Chapter 1092 : Clash of Ancient Powers

Zenyu the Prison-Keeper also manifested his Prison-Keeping Divine Constitution [a divine physique specialized in suppression and imprisonment]. Gripping the Immortal-Slaying Black Spear [a legendary spear famed for its lethality against immortal beings], he launched a sweeping horizontal strike. The myriad chains behind him whistled through the air, converging in a frenzied assault upon the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor.

"Huummm—"

At the heart of the battlefield, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor hovered, the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a supreme treasure embodying the dual forces of Yin and Yang] suspended above his head. From it cascaded streams of Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the intertwined primordial energies of darkness and light], which coiled and intertwined ceaselessly.

While this pair of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest classification of immortal artifacts] was not exceptional in its offensive capabilities, its defensive power ranked among the absolute pinnacle even within the category of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

Despite the two opponents unleashing a myriad of techniques, they could not breach the defensive light-curtain projected by the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

Though not in imminent danger of being breached, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's expression grew slightly stern and contemplative.

"That fool Sylas Ye [the Immortal]! I instructed him to find a few Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before achieving true immortality] Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] without significant backing. How did he manage to attract two such formidable adversaries?"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor as his face hardened.

Both Eldrin Chen and Zenyu the Prison-Keeper possessed astonishing skill and power, far exceeding that of ordinary Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm cultivators. Individually, neither was weaker than a Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the peak of the Immortal Ascension Realm]; indeed, each was arguably several degrees stronger.

Had the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor been at the peak of his power, or had he completed his Nirvana [a profound rebirth or enlightenment process] breakthrough within the Netherworld [a realm of death and darkness] to the Earth Immortal Realm [a realm of terrestrial immortals], suppressing these two would have been a simple matter. Discover more cultivation stories at audio‑novel.com.

Yet now, he was but a Ghost Cultivator [a cultivator who has shed their mortal flesh and exists as a spiritual entity], and his Nirvana [a profound state of rebirth and renewal, akin to a phoenix rising from ashes] remained incomplete.

In this battle, he appeared awe-inspiring, having slain both Old Monk and Flora the Immortal Maiden amidst the encircling onslaught. Yet, he was acutely aware of his own precarious position.

Using Netherworld Ghost Qi [the spectral energy of the underworld] to power an Immortal Treasure [a supreme artifact of immense power] was inherently inefficient, yielding half the result for twice the effort. While he could unleash the greater part of the might of his three Supreme Grade Immortal Treasures, the drain on his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] was several times greater than if an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] were wielding them.

Having fought to this point, his Mana was nearly half-depleted. If he could not swiftly conclude the battle, he risked being forced onto the defensive.

"Six Souls Netherworld Curse [a sinister curse that binds and torments the souls of its victims]."

After much deliberation, Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor recalled his own Nirvana art. A shadow of grim resolve crossed his features as he muttered, "If not for the risk of that person discovering I yet live, forcing me to linger no longer, I would not hazard such peril."

"So be it. Once this matter is settled, I shall depart the Immortal Domain [the realm of the immortals] without delay!"

With this resolution firm in his heart, Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's gaze hardened with finality.

In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal moment], shielded by the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl, Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor summoned forth the Yin-Yang Aurora Sword and unleashed its radiant edge towards Eldrin Chen.

"Hmph—"

Facing the assault of a supreme-grade Immortal Sword, Eldrin Chen's expression turned incomparably grave.

He immediately activated his Primordial Chaos True Qi [a supreme protective energy derived from the primordial state of creation] to shield his body and was forced to recall the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to engage the enemy blade in a desperate clash.

Freed from the entanglement of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor felt immense pressure lift. He instantly channeled greater Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and utilized by practitioners] into the Yin-Yang Aurora Sword, forcing Eldrin Chen into a purely defensive stance.

Not content with that, the Ancestor let out a cold sneer. The immortal mark upon his brow split open once more, unleashing a sigil of intertwined light and shadow that shot horizontally across the sky, aimed directly at Eldrin Chen.

"The Yin-Yang Life-Death Curse [a forbidden technique that harnesses the opposing forces of creation and annihilation] again!"

Eldrin Chen's face paled as he felt the Yin-Yang Life-Death Curse tear violently through his Primordial Chaos True Qi and strike his physical form.

In that Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], a thunderous roar erupted, akin to the sound of World Creation [the primordial act of universe formation].

Before their eyes, Yin-Yang Qi [the fundamental energies of opposing yet complementary forces] exploded across the heavens and earth. A tide of boundless death energy crisscrossed the landscape, withering and annihilating all life in its path.

At the epicenter of the cataclysm, a terrifying shockwave reverberated through the world, piercing through one towering mountain after another, reducing them all to fine dust.

"Excellent!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen struck by the curse, Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor felt a flicker of initial relief in his heart.

That Zenyu the Prison-Keeper possessed the Prison-Keeping Divine Constitution [a special physique granting immense power over confinement and sealing], which posed a significant counter to the Netherworld [the realm of the dead and spirits] Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation].

This Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor, deeming it difficult to slay Zenyu swiftly, had thus intended to first subdue Eldrin Chen. Now, it seemed…

The nascent joy in Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's heart had barely taken root when his pupils abruptly constricted, his face revealing a trace of shock.

From the heart of the surging shockwave of Celestial Fire [a divine flame of immense purity and destructive power], a tall, unbowed figure strode forth through the air.

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Zenyu the Prison-Keeper's gaze sharpened, while Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor felt a jolt of alarm.

This Yin-Yang Life-Death Curse [a supremely potent curse intertwining the forces of life and death] was overwhelmingly potent. It wielded not only the power of the Yin-Yang Law [the fundamental principle of complementary opposites] but also a curse of vital essence and deathly aura. Even a cultivator at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage before achieving true immortality] struck by it would likely perish on the spot.

Yet Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique of legendary resilience, forged from the essence of primordial chaos] was far too formidable. Having cultivated the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art drawing power from boundless primordial chaos], his Life force [vital energy and life essence] was far more vigorous than that of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality.

Though he had sustained significant injuries, under the protection of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law and his Primordial Chaos Physique [his body imbued with the properties of primordial chaos], there was no imminent danger of his demise.

The deathly aura of the Yin-Yang Life-Death Curse [a potent curse that manipulates the forces of life and death] was refined by the Law of Life [the fundamental principle governing vitality and creation], while the power of the Yin-Yang Law [the cosmic principle of duality and balance] was further repelled by the Primordial Chaos Pure Yang Heavenly Fire [a divine flame born from the purest Yang energy of primordial chaos] and the Profound Nether True Water [a primordial water embodying the essence of the deep, cold abyss], failing to deliver a fatal blow.

"Disaster!"

The Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor felt his heart sink. In the next instant, he saw Eldrin Chen take a single, decisive step forward and unleash the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a radiant, five-hued divine light capable of sealing and suppressing], which descended like a cage of light to envelop the Yin-Yang Aurora Sword.

To completely neutralize this lethal trump card of the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor, Eldrin Chen simultaneously summoned forth the Yin-Yang Void Mirror [a mystical mirror that manipulates the void between Yin and Yang]. It erupted with the Yin-Yang Magnetic Light [a polarizing light that binds and disrupts], further shackling the immortal sword.

"*Screech—*"

Caught off guard, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor found, to his fury, that he could not immediately recall the Yin-Yang Aurora Sword.

Blinded by shock and rage, he disregarded the immense drain on his Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and harnessed by practitioners] and forcefully channeled another surge of power into the Immortal Sword, desperately trying to reclaim his supreme killing treasure.

"*BOOM—*"

But at that very moment, the cold, piercing eyes of Zenyu the Prison-Keeper [the Keeper of the Purgatorial Prison] snapped open.

With a swift, decisive motion, he unleashed a pitch-black furnace engraved with seven demonic skulls, sending it crashing down to suppress the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor.

This ghostly furnace was actually a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest known grade, surpassing even ordinary immortal artifacts]. Its sudden deployment took the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor completely by surprise, striking the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a magical pearl embodying the opposing forces of Yin and Yang] with such force that its radiance trembled violently.

"The Seven Ghosts Purgatory Furnace [a legendary furnace said to be powered by the tormented souls of seven powerful ghosts]! You are from the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [the Sea of Suffering in the Nether Abyss]!"

The moment he laid eyes on that Treasure Furnace, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's expression shifted dramatically, a flicker of alarm crossing his features.

Eldrin Chen's heart also gave a slight jolt, not because of the Seven Ghosts Purgatory Furnace, but because of the name Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea.

That 'Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea' was, like the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [the Divine Abyssal Sea of Western Qi], one of the Seven Seas of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals beneath the azure heavens].

Eldrin Chen knew little about the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea, only that it was once a place where a demon met its end.

An ancient demon who had survived eight Calamity Tribulations [cosmic trials of immense destructive power] was slain there at the final moment of its attempt to ascend to Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal realm of Great Luo, a pinnacle of cultivation].

After the ancient demon's fall, its blood and bones polluted a vast expanse of ocean, ultimately forming the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea—a sea filled with miasma and Baleful Qi [malignant spiritual energy born of slaughter and resentment]. It became a gathering place for Demonic Cultivators [cultivators who follow unorthodox, often malevolent, paths] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

Facing the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor's accusatory shout, Zenyu the Prison-Keeper spoke calmly, "My journey to the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea was originally to seek my own fortune."

"Meeting me was simply your destined calamity."

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor suddenly laughed heartily and said, "This venerable one perished many years ago within the Great Tribulation and should have long since entered the Cycle of Reincarnation [the cosmic process of death and rebirth]. Now, having defied the heavens by sacrificing my immortal soul to enter the ghostly path, it is indeed fitting that I face a tribulation."

"However, human will can conquer heaven's decree, and we Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality to attain immortality] are meant to defy the heavens."

"Today, either you slay this old man, or I shall forge my Netherworld Great Dao [the supreme path of the underworld] using your immortal souls as the foundation!"

Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor roared, unleashing a torrent of Netherworld Ghost Qi [the malevolent spiritual energy of the underworld] that swept across the surroundings.

In that instant, he could no longer afford to hold back. His Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a mystical orb embodying the opposing forces of yin and yang] and all his various Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] clashed and weaved through the air, as he sought to slay immortals and complete his own Dao.

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