling over three hundred thousand drops.

Gazing upon these treasures, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of pleasant surprise.

Each of these treasures was of astonishing value. The Chaos Genesis Energy and Chaos Origin Pearl went without saying, but those three portions of Chaos Spiritual Treasure were also of immense worth.

They consisted of one piece of Chaos Heaven and Earth Stone [a chaos-grade ore embodying the concepts of heaven and earth] and two pieces of the heaven-defyingly valuable Chaos Spiritual Marrow [the crystallized marrow essence of chaos].

Among these two treasures, the Chaos Heaven and Earth Stone was a Chaos Spiritual Treasure of the Heaven and Earth attribute, usable for forging Chaos Spiritual Artifact [spiritual artifacts of chaos grade], making it a supreme treasures of heaven-defying value.

The Chaos Spiritual Marrow, on the other hand, was a cultivation resource at the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler within the chaos realm] level. It was a supreme Rare Treasure condensed from a vast sea of Chaos Origin, offering significant benefits for comprehending the Primordial Chaos Great Path [the supreme Dao of primordial chaos].

Legend has it that when the Chaos Heavenly Emperor cultivates his second Primordial Chaos Great Path, if he can refine a single piece of Chaos Jade Marrow [a primordial substance of immense purity that aids in profound breakthroughs], his chances of a successful breakthrough increase by at least twenty percent.

Even when attempting to break through to the Path Union Supreme [the supreme realm of unifying one's cultivated paths], the Chaos Jade Marrow can still offer a slight, invaluable boost, making it a rare treasure for assisting in such ascensions.

"The Chaos Heaven and Earth Stone [a primordial ore embodying the essence of chaos, heaven, and earth] can be used to elevate the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary treasure vase capable of containing primordial energies]," he mused.

"As for this Chaos Spiritual Marrow [the spiritual essence extracted from Chaos Jade Marrow], whether I use it for my own cultivation or trade it in the future, it is a top-tier treasure."

Storing these resources away, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of deep satisfaction.

This expedition into the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden realm of primordial chaos] had yielded a bountiful harvest. Even accounting for the three-hundredfold flow of time within, the cultivation resources he, Future, had gathered should suffice for the next one thousand Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense duration].

And it was not just for him. Within this Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, treasures were limitless, containing vast quantities of resources suitable for those at the Primordial One Tier [the foundational tier of Primordial cultivation].

Although Eldrin Chen himself held little regard for such resources, they were perfectly suited for nurturing his disciples and followers. They would certainly sustain his people for a considerable time.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gazed once more upon the secret realm and spoke contemplatively, "This Primordial Chaos Secret Realm is a supreme cultivation sanctuary. To simply abandon it would be a profound waste."

"Why not integrate it into the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [his personal pocket dimension, the Grotto-Heaven of the Returning Abyss]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, deciding to act immediately.

He devoted his full power to refining the secret realm. After expending several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], he finally gained complete control over this Primordial Chaos Secret Realm [a hidden dimension born from the primordial energies of creation].

With that accomplished, he used the Returning Abyss Seal to lay down a grand formation, drawing this entire Primordial Chaos Secret Realm into its grasp.

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen began his journey back toward the Southern Abyss Domains. Burdened with carrying an entire Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, he could not travel swiftly. The journey stretched for nearly one hundred Kalpa Tribulation before he finally returned to the Southern Abyss Domains.

Once back within the Southern Abyss Domains, Eldrin Chen slipped silently into the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [his personal pocket dimension]. He then concealed the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm deep within the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven and established a Realm Within a Realm [a hidden dimension nested inside another].

As a Realm Within a Realm, the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm was rendered profoundly secret and secure.