Chapter 2093 : Mutation of the Chaotic Iron

Here, the Chaos Heavy Water was countless in number, and the deeper 1 went, the heavier it became.

With the cultivation level of the Ancient Spirit Emperor, it was fundamentally impossible to venture into the deepest reaches of the Abyssal Heavens.

At this thought, Eldrin glanced at the Primordial Spirit Emperor and the Celestial Wasteland Quasi-Emperor beside him, then inquired, "How do you feel?"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to venture deeper."

The Heaven-Waste Quasi-Emperor spoke, a trace of bitter laughter in his voice, "This is merely the shallow layer of the Abyssal Depths, yet its power remains sufficient to crush an ordinary Primordial Chaos Emperor."

"Although I have stepped into the Quasi-Sage Realm, venturing deeper still carries the risk of severe injury. It would be wiser to remain here in secluded cultivation until I have adapted somewhat before attempting to advance further."

Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "Each time the Heavenly Crucible Secret Realm opens, the Abyssal Heaven will remain accessible for 10 kalpas."

"You shall cultivate in seclusion here. Persist through a mere 10 kalpas, and you may ascend to the next trial—the Forging Dao Heaven. We shall take our leave now."

The Ancient Spirit Sovereign and the Heavenly Wastes Quasi-Sovereign nodded in acknowledgment, cupping their hands in salute. "With your strength, you may contend for the supreme treasure nurtured within the Abyssal Heavens," they declared in unison.

"Do not concern yourselves with us. Proceed directly to the deepest part of the Sunken Abyss Heaven."

Eldrin and the Black Abyss Emperor exchanged a glance, then immediately descended into the depths of the Chasm Heaven below.

They continued their descent, only to realize that the surrounding Primordial Chaos Heavy Waters had grown increasingly dense.

By the time they had crossed half of the Abyssal Depths, they discovered the water pressure here had surged severalfold, reaching levels capable of crushing ordinary Demi-Saints.

Upon arriving here, even the Black Abyss Demi-Saint felt considerable pressure.

Eldrin could still endure it, but he nonetheless asked the Black Abyss Demigod, "How are you holding up?"

"Still bearable."

Elder Heiyuan’s expression turned grave as he spoke, then pushed the power of the 9 Divine Forms of the Primordial Chaos to its absolute limit, resisting the boundless crushing force of the Abyssal Heaven’s Endless Heavy Water.

And throughout this process, the Black Abyss Demi-Saint felt his physical body, which had already reached its limits, was gradually being enhanced.

"This is a supreme cultivation sanctuary, capable of exerting pressure upon us to temper our physical strength, and even aiding in breaking through the limits of the flesh."

Eldrin also nodded, attempting to sense his surroundings, only to find that this level of Primordial Chaos Heavy Water still failed to exert significant pressure on him.

Unable to exert pressure, it naturally couldn't bring him any breakthroughs either, which left Eldrin feeling somewhat regretful.

This filled Eldrin with a hint of envy—the power of the Abyssal Depths Heaven was truly extraordinary. It could elevate an ordinary Demi-Saint’s cultivation to unprecedented heights, even potentially aiding them in shattering the limits of their physical form.

However, this power ultimately had its limits. For someone like Eldrin, who had repeatedly shattered the physical body’s constraints, its benefits were relatively modest.

"Further in I go, hoping it will hone me all the sharper."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then exchanged a glance with the Black Abyss Demi-Saint before pressing onward into the depths of the Sinking Abyss Heaven.

They continued their descent, and before they knew it, they had traversed the Bottomless Abyss and arrived at the lower half of the Abyssal Heaven.

Arriving here, they had reached the depths of the Abyssal Depths Heaven, separated from its core region by only 1 final layer.

At this moment, even the Black Abyss Demi-Saint was clearly feeling considerable pressure, and even Eldrin sensed a certain degree of strain.

At this thought, Eldrin turned his gaze to the Black Abyss Sub-Sage and spoke, "Why not cultivate here for now? We could attempt to adapt to the pressure before venturing into the core region."

"Very well."

Black Abyss Demi-Saint nodded in understanding. Though he knew Eldrin could proceed directly to the core region, he did not permit Eldrin to depart.

At this point in their relationship, certain formalities had become unnecessary.

Not to mention, if he wished to attempt to break through his limits here, he would also need Eldrin (Person Name) to stand guard for him.

Thus, the 2 began their secluded cultivation in the depths of the Abyssal Realm, with the Dark Abyss Demi-Saint among them striving with all his might to shatter his limits.

Eldrin, meanwhile, was adapting to the power of the Abyssal Depths while observing this profound layer of the Abyssal Sky.

For he knew full well that given his current physical foundation, even the depths of the Abyssal Heaven could no longer help him break through his limits. At most, it might allow for the slightest advancement in his physical form.

This progress, perhaps only a few hundredths of a percent, still counted as a rare improvement for someone like him who had nearly reached the limits of advancement.

Thus, while tempering his physical body, Eldrin also began scouring the Abyssal Depths for all manner of rare treasures.

Within the vast Expanse of the Sinking Abyss, countless rare treasures were nurtured, among them artifacts of the Primordial Chaos tier and even those approaching the level of Chaos Wonders.

Such divine artifacts are mostly incomparably heavy, such as the 3 Revolutions Primordial Heavy Water, or the Abyssal God Iron of the Primordial Treasure grade.

The Abyssal God-Iron is incredibly heavy, typically found deep within the earth's core, making it an exceedingly rare and peerless treasure.

However, the environment here was far too unique, causing the lower-grade Abyssal God Iron to be lighter in weight than the Chaos Heavy Water found in these depths. As a result, numerous pieces of Abyssal God Iron drifted afloat within the water.

Under such circumstances, the deeper 1 ventured into the Abyssal Heaven Depths, the higher the grade of the Abyssal Divine Iron became.

Eldrin journeyed across the realms, amassing numerous rare treasures—among them even the Chaos-tier Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

He placed all these divine metals into the nameless space where the Returning Abyss Pearl resided.

"This is..."

Suddenly, Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily.

For he was astonished to discover that the piece of Primordial Stubborn Iron within the Abyssal Pearl had abruptly begun radiating a dazzling light and was voraciously devouring the Sunken Abyss Divine Iron.

Eldrin couldn't be certain if it was mere illusion, but he faintly sensed that after devouring the Abyssal God-Iron, this piece of Primordial Chaos Iron seemed to have undergone an intangible enhancement in both sturdiness and grade.

"This piece of Primordial Chaos Iron—could it be capable of devouring divine metals to enhance its own strength?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of surprise coloring his expression.

He immediately attempted to infuse various divine metals, only to discover that this piece of Chaotic Stubborn Iron was remarkably selective—it would only devour divine iron whose sturdiness reached the level of a Primordial Supreme Treasure.

As for divine iron below this grade, the Primordial Chaos Iron paid it no heed, appearing to regard it with utter disdain.

"I never imagined you could be so cunning."

Eldrin murmured with considerable surprise, a flicker of hesitation crossing his expression.

This piece of Primordial Indestructible Iron was imperishably resilient; even a Dao Fusion Supreme could not refine it. It was truly an anomaly among Chaos Treasures, and he had no means to utilize it either.

If these Abyssal Godsteels were to be devoured by the Primordial Chaos Iron, causing its grade and level to rise further, wouldn't Eldrin's hopes of refining it become a distant and elusive prospect?

Thus, Eldrin was somewhat hesitant about whether to hand it over to the Abyssal God Iron for refinement.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin's resolve solidified instantly. He fed all of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to the Chaos Stubborn Iron for it to devour.

A dozen pieces of rotten iron are no match for a single ingot of tempered fine steel.

"These Abyssal God-Irons are of no use to me. Better to test the limits of this Chaos Unyielding Iron."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, sensing that this piece of chaotic crude iron seemed destined for him, harboring an unimaginable potential.

Perhaps 1 day, this piece of chaotic crude iron might break through certain limits and become a vessel for a top-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, or even a Chaos Supreme Treasure.

"All of these Abyssal God-Irons can be yours. I only hope you will not disappoint me."

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered rapidly before he retrieved the Chaos Anomaly Iron and began scouring the area for pieces of Abyssal Godsteel, feeding them 1 by 1 to the anomalous metal.

The Abyssal God-Iron is incomparably sturdy, surpassing the finest of its tier in both toughness and density, making it the ultimate material for nourishing the Chaos Tenacious Iron.

Eldrin (Person Name) ceaselessly traversed the depths of the Abyssal Heavens, scouring every corner for Abyssal Divine Iron. Before he realized it, tens of millions of years had slipped by.

Until this day, Eldrin suddenly sensed a trace of anomaly.

He looked up and saw a burly man in black robes sitting cross-legged within the Divine Iron of the Abyss, his entire body drenched in blood.

"It's him."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of surprise coloring his expression.

It turned out this man was none other than Pan Huang, who had once crossed paths with Eldrin (Person Name) amidst the ruins of the Profound Heaven.

Pan Huang cultivated the Method of Proving the Dao through Strength, mastering the divine forms of 9 distinct power attributes. His might surpassed even the most exceptional experts of the same realm.

It was precisely for this reason that Pan Huang’s physical foundation and resilience were comparatively weak, to the extent that even within the depths of the Abyssal Heaven, he suffered significant suppression.

Logically speaking, having cultivated the 9 great True Spirit Divine Forms should be sufficient to withstand the pressure of the Abyssal Heaven at this level.

Yet, Pan Huang was suppressed until he was drenched in blood, teetering on the brink of complete bodily explosion.

"He might be in danger of falling."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then activated the Great Dao of Chaotic Life, channeling a surge of overwhelming life force to mend Pan Huang’s internal injuries.

The perilous Panhuang suddenly sensed a surge of vitality, and a flicker of joyous relief at having narrowly escaped death surfaced in his expression.

"My thanks..."

He opened his eyes and looked at Eldrin, intending to express his gratitude, but was immediately restrained by Eldrin.

Eldrin gritted his teeth, his expression turning solemn as he spoke, "Steady your mind and command the power of the 9 divine forms."

"If you still cannot master it, I fear you may even face the risk of sudden death."

Pan Huang promptly shut his mouth and began channeling the power of the 9 Great Divine Forms at all costs.

The 9 divine forms of the Power True Spirit slowly coiled around him, and as time passed, they gradually began to synchronize with 1 another, as if reaching a pivotal moment of balance.

After a long while, the balance gradually stabilized, and Eldrin (Person Name) finally nodded in approval.

With the 9 supreme divine forms achieving balance, the power of the 9 ultimate true spirits could be unleashed to its fullest extent. Confronting the profound Abyssal Heaven of the Depths should then be well within their grasp.

Without another word, he withdrew the Dao of Life. After casting a glance at Pan Huang, who was immersed in secluded cultivation, and confirming he was in no danger, he ultimately departed without a trace.

Returning to the side of the Black Abyss Demi-Saint, Eldrin noticed his mentor had reached a critical juncture in cultivation. Without hesitation, he began maintaining solemn vigilance, shielding the breakthrough process with grave determination.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. The 9 great divine forms of the Black Abyss Demi-Saint slowly rose and fell, with the Chaos Divine Form at their core while the other 8 divine forms circulated around it. Eventually, they achieved a certain equilibrium.

"Hoo—"

With this step completed, the Black Abyss Demi-Saint slowly drew a deep breath and opened his eyes, emerging from his secluded cultivation.

Then he looked at Eldrin and said with a faint smile, "Though I haven't broken through the limits, I've finally mastered all 9 divine forms completely."

"At this moment, if I were to merge with the unique divine form, I should have a 40 to 50 percent chance of success."

Eldrin nodded slightly. To fully master the 9 Great Divine Forms was to qualify for pursuing the realm of the Singular Divine Form.

If 1 cannot even accomplish this much, recklessly attempting to merge the 9 Great Divine Forms would be nothing short of courting death.

Within the vast 100 Domains of Blazing Center, there likely exist no fewer than a 100 individuals who have cultivated the 9 Great Divine Forms.

Yet among these individuals, fewer than 1-third could successfully merge the 9 Great Divine Forms and cultivate the 1 True Form, demonstrating how exceedingly difficult this step was to accomplish.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but smile and say, "Since we've already mastered the 9 great divine forms, let's head straight to the core area."

"Very well."

The Dark Abyss Paragon nodded. Having fully mastered the 9 Great Divine Forms, he now possessed sufficient resistance to withstand the core depths of the Abyssal Heavens.

Now was the time to venture into the heart of the Abyssal Depths and contend for its ultimate treasure.

Thus, the 2 immediately set forth on foot, heading toward the core region of the Abyssal Depths Heaven.

They scavenged for resources while journeying toward the deepest reaches of the Abyssal Heaven, amassing vast quantities of Abyssal Divine Iron along the way.

For what felt like an eternity, they traversed the Sunken Abyssal Sea. Only when Eldrin (Person Name) began to feel immense pressure did they finally arrive before a majestic underwater chasm.

It was a vast and desolate sea abyss, within which an ancient cauldron, larger than the immortal realm itself, was suppressed. Yet, the entire scene was enveloped by a curtain of light.

And upon the shores of this sea abyss stood 7 majestic figures.

Eldrin scanned his surroundings and immediately spotted quite a few familiar faces—among them were Blazeheart Incinerus, the Mistveil Saintess, and the Primeval Demon Ape.

The remaining few, though Eldrin had never met them, he could vaguely surmise their origins.

Thunder Halberd Celestial Sovereign, Chaos Dragon Lord, Crimson Phoenix Saintess, Azure Sun Sage Lord.

Beside them, the Dark Abyss Demi-Saint murmured slowly, revealing the origins of these individuals.

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly as he instantly recalled the origins of these 4 individuals.

Among the 4 great powerhouses, the Thunder Halberd Celestial Sovereign was similar to the Undying Old Man—a renowned rogue cultivator from the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss who had achieved sainthood through physical cultivation, with no backing from a Chaos Heavenly Emperor-level authority behind him.

The Chaos Dragon Lord hailed from the Chaos 9 Dragons' Lair, the very same Chaos 9 Dragons' Lair that Eldrin (Person Name) had long heard tales of.

Throughout the 7 domains of the Southern Abyss, the Chaos 9 Dragons Nest stood as a paramount hegemon among apex powers.

This lineage possessed formidable strength, with 9 true dragons at the level of Chaos Heavenly Emperors, while the master of the 9 Dragon Nest had even reached the half-step Dao Fusion realm.

They cultivated both the Primordial Spirit Path and the Dominion Path, placing their strength within the first echelon beneath the Supreme Unity Realm.

The Scarlet Phoenix Saintess was no exception. Hailing from the Chaos 7 Phoenix Nest, her lineage boasted 7 Chaos Heavenly Emperors, including even a supreme Half-Step Dao Fusion Immortal Phoenix Empress.

Throughout the vast Blaze Central Domains, there were dozens of Half-Step Dao Fusion experts, yet only 5 could be considered top-tier Half-Step Dao Fusion masters.

Among them were the Demon Emperor of the Outer Realms, the Master of the 9 Dragon Lair, and the Phoenix Empress.

It was said that each of these 5 top-tier Half-Step Unity experts possessed the strength to contend against 2 opponents of the same realm, and when joining forces, they could even challenge a true Unity Supreme.

These 3 individuals shared a common trait—they had all cultivated to become Soul Dao Heavenly Emperors, and had traversed a considerable distance on this path.

The last of them, Saint Lord Qingyang, was also a figure of extraordinary origins, with a force equivalent to a Half-Step Dao Union expert backing him.

However, that Half-Step Unity cultivator was merely an ordinary 1, having not achieved the Soul Path Celestial Emperor. His strength was far inferior to that of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor and others.

7 cultivators who had attained the Singular True Form.

Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, and he instinctively exchanged a glance with the Black Abyss Demi-Saint.

Meanwhile, everyone gathered before the barrier turned to look. Their gazes fell upon Eldrin (Person Name), and a trace of astonishment flickered across their faces.

"To think that even you managed to make it here."

Chiyang Fenjin spoke, a trace of disdain surfacing in his tone.

The crowd wore varied expressions. Chaos Dragon Lord inquired with keen interest, "I've heard that Fellow Daoist Chiyang once crossed blades with the Return-to-Void Daoist. Pray, how would you describe his prowess?"

"Hmph."

Chiyang Fenjin's expression chilled slightly before he spoke, "In that legendary battle, I alone faced the combined might of 3 supreme beings: the Guixu Daoist, the Undying Celestial Emperor, and the Black Abyss Demi-Sage."

"Had it not been so, I would have long since completely suppressed this Patriarch of the Returning Abyss."

"Is that so?"

The Crimson Phoenix Saintess smiled faintly, a trace of mockery in her tone. "Yet I heard that Fellow Daoist failed to even pass the second trial at the Mystic Heaven Ruins, while the Abyssal Return Daoist cleared the third."

"You..."

Chiyang Fenjin's face darkened, a trace of cold gleam flashing in his eyes.

The Crimson Phoenix Saintess, however, showed no fear. She merely smiled at Eldrin (Person Name) and said, “So it is the true descendant of the Primordial Dao Ancestor of the Immortal Realm. You are qualified to stand alongside us. Please, come quickly.”

Eldrin said nothing more, stepping directly before the barrier.

In ages past, the Primordial Dao Ancestor of the Celestial Realm reigned as the most formidable Chaos Heavenly Emperor across the 100 Domains of Blazing Zenith, his power even surpassing that of the 9 Dragons' Nest Sovereign. In that era, the Infernal Demon Monarchs of alien realms were forced into subdued dormancy.

With this status backing him, in the eyes of those present, Eldrin's background truly might not be inferior to these individuals.

Thus, even the proud Chaos Dragon Lord had no objection to Eldrin's (Person Name) arrival.

He looked at Eldrin and the Black Abyss Emperor, his expression calm as he said, "To open the final realm of the Abyssal Heaven, it requires the combined strength of 9 experts who can challenge the Heavenly Emperor."

"The 7 of us, plus Fellow Daoist Guixu, make 8 in total. I just wonder if this 1's cultivation is sufficient."

Seeing this, the Saintess of Misty Azure spoke, "Although he has yet to cultivate the 1 True Form, he has achieved the Chaos Divine Form. His power is already exceedingly close to ours."

"Why not give it a try? Perhaps we can unlock this final realm?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present wore expressions of caution.

Regardless of whether the Black Abyss Demi-Saint had achieved the Unique Divine Form, the mere fact that he had cultivated the Chaos Divine Form was enough to warrant their serious consideration.

Lord Qingyang nodded slightly and said directly, "In that case, let us give it a try."

Upon hearing this, everyone present gave a slight nod.

Once they set foot in the Final Land, the 9 of them would inevitably vie for the treasures within.

Sending someone like the Black Abyss Demi-Saint, whose power is clearly a notch inferior, would be far preferable to dispatching a cultivator who has achieved the Unique True Form—1 bold enough to challenge the Celestial Emperor.

With this thought in mind, everyone present nodded in agreement. The Crimson Phoenix Saintess spoke directly, "In that case, let us join forces and open this ultimate realm."

As the words fell, the Blazing Phoenix Heavenly Maiden made her move. She was the first to harness the power of her unique divine form, manifesting a primordial crimson phoenix that soared into the sky and pressed down toward the barrier.

The remaining cultivators also took positions in all 8 directions, swiftly summoning their respective Unique True Forms to jointly suppress the barrier.

At this, Eldrin and the Black Abyss Demi-Saint exchanged a glance, then summoned his Primordial Form—the Chaos Great Cauldron—to suppress the barrier.

In an instant, 8 of the 9 formation nodes within the vast barrier lit up in rapid succession, leaving only the final 1 shrouded in darkness.

Witnessing this, the Black Abyss Demi-Saint immediately manifested his Chaos Divine Form, unleashing it to suppress the final node of the barrier.

The barrier fell into a brief, profound silence before abruptly shuddering with immense force. In that final moment, the ninth array node ignited in its entirety, blazing with incandescent brilliance.

Boom—

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Feng tightened his coarse hemp robe, his breath misting in the chill air. Before him stood the weathered wooden door of the thatched hut that had been his home for the past 3 years. "Tomorrow," he whispered to the gathering twilight, "everything changes." His gaze fell upon the small, unadorned wooden box resting on the crude table—his sole inheritance from the reclusive master who'd taken him in. Inside lay 3 items: a jade slip containing the foundational cultivation manual "Cycling Primal Chaos Art," a small pouch holding precisely 1,280 spirit stones, and a single Marrow-Cleansing Pill (Elixir). For 3 years, he'd done nothing but sweep the courtyard, draw water from the mountain spring, and meditate on the basic breathing techniques. Now, with his master gone into secluded cultivation, the time had come to truly walk the path of immortality. He unrolled the jade slip, its cool surface glowing with faint script. The "Cycling Primal Chaos Art" was divided into 9 layers. The first layer alone required circulating spiritual energy through 12 major meridians—a task that would take most disciples months, if not years. "Let's begin," Lin Feng murmured, settling into the lotus position. He focused his mind, drawing upon the ambient spiritual energy of the mountain. It flowed into him like a gentle stream, cool and refreshing. He guided it through the complex pathways, feeling the resistance in his underdeveloped meridians. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he pushed forward. Hours passed in the blink of an eye. When dawn's first light painted the eastern sky, Lin Feng's eyes snapped open. A faint, silvery glow shimmered around his body before dissipating. He had mastered the first layer in a single night. "This..." He stared at his hands, feeling the vibrant spiritual energy coursing through him. "How is this possible?" A thunderous boom echoed from outside, shaking the very foundations of the hut. Lin Feng rushed to the door and flung it open. The sky above the mountain peak was darkening unnaturally, swirling clouds gathering with ominous speed. Bolts of purple lightning snaked through the gloom, converging on a distant plateau. "The Heavenly Tribulation," Lin Feng breathed. "Someone is attempting the Nascent Soul breakthrough." He watched, transfixed, as the terrifying power of heaven and earth manifested. Each thunderclap felt like it would shatter the mountains themselves. This was the path he had chosen—a road fraught with peril, where a single misstep could lead to utter destruction, yet promising realms of power beyond mortal comprehension. Clenching his fists, Lin Feng made a silent vow. He would tread this path, no matter how treacherous. He would uncover the secrets of his unusual aptitude. And he would discover why his master had truly brought him to this remote mountain. Retreating into the hut, he took out the Marrow-Cleansing Pill. The elixir shimmered with a soft, milky light, radiating pure spiritual energy. Without hesitation, he swallowed it. A torrent of energy exploded within his meridians, so violent it felt as though his body might tear itself apart. Gritting his teeth, Lin Feng began the circulation of the second layer of the Cycling Primal Chaos Art. Outside, the heavenly tribulation continued to rage, its fury echoing the storm now brewing within the young cultivator's own soul.