Chapter 1298 : Millennium of Cultivation and Ascension

After refining this Metallic Essence Earth Vein [a vein of earth infused with the concentrated essence of metallic spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen's strength had increased by another measure.

He concluded his cultivation and rose, only to find Yin-Yang Void [a profound cultivation art that manipulates the forces of Yin, Yang, and the Void] standing guard beside him, having protected him during his seclusion. "Success?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then instinctively began to calculate with his fingers. He then realized that his secluded cultivation to refine this Peerless Earth Vein [a supreme-grade vein of concentrated earthly spiritual energy] had already consumed an entire Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

During this time, the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void had also successfully advanced, transforming into the realm of a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary grade, said to possess the power to cleave open worlds].

Upon reaching the World-Opening Treasure realm, the treasure's spiritual nature and might had surged explosively. The faintly shimmering Void Power [power derived from the primordial void] and magnetic light it now emanated were many times more potent than before.

Moreover, this mirror was profoundly Mysterious Profound [mysterious and profound], and it contained three Unorthodox-grade Divine Ability [supreme supernatural abilities]. They were named: 'Magnetic Aurora [a divine ability that manifests as a magnetic aurora],' 'Void-Sundering Escape [a divine ability that tears through the void to escape],' and 'Ethereal Void Domain [a divine ability that creates a domain of ethereal void].'

These three Divine Ability were not primarily offensive in nature, yet each was an exceptionally Mysterious Profound and specialized Divine Ability.

Among them, Magnetic Aurora specifically countered all manner of metal-attributed Immortal Treasure [treasures used by immortal cultivators] and rare materials. Void-Sundering Escape could tear open the Void, allowing Eldrin Chen to instantly shatter any confinement and flee across the Void to The Other Shore [a metaphorical term for a distant, safe haven].

The Ethereal Void Domain, meanwhile, was a Void Secret Realm [a hidden realm within the void] contained within the Yin-Yang Void Realm. It brimmed with spatial power; once activated, it could seal the Void itself.

Aside from those proficient in the Spatial Law [the Dao principle governing space], or Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator at the Earth Immortal Progenitor realm] who possessed a Spatial Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure that manipulates space], ordinary Ancient Ancestor at the mid to late Earth Immortal [Earth Immortal cultivation realm] would likely find it difficult to break this seal in a short time. The story continues at audio-novel dot com.

"At present, the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical realm embodying the principles of yin and yang and the void] possesses offensive power that still falls short of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest classification of immortal-grade magical artifacts]."

"However, each technique has its specialty. The Magnetic Aurora [a divine ability that manipulates magnetic forces and auroral energies] can suppress metal-attributed World-Initiating Immortal Treasure [immortal treasures capable of initiating or shaping worlds]. The Void-Sundering Escape [a top-tier divine ability for fleeing by tearing through the void] is a first-rate life-preserving method. And the Ethereal Void Domain [a domain ability that merges ethereal and void energies] is the ultimate trump card for suppressing and slaying an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor-level cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips.

Most ordinary Low Grade World Creation Treasure [the lowest grade of treasures capable of creating or influencing worlds] typically possess only one Unorthodox [a classification denoting powerful, often unconventional divine abilities]-grade World-Opening Divine Ability [a divine ability of the power to initiate or open a world].

A World-Opening Treasure [a treasure possessing world-initiating capabilities] capable of simultaneously wielding two Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from cultivation] is often considered exceptionally powerful even among its peers.

This Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical realm embodying the principles of yin and yang and the void], possessing three World-Opening Divine Ability [a divine ability of the power to initiate or open a world] simultaneously, ranks among the very pinnacle of World-Opening Treasure [a treasure possessing world-initiating capabilities].

"It seems the treasures of the Void [the Dao or Path of Emptiness and Non-Being] truly live up to their reputation as the most supreme artifacts of their rank."

Eldrin Chen remarked with a smile. Within the myriad Daos of heaven and earth, the countless rules are beyond numbering. Some say these Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding a fundamental rule of existence] have no inherent distinction of strength or weakness—that the potency of a rule ultimately depends on the wielder.

Even the most humble rule, pursued to its ultimate extreme, can still provide a direct glimpse into the Great Dao [the fundamental, overarching principle or path of all existence].

Yet it cannot be denied that within this Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state from which all existence emerged], the true paramount powers are almost invariably those who have mastered the mightier Great Dao Power [power derived from comprehending a fundamental Great Dao].

For instance, Taishi Dao Ancestor [the primordial ancestor of the Dao], who wields one of the Five Primal Ultimates [the five foundational forces of creation], the Taishi Great Dao [the Great Dao of the Grand Beginning]. Another example is Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign [the Divine Sovereign of the Primordial Beginning], who claimed imperial sovereignty through the Great Dao of Primordial Beginning [the Great Dao of the Primordial Beginning].

The Purple Tenuity Divine Sovereign [the Divine Sovereign of Purple Tenuity] of the Divine Race [the race of gods], and the Solar Celestial Emperor [the Celestial Emperor of the Sun] of the Demonic Tribe [the tribe of demons], both attained the realm of Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal of Great Luo within Primordial Chaos] by embodying the station of the Lord of the Myriad Stars [the sovereign who commands the fate of all stars].

From these examples, it seems that mastering a supreme, rule-based Great Dao [a supreme cosmic principle or path] is the very ticket to touching the threshold of Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal of Great Luo within Primordial Chaos].

Eldrin Chen's Myriad Things Earth [the Earth of Myriad Things], Chaos Gold [the primordial metal of Chaos], Pure Yang Celestial Flame [the Celestial Flame of Pure Yang], Seed of Life [the primordial seed from which all life springs], and Profound Nether True Water [the True Water of the Profound Nether]—each represents one of the most ancient and primal Great Dao [supreme cosmic principles] of heaven and earth. In theory, cultivating any of them to its ultimate extreme grants the qualification to touch the Primordial Chaos Realm [the Realm of Primordial Chaos].

The Great Dao of Space [the Great Dao governing Space] is no different. As the saying goes, 'Time is supreme, Space is king.' Walking this path to its ultimate end leads to a Supreme [peerless] Great Dao [supreme cosmic principle] that points directly to the Primordial Chaos Realm [the Realm of Primordial Chaos].

Thus, treasures born from such rules naturally rank among the pinnacle of all wondrous objects. It seems only fitting that artifacts forged from them would be top-tier within their respective grades.

Thinking this, a flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart. He had a premonition: once the Yin-Yang Void Realm [the treasure embodying the Void of Yin and Yang] advanced to High Grade Immortal Treasure [High Grade Immortal Treasure], the three Divine Ability [Divine Abilities] it nurtured would, following the metamorphosis of its internal rules, evolve into Orthodox-grade Divine Ability [Divine Abilities of the Orthodox rank].

"With this treasure, our chances of luring and slaying Netherus have increased yet again," he murmured to himself.

With a silent thought from Eldrin Chen, the Yin-Yang [the principle of opposing yet complementary forces] and Void [the principle of emptiness and spatial transcendence] within him shifted subtly. In an instant, he traversed untold billions upon billions of Li-lengths through the Void [the empty space between realms], returning silently to the heart of the Abyssal Sea Region [the vast and profound sea region he governed].

As the Void [the fabric of space] rippled faintly with his passage, Eldrin Chen's return was utterly soundless. So much so that many within the Immortal Alliance [the coalition of immortal forces] remained unaware he had even left the Abyssal Sea Region [the Abyssal Sea Region] for the past Millennium [a span of one thousand years].

"Instantly traversing the vast expanse of the Distant Sea to arrive at the Abyssal Sea, while it may not yet rival the Void Gate [a portal capable of instantaneous travel across immense cosmic distances], its advantage lies in its sheer convenience and ease. With a single thought, Eldrin can now bridge a distant sea region."

Sensing the distance traversed by the Yin-YangVoid Realm [a profound cultivation art that manipulates the principles of Yin, Yang, and Void for spatial traversal], Eldrin Chen could not help but nod in satisfaction.

With this Yin-YangVoid at his disposal, even an Earth Immortal Nine Layers [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the ninth layer of the Earth Immortal realm] would find it an exceedingly difficult task to kill him.

Holding such a trump card, Eldrin Chen finally laid to rest the last shred of apprehension regarding the upcoming ambush to lure and slay Netherus.

Setting aside his thoughts, he sought out Lyra Jiang and spoke, "The time is nearly upon us. We should cast our bait."

"Indeed, it is time," she agreed. This content originates from *audio-novel.com*. Please respect copyright.

Lyra Jiang nodded, a trace of solemn gravity coloring her expression.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned the assembled Immortals of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance to the Green Chariot Mountain Immortal Hall. Within that Immortal Hall [a grand hall used for gatherings of powerful cultivators], the Immortals stood arrayed. With a single glance, Eldrin Chen felt his heart settle with quiet assurance.

It had been over four thousand years since the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate] erupted. The Abyssal Sea Region had largely digested the gains from the previous two great wars.

In those two monumental conflicts, the Abyssal Sea Region had annihilated foes many times their own number. The Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the Immortal realm] of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance had each obtained several times their share of Dao Source [a primordial source energy that fuels cultivation and enlightenment]. Their collective harvest rivaled that of many individual Third Tribulation Immortal [an Immortal who has successfully weathered three Heavenly Tribulations].

It can be said that, given merely one hundred thousand years, the Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance would face no bottlenecks whatsoever until they reached the seventh or eighth layer of the Ascendant Immortal [a high stage of immortal cultivation] realm.

Although time is still somewhat pressing now, the cultivation levels of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance's previous Immortals have mostly advanced to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm.

Furthermore, within the Immortal Alliance, there are seven newly ascended Immortals, all rising stars who emerged over these past few Millenniums [a period of one thousand years].

Among them, the Chen Immortal Clan accounts for four. The remaining two are descendants of Sky Feather Daoist and Six Stars Daoist respectively.

The final individual is Haoyuan the Daoist, a disciple of Riverlord Chang. This person can be considered a late bloomer, having lived for nearly fifty thousand years before achieving Ascending to Immortality [the act of transcending mortality and becoming an immortal].

Thereafter, he remained in the Purple Realm for over ten thousand years, leaving behind an Immortal-level Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundation for cultivation] for the Long River Sacred Land. Only then, unable to bear the solitude any longer, did he ascend to the Immortal Realm.

Although several Immortals fell in the previous great war, the overall strength of the Immortal Alliance has not diminished but rather increased. Now, with the addition of seven more Immortals, its power has grown even more formidable.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen declared with full confidence, "Esteemed colleagues, after recuperating for two Millenniums, we have not only restored our pre-war Deep-Seated Foundation but have also significantly increased our strength."

"Currently, the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas are in chaos, and the Celestial Demon Sea is suffering from the incursions of the Demonic Tribe."

"I intend to mobilize our forces to contribute to the cause of the Human Race. We shall go to the Celestial Demon Sea to aid the Empty Enlightenment Ancient Temple and vanquish those two Demon Kings [powerful rulers of demonic beings] from the Celestial Demon Sea."

The assembled Immortal [beings who have ascended to a state of immortality through cultivation] paused, a flicker of surprise passing through them at the words.

Those unaware of the full context wore grave expressions. One spoke up with concern, "To wage war far from our homeland, severed from the support of our own territory, would be far more arduous than fighting with the Abyssal Sea Region at our backs. Does this not court excessive peril?"

Solara, seizing the cue with practiced synergy, immediately added her voice, "Indeed. Should we take the field ourselves, we would forfeit the empowerment of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand defensive array that channels the power of the celestial stars]. What if we were to fall into an ambush laid by an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply rooted in and draws strength from the earth itself]?" This chapter is part of a larger work available at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.