Chapter 927 : A Fateful Tribulation's End

This was a fateful calamity of life and death decreed by the unseen threads of destiny, a pivotal tribulation for the Dao-path of each. It seemed it would only end when one of them fell.

Having understood the nature of their intertwined tribulation, the Calamity Demon God took a deep breath. Before departing, he spoke with chilling finality, "Farewell for now, Eldrin, the Abyss. We shall meet again."

The Calamity Demon God murmured, his tone resolute enough to send shivers down one's spine.

Eldrin Chen offered no reply, merely watching in silence as the Calamity Demon God departed. A cold, unwavering glint remained in his eyes.

In that moment, he understood with perfect clarity. After this defeat, the Calamity Demon God had likely steeled his resolve completely, marking Eldrin Chen as the greatest adversary of his existence.

To that end, he would spare no cost, holding nothing back.

"Husband."

As they watched the Heavenly Scar gradually seal itself, everyone present released a heavy sigh of relief.

Lyra Jiang and the others flew over. Seeing that Eldrin Chen's injuries had mostly healed, they too felt a wave of relief.

She glanced at the Primordial Ice Silkworm [an ancient, mythical creature of profound ice and frost], her expression trembling slightly as she asked, "How fares the Senior's condition?" This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel .c om.

"That Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to ascend to immortality] was far too terrifying. Although the senior managed to cling to life by a thread, the injuries he sustained were grievously severe."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke, "Fortunately, this Yin-Yang Immortal Water [a legendary healing substance of supreme rarity] truly lives up to its reputation as the foremost healing treasure within the Purple Realm. It has stabilized his condition; the danger of perishing should be averted."

"However, the senior has transformed into a cocoon through nirvana [a state of profound rebirth]. It seems he is seizing this chance to undergo nirvana anew, aiming to both recover from his wounds and attempt his seventh nirvana rebirth simultaneously."

"That is indeed the case."

Lila nodded. As a cultivator who also walked the path of ice and snow, she possessed a deeper understanding of the Primordial Ice Silkworm's [an ancient, mythical creature of ice] current state.

She let out a sigh, her voice tinged with regret, "It is a pity the senior's foundational life essence [the core spiritual vitality of a being] has been severely depleted. Even if he successfully completes his nirvana rebirth one day, it will likely be difficult to fully restore the lost foundation of his origin."

"From a long-term perspective, I fear his path of cultivation has been cut short."

"Alas, the senior was grievously wounded because of me. I will take him to the heart of the Eternal Glacier to seek a method to mend his foundational roots."

Eldrin Chen said with a sigh, then turned to address the others, "I must trouble you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators], to oversee the cleanup of the battlefield and manage the affairs of the Cosmic Star Archipelago. I wish to journey to the Extreme Northern Ice Plains."

"Young friend, wait a moment."

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen suddenly heard a voice, ancient and weathered.

Eldrin Chen instinctively raised his head, his gaze drawn to the Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation suspended high above the Boundless Void.

From that lofty void, the voice of the Master of the Dao Palace drifted down, speaking with measured grace: "I invite Eldrin, the Abyss, young friend Glaze, and young friend Tianqi to enter the formation for a discussion."

After exchanging a glance with his companions, Eldrin Chen immediately took a step and ascended into the heavens.

The Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation, one of the most formidable Formation arrays in the Purple Realm, was a supreme treasure formation. Its foundation was the near-Immortal Treasure Eight Trigrams Treasure Plate, supported by eight Formation Flags serving as its Formation Eye [the core nodes that power and control a formation array].

Its power was sufficient to imprison Immortals and Demons. Furthermore, with the nine supreme powerhouses of the Purple Realm presiding over the Formation, its might was in no way inferior to the Eight Demons Immortal Refining Formation.

For the past Millennium [a period of one thousand years], these nine supreme powerhouses and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation had borne a heavy responsibility: continuously suppressing the Second Nascent Soul [a powerful, independent spiritual avatar cultivated by high-level practitioners] of the Extraterrestrial Demon God.

Had they not been suppressing the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the immensely powerful corporeal form of the Eastern Sovereign], the Purple Realm would likely have been breached by the Extraterrestrial Demon God long ago.

The sheer power of this Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body required little further description.

Consider this: Eldrin Chen, the mightiest individual in the Purple Realm, when faced with the power of the Eight Demons Immortal Refining Formation, could only hold out for a few months before his energy was nearly exhausted and he was on the verge of being refined to nothingness within that Formation.

The Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation [a powerful formation based on the eight trigrams] held the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the corporeal form of the Eastern Sovereign] firmly trapped. Despite a Millennium [a period of one thousand years] of relentless suppression, they still found it exceedingly difficult to completely refine their foe. This starkly revealed the terrifying nature of this Second Nascent Soul [a secondary, independently cultivated spiritual core] belonging to the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a demonic deity from beyond this world].

The group cautiously stepped into the Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation. Inside, they found the nine supreme powerhouses of the Purple Realm [a high-level cultivation realm] seated cross-legged in the void, each wearing a different expression.

Among them, six Demi-Immortal [cultivators who have transcended the Nascent Soul realm but are not yet full Immortals]—Master of the Dao Palace, Sky-Watching Dao Master [a title for a master who contemplates the heavens], Kunxuan the Dao Venerable [a venerable title for a master of profound mysteries], Seven Avians Recluse, Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk, and even the Demonic Tribe's [a powerful demonic race] Peng the Roc Demon Sage—seemed to be faring relatively well, still possessing some reserve strength.

However, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace and the Five Venoms Ancient Ancestor appeared alarmingly weak, their auras so diminished they seemed on the verge of being utterly spent, like lamps running dry of oil.

Seeing the newcomers arrive, the Master of the Dao Palace sighed. "Sustaining this Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation exacts a truly terrifying toll on our Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques]," he said.

"After a Millennium of suppressing this fiend, we Demi-Immortal can still hold on for a little while longer. But our friends from the Drifting Snow Palace and others at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] have insufficient Mana. I fear they cannot endure much longer." Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.

Ancestor Black Tortoise also nodded, sighing as he spoke. "This old man has cultivated arduously for one hundred and seventy thousand years. My Mana reserves, unrivaled within the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm beyond Nascent Soul], allow me to persevere a while yet."

"Yet, I observe that Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator] of Drifting Snow and the Five Venoms Ancient Ancestor are likely at their limit."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but speak. "According to your esteemed judgment, Seniors, what should we do?"

"Find suitable individuals to replace Fellow Daoists Drifting Snow and Five Venoms."

Master of the Dao Palace spoke directly, then turned his gaze to Glazed Palace Master and said, "The Glazed Palace Master possesses extraordinary Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners]. Perhaps you could take the place of the young master from the Drifting Snow Palace in presiding over the Water Trigram Banner [a powerful enchanted banner aligned with the Water element]."

"However, the Thunder Trigram Banner [a powerful enchanted banner aligned with the Thunder element] for the young master of the Five Venoms..."

Master of the Dao Palace paused, then shook his head and continued, "The Treasure Banner of the Eight Trigrams [a supreme formation treasure based on the eight trigrams] requires an orthodox cultivator to preside over it. After Lin Tianqi switched to cultivating the Sword Dao [the Path of the Sword, a martial cultivation discipline], his Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] became too sharp and piercing. He can only wield an Immortal Sword [a divine-grade sword weapon] but cannot activate a Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]."

"As for young master Eldrin, the Abyss, he possesses the aptitude to become an immortal. We absolutely cannot let him confine himself within this Formation [a mystical array or defensive/offensive structure]."

"What, then, are we to do?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present could not help but show expressions of anxiety.

They understood clearly that if they failed to trap the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the corporeal form of the legendary Eastern Sovereign], once it broke free, there would likely still be no one in the Purple Realm capable of restraining it.

However, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and spoke up, "I know of someone who might be able to enter the formation and take charge."

"Who?"

Seven Avians Recluse could not help but ask, his voice tinged with pleasant surprise.

It was Sky-Watching Dao Master who deduced it, unable to hold back as he spoke: "You mean that Netherworld Ancient Ancestor."

"Precisely." Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker in his eyes as he said, "The one from the Netherworld Sea recently broke through to the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul."

"I shall go there myself."

"That is wise." Master of the Dao Palace nodded, adding, "With you going personally, my mind can be at ease."

"However, there is no need for you to depart in haste."

As he spoke, the Master of the Dao Palace glanced at the Frost Soul Immortal Silkworm in Eldrin Chen's hand and could not suppress a sigh.

"This Primordial Ice Silkworm... alas!"

Seeing his sigh, Eldrin Chen quickly clasped his hands and said, "Senior, you have lived for tens of thousands of years. Surely you possess sufficient understanding of this Primordial Ice Silkworm."

"I beseech you, Senior, to tell me if there is any method to restore the foundational essence of the Primordial Ice Silkworm?"

The Master of the Dao Palace shook his head, replying with a tone of helplessness, "Although the Primordial Ice Silkworm spends most of its time in slumber and rebirth, it has lived for hundreds of thousands of years. Strictly speaking, it is *our* senior."

"To speak of its origins, one must recount an ancient legend."

The Master of the Dao Palace began his tale, recounting all that he knew. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel .c om.