Chapter 2074 : The Book of Chaotic Tri-Soul

Lost in these thoughts, Eldrin (Person Name) suppressed the notions rising within him.

He gazed at the Soul Treasure before him—the Tower of Returning Abyss—and began contemplating how to arrange his 9 innate divine abilities.

To this day, Eldrin had cultivated 9 Innate Divine Abilities.

Among the 9 innate divine abilities, there exist 3 Primordial Chaos Techniques: the Art of Chaos-Born Armaments, the Blade of Epochs Unending, and the Sword of Boundless Cosmos.

There were also 6 great true spirit divine abilities: the Wheel of Returning Abyss, the Primordial Chaos Qi, the Chaos Divine Thunder, the 5-Colored Aurora, the Great Yin-Yang Constellation Dao, and the Yin-Yang Self-Sacrifice Dao.

Each of these 9 divine abilities was extraordinarily profound, yet the amplification effects of the 9-Layered Pagoda varied significantly, leaving Eldrin momentarily uncertain about which path to choose.

After much contemplation, Eldrin prioritized placing the more powerful supernatural abilities first, based on their importance and potency.

The first divine ability to be emplaced was naturally the Wheel of Returning to the Abyss. Not only was this power overwhelmingly formidable, but it also held the key to whether Eldrin could ultimately complete the Sacrifice of the Self in the future.

Without hesitation, he decisively placed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss into the ninth and highest level of the treasure pagoda.

The second item to be placed left Eldrin somewhat indecisive.

For each of the 8 remaining divine abilities he possessed held astonishing power, and every 1 was suitable for integration into the eighth layer.

"Since it's difficult to decide, we'll have to resort to the process of elimination."

Eldrin murmured under his breath, then immediately deployed the Chaos Soldier-Forge Art first. As a group combat divine ability, the Chaos Soldier-Forge Art possessed truly peerless power.

However, this divine ability lacks the decisive, finishing power. While it may be indispensable among the 8 Great Divine Abilities, it is unsuitable to be cultivated as a core divine ability.

"The Wheel of Returning Abyss excels at defense. For the eighth level, I should prioritize selecting an offensive-type divine ability."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then selected 5 supreme divine abilities: the Sword of Ages Like a Song (Magic Treasure), the Sword of Boundless Cosmos (Magic Treasure), Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder (Divine Power), Primordial Chaos Qi (Divine Power), and the Dao of Yin-Yang Self-Sacrifice (Cultivation Method).

Among these 5 divine abilities, the Chaos Divine Thunder possessed the greatest destructive power, the Primordial Chaos Qi offered balanced offense and defense while also serving as a capturing technique, and the Yin-Yang Self-Sacrifice Art was a forbidden ability of the explosive type.

But after much deliberation, Eldrin ultimately chose the Song of Ages Blade and the Boundless Cosmos Sword.

Although these 2 divine abilities were merely Hunyuan-level supernatural powers, the Blade of Time’s Melody wielded the formidable force of time, while the Boundless Universe Sword could slay enemies without leaving a trace.

The simultaneous activation and fusion of these 2 divine abilities could even transform into the forbidden killing technique—Spatial-Temporal Sunder.

Though their power is still slightly insufficient at present, these 2 divine abilities will eventually evolve into True Spirit Divine Abilities, at which point their might shall be greatly enhanced.

Thinking of this, Eldrin placed the Song of Time Blade and the Boundless Universe Sword on the eighth and seventh floors respectively.

The subsequent 3 middle levels were then comparatively easier to arrange.

To guard against future schemes involving curse arts, Eldrin integrated the Great Deduction of Yin-Yang Stellar Dao into the sixth layer.

He integrated the Chaos Primordial Qi, which offered both offense and defense, into the fifth layer, while merging the Chaos Divine Thunder, a lethal supernatural power, into the fourth.

Within the final 3 layers, the third layer housed the 5-Colored Aurora, the second layer contained the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao, and the first layer was infused with the Chaos-Derived Arms Art.

Thus, Eldrin's 9 innate divine abilities were fully integrated into the Soul Tower.

Empowered by this, the might of Eldrin's divine abilities increased by 1 to ninefold respectively. Even the weakest Chaos Soldier Creation Art now rivaled the power of a True Spirit divine ability of the same rank.

"What formidable empowerment, no wonder the Primordial Spirit Treasure is hailed as the foundational cornerstone for the Soul Path Celestial Emperor's ascension to the Dao."

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips.

He had a distinct sense that after forging the Soul Treasure, his soul's combat prowess had undergone a phenomenal transformation—elevating directly into the realm of Invincible Great Emperors.

You must understand, Eldrin's current cultivation at the Soul Manifestation realm was merely at the eighth layer of Primordial Chaos Emperor.

"It seems that once my soul cultivation breaks through to the Great Emperor realm, my soul's combat prowess should be able to rival that of a Quasi-Saint."

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin ultimately set aside his contemplations.

He stored the Soul Treasure within his soul, then began studying the soul-splitting mystic art recorded on the 9 Souls Ancient Scroll.

With the matters of the Primordial Soul River finally concluded, Eldrin was able to settle peacefully in the Primal Immortal Realm for secluded cultivation.

In the years that followed, he ceased his expeditions into the Chaotic Desolate Sea and devoted himself wholly to cultivating the 3 foundational pillars: physical body, Great Dao, and primordial spirit.

In his spare time, he also attempted to cultivate the Soul Division Art, having successively split 9 strands of primordial spirit to embark on reincarnation cycles for cultivation.

In the mountains, time holds no sway; in cultivation, years are left uncounted. As a supreme Dao Ancestor revered as the Sub-Sage, a single session of secluded cultivation spanned untold kalpas.

Time flowed slowly amidst continuous secluded cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, over 1 100 kalpas had passed.

On this day, Eldrin felt the foundations of his Great Dao and primordial spirit had reached a state of flawless perfection. He slowly exhaled a breath he had long held within.

"He has already reached the peak of the eighth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor."

Eldrin murmured softly, sensing the flow of spiritual energy and the Dao within him, then a faint smile of delight surfaced on his lips.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately traversed the nameless void and arrived in the distant Great Desolate Ancient Realm beyond time and space.

He immediately consolidated his foundation and took out a Terran Soul Holy Fruit to begin his breakthrough.

With Eldrin's (Person Name) foundation, there was naturally no possibility of failure in breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm.

He devoted himself entirely to refining the Earth Soul Sacred Fruit. As its medicinal efficacy was fully absorbed, Eldrin felt his primordial soul undergoing an ultimate metamorphosis.

Years of accumulation instantly transformed into a surging foundation, causing Eldrin's soul cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin’s primordial spirit underwent a complete transformation. Within the vast expanse of his true spirit, 9 great divine abilities intertwined, ultimately giving birth to the true form of a divine ability.

That was a dazzling illusory ancient wheel, formed from the Wheel of Returning Abyss. Imprinted within it were countless true spirit marks, seemingly the true form of the Great Dao manifested through the Dao of Returning Abyss.

Divine Ability True Form.

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile glimmering in his eyes.

The so-called Divine Ability True Form is, in essence, a manifestation of a certain Great Dao True Form that materializes after cultivating a divine ability to its utmost limits.

Compared to the path of physical sanctification, the true forms manifested through supernatural powers possess shape but no substance, thus they can be cultivated without refining innate supreme treasures.

"To forge the sacred body, 1 must bear the weight of earthly dregs; to attain enlightenment through the primordial spirit, purity is paramount."

The 2 underwent a purification of clarity and turbidity—the former required union with physical substance, while the latter transcended material constraints, yet demanded elusive serendipity and enlightenment.

Eldrin murmured softly, his gaze fixed upon the great Dao true form power of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. In that fleeting moment, he grasped a faint understanding of this divine ability’s formidable might.

After mastering the divine ability's true form, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had acquired partial profundities of the Great Dao of Returning Abyss.

This Eldrin Wheel of the Returning Abyss had already developed remarkably divine abilities, the first being its capacity to absorb nearly all forms of soul damage and foreign energies.

Second, the Wheel of Returning Abyss possesses the ability to grind all things to dust, even capable of completely erasing the Great Dao.

In other words, this Abyssal Wheel of Return was potent enough to erode the Primordial Dao, forcibly annihilating the primordial spirits of those who had transcended the Great Luo realm.

Of course, such divine power came with significant limitations. Firstly, the current Abyssal Wheel of Oblivion could, at most, completely annihilate a powerhouse at the Great Emperor level.

Second, to completely annihilate a Great Emperor-level powerhouse, 1 must continuously shatter and erode the Great Dao they have cultivated. Only when the protective power bestowed upon them by the Great Dao becomes extremely feeble can they be utterly eradicated.

This would require an exceedingly long time. Even with Eldrin's current level of cultivation, completely eradicating a Great Emperor-level powerhouse would demand a considerable price.

"Excellent. From now on, I finally possess the means to completely annihilate an Emperor."

Eldrin murmured softly, giving a slight, unconscious nod.

To utterly annihilate a Great Emperor realm expert—this was something even the Chaos Heavenly Emperor could not accomplish. Even a Dao Unity Sovereign of the second Chaos realm would likely find it difficult to achieve with ease.

Eldrin (Person Name), merely at the Quasi-Saint realm, already possessed such formidable techniques—enough to take pride in them.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin quickly suppressed his impulses. His cultivation of the Great Dao was on the verge of a breakthrough—completing it took precedence above all else.

After breaking through to the eighth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, Eldrin had already integrated all of his Great Dao Divine Chains into the Root Origin Treasure.

To advance further, 1 must fuse these Great Dao divine chains and cultivate them into the form of the Great Dao.

At this moment, Eldrin decisively took out a Dao Comprehension Sacred Fruit and began merging with the divine forms of the Great Dao.

And this time, the first Great Dao divine form that Eldrin fused with was the Divine Form of Pure Yang.

In ages past, Eldrin had slain the Pure Yang Great Emperor, making his authority over the Pure Yang Dao more than sufficient.

As he continued the fusion, the 9 divine chains of the Pure Yang Great Dao gradually merged, swiftly coalescing into a divine manifestation of the Great Dao—the ‘Golden Crow of Pure Yang’.

Following closely, Eldrin (Person Name) continuously integrated the other 4 Great Dao divine forms, successively mastering a total of 4 Great Dao divine forms.

These were the divine forms of the 4 great true spirits: the Verdant Azure Dragon, the Primordial Golden Ape, the Primal Qilin, and the Netherworld Profound Bird.

Thus, the 5 divine forms of the True Spirit, each resembling an ancient beast, radiated in mutual splendor—every single 1 containing the power to shatter heavens and annihilate earth.

"5 True Spirit Divine Forms, such formidable power of the Dao's authority."

Eldrin murmured softly, contemplating the power of the 5 great divine forms he had cultivated.

To his astonishment, he discovered that each of these 5 divine true spirit forms possessed power comparable to that of a Great Emperor—indeed, their strength was in no way inferior to even a Demi-Sage.

Alas, the 5 great divine forms wielded their power in isolation, their combined might falling short of the Sublime Sage's command over the Dao.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin could not help but declare, "Since that is the case, let us merge completely and transform into the form of primordial chaos."

Eldrin hovered mid-air, then channeled his primordial spirit energy, forcibly merging the 5 divine manifestations of the Great Dao into 1.

Finally, with a resounding roar, the 5 great Dao manifestations merged into 1, transforming into a 'Chaos True Dragon' wreathed in boundless primordial chaos.

The moment this Chaos True Dragon took form, Eldrin instantly felt his power surge dramatically.

The authority of the Great Dao belonging to the Dao of Chaos almost instantly transcended the pinnacle of the Great Emperor, stepping into an indescribable realm of ultimate perfection.

Great Dao Divine Form — Primordial Chaos True Dragon.

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint ripple of emotion shimmering in his gaze.

His Dao Manifestation was vastly different from those of ordinary Great Emperors, for this manifestation was formed by the fusion of 5 distinct Dao Manifestations.

Such divine power of the Great Dao far surpassed the Imperial Realm, directly stepping into the Quasi-Sage Domain.

"The power of my Great Dao of Chaos likely far surpasses my imagination."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, a trace of astonishment unconsciously coloring his expression.

Now, having cultivated only 5 Great Dao Divine Forms, his mastery of the Great Dao already rivaled the combat prowess of a Quasi-Sage.

If 1 day he were to master 40-5 Great Dao Divine Forms, cultivating each Great Dao to the level of 9 Divine Forms.

When the time comes to merge them into 1, transforming them into the 9 divine forms of the Chaos Great Dao—how utterly astonishing would that be?

Eldrin (Person Name) could foresee that by then, even challenging the Celestial Emperor would not be beyond his reach.

Moreover, this might not even be the limit, for all 5 of these paths were the Great Dao of Infinity. Mastering any 1 of them could elevate 1 to the rank of a Quasi-Sage of Infinity.

If 1 could master it all and fuse it into the supreme Great Dao of Primordial Chaos, would it not be possible to sweep through and subdue the Chaos Heavenly Emperor even as a Quasi-Sage?

"If I could fully master these 5 Great Daos, I might be able to ascend to the heavens in a single step, directly setting foot into the realm of the Unity Dao Supreme."

Eldrin's thoughts flickered, but he soon shook his head again.

These 5 Great Daos are all Wuji-level Great Daos. Even the weakest among them, the Primordial Earth Dao of All Things, has been cultivated by at least 2 Chaos Heavenly Emperors concurrently. To master such a Dao is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Even if Eldrin had attained sagehood through physical cultivation, he likely wouldn’t have full confidence in seizing the other party’s authority over the Great Dao.

"Step by step, at least my current strength has improved considerably."

A faint smile involuntarily surfaced on Eldrin's (Person Name) lips as his thoughts drifted.

This time, both his primordial spirit and Great Dao cultivation had stepped into the realm of the Great Emperor, with the combat prowess of these 2 foundations rivaling that of ordinary Quasi-Sages.

Although such strength no longer constituted a significant enhancement for Eldrin's current power level, it still elevated his overall combat prowess by approximately 20 percent.

"With my current strength, even without activating the Abyssal Seal, I should be able to confront—and likely defeat—the Black Abyss Emperor head-on, shouldn't I?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then swiftly dismissed the thought.

Snapping back to reality, he found himself at the heart of the Primordial Wilderness Realm. Before him lay the convergence point of endless primordial cosmic energy, where an ancient tome of chaos drifted weightlessly, emanating world-shattering divine power.

"Chaos Tri-Soul Tome."

Eldrin murmured softly, realizing that the Chaos Trinity Soul Codex had been nurtured for over 3 100 kalpas without his notice, and had now fully restored its status as a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Eldrin turned his gaze to the Chaos Tri-Soul Tome and inquired, "Fellow Daoist, how is your recovery progressing?"

"This time, I am deeply indebted to you, esteemed sir."

The Book of Chaotic 3 Souls slowly spoke, its tone tinged with emotion, "I never imagined that the Primordial Source Qi, an exceedingly rare treasure even within the chaos, would be held in such abundance by you, fellow Daoist."

"If you had not been willing to bestow upon me the Primordial Chaos Qi, I might not have been able to fully recover."

Eldrin nodded with a smile. "The reason I'm willing to restore you is to glimpse the supreme arcane methods of the Soul Dao."

The Book of Chaotic 3 Souls gave a slight nod before speaking, "I possess the supreme secret art of soul cultivation. However, whether you can prove your path and become a Soul Dao Celestial Emperor ultimately depends on your own destiny."

As these words were spoken, the Chaos Tri-Soul Tome unveiled its profound mysteries, allowing Eldrin to comprehend the esoteric arts contained within.

As Eldrin continued to delve deeper into his comprehension, he gradually came to realize how immensely powerful this Chaos 3 Souls Tome truly was.

It turned out that the Primordial Chaos 3 Souls Scripture recorded 4 supreme and profound arts.

Within were 3 scrolls, each inscribed with the supreme scriptures for cultivating the 'Heavenly Soul Profound Art', the 'Earthly Soul Profound Art', and the 'Mortal Soul Profound Art'.

These 3 secret tomes cultivate the Heaven, Earth, and Human souls respectively, enabling each soul to shatter its limits once and summon a True Spirit Imprint for baptism.

The Celestial Soul Art required the inhalation and exhalation of the Primordial Immortal Realm's Heavenly Dao essence, while the Earth Soul Art necessitated the refinement of the Primordial Immortal Realm's Netherworld essence.

The Soul Art of Humanity does not require the essence of heaven and earth, but consumes vast quantities of rare treasures such as Terran Soul Holy Fruits and Soul-Nourishing Wood.

Among the 3 methods, the Celestial Soul Art required the essence of the Heavenly Dao, while the Earth Soul Art demanded the essence of the Netherworld—both were exceedingly rare.

Even a single Primordial Chaos Domain, depending on the potency of its World Essence, can at most sustain the cultivation of 1 to 9 Soul Dao Emperors.

Once the essence of heaven and earth is depleted, it would take at least 10 1000 kalpas for it to recover.

In truth, ancient primordial realms like the 3 1000 Immortal Domains retained only scant remnants of their Heavenly Dao essence and Netherworld origin—likely sufficient for no more than 1 or 2 cultivators to sustain their practice.

The fourth volume, titled the 3 Souls Profound Art, is an exceptionally powerful soul-splitting technique.

Cultivating this art allows 1 to divide the heaven, earth, and human souls, transforming them into 3 supreme Soul Avatars.

These 3 avatars each possessed 80% of the primordial spirit's combat prowess, yet their existence did not diminish the main body's battle capacity—truly an ingenious method of combat.

"This Chaos Tri-Ascension Scripture can truly be called the Primordial Ancient Sutra."

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

Compared to the far more perilous 9 Souls Ancient Tome, the Chaos 3 Souls Tome could methodically enhance the power of the primordial soul, even pointing directly toward the realm of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

While in theory, the 9 Souls Ancient Tome could manifest 9 separate souls, far surpassing the 3-soul avatar's upper limit.

However, the soul-splitting technique of the 9 Souls Ancient Scroll requires reincarnation and cultivation anew, and it inherits only a minuscule portion of 1's innate aptitude. Thus, it is exceedingly difficult for the divided soul to attain a realm comparable to the original self.

Hence, the more stable 3 Souls Mystic Art often yields superior combat prowess.

"The Chaos Trinity Tome is stable, and it can lead directly to the realm of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor."

"The 9 Souls Ancient Tome is even more perilous, yet its rewards are often far greater. By cultivating just 1 or 2 soul avatars that approach or rival the original self, 1 might potentially stand on par with the Chaos 3 Souls Tome."

Fortunately, the 2 ancient scrolls complemented each other perfectly, ultimately increasing the certainty of cultivating the 9 True Spirit Acupoints.

Eldrin thought to himself, finally turning his gaze to the Chaos 3 Souls Scripture and saying, "Many thanks for your assistance, fellow Daoist. With this volume of heavenly scripture in hand, my hope of cultivating into a Soul Dao Heavenly Emperor has grown by severalfold."

The Book of Chaotic 3 Souls chuckled lightly and spoke calmly, "With your innate talent, the hope of you stepping into the rank of Soul Path Celestial Emperor was never small. I have merely added blossoms to the brocade."

Eldrin shook his head calmly and replied, "To some of my clansmen, you might very well be the key to whether they can cultivate into Soul Path Heavenly Emperors."

With those final words, Eldrin said no more. He put away the Chaos Tri-Soul Tome and returned to the Nameless Realm.

At the location of the Nameless Space, Eldrin (Person Name) saw the dormant Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) and couldn't help but ask, "How much longer until you ascend to the rank of Chaos Spiritual Treasure?"

Within 1 100 kalpas, the breakthrough should be accomplished.

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. "Just a little further," he whispered to himself, the words snatched away by the gale. "The legacy of the Fallen Star Sage must be within reach." His robes, once fine but now tattered and stained with dirt and sweat, flapped wildly around his frame. He was a mere Qi Refinement stage cultivator, barely able to circulate spiritual energy to reinforce his limbs. A single misstep would mean a fall of thousands of meters, leaving nothing but a bloody pulp on the jagged rocks below. Suddenly, a faint, ethereal glow caught his eye from a crevice just above. His heart hammered against his ribs. Could this be it? The hidden grotto mentioned in the tattered map he had traded his last 10 Low-Grade Spirit Stones for? With renewed determination, he hauled himself up the final stretch, his muscles screaming in protest. The crevice widened into the mouth of a small cave, shrouded in shadows. The glow emanated from within, pulsating softly with a gentle, inviting light. He crawled inside, collapsing onto the cool, smooth stone floor for a moment, gasping for air. As his eyes adjusted to the dim light, he saw it. In the center of the small cavern, hovering mid-air, was a single, pristine jade slip. It radiated an ancient and profound aura, the source of the faint illumination. "The Fallen Star Legacy Jade Slip (Cultivation Method)..." Lin Chen breathed, his voice filled with awe and reverence. He had risked everything for this chance. Countless cultivators had sought the Sage's inheritance over the centuries, all failing. Yet here it was, before him. He reached out a trembling hand. The moment his fingers made contact with the cool, smooth jade, a torrent of information flooded his mind—profound cultivation techniques, esoteric knowledge of alchemy and artifact forging, memories of battles against demonic beasts that shook the heavens. It was overwhelming, glorious. A deep, resonant voice echoed directly within his consciousness. "To inherit my legacy, you must first comprehend the first chapter of the Fallen Star Art. You have 1 100 days. Fail, and your soul shall be scattered, becoming nourishment for this mountain." Lin Chen's initial elation was instantly replaced by a cold, gripping fear. 1 100 days to comprehend a foundational art left by a legendary Sage? It was an impossible task. Many would have crumbled under such pressure. But Lin Chen was not like the others. He had nothing left to lose. His clan was gone, his former friends had turned their backs, and he had been driven from the sect in disgrace. This jade slip was his only hope. He sat cross-legged on the stone floor, ignoring his aching body and empty stomach. He focused his mind, directing his meager spiritual energy according to the intricate pathways described in the first chapter of the Fallen Star Art. The energy cycled, slow and clumsy at first, like a newborn fawn learning to walk. Hours turned into days. He entered a deep state of meditation, unaware of the passage of time, his entire being focused on the delicate dance of energy within his dantian. On the dawn of the third day, a miraculous change occurred. The spiritual energy of the world around him began to stir, swirling towards the cave like a gentle vortex. It poured into his body, purifying his meridians, washing away impurities. A layer of black, viscous sludge seeped from his pores, the accumulated toxins of years of mediocre cultivation. He opened his eyes. They shone with a newfound clarity and sharpness. He felt lighter, stronger. His senses were heightened; he could hear the whisper of a leaf falling a mile away, see the individual motes of dust dancing in a sunbeam filtering into the cave. He had broken through. In 3 days, he had not only comprehended the first chapter but had advanced from the third to the fourth level of Qi Refinement. It was an unbelievable speed. A grim smile touched his lips. "1 100 days? I don't need that long." He looked down at his filthy robes and his grime-covered hands. He needed to cleanse himself and find sustenance. But more importantly, he needed to continue. The Fallen Star Art held 9 chapters in total. He had merely taken the first step on a long, arduous road paved with both unparalleled opportunity and unimaginable peril. Somewhere, in the deepest recesses of his newly awakened consciousness, a thought, cold and resolute, took root. "The Azure Cloud Sect... the Zhao Family... all of you who looked down on me, who cast me out... just you wait. I, Lin Chen, will return."