Chapter 1090 : Ghost Immortal's Forbidden Gambit

"A Polarity Patriarch who has embarked upon the Ghost Cultivation Path [a forbidden path of cultivation that involves harnessing the power of restless spirits and the underworld]?"

Upon hearing this, the hearts of all present were filled with both shock and dread.

A person's reputation casts a long shadow. If they were facing an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch, the six of them joining forces might have held a sliver of hope for survival. However, the strength of a Polarity Patriarch [a title for a supreme master of opposing forces like Yin and Yang] was said to rival that of a true Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the mortal world].

Furthermore, among their number, Crippled Heavenly Path Master had been ambushed, and Verdant Sparse Immortal had long been under the control of the Polarity Patriarch. They were left with the strength of only four.

Given the current situation, the odds of their survival seemed perilously slim.

"Amitabha Buddha."

At that very moment, Prison-Suppressor Child stepped forward, his expression icy and his gaze piercingly cold. "The true Polarity Patriarch perished long ago," he declared. "The being before us is merely a Ghost Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through ghostly or necromantic means, typically weaker than a standard immortal of the same realm]."

"If we fight with all our might, we may yet find a thread of life amidst this calamity."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir within his heart.

Compared to a true Immortal, a Ghost Immortal was significantly weaker than an immortal of the same cultivation realm. Access the full story on audio~novel.com.

Although the Polarity Patriarch before them had long ago attained the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a state of cultivation halfway between the mortal and true immortal realms], it was uncertain how much of his former power remained to him now.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen looked at the Polarity Patriarch and said, "We have heard of the mighty reputation of the Patriarch."

"But now that your remnant soul has undergone Nirvana [a profound rebirth or transformation] to become a Ghost Immortal [an immortal whose existence is bound to the spirit world], what fraction of your former strength do you truly retain?"

Immortal Maiden Flower also breathed a sigh of relief, a coquettish smile gracing her features as she said, "Brother Eldrin speaks wisely. If you possessed the full might of your prime, you would hardly be skulking in this place, secretly plotting against us."

"This Patriarch's methods may indeed pale before those of yesteryear, yet they are more than sufficient to deal with the likes of you."

With those words, the Polarity Patriarch activated the Polarity Dual Poles 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, abandoning all thoughts of holding back. They summoned their various Spiritual Treasures [enchanted artifacts] and unleashed their Divine Abilitys [supernatural techniques born of profound cultivation] to withstand the assault of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl.

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

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Prison-Suppressor Child took a single stride forward. His form transformed into a white-haired divine fiend that blotted out the sky, and with one palm, he sought to suppress the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl.

The Great Completion Immortal Body [a perfected immortal physical form] of this Prison-Suppressor Child was exceedingly peculiar. It actually radiated a Prison-Suppressor light [a subduing radiance that suppresses other powers], which managed to hold in check the raging torrent of Netherworld Energy [the corrupt spiritual essence of the underworld].

"This is..."

"Divine Fiend Prison-Suppressor Constitution!"

Polarity Patriarch's expression suddenly turned grave, and he spoke with a hint of astonishment.

Upon hearing this, the hearts of all present stirred slightly. The Divine Fiend Prison-Suppressor Constitution [a rare and formidable physical constitution that grants immense power to suppress and imprison] is a rather uncommon type of Immortal Body.

This constitution possesses an overwhelmingly domineering Prison-Suppressor [suppressing and imprisoning] power. It is said to be extremely effective at countering the Netherworld Energy [the cold, deathly energy of the underworld] of Ghost Immortal [immortals who cultivate using ghostly or underworld energies] and the baleful aura of Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow unorthodox, often malevolent, paths].

Thinking of this, everyone felt a surge of delight.

Although Prison-Suppressor Child possesses a cultivation base of only the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], he has cultivated this constitution to the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of mastery]. Against Ghost Cultivator [cultivators specializing in ghostly arts], he would likely be even more troublesome to deal with than an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [ninth-level Ascendant Immortal] cultivator.

"A Divine Fiend Prison-Suppressor Constitution cultivated to Great Perfection... it seems we cannot allow you to live today!"

Polarity Patriarch's face darkened slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he once again summoned a deluge of Netherworld Energy, causing the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a magical pearl embodying the dual forces of yin and yang] to blaze with several times its previous radiance, pressing down upon Prison-Suppressor Child and forcing him to retreat step by step.

Eldrin Chen swiftly moved to intervene and lend aid. But at that very moment, he sensed a gleaming azure Immortal Sword [a sword wielded by immortals, far surpassing mortal blades] slicing towards him. It was Verdant Sparse Immortal, who had already made his move.

It was clear that Verdant Sparse Immortal had long since had his soul seized by Polarity Patriarch during the previous exploration of the ruins. His expression was now cold and detached as he summoned the Heavenly Blade Immortal Sword to slash down, intent on utterly annihilating Eldrin Chen.

"Damn it!"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned icy. While fending off Verdant Sparse Immortal, he tried to assess the situation of the other three. He realized that if this entangled battle dragged on, the other three would likely face grave peril.

Thus, in the span of a lightning flash, Eldrin Chen made his decision. "Hold them off for a moment," he declared. "I will slay Verdant Sparse first, then come to your aid."

"Slay Verdant Sparse?"

Prison-Suppressor Child's gaze sharpened slightly, seemingly surprised by Eldrin Chen's resolve. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel . com.

After all, Verdant Sparse Immortal was at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm. Slaying him would be no easy feat.

He gave Eldrin Chen a profound look, then nodded. "Strike with confidence. I will hold him here."

As Prison-Suppressor Child's words fell, chains of Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern cultivation and reality] erupted from his body. These divine chains merged with the two black-gold iron chains already upon him, clattering and surging forth to suppress Polarity Patriarch.

"Heaven-Piercing Path Principles!"

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

It turned out that Prison-Suppressor Child had not only cultivated his Great Completion Immortal Body to completion, but had also advanced his comprehension of Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the cosmos that underpin cultivation arts] to the Sky-Touching Realm [a profound level of enlightenment where one's understanding touches the heavens].

With such profound foundations bolstering him, Prison-Suppressor Child's combat power was likely far superior to even a typical Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [a cultivator at the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Holding off Polarity Patriarch for a short while should be well within his capabilities.

Thus, Eldrin Chen steadied his mind and immediately summoned his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, launching a relentless assault against Verdant Sparse Immortal.

Having broken through to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm, Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy reserves were now on par with Verdant Sparse Immortal's.

Now, with the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords dancing in his hands, he pressed the attack, gradually forcing Verdant Sparse Immortal onto the defensive.

"How can his combat prowess be so formidable?" Verdant Sparse Immortal thought, a flicker of alarm in his heart.

Seeing the tide turn against him, Verdant Sparse Immortal transformed into a bolt of azure divine lightning and struck—this was the renowned Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique born from profound cultivation] known as the Azure Firmament Divine Thunder [a legendary thunder technique of immense destructive power].

This Divine Ability had been perfected by Verdant Sparse Immortal, reaching the Great Perfection Realm [the ultimate stage of mastery for a technique]. With his furious incantation, the thunderbolt roared directly toward Eldrin Chen.

Yet, from within the maelstrom of lightning and fire, Eldrin Chen emerged unscathed, his body wreathed in the protective aura of his Primordial One True Energy [the purest, most foundational energy from which all things are derived]. He stepped forward calmly and declared, "It is discourteous to receive without giving in return. Taste my divine thunder."

"Boom—"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve, unleashing a thunderous explosion of five-colored lightning that blasted towards Verdant Sparse Immortal.

The Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder possessed Extreme Speed [the pinnacle of velocity]. Verdant Sparse Immortal had no time to evade; he was struck instantly, sent flying through the air with a spray of blood, his protective spiritual aura shattering on impact.

"Die!"

With a cold shout, Eldrin Chen pressed his advantage. He summoned the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a divine technique manifesting a colossal hand of condensed primordial energy], aiming to crush Verdant Sparse Immortal beneath it.

Panic surged in Verdant Sparse Immortal's heart. He transformed into a streak of azure light, attempting to flee the grasp of the heaven-covering hand.

"Now."

But Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. With another flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a beam of Five-Colored Radiant Light [a radiant light containing the power of the five fundamental elements]. The light shone down, instantly disrupting and dispelling Verdant Sparse Immortal's Escape Radiance [a high-speed escape technique].

Immediately after, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords chimed as they merged into one, forcefully knocking away the Heavenly Blade Immortal Sword that had been locked in combat with them. The unified blade then shot forth to cleave Verdant Sparse Immortal in two.

"Patriarch, save me!"

At the critical moment between life and death, Verdant Sparse Immortal finally cried out in terror.

High above in the Heavenly Vault, the Polarity Patriarch, who was single-handedly battling three Immortals, glanced back for an instant before immediately returning his gaze to the fray.

The moment he witnessed the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords merge into one, he understood that Verdant Sparse Immortal was doomed to perish.

His eyes swept across the entire battlefield, hardening a moment later. By now, he had already driven Prison-Suppressor Child and his two companions into a steady retreat.

However, if Eldrin Chen succeeded in slaying Verdant Sparse Immortal, this battle could very well take an unexpected turn.

After all, the combined might of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords had already reached eighty to ninety percent of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure's power—enough to pose a genuine threat to him.

At his peak, he would have feared nothing, but his Nirvana technique still required the souls of six Immortals as a catalyst to reach perfection, and his comprehension of the Dao of Life and Death remained unrefined.

Furthermore, the Netherworld [the realm of ghosts and spirits] ghostly energy he now cultivated was incompatible, preventing him from unleashing the full might of the two Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl.

If this dragged on any longer, the situation could become truly troublesome.

With this thought, the Polarity Patriarch's gaze turned icy. The Polarity Dual Energy [the opposing forces of yin and yang] swirling around him intensified once more. From within the vast Immortal Mansion, an Immortal Sword erupted skyward, blazing with the radiant Polarity Polar Light [the supreme light born from the union of opposing cosmic forces].

"Oh no, it's the Polarity Polar Light Sword [a legendary sword technique that unleashes a devastating beam of light by merging opposing elemental forces]!" Read the full novel exclusively on audio—novel.com.