Chapter 2122 : Ancestral Court Visitor, Suppressing 9 Heavens

While the Southern Abyss domains were setting up their formations, the various Demon Lords of the Northern Abyss watched this scene unfold.

They gazed upon the 2 newly joined ancient realms, their expressions turning grave. The Lord of the Prison-Suppressing Demons spoke, "They've gathered all 10 ancient domains. Should we intervene to stop them?"

"No need."

The Foreign Realm Demon Emperor shook his head, stopping the eager Northern Abyss Celestial Emperors.

Taking a deep breath, he began, "Given their strength, our chances of success are slim if we act now. Moreover, we might just let Supreme Chi Yang profit at our expense."

"Although these 10 primordial domains are formidable, 1 among them has long since fallen in grade, causing the formation's power to be unleashed at only 50 percent. For now, it does not pose a significant threat."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The Prison Warden Demon Lord, however, was somewhat unwilling to concede. With a slightly darkened expression, he spoke, "But if things continue this way, they will eventually gather all 10 Primordial Domains."

"We can't scrape together enough."

The Foreign Demon Emperor spoke, his tone utterly composed, "The Blazing Zenith Supreme would never allow him to reach that point. Moreover, he has not joined the 100 Domains Unity Alliance."

Without those Quasi-Integration experts from the Unity Pact holding back the Blaze Zenith Sovereign for him, he would never have gathered all 10 Primordial Domains.

At this point, a trace of solemnity surfaced on the face of the Otherworldly Demon Emperor.

He rose slowly and departed, leaving behind a voice tinged with frost: "Yet remember—the protruding nail gets hammered. The Abyssal Ascetic is now hailed as the foremost beneath the Nascent Soul across the 100 Realms of Blazing Zenith."

"He has overshadowed me and become the greatest threat to the Supreme Fiery Sovereign. I suspect the Supreme Fiery Sovereign is already devising plans to deal with him."

"We simply need to maintain sufficient patience and await the critical moment to deliver a fatal blow."

"Hmph, what audacity."

While the Emperors of the Northern Abyss were observing, the Supreme Lord of Blazing Yang was also watching this scene through the Heaven-Scrying Mirror.

Watching the Emperors of the Southern Abyss begin their formation, the face of the Blazing Zenith Supreme grew increasingly frigid, until he finally clenched his fists tight.

"No matter how powerful the formation is, there will come a day when you must leave it behind."

"Just you wait. 1 day, this venerable 1 shall select an excellent burial ground for you."

Elsewhere, after joining forces with various Heavenly Emperors to set up the colossal Chaos Formation, Eldrin made his way into the Primordial Wilderness Realm.

Gazing upon the Great Wilderness Ancient Realm, Eldrin fell into deep contemplation.

Until a moment later, his primordial spirit sank into the origin of the Great Barren Ancient Realm and gazed upon this realm's Will of Heaven and Earth, saying, "How shall you restore your rank?"

The Will of Heaven and Earth pondered briefly before speaking, "When the realms shattered and more than half were lost, our origin was scattered, causing our rank to fall completely."

"Although most of my power has now been restored, I've ultimately lost that crucial thread of foundational essence. Achieving complete restoration of my original state will likely be fraught with countless difficulties."

Eldrin nodded slightly before continuing his inquiry, "In your opinion, what would it take to achieve complete recovery?"

"If the essence of heaven and earth were tenfold richer, coupled with a trace of chaos opportunity, perhaps the damaged parts could be restored."

The Will of Heaven spoke, its tone unusually grave.

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow.

As a quasi-primal domain, the foundational power of the Great Desolate Ancient Realm now surpassed even a Demi-Saint’s mana by more than tenfold.

In such circumstances, increasing 1's foundational essence tenfold would be a challenge almost as insurmountable as scaling the heavens.

The primary challenges were twofold. First, the rate at which the Great Desolate Ancient Realm converted Primordial Chaos seawater was insufficient. Secondly, the Great Desolate Ancient Tree could not amplify the realm's foundational essence tenfold.

Second, even if the speed of accumulating origin essence in the Great Desolate Ancient Realm increased tenfold, it would still be extremely difficult to store 10 times the amount of origin essence.

As the quasi-primordial domain had a limited carrying capacity, storing tenfold the original essence within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm was akin to forcing a stone into a pile of sand—the slightest misstep could cause the entire realm to shatter completely.

After comprehending this, Eldrin spoke, "Transforming the Primordial Chaos Qi is not difficult. I can elevate the Great Wilderness Ancient Tree into a Chaos Spiritual Root."

"At that time, utilizing the spiritual root's conversion ability made it effortless to amplify the primordial qi of the Great Barren Ancient Realm tenfold. As for storing the essence of heaven and earth..."

Eldrin paused briefly before continuing, "With the power of the Cosmic Sundial, I shall carve out another temporal secret realm within the Primal Wilderness to store the essence of heaven and earth."

"This origin source must not be used under normal circumstances. Release it gradually only when advancing to the Primordial Domain."

Hearing this, the Will of Heaven and Earth immediately inquired, "That is indeed a wise approach, but how shall we locate the missing Chaos Opportunity?"

Eldrin, however, had anticipated this. After a moment of silence, he spoke, "I shall lend you a strand of Primordial Chaos Qi, allowing you to emulate the chaotic essence of the rare treasure. That ought to suffice."

"In that case, my sincere gratitude."

The Will of Heaven and Earth spoke, and within the ever-ruthless intent of Eldrin (Person Name), a rare ripple of emotion surfaced.

Eldrin said nothing more. After leaving behind a wisp of Primal Chaos Origin Qi, he departed from the origin of heaven and earth and arrived at the core of the Primordial Wilderness Ancient Realm.

Beneath the Great Wilderness Ancient Tree, a young maiden was tenderly tending to the primordial tree and the herb garden.

A'man!

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, a trace of astonishment flickering across his expression.

The moment the girl laid eyes on Eldrin, her expression momentarily grew distant, as if lost in a trance. Only after a long pause did she offer a gentle smile and say, "Big brother, it’s been a long time."

Long time no see.

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, a trace of emotion coloring his words.

Back when Eldrin first entered the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, he had been extremely close with Ah Man.

However, A'man's cultivation base was ultimately too low. In the numerous campaigns that Eldrin (Person Name) later undertook, she could scarcely be of any assistance. Moreover, Eldrin (Person Name) was preoccupied with cultivation and military expeditions, thus his interactions with her gradually diminished.

Especially after the Spirit Creek Emperor became Eldrin’s (Person Name) concubine, the young maiden A’man also consciously began to reduce her interactions with Eldrin (Person Name).

Later, Eldrin returned to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. His true self rarely set foot in the Primordial Wilderness again, and it had been 2 1000 kalpas since he last saw Ah Man.

Eldrin sighed inwardly, his gaze unconsciously drifting toward A'man. Only then did he realize her cultivation progress had been remarkably swift—she had unknowingly reached the late-stage of the Chaos Origin Emperor realm.

Though this level of cultivation could not compare to Eldrin's disciples, she was, after all, neither his disciple nor a member of his sect, and had never received cultivation resources of particularly precious quality.

Reaching this realm of cultivation was largely due to her own diligence and serendipitous encounters, proving that A'Man's innate talent and potential were absolutely not to be underestimated.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn’t help but feel a surge of avarice and couldn’t resist asking, “Since you’ve come to the Southern Abyss Domains this time, you should go cultivate at the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.”

"No need."

Unexpectedly, Aman shook her head and declined Eldrin’s offer of care.

He was about to speak when Aman shook her head and said, "In what capacity would you be looking after me?"

This gave Eldrin a slight pause, plunging him into a moment of hesitation.

Seeing this, Ah-Man said, "We children of the Great Wilderness have always relied on our own strength, never craving the rewards of others."

"Even between Dao companions, we treat each other as equals. We walk this path supporting 1 another—there is no notion of 1 relying on the other."

With those final words, Aman offered a faint smile.

She rose and turned to leave, then glanced back at Eldrin 1 last time. In the end, she spoke softly, "Big brother, I truly enjoy calling you that... but I cannot bear to owe you any more than I already do."

After A’man had departed, Eldrin fell into a speechless silence.

He understood A'man's feelings, yet ultimately knew he could not give her what she truly desired.

What A'Man desired was an equal emotional bond, a mutual and exclusive support between 2 souls, yet this was something he could never offer.

From the moment he took his second Dao Companion, he could no longer offer emotional equality and fairness to anyone.

Even her most beloved Lyra (Person Name), had she ever truly possessed more than a fragment of him?

Yet A'Man was unwilling to accept his gift, not merely due to her inherent nature, but more profoundly out of fear that she might forfeit this very equality between them.

She feared that receiving too many gifts from Eldrin would leave her unable to repay the debt, kindling the thought of offering herself in marriage.

Watching A’man’s receding figure, a faint smile curled at the corner of Eldrin’s lips as he finally murmured after her, "Even after enduring thousands of kalpas, my heart remains as it was in the beginning."

"This is excellent. May you always hold true to your original heart, and remain that very same maiden even after countless years have passed."

After A'man had completely vanished, Eldrin came alone to the side of the Great Wilderness Ancient Tree. Gazing upon the millennia-old tree before him, he sank deep into contemplation.

"By using the Primordial Chaos Qi to break through the bottleneck, then supplementing it with the Primal Chaos Qi to aid the advancement, it should save quite a bit."

The Reincarnation Body stood beside him, suddenly speaking up.

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and declared, "Conceal the heavenly machinations on my behalf."

The Samsara Body offered no reply, instantly unleashing the Great Dao of Time and Space to envelop the void. At the same time, it pushed the power of the Sacrificial Dao to its absolute limit, shrouding the entire Great Wilderness Sanctuary.

Without another moment's hesitation, Eldrin exhaled a wisp of Primordial Chaos Origin Qi to merge with it, then slowly infused a strand of Primordial Chaos Genesis Qi.

As the Primordial Chaos Qi and the Primordial Purple Qi were absorbed, the Great Wilderness Ancient Tree finally began to undergo a trace of transformation.

Eldrin hastily activated the Cosmic Sundial to accelerate time and space, then retrieved the Primordial Chaos Vial to hasten maturation. After approximately several kalpas had passed, he finally succeeded in aiding the Great Desolate Ancient Tree to ascend its rank.

"Boom—"

After the Great Wilderness Ancient Tree successfully advanced, its power and profundity instantly increased more than tenfold.

Eldrin merely performed a few calculations and discovered that the Great Desolate Ancient Tree's rate of converting Chaos Sea water had increased by approximately 1 100 and eightfold.

At this rate, the Great Barren Ancient Realm would only require 10 1000 kalpas to accumulate sufficient Primordial Essence for its ascension.

Coupled with the time-space acceleration of Eldrin's (Person Name) Cosmic Sundial, the duration could be further shortened to within 30 kalpas.

Eldrin then harnessed the power of the Cosmic Sundial to carve out a temporal secret realm within the Primordial Wilds, where he stored the surplus Primordial Essence of Heaven and Earth.

After completing all this, Eldrin clapped his hands lightly and said, "Now, we need only wait for the primordial qi of heaven and earth to replenish, and the Great Barren Ancient Realm shall restore its rightful rank."

Eldrin’s thoughts drifted restlessly. In the end, he left his Samsara Body behind to continue guarding this place, while he himself returned to the Primordial Barren Realm to cultivate in seclusion.

Yet this seclusion did not last long. Merely tens of millions of years later, Eldrin (Person Name) was abruptly roused by an overwhelming aura of supreme power.

He immediately departed from the Chaos Grotto, only to discover a majestic figure striding through the primordial chaos toward him.

It was a figure of boundless majesty, its blazing vital energy shining like an eternal sun, so radiant that even the vast Chaos Sea seemed insignificant before such power.

Even with Eldrin's current level of cultivation, he felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness when facing this individual.

"This power belongs to the lineage of the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art."

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin murmured inwardly, a trace of solemnity flashing across his expression.

At that very moment, the Emperors from the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss all converged around Eldrin, and even the Black Abyss Heavenly Emperor had arrived at the scene.

He glanced at the man, then said to Eldrin, "If my guess is correct, this person should be an elder from the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art lineage."

Eldrin nodded and was just about to speak when he noticed the majestic figure approaching.

The newcomer possessed a physique of immense grandeur, his Chaos True Form appearing vaster than a primordial realm itself. Mounted upon a Qilin Saint Emperor that blotted out the heavens, his aura overwhelmed the boundless Chaos Sea.

Eldrin (Person Name) sensed that this individual far surpassed the Blazing Yang Supreme in both cultivation base and aura.

A supreme peak-level existence.

The Kirin Saint Emperor he rode was actually an existence at the level of a Dao Fusion Supreme.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, his gaze sharp and discerning as that of the once-nameless Dao Ancestor. In but a moment, he had assessed the newcomer’s strength.

Depending on their potential and cultivation base, the disparity in power among different Path-Unification Supreme Elders could be vast.

The most ordinary Path Integration Sovereign, having mastered only a single Sovereign-level Great Dao of Path Integration, possesses combat prowess equivalent to that of 10 Half-Step Path Integration experts joining forces.

Similar to the Supreme Paragon of Blazing Sun, such individuals have not only achieved the Great Path of Supremacy but have also cultivated at least the cultivation base of a Soul Dao Celestial Emperor. They are considered formidable Fusion Dao Supreme Paragons.

Beyond that, those capable of cultivating 2 supreme Great Daos become the pinnacle of Path Integration Supremes, whose strength could contend with at least 3 to 5 ordinary Path Integration Supremes.

Those who have cultivated 3 supreme Daos have reached the Half-Step Wuji Realm. Such individuals have mastered 3 supreme Daos, with at least 1 major Dao possessing Wuji potential as their primary cultivation path.

Such half-step Boundless Sovereigns possessed earth-shattering power that defied comprehension. Sending a dozen or so ordinary Unity Dao Paragons against them would be tantamount to throwing them to their doom.

Even a supreme being like the Fiery Yang Sovereign could be completely subdued by him with a single hand.

The unfamiliar supreme expert before him had likely stepped into the realm of top-tier supremacy, yet according to Eldrin’s estimation, his cultivation had not yet reached the threshold of Half-Step Infinity.

Even so, this person's strength was undeniably formidable.

With his own strength as a top-tier Supreme Being, combined with the Qilin Saint Emperor (Sacred Beast) at the Great Unity Realm seated beneath him, suppressing the Blazing Yang Supreme Being could be accomplished within a 100 moves.

"Roar—"

At that very moment, the Blue Qilin Saint Emperor let out a thunderous roar before finally halting before the crowd.

Above the Kirin Saint Emperor, the majestic man swept his gaze over the assembly before fixing it on the Black Abyss Great Emperor and spoke, "Might you be my junior apprentice brother, Black Abyss?"

Seeing this, the Black Abyss Emperor immediately rose and cupped his hands in salute. "Indeed, it is this junior. Black Abyss pays respects to you, Senior."

"You're welcome."

The majestic man smiled faintly and waved his hand to help him up.

He then tossed a token to the Black Abyss Emperor and spoke calmly, "I am Zhen Jiuxiao, the Reception Elder of the 9 Revolutions Ancestral Court and 1 of the inner disciples of the 9 Revolutions Dao Ancestor."

"After we reach the 9 Revolutions Ancestral Court, we shall be considered family. Who knows, we might even become fellow disciples someday. There's no need for such formalities between us."

The Black Abyss Emperor, however, dared not presume on his status. He still cupped his hands respectfully and said, "How could I presume such honor? On the path of cultivation, mastery commands reverence. Since this junior’s cultivation remains insufficient, it would be improper to overstep boundaries and breach etiquette."

Zhen Jiuxiao gave a slight nod upon hearing this, his expression growing even more satisfied.

Since assuming the role of Reception Elder, he had witnessed over a million cosmic kalpas pass, during which he had guided over a 100 Chaos Heavenly Emperors who attained enlightenment through the 9 Revolutions Heaven Art.

Among these Chaos Heavenly Emperors, fewer than 1 in 10 could cultivate the Chaos Godform, with only 7 individuals achieving it.

Among these 7 individuals, 5 had already stepped into the Realm of Unity, while the remaining 2 were also True Seeds of the Unity Sovereigns.

Thus, he held immense regard for the Black Abyss Emperor who had mastered the Chaos God Form.

The Black Abyss Emperor's impeccable courtesy only deepened his satisfaction.

He chuckled softly, then gave a nod. "You have already mastered the Chaos Divine Form, and your potential is truly exceptional. You are destined to walk the same path as us, so there is no need for such formalities."

"In that case, you may call me Ninth Cloud from now on, Senior Brother."

Hearing this, the Black Abyss Emperor immediately realized these were not mere pleasantries. With a faint smile, he bowed respectfully and said, "My gratitude, Elder Jiuxiao."

Zhen Jiuxiao gave a satisfied nod before turning his gaze to the Black Abyss Emperor and inquiring, "When do you intend to depart with me?"

The Black Abyss Emperor pondered briefly before speaking, "I wish to remain here for another 30 kalpas. Would you be willing to wait a while longer?"

Zhen Jiuxiao did not answer immediately. He first cast a glance toward the Great Desolate Ancient Realm, then turned to look back at Eldrin, instantly taking in the entire situation.

He gave a nod, then turned his gaze toward Eldrin. His pupils abruptly contracted, and he could not help but exclaim in admiration, “What exceptional aptitude! A pity you do not belong to our 9 Revolutions lineage.”

"Young friend, would you be willing to join our 9 Revolutions lineage?"

Eldrin shook his head and promptly cupped his hands in salute. "I am deeply honored by your esteemed regard, Senior. Yet 1 finds it hard to depart from ancestral soil—I fear this unworthy junior must regretfully decline your invitation."

Zhen Jiuxiao nodded and said, "Indeed, with your innate talent, attaining the realm of a Unity Supreme would be as effortless as plucking a fruit from a bag. There truly is no need for you to join our 9 Revolutions Ancestral Court."

"Speaking of which," Zhen Jiuxiao finally turned his gaze to the Black Abyss Emperor, "since you're sincere, I shall grant you another boon."

With those words, he patted the Qilin Saint Emperor beneath him and said, "Go warn the nearest Supreme Being that they must not attack this place for 10 1000 kalpas."

"Otherwise..."

Zhen Jiuxiao’s voice paused briefly, his gaze suddenly turning cold as he declared, “Otherwise, I shall personally pay a visit to your doorstep.”

"Roar—"

The Kirin Saint Emperor nodded, then transformed into a majestic figure clad in sapphire-gold battle armor, shattering the void to vanish into the primordial chaos.

In the mere blink of an eye, the Kirin Saint Emperor tore through the void and returned, giving Zhen Jiuxiao a slight nod.

Zhen Jiuxiao turned his gaze to the Black Abyss Emperor and remarked, "Junior Brother Black Abyss, the cultivation environment here is rather poor—it’s no place for an extended stay."

"If you wish to obtain subsequent cultivation techniques, or even step into the realm of the Unity Dao Sovereign, you must hasten to the 9 Revolutions Ancestral Court."

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled through the mountain pass, carrying with it the scent of frost and decay. A lone figure, clad in tattered robes, trudged through the knee-deep snow. This was Lin Feng, once a promising disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, now a mere Foundation Establishment realm cultivator on the verge of having his spiritual roots crippled. "3 years... it has been 3 years since my fall," he murmured, his breath forming pale clouds in the frigid air. His gaze, however, remained sharp and unwavering, fixed on the distant, mist-shrouded peaks where his former sect resided. Suddenly, a faint, ethereal glow emanated from the simple spatial ring on his finger—a meager inheritance from his deceased parents. Within it, aside from a pitiful stash of 3,250 spirit stones and a dozen or so basic healing pills, lay a mysterious, pitch-black stele he had never been able to decipher. *A mere Foundation Establishment ant, daring to venture this deep into the Icywind Ridge? How laughable!* A sinister voice, laced with spiritual pressure, echoed directly in his mind, causing him to stagger. A figure in black robes materialized from the swirling snowflakes, his eyes gleaming with malice. It was a Core Formation expert from the rival Blood Demon Sect. Lin Feng's heart sank. His current strength was no match for this foe. Countless thoughts raced through his mind in an instant. He clutched the worn hilt of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) at his waist, his knuckles turning white. "Senior," Lin Feng spoke, his voice calm despite the danger, "this 1 is merely passing through. I have no quarrel with the Blood Demon Sect." *No quarrel?* The black-robed man sneered, a ball of crimson, corrosive spiritual energy coalescing in his palm. *Your Azure Cloud Sect head, Eldrin (Person Name), killed my beloved junior brother. Today, I shall take 1 of his disciples' lives as interest!* The attack, the "Soul-Corroding Blood Palm (Cultivation Technique)," shot forth with terrifying speed. The surrounding snow instantly melted and boiled away, revealing the blackened rock beneath. Death loomed. Yet, in that critical moment, the previously inert black stele within his ring suddenly trembled violently. A flood of ancient, profound information—the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra (Cultivation Technique)"—surged directly into Lin Feng's sea of consciousness. It was a legendary cultivation art lost for millennia, far surpassing anything in this mundane world. Time seemed to slow. The intricate principles of the sutra unfolded before his spiritual sense. He understood. This was his chance, his destiny! Instead of retreating, he took a step forward. Ignoring the established cycling method of his "Azure Cloud Art (Cultivation Technique)," he instinctively guided his meager spiritual power according to the profound insights of the Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra. A faint, chaotic grey light enveloped his right fist. It contained neither the sharpness of metal nor the blaze of fire, but a primitive, all-encompassing aura of genesis and destruction. *Bang!* The 2 forces collided. A shockwave of spiritual energy erupted, clearing the falling snow in a wide circle around them. The black-robed man's smirk froze, then twisted into shock and horror. His mighty Soul-Corroding Blood Palm, which should have easily vaporized a Foundation Establishment cultivator, was being devoured, dissolved by that strange grey energy. It was like a river meeting the vast, all-consuming ocean. "How... how is this possible?!" he stammered, feeling his own spiritual power being rapidly drained. Lin Feng felt an unprecedented power coursing through his meridians, expansive and mighty. The bottleneck of the Foundation Establishment realm, which had shackled him for years, shattered like fragile glass. He had broken through to the Core Formation realm in a single breath! His eyes snapped open, glowing with a piercing grey light. "Your turn to experience my strike." The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, now infused with a wisp of that primordial chaos energy, hummed as it left its scabbard. Its crimson blade was now edged with a dull, light-devouring grey. The simple swing tore through the air, leaving a transient void in its wake. The black-robed man's final expression was 1 of utter disbelief before his body and nascent soul were erased into nothingness by the chaotic sword light. Silence returned to the snowfield, broken only by the resumed whisper of the wind. Lin Feng stood tall, the oppressive spiritual pressure gone. He looked at his hands, then towards the distant Azure Cloud Sect, a new, steely resolve hardening in his heart. Eldrin. The Blood Demon Sect. The myriad powerful beings of this vast cultivation world. He would find them all. A 100 years of humiliation could be washed away in a single day. The path of immortality was long, but he, Lin Feng, now held the key to tread it to its very end. He took a step forward, his figure vanishing into the swirling snow, a newly forged core spinning steadily within his dantian, brimming with limitless potential.