Chapter 2084 : The 1 True Form

The illusory figure murmured slowly, a look of utter astonishment dawning on its face.

As the last contingency left by the Profound Heaven lineage, he naturally understood what the cracking of the Profound Heaven Mirror signified.

It must be known that the Profound Heaven Mirror was a mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Artifact, a treasure of boundless power capable of revealing the myriad possibilities of his future.

Even if 1 were to use the Mystic Heaven Mirror to observe the future of a Unity Supreme, there would theoretically be no possibility of the Mystic Heaven Mirror being destroyed.

Even those with the potential to reach the realm of Chaos Dominion, if their chances of breakthrough are not particularly high, would merely exceed the Eldrin Mirror's capabilities—rendering their future unobservable.

There is only 1 possibility that could cause the Xuantian Mirror to crack.

That is the possibility of Eldrin breaking through to the Chaos Lord—an existence almost amounting to 1 100 percent certainty.

Using the Profound Heaven Mirror to observe the nearly predestined future of a Chaos Ruler naturally revealed no possibilities.

On the contrary, the future Lord of Chaos sensed the prying gaze. With a single glance back along the River of Time, he had already exceeded the limits of what the Mystic Heaven Mirror could withstand.

The gap between a Chaos Sovereign and a Unity Supreme was far too vast—an utterly insurmountable chasm.

To vanquish a Chaos Celestial Emperor, such an existence wouldn’t even need to lift a finger—a single wisp of its aura descending would be enough to annihilate him time and again.

Even to vanquish an ordinary Path Unification Supreme, a single finger would suffice to completely subdue them.

"A future Chaos Sovereign."

The illusory figure murmured softly, its gaze gradually intensifying until it finally spoke with burning eyes: "This is the greatest opportunity for the revival of the Mystical Heaven lineage. Perhaps by following him, we may shatter that eternal shackle."

"It seems that treasure shall, at last, have an owner worthy of its majesty."

Meanwhile, at the location of the third trial, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

Saint Cangyan looked at Eldrin with a hint of astonishment and said, "For you to stir such a celestial phenomenon, could it be that you possess the aptitude of a supreme Unity Dao Sovereign?"

Eldrin shook his head and spoke calmly, "My aptitude is indeed decent, but I dare not presume how far I may ultimately progress."

"Ancestral Master of the Returning Abyss, I have heard of you."

The Primordial Demon Ape slowly spoke, its eyes blazing with intensity as it said, "You have pioneered the path of cultivation, a great merit to the vast and boundless chaos. I, too, hold a measure of admiration for you."

"Yet we each serve our own masters. When the day comes for our duel atop the Celestial Abyss, let neither of us hold back."

Hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin's eyes as he seemed to vaguely grasp something.

Witnessing this, the Primeval Demon Ape did not conceal anything and stated plainly, "The Abyss is soon to calm, and the merging of the Northern and Southern Abysses shall be an unstoppable tide."

"You denizens of the 7 Southern Abyssal Domains have but 2 choices: either submit willingly, or be beaten into submission."

"Is that so?"

Emperor Black Abyss’s gaze turned icy, the Black Abyss Imperial Spear gleaming brightly in his hand. He spoke coldly, "I would like to see for myself whether the prodigies of the 6 Domains of Northern Abyss truly live up to their reputation."

"Alright, that's enough bickering."

At that very moment, an ethereal figure descended through the air, intercepting the several individuals poised for combat.

He gazed toward the mountain range ahead and spoke calmly, "The third trial holds unfathomable dangers. You'd best conserve your strength to cross it."

Hearing this, everyone immediately reined in some of their murderous aura.

Seeing this, the illusory figure spoke with a measure of calm, "Having passed the trials of combat prowess and innate aptitude, you must now face the test of our Profound Heaven lineage."

"And this trial is known as the 3 Calamities Heavenly Tribulation."

3 Tribulations Heavenly Barrier?

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily taken aback.

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden of Misty Azure couldn't refrain from asking, "What are the 3 Calamity Heavenly Tribulations?"

"The so-called 3 Tribulation Heavenly Gates represent the ultimate trial left for you by the Mystic Heaven Supreme."

The ethereal figure spoke unhurriedly, a trace of apprehension in his tone as he began, "By comparison, the 3 Calamities Heavenly Tribulation is far more perilous."

"Yet true strength is always forged through countless trials. Having endured the triple Heavenly Tribulation, even if you haven't completely passed the third trial, you must have gained profound insights."

As the voice faded, the ethereal speaker waved his sleeve, transporting everyone into a nameless void.

Eldrin felt the flow of time and space beneath his feet, suddenly finding himself transported into an ancient realm of scorching, molten lava.

"This is..."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression.

The ethereal figure spoke at that very moment, a divine voice of the Great Dao reverberating between heaven and earth: "This first trial is called the Purgatory Heavenly Pass."

This place possesses the 7 supreme Chaos Divine Flames: Purgatory Flame, Karmic Lotus Flame, Netherghost Flame, Azure Spirit Flame, Ice Soul Profound Flame, 9 Abyssal Demon Flame, and Immortal Imperishable Flame.

"If any of you can withstand the burning of even a single divine flame upon your flesh, you shall be considered to have passed this first trial."

"If you can endure the burning of multiple divine flames, you might seize this chance to forge an ultimate Chaos Body."

Eldrin’s heart jolted. The 7 divine flames mentioned by the ethereal figure were all manifestations of the Great Dao forged by the 7 Chaos Heavenly Emperors who had mastered the Dao of Fire.

Such divine flames possess boundless power; even an Ultimate Demi-Saint would not dare claim they could withstand them. No wonder the requirements for this third trial are so exceedingly high.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin immediately channeled all his power through his cultivation base, summoning a stream of infernal fire to immolate his Chaos Indestructible Body.

"Bzzz—"

In an instant, Eldrin felt a torrent of purgatorial flames surge into his body.

This Purgatory Flame was truly worthy of being a manifestation of Chaos-level Dao. Its power far surpassed any divine flame Eldrin had ever encountered, sufficient to effortlessly reduce a Demi-Saint to ashes.

Fortunately, Eldrin's Chaos Indestructible Body was extraordinary. Even after being continuously burned by the Purgatory Flames, it showed not the slightest sign of being refined. Instead, his physical strength continued to grow ever more formidable.

"What formidable divine flames—this is a perfect opportunity."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of delight crossing his features.

Since breaking through to the realm of Primordial Chaos Emperor, Eldrin had rarely tempered his physical form by drawing upon the earth veins and field domains between heaven and earth.

This was because Eldrin had forged the Path of Self-Refinement, allowing him to continuously temper and transcend his own limits without relying on external forces.

However, the fundamental reason was also that Eldrin’s physical body had grown far too powerful. In the vast expanse of primordial chaos, it had become exceedingly difficult to find an environment that could completely suppress his physique.

Now, the divine flames within this Purgatory Heavenly Pass have once again helped Eldrin (Person Name) fulfill the required conditions.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin directly summoned his foundational treasure, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, and then retreated into its depths to begin cultivating the Path of Self-Refinement.

In an instant, the Abyssal Crucible summoned 7 great chaotic divine flames: Purgatory Fire, Karmic Lotus Blaze, Netherghost Flame, Azure Spirit Fire, Ice-Soul Profound Fire, 9 Abyssal Demonfire, and Immortal Imperishable Flame.

He then used the 7 supreme divine flames as furnace fire, beginning to ceaselessly incinerate Eldrin's Chaos Indestructible Body.

In that instant, Eldrin’s physical body was on the verge of complete dissolution, yet the power within him surged ever more overwhelmingly.

The 5 divine forms—the Ancient Pearl of Life, the Ancient Tortoise Shield, the Ancient White Tiger Sword, the Wings of the Vermilion Bird, and the Mark of the Qilin—blazed with dazzling brilliance, merging into a single Primal Chaos Cauldron that continuously condensed Eldrin's (Person Name) physical form.

At a pace almost visible to the naked eye, Eldrin's physical form grew increasingly solid and indestructible.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. By the time the 7 great divine flames could scarcely harm Eldrin in the slightest, his physical body had once again shattered its limits, becoming as eternal and indestructible as a divine embryo forged from primordial chaos iron.

"Boom!"

The endless chaos was torn asunder as the vast primordial spirit imprint came roaring down, ultimately devoured entirely by Eldrin's (Person Name) Chaos Indestructible Body. Only a single portion was intercepted and retained by Eldrin (Person Name).

When all had settled into tranquility, Eldrin slowly opened his eyes, a blazing light kindling within their depths.

"Once again, I've broken through the limits."

Eldrin spoke slowly, extending his hand deliberately. He sensed that the 5 great divine spirit forms within him had fully coalesced into an ancient chaos cauldron, possessing indestructible power.

The 1 True Form.

Eldrin murmured to himself, his expression tinged with confusion.

His sole true form was forged from the convergence of 5 divine forms, not the fusion of 9 true spirit divine forms, yet its power was in no way inferior.

Thus, Eldrin (Person Name) did not know whether he could truly be considered to have set foot in the realm of the 1 True Form.

However, Eldrin was well aware that his combat prowess had now fully stepped into the realm capable of challenging the Celestial Emperor. His physical combat strength should be approximately 60 to 70 percent of the Chaos Celestial Emperor's level.

When the 5 great true spirits merge their forms into 1, the unique divine form can be cultivated.

At the same time, the figure concealed within the void could not help but draw a sharp, startled breath.

He gazed intently at Eldrin for a long while before exclaiming in awe, "His innate talent and potential are unparalleled since time immemorial. He has even mastered the divine patterns of both Chaos and the Returning Abyss."

"Could it be that he actually intends to gather all 4 ultimate divine patterns?"

At this thought, the ethereal figure couldn't help but draw a sharp breath and said, "If this is truly the case, his potential and future achievements may well rival those of the founding ancestor of the Fleshly Body Sanctification lineage."

"No wonder the Eldrin Mirror shattered before this—this is the true bearing of a Chaos Sovereign."

Just as that illusory figure was struck with astonishment, Eldrin slowly opened his eyes.

He rose slowly to his feet, allowing the 7 great Chaos Divine Flames to consume his body, then stepped out of Purgatory's Heavenly Pass.

After emerging from the Heavenly Pass, Eldrin scanned his surroundings and discovered that the Undying Elder, the Black Abyss Emperor, the Primordial Demon Ape, and the Mist Veiled Saintess had all exited before him.

Moreover, it was evident that all 4 had successfully passed the Infernal Heavenly Trial, and each had emerged before him.

This was only natural, for all 4 were individuals who had achieved sainthood through physical cultivation, granting them immense advantages in overcoming this Purgatorial Heavenly Trial.

Moreover, enduring even a single strand of Chaos Divine Flame was enough to cross the Purgatory Heavenly Pass. Yet Eldrin chose to cultivate using 7 strands of Chaos Divine Flame, practicing the Path of Self-Refinement through Tribulation, squandering vast amounts of time.

Seeing Eldrin emerge, Elder Buliang quickly inquired, "I sense a significant change in your aura. Have you made a major breakthrough?"

"A modest gain."

Eldrin smiled faintly and inquired, "How were your gains, Senior?"

The Elder of Immortality smiled faintly, a trace of delight in his voice. "By refining my body with the 5 Divine Flames this time, my physical form has finally made some progress, improving by approximately half a tenth."

"Congratulations, Elder."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and promptly offered his congratulations.

Unlike Eldrin (Person Name), who still had considerable room for improvement, the foundation of the Undying Elder had long since reached a state of near-perfect completion.

Unless 1 breaks through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm, even a mere 1 percent improvement would be considered a remarkable breakthrough.

At this thought, Eldrin turned his gaze toward the Black Abyss Emperor, who nodded in response and said, "My foundation is somewhat lacking—I have only refined 4 great divine flames."

"Yet through this trial, I have gained a sliver more confidence for when I attempt to merge the 9 Great Divine Forms in the future."

Eldrin nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward the Ancient Demonic Ape and the Mist Veiled Saint. Both bore expressions of unmistakable delight, clearly having reaped substantial gains from their endeavors.

At that very moment, the ethereal figure emerged once more, casting a gaze upon the assembly before speaking, "Since you have all survived the Purgatorial Heavenly Trial."

"Then next, for this second trial, the Battle Celestial Pass, you must all remember to exercise utmost caution."

As the words faded, the illusory figure waved his sleeve, teleporting everyone to another ancient realm of illusions.

The instant Eldrin appeared in the Illusory Ancient Realm, his footsteps faltered slightly as he decisively summoned the Guixu Seal, manifesting the Shield of the Earth Sovereign Bell for protection.

In an instant, a peerless slaying sword cleaved through the primordial chaos, violently colliding with the Earth-Sovereign Emperor Bell in a world-shaking confrontation.

After the momentary collision, Eldrin steadied himself and looked up. There, hovering mid-air, stood a peerless woman enveloped by countless divine chains of the Great Dao. A boundless killing intent radiated from her gaze as she held her sword aloft.

Phantom of the Great Dao, a Chaos Divine Form left behind by a certain Chaos Heavenly Emperor of antiquity.

Eldrin's heart shuddered, a flicker of astonishment flashing across his face.

Meanwhile, a voice echoed from the heavens as the ethereal figure spoke, "To step into the Realm of Unity with the Dao, 1 must contend for the Authority of the Great Dao."

"Without sufficient combat prowess, what right does 1 have to contend for the authority of the Great Dao?"

As the words faded, the peerless Empress brandished her sword and thrust forward. Overwhelming sword intent swept across all realms and directions, seeking to utterly annihilate Eldrin within the void.

Eldrin remained utterly unafraid. With a flick of his sleeve, he struck out with a single palm strike, forcibly sending the illusory figure flying through the air, coughing up blood.

At this moment, Eldrin had already discovered that the opponents in the Combat Celestial Trial were generated according to his own cultivation realm.

Before him, his opponent was a phantom rivaling an invincible quasi-saint, likely manifested based on the number of divine forms Eldrin had cultivated.

But with such strength, how could he possibly withstand Eldrin (Person Name)? In just a few moves, he was sent flying, blood spraying from his wounds.

"What formidable combat prowess."

In the void, the ethereal figure murmured softly, then with a sweep of his sleeve, pointed toward the Battle-Sky Pass.

In an instant, 9 supreme figures materialized in the void, soaring through the heavens—each a projection left behind by the Chaos Heavenly Emperors of antiquity.

These projections of the Heavenly Emperor soared through the skies with overwhelming killing intent, each unleashing techniques at the level of Wuji Demi-Sages.

"Perfect timing."

Eldrin’s heart stirred with resolve. Without hesitation, he summoned the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, cutting a blazing arc across the heavens as he erupted into an epoch-shaking battle against the projections of the 10 Great Celestial Emperors.

As it turned out, Eldrin, who had cultivated the sole true form, now possessed combat prowess unrivaled in the world—enough to face the Primordial Heavenly Emperor head-on.

Even if 10 projections of the Heavenly Emperor erupted with their ultimate power, they were still completely suppressed by Eldrin (Person Name).

Driven to the brink of utter madness, Eldrin harnessed the Primordial Chaos Cauldron, his sole True Form, to suppress all 10 True Forms in a single devastating descent, annihilating them on the spot.

"Hoo—"

Having vanquished all 10 divine manifestations, Eldrin (Person Name) slowly exhaled a turbid breath.

In that moment, he finally understood what it truly meant to defy the Heavenly Emperor—the chasm between them was simply too vast.

Even if 10 quasi-saints who had just entered the Boundless Realm were to join forces, they would stand no chance against a single opponent capable of challenging a Heavenly Emperor-level powerhouse.

Because the power, defense, speed, and vitality of the 1 who dared to challenge the Celestial Emperor had all approached the realm of the Primordial Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Even if an ordinary Primordial Chaos Paragon were to unleash their full power, they could at most inflict minor injuries upon such an existence—utterly incapable of posing any real threat.

This was a difference in quality, an insurmountable chasm.

"The power to challenge the Heavenly Emperor."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, a trace of smile and joy gracing his lips as he stepped out of the Battle-Sky Pass.

This time, Eldrin emerged from seclusion rather early, for he had fought his way out by crushing all foes in his path.

In contrast, the others emerged much more slowly, for the trial of the Battle Celestial Pass required 1 to defeat a Chaos Heavenly Emperor of equivalent cultivation level.

Although these were merely phantoms of the Primordial Emperor, possessing only 90 percent of his prime-era combat prowess, they were by no means easily defeated.

Even those who achieve sagehood through physical cultivation possess unparalleled strength within their realm, yet every existence that transcends the Chaos Celestial Emperor was once a peerless prodigy unrivaled in their own realm.

The great war raged on for an eternity, and it was only after hundreds of thousands of years that Emperor Heiyuan became the second to emerge victorious.

He had successfully cultivated the Chaos God Runes, defeating his formidable foe with overwhelming, crushing force.

The third to emerge was the Primordial Demon Ape, followed by the Mistveil Saintess, while the final 1, the Undying Elder, moved with the most deliberate slowness.

He was not adept in offensive techniques, and thus barely managed to pass this tribulation after delaying for 30 million years.

Seeing the 4 emerge, the illusory figure finally spoke, "It seems your combat aptitudes are quite remarkable. For this final trial, I hope you will not disappoint me."

As the voice faded, the ethereal figure flipped his palm and struck open a gate of chaos.

The 5 of them filed in 1 by 1, only to be met with an overwhelming surge of soul force. Instantly, a look of astonishment flickered across each of their faces.

The illusory figure, seeing this, spoke directly, "This third trial is called the Celestial Soul Tribulation, designed to test your innate soul talent and cultivation level."

Eldrin finally understood—the trials of the Mysterious Heaven Ruins were clearly designed to identify and nurture those with the potential to become Dao Unification Supreme Beings.

The initial 10 grand platforms were designed to weed out those who sought to pass themselves off as genuine cultivators.

Chapter 2: The Profound Heaven Ancient Mirror seeks to identify those with the potential to become a Dao-Unification Supreme.

The subsequent 3 Tribulations Heavenly Trials, a purgatory that tests 1's physical constitution and latent potential, seeks to discover whether 1 can achieve sainthood through bodily refinement and break through to become a Supreme Unity Paragon.

The Battle-Sky Pass tests 1's combat prowess, for if 1 possesses sufficient strength, they can seize the Great Dao Authority from others, thereby cultivating a second or even third Chaos Dao.

And this Divine Soul Heavenly Barrier tests whether 1 possesses the qualification to cultivate into a Soul Dao Celestial Emperor.

After all, those who have cultivated into Soul Path Heavenly Emperors possess the potential and aptitude to make significant breakthroughs toward becoming Unity Supreme Masters. If 1 cannot achieve the realm of Soul Path Heavenly Emperor, it is unlikely they will receive the meticulous nurturing of the Profound Heaven lineage.

At that very moment, the ethereal figure spoke, "Should you pass this third trial, you shall receive resources to break through the Chaos Realm."

"Even if you fail to transcend, our Profound Heaven lineage shall bestow upon you a precious treasure to enhance your chances of breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm."

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it flurries of snow that danced in the air. Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering violently in the gale. His gaze was fixed upon the distant horizon, where the last rays of the setting sun bled crimson across the sky. "1 100 years," he murmured, his voice barely audible above the howling wind. "1 100 years of seclusion, and I've finally reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage." His fingers traced the intricate patterns on the spatial ring that adorned his hand. Within its dimensional space lay 32,000 spirit stones, 1,200 refinement pills, and countless rare herbs collected over decades. These resources would be crucial for his upcoming breakthrough to the Soul Formation Stage. Suddenly, the air around him grew heavy, thick with spiritual energy. Dark clouds gathered overhead, swirling into a massive vortex that blotted out the sky. Bolts of purple lightning snaked through the clouds, their menacing crackle echoing through the mountains. "Heavenly Tribulation," Lin Xuan whispered, his eyes narrowing. This was the moment he had been preparing for over thousands of years of cultivation. Those who failed to withstand the heavenly punishment would have their cultivation base shattered, their souls scattered to the winds. The first bolt descended with terrifying speed, a pillar of pure energy that seemed capable of splitting mountains and draining seas. Lin Xuan's hands moved in a blur, forming a series of complex seals. "Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss!" he cried. A crimson longsword materialized before him, its blade wreathed in eternal flames that burned without consuming. As it met the lightning bolt, the very air seemed to tear apart. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the surrounding peaks, toppling ancient trees and sending rocks tumbling down the mountainsides. Lin Xuan felt the immense power coursing through his meridians, threatening to overwhelm him. He gritted his teeth, channeling more spiritual energy into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The flames around the blade intensified, burning with the fury of a phoenix reborn. "Again!" he shouted defiantly as a second, even larger lightning bolt descended. This 1 carried the weight of the heavens themselves, its purple light so brilliant it blinded anyone who dared look directly at it. Just as Lin Xuan prepared to meet this new threat, a cold voice echoed from behind him. "After 20-some years, I've finally found you, Lin Xuan." A figure emerged from the swirling snow, clad in black robes that seemed to drink the light from the air. In his hand gleamed a sinister dagger, its edge dripping with a venom that could corrode even a cultivator's golden core. "Eldrin," Lin Xuan spat the name like a curse. His mind raced, calculating the odds of surviving both the heavenly tribulation and an attack from his mortal enemy. The timing was too perfect to be coincidence. The black-robed man smiled, a cruel twist of his lips. "Did you really think you could escape the Blood Shadow Sect? We have eyes and ears everywhere. Today, you will perish here, either by the heavens' wrath or by my hand." Above them, the third and final lightning bolt began to form, gathering energy from the surrounding spiritual currents. This 1 would be the most powerful of all, containing the accumulated power of the previous strikes. Lin Xuan's gaze shifted between the descending lightning and his approaching enemy. A cold determination settled in his heart. He had survived countless dangers to reach this point—a dozen or so near-fatal encounters, over a 100 battles against demonic beasts, and nearly a 1000 nights of solitary meditation in icy caves. He would not fall here. "Come then," Lin Xuan said, his voice calm despite the storm raging around him. "Let us see whether your Blood Shadow techniques can withstand the fury of heaven itself." With a final surge of spiritual energy, he directed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss not at the lightning, but at Eldrin. At the same time, he began the forbidden technique he had discovered in those ancient ruins—the 1 that would allow him to redirect part of the heavenly tribulation's power. The mountains trembled as purple light engulfed everything.