Chapter 2075 : Neo Primordial Realm

Eldrin gave a slight nod. 1 100 kalpas were but a fleeting span to his present self.

Yet he still paused briefly before speaking. "In recent years, I've often felt a certain palpitation in my heart."

"Through subtle divination, I have vaguely deduced that hundreds of kalpas from now, a great calamity will likely sweep across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. When that time comes, I may require your assistance to help me transcend this tribulation."

The Pearl of Returning Abyss did not respond immediately. Only after a long pause did it speak. "For even your cultivation to sense such foreboding... this tribulation is likely no minor ordeal."

"However, your immediate priority should be enhancing your cultivation."

Eldrin nodded. He naturally understood this principle.

As long as his strength was formidable enough, then no matter how terrifying the great tribulation might be, he would be able to face it with equanimity.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin did not linger. He directly returned to the Primal Immortal Realm through the Nameless Space.

Returning to the Primordial Immortal Realm, Eldrin emerged from his seclusion chamber and immediately summoned high-ranking clan members including Lyra, Qing Ji, and Chen Ethan.

When the group arrived at the main hall, Eldrin spoke decisively, "In recent days, I've sensed unusual disturbances in the Barren Sea."

"Deep within the chaotic primordial sea, I sense what seems to be an immensely powerful force taking form."

"Not long ago, I performed a divination myself. Barring unforeseen circumstances, a nascent primordial realm shall soon emerge near the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss."

"Newborn Primordial Domain?"

Hearing this, everyone was profoundly shaken.

Lyra could not help but reveal a look of astonishment as she asked involuntarily, "A newly born Primordial Domain?"

"Hmm, that should be a grand Primordial Domain. Its tier would not be inferior to a 3-Pole Primordial Domain, and it might very well possess the stature of 9 Heavenly Mandate Divine Sovereigns."

Eldrin spoke with measured grace, then turned his gaze toward Chen Xianzhu. "Moreover, this journey to the Primordial Realm appears to be intertwined with the celestial destinies of both Xianzhu and Xiannian."

"Destiny?"

Everyone was slightly taken aback, falling into a state of bewilderment.

Lila couldn't help but hesitate, inquiring involuntarily, "What do you mean by the Heavenly Decree you mentioned?"

Eldrin spoke in a measured tone before continuing, "I cannot say for certain, but within this may lie the very opportunity for their path to ascension."

At this point, Eldrin (Person Name) said to Chen Xianzhu, "You must prepare yourself and strive to reach the Great Emperor Realm before the Primordial Domain emerges."

With that, Eldrin said no more and dismissed the assembly.

After the others had departed, Lyra (Person Name) remained alone. She gazed at Eldrin (Person Name) and couldn't resist asking, "Husband, have you divined something?"

"The Heavenly Secrets are obscure; I cannot discern much, only vaguely glimpsing a fragment."

Eldrin let out a soft sigh, his gaze drifting into the depths of chaos as he remarked with a tinge of melancholy, "That newly born Primordial Domain is likely facing a dreadful tribulation."

Time flew by like a shuttle, and in the blink of an eye, dozens of kalpas had passed.

As Eldrin's 1000-tribulation lifespan drew ever closer to its end, anomalous changes finally began to occur in the Chaotic Wastelands beyond the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

At the edge of the Southern Abyss' 7 domains, a vast and primordial Chaos Primordial Domain abruptly took form, suppressing hundreds of desolate Chaos Wastelands in the span of a single breath.

The emergence of this primordial domain instantly stirred the entire 7 Domains of Southern Abyss.

The various Demi-Sages and even the Chaos Heavenly Emperors were utterly astounded. They traversed the vast Chaotic Sea 1 after another, arriving beyond this Primal Domain. Eldrin (Person Name) was naturally no exception.

At this moment, Eldrin stood facing the Primordial Qilin Ancestor, the Supreme Abyss Immortal Sage, and several other Chaos Heavenly Emperors. Gazing upon the vast, newborn primordial domain before them, he couldn't help but reveal a trace of astonishment.

Elder Taizhuo slowly spoke, a flicker of astonishment gleaming in his eyes. "This is a grand Primordial Domain, 1 whose tier rivals even our own Tri-Polar Primordial Domain."

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage also nodded, stroking his long beard as he remarked, "Speaking of which, the last time a Primordial Domain emerged within the 13 Abyssal Realms was over 230,000 Kalpas ago."

In that era, the Primordial Abyssal Realm of Malevolent Spirits emerged from the Chaos Desolate Sea, and the so-called 'Abyssal Sovereign' attained enlightenment through the Chaos Dao. He could be considered 1 of the ultimate victors of the late Primordial Epoch.

At the same time, Patriarch Haoxu also strolled over. Gazing upon the nascent Primordial Domain before him, he could not help but sigh and remark, "A large-scale Primordial Domain is an exceedingly rare sight."

"If this place could give birth to 9 Chaos Heavenly Emperors, it might even become a realm comparable to the 3 Primordial Domains. Though who knows who will emerge as the ultimate victor?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly, his fingers weaving through celestial calculations as he discerned that within this chaotic realm, no fewer than 9 beings bearing the destiny of Chaos Heavenly Emperors were currently gestating.

Yet as he had anticipated, the Chaos Domain was seething with calamitous qi, and the 9 Chaos Heavenly Emperors all seemed ensnared by a palpable aura of death.

"Boom—"

At the same time, a sound of shattering void echoed from within the chaos.

Eldrin looked up to see the boundless Chaotic Wasteland Sea torn asunder, from which emerged 2 figures radiating overwhelmingly powerful auras.

Between the 2 supreme experts, 1 was draped in a 7-colored Seraphina Qu (Person Name), a woman of unparalleled beauty.

The other figure stood tall and imposing, clad in immortal battle armor forged of eternal celestial gold, gripping a long spear crafted from the same imperishable metal—a supreme Chaos Heavenly Emperor in his own right.

"It's her!"

Eldrin’s heart trembled as he instantly recognized the woman’s origins—she was none other than the supreme Heavenly Emperor of the Blazing Central Chaos Realm, the ‘7 Profound Empress’.

The 7 Profundities Empress, also revered as the 7 Profundities Celestial Maiden, simultaneously pursued the Path of Dao Dominion and the Celestial Emperor's Path of Soul Cultivation. Her cultivation realm and combat prowess rivaled even those at the Half-Step Dao Union stage.

As for the other man, Eldrin had never met him before, but he vaguely surmised his origins.

“磐极天帝。”

Elder Taizhuo spoke, revealing the man's origins.

Eldrin's heart stirred slightly, confirming his suspicions were correct.

Beside them, the Eldrin Immortal Sage, witnessing this, also spoke up: "Legend has it that beneath the rule of the Scorchion Supreme, there were 20-5 Chaos Celestial Emperors—all either his disciples or bloodline descendants."

Among these 20-5 Chaos Heavenly Emperors, there stood 5 Half-Step Dao Amalgamation realm powerhouses. The 7 Wonders Empress and the Primordial Zenith Heavenly Emperor were 2 of them.

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage spoke with measured grace, his expression suddenly turning grave as he declared, "Among these 2 individuals, the Sevenfold Perfection Empress cultivates both the Path of Soul and the Path of Palm. She possesses the potential to break through to the second realm of Chaos."

Meanwhile, the Indomitable Emperor took the path of physical sanctification. Not only did he cultivate 1 of the 4 ultimate divine forms—the Chaos Divine Form—but he also used it as his foundation to ascend to the realm of Chaos Emperor.

Thus, throughout the entire Primordial Chiyang Domain, he stood as 1 of the 3 supreme Great Emperors who had achieved sainthood through physical cultivation.

Hearing this, Eldrin felt a slight tremor in his heart.

According to the words of the Supreme Abyss Immortal Sage, an ordinary Half-Step Unity Realm expert could contend against 10 common Heavenly Emperors like the likes of Grand Turbid Daoist.

In that case, the strength of the Primordial Extreme Celestial Emperor would rank as an invincible powerhouse at the Half-Step Unity Realm. Even against ordinary Half-Step Unity experts, he should be capable of fighting 2 at once.

You must understand, only those truly unparalleled geniuses could ever set foot upon the path of the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

Those who had set foot into the Half-Step Dao Unity Realm were beings who had mastered 3 Chaos Great Daos. Such individuals possessed strength that could truly be described as defying the heavens.

Yet he could still hold his own against 2 opponents, proving that the Indomitable Emperor truly deserved to be called a peerless prodigy.

With such astonishing methods and combat prowess, he likely possessed some means of self-preservation even when facing a supreme Eldrin (Cultivation Realm) expert.

20 Heavenly Emperors, 5 Half-Step Unity Realm experts, and 1 Unity Paragon.

Eldrin let out a faint sigh before speaking, "I'm afraid even if all 13 domains of the Celestial Abyss were combined, their combined strength would scarcely amount to 1-tenth of the lineage of the Blazeheart Supreme."

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage nodded slightly. With a sweep of his sleeve, he withdrew from this chaotic realm with Eldrin (Person Name).

Having completed all this, he finally spoke: "With 2 supreme experts at the half-step Dao Integration realm arriving, it seems this newly-born primordial realm is destined to face calamity once more."

Hearing this, even Daoist Tai Zhuo couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow for the fallen—like a fox mourning the death of a hare.

他看向七绝天女和磐极天帝的目光，亦是散发出了少许冷意。

Had it not been for the Supreme Eldrin's intervention back then, forcibly crippling the Heavenly Dao of the Primal Immortal Realm, he would never have had his Primordial Chaos Genesis Qi seized by others, delaying his breakthrough to the Celestial Emperor Realm until now.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) said nothing more, but instead turned his gaze toward the 7-Arcanum Maiden (Person Name) and the Monolith Zenith Emperor (Person Name), his eyes tinged with a trace of solemnity.

The 7 Wonders Celestial Maiden and the Monolith Supreme Emperor were both invincible powerhouses at the Half-Step Dao Union realm. Even if over 20 Emperors from the 7 domains of the Southern Abyss joined forces, they would likely stand no chance of defeating these 2 individuals.

At that moment, the 2 Heavenly Emperors arrived before the nascent Primordial Realm and exchanged a glance.

The 7 Ultimate Celestial Maiden gave a slight nod, then instantly summoned 7 peerless immortal swords, transforming them into a breathtaking sword formation of slaughter that descended upon the nascent Primordial Domain.

In an instant, overwhelming waves of chaotic sword-light surged forth, boundless sword energy shaking the vast primordial chaos, forcibly splitting the Chaotic Desolate Sea in 2.

"This is the 7 Extremities Immortal Sword."

The Great Abyss Immortal Saint took a deep breath and spoke with profound envy in his voice.

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he involuntarily recalled the origins of this 7 Ultimate Immortal Sword.

Legend has it that the 7 Ultimate Immortal Swords were forged from 7 primordial chaos immortal blades, each 1 being a peerless weapon of slaughter among chaos spiritual treasures.

It is said that in order to forge these 7 swords, the Supreme Lord Zhiyang ventured into the primordial chaos to obtain 7 types of Chaos Immortal Gold, then tempered the sword embryos with 7 strands of Primordial Chaos Qi.

Later, at a great cost, he ventured deep into the chaos with the 7 swords and discovered a primordial treasure site—the Chaos Tempering Sword Pool. There, he tempered the blades for a full 4,900 kalpas before achieving complete refinement.

This sword possesses supreme power of slaughter, its edge capable of slaying the Primordial Heaven Emperor. Even the invincible Heaven Emperor who achieved sainthood through physical cultivation would likely dare not face its sharpness directly.

The Supreme Inferno Monarch was the finest artifact forger across dozens of nearby Chaos Domains. Even if 1 were to look beyond these dozens of Chaos Domains, his name would undoubtedly ring far and wide.

"The immortal sword he forged is bound to possess extraordinary qualities."

Eldrin’s thoughts drifted as he watched the 7 immortal swords strike the nascent Primordial Domain, erupting into a cataclysmic collision that defied all mortal comprehension.

However, the great Primal Domains were truly extraordinary. Even without the Chaos Heavenly Emperor presiding over the Heavenly Mandate, the self-reviving power of the Heavenly Dao could still confront experts at the second realm of Chaos.

At this moment, the nascent primordial realm seethed incessantly, with infinite divine chains of the Great Dao intertwining as they erupted with supreme power capable of annihilating all existence.

After a momentary clash, the boundless power of the Heavenly Dao's authority actually locked down the 7 Extremes Heavenly Sword, plunging the 2 into a deadlock of confrontation.

"Hmph—"

Seeing that the 7 Profound Celestial Maiden alone could not subdue the Will of the Heavenly Dao, the Unyielding Extreme Emperor decisively intervened, manifesting a chaotic true form spanning hundreds of millions of feet.

In an instant, an eternal power of Chaos True Form enveloped his physical body, unleashing an indescribable and supreme might.

Then he abruptly struck, harnessing the Eternal Spear to tear through the firmament, engaging in a world-shaking confrontation with the Will of the Heavenly Dao.

From that moment, 2 supreme experts at the half-step Dao Integration realm erupted into a world-shaking battle against the Heavenly Dao of the Primal Domain.

The Heavenly Dao's will possessed a foundation rivaling that of a Dao Fusion Supreme, making it naturally impossible for 2 Half-Step Dao Fusion cultivators to subdue.

However, as the authority of the Heavenly Dao remained unclaimed, its manifested power was highly fragmented, allowing them to temporarily avoid falling into a disadvantageous position.

Just as both sides were locked in a stalemate, unable to decisively determine victory, a world-shattering roar erupted from the primordial chaos.

"Boom!"

Eldrin suddenly felt a tremor in his heart, followed by an overwhelming force tearing through the chaotic primordial sea.

In an instant, a supreme divine form of the Great Dao of Chaos transformed into a celestial furnace that blotted out the heavens, descending to suppress the nascent Primordial Domain.

In an instant, the Immortal Crucible descended upon the Primordial Realm, locking into a stalemate with the nascent domain.

"This is..."

Eldrin's expression shifted slightly, revealing a look of utter astonishment.

Elder Taizhuo's expression was incomparably grave as he gazed upon the celestial furnace and sighed, "The Blazing Zenith Furnace—this is the true manifestation of the Great Dao forged by that very Blazing Zenith Supreme."

His true form had yet to arrive, yet across the boundless chaotic desolate sea, he could manifest the true form of the Great Dao to suppress an entire large-scale primordial domain. His power had grown even more formidable than before.

"As I anticipated, his power is now only a single step away from that of the top Unity Sovereigns."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brows.

Legend has it that in ancient times, the Supreme Lord Chiyang paid a grievous price—sustaining severe injuries—to suppress the nascent Primordial Genesis Domain, ultimately restraining its Heavenly Dao from executing the 3 Soul Sovereigns.

It was precisely because he was severely wounded and feared being ambushed by other powerful foes that he refrained from continuing to plunder the Primordial Chaos Qi and resources, thus allowing the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss to recover their vitality.

Yet now, even without the Supreme Eldrin's true presence arriving, this nascent primordial realm—no weaker than the Primal Chaos Domain—was utterly suppressed. This proved the Supreme Eldrin's power had undoubtedly advanced significantly.

"This Lord of Flaming Yang will likely become a formidable foe in the future."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, a faint sigh coloring his thoughts.

Logically speaking, 10 ordinary Half-Step Unity Realm cultivators joining forces should be capable of contending against a single ordinary Unity Supreme.

Across the dozens of surrounding Chaos Domains, there were over 30 Half-Step Dao Fusion realm experts. This was precisely why Supreme Fiend-Central conducted his affairs with relative restraint.

For these quasi-Synthesis Emperors still harbored profound wariness toward this sole Synthesis Supreme, and thus had tacitly formed an alliance of mutual understanding.

Yet, for a powerhouse at the Half-Step Integration Realm, advancing further was almost harder than ascending to the heavens. Nevertheless, the Supreme Lord Chiyang continued to grow stronger without cease.

If 1 day, the Venerable Chiyang could reach the pinnacle of Dao Integration, or even the half-step realm of the Infinite Sovereign, it would likely become exceedingly difficult for mere numbers to pose a threat to him.

Unless a new Path Unity Supreme emerges, who could possibly pose a threat to a peak-level Path Unity Supreme?

"Alas, it seems the matter of breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor cannot be delayed for too long either."

"If he truly reaches the pinnacle of the Supreme Unity realm, even if I achieve the Fleshly Body Sanctification, I may not be able to break through to the Soul Dao Celestial Emperor under his obstruction."

Eldrin's thoughts drifted for a moment, but he swiftly reined them in.

But when the newborn Primordial Domain’s Heavenly Dao was suppressed, the 7 Ultimate Celestial Maiden and the Unshakable Celestial Emperor were able to disengage, charging into the Primordial Domain to plunder its World Essence and Primordial Chaos Origin Qi.

They plundered all the Chaos Treasures nurtured between heaven and earth, even seizing the 9 strands of Primordial Chaos Qi and 3 Chaos Spiritual Roots.

Even the several Chaos Spiritual Treasures still in gestation were completely plundered by them, not a single 1 spared.

Having accomplished all this, the 2 Great Emperors finally departed with satisfaction, leaving behind nothing but a shattered and desolate nascent primordial realm.

After they had departed, Eldrin watched their retreating figures and remarked with considerable apprehension,

"3 stalks of Chaos Spiritual Roots, 4 nascent forms of Chaos Spiritual Treasures, and a full 9 strands of Primordial Chaos Qi."

"To think that merely suppressing a single major Primordial Domain could yield such astonishing gains. No wonder the lineage of the Blazing Yang Supreme 1 is so formidable."

"The strong grow ever stronger; such has been the way since ancient times." The Eldrin Emperor spoke from nearby, then added with a hint of regret, "Yet it is a pity that among the 7 domains of Southern Abyss, we possess not a single Half-Step Dao Union expert."

"Otherwise, with our geographical advantage and combined strength, we should at least be able to secure a share of the spoils."

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 young man of 20-some years, yet his eyes held a depth and resolve that belied his age. For 3 years, he had pursued this single goal, this faint whisper of hope in a world that had shown him little kindness. With a final, grunting heave, he pulled himself over the precipice and collapsed onto a small, surprisingly level platform. His chest heaved as he gulped in the thin, cold air. As his vision cleared, he saw it—a narrow fissure in the cliff face, almost completely hidden by a curtain of ancient, gnarled vines. A faint, ethereal light seemed to pulse from within. "This is it," he breathed, a surge of adrenaline cutting through his exhaustion. Cautiously, he pushed aside the vines and stepped into the cavern. The air inside was still and cool, carrying a faint, ozonic tang that spoke of immense spiritual power. The walls were smooth, as if polished by a giant's hand, and intricate murals depicting celestial battles and meditating immortals covered their surface. At the center of the cavern sat a simple stone dais. Upon it rested a single, pristine jade slip. Lin Chen's heart hammered against his ribs. He approached the dais with reverent steps, his earlier fatigue forgotten. This was the rumored cultivation technique, the key to transcending his mortal coil and stepping onto the true path of immortality. He reached out, his fingers trembling slightly, and picked up the jade slip. The moment his skin made contact, a flood of information surged into his mind—profound formulas, esoteric concepts, and the majestic name of the technique: The Heavenly Constellation Mantra. A wave of dizziness washed over him, but it was followed by an exhilarating clarity. He understood now the foundational principles, the method to draw upon the power of the distant stars to refine his own spiritual energy, or Qi. But cultivation required resources. His eyes fell upon a small, unadorned pouch lying beside where the jade slip had rested. He picked it up and poured its contents into his palm. A cascade of glittering, thumb-sized stones clattered onto his skin. They pulsed with a soft, internal light, each 1 containing a dense concentration of pure spiritual energy. "Spirit stones!" he gasped, quickly counting them. "1 100... no, 1 100 and 20!" This was a fortune beyond his wildest dreams. With these, he could make significant progress in the initial stages of his cultivation. He sat cross-legged on the cold stone floor, clutching a single spirit stone in his hand. Closing his eyes, he began to circulate the rudimentary Qi gathering method he had painstakingly acquired years ago, using it as a primer to approach the vastly more profound Heavenly Constellation Mantra. He focused his mind, envisioning the countless stars in the night sky, each a brilliant point of celestial power. Time lost all meaning. He felt the energy from the spirit stone in his palm begin to flow into his body, a warm, tingling stream that followed the pathways described in the Mantra. It was a slow, arduous process, like trying to divert a mighty river with his bare hands. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he guided the energy through his meridians, purifying it, making it his own. Hours, or perhaps days, later, a profound change occurred. A minuscule, shimmering vortex of energy formed deep within his dantian, the energy center located just below his navel. It was faint, unstable, but undeniably present. He had officially stepped into the First Layer of Qi Condensation. Lin Chen opened his eyes, a slow smile spreading across his face. The world looked different. The colors were sharper, the sounds of the wind outside more distinct. He could feel the subtle flow of spiritual energy in the air around him. It was a sensation of newfound power, of a door to an infinite universe cracking open before him. The path ahead would be long and fraught with peril. There would be bottlenecks to break through, heavenly tribulations to survive, and countless rivals to overcome. But in this quiet moment, seated in the cave of a long-dead sage, Lin Chen felt a certainty settle in his soul. The journey of a 1000 miles began with a single step. His had just been taken.