Chapter 973 : Clash of Immortals on Divine Mountain

With the chance to ascend to immortality laid bare before them, none of the figures were willing to retreat.

A rare and momentous clash thus unfolded upon the slopes of the Purple Seal Divine Mountain.

The four contenders vying for the Purple Seal Divine Fruit were all supreme powerhouses at the very pinnacle of the Purple Seal Realm, each a peerless prodigy who had forged their path for nearly ten thousand years.

Their battle commenced high in the Heavenly Vault, and from the very first exchange, the void trembled and the vast mountains and rivers quaked in terror beneath the force of their conflict.

Had it not been for the successive interventions of several Demigod Patriarch and Eldrin Chen to stabilize the heavens and earth, countless rents would have been torn into the fabric of the Boundless Void itself.

As Eldrin Chen had foreseen, the outcome of this struggle became clear in a mere three days. Both the Master of Stellar Palace and the Master of Solar Fire Hall were defeated, their chance at immortality slipping from their grasp.

The final two, Heaven Abandoned Lin and the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, dueled for another seven days. In the end, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace proved no match for Heaven Abandoned Lin, forced to relinquish the prize that had seemed so tantalizingly within reach.

"Alas!"

Having lost her chance at the Purple Seal Divine Fruit, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace could not help but sigh.

As a long-established cultivator of the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier within the Purple Seal Realm, her spiritual power was profoundly formidable. Furthermore, she wielded the Near-Immortal Treasures Demon-Suppressing Cauldron. By all logic, she should have had at least a fifty percent chance of seizing the Purple Seal Divine Fruit. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel . com.

It is a pity that during the previous Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great upheaval where demonic energy erupted from the abyss], the Demon-Suppressing Cauldron [a powerful artifact designed to seal and suppress demonic forces] suffered severe damage. Although it has mostly recovered now, after prolonged battle, Heaven Abandoned Lin still managed to find a flaw, which is why he was ultimately defeated by Heaven Abandoned Lin.

"I yield to your superior skill, Fellow Daoist."

Having defeated his opponent, even with Heaven Abandoned Lin's temperament, he found it difficult to restrain his emotions.

Eldrin Chen nodded. With a flick of his sleeve, he retrieved the Purple Seal Divine Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the essence of the heavens and earth, unique to the mortal realm], then said with a smile, "The Purple Seal Divine Fruit is a unique divine object within the Mortal Realm [the plane of existence inhabited by mortals and lower-level cultivators]. That you have obtained it shows you are one favored by destiny."

"I only hope you will use this treasure well, to lay a solid foundation for your future Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the ultimate goal of cultivation, transcending mortality to become one with the Dao]."

"I shall remember your teachings, Fellow Daoist."

Heaven Abandoned Lin carefully accepted the Purple Seal Divine Fruit, his expression turning solemn as he spoke.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Since the Purple Seal Divine Fruit has found its master, I shall take my leave."

"Fellow Daoists, until we meet again."

"…"

Eldrin Chen departed from the Purple Seal Divine Domain [a sacred realm associated with the Purple Seal legacy] and did not return to his clan. Instead, he journeyed directly towards the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the vast and perilous cultivation realm of the Eastern Sea].

He traversed the boundless heavens and earth, and before long, he arrived within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

Eldrin Chen entered the Spirit-Severing Sea [a treacherous region of the Eastern Sea known to sever spiritual connections] and immediately activated the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Path Principles [a supreme cultivation art of solar and flame essence]. He sought to sense the elusive location of the Immortal Treasury [a legendary vault left by an ancient immortal].

Yet, contrary to expectations, even after Eldrin Chen fully channeled the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the core power of his cultivation art], he only gained a faint, indistinct feeling. The Immortal Treasury remained ethereal and intangible, its true location frustratingly beyond his grasp.

"Perhaps the Void-Refining Immortal [an ancient immortal master] was exceedingly cautious," he mused. "Fearing his contingency might be unraveled by the Outer Realm Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond this world], he hid the Immortal Treasury profoundly deep."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, beginning to understand the rationale behind the ancient Void-Refining Immortal's actions.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed deeply. If he could not locate the ruins of the Void-Refining Immortal, this entire journey would have been for naught.

"No, that cannot be," he countered his own doubt. "A contingency prepared for a heavenly tribulation cannot be completely unfindable."

"Since it was left by the Void-Refining Immortal, perhaps clues can be found with the Ji Clan [a prominent cultivation clan with deep historical roots]."

Eldrin Chen whispered this realization, and a moment later, a spark of insight lit up his eyes.

He made a decisive decision and prepared to depart from the Spirit-Severing Sea immediately, intending to first pay a visit to the Ji Immortal Clan.

Soaring across the boundless sea, Eldrin Chen headed towards the Dorian Sea Region and, before he knew it, arrived at Dorian Sacred Island.

Given Eldrin Chen's current status and prestige, the Ji Clan naturally dared not show any neglect. Dorian Ji, accompanied by Freya Ji and the Surging Wave Sword Immortal among others, personally came out to welcome Eldrin Chen.

Within the Great Hall, several peerless Path Lord sat facing one another. Dorian Ji studied Eldrin Chen for a moment and could not help but sigh inwardly.

Although he had long anticipated that Eldrin Chen was no ordinary talent destined for a small pond, the speed of his growth over these years still far exceeded his expectations.

Thinking of this, he could not help but muse with emotion, "It seems like only yesterday when we first met, and you were but a minor Golden Core cultivator." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio—novel.com.

"Now, in the mere blink of a few thousand years, you have surpassed me by a great margin."

"You flatter me, Elder Brother."

Eldrin Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, "Given the bond between us, there is no need for such formality."

"Indeed."

Dorian Ji also smiled warmly. As cousins with Exquisite Jiang, he naturally felt a close kinship with Eldrin Chen as well.

In the past, before Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his greatest backer had been Dorian Ji. The depth of their relationship needed no further explanation.

With this in mind, Dorian Ji personally poured a cup of tea for Eldrin Chen before inquiring, "Might I ask what brings you here on this visit?"

"My purpose for coming..."

Eldrin Chen paused briefly, then spoke without further hesitation, "I have come regarding the ruins within the Spirit-Severing Sea."

He recounted the tale in detail, explaining the origins of the Immortal Treasury [a legendary vault of immortal treasures] within the Spirit-Severing Sea to Dorian Ji.

After listening, Dorian Ji's brow furrowed slightly in thought. After a moment of consideration, he shook his head. "The Third Ancestor ascended eighty thousand years ago—an age lost to the mists of time."

"Whether the venerable elder left any contingencies within the Spirit-Severing Sea is something I know little about. I fear I may not be of much help to you."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly.

The Third Ancestor of the Ji Clan was none other than the Void-Refining Immortal [the Immortal who Refines the Void]. As the third member of the Ji Clan in its entire history to achieve ascension to immortality, he was thus honored by the clan as the Third Ancestor.

Yet even Dorian Ji was unaware of the contingency left by his clan's Third Ancestor. It seemed the method for locating the Immortal Treasury [a legendary repository of immortal treasures] might have been lost during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cataclysmic event of ancient times].

At this thought, a soft sigh escaped Eldrin Chen, and a tinge of regret colored his expression.

But just then, Freya Ji's eyes flickered with sudden insight. "Our Ji Clan's Immortal Refining Furnace [a supreme artifact for refining immortal-grade materials] was personally forged by the Third Ancestor," she said, her voice brightening. "It is the Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [the ultimate artifact entrusted with safeguarding a clan's legacy] he left for us."

"Perhaps with this artifact, we can find the ruins left by the ancient Immortal Clan [a clan whose ancestors achieved immortality]."

"Is that truly possible?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes instantly lit up, a wave of pleasant surprise washing over him.

Seeing his reaction, Dorian Ji also nodded thoughtfully, stroking his beard. "The Immortal Refining Furnace was indeed crafted by the Third Ancestor's own hand," he mused. "It may very well share some connection with the Immortal Treasury."

"Very well. I shall retrieve the Immortal Refining Furnace and accompany you to the Spirit-Severing Sea [a perilous sea known to sever spiritual connections]."

"My sincere thanks."

Hearing this, a spark of anticipation kindled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Since the Immortal Treasury [a legendary repository of celestial treasures] lay ahead, the group had no mind for idle reminiscing. The two immediately departed for the Spirit-Severing Sea [a perilous sea known to sever spiritual connections] and soon arrived within its bounds.

After venturing deep into the Spirit-Severing Sea, Dorian Ji took out the Immortal Refining Furnace [a divine cauldron capable of refining immortal artifacts] and activated it, yet he failed to sense the location of the Immortal Treasury.

Shaking his head, he handed the Immortal Refining Furnace to Eldrin Chen and said helplessly, "It seems my cultivation is insufficient; I still cannot locate that Immortal Treasury."

"Then let me try."

Eldrin Chen took the Immortal Refining Furnace and immediately channeled the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the Primal Sun and Heavenly Flame]. A torrent of Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending the laws of the cosmos] surged into the Immortal Refining Furnace.

As expected, once the Immortal Refining Furnace was empowered by the Path Principles, it mysteriously sensed a location deep within the heart of the Spirit-Severing Sea.

Eldrin Chen's eyes snapped open. "Follow me," he declared without hesitation.

With those words, he tore through the void and flew towards the depths of the Juelin Sea [the Sea of Utmost Peril, a treacherous region within the Spirit-Severing Sea]. Dive deeper into the Dao at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.