Chapter 2140 : Path of Samsara

"Perhaps it is time for me to leave the 100 Domains Unity Alliance as well."

The Purple Firmament Immortal Sage's thoughts wavered, a faint ripple stirring in the depths of his gaze.

Meanwhile, after settling this matter, Eldrin did not hesitate and headed straight into several destroyed primordial domains.

He then activated the power of the Pearl of Returning Abyss, drawing upon the traces of oblivion from these shattered primordial realms and gathering all of their primordial essence into the Pearl of Returning Abyss.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, with the assistance of the Abyssal Pearl, integrating these traces of the returning abyss into the Primordial Dao Stone should enable the forging of 7 or 8 chaos spiritual treasures imbued with the attribute of the returning abyss.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin sought out the Azure Phoenix Sacred Emperor and others, stating, "The Blazing Central Chaos Realm has already shattered, and without even a single Half-Step Unity Realm expert to guard it, I fear we will have no foothold to withstand dangers in the future."

"If you are willing, you may steer the Chaos Realm closer to the Nihility Chaos Realm in the future."

Upon hearing this, Qingluan Shenghuang and the others immediately revealed expressions of delight and promptly bowed in unison, saying, "If we can merge into the Chaos Realm of the Returning Abyss, it would truly be our honor."

Eldrin nodded, then without further delay, departed directly from the Blazing Central Chaos Realm.

Returning to the Southern Abyss Domains, Eldrin couldn't help but let a faint smile grace his lips.

Although he had returned the resources of the Chi Yang branch this time, it could hardly be considered a loss for Eldrin.

A good reputation would be of great benefit to the future propagation of the Path of Self-Devotion.

With this act of upholding justice, the future propagation of the Sacrificial Path throughout the 100 Domains of Chiyang would encounter significantly reduced resistance. Even beyond the borders of the 100 Domains of Chiyang, it would garner goodwill from countless living beings.

Consider this: whether they are low-level cultivators or not, would they rather practice techniques founded by those of noble character and integrity, or cultivate methods pioneered by individuals of ruthless disposition?

Without a doubt, the former would spread 10 to a 100 times more widely.

For no 1 could tell whether a method created by a ruthless individual might contain hidden flaws, or whether cultivating it would 1 day turn them into another’s cauldron ingredient.

"Yet this journey was not without its gains."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly before returning to the Chaotic Secret Realm and retrieving the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure).

Eldrin then retrieved several pieces of Primordial Dao Stone, using them as vessel embryos to refine the Marks of Returning Abyss. Through this process, he ultimately nurtured 8 lower-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures imbued with the attribute of Returning Abyss.

After completing all this, Eldrin gathered his 5 dao companions: Lyra, Qing Ji, Yan Zi Ji, Lila, and Emperor Lingxi.

After years of cultivation, both Lyra (Person Name) and Qingji (Person Name) had significantly improved their cultivation bases, though their physical cultivation had seen little progress.

Between the 2 of them, Qing Ji could achieve sainthood through physical cultivation primarily by harnessing the potential of her Chaos Azure Lotus Body. However, her physical cultivation had nearly reached a bottleneck, preventing her from attaining a second Chaos Divine Form.

After Lyra (Person Name) attained the Heavenly Emperor of Soul Path, she refined the Lunar Demon Lord's authority and essence of the Great Yin Dao, cultivating the Chaos Lunar Divine Form through her Yin physique.

However, his physical cultivation had also stagnated at the level of a single Lunar Divine Form, and he was now approaching his own bottleneck, unable to advance further in the short term.

Yan Zi Ji, Lila (Person Name), and Lingxi Emperor's cultivation progress was far from slow. The resources they had obtained over these years would be enough to bankrupt even a Half-Step Dao Fusion expert.

With the aid of various resources, a 3-100-fold temporal acceleration, and the Qiankun Creation Cauldron, Yan Zijie, Lila (Person Name), and Lingxi Emperor had now cultivated the 9 divine marks of true spirits.

8 of them had cultivated into True Spirit Divine Forms, with 1 even manifesting as a Chaos Divine Form, while a blank divine pattern was reserved to prepare for the Abyssal Return Divine Form.

At that moment, Eldrin swept his gaze over the crowd. After a brief moment of contemplation, he did not hesitate but directly produced 5 Chaos Spiritual Treasures of the Returning Abyss attribute.

"The Divine Form of the Returning Abyss, as the ultimate defensive divine form, once mastered, shall grant you supremacy unrivaled across the realm."

"This is a rare opportunity, and I hope you can seize it."

Upon hearing this, everyone instantly revealed a hint of delight.

They gazed upon the divine form of the Returning Abyss, their expressions growing increasingly fervent.

Once the 2 ultimate divine forms are perfected and used as the foundation to sacrifice the physical body, the Sacrificial Self Physique thus cultivated will undoubtedly be incomparably formidable.

At this thought, Yan Ziqi couldn't help but link arms with Eldrin (Person Name), speaking with palpable excitement: "Husband, we will never let you down."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "Let us first comprehend the power of the Returning Abyss and cultivate the Divine Sigils of the Returning Abyss."

With these words, Eldrin even lent them the true form of the Abyssal Pearl, allowing them to directly comprehend the most fundamental Dao of Returning Abyss.

With their cultivation realms and innate talents, coupled with the 300-fold acceleration of time and space, they would inevitably master the Great Dao of Returning to Ruin 1 day.

After completing all of this, Eldrin had his 5 dao-companions enter seclusion. Only then did he turn his gaze to the remaining Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, falling into contemplative silence.

Of the remaining 3 Void Spirit Treasures, how to select the candidates left Eldrin somewhat hesitant.

"Even if 1 succeeds in cultivating the Void-returning Divine Runes, they would only serve as an auxiliary to the Path of Self-sacrifice."

"These 3 Return-to-Void Spiritual Treasures should be prioritized for those cultivating the path of physical sanctification."

Eldrin’s thoughts stirred faintly, and he immediately sent a summons to Chen Qiyuan (Person Name), Chen Xiandao (Person Name), and Chen Xiannian (Person Name), calling the 3 of them to his presence.

Among the current core direct descendants of the Chen lineage, the majority now cultivate the Path of Sacrificial Ascension, leaving only Chen Qiyuan and Chen Xiandao who exclusively pursue the path of physical sanctification.

Chen Xiannian’s mother had pursued a path of simultaneously cultivating the physical body, the Great Dao, and the primordial spirit. His foundational potential could reach all the way to the Half-Step Limitless realm.

Before Chen Xiannian broke through to the Half-Step Wuji realm, Eldrin had no intention of letting him cultivate the Path of Self-Sacrifice, making him 1 of the most suitable candidates to practice the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

Seeing the 3 arrive, Eldrin directly took out the 3 great Chaos Divine Runes, his expression turning slightly solemn as he spoke: "These 3 Li Fire Swords of the Returning Abyss can cultivate the profound mysteries of the Returning Abyss Divine Form."

"I hope you will seize this opportunity to forge a peerless foundation that transcends even the Half-Step Limitless realm."

The 3 of them nodded in unison upon hearing this. Chen Qiyuan picked up a Void-Returning Spiritual Treasure and said, "The path of physical sanctification encompasses 4 ultimate divine forms. Never did I imagine that I, Chen Qiyuan, might cultivate 2 of them."

"Thank you, Father."

Chen Xiannian and Chen Xiandao also beamed with joy, unable to resist picking up the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure).

Eldrin gave a slight nod and inquired about everyone's recent cultivation progress. Just as he was about to dismiss Chen Xiandao and the others, he was stopped by Chen Qiyuan.

"Lately, with nothing pressing at hand, an idea has come to me. I'd like to discuss it with you."

Chen Qiyuan spoke slowly as he handed a scroll of scripture to Eldrin.

Eldrin took the object and examined it. At first, he remained unimpressed, but after studying it for a few moments, his expression gradually grew solemn.

After a long while had passed, Eldrin could no longer resist glancing at his clan’s revered ancestor. "The Ancestor’s idea is truly ingenious," he finally spoke, "but if word of it were to spread, it would be enough to shake the very foundations of Chaos itself."

"Yes, but I only have a single thread of insight."

Chen Qiyuan also spoke slowly, his expression growing solemn.

Eldrin fell into a moment of contemplation, his gaze fixed upon the scripture scroll in his hand as he sank deep into thought.

It turned out that the scripture Chen Qiyuan possessed was not a cultivation method, but an incomplete volume of the ultimate divine rune technique.

Indeed, over the years, Chen Qiyuan had drawn upon the strengths of countless schools, assimilated the intricacies of myriad divine patterns, and grounded in his own Gold-Silver Body Refinement Art, he had drafted a preliminary version of an ultimate divine scripture.

Chen Qiyuan's Gold and Silver Body Refinement Art was originally a supreme Chaos Heavenly Scripture.

This method can smelt both celestial metals—adamantine and mithril—continuously enhancing a cultivator's physical resilience, potentially even directly cultivating 2 supreme divine patterns: 'Spell Immunity' and 'Indestructible Golden Body'.

Within these 2 divine patterns, Spell Immunity could negate 90% of magical damage from opponents of the same cultivation level, while Unbreakable Golden Body could neutralize 90% of physical damage from peers.

The combination of these 2 factors, along with the enhanced physical strength and rigidity gained from refining gold essence and mithril, endowed Chen Qiyuan with near-invincible defensive capabilities. His physical fortitude was acclaimed as peerless under the heavens.

To a certain extent, Chen Qiyuan’s 2 True Spirit Runes complemented each other, granting both characteristics that nearly rivaled those of a Half-Step Ultimate Rune.

If the Immortal Form forged from the 9 Divine Forms of Elder Bulié focused on formidable vitality and regenerative power, then Chén Qìyuān’s 2 Divine Forms leaned more toward defensive prowess.

It was akin to 2 ordinary mortals facing each other, yet Chen Qiyuan seemed clad in seamless plate armor—impenetrable armor that could not be pierced by blade or spear. How could any opponent of the same cultivation realm hope to breach his defenses, let alone pose a challenge?

The most terrifying aspect was that although the Undying Elder's Undying Divine Form was immensely powerful, it was actually a fusion of 9 true spirit divine forms.

Yet Chen Qiyuan’s set of iron armor occupied only 2 of the true spirit manifestations, leaving ample room to cultivate a manifestation of slaughter to compensate for his lack of offensive power.

Yet even so, Chen Qiyuan remained unsatisfied. He sought to merge 'Mana Immunity' with 'Indestructible Golden Body', aiming to create an unprecedented 'Ultimate Divine Rune'.

Once this endeavor succeeds, the Patriarch will surely shake the very foundations of chaos, gaining the boundless fortune of the Fleshly Body Sanctification lineage. Henceforth, he shall undoubtedly advance directly to the Half-Step Unity realm, with even the potential to glimpse the fringes of the Sovereign realm.

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly before setting down the scripture in his hand.

Chen Qiyuan shook his head and said, "Attempting to merge 2 divine patterns and transform them into a singular divine pattern is likely more difficult than scaling the heavens."

Eldrin also gave a slight nod. His Chaos Divine Cauldron had likewise been forged from the fusion of 5 supreme true spirit forms, so he naturally understood the profound difficulty of this step.

Arcane Immunity and the Unbreakable Golden Body are among the most formidable divine defensive runes. Once merged into an ultimate divine form, their defensive power may not be inferior to that of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure).

Moreover, their orientations differ: the Abyssal Glyphs focus on absorbing damage, whereas Magical Immunity and the Unbreakable Golden Body enhance physical resilience, allowing 1 to outright disregard attacks of the same cultivation level.

By combining the 2, the defensive power would undoubtedly be elevated to a terrifying level.

Even though Eldrin had already cultivated the 5 great Chaos Divine Forms, he was still profoundly captivated by this semi-finished Ultimate Divine Form.

He pondered briefly before retrieving over a dozen scrolls of primordial chaos scriptures and tossing them to Chen Qiyuan. "These contain the Fleshly Body Sanctification methods of the Barren Heaven lineage—perhaps there are valuable insights to be gleaned from them."

"Take this as your reference—perhaps you may grasp a sliver of opportunity."

At this point, Eldrin paused thoughtfully before speaking, "Whether it's magic immunity or the Indestructible Golden Body, both are supreme manifestations of the Infinite Dao."

"You wish to merge them? I believe you must first comprehend both Great Daos, then cultivate them into the Harmony Realm through fusion."

Dao Fusion?

Chen Qiyuan’s expression shifted slightly. Having already embarked on the path of Physical Sanctification, cultivating the Method of Dao Union would likely be fraught with countless hardships.

Eldrin also understood this point and spoke up, "Dao Integration does not necessarily mean stepping into the realm of Dao Integration."

"My Great Dao of Primordial Chaos had already merged with the Dao long ago, though I have yet to set foot in the realm of the Chaos Great Dao."

Chen Qiyuan seemed to gain enlightenment, speaking slowly: "The Dao knows no hierarchy, nor distinguishes realms."

"I simply need to merge the 2 Great Daos, cultivate a nascent Dao, and ensure it rivals the ultimate Dao of this realm."

Eldrin nodded slightly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Those who achieve sainthood through physical cultivation are seldom adept at comprehending the Great Dao. You may leverage your strengths to compensate for this weakness, completing this step through ingenious methods."

"I suspect that whether it be the Great Dao of Magic Immunity or the Great Dao of Indestructible Golden Body, both must covet each other's power immensely."

"That matter of merging with the Dao may not necessarily require you to undertake it."

Chen Qiyuan gave a slight nod, some vague thoughts gradually crystallizing in his mind.

Comprehending the principles of magic immunity is indeed profoundly challenging, yet for him, grasping it at the level of laws, rules, and Dao principles posed little difficulty.

He could first cultivate 2 Great Daos to the level of laws, then merge them into a brand new law, and gradually refine it into rules, Dao principles, and ultimately the realm of the Great Dao.

Though the Great Dao stands alone, the Immunity to Spells and the Unbreakable Golden Body complement each other perfectly. Their flawless compatibility may make merging into a new ultimate Great Dao considerably simpler.

Upon reaching a certain realm, he no longer needed to forcibly merge them. These 2 Great Daos could spontaneously integrate, forming a new Great Dao of Primordial Chaos and Limitlessness.

After grasping this point, Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) spoke, "Mana Immunity and the Unbreakable Golden Body (Cultivation Art) are fundamentally distinct in their power."

“两者看似是泾渭分明，但一旦融合在一起就是天作之合。”

"Perhaps, all I need is to give it a gentle push—there may be no need to exhaust myself merging with the Great Dao."

With those final words, Chen Qiyuan cupped his hands toward Eldrin (Person Name) and declared, "I now enter closed-door cultivation with no retreat. I shall not emerge until I have fully merged the 2 into 1."

"Then I shall await the Elder's favorable news."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then watched as he departed.

After his departure, Eldrin returned to the seclusion chamber and resumed his secluded cultivation.

Now, with the Soul-Nurturing Wood and various rare treasures to aid his cultivation, the progress of his soul cultivation had finally begun to show a measurable improvement.

At this rate, it would likely take several 1000 kalpas in the outside world for his soul cultivation to reach the Half-Step Dao Unity realm.

However, this seclusion did not last long, for soon after, within the Primordial Chaos Realm, a supreme Great Dao of Primordial Chaos was born.

Then, the Wheel of Life Body soared into the air, surrounded by the ceaseless ebb and flow of the 6 Paths of Reincarnation power, ultimately transforming into the supreme divine form of the Chaos Great Dao.

"The Great Dao of Reincarnation has finally reached the Realm of Chaos."

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint ripple stirring within his heart.

As a Great Dao of Chaos and Limitlessness, the Path of Samsara is said to possess 9 Chaos Divine Forms. Once all 9 forms of the Great Dao are gathered, 1 can directly ascend to the half-step Limitless Realm.

Now, the Path of Reincarnation cultivated by his reincarnation body was but a branch of the true Path of Reincarnation.

Theoretically, within the primordial chaos, there existed multiple supreme cultivators who had mastered the Dao of Samsara.

"The Path of Reincarnation treads into the Chaos, though it seems quite a few Chaos Heavenly Emperors have cultivated it as a secondary path."

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it flurries of snow that danced in the air. Upon a towering cliff stood a young man dressed in azure robes, his gaze as deep as the ancient abyss. He was Yun Chen, the sole remaining disciple of the now-fallen Azure Cloud Sect. "1 100 years have passed," he murmured softly, his fingers tracing the cold, weathered surface of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The spiritual sword hummed faintly in response, as if sharing in its master's sorrow. Suddenly, a streak of crimson light tore through the sky, landing 30 meters before him. A man clad in blood-red robes emerged, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent. "Yun Chen," the man sneered, "hand over the Heavenly Dao Jade Pendant, and I might grant you a swift death." Yun Chen's lips curved into a faint smile. "Eldrin, you annihilated my sect and slaughtered thousands of my fellow disciples. Do you truly believe I would yield to you today?" With those words, he raised the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The spiritual energy around him began to swirl violently, causing the falling snow to evaporate into mist. Countless golden runes materialized in the air, forming an ancient and profound array. Eldrin's expression shifted slightly. "The 9 Revolutions Profound Art? You've actually reached the seventh level?" "Precisely." Yun Chen's voice remained calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority. "Today, I shall repay the blood debt you owe my sect." The spiritual pressure intensified, causing the very mountain to tremble. Stones of varying sizes broke free from the cliff face, tumbling into the bottomless chasm below. Eldrin's crimson robes fluttered wildly in the turbulent energy currents. "You overestimate your capabilities!" Eldrin roared, summoning a blood-red banner. The Blood Soul Banner (Magic Treasure) unfurled, releasing tens of thousands of tormented souls that shrieked as they swarmed toward Yun Chen. Yun Chen closed his eyes, his spiritual consciousness expanding to encompass the entire mountain. He could sense every wisp of spiritual energy, every subtle shift in the battle. The 9 Revolutions Profound Art circulated through his meridians, its power reaching an unprecedented peak. Just as the vengeful spirits were about to reach him, his eyes snapped open, glowing with golden light. "Break!" A golden halo erupted from his body, expanding rapidly to envelop the entire mountaintop. Wherever the golden light passed, the malevolent spirits dissolved into nothingness, their agonized wails cut short. Eldrin staggered backward, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "Impossible! How could you have mastered the Divine Soul Shattering Technique?" Yun Chen paid him no mind, his focus entirely on the sword in his hand. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss began to glow with increasing intensity, its light so brilliant it outshone the sun. The ancient characters etched along its blade started to pulse with power. "The Azure Cloud Sect may have fallen," Yun Chen declared, his voice resonating across the peaks, "but its legacy shall endure through me." With those final words, he thrust the sword forward. The golden light converged into a single, devastating beam that shot toward Eldrin, carrying with it the weight of a 100 years of vengeance and the hopes of countless fallen souls.