Chapter 874 : A Clash of Primordial Titans

"How dare you!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen attempt to slay the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor right before its eyes, the Ghost Dragon [a spectral, undead dragon of immense power] erupted with a fury that shook the heavens.

Baring its fangs and claws, it unleashed a torrent of baleful, soul-chilling flames, surging forward to shield the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor from harm.

"When I decide someone dies, you cannot stop me!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen declared with icy calm.

As his words fell, a colossal hand capable of blotting out the firmament descended with world-shaking force, seizing the Ghost Dragon Demon Ancestor within its grasp.

This Primordial One Giant Hand [a supreme divine technique capable of plucking stars and seizing moons] could not completely subdue the Ghost Dragon, but it held the spectral beast firmly, rendering it unable to break free for the moment.

"Disaster!"

Seeing this, the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor instantly understood the dire turn of events.

Alas, it was already too late to flee. The Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical artifact that stabilizes and seals spatial dimensions] had locked down the surrounding void, making it impossible for the dragon to tear through space and escape. For the best reading experience, visit *audio-novel.com*.

As he attempted to flee into the distance, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve and pointed into the void. A dazzling five-colored thunderbolt shot forth, instantly obliterating his soul and causing him to perish on the spot.

"Well done."

Having slain Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor and eradicated a long-standing foe, Eldrin Chen revealed a faint, serene smile.

He collected the remains and the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], then turned his gaze to the Ghost DragonDemon Ancestor. "You were born from the remnant soul of a Supple Wood Azure Dragon, and thus carry a trace of an Immortal's legacy," he stated.

"I have no wish to strike you down. Let us end this here."

"Damn you!"

The Ghost DragonDemon Ancestor erupted in fury. Though he held no particular affection for Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, the creature still possessed Azure Dragon bloodline, making him a rare and suitable heir to pass on his legacy.

Now that Eldrin Chen had executed him, the Ghost DragonDemon Ancestor unleashed a torrent of wrath. He forcefully broke free from the Primordial One Giant Hand and prepared to attack Eldrin Chen.

"Do not force my hand!"

Eldrin Chen's gaze turned icy cold in an instant. Within his pupils, a tempest of Thunderclap [a divine ability manifesting as a devastating thunderclap] flashed with overwhelming power.

In that instant, billions of Thunderclap [a powerful thunder-based attack] descended like a cataclysm. Eldrin Chen stood atop the Nine HeavensSea of Thunder [a vast ocean of thunder he commands], resembling a thunder god from beyond the heavens, commanding countless Thunderclap to assail his formidable foe.

After that relentless barrage, the Ghost DragonPatriarch [a powerful spectral dragon leader] was sent hurtling backward. He gazed at Eldrin Chen with immense wariness, noticing that the man remained steadfast in the void, his body shielded by the Primordial One True Aegis [an ultimate defensive technique]. He had not even shifted his footing half a step.

"This man's Divine Ability [supernatural power or technique] utterly counters me," the dragon thought, his expression grave.

The Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon formed from residual soul and yin energy] wore an expression of extreme solemnity. A flicker of fear stirred within him, and thoughts of retreat began to form.

He was born from the remnant soul and yin energy [dark, cold spiritual essence] of a Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a powerful wood-aligned dragon]. Though now a Ghost Dragon, his magical power was less than one-tenth of his original self's, and he was particularly vulnerable to all forms of Primordial Solar [pure, intense yang energy] force. Naturally, he was severely countered by this Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique blending five elements and pure solar power].

Against an ordinary Primordial Spirit Late Stage [a cultivator at the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator, the Ghost Dragon might have felt no fear. But he understood clearly that he was likely outmatched by Eldrin Chen.

Continuing the fight, even if he was confident of preserving his life, would likely result in significant injury.

With this realization, he suppressed the fury in his heart. His expression remained unpleasant as he finally spoke, "Your Divine Ability is formidable. I admit I am no match."

"You want the Supple Wood Divine Water [a sacred water imbued with the essence of supple wood]? I shall hand it over. But once you take it, you must depart immediately. Do not disturb my slumber further."

"It shall be so," came the reply.

Seeing the Ghost Dragon concede, Eldrin Chen saw no need to press his advantage further and agreed to the Ghost DragonDemon Ancestor's terms.

Having obtained the Supple Wood Divine Water, his journey could be considered a complete success. Before parting, he returned the broken sword to the Ghost Dragon, his words carrying a veiled meaning.

"You were born from the remnant will of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon, inheriting a fraction of that Immortal's legacy. Out of respect for the Horizon Pavilion, I shall offer you a piece of advice."

At this point, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered as he continued, "Although your Dragon Soul [the spiritual core of a dragon] is fractured, should the demonic tribulation be quelled, you may yet have a chance for Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life]."

"To rashly make enemies now is merely to shoulder another's Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity] in their stead, becoming an unwitting pawn who weaves the wedding gown for another."

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"Dead?"

At the same moment, deep within the Vast and Misty Marsh, a colossal black dragon shadow that blotted out the sky opened its eyes.

The eyes of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor blazed like twin suns, fixing directly upon the distant edge of the Vast and Misty Marsh. A murderous glint surfaced within them, clearly having sensed the events unfolding within the Eastern Sea.

After a brief moment of deduction, the gaze of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor grew even more frigid and sinister.

"That upstart Eldrin [a derogatory term for Eldrin Chen], you deserve to die!"

The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor [a powerful ancient dragon demon] was utterly enraged, its overwhelming Celestial Slaughter [a type of malevolent aura or energy] aura nearly sweeping across the heavens and earth.

It turned out that the reason Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor [a powerful azure dragon demon] had gone to the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye [a deep, mysterious whirlpool in the Eastern Sea] and even gained the recognition of the Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon spirit] was part of its own intricate scheme from the start.

Its fundamental goal was to obtain the legacy of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [an ancient Azure Dragon associated with the Wood element].

As a being from antiquity that had nearly ascended to immortality, the legacy of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon was a supreme treasure for the Dragon Clan [the collective race of dragons]. If the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor could obtain it, it would have absolute certainty in breaking through to the Demigod Realm [the realm of power just below that of a true immortal god].

Furthermore, through the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, it also had the potential to gradually refine, devour, and assimilate the Ghost Dragon, thereby obtaining the final wisp of World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy born from the act of world creation] within the body of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon.

So-called World-Opening Energy, is a supreme divine substance born when an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has reached the Earth Immortal cultivation stage] opens up a new world.

It is said that after an Earth Immortal Patriarch performs World-Opening [the act of creating a new world or realm], the newly formed world can give birth to many World-Opening Treasure [treasures born from world creation], among which the most precious is the World-Opening Energy.

The Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade] used by an Earth Immortal Patriarch is hailed as an 'Earth Immortal Ancestral Artifact' [the foundational treasure of an Earth Immortal], also known as a 'World-Opening Celestial Immortal Treasure' [a celestial immortal treasure forged through world creation].

As the name implies, the 'World-Opening Celestial Immortal Treasure' is refined by fusing 'World-Opening Energy' into it, granting it the power of World-Opening [world creation].

It is said that if an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] possesses a 'World-Opening Celestial Immortal Treasure' [a supreme treasure of legendary power, capable of cleaving worlds], they could effortlessly split apart a Great Thousand World [a vast, complete world within the cosmos] and wield the power to slay a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal who has ascended through the Nine Heavens].

Legend holds that in ancient times, the Horizon Pavilion [a powerful and ancient sect], in their efforts to nurture the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon associated with the Wood element], once brought down from the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where Immortals reside] an exceedingly rare and faint wisp of World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy used in the creation of worlds].

Even though that strand of World-Opening Energy was incredibly diluted—virtually negligible to an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a Patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm]—and by the time it resided within the current Ghost Dragon [a spectral, undead dragon], it was reduced to a mere, insignificant trace.

Yet, for the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor [an ancient and powerful black dragon progenitor], it remained an incomparably valuable, supreme treasure.

He wished to seize the opportunity to refine that Ghost Dragon, but despite its strength being far inferior to his own, it was, after all, a great power at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm], and it had retreated deep into the Sea of the Dead [a vast ocean realm of death and Yin energy]. He had no confidence in his ability to slay it.

Coupled with the legacy of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor thus devised a plan to use the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor [the progenitor of the Azure Dragon lineage] to obtain the Ghost Dragon's inheritance, and then, once the heir was secured, to gain its trust.

At that point, with the inheritance in his grasp, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor would make his move. Whether he succeeded in slaying the Ghost Dragon or not, he would already consider the venture profitable.

Yet, despite the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's meticulous scheming, believing his plan to be flawless, he could never have foreseen the appearance of Eldrin Chen at the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye [a profound and dangerous whirlpool in the Eastern Sea], who, in a single decisive stroke, slew the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, cutting off the linchpin of his entire scheme.

Without the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor as the chosen heir, the Ghost Dragon, facing a Black Dragon whose power far surpassed its own, would inevitably be wary. Whether obtaining the inheritance or slaying the Ghost Dragon, success had likely become an impossibility.

"Returning Abyss Path Master [the Daoist title of Eldrin Chen], you deserve death!"

"Damnation!"

Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's wrath surged like a tidal wave, a murderous intent blazing within its heart. It yearned to charge forth and slaughter the members of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance. Discover more cultivation stories at audio—novel.com.