Chapter 2159 : Hongmeng Secret Realm Opens

At this point, Eldrin still felt somewhat apprehensive.

Had the previous strike been personally executed by the Nether Sovereign, his physical form would likely have been utterly annihilated.

Fortunately, the Nether Prince’s cultivation was insufficient. Even with a full-strength strike, his sword could only inflict a moderate injury—far from posing a lethal threat.

At this thought, Eldrin’s expression remained grave. If just 1 Crown Prince of the Netherworld could injure him so, what if 3 to 5 of such Chosen Sovereigns joined forces? Would he not face the peril of severe injury?

"It seems I must further enhance my strength before venturing into the Primordial Realm."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then distributed the seized resources to the others, instructing them to resume their secluded cultivation. Meanwhile, he made his way to the Marrow-Cleansing Pool to tend to his wounds.

Before long, his injuries had completely healed.

After his injuries had fully healed, Eldrin withdrew his wandering thoughts and fell into deep contemplation.

This lesson made him realize that with his current strength, he was not invincible even among those at the Half-Step Limitless realm.

To avoid falling into another ambush, and more importantly, to prevent bringing calamity upon those close to him, he resolved to enter secluded cultivation once more, biding his time in quiet retreat.

Thus, using the blood and bones of the 2 Ancestors of the Shadow Mastiffs as primary ingredients, supplemented by various rare treasures from the fleshly body sanctification lineage, he refined a cauldron of flesh and blood treasure pills.

This flesh and blood divine pill was a supreme treasure of the flesh sanctification lineage, offering considerable benefits even to Eldrin (Person Name).

Alas, his physical body had reached a bottleneck, rendering further cultivation useless until he achieved the second Supreme Divine Form.

Thus, Eldrin (Person Name) stored this Flesh Blood Treasure Pill (Elixir), intending to refine this immensely valuable Flesh Blood Treasure Pill (Elixir) to rapidly enhance his cultivation after successfully cultivating the second Supreme Divine Form (Cultivation Technique).

And after the Flesh and Blood Treasure Pill was forged, time swiftly passed through thousands of kalpas.

Until this day, the 3 supreme-grade Chaos Spirit Roots by the Soul-Cleansing Pool had finally fully nurtured the supreme-grade Chaos Spirit Fruits.

Supreme-grade Chaos Spirit Fruit.

Gazing at the 3 ancient trees before him, a trace of melancholy washed over Eldrin's countenance.

These 3 Chaos Ancient Trees were all top-grade Chaos Spiritual Roots, and each had borne 9 supreme spirit fruits.

Among them, the supreme treasure fruit of the Chaos 3 Souls Tree was the most precious, serving as a crucial resource for Eldrin's future breakthrough to Soul Path Sovereign. However, it remained unusable for the time being, so he stored it away.

As for the Chaos 5 Elements Divine Tree and the precious fruits of the Chaos Ancient Tree of Life, Eldrin had gathered them all into his possession, a flicker of irrepressible excitement coloring his expression.

"With these supreme divine fruits, the foundation of my Chaos Cauldron and Eternal Body shall surely take 1 step into the Boundless Realm."

Eldrin's thoughts drifted for a moment before he decisively retrieved the Chaos 5 Elements Fruit and began refining it.

In an instant, an immensely profound chaos of the 5 Elements Origin was absorbed by Eldrin, and his physical body underwent an ultimate transformation, almost visibly rapid.

After the Chaos 5 Elements Fruit was fully refined, Eldrin immediately felt the foundation of his physical body surge significantly by a notable degree.

"A single pill, and such miraculous effects?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then continuously took out Chaos 5 Elements Fruits and refined them 1 after another. Only after refining 9 in succession did he feel his physical body had reached its absolute limit.

At this point, Eldrin discovered that his physical foundation, bolstered by the Chaos Great Cauldron, had reached a level comparable to the Half-Step Wuji stage.

This foundation was not a singular enhancement, but a comprehensive improvement in physique, defense, speed, strength, vitality, and all other aspects.

In truth, Eldrin had only absorbed a minuscule portion of the medicinal potency from those 9 Chaos 5-Element Fruits. The overwhelming majority had been refined and stored within his body.

If nothing unexpected occurred, the origin essence contained within these 9 Chaos 5 Elements Fruits would be sufficient to sustain his cultivation until he reached the Wuji Realm before being depleted.

After refining the Chaos 5 Elements Fruit, Eldrin completely assimilated all 9 Life Fruits.

These fruits of life, brimming with boundless life force, continuously infused Eldrin's body with their vitality, faintly elevating the power of his Eternal Body to a realm bordering the Limitless.

In terms of vitality and regenerative capacity at the very least, the Eternal Body already rivaled the Realm of Infinity.

"Having refined 18 of those legendary divine fruits, my power has grown significantly. Should I encounter that Netherworld Crown Prince again, I likely wouldn't be at a disadvantage."

After completely refining all 18 divine fruits, a faint smile finally surfaced in Eldrin's heart as he murmured inwardly.

Though he had yet to fully assimilate these divine fruits into his own power, even this preliminary enhancement had significantly bolstered his strength.

At this thought, Eldrin gazed beyond the Chaos Realm, a trace of coldness flickering in his eyes.

But after a brief moment, he reined in his thoughts and suppressed the urge to venture out for another battle.

For his current strength was ultimately insufficient; even if he could summon Chen Qiyuan and others to eliminate a few Half-Step Wuji experts, it would hardly alter the overall situation.

Most critically, should multiple Half-Step Infinity experts perish, there is a possibility of drawing the attention of the Flaming Heaven Sovereign and the Netherworld Sovereign.

"There will be no breakthrough in the short term."

"Safety remains our top priority. Everything must wait until the Chaotic Realm opens."

Eldrin's thoughts drifted restlessly, but in the end, he lowered his gaze and immersed himself in secluded cultivation.

Thus time flew like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of kalpas had passed. Until 1 day, a strange disturbance arose within the primordial chaos, and a ray of Hongmeng light slowly emerged.

"The Primordial Secret Realm is about to emerge."

Eldrin opened his eyes, sensing the elusive threads of fate, then gazed upon the 9 supreme daos before him, led by Seraphina Qu.

Upon hearing this, the 9 Supreme Elders all revealed expressions of extreme gravity.

Chen Ethan couldn't help but ponder briefly before turning to Eldrin (Person Name) with an inquiry, "Uncle, this journey is likely fraught with extreme peril."

"But we have no other choice."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, having recently devoted himself to continuous divinations that granted him a fleeting glimpse into the elusive threads of destiny.

He had a feeling that the reason the Chaos Cauldron was lost in the Nameless Space, unable to break free, was likely because a formidable enemy did not wish to see its return.

Otherwise, following the normal timeline, the Chaos Cauldron would have long since returned to his possession.

Under such circumstances, with the aid of the Chaos Cauldron, cultivating the 3 supreme divine forms and even the 3 supreme paths was nothing more than a natural progression.

By that time, his ascension to Soul Dao Sovereign would be unstoppable, and with the Chaos Cauldron's defensive power, attaining the realm of Dominator would come as naturally as water flowing downhill.

Thus, an unseen presence intervened, nudging the Chaos Cauldron away within the river of time, preventing it from ever locating Eldrin (Person Name) and denying him the aid of the Chaos Cauldron.

"It seems the only way for me to break this deadlock lies within the opportunities hidden in the Primordial Chaos Realm."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then slowly turned his gaze to the crowd before him.

Today, the 9 great Supremes who cultivate the Path of Self-Offering have all elevated their strength to an immense degree.

Through long ages of secluded cultivation, they had attained the Great Perfection of the Supreme Immortal Realm, acquired 2 Supreme Immortal Treasures, and grasped 2 or 3 Chaos Immortal Treasures.

Such a tremendous enhancement had elevated their strength to a level comparable to Half-Step Wuji.

But as the price, they had completely exhausted both the Supreme Immortal Liquid Lake and all the resources Eldrin (Person Name) had seized over the years.

Fortunately, these resources were not spent in vain. These individuals had now become Eldrin's right-hand men, their strength not the slightest bit inferior to the 2 ancient progenitors of the Shadow Mastiff Clan.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke solemnly, "Though this journey is fraught with peril, it is also my path to enlightenment. There is no reason whatsoever for me to abandon it."

"From now on, you shall remain hidden within the Nameless Space as I venture through the Primordial Chaos Realm."

Emperor Jiang gave a slight nod, his brow serene as he said, "For 10 1000 years I have honed a single sword, yet its frost-edged blade remains untested."

"The Primordial Realm is a fine opportunity. Let this old man witness the might of the chaos realm's champions."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) offered no further remarks and directly transported them into the Nameless Space.

Then, Eldrin altered his form with ingenious art and stepped out of the Chaos Realm in another guise.

After emerging from the Chaotic Realm, Eldrin wandered deeper into the primordial chaos until he unwittingly arrived at the source of the Primordial Light.

Near the Primordial Light at this moment, tens of thousands of peerless powerhouses had gathered, nearly all at the level of Dao-Unification Supreme Beings.

Eldrin maintained an extremely low profile, shrouding himself in chaotic mists to conceal his presence as he silently blended into the crowd.

"So many have come."

"The 7 Domains Alliance, the Celestial Flame Infinite Domain, the Netherworld Infinite Domain, and countless rogue supreme experts from this primordial chaos have all arrived."

"Alas, whether it be the opportunity to become a Dominator or a Chaos Supreme Treasure, these are all heaven-defying fortunes far beyond the reach of ordinary Sovereigns like us."

"Not necessarily. Perhaps if we step inside, we too may encounter a fortuitous opportunity to advance directly to the Half-Step Limitless realm, ultimately finding the chance to break through to the Dominator realm?"

The moment Eldrin stepped into the crowd, he was immediately met with a cascade of hushed whispers.

He scanned his surroundings and noticed that most of those who spoke were Dao Synthesis Sovereigns and peak-level Dao Synthesis Sovereigns, while the Quasi-Primordial Chaos experts stood unwavering at the closest proximity to the Primordial Glow.

Among those half-step Invincible experts, Eldrin also spotted quite a few familiar faces—including the progenitor of the Shadow Mastiff Clan, as well as other half-step Invincible powerhouses from various major factions.

However, these Half-Step Wuji experts were mostly aloof and proud, seemingly brimming with an aura of absolute certainty in claiming the Chaos Bell.

Moreover, there stood quite a few Half-Step Wuji experts in all directions. Most of them gathered in small groups of 2 or 3, veiling their true forms with chaotic mists just like Eldrin (Person Name), making it impossible for others to discern their identities.

Eldrin understood well enough that these individuals were likely rogue cultivators lingering at the threshold of Chaos Infinity, lacking the backing of a Chaos Sovereign. Thus, they all maintained an unassuming demeanor.

In truth, it wasn't just them—even most of the present Dao-Uniting Supreme Elders had veiled their forms with chaotic mists.

After all, this place was a den of mixed characters—1 could never tell if enemies lurked among the crowd. It was wiser to avoid stirring up trouble whenever possible.

"The Primordial Realm has yet to open, and the forces of the true Dominators have not arrived."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, then lifted his gaze once more toward the depths of the chaos.

Yet within the vast chaos, an immense primordial chaos vessel tore through the void. Upon it stood over 30 Half-Step Wuji experts advancing together through the skies, each radiating the majestic aura of peerless prodigies.

"It's them."

"The 7 Realms Alliance is said to be 1 of the rare forces in the Chaos that can oppose the Chaos Sovereign."

The crowd murmured among themselves, their faces revealing expressions of extreme apprehension.

Even the few Half-Step Infinity experts above the firmament made way for this ancient ship of chaos.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he sensed several familiar auras from within, a trace of surprise coloring his expression. "So it really is them."

"Cang, Yuan, Luo, Hong..."

"It seems this journey may hold some opportunities worth plotting for."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, "The 7 formerly unknown disciples, each a prodigy of their generation, had not only reached the pinnacle of the Half-Step Beyond Infinity realm in cultivation, but also possessed their own unique expertise."

Among them, Lu was the progenitor of alchemy, while Huan pioneered the art of talismanic seals—both were unparalleled geniuses who met untimely demises.

Among the remaining 5, Cang was the foremost in artifact forging, Yuan was the ancestor of array formations, Tian excelled in beast taming, Luo originated the path of puppetry, and Hong pioneered the Guizang Dao, establishing the lineage of celestial divination.

Now, in this place, aside from 'Tian', 4 of the remaining living personal disciples had gathered—each clearly 1 of the overseers of the 7 Domains Alliance.

If we could gain the assistance of these 4 individuals, our journey to the Primordial Chaos Realm would undoubtedly be like adding wings to a tiger.

"Not so fast."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, suppressing the urge to approach the 4 chief disciples as he continued to conceal himself unnoticed among the crowd.

Meanwhile, within the Chaos Ancient Vessel, 4 figures sat cross-legged in serene stillness.

Had any outsider been present, they would surely have recognized these 4 figures as the revered Patriarchs Cang, Hong, Luo, and Yuan—the supreme masters who governed the 7 Domains Alliance.

At that moment, Hong Zu, 1 of the 4 Great Ancestors, suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a trace of astonishment.

"What's wrong?"

Noticing his odd expression, Patriarch Cang beside him asked with some confusion.

Na Hongzu pondered briefly before speaking, "I sense a familiar aura."

A familiar aura?

The onlookers were momentarily stunned. The Eldrin couldn't help but speak up, "Could it be some old acquaintance?"

Grand Ancestor Hong shook his head, then remarked with a hint of bewilderment, "Yet, I find it impossible to deduce this individual's origins."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions shifted slightly.

This ‘Ancestor Hong’ before him was the founding progenitor of the Celestial Divination lineage, having even established a Dominance foundation. In terms of achievements in the Celestial Divination path alone, even many Chaos Dominators could scarcely rival him.

Yet even he was unable to deduce this person's origins, leaving the entire assembly utterly astounded.

"Could it be that a certain Ruler has arrived?"

At that moment, Eldrin on the other side spoke, his expression revealing profound apprehension.

Hong Zu shook his head and calmly stated, "This time the Primordial Chaos Realm opens, none who have surpassed the Half-Step Limitless realm may set foot within. Thus, the Dominators will not intervene."

"Moreover, to prevent this Primordial Secret Realm from failing to open, the neutral faction, the Guardian Path faction, and even the conservatives within the Obstruction Path faction have secretly joined forces. No Chaos Sovereign will intervene."

The others breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing this.

As far as they were concerned, everything was manageable as long as no Chaos Sovereign came to slaughter them.

This time, the 3 major factions had secretly joined forces for 1 purpose: to ensure the Primordial Realm could be successfully opened.

After all, those radical fanatics of the Lord of Destruction would likely unleash indiscriminate slaughter upon arriving outside the Primordial Realm, attempting to disrupt its opening.

After all, for those individuals, the opening of the Primordial Chaos Realm might bring forth the opportunity to attain dominance, and there was even a possibility of the emergence of a Chaos Supreme Treasure—both of which posed a certain degree of threat to them.

Since it wasn't the God of Destruction and his forces attacking, everyone present finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Hong Zu let out a derisive chuckle before speaking, "Do not celebrate too soon. Though those Rulers have agreed not to intervene at this moment, it does not mean they will refrain from acting after the Hongmeng Secret Realm concludes."

"When the Primordial Secret Realm closes, whoever obtains the Chaos Supreme Treasure will inevitably become a thorn in the eyes of those Dominators. I fear they may not ultimately be able to keep it."

The rest of the group fell into a heavy silence upon hearing this.

A moment later, Patriarch Luo spoke, "Regardless, this remains our greatest chance to step into the realm of Dominance."

The others all nodded in agreement, yet a trace of inscrutable emotion flickered in Patriarch Hong's gaze.

He had a feeling—though that aura was vastly different, it gave him an intensely familiar sense. It was definitely not the presence of an ordinary Chaos Sovereign.

This made him somewhat suspicious, but he suppressed the thought. Some conjectures were better kept to oneself—it was wiser not to voice them aloud.

Shortly after the 7 Domains Alliance arrived, numerous Half-Step Chaos Unity experts made their appearance, and even powers at the Dominator level began to gather.

As time flowed on, over 30 dominant-level powers arrived in succession.

What was most terrifying was that these dominant-level forces each had at least 7 or 8 Half-Step Wuji experts advancing together.

When the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm was about to commence, Eldrin discovered that over 6 100 Half-Step Infinite Realm cultivators had already gathered within the chaotic expanse.

"So many powerful experts."

A trace of solemnity welled up in Eldrin's heart as he murmured to himself.

According to his calculations, at least 1-fifth of all Half-Step Infinite Realm experts in the entire primordial chaos had arrived.

Those who have yet to arrive are mostly rogue cultivators and powerful figures from neutral factions.

Most of these individuals were simply too far away to make the journey, while a select few possessed the self-awareness to recognize their own limitations and thus refrained from coming to contend for this opportunity.

Yet even just over 6 100 Quasi-Paragon experts constituted an overwhelmingly formidable force.

Fortunately, the vast majority of these Quasi-Nirvana realm cultivators present were merely ordinary Quasi-Nirvana practitioners, with only a rare few having managed to establish a Dominant Foundation.

Eldrin estimated that only a little over 30 individuals remained—most of whom were direct descendants of the Chaos Lord.

There was the direct descendant of a True Dragon Sovereign, a peerless prodigy from the Ancient Phoenix Clan, and the direct disciple of a 9 Revolutions Dao Ancestor.

These individuals possessed formidable strength, and most of them wielded supreme-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures. Even if Eldrin were to personally intervene, he would have at best a 50 percent chance of prevailing against them.

Eldrin's eyes flickered faintly as he sensed the treasure-hunting mouse within the nameless space.

"It seems I must first enhance my strength after stepping into the Chaos Realm."

"The Primordial Secret Realm is about to open."

Just as Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, a sudden cry of alarm echoed from the distance.

Eldrin immediately looked up and saw the primordial radiance deep within the chaos growing increasingly dense, ultimately coalescing into a rift wreathed in violet light.

This chasm was immensely vast, allowing powerful beings to slip through its gaps, yet it could only permit those at most at the half-step Wuji (Cultivation Realm) level to enter.

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's outer gate examination had just concluded. Lin Xuan stood silently amidst the crowd, his fingers tracing the jade slip in his sleeve—a low-grade spirit tool containing the "9 Revolutions Profound Art," a foundational cultivation method. "Next, Lin Xuan!" an elder clad in azure robes called out. Lin Xuan stepped forward, his expression calm. He placed his palm on the Testing Spirit Stone, which immediately glowed with a faint green light. "Wood attribute spiritual root, mid-grade," the elder announced indifferently. "You may proceed to the second trial—the Heart Demon Tunnel." A murmur rippled through the crowd. "Mid-grade? I heard he was a prodigy!" someone whispered. Lin Xuan ignored them, his mind focused. He had been reborn in this world for over a month, and though his spiritual root was mediocre, his soul was tempered by memories of a past life. The Heart Demon Tunnel was a winding path shrouded in mist, where illusions preyed on 1's deepest fears. Lin Xuan took a deep breath and stepped inside. Phantoms of his past life surfaced—betrayals, regrets, and unfulfilled vows. Yet, his will remained unshaken. "My path is to seek immortality. No demon shall hinder me!" he declared, his voice cutting through the illusions like a sharp blade. When he emerged from the tunnel, his robes were drenched in sweat, but his eyes shone with clarity. "Lin Xuan, you have passed," the elder said, a hint of approval in his tone. "From today onward, you are an outer disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. You will receive 300 spirit stones and 3 Foundation Building Pills monthly." Lin Xuan bowed slightly. "Thank you, Elder." As night fell, he sat cross-legged in his humble abode, circulating the 9 Revolutions Profound Art. Spiritual energy gathered around him like fireflies, seeping into his meridians. He had just broken through to the third level of Qi Refining, but his goal was far greater—the fabled Golden Core realm, where 1 could command the winds and summon rain. Suddenly, a crimson glow flashed from the jade slip. A new line of text appeared: "The 9 Revolutions Profound Art, when cultivated to perfection, may reverse fate and defy the heavens." Lin Xuan's lips curved into a faint smile. In this world of immortals and demons, he would carve his own path. --- Chapter 2 The following morning, Lin Xuan headed to the Mission Hall. Outer disciples were required to complete sect missions to earn contribution points. The hall was bustling with disciples reviewing mission scrolls. Lin Xuan's gaze fell on a yellowed scroll: "Gather 10 Shadow Leopard demon cores from the Blackwood Forest. Reward: 1,000 contribution points." Shadow Leopards were ferocious beasts, equivalent to human cultivators at the fifth level of Qi Refining. Most outer disciples avoided such missions, but Lin Xuan accepted it without hesitation. On his way out, he encountered a haughty young man in brocade robes. "Well, if it isn't Lin Xuan," the young man sneered. "A mid-grade spiritual root daring to take on a Shadow Leopard mission? Don’t throw your life away." Lin Xuan recognized him—Zhang Hu, the son of an inner elder, blessed with a high-grade spiritual root. "I’ll take my chances," Lin Xuan replied calmly. Zhang Hu’s eyes narrowed. "Arrogant fool. The cultivation world respects strength, not recklessness." Lin Xuan simply smiled and walked away. He had no time for petty conflicts. His focus was on growing stronger. 3 days later, deep within the Blackwood Forest, Lin Xuan faced a massive Shadow Leopard. Its fur was as dark as midnight, and its eyes glowed with a predatory gleam. The beast lunged, claws tearing through the air. Lin Xuan sidestepped, summoning the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The blade erupted in crimson flames, slicing toward the leopard’s neck. A fierce battle ensued. Trees were splintered, and the ground trembled. Lin Xuan’s movements were precise, each strike aimed at the leopard’s weak points. Finally, with a swift thrust, he pierced its heart. As the leopard fell, Lin Xuan retrieved its demon core. He then noticed a hidden cave behind a waterfall nearby. Inside, he found a skeleton clutching a dusty bronze mirror. The mirror’s surface shimmered as Lin Xuan picked it up. A voice echoed in his mind: "I am Eldrin, an ancient soul. Who awakens me?" Lin Xuan’s heart raced. An ancient soul? This could be either a great opportunity or a deadly trap. "I am Lin Xuan, a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect," he replied cautiously. Eldrin chuckled. "Your soul is unusual—stronger than it should be. Tell me, do you seek power?" "Power is but a means," Lin Xuan said. "I seek the pinnacle of the dao." "Interesting," Eldrin mused. "Then let us make a pact. I shall guide you, and in return, you will help me regain my form." Lin Xuan fell silent. Trusting an ancient soul was risky, but he needed every advantage he could get. "Very well," he agreed. "But betray me, and I will shatter this mirror into dust." Eldrin laughed. "Bold! I like that. Now, let us begin your true cultivation journey." A surge of energy flowed from the mirror into Lin Xuan’s body, and the 9 Revolutions Profound Art began to circulate faster than ever before.