Chapter 942 : The Cleansing of Vajra Temple

Eldrin Chen, who had been brimming with fury, felt a measure of his anger dissipate upon witnessing the demeanor of the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk.

He could only sigh softly before speaking, "This matter has no connection to the Serene Spirit Temple. Great Master, you need not blame yourself."

"However, this Vajra Temple has committed countless evils and has sunk its roots deep into the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain. As I lack the time to deal with this matter myself, I hope the Serene Spirit Temple will act on my behalf to thoroughly cleanse this lingering scourge."

"The Buddha is compassionate," the Demon-Subduing Arhat murmured, closing his eyes before continuing with a sigh. "Patron, you may set your heart at ease. This humble monk will personally handle the affairs of the Vajra Temple. Not a single evildoer shall escape justice."

"Then I shall trouble you with this."

Eldrin Chen sighed once more and said no further.

He did not linger in the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain, departing swiftly for the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Upon arriving in the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, Eldrin Chen addressed the Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm, "This one must enter seclusion for cultivation. I will not be accompanying you to the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago."

The Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm understood Eldrin Chen's intent and nodded in acknowledgment. "This one shall proceed to the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago immediately. I will not return to the Western Sea until the full three thousand years of the agreement have passed."

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After bidding farewell to the Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm, Eldrin Chen immediately set off for the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

For Eldrin Chen at this moment, the most urgent task was to refine the Formation Flag [a flag used as a core component for setting up powerful arrays], thereby utilizing the power of the Gale's Eye [a legendary artifact said to contain the essence of primordial winds] to cultivate the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary, nigh-invulnerable physical form].

Therefore, he did not delay, arriving within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire that very day.

Refining such Primordial Solar Formation Flags [flags imbued with the pure essence of the primordial sun, used for solar-based arrays] was no simple feat, especially since seven Primordial Solar Treasure Flags [treasure-grade flags of immense power] needed to be crafted at once. For this purpose, Eldrin Chen personally sought out Exquisite Jiang and Violet Consort Yan among others.

Working together, the three of them toiled for over a decade before finally succeeding in refining all seven of the Primordial Solar Formation Flags.

Having gathered all the treasures required for the Sevenfold Gale Subduing Abyss Formation [a grand formation designed to harness and control sevenfold gale forces to subdue abyssal energies], Eldrin Chen prepared to depart for the Gale Divine Ridge.

However, Exquisite Jiang wore a deeply concerned expression, her tone grave as she said, "The Demon God Celestial Pillars [ancient, ominous pillars rumored to be the prison of a demon god] at the Gale Divine Ridge are likely guarded by Extraordinary. For you to go alone is fraught with peril. Let me accompany you."

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, sighing as he spoke. "With my current level of cultivation, there are almost none left within the Purple Seal Realm [a vast and perilous cultivation realm] capable of slaying me. You need not worry for my safety."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang fell into a contemplative silence. She understood all too well the truth in Eldrin Chen's words.

However, Eldrin Chen had not spoken the whole truth. While there were almost none within the Purple Seal Realm who could harm him, against the truly existences that could pose a mortal threat, even the people of the Purple Seal Realm would find it difficult to offer substantial aid.

Not to mention her, Exquisite Jiang, even those Demigod Patriarch might only be able to lend a meager amount of assistance.

Eldrin Chen, keenly observant, noticed Exquisite Jiang's silent contemplation and promptly took her hand, saying, "Do not dwell on it. The most pressing matter now is to focus wholeheartedly on your cultivation."

"You possess the Supreme Lunar Immortal Body [a legendary physique attuned to the profound power of the moon]. Once you cultivate it to perfection, you will achieve one of the world's most supreme Immortal Body [a perfected physical vessel for immortal cultivation], placing you but a single step away from condensing the Primordial One Path Foundation [the ultimate, singular foundation for one's cultivation path]."

"The Path Hearing Blossom [a mystical flower said to grant insights into the Dao] will mature again before long. I believe you will ultimately comprehend your fifth Arcane Power [a profound supernatural ability derived from deep understanding of natural laws], forging the peerless Primordial One Magical Power [the purest and most potent form of magical energy, derived from a singular, perfect foundation]."

Hearing his words, Exquisite Jiang regained her confidence and nodded firmly. "Within a thousand years, I will certainly cultivate the Primordial One Magical Power," she declared.

"By then, I should be able to lend you a hand and share some of your burden."

"Excellent." Eldrin Chen's brows lifted slightly, a smile gracing his features. "When the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, catastrophic invasion from the demonic abyss] arrives, we shall face the enemy side by side."

"…"

After bidding farewell to his wife, Eldrin Chen did not linger on the Ji Continent. He set out directly for the Gale Divine Ridge.

The Gale Divine Ridge lies in the easternmost reaches of the Purple Seal Realm, a place long abandoned. It was once hailed as the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain [a legendary ancient domain].

Yet, after the Gale Divine Ridge shattered, the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain crumbled overnight, becoming a forbidden land within the Purple Seal Realm.

When Eldrin Chen arrived at the ruins of the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain, he found the world utterly silent. For tens of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], the mountains and rivers lay in absolute stillness, devoid of life.

Eldrin Chen's divine sense swept across hundreds of thousands of Li-lengths. Along the way, he found not a single flying creature, fish, or insect—not even a withered blade of grass. It was a stark testament to the cataclysmic Tribulation [a heavenly calamity or trial] that had befallen this land.

"Seven pillars suppress heaven and earth; mountains and rivers fall into deathly silence."

Eldrin Chen journeyed deeper into the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain until he stood before an impossibly majestic mountain range. A sigh of lament escaped his lips. For uninterrupted reading, go to www . audio-novel.com.

In ages past, the Demon God [a supreme entity of malevolent power] had used seven Celestial Pillars [cosmic pillars of immense power] to seal the Gale Divine Ridge, severing the flow of the world's Spiritual Veins [natural conduits of spiritual energy] and primal vitality. From these pillars emanated a vast, transcendent force.

Trapped within this environment, the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain gradually transformed into a Mortal Realm [the realm of ordinary, non-cultivating life] forbidden land, a place no longer fit for any living being to thrive.

The ancient powers of the Ancient Eastern Pole Domain were almost entirely annihilated during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss]. The few survivors fled, leaving behind only these silent, shattered lands.

"The Demon God's Celestial Pillars," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen resumed his steps, advancing towards the Gale Divine Ridge. Along the way, he saw that upon the sprawling, thousand-mile-long ridge, seven immense, pitch-black Celestial Pillars stood suppressing it.

Those Celestial Pillars were shrouded in world-ending black smoke. Each wisp of that dust-laden smoke distorted the very void around it. Even an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator at the Infant Soul stage] would likely be instantly annihilated, reduced to a wisp of tribulation ash, upon touching a single strand.

Yet, at that moment, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He noticed an unexpected figure standing before the Gale Divine Ridge and couldn't help but voice his surprise, "Senior..."

"Halt your steps."

Before he could finish, the figure decisively waved a hand, cutting him off.

Hunched over, the figure shook his head on the spot and said, "The Demon God Celestial Pillars are perilous. With your current cultivation, venturing here may not guarantee your safety."

Eldrin Chen did not reply immediately. His brow merely furrowed deeper, a grave expression settling on his face.

He had met this person once before. It was the Tomb Guardian, the one who had kept watch over the tomb of the Eastern Sovereign on Eastern Sovereign Mountain for many years.

This man appeared utterly withered, his Vitality [life force] seemingly on the verge of exhaustion. Yet, his physical body was like that of a Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient, immensely powerful dragon], possessing a terrifying strength capable of rending the heavens, splitting the earth, and cleaving Primordial Spirits [the spiritual core of high-level cultivators]. He was a master who had walked the path of achieving immortality through physical cultivation.

The Tomb Guardian had watched over the Eastern Sovereign's tomb for so long. Eldrin Chen had never expected to find him here today, and it seemed the man was waiting specifically for him. This development was entirely unforeseen.

After a moment of stunned silence, Eldrin Chen shook his head. "For my physical body to achieve perfection, the aid of the Gale's Eye [a legendary artifact said to contain the essence of primordial winds] is indispensable."

"If I retreat now, in a thousand years, the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the corporeal vessel of the ancient Eastern Sovereign, sealed within the formation] will break free. Who then could possibly stand against it?"

The Tomb Guardian fell silent for a long while before shaking his head. "But do you understand? These Seven Demon God Celestial Pillars [seven colossal pillars erected by demon gods to channel a world-ending formation] represent the most terrifying killing array the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful entity from beyond this world] ever laid within the Purple Seal Realm."

"The most terrifying killing array?"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted, his expression growing even more grave.

The Tomb Guardian nodded solemnly. "Seven thousand years ago, after the Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme cultivator who once ruled the east] forged his Immortal Body [a perfect, indestructible physical form], he came to this place. When Imperial Sovereign Jiang comprehended his Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing his chosen Dao] and condensed his Path Fruit [the tangible culmination and proof of one's cultivation path], he too stood here."

"Yet neither possessed the certainty to succeed. In the end, I persuaded both to turn back."

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