Chapter 2123 : Seraphina Qu (Person Name) Attains the Dao

The Black Abyss Emperor was well aware of this, yet a tinge of reluctance lingered in his heart.

He turned back to look at Eldrin and the others, then cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Fellow Daoists, until we meet again another day."

Everyone nodded in agreement. The Primordial Dao Ancestor smiled and said, "I hope that when we meet again, you will have reached the pinnacle of the Dao Unification realm."

"Very well. We shall meet again when we have both transcended the Great Dao!"

The Black Abyss Emperor cupped his hands in a final salute, then strode to stand beside Zhen Jiuxiao.

Zhen Jiuxiao chuckled faintly, then ultimately soared into the heavens astride the Kirin Saint Emperor, departing through the shattered chaos with the Black Abyss Heavenly Emperor.

Only after the Black Abyss Emperor had completely departed did the crowd finally release a collective sigh of relief, yet their expressions still carried traces of profound emotion. The pressure emanating from Zhen Jiuxiao had been overwhelmingly immense; even the assembled Emperors present had felt a sense of powerlessness when facing him.

If Zhen Jiuxiao were to make a move against them, then even if they activated the primordial chaos formation of the Primal Immortal Domain to defend themselves, the only path left to them would be utter suppression.

At this thought, Ant Emperor couldn't help but sigh in admiration, "The 9 Revolutions Ancestral Court truly lives up to its reputation. Even a mere inner disciple can intimidate the Supreme Monarch of Blazing Yang."

"I wonder how truly peerless and invincible that personal disciple of the 9 Revolutions Dao Ancestor must be?"

The Primordial Dao Ancestor, however, gave a faint smile and could not help but sigh as he spoke, "This old 1 once visited the 7 Realms Alliance. Even their Dao-Uniting Supreme Elders alone numbered in the hundreds."

"The ancestral court forged by the Chaos Sovereign likely possesses foundations no weaker than the 7 Domains Alliance. As for the 9 Revolutions lineage—a pinnacle chaos ancestral court—its profundities naturally transcend anything ordinary minds could fathom."

Eldrin also nodded, yet did not linger further on the topic.

With a serene expression, he gazed upon the assembly and spoke, "Since the departure of Eldrin (Person Name), our strength has diminished considerably."

"Fortunately, Elder Zhen Jiuyou showed consideration before our parting, ensuring our safety remains assured for 10 1000 kalpas."

"During this time, I urge all fellow cultivators to devote yourselves to diligent cultivation and strive to enhance your strength."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement, then cupped their hands in salute before departing 1 after another.

Eldrin did not linger any longer, simply returning to the Great Desolate Ancient Realm to begin his final preparations for advancing within it.

As time went on, the primordial qi between heaven and earth within the Great Desolate Ancient Realm grew increasingly abundant.

Before anyone realized it, over 30 kalpas had passed, and the Primordial Ancient World had reached the brink of near-transformation.

The worldly Qi reached its limit, and the Spacetime Secret Realm (Special Realm) had stored 10 times the primordial essence.

Sensing the power of the Great Wilderness Ancient Realm, Eldrin murmured softly before communing with the will of heaven and earth: "With the Heavenly Emperor's origin now overflowing, it is time to ascend to the Primordial Domain Realm."

"I wonder how your comprehension of the required Chaos Opportunity is progressing now."

The Great Desolate Ancient Realm did not answer immediately. Instead, it returned a wisp of Primordial Chaos Genesis Qi to Eldrin (Person Name) before speaking: "All preparations are complete. The breakthrough shall be today."

"Bzzz—"

As the words faded, the Primordial Wilderness began to undergo an ultimate metamorphosis.

Its aura grew immensely grand, like a dazzling Chaos Divine Sun that shook the heavens and earth, illuminating the boundless, vast chaos.

Even the foreign Demon Emperor in the distant Northern Abyss and the Blazing Zenith Sovereign across the boundless void sensed this occurrence.

Drawing upon the power of the Chaos Spirit Root to absorb primal qi, aiding the fractured Primordial Domain in restoring its rank.

The Otherworldly Demon Emperor murmured slowly, a trace of frosty indifference surfacing between his brows.

Far off in the distance, the Supreme Primordial Monarch’s expression grew increasingly grim. After a long silence, He finally spoke, “What a masterful maneuver—using a method to restore 1’s rank to suddenly ascend to the Primordial Domain.”

"Even I was caught completely off guard."

The Heart of the Blazing Sovereign wavered, but in the end, his gaze settled into stillness. He did not lift a hand to halt the Great Desolate Ancient Realm's ascension.

Had it not been for Zhen Jiuxiao’s warning, he would likely have attempted to intervene, using his hidden trump cards to prevent the Great Desolate Primordial Domain from ascending in rank.

But now that an absolute supreme like Zhen Jiuxiao had spoken, even he, as a supreme himself, dared not harbor the slightest thought of defiance.

The power of Zhen Jiu Xiao was simply too overwhelming. Whether it was his personal strength or the influence behind him, none were things that Supreme Monarch Chi Yang dared to obstruct.

"Very well, I shall endure your insolence a while longer."

"When the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace opens, this sovereign shall cast you into the endless abyss of eternal damnation."

Under the grave gazes of all factions, the Great Wilderness Ancient Realm ultimately succeeded in restoring its rank.

A long time later, the Primordial Wilderness Domain had fully restored its rank. The essence of heaven and earth had increased by not just hundreds or thousands of times compared to before, and the world itself had expanded to an immeasurably vaster extent.

Eldrin sat in meditation within the Great Wilderness Primordial Realm, personally comprehending the gradual transformations of the ancient world. At last, he gained a flicker of enlightenment regarding the path to ascending to the Immortal Domain.

"Primordial essence brimming, chaos opportunity emerging, self-evolving the Great Dao."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, having finally distilled 3 crucial points regarding the method for his Sacrificial Path to ascend to the Primordial Immortal Realm.

The first step is to amplify the Primordial Essence within 1's inner immortal domain tenfold. Next comes the comprehension of the Chaos Catalyst, ultimately leading the inner immortal domain to spontaneously manifest the Dao of Chaos. This allows the cultivator to directly ascend to the realm of the Celestial Emperor.

But at this moment, Eldrin had already discovered the problem—simultaneously cultivating the Primordial Domain and the Chaos Immortal Vault was immensely difficult.

Without sacrificing the Primordial Chaos Immortal Realm, the difficulty of cultivating the Unique Immortal Treasury was immense; and without sacrificing the 10 great immortal treasuries, opening the Primordial Domain within 1's body was as challenging as ascending to heaven.

To elevate the Inner Immortal Realm into a Primordial Immortal Realm without sacrificing the immortal troves.

First, the Inner Immortal Realm must have its origin energy fully saturated, reaching 10 times the limit of a Primordial Chaos Immortal Realm.

This alone was an exceedingly difficult feat to achieve. Generally speaking, 1 must sacrifice all of their immortal treasures to meet this requirement.

Understanding this, Eldrin couldn't help but ponder inwardly, gradually forming a solution in his mind.

He arrived within the Abyssal Cavern realm and turned his gaze to Seraphina Qu (Person Name), declaring, "The method of the Inner Primordial Domain, I have successfully devised."

"However, ascending to the Inner Immortal Realm will likely prove far more challenging than anticipated."

Eldrin spoke with measured grace, then handed over the foundational method of the Sacrificial Path's Primordial Domain—which he had pioneered—to Seraphina Qu.

Seraphina Qu glanced briefly, then furrowed her brow slightly after a moment. "To ascend to the Inner Immortal Realm, 1 must accumulate 10 times the primordial qi of heaven and earth. The difficulty is truly monumental."

"Even with my foundation, it would likely be impossible to achieve this."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "Thus, my counsel is this: first master the Chaos Immortal Vault, then turn back to ascend the Inner Immortal Domain."

Seraphina Qu nodded, immediately grasping Eldrin’s intent.

The immortal domain of the Sacrificial Path resides within 1’s body, and its advancement carries far more constraints than external immortal realms.

To avoid exploding from the overflow of energy, Eldrin could not create a temporal secret realm within her immortal domain. He had to accomplish this step through alternative means.

Under these circumstances, merging the 9 immortal treasuries into 1 and cultivating the sole Chaos Immortal Treasury has become the optimal solution at present.

For only the speed at which the Chaos Immortal Vault could draw upon the waters of the Chaos Sea, and its capacity to store Chaos Origin, could meet the demands for the ascension of the Primordial Domain within him.

Understanding this, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) spoke calmly, "I have been preparing for a long time. Now that the Inner Celestial Realm technique has been mastered, it is time for my breakthrough."

Beside them, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) looked somewhat concerned and asked, "Ascending to the sole Immortal Vault is no small challenge. Are you confident you can succeed?"

"Set your hearts at ease. Having cultivated the 10 Great True Spirit Immortal Vaults, merging them into 1 is but a natural progression."

Seraphina Qu (Person Name) smiled faintly, for she was fully confident in her upcoming ascension to the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Eldrin (Person Name) also nodded in agreement. Without sacrificing the Inner Immortal Domain, relying solely on 1's own power to cultivate the Unique Immortal Vault was an endeavor of extraordinary difficulty.

Fortunately, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) possessed an extraordinary foundation, having already cultivated 10 True Spirit Immortal Depths. This made her breakthrough far less challenging than it was for others.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) hesitated no longer. He immediately retrieved a strand of Chaos Primordial Qi and handed it to her, saying, "Be careful in all things. I shall await your emergence from seclusion."

"Excellent!"

Seraphina Qu (Person Name) nodded and immediately began her assault on the realm of the Unique Immortal Vault.

This time, Eldrin personally guarded her secluded cultivation, even closely observing Seraphina Qu's breakthrough with meticulous attention.

After all, the method to attain the sole Immortal Treasury was merely conceived by Eldrin, who had never truly reached this realm himself.

Fortunately, perhaps because her foundation was exceptionally solid, Seraphina Qu's breakthrough proceeded, overall, with more fright than danger.

After an immeasurably long cultivation journey, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) directly merged the 10 supreme immortal treasures into 1, transforming them into a paramount 10 Ultimate Singular Immortal Treasure.

As Seraphina Qu refined the Primal Chaos Origin Qi, it ultimately catalyzed the metamorphosis of her unique Immortal Treasury, transforming it into a Chaos Immortal Treasury that radiated a kaleidoscopic haze of 10-colored chaotic light.

Witnessing this scene, a trace of pleasant surprise involuntarily surfaced on Eldrin's face.

"Chaos Immortal Vault, complete."

Seraphina Qu slowly ascended into the air, bathed within the boundless sea of the Chaos Great Dao. Behind her head, a Chaos Immortal Treasury drifted and undulated, ultimately merging completely with her Sacrificial Self body.

Subsequently, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) opened her eyes and smiled at Eldrin (Person Name), saying, "My husband, I have finally succeeded."

"Excellent. As you are now, you are the first Heavenly Emperor of my Path of Sacrifice."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, a trace of wistful emotion surfacing on his face.

This breakthrough of Seraphina Qu (Person Name) not only validated the invincible path of the Path of Self-Offering, but also triggered indescribable transformations in the Dao Authority of this cultivation method.

Today’s Sacrificial Dao had already nurtured 30-2 Great Dao Divine Forms, placing it among the most formidable lineages within the Wuji Primordial Great Dao.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but turn to Seraphina Qu and ask, "How do you feel?"

"Excellent."

Seraphina Qu (Person Name) spoke slowly, then activated the Chaos 10 Extremities Immortal Vault behind her head. Instantly, an overwhelming force shook the heavens, causing the vast Chaos Sea to tremble violently.

Eldrin nodded slightly, then assessed, "As you stand now, your strength already ranks among the pinnacle of the Chaos Celestial Emperors."

Even if 3 or 4 Celestial Emperors were to join forces, they would likely be no match for you. If you could cultivate the Primordial Domain within your body...

Eldrin’s voice paused slightly as he couldn’t help but sigh in admiration, “If you succeed, I’m afraid you’ll ascend to the heavens in a single step, directly stepping into the Half-Step Unity realm.”

"Thanks to your assistance, my husband."

Seraphina Qu's heart was also stirred, her emotions surging like turbulent tides that refused to calm.

Eldrin said no more upon seeing this. Only after she had calmed down did he finally ask, "How do you feel? When will you be able to accumulate sufficient origin essence?"

After carefully sensing the power within her body, she finally spoke: "With my current Chaos Immortal Vault, continuously converting the Chaos Sea waters would allow me to attempt ascension to the Inner Immortal Realm within 3 100 kalpas."

3 100 kalpas.

Eldrin nodded slightly, about to speak when he hastily withdrew his tone.

He exchanged a glance with Seraphina Qu (Person Name), then the 2 of them walked out of the Return to the Abyss Grotto-Heaven 1 after the other.

But now, beyond the borders of the Primal Immortal Domain, over a dozen Chaos Heavenly Emperors had emerged. The moment the Heavenly Emperors of the Southern Abyss laid eyes upon Seraphina Qu (Person Name), a flicker of astonishment instantly crossed their faces.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qu. Our felicitations on your ascension to the status of the Abyssal Revered 1."

The Divine Emperor Tainie and the others spoke, first offering their congratulations to Seraphina Qu (Person Name), then making a point to extend their felicitations to Eldrin (Person Name).

At this very moment, everyone present was utterly astounded, even a trace of dread surfacing in their hearts.

Because Seraphina Qu (Person Name) had broken through to the Celestial Emperor Realm, it not only signified that the Southern Abyss had gained a new Chaos Celestial Emperor, but also proved that the Path of Self-Sacrifice could lead directly to the Celestial Emperor Realm.

This was no trivial matter, for the Path of Self-Sacrifice was inherently a Dao of exceptionally high universality.

Although it was created for humankind, humans, demons, devils, deities, and even the 100 Races could all cultivate the Path of Self-Sacrifice.

Such a universally applicable Great Dao, if it could only reach the limit of the Great Emperor Realm, then no matter how heaven-defying it might be, it would ultimately have its bounds.

Those prodigies with the potential to reach the Heavenly Emperor realm would never cultivate the Path of Self-Sacrifice either.

However, the Sacrificial Dao Art could break through the Heavenly Emperor realm—this changed everything. It was foreseeable that countless peerless prodigies would henceforth dedicate themselves to cultivating the Sacrificial Dao Art, among them no shortage of heaven-defying seeds destined to become Heavenly Emperors.

In such circumstances, the propagation of the Sacrificial Ascension Path would accelerate a hundredfold. It was believed that it would soon spread across all 100 domains of Chi Yang, and even disseminating throughout the entire 7 Domains Alliance would pose no difficulty.

Moreover, the Path of Sacrifice leads directly to the Heavenly Emperor Realm, signifying that this Great Dao possesses limitless potential and holds the possibility of stepping into the realm of Chaos Sovereign.

"Could it be that we are about to witness the rise of a Dominator?"

The various Heavenly Emperors present murmured inwardly, a trace of astonishment flashing in their eyes.

At the end of the boundless chaos, Supreme Immortal Chiyang nearly shattered the table in fury, his eyes radiating overwhelming killing intent: "The bearing of a Dominus, the bearing of a Dominus!"

"If he were allowed to mature, would there ever be a place for this old man to stand?"

The Heart-Sovereign of Blazing Yang felt a chill in his heart. In the end, as if having made a certain decision, he personally strode out of the Blazing Yang Chaos Realm and vanished into the boundless expanse of the Chaotic Desolate Sea.

"Many thanks for your congratulations."

Eldrin smiled faintly, allowing Seraphina Qu to exchange greetings with the others before speaking. "My lady has just achieved a breakthrough and now needs to consolidate her cultivation."

"I shall catch up with you all after I emerge from seclusion."

"It's no trouble at all, Fellow Daoist. You should proceed with your secluded cultivation."

The Celestial Emperors exchanged cordial smiles, yet inwardly resolved to forge strong ties with the Abyssal Return lineage.

After the 2 had departed, the Primordial Phoenix Celestial Emperor immediately sought out the Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint. With a calm expression, he spoke, "Vermilion Bird, it is time for you to undergo reincarnation and begin your cultivation anew."

Vermilion Bird Sub-Sage froze momentarily, a flicker of astonishment crossing his expression.

The Primordial Phoenix Celestial Emperor gave a slight nod and declared with an unyielding tone, "Transfer the authority over the Vermilion Heaven’s Blazing Flame Great Dao to Li Huo of the Abyssal Reverie."

Upon hearing this, the Sub-sage Vermilion Bird’s expression shifted repeatedly, until he finally prostrated himself and declared, “Your servant obeys the Ancestral Elder’s decree.”

As the words faded, the Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint departed the Phoenix Hall with a trace of worldly sorrow and a tinge of desolate melancholy.

The Primordial Phoenix Celestial Emperor gazed at his receding figure, lost in contemplation for a long while before speaking. "After your reincarnation, you may resume cultivating the Path of Sacrificial Devotion. Perhaps there remains a sliver of hope for you to glimpse the realm of the Celestial Emperor."

"This is an inescapable tribulation for you, yet it may also prove to be your greatest opportunity."

The Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint’s heart quivered violently. He promptly prostrated himself once more, kowtowing several times to the Primordial Phoenix Celestial Emperor, and declared, “From this day forth, I, the Vermilion Bird, no longer belong to the Immortal Phoenix Clan, but am a disciple and descendant under the lineage of the Nihility Dao Ancestor.”

"On the part of the Immortal Phoenix Ancient Clan, I can no longer be of any assistance."

The Primordial Phoenix Celestial Emperor did not reply, merely waving a hand with serene composure as he said, "Go forth for now."

Meanwhile, across all domains of the Southern Abyss, every major faction began having their most outstanding disciples specialize in cultivating the Path of Self-Sacrifice.

Those supreme prodigies who had remained at the realms of Chaos Emperor or even Great Emperor through hundreds of thousands of kalpas began severing their foundations 1 after another, embarking on reincarnation to cultivate anew.

The peerless prodigy of the True Dragon Clan, the direct disciples of the Immortal Sage Sect, and even the transcendent geniuses of the Divine Race—all steadily embarked upon the path of cultivating the Sacrificial Dao.

Eldrin had long anticipated these matters, yet they held no weight in his heart.

For the present-day Sacrificial Self Dao no longer required his personal attention to nurture its growth. The various major factions would naturally invest their resources and efforts to cultivate their own experts who had converted to this path.

Those peerless talents who could no longer advance would naturally reincarnate to restart their cultivation, requiring no resource investment from Eldrin.

At this moment, Eldrin had returned to the Abyssal Cavern Haven. While further refining the cultivation methods of the Sacrificial Self Path, he was also continuously advancing his own cultivation base.

To this day, Seraphina Qu's cultivation had reached the Heavenly Emperor Realm, standing not far from the combat prowess of a Half-Step Dao Union.

Once she successfully cultivates the Inner Immortal Domain, her power would likely be only a step away from Eldrin's level.

While Eldrin (Person Name) refined the Primordial Chaos Qi and Chaos Divine Liquid to enhance his cultivation, he simultaneously continued to perfect his foundational pillars, striving to remedy all of his shortcomings.

Thus time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, hundreds of kalpas had slipped away unnoticed.

In the midst of this process, the Primordial Dao Ancestor finally mastered the second Chaos Dao, his cultivation advancing into the Second Realm of Chaos.

At this stage, the strength of the Primordial Dao Ancestor surged once more, fully reaching a level comparable to a Half-Step Dao Fusion cultivator.

Moreover, according to Eldrin's estimation, as the Path of Self Sacrifice continued to spread, the Great Dao of the Primordial Chaos Patriarch's immortal domain would grow increasingly powerful.

Perhaps when the Path of Sacrificial Devotion spreads across all 1 100 realms of Chiyang, it will give birth to the third form of the Chaos God.

By that time, the strength of the Primordial Dao Ancestor would surely surge exponentially, elevating him into the ranks of the top-tier Half-Step Dao Fusion experts.

Of course, the ascension of the Primordial Dao Ancestor was merely a minor interlude. At this moment, Eldrin remained deeply immersed in arduous cultivation.

After hundreds of kalpas had passed, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) finally accumulated sufficient primordial essence to commence her breakthrough into the Inner Immortal Realm.

Perhaps due to her exceptionally solid foundation, Seraphina Qu's (Person Name) breakthrough this time proceeded as naturally as water flowing downhill, ultimately culminating in the formation of a primordial immortal realm.

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Chen gritted his teeth, his knuckles white as he gripped the rough stone ledge. Below him, a sea of clouds churned, obscuring the treacherous depths of the ravine. He had been climbing for what felt like an eternity, his body pushed to its absolute limit. "Just a little further," he whispered to himself, the words snatched away by the gale. "The legacy of the Fallen Star Sage must be within reach." His robes, once fine but now tattered and stained with dirt and sweat, flapped wildly around his frame. He was a young man of 20-some years, yet his eyes held a depth and resolve that belied his age. For 3 years, he had pursued this single goal, this faint whisper of hope in a world that had shown him little kindness. With a final, grunting heave, he pulled himself over the precipice and collapsed onto a small, surprisingly level platform. His chest heaved as he gulped down the thin, cold air. As his vision cleared, he saw it—a narrow fissure in the cliff face, almost completely hidden by thick, ancient vines. Pushing aside the vegetation, Lin Chen slipped inside. The air within the cave was still and carried a faint, metallic tang. The darkness was absolute at first, but as his eyes adjusted, he saw a soft, ethereal glow emanating from deeper within. He ventured cautiously forward, the silence broken only by the sound of his own breathing and the soft scuff of his worn boots on stone. The tunnel opened into a vast cavern. In the center, seated in a lotus position upon a raised dais, was a skeletal figure clad in robes that, despite the passage of countless years, still shimmered with a faint, silvery light. This was the final resting place of the Fallen Star Sage. Before the skeleton, on a simple stone pedestal, lay 3 objects. To the left, a small, unadorned jade vial. Lin Chen picked it up carefully. It was cool to the touch. He uncorked it, and a profound, life-giving aroma instantly filled the cavern. A single, milky-white pill rested inside. "The Soul Consolidation Pill (Elixir)," he breathed, his heart hammering against his ribs. This 1 pill was worth over 10 1000 spirit stones in the outside world, a treasure that could heal near-fatal spiritual injuries. In the center of the pedestal was a simple slip of dark jade. When Lin Chen touched it with his spiritual sense, a flood of information entered his mind—complex meridian pathways, esoteric concepts, profound insights into the laws of heaven and earth. This was the core inheritance, the cultivation method the Sage had perfected over a lifetime. "The Cosmic Genesis Scripture (Cultivation Method)," Lin Chen murmured, awe washing over him. It was a technique far surpassing anything his clan had ever possessed. Finally, his gaze fell upon the object on the right. It was a sword, sheathed in a plain, grey scabbard that seemed to absorb the faint light in the cavern. He reached out and wrapped his fingers around the hilt. It was perfectly cool and fitted his grip as if made for him. As he drew the blade, a clear, resonant ring echoed through the silent cave. The steel was dark, almost black, but along its edge danced a faint, shimmering light, like a sliver of captured starlight. An intense, sharp aura radiated from it, so potent it felt like the air itself was being cut. He knew its name instantly, as if the sword itself had whispered it to his soul. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). A wave of emotion, so powerful it threatened to buckle his knees, crashed over him. This was it. This was the turning point. The injustices of the past, the scorn he had endured for his weak cultivation, the destruction of his family... it all coalesced into a burning resolve within his chest. He knelt before the skeleton of the Fallen Star Sage and kowtowed 3 times, his forehead touching the cold stone floor. "This junior offers his deepest gratitude, Honored Sage. Your legacy will not be wasted. I swear it." Rising, he carefully stored the pill and the jade slip within his robes. He held the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss before him, feeling its immense power thrumming in harmony with his own awakening spirit. A grim smile touched his lips. The outside world thought him dead, or at best, a forgotten failure. They would soon learn otherwise. "Wait for me," he said softly, his voice steady and cold as the steel in his hand. "I'm coming back."