Chapter 1320 : Clash of Heaven's Chosen

In this dire situation, Eldrin Chen channeled his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, cleaving a path through the thorns and brambles, determined to carve a bloody route to freedom. Yet, he found his way blocked by a figure wielding a Heavenly Saber, who dared to withstand a single strike from Eldrin Chen.

"Jaxian!"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly, and he let out a cold snort. "A mere Eight-Calamity Realm cultivator dares to bar my path?"

"Boom!"

With a furious roar, Eldrin Chen instantly unleashed a Five-Colored Divine Thunder. The devastating bolt struck, sending the strongest Heaven's Chosen of the Celestial Prison Race flying through the air, coughing up blood.

Ever since mastering the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule, Eldrin Chen's Mana had transcended all conventional limits. Though this Lifebound Divine Ability had not yet reached the Heaven-Opening Realm, in his hands, its power was no less than a full-force strike from a Middle Stage Earth Immortal.

With a single move, he had sent the Celestial Prison Race's Eight-Calamity Immortal reeling, yet no trace of triumph appeared on Eldrin Chen's face.

The Dao Source [the fundamental origin of one's cultivation path] of Qingxuan the Old Daoist was an object Jaxian absolutely required. Naturally, the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison would never allow Eldrin Chen to take Qingxuan the Old Daoist away.

Indeed, the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison had already committed to a full assault. He even summoned a second High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure to strike across the heavens, its blows causing the radiant aura of the Primordial Chaos True Aura to flicker and show signs of cracking.

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Eldrin Chen's heart jolted with alarm. He understood that the Primordial Chaos True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that harnesses the primordial energies of creation] had endured too many attacks in too short a time and was now in danger of collapsing.

If they delayed any longer, it was likely none of them would escape.

Thus, he could no longer afford to attempt rescuing Qingxuan the Daoist. He immediately spoke, his voice firm, "Everyone, hesitate no longer."

"Let us depart!"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen activated the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical artifact capable of manipulating the fundamental forces of reality to traverse space], enveloping the group and carrying them away.

At the moment of departure, the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's expression flickered with a tremor. He still wished to urge Eldrin Chen to attempt a rescue, but in the end, he did not resist the power of the Yin-Yang Void Realm [the spatial domain created by the Mirror] and vanished along with the others into the Endless Void [the boundless, chaotic expanse between worlds].

"BOOM!"

"You... shall perish for this!"

In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], heaven shook and earth quaked.

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake, his single strike having cleaved through millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of vast, desolate sea, watched as the group disappeared into the Endless Void. Rage coursed through him, making his entire body tremble.

This war, which raged for six Millennium [a period of one thousand years], cost Thousand Dragons Lake three hundred Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] lives. Their reserves of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy], Immortal Source [a primordial source of immortal energy], Spirit Talisman [an enchanted paper slip inscribed with mystical seals], Pill [a refined medicinal pellet for cultivation], and other such supplies were nearly depleted by half.

Even after paying such a staggering price, they could have recouped their losses once they had annihilated the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable cultivation sect].

Who could have foreseen that Eldrin Chen would intervene at the critical moment? Not only did he grievously wound the Thousand Dragons Lake's sect-protecting heavy artifact, the Thousand Dragon Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel powered by the essence of a thousand dragons], but he also used a Void [the Dao of Emptiness and Spatial Manipulation] treasure to rescue three Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal who has attained the Earth Immortal realm, a master of profound power].

These three Earth Immortal Progenitor carried away over seventy percent of the portable treasures and legacies of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

It could be said that after their escape, all that remained for Thousand Dragons Lake were immovable assets and the Dao Source [the crystallized origin of a cultivator's Dao path] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's three hundred plus Immortal. Thousand Dragons Lake's spoils of war were reduced by at least half.

This was especially true for the high-grade treasures, which were all on the persons of the three Earth Immortal Progenitor—a loss of unimaginable magnitude.

To have the cooked duck fly away—Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake was so enraged he nearly spat blood in fury. He immediately roared, "March on the Abyssal Sea [a vast and perilous sea realm]! I will see that Eldrin, the Junior finds not even a patch of earth for his burial!"

"Brother Thousand Dragon, there is no need for such haste."

High above in the Firmament [the highest heavens], Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison spoke with calm detachment. He held the Celestial Prison War Halberd [a polearm that embodies the law and confinement of the heavens], using it to pin down Qingxuan the Old Daoist so the latter had no avenue of escape. He then had Jaxian engage him in single combat.

Only then did he leisurely stand upon the Void, his expression composed as he spoke. "The Abyssal Daoist [a title for a master of the Abyssal Dao] possesses a spatial treasure. Killing him will not be easy."

"Once I return to fetch a piece of the Heaven-Suppressing Stone [a rare marvel capable of suppressing spatial phenomena], he will find escape impossible." Hearing this, Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake suppressed the killing intent in his heart.

The Heaven-Suppressing Stone is a Heaven-Opening Marvel [a primordial treasure of extraordinary rarity and power] specifically designed to counter Spatial Supreme Treasure. It can stabilize heaven and earth, seal the Void [the formless spatial dimension], and is an exceedingly rare type of spatial Heavy Treasures [a class of artifacts renowned for their immense weight and power].

Such a supreme treasure is possessed by the Celestial Prison Race in only a few pieces, all used to seal the Void Gate [a portal to the formless spatial dimension] within the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

Having been outmaneuvered by Eldrin Chen, Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison decided to retrieve one such Heaven-Suppressing Stone to neutralize Eldrin Chen's Spatial Spiritual Treasure.

With this thought, Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake gazed upon the ongoing battle and declared, "Conclude this swiftly. After a century of rest and recuperation, we shall march our forces upon the Ruins Sea Domain."

"We shall digest the harvested Dao Source [the primordial essence of the Great Dao] even as we wage war across the Abyssal Sea Region." Access the full story on audio . novel . com.

Meanwhile, high upon the Firmament [the highest vault of heaven], the relentless duel between Qingxuan the Old Daoist and Jaxian was ultimately nothing but a death rattle.

After hundreds of exchanges, Qingxuan the Old Daoist was finally cleaved asunder by Jaxian upon the Void.

Having slain Qingxuan the Old Daoist, Jaxian clutched the precious Dao Source and spoke with icy finality, "After the Abyssal Sea Region is shattered, spare that cur Eldrin, the Junior his wretched life."

"Once I step into the Nine Calamities Realm [a legendary cultivation stage transcended by surviving nine great tribulations], I shall personally behead him. His Dao Source may yet aid me in forging a Supreme foundation."

Seeing this, Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison also nodded slightly and said, "A single Dao Source from the Ninth Tribulation [the ninth and most severe heavenly trial a cultivator faces] might truly allow you to advance further and step into that forbidden realm."

At the same time, far away in the boundless and distant sea region, the group flew out from within the Void [a state of absolute emptiness or a spatial void technique].

Eldrin Chen retrieved the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical treasure that embodies the principles of yin, yang, and void]. Glancing towards the direction of the Verdant Stream Sea Region, he could not help but heave a deep sigh of relief.

He then looked at the three individuals beside him and spoke, "Everyone, we are now beyond a sea region's distance. It will take them at least several days to pursue us. We are temporarily safe."

The three also breathed sighs of relief. The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the supreme leader of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect], still shaken by fear, cupped his hands in salute and said, "We owe you our lives for your rescue, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. May we inquire as to which esteemed master you are?"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and returned the salute, "My Daoist title is Eldrin, the Abyss. I am the master of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance. I greet the three Seniors."

Hearing this, the three hastily waved their hands in demurral. The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect rose and returned the courtesy, saying, "Setting aside the life-saving grace, with the peerless combat prowess you displayed, Fellow Daoist, how could we possibly presume to be called Seniors?"

Although the battle was brief, Eldrin Chen, under the siege of multiple opponents, had relied on the Primordial Chaos True Aura [a divine ability channeling the primordial, undifferentiated energy of creation] to withstand multiple attacks from two Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators at the late stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a high level of power]. The combat strength he displayed was nothing short of astonishing.

In all honesty, even the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, wielding his sect's supreme treasure, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sword, was not necessarily confident of defeating Eldrin Chen. Naturally, he dared not be presumptuous.

The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect once more bowed deeply in a grand salute and declared, "We can never fully repay the debt of our lives. Henceforth, should you, Fellow Daoist, have any command, we three shall obey without hesitation, even at the cost of ten thousand deaths."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then sighed, "A pity. We could not save QingxuanFellow Daoist."

"That disciple of mine... alas..."

Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect shook his head and said with a sigh, "We can only blame his ill fortune."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen inclined his head in agreement. "This is no place to linger. First, accompany me back to the Abyssal Sea Region, and we shall discuss matters in detail there."

With that, the group set off towards the Abyssal Sea Region.

Upon their return to the Abyssal Sea Region, they immediately stirred those members of the Immortal Alliance who had already concluded their secluded cultivation.

Seeing that he had brought back three Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended the mortal coil and attained a profound connection with the earth's spiritual veins] from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, everyone's faces lit up with joy. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel .c om.