Chapter 1364 : Divine Light and the Thunder Fruit

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine light capable of capturing anything composed of the five fundamental elements].

That Five-Colored Divine Light was formless and intangible, coalescing and dispersing at will. As long as a thing was composed of the Five Elements [the five fundamental energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], it could be completely seized and drawn in.

Most crucially, the Five-Colored Divine Light feared not the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine punishment of heavenly thunder], and could pierce through the boundless Sea of Thunder [an ocean of crackling lightning].

*Whoosh—*

With a soft, swift sound, the Five-Colored Divine Light shone upon the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit [a legendary fruit that has endured nine cycles of heavenly thunder tribulation].

This Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit was merely at the eighth-tier realm and possessed dual attributes of thunder and wood. Naturally, it could not escape the grasp of the Five-Colored Divine Light, and in an instant, it was drawn into Eldrin Chen's hand.

"Success."

Having secured the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Central Thunder Pool [the central, most potent reservoir of thunder energy].

Within that Central Thunder Pool, the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a sword born from the primordial unity of thunder and the abyss, tempered by myriad tribulations] was enveloped by endless Thunderclap [deafening bursts of thunder]. The faintly revealed edge of its blade held a sharpness capable of severing even the Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Deities [the immortal deities residing in the nine layers of heaven].

As a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a weapon of the highest order, born from the primordial unity of creation], and the sole true treasure nurtured over countless eons within the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Abyss [an abyss where myriad thunder tribulations converge], the power of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation concentrated within this Central Thunder Pool far surpassed that surrounding the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit.

Such power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly punishment of thunder and lightning], even an Immortal at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] would likely be reduced to ashes of the tribulation if they rashly stepped within to seize the treasure.

Eldrin Chen dared not directly touch the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation power. He immediately channeled the Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine light containing the power of the five elements] to shine upon it, attempting to retrieve this Primordial Unity Immortal Sword.

Yet, under the illumination of the Five-Colored Divine Light, this Primordial Unity Immortal Sword remained utterly immovable.

This Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword was originally a piece of stubborn iron. Over countless eons, it endured the tempering of endless Heavenly Thunder Tribulation power, etched with infinite Thunderclap [the fundamental principle or law of thunder] Path Principle [the fundamental laws of the cosmos] power, while its original material essence had long been refined away.

Thus, this Immortal Sword had now become a vessel for the Great Path of Thunderclap [the supreme Dao principle governing thunder and lightning] within the Mortal Dust [the mortal world]. Its substance had been refined into something that was neither metal, nor stone, nor jade.

If one must give a name to this sword's material, it would be more fitting to call it 'Path Principle Jade' or 'Great Path Stone'.

This jade is not ordinary jade, this stone is not ordinary stone; it is the vessel of the Great Path of Thunderclap within the Mortal Dust, existing outside the confines of the Five Elements [the five fundamental elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth].

"Even the Five-Colored Divine Light cannot retrieve this object?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a contemplative expression settling upon his face.

After a moment of silent deliberation, he retrieved a piece of dazzlingly brilliant Primordial One Ancient Copper.

This Primordial One Ancient Copper [a legendary metal of immense durability and spiritual conductivity] was of extraordinary value, a rare treasure gifted to Eldrin Chen by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. In terms of sheer resilience, it ranked among the very pinnacle of World-Opening Marvel [miraculous objects born from the primal chaos of world-creation].

Originally, Eldrin Chen had intended to use this material to refine the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell. However, if he could obtain this Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a divine sword forged from the convergence of primordial unity and the tribulation lightning of the thunder abyss], it would be worth the sacrifice of even ten World-Opening Celestial Immortal Artifact [artifacts of celestial immortal grade born from world-creation].

No sooner had the thought formed than Eldrin Chen acted. He immediately hurled the Primordial One Ancient Copper directly above the lightning pool.

The sudden intrusion of the World-Opening [the foundational realm of world-creation] ancient copper instantly disrupted the rhythm of the boundless Thunderclap [manifestations of condensed tribulation lightning] sea within the pool. Over thirty percent of the Thunderclap were drawn towards the Primordial One Ancient Copper, while the remaining bolts descended into a state of chaotic frenzy.

"A perfect opportunity."

Seizing the moment, Eldrin Chen made his move.

Daring not to charge in personally, he instead channeled the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a divine ability to manifest a giant hand of condensed primordial energy] to snatch at the Primordial Unity Immortal Sword [the sword embodying the concept of primordial unity at the immortal level].

Yet, even the formidable power of the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand proved woefully inadequate against the endless onslaught of Thunderclap.

In the blink of an eye, the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand was utterly shattered. Nevertheless, this single Primordial One [the foundational, undifferentiated energy of creation] Grasping Hand had managed to block thirty percent of the Thunderclap Force [the destructive power of the tribulation lightning].

"Now!"

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], Eldrin Chen shot like an arrow into the heart of the Thunder Pool [a pool of concentrated heavenly thunder energy].

He unfurled his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive aura technique] to block the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly thunder punishment], and with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Void Mirror [a mystical mirror capable of containing spatial anomalies]. In one swift motion, he used it to capture the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a legendary sword forged from thunder abyss essence and countless tribulations].

"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"

At that very moment, the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword vanished, and the Primordial One Ancient Copper [a primordial metal of immense durability] was instantly pulverized into dust. The boundless power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, now bereft of its target, erupted into utter chaos.

Within the entire Ninefold Thunder Abyss [a nine-layered abyss of concentrated heavenly thunder], the infinite, raging force of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation went berserk, lashing out violently in all directions.

In an exceedingly brief span, Eldrin Chen was struck by over a dozen bolts of the rampaging Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. The impacts sent him hurtling backwards, his formidable Primordial One Energy True Aura shattered completely.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen seized the fleeting opportunity. Using the immense, chaotic energy of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation as a propulsive force, he was blasted towards the eighth layer of the Thunder Abyss [the overarching thunderous chasm], reaching it in mere moments.

Yet, the Thunder Abyss was now a realm of pure pandemonium. An endless torrent of Thunderclap Force [the concentrated destructive power of heavenly thunderclaps] surged upwards from the depths of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss, erupting violently through the higher layers of the chasm. A searing, blinding radiance swallowed everything in its path.

Eldrin Chen pushed his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique renowned for its near-unbreakable resilience] to its absolute limit, desperately weathering the storm of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. He flew upwards with frantic determination, managing to reach the sixth layer of the Thunder Abyss just before the full, berserk wave of the tribulation could overtake him.

"Husband, what happened to you?"

At this moment, Exquisite Jiang was still unaware of the situation. Seeing Eldrin Chen burst forth grievously wounded, she assumed he had been ambushed by a formidable foe and spoke with utmost gravity.

"We must leave, now!"

Eldrin Chen had no time for explanations. He swiftly seized Exquisite Jiang and activated the Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical artifact capable of traversing vast distances through the void].

In the blink of an eye, they traversed the boundless void, arriving instantly beyond the borders of the Endless Sea.

Back within the Ninefold Thunder Abyss, an endless, rampaging storm of Thunderclap [a devastating force of condensed heavenly thunder] erupted. Everything in its path was utterly pulverized into dust.

Many Divine Clan cultivators who had been in secluded cultivation within the first three layers of the Thunder Abyss were caught completely off guard. Before they could react, they were instantly reduced to ashes by the overwhelming Thunderclap Force [the annihilating power of the heavenly thunder].

Even the Eight Tribulations Thunder God was severely injured, only managing to escape with his life thanks to a single Eighth-Rank Void Ancient Talisman [a precious, high-grade talisman of immense protective power].

"…"

Meanwhile, within the Spirit Abyss Sea Region, a great battle had already reached its conclusion.

The once-prosperous Spirit Abyss Sea now lay in ruins. Myriad Heavens Divine Spirits [powerful beings who have ascended to a divine state of cultivation] were scouring the battlefield, gathering the spoils.

The Extinction Thunder God [a formidable deity of thunder and destruction], whose might shook the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region], surveyed the battlefield before him, a deep furrow forming between his brows.

A female Divine Spirits [a powerful spiritual being] of the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal cultivation realm] standing beside him noticed his expression and asked with a smile, "In this battle, we have annihilated the Spirit Abyss Sea Region [a sea region known for its spiritual depths]. Everyone has gained immense rewards."

"My lord, you even obtained a Superior Grade Path Source [a supreme-grade source of primordial path energy]. Your breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational state of Primordial Unity] is surely at hand. Why do you still seem troubled?"

The Extinction Thunder God shook his head and spoke, "I know not why, but I am plagued by a sense of foreboding."

Having said this, the Extinction Thunder God commanded, "Pass the order. Clean the battlefield immediately and return with me to the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder [a legendary domain of endless thunder tribulations] with all haste."

At that very moment, a Message Path Talisman [a talisman used for instant long-distance communication] shot across the sky towards them.

The Extinction Thunder God took it and glanced at its contents, his face instantly contorting with unparalleled fury.

He could delay no longer. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of lightning and shot forth, charging deep into the heart of the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder.

Much later, from the profound depths of the Ninefold Thunder Abyss [a chasm of nine layers of thunder], a roar of utter, earth-shaking rage erupted.

"Ah! You shameless whelp!"

"If I ever discover who you are, even if you flee beyond the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, I shall ensure your soul is utterly annihilated!"

In that instant, boundless Thunderclap fury drowned all else.

Outside the Ninefold Thunder Abyss, the various Divine Spirits witnessing the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder exchanged bewildered glances, utterly unable to fathom what had just transpired.

As for the state of mind of the Extinction Thunder God, Eldrin Chen could well imagine.

Now that he and Exquisite Jiang had exited the Myriad Tribulations Sea of Thunder, he immediately activated the Polarity Void Mirror to slip away unseen.

Within the treasure mirror, Exquisite Jiang, observing Eldrin Chen's injuries, immediately moved to administer medicine.

But Eldrin Chen shook his head, a look of profound joy spreading across his face. "My wounds are not severe," he said. "A short period of rest and recuperation will suffice for recovery."

Exquisite Jiang breathed a sigh of relief at this, then turned her gaze toward the center of the mirror, where the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword floated and pulsed with power.

"It seems your journey has borne truly remarkable fruit," she remarked.

"Tell me the whole story, from beginning to end."