Chapter 1014 : Divine Thunder and Forbidden Escape

With a resounding crack, the Demon Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality but is tainted by demonic arts] was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth. He cast a terrified glance at Eldrin Chen, for the power of that divine thunder was overwhelmingly immense.

Had it not been for the extraordinary defensive power of his Fire Feather Immortal Robe [an enchanted robe woven from phoenix feathers, offering potent protection], that single strike would likely have claimed half his life.

"Damnation!"

In that fleeting instant, he grasped the direness of his situation. Facing Eldrin Chen alone, he doubted he could withstand even twenty exchanges, let alone survive being besieged by three opponents simultaneously.

Confronted with such peril, a ruthless resolve hardened within him. He decisively summoned his Crimson Treasure Mirror [a mystical mirror that radiates a crimson light, capable of deflecting attacks] to shield himself from the advancing foes.

Yet, Eldrin Chen paid the mirror no heed. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial One Grasping Hand [a supreme divine technique that manifests a colossal, energy-condensed hand to seize and suppress enemies], intent on utterly crushing the Demon Immortal.

"*Cough*—"

The Grasping Hand blotted out the sky, its colossal fingers closing around the Demon Immortal with inescapable force.

Struggling within the grasp, the Demon Immortal channeled all his power into the Fire Feather Immortal Robe. In a desperate move, he activated a forbidden art. His form transformed into a streak of flame that shed its physical shell, vanishing in an instant towards the distant horizon of the Heavenly Vault [the vast, dome-like expanse of the sky].

"The Golden Cicada Molting Technique [a forbidden escape art that allows the user to shed their physical form like a cicada, leaving behind a decoy while their true essence flees]?" This chapter is provided by www . audio-novel.com. Support the original.

Watching the Demon Immortal [a powerful cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet attained true divinity] vanish in an instant, a flicker of movement passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

The Demon Immortal was no longer in his grasp, leaving behind only a single Fire Feather Immortal Robe [an enchanted garment woven from the feathers of a phoenix, granting flight and fiery protection].

"A fine Immortal Treasure [a powerful artifact forged by or for an immortal being], and a most superior means of escape,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a trace of reluctant acknowledgment coloring his expression.

The Great Primordial One Grasping Hand [a supreme divine technique of capture and restraint, said to be able to seize stars and pluck moons from the sky] was among the most terrifying grappling Divine Ability [a supernatural power mastered through profound cultivation] in all the realms. Since its creation, it had proven utterly unstoppable, capable of plucking stars and seizing moons with effortless grace.

This Demon Immortal was the first being to ever escape with its life from his grasp, a testament to its truly Extraordinary prowess in the arts of flight and evasion.

In the span of a lightning-flash thought, Eldrin Chen summoned his Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant beam of energy embodying the five primal elements, capable of capturing and suppressing almost anything]. With a single sweep, it ensnared the Crimson Treasure Mirror [a mystical mirror that reflects and amplifies magical attacks], drawing it into his hand. Thus, the battle reached its conclusion.

"This battle... is won!"

With a single clash deciding the fate of heaven and earth, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

Exquisite Jiang's beautiful eyes also shimmered with thought. Gazing in the direction the Demon Immortal had fled, she remarked, "That Demon Immortal's strength seemed somewhat lacking, far inferior to the Catastrophe Demon God [a deity of calamity and destruction]."

"This was within expectations."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, yet smiled faintly. "The cultivation base of the Catastrophe Demon God has already reached the Ascendant Immortal 6th Tier [the sixth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], placing him among the very pinnacle within the Creation Realm [the realm of world-creation]."

"That Catastrophe Demonic Abyss is a Supreme-Grade Postnatal Demonic Treasure [a supreme-grade demonic artifact forged after the creation of the world], so naturally, this individual is far from being comparable to it."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort also nodded. After all, the Catastrophe Demon God possessed a Supreme-Grade Postnatal Demonic Treasure in hand. As long as the Demonic Abyss remained Impenetrable [an ability rendering a defense utterly unbreachable], not even a Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [a cultivator at the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] could have done anything to him.

Back then, if the Purple Seal Realm had not restrained the majority of the Demonic Abyss's power, preventing it from fully aiding the Catastrophe Demon God, they likely could not have slain him.

Thinking of this, Verdant Consort could not help but remark, "Although my husband has only recently arrived in the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals], it seems his strength now ranks among the very top among Immortal [immortal beings]."

"One can only say it is not weak; to call it the pinnacle would be an overstatement."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and stepped forward, ascending the immortal mountain.

Having cultivated to his current level, while he possessed sufficient confidence in his heart, he also understood that there was always someone greater beyond oneself.

Frowning slightly, he spoke with a touch of gravity, "The Immortal possess Longevity [eternal life] and do not die. Even within the same Ascendant Immortal Realm, some may have broken through mere tens of thousands of years ago, while others may have lived for millions, even tens of millions of years."

"After cultivating for millions of years, even a pig would have mastered astonishing techniques, let alone those Immortals who have risen to prominence within a Great Thousand World."

"Therefore, even among those at the same Ascendant Immortal Realm, two Immortals with seemingly comparable cultivation bases can possess a staggering disparity in true combat power."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression, his tone measured as he revealed a look of solemnity.

The Demon Immortal he had just defeated was merely at the Ascendant Immortal 4th Tier. Judging by its aura, it had likely broken through to the Ascendant Immortal realm a mere hundred thousand years ago. Its grasp of Immortal Path Divine Abilities and its Immortal Treasures were both decidedly mediocre.

The only noteworthy Divine Ability it possessed was that Golden Cicada Molting Technique, placing its combat prowess firmly at the very bottom among Ascendant Immortals.

Yet, the pressure Eldrin Chen had felt from the Qian Immortal Clan's Supreme Elder, Xander Qian, whom he had encountered earlier on Verdant Rock Island, was of an entirely different magnitude. Join our community of readers at https://audio-novel.com.

That Xander Qian had cultivated for over a million years. Not only was his Immortal Essence foundation profoundly deep, but the Path Principles he cultivated were exceptionally domineering. Furthermore, he seemed to possess several immensely powerful Divine Abilities.

"If I were to face that Xander Qian, I fear I would stand no chance of victory."

"At best, I might only manage to protect myself..."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, then spoke again with utmost gravity, "Legends speak of Immortals who have cultivated for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years."

"Although they never cultivated to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal bound to the terrestrial world], they still reached Ascendant Immortal Perfection [the pinnacle of the Ascendant Immortal realm], and even took half a step beyond that final threshold."

"Hampered by the limitations of their own foundational potential from breaking through to Earth Immortal, they instead cultivated various Immortal Path Divine Ability [divine arts of the immortal path] to a level surpassing all limits. Their combat prowess was truly earth-shattering, hence they are called Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his expression growing slightly grave.

The reason this place is called the Crimson Dragon Sea Region is that, one hundred thousand years ago, its master was a Crimson Dragon Patriarch who had stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Such beings cultivate Divine Ability [supernatural arts and powers] that transcend the Ascendant Immortal Limit, and some even wield supreme-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure [powerful magical artifacts forged after the creation of the world]. Their combat strength has long since surpassed the Ascendant Immortal Realm, and legends even say they possess the power to challenge true Earth Immortal Patriarch.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen looked at his companions and said, "Although there are no Half-Step Earth Immortal currently residing within the Crimson Dragon Sea Region, there are supreme immortal deities who have lived for a million years."

"Once we claim this Path-Field [a cultivator's territory or domain of influence], we must cultivate with a low profile and await the opportune moment."

As they conversed, the group had already ascended to the summit of the immortal mountain.

Eldrin Chen led everyone into the cave abode, where they beheld an Immortal Spring [a spring imbued with immortal energy] flowing with pure white Immortal Spirit Essence [the concentrated spiritual energy of the immortal realm].

Gazing at the Immortal Spring, Verdant Consort said with a tone of regret, "The Immortal Spirit Essence within this spring is thin. It appears to be only of Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the lowest grade of immortal spiritual objects]."

"Immortal Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy that can give rise to immortal springs] are inherently precious. To possess even a single low-grade Immortal Spring [a spring that flows with spiritual energy suitable for immortal cultivation] is a blessing we should be content with."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, and hearing this, the others also revealed faint smiles.

Although the spiritual energy from this Immortal Spring [a spring that flows with spiritual energy suitable for immortal cultivation] was somewhat thin, it was barely sufficient to support the cultivation of three Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality through cultivation]. Their long-stagnant cultivation bases could finally advance once more.

"Let us plant the treasure trees first."

Having decided to settle here, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved the Spiritual Peach Tree [a mystical tree that bears peaches imbued with spiritual power] and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a mystical tree aligned with the eight trigrams, symbolizing cosmic balance and fortune], planting them upon the mountain peak.

He then took out the Immortal Lotus Seed [the seed of a lotus with profound spiritual properties] of the Creation Green Jade Lotus [a legendary lotus of creation, said to be carved from green jade] and, finding a suitable Spiritual Lake [a lake imbued with concentrated spiritual energy], planted it there. Only then did he speak: "We shall plant these three Spiritual Root [a foundational spiritual plant that anchors and nourishes the spiritual energy of a place] for now. Later, when the clan's strength has grown, we can consider whether to transplant them to other territories."

"Agreed." Exquisite Jiang replied with evident delight, gazing at the Spiritual Peach Tree [a mystical tree that bears peaches imbued with spiritual power]. "Once the Spiritual Peach Tree [a mystical tree that bears peaches imbued with spiritual power] advances in grade, our own cultivation progress will undoubtedly accelerate."

Verdant Consort also nodded in agreement, then looked towards the Immortal Isles [islands suffused with immortal-level spiritual energy, often used as cultivation sanctuaries] and said, "Although we have claimed these Immortal Isles [islands suffused with immortal-level spiritual energy, often used as cultivation sanctuaries], we have also offended the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle [a powerful demonic beast lineage associated with crimson flames] lineage. We must establish a defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and patterns used for defense, attack, or cultivation enhancement] here with all haste."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, retrieving several Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals] from within his robes.

They were the Fire Feather Immortal Robe [a robe woven from the feathers of a fire-attribute immortal bird], the Crimson Firmament Divine Thunder Mirror [a mirror that channels and reflects divine crimson thunder from the heavens], the Immortal-Scorching Gold Cauldron [a golden cauldron capable of refining even immortal materials], and a single Immortal Sword [a sword forged for and wielded by immortals] brimming with baleful aura.

Among these treasures, the first three were spoils of the recent battle, while the final one was the Netherweave Sword Embryo [a nascent sword formed from condensed netherworld energy] obtained from Netherweave Demon Venerable.

Of the three treasures, both the Fire Feather Immortal Robe and the Crimson Firmament Divine Thunder Mirror were Low-Grade Immortal Treasure [the lowest tier of treasures used by true immortals], yet they remained precious artifacts for those who had just entered the immortal realm.

The Immortal-Scorching Gold Cauldron and the Netherweave Sword Embryo were even more valuable. The former was a supreme treasure forged from rare immortal-grade metal, while the latter was a manifestation of a wisp of Postnatal Sword Fiend [a malevolent sword intent born after the creation of the world], making it peerless in Slaughter [the art of killing and destruction].

Gazing upon the treasures, Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before speaking. "All four are extraordinary, but to prevent any hidden schemes from the Demon Immortal [an immortal who has fallen to demonic cultivation], the other three cannot be used to form the array's core."

"It seems now that only this Netherweave Sword Embryo is suitable to serve as the array's keystone treasure." The story continues at audio-novel dot com.