Chapter 1094 : The Patriarch's Final Stand

Until his form dissipated into dust and ash, Polarity Patriarch remained utterly composed.

Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] are fundamentally different from mortals. In the eyes of such celestial and demonic beings, unless one's soul is utterly extinguished, even entering the cycle of Reincarnation [the process of rebirth into a new life] is not considered a true and final demise.

It is merely a journey through the wheel of rebirth. Should Polarity Patriarch ever encounter the right Opportunity and Fortune [a confluence of chance and destiny] in the future, and cultivate back to a realm above the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a powerful cultivator nearing true Earth Immortal status], he could pierce the veil of the womb's mystery and recover his memories.

"Finally, he is slain!"

Watching Polarity Patriarch fall, Eldrin Chen let out a heavy sigh of profound relief.

Prison-Suppressor Child wiped a sheen of cold sweat from his brow, his usually stern expression cracking under the strain.

Disregarding all decorum, he sat heavily upon the ground, drawing a deep breath before speaking. "My thanks are due to you. Had you not intervened, the combined might of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a powerful enchanted artifact harnessing opposing forces] would surely have claimed my life."

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a faint smile touching his lips. "Had you not held the line for that crucial moment, I would never have grasped the opening to strike."

Prison-Suppressor Child gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. Both his Prison-Suppressor Divine Body [a special constitution supremely effective against dark forces] and his Seven Ghosts Purgatory Furnace [a furnace artifact used to refine and punish spectral beings] were supremely effective in suppressing Ghost Immortal [immortals who cultivate via ghostly or spectral paths] and demonic entities. Naturally, Polarity Patriarch sought to eliminate him first to prevent any unforeseen complications. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

With this thought, Prison-Suppressor Child took the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl into his hand and spoke, "How shall we divide the treasures?"

"Let us wait a moment."

With a flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen retrieved the remnant souls of the Old Monk and Crippled Heavenly Path Master.

As for the others, Verdant Sparse Immortal had his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] pierced through by Eldrin Chen's sword, and Immortal Maiden Flower perished under the Polarity Life-Death Curse, neither able to hold on and thus entering Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth].

Between these two, although Crippled Heavenly Path Master had been ambushed by Verdant Sparse Immortal, a sliver of vitality remained, hinting at a faint chance for Nirvana [a state of perfect peace and liberation, often implying rebirth].

The Old Monk, cleaved in two by the Polarity Dual Polarity Sword, his Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal form within a high-level cultivator] pierced by the Polarity Polar Light, was now teetering on the brink of final dissolution.

Gazing upon the flickering remnant souls, Eldrin Chen sighed and asked, "Do you have any final words?"

Crippled Heavenly Path Master knew well that with the power these two wielded, he had no ground for negotiation.

Moreover, having lost his physical body, his life and death now rested solely in their—in Eldrin's—hands. He could only offer a bitter smile and say, "This old one's body was destroyed at the onset of battle; my contribution was truly minimal."

"I have no face to claim any of the treasures within. I only beg you both to allow my Primordial Spirit to depart, and for that I would be eternally grateful."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Prison-Suppressor Child before speaking thoughtfully, "When we slew the Soaring Serpent, your contribution was significant."

"Now that your Immortal Body [a cultivator's perfected physical form] has been destroyed, reforging it will require a vast quantity of Immortal Artifact [divine-grade materials]. Therefore, the flesh and blood of the Soaring Serpent shall be yours."

"The Soaring Serpent's flesh and blood?"

Hearing this, Crippled Heavenly Path Master could not help but reveal a look of pleasant surprise.

He was at their mercy, a fish on the chopping block. He had thought it fortunate enough if the two did not covet his Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact]. He never expected they would be willing to give him the Soaring Serpent's remains.

This Soaring Serpent was a Primordial Era Desolate Beast [an ancient monster from the dawn of time]. Its physical body was immensely powerful, making it an exceptionally nourishing Upper Grade Immortal Artifact [a top-tier divine material].

If he used this substance to nourish himself and cultivate a new Immortal Body, it would likely become far more formidable than his previous physical form.

Thinking this, Crippled Heavenly Path Master said with delight, "In that case, I offer my deepest gratitude to you both."

"No thanks are necessary. This is what you have earned."

Eldrin Chen spoke plainly, then added, "However, you must also swear a Heavenly Path Oath [a binding vow enforced by the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic law] that you will not divulge the events of this day."

"That is only natural."

Crippled Heavenly Path Master nodded. This ancient ruin was far too precious. If he did not swear an oath, it was likely neither of them would let him walk out alive.

After Crippled Heavenly Path Master swore the oath, the two of them gave him the flesh and blood of the Soaring Serpent, then turned their gaze towards the Old Monk.

Compared to Crippled Heavenly Path Master, the Old Monk had contributed far more in this battle. His Immortal Embryo [the nascent form of an immortal body] had nearly been disintegrated by the Polarity Polar Light Sword [a divine sword technique of opposing polarities], and now there was no hope of recovery. He could only be forced to undergo Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] and be reborn.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen sighed, a note of helplessness in his voice as he said, "Does the Master have any final words to impart?"

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The Old Monk's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was already fading into translucence. He sighed and spoke, "This old monk was originally an ascetic from the Alms Bowl Immortal Domain, who has wandered through various Immortal Domain [realms of immortals] for several hundred thousand years. I have no close friends within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain."

"However, there is one person I cannot set my heart at rest about."

As his words fell, the Old Monk retrieved a Vajra Alms Bowl [an indestructible monk's bowl] from his sleeve and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying, "Not long ago, I took in a child who possessed the roots of wisdom."

"I had intended to accept him as my disciple, but considering the peril of this journey, I left him at the Longbeard Island Market within the Meteor Sea."

"After this old monk passes into nirvana, that child will be left alone and destitute within the market. I fear he may suffer bullying from others."

Speaking to this point, the old monk sighed and said, "This old monk is willing to bequeath the Sariras [sacred crystalline relics formed from a high-level cultivator's essence] and the Golden Foil Buddhist Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of Buddhist origin] cultivated over this lifetime to you, sir. I ask only that you look after that child on my behalf."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Rest assured, Master. I will take the child back to my clan and ensure he is well cared for."

"In that case, this old monk can depart without regrets."

Upon hearing these words, the Old Monk revealed a gentle smile, akin to a Buddha's subtle grin while holding a flower. His form then dissolved into motes of light, vanishing into the void, leaving behind only a single Sariras where he had been.

After storing the Sariras and the alms bowl, Eldrin Chen rose to his feet. He cast a final glance around the ruins before turning to the Prison-Suppressor Child beside him. "Shall we gather all the treasures within these ruins first," he proposed, "and then divide them accordingly?"

"Agreed."

Upon hearing this, the Prison-Suppressor Child could not help but reveal a faint smile of satisfaction.

The Polarity Immortal Sect [a sect specializing in the cultivation of extreme yang energies] had a lineage spanning six million years and had produced three powerful cultivators who reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal state just below the true Earth Immortal realm].

At the peak of its glory, its foundational treasures included six or seven Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifacts] that served as sect-guarding heirlooms. Furthermore, it possessed hundreds, even thousands, of various Immortal Artifact [powerful artifacts forged with immortal techniques]. In terms of accumulated wealth and heritage, it was only slightly inferior to the Lingering Sun Blessed Land.

Although, during the Great Tribulation nearly a million years ago, the accumulated treasures of the Polarity Immortal Sect had long been thoroughly plundered by the victors, and this place was merely a subsidiary residence.

Yet, this was, after all, a hidden contingency left by the Polarity Patriarch [the founding ancestor of the Polarity Immortal Sect]; the treasures within were certain not to disappoint them.

The two spent half a month thoroughly scouring this Immortal Sect [a sect where cultivators pursue immortality], finally gathering all the valuables of significant worth.

Gazing upon the treasures before them, both could not help but reveal looks of excitement.

Among these treasures, the various Immortal-Grade Ancient Texts [ancient scrolls containing knowledge and techniques of immortal-level power] alone numbered over one hundred volumes.

Among them were thirty-three volumes of immortal-grade Alchemy, Formations, Artifacts, Talismans [the four great auxiliary arts of cultivation: pill refining, array formation, artifact forging, and talisman crafting] legacies, thirty-six volumes of cultivation techniques above the immortal grade, and forty-one volumes of immortal-grade Divine Ability [powerful supernatural techniques derived from profound comprehension of the Dao] and special secret arts.

Most of these Immortal Scripture [scriptures containing immortal-level cultivation methods and profound truths] were only of low or mid immortal grade, with high-grade ones constituting a minority.

However, there were seven volumes of supreme-grade Immortal Scripture that made their mouths water with desire.

For such treasures, there was naturally no hesitation. Eldrin Chen immediately took out the Golden Foil Celestial Book [a mystical book with pages of golden foil capable of recording vast knowledge] and transcribed their contents into it.

Yet, when it came to discussing how to divide the seven supreme-grade Immortal Scripture, the two found themselves in a quandary.

The profound knowledge contained within these seven supreme-grade Immortal Scripture [sacred texts recording the deepest cultivation arts and cosmic truths] surpassed the limits of the Ascendant Immortal realm. Even Dao Gold [a legendary metal capable of recording profound laws] foil was insufficient to fully inscribe their contents.

With no other recourse, Eldrin Chen could only sigh. "These supreme-grade Immortal Scripture were created by Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has partially transcended the mortal realm]. They represent the very foundation upon which those ancient Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have taken the first step beyond mortality] forged their paths to the Dao."

"To bear such profound wisdom, even a Golden Foil Celestial Book [a book made from sheets of celestial gold] falls short."

"We must either find a small amount of Primordial Unity Adamantine [a primordial metal of perfect harmony] to forge 'Primordial Unity Golden Foil Paper' [paper made from the harmonized primordial metal], or we must use the bark of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Root [a spiritual tree of the highest possible grade] to craft Scripture Transmission Paper [special paper designed for recording sacred texts]." This chapter appears courtesy of https://audio-novel.com.