Chapter 959 : Divine Hand Shatters the Demonic Lotus

That Nether Lotus Demonic Aegis [a supreme defensive shield formed from demonic lotus energy] was the signature Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] of the Demonic Lotus [a sentient, malevolent lotus entity]. Its defensive power far surpassed that of ordinary Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts]. Now, having stolen vast amounts of Netherworld Energy [the dark, yin-aligned energy of the underworld], the Demonic Lotus's cultivation had surged to the Demigod Realm [a realm just below true immortality]. When unleashed, its power actually rivaled that of a Near-Immortal Supreme Treasure [an artifact of near-divine grade].

Yet, even so, it was still insufficient to withstand Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Giant Hand [a divine ability manifesting a colossal hand of primordial chaos].

This Primordial One Giant Hand was an Immortal Rank Divine Ability [a technique of the highest, immortal grade]. With Eldrin Chen pouring his spiritual power into it without restraint, it was as if a Nine Heavens Heavenly God Demon [a legendary celestial deity-demon from the highest heavens] had descended to strike personally. It crushed the Nether Lotus Demonic Aegis into nothingness on the spot.

"*Cough!*"

With its Innate Divine Ability [a natural-born supernatural power] shattered, the Demonic Lotus immediately vomited a mouthful of reverse-flowing blood [a sign of severe internal injury].

It cast a terrified glance at Eldrin Chen, instantly realizing this foe was beyond its strength to confront. Seizing the moment the shattered lotus shield provided cover, it turned to flee for its life.

"You cannot escape."

Eldrin Chen murmured, his presence descending upon the mortal world like a Nine Heavens Divine Spirit [a celestial spirit from the highest heavens]. He ceased employing further Divine Ability techniques for this battle. With a single step forward, he simply pressed down with his bare hands, seeking to subdue his foe through sheer physical might.

Though the Demonic Lotus was powerful, its cultivation had not yet reached perfection. How could it possibly withstand the peerless, epoch-defying physique of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]?

Eldrin Chen struck out with a palm strike. In the span of a single clash, the Black Lotus [another name for the Demonic Lotus] was sent hurtling through the air, utterly defeated. This chapter is provided by https://audio-novel.com. Support the original.

Not only that, but the palm strike's remaining force continued to press down upon the Verdant-robed Figure, seeking to completely suppress the Demonic Lotus [a malevolent spiritual entity that manifests as a black lotus].

The Demonic Lotus had only managed to infiltrate the Netherworld Sea [a vast, dark sea within the underworld] by borrowing the physical body of the Verdant Ruins Patriarch; its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was anchored within the patriarch's flesh.

Now, Eldrin Chen's palm strike was unstoppable. If it struck the Demonic Lotus, both its physical form and Primordial Spirit would likely be reduced to ashes of calamity.

"Damn it!"

In that fleeting instant, the Demonic Lotus hesitated not at all. It instantly abandoned its host body, its Primordial Spirit transforming into a streak of black light that shot toward the depths of the void.

At that very moment, Exquisite Jiang, who had been observing from the sidelines, snapped her eyes open. She unleashed a Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant, multi-hued light with sealing and purifying properties] that swept out, instantly enveloping the fleeing spirit.

"We were waiting for you!"

Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh. With a flick of his sleeve, he gathered up the physical remains of the Verdant Ruins Patriarch, then unleashed the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme, purifying flame of solar origin]. The flames consumed the Demonic Lotus, reducing it to a wisp of calamitous ash.

With the Demonic Lotus slain, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Black Lotus [the physical remnant or seed of the Demonic Lotus entity] before turning his gaze to the mortal shell left behind by the Verdant Ruins Patriarch.

"You have finally done it."

At that very moment, a wisp of consciousness stirred from the depths of the void within the remains of the Verdant Ruins Patriarch.

The Fallen God Patriarch from ages past seemed to have returned from the Netherworld. He gazed at Eldrin Chen with a serene smile, his eyes holding a glimmer of amusement.

He gave a slight, approving nod and said with evident satisfaction, "To forge an Immortal Body within the mortal world—you are no weaker than the Senior Eastern Sovereign of old."

"Moreover, your path is not yet complete. It seems you truly are the one destined to quell the great calamity."

"Senior…"

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled, a surge of excitement and exhilaration washing over him, only to be instantly replaced by a chilling dread.

For the Verdant Ruins Patriarch was gradually dissolving into motes of light, reverting into boundless primordial energy that returned to the heavens and the earth.

Noticing Eldrin Chen's expression, the Fallen God Patriarch nodded and spoke with tranquil composure, "Do not worry. Do not grieve."

"We cultivators are born from the cosmos, and to the cosmos we return upon our end. This is the natural and proper conclusion."

The Verdant Ruins Patriarch regarded the two Mortal Path with utter calm and acceptance. "The Demonic Lotus used my body as a vessel to pilfer the Netherworld Energy [the profound, yin-aligned energy of the underworld] of the Purple Seal Realm, intending to condense within me a 'Supreme Lunar Divine Source' [a supreme source of pure lunar divine essence]."

"This object is an Immortal Rank Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade attainable by immortals]. If a female cultivator consumes it, it can increase her chances of attaining a Path Fruit Attainment [a profound breakthrough representing the fruition of one's cultivation path] by twenty percent."

"After my physical body returns to the Great Dao [dissipates into the fundamental principles of existence], you may take it back. Perhaps it can help the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation realm or world] gain another Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality], adding a few more points of certainty to quelling the impending cataclysm."

"Senior…"

Eldrin Chen's hands trembled as he channeled his vast, heaven-defying magical power, desperately trying to reverse the process of Verdant Ruins Patriarch returning to the Dao.

Yet, there are limits to mortal strength. Even an Immortal who has mastered the Immortality [the state of eternal life] and Indestructibility [the state of being unbreakable and imperishable] ultimately faces things beyond their power to change.

Though Eldrin Chen's magical power was peerless throughout the ages, having forged an Immortal Body [a physical form tempered to immortal perfection] within the Mortal Realm [the world of mortals] that was impervious to ten thousand tribulations, he was still powerless to stop Verdant Ruins Patriarch from dissolving into the Dao. Read, share, and discuss at www . audio-novel.com.

"Do not grieve. Do not sorrow."

"I fell many years ago. What remains now is but a wisp of lingering obsession that has briefly stirred. In the end, it must still return to dust."

Verdant Ruins Patriarch murmured softly, letting out a long sigh after a moment of silence. "If you truly feel remorse, then treat Verdant Consort well. That would not betray the hopes I held in my heart."

Verdant light-rain fell in a gentle shower, as beautiful as scattered petals, swirling like a river of Celestial Silver [a precious, luminous spiritual metal] within the boundless darkness. It became the most dazzling light this endless Netherworld [the realm of the dead and departed souls] had witnessed in countless millions of years.

Alas, within the vast expanse of the boundless Netherworld [the realm of the dead and departed spirits], aside from Eldrin Chen and his companion, no others were fated to witness the magnificent spectacle of this supreme Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] dissolving into the Great Path.

Eldrin Chen stood upon the heights, gazing silently at the gradually dissipating shower of light filling the sky. A profound and inexplicable sorrow weighed upon his heart, mingled with a deep sense of solitude and loneliness.

The mentors and comrades of bygone days had departed one by one. Now, there was no one left with whom he could converse, his heart filled with reverence and admiration.

"Do not grieve."

Exquisite Jiang leaned silently against his chest, gripping his hand tightly. "You still have me by your side."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, offering no further words, only tightening his own grip on her hand in return.

After Verdant Ruins Patriarch dissolved into the Path, a single 'Supreme Lunar Immortal Source' [the condensed origin of supreme lunar power, a treasure of immense rarity] remained where he had been. This 'Supreme Lunar Immortal Source', also known as 'Supreme Lunar Immortal Jade' [a jade-like manifestation of the supreme lunar origin], is a manifestation of the world's Polarity Origin [the fundamental essence of cosmic duality, such as yin and yang].

Even a vast Great Thousand World [a major world within the cosmic hierarchy] might spend a million years without successfully nurturing a single one. It can truly be said that for any Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation], this is an exceedingly rare and priceless treasure.

The Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] paid a tremendous price to procure an immature Immortal Rank Demonic Lotus [a demonic plant of immortal grade]. It used Verdant Ruins Patriarch's body as a vessel, allowing the lotus to bypass the detection of the Purple Seal Realm's Heavenly Path [the cosmic laws and principles of heaven] and arrive within the Netherworld Sea [the sea of the underworld]. Its purpose was to steal the Supreme Lunar [the supreme principle of lunar, or yin, energy] origin power belonging to the Purple Seal Realm.

The Supreme Lunar Immortal Source [a primordial essence of pure lunar energy] within the Verdant Ruins Patriarch was condensed by the Demonic Lotus [a malevolent entity] after it stole vast quantities of the Pure Lunar Origin [the foundational lunar energy] from the Purple Seal Realm. It can be said that this caused significant damage to the foundational power of the endless Netherworld [the underworld realm].

Furthermore, that Demonic Lotus had not yet taken its final step. Had it broken through to the Immortal-Demon realm, it would undoubtedly have devoured a major portion of the Supreme Lunar [the supreme lunar principle] foundational power of the Purple Seal Realm.

In doing so, the Demonic Lotus would not only have broken through to become a Netherworld Nether Antiquity Demon [a demon of ancient nether origin], but its cultivation would have advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching at least the third level of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high immortal cultivation stage]. Its strength would have far surpassed that of an ordinary, newly ascended Immortal.

Moreover, such an act would have completely destabilized the Polarity [the balance of cosmic forces] within the Purple Seal Realm, greatly depleting its foundational reserves.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen picked up the 'Supreme Lunar Immortal Jade' [a jade containing supreme lunar immortal essence] and said, "This object contains the power of heaven and earth's Pure Lunar Origin. It is sufficient to assist you in cultivating your Immortal Path Fruit [the fruit of the immortal path, a core cultivation achievement]."

"It should be left for Verdant Consort and the others,"

Exquisite Jiang shook her head and spoke, "With our foundations, achieving immortality is not difficult. Although Verdant Consort also possesses the potential for immortality, it ultimately cannot compare to yours or mine."

"With the aid of this object, their chances of ascension should be greatly increased."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly and did not insist further.

He nodded and said, "In the past, Senior Verdant Void fell for my sake. Now, giving this Supreme Lunar Immortal Jade to Summer Reign can be considered a form of recompense." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel[dot]com.