Chapter 1325 : A Master's Timely Intervention

The youth whispered inwardly, yet still gathered every last drop of his Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal], preparing for a final, desperate strike—to unleash his ultimate sword technique.

At that very moment, a blinding immortal radiance blossomed, and a figure clad in a White Robe as pure as snow appeared high upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven].

Upon arriving, the newcomer swept his sleeve with immense force, actually sending the Black Malignancy Demon Venerable's Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-tier enchanted artifact of immortal rank] flying away.

"Who might you be?"

Seeing his prized Immortal Treasure [an enchanted artifact of immortal rank] knocked aside, the Black Malignancy Demon Venerable's expression shifted slightly. He immediately abandoned his assault on the youth, turning a gaze of utmost gravity toward Eldrin Chen.

The youth also looked over. The instant he saw Eldrin Chen, his face froze in stunned disbelief, then transformed into joyous recognition. He promptly knelt upon the ground, his voice choked with emotion as he spoke.

"Your disciple, Ysander, pays his respects to the Master!" "A Great Luo Foundation [the foundational cultivation realm of the Great Luo Path]. You have done well."

Eldrin Chen glanced at the youth, giving a satisfied nod. With a flick of his sleeve, he gently lifted the kneeling disciple to his feet, then turned his gaze back to the Black Malignancy Demon Venerable.

Feeling that gaze upon him, the Black Malignancy Demon Venerable's heart sank with foreboding. Without a moment's hesitation, he spun around and fled into the distance, desperate to escape.

"Since you saw fit to bully the weak, why be in such a hurry to leave?" Original English translation available at audio - novel . com.

Eldrin Chen spoke with serene detachment. With a flick of his sleeve, the Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand descended to suppress its target. In a single move, he annihilated Black Malignancy Demon Venerable within the Void [the formless, boundless expanse beyond reality].

Witnessing how Black Malignancy Demon Venerable had not lasted even a single exchange against Eldrin Chen, the remaining Demon Immortal [a demonic cultivator who has ascended to immortality]s were gripped by stark terror.

Three Demon Immortals at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm] immediately shot into the sky, fleeing in a frenzy toward the distant Void.

Yet how could Eldrin Chen let them escape? With another flick of his sleeve, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords transformed into streaks of sword light. An endless tide of Sword Qi [sword energy] surged forth, cleaving through all in its path. In that instant, the demonic immortals fell like rain.

In the span of mere moments, several dozen Demon Immortals, including the three at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, were utterly eradicated.

Only then did the assembled Human Race [the collective of human cultivators] immortals react. They prostrated themselves in unison, declaring, "We offer our deepest gratitude for your mercy in saving our lives, Senior."

Eldrin Chen gave a faint nod and, with a wave of his sleeve, gently raised them all to their feet.

He tossed the three Dao Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's Dao path and cultivation base]s from the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality cultivators to Ysander, then nodded with satisfaction. "In the short span of mere tens of thousands of years, you have not only forged a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme, most stable foundation for an immortal cultivator], but have also stepped into the realm of the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the seventh stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm].

"Such a foundation is no weaker than that of your two senior brothers."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen spoke again. "Are you willing to return with your master?"

Ysander [the disciple] revealed an expression of ecstatic joy, immediately prostrating himself on the ground and saying, "To be able to serve at Master's side is this disciple's greatest honor."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, then spoke again, "You shall wait here. Your master will return to fetch you in three days' time."

With those words, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He immediately proceeded deeper into the Crimson Sun Sea Region [a vast oceanic realm suffused with solar and fiery energies]. Soon, he came to a halt before a submerged volcanic peak.

"This is the place."

Gazing at this volcano, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

In ages past, when the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a celestial paradise of pure yang energy] shattered, the Pure Yang Fire Vein [a primordial artery of pure solar fire energy] scattered across the entire Crimson Sun Sea Region, forming thousands of large and small Fire Vein [subterranean channels of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy].

Among these Fire Vein, the smaller ones were merely at the Fifth Rank or Sixth Rank level [corresponding to the power scale of cultivators at those realms]. Several dozen, however, reached into the Immortal Rank domain. Among these, three were of the Supreme Grade Fire Vein [the highest possible quality for such spiritual formations].

The Fire Vein before him was one of those three Supreme Grade Fire Vein.

It had been a mere seventy thousand years since his Ascending to Immortality [the final transcendence to become a true Immortal]. Yet, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the energies of primordial chaos] had already refined and absorbed two Earth Vein [the spiritual essence and foundational power of a land]: the Supreme Grade Metallic Gold [a metal of ultimate purity and hardness] and the Wood-First Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique born from the essence of wood].

Among the remaining three Earth Vein [a spiritual artery of the earth that concentrates and channels terrestrial energies], he had obtained the Supreme Grade Earth of Wu Earth Vein from Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, and not long ago, acquired the Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual artery of the water element] from the Taicang Black Fish in the Taicang Sea Region.

With only this final Supreme Grade Fire Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual artery of the fire element] left, Eldrin Chen would be able to gather all five types of Earth Vein.

"Once the five types of Supreme Grade Earth Vein are assembled, the Five Elements Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial energies of the five elements] required for my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the energies of primordial chaos] will be fully replenished.

"Once I refine these three Earth Vein, my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body will undergo a qualitative transformation, becoming the true World-Opening True Body [a divine physique said to possess the power to cleave apart the heavens and earth]."

Eldrin Chen activated the Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand [a divine ability that manifests a giant hand of chaotic energy] to seize the Earth Vein, then stored it away within the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a spatial treasure that contains a miniature realm of yin and yang energies].

With this step completed, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a sigh of relief. Continue your cultivation journey at audi novel.com.

He had a premonition that once his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body refined the five Supreme Grade Earth Vein, his physical form would reach an unprecedented level of strength.

Perhaps by then, relying on his physical power alone, Eldrin Chen would be capable of contending with Middle Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators who have reached the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], and his combat prowess might even step into the domain of Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

Furthermore, once the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body was cultivated into the World-Opening True Body, its resilience would become even more formidable, his meridians would expand further, and the amount of Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by immortals] he could contain would increase substantially.

At that time, Eldrin Chen's overall combat power would undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap.

"When that time comes, will I be able to advance further, to tread upon the legendary Forbidden Realm [a mythical cultivation stage beyond the known realms], and possess a bearing comparable to that of an Celestial Court Emperor Lord [a supreme ruler of the heavenly bureaucracy]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of hesitation crossing his expression.

Soon, however, his gaze hardened with resolve. Whether he could truly reach that domain or not, Eldrin Chen did not know.

Yet he was supremely confident. Relying solely on the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art harnessing the power of primordial chaos], his combat prowess among Ninth Tribulation Immortal [immortals who have survived nine heavenly tribulations] should already rank at the pinnacle.

If he could cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique said to possess the power to cleave open worlds], his battle strength would undoubtedly ascend to even greater heights. It mattered not if he could step into that fabled realm; what truly mattered was increasing his power and bolstering his chances of surviving the impending Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial of immense scale and danger].

With his mind settled, Eldrin Chen wasted no more time.

After completely securing the Supreme Grade Fire Vein [a top-tier spiritual vein rich with fire-attribute energy], he returned to the Human Race Immortal Island [a sanctuary island for human cultivators]. From there, he took Ysander and departed for the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and profound oceanic realm].

Upon his return to the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen summoned his disciples: his first disciple, Sylas Ye; his second disciple, Alistair Lu; and his nominal disciple, Seraphina Su. To the gathered trio, he made an introduction.

"This child is named Ysander. He inherits the legacy of my Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, representing supreme attainment] and my Ascending to Immortality [the final ascension to become a true immortal]," he declared.

"Henceforth, he shall be your fourth junior brother, and my fourth Personal Disciple [a disciple taken under one's direct and personal tutelage]."

Eldrin Chen recounted the tale, narrating the karmic ties of the past involving the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star, then addressed Ysander: "These individuals are your Eldest Senior Brother Sylas Ye, and your Second Senior Brother Alistair Lu."

"And Little Seven..."

Eldrin Chen's voice paused briefly as he looked at Seraphina Su. "Little Seven is named Seraphina Su. She is one of the seven nominal disciples I accepted in my early years, and can be considered your senior sister."

"Greetings, Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, Senior Sister Su."

Ysander bowed respectfully. His gaze swept over the three, and a look of profound astonishment dawned in his eyes.

He had believed himself to be a heaven-defying talent, that achieving the potential of the Great Luo [the supreme cultivation realm] was a rarity across the ages. He never imagined that both of his senior brothers possessed foundations no weaker than his own.

Among the three senior siblings before him, Senior Sister Su, the nominal disciple, possessed an ordinary foundation. However, the true personal disciples, Alistair Lu and Sylas Ye, both boasted peerless, world-shaking aptitudes.

That Alistair Lu harbored the Four Symbols Dao Body [a legendary physique aligned with the four celestial beasts], cultivating four types of Law Power [power derived from comprehending the fundamental laws of the universe] simultaneously. His combat prowess seemed to surpass Ysander's own by a noticeable margin.

The Eldest Senior Brother was even more profound, his aura brimming with Pure Yang Power [the supreme power of untainted solar essence]. He appeared to have mastered the Pure Yang Limitless Dao [a supreme cultivation art of boundless solar power]. Despite being only at the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, the sense of threat he emanated far exceeded anything Ysander could muster.

"The combat strength of these two senior brothers... I fear it surpasses even that of the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality. Their Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental quality and depth of a cultivator's spiritual base] is even more solid and profound than my own."

Ysander murmured inwardly, his heart filled with profound awe. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel`com.