Chapter 956 : The Sword Defies Heaven's Wrath

"Boom—"

Just as the crowd was marveling, the vast and mighty Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a divine trial of lightning and thunder sent by the heavens to test cultivators and artifacts] from the Firmament [the highest heavens, the celestial vault] finally descended.

Such a rare Pure Yang Treasure Lightning Tribulation [a supreme heavenly tribulation of pure yang lightning, specifically for testing treasures of the highest grade], unseen in the Purple Realm [a major realm within the cultivation world] for many years, possessed a power that could truly shake heaven and earth. Even Eldrin Chen, with his Immortal Physique [a legendary body constitution that grants immense resilience and affinity with the Dao], wore an expression of utmost gravity.

Faced with the might of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, Eldrin Chen estimated that even with his Immortal Physique, a direct and full-force confrontation would likely not be easy.

Yet, confronting this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation head-on, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary sword imbued with the power of Li Fire and the concept of the returning abyss] showed not a trace of fear. It erupted with a radiance of unparalleled brilliance, its sword-light shooting straight into the roiling Tribulation Thunder Sea [a vast, tempestuous sea of tribulation lightning].

An Immortal Sword [a peerless sword of immortal grade, capable of slaying gods and demons] possesses world-shaking power of slaughter. It embodies an indomitable spirit, an unyielding and forward-pressing sharpness that fears nothing, not even the Pure Yang Treasure Lightning Tribulation.

And indeed, reality proved this true. This Heavenly Thunder Tribulation for the sword's ascension passed without any unforeseen incidents.

Only after withstanding three waves of the Pure Yang Treasure Lightning Tribulation did the violet sword-rainbow finally descend, vanishing into Eldrin Chen's glabella [the point between the eyebrows, a key spiritual center].

"Immortal Sword... an Immortal Sword!"

Eldrin Chen closed his eyes, sensing the dazzling sword-light now residing within his dantian [the core energy center in the lower abdomen]. He could not help the surging tide of emotion within his heart. Visit audio–novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

The Immortal Sword [a legendary blade of peerless power and sharpness] is the most coveted treasure among countless cultivators. For this reason, the swords of the Cultivators of the World are all bestowed with the title of Immortal Sword, yet how exceedingly rare is it to find a true one?

Within the entire Purple Realm, looking back over the past hundred thousand years, only Jiang the Sovereign Emperor ever possessed a single Immortal Sword.

After cultivating arduously for over four thousand years, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in elevating his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a sword bound to its wielder's life force and cultivation] to the realm of an Immortal Treasure [an artifact of divine power and permanence]. From this day forth, everything would be profoundly different.

With this Peerless Immortal Sword now in hand, his offensive power was truly sufficient to threaten even an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this realm]. Coupled with his indestructible Immortal Physique [a body tempered to withstand the trials of immortality], any Extraterrestrial Demon God who dared move against him would have to think twice.

Thinking of this, a surge of profound excitement naturally welled up within Eldrin Chen's heart.

The nearby Master of the Dao Palace and the other Demi-Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet achieved full immortality] experts, witnessing this, exchanged glances. They then stepped forward, cupping their hands in salute towards Eldrin Chen. "Our congratulations, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]," they said in unison. "Our felicitations, Fellow Daoist."

"With your Immortal Sword's successful ascension this time, Fellow Daoist," one of them continued, "it seems your confidence in overcoming the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial to achieve immortality] is now all but assured."

"You honor me too much, esteemed Fellow Daoists,"

Eldrin Chen replied, shaking his head with a smile before returning the salute. "Today, with the successful advancement of my sword 'Departure,' my heart is filled with great joy. Since you have all come, why not join me for a brief visit at my Verdant Chariot Mountain?"

"Then we shall not decline your gracious invitation."

The successful ascension of a single Immortal Sword [a sentient, supremely powerful sword forged by an immortal] is an occasion of immense joy and celebration.

Though Eldrin Chen did not host a grand feast, he did arrange a banquet for several Demigod Ancestor [cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of mortal power, half-step into immortality], inviting them to celebrate at Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Once the festivities concluded, Eldrin Chen bid farewell to his guests.

Before parting, the Master of the Dao Palace lingered for a moment, then cast a meaningful glance at Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Now that you have forged your Immortal Sword, when do you believe you will fully comprehend the Celestial Fire [a supreme law governing the primordial flames of creation] Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality and cultivation]?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with a subtle light. After a brief moment of contemplation, he replied, "With the assistance of the Li Sword, it should not be long before I completely grasp the Celestial Fire Laws of the Dao."

"That is good."

The Master of the Dao Palace nodded in approval, then stroked his beard thoughtfully. "Deep within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, in the Spirit-Severed Sea [a perilous, spirit-draining expanse of ocean], lies an immortal treasury left behind by an ancient Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality]."

"Once you comprehend the Celestial Fire Laws of the Dao, you should journey to the Spirit-Severed Sea. Perhaps you will be able to locate the treasury's resting place."

"Senior, do you perhaps know something more about this?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes brightened with keen interest, and he could not help but press for more information.

The Spirit-Severed Sea is one of the forbidden lands within the Purple Realm, a place of profound and peculiar strangeness. Legend speaks of a Supreme Immortal Treasure concealed within, a contingency left behind by an ancient Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher plane of existence].

Eldrin Chen had ventured into the domain of the Spirit-Severed Sea on multiple occasions, seeking the immortal relics rumored to lie within. Yet, the Spirit-Severed Sea stretches for hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]; finding a specific immortal vault there was akin to dredging a needle from the ocean's depths.

Each time Eldrin Chen journeyed there, he returned empty-handed.

Now, hearing the implication in the Master of the Dao Palace's words that he possessed some knowledge of the immortal vault, Eldrin could not help but inquire.

To his surprise, the Master of the Dao Palace shook his head, a trace of regret coloring his expression. "I have attempted divinations numerous times and consulted elders from bygone eras, yet I too have been unable to pinpoint the vault's location."

"The legend holds that this vault was left behind tens of thousands of years ago by the Void-Refining Immortal of the Ji Clan, just prior to his ascension." The complete novel can be found at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"The Void-Refining Immortal cultivated the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality and power] known as the 'Void-Refining Divine Flame'. I believe that if you can comprehend the Laws of the Dao within the Celestial Fire, you might be able to resonate with the power left by the Void-Refining Immortal and thus locate that extraordinary treasure."

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded, a look of understanding dawning on his face.

As the last Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher plane of existence] to depart before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the Void-Refining Immortal managed to leave just as the Purple Realm was cast adrift into the void. That he left behind no contingency at all was, in itself, a profoundly puzzling matter.

Now, learning that the ruins of the Spirit-Severed Sea are connected to Void-Refining Immortal [a legendary immortal known for his mastery over void and refinement] seems to make a certain sense.

In ancient times, Void-Refining Immortal was a figure of astonishing talent and brilliance. As early as one hundred thousand years ago, he had cultivated the Void-Refining Divine Flame [a supreme divine flame capable of refining the void itself] and comprehended the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality], standing only a single Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must pass to ascend to immortality] away from achieving immortality.

Thereafter, Void-Refining Immortal did not rush to ascend. Instead, he remained within the Purple Realm [a legendary realm of profound mysteries] for a full twenty thousand years.

During those twenty thousand years, Void-Refining Immortal sought to forge an Immortal Physique [a body tempered to the level of an immortal] and cultivate a certain Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit [a supreme achievement that determines one's fate upon ascension]. Yet, he always fell short of that final step.

It was not until the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cataclysmic invasion from the demonic abyss] descended that Void-Refining Immortal hastily underwent his Immortal Ascension Tribulation and Ascend to Immortal Eternity [to transcend mortality and join the ranks of the eternal immortals].

After comprehending the Laws of the Dao, Void-Refining Immortal lingered in the mortal world for twenty thousand years. If he left behind contingency plans during those millennia to face the impending calamity, they would undoubtedly be astonishing.

This might be one of the keys to quelling the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, a matter Eldrin Chen could not afford to treat lightly.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands respectfully. "Thank you for informing me, Senior. Once I have comprehended the Laws of the Dao, Eldrin, the Abyss will certainly make a journey to the Eastern Sea."

"Very well. I shall take my leave then."

Seeing that his words had been heard, the Master of the Dao Palace [the supreme ruler of the palace of the Dao] gave a slight nod. With a flick of his sleeve, he vanished into the void.

Clad in a black and gold Daoist robe, Xingyu Chen ascended the mountain path step by step, his expression a blend of fervent excitement and palpable trepidation.

As a rising star within the Chen Clan over the past Millennium, Xingyu Chen had journeyed from the Qi Refinement realm all the way to the Nascent Soul Realm, a feat accomplished in a mere four hundred years.

Now, having just passed one thousand seven hundred years of age, he had already attained the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Such a pace of advancement could only be described as unstoppable, a force shattering all barriers.

A figure of his caliber was considered a first-rate genius even within a Dao Lord Sacred Land like the Chen Clan, a True Lord revered by countless cultivators across the world.

By all reason, his Dao-heart should have long been flawless, a placid lake undisturbed by ripples. Yet today, Xingyu Chen was deeply unsettled.

For the person he was about to meet was not just a legend of the Chen Immortal Clan; he was a Myth woven into the very fabric of the Purple Realm.

"You have come."

A voice, serene and calm, reached his ears from ahead, its arrival as subtle as a shift in the breeze.

Lifting his gaze, Xingyu Chen saw before him a youth dressed in simple azure robes.

A single, still glance was all it took. A tremor ran through Xingyu Chen's heart, and he hurriedly bowed in profound reverence. "This disciple pays his respects to the Ancient Ancestor!"

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