Chapter 991 : Heavenly Tribulation Ascension

"A pity, to have let him slip away..." sighed the voice from within the Eternal Pursuit of the Dao.

Watching the Calamity Demon God escape with its life, Lyra Jiang spoke with a tone of regret.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen remained remarkably calm, for it had been within his expectations. An Extraterrestrial Demon God was a divine demon of the Nine Heavens, its cultivation and combat prowess truly earth-shattering. Naturally, it was exceedingly difficult to utterly annihilate such a being.

Eldrin Chen did not pursue the Calamity Demon God. He understood that once he left the Purple Realm, without the suppression of the Heaven and Earth Will, his current strength would be insufficient to slay the Calamity Demon God.

Furthermore, that Calamity Demon God was backed by the Demonic Abyss and had the assistance of Arachne, the Demon God, making it a foe not easily dealt with.

Yet the most crucial reason was that above the Cosmic Star Archipelago, thunderclouds were gathering densely. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial one must overcome to ascend to immortality] had already begun to coalesce.

In this battle, he had exerted his full power. His world-shaking, immortal-slaying combat prowess could no longer be restrained, and the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly trial of thunder and lightning] had ultimately gathered.

The most pressing matter now was to swiftly transcend the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and achieve the Immortal Dao Fruit [the perfected state and power of an immortal].

Eldrin Chen gazed at the gathering Nine Heavens Heavenly Tribulation, then calmly stepped forward, ascending into the sky. He spoke, his voice carrying across the expanse: "The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation approaches. All of you, withdraw beyond three million Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Do not approach the vicinity of the tribulation."

Hearing his words, the assembled crowd immediately began their retreat. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel-dot-com.

They gazed with boundless excitement at the figure high in the void, their faces alight with ecstatic joy.

This time, the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] had been ambushed and grievously wounded, its power drastically diminished. It was now clear it could no longer hinder Eldrin Chen's path to ascension.

It must be said, the phenomena accompanying this Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must overcome to become an immortal] were truly earth-shattering and heaven-rending.

Even before the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the tribulation of heavenly thunder] descended, the roiling Tribulation Clouds [ominous clouds that gather before a heavenly tribulation] had churned for nine nights across the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms]. An endless torrent of thunderous Tribulation Clouds poured forth from the void, ultimately coalescing into a five-colored immortal Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

"This is the Great Five Elements Primordial Chaos Thunder Tribulation [a legendary tribulation thunder of immense power, born from the chaos of the five elements]!"

As this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation gradually took form, the Dao Lord of the Observant Peak [a high-ranking immortal official] paled, his expression shifting dramatically as he recognized the origin of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

A slight tremor passed through Eldrin Chen's brow as he, too, comprehended the origin of the Great Five Elements Primordial Chaos Thunder Tribulation.

The origins of this Great Five Elements Primordial Chaos Thunder Tribulation were extraordinary. It was counted among the most terrifying of all Immortal Ascension Tribulation [heavenly trials for immortality]. The annals of the Purple Realm [a major immortal realm] held legends claiming it had appeared only once before.

In ancient times, when the Purple Immortal Lord [a legendary immortal sovereign] ascended to immortality, legend stated he too faced this same terrifying immortal-ascending Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

Furthermore, an ancient rumor within the Purple Realm persisted: the realm's most powerful offensive Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique], 'Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder' [a divine thunder technique of pure Yang energy and the five elements], was comprehended and created by the Purple Immortal Lord after he successfully endured his Immortal Ascension Tribulation.

Thereafter, Purple Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] used the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique of pure Yang and the five elements] as his foundation to create the 'Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique of pure Yin and the five elements],' intending to fuse them and create the 'Great Five Elements Chaos Divine Thunder [a legendary divine thunder technique combining Yin, Yang, and the five elements into primordial chaos].'

Alas, Purple Immortal Lord failed, never managing to recreate that Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder [the ultimate divine thunder of primordial chaos].

As for why he did not succeed, no concrete rumors have survived. Some say the path was too arduous, while others claim Purple Immortal Lord simply did not remain in the mortal realm long enough.

Yet Eldrin Chen sensed that the reason seemed to be more than just that.

Regardless of whether the old tales were true or false, witnessing the Great Five Elements Primordial Chaos Thunder Tribulation [a heavenly tribulation of thunder embodying the five elements and primordial chaos] descend with his own eyes now, a trace of solemn gravity settled upon Eldrin Chen's brow.

"BOOM! CRACKLE!"

Thunder roared and lightning flashed as winds howled and clouds churned.

Even as shock gripped the hearts of the onlookers, that towering Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly thunder] came crashing down upon them.

The Five-Colored Divine Thunder [divine thunder radiating with the hues of the five elements] descended like World-Ending Thunder [thunder with the power to shatter worlds], and fear painted the faces of all who watched.

Sensing the terrifying power contained within that Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, Kunxuan the Dao Venerable [a venerable master of the Dao] turned pale with dread. He could not help but exclaim, "With my level of cultivation, I fear I could not withstand even this first strike of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation!"

Lin Tianqi [the Sword Saint of the Eastern Wastes], the Sky-Watching Dao Master [a title for a master of celestial divination], and even Peng the Roc Demon Sage all wore expressions of profound gravity.

Though their strength surpassed the others by half a measure, they understood that even if myself could withstand this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic divine punishment of thunder and lightning], they would likely suffer unprecedented, grievous wounds, making survival through a second strike utterly impossible.

High above in the void, Eldrin Chen remained motionless, facing the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation head-on.

He sat cross-legged in the empty expanse, his hair of purest white cascading down, allowing the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation to crash upon his physical form without resistance.

Struck by this blow, his Immortal Physique [a body tempered to divine-jade-like perfection] glowed with a soft, inner light—not a single strand of hair was severed.

"Is this the extent of the Great Five Elements Primordial Chaos Thunder Tribulation [the supreme tribulation thunder born from the chaos of the five fundamental elements]?" The story continues at https://audio-novel.com.

Having blocked the power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation with his flesh, Eldrin Chen felt the annihilating force of the lightning and slowly opened his eyes.

Upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven], winds howled, clouds churned, and thunder roared with flashes of lightning.

Blinding white radiance erupted in bursts; the heavenly tribulation seemed incensed, striking down with an aura of unrivaled divine majesty.

Eldrin Chen allowed the cataclysmic Heavenly Thunder Tribulation to hammer his body. He weathered three successive strikes, yet remained utterly, perfectly still.

It was not until the fourth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a divine trial of thunder sent by the heavens to test cultivators] that Eldrin Chen finally lifted his gaze slightly, a trace of solemnity coloring his expression.

This fourth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was overwhelmingly fierce, its power nearly rivaling a full-force strike from an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. As it crashed down, it actually left Eldrin Chen's physical body charred and blackened.

Yet, that was all. Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the essence of primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience] had already reached the Great Vehicle [the Great Perfection stage]. It could truly be called flawless and complete; even an ordinary Immortal would find it difficult to inflict a mortal wound upon him.

Although this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation had injured him, it merely caused some superficial wounds. Under the operation of the Law of Life [the fundamental Dao principle governing vitality and regeneration], those minor injuries vanished into nothingness in the blink of an eye.

The subsequent fifth and sixth bolts of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, while even more powerful, likewise struggled to bring him any mortal peril.

However, when the seventh bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation descended, Eldrin Chen's expression grew solemn once more.

The might of this seventh bolt was immense, not inferior to a full-power strike from a mid-stage Ascension to Immortality realm expert. It was too domineering, too terrifying. Even with Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, taking it head-on would risk severe injury.

With a flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen summoned forth the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique harmonizing the five elements and pure Yang energy]. The torrential light of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation clashed against the divine thunder, finally parrying this blow.

The eighth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was even more astonishing, causing a faint furrow to appear between Eldrin Chen's brows.

With a subtle gesture of his finger, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary celestial swords] shot into the sky, weaving through the air. In an instant, they ground everything to nothingness, cleaving apart and extinguishing the eighth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

"Such formidable Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a divine trial of thunder and lightning that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve]."

"Senior Eldrin's power has already far surpassed that of Jiang the Sovereign Emperor."

Gazing at the terrifying tribulation in the heavens, Kunxuan the Dao Venerable could not help but take a deep breath and exclaim with awe.

Several Demigod Ancestor [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality but not yet achieved full immortality] nodded in agreement. Jiang the Sovereign Emperor had only attained his Dao [achieved his supreme cultivation path] for nearly ten thousand years; these very Demigod Ancestor had been witnesses to his tribulation back then.

Now, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation faced by Eldrin Chen far exceeded that of the past. The might of merely the sixth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was already no less than the ninth bolt endured by Jiang the Sovereign Emperor.

The final three bolts of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation were even more terrifying and boundless, possessing the power to slay an Immortal [a being who has ascended to true immortality].

Had Jiang the Sovereign Emperor faced such a calamity back then, he would likely have had no chance of achieving immortality.

At this thought, even one as proud as Lin Tianqi could not help but sigh, "The bearing of Eldrin, the Abyss is truly sufficient to rival that of a Great Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal lord of the highest order]. In time, he may well become the second such being."

Hearing this, expressions of joy spread across everyone's faces.

If they truly could have a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo, a pinnacle existence] as their backing, and as long as Eldrin, the Abyss still remembered old ties, then even if they were to enter the cycle of Reincarnation Tribulation [the trial of death and rebirth] in the future, they might yet receive his care.

Just as a flicker of joy began to bloom within the hearts of the onlookers, a cataclysmic roar of thunder erupted across the Firmament. The final, most devastating wave of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to ascend to immortality] descended with a world-shattering howl. Join our community of readers at audio-novel*com.