Chapter 1212 : Clash of Immortal Titans

"What a formidable Immortal Body [a supreme physical constitution forged through immortal cultivation]."

"Again!"

Witnessing the astonishing power of Eldrin Chen's Immortal Body, a towering wave of battle fervor surged within Grand Granary Black Fish.

Gripping his celestial halberd, he shot skyward once more, gathering the might of the roiling Heaven Wind clouds to deliver a cleaving blow aimed directly at Eldrin Chen's head.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin Chen merely snorted coldly. With a flick of his sleeve, he once again pressed down with a palm, unleashing a force of suppression.

The Five Elements Power [the combined might 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 bone-deep cold of profound frost]—all converged upon his form. They transformed into a torrent of Primordial One Indestructibility Power [the foundational, unbreakable energy of creation] that erupted from his palm to meet the attack.

"Not good!"

Grand Granary Black Fish's expression shifted drastically. He wished to alter his stance, but it was already too late.

He had been overly confident in his own strength, firmly believing his physical power could wrestle a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a legendary dragon of supreme might]. By choosing this head-on clash with Eldrin Chen, he had committed fully, and now there was no chance to withdraw. Dive deeper into the Dao at www . audio-novel.com.

With a deafening roar that shook the heavens, the Grand Granary Black Fish was sent hurtling through the void, coughing up blood as it was flung countless billions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. It crashed violently against the Path Principles Veil shimmering at the edge of the Celestial Pillar.

"A formidable physical form,"

"A pity you crossed my path!"

Eldrin Chen remarked with detached calm. He took a step forward, and a third palm strike descended like a divine axe, once more sending the Grand Granary Black Fish flying through the air with irresistible force.

"Argh!"

Utterly overwhelmed and unable to mount a counterattack, the Grand Granary 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 Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from comprehending the laws of the cosmos] surged forth, coalescing into a towering wave of black inferno that swept towards Eldrin Chen with annihilating intent.

"As expected, you kept a trump card in reserve."

Witnessing the Grand Granary Black Fish unleash its overwhelming Path Principles Power, Eldrin Chen commented, his expression remaining utterly serene.

One who dared to be the first to ascend the Celestial Pillar surely possessed a measure of confidence. Although this Grand Granary Black Fish's cultivation base was merely at the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], and its physical prowess only approached the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth level], such strength alone was insufficient to secure the right to meditate upon the secrets of the Celestial Pillar.

Most crucially, this Celestial Stele is a supreme treasure of the Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing cultivation and reality]. If Grand Granary Black Fish sought only to cultivate physical strength, why would he wade into these troubled waters at all?

At this moment, Grand Granary Black Fish manifested a towering Path Principles Power [the might derived from comprehending fundamental laws], and combined with his supreme physical body to strike at his formidable foe, his power instantly ascended by an entire level.

Even an existence at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] would find the outcome uncertain against such a formidable Grand Granary Black Fish. Alas, he had encountered Eldrin Chen.

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

Eldrin Chen spoke coldly. With a flick of his sleeve, he struck out with a palm that carried the force of divine suppression.

This time, he mobilized his towering Path Principles Power, unleashing the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the foundational, boundless laws of the Primordial One] and the Primordial One Indestructibility Immortal Physique [the indestructible immortal body of the Primordial One]. He condensed a power akin to World-Opening [the primordial act of creation] and unleashed it in a devastating strike.

A single palm strike was all it took. The surging black inferno was shattered. The residual force swept forth, and Grand Granary Black Fish was sent flying, coughing blood, his celestial halberd knocked away.

"*Cough*..."

Though grievously wounded, Grand Granary Black Fish refused to yield. He recalled the Obsidian Gold Celestial Halberd to press his attack, and simultaneously summoned a Obsidian Gold Treasure Pagoda [a pagoda-shaped magical treasure forged from obsidian gold] to bear down upon his foe—another top-tier Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade used by celestial immortals].

Eldrin Chen accepted all challengers. With another flick of his sleeve, he sent the Obsidian Gold Treasure Pagoda flying. Then, he activated a Primordial One Gold Bell [a golden bell embodying the power of the Primordial One]. It descended with overwhelming force, trapping Grand Granary Black Fish firmly within its confines.

"Dong—"

The Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a legendary bell embodying the unyielding essence of the earth] trembled ceaselessly, its ancient tolling ringing out again and again.

Trapped within, the Grand Granary Black Fish [a primordial aquatic demon of immense power] battered itself against the great bell's interior. As Eldrin Chen shook the Ancient Bell, torrents of Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern cultivation and reality] light descended, suppressing the creature relentlessly. In less than half a Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], it was utterly subdued.

The great bell ceased its trembling, shrinking into a simple, palm-sized ancient bell that settled upon the stone pillar, a seal of suppression. This content originates from https://audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Eldrin Chen lifted the Ancient Bell from the pillar. Beneath it, a small, jet-black fish swam within the stone, its eyes now devoid of any trace of ferocious aura.

After this battle, the Grand Granary Black Fish had been grievously wounded. Recovering fully would likely take tens of thousands of Zai-time [one Zai-time equals one thousand years].

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod. "To possess a physique of Extraordinary [a name meaning 'beyond the ordinary'] and to have comprehended the towering Path Principles," he mused aloud, "it is clear you are a being of exceptional talent and fortune."

"This venerable one possesses a merciful heart. Considering the hundreds of thousands of Zai-time of arduous cultivation you have endured, I shall spare your life today."

"Go now, then."

As the words fell, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve, sweeping the Grand Granary Black Fish down from the stone pillar and into the surging sea waters below.

Watching the Grand Granary Black Fish vanish into the vast ocean, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh softly within his heart.

In years past, given this Grand Granary Black Fish's foundation and strength, its chances of seizing the opportunity to comprehend the Celestial Stele would have been at least fifty percent.

Unfortunately, this time the qualifications to comprehend the Celestial Stele were even harder to obtain, and the Grand Granary Black Fish had the misfortune of encountering Eldrin Chen. It could only be said its fortune was lacking, and it did not possess the Opportunity and Fortune to gain enlightenment from the stele.

"*Hummm—*"

Just as Eldrin Chen's thoughts drifted, a faint tremor of light shimmered upon the Celestial Stele, and another figure stepped forth into the sky.

Eldrin Chen glanced down. The newcomer wore robes of gold, a pair of pure golden horns sprouting from his head. His brow and eyes held a fierce, malevolent air, and he seemed to harbor immense hostility towards Eldrin Chen.

The newcomer cast a look at Eldrin Chen and spoke coldly, "Are you, sir, the master of the Returning Abyss Sea, the Returning Abyss Path Master?"

"I am."

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

"Then it is you," the newcomer sneered, his voice cold. "I am Bright Ao, the Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake. Today, I have come to settle accounts."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly.

His gaze sharpened as he spoke. "The Thousand Dragon Lake is an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a sacred land of immense spiritual power, home to Earth Immortals]. It should have a guaranteed spot. Why would you need to fight me for a mere quota?"

Bright Ao's lips curled into a frosty smile, his pupils glinting with malice. "A single quota means nothing. Even if my Thousand Dragon Lake were to forfeit it, I would still come here today to end your life."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed in genuine puzzlement. "What grudge does the Thousand Dragon Lake hold against me that runs so deep?"

"Hmph!" Bright Ao snorted. "Your wretched spawn killed my nephew. And you, alongside others, laid siege and caused the death of my brother-in-law. The blood feud between you and my Thousand Dragon Lake is now irreconcilable."

"Upon this Celestial Pillar [the Heavenly Pillar, a sacred site for the trials], let us see if that Glazed Divine Lord can still shield you!"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood the Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect, where past actions determine future consequences] at play.

In the battle of the Celestial Sand Sea Region years past, Worthy Verdancy Chen had flayed the Crimson Dragon Third Prince and drained the marrow from the bones of the Crimson Dragon Second Prince.

Among them, the Crimson Dragon Second Prince possessed the bloodline of the Golden Dragon Clan within his body. His mother was a Pure-Blooded True Dragon [a dragon of the highest purity and power, considered the apex of draconic beings] from the Thousand Dragon Lake, making his origins truly Extraordinary.

The Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake, Bright Ao, standing before them was actually a relative of the Crimson Dragon Child.

Since the Crimson Dragon Child had such ties to the Thousand Dragon Lake, it naturally followed that the Crimson Dragon Patriarch also shared an extraordinary relationship with that place.

Back when Eldrin Chen had slain both the Crimson Dragon Child and the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, he had incurred a deep enmity with the Thousand Dragon Lake. It was only due to the intervention of the Glazed Divine Lord that the subsequent retaliation from the Thousand Dragon Lake was halted.

That Thousand Dragon Lake was a powerful Blessed Land [a region of concentrated spiritual energy and natural fortune] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. It was said to house five Dragon Clan Patriarch of the Earth Immortal [a realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal bound to the earth] level, with the strongest among them having already reached the Late Stage Earth Immortal.

While the Glazed Divine Lord, with his cultivation at the Ninth Level Earth Immortal, had been able to suppress the Thousand Dragon Lake for a time, it was difficult for him to make them swallow this grievance completely. Join our community of readers at @udio-novel.com.