Chapter 944 : Divine Chains and the Vortex's Heart

As strands of Law Divine Chains [divine chains that embody and enforce cosmic laws] spread through the void, the Galewind's Eye [a legendary vortex of annihilating wind] received a surge of inexplicable power. Its might instantly multiplied severalfold, surpassing the very limits of the mortal realm.

Not only that, but the Law Divine Chains also enveloped the Galewind's Eye, effectively sealing Eldrin Chen within the heart of the vortex itself.

"There truly is something strange at work here," he murmured.

Sensing the transformation of the Galewind's Eye, Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed with sharp focus.

The Galewind's Eye was, by its very nature, one of the most terrifying phenomena. Even a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet achieved full divinity], once trapped within, would have their soul scattered to the winds in short order.

And now, with the vortex empowered by the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars [monolithic pillars of demonic origin that channel immense power], its destructive force had swelled many times over. It had become a dreadful power capable of threatening even gods and immortals.

Under such circumstances, even someone like Eastern Sovereign [a legendary figure who forged an immortal body], had he been sealed inside, would likely suffer a grievous setback.

While perhaps not facing immediate annihilation, he would most certainly be severely wounded, potentially trapped within the maelstrom for an age, unable to break free.

With his current Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the essence of primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience], Eldrin Chen estimated he might withstand it for a mere few moments before his flesh and bones were scoured to dust.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had come prepared. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a formation of seven times seven—forty-nine in total—Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to establish and power defensive or offensive arrays]. For the best reading experience, visit audio - novel . com.

This Sevenfold Galewind Abyss-Sinking Formation was a legacy from the ancient Immortal of the Xun Wind Divine Ridge, renowned as the formation most capable of countering the Galewind's Eye within the Purple Realm.

As forty-nine Formation Flags erupted with dazzling divine light, they subtly yet significantly suppressed the formidable power of the Galewind's Eye.

"It is still not enough!"

The Gale Wind Abyss-Sinking Grand Formation blazed with radiant immortal light, yet this alone was insufficient against the might of the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars. Eldrin Chen immediately summoned forth the Wind-Calming Pearl.

The Wind-Calming Pearl was a supremely rare treasure of the world, said to be capable of calming all winds under heaven once fully matured. Even an Immortal who had cultivated an Immortal Rank Wind Great Divine Ability would turn and flee upon encountering this treasure.

It could be said that this object was the ultimate treasure for countering wind-attribute Divine Ability across all realms.

Although the Wind-Calming Pearl before him was not complete, it remained an exceedingly rare Quasi-Immortal Treasure between heaven and earth. It immediately stabilized a significant portion of the Gale Force raging through the void.

Having accomplished this, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

With the Formation and the Wind-Calming Pearl working in tandem to restrain it, the power of the Galewind's Eye was greatly diminished. He could now barely withstand its force, avoiding the immediate fate of having his soul and spirit utterly extinguished.

"Success or failure hinges on this next step."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen immediately sat cross-legged within the Galewind's Eye [the core of a terrifying, world-scouring windstorm], allowing the vast and mighty Gale Force [a soul-eroding, bone-withering wind] to continuously wear away at his spirit and bones, relentlessly tempering myself's flesh and marrow.

Thus, under the ceaseless, day-in, day-out buffeting of the Wind [the overarching windstorm formation], his physical body grew increasingly gaunt and withered.

A century passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Eldrin Chen sat within the Galewind's Eye, his form utterly emaciated, reduced to little more than skin stretched taut over bone.

This Gale Force was not overtly violent, but it was insidiously persistent. Each wisp of the Gale Force gnawed away at his life force, eroding his flesh and consuming his marrow.

Empowered by the Demon God Heaven Pillars [ancient pillars of immense demonic power], the Galewind's Eye possessed a terrifying potency capable of slaying gods and immortals. Even with the Wind-Calming Pearl [a treasure that pacifies winds] and the Formation [a defensive energy array] mitigating its force, its power far surpassed that of the Myriad Tribulations Lightning Pool [a pool of endless lightning tribulations] and the Supreme Profound Ice Pool [a pool of ultimate profound cold].

Having endured the relentless erosion of the Gale Force for a full century within the Galewind's Eye, the vital essence and primordial energy within Eldrin Chen's body had been tempered to their absolute limit.

At this point, Eldrin Chen had been weakened to the brink of extinction. Were it not for a single thread of unwavering will sustaining him, his soul might have long since been scattered to the winds by the Gale Force.

Yet even so, he had reached a state akin to a lamp whose oil has nearly run dry.

"This Galewind is so utterly ruthless... could it be that my path ends here?"

Seated upon the void, Eldrin Chen felt the near-total exhaustion of his vital essence and life force. A shadow of despair flickered deep within his eyes.

He lifted his gaze, looking toward the distant horizon where sky met earth.

He discovered that within the vast expanse of the Xun Wind Divine Ridge, seven Demon God Heaven Pillars stood like a prison cage, suppressing all. In a fleeting moment of clarity, he witnessed the scene of the Purple Realm utterly collapsing and myriad souls sinking into the endless Demonic Abyss.

"No, I cannot die here!"

"If I perish in this place, would not the sacrifices of Senior Magnus, Senior Tianya, and even Riverlord Chang have been in vain!"

In that instant, a fierce glint flashed within the pupils of Eldrin Chen.

Gritting his teeth, he marshaled the final wisp of his Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital blood essence intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force] to nourish his flesh and blood, using it to drive that last strand of Primordial Chaos True Qi [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation is said to have emerged] to temper his five viscera. Find this and other novels at audio-novel.com (official site).

"Thump!"

In the space of a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], a powerful, resonant beat erupted from the heart of Eldrin Chen, followed swiftly by the birth of a dazzling arc of electrical current deep within his five viscera.

It was an incomparably brilliant surge of Thunder Origin Qi [a primordial energy embodying the essence of thunder], which contained the power of destruction yet also held the Life Force [the vital energy that nourishes all living things] to nurture all creation. It began to ceaselessly nourish the flesh and blood of Eldrin Chen.

Immediately after, another frigid, white stream of primordial energy surged forth.

It possessed the power to freeze all things, yet it did not harm Eldrin in the slightest. Instead, it continuously nourished his fervent blood, causing his nearly desiccated lifeblood to begin rapidly and endlessly regenerating.

Following closely, a strange and ethereal stream of primordial energy began to gestate from within the very marrow of Eldrin Chen.

This energy was illusory and elusive, lacking the domineering force of the Thunder Origin Qi and the penetrating chill of the Ice Origin Qi [a primordial energy embodying the essence of ice]. It was like a wind that could erode bone and disperse spirit, yet also like a gentle breeze that caresses all things.

As this breeze swept through him, the countless minuscule injuries within Eldrin Chen were swiftly smoothed away, visibly beginning to recover and fill with vitality once more.

"Boom—"

The instant the birth of these three streams of primordial energy within Eldrin Chen was detected, the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars [monolithic pillars sealing a demon god] trembled violently.

Behold, the seven heavenly pillars erupted with overwhelming divine radiance. A light that blotted out the sky and obscured the sun enveloped the void, transforming into endless waves of power from the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality], poised to sever Eldrin Chen.

This was the moment of Eldrin Chen's greatest weakness. After a century of tempering within the Galewind's Eye [a legendary tempest used for forging and tempering], his Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational treasures of a cultivator: physical essence, vital energy, and spiritual soul] were all at their most depleted state.

Within Eldrin Chen's body, the three primal energies had already begun to stir. Once these three auras completely fused into one, he would be able to forge the legendary Immortal Physique [a supreme physical constitution said to be the foundation for ascending to immortality].

Once that step was taken, the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars [colossal pillars forged by a demon god, possessing immense destructive power] would find it nearly impossible to slay Eldrin Chen—such a notion would be pure fantasy.

Now, witnessing Eldrin Chen on the verge of success, the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars could hesitate no longer. They acted without regard for their own integrity, willing to shatter themselves if it meant destroying Eldrin Chen.

These seven pillars were forged by the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] from Celestial Profound Iron Vein [a legendary ore of immense density and spiritual conductivity]. The material used was sufficient to craft dozens of Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [supreme-grade treasures imbued with pure yang energy], and they had been forcibly infused with the power of Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality, a power typically accessible only to supreme beings] by the Extraterrestrial Demon God.

Thus, their might was extraordinary. Although they could not be classified as Demi-Immortal Treasure [artifacts of a realm bordering on the immortal], their combined assault unleashed power rivaling that of a true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality].

However, the material of these objects was, after all, of the mortal world. Despite the vast quantities of precious resources used, they ultimately struggled to bear the full, unrestrained eruption of Laws of the Dao power.

Now, as the seven Demon God Heaven Pillars unleashed their final, cataclysmic fury, boundless Laws of the Dao power surged forth. While this unleashed a force nearly capable of deicide, the pillars themselves instantly became veined with cracks, teetering on the very brink of total disintegration. Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.