Chapter 955 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"In the end, you have still become a calamity!"

The Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful entity from beyond the known cosmos] murmured, its gaze fixed upon the snow-white robed figure before it. A flicker of killing intent, tinged with a complex emotion, passed through its pupils.

Eldrin Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a serene and unmoving presence amidst the heavens and earth, his eyes calmly regarding the Outer Realm Demon God.

He offered no lengthy speech, nor did he wish for one. His voice was tranquil as he stated, "Today, this Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful duplicate of one's spiritual core] of yours shall remain here!"

"With what power?"

The Outer Realm Demon God sneered, its tone dripping with contempt. "A swarm of ants dares to attempt deicide?"

"To slay you—is to prove my Path!"

Eldrin Chen declared coldly. With a single step, he conjured wind and thunder, while a wave of ultimate Profound Ice Power [a power of absolute cold capable of freezing even spiritual essence] surged forth to strike.

"The power of the Three Profundities, the Mortal Realm Immortal Body [a legendary physical constitution that bridges the mortal and immortal realms]!"

The Outer Realm Demon God's pupils contracted sharply. It raised a hand to suppress the attack, its Immortality Indestructibility [a concept of absolute durability and unbreakability] golden radiance clashing violently with the forces of wind and thunder. An immense power of Vitality [the fundamental life force and essence of existence] collided catastrophically with the ultimate profound ice. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel-dot-com.

In the blink of an eye, the two combatants were already locked in fierce battle.

On one side was the Eastern Sovereign Golden Body [a supreme physical cultivation technique], unrivaled within the Mortal Realm, while the other was the unprecedented Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable physical form]. Their clash from the very outset transcended the ultimate limits of the Mortal Realm.

The sheer terror of such power was such that even the assembled Demigod [cultivators one step below true immortality] present dared not intervene lightly.

"Such terrifying power," someone murmured.

While straining to maintain the Formation [a complex array of energy channels and symbols used for defense or attack], the Lord of the Path Palace spoke with profound awe, "Even a duel between two Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] of the Ascendant Immortal Realm would likely be no more spectacular than this."

Heavenly Gaze Path Master also nodded, his expression grave. "Fellow Cultivator Eldrin's Immortal Body [a perfected physical form ready for ascension] is complete. He lacks only the final Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning] to achieve immortality. The Outer Realm Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond this world] likewise fights by borrowing the strength of the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the corporeal remains of a legendary Eastern Sovereign]."

"For two individuals on the very cusp of immortality to appear in the same era is almost impossible. A battle of this magnitude may not be seen once in a million years."

"Indeed," sighed the Earth Mystery Path Venerable, his tone filled with admiration. "The Returning Abyss Path Master forged his own method to cultivate an Immortal Body. Such talent and foundation are rare even within the Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended beings]."

"That he still refuses to ascend even now shows he harbors even greater ambitions."

"It is likely that one day, when he reaches the Immortal Realm, he will become a Sovereign [a ruler of immense power] over an Immortal Domain [a territory within the immortal realms], revered and worshipped by countless Immortal."

"A pity that we likely will not live to see that day."

Even the proud Kunpeng Demon Sage nodded, offering rare praise: "Should this venerable one achieve immortality one day, even I would yield and give him a wide berth upon meeting him."

"BOOM—"

Above the Heavenly Vault, the great battle raged on.

The assembled experts did not intervene immediately. Instead, they activated their Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and power used for defense, attack, or containment] to seal off the heavens and earth, allowing the two existences who had transcended the pinnacle of the mortal realm to duel within.

Both combatants were supreme powerhouses who had forged Immortal Body [a body refined to an immortal state, granting immense durability and power]. With every gesture, they moved like two Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual beings of immense power], wielding force capable of World-Opening [the primordial act of cleaving chaos to create a new world or realm].

Such evenly matched opponents of this caliber would not conclude their duel in a short time. Yet, none could have imagined that this single battle would rage on for the time it takes seven full years to pass.

"CLEAVE!"

The Demon God [a supreme entity of the demonic path, wielding immense destructive power] roared, shaking heaven and earth as it unleashed a blow meant to topple the very sky.

A terrifying force erupted forth, seeking to shatter Eldrin Chen into dust.

Yet, Eldrin Chen remained utterly unperturbed. With a simple raising of his hand, he unleashed a palm strike that descended like a mountain, suppressing the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world]. The blow sent the demon staggering back, forcing it to retreat three full steps.

"Damnation!"

The Outer Realm Demon God fixed its gaze upon Eldrin Chen, its expression shifting to one of profound gravity.

Throughout the seven-year-long conflict, their duels had always been evenly matched, with neither gaining a clear upper hand. To find himself now being pressed back was an unexpected and unwelcome turn.

A flicker of alarm stirred within the demon's heart, and a cold weight began to settle in its gut.

Even the might of the Nine Heavens Heavenly God Demons [legendary demonic beings of immense power] had its limits. While the Eastern Sovereign's physical form was peerless under heaven, its reservoir of strength was not inexhaustible. Visit audio‑novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Trapped within the formation for two millennia, it had expended a significant portion of its power. Yet, even in this diminished state, it had remained supremely confident in its invincibility.

For its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] was an Immortal-Demon Primordial Spirit, capable of channeling and wielding a depth of power far surpassing that of Eldrin Chen.

Its original intent had been to seize this opportunity, even at the cost of destroying this Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique to manifest a secondary spiritual avatar], to finally slay Eldrin Chen. Instead, it found itself mired in a grueling battle of attrition.

Conflicts of this magnitude consumed energy at a terrifying rate. With their strengths so evenly matched, seven years of relentless combat had yielded not Eldrin Chen's demise, but the grim realization that the demon's own power was now more than half depleted.

By now, although the Eastern Sovereign Golden Body was not yet exhausted, the power of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] had been significantly depleted.

"Not only is his physical body peerless, but his recovery power is also astonishing," the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond the known realms] mused inwardly.

"If this continues, this Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique that manifests a second spiritual avatar] risks having its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] power completely drained."

The Outer Realm Demon God whispered to itself, a flicker of retreat crossing its mind.

In that split second of lightning-fast thought, the Outer Realm Demon God made its decision. Channeling its Primordial One [the fundamental, undifferentiated energy of creation] true power, it braced itself to receive a full-force strike from Eldrin Chen and instead raised a palm to unleash an attack against the Eight Trigrams Immortal Refining Formation.

"Trying to flee!"

Seeing the Outer Realm Demon God attempting to break the encirclement, the group immediately acted.

In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], the Eight Trigrams Immortal Refining Formation was pushed to its absolute limit. A barrage of Divine Ability [supernatural powers cultivated by immortals] techniques and Daoist arts surged forth, successfully blocking the Outer Realm Demon God's desperate, full-powered strike.

"*Cough*—"

Struck by Eldrin Chen's full-force blow, the Outer Realm Demon God was sent reeling through the air, blood spraying from its mouth.

His eyes snapped open, and a jet-black demonic light erupted from them, tearing a rent in the Eight Trigrams Immortal Refining Formation.

"Catastrophe Demon Pupil!"

Lord of the Path Palace cried out in alarm, attempting to channel all his power to repair the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy used for attack, defense, or cultivation].

However, the eight masters of the formation had been trapped within it for two thousand years. Their spiritual power was nearly exhausted, having been depleted by eighty or ninety percent, leaving them teetering on the brink of total depletion. They could not replenish the Formation in time.

As the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] was on the verge of breaking free, a beam of Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant light containing the power of the five fundamental elements] shone down from the void.

"It's the Five-Colored Divine Light at the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of mastery for a technique or cultivation art]!"

The Outer Realm Demon God felt a jolt of dread. Once again ensnared by the light, both its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] and physical form were frozen in an instant of absolute stillness.

It was Exquisite Jiang, who had been observing from the sidelines, seizing the critical moment to strike. Her Five-Colored Divine Light, rivaling the power of Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [divine powers of the highest order], had intercepted him.

In a clash between masters, a single moment's lapse decides the battle.

Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity. With a flick of his sleeve, he struck again, sending the demon god hurtling through the air.

By the time the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful entity from beyond this world] regained its senses, it found the Eight Trigrams Immortal Refining Formation [a mystical formation based on the eight trigrams, capable of refining even immortals] had already been restored, completely severing its path of retreat.

Not only that, but many of the onlookers, realizing the Outer Realm Demon God had reached its end, immediately joined in, unleashing their power to suppress it.

"You mortals dare!" it roared, its voice a thunderclap of fury.

With its escape route nearly sealed, the Outer Realm Demon God was driven to the brink of utter madness, its killing intent reaching a terrifying zenith.

It manifested its Eastern Sovereign Golden Body [a divine technique that transforms the cultivator into a titanic, golden god-demon form], its colossal form blotting out the sky as it lashed out against the heavens and earth, attempting to shatter the deadlock by sheer force.

Yet even this desperate gambit proved futile against the tide.

The Seven Treasures Gourd Formation [a formation powered by seven enchanted gourds] and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation [a formation drawing power from the seven stars of the Big Dipper constellation] unleashed their might in turn. The seven treasure gourds rained down Seven-Colored Immortal Light [a radiant, multi-hued light with purifying and destructive properties], while the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation transformed into seven deadly swords that slashed through the air.

At its peak, this incomplete killing formation would have been shattered by the Outer Realm Demon God in mere moments.

But now, with Eldrin Chen exerting his full power to suppress it and facing a coordinated assault from multiple foes, the Catastrophe Demon God was forced into a relentless retreat, battered and overwhelmed.

"You mere mortals dare defy the heavens!" it bellowed, its defiance echoing amidst its defeat. The story continues at audi novel.com.