Chapter 1090 : The Ghost Immortal's Gambit

"The Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor has embarked upon the path of a Ghost Cultivator [a cultivator who has forsaken the flesh to pursue power through spectral means]?"

Upon hearing this, the hearts of all present were seized by a mingled surge of shock and dread.

A person's reputation casts a long shadow. Were they facing an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor, their group of six might have held a sliver of hope by joining forces. Yet, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's power was said to rival that of a true Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the mortal world].

To make matters worse, among their six, Canda the Daoist had been ambushed, and Sylas Ye, the Immortal had long since fallen under the control of the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor. They were left with the strength of only four.

Given the current predicament, the odds of their survival seemed vanishingly slim.

"Amitabha."

At that very moment, Zenyu the Prison-Keeper stepped forward, his expression icy and his gaze piercingly cold. "The true Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor perished long ago," he declared. "The being before us is merely a Ghost Immortal [a spectral immortal, weaker than a true immortal of the same realm]."

"If we fight with everything we have, a thread of hope may yet remain."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of understanding stir within him.

Compared to a true Immortal, a Ghost Immortal was considerably weaker, unable to match the power of an immortal of the same cultivation realm. For more chapters, visit www . audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Although the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor before them had long since reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just one step below the legendary Earth Immortal], it was doubtful whether he still possessed even a fraction of his former power.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen looked towards the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor and said, "We have heard of the mighty reputation of the Ancient Ancestor."

"However, you have now undergone Nirvana [a profound rebirth or transformation] with your Remnant Soul [the lingering spiritual essence of a powerful being] to become a Ghost Immortal [an immortal existence achieved through a ghostly or spectral path]. How much of your former strength truly remains?"

Flora the Immortal Maiden also breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a charming smile as she said, "What Brother Eldrin says is reasonable. If you still possessed the power of your prime, you likely would not be hiding here, secretly plotting against us."

"This Ancient Ancestor's methods are indeed far inferior to what they once were, yet they are more than sufficient to deal with the likes of you."

As the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's words fell, he activated the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a supreme treasure embodying the opposing forces of Yin and Yang], sending it soaring through the air to strike.

The four cultivators hastily joined forces, no longer daring to hold anything back. They each summoned their various Spiritual Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts] and unleashed their Divine Abilitys [profound supernatural techniques] to oppose the onslaught of the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

Yet even so, faced with this pair of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasures [the highest grade of immortal artifacts], the group was forced into a steady retreat, battered and overwhelmed.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Zenyu the Prison-Keeper took a single step forward. His form transformed into a white-haired deity-demon that blotted out the sky, and with one palm, he sought to suppress the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

The Great Perfection Immortal Physique [a perfected immortal body constitution] of this Zenyu the Prison-Keeper was exceedingly peculiar. It could actually emanate a Prison-Keeping Radiance [a divine light with sealing and imprisoning properties], which managed to suppress the overwhelming tide of Netherworld Qi [the sinister energy of the underworld].

"This is..."

"Divine Fiend Prison-Keeping Physique!"

Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's expression suddenly turned grave, and he spoke with a note of astonishment.

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the others flickered with a subtle shift. The Divine Fiend Prison-Keeping Physique was a rather rare Immortal Physique [a supreme innate constitution bestowed by the heavens].

This constitution possessed an overwhelmingly domineering power to suppress and imprison. It was said to be extremely effective in countering the Netherworld Qi [the yin-attributed spiritual energy of the ghostly realms] of Ghost Immortal [a powerful ghost cultivator] and the Baleful Qi [the malevolent, killing intent-infused energy] of Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow a path of slaughter and demonic arts].

Thinking of this, a wave of elation washed over the group.

Although Zenyu the Prison-Keeper's cultivation was only at the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, he had refined this constitution to the Great Perfection Realm. For Ghost Cultivator [cultivators who harness ghostly or yin-attributed energies], he would likely prove even more troublesome than a Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality expert.

"A Divine Fiend Prison-Keeping Physique at the Great Perfection Realm... it seems we cannot allow you to live today!"

Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's face darkened. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a renewed tide of Netherworld Qi. The radiance of the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a mystical orb embodying the powers of yin and yang] surged by several degrees, once again pressing down upon Zenyu the Prison-Keeper, forcing him into a steady retreat.

Eldrin Chen swiftly moved to intervene and lend aid. Yet, at that very moment, he sensed an Azure Immortal Sword [a celestial-grade sword of azure hue] cleaving through the air towards him. It was Sylas Ye, the Immortal, who had finally made his move.

It was clear that Sylas Ye, the Immortal had long since had his Divine Soul [the highest spiritual essence of a cultivator] seized by the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor during the previous exploration of the ruins. His expression was now cold and detached as he summoned the Heaven's Blade Immortal Sword [a legendary sword of immense power] to strike, intent on utterly annihilating Eldrin Chen.ŴŴŴ

"Damnation!"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned icy. While fending off Sylas Ye, the Immortal, he sought to aid his three companions, only to realize that a protracted struggle would likely end in disaster for them all.

In that fleeting moment, a decision crystallized within Eldrin Chen. "Hold them off for a moment," he declared, his voice resolute. "I shall first behead Sylas, then return to aid you."

"Behead Sylas?"

Zenyu the Prison-Keeper's gaze sharpened slightly, a flicker of surprise at Eldrin Chen's audacious resolve. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel*com.

After all, Sylas Ye, the Immortal was at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the penultimate stage of mortal cultivation before true immortality]. Slaying such a foe would be no simple feat.

He gave Eldrin Chen a long, measuring look, then gave a slow nod. "Strike with your full might. I shall keep him contained."

As his words faded, Zenyu the Prison-Keeper's form erupted with radiant Law Divine Chains [manifestations of cosmic law used to bind and suppress]. These chains of light merged with the two dark-golden chains upon his body, their metallic clatter echoing as they surged forth to suppress the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor.

"Heaven-Touching Law."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly, yet a measure of calm settled within his heart.

It turned out that Zenyu the Prison-Keeper had not only cultivated his Great Perfection Immortal Physique to completion, but had also advanced his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] to the Sky-Reaching Realm.

Bolstered by such a Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally profound and stable cultivation base], Zenyu the Prison-Keeper's strength was likely not inferior to, and perhaps even surpassed, that of a cultivator at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality. Holding off the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor for a short while should be well within his capabilities.

Thus, Eldrin Chen gathered his focus and immediately summoned forth the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, launching a relentless assault against Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

Having broken through to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm, Eldrin Chen's Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power techniques] was now in no way inferior to that of Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

Now, with the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords dancing in his grasp, their relentless strikes gradually forced Sylas Ye, the Immortal onto the defensive.

"How can his combat prowess be so formidable?"

Seeing the tide turn against him, Sylas Ye, the Immortal transformed into a bolt of azure divine lightning and struck—this was the renowned Divine Ability known as the Azure Firmament Divine Thunder.

This Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] had been cultivated by Sylas Ye, the Immortal to the Great Perfection Realm. With his full exertion, it shot directly toward Eldrin Chen.

Yet from within the maelstrom of thunder and flame, Eldrin Chen emerged unscathed, his body shrouded in Primordial Chaos True Qi [the primordial energy of creation]. He stepped forward calmly and declared, "To receive without reciprocation is discourteous. Now, taste *my* divine thunder."

"Boom—"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve, and a five-colored thunderclap erupted, crashing violently towards Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

The Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder possessed the ultimate speed under heaven. Sylas Ye, the Immortal had no time to evade and was immediately struck, coughing blood as he was sent flying. His Protective Aegis shattered on the spot.

"Die!"

Eldrin Chen uttered a cold shout and pressed his advantage without hesitation. He summoned the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand to suppress Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

Alarm surged within Sylas Ye, the Immortal. He instantly transformed into a streak of azure light, attempting to flee the grasp of the sky-covering hand.

"Now."

But Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. With another flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a Five-Colored Halo that shone down, instantly disrupting Sylas Ye, the Immortal's Swiftflight Light Divine Ability.

Immediately after, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords chimed as they merged into one, forcefully knocking away the Heaven's Blade Immortal Sword that had been locked in combat with them, and cleaved towards Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

"Ancient Ancestor, save me!"

At the life-or-death moment, Sylas Ye, the Immortal finally cried out in terror.

High upon the Firmament, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor, who was single-handedly battling three Immortals, glanced back for an instant before immediately returning his gaze forward.

The moment he saw the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union, he understood that Sylas Ye, the Immortal was doomed to die.

His eyes swept across the entire battlefield, and after a fleeting moment, they narrowed slightly. By now, he had already driven Zenyu the Prison-Keeper and the other two into a steady retreat.

However, if Eldrin Chen succeeded in slaying Sylas Ye, the Immortal, this battle could gain several new variables.

After all, the might of this Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union had already reached eighty to ninety percent of the power of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, enough to pose a threat to him.

At his peak, he would naturally have no fear, but currently, his Nirvana [the state of perfect enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth] still required the souls of six Immortals as a catalyst to reach completion, and his comprehension of the Dao of Life and Death had not yet reached a profound level.

Coupled with the fact that the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of ghosts] ghostly Qi he now cultivated prevented him from unleashing the full power of the two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure treasures, the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

If things dragged on any longer, the situation could become rather troublesome.

With this thought, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's gaze turned icy. The Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the opposing yet complementary primal energies of darkness and light] swirling around him churned once more. From within the vast Immortal Mansion, an Immortal Sword erupted into the heavens, blazing with Yin-Yang Polar Light [a divine radiance born from the convergence of Yin and Yang energies].

"By the heavens! It's the Yin-Yang Aurora Sword [a legendary magical treasure that wields the devastating, aurora-like power of the opposing yet complementary cosmic forces of Yin and Yang]!" This novel is serialized on audio-novel[dot]com. Visit for updates.