Chapter 1331 : Forbidden Realm Unleashed

At this moment, as he channeled the Heavenly Fiend Demon Blade [a legendary demonic weapon of immense power] to cleave forward, its might had already ascended to the domain of a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal who has mastered the earthly plane]. He sought to battle Eldrin Chen to settle the grudge from years past.

"Overestimating your own strength!"

Watching Heaven's Prison Child propel the Heavenly Fiend Demon Blade towards him, a cold glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes. With a flick of his finger, a Five-Colored Divine Thunder [a heavenly thunderbolt imbued with the power of the five primal elements] roared forth.

This strike was identical to the one from years ago. It effortlessly sent the Heavenly Fiend Demon Blade flying backward, and with it, Heaven's Prison Child was sent hurtling through the air, coughing up blood and sustaining significant injuries.

"Impossible!"

Suddenly and grievously wounded, Heaven's Prison Child spat out a mouthful of blood, his face a mask of utter shock and disbelief.

He had believed that after stepping into the Nine Tribulations Realm [a pinnacle realm achieved after surviving nine heavenly tribulations], he would at least possess the power to contend with Eldrin Chen. Never could he have imagined that encountering Eldrin Chen again would result in him being crippled by a single blow once more.

Suffering such a devastating blow, Heaven's Prison Child revealed a look of profound resentment. He drew a deep breath and asked, "Have you shattered the Limit-Breaker [a theoretical cultivation barrier] and stepped into the Ten Tribulations Forbidden Domain [a legendary, forbidden realm beyond the limits of conventional cultivation]?"

"*Hummm—*"

In that instant, the very void trembled faintly. Immerse yourself in the complete world at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

The Half-Step Earth Immortal powerhouses from both sides of the conflict wore expressions of utter disbelief.

Since time immemorial, the number nine has represented the ultimate limit. From the Vital Essence Refinement Realm [the foundational stage of cultivation where one refines their vital energy], through Foundation Establishment [the stage of solidifying one's cultivation foundation], Violet Sanctum [the stage of opening the mystical energy center within], Golden Core [the stage of condensing a golden core of pure energy], Infant Soul [the stage of nurturing a nascent spiritual soul], Primordial Spirit [the stage of manifesting one's primordial spiritual essence], and even up to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of ascending to immortality], each cultivation realm is said to have nine levels.

Within the hierarchy of cultivation realms, the first rank is Vital Essence Refinement, the Second Rank is Foundation Establishment, the third rank is Violet Sanctum, the fourth rank is Golden Core, the Fifth Rank is Infant Soul, the Sixth Rank is Primordial Spirit, the Seventh Rank is Ascendant Immortal [the stage of becoming a true immortal], the eighth rank is World-Opening [the realm of opening one's own inner world], and the Ninth Rank is that of the Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial heavens].

These nine cultivation realms represent the very pinnacle of the path. To advance beyond, into the Great Encompassing Realm [the realm of encompassing all within oneself], one must shatter the limit of the ninth level itself.

Legend holds that for a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being at the Celestial Immortal realm] to break through into the Great Encompassing Realm, they must not only comprehend an Embryonic Great Path [the nascent form of a supreme Dao], but also overcome the 'Ninefold Limit Heavenly Pass' [the heavenly tribulation representing the ultimate ninth-level barrier] to step into that transcendent domain.

Thus, the so-called nine realms truly signify the ultimate limit.

Throughout heaven and earth, whether among the boundless masses of mortals or the countless Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality], surpassing the number nine is a hope rarely realized. It is a genuine extremity; to become a Limit-Breaker [one who breaks through the ninth-level limit] is a feat of unimaginable difficulty.

Even within the Half-Step Earth Immortal [the realm just below a true Earth Immortal] realm, the state of a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] represents a near-perfect culmination.

How arduous, then, must it be to transcend even that?

Even a peerless prodigy who cultivates the Three Path Fruits [the fruits of three distinct cultivation paths simultaneously], achieving flawless perfection in every realm, forging three distinct World-Opening Foundation [foundations for opening an inner world], and harmonizing them into the wondrous synergy of Trinity Unity [the divine ability of three-in-one unity], can, at most, only reach the Nine Tribulations Immortal realm.

Beyond that, those are all peerless prodigies who have opened at least one Path to Heaven [a supreme cultivation path leading towards the Heavenly Dao].

Exquisite Jiang's Great Five Elements Limitless Rule [the supreme law governing the boundless cycle of the five fundamental elements] is itself a Path to Heaven. Relying solely on this path, she has already stepped into the Nine Tribulations Realm [the pinnacle realm attained after surviving nine heavenly tribulations].

If her Supreme Lunar Immortal Body [a divine constitution of ultimate lunar purity] and her personal Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao] were to reach perfection, forming the Trinity Unity [a state of perfect harmony between body, soul, and law], she would undoubtedly ascend into that domain.

Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Rule [the law of the boundless, undifferentiated origin] and his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a constitution of unbreakable primordial essence] are both Path to Heaven. Even though he has not yet cultivated the World-Opening Path Fruit [the fruit of creation, marking the peak of the Primordial One Leakless realm] of the Primordial One Leakless [a state of perfect, lossless primordial unity], relying on these two Path to Heaven, he has still stepped into this legendary domain.

"Shattering the limits, the Ten Tribulations Forbidden Domain [a mythical realm beyond the nine heavenly tribulations, forbidden to ordinary cultivators]."

Hearing the words of Heaven's Prison Child, a low murmur echoed in Eldrin Chen's heart, and a brilliant light flashed within the depths of his gaze.

Legend said that for a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realms] to break through to the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal whose power encompasses all within their domain], they must shatter ten ultimate limits, the Heavenly Pass [heavenly barriers or thresholds of power]. Having now stepped into the Ten Tribulations Forbidden Domain, did this mean he had broken one of those ultimate Heavenly Pass?

His knowledge of the Great Encompassing Realm [the realm of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal] was scant, but he faintly sensed that this likely counted as breaking one such limit.

At the same time, high upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome or firmament], the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison drew a deep breath, his expression icy as he spoke, "Since the last Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial affecting all paths of cultivation], only eight individuals in the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain have ever set foot in this domain."

"Among those eight, the three who still live are, at their weakest, Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to Celestial Immortality]. This That upstart Eldrin possesses such terrifying aptitude. If he is allowed to grow, he will become a calamity. We cannot let him live today."

As his words fell, Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison could no longer afford to hold back. He actually summoned forth another High-Grade World-Opening Treasure to press down with overwhelming force.

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake also turned his gaze cold, his expression icy as he spoke, "Returning Abyss Path Master, you do possess some talent, a prodigy seen but once in a million years within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain."

"However, the Immortal Domain stretches on without end. Since time immemorial, it has never lacked for geniuses. Even a prodigy appearing once in a million years—from the scale of hundreds of millions of years, each interval between Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and rebirth] gives birth to over a hundred such individuals."

"Most of these geniuses who push the limits of the Limit-Breaker realm perish early on the Path [the arduous journey of cultivation], never even managing to step into the Celestial Immortal realm."

"Today, you have forged the potential of an Immortal Court Imperial Lord. Little do you realize that the tallest stalk gets cut first. This Ten Tribulations Forbidden Domain shall also be the path that leads to your demise."

As Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake's words concluded, the Polarity Life-Death Precious Vase in his hand erupted with annihilating light, seeking to utterly extinguish Eldrin Chen. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel*com.

At this moment, an unprecedented killing intent surged within Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake's heart. He no longer regarded Eldrin Chen as a mere junior, but as a mortal enemy who must be slain.

A prodigy like Eldrin Chen—while one dare not say he would certainly break through to the Great Encompassing Realm—if he did not fall prematurely, his chances of achieving the Celestial Immortal realm in the future would assuredly exceed fifty percent.

Those Celestial Immortal Great Power [mighty beings who have ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] are all peerless prodigies rarely seen even once in a million years across the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain. They might not necessarily deign to take notice of Eldrin Chen.

But Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake could not afford such indifference. Faced with an opponent of such terrifying latent potential, he dared not allow him to grow unchecked.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] furrowed his brow slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he activated the Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique], which manifested across the sky, continuously withstanding the assaults of the two powerful Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal cultivation stage] cultivators.

This Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a classification for the most profound and powerful techniques] truly lived up to its reputation. Even under the full-force onslaught of two Seventh Level Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals at the seventh stage of their realm], it remained as steadfast as a mountain, showing no signs of being breached.

Witnessing this, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the leader of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect] breathed a sigh of relief. He continuously deployed various means to assist, such as the Polarity Immortal-Severing Formation [a powerful battle formation], the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell treasure], and the Verdant River Ancient Sword [an ancient sword], significantly alleviating the pressure on Eldrin Chen.

Simultaneously, Heaven's Prison Child, Blazing Austerity Patriarch, the Frigid Ice Chi Dragon [a type of ice dragon demon beast], the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon [a powerful golden dragon], and two newly-advanced Earth Immortal from Thousand Dragon Lake [a demon beast territory] also launched their attacks, eager to swiftly breach the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand stellar defense formation].

Fortunately, the Returning Abyss Sea Region [a sea region under human control] was not lacking in combat-capable Earth Immortal. Sun Consort, Verdant Consort, Heaven Wind Path Master [a cultivator with the title 'Path Master of Heaven Wind'], Earth Spring Patriarch, and two Supreme Elder [high-ranking elders] from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect all joined the fray, engaging the enemy in fierce battle.

Exquisite Jiang intercepted Heaven's Prison Child. The most formidable foe, Blazing Austerity Patriarch, was contained by the combined efforts of Sun Consort and Verdant Consort. The remaining four Earth Immortal Patriarch [Earth Immortal-level patriarchs] each held their ground against a Demon Race [the collective term for demonic beings] Earth Immortal.

With the Demon Race's Earth Immortal forces thus engaged, the pressure on the Mountain Protection Formation [the primary defensive formation] was greatly reduced, and the situation finally stabilized.

As the immortals within the Immortal Alliance [an alliance of immortal cultivators] continuously carried out repairs, shattered Formation Flag [flags used to anchor formations] within the Cosmic Stellar Archipelago [a constellation of islands] were replaced, and one by one, the Stellar Spirit Island [islands that power the formation] were reignited. The power of the Cosmic Stellar Formation recovered somewhat.

After more than thirty years of such combat, the reserves of World-Opening Power [the foundational power used by Earth Immortals, derived from creating their inner world] within the several Demon Race Earth Immortal were severely depleted. Seeing that their prolonged assault was still failing to yield results, their anxiety grew ever more acute.

Yet, the more desperate they became, the more prone they were to error. This chapter is provided by http://www . audio-novel.com. Support the original.