Chapter 2130 : Ancient Temple Fourth Floor, Primordial Chaos Source Qi

In that instant, Lord Chiyang could no longer concern himself with anything else, immediately chasing toward the fourth floor of the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace.

The expressions of all the others also shifted drastically, and they immediately chased after the fourth floor in unison.

It must be known that the third-level Chaos 9 Dragon Vein was 1 of the greatest fortunes within the Primordial Heaven Ancient Hall.

This land, once every 1,000,000 kalpas, gives birth to several dozen primordial chaos spirit ore deposits. Whether used for forging Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasures (Magic Treasure) or cultivating divine abilities, they are supreme resources.

Most crucially, this land occasionally gave birth to materials of the Unity realm—treasures even Unity Sovereigns would covet.

With so many treasures all taken away by the Eldrin, how could they not be tempted?

As the others gave chase, Eldrin’s pace remained unhurried. A faint glimmer of amusement lurked within his calm gaze.

These Sky Puppets had fled with the ores precisely because Eldrin had covertly seized control over their operational permissions.

And with these puppets, Eldrin felt a surge of confidence in his heart. Even if he gained nothing further from this point on, he had already become the greatest victor of this expedition to the Ancient Hall of Desolate Heavens.

"Supreme Lord Chiyang, with these puppets at my aid, I shall withstand any stratagem you unleash henceforth."

Eldrin's thoughts drifted like ripples on water before he strode toward the fourth level of the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace.

Connecting to the fourth level was an endless celestial staircase, shrouded in the boundless chaos of the Great Dao, clearly protected by a supreme-level grand formation.

Compared to the first 3 levels, the situation on this fourth level was vastly different, for the Celestial Stairway leading to it was imbued with an almost irresistible pressure.

A pressure emanating from the very soul level caused many present to turn pale, their limbs trembling uncontrollably.

"Ah—"

A sudden scream pierced the air. Eldrin looked up and immediately spotted a Half-Step Dao Fusion expert tumbling down from the Celestial Stairway.

Taishi Daozu’s expression shifted slightly. He then took a deep breath and said, “From the fourth level upward in the Ancient Temple of Primal Chaos, all that remains are legacies left by Harmony Path Supremes, as well as opportunities to set foot into the Harmony Path realm.”

Therefore, the requirements to set foot in the fourth layer are exceptionally stringent, with 1 of the most fundamental conditions being the cultivation of the Soul Dao Heavenly Emperor.

"Without such foundational strength, 1's soul would be grievously wounded by the Supreme Grand Formation, forever barred from the Dao Unity opportunities beyond the 4th tier."

Eldrin nodded slightly upon hearing this. An opportunity at the Supreme level naturally demanded exceedingly high standards—those Dao-Uniting Supremes would never casually bestow their legacy treasures upon others.

Those who have not achieved the rank of Soul Dao Celestial Emperor possess less than a 1 in a 100 chance of breaking through to become a Unity Supreme. Naturally, they could never gain the recognition of the various Supremes within the Primordial Heaven Ancient Hall.

Those who have cultivated to become Soul Path Celestial Emperors, bolstered by their formidable soul force, possess at least a 10 percent chance of breaking through to the Supreme Unity Realm.

If 1 cultivates 3 compatible Great Daos, the likelihood of successfully merging with the Dao would exceed 30%.

If 1 were to obtain a Confluence Blossom or a Confluence Elixir, the likelihood of a breakthrough would surpass 50%.

It was precisely for this reason that the fourth level of the Celestial Stairway trial was clearly designed to sift out supreme true seeds who had cultivated into Soul Path Celestial Emperors.

"Ahhhh!"

Just as Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, he immediately noticed numerous half-step Dao Integration experts tumbling down from the heavens.

These half-step Dao Fusion cultivators had yet to achieve the realm of Soul Dao Celestial Emperor. Unable to withstand the suppression of the fourth-layer formation, each of them sustained grievous wounds.

After being severely wounded, these half-step Dao Fusion experts retreated in dismay. Even many who considered themselves inadequately prepared withdrew without attempting the challenge after witnessing this scene.

Eldrin scanned his surroundings and realized that only 20-some Half-Step Unity cultivators had ultimately reached the third level, among them the several Half-Step Unity experts brought by Supreme Celestial Chiyang.

Within the 100 Realms Unity Alliance, only 5 top-tier Half-Step Unity experts ascended: the 9 Dragons Nest Lord, the Phoenix Empress, the Dao Ancestor Tianke, the Myriad Dao Divine Lord, and the Violet Heaven Immortal Sage.

After the others had departed 1 after another, Eldrin finally spoke up, "Let us take our leave as well."

"Very well."

Lyra and the others nodded, then stepped onto the Celestial Stairs leading to the fourth floor.

The moment he set foot on the Celestial Stairway, Eldrin was instantly struck by an overwhelming pressure. Fortunately, given his current level of cultivation, it was nothing to be concerned about.

The others, however, managed to withstand it well enough. Among those present, Eldrin and the Primordial Dao Ancestor naturally needed no explanation—both possessed soul cultivation at the realm of Soul Emperor.

Seraphina Qu, Emperor Jiang, Lulu, Chen Ethan, Ye Yinghui, Ye Qingfeng, and Chen Xianzhu—all 7 of them had embarked on the Path of Self-Offering.

Our Path of Sacrifice unifies the divine soul with the physical form. Their divine souls were already nearly on par with the Soul Dao Celestial Emperor, possessing almost no weaknesses. Withstanding this oppressive might posed no issue whatsoever.

Although Lyra (Person Name) and Qing Ji (Person Name) had never converted to the Sacrificial Dao, both had achieved the Heavenly Emperor realm in soul cultivation, rendering them completely unfazed by such soul-level pressure.

Since they could endure it, they immediately set aside their hesitation and began striding up the Celestial Stairs.

Upon this vast celestial ladder, veiled by boundless immortal mists, the crowd could no longer discern the path that lay ahead.

He had walked for an unknown length of time when, upon stepping past a certain stair, Eldrin suddenly felt his footsteps lighten as the invisible pressure enveloping him vanished entirely.

Chapter 4 "Fourth Layer."

Eldrin murmured, a faint smile gracing his lips.

The crowd followed closely behind, immediately raising their heads to curiously survey their surroundings.

Yet within the vast expanse of the fourth layer stood only 9 majestic ancient immortal palaces, interwoven with boundless supreme dao principles that interconnected with 1 another, radiating an aura of paramount authority.

9 Supreme Immortal Palaces.

Eldrin murmured softly, a ripple of emotion shimmering in his gaze.

Taishi Daozu also nodded, a hint of excitement in his voice. "Unlike the first 3 levels, the immortal palaces from the fourth level upward have been scarcely explored. Each of these 9 great immortal palaces likely contains remarkable treasures."

"Then let us go and have a look."

Eldrin declared, heading straight toward the nearest immortal palace.

This was a cyan celestial palace, standing tall within the boundless heavenly realms, its entire structure built from cyan divine stones.

The crowd arrived before the hall, where 4 large characters were inscribed upon the plaque.

Green Emperor Immortal Palace.

The Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke unhurriedly, then a faint glimmer stirred in his eyes as he remarked, "The Green Emperor Supreme is 1 of the 9 Great Supremes from the lineage of the Primordial Heaven Ancient Temple. It is said he attained the Dao as a willow tree, ascending to become a Supreme."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then with a flick of his sleeve, withdrew beyond the hall doors.

The moment Eldrin stepped into the ancient hall, he immediately noticed treasures radiating light in all directions, while at the center of the hall, 9 lotus flowers hovered in a spiraling formation.

9 lotus pedestals had clearly once borne treasures, but now 6 of them stood empty.

Only the final 3 pedestals still bore treasures of inestimable value.

Yet at this very moment, before those 3 treasures, 5 Daoist priests hovered mid-air, clearly attempting to break through the protective restrictions surrounding them.

"It's them."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of inexplicable emotion surfacing in his gaze.

It turned out these 5 were none other than the 5 prodigies of the 100 Domains Unity Alliance—the 9 Dragon Nest Lord, the Phoenix Fairy Empress, and others.

At the same time, the 5 individuals also noticed them, their expressions instantly turning grave.

But seeing the Lord of the 9 Dragons' Nest grow heavy-hearted, he spoke with immense trepidation, "So it is Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss. I never imagined you could make it here. It seems the Sacrificial Art of Self Dao truly has its remarkable merits."

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

Eldrin cupped his hands in salute, then turned his gaze once more toward the 3 remaining treasures within the grand hall. A faint glimmer stirred in the depths of his eyes.

But within those 3 lotus flowers, the 1 on the left cradled a long azure rope. Yet this azure rope appeared to be woven from willow branches, still adorned with lush, emerald-green willow leaves.

Green Emperor Immortal-Binding Rope (Magic Treasure).

The Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke at that moment, his voice tinged with palpable fascination. "This is the Green Emperor’s innate supreme treasure—a mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Artifact. Moreover, it ranks among the most formidable mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Artifacts specifically designed for trapping enemies."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze to the right. There, he saw a small bowl containing a pool of pale cyan jade liquid.

Observing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke once more, "The mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure 'Heavenly Heart Divine Nectar' is 1 of the most potent divine liquids for the spiritual root lineage, capable of enhancing the potential and innate quality of a Chaos Spiritual Root."

Tai Yuan, constrained by his innate limitations, had struggled for many years to advance any further.

"If I can obtain this treasure, reaching the Half-Step Integration Realm will be well within reach, and there might even be a sliver of possibility to ascend to the Supreme Sovereign."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze to the treasure in the center.

Upon the ultimate lotus throne, a swirl of indescribable primordial violet qi drifted in ethereal spirals.

Primordial Chaos Pneuma!

In that instant, the Primordial Dao Ancestor’s face paled with shock, revealing an expression of utter disbelief.

Not only him, but even the 5 Great Emperors ahead revealed expressions of extreme gravity.

Evidently, their relentless assault on the lotus platform had been aimed precisely at obtaining this Primordial Chaos Origin Qi.

Chen Ethan (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing this, then asked with some puzzlement, "If this Primordial Chaos Origin Qi (Cultivation Resource) is so precious, why would it be placed at the very center of the 3 Treasures (Location)?"

Not only Chen Ethan (Person Name), but everyone present also showed expressions of curiosity.

It must be understood that every cultivator present who practiced the Sacrificial Path had, upon breaking through to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm, been bestowed by Eldrin with a strand of Primordial Chaos Qi and a wisp of Primordial Hongmeng Qi.

They had originally assumed that the Primordial Chaos Qi would be the more precious of the 2, yet now it appeared that the Primordial Hongmeng Qi was far more valuable than they had anticipated.

After all, the 3 great treasures left behind by the Dao Fusion Supreme were all at least mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures, yet the Primordial Source Qi actually ranked first among the 3 treasures.

Judging by the restrictions, it should be the same.

Among the 9 lotus platforms left by the Green Emperor, the more precious ones possessed increasingly formidable restrictions, making them far more challenging to claim.

The 6 other lotus thrones that were taken must hold extraordinary value, yet they likely pale in comparison to the 3 remaining treasures.

With this thought in mind, everyone present couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity.

Observing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke, "The Primordial Chaos Source Qi is indeed invaluable, for it represents the possibility of stepping into the third realm of chaos."

"Oh?"

The onlookers grew curious, and a trace of doubt flickered across their faces.

Taishi Daozu (Person Name) nodded slightly and continued, "Legend has it that after stepping into the Half-Step Limitless Realm (Cultivation Realm), 1 must first remedy the deficiencies in their foundation to break through to the third stage of Chaos (Cultivation Realm)."

To replenish their foundation, a Unity Supreme would require a full 9 strands of Primordial Inception Qi.

Upon hearing this, everyone present felt a slight tremor in their hearts.

If 1 were to gather all 9 strands of Primordial Chaos Qi, could they truly forge the foundation of a Chaos Sovereign, and even gain the possibility of stepping into the realm of the Sovereign?

As is widely known, with sufficient cultivation, Primordial Purple Qi can be synthesized through mutual integration.

30-6 strands of Primordial Undying Luminescence could be combined into 1 wisp of Primordial Source Qi, while 80-1 wisps of Primordial Source Qi were required to coalesce into a single strand of Primordial Genesis Qi.

Under such circumstances, even a single wisp of Primordial Undying Radiance would likely fetch an astronomically high price.

After all, since the dawn of Chaos, Primordial Qi had ceased to emerge anew. The Violet Primordial Qi now drifting through the primordial expanse had become a finite resource—each wisp consumed was 1 less for eternity.

Especially as time went on, the Primordial Beginning Qi had unwittingly become increasingly precious.

It is said that when chaos first parted, a single wisp of Primordial Source Qi was only equivalent to an ordinary Chaos Spiritual Treasure. Yet as time flowed on, its value had multiplied dozens of times over.

At this point, a single wisp of Primordial Chaos Source Qi could be exchanged for 1 Unity Dao Pill, with numerous Half-Step Infinity realm experts eagerly willing to make the trade.

Thus, as this thought crossed their minds, everyone present could not help but feel a wave of astonishment.

Observing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke once more, “Though we stand at the same Half-Step Chaos Realm, those who refine the Primordial Inception Qi to mend the foundations of their dominion represent the pinnacle of combat prowess among all Half-Step Chaos cultivators.”

Such half-step Boundless experts could contend against at least 3 opponents of the same realm, ranking among the strongest beneath the Chaos Sovereigns—barely qualified to cross blades with a Chaos Sovereign.

"As far as I know, the reason the 7 Domains Alliance can resist the Chaos Overlord is because they possess 7 supreme half-step Sovereigns with Overlord foundations."

Hearing this, everyone immediately understood the profound value of the Primordial Chaos Qi, and their hearts warmed at the thought of Eldrin bestowing upon them the Primordial Chaos Origin Qi.

Just then, Eldrin (Person Name) spoke up at the perfect moment, "Legend has it that even those Chaos Overlords must refine Primordial Genesis Qi (Cultivation Resource) if they wish to advance their cultivation further."

"This Primordial Chaos Qi is exceedingly rare, truly worthy of being called the most scarce resource within the primordial chaos."

Eldrin spoke with a measured cadence, a tinge of wistfulness coloring his expression.

Upon reaching the Dominator Realm, whether 1 seeks to advance further as a top-tier dominator or to step into the realm beyond, Primordial Purple Qi becomes an indispensable resource.

In the past, the reason the Nameless 1 was able to cultivate a supreme Dominator-level cultivation base was not only due to the profound power of the Heavenly Dao but also because he had absorbed 30-6 strands of Primordial Inception Qi during his gestation.

At that time, Nameless obtained 30-6 Primordial Characters and absorbed 30-6 strands of Primordial Qi, thus laying the foundation to ascend beyond the realm of Sovereign.

You must understand, the Chaos Cauldron, which had likewise absorbed 30-6 Primordial Characters, had ascended to become the supreme Chaos Supreme Treasure.

"Fellow Daoist Guixu, your knowledge is truly impressive."

At that very moment, the Lord of the 9 Dragons' Lair slowly spoke up, then turned his gaze to Eldrin and said, "However, this strand of Primordial Chaos Source Qi is something we are determined to obtain. I suggest you all abandon any thoughts of claiming it."

Yet a faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's eyes as he calmly declared, "And if we choose to intervene?"

"How dare you!"

The Divine Lord of Myriad Paths’ eyes flickered with a hint of menace as he declared, "The 5 of us joining forces are more than enough to challenge a Unity Supreme. If you wish to fight, then let us battle with our full strength."

"Is that so?"

Seraphina Qu's gaze turned frosty, the fighting spirit within her boiling ever more fiercely.

Just as the 2 sides were on the verge of drawing swords, Eldrin suddenly stopped everyone and declared, "The Primordial Chaos Origin Qi can be yours, but all other treasures belong to us."

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it flurries of snow that danced in the air. Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering despite the absence of wind. His gaze was fixed upon the distant horizon, where the last rays of the setting sun painted the clouds in hues of crimson and gold. "1 100 years," he murmured to himself. "1 100 years of seclusion, and I've finally reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage." He extended his palm, and a shimmering sphere of spiritual energy materialized above it. The energy swirled and condensed, forming intricate patterns that glowed with an ethereal light. With a mere thought, he could feel the vast power contained within his dantian, ready to be unleashed at any moment. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his meridians. Lin Xuan's face paled as he felt his spiritual energy churning uncontrollably. The sky above him darkened, and menacing clouds began to gather, crackling with violet lightning. "Heavenly Tribulation," he whispered, his eyes narrowing. "So it begins." The first bolt of lightning descended like an angry dragon, tearing through the sky with deafening roar. Lin Xuan raised both hands, forming a series of complex seals. A translucent barrier shimmered into existence around him, engraved with ancient runes that glowed with blue light. "Barrier of the 9 Mysteries!" he shouted. The lightning struck the barrier with tremendous force, sending ripples across its surface. The impact pushed Lin Xuan back several steps, but the barrier held. Before he could catch his breath, a second and third lightning bolt followed in quick succession. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he channeled more spiritual energy into maintaining the barrier. The ancient formation required precise control and enormous power. He could feel his energy reserves depleting rapidly. "Not enough," he gritted his teeth. "I need more power." Reaching into his spatial pouch, he retrieved a jade bottle containing 3 Foundation Establishment Pills. Without hesitation, he swallowed all 3. A surge of warm energy immediately spread through his body, replenishing his depleted reserves. The fourth lightning bolt was different - it manifested as a coiling serpent of pure energy, its eyes burning with celestial fire. Lin Xuan recognized this immediately. "Heavenly Python Lightning! The legends were true!" He knew ordinary defenses would be useless against this level of tribulation. Taking a deep breath, he summoned his most precious treasure - the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The sword emerged in a blaze of crimson light, its blade humming with ancient power. "Since you wish to test me, Heaven, then come!" Lin Xuan roared, pointing the sword toward the gathering storm. The Heavenly Python Lightning descended, its maw wide open as if to swallow him whole. Lin Xuan poured all his remaining spiritual energy into the Li Fire Sword, which erupted in brilliant flames. He executed the 9 Celestial Steps, his figure blurring as he moved with impossible speed. "First Form: Phoenix Ascends to Heaven!" The sword technique created a massive phoenix of pure fire that shot upward to meet the lightning serpent. The collision created an explosion that lit up the entire mountain range. The resulting shockwave leveled ancient trees for miles around and sent rocks tumbling down the mountainsides. When the light finally faded, Lin Xuan stood panting in the center of the devastation. His robes were torn and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes shone with triumph. The dark clouds were dispersing, revealing the starry night sky. A gentle rain began to fall, each drop containing pure spiritual energy that healed his wounds and soothed his damaged meridians. This was the Heavenly Blessing that followed successful tribulation. As the rain washed over him, Lin Xuan felt his spiritual power undergoing a qualitative transformation. His consciousness expanded, allowing him to sense the spiritual energy within every living thing on the mountain. The leaves rustling in the wind, the insects burrowing in the soil, even the moss growing on the rocks - he could perceive them all. He had officially stepped into the Soul Formation stage. A faint smile touched his lips as he sensed several powerful spiritual signatures approaching from the distance. The commotion had undoubtedly attracted attention from other cultivators. "It's time to go," he murmured, sheathing the Li Fire Sword. With a flick of his sleeve, he vanished from the cliff edge, leaving behind only the cleansing rain and the evidence of heavenly punishment.