Chapter 2169 : Perfecting Soul Dao, On the Eve of Breakthrough

After completing all this, Eldrin began focusing wholeheartedly on compensating for his deficiencies in soul cultivation.

He first used a mid-grade chaos treasure as a catalyst to elevate all 9 of his chaos supernatural powers to a higher realm, yet discovered that the power of his supreme primordial spirit still fell short of matching that of a Physical Sanctity cultivator at the same cultivation level.

"Even after refining a mid-grade Chaos Treasure, which greatly enhanced my Body Sanctification power, it still cannot rival that of peers at the same cultivation stage?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a pensive expression flickering across his face.

It must be admitted that the path of Physical Sanctification is more refined. By merely reaching the Half-Step Infinite Realm, 1 who achieves Physical Sanctification can rival the pinnacle of Half-Step Infinite experts.

In contrast, the Path of Souls remained incomplete. Even after refining 9 mid-grade Chaos Treasures to enhance the power of his Chaos Divine Abilities, he had merely taken the first step into the half-step Boundless Realm.

"It is not due to any deficiency in soul cultivation, but rather the disparity lies in not having mastered the Dao-Unification divine ability."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, yet a faint frown creased his brow. The Great Dao of Chaos could merge into the Supreme Dao, and the Chaos Divine Forms could fuse into the Supreme Divine Forms—but Chaos Divine Arts were exceedingly difficult to intertwine with 1 another.

For the Great Dao is the foundation of all things, its principles are simple and unadorned, making the process of integration relatively straightforward.

The Chaos Divine Form is the true manifestation of the Great Dao, fundamentally representing the authentic shape of the Great Dao itself. Thus, merging with it did not pose an overwhelmingly formidable challenge.

Yet, divine abilities were profoundly complex. They were the fruits born from the touch of the Great Dao, and the difficulty of merging them had increased by no less than tenfold.

"The path to proving the Dao through the Primordial Spirit should fundamentally reside within the Primordial Spirit itself, not the 9 Great Chaos Divine Abilities. There is no need to tread the road of merging Supreme Divine Abilities, let alone pursuing the path of Limitless Divine Abilities."

Eldrin murmured softly, dismissing the thought of merging the 9 great Chaos Divine Abilities.

Moreover, the nameless Soul Ascension Art of old was far too simplistic and crude. Even if 1 were to break through the Soul Dao Sovereign Realm, they could at most reach the early stage of the Infinite Sovereign.

Thus, Eldrin had no choice but to start over. He pondered ceaselessly, experimented repeatedly, and gradually began to form a new approach by integrating the path of Nameless’s divine sense enlightenment.

"If 1 cultivates 9 supreme divine ability clones through the soul-splitting path, then commands these 9 clones to sit in meditation within the Soul Tower, the tower would amplify the power of all 9 clones."

In the end, he should be able to cultivate a supreme primordial spirit of unparalleled might.

Eldrin murmured softly, his continuous calculations revealing that when the 9 supreme-level technique avatars merged with the Primordial Spirit Pagoda, they would naturally coalesce into a primordial spirit formation.

With this array empowering his true spirit, he would undoubtedly elevate his soul cultivation to the ultimate realm.

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin immediately split off 9 divine ability soul clones, then accelerated their cultivation of the Dream Cycle Dao with over a 1000-fold temporal flow.

After 9 cycles of reincarnation, all 9 supreme soul fragments of Eldrin (Person Name) had reached the initial stage of the Supreme Realm.

Thus, Eldrin had his 9 divided souls sit within the 9-story Primordial Spirit Immortal Tower, amplifying the grand formation to bolster the power of his true self.

"Peak Half-Step Infinite Domain."

After completing his cultivation, a faint smile involuntarily surfaced on Eldrin's lips.

His soul cultivation and combat prowess had now fully stepped into the pinnacle Quasi-Aniruddha Realm, signifying that his path of soul cultivation had reached parity with the method of achieving sainthood through physical body refinement.

"There is still room for improvement."

Eldrin pondered inwardly, then retrieved 9 Soul Dao Fruits.

These 9 fruits were known as the Chaos Triple Soul Fruits, products of the premium-grade Chaos Spiritual Root—the Chaos Triple Soul Tree. Each stood as a priceless treasure of the soul path, their value defying all mortal measure.

Without hesitation, he consumed all 9 Soul Dao Fruits. In that instant, his 9 supreme soul avatars underwent continuous metamorphosis, their potential and cultivation advancing yet again—ultimately elevating him to the pinnacle of supreme mastery.

"At the 100-foot pole's summit, my soul cultivation now rivals that of a peerless supreme master."

As the cultivation bases of his 9 split souls advanced once more, a rare smile finally touched Eldrin's lips.

Logically speaking, given his current soul cultivation realm, the potential of the divided soul he separated still had its limits—it should have been impossible for him to cultivate a top-tier Supreme-level divine ability soul division.

But with the aid of the Chaos Tri-Fruit, the potential of his split soul was forcibly elevated, helping him shatter this seemingly insurmountable limit.

Yet even so, Eldrin knew full well that this still wasn't the limit of his soul cultivation.

Then Eldrin summoned the Primordial Chaos Qi, urging it to merge into the 9 great supernatural power split souls, continuously enhancing their potential and foundation.

Until much later, after successively integrating 9 strands of Primordial Beginning Qi, the potential of Eldrin's 9 divine ability soul fragments was elevated once more, directly reaching the half-step Infinite Realm.

Moreover, Eldrin also integrated the Primordial Inception Qi into his primordial spirit's true form.

Perhaps because the potential of his 9 supreme divided souls had increased, in a feedback effect, the potential of his primordial spirit’s main body grew astonishingly powerful. It actually fused a full 9 strands of Primordial Chaos Primordial Qi before reaching the point of saturation.

"The potential of soul cultivation has been pushed to its absolute limit."

"Now, all that remains is to replenish my cultivation base."

Having perfected the soul cultivation method and enhanced the potential of his spiritual consciousness, Eldrin began continuously refining various soul-nurturing resources to advance his spiritual cultivation.

No 1 knew how many tens of thousands of kalpas had passed when Eldrin discovered his soul path foundations had reached their limits, with all 9 supreme divided souls cultivated to the half-step boundless realm.

At this moment, Eldrin's soul cultivation had finally reached the absolute limit of the Supreme Realm.

"To what realm has my soul cultivation now ascended?"

Eldrin murmured softly, then lowered his gaze to contemplate the depths of his own power.

Within him, his Supreme Nascent Soul drifted and swayed with an unhurried rhythm. At its core floated an immortal pagoda, within which sat 9 supreme soul fragments. Like 9 formation eyes, they amplified the power of his Nascent Soul cultivation.

As Eldrin urged his power, the Primordial Spirit of his true self, the 9 split souls, and the Immortal Soul Pagoda all began to radiate light. The 3 forces nearly intertwined completely, emanating a trace of power that transcended all limits.

"Wuji Phenomenon, a soul cultivation realm bordering on the Dominator level."

Eldrin spoke calmly, a faint smile finally gracing his lips.

This advancement in soul cultivation was unprecedented in its sheer power. Not only had his soul force reached the Quasi-Dominion level, but it now even surpassed his physical body cultivation and Dao comprehension by a noticeable margin.

This granted him supreme mastery over his own being, enabling him to perfectly fuse the 3 Quasi-Dominion Foundations into 1.

"If I were to set foot in the Dominator Realm, with this supreme soul cultivation, perhaps I could simultaneously harness the power of all 3 Primordial Foundations."

Eldrin murmured softly, a faint smile gracing his lips.

Simultaneously mastering 3 supreme foundations of the Primordial Chaos was by no means as simple as 1 plus 1 equals 2—it would inevitably bring about a transformation that could only be described as the ultimate metamorphosis.

而如果没有修成魂道天帝的话，Eldrin (Person Name)就算修成了两大无极根基，但是因为无极根基互相排斥，他只能将两大无极根基分开。

For instance, if he were to cultivate both the Sacrificial Self Path and the Path of Immortality, then upon reaching the realm of the Limitless Great Dao, he would inevitably need to manifest an ‘Immortal Dao Sovereign’ avatar, as well as a ‘Sacrificial Self Dao Sovereign’ avatar.

Otherwise, the 2 opposing Supreme Dao principles would repel each other, tearing his physical body apart completely and preventing him from harnessing the power of the Sacrificial Dao.

Yet after splitting into 2 dominant avatars, the powers of these 2 sovereigns could no longer coalesce into 1, utterly incapable of achieving the qualitative transformation born from the unification of 2 limitless great daos.

However, with soul cultivation, Eldrin now possessed the possibility of simultaneously mastering 2 supreme Daos.

At the very least, Eldrin would henceforth be capable of mastering the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos and the Primordial Chaos Body—these 2 foundational pillars of infinity.

"The foundation of Soul Dao mastery is now complete. The next step is to devise a strategy for the breakthrough."

Eldrin set aside his distracting thoughts and murmured softly once more.

With his current cultivation in soul arts, breaking through to the Dominator Realm was no longer difficult. All he needed was to completely merge the 9 supreme divided souls, the Primordial Immortal Tower, and his true form—only then could he achieve a flawless breakthrough into the Soul Dao Dominator Realm.

However, breaking through to the Dominator Realm would require a considerable amount of time, inevitably attracting hordes of powerful foes seeking to obstruct his path. Eldrin had to make thorough preparations.

With the Primordial Realm as concealment, the phenomena of his early-stage breakthrough would not be detected by others.

"But at the critical moment of the breakthrough, it will inevitably stir the entire Chaos. By then, I won't be able to extricate myself and will need to rely on the Grand Chaos Formation to withstand it."

"Alas, the path of immortality is suppressed too severely. With my current soul cultivation realm, I can barely revive it—otherwise, this breakthrough wouldn't have been so troublesome."

Eldrin weighed the matter in his heart, then gathered his core Path Integration Supremes together.

After so many years, Eldrin (Person Name) had once again gathered the powerful experts under his command, and he couldn't help but feel a trace of emotion.

Before he knew it, he had cultivated for over 700,000 kalpas, and the number of powerhouses in the Guixu lineage had become as numerous as the hairs on a bull.

In addition to the 7 supreme sovereigns of the 7 Realms Alliance and 20-some Half-Step Infinite realm experts, he commanded nearly 1 100 supreme sovereigns under his banner.

These supreme beings were all direct descendants of the Returning Abyss lineage. Apart from Eldrin's 5 legitimate sons, there were also 10 personal disciples, along with various human prodigies such as Inscription-Sorrow Lord, Sword Mystery Supreme, and Annihilation Daoist.

These individuals had spent their earlier years venturing through the Chaotic Desolate Sea. After traversing the primordial chaos for hundreds of thousands of kalpas, their cultivation realms had successively broken through to the Half-Step Dao Unity stage.

Later, after Eldrin seized the Primordial Chaos Realm, he secretly brought them into the realm, aiding them in successively breaking through to the Supreme Unity Realm.

Of course, with the widespread dissemination of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, the number of Chaos Heavenly Emperors had long surpassed a mere 100. Those who could be considered his nominal disciples among the Chaos Heavenly Emperors likely numbered around 8 100.

Within the boundless chaos, the number of Celestial Emperors who have attained the Dao through cultivating the Sacrificial Self Path likely exceeds 3 1000.

However, compared to ordinary individuals, these over a 100 people possessed far greater innate talent and potential, each bearing the makings of a Dao-Unification Supreme. As the most exceptional among the 3,000 Heavenly Emperors, they were thus chosen to receive Eldrin's (Person Name) cultivation.

"Excellent. You have all broken through to the Unity Realm. It seems my bestowed resources were not wasted."

At this moment, Eldrin swept his gaze over the crowd 1 last time before a faint smile finally surfaced on his lips.

All those present were filled with utmost reverence, prostrating themselves respectfully as they declared, "The foundation of our achievements today rests entirely upon the nurturing grace of the Dao Ancestor."

Eldrin gave a slight nod before speaking, "Soon, I shall attempt to breach the realm of Soul Dominion. This breakthrough is bound to draw swarms of old foes seeking to obstruct my path."

"During this time, I need you to set up the Great Infinity Formation for me, to ward off the attacks of those sworn enemies."

Hearing this, everyone immediately bowed in unison and said, "It is our greatest honor to safeguard the path for the Dao Ancestor."

"Very well."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze to Yuan and asked, "Yuan, how are your preparations coming along?"

Eldrin responded with deference, his expression serene as he spoke, "Reporting to Master, I have collaborated with the First Senior Brother to prepare all the required array artifacts."

Eldrin nodded slightly, then swept his gaze over the assembled disciples. Noticing Hong and Luo were absent, a faint crease formed between his brows as he spoke, "Where are your Second Senior Brother and Fourth Junior Brother?"

Elder Yuan was momentarily taken aback, instinctively turning his gaze toward Elder Cang beside him.

Cang Zu, upon witnessing this, could not help but remark, "Some time ago, our 2 junior brothers departed from the Primordial Chaos Realm. It is said they intended to lend their aid in our master’s breakthrough to the Dominator Realm."

"Lend me your strength?"

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly before speaking, "This is absurd. How could you think of leaving at such a critical moment?"

The landmark of the Primordial Chaos Realm was of paramount importance, which was why for countless years, this realm had strictly permitted entry but never allowed departure.

Only a select few, such as the 4 core disciples, were permitted entry to the Primordial Chaos Realm—solely for the purpose of assisting Eldrin in gathering materials to set up the formation.

At this critical juncture, the sudden departure of his 2 core disciples truly left Eldrin seething with fury.

Cang Zu and Yuan Zu exchanged a glance, clearly both privy to certain secrets, yet they remained enveloped in a heavy, unbroken silence.

A moment later, Patriarch Cang spoke, "Master, the most pressing matter now is for you to break through to the Dominator realm as soon as possible."

Without another word, Eldrin performed a series of finger calculations. Only after confirming there were no anomalies did he gesture for the others to proceed with setting up the formation.

After all, Cang's words made sense. His top priority now was to break through to the Chaos Dominus. Everything else would have to take a back seat.

With the assistance of over a 100 supreme masters, his speed in setting up the formation was remarkably swift. After approximately several kalpas had passed, they successfully established a super Chaotic Primordial Infinity Formation within the Primordial Hongmeng Secret Realm.

This grand formation was established with 30-6 supreme-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures as its cores, supported by over 10,000 medium and low-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures as its foundation, harnessing the very essence of the entire Primordial Secret Realm's power.

Coupled with the supreme divine power of the Chaos Bell, it could unleash a defensive capability comparable to that of a top-tier Chaos Lord personally activating the Chaos Bell.

After confirming the grand formation was successfully established, Eldrin had all the Supreme Elders under his command enter the formation to reinforce its core nodes. He then proceeded to the Primordial Immortal Pond at the heart of the formation, beginning to accumulate energy for the final breakthrough preparations.

Breaking through to the Sovereign Realm was by no means an overnight endeavor. 1 must first elevate their own power to its absolute peak, accumulating sufficient strength before ultimately achieving the breakthrough—a process requiring an exceedingly long period of time.

Just as Eldrin began to gather his power, on the other side of the boundless chaos, within an expansive secret realm of primordial mist, the Primordial Ancestor slowly opened his eyes.

He slowly turned his gaze toward Luo beside him, then spoke in a calm voice, "The Master is about to breakthrough. It's our turn now."

Luo Weiwei fell silent for a moment before speaking, "The Path of Limitlessness knows only advancement, not retreat. Should you fail, you will face utter annihilation. Are you truly resolved to walk this path?"

"The Chaotic Epoch has its end, and mortals too must meet their demise."

Hong spoke slowly, a gentle smile gracing his lips, "Had our revered master not imparted the Dao to us all those years ago, you and I would have long since returned to dust."

"My master has raised me since childhood, his kindness to me is as weighty as a mountain. If my utmost efforts today can help him regain his Dominator cultivation with fewer obstacles, perhaps that would be the greatest meaning of this lifetime."

Luo fell silent, and it was only after a long while that he spoke again. "I will exert my full strength to conceal your traces for you."

"Very well."

Hong laughed, and in the very next instant, the aura he had suppressed for so long erupted with extreme force.

His aura instantly transcended the realm of the Paramount Sovereign. The 3 Great Daos of Supremacy slowly merged as 1, erupting with a supreme radiance that shook the entire Chaos.

"This is..."

At the same time, far away in the Primordial Secret Realm, Eldrin sensed this aura and immediately revealed an expression of utter astonishment.

He nearly failed to suppress the urge to reveal his aura, yet ultimately held back through sheer force of will. Hong’s desperate, final strike was now an unchangeable fate—at this point, even if he intervened, it would be futile.

"Alas, was this truly necessary?"

Recalling the earlier strangeness of Cang and Yuan, he suddenly understood everything.

It turned out that Hong had long schemed to break through to the Chaos Dominus realm ahead of time, using himself as bait to lure the attention of those Chaos Domini.

"Nameless Dao Ancestor, you are finally returning to the Realm of Dominance."

In that very instant, across the boundless Chaotic Wilderness Sea, all Chaos Sovereigns sensed the aura of someone breaking through to become a Chaos Sovereign.

In an instant, dozens of Chaos Lords soared into the air, tearing through the chaotic void toward the secret realm where Hong resided.

Seeing the assembled heroes moving to block his path, Luo revealed a look of fury. In an instant, he activated thousands of Celestial Emperor Puppets, pushing the Chaos Realm's grand formation to its absolute limit.

"None shall hinder my master's path to enlightenment."

Moth Darting into the Flame!

The Lord of Destruction sneered coldly and immediately summoned the Blade of Annihilation, cleaving through the Grand Formation of Infinity with a single strike that even shattered the Chaos Realm.

After a single move, the Expression of Destruction suddenly shifted dramatically, his face contorting with unparalleled fury as he roared, "Wrong! This is not the Primordial Chaos Realm!"

The ruling masters of the Path-Obstructing Faction wore expressions of utter astonishment. Within the Chaotic Realm, the boundless Primordial Mist dissipated into nothingness, revealing a Daoist robed in violet.

"Esteemed guests, this humble Daoist offers his greetings."

Hongzu spoke, a faint smile gracing his features.

Hong simulated the aura of primordial chaos through the Dao of Heavenly Secrets, even concealing the deductions of all present and deceiving the perceptions of the Chaos Sovereigns.

Boom—

In that very instant, from the other end of the boundless chaos, another supreme soul path aura erupted, casting ashen pallor upon every face present.

The Lord of Destruction gazed coldly at Hong, his killing intent radiating in all directions as he finally declared, "Merely half a step into the Boundless Realm, yet you managed to deceive us all. You may take pride in this achievement."

Clang—

As the words faded, the Destruction Sovereign swung his blade, completely severing Patriarch Hong's chance at ascension and obliterating both him and Patriarch Luo within the primordial chaos.

However, compared to Luo who could still recover, Hong was interrupted at the critical moment of his breakthrough. The Primordial Chaos Dao he was about to ascend to was completely shattered, ending in both the destruction of his Dao and his demise.

"Esteemed assembly, to lay hands on a junior in such a manner is truly excessive."

In that very instant, another group of figures emerged from the primordial chaos.

2 major factions had arrived—the lords of the Path-Obstructing Faction and the Path-Guarding Faction. Leading them were none other than the World-Extinguishing Lord and the 9-Revolutions Dao Ancestor. It was evident that a fierce confrontation had erupted between the 2 sides.

At this moment, the 9 Revolutions Dao Ancestor gazed toward the place where the Primordial Ancestor had perished, a trace of regret flashing across his expression as he said, "With your actions today, I fear you shall inevitably face reckoning in days to come."

"Hmph, settling scores? Let's see if he can even survive first."

The Lord of Destruction spoke, then tore through the primordial chaos with a single strike, heading straight toward the location of the Hongmeng Secret Realm.

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. "Just a little further," he whispered to himself, the words snatched away by the gale. "The legacy of the Fallen Star Sage must be within reach." His robes, once fine but now tattered and stained with dirt and sweat, flapped wildly around his frame. He was a young man of 20-some years, yet his eyes held a depth and resolve far beyond his age. For 3 years, he had pursued this single goal, this faint whisper of destiny buried within a tattered family scroll. Countless nights had been spent deciphering the cryptic texts, countless days training his body and spirit in preparation for this very ascent. Finally, his numb fingers found a recess in the cliff face. With a final, grunting heave, he pulled himself over the edge and onto a narrow, hidden platform. Before him, shrouded by thick, ancient vines, was the dark, yawning entrance of a cave. A faint, ethereal light seemed to pulse from within, and the ambient spiritual energy here was noticeably denser, causing the air to hum with a subtle power. He had found it. The Fallen Star Abode. Taking a deep breath to steady his racing heart, Lin Chen stepped inside. The air within was cool and still, carrying the faint, clean aroma of aged stone. The cave was not large, and at its center sat a simple stone pedestal. Upon it rested a single, pristine jade slip, glowing with a soft, internal radiance. With trembling hands, Lin Chen reached out. The moment his fingers touched the cool, smooth surface of the jade slip, a torrent of information flooded his mind. **《9 Revolutions of the Heavenly Dao》(Cultivation Method) - First Revolution** Complex esoteric characters and meridian diagrams seared themselves into his consciousness. It was a cultivation art of a grade he could scarcely comprehend, far surpassing the paltry **《Basic Qi Gathering Art》(Cultivation Method)** that was common in the mortal realms. Along with the technique came a stark warning: each major breakthrough would invite a **Heavenly Tribulation (Cultivation Phenomenon)** of immense power. Failure meant utter annihilation of both body and soul. As the initial shock subsided, Lin Chen noticed something else beside the pedestal. It was a small, unadorned pouch made of a strange, silvery leather. A **Storage Pouch (Magical Treasure)**. Probing it with his newly awakened spiritual sense, his breath hitched. Inside was a small fortune. Stacks of **Spirit Stones (Cultivation Resource)** shimmered with condensed energy. A quick count revealed **3,200** low-grade spirit stones and, even more astonishingly, **50** mid-grade spirit stones—a veritable king's ransom for a lone cultivator like him. Alongside the stones were several jade vials. He carefully uncorked 1, and a rich, herbal fragrance immediately filled the cavern. **Heavenly Spirit Pills (Elixir)**, and over a dozen of them. These were precious elixirs that could drastically speed up cultivation. Tears of relief and exhilaration welled in Lin Chen's eyes. The years of struggle, the ridicule from his clan for his "foolish" obsession, the near-fatal climbs—it had all led to this. He had the method, the resources, and now, the opportunity. He spent the next few days within the cave, meticulously studying the **《9 Revolutions of the Heavenly Dao》(Cultivation Method)** and consolidating his foundation. He consumed 1 of the **Heavenly Spirit Pills (Elixir)**, feeling its potent energy surge through his meridians, washing away impurities and bolstering his spiritual power. He could feel the bottleneck at the 3rd level of Qi Condensation that had plagued him for nearly a year finally beginning to crack. Weeks turned into a month. Seated in the lotus position deep within the silent cave, Lin Chen guided the potent spiritual energy according to the profound principles of the new art. The energy cycled through his meridians, growing denser and more powerful with each revolution. Suddenly, a wave of immense pressure erupted from his core, washing outwards and disturbing the dust of centuries on the cave floor. He opened his eyes, a sharp, brilliant light flashing within them for a moment before fading. He had broken through. Not just to the 4th level of Qi Condensation, but straight to the peak of the 5th level! The combination of the supreme cultivation method and the potent elixir had yielded results far beyond his wildest expectations. A fierce grin spread across his face. The Liu Clan, the ones who had seized his family's business and driven his father to an early grave... they would not be laughing for much longer. His newfound confidence was tempered by a flicker of caution as he recalled the cave's final secret. According to the jade slip's records, a final trial guarded the Sage's true inheritance. Focusing his spiritual sense, he probed the seemingly solid wall at the back of the cave. There was a faint, almost imperceptible ripple. A concealment array. After several hours of careful study, he found the key—a specific sequence of spiritual energy pulses. Channeling a thread of his qi, he directed it at several hidden nodes in the stone. *Hum...* The air vibrated, and the solid rock wall shimmered like the surface of water before dissolving into nothingness, revealing a hidden chamber beyond. The atmosphere here was different—heavier, charged with an ancient, sharp intent that made the hairs on his arms stand on end. In the center of this smaller chamber, hovering silently in the air, was a sword. It was 3 feet long, its blade a deep, dark crimson that seemed to absorb the faint light, with veins of obsidian black running through it like cracks in cooling magma. The hilt was simple, forged to resemble coiling dragon scales. It emitted a faint, thrumming sound, a note of eager anticipation that resonated directly with Lin Chen's soul. He approached slowly, his heart pounding not from fear, but from a strange sense of recognition. He knew its name, as if it had been whispered directly into his mind the moment he laid eyes upon it. The **Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)**. This was no ordinary magical weapon. This was a treasure that contained a wisp of true dragon's might, a blade that had once tasted the blood of Nascent Soul experts. As he reached out, his fingers closing around the cool, textured hilt, a surge of immense, fiery power shot up his arm, bonding with his spiritual sea. It was a perfect fit, as if the sword had been waiting for him, and only him, for millennia. He stood there in the silent, hidden chamber, the dark-red sword humming contentedly in his grasp. The path ahead was clear. He would master the **《9 Revolutions of the Heavenly Dao》(Cultivation Method)**, he would consolidate his power, and then... then he would return. The clouds of fate were shifting. A storm was brewing.