Chapter 1226 : Triumph Over the Primordial Serpent

Thus, three days passed in the blink of an eye. After those three days, when the Black Serpent [a monstrous serpent born of primal chaos] had no strength left, they struck once more, utterly annihilating it.

"This battle... is won!"

After completely slaying the Boundless Black Serpent, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile.

With a sense of satisfaction, he began to gather the remains left behind by the Boundless Black Serpent.

This Black Serpent was a manifestation of boundless watery malevolence, a creature of ultimate ferocity born from the world itself. Upon its demise, it returned to its origins, dissipating into the cosmos. Only three remnants were left behind.

These three remnants were: a single Black SerpentInner Pill [the condensed spiritual core of a powerful demon beast], a pair of Black Serpent's Eye [eyes shimmering with a netherworldly light], and over three thousand Black Serpent Scales.

Though few in number, these three treasures were all exceedingly rare Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts]. The Inner Pill contained the refined soul-essence of the Boundless Black Serpent, making it a crucial treasure for forging the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword.

The Black Serpent's Eye were known as the Obsidian Fiend's Gaze. They could unleash a World-Opening Heavenly God Ability [a divine ability of the highest order, capable of shaping worlds] called the Obsidian Fiend's Radiance. With sufficient skill in artifact forging, they could potentially serve as the foundation for crafting a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure.

The over three thousand black scales were also Extraordinary. Their defensive power was extreme, each scale spanning thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and capable of withstanding multiple strikes from an Immortal Treasure.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if a vast amount of immortal-grade metals were fused into these scales and all impurities refined away, ultimately forging them into a Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor, its defensive capabilities should not be inferior to the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor. For the best reading experience, visit site: audio-novel.com.

The Heaven Wind Immortal gazed at the three thousand scales, his eyes gleaming with avarice as he declared, "These Black Serpent Scales are incredibly tough and unbreakable. They shall serve as my payment."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a flicker of amusement in his eyes.

He understood the Heaven Wind Immortal's plan. The Heaven Wind Immortal's powerful backer, the Heaven Flame Patriarch, was not only a cultivator at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm but also a master artifact forger of the eighth rank.

Once he brought these three thousand scales back and had the Heaven Flame Patriarch refine them, they would likely be forged into a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure comparable to the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor.

Once this Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor was complete, the Heaven Wind Path Master would possess a World-Opening Treasure to suppress formidable foes, a Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor for defense, and the True Dragon External Elixir to replenish his spiritual energy. His combat prowess would likely rival that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal who had weathered four or five heavenly tribulations.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but praise, "It seems it won't be long before you, Fellow Daoist, possess two Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure and one World-Opening Celestial Immortal Treasure for protection."

"Such astonishing resources would likely surpass many Five Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal and even make Earth Immortal Patriarch cultivators envious."

The Heaven Wind Immortal nodded in agreement upon hearing this, yet his expression turned solemn. "I may possess many treasures, but my cultivation is merely at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier. It remains somewhat insufficient."

"It seems in the coming years, I must focus on tempering my Immortal Body and strive to master the World-Opening True Body as soon as possible."

"Mmm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. His relationship with Heaven Wind Path Master was now quite solid, so he spoke frankly: "The depths of the Abyss of the Returning Abyss are an excellent place to cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a supreme physical cultivation technique that forges a body capable of withstanding the pressures of creating a new world]."

"If you do not mind, Fellow Daoist, you may undertake secluded cultivation here."

"Then I offer my sincere thanks."

Upon hearing this, Heaven Wind Path Master could not help but reveal a smile as he spoke.

The Abyss of the Returning Abyss was a true cultivation treasure land. Its value to Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality through cultivation] cultivating Fleshly Body Sanctification [arts focused on refining and empowering the physical body] was truly inestimable. Were it not for the profound friendship between the two, gaining permission to cultivate here would likely have required an exorbitant price.

Seeing Heaven Wind Path Master accept, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "Your contribution to this battle was significant, Fellow Daoist. Such a small matter hardly warrants thanks."

At this point, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the assembled Mortal Path [a specific school or lineage of cultivation arts] cultivators. "All of you who participated in this battle may come to cultivate in the Abyss of the Returning Abyss in the future."

"However, it must be agreed upon beforehand: until I achieve a breakthrough to the Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earthly plane] realm, the existence of this Abyss of the Returning Abyss must not be revealed to anyone."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Immortals all smiled and promptly replied, "We understand."

With those words, Eldrin Chen said no more, his gaze turning towards the depths of the Abyss of the Returning Abyss, towards that Water Vein Blessed Land [a rare spiritual land formed around a concentrated water energy vein] adrift in the fathomless bottom of the Returning Abyss [a mythical abyss where all waters of the world are said to converge and vanish].

"So this is the bottom of the Returning Abyss, where the Water Vein Blessed Land resides?"

Gazing at the Water Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of pure water-element spiritual energy] radiating a hazy luminescence before them, Exquisite Jiang murmured softly, a trace of wonder coloring her expression.

The Water Vein Blessed Land drifted in the profound depths of the Returning Abyss, enveloped by a shimmering curtain of aqueous light that glowed with a deep, cerulean radiance.

At its very core, a dazzling, almost blinding immortal light blazed forth. The endless Primordial Heavy Water [a legendary, immensely dense and potent form of primordial water] from the heavens and earth was ceaselessly drawn into it, flowing inward but never emerging again, its ultimate destination a profound mystery.

"Legends say of the Returning Abyss that 'the waters from the eight directions and nine wilds, the streams of the celestial river, all pour into it, yet it neither increases nor diminishes.'" Find this and other novels at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"The waters of all creation flow into this Water Vein Blessed Land. Is this the truth behind 'Myriad Seas Flow into the Returning Abyss,' the reason the waters of the Returning Abyss remain constant, neither swelling nor receding?"

Eldrin Chen pondered this silently, a flicker of doubt crossing his mind, but he swiftly suppressed the thought.

He cast a final glance at the Blessed Land [a land of exceptional spiritual richness and fortune] and said with a smile, "The spoils of this battle lie within."

Hearing this, the assembled immortals all broke into smiles of anticipation.

They understood perfectly well in their hearts that compared to the value of a Water Vein Blessed Land, the three Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact obtained from slaying the Boundless Black Serpent truly amounted to little.

Thinking of the true harvest lying within, Eldrin Chen could scarcely remain seated. He was the first to step forward, striding into this Water Vein world.

"Such a dense concentration of Water Element Energy [the vital energy associated with the element of water]."

The moment he entered the Water Vein world, Eldrin Chen was met by an overwhelmingly rich tide of Water Essence Power.

This Water Essence Power was dozens, even hundreds of times more potent than that of the outside world. It was interwoven with an exceptionally pure and pristine Immortal Energy [the refined energy cultivated and used by immortals], and carried a profoundly mysterious power that seemed capable of healing the injuries within an Immortal's body.

With a single breath, Eldrin Chen felt the minor wounds left by the great battle mend completely.

The other injured Immortals, having refined a portion of this Water Element Immortal Energy, also saw their complexions improve markedly.

Heaven Wind Path Master revealed a smile, exclaiming with delighted surprise, "This old man's vital essence was severely depleted. Recovering in the outside world would likely take tens of thousands of years. Yet, if I convalesce here, I fear it would take no more than a single millennium to fully heal."

"No wonder that Black Serpent coiled itself around the outside of this Water Vein Blessed Land during our fierce battle."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. After sensing his surroundings briefly, he remarked, "Within this Water Vein, there is a potent vitality that can nourish our souls and Immortal Body [the physical form of an immortal, refined and strengthened through cultivation], restoring our wounds."

"If we cultivate here, our cultivation speed would be approximately five times that of the outside world. However, if we use this place for healing, the effect would be at least several tens of times greater than within a typical Immortal Vein [a concentrated vein of spiritual energy within the earth]."

"It truly is a supreme Blessed Land [a place of immense natural spiritual power and fortune]."

Heaven Wind Path Master spoke with excitement and boundless envy, "This Blessed Land is effective even for an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm]. I fear that if any Earth Immortal Patriarch were to learn of it, they would covet it intensely."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression turning grave. "Therefore, the secret of this Abyss of the Returning Abyss [the Abyss of Eldrin] must absolutely not be leaked."

"I hope you will honor your oaths and guard this secret closely." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel*com.