Chapter 1089 : The Serpent's Subduing

"Excellent!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Verdant Sparse Immortal summoned and unleashed a Heavenly Blade, revealing it to be a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact of immense power].

The blade's edge shone with such piercing sharpness that it forced the Soaring Serpent [a legendary winged serpent demon] into a desperate, full defensive posture.

"I never imagined Brother Verdant Sparse was a master of both blade and sword,"

Immortal Maiden Flower giggled lightly. With a graceful wave of her sleeve, she summoned a Pink Silk Immortal Treasure [an immortal artifact made of enchanted pink silk] that shot forth, coiling around the Primordial Era Soaring Serpent [an ancient, primordial variant of the winged serpent] and cinching tight around its midsection.

The others exchanged a glance, and in that instant, they moved with perfect, unspoken coordination.

"Amitabha Buddha!"

The Old Monk chanted, sending forth a string of radiant, golden Prayer Beads [a Buddhist magical artifact used for chanting and subduing evil]. The beads spun in an endless cycle, forming a shackle that clamped firmly around the Soaring Serpent's throat.

Prison-Suppressor Child merely snorted coldly. With a deafening clatter, two massive Chains shot through the air, piercing straight through the Soaring Serpent's wings and pinning them fast.

Just as the wounded Soaring Serpent thrashed in a final, agonized struggle, Eldrin Chen activated the Primordial One Grasping Hand [a supreme divine technique that manifests a giant, energy-construct hand]. A single, colossal palm seized the serpent by its vital point [the metaphorical "seven inches" behind the head, a critical weak spot for serpentine creatures], finally subduing the mighty beast completely. Find this and other novels at audio-novel-dot-com.

"Excellent!"

"Then let this old man test whether he can shatter these Soaring Serpent golden scales."

Seeing the Soaring Serpent temporarily subdued, Crippled Heavenly Path Master finally let out a hearty laugh and activated his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by immortals].

He fiercely channeled his magic, and in an instant, his crippled left leg swelled monstrously, transforming into a heaven-veiling Divine Demon's Foot that descended with crushing force upon the Soaring Serpent.

"This is—!"

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly, his expression turning grave.

At last, he understood. The Crippled Heavenly Path Master's left leg was not a natural deformity, but the result of cultivating a specific Divine Ability.

This Crippled Heavenly Path Master had, through a brutal process, fused his own Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] with various arcane elixirs into his left leg. Through years of relentless accumulation, he had forged that limb into a weapon of unparalleled might.

The power concentrated within the leg was too immense, and the cultivation process too savage, ultimately exceeding what his own body could bear, leaving him with the permanent affliction of a crippled limb.

Yet, the price paid was not in vain. The left leg forged by the Crippled Heavenly Path Master through such tremendous sacrifice possessed truly terrifying power.

His cultivation was merely at the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier level, yet the power unleashed by this Crippled Heavenly God Foot surpassed even that of an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator, reaching nearly seventy percent of the might of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure.

"BOOM—"

Just as Eldrin Chen was lost in thought, the Crippled Heavenly God Foot descended with a thunderous crash, stamping down upon the physical form of the Soaring Serpent.

Such a formidable strike finally pierced the Soaring Serpent's defenses, forcing blood to seep from its body and causing numerous scales, forged as if from immortal metal, to be torn away.

In agony, the Soaring Serpent let out a furious roar.

It erupted with unprecedented strength, struggling violently. The pink silk ribbons of Immortal Maiden Flower, being only of Middle Grade Immortal Rank quality, were the first to fail, snapping into several pieces on the spot.

Immediately after, the six Prayer Beads of the Old Monk shattered one by one. Neither Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Giant Hand nor the Chains of Prison-Suppressor Child could hold it down any longer, and the beast finally broke free.

"Watch out!"

The expressions of the group shifted slightly. Seizing the moment, Eldrin Chen and Prison-Suppressor Child acted almost simultaneously.

Prison-Suppressor Child [a title for a powerful cultivator associated with suppressing demonic prisons] swiftly summoned a long spear, driving it straight through the Soaring Serpent at the point where its scales were damaged.

Eldrin Chen's Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword followed close behind, flying into the Soaring Serpent's body through the wound. A cataclysmic surge of Primordial Solar Solar Fire Sword Energy erupted and began to ravage its insides.

"ROOOOAR—"

With the Immortal Sword embedded within it, the Soaring Serpent let out a pained, agonized shriek. It began to writhe and thrash violently through the sky in a frenzy of torment.

Yet, within its flesh, the overwhelming sword energy and searing flames continued to spread unrelentingly, ultimately converging upon the vital point at the seventh segment of its spine.

"CRACK!"

A final, choked hiss escaped the beast. The sword strike had indeed pierced the Soaring Serpent's heart. The great serpent let out one last, mournful wail of agony before its massive form crashed heavily to the earth, all signs of life extinguished. Published by @udio-novel.com. All rights reserved.

Witnessing the Soaring Serpent's demise, Verdant Sparse Immortal approached with a smile. "That serpent was no weaker than a Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator. For you, worthy brother, to slay it with a single sword strike is truly admirable and fills me with respect."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He felt a vague unease at how closely Verdant Sparse Immortal had drawn near and took a subtle, half-step back without a sound. "This victory was not mine alone. Everyone here contributed significantly to the effort."

"Had Fellow Daoist Crippled Heavenly Path not inflicted such grievous wounds upon it, I fear I would not have found the opening to deliver the final blow."

"That is indeed true."

Verdant Sparse Immortal turned his gaze towards Crippled Heavenly Path Master, his tone exceptionally courteous as he said, "For this battle, Fellow Daoist Crippled Heavenly Path [the supreme natural law governing the cosmos] deserves to be credited with the foremost merit."

Yet, Crippled Heavenly Path Master wore an expression of wild joy. Looking at the two Immortal Root [the foundational spiritual essence of an immortal plant], he declared, "Since I am credited with the foremost merit, then hurry and gather the treasures. Give this old man an extra share!"

"Boom—"

At that very moment, the void above trembled violently.

Everyone looked up to see one golden and one azure treasure pearl soaring into the air, then hurtling down towards them with immense force.

"Trouble! It's the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a paired set of supreme-grade immortal treasures embodying opposing cosmic forces]!"

Verdant Sparse Immortal exclaimed in alarm, recognizing the origin of these artifacts.

A jolt of shock ran through everyone's hearts. These Polarity Dual Poles Pearl were the two Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure bound to its creator's life force, growing in power with them] once wielded by the ancient Polarity Patriarch [a title for a supreme master of opposing cosmic principles].

Both of these Immortal Treasure [a weapon or artifact forged with and containing immortal-grade power] were Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle rank of immortal treasures]. Moreover, much like Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, they were a paired set of Supreme Grade Ultimate Treasure [a matched pair of supreme-grade treasures whose combined power far exceeds the sum of their parts].

It could be said that these artifacts were the ultimate objective of their journey. No one had expected them to launch a sudden assault.

Facing the assault of two Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [artifacts of the highest rank, capable of unleashing devastating power], none of the group dared to be negligent. They all unleashed their most formidable techniques to intercept the attacks.

"Ah—!"

But at that very moment, a sharp cry of agony erupted from the Crippled Heavenly Path Master.

Eldrin Chen glanced back and saw that the Verdant Sparse Immortal had suddenly turned traitor. His Heavenly Blade Immortal Sword [a divine sword capable of cleaving the heavens] flashed out simultaneously, piercing deep into the Crippled Heavenly Path Master's physical body.

"Verdant Sparse, why...?"

The Crippled Heavenly Path Master wore an expression of utter disbelief. He could not fathom that after hundreds of thousands of years of friendship, the Verdant Sparse Immortal would choose this moment to betray him.

But he was granted no chance for regret. The Heavenly Blade Immortal Sword crossed with a sharp *clang*, cleanly severing the Crippled Heavenly Path Master and scattering his essence into the void.

"Boom—!"

In that same instant, having weathered the assault from the two Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, the group turned their gazes toward the Verdant Sparse Immortal. Their faces etched with extreme wariness, they retreated several paces.

Before anyone could speak, a resonant hum filled the void. From beneath the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a treasure embodying the primordial forces of yin and yang], a figure wreathed in the light of Polarity [the fundamental duality of creation, often represented as yin and yang] stepped forth through the air.

The newcomer had the white hair of an elder but the youthful countenance of a child, an immortal aura of grace and wisdom emanating from his form. He gazed upon the assembly with a smile and began to sing:

"Bearing the Polarity [the fundamental duality of existence, such as Yin and Yang], I embrace the Great Void; Contemplating life and comprehending death, the Path returns to Oneness."

"In life, I was already a tyrant among Immortals; In death, I shall remain a hero among Ghosts."

"This old man is Vast Void Bo, once known by the Daoist title Polarity Patriarch [Master of the Fundamental Duality]. Greetings to you all, young friends."

"The Polarity Patriarch!"

Gazing at the figure before them, the hearts of the crowd were seized by terror, their faces revealing utter and profound shock.

The Polarity Patriarch had perished millions of years ago. How could he suddenly be resurrected? Yet, aside from the Polarity Patriarch, who else could command the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a legendary treasure embodying the power of cosmic duality] with such effortless ease?

Eldrin Chen scrutinized the figure closely, his pupils contracting repeatedly. A flicker of doubt and alarm passed through his eyes.

"A Ghost Cultivator [a practitioner who continues cultivation after death, existing as a powerful spectral entity]."

The Prison-Suppressor Child seemed to have reached the same conclusion, drawing a sharp breath before speaking.

"A keen eye," he acknowledged.

Polarity Patriarch gave a slight nod, his voice calm as he continued, "One million years ago, during the Seventh Great Tribulation, I lost to that man by half a move and perished amidst the Tribulation."

"By fortune, a wisp of my remnant soul lingered here. For a million years, I have undergone Nirvana [a profound state of rebirth and enlightenment] in this place, treading the path of a Netherworld Ghost Cultivator [a cultivator who refines their soul in the underworld]."

"Now, this Patriarch is on the verge of attaining the Netherworld Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has ascended through the underworld path]. I still require the souls of six Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [cultivators at the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] as a catalyst. I must ask you, young friends, to lend me your Immortal Embryo [the nascent, foundational spiritual core of an immortal]." Find thousands of chapters at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.