Chapter 2085 : Traces of Time

Upon hearing this, Eldrin felt a faint stirring in his heart.

And yet, Emperor Black Abyss and the others all revealed a trace of helplessness.

In comparison, these few individuals had all dedicated themselves to the path of physical sanctification, so it was only natural that their innate talent in the soul cultivation lineage was utterly unremarkable.

Yet the illusory figure paid no heed to their gazes. With a sweep of his sleeve, he fully opened the Celestial Pass of the Primordial Spirit.

In an instant, Eldrin felt the heavens and earth spin wildly as an indescribable gale swept through, relentlessly eroding his primordial spirit until it nearly scattered his soul to the winds.

"A power sufficient to annihilate the primordial soul."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly. Within his primordial spirit, the Tower of Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) emanated a radiance capable of suppressing heaven and earth, effortlessly stabilizing his spirit and completely resisting this soul-annihilating force.

However, the others did not fare as well. The Primordial Ape had held on for a long while, but in the end, it could no longer withstand the pressure and fled from the Soul Trials.

The Saintess of Misty Azure, the Ancient Elder of Undying, and the Great Emperor of the Abyssal Depths ultimately failed to endure, forced to withdraw from the Trial of the Primordial Spirit.

Without a soul at the Great Emperor realm, it is fundamentally impossible to transcend this Soul Heavenly Tribulation.

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin murmured inwardly before continuing his steps deeper into the ancient ruins.

He pressed on against the gale strong enough to annihilate souls, advancing toward the end of the Celestial Soul Pass until an imposing stone monument came into view.

Upon the stone tablet were engraved 10 names. Eldrin took a careful look and discovered, to his surprise, that several were actually familiar to him.

7 Extremities, Mo Yuan, Primordial Beginning…

Gazing at these 10 names, Eldrin couldn't help but murmur under his breath, a trace of astonishment flashing across his face.

The 7 Ultimates naturally referred to the 7 Ultimate Celestial Maiden, Mo Yuan was that Foreign Devil Emperor, and the Primordial Dao Ancestor certainly needed no further explanation.

These individuals had their names carved upon this stone tablet—didn't that mean they had all reached this place at some point?

At that very moment, the ethereal figure spoke, "To fully transcend the Soul Altar Tribulation, you must carve your name upon this stele using the power of your own primordial soul."

"Since ancient times, only 10 individuals have successfully transcended this Ethereal Soul Heavenly Tribulation. These 10 names belong to those venerable predecessors."

Eldrin's heart trembled. Those capable of transcending this Soul Divinity Heavenly Tribulation fundamentally possessed the potential to cultivate into a Soul Path Celestial Emperor.

It seems the legends were true—the Celestial Maiden of 7 Perfections and the Demon Sovereign of the Outer Realm indeed possessed the potential to merge with the Great Dao.

Little did he expect that the Primordial Dao Ancestor also possessed the potential to attain enlightenment through primordial spirit cultivation. It seemed this patriarch of the human race had hidden cards up his sleeve that went far beyond what met the eye.

Since the Primordial Dao Ancestor attained enlightenment, countless kalpas had unknowingly passed—tens of thousands, perhaps even more. 1 could only wonder if he had now achieved the realm of Soul Path Celestial Emperor.

"Wait." Eldrin suddenly showed a slight change in expression, revealing a trace of astonishment. "His sudden journey to the distant Chaotic Desolate Sea, beyond the boundaries of the 100 Domains of Chiyang... could it be that..."

In an instant, countless enigmas in Eldrin's heart were suddenly illuminated. He finally understood why the Primordial Dao Ancestor had abruptly departed from the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss for over a 1000 kalpas.

The Primordial Dao Ancestor had always concealed his soul cultivation realm, keeping the secret of his soul aptitude hidden.

Yet this time, he had ventured across thousands of kalpas through the chaotic primordial seas, risking a journey to other primal domains. If his goal were merely to cultivate a second Chaotic Dao, such extreme measures would have been entirely unnecessary.

A more likely possibility was that the Primordial Dao Ancestor intended to evade the Radiant Supreme, seeking a suitable moment for his breakthrough within the depths of the primordial chaos.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin spoke, "The Primordial Beginning Patriarch also transcended this Divine Soul Heavenly Trial. I wonder what kind of treasure he obtained?"

1 9-Aperture Divine Stone, 1 9-Aperture Soul Elixir, and a scroll of the ancient soul scripture created by the Mystic Heaven Supreme.

The ethereal figure spoke unhurriedly, then continued, "He possesses the makings of a Dao-Unification Supreme, hence receiving cultivation resources of the highest caliber."

Eldrin's heart quivered. The value of the 9-Aperture Divine Stone went without saying.

The 9-Orifice Soul Elixir is a supreme immortal pill for cultivating the soul, its grade comparable to the realm of Unity Dao Sovereigns. It can increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Soul Dao Celestial Emperor by 50 percent, and its value is no less than that of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

And the Ancient Book of the Primordial Spirit left behind by the Mystic Heaven Supreme was also a tome of immeasurable value.

It must be understood that the Profound Heaven Supreme had cultivated a Primordial Spirit of the Unity Realm. With the power of his Primordial Spirit alone, he could rival a Unity Realm Supreme, and his profound foundation far surpassed that of ordinary Unity Realm Supremes.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin did not hesitate in the slightest. Gathering the power of his Primordial Spirit, he condensed a heavenly blade and carved a line of large characters upon the stone stele—Returning Abyss.

"Bzzz—"

In an instant, the stone tablet trembled violently, radiating boundless Primordial Spirit Immortal Light that poured entirely into Eldrin (Person Name)'s primordial spirit.

Eldrin's primordial spirit felt almost ethereal, as if ready to ascend, and he could not help but greedily absorb the Primordial Spirit Divine Light.

No 1 knew how much time had passed before Eldrin awoke from his secluded cultivation. Only then did he realize that the foundation of his primordial spirit had grown significantly more stable and profound.

Without another word, he stepped out of the third trial—the Soul Tribulation.

Seeing this, the illusory figure immediately remarked with satisfaction, "Excellent. Not only is your physical aptitude astonishing, but even your soul aptitude shows the potential to reach the realm of a Dao Unification Supreme."

"These are but modest achievements. You flatter me, Elder."

Eldrin (Person Name) cupped his hands and inquired respectfully, "Might I ask, Elder, does this mean I have passed the trial?"

"Such is the way."

The illusory figure nodded and spoke, "By convention, those who pass the 3 Perspectives trial shall be granted resources sufficient to break through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm."

"I wonder which type of resource you desire."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a moment. He had expected to receive only 1 portion of Primordial Chaos Qi, never anticipating that the opportunity bestowed upon him would far exceed his expectations.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin couldn't help but speak: "What manner of treasure is this opportunity you have bestowed upon me, Senior?"

The illusory figure gave no reply, merely sweeping its sleeve to reveal 3 treasures.

Among the 3 treasures, the 1 on the left contained a Chaos Immortal Pill, a strand of Primordial Chaos Qi, 3 pieces of astonishingly valuable Chaos Wonders, and 1 heaven-defying Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Eldrin recognized these treasures. When combined, they could increase his chances of comprehending the Great Dao of Chaos by approximately 30 percent. It was evident that these were supplementary resources tailored for breaking through to the realm of a Palm Dao Heavenly Emperor.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. The combined value of these resources was worth at least 3 portions of Primordial Chaos Qi.

You must understand, for ordinary quasi-sages, obtaining even a single wisp of Primordial Chaos Qi would be cause for immense gratitude to heaven and earth—at most, they might dare hope for an additional Primordial Chaos Elixir. Who would dare crave anything beyond that?

Engraved with the insignia of the Mysterious Heaven lineage, yet simultaneously producing such a vast quantity of treasures to nurture the Chaos Celestial Emperor—this truly revealed how astonishingly profound the heritage of a Paragon Dao Unification’s direct bloodline truly was.

No wonder the Profound Heaven lineage flourished at its peak, boasting over a 100 Chaos Celestial Emperors. Such heritage far surpassed what any ordinary Chaos Celestial Emperor could ever hope to rival.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin turned his gaze to the other 2 treasures.

But among the other 2 treasures, the 1 on the right contained a strand of Primordial Chaos Qi, a 9-Aperture Divine Stone, a 9-Aperture Divine Soul Elixir, and several other rare treasures of astonishing value.

As for the treasures in the middle, they consisted of a wisp of Primordial Chaos Qi, a Saint Ascension Pill, and a rare treasure of the Chaos Spiritual Treasure level.

Eldrin knew the origin of the Ascension Sanctification Pill. This pill was the supreme treasure elixir of the fleshly body sanctification lineage.

You must understand, the path of physical sanctification is far too domineering in its cultivation methods, which makes the success rate of breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm even more violently formidable.

Even after attaining the Unique True Form and obtaining a wisp of Primordial Chaos Qi, the success rate of breaking through to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor generally remains no higher than 30%.

Once the breakthrough fails, the outcome is utter annihilation—body and soul extinguished.

This Ascension Elixir possesses boundless miraculous effects, capable of increasing 1’s certainty of achieving sainthood through physical cultivation by 30 percent. It is evident that the value of this treasure is in no way inferior to a single strand of Primordial Chaos Qi.

At that very moment, the ethereal figure spoke, "These treasures are not fixed in nature. Should you require other items of equivalent value, an exchange may be arranged."

Eldrin steadied his mind, then resolutely gazed toward the resources of the Flesh Sanctification lineage. "I wish to exchange this Chaos Spiritual Treasure-tier marvel for a chaos-attributed Chaos Spiritual Treasure."

"Agreed."

The illusory figure nodded, then produced a Chaos Ancient Pearl as if having anticipated this moment. Handing it to Eldrin, he said, "With this artifact, you should be able to cultivate the Chaos Divine Form."

"By that time, your strength should see considerable improvement."

A flicker of inspiration stirred within Eldrin (Person Name). He immediately smiled and said, "Many thanks, Senior."

The man handed over the Primordial Chaos Qi, a Sage Ascension Pill, and the Chaos Ancient Pearl to Eldrin, then spoke, "Since you have obtained these treasures, you now owe a karmic debt to our Profound Heaven lineage."

"In the days to come, when the Profound Heaven lineage has need of you, do not forget the karma sown this day."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke calmly, "Senior, rest assured. I shall naturally bear this karmic debt in mind."

The illusory figure nodded, then with a sweep of his sleeve, handed a treasure box to Eldrin (Person Name). "This object was once accidentally discovered by the Mystic Heaven Supreme, an item of immeasurable worth."

"I believe he may be of some use to you."

"Oh?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a fleeting moment before hurriedly accepting the treasure box.

Upon opening it, he discovered the treasure box contained a transparent stone.

At first glance, the Eldrin appeared unremarkable. Yet upon closer inspection, 1 could discern Dao patterns flowing within its core, where a single profound scar lay imprinted.

"This is the Mark of Time."

The illusory figure spoke unhurriedly, and after a long while, he said with immense gravity, "This is a stone that came into existence at the dawn of the Primordial Chaos."

Having weathered untold eons, it bore the imprints of time and contained within it an almost complete embodiment of the Dao of Time.

"If 1 could fully comprehend it, 1 might perhaps break through to the realm of Chaos Heavenly Emperor through the Great Dao of Time."

With those final words, the illusory figure sighed and said, "What a pity. The Dao of Time is far too profound and mysterious, while Eldrin's Mystic Heaven Dao has already reached the realm of Dao Integration."

"As the saying goes, the Great Way stands alone and supreme. The venerable 1 has contemplated for millions of kalpas, yet has never glimpsed even the slightest essence of the Dao of Time."

Eldrin's heart trembled faintly as he instantly grasped the profound value of this Trace of Time.

You must understand, this is the complete Great Dao of Time, not merely a branch of it.

He examined it carefully and discovered that the stone, imprinted with the marks of time, had undergone a remarkable transformation. Its entire substance had evolved into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

"This stone has transformed into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, fully capable of being refined into a time-attributed Chaos Spiritual Artifact."

"Moreover, I can comprehend the Dao of Time from it, which will be immensely beneficial for perfecting my Sacrificial Dao and even breaking through to cultivate the Space-Time Divine Runes in the future."

Eldrin’s heart surged with joy. He promptly accepted the Rift of Time and cupped his hands in gratitude, saying, “My deepest thanks, Elder. This priceless gift shall forever be etched into this junior’s heart.”

The ethereal figure smiled faintly before speaking, "Remember this—when you reach the Half-Step Unity Realm, you must return to the Profound Heaven Ruins once more."

"Return to the Mysterious Heaven Ruins?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, a faint trace of surprise coloring his expression.

The ethereal figure nodded and spoke, "Within the Profound Heaven Ruins lies a supreme treasure that can increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Harmony Path Sovereign by 30 percent."

"However, this treasure is far too precious and has long been imprinted by several Dao Fusion Sovereigns. Once it emerges, it will inevitably draw the covetous gazes of these supreme beings."

"Even with your Half-Step Unity Realm cultivation, I fear you would struggle to withstand it. You must achieve your breakthrough right here."

Eldrin (Person Name) nodded and promptly expressed his gratitude, "So that's how it is. This junior understands."

The illusory figure nodded and said no more, merely uttering, "Go now. Your friend has been waiting for you for a long time."

As he spoke, Eldrin felt the heavens and earth spin around him. When his senses returned, he found himself standing beside the Black Abyss Emperor and the Undying Old Man.

At this moment, both Emperor Black Abyss and the Undying Elder were beaming with delight, clearly having gained no small rewards.

Seeing this, Eldrin couldn't help but smile and say, "It seems you 2 Seniors have gained quite substantial rewards this time."

"Just a modest gain."

The Elder of Immortality smiled as he spoke, a flicker of joy lighting up his face.

As the 2 recounted their tale in detail, Eldrin quickly understood what they had gained.

It turned out that the innate aptitude of his original physical body had caught the attention of the Mysterious Heaven Relic, and thus he had also received an astonishingly valuable reward.

Among them, Elder Bulao obtained a Saint Ascension Pill. This pill could increase 1's chances of achieving sainthood through physical cultivation by 30 percent, making it in some ways even rarer than the Primordial Chaos Qi.

The Black Abyss Emperor received an especially generous reward—a Chaos Spirit Treasure imbued with primordial chaos attributes. Should he succeed in cultivating a Chaos Divine Form through this treasure, his power would undoubtedly undergo a monumental transformation.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin couldn't help but remark, "We've all gained considerably, yet this may well draw covetous eyes from others."

"In my opinion, our most pressing task is to swiftly assimilate the treasures and enhance our strength before venturing out."

The Elder of Immortality nodded and spoke directly, "In that case, I shall safeguard your cultivation."

"Then I'll be in your debt."

The Black Abyss Emperor cupped his hands in salute, a faint smile gracing his lips as he spoke.

With the Unending Elder safeguarding them, both Eldrin and the Black Abyss Emperor began their cultivation within the Profound Heaven Ruins with complete peace of mind.

However, refining a Chaos Spiritual Treasure was no easy task. Swallowing his pride, Eldrin pleaded with the Spirit of the Ruins—the ethereal figure—"Might you permit us to enter the Purgatory Celestial Pass? We wish to harness the divine flames to refine the Chaos Spiritual Treasure."

The illusory figure gave no reply, merely flicking its sleeve to transport them into the Purgatory Heavenly Pass.

The instant Eldrin stepped into the Purgatory Heavenly Pass, he summoned 7 divine flames, harnessing their overwhelming power to temper the Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Yet even so, refining a single Chaos Spiritual Treasure remained an exceedingly slow process.

At this rate, I'm afraid it would take thousands of kalpas to completely refine it.

But at that very moment, the ruins of Purgatory Heavenly Pass trembled violently. Endless chains of grand dao manifested as 7 divine flames slowly merged into 1, transforming into a supreme 7-colored immortal fire.

7 Ultimate Divine Flames.

Eldrin's heart quivered. He immediately cupped his hands toward the ethereal figure and said, "Many thanks for your assistance, Senior."

"No matter, it's nothing."

The illusory figure waved a hand, leaving them with only a view of its retreating back.

With the aid of the Ruins Spirit, the fusion of the 7 divine flames unleashed power that surged by more than sevenfold.

Instantly, the speed of refining the Chaos Spiritual Treasure began to surge dramatically. Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin channeled all the power of his cultivation base, devouring the Chaos Spiritual Treasure with every ounce of his strength.

This continued for a full 30 kalpas before the Chaos Spiritual Treasure was completely refined.

Boom—

In the instant the Chaos Spiritual Treasure was fully refined, Eldrin seamlessly merged it into his Chaos God Rune.

In an instant, Eldrin’s Chaos God Rune transformed into a true Chaos God Form.

Moreover, this divine form continuously transformed—at times materializing into a primordial chaos cauldron, at times morphing into an ancient chaos sword, and at other times evolving into a celestial chaos halberd.

In the end, the moment his divine form fully solidified, it manifested into a Chaos Pearl.

Ultimate Divine Form — Chaos Pearl.

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly as he activated the Chaos Pearl (Magic Treasure) to empower himself. Instantly, he discovered that every ounce of his strength had been tremendously enhanced.

If Eldrin's physical combat prowess was originally about 60 percent of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor's, with only a few aspects reaching 70 percent.

Thus, the current Eldrin now rivals the Chaos Heavenly Emperor in most domains by 90 percent, while in certain areas he has even attained 1 100 percent of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor's prowess.

In terms of defense alone, it surpassed even many Chaos Celestial Emperors.

"Overall strength has increased by approximately 50 percent from its original foundation."

A faint smile unconsciously graced Eldrin's lips as he murmured inwardly.

For ordinary individuals, after achieving the Unique True Form, their power would have reached a state where no further advancement was possible.

In this realm, even a 1 percent improvement would be considered a monumental breakthrough, yet he managed to boost his combat prowess by 50 percent in 1 go—an act that could almost be described as defying the heavens to an extreme degree.

"Such a tremendous enhancement truly lives up to the name of the Ultimate Divine Form."

Eldrin's thoughts flickered briefly before he turned his gaze toward the Black Abyss Emperor beside him. Noting that he was still immersed in cultivation, Eldrin chose not to disturb him.

He retrieved the Trace of Time and began to contemplate the Great Dao of Time.

With Eldrin's (Person Name) innate comprehension and readily available Runes of Time (Cultivation Artifact) for enlightenment, cultivating the Dao of Time (Cultivation Concept) proved no formidable challenge.

Merely a few dozen million years later, Eldrin had cultivated the Great Dao of Time to the realm of Emperor and forged a divine form of the Great Dao.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly imprinted the Dao of Time onto a blank divine pattern, forging it into a divine rune of time.

Instantly, the power of the Time God Rune enveloped his being, and Eldrin even felt as if he could traverse the River of Time at will.

He discovered that within the limits of his power, he could traverse any point across the river of time—past or future.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and decay. Lin Feng tightened his worn robe, his breath misting in the frigid air. He had been stuck at the third level of Qi Refinement for 3 years now—a fact the other disciples never let him forget. "Still at the third level, Junior Brother?" sneered Zhang Hu, his broad frame blocking the narrow path. "Even the new recruits have surpassed you. Perhaps you should consider... alternative arrangements." Lin Feng's knuckles turned white, but he kept his voice even. "The path of cultivation is long, Senior Brother. Some walk faster, others see more scenery." Zhang Hu laughed, a harsh, grating sound. "Scenery? You'll be seeing the outer gates soon enough. The Outer Sect Examination is in 3 days. Without reaching the fourth level..." He left the threat hanging like an executioner's blade. Alone again, Lin Feng climbed to his usual meditation spot—a secluded cliff overlooking the Endless Abyss. The spiritual energy here was thin, barely sufficient for cultivation. But it was his only sanctuary. He closed his eyes, circulating what little spiritual power he possessed. The familiar ache spread through his meridians as he guided the energy through the 30-6 Major Circuits. Just as the strain became unbearable, a strange warmth bloomed in his dantian. A voice, ancient and resonant, echoed in his mind: "After 10 1000 years of silence... finally, a worthy vessel." Suddenly, memories not his own flooded his consciousness—techniques forgotten for millennia, secrets of heaven and earth, the true meaning of cultivation. The Primordial Chaos Codex, a legendary cultivation method lost to time, now unfolded within him. When Lin Feng opened his eyes, the world appeared transformed. He could see the flow of spiritual energy as visible strands of light, could sense the life force of every plant and creature within a 100-meter radius. A system interface materialized before him: [Primordial Chaos Codex - Unlocked] [Current Realm: 3rd Level Qi Refinement] [Comprehension: 99% - Forbidden Grade Talent Activated] [Recommended Action: Consume 1 Low-Grade Spirit Stone to Breakthrough] With trembling hands, Lin Feng retrieved his only spirit stone—a dull, gray pebble that represented 6 months of sect contributions. As his spiritual energy enveloped it, the stone glowed with brilliant intensity before dissolving into pure energy. The bottleneck that had plagued him for 3 years shattered like glass. Energy surged through his meridians, washing away impurities and strengthening his foundation. The spiritual energy around him swirled into a visible vortex, pouring into his body. When the phenomenon subsided, Lin Feng stood transformed. His robe, now clean and pristine, fluttered in a breeze that carried no chill. His eyes held the depth of starry skies. [Breakthrough Successful: 4th Level Qi Refinement] [Additional Reward: Divine Sense Unlocked - Range: 50 Meters] A cruel smile touched his lips as he sensed 2 familiar presences approaching—Zhang Hu and his lackey, no doubt coming to deliver another "reminder" about the examination. This time, Lin Feng thought, the scenery would indeed be worth seeing.