Chapter 1265 : Clash of Divine Thunder and Sword Fiend

"Ding—" [a sharp, resonant metallic chime]

The Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword erupted in a blaze of dazzling light, transforming into a radiant sword energy that descended beside Eldrin Chen and began to orbit him in a continuous, swirling dance.

Gazing at the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword whose light pulsed faintly, Eldrin Chen spoke with an air of serene detachment, "Then, as you wish."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve. With a deafening, crashing roar, a brilliant Five-Colored Divine Thunder [a thunderous force embodying the power of the five fundamental elements] descended from the heavens, striking directly at the head of Patriarch Suwei.

"Five Elements Divine Thunder?"

Patriarch Suwei's expression instantly turned grave. He hurled the Heavenly Halberd in his hand into the churning sea with immense force, then clasped his palms together, channeling his true power. With a sharp, metallic ring, he condensed a terrifying sword of baleful energy!

The power of this sword fiend was extraordinary. In an instant, it cleaved through the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder, its remaining force continuing unabated as it slashed toward Eldrin Chen.

"The Venus Metallic Gold Immortal-Slaying Sword Fiend!"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly as he recognized the origin of this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique].

This Divine Ability was Patriarch Suwei's signature technique. It was said that in ancient times, Patriarch Suwei had extracted the 'Western PoleMetallic Gold Killing Energy' [a lethal metallic essence from the Western Pole] from the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, fusing it with the marrow of Venus [the Metal Star] and refining it through a grand sacrificial rite to forge this power. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel*com.

From the moment of its inception, this Divine Ability possessed the sharpness of Immortal-Slaying God-Slaying. A single wisp of its Sword Intent could World-Opening [cleave open a world], capable of quelling the great calamities of a vast cosmos.

This Patriarch Suwei had cultivated the Dao for millions of years, having weathered several Great Tribulation [cosmic trials of immense scale]. He had slain three powerhouses of the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just shy of becoming an Earth Immortal] level, one of whom met their end precisely beneath this World-Opening Heavenly God Ability.

It could be said that the might of this Divine Ability ranked among the most formidable even within the pantheon of World-Opening Heavenly God Ability [divine abilities wielded by Heavenly Gods capable of world-creation].

"What a fierce and sharp sword-aura!"

As the 'Venus Metallic Gold Immortal-Slaying Sword Fiend' [a divine ability manifesting as a sword-fiend of Venus Metallic Gold] swept towards him, Eldrin Chen could not help but utter a soft murmur of admiration.

With a mere gesture of his hand, two resplendent immortal pearls soared into the sky. They intertwined, giving birth to a Polarity [the fundamental principle of opposing yet complementary forces] protective aura that cascaded down, intercepting that dazzling sword-aura.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand to press down with overwhelming force.

The Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand possessed the profound mysteries of Primordial One Energy [the undifferentiated, primordial energy from which all things originate]. It combined the effects of suppression and sealing. As it descended with a thunderous roar, it resembled a colossal hand capable of overturning the heavens to crush everything beneath it.

Facing such an assault, Patriarch Suwei stood unwavering and fearless. From above his head flew forth a Glazed treasure mirror, erupting with World-Illuminating Immortal Light [an immortal radiance capable of illuminating entire worlds] that shot across the firmament, parrying Eldrin Chen's strike.

This mirror was named the Heavenly Wheel Mirror. It was once the signature treasure of the Human Race Half-Step Earth Immortal Heavenly Wheel Path Master.

A million years ago, the Heavenly Wheel Path Master was slain by Patriarch Suwei, and thus the mirror fell into the hands of Patriarch Suwei.

Witnessing the Extraordinary might of the Heavenly Wheel Mirror, Eldrin Chen's expression remained utterly unperturbed.

Without a moment's pause, he struck again, unleashing the Five-Colored Divine Light to envelop the Heavenly Wheel Mirror. Instantly, this Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest mortal-immortal grade] was seized and immobilized.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords transformed into dazzling sword energy that surged forth, cleaving directly towards the head of Patriarch Suwei.

"Die—!"

As the two Supreme-Grade Immortal Swords descended upon him, the old patriarch of the Suwei Clan let out a furious roar. He summoned forth an ancient token engraved with immortal patterns and then manifested his White Tiger True Body [a powerful physical transformation based on the White Tiger divine beast], meeting the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords head-on.

That token, named the 'Heavenly Might Token', was the third Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure of the White Tiger Patriarch. This treasure was not adept at offense or defense, but it could be fused with one's Immortal Body [a cultivator's refined physical form] to amplify its power.

Patriarch Suwei's White Tiger True Body had already been cultivated to the World-Opening Realm [a realm signifying power to split worlds]. Yet, under the augmentation of the Heavenly Might Token, the might of his physical body increased by more than thirty percent.

Such a formidable physique originally possessed World-Opening [world-sundering] strength. After being amplified by thirty percent by the Heavenly Might Token, it became powerful enough to rend apart a Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient and mighty dragon] with bare hands and cleave through a Nine Heavens Divine Spirit [a divine being]. Even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] would have to retreat from such force.

Even the formidable power of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords found it difficult to suppress Patriarch Suwei's peerless World-Opening True Body.

"A Six Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has survived six heavenly tribulations and stands at the threshold of becoming a true Earth Immortal], their methods are truly Extraordinary!"

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his estimation of this Patriarch Suwei rising considerably.

No wonder it was said that any Six Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal possessed combat power roughly on par with a true Earth Immortal [a foundational immortal being whose power is anchored to the mortal world]. Unless their magical power was completely exhausted, they would not fear even a confrontation with an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

The power displayed by this Patriarch Suwei was indeed remarkable. Were they outside the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand defensive array that harnesses the power of celestial bodies], Eldrin Chen feared he would have little certainty of slaying him.

But trapped within the grand formation, he was nothing more than a cornered beast, fighting a desperate, futile struggle.

Eldrin Chen possessed the Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal rank] known as the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne. The depth of his magical power surpassed that of Patriarch Suwei by more than double. He merely needed to outlast Patriarch Suwei, to drag the battle on until the patriarch's power was spent. That moment would herald Patriarch Suwei's doom. Official source: audio‑novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

For while Patriarch Suwei's World-Opening True Body [a supreme divine ability that manifests a body with the power to cleave worlds] was formidable, activating the Heavenly Might Token or unleashing his various Divine Ability [supernatural powers born from profound cultivation] and Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals] still consumed his magical power.

Once his power was utterly depleted, relying solely on the raw strength of his World-Opening True Body would, at best, grant him power comparable to a mere four Five Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal. He would stand no chance against Eldrin Chen.

"Yet, we cannot afford to drag this out either,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze sweeping the surroundings. He noted that the battles between Verdant Consort, Star Consort, and the others against the three True Dragon [a supreme race of dragon demons] Patriarch remained locked in a tense stalemate.

A duel between Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have partially transcended the mortal realm but not fully ascended to Earth Immortality] can be described as exceedingly perilous.

To prevent his companions from being injured or even facing the danger of perishing, he decided not to prolong the battle any further.

He raised his hand and pointed into the void. The Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a mystical orb embodying the opposing forces of yin and yang] above his head intertwined and crashed down with a thunderous roar, heading straight for Patriarch Suwei.

"Now!"

Seeing the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl hurtling towards him, Patriarch Suwei was not alarmed but overjoyed. He fiercely activated his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal cultivator]. Instantly, a dazzling Immortal Radiance [a brilliant, holy light emitted by immortal beings] erupted from within the Boundless Sea Region.

A blindingly brilliant Heavenly Halberd [a divine polearm of immense power] shot out from the seabed, its point aimed directly at Eldrin Chen.

"Look out!"

The others' hearts clenched in alarm. This radiant Heavenly Halberd was none other than the Suwei Heavenly Halberd [the legendary halberd wielded by Patriarch Suwei] that Patriarch Suwei had hurled.

Seeing Eldrin Chen deploy the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl, Patriarch Suwei had seized the perfect moment to strike. He channeled his power into the Suwei Heavenly Halberd, sending it piercing towards Eldrin Chen.

"*Whoosh—*"

As the Suwei Heavenly Halberd [a legendary weapon of immense power] tore through the void towards him, Eldrin Chen appeared to have anticipated it all along.

With a single, fluid step, he shifted his position, the Suwei Heavenly Halberd passing by him with a hair's breadth to spare.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a mystical orb embodying the forces of yin and yang] to suppress the attack, smashing it into Patriarch Suwei and sending the patriarch flying, blood spraying from his mouth.

"A petty trick. Did you truly believe it could deceive me?"

Eldrin Chen murmured. In that same instant, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords] merged as one, unleashing a blindingly brilliant sword aura that cleaved downward, piercing straight through Patriarch Suwei's chest.

Yet, defying all expectation, Patriarch Suwei ignored his own defense entirely. He channeled his power once more, reversing the trajectory of the Suwei Heavenly Halberd to descend from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm] with crushing force aimed directly at Eldrin Chen.

"Hmm?"

Facing this assault, Eldrin Chen was initially unconcerned. The Suwei Heavenly Halberd was, after all, merely a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact]. Even its full-powered strike, he believed, could be withstood by his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique born from the primordial chaos].

Even if its power proved unexpectedly great and his Primordial One Energy True Aura were breached, his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a physique forged from the essence of creation, granting near-absolute resilience] would have nothing to fear from such a blow.

Yet, as the Suwei Heavenly Halberd descended, a faint but unmistakable sense of peril began to stir within him.

In the span of a single breath, Eldrin Chen did not engage in direct combat. With a subtle rotation of the Polarity Void Mirror within his Elixir Field [the core energy center of a cultivator], he instantly traversed the Boundless Void and retreated a distance of one million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Only then, as he looked back, did he perceive the heavens and the earth shudder violently. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio . novel . com.