Chapter 2149 : Sacrifice to the 70-2 Sages of My Dao

Unbeknownst to all, under Eldrin's cultivation, the Sacrificial Dao had ascended like the rising sun.

In addition to the first generation Empyreans of the Path of Self-Offering such as Jiang Huang, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), Chen Ethan (Person Name), and Lu Lu, the Path of Self-Offering had gained a multitude of new Chaos Empyreans.

By now, all 10 of Eldrin's (Person Name) personal disciples had set foot upon the Heavenly Emperor Realm.

Apart from this, there were also 70-2 Sacrificial Dao Heavenly Emperors, all of whom had broken through within the last 20 1000 kalpas.

These 70-2 Emperors of the Path of Self-Devotion were revered by the outside world as the 70-2 Sages of the Path of Self-Devotion.

Their innate talent and foundation were far inferior to those of Chen Ethan and the others, with over half having sacrificed their inner immortal domains or 9 great immortal treasures.

Those with stronger foundations retained both the Inner Immortal Domain and the 10 Great Immortal Treasures, but most had achieved the Dao through only 9 immortal treasures or cultivated small primordial domains. They would likely be confined to the Supreme Realm in the future.

Of course, possessing Supreme Potential alone could already be considered divinely gifted talent. After all, across the vast primordial chaos, prodigies were as numerous as silver carp swimming across a river, yet those capable of cultivating Supreme Potential remained exceedingly rare—truly few and far between.

At this moment, Eldrin scanned the crowd, a rare smile gracing his lips.

Since resources were being invested to nurture a Devour-I Emperor of the Dao, it was only natural that there would be a certain degree of favoritism.

Among these 70-2 great sages who sacrificed themselves for our Dao, aside from the earliest group of outstanding nominal disciples, there were also many acquaintances of Eldrin.

Among them were Eldrin's (Person Name) childhood acquaintances, including the Quasi-Sage Ancient Spirit Emperor and the Primordial Wasteland Quasi-Emperor.

There were also 4 Human Sovereigns—Minghuang, Dongxu, Ziwei, and Qinglong—as well as divine monarchs like the Great Azure God-Emperor and the Great Void God-Emperor.

These quasi-saints and great emperors possessed substantial foundations, some even backed by the Primordial Heavenly Emperor and the Celestial Court. Their transition to cultivating the Path of Self-Offering required little expenditure of Eldrin's resources.

Beyond that, there were also the human sages such as the Great Cold Emperor, the Great Nether Emperor, and the Great Central Emperor, who had shown considerable care for Eldrin (Person Name) in the past.

These Primordial Emperors were able to achieve breakthroughs not only due to their extraordinary foundations, but also because of their significant connection to Eldrin's cultivation.

Alongside them were the Sword Profound Emperor and Sword Abyss Emperor from the Great Desolate Ancient Realm lineage, as well as the 7 Emperors of the 3 Essences and 4 Phenomena.

These 9 individuals possessed extraordinary talent. Apart from the Sword Abyss Emperor, who fell slightly short, the others, after changing their cultivation paths, had foundations and potential no weaker than Lulu's. In the future, they might even possess the potential to reach the half-step Wuji realm.

Among them, the 3 Talents and 4 Symbols Emperor gained the favor of Eldrin (Person Name), transforming his innate foundation into a Chaos origin through the Primordial Source Qi and Primordial Chaos Qi. He then exclusively cultivated the Path of Self-Sacrifice to achieve enlightenment, accumulating a foundation no less profound than Lulu's.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, the 7 individuals' Great Daos were remarkably compatible. Once they reached the pinnacle Half-Step Chaos Realm, joining forces might barely allow them to contend against a relatively weaker Chaos Sovereign.

Of course, beneath a Dominator, all beings are but ants. This resistance remained feeble at best—merely enough for self-preservation through the formation’s aid, with not the slightest chance of harming the Chaos Dominator.

Aside from these renowned Great Emperors, there were also many who had been close to Eldrin since his early years.

Among them were Li Huang (Person Name), the Divine Maiden of Tian Shan (Person Name), Tianya Laozu (Person Name), Daoist Zixuan (Person Name), Daoist Ziye (Person Name), Daoist Tianyuan (Person Name), Yinjun of Jiuxu (Person Name), the Glazed Divine Lord (Person Name), the Master of Taixu Sword (Person Name), and Chunyang Laozu (Person Name).

There was also Daoist Jumie, who had been rescued by Eldrin (Person Name) from an ancient era and displayed talent rivaling that of a supreme Great Emperor.

With Eldrin's support, he mastered the Great Dao of Tenfold Annihilation and cultivated all 10 immortal treasuries, ultimately forging the unique Primordial Chaos Immortal Treasury. His accumulated foundation could truly be called unparalleled in the world.

Unfortunately, the Annihilation Daoist was not skilled in the methods of the Inner Immortal Domain, and ultimately had to sacrifice it to cultivate the sole Chaos Immortal Vault.

Aside from these individuals, many of the remaining disciples were prodigies from the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss. After converting to the Path of Self-Offering, they had taken Eldrin as their master and became inner sect disciples.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) rules, he would accept no more than a dozen personal disciples henceforth.

In addition, there were 30-6 true disciples, 70-2 inner disciples, and a total of 3,000 nominal disciples.

Of course, the number 3 1000 was merely figurative.

Once the quotas for true disciples and inner-named disciples were filled, any who subsequently reached the Heavenly Emperor realm by treading the Path of Sacrificial Ascension would qualify to become Eldrin's nominal disciples.

Meanwhile, the slots for True Disciples and Inner Disciples were contested through trials of strength.

After all, in the primordial chaos, strength reigned supreme—the strong rose while the weak fell, an unshakable law of existence. How could a Dao-Unification Supreme ever address a mere Chaos Heavenly Emperor as "Senior Brother"?

To get back to the main story, Eldrin swept his gaze over the crowd, then suddenly froze for a moment.

Amidst the crowd, he unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure—none other than the Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint who had once crossed blades with him.

After so many years, the Vermilion Bird Demigod had severed all memories of her former life, reincarnating as a Cult of Self Abandonment cultivator. She had attained the Realm of Primordial Heavenly Emperor, and by all appearances, her innate talent and foundational reserves were rather exceptional.

After all, he was the reincarnation of a Demi-Saint. While it was uncertain whether he would reach the pinnacle of the Unity Realm, the likelihood of him cultivating into an ordinary Unity Realm Supreme was far from insignificant.

In addition to the Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint, there was also the Qiankun Demi-Saint. This individual had once battled Eldrin (Person Name) for the Qiankun Cauldron (Magic Treasure) and was later suppressed by Eldrin (Person Name) within the Void-Refining Vial (Magic Treasure).

It could be said that there was no unforgivable enmity between the 2.

Now that Eldrin's cultivation was far beyond what it had been, he no longer feared exposure of the Qiankun Creation Cauldron (Magic Treasure) and simply released it.

After sensing Eldrin's (Person Name) power, this individual decisively pledged allegiance to him, abandoning his former path to cultivate the Sacrificial Self Dao and becoming Eldrin's nominal disciple.

The Elder of Heaven and Earth was originally the manifested form of the primordial divine beast "Qiankun Kui," whose innate talent and foundation were truly extraordinary. After shifting his cultivation to the Path of Self-Devotion, his gifts grew even more profound.

Having now attained the realm of Chaos Heavenly Emperor by sacrificing my Dao, I may even possess the potential to achieve Dao Unity in the future.

Eldrin did not make things difficult for these 2 former rivals. Instead, a rare smile graced his lips.

From Eldrin's current perspective, he had long grown indifferent to many past grievances.

After all, he was decisive by nature—those who had earned his enmity had long faced merciless reckoning. Those who remained were people without absolute grudges; their conflicts had stemmed merely from differing allegiances in the past.

Now that his 100 Domains of the Return to Ruins had become 1, there was no longer any need to dwell on many past grudges.

To return to our story, after sweeping his gaze over the assembly, Eldrin gave a satisfied nod before finally extending the perfected Scripture of Divine Revelation in his hand.

"Esteemed assembly, this is the perfected Sacrificial Ascension Path I have forged. It shall grant immense augmentation to all who cultivate its sacred methodologies."

"Should you diligently cultivate this art henceforth, your cultivation base is certain to advance further."

Everyone took the Book of Heavenly Dao and glanced at it, their faces immediately lighting up with joyous surprise.

Many also discerned Eldrin’s deeper intentions, their eyes flickering with a trace of astonishment.

Eldrin sat upright in the center of the grand hall, taking a measured sip of tea. After the assembly had finished studying the Heavenly Scripture of Dao Transmission, he calmly declared: "The method of Sacrificial Dao must be disseminated across the primordial chaos."

"Your cultivation has already reached the Heavenly Emperor Realm. Henceforth, you shall each venture into the primordial chaos and spread the cultivation methods of the Sacrificial Path on my behalf."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

As the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, these sovereigns who followed the Path of Sacrifice had long understood that after stepping into the realm of Heavenly Emperors, Eldrin (Person Name) could no longer offer them much assistance.

Although the Void Abyss Cave could provide 3-hundredfold temporal acceleration, this was primarily reserved by Eldrin for nurturing rising talents of the Path of Self-Offering, and could never be freely allocated for the cultivation of these Path of Self-Offering Heavenly Emperors.

Moreover, they had just broken through to the Heavenly Emperor realm and possessed no cultivation resources to speak of, with many still indebted for the resources provided by Eldrin.

From then on, Eldrin could no longer sustain their further breakthroughs. If they wished to advance further, they would have to venture into the Chaotic Desolate Sea to seek their fortunes.

Fortunately, with the new Sacrificial Path cultivation method, the resources generated within the Inner Immortal Domain would partially resolve their shortage of cultivation resources henceforth.

And spreading the Sacrificial Dao was also an act of great merit for them.

For the Path of Self Sacrifice holds boundless merit, should they spread its teachings throughout the primordial chaos, they too shall receive a share of the merit from propagating the Dao.

It can be said that journeying through the chaos while spreading their teachings across the heavens brought them immense benefits.

At this thought, everyone present bowed in unison and declared, "We shall faithfully carry out the Patriarch's decree, ensuring the Dao of Sacrifice spreads across all heavens."

"Not bad."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then with a flick of his sleeve, transmitted a map to the assembly. "This is the territory map of the 7 Domains Alliance," he declared. "Each of you shall choose a region to spread your teachings."

Everyone received a map scroll, and upon glancing at it, a trace of awe flickered across their faces.

In the entire 7 Realms Alliance, the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss were but an insignificant speck, their occupied territory amounting to less than 1 3-hundredth of the alliance's total domain.

The 7 Realms Alliance was vast and boundless, the very heart of this chaotic domain.

"Your strength is insufficient. Do not preach at the core territories of the 7 Domains Alliance, but only in the remote Chaos Domains."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, convinced that given the superiority of the Sacrificial Path, no Great Emperor could possibly refuse such a cultivation method.

Yet those who preach the Dao are all followers of the Sacrificial Chaos Heavenly Emperor. Their strength places them among the elite of their cultivation realm, and even if the Chaos Heavenly Emperor himself were to intervene, he could not halt their advance.

The only concern was the possibility of a Path Integration Supreme intervening to obstruct them. However, as Chaos Heavenly Emperors, they could easily remain hidden in the shadows, spreading their teachings through avatars without encountering significant trouble.

Thinking of this, Eldrin (Person Name) cautioned them once more, instructing them to temporarily abandon their missionary efforts if they encountered obstruction from a Harmony Path Supreme (Cultivation Realm) and return to let supreme-level combatants like Seraphina Qu (Person Name) and Emperor Jiang (Person Name) handle the negotiations.

If that still doesn't work, Eldrin (Person Name) will personally make the trip.

With this newfound confidence, the group dispersed 1 by 1, beginning their preparations to venture into the depths of chaos and spread their teachings.

After some thought, Eldrin personally wrote a letter and had it delivered to Kael at the Azure Fall Sword Domain.

With this clan elder present, the Jade Fall Supreme 1's lineage would surely not hinder their mission of spreading the Dao.

Having arranged everything accordingly, Eldrin gazed at the now-empty grand hall, realizing only a few dao companions like Lyra remained by his side.

Gazing at the group, Eldrin let out a faint sigh as a wave of nostalgia washed over him.

"What's wrong?"

Lyra spoke, her voice tinged with confusion as she inquired.

Eldrin shook his head and spoke, "After 20 1000 kalpas of consumption, the resources in our hands are now dwindling to a mere pittance."

Lyra and Seraphina Qu could not help but show a trace of helplessness upon hearing this.

Back in the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace, Eldrin had obtained its legacy, which could be said to have made him overnight wealthy beyond measure.

Yet, despite the sheer magnitude of these resources, they proved insufficient to sustain the voracious demands of the Abyssal Return Sect.

To empower Jiang Huang and the others with supreme combat prowess, nearly half of these resources had already been consumed, and Eldrin (Person Name) had expended a considerable amount as well.

The remaining resources, having been used to nurture nearly a 100 successors of the Heavenly Emperor, were now almost entirely depleted.

By now, resources like the Chaos Golden Bamboo Shoots and Soul-Nurturing Wood were manageable, as they could be cultivated using the Heaven and Earth Primordial Vial. However, the resources needed to advance the Chaos Heavenly Emperor were nearly depleted.

From then on, while the Path of Sacrifice could still continuously nurture Chaos Heavenly Emperors of Sacrifice, the speed and quantity would undoubtedly be significantly reduced.

Of course, these were all low-tier resources to Eldrin, which wasn't really the main issue. The critical problem was that resources like the Supreme Godly Liquid required for Eldrin's cultivation fell drastically short.

At this thought, Lyra (Person Name) inquired, "Husband, what do you think we should do next?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "Among my 3 foundational pillars, my soul cultivation cannot breakthrough, and my Dao comprehension cannot advance further in the short term."

"The only path to a swift breakthrough now lies in physical cultivation."

"For me, the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss are too resource-barren to allow my cultivation to advance further. Thus, I intend to journey through the Chaotic Desolate Sea."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Seraphina Qu (Person Name) could not help but remark, "Spreading the Dao while journeying through the Chaotic Desolate Sea is indeed a fine choice."

"This time, let us accompany you."

Eldrin pondered for a moment. With the Reincarnation Body and the Supreme Puppet standing guard, the safety of the 100 Domains of the Returning Abyss should be secure.

Moreover, should we encounter any danger, I could swiftly retreat using the Nameless Space within the Void Pearl. With a nod, I replied, "In that case, let us make the journey."

Early the next morning, Eldrin set out to traverse the Chaos with his 6 dao companions.

Compared to his previous ventures into the Chaotic Desolate Sea, Eldrin (Person Name) appeared considerably more at ease this time.

His mind was largely occupied with his travels, rarely settling down enough to appreciate the splendor within the primordial chaos. Yet, his bonds with his several dao companions grew ever more profound and affectionate.

He journeyed through the Chaos with immortal maidens and fair companions, continually witnessing the customs and cultures of various primordial domains. Wherever he went, he would also impart his teachings along the way.

Occasionally, a Chaos Heavenly Emperor would consider obstructing him, yet the moment they sensed his aura, they would be so terrified that they dared not interfere in the slightest.

In addition to exploring the major primordial domains, Eldrin would also journey through various perilous realms within the Chaos.

Throughout the entire expanse of the 7 Domains Alliance, there were few Chaotic Forbidden Lands capable of posing a threat to a Dao Fusion Supreme. Moreover, Eldrin stood as a pinnacle among the most elite Supremes.

Whenever Eldrin arrived at a supreme domain, he would explore all the forbidden lands within it, acquiring numerous Chaos Spirit Treasures and even—

Unfortunately, most of these treasures were low-grade Chaos Wonders, which held little use for Eldrin (Person Name). Rarely did he encounter treasures like the Flower of Dao Union (Heavenly Treasure) or similar marvels.

However, Eldrin managed to find quite a few supplementary herbs for refining the Unity Dao Pill and the Minor Limitless Immortal Pill.

Even for the key supplementary ingredient of the Minor Limitless Immortal Elixir, Eldrin had managed to obtain a plant called the Fruit of Seeking the Dao.

To refine the Minor Wuji Immortal Pill, aside from the crucial primary ingredient, 2 key supplementary materials are required: the Harmony Dao Flower and the Inquiry Dao Fruit.

The Flower of Unity and the Fruit of Inquiry are both mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Medicines, their value no less than that of mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures.

Eldrin had now obtained 2 of the key supplementary herbs, needing only to gather the primary ingredients to refine the Minor Wuji Immortal Pill.

To refine the Minor Wuji Immortal Pill, the most crucial primary ingredient is the 'Wuji Herb'. While considered a simplified version of the Wuji Flower, the Wuji Herb still ranks among the most supreme Mid-Grade Chaos Spirit Herbs.

Generally speaking, a single Infinity Herb's value was enough to make many top-level Unity Supremes fight to the death, and even Half-Step Infinity experts would likely be moved to action.

After all, a single Herb of Limitless Potential could very well enable a top-tier Unity Dao expert to ascend to the heavens in 1 step, breaking through to the Half-Step Limitless realm.

After stepping into the realm of Chaos Heavenly Emperor, breakthroughs became increasingly arduous, with each subsequent stage widening the gap exponentially. Even the weakest Half-Step Wuji powerhouse could effortlessly overwhelm 10 ordinary top-tier Supremes joining forces.

And an ordinary Integration Supreme like the Chi Yang Supreme could be completely suppressed with a single finger by a Half-Step Wuji.

Given the vast disparity in strength, sheer numbers held no meaning whatsoever. Unless 1 could form a grand formation, even countless ordinary Unity Realm cultivators would be picked off 1 by 1 by those at the Half-Step Infinity Realm.

"The Wuji Herb is extremely rare. Legend has it that it can only be found within medium-to-large Chaotic Realms or Primordial Realms."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then turned his gaze toward the direction of the 7 Domains Alliance.

Chapter 1 The 7 Realms Alliance stood as the supreme ruler over this vast expanse of primordial chaos, its influence stretching across countless worlds. Within its dominion lay the legendary Heavenly Realm, a place rumored to gather the essence of heaven and earth, where spiritual energy surged like roaring tides and divine herbs bloomed in dazzling abundance. Perhaps, just perhaps, within its hallowed grounds, news of the Wuji Grass could be found.

However, Eldrin was actually quite cautious about the 7 Realms Alliance.

Because Eldrin suspected that within the 7 Realms Alliance, there were likely at least 1 or 2 disciples who once served the Nameless 1.

This should have been a good thing, but the trouble was that most of these disciples were key targets of those Chaos Overlords.

Once Eldrin (Person Name) made contact with it, there was a high likelihood that traces would be discovered by a few former acquaintances from his obscure past.

"The matter of the 7 Domains Alliance requires careful deliberation."

"However, that Chaos Realm back then played an absolutely crucial role in determining whether I could cultivate the Supreme Physique."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, falling deep into contemplation.

In ages past, Nameless wandered the Chaos for many years, exploring countless perilous realms of the void. Once, in the chaotic expanse bordering the 7 Domains Alliance, he stumbled upon a rare Chaos Realm.

That was a major Chaos Realm, which had nurtured more than 1 Primordial Chaos Flower in its time. Of the 3 Primordial Chaos Flowers once possessed by the Nameless Dao Ancestor, 2 had been obtained from this very place.

Of course, that primordial chaos realm had long since been stripped bare, no longer possessing supreme treasures like the Wuji Flower.

However, as a grand Chaos Secret Realm, it contained a 'Chaos Marrow-Cleansing Pool'—a supreme cultivation sanctuary for those pursuing the path of physical sanctification.

If Eldrin could step into it to cultivate, achieving the physique of a Unity Realm Supreme would likely be as natural as water flowing downhill.

It could be said that the large-scale Chaos Realm was 1 of the legacies left behind by the Nameless Dao Ancestor as a precaution against unforeseen circumstances, and it constituted only a small fraction of the inheritance.

However, the remaining legacies were either bestowed upon the 7 core disciples, concealed within the distant primordial chaos, or seized by other Chaos Sovereigns—none of which could be reclaimed in the immediate future.

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Chen gritted his teeth, his knuckles white as he gripped the rough stone ledge. Below him, a sea of clouds churned, obscuring the treacherous depths of the ravine. He had been climbing for what felt like an eternity, his body pushed to its absolute limit. His mind, however, was elsewhere, replaying the events of the past few days. The ambush. The betrayal. The cold, mocking laughter of his former senior brother, Eldrin (Person Name). A wave of fury, hot and bitter, rose within him, but he forced it down. Anger was a luxury he couldn't afford right now. Survival was the only thing that mattered. With a final, grunting heave, he pulled himself over the ledge and collapsed onto solid ground. His lungs burned, and every muscle screamed in protest. He lay there for a long moment, staring up at the vast, star-dusted canvas of the night sky. The spiritual energy here was thin, almost negligible. It was no wonder this place was considered a forgotten corner of the world. Pushing himself onto his knees, he began to circulate the meager dantian energy he had left. It was a pitiful amount, barely enough to warm his chilled bones. He was at the very bottom—the first level of the Qi Refining stage. In the eyes of the Azure Mist Sect, he was less than an ant. A bitter smile touched his lips. "From a promising inner disciple to a fugitive clinging to a desolate mountain," he muttered to the uncaring wind. "How the mighty have fallen." His hand instinctively went to his chest, where a small, cold jade pendant lay hidden beneath his torn robes. It was the only thing he had managed to save, the last remnant of his past life. His fingers traced its smooth surface. It felt... different. There was a faint, almost imperceptible hum coming from within it, a vibration that seemed to resonate with the very core of his being. Suddenly, a sharp, searing pain erupted from the pendant, shooting directly into his meridians. It was like a river of molten fire flooding his pathways, scouring them clean of impurities he didn't even know were there. He gasped, his body convulsing as an unimaginable torrent of spiritual energy surged through him. Visions flashed behind his eyes—cosmic nebulae swirling, ancient runes materializing and dissolving, the roar of primordial dragons and the song of phoenixes. A profound Dao scripture, its words both alien and intimately familiar, etched itself directly onto his soul. The pain was excruciating, but beneath it was an unprecedented clarity. He felt the brittle barriers of his Qi Refining realm shudder, then shatter. Second level... Third level... Fourth... The breakthrough didn't stop. It was as if a dam had broken within him. The thin spiritual energy of the mountain began to swirl around him, forming a visible vortex that poured into his body, nourished and amplified by the mysterious power of the pendant. When the storm within him finally subsided, Lin Chen found himself kneeling, his body drenched in sweat and a black, viscous substance—the expelled waste from his marrow and meridians. But he felt... reborn. His senses were acutely sharpened; he could hear the whisper of a leaf a 100 paces away, see the individual threads of a spider's web glistening in the moonlight. Power, raw and potent, coursed through his veins. He was now at the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refining. He looked down at the jade pendant in his palm. It was no longer cold, but warm, pulsing with a gentle, golden light. "A legacy..." he breathed, understanding dawning on him. This was no ordinary treasure. This was the inheritance of an ancient power, a chance to rewrite his destiny. His eyes, once filled with despair and bitterness, now hardened with a steely resolve. He looked back in the direction of the Azure Mist Sect, his gaze piercing through the layers of mountains and clouds. "Eldrin," he whispered, the name no longer a sting of betrayal but a promise of reckoning. "Just you wait." He clenched his fist, the newfound energy humming within him. The path of cultivation was long and fraught with peril, filled with countless tribulations. But for the first time since his fall from grace, Lin Chen truly believed he had a chance to grasp the heavens themselves.