Chapter 1217 : Purifying the Netherworld's Breath

After the Celestial Prison Race [a powerful and ancient race of celestial beings] fell, its form dissolved into a vast, roiling cloud of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupting form of spiritual energy].

Eldrin Chen channeled the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy, capable of purifying corruption] to refine it, transforming the sky-filling Baleful Qi into faint, dissipating wisps of smoke.

When the final embers of the conflict died away, the Celestial Prison Race had been utterly annihilated, leaving behind not a single bone—only a single, intensely pure strand of black Baleful Qi remained.

“Netherworld Earthly Miasma [a supremely potent and terrifying form of Baleful Qi, born from the deepest netherworld and capable of corrupting both essence and artifact].”

Gazing at this mass of Baleful Qi, Eldrin Chen’s brow furrowed slightly in contemplation.

This Netherworld Earthly Miasma was among the most dreadful of all the myriad forms of Baleful Qi found between heaven and earth. Not only did it possess a peerlessly domineering power of annihilation, but it could also defile a cultivator's Immortal Essence [the refined spiritual essence of an immortal] and taint their Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact wielded by immortal cultivators].

The mass before him was the condensed Baleful Qi and Primordial Source [the foundational life-force and spiritual origin of a being] of the entire Celestial Prison Race. So potent was it that even the Pure Yang Celestial Flame found it difficult to refine in a short time, a testament to its formidable and tyrannical nature.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen did not press on with refining it. Instead, he summoned his Primordial Chaos Limitless Dharma Power [a divine ability drawing power from the primordial chaos, granting limitless magical force] and drew the miasma into a precious vessel.

This Netherworld Earthly Miasma was of exceptional purity. It could be used to forge Demonic Treasure [powerful artifacts aligned with demonic or malevolent energies] and special Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques], or to consecrate and empower unique, slaughter-focused Immortal Treasure.

Its true value was hard to gauge, but it was certain to find a purpose in the days to come. Original English translation available at audio . novel . com.

To speak of the aftermath, after Eldrin Chen defeated the Celestial Prison Race, the assembled Immortals had witnessed his true power, and no Demon Immortal [a powerful demonic cultivator who has attained immortality] deity dared to step forward to contest him further.

Thus, Eldrin Chen waited several more days until the slots upon the three thousand Heaven's Pillar [the celestial pillars marking the contest grounds] were finalized, and this Heavenly Stele Sea Sword Contest [a grand martial contest held before the Heavenly Steles] came to its definitive conclusion.

"It is done!"

Only at this moment did Eldrin Chen finally allow himself to release a sigh of relief within his heart.

In this Heavenly Stele Sea Sword Contest, all five of them had secured the right to contemplate the Heaven's Stele [a legendary stele inscribed with profound celestial truths], their long-held wish finally fulfilled.

"*Hum!*"

Just as these thoughts flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, he felt the stone pillar beneath his feet tremble faintly.

Behold, the pillar suddenly erupted with a dazzling Immortal light, and in the span of a single breath, it teleported them beyond the confines of the void.

When their senses returned, they found myself standing before a single, vast and majestic Heaven's Stele.

"This is..."

"The Heaven's Stele [a legendary stone monument inscribed with the fundamental laws of the cosmos]!"

The assembled immortals murmured amongst themselves, their expressions brightening with smiles of anticipation.

An opportunity to Comprehending Laws [a profound state of meditation focused on understanding the fundamental principles of reality] before the Heaven's Stele arises only once every one hundred thousand years. Every person present cherished this chance deeply and harbored not a shred of hesitation.

They immediately settled upon the ground, cross-legged, and began to contemplate the power emanating from the Heaven's Stele.

Eldrin Chen did not delay either. With a slight nod to Lyra Jiang and the others beside him, he lowered his gaze and immersed his consciousness in the Heaven's Stele.

"Boom!"

As a wisp of Eldrin Chen's divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual consciousness] probed into the Heaven's Stele, he was suddenly overcome by a sensation of vast, all-encompassing Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before the creation of the universe]. The eight directions of the world seemed to dissolve back into that same Primordial Chaos.

Within this realm of Primordial Chaos, everything was disordered and without rule. The Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and patterns that govern all phenomena] of the myriad heavens were utterly concealed. All things lay unborn and unformed. The oppressive weight of this nothingness made him feel as if he could scarcely draw breath.

He knew not how much time had passed when, in his dazed state, he perceived a thunderous roar akin to the sound of World Creation [the cataclysmic act of forging a universe from chaos].

Lifting his gaze to survey his surroundings, he witnessed a brilliant light pierce the Primordial Chaos. From within it, a figure of unimaginable majesty and grandeur strode forth.

The figure arrived clad in the supreme Immortal Lord imperial robes, emerging from the depths of the Primordial Chaos. In his hand, a cyan-gold war halberd cleaved through the void with a thunderous force. A brilliant light erupted, illuminating the boundless Primordial Chaos and violently tearing open the Boundless Chaos itself.

"BOOM!"

Heaven and earth roared; all creation trembled.

Eldrin Chen looked up. He beheld the infinite Great Thousand World beginning to unfold before him. One grand cosmos after another was birthed into existence, being carved out from within the Primordial Chaos.

It was like an ephemeral dream, a primordial Myth made manifest.

This was an ancient existence engaged in the act of World Creation [the supreme act of forging a universe from chaos]. The complete novel can be found at audio‑novel.com.

Eldrin Chen's divine sense was riveted upon this spectacle. In a fleeting moment within that newly opened heaven and earth, he witnessed the birth and evolution of countless millions of Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern all reality]. Ultimately, they were all imprinted upon a single Heaven's Stele.

"World Creation [the act of universe forging]. All laws take form, all converge upon the Heaven's Stele, allowing one to contemplate the Great Dao [the ultimate, ineffable principle of existence]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, gradually reining in the awe that shook his very soul.

In the ancient past, 'Qing Cang' performed World Creation to craft a world. During that act of creation, the countless millions of Laws of the Dao that evolved were all fused into the Heaven's Stele. The Law Power [the authority and energy inherent in a cosmic law] contained within it is all-encompassing, omni-present, and holds everything that is and can be.

Without a moment's hesitation, he immediately began seeking out the five Law Power [the fundamental principles governing reality, akin to natural laws] that he primarily cultivated, and commenced his contemplation.

With Eldrin Chen's innate talent, amplified by the Heaven's Stele [a mystical monument that aids in cultivation and enlightenment], his cultivation progressed as if he were in a state of sudden enlightenment. Furthermore, with the mysteries of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of the Great Dao] laid bare before his eyes, his comprehension advanced with astonishing swiftness.

Before long, he had comprehended the Pure Yang Celestial Fire Law [the Law of Pure Yang Heavenly Fire] to a state of flawless perfection.

This represented the absolute pinnacle of the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the final major stage before achieving true immortality]. The next step would be to transcend this level and begin comprehending Rule Power [a higher-order power that governs Laws themselves].

Eldrin Chen did not immediately attempt this next step. Instead, he turned his focus to comprehending his other various Law Power.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass. One by one, Eldrin Chen perfected his comprehension of the four Laws of the Dao: the Profound Nether True Water [the Law of Profound Nether True Water], the Primordial Chaos Ancient Metal [the Law of Primordial Chaos Ancient Metal], the Source Earth of All Things [the Law of the Source Earth of All Things], and the Seed of Life [the Law of the Seed of Life, the essence of vitality].

Upon completing this monumental task, the five Laws of the Dao within Eldrin Chen's body began to intertwine and revolve, ultimately merging into a single, flawless, and all-encompassing Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [the Supreme Law of Primordial Chaos and Limitlessness].

"It is done."

An overwhelming surge of joy filled Eldrin Chen's heart. This Primordial Chaos Limitless Law represented the power of the Limitless Law [the Supreme Law of Boundlessness]. Cultivated to its perfect state, it had already transcended all ordinary Ultimate Perfection of Laws [the state of having perfectly mastered a Law].

He felt a profound intuition. With the power of this Primordial Chaos Limitless Law alone, he could now forcibly initiate World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm], performing the legendary feat of World Creation [the ultimate act of a supreme cultivator: forging a new reality].

From this perspective, the power of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art harnessing the boundless power of primordial chaos] is already sufficient to rival that of a cultivator who has grasped a Rudimentary Rule [a nascent, fundamental law of the cosmos].

"With my current strength, I should be able to contend with a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a supreme cultivator who has transcended the Immortal realm and stands on the threshold of becoming an Earth Immortal]," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a glint of confidence in his eyes.

Having walked the path of an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] for tens of thousands of years, he had finally, at this realm, gained a true measure of power to protect himself.

The might of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law, coupled with the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine ability manifesting as a radiant light of five colors] in his grasp, along with his various Spiritual Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts] and Divine Abilities [supernatural powers], meant Eldrin Chen's strength was at least comparable to a Half-Step Earth Immortal who had weathered four heavenly tribulations.

Though he could not yet match those Half-Step Earth Immortals who had endured five or six tribulations, he now possessed a genuine capacity for self-preservation.

One must understand that among Immortals, a Half-Step Earth Immortal is considered a figure of Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and supremely powerful progenitor] caliber. A single Half-Step Earth Immortal is typically powerful enough to suppress dozens of ordinary Immortals.

With strength of this order, he would no longer be someone easily pushed around within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the western reaches of the cultivation world].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen felt his confidence swell further. Suppressing his wandering thoughts, he turned his gaze once more towards the Four Poles Heavenly Stele [a mysterious celestial stele inscribed with profound mysteries].

"There is still time. I can contemplate the various Law Power [the fundamental forces that govern aspects of reality, such as fire, water, or space], to see if I can deduce the subtleties of Rule Power [the foundational principles that underpin and govern the Laws themselves]."

With these words, Eldrin Chen began to meditate upon this Law Stele [a mystical stone monument inscribed with profound insights into the fundamental Laws of the world].

In principle, the Law Stele is only useful for Comprehending Laws [the art of understanding and internalizing the fundamental Laws]. For beings at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage just below true Immortality], who need to contemplate Rule Power, it should hold little value.

Yet, comprehending Rules is not an achievement one can reach by isolating oneself and theorizing in a vacuum.

For an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved a higher state of existence] to comprehend Rules, aside from relying on their own innate comprehension, only legendary Immortal Treasures [objects of immense power and rarity from the Immortal realm] like the fabled Eighth Rank Enlightenment Tea [a celestial tea of the eighth rank that can spark profound enlightenment] can be of aid.

Beyond those, this Law Stele also has its uses.

An Immortal can use the Law Stele to continuously contemplate various Law Power. By synthesizing their strengths, discarding their weaknesses, and innovating upon them, there is a certain probability of grasping a sliver of Rule Power.

It is precisely for this reason that every time the Law Stele opens, many from the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality come to participate in the Sword Competition [a grand martial contest where cultivators test their skills and comprehension]. Join our community of readers at https://audio-novel.com.