Chapter 2099 : Refining Immortal Furnace, 10 Suns Celestial Fire

That was an incomparably supreme Chaos Ancient Pearl, capable of evolving into 9 forms—the bell, the cauldron, the pagoda, and even blades, spears, swords, and halberds. Each divine manifestation possessed unparalleled power.

Clearly, the sole divine form of the Black Abyss Demi-Saint had inherited the ever-changing plasticity of the Chaos Divine Form, allowing it to transform into any of the 8 fused divine forms, possessing 9 supreme states of being.

Boom—

In the end, the Sub-Sage of the Final Black Abyss, wielding a Chaos War Spear forged from his sole divine form, blasted the cauldron’s lid aside and erupted into the open.

He had succeeded.

Witnessing this scene, everyone present revealed a trace of horror, their gazes growing profoundly solemn.

This time, the Dark Abyss Demi-Saint completed his breakthrough. His aura and combat prowess had surpassed the limits of challenging a Celestial Emperor, fully stepping into the realm of a Primordial Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Yet to break through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm, his power had already stepped into the domain of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor. This transformation left everyone present utterly astounded.

"His combat prowess is already this heaven-defying before even breaking through to the Chaos Celestial Emperor realm. What would happen once he actually achieves the breakthrough?"

Many of those present were utterly astonished, and even Blazeheart Incinerator revealed an expression of extreme gravity.

With a murderous gleam in his eyes, the Blazing Inferno Incinerator couldn't help but murmur inwardly, "With such combat prowess, this individual is destined to become a Dao Fusion Supreme. His potential may very well rival that of the Abyssal Reverie Dao Ancestor."

"What is most terrifying is that his cultivation is but a single step from the Chaos Celestial Emperor, and he may very well surpass me, achieving the breakthrough to Chaos Celestial Emperor within the 3 Primordial Domains even sooner."

"By then, it will inevitably disrupt the Ancient 1's designs."

With this thought in mind, a faint glimmer of murderous intent flashed in Chi Yan Fen Jin's eyes as he said, "It seems that after we leave, this person simply cannot be allowed to remain."

Just as the killing intent of Blazing Central Incineration reached its boiling point, the Black Abyss Demi-Saint had already strolled back.

Eldrin quickly cupped his hands and couldn’t help but exclaim with joy, “Congratulations, Senior! With your cultivation of the Unique Divine Form, it seems breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm is just around the corner.”

The Dark Abyss Demi-Saint did not reply. He turned his gaze to Eldrin (Person Name), a faint smile appearing on his face as he said, "With this breakthrough, my power has fully stepped into the domain of the Heavenly Emperor."

"Perhaps this will ease our predicament somewhat."

Eldrin nodded slightly, lost in thought for a moment before speaking. "After we return this time, Senior should begin preparing to break through to the Heavenly Emperor realm. We absolutely cannot let that Chiyang Fenjin gain the upper hand."

"Hmm."

The Eldrin Sub-Saint nodded slightly, then cast a fleeting glance at the Blazing Central Ember Extinguisher, his eyes flickering with a trace of overwhelming killing intent.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) said no more and turned his gaze toward the Refining Immortal Furnace (Magic Treasure).

Perhaps inspired by the Black Abyss Demi-Sage’s success, many other Demi-Sages mustered their courage at that moment and began stepping into the Refining Immortal Furnace to attempt their breakthroughs.

Alas, whether it was achieving the sole divine form or becoming the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, both were thresholds where those who grasped the essence found it effortless, while those who struggled could never breach them.

Those with sufficient foundation had long since cultivated their unique divine form over the long years, while those lacking foundation, even with the aid of the Immortal Refining Furnace, still faced rather slim odds of success.

Next, several more individuals failed in their breakthroughs 1 after another, transforming into life essence that was absorbed by this place.

After 4 consecutive cultivators had met their demise, someone finally succeeded—an Undying Semi-Saint who had mastered the 9 Great Divine Forms.

His Daoist title was 'Celestial River Daoist'. This individual was exceptionally low-key in demeanor and not particularly renowned throughout the 100 Domains of Blazing Centrality. Even among the ranks of the Infinite Demi-Sages, his standing could be considered at the very bottom.

Yet this time, the breakthrough was achieved in 1 continuous surge, almost as naturally as water flowing downhill, culminating in the cultivation of the Unique Divine Form.

After the successful breakthrough of the Heavenly River Daoist, several Demi-Sages entered the realm to attempt their own ascension, yet all ultimately met with failure.

At this point, few dared to venture inside any longer.

Just as the crowd thought no 1 would dare to enter, 10 men draped in golden emperor's robes stepped forward.

The arrivals were none other than Imperial Son Lingxiao and the 10 imperial sons of the Golden Crow lineage. After exchanging a glance with Eldrin (Person Name), they strode directly into the Refining Immortal Crucible.

"1 Great Emperor and 9 False Sages—are they seeking death?"

Many who witnessed this scene couldn't help but show astonishment.

Only Eldrin remained silent, his face gradually darkening with extreme gravity after a long while. "It seems," he said solemnly, "we might be facing some trouble."

The Dark Abyss Demi-Saint gave a slight nod before speaking, "I have a growing suspicion that the Sun Celestial Emperor has been scheming extensively. It is likely that the Sun Celestial Emperor is the 1 moving behind the scenes."

Eldrin did not respond, merely watching the transformations within the Refining Immortal Cauldron with tranquil focus.

Yet within the vast Refining Immortal Furnace, the boundless Refining Immortal Flames began to seethe. The furnace, drawing upon the endless celestial fires of the entire Refining Immortal Heaven, commenced the refinement of Lingxiao Imperial Scion and the 10 great imperial scions.

Yet, under the refinement of these immortal flames, the Eldrin showed no change whatsoever.

Instead, the bodies of the 9 Golden Crow Imperial Sons were instantly refined. After being purified, they transformed into 9 clusters of supreme yang flames that began to circle around Imperial Son Lingxiao.

At the center, Lingxiao Imperial Son began continuously absorbing the 9 clusters of supreme yang flames while simultaneously drawing in the life essence of the 9 imperial sons.

As time flowed on, the cultivation base of Imperial Scion Lingxiao began to rise at a pace visible to the naked eye.

In almost the blink of an eye, the cultivation base of the Eldrin Crown Prince completely stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm, and it continued to rise unceasingly.

After completely refining the 9 Great Imperial Sons, Lingxiao Imperial Son had already touched the limits of the Quasi-Sage realm, with 1 foot even stepping into the Celestial Emperor's domain.

Unbeknownst to all, the 9 imperial sons of the Solar Celestial Emperor had forged 9 True Spirit Avatars for Lingxiao Imperial Son, using their own fleshly vessels of Pseudo-Sainthood as the crucible.

What was most terrifying was that the great dao divine forms cultivated by the 9 imperial heirs, along with their bloodline auras, perfectly aligned with Eldrin’s. Even the True Spirit Divine Forms they had refined were in flawless harmony.

Thus, the 9 divine forms of the True Spirits coiled and encircled 1 another, with the Solar Golden Flame divine form of the Eldrin at their core, ultimately merging into a brand-new Primordial Dao of Infinity—the 10 Solar Heavens Flame.

Boom—

Once the breakthrough was fully complete, Crown Prince Lingxiao flung open the celestial cauldron's lid and erupted forth with unstoppable momentum.

"Hiss—"

Everyone present revealed a trace of astonishment upon witnessing this scene.

The Celestial Emperor's scion stood poised atop the vast firmament, grasping the Solar Godspear. 10 primordial golden suns undulated behind his crown, radiating world-incinerating flames that scorched the heavens.

"The Great Dao of Limitlessness, the Celestial Flames of 10 Suns."

"The Singular Divine Form, 10 Suns Hanging in the Sky."

Eldrin murmured softly, his expression turning grave for the first time as he could not help but marvel at the Sun Celestial Emperor's intricate scheme.

Using 10 Chaos Treasures as embryos, he nurtured 10 Imperial Sons linked by fate through his own bloodline.

He then personally selected 10 distinct Flame Daos that were perfectly attuned to the 10 Great Imperial Scions. Ultimately, by harnessing the fire of the Refining Immortal Furnace, he completely refined the other 9 Imperial Scions, transforming them into the stepping stones for Lingxiao Imperial Scion’s ascension.

All of this was intricately interwoven, a scheme laid out over at least several 1000 kalpas—1 could say it harnessed every conceivable advantage of timing, terrain, and human unity.

Thus did the Lingxiao Imperial Scion emerge into the world—a nigh-invincible prodigy, a Chaos Heavenly Emperor forged by destiny’s own hand, 1 who even held the potential to ascend as a Dao-Unification Supreme.

"Yet, would the Sun Emperor, a man of such extreme self-interest, truly go to such great lengths and pay such a hefty price merely to nurture his own descendants?"

Eldrin murmured softly, his gaze grave as he looked toward Imperial Scion Lingxiao.

Unexpectedly, Crown Prince Lingxiao also turned his gaze. He looked calmly at Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "My father has promised me that it would come at the price of my willing consent."

"That is why meeting you today compels me to unleash my full power in battle against you."

Eldrin fell silent for a moment before speaking with conviction, "Is this your final battle?"

"You've seen through it."

The Eldrin Imperial Son smiled faintly, then spoke with a trace of desolation, "From the very moment I was born, I understood I was merely a pawn. My fate had long been irrevocably sealed."

"Sometimes, I truly envy you. Though you rose from humble origins, you weren't subjected to schemes from the very moment of your birth—forced to watch helplessly as the abyss consumed you."

The Imperial Son Lingxiao spoke unhurriedly, and with a final flick of his sleeve, he activated a scroll, pulling Eldrin into a boundless void.

Deep within this boundless void, Lingxiao Dizi gazed at Eldrin (Person Name) and declared, "I know you conceal much. This isolated realm can withstand our full-powered battle."

"You may unleash your full power and face me in a fair, head-on battle."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, calmly drawing out the Chaos Heaven Halberd as he remarked, "You are indeed an anomaly, with combat prowess nearly rivaling the Chaos Heavenly Emperor. Yet even in a duel against me, you stand not the slightest chance of victory."

"I don't believe it."

The Celestial Scion Lingxiao flew into a frenzy, 10 divine suns whirling ceaselessly behind his head as they unleashed ultimate primordial chaos energy, flooding into the Solar War Spear.

Then he brandished his battle spear, raising its heaven-shaking power as he smashed it forward.

Clang—

Eldrin raised his Chaos Heavenly Halberd to block, and in the blink of an eye, they had already exchanged over 3 1000 moves in fierce combat.

The Eldrin Son of Heaven was slaughtering to the verge of madness, yet Eldrin’s expression remained unwaveringly serene, as though he had not yet exerted his full strength.

"Impossible! With combat prowess rivaling the Heavenly Emperor, how could my strike be so easily deflected by you?"

Seeing Eldrin counter every move with apparent ease, the Imperial Son Lingxiao nearly flew into a complete frenzy as he demanded,

Eldrin shook his head and spoke calmly, "Your strength is extraordinary—to have nearly confronted the Chaos Heavenly Emperor directly, you truly qualify as a genuine Heavenly Emperor-level combatant."

"Even in my current state, relying solely on physical strength, I would be at most your equal."

"But my strength is not limited to mere physical combat."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

Lingxiao Imperial Son was nearly driven to madness, his voice trembling with disbelief. "My combat prowess has already surpassed the Primordial Zenith, rivaling even the Chaos Heavenly Emperor himself. How could there exist any opponent beneath the Heavenly Emperor's realm?"

"I refuse to believe it! Unleash your full power at once and fight me with everything you've got!"

As the words fell, the battle prowess of Imperial Scion Lingxiao surged to what was nearly the mortal realm's absolute limit. The 10 primordial golden suns behind him roiled violently, erupting like 10 chaotic divine suns unleashed in their entirety.

In that instant, an unimaginable force struck horizontally, pressing down with such intensity that even Eldrin’s brows furrowed slightly.

Seeing this, Eldrin finally ceased his concealment and spoke calmly, "Since you insist, allow me to show you."

Boom—

An instant later, Eldrin erupted completely.

With a thunderous roar, 18 Celestial Vaults materialized behind Eldrin, each harboring a True Spirit Divinity coiled within.

Beyond the immortal treasury, 3 divine forms coalesced from the primordial chaos of the Infinite Dao drifted in eternal flux, cascading billions of chaotic strands capable of shattering all realms.

Meanwhile, within Eldrin's (Person Name) sea of consciousness, the Primordial Spirit Pagoda unleashed cosmos-rending power, erupting with world-annihilating force.

Thus, all these forces converged, bestowing their power entirely upon Eldrin's physical form, elevating his combat prowess to an indescribable, supreme realm.

An indescribable barrier shattered as supreme might tore through the firmament, violently piercing through the chest of the Heavenly Aurora Imperial Scion. The impact sent him spiraling through the air in a spray of blood and flesh.

"Ah—"

The Imperial Son Lingxiao let out a wretched scream. His gaze fell upon Eldrin (Person Name), a trace of utter disbelief flashing in his eyes as if he could not fathom how Eldrin (Person Name) possessed such earth-shattering combat prowess.

In that moment, the fleshly form of Imperial Scion Lingxiao began to irreversibly disintegrate, as though his entire being of flesh, blood, and soul had ignited into ethereal flames.

Yet unexpectedly, a trace of unconcealable relief surfaced on the face of Crown Prince Lingxiao.

He cast a glance toward Eldrin, a flicker of inexplicable hope flashing in his eyes.

"Ha ha ha."

The Eldrin Imperial Scion suddenly burst into roaring laughter, allowing his physical form to begin disintegrating, transforming into a sky-scattering shower of luminous rain.

He stared intently at Eldrin and finally spoke, "Kill me, and you shall face an even stronger version of Him."

"He is my most dreadful nightmare, and shall become your most terrible foe."

"Remember, no matter what happens in the future, never trust Him, much less the Demon Emperor of the Outer Realms."

"Otherworldly Demon Emperor?"

Eldrin was momentarily taken aback. Given that the Sun Celestial Emperor was a self-serving individual, it stood to reason that he shouldn't be trusted.

The Demon Sovereign of the Abyss was renowned throughout the 100 Realms of Blazing Yang, his reputation impeccable. Why, then, in the eyes of Crown Prince Lingxiao, was his credibility deemed inferior even to that of the Sun Celestial Emperor?

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but inquire, "Why can't we trust the Otherworldly Demon Emperor?"

At this moment, Crown Prince Lingxiao was critically weakened, his physical form beginning to dissolve into ethereal wisps as his cultivation seemed to dissipate fragment by fragment.

But he still forced himself to hold on, his expression tinged with despair as he said, "Be careful, the Devour..."

"Bzzz—"

Before the Imperial Son Lingxiao could finish speaking, he was instantly engulfed by an infinite darkness.

The 10 suns' celestial flames, capable of scorching all heavens to ashes, along with his very life essence, were devoured by some unknown force, vanishing into the boundless void.

At that moment, Eldrin realized the void around him had shifted, and he found himself back within the Heavenly Forge Grotto-Heaven.

Devour.

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of inexplicable trepidation flickering across his expression.

The Otherworldly Demon Emperor wielded the authority of the Devouring Great Dao, his strength truly unfathomable. He emerged as the greatest victor after the fall of the Primordial Domain of Immortal Cosmos.

I had always thought this Demon Emperor from a foreign land had an impeccable reputation and was a man of utmost integrity, but now it seems that may not be the case.

Eldrin recalled the 3 Souls Sovereign of bygone days, who had once borrowed a fragment of authority over the Dao of Devouring from an otherworldly Demon Emperor to mend the deficiencies in his own divine soul.

The 3 Souls Sovereign once sought to devour Eldrin (Person Name), yet ultimately met defeat at his hands.

And the act of the Eldrin Crown Prince devouring his 9 brothers, and the Sun Celestial Emperor devouring the Eldrin Crown Prince—all seemed to bear traces of the Great Dao of Devouring.

Now it appears that all of these were likely orchestrated by the Infernal Demon Emperor.

With this thought, Eldrin felt a chill run down his spine. If the Sun Celestial Emperor was an agent of the Foreign Fiendish Emperor, how could they possibly fight in the Heavenly Abyss that lay ahead?

However, upon careful consideration, that possibility seemed rather slim. After all, the Sun Heavenly Emperor was a top-tier Heavenly Emperor—devouring the Eldrin Crown Prince would likely propel him directly into the Half-Step Dao Fusion realm.

Such a supremely powerful figure would never stoop to being the Infernal Demon Emperor's subordinate. Their relationship was far more likely to be 1 of cooperation.

Since they were cooperating, Eldrin had to remain wary—yet for now, there was nothing he could do.

"It seems that foreign Demon Emperor is far more terrifying than I had ever imagined."

"The Battle of the Abyss approaches, and the situation grows ever more dire."

Eldrin (Person Name) sighed inwardly, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression.

If not for his alliance with the Taihu Primordial Realm faction and the far too many irreplaceable individuals within the 3 Extremes Primordial Realm, he would have long considered leaving the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

"Eldrin, how are you holding up?"

Just as Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, the Black Abyss Sub-Sage approached from the side.

He gazed at Eldrin, first examining his physical condition, and only then did he let out a sigh of relief before asking.

Eldrin regained his composure, then shook his head and said, "He was no match for me. At the final moment, he fled the Heavenly Crucible Grotto-Heaven."

At this point, Eldrin shot a meaningful glance at the Black Abyss Demi-Saint.

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Sage immediately realized this was not the place for conversation, and promptly departed with Eldrin (Person Name).

The 2 moved to a secluded corner, where Eldrin first set up a barrier formation before transmitting his voice to relay the entire sequence of events and his own conjectures to the Black Abyss Demi-Saint.

After hearing his account, Sub-sage Heiyuan spoke with considerable apprehension, "Among the 5 supreme Half-Step Unity experts, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor has risen most recently, yet possesses the greatest potential."

"A figure of such caliber is indeed a formidable opponent, but there is no need for you to worry excessively."

"With our strength, even if we cannot withstand the Northern Abyss, preserving ourselves should be more than sufficient."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, finally suppressing the swirling thoughts within.

He retracted the restriction and surveyed his surroundings, noticing that most of the Demi-Sages near the Immortal Refining Furnace had already departed, leaving only a handful of individuals exploring the Lava Fire Vein.

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Sub-Sage spoke up, "The Refinement Immortal Heaven remains open for an extended period. Everyone is currently searching for secret realms to cultivate."

When the Refinement Immortal Heaven’s opening period concluded, the grotto-heaven spirit would select the most promising individuals and grant them several opportunities to attain the Dao.

"We need only continue exploring the Refining Immortal Realm and await its closure. With our foundations, we should be able to secure at least 1 opportunity."

Eldrin nodded slightly before inquiring, "I've heard of another celestial realm called the Soul-Burying Heaven. When will this domain open?"

The Dark Abyss Demi-Saint, however, shook his head and spoke with grave solemnity: "The Soul-Burying Heaven normally remains sealed. To set foot within it, 1 must either cultivate all 9 True Spirit Acupoints or forge a Soul Treasure."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) was momentarily taken aback before realizing he now possessed the qualification to step inside.

At this thought, he gazed toward the heavens, where the omnipresent Cavern Heaven Spirit permeated the firmament.

"You've found me out."

The voice of the Grotto-Heaven Spirit came through, asking calmly, "Will you first test the Refining Immortal Furnace, or proceed directly to the Soul-Burying Heaven?"

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's recruitment ceremony had just concluded. Lin Xuan stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing up at the mist-shrouded peaks, his eyes burning with determination. "After 3 years of arduous cultivation, I've finally reached the 4th level of Qi Refining," he murmured to himself, tightening his grip on the worn jade slip in his hand—his only inheritance from his deceased parents. Suddenly, a sharp voice cut through the air. "Well, if it isn't the trash who's been stuck at the 4th level for 2 years!" Lin Xuan turned to see Zhao Feng sneering at him, flanked by 2 followers. A cold gleam flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes, but he remained silent. Zhao Feng stepped closer, his tone dripping with contempt. "Hand over your spirit stones, and I might consider letting you join the outer sect without humiliation." "I'd like to see you try," Lin Xuan replied calmly, his right hand already forming a seal. The spiritual energy around him began to stir. "Seeking death!" Zhao Feng roared, drawing his longsword. A fiery aura erupted as he executed the Blazing Sun Sword Art, the heat distorting the air around them. Just as the attack was about to land, Lin Xuan's jade slip glowed faintly. An ancient cultivation method surfaced in his mind—the 9 Revolutions Nirvana Technique. His spiritual energy surged violently, breaking through to the 5th level in an instant! "How is this possible?!" Zhao Feng's face paled as he watched Lin Xuan's aura skyrocket. Lin Xuan raised his hand, and a beam of azure light shot forth, shattering Zhao Feng's sword into pieces. "Some debts," Lin Xuan said coldly, "are best settled sooner rather than later." Without looking back, he strode toward the mountain gate, leaving the stunned crowd behind. The path of immortality was long and treacherous, but he had just taken his first firm step.