Chapter 2126 : Ancient Sky Palace

After meeting with the Primordial Dao Ancestor, Eldrin exchanged greetings with the Grand Kettle Dao Ancestor before venturing into the primordial chaos.

Following the guidance of the Ancient Map of Desolate Heavens, Eldrin traversed the boundless desolate seas until he unknowingly arrived beyond the 100 Realms of Blazing Center, finally coming to a halt amidst the vast expanse of barren waters.

Eldrin looked up and saw a ethereal palace floating amidst the chaos ahead, entwined by infinite threads of primordial chaos.

"Is this the desolate Heavenly Ancient Palace?"

"Fellow Daoist Guixu, you've finally arrived."

At that very moment, a voice drifted over.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he traced the source of the voice. There, amidst the chaos, stood 20-some peerless experts. Among them, a Daoist robed in violet was greeting him.

"The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage, and the 100 Realms Dao-Union Alliance."

Eldrin's thoughts drifted, recognizing the identities of these individuals. These 20-some figures were all Half-Step Dao Fusion experts from the Emberfire 100 Realms, clearly drawn here by the opportunity to achieve Dao Fusion.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin stepped forward and calmly exchanged greetings with the several half-step Dao Fusion experts.

Seeing Eldrin approach, the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage said with a smile, "I specifically invited Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss this time so we may watch out for 1 another."

"I believe with Fellow Daoist Guixu's assistance, our journey is bound to yield substantial gains."

As the Purple Firmament Immortal Sage spoke in a measured tone, Eldrin quickly grasped his meaning.

According to the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage's plan, they would join forces with Eldrin (Person Name) to navigate the perils of the Primordial Heaven Ancient Temple together. Yet the others appeared far from convinced by this arrangement.

The master of the 9 Dragons' Nest shook his head, then spoke, "I knew Eldrin (Person Name) would come, but I never expected you to bring so many with you."

"Fellow Daoist Guixu, with such formidable strength under your command, it seems our assistance would be superfluous."

At this point, the crowd glanced at Eldrin, then swept their gaze over the Chen Clan Emperors standing behind him, an inexplicable expression flickering across their faces.

As denizens of the 100 Realms of Blazing Sun, they had long known that the Eldrin lineage had recently produced several new Heavenly Emperors, yet none had anticipated Eldrin would bring all these sovereigns with him.

After all, the Ancient Temple of Desolation was exceedingly perilous. Without strength at the half-step Dao Fusion level, 1 simply lacked sufficient power to ensure self-preservation within its depths.

These members of the Chen Clan were all newly-ascended Heavenly Emperors. In their eyes, his strength was at most at the level of a newly-ascended Heavenly Emperor.

Bringing so many newly ascended Heavenly Emperors along would likely not be of much assistance, but rather a significant hindrance.

In the eyes of the numerous half-step Dao Integration experts of the 100 Realms Dao Alliance, cooperating with Eldrin was simply not a worthwhile deal.

After all, in their eyes, with their inadequate strength, the Chen Clan members couldn't offer any help but would instead be deadweights.

When it comes time to divide the treasures, they’ll still get their share.

The opportunities to achieve Dao Union were already limited to begin with, and there weren’t enough to go around for their group of 20-some people. How could they possibly be willing to cooperate with Eldrin?

Therefore, the Phoenix Empress smiled faintly and said, "If the 2 Dao Ancestors of Primordial Beginning and Returning Abyss are willing to collaborate with us individually, we could indeed support 1 another."

"No need."

Eldrin hastily shook his head, declining the Phoenix Empress's kind offer.

You must be joking. The Chen Clan now commands formidable power; with their 10 Great Emperors joining forces, they could easily rival these 20-some Half-Step Dao Fusion experts. Only a fool with too much time on their hands would seek cooperation with them.

"Alas."

Seeing this, the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage could not help but reveal a helpless expression.

He said no more, merely cupping his hands in a salute to Eldrin before speaking. "Fellow Daoist, should you embark on this journey, be sure to guard against the Chi Yang lineage."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded, then led the group away from their current position before turning his gaze toward the chaotic expanse.

In the vast expanse of primordial chaos, alongside the heroes of the 100 Domains Union of Dao, stood numerous powerful experts hailing from other ancient realms.

These powerful figures were roughly divided into 3 directions, seemingly originating from 3 different territories, each direction boasting 20-some Half-Step Dao Fusion experts.

Seeing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor began to explain to Eldrin (Person Name), "Around the 100 Realms of Blazing Yang, there are 3 other Chaos Domains, each ruled by a Supreme Power."

They were respectively the "Azure Sun 100 Domains," the "Jasper Fall Sword Domain," and the "Vast Mysteries Dao Domain."

As the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke in a measured tone, Eldrin gradually came to understand the formidable strengths of these 3 territories.

Among these 3 great territories, the Qingyang 100 Domains and the Chiyang 100 Domains are remarkably similar, with their sizes also being nearly identical.

This territory was once under the dominion of the Xuantian Supreme 1, but now it is ruled by the Qingyang Supreme 1.

However, the Azure Sun Supreme had only ascended to the rank of Unity Supreme for 800,000 kalpas, rendering his overall strength slightly inferior to that of the Blazing Central 100 Domains.

The Verdant Tides Sword Domain was founded by a female Unity Supreme. Legend tells she primarily cultivated 3 primordial Daos: the Verdant Tides, the Yellow Springs, and the Sword Path.

He then merged the 3 Great Daos into 1, ultimately cultivating the Azure Fall Sword Dao.

The Jasper Sky Sword Dao stood as 1 of the supreme Great Daos, possessing the transcendent power to pierce through the highest heavens and descend to the deepest springs of the underworld.

It was precisely for this reason that the strength of the Bi Luo Sword Venerable surpassed even that of the Chi Yang Supreme.

The final cultivation of the Cangxuan Dao Domain is the method of immortal ascension, said to have emerged millions of kalpas ago. This lineage possesses 2 Dao-Uniting Supreme Elders.

Speaking of the Cangxuan Dao Domain, the Primordial Dao Ancestor suddenly remarked, "I once heard within the 7 Domains Alliance that the Cangxuan Dao Domain seems to have an exceedingly profound background."

Legend has it this lineage possesses an extraordinary origin, rumored to have backers who have reached the Half-Step Limitless Realm.

The Cangxuan Dao Domain, a realm bordering on the Infinite?

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly, a vague sense of familiarity stirring within him.

In ancient times, the foremost disciple of the Nameless Dao Ancestor was known as ‘Cang’, whose Dao Companion bore the revered title ‘Xuan’—a peerless sovereign who had attained the half-step beyond the Infinite Realm.

Could it be that this Cangxuan Dao Domain, named after "Cangxuan," holds some connection to the concepts of 'Cang' and 'Xuan'?

Alas, during this opening of the Ancient Temple of Primal Heaven, the 2 Supreme Rulers of the Cangxuan Dao Realm did not appear. Otherwise, Eldrin might have been able to deduce their origins.

Boom—

Just as Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, a series of thunderous roars echoed once more from the chaos.

Eldrin turned to look, only to see a war chariot tearing through the void. A figure clad in golden imperial robes stood majestically in the air, followed by 7 Chaos Heavenly Emperors whose cultivation realms were profoundly formidable.

Supreme Fiendlord.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint crease forming between his brows.

Everyone present was somewhat astonished by this scene.

Generally speaking, Unity Supremes rarely attended the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace. Yet this time, not only had Chi Yang Supreme come personally, but he had also brought 8 experts at the Half-Step Unity realm. This far exceeded Eldrin's expectations.

Wait, 8 Half-Step Dao Fusion masters.

Eldrin’s heart jolted. He immediately swept his gaze over the crowd, only to realize that among the 8 Half-Step Dao Fusion experts, aside from familiar figures like the Emperor of the Unyielding Extremity, there were also 3 unfamiliar faces.

The 3 individuals exuded exceptionally powerful auras, yet each carried a familiar presence that resonated with Eldrin.

Profound Abyss True Water, Primordial Chaos Ancient Gold, the Great Dao of Life.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, instantly sensing 3 familiar auras emanating from the trio.

It turned out that these 3 were all Chaos Heavenly Emperors who had also cultivated the Great Way of Infinity, and they were arch-rivals of Eldrin (Person Name) on the path of the Great Dao.

Adversary of the Great Dao.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint crease forming between his brows.

The Limitless Dao holds boundless potential. If cultivated as 1's primary path, it may even grant a sliver of possibility to tread the Chaos Limitless Dao in the future. Generally, only those with exceptionally lofty aspirations would dare to pursue it alongside their main cultivation.

Yet the Chaos was vast and boundless, with the Great Paths almost beyond counting. Finding a Path Union Supreme who cultivated the same Great Path was exceedingly difficult.

Supreme Zhiyang managed to summon 3 Half-Step Dao Fusion experts all at once, a testament to his truly extraordinary methods.

"The connections and methods of a Dao Fusion Supreme truly are extraordinary."

"It seems we are about to face trouble this time."

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression.

Beside them, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke up, "Within the Ancient Hall of Primal Heaven, the void shall be sealed."

"Turning back now might still be in time."

Eldrin shook his head and let out a soft sigh. "The arrow is already on the bowstring—it must be released."

"I can see that the Primordial Pole Celestial Emperor's cultivation is on the verge of a breakthrough. He might even seize this opportunity to step into the Dao Unification Realm."

"If we fail to seize this opportunity, once 2 Supreme Elders emerge from their lineage, our circumstances will likely grow increasingly dire in the future."

Seeing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor could not help but sigh.

Once the Monolith Supreme Emperor breaks through to the Unity Realm, the Blaze Zenith lineage will undoubtedly move to blockade and suppress them, completely severing their access to resources.

Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice. Without sufficient resources, even with a time acceleration of 3-hundredfold, their cultivation progress would inevitably be painstakingly slow.

"Do not overthink it. The situation within the Desolate Heaven Ancient Hall is intricate and unpredictable. It is not impossible for us to seize an opportunity to turn the tables and emerge victorious."

Eldrin comforted himself thus before leading the group deeper into the chaos.

At that very moment, the Blazeheart Sovereign cast a glance over, his gaze sweeping across Eldrin before a trace of cold mockery flickered in his pupils.

He did not speak a word, yet the murderous intent in his pupils was unmistakably clear.

Clang—

At that very moment, a roaring tide of sword hymns surged from the chaos.

A single emerald sword radiance emerged from the depths of chaos, casting a verdant glow that illuminated the primordial void, becoming the sole hue between heaven and earth.

Eldrin (Person Name) looked up and vaguely glimpsed a peerlessly elegant figure standing mid-air within the dazzling sword radiance.

The Chaos Azurefall Sword Dao was the legacy of that Azurefall Supreme.

The Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke, his tone carrying a hint of gravity, "I never expected that she would also partake in this opportunity at the Ancient Temple of Primal Heaven."

Eldrin did not reply, his gaze fixed instead on a figure standing behind the Bi Luo Supreme.

For he noticed that beside the Supreme Azure Sovereign stood a handsome youth draped in black robes.

"It's him."

Eldrin felt a slight tremor in his heart, followed by a flicker of astonishment crossing his expression.

Beside him, Chen Ethan’s face was filled with shock as he couldn’t help but send a voice transmission to Eldrin, saying, “It seems to be Uncle Kael… How could he…”

Eldrin stopped Chen Ethan from continuing, instead fixing his gaze upon Kael, a flicker of complexity surfacing in his eyes.

For he sensed within Kael an indescribable power of the Great Dao—1 so overwhelmingly dominant it seemed capable of corroding all existence.

The Barren Avenue.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then said with deep emotion, "He fell into the Chaotic Desolate Sea. I had thought he would have long been completely corroded by the desolate power and utterly lost to oblivion."

Yet no 1 could have imagined that he had actually comprehended the Power of Desolation, and in utter desperation, cultivated the Great Dao of Desolation.

Lyra (Person Name) sighed with profound emotion, remarking, "To simultaneously cultivate the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths while harnessing the power of the Barren Great Dao—this clansman’s talent is truly formidable."

"Moreover, I have a sense that there seems to be another deeply concealed power within him—1 that appears even more terrifying than the Dao of Barrenness, yet has not fully taken form."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded slightly. The Path of Barrenness was, in essence, a Chaos Dao of limitless potential—1 that could lead directly to the realm of Unity and Supremacy, or even hold a sliver of possibility to reach the ultimate sovereignty of Chaotic Infinity.

Yet within Kael (Person Name), there seemed to lie a potential far more formidable than even the Barren Great Dao—a truth so baffling it defied all comprehension.

"It must be an immensely powerful innate Primordial Chaos Great Dao, having nurtured at least 30-6 divine manifestations of the Great Dao to possess such terrifying latent potential."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly before transmitting his voice, "The Azurefall Supreme has withdrawn from mortal affairs for many years. By all reasoning, she shouldn't participate in the opportunities arising from the Primordial Heaven Ancient Temple."

"This time she came in person, and brought only her clan brother Kael (Person Name). Could it be she came specifically for him?"

Eldrin's thoughts drifted, a pensive expression unconsciously gracing his features.

At the same time, Kael (Person Name) standing beside the Azure Sky Supreme seemed to sense something and instinctively turned to look in this direction.

The 2 parties exchanged a glance. After a fleeting moment of eye contact, Kael (Person Name) withdrew his gaze with tacit understanding, refraining from acknowledging them.

At that very moment, the Chaotic Barren Sea trembled faintly as the grand formation before the Barren Heaven Ancient Palace slowly activated, unfurling a stairway to heaven paved with white jade.

"Whoosh—"

The Azure Supreme did not hesitate in the slightest. Transforming into an emerald streak of sword light that tore through the heavens, he directly swept Kael (Person Name) into the depths of the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace.

Supreme Immortal Chiyang cast a cold glance at Eldrin (Person Name), let out a disdainful snort, and soared directly into the Ancient Temple of Primal Heaven.

In that instant, every Half-Step Unity Realm expert present revealed a flicker of exhilaration.

"The opportunity to merge with the Dao is now."

"Fellow Daoists, this old man shall take his leave first."

An elderly Half-Step Unity Realm expert cupped his hands toward the crowd, then strode directly into the portal as the first to enter.

The rest of the crowd, seeing this, likewise began ascending the stone steps 1 after another.

Watching the multitude of heroes swarming like a school of carp crossing the river into the Ancient Temple of Desolate Heaven, Eldrin could not help but sigh softly, "1 100 and 30-7 Half-Step Unity realm experts."

"The opening of a single Primordial Ancient Temple could actually draw so many powerful experts to vie for it."

"In this vast and boundless chaos, it seems that even for us half-step Dao Integration cultivators, advancing further is as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

The Primordial Dao Ancestor also nodded, then shook his head and said, "The strong remain strong—this is an eternal truth unchanged since time immemorial."

Eldrin also nodded, understanding the reasoning behind Primordial Dao Ancestor's words.

For within the chaos, the vast majority of resources were held in the hands of the more powerful.

For instance, within the 10 Domains of the Southern Abyss, over 90-5 percent of the Primordial Genesis Qi—including lairs at the Primordial Chaos level—were essentially divided among these 20-some Chaos Heavenly Emperors.

The remaining several 1000 Primordial Chaos Emperors could only divide 5 percent among themselves.

To ascend from a Great Luo Golden Immortal to a Primordial Chaos Emperor without powerful backing, 1 truly has no choice but to risk their life in desperate struggles—or rely on the rewards bestowed by the various Heavenly Emperors and existing Primordial Chaos Emperors.

Likewise, the resources required for the Chi-Yang 100 Domains to break through to the Heavenly Emperor realm were largely controlled by the Chi-Yang Supreme and half-step Dao Fusion experts like Eldrin (Person Name).

Yet for those at the threshold of Dao Union like them, was the opportunity to break through to the realm of Dao Union Supreme any different?

Over 90 percent of the Path Integration resources in the primordial chaos were held by experts at the half-step Boundless realm or higher.

As for the remainder, ordinary Unity Realm Supreme Elders only grasp a portion. For those at the Half-Step Unity Realm like them, obtaining it would depend entirely on their own serendipity and relentless determination.

The Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace opens only once every million kalpas. This is their greatest opportunity; if missed, it is unlikely they would encounter another for over a million kalpas.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and decay. A lone figure stood at the edge of a cliff, his robes tattered and stained with blood. Lin Feng's face was pale, but his eyes burned with an unyielding determination. He had been trapped in this desolate place for 3 years, surviving on nothing but wild berries and the occasional spirit beast he managed to slay. His cultivation had stagnated at the 7th level of Qi Refining, a far cry from the Foundation Establishment he had dreamed of achieving. "Just a bit more," he muttered to himself, clutching the last Mid-Grade Spirit Stone in his hand. "I need to break through to the 8th level before the lunar eclipse." Suddenly, a brilliant light descended from the sky, illuminating the entire mountain range. Lin Feng shielded his eyes as a majestic figure materialized before him, floating effortlessly in the air. It was an elder with silver hair and eyes that seemed to contain entire galaxies within them. "Interesting," the elder spoke, his voice echoing with power. "To think I would find someone with the Ancient Dragon Veins in this forgotten corner of the world." Lin Feng's heart raced. The Ancient Dragon Veins were legendary, said to belong only to the progenitors of cultivation thousands of years ago. "Senior, you must be mistaken. I'm just an ordinary outer disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect." The elder laughed, a sound that made the very mountain tremble. "Ordinary? Boy, you possess the bloodline of the Primordial Chaos God. Your potential is limitless, yet you waste away here at the 7th level of Qi Refining." With a wave of his hand, the elder produced a ancient jade slip that glowed with ethereal light. "This is the Heavenly Genesis Art, a cultivation method lost for countless generations. It is your inheritance." Lin Feng's hands trembled as he accepted the jade slip. The moment his fingers touched the cool jade, countless characters and diagrams flooded his mind, forming complete cultivation methods that he could comprehend instantly. "Remember," the elder's voice began to fade as his figure dissipated into motes of light. "The path of cultivation is fraught with tribulations. You will face countless enemies and overcome 9 heavenly calamities. But with this art, you might just survive long enough to reach the pinnacle." As the elder completely vanished, Lin Feng noticed 3 objects left floating where the figure had been: a spatial ring containing 500,000 spirit stones, a bottle of 9 Revolutions Gold Dan Pills, and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. A new fire ignited in Lin Feng's eyes. His journey to the peak of the cultivation world had just begun.