Chapter 1383 : Eyes on the Primordial Chaos

Because Immortals [beings who have achieved immortality and longevity] live eternally, they draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth without giving anything back. Therefore, periodic cleansing is required to achieve a grand cycle of primordial Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things]. The great powers of the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals] are the true pillars of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, capable of aiding it in resisting the Calamity Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial] from the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. "So it seems," he mused, "one must cultivate at least to the Heaven Immortal Realm, to even glimpse a corner of the true face of the boundless Primordial Chaos."

Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly, a faint light kindling within his eyes.

A moment later, he shook his head. For someone in his current position, who understood so little of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain itself, what right did he have to ponder the fathomless Primordial Chaos?

With this realization, he swiftly reined in his wandering thoughts and continued onward toward the heart of the Great Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly calamity].

Upon reaching the Hundred Demons Archipelago, Eldrin Chen investigated thoroughly, only to confirm that he had indeed arrived too late.

Within the Hundred Demons Archipelago now, there were no Ninth Tribulation Immortals [Immortals who have survived nine heavenly tribulations] from the Demonic Tribe [a coalition or race of demonic beings], nor even any Eight-Calamity Immortals [Immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations].

The Heaven's Chosen [a title for a prodigy favored by heaven] of the Demonic Tribe who had endured eight tribulations were either trapped within the Western Abyss Dragon Palace or had long since withdrawn from the Hundred Demons Archipelago, sensing the turn of the tide. After repeated searches, Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, forced to depart with a heart full of reluctant acceptance.

Just as he was about to leave, however, he chanced upon an acquaintance—none other than Tian Su the Ancient Ancestor, whom he had met once before.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Tian Su the Ancient Ancestor promptly clasped his hands and said, "When we last met, I failed to recognize your esteemed self. It was only later that I learned you are the renowned Abyssal Daoist [a Daoist title meaning 'Master of the Abyss']. I beg your forgiveness, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

"Not at all, not at all," Eldrin Chen replied. The story continues at (audio-novel.com).

As time flowed onward, the renown of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance's destruction of Thousand Dragons Lake had spread throughout the Abyssal Sea Region.

After all, Thousand Dragons Lake was a powerful Blessed Land [a region of profound spiritual energy and fortune], its strength ranking among the top hundred powers within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. The utter annihilation of such a force naturally sent shockwaves through the cultivation world.

Thus, when Tian Su the Ancient Ancestor spotted Eldrin Chen today, he approached from afar to offer his greetings. In response, Eldrin Chen returned the courtesy with a smile, engaging politely with Tian Su the Daoist.

After exchanging pleasantries for a short while, Tian Su the Daoist inquired, "You, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar standing], have recently broken through to the Earth Immortal [a realm where one's spirit merges with the earth, granting immense power and longevity]. Your presence here at the Hundred Demons Archipelago... could it be you also intend to join the siege against the Western Abyss Dragon Palace?"

"Not at all," Eldrin Chen shook his head, a trace of helplessness in his voice. "A battle involving Heavenly Immortal Paragons [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, beings of near-divine power] is far beyond my daring to intervene. I have come to take action for a different purpose: to seek a high-quality Dao Source [the crystallized essence of a cultivator's cultivation path and life force] for my wife."

"Oh?"

Tian Su the Daoist's gaze flickered thoughtfully before he shook his head again. "The Dao Source within the bodies of the few Nine Tribulations Demon Immortals [demonic cultivators who have survived nine heavenly tribulations] from the Western Abyss Dragon Palace have already been claimed by major powers like the Leaf Ruins Divine Sea and the Divine Race."

"Given our backgrounds, even if we went, we would receive no share."

Tian Su the Daoist continued shaking his head, but then, recalling Eldrin Chen's extraordinary nature, a desire to forge a favorable connection arose within him. He promptly said, "However, I have heard rumors that within several of the Demonic Tribe Blessed Lands, there still exist Eight Tribulations Demon Immortals."

"Truly?" Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with hope, and he immediately pressed for details. "I beg you, Fellow Daoist, to illuminate this path for me."

Tian Su the Daoist pondered briefly before speaking, "Among the Dark Roc tribe, there is an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a demonic cultivator who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]." "The lineage of the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator also possesses an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal, though this lineage is guarded by four Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm and founded a lineage]. You must proceed with caution." "And then there is the..."

Tian Su the Daoist spoke in detail, revealing the origins of several Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal from different Demonic Tribe [tribes or clans of demonic beings].

Most of these Demon Immortal [immortal-level demonic cultivators] from various Blessed Land [realms of spiritual abundance and cultivation] had participated in the battle of the Hundred Demons Archipelago, but they were the ones who fled when the tide of battle turned against them.

However, any force capable of nurturing an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal is extraordinary. Each of these several Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal is backed by a powerful Blessed Land, the weakest of which is guarded by at least a Late Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal in the final stages of that realm].

With this intelligence in hand, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of reassurance settle within him.

He did not delay further and immediately set off for the territory of the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator tribe.

The reason for targeting the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator first was that this lineage was comparatively weaker.

At its peak, the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator lineage boasted six Earth Immortal Progenitor, its strength nearly rivaling that of the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake. Their Clan Lord, the Great Wilderness Alligator Progenitor, possessed power within the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm and had also opened his own Sixfold Heaven and Earth [a profound personal spatial domain].

However, during the previous Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial], the Great Wilderness Alligator Progenitor had sustained significant injuries. Furthermore, two of their six Earth Immortal Progenitor had fallen in battle. Thus, Eldrin Chen judged it a risk worth taking.

When Eldrin Chen arrived at the Celestial Alligator Abode of Bliss [the blessed realm of the Celestial Alligator lineage], he found its mountain-protecting grand formation already activated, as if they had been on guard for some time.

It was a pity that the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator clan possessed no World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of creating or stabilizing a pocket dimension]. Relying solely on their ordinary Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array formation], they could not withstand the might of Eldrin Chen's Yin-Yang Void Realm [a supreme treasure embodying the principles of Yin and Yang, capable of manipulating space].

Concealed within his Yin-Yang Void Realm, Eldrin Chen slipped unseen all the way into the heart of the Celestial Alligator Abode of Bliss [the blessed land and stronghold of the Celestial Alligator demon clan].

Without alerting the several Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a progenitor of a lineage] stationed there, he located the secluded cultivation chamber of the clan's Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a demonic cultivator who has survived eight heavenly tribulations, reaching a pinnacle of power]. To his immense delight, within this chamber stood not just the demon immortal, but also two World-Opening Spiritual Root [primordial spiritual trees of immense value, said to contain the essence of creation].

"A Heavenly River Ginkgo Tree, and a Primordial Yellow Cypress Tree!"

Heart leaping with joy, Eldrin Chen instantly unleashed his Yin-Yang Void Realm, uprooting both ancient trees in one swift motion. "Oh no."

In that fleeting moment, the Celestial Alligator clan's Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal sensed the danger, his heart lurching with alarm as he immediately sought to flee. But it was already too late. A blinding arc of saber energy descended, reducing him to ashes in the blink of an eye. The complete novel can be found at *audio-novel.com*.

"Wretched fiend, how dare you!"

Instantly, the entire Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator clan was roused to awareness.

Four Earth Immortal Progenitor figures shot into the sky. The leader, a Late Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal cultivator in the advanced phase of that realm], charged forward with murderous intent.

The remaining three fanned out to surround him, simultaneously activating the full power of their Mountain Guardian Grand Formation to completely seal the surrounding Void [space, the void between realms], intent on trapping and annihilating Eldrin Chen utterly. Trapped alone within the grand formation, facing the combined might of the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator clan, Eldrin Chen was pitting himself against the equivalent of several Earth Immortal Great Perfection [Earth Immortal cultivators who have reached the pinnacle, the Great Perfection stage of that realm]. To withstand such an assault head-on would mean certain death, even for one who had attained Earth Immortal Great Perfection.

Thus, Eldrin Chen swiftly collected the Eight Calamity Dao Source [a primordial source of power tied to eight great calamities], and in the blink of an eye, activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a supreme treasure capable of manipulating the void between Yin and Yang], vanishing into the depths of the Boundless Void [the infinite, starless expanse between worlds].

Having fled the Celestial Alligator Abode of Bliss [a demonic territory ruled by the Celestial Alligator lineage], Eldrin Chen felt a thrilling mix of peril and exhilaration. After taking a deep, steadying breath, he continued onward toward the remaining territories of the Demonic Tribe Territory [lands dominated by powerful demonic clans].

Alas, upon reaching these domains, he discovered he had arrived a step too late each time.

He was not the only one who had set his sights on the Eight Calamity Dao Source. Of these Blessed Land [regions of concentrated spiritual energy and natural fortune], one had already been utterly destroyed, while the Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [demonic cultivators who have survived eight heavenly tribulations] from the other two had already fled.

With no other recourse, Eldrin Chen decided to head for Gale Wind Valley [a valley perpetually swept by fierce, howling winds], intending to confront the Dark Roc Race [a powerful demonic race of immense, shadowy raptors] that dwelled there.

However, when Eldrin Chen arrived at Gale Wind Valley, his heart sank slightly. He immediately abandoned any thought of directly attacking the Dark Roc.

The Dark Roc possessed an extraordinary bloodline. More than ten Earth Immortal Progenitor [progenitors who have attained the Earth Immortal realm, a stage of profound power and longevity] were still alive among them, and their leader, the Dark Roc King, had reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

If that were all, Eldrin Chen might have dared to risk a strike using the Yin-Yang Void Realm. But the Dark Roc also possessed a spatial-attribute World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure with the power to create or stabilize pocket dimensions].

Against a Blessed Land fortified by such a treasure, if Eldrin Chen were to recklessly enter, he risked being trapped within. Naturally, he dared not act rashly.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen decided to take no further risks. He concealed himself outside Gale Wind Valley, prepared to watch and wait for an opportunity to reveal itself. Your portal to cultivation novels: (audio-novel.com).