Chapter 990 : Forging the Immortal Dao Fruit

Once the grand formation was established, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time and immediately entered seclusion to condense his Dao Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of a cultivator's path and comprehension, a prerequisite for ascension].

For the cultivators of this world, condensing an Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit [a supreme-grade Dao Fruit that guarantees a smooth path to immortality] is an endeavor of immense difficulty. To succeed, one requires an exceptionally profound foundation and Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated essence of one's cultivation, representing stability and potential], coupled with astonishing perseverance and indomitable willpower.

Eldrin Chen has cultivated for several Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. His innate talent can be described as peerless under heaven; even scouring the annals of history would reveal few who could stand as his equal.

Now, having cultivated the Primordial Indestructible Golden Body [an art that forges a body of golden, primordial essence, impervious to decay] and mastered the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme law governing the boundless potential of primordial chaos], his foundation is theoretically profound enough to condense a Dao Fruit with relative ease.

However, it is often the case that cultivators with the most powerful foundations face the greatest difficulty in condensing the supreme Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit.

The reason lies in the sheer potency of their Dao. The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a constitution of primordial chaos, granting a golden body that endures myriad tribulations without perishing] that Eldrin Chen has achieved is an immortal golden body, impervious to ten thousand calamities. His Primordial Chaos Limitless Law also leads directly to the Primordial Chaos Great Dao [the supreme Dao principle encompassing the origin and boundlessness of all chaos].

Two paths of such formidable power are naturally proud and unruly. To fuse them into one, to refine them into a single Supreme Dao Fruit [the highest grade of Dao Fruit, representing a perfect fusion of one's cultivated paths], presents a challenge of unimaginable scale.

To accomplish this feat likely requires a heart of adamant resolve and a will that shakes heaven and earth, with only the faintest sliver of hope for success.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Dao heart is steadfast. Having resolved to tread this path, he harbored no hesitation.

He sat in meditation within the Cosmic Star Archipelago [a constellation of floating islands imbued with celestial energy], pushing the Zhou Tian Star Gathering Spirit Formation [a grand formation that draws upon and concentrates the spiritual energy of the surrounding stars] to its absolute limit. Original English translation available at @udio-novel.com.

In that instant, the vast expanse of the Eastern Sea [the great ocean bordering the eastern lands] was stirred into a tempest. The boundless Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of heaven and earth from the entire Purple Realm [a major realm within the cultivation world] surged forth like a cataclysmic tsunami.

"To gather such a prodigious volume of heaven and earth's Qi, what manner of Dao Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of a cultivator's path and power] does Senior Eldrin seek to forge?"

Witnessing this spectacle, the onlookers were all struck with a mixture of awe and grave solemnity, their faces etched with astonishment.

To harness the power of an Immortal Rank Formation [a powerful array or magical formation] to converge the vast, oceanic Qi of an entire Great Thousand World [a major world within the cosmic hierarchy]—this act could be described as seizing the very Creation [the primordial creative force of the cosmos] from heaven and earth. Scouring the annals of history, from antiquity to the present day, one would be hard-pressed to find a second soul capable of such a feat.

"The time has come."

Even as the crowd marveled, Eldrin Chen drew upon that towering deluge of Qi, using it as nourishment to coalesce his own Supreme Dao Fruit [the pinnacle manifestation of a cultivator's Dao].

In that fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base, his Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state], his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality], his Immortal Essence [the purified energy core of an immortal]—all the fruits of his lifelong endeavors—began to fuse together, striving to give birth to the most earth-shattering Dao Fruit imaginable.

This step of fusion, however, proved as arduous as anticipated.

Eldrin Chen's cultivation had reached a stage where the culmination of his life's work could be said to rival the very Creation itself.

His Immortal Physique, his grasp of the Laws of the Dao, his Immortal Essence—each was like a Peerless Immortal Sword [a sword of unmatched, immortal quality], possessing a keen edge capable of shaking the heavens and moving the earth. To meld these formidable elements into one, to refine them into a single, flawless Leakless Dao Fruit [a perfect, impervious crystallization of the Dao], presented a difficulty akin to scaling the very firmament.

Now, Eldrin Chen sought to fuse his lifetime's cultivation achievements into a single Leakless Dao Fruit [a perfect, flawless fruit of enlightenment representing one's complete mastery of the Dao], yet discovered the difficulty far surpassed even myself own imaginings.

"Immortal Physique, Immortal Essence, the Laws of the Dao…"

In this moment of supreme trial, Eldrin Chen gritted his teeth. With sudden, desperate resolve, he marshaled the totality of his power. Driven by an indomitable will and a gambler's final throw, he began the monumental task of merging all his arts into one.

Bolstered by his unshakable Dao-heart [the core of a cultivator's will and enlightenment] and immense fortitude, the culmination of his life's work began to tremble and intertwine. Against all odds, a sense of imminent, perfect fusion began to dawn.

"Now!"

And in that very instant, the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar was cloven asunder by a single, devastating sword stroke.

A hand vast enough to blot out the sky—the Demon God's Hand—soared through the rent in reality, descending with crushing force to suppress Eldrin Chen.

The Extraterrestrial Demon God had lain in wait for this precise moment. As the Millennium-long cycle governing the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar neared its end, Arachne, the Demon God, paying no small price, once more sundered the Heavenly Scar with his blade. This allowed the Calamity Demon God to strike, to sever the path of ascension.

"Calamity Demon God!"

Witnessing the Calamity Demon God's renewed interference, a glacial light flashed in Lyra Jiang's eyes. In the next breath, she prepared to unleash her power once more.

Yet at that very moment, her steps faltered slightly, and she actually allowed the Calamity Demon God to surge past her unhindered.

Seeing that Lyra Jiang did not block myself, the Calamity Demon God felt a flicker of savage joy in its heart. It immediately unleashed its full power, its attack cleaving directly towards Eldrin Chen.

And in that same instant, Eldrin Chen, who was in the midst of coalescing his Dao Fruit, suddenly snapped his eyes wide open. He met the assault head-on, unleashing the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords in a devastating counter-strike aimed straight at the Calamity Demon God.

Already suppressed by the Heaven and Earth Will, the Calamity Demon God was caught completely off guard by this sudden ambush, thrown into utter disarray.

These Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were peerless Peerless Immortal Sword blades, each possessing the terrifying power to slay immortals and slay gods.

Now, united as one, their killing intent was truly invincible. In a single clash, they shattered the Calamity Demon God's Demon God body, severing one of its arms and inflicting a wound of unprecedented severity. Access the full story on https://audio-novel.com.

"Aaaargh—!"

Struck by this sudden assault, the Calamity Demon God let out a piercing shriek, its expression one of utter disbelief.

It stared in horror at Eldrin Chen, unable to contain its shock and fury. "You dare deceive me, Eldrin, the Junior!" it roared.

"Calamity…"

Within the void, Eldrin Chen urged his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords forward in a relentless assault, his expression icy as he declared, "Calamity Demon God [a primordial entity embodying ruin and catastrophe], I have been waiting for you."

The truth was, Eldrin Chen had, decades prior, silently and successfully condensed his Supreme Dao Fruit [the pinnacle spiritual achievement representing one's foundational Dao] of the Primordial Limitless.

His ostentatious breakthrough this time was merely a ruse—a calculated move to lure the Calamity Demon God into making a move, catching the ancient fiend completely off guard.

This was also why, during this confrontation, Eldrin Chen had instructed the heroes of the Purple Realm [a major realm within the cultivation world] not to intervene; he possessed absolute confidence in his own strength.

To ensure the success of this scheme, the knowledge of his true breakthrough was confined to Lyra Jiang alone. Even the Old Patriarch had been kept in the dark by Eldrin Chen.

Now, witnessing Eldrin Chen on the verge of perfecting his Supreme Dao Fruit, the Calamity Demon God could indeed no longer remain idle. Disregarding the peril, it plunged into the heart of the Purple Realm.

Yet, in the great battle decades past, the Calamity Demon God had suffered unprecedented wounds when it forced its way into the Purple Realm in a desperate attempt to slay Eldrin Chen.

Now, with its injuries still unhealed, its reckless charge back into the Purple Realm played directly into Eldrin Chen's trap, resulting in catastrophic damage far surpassing its previous wounds.

In the hundreds of thousands of years since its ascension to the Demon God [a supreme rank among demonic entities] path, it had never endured injuries of such devastating severity.

As Eldrin Chen closed in with boundless killing intent, the ancient demon realized the truth: the power of the man before him had likely surpassed even that of Arachne, the Demon God, brushing against the very threshold of the Second Realm of Immortal Ascension.

Deep within the Cosmic Star Archipelago, the two clashed for over thirty exchanges. The Calamity Demon God grew more alarmed with each passing moment, realizing he himself had unwittingly fallen into a disadvantageous position.

Had he been at his peak, he would not have feared Eldrin Chen, but with old wounds unhealed and now missing an arm, continuing the fight within the Purple Realm against Eldrin Chen carried the grave risk of utter annihilation.

This realization struck him in an instant. He acted decisively, unleashing a desperate, all-out burst of power at the cost of severely depleting his vital essence to repel Eldrin Chen and flee towards the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar.

"You shall not escape!"

At that very moment, Lyra Jiang, who had retreated earlier, materialized as if from nowhere, blocking his path of retreat and charging straight at him.

That momentary obstruction was all it took. A pained shriek tore from the Calamity Demon God as a blast of Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder from Eldrin Chen sent him reeling through the air, blood spraying from his mouth. He had suffered yet another devastating wound.

Yet, the Calamity Demon God proved worthy of his title as a Demon God who had attained the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] for hundreds of thousands of years. Even after such a blow, he mustered the strength to violently break through the encirclement and fled beyond the bounds of the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar. Access the full story on audio-novel . com.