Chapter 1180 : Chaos Forged in the Netherworld

Eldrin Chen remained unmoved, his expression icy as he activated the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [a supreme divine ability that allows the wielder to manifest weapons from the primordial chaos].

"Clang—"

A deafening roar echoed as, in a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], billions of strands of Primordial Chaos Qi [the fundamental energy of creation] converged, coalescing into a formidable spear that shot forth, striking the Treasure Seal [a powerful seal-shaped magical treasure] and sending it hurtling away.

Immediately following, Eldrin Chen struck again, manifesting a tyrannical blade of Primordial Chaos that cleaved down from the sky, bisecting the unprepared Violet Nether Yin Lord.

This Violet Nether Yin Lord possessed a cultivation base only at the seventh level of the Ghost Immortal [a powerful but unstable immortal realm for spectral beings], his strength far inferior to an Immortal at the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm. Struck by such a blow, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was instantly extinguished.

"No! Violet Nether!"

Witnessing the fall of the Violet Nether Yin Lord, the Purple Radiance Deity let out a pained cry, his face etched with disbelief.

He frantically channeled energy into the Purple Radiance Thunder Tribulation Pagoda and the Purple Radiance Lightning Flash Sword to fend off the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, simultaneously summoning a world-shaking bolt of lightning that crashed down with devastating force.

The lightning was blindingly brilliant, instantly transforming into a billion streaks of Sea of Lightning [a manifestation of supreme lightning power] that lanced forward, their supreme might piercing through the very earth of the Netherworld [the underworld, a realm of ghosts and spirits].

This was a Heaven-Towering grade immortal path Great Divine Ability [a supreme-level divine ability], its power exceeding even Eldrin Chen's not-yet-perfected Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique harmonizing the five elements and pure yang energy]. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel`com.

Yet even so, they could not harm Eldrin Chen in the slightest.

With the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl hovering above his head, Eldrin Chen was consuming his Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal] at a tremendous rate. However, as long as the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl remained unbroken, he was rendered invincible.

Knowing this full well, the several foes still attacked Eldrin Chen with reckless abandon.

For they understood clearly that once Eldrin Chen's internal reserves of Immortal Essence were exhausted, the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl would shatter of its own accord.

Such a tactic might have proven quite effective against an ordinary cultivator at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, but against Eldrin Chen, it fell somewhat short.

"BOOM!"

Amidst the deafening roar, Eldrin Chen drew upon the Immortal Essence stored within the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform, replenishing his own nearly depleted reserves to their peak.

He used the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell to ward off their myriad techniques, then struck out once more, manifesting the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art to cleave through his formidable enemies.

This time, his target was Blood Dragon Yin Lord. This particular Yin Lord [a powerful ghostly ruler of the underworld] possessed exceptional strength. In her hands, besides the crimson Dragon Pearl, she wielded a Dragon Head Cane—both were top-grade Netherworld Ghost Treasure [powerful artifacts forged in the underworld].

Now, Blood Dragon Yin Lord activated both supreme treasures, augmenting their power with her Ghost Immortal [a powerful ghost cultivator] Daoist arts. Even facing the dual might of the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell and the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, she showed not the slightest sign of faltering.

However, witnessing Eldrin Chen now unleashing the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [a supreme technique that manifests weapons from the primordial chaos] against her, the Blood Dragon Yin Lord could not help but pale slightly.

Gritting her teeth fiercely, she used the Dragon Head Cane [a magical treasure shaped like a dragon's head] to shield her entire body, actually managing to fight the Primordial Chaos Long Spear [a spear forged from the essence of primordial chaos] to a standstill.

Yet even so, she was still far from being a match for Eldrin Chen.

Then, Eldrin Chen manifested another divine weapon, transforming it into a Heavenly Saber [a celestial blade of immense power] that cleaved down with overwhelming force, actually splitting the Blood Dragon Yin Lord's Dragon Head Cane cleanly in two.

"ROAR—!"

At that life-or-death moment, the Blood Dragon Yin Lord let out a furious roar. Transforming into a crimson dragon, she soared into the sky in a desperate, blood-soaked gambit that shattered the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Saber.

Yet, in that very same instant, a Primordial Chaos Immortal Sword [an immortal-grade sword forged from primordial chaos] pierced through the firmament. It shot across the sky and instantly pierced through her brow, extinguishing her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator's being].

"MOTHER—!"

Witnessing the Blood Dragon Yin Lord fall in battle, the Crimson Dragon Scion let out a heart-wrenching cry of anguish. He charged forward recklessly, throwing all caution to the wind in a desperate attempt to retaliate.

But with Eldrin Chen's current level of power, how could he possibly fear the Crimson Dragon Scion?

Even in life, he was no match for Eldrin Chen. Now, reduced to a mere Ghost Immortal [a spectral, weakened state of an immortal], how could he possibly contend against Eldrin Chen?

With a single step, Eldrin Chen advanced. His Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable chaos] erupted with dazzling immortal radiance. A single palm strike, cleaving through the air, sent Crimson Dragon Scion reeling, blood spraying from his mouth.

Having grievously wounded Crimson Dragon Scion with one blow, Eldrin Chen did not press the pursuit. Instead, his gaze turned toward Purple Radiance Deity.

At that moment, Purple Radiance Deity had already fled into the distance, only to find his path blocked by the very Formation [a mystical array or defensive barrier] he himself had laid.

"Hahaha! The Netherworld Immortal-Burial Formation [a formation designed to entomb and slay immortals]... A formation to bury immortals..."

"To think the one it would ultimately entomb... would be me." This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com (official site). Visit for updates.

Purple Radiance Deity murmured to himself, a bitter, despairing smile twisting his features.

A sharp sword cry pierced the air. It was the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, sweeping across the sky. Where they passed, their peerless edge annihilated all in their path.

When silence finally descended, Eldrin Chen calmly collected the Purple Radiance Thunder Tribulation Pagoda [a pagoda-shaped treasure that harnesses thunder tribulation power] and the Purple Radiance Lightning Flash Sword into his possession. His expression serene, he walked over to stand before the fallen Crimson Dragon Scion.

"Hahaha!"

The Crimson Dragon Scion let out a maddened laugh, his gaze fixed on Eldrin Chen with a fanatical, bloodthirsty glint in his pupils. "Eldrin, the Abyss," he snarled, "you may kill me, but in doing so, you have sealed your own doom."

"No one can save you now!"

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his expression unflinching. "I told you," he stated calmly, "if I could slay you while you lived, I can slay you again after you have died."

With those final words, Eldrin Chen swept his sword down, severing the Crimson Dragon Scion's head. He then captured a wisp of the foe's Remnant Soul [the lingering spiritual essence of a deceased being] in his hand. "Your sole reliance," Eldrin said, "was that Crimson Dragon [a powerful demonic beast of immense strength and fiery essence]."

"I shall preserve this shred of your Remnant Soul so you may witness whether it can indeed kill me."

Having swept the battlefield clear of his enemies, Eldrin Chen swiftly gathered the spoils of war. He then sent a message to Kael Chen and Qingxu Chen to handle the aftermath.

Instead of returning immediately, he pressed onward, deeper into the heart of the Netherworld [the realm of the dead and departed spirits]. His journey led him, almost imperceptibly, to the foreboding gates of a majestic ghost city.

Before the Netherworld city stood a grand archway inscribed with four large characters, naming it the Ancient Ruins Ghost City. Upon the city's battlements, a solitary figure appeared to have been waiting for a long time.

It was a figure clad in scholarly robes, holding a folding fan. He sat serenely within a pavilion atop the wall and spoke with calm assurance, "You have arrived."

"Ancient Ruins Yin Lord [the Yin Lord of the Ancient Ruins]."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, offering a slight bow.

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord [the Yin Lord of the Ancient Ruins] remained placid, unhurriedly pouring a cup of tea for Eldrin Chen. "This is a unique ancient tea from my Ancient Ruins Ghost City [the Ghost City of the Ancient Ruins]," he said. "Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], please, have a taste."

Eldrin Chen accepted the teacup but did not drink. Instead, he began, "There is one matter I do not understand. The Verdant Ghost City [the Verdant Ghost City] encroaches upon your Fellow Daoist's incense offerings [the spiritual sustenance derived from mortal worship]. Why did you not intervene in the previous battle?"

As he spoke, a trace of solemnity surfaced on Eldrin Chen's face.

This Ancient Ruins Yin Lord was rumored to be an existence at the Half-Step Ghost Progenitor [a realm half a step into the Ghost Progenitor stage] realm. His strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Ghost Immortal [a powerful ghost who has attained a form of immortality]. Had he intervened earlier, Eldrin Chen might not have secured victory so easily.

"Is that all?"

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord smiled faintly. "Within this Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain]," he said, "there are no fewer than a million Ghost Immortal and Yin Lord [Lords of the Yin realm, powerful ghostly rulers]. Every one of them desires incense offerings. If we were to treat every rival as an irreconcilable enemy, where would the killing ever end?"

"A valid point."

Eldrin Chen took a small sip of the tea, then cupped his hands respectfully once more. "Regardless, I must still thank you, honored sir, for not interfering in that battle."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord smiled, casting a glance at Eldrin Chen before speaking. "You carry a Soul-Gathering Pearl [a mystical artifact designed to collect and stabilize fragmented souls]. Is it because a dear one's soul has been grievously wounded and requires its Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a being, essential for reincarnation] to be reforged before they can pass into the next life?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, yet he nodded in affirmation. "That is precisely the case."

"Then the matter is simple."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord snapped his folding fan shut with a practiced flick. "Within my Ancient Ruins Ghost City [a spectral city within the underworld, a gathering place for lost souls and yin beings], there resides a Soul-Gathering Bell [a powerful bell artifact that resonates with and gathers scattered soul fragments]. If you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], would assist me with a certain task, this Soul-Gathering Bell would be made fully available for your use." Original English translation available at audio novel.com.