Chapter 1212 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"Such a formidable Immortal Physique [a legendary body constitution that grants immense power and resilience]."

"Again!"

Witnessing the astonishing might of Eldrin Chen's Immortal Physique, a towering surge of battle fervor also rose within the heart of Taicang Black Fish [a powerful ancient demonic beast].

Gripping his Heaven's Halberd [a divine polearm], he soared skyward once more, gathering the roiling clouds and the power of the Skywind [a celestial wind] to deliver a cleaving blow aimed directly at Eldrin Chen's head.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin Chen merely snorted coldly and, with a flick of his sleeve, pressed down with his palm once more to suppress the attack.

Behold, the Five Elements Power [the combined force of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], the Source of Wind and Thunder [the primordial essence of gales and lightning], and the Profound Ice Chill [the deep, penetrating cold of profound ice] all converged upon his person. They transformed into a torrent of Primordial Indestructible Power [an ancient, unbreakable force] that surged forth from his palm to meet the assault.

"Not good!"

The countenance of Taicang Black Fish changed drastically, but it was already too late to alter his technique.

He had been overly confident in his own strength, firmly believing his physical power could wrestle with a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a supreme dragon of the highest heavens]. By choosing this direct, brute-force clash against Eldrin Chen, he had committed fully, and retracting his move was now impossible. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at http://www . audio-novel.com.

With a deafening roar that shook the very heavens, the Taicang Black Fish was sent hurtling through the void. It flew an incalculable number of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], spewing blood, before crashing violently against the Law Veil [a shimmering barrier of cosmic principles] at the edge of the Heaven's Pillar [a celestial monolith of immense power].

"A formidable physical form,"

"A pity, then, that you encountered me!"

Eldrin Chen spoke with detached calm. Taking a single stride forward, he brought down a third palm strike with devastating force, sending the Taicang Black Fish flying once more, utterly defenseless.

"Aaargh!"

Humiliated and battered beyond endurance, the Taicang Black Fish could no longer afford to hold back. With a furious roar that echoed across the firmament, a tempest of wrathful flames erupted, engulfing heaven and earth.

A deluge of Law Power [the fundamental power of cosmic laws and principles] surged forth, coalescing into a towering wave of black inferno that swept towards Eldrin Chen with annihilating intent.

"As expected, you still had a hidden card to play!"

Watching the Taicang Black Fish unleash its overwhelming Law Power, Eldrin Chen remarked, his expression serene and unperturbed.

One who dared to be the first to ascend the Heaven's Pillar surely possessed a measure of confidence. Although this Taicang Black Fish's cultivation was merely at the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [a high stage of the path to immortality], and its physical power neared the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage before true immortality], that alone was insufficient to claim the right to comprehend the secrets of the Heaven's Pillar.

Most crucially, this Heaven's Stele is a supreme treasure for comprehending the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality]. If the Taicang Black Fish [a primordial demonic beast] sought only to cultivate physical strength, why would it wade into these troubled waters?

At this moment, the Taicang Black Fish manifested a towering Law Power [power derived from comprehending a fundamental law of reality]. Combined with its supreme physical body to strike its formidable foe, its combat prowess instantly ascended by an entire level.

Even an existence at the Ninth Level of Ascination to Immortality [the pinnacle stage before true immortality] would find the outcome uncertain against such a powerful Taicang Black Fish. Alas, it had encountered Eldrin Chen.

"You have a hidden card? Then I shall suppress that along with you."

Eldrin Chen spoke with icy detachment. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a palm strike meant to suppress all.

This time, he mobilized his towering Law Power, channeling the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art of boundless chaos] to empower his Primordial Indestructible Immortal Physique [a legendary body constitution of unbreakable immortality]. He condensed a force akin to World Creation [the primordial act of creation] and unleashed it in a devastating horizontal strike.

A single palm strike was all it took. The surging black inferno was shattered. The residual force swept forth, sending the Taicang Black Fish reeling and coughing blood. Even its Heaven's Halberd [a divine polearm] was sent flying backward by the impact.

"*Cough*..."

Though grievously wounded, the Taicang Black Fish refused to yield. It recalled the Black-Gold Heaven's Halberd to press its assault while simultaneously summoning forth a Black-Gold Pagoda to bear down upon its foe—another Superior Nine Heavens Immortal Treasure [a top-tier immortal-grade treasure].

Yet Eldrin Chen accepted all challengers. With another dismissive flick of his sleeve, he sent the Black-Gold Pagoda hurtling away. Then, he activated a Primordial Golden Bell [an ancient bell of immense power]. It descended with overwhelming force, trapping the Taicang Black Fish firmly within its confines.

"Dong—"

The Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell trembled ceaselessly, its ancient tolling ringing out without end.

Trapped within, the Taicang Black Fish battered itself against the great bell. Finally, as Eldrin Chen shook the Ancient Bell, torrents of Laws of the Dao light [the fundamental principles and powers that govern reality] descended to suppress it. In less than half a Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], the creature was utterly subdued.

Thereafter, the great bell ceased its trembling. It transformed into a simple, archaic little bell, merely three Cun-lengths [one Cun-length equals one-tenth of a Chi, approximately zero point zero three three meters] in size, and settled upon the stone pillar as a seal. For uninterrupted reading, go to https://audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen lifted the Ancient Bell from the pillar. Upon the stone surface, a small, jet-black fish now swam in circles, its eyes devoid of any trace of their former ferocity.

After this battle, the Taicang Black Fish had been grievously wounded. To recover fully would likely require tens of thousands of years of effort.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod. "Your physical form is extraordinary," he stated, "and you have cultivated to the Heaven-Touching Law [a profound realm where one begins to perceive and interact with the fundamental laws of heaven and earth]. This reveals a truly exceptional natural talent."

"This venerable one possesses a merciful heart. Considering the hardship of your cultivation over several hundred thousand years, I shall spare your life today."

"Go now, then!"

As the words fell, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, sending the Taicang Black Fish tumbling from the stone pillar into the churning sea below.

Watching the Taicang Black Fish vanish into the vast ocean, a faint sigh stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart.

In years past, with its Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and stable cultivation base] and power, this creature would have had at least a fifty percent chance of seizing the right to comprehend the Heaven's Stele.

Alas, this time the qualification to study the Heaven's Stele was far harder to obtain. The Taicang Black Fish's misfortune in encountering Eldrin Chen could only be called ill fate, a sign it lacked the destined opportunity for such enlightenment.

"*Hummm—*"

Just as this thought flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, a faint tremor of light emanated from the Heaven's Stele, and another figure ascended into the sky.

Eldrin Chen glanced down. The newcomer was clad in golden robes, a pair of pure gold horns sprouting from his brow. His features held a trace of fierce malevolence, and his gaze toward Eldrin Chen seemed charged with profound hostility.

The figure cast a look at Eldrin Chen and spoke, his voice cold. "Are you the master of the Abyssal Sea, the one known as the Abyssal Daoist?"

"I am."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes. "You know me?" he inquired, his tone measured.

"Then it is you," the newcomer sneered, his voice cold. "I am Aethelred Ao, the Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragons Lake [a powerful aquatic clan's territory]. Today, I have come to settle accounts."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen responded, his expression unreadable.

His gaze sharpened slightly. "Thousand Dragons Lake is an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a sacred land of immense spiritual power, home to Earth Immortals]. You already possess a guaranteed qualification. Why would you need to contest a mere slot with me?"

Aethelred Ao's lips curled into a frigid smile. "The slot is irrelevant. Even if Thousand Dragons Lake were to forfeit it, I would still come here today to end your life."

Eldrin Chen frowned, genuine puzzlement in his voice. "What grudge does Thousand Dragons Lake hold against me that runs so deep?"

"Hmph!" Aethelred Ao snorted, his eyes glinting with malice. "Your wretched spawn slew my nephew. And you, alongside others, laid siege and caused the death of my brother-in-law. The blood feud between us is absolute. There can be no peace."

"Upon this Heaven's Pillar [the Celestial Pillar, a sacred mountain peak], let us see if Divine Lord Glaze can still shield you now!"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood the chain of karma laid before him.

In the battle of the Celestial Sand Sea Region [a vast, mystical desert realm] years past, Xander Qing Chen had flayed the Crimson Dragon Third Prince alive, stripping sinew from bone, and had drained the very marrow from the bones of the Crimson Dragon Second Prince.

Among them, the Crimson Dragon Second Prince possessed the bloodline of the Golden Dragon Race [a powerful and noble lineage of dragon-kind] within his body. His mother was a Pure-Blooded True Dragon [a dragon of pure, undiluted lineage] from Thousand Dragons Lake, making his origins truly extraordinary.

The Thousand Dragons Lake's eighth Elder, Aethelred Ao, standing before them, was a relative of the Crimson Dragon Scion.

Since the Crimson Dragon Scion had such ties to Thousand Dragons Lake, it naturally followed that the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor also shared a profound connection with that place.

In the past, when Eldrin Chen slew both the Crimson Dragon Scion and the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor, he forged a deep enmity with Thousand Dragons Lake. It was only due to the intervention of Divine Lord Glaze that the lake's subsequent vengeance was halted.

That Thousand Dragons Lake was a powerful Blessed Land [a region of exceptionally concentrated spiritual energy and natural fortune] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. It was said to house five Earth Immortal Level [the realm of an immortal whose power is anchored to the mortal world] Dragon Clan Elder Ancestors, with the strongest among them having cultivated to the lofty Late Stage Earth Immortal realm.

Though Divine Lord Glaze, with her cultivation at the Earth Immortal Nine Layers level, could suppress Thousand Dragons Lake for a time, it was difficult for her to make them swallow their grievance completely. Discover more cultivation stories at audio_novel.com.