Chapter 2143 : Blade of Heaven-Slaying

Getting back to the story, after advancing the 4 Chaos Spirit Roots, Eldrin directly retrieved the 4 Chaos Spirit Treasures.

He entrusted the 3 treasures—the 7 Treasures Gourd, the 9 Yang Heavenly Fire Sword Array, and the 8 Trigrams Battle Flags—to Chen Xianzhu, Jiang Huang, and Ye Yinghui respectively for refinement.

Eldrin personally refined the Howling Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd upon hearing the incantation, intending to forge it into his ultimate trump card.

This Gale-Severing Immortal Calabash possessed immense power, but activating it came at no small cost. To fill it with gale force and unleash its primordial essence required an enormous amount of time.

With Eldrin's current cultivation base and the quality of his magic power, it would likely take nurturing for 1 100 1000 kalpas to fully replenish the energy required by the Drifting Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

And the Gale-Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd, filled with magical power, could unleash a might that could be described as ultimate, enough to severely injute a Half-Step Infinite Supreme.

This was still due to Eldrin's insufficient cultivation level, as the quality of the infused spiritual power was not potent enough. If Eldrin possessed half-step Boundless-level spiritual power, the might of the Whirlwind Immortal-Slaying Gourd would be doubled.

Yet even so, the Gale-Wind Beheading Immortal Gourd could still be considered immensely powerful, enough to become Eldrin's ultimate trump card.

Getting back to the main story, after distributing the treasures among the group, Eldrin instructed everyone to resume their secluded cultivation.

Soon after, Eldrin (Person Name) also entered the seclusion chamber, sinking into contemplation as he sensed the 5 great Daos he primarily cultivated.

Long ago, after slaying the 3 great adversaries of the Dao, Eldrin had been fairly confident he could seize authority over the 3 great Daos: Life, Profound Abyss, and Primordial Gold.

Now that his soul cultivation had once again reached perfection, it was time to contend for the authority of the Great Dao.

"It's time for a breakthrough."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, then resolutely released his Primordial Chaos Spirit, instantly merging into the boundless ocean of the Great Dao of Chaos.

In an instant, his primordial spirit was the first to merge into the Golden Chaos Great Dao, beginning an all-out struggle to seize its authority.

Among the 5 Great Daos cultivated by Eldrin, the Mixed Gold Dao and the Prime Earth Dao held the lowest ranks, each possessing 18 divine manifestations of the Dao.

Meanwhile, the Profound Abyss Dao possessed 20 Dao Divine Forms, the Dao of Life had 20-4 Dao Divine Forms, and the Pure Yang Dao commanded 20-6 Dao Divine Forms.

At this moment, Eldrin started with the simplest and progressed to the most difficult, first seizing the authority over the Great Dao of Primordial Gold.

As 1 of the primordial laws of the Infinite Dao, the Primordial Chaos Golden Dao was considered exceptionally rare even within the Chaos Realm. Throughout the ages, there had been several Chaos Heavenly Emperors who simultaneously cultivated this path.

At this moment, Eldrin seized authority, immediately drawing the attention of these Chaos Heavenly Emperors.

"How dare you!"

With a roar, several Chaos Heavenly Emperors’ primordial spirits fled into the Desolate Sea, igniting a Great Dao contention with Eldrin.

Unfortunately, the soul cultivation of these experts was not particularly profound, with only 1 who had just stepped into the realm of Soul Dao Heavenly Emperor. They posed no significant threat to Eldrin (Person Name).

In this situation, Eldrin engaged in relentless battles against numerous foes, ultimately seizing complete authority over the Primordial Chaos Golden Dao from the horde of adversaries.

It is done.

Just as the authority over the Primordial Chaos Gold Dao was within his grasp, Eldrin’s heart surged with overwhelming delight.

Without another moment of hesitation, he proceeded to seize control over the Profound Abyss Truewater and the authority of the Great Dao of Life.

Although he still encountered fierce resistance, his powerful primordial spirit cultivation ultimately allowed him to overcome the danger unscathed.

Thus, Eldrin had attained the 3 innate primordial Daos: Chaos Gold, Profound Darkness, and Life.

He had already obtained 3 of the 5 authorities of the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos, and the remaining 2 would likely only require a period of accumulation.

Thinking of this, Eldrin did not hesitate. He immediately retrieved several strands of Chaos Primordial Qi and began his ascension through the Great Dao of Chaos.

Soon after, all 3 of Eldrin’s Great Dao achieved ascension, transforming into supreme Great Dao, each now manifesting 2 Chaos Divine Forms.

3 Great Daos of Chaos, 6 divine forms of Chaos.

"My current strength should be on a completely different level now."

After completing his breakthrough, Eldrin sensed the power flowing within him and felt a wave of reassurance.

This time, the ascension of 3 Chaos Daos brought another tremendous surge in his power.

By Eldrin's own estimation, if he were to simultaneously activate all 6 Chaos Great Dao divine forms now, the sheer power of his Great Dao alone should rival that of over half a Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

This transformation in the layer of Great Dao power elevated Eldrin's overall strength to another tier.

If the original him could only be considered close to the pinnacle of Unity Supreme combat prowess, then his current strength should be sufficient to rival that of an ordinary top-tier Unity Supreme.

With his strength elevated once more, Eldrin felt a renewed surge of confidence for the impending war.

Seeing that the Chen Clan members still had quite some time before they would emerge from seclusion, Eldrin decided not to waste any time and immediately began his own closed-door cultivation to comprehend the authorities of the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire and the Primordial Earth of All Things.

With his current level of comprehension, the speed at which he perceived and refined the Great Dao was naturally incomparable to the past. Bolstered by the 3-100-fold acceleration of time and space, his cultivation of the Great Dao advanced by leaps and bounds.

Thus time flew by in the blink of an eye. Unbeknownst to all, several 1000 kalpas had passed in the outside world, while Eldrin (Person Name) had been secluded in cultivation within the Chaotic Realm for over a million kalpas.

On this day, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation, slowly exhaling a breath.

"In the end, it was 1 step short."

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of regret flickering across his expression.

To contend for the authority of the Great Dao through 1's primordial spirit, 1 must either hold 10 percent of the Great Dao's authority or possess the largest share of the Great Dao's authority by ranking first.

Eldrin's authority over the Primordial Earth Dao was merely a step away from claiming the foremost share.

The Pure Yang Heavenly Fire still fell somewhat short; it appeared it would require a rather lengthy period of time before it could be perfected.

"Relying solely on arduous cultivation ultimately yields slower progress."

"The optimal approach remains seizing the Dao Authority from those Dao Adversaries. Only by doing so can 1 swiftly dominate the greatest share of Dao Authority and subsequently initiate the Contention of Dao Authority."

Eldrin's eyes glimmered faintly with light before he swiftly reined in the radiance.

Now that the period of 5,000 kalpas is drawing to a close, it is time to emerge from seclusion and confront that Foreign Devil Emperor.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin emerged directly from his secluded cultivation and summoned all the Heavenly Emperors of the Chen Immortal Clan.

After years of secluded cultivation, the cultivation bases of the various emperors from the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) had improved significantly once more.

Among them, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), Emperor Jiang, Chen Ethan (Person Name), Ye Qingfeng, Ye Yinghui, Chen Xianzhu, and Lu Lu showed the most significant improvement.

With Eldrin generously bestowing opportunities upon them, their cultivation had already reached the third Chaotic Immortal Vault, and their inner immortal domain was approaching perfection.

With such a solid foundation, combined with their array artifacts and mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures, their combat prowess had nearly touched the threshold of the Unity Supreme Realm.

It could be said that among these 7 individuals, with the exception of Lu Lu whose strength was somewhat lacking, the others' power was nearly comparable to that of newly ascended Supreme Elders.

7 newly-ascended Supreme Powers, augmented by the might of the Supreme Puppet.

"This battle against the Outer Realm Demon Emperor should be a sure bet."

After gaining a clear understanding of each other's capabilities, everyone present felt a subtle sense of reassurance.

A flicker of delight stirred within Chen Ethan's heart, and he could not help but speak out, "The timing is almost right. Should we launch a full-scale assault against the Otherworldly Demon Emperor directly?"

"Not so fast."

Eldrin shook his head and said, "With our strength, breaching the 6 Domains of the Northern Abyss would not be difficult. However, it would likely give the Otherworldly Demon Emperor an opportunity to escape."

"At this critical juncture, our best course is to await the emergence of the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, then seize the slightest opportunity to eradicate him completely."

Upon hearing this, everyone gave a slight nod.

Lyra (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "The 20-8 primordial realms under the jurisdiction of the Blazing Central Chaos Domain are currently advancing toward our 100 Realms of Blazing Central."

"I suspect such a prime opportunity would be too tempting for the Demon Sovereign of the Outer Realms to pass up."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this. At present, the Primordial Realm under the jurisdiction of the Blaze Central Chaos Realm was preparing to join the 7 Southern Abyssal Domains.

As the migration of the primordial immortal realms was underway, the formation arrays of these ancient domains had been disrupted. Not only had their power been greatly diminished, but they had also become considerably looser, presenting a perfect opportunity to break them down 1 by 1.

In the present-day 100 Realms of Chiyang, the various primal domains are huddling together for warmth. Such a golden opportunity is rarely seen, and that Foreign Demon Emperor will most likely not let this chance slip by.

Understanding this, Eldrin immediately declared, "Follow me to set up the Heaven-Spanning Net. This battle must catch the Otherworldly Demon Emperor completely off guard."

To return to our story, the very next day after the decision was made, Eldrin concealed the Chen Clan's Celestial Emperors within the Yin-Yang Void Realm, then silently traversed the primordial chaos to arrive at the Blazing Central Chaos Realm.

At this moment, the Primordial Realm of Chi Yang remained extremely distant from the 10 Southern Abyss Domains, yet the major powers appeared unusually exhilarated as they gazed toward the direction where the Southern Abyss Domains lay.

Many were discussing Eldrin, clearly intrigued by this legendary figure.

Eldrin (Person Name) only listened for a few moments before dismissing the matter. He silently concealed himself beyond the Blazing Central Chaos Realm, awaiting the emergence of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor.

During this time, Eldrin repeatedly performed finger calculations to prevent the Otherworldly Demon Emperor from moving elsewhere. Only after confirming through numerous divinations that the Otherworldly Demon Emperor remained stationary did he finally select this location as the ambush site.

Amidst the fleeting radiance, no 1 could tell how much time had passed when an boundless killing intent surged from the chaos ahead.

Eldrin (Person Name) looked up and immediately spotted several dozen figures whose auras overshadowed the heavens arriving together, led by none other than that peerlessly elegant foreign Demon Emperor.

"Otherworldly Demon Emperor, 10 Great Demon Lords, Northern Abyss Emperors..."

Gazing upon the celestial emperors before him, Eldrin suppressed the urge to strike, continuing to await the perfect moment.

Meanwhile, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, accompanied by the Northern Abyss Sovereigns, had already descended upon the frontier of the Blazing Central Chaos Realm.

"Fiendish Sovereign of the Outer Realms, how dare you!"

As the Otherworldly Demon Emperor charged forth, the Celestial Emperors of the Chi Yang Chaos Realm swiftly activated their grand formation to block his advance.

A man’s reputation, like the shadow of a tree.

Since the Otherworldly Demon Emperor devoured the Heavenly Emperor, it has provoked resistance from countless powerful beings. The Chaos Heavenly Emperors present here naturally harbor not a shred of trust toward the Otherworldly Demon Emperor.

But the Otherworldly Demon Emperor remained utterly unperturbed. He advanced before the champions of the Primordial Flareland Domain and spoke with serene composure, "This Venerable 1 has no desire to unleash widespread slaughter. I now offer you a chance."

"As long as you withdraw from these primordial realms and allow me to devour their foundational essence, I shall not trouble you further."

"Ridiculous."

At that very moment, a cold sneer echoed through the chaos.

The newcomer was robed in purple, none other than the Zixiao Immortal Sage who had severed ties with the 100 Realms Unity Alliance.

But at this moment, the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage’s expression was icy, his tone frigid as he declared, “So you plan to devour the Primordial Domain, greatly enhance your power, and then settle scores with us 1 by 1, is that it?”

"Violet Firmament Immortal Sage, I never imagined you would dare to come here."

Hearing this, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor's expression turned slightly cold.

He seized the longsword in his grasp, his entire being radiating overwhelming murderous intent as he declared, "Since you seek death, today this sovereign shall eradicate every last 1 of you."

As the words fell, the Demon Emperor of the Alien Realm took the lead, charging into the Blazing Central Chaos Domain with the mighty warriors of the Northern Abyss.

In an instant, the Blazing Central Array was activated once more. Dozens of native Celestial Emperors harnessed the formation, erupting into an earth-shattering battle against the Devouring Demon Sovereign.

Alas, the Chaos Formation, while moving at high speed, could barely unleash a fraction of its power. It struggled to withstand the full-force assault of a Unity Supreme—let alone 1 where the Otherworldly Demon Emperor was no ordinary Unity Supreme.

The great battle had lasted for only a brief moment when, with a single fierce slash from the Foreign Devil Emperor, the Primordial Chaos Formation was shattered on the spot.

"Damn it."

As the grand formation shattered, the faces of the Heavenly Emperors shifted repeatedly, with many even revealing a trace of horror.

For a Dao Fusion Supreme, those below the Half-Step Dao Fusion realm held little significance.

With the strength of the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, he could have defeated everyone present 1 by 1.

This plunged everyone present into utter despair, giving rise to a sliver of hopelessness.

Clang—

In that very instant, a Chaotic Heavenly Halberd tore through the skies from beyond, clashing with the Foreign Demon Emperor's Ancient Sword of Devour. The collision erupted with a force that shook the heavens and earth, unleashing a brilliance that defied all boundaries.

After the single strike, the newcomer slowly descended from the void and positioned himself before the Extraplanar Demon Emperor.

Ancestor of the Returning Abyss.

The Demon Sovereign of the Outer Realm furrowed his brow slightly, a trace of icy disdain surfacing as he said, "You dare stand in my way?"

Eldrin gave a slight nod and spoke with serene composure, "Between you and me, a final battle is inevitable. Let us settle our grievances here today."

"I've been meaning to experience the methods of the Void-Return Daoist."

The Otherworldly Demon Emperor spoke, then soared into the sky astride the Devouring Ancient Sword to strike down, erupting into an earth-shattering battle with Eldrin.

From the very outset of this battle, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor had already given his all. He sought to defeat Eldrin with his most formidable methods, to prove he alone possessed the qualifications to be the supreme sovereign.

Meanwhile, Eldrin was also fighting with all his might, yet he had only revealed 50 percent of his true strength.

The reason for this caution was his fear that unleashing his full power might startle the Abyssal Demon Emperor into fleeing, thereby forfeiting the opportunity to eradicate him completely.

Even so, Eldrin at 50 percent of his full strength was immensely powerful, rivaling even the Demon Emperor of the Outer Realms.

Thus the 2 battled on, unknowing how many years had passed in their fierce struggle. They fought until both were drenched in blood, each bearing wounds that appeared grievous beyond measure.

After thousands of exchanges, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor finally detected a fleeting opening in Eldrin’s defenses. Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed his full power, summoning a radiant demonic blade that descended upon Eldrin with crushing force.

Chaos Divine Power — Heaven-Slaying Blade.

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 the last rays of the setting sun were being devoured by the encroaching darkness. "1 100 years," he murmured, his voice barely audible above the howling wind. "1 100 years of cultivation, and I'm still trapped at the seventh level of Qi Refining." His fingers tightened around the jade slip in his palm—a cultivation manual passed down through generations of his family. The characters carved upon it glowed with a faint, ethereal light: "Art of the Azure Cloud." Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his dantian. Lin Xuan grimaced, his face paling. The spiritual energy within him was churning violently, threatening to break free from his control. He knew this feeling all too well—another bottleneck was approaching. "Senior Brother Lin!" A clear voice called out from behind. Lin Xuan turned to see a young woman in green robes approaching. Her steps were light and graceful, barely leaving footprints in the fresh snow. This was Su Ling, his junior sister from the Azure Cloud Sect. "The Grand Elder is looking for you," she said, her eyes filled with concern. "The Sect Assembly is about to begin. All core disciples must attend." Lin Xuan nodded, tucking the jade slip into his sleeve. "I'll be there shortly." As they walked toward the main hall, Su Ling glanced at him sideways. "Are you alright? Your spiritual energy seems... unstable." "It's nothing," Lin Xuan replied curtly. "Just another obstacle in my cultivation." The main hall of Azure Cloud Sect was magnificent, supported by 9 massive pillars carved with coiling dragons. Hundreds of disciples had already gathered, their murmurs creating a low hum that echoed through the vast space. At the center of the hall sat the Grand Elder on a raised platform. His eyes, deep and ancient like still pools of water, scanned the crowd before settling on Lin Xuan. "Today, we welcome a new core disciple," the Grand Elder's voice resonated through the hall without him seeming to raise it. "Lin Xuan, step forward." All eyes turned to him as he moved to the front of the assembly. The Grand Elder produced a shimmering longsword from his sleeve. The blade glowed with a faint crimson light, and the air around it seemed to warp and distort. "This is the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss," the Elder announced. "A high-grade magic treasure that has been with our sect for over 3 1000 years. Today, I bestow it upon you, Lin Xuan." Gasps filled the hall. A high-grade magic treasure was beyond precious—even many elders didn't possess 1. Lin Xuan's heart raced as he accepted the sword. The moment his fingers touched the hilt, a surge of tremendous spiritual power coursed through his body, so potent it nearly made him stagger. "With this sword, your cultivation should progress more smoothly," the Grand Elder said meaningfully. "Do not disappoint our expectations." After the assembly, as Lin Xuan was examining his new treasure in his quarters, a sharp knock came at his door. Before he could respond, the door swung open to reveal a tall young man with sharp, angular features. This was Zhao Feng, another core disciple known for his arrogance and talent. "Well, well," Zhao Feng sneered, his eyes fixed greedily on the sword in Lin Xuan's hands. "The Grand Elder actually gave the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to a loser stuck at the seventh level of Qi Refining for 3 years? What a waste!" Lin Xuan's grip tightened around the sword. "What I do with what was given to me is none of your concern, Senior Brother Zhao." Zhao Feng's expression darkened. "You think you're worthy of addressing me like that? Hand over the sword, and I might consider going easy on you during our upcoming sparring session." A cold gleam flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. "If you want the sword, come and take it." "Arrogant fool!" Zhao Feng roared, his spiritual energy erupting and sending the furniture in the room flying. Just as the confrontation was about to turn violent, a clear voice interrupted from the doorway. "Senior Brother Zhao, the Grand Elder has expressly forbidden fighting among disciples. Would you dare disobey his decree?" Su Ling stood at the entrance, her expression calm but her eyes sharp. Zhao Feng glared at her, then back at Lin Xuan. "This isn't over," he spat before storming out. After he left, Su Ling approached Lin Xuan. "You need to be careful. Zhao Feng has been at the ninth level of Qi Refining for some time now. His family is also influential within the sect." Lin Xuan nodded, his gaze returning to the sword in his hands. "I know." That night, under the cold moonlight, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged on his meditation cushion. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss lay across his knees, pulsing with a gentle warmth. He closed his eyes and began circulating his cultivation technique according to the Art of the Azure Cloud. To his astonishment, the spiritual energy in his body, which had been stagnant for years, began to flow smoothly, growing increasingly vigorous. An hour later, a crisp cracking sound came from within his body, as if some barrier had been shattered. Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open, shining with brilliant light. "The eighth level of Qi Refining! I've actually broken through!" He looked down at the sword in amazement. Could it be that this magic treasure was the opportunity he had been waiting for all along? Little did he know that far away, in the deepest part of the sect's forbidden ground, an ancient existence had slowly opened its eyes. "The aura of the Returning Abyss... After 3 1000 years, it has finally appeared again."