Chapter 2141 : Devil Emperor's Dao Union

Eldrin murmured softly, his brow involuntarily furrowing.

As 1 of the supreme Great Daos of Primordial Chaos, the Dao of Reincarnation possesses boundless potential. Should 1 master all authority over this Dao, they could ascend to challenge the realm of Chaos Sovereign.

Even with the Chaos Sovereign obstructing the path, 1 could still reach the Half-Step Limitless Realm—moreover, it was 1 of the most promising seeds of a Chaos Sovereign.

In the vast expanse of primordial chaos, how many Chaos Heavenly Emperors coveted the Dao of Reincarnation.

After Eldrin (Person Name) mastered the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos Reincarnation, he instantly realized that the number of Heavenly Emperors who also cultivated the Dao of Reincarnation could very well number in the hundreds.

These individuals were at least at the Half-Step Unity realm, with several even reaching the Half-Step Infinity level.

The path of the Great Dao is rugged, and since ancient times, it has never been easy to tread.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a trace of wistfulness coloring his thoughts.

Without another thought, he directly withdrew his Samsara Body. Then, lowering his gaze, he communed with the Great Dao of Samsara. Only after a long moment did he open his eyes, revealing a faint smile.

"The power of reincarnation is truly profound."

"It seems my plan can finally be set in motion."

With this thought in mind, Eldrin immediately began refining his Path of Dream Cycle, using the Dao of Reincarnation as its foundation while integrating the Soul Division Art and the Method of Enlightenment Through Dreams.

As the Great Dao of Samsara, the Profound Art of Soul Division, and the Method of Enlightenment Through Dreams merged into 1, an infinitely profound and supreme scripture slowly materialized.

"The Dao of Dream Cycle Reincarnation is finally perfected."

Gazing upon the primordial ancient scripture before him, a faint smile graced Eldrin’s lips.

In order to craft this scripture profound enough, Eldrin even incorporated fragments of the Primordial Chaos Ancient Sutra, using the forgotten Dao Ancestor's scriptures as reference.

Thus, after countless kalpas had passed, it was finally perfected and fully formed.

And such a peerless ancient scripture truly did not disappoint Eldrin. Surpassing even the wondrous Soul-Splitting Art and the Dreamwalking Enlightenment Method, it could rightfully be called the most powerful soul cultivation technique known to Eldrin.

This method contains 3 profound arts: Soul Division of 3 1000, Dream Cycle Reincarnation, and Divine Ability Enlightenment—3 supreme techniques of unparalleled wonder.

Among them, the 3 1000 Split Souls was derived from the Soul Division Art, yet it differed profoundly in essence.

As the Soul Division Art could only split 9 soul fragments at once, whereas 3 1000 Soul Divisions could produce 3,000 soul fragments simultaneously.

Like the Soul Division Art, these divided souls would not possess exceptional aptitude, but their advantage lay in their far greater numbers, allowing them to overwhelm through sheer quantity.

Of course, if that were all there was to it, the 3 1000 Split Souls technique could hardly be called a heaven-defying marvel, for the aptitude of these 3,000 divided souls paled in comparison to that of the 9 Split Souls.

However, this wondrous technique, when combined with the Dream Cycle Method, could achieve a cultivation effect that could only be described as defying the heavens.

This Dream Cycle Art enables a split soul to enter the cycle of reincarnation through dreams, refining 1's innate aptitude and latent potential through successive rebirths.

If the original 3 1000 soul fragments, limited by their innate aptitude, found it difficult to progress beyond the Celestial Immortal realm, their highest potential would at most reach the Great Perfection stage.

Yet now, by integrating the Dao of Dreamlike Reincarnation and continuously refining his potential and aptitude through countless cycles of rebirth, he could theoretically reach the realm of the Great Emperor.

Imagine Eldrin continuously splitting his soul fragments to undergo cycles of reincarnation within dreams. Once these fragmented souls attain a certain realm of cultivation and return to the main body, his spiritual consciousness cultivation would undoubtedly achieve significant advancement.

"The Dream Cycle Method allows the divided soul to undergo 9 cycles of reincarnation."

"9 lifetimes of mending 1's foundation—the upper limit should reach straight to the Great Emperor realm."

Eldrin’s thoughts stirred faintly before his gaze settled upon the final profound art: ‘Divine Ability to Attain the Dao’.

Compared to the previous 2, this final divine ability represents the most essential essence of the Dream Cycle Method.

To prove the Dao through supernatural powers is to sever a fragment of 1’s soul and fuse it with their foundational abilities when spiritual cultivation has reached its absolute peak, thereby dividing into 9 great supernatural incarnations.

Such a divine avatar possesses foundations and aptitudes that defy the heavens. Combined with the 9 cycles of reincarnation in dreams to mend its foundations, it would attain potential and aptitude nearly comparable to the true self.

Taking Eldrin (Person Name) as an example, should he manifest the 9 primordial chaos supernatural powers as divine avatars, then after 9 cycles of compensatory cultivation, these avatars could theoretically ascend directly to the half-step Dao Unity realm.

By that time, Eldrin would essentially possess 9 split souls, each at the half-step Dao Unity realm.

These soul-splitting supernatural powers transcend the established paths of cultivation, representing an extremely unique form of Dao attainment through supernatural means. While their combat prowess would likely rank at the very bottom among practitioners of the same realm, they serve as tremendous nourishing supplements for the original self.

Of course, once the 9 great Chaos Divine Abilities were divided, Eldrin's Primordial Spirit true self would fall into its most vulnerable state, with power declining to the level of an ordinary Celestial Emperor, requiring massive resources to recover.

However, once this is done, the ultimate gains will be truly staggering.

Imagine if Eldrin were to manifest 9 great divine abilities, cultivating them into 9 avatars at the half-step Dao Union realm.

1 day, when Eldrin reclaims the divided souls of the 9 great divine abilities, his true self’s primordial spirit will undoubtedly step directly into the realm of the Unity Dao Sovereign—perhaps even ascend in a single stride to the threshold of the Half-Step Infinite.

"The path of proving the Dao through the Primordial Spirit, when breaking through to the rank of Unity Supreme, will inevitably incur the curse of the Chaos Sovereign."

"I've been suppressing my cultivation to avoid a breakthrough. Taking that 1 step to ascend directly to the Half-Step Limitless Realm might be the only way to circumvent this predicament."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint ripple of emotion stirring within his gaze.

With the past example of the 9-Soul Emperor serving as a cautionary tale, Eldrin dared not rashly advance his soul cultivation realm—even after achieving a divine soul at the Half-Step Unity stage.

With this divine ability of the Avatar's path to enlightenment, 1 could precisely evade the prying eyes of those formidable foes.

Of course, at this moment, Eldrin's soul cultivation had yet to reach its peak—it was not yet time to practice the soul-splitting divine ability.

For now, his top priority was to swiftly divide 3,000 soul fragments. Using the Dream Cycle Method to refine his foundations, he would cultivate a half-step Soul Formation realm divine soul before anything else.

Eldrin immediately deposited the Dream Cycle Art into the clan archives as a core inheritance for direct descendants, then immersed himself in dream cultivation to practice the Dream Cycle Art.

Thus time flowed by, and before they knew it, hundreds of kalpas had swiftly passed in the outside world.

Eldrin's cultivation in the Soul Path grew increasingly profound through the extensive use of soul-nurturing wood and the practice of the Dream Cycle Method. Unconsciously, he had approached the threshold of the Half-Step Unity Realm.

On that very day, a breath from the depths of chaos swept forth, forcing Eldrin to awaken from his secluded cultivation.

"He has broken through."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, sensing that aura from the depths of chaos—1 that seemed capable of devouring all things. A faint frown involuntarily creased his brow.

Just then, Patriarch Taishi and the others arrived with grave expressions, saying, "The Infernal Demon Emperor from the Outer Realm has stepped into the Dao Unification stage. I fear the 100 Domains of Chiyang now stand on the brink of annihilation."

"How shall we proceed from here?"

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke with serene composure, his demeanor unshaken: "The Otherworldly Demon Emperor's cultivation is profoundly powerful, and shielded by the Chaos Formation, we cannot defeat him within the domains of the Northern Abyss."

"At present, our priority should be to swiftly assimilate our gains and elevate our capabilities to their utmost limits."

At this point, Eldrin paused briefly before continuing, "Within the 100 Domains of Chiyang, aside from us, only the 100 Domains Unity Alliance can stand against the Otherworldly Demon Emperor."

"We have dispatched the Supreme Puppet and the 30-6 Celestial Emperor Puppets to blockade the 6 Northern Abyss Domains. Then relay the message to the 100 Domains Unity Alliance, compelling them to contribute manpower and resources to seal off the Otherworldly Demon Emperor."

Ye Qingfeng nodded and said, "I had previously informed the disciple, and I will send another letter shortly."

Eldrin nodded and said no more. At present, his soul cultivation was merely half a step away from the Half-Step Unity Realm, making this still not the ideal time to emerge from seclusion.

After Eldrin resumed his seclusion, Ye Qingfeng sent out a Primal Chaos Message Talisman that pierced directly into the 100 Domains Unity Alliance.

Meanwhile, deep within the primordial chaos, atop a vast Chaos Dao-Field, 5 Half-Step Dao Amalgamation experts whose names shook the world were sitting side by side.

These 5 individuals were the renowned top-tier Half-Step Dao Fusion experts whose prestige shook the 100 Domains of Blazing Central: the Heavenly Ke Dao Ancestor, the Myriad Dao Divine Lord, the 9 Dragons Nest Master, the Phoenix Fairy Empress, and the Violet Heaven Immortal Sage, among others.

At this moment, all 5 of them gazed into the depths of chaos, sensing the supreme aura belonging to the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, and their expressions abruptly shifted.

"He has broken through."

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage spoke, his expression revealing profound apprehension.

"The Fiendish Emperor of the Outer Realms has finally broken through. A storm of blood and slaughter is destined to sweep across the 100 Domains of Blazing Zenith."

The Phoenix Empress also wore a wry smile before speaking, "As things stand now, we can only rely on that Eldrin to hold him back."

At that very moment, a spiritual talisman soared from the hands of Zixiao the Immortal Sage.

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage unsealed the spirit missive, a faint glimmer of delight flashing in his eyes as he scanned its contents. "The Primordial Dao Ancestor of the Returning Abyss has sent word," he declared, "instructing us to coordinate with the Supreme Celestial Puppet to seal off the 6 domains of the Northern Abyss."

Upon hearing this, the brows of all the Celestial Emperors present furrowed slightly, as if each harbored some reluctance.

That day, Patriarch Ke pondered briefly before speaking up despite himself, “The Devouring Demon Emperor’s threat far surpasses that of the Blazing Zenith Supreme. Since their Chaotic Realm of Return to Ruins lies closest, the responsibility of halting the Devouring Demon Emperor should rightly fall to them.”

"Besides, why hasn't the Eldrin of the Returning Abyss (Person Name) taken action himself? What use is there in merely dispatching a Supreme Puppet (Magic Treasure)?"

The Amethyst Firmament Immortal Sage pondered briefly before speaking, "The letter mentions that he is at a critical juncture of his secluded cultivation, and thus requests that we hold off the Otherworldly Demon Emperor for a while."

"In secluded cultivation?"

The master of the 9 Dragon Nest’s expression shifted slightly. He slammed the table and snapped, "Seclusion? Not earlier, not later—why choose this very moment to enter seclusion?"

"He won't send his own men, only deploying a few puppets to blockade. I think they just want us to die as cannon fodder."

"Shh—"

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage hastily intervened, his expression grave as he said, "Choose your words carefully, fellow Daoist."

"I simply must speak my mind, old man that I am."

The Lord of the 9 Dragon Nest’s expression chilled slightly, yet he couldn’t resist saying, “Daoist Violet Mist, if you wish to become the lapdog of the Nihility Dao Ancestor, you may withdraw from the 100 Domains Unity Alliance this very moment.”

"You..."

The Violet Firmament Immortal Sage was so enraged he nearly lost his composure. Unable to restrain himself, he flicked his sleeve disdainfully and declared, "1 cannot reason with an unworthy fool."

"Both of you, take a moment's respite."

Seeing the 2 on the verge of a falling-out, the nearby Myriad Dao Deity (Person Name) hastily stepped in to mediate.

When the 2 had finally calmed down, the Godlord of 10 1000 Paths spoke, "It is only natural that the Eldrin of the Returning Abyss is in seclusion, given his immense recent gains."

Moreover, they were currently in no immediate danger and could protect themselves well enough. Even if they refrained from acting, they faced no threat whatsoever, so naturally, they felt no urgency to intervene.

Upon hearing this, the Phoenix Empress spoke up, "Once we make our move, we will undoubtedly become the primary targets of the Infernal Demon Emperor. The peril of this journey is likely far from insignificant."

At that very moment, another glimmer of spiritual light emerged from the chaos. The Lord of the 9 Dragons Nest went to investigate, and a flicker of delight instantly stirred within him.

He pondered briefly before speaking, "Word has come from the Chaos Myriad Dragons' Lair—they are willing to exchange an opportunity for Dao Union with us."

Upon hearing this, everyone present showed a faint hint of delight on their faces, soon breaking into expressions of ecstatic joy.

A flicker of pleasant surprise also surfaced in the eyes of the Purple Firmament Immortal Sage.

It turned out that ever since they obtained that wisp of Primordial Chaos Source Qi, they had been contemplating how to deal with it.

In the end, they adopted the method proposed by the Master of 9 Dragons' Lair, sending the Primordial Chaos Origin Qi into the Chaos Myriad Dragons' Lair.

The so-called Chaos Myriad Dragons' Nest is the supreme sacred ground of the Chaos Dragon lineage. This bloodline not only possesses tens of thousands of True Dragons at the Heavenly Emperor realm, but even harbors a Chaos Ancestral Dragon of the Dominator level.

Even within the vast chaos, the Chaos Myriad Dragons' Lair stands as 1 of the top 20 supreme holy lands.

The Chaos 100 Dragons Grand Array that the nameless Dao Ancestor once witnessed was the very guardian formation of the Chaos Myriad Dragons' Nest.

Its complete form could truly be called heaven-defying, requiring 1 100 and 8 supreme Unity Sovereigns to assemble, personally commanded by the Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Sovereign. Its power was sufficient to rival even a supreme Primal Chaos Sovereign.

Of course, with the cultivation base and status of the 9 Dragons Nest Master, he was still unqualified to contact the Primordial Chaos Myriad Dragons Nest directly.

This time, he had contacted a Half-Step Infinite Sovereign from the Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest, hoping to exchange it for an opportunity to break through to the Unity Realm.

At this moment, as news arrived from the Chaos Myriad Dragon Nest, a flicker of excitement stirred among all those present.

That day, Patriarch Ke could no longer contain his exhilaration and inquired directly, "What manner of treasure is this opportunity to merge with the Dao, exactly?"

1 opportunity to use the Chaos Primordial Dragon Pool.

The master of the 9 Dragon Nest spoke, unable to conceal a flicker of excitement in his expression.

The faces of everyone present shifted slightly, instantly revealing expressions of extreme fury.

The pupils of the 10 1000 Dao Divine Venerable turned icy cold as he rose to his feet, unable to restrain himself. "We have risked our lives to seize this opportunity, yet you would trade it all for a single chance at attaining the Dao? I will be the first to oppose this."

Not only the 10 1000 Daos Divine Venerable, but even the Phoenix Immortal Empress and others revealed a trace of overwhelming killing intent.

Seeing the crowd seething with killing intent, the Lord of the 9 Dragon Nest quickly interrupted them and said, "There's no need to rush, everyone. Please allow me to explain."

The Lord of the 9 Dragon Nest waved his hand and continued, "There is only 1 strand of Primordial Chaos Origin Qi. By all reasoning, it should only be exchangeable for a single opportunity to attain the Dao. For the 5 of us, that is simply not enough to go around."

"But exchanging for the Ancestral Dragon Pool only requires a small portion of Primordial Chaos Source Qi. The remainder can still be exchanged for 3 slightly less valuable Path Establishment Opportunities—this benefits all of us."

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell into a profound silence.

They understood the reasoning behind the 9 Dragons Nest Master's words—the Chaos Primordial Dragon Pool was a supreme treasure forged by the Primordial Chaos Dragon, its value far surpassing even that of a top-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

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 violently in the gale. His gaze was fixed upon the distant horizon, where rolling thunderclouds gathered with ominous intent. "After 1 100 years of secluded cultivation, the Heavenly Tribulation finally approaches," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper yet carrying the weight of centuries. His spiritual sense swept through the mountain valley below, counting the resources he had painstakingly accumulated. 32,000 spirit stones glittered in their storage formation, while nearly a 1000 precious elixirs emitted swirling rainbows of light within jade bottles. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) hummed softly in its sheath, awaiting the moment it would taste heavenly lightning. A dozen or so disciples knelt in the snow some distance behind him, their faces pale with both cold and awe. The youngest among them, barely 20-some years old, trembled as he spoke: "Eldrin (Person Name), the formation is prepared. The 9 Revolutions Heavenly Defiance Array has been activated at the cost of over a 100 high-grade spirit stones." Lin Xuan nodded slightly without turning. "The path of cultivation has never been kind. Countless predecessors have fallen to the heavenly punishment, their dao fruits turning to dust after thousands of years of bitter cultivation." The thunderclouds above began to swirl, forming a massive vortex that blotted out the sky. Bolts of purple lightning snaked within the clouds, each containing power sufficient to vaporize mountains. "Remember," Lin Xuan's voice suddenly sharpened, "should I fail to withstand this tribulation, you must scatter the sect's treasures and flee. The Azure Dragon Sanctuary (Sect Name) must not fall into the hands of our enemies." As he spoke, he formed a series of hand seals. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) shot forth from its sheath, transforming into a crimson dragon that roared defiance at the heavens. The defensive formations around the mountain glowed with intense light, their patterns intertwining to form an impenetrable barrier. The first tribulation lightning descended—a pillar of pure destruction that turned the world blinding white.