Chapter 1308 : A Celestial Clash of Ancestors

Eldrin Chen struck without a shred of mercy. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a blow that suppressed all before it. The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords cleaved through the void with a power that annihilated everything, utterly extinguishing Netherus.

Following this, this peerless Heaven's Chosen, famed upon the Western Abyss Immortal Spirit Ranking, began to dissolve into the Dao [the fundamental principle of the universe]. Boundless light, like a rain of stars, surged upwards, drowning the vast and desolate Void.

"Tai Ao!"

Witnessing Netherus's demise in battle, the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor's expression twisted into one of utter despair.

With bitter reluctance, he unleashed his full power, seeking to shatter his opponents and avenge Netherus. Alas, his adversaries were far from easy prey.

Solara had opened six layers of her heavenly apertures, and the World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to initiate a world] she had obtained was on a scale he could scarcely rival. Though her Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators] reserves were not as vast, her combat prowess was not far inferior to his.

Furthermore, with the assistance of three others—Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, Lyra Jiang, and Skywind the Daoist—each wielding a World-Opening Treasure [a supreme artifact capable of cleaving open worlds], they naturally held not a trace of fear towards him.

Behold, Solara used the Duskfall Celestial Wheel to suppress heaven and earth. Combining their strengths, they forced him into a relentless retreat.

Seeing this scene, Ancestor White Nether wore an even more sorrowful expression. "Had I known it would come to this," he lamented, "why would this old man have ever waded into these muddy waters?"

Sighing deeply, he simultaneously summoned a Void Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use talisman imbued with great power], intending to use its ability to extricate himself and flee for his life. This content originates from @udio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Alas, the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a supreme treasure capable of creating and stabilizing its own pocket dimension] was a World-Opening Treasure [a primordial-grade artifact of immense power, often tied to the creation of worlds]. The Ethereal Void Domain [a spatial domain technique derived from the treasure's power] it manifested was essentially a Void Secret Realm [a hidden, self-contained pocket dimension]. Breaking free from such a place was no simple feat.

Yet, with a subtle tremor, the Yin-Yang Void Realm unleashed a beam of mirror-light that locked onto the Void [a profound art of spatial manipulation and concealment], forcibly expelling Ancestor White Nether from its depths.

The moment he was forced from the Void, Ancestor White Nether found himself bathed in a Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a radiant, five-hued light with sealing and suppressing properties]. It shackled his very own life-bound World-Opening Treasure.

Immediately after, a blindingly brilliant sword-light cleaved downward, aimed directly at the space between his brows. "My fate is sealed!"

Ancestor White Nether let out a bitter laugh. With no other choice, he manifested his World-Opening True Body [the ultimate, primordial form of a being who possesses a World-Opening Treasure] to face the enemy—revealing himself as a colossal, sky-obscuring white Supreme Profound Deity. Seeing this, Supreme Profound Deity acted with perfect tacit understanding [an unspoken, seamless coordination], summoning his own life-bound World-Opening Treasure to join Eldrin Chen in the fierce battle against Ancestor White Nether.

Both Ancestor White Nether and Supreme Profound Deity were beings at the Third Level Earth Immortal [a high stage of Earth Immortal cultivation]. While their combat prowess was slightly inferior to that of an Eight-Calamity Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], the Mana [the refined spiritual energy and world-power of an Earth Immortal] within their internal worlds was several times more vast and profound.

In a one-on-one duel, it would have been exceedingly difficult for either to achieve a decisive victory over the other.

But now, with Eldrin Chen joining the fray to besiege him, Ancestor White Nether found himself utterly overwhelmed, like a single pair of fists trying to fend off four hands.

They clashed for over a hundred exchanges. In the end, Eldrin Chen utilized the Magnetic Aurora [a polarizing light that disrupts spiritual connections] of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void to neutralize Ancestor White Nether's defensive Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a top-tier protective artifact], the Heaven's Indestructible Seal. Shattering his protective measures, they finally slew him.

With the fall of Ancestor White Nether, the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor was left to struggle in vain, a mere death throe.

With Eldrin Chen and Supreme Profound Deity now freed to join the fray, they immediately entered the encirclement. Although the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor was a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the intermediate stage of the Earth Immortal realm], facing the siege of four Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators at the Earth Immortal realm], he ultimately could not escape his fate.

However, a Middle Stage Earth Immortal was indeed extraordinary. Even while fighting alone against four powerful foes, he managed to hold out for over six hundred exchanges.

Yet, even so, sealed within the Ethereal Void Domain [a divine ability that creates a sealed, ethereal space], he found no path to escape and was ultimately slain within its confines.

After the fall of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor, the remaining Demonic Tribe [a faction or race of demons] forces proved even less of a match. With everyone freed to act, they soon shattered the Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Formation [a defensive formation based on stellar alignments].

Though their numbers were not insignificant—over three hundred Demon Immortal [demons who have attained the Immortal realm]—they were powerless to reverse the tide. In the end, they were all exterminated, their bodies dissolving into the Dao within the Celestial Demon Sea.

This battle saw legions of demons fall and hundreds of Immortals return to the Dao, staining the entire Celestial Demon Sea crimson with blood.

The Abyssal Immortal Alliance spent several months merely conducting a preliminary sweep of the battlefield. Once calm was restored, all the Immortals gathered upon Celestial Demon Island.

On this day, a grand Immortal's banquet was being held on Celestial Demon Island.

Nearly a hundred Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] assembled here. Eldrin Chen sat facing the other Earth Immortal [Immortals of the Earth rank], and as cups were raised and toasts exchanged, smiles graced every face.

As the mastermind behind this great campaign and its pivotal figure, Eldrin Chen naturally stood at the center of all attention.

At this moment, he looked at Supreme Profound Deity and Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, and said with a smile, "Our victory in this battle owes much to the efforts of you two Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators on the same path], and to the assistance of everyone present."

"For such a great favor, I am endlessly grateful." "You are too kind."

Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor dared not be negligent and promptly rose to his feet, saying, "Under the shadow of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity], even the Immortals themselves struggle for survival. None of us can stand apart from this conflict; it is simply our duty."

"By laying this trap and slaying Netherus, eliminating two Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm] of the Demonic Tribe, you, Fellow Daoist, have brought great fortune to the Human Race of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas. For us to have played a part in this is itself a rare opportunity."

"Indeed." Supreme Profound Deity also nodded, stroking his beard with a slight smile. "To have slain Netherus speaks of a talent so extraordinary it shakes the heavens and earth. It seems the realm of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] is nearly within your grasp."

"In the future, we may well have to seek your protection, Fellow Daoist." Access the full story on audio–novel.com.

Solara, who was seated nearby, nodded as well and said with a smile, "The Dao Source [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] of Netherus is a treasure of unparalleled rarity."

"If an Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] were to refine it, it would likely be sufficient to forge the foundation of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal. Even an ordinary Two Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has condensed two Dao Fruits, symbols of profound attainment] could use it to mend and perfect their own foundation."

"With this object, Fellow Daoist, it seems the foundation for the Ninth Tribulation is right before your eyes!"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile. After a round of toasts and polite exchanges, the immortal banquet drew to a close.

After the feast, when wine and food had sated them, Eldrin Chen produced a list and spoke: "Our gains from this battle are exceedingly rich. Now is the time to divide the spoils."

Upon hearing this, the seated Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators one major step below the Earth Immortal realm] all revealed expressions of delight. Was this not the very reason they had all risked taking action in this battle?

The Supreme Profound Deity took the list and, after a brief glance, his expression grew even more satisfied. In this conflict, they had slain two Earth Immortal [immortals who have attained the foundational immortal realm tied to the mortal world]: Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon and Ancestor White Nether.

Furthermore, they had slain sixteen Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators one major step below the Earth Immortal realm], including Netherus, two Celestial Demon King, Five Elements Celestial Dragons, Cang Black Fish, Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent, Nine-Lives Celestial Demon, Ironclad Alligator Dragon, and the three demons from the White Nether Abode of Bliss.

The remaining Demon Immortal [demonic beings who have attained an immortal-level cultivation] numbered more than four hundred. It could truly be said this was an unprecedented, monumental victory.

With such a triumph, the plundered treasures were naturally astonishing. Even setting aside Immortal Rank Treasure [artifacts of true immortal grade], there were dozens of items at the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures just below true immortal rank] level and above.

These could be broadly divided into two categories: Heaven-Opening Marvel [rare treasures of supreme quality, often foundational or world-shaping] and Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures just below true immortal rank].

There were only a few World-Opening Immortal Treasure [treasures of legendary power capable of shaping realms]. The Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures just below true immortal rank] were more numerous, and were further subdivided into Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts of the supreme grade], Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [miscellaneous treasures of the supreme grade], Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual roots of heaven-defying quality acquired through great fortune], Supreme Grade Dao Source [crystallized fragments of supreme-grade Dao principles], and so on.

Leaving aside the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of treasures just below true immortal rank] for now, there were currently seven Heaven-Opening Marvel [rare treasures of supreme quality, often foundational or world-shaping].

Among them were two Eighth Rank Dao Source [crystallized fragments of Dao principles at the eighth rank, a supreme grade], obtained from Ancestor White Nether and Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon.

There were four World-Opening Treasure [a primordial treasure of immense power, said to be capable of shaping the foundations of a world], namely the Heaven's Indestructible Seal [a divine seal said to be unbreakable by heaven or earth], the White Nether Life-Death Tome [a mystical tome governing the cycles of life and death from the Netherworld], the Violet Firmament Thunder Dragon Mace [a mighty mace imbued with the power of thunder dragons and the violet firmament], and the World-Ending Thunderclap Diagram [a diagram depicting the cataclysmic thunderclap that heralds the end of an era]. These were also obtained from those two Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a progenitor of a lineage].

There was also one set of Eighth Rank Mid-Grade Formation Flags [a set of flags used to deploy a powerful magical formation, ranked eighth in the mid-grade tier], which was the Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Formation [a formation that harnesses the power of the stars to create a minor cycle of celestial energy]. Beyond these, there were no other Heaven-Opening Marvel [a wondrous object of heaven-defying rarity and power].

After examining the Heaven-Opening Marvel, everyone present could not help but reveal looks of intense desire, their gazes turning towards Eldrin Chen. Original publication: audio-novel*com - The source of this chapter.