Chapter 1180 : Primordial Spear Shatters the Nether

Yet Eldrin Chen remained unmoved, his expression icy as he activated the Primordial One Weapon Art [a supreme divine ability that manifests weapons of primordial essence].

"Clang—"

A deafening roar echoed. In that instant, billions of strands of Primordial One [the foundational, undifferentiated essence of creation] energy converged, coalescing into a massive spear that shot forth, striking the Treasure Seal [a powerful enchanted seal artifact] and sending it flying away.

Immediately after, Eldrin Chen struck again, manifesting a Primordial One Tyrant Blade that cleaved down from the sky, bisecting the unprepared Violet Nether Nether Lord.

This Violet Nether Nether Lord possessed only the cultivation of the seventh level of Ghost Immortal [a powerful but unstable immortal realm for spectral beings], his strength far inferior to that of an Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier [the seventh tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] Immortal. Struck by this blow, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator] was instantly extinguished.

"No! Ziming!"

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

He frantically channeled the Violet Radiance Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Tower [a tower artifact that harnesses heavenly thunder tribulation power] and the Violet Radiance Lightning Flash Sword [a sword that strikes with the speed of violet lightning] to parry the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [twin swords embodying celestial and abyssal power], while simultaneously unleashing a world-shaking Thunderclap [a devastating thunder-based attack] that crashed down.

That Thunderclap was blindingly brilliant. In a flash, it transformed into billions of Sea of Thunder [a divine ability that creates a vast ocean of thunder] that surged forth, their supreme might piercing through the very earth of the Netherworld [the realm of the dead and dark spirits].

This was a Great God Ability [a supreme divine ability of the highest order] of the Heaven-Touching grade from the Immortal Path [a supreme cultivation art], surpassing even Eldrin Chen's not-yet-perfected Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique combining the five elements and primordial solar power] by a significant margin. Discover more cultivation stories at https://audio-novel.com.

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

Above Eldrin Chen's head, the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a supreme treasure embodying the dual forces of yin and yang] shone. Although the consumption of Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] was immense, as long as the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl maintained its Impenetrable [an ultimate defensive technique], he remained invincible.

Yet, fully aware of this, the several foes still attacked Eldrin Chen without regard for cost.

For they understood clearly: once the Immortal Essence within Eldrin Chen's body was exhausted, the defense of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl would collapse of its own accord.

Such a tactic might have been quite effective against an ordinary Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [a cultivator at the peak of the Ascendant Immortal realm], but against Eldrin Chen, it still fell somewhat short.

"BOOM! CRACKLE-RUMBLE!"

Amidst the violent, thunderous roars, Eldrin Chen drew upon the Immortal Essence stored within the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a spiritual throne of pure yang energy and life], replenishing his nearly depleted reserves to their fullest.

He used the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a divine bell embodying the unyielding essence of earth] to ward off their myriad techniques, then struck again. He manifested the Primordial One Weapon Art [a supreme art that condenses all weapons into one primordial form] and cleaved towards his powerful enemies.

This time, his target was the Blood Dragon Nether Lord. This particular Nether Lord [a ruler of the underworld] possessed exceptionally formidable strength. In her hands, besides the crimson Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of a dragon], she also wielded a Dragon Head Cane [a staff crowned with a dragon's head], both of which were top-grade Netherworld Ghost Treasure [supreme treasures forged in the underworld].

Now, the Blood Dragon Nether Lord activated these two supreme treasures, augmenting their power with the might of her Ghost Immortal [an immortal who cultivates through ghostly or underworld methods] Daoist arts. Even facing the combined pressure of the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell and the Polarity Void Mirror [a mirror that manipulates the void between polarities], she showed not the slightest sign of falling behind.

However, seeing Eldrin Chen now unleash the Primordial One Weapon Art [a supreme technique that allows the user to manifest any weapon from primordial chaos] against her, the Blood Dragon Nether Lord could not help but pale slightly.

Gritting her teeth fiercely, she used the Dragon Head Cane [a magical staff crowned with a dragon's head] to shield herself, actually managing to fight the Primordial One [the fundamental, undifferentiated state of existence from which all things originate] spear 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 Blade [a blade of immense power capable of cleaving the heavens] that descended with overwhelming force, cleanly splitting the Blood Dragon Nether Lord's Dragon Head Cane in two.

"ROAR—!"

At the critical moment between life and death, the Blood Dragon Nether Lord let out a furious roar. Transforming into a crimson dragon, she soared into the sky in a desperate, blood-soaked struggle that managed to disperse the Chaos Heaven [a primordial realm of formless chaos] blade.

Yet in that very instant, the Primordial One Immortal Sword [the ultimate sword manifestation of the Primordial One Weapon Art] pierced through the void. It shot across the sky and instantly pierced through her brow, extinguishing her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest form of a cultivator's soul].

"Mother—!"

Witnessing the death of the Blood Dragon Nether Lord, the Crimson Dragon Child 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 Child?

Even in life, they were no match for Eldrin Chen. Now, reduced to mere Ghost Immortal [a spectral, weakened state of an immortal] forms, how could they possibly stand against him?

With a single step forward, Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body erupted with dazzling Immortal Radiance. A single palm strike cleaved through the air, sending Crimson Dragon Child reeling through the void, blood spraying from his wounds.

Having dealt a crippling blow to Crimson Dragon Child, Eldrin Chen did not pursue. Instead, his gaze shifted to Violet Radiance Divine Spirit.

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

"Hahaha! The Netherworld Immortal-Burial Formation [the Netherworld's Formation for Burying Immortals]... a formation to entomb immortals..."

"To think the one it would entomb... would be me." Original English translation available at @udio-novel.com.

Violet Radiance Divine Spirit murmured to himself, a bitter, despairing smile twisting his features.

A sharp cry of a sword rang out. It was the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, sweeping across the void. Where they passed, their peerless edge annihilated all in their path.

When silence finally returned, Eldrin Chen calmly collected the Violet Radiance Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Tower and the Violet Radiance Lightning Flash Sword. His expression serene, he walked over to stand before the fallen Crimson Dragon Child.

"Hahaha!"

The Crimson Dragon Child let out a maniacal laugh, his gaze fixed on Eldrin Chen with a touch of madness and a bloodthirsty killing intent gleaming in his pupils. "Eldrin of the Returning Abyss," he spat, "you may have slain me, but you have also sealed your own doom."

"No one can save you now!"

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his expression unflinching. "I told you before," he stated calmly, "if I could kill you while you lived, I can certainly kill you again now that you are dead."

With those final words, Eldrin Chen swung his sword, severing the Crimson Dragon Child's head. He then captured a wisp of the creature's remnant soul in his hand. "Your sole reliance," he said coldly, "was that Crimson Dragon [a powerful draconic entity]."

"I will keep this fragment of your soul to witness whether it can truly bring about my end."

"..."

Having swept the battlefield clear of his foes, Eldrin Chen made a cursory inspection of the aftermath. He then sent a message to Kael Chen and Verdant Seal to handle the final cleanup.

He did not return immediately. Instead, he continued his journey deeper into the Depths of the Netherworld [the profound and shadowy underworld realm]. Before he knew it, he stood before the gates of a towering and imposing ghost city.

Above the entrance to this Netherworld Ghost Cities [a city inhabited by spirits and ghosts in the underworld], four large characters were inscribed, naming it the Ancient Ruins Ghost City. Upon the city battlements, a solitary figure stood as if having waited for a long, long time.

That was a figure clad in a scholar's robe. He held a folding fan, seated calmly within a pavilion, and spoke with a placid expression, "You have come."

"Ancient Ruins Nether Lord."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, offering a slight bow.

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord remained composed, unhurriedly pouring a cup of tea for Eldrin Chen. "This is a unique ancient tea from my Ancient Ruins Ghost City. Fellow Daoist, please try it."

Eldrin Chen accepted the teacup but did not drink. Instead, he asked, "There is one matter I do not understand. The Verdant Seal Ghost City seizes your share of faith offerings. Why did you not intervene in the previous battle?"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a trace of solemnity.

This Ancient Ruins Nether Lord was rumored to be an existence at the Half-Step Ghost Ancestor level [a being on the verge of becoming a true Ghost Ancestor]. His power far surpassed that of an ordinary Ghost Immortal [an immortal who has chosen the path of a spectral being]. Had he intervened earlier, Eldrin Chen might not have prevailed so easily.

"Is that all?"

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord gave a faint smile and replied, "Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, there are far more than a million Ghost Immortal and Nether Lord [rulers of netherworld domains]. Every one of them desires faith offerings. If we were to treat every rival as an irreconcilable enemy, where would the killing ever end?"

"A reasonable point."

Eldrin Chen took a small sip of the tea, then cupped his hands respectfully. "Regardless, I must still thank you, esteemed one, for not intervening in that battle."

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord [a powerful lord of the underworld] smiled faintly, his gaze briefly resting on Eldrin Chen before he spoke. "You carry a Soul-Gathering Pearl [a mystical artifact designed to collect and stabilize wandering souls]. Is it because a departed soul of someone close to you has been grievously wounded, requiring the reassembly of its spirit before it can reincarnate?"

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

"Then this is easily resolved."

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord snapped his folding fan shut with a practiced flick. "Within my Ancient Ruins Ghost City [a spectral city in the underworld] resides a Soul-Gathering Bell [a potent bell artifact used for summoning and consolidating fragmented souls]. If you, Fellow Daoist, can assist me with a certain matter, this Soul-Gathering Bell shall be made fully available for your use." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel-dot-com.