Chapter 1416 : The Alligator Patriarch's Fall

Yet the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan dared not unleash his treasure's full power. He merely gripped his great spear tightly to parry the onslaught. Though his movements appeared grand and sweeping, capable of engulfing sky and sea, he was ultimately fighting with one hand tied behind his back.

"BOOM!"

After more than thirteen thousand such exchanges, Eldrin Chen finally seized an opening. His boundless Rule Power [the authority to command and shape reality] and the Five Divine Spirits [five primordial spiritual entities residing within his body] blazed with light. A world-shattering force erupted, cleaving through the six directions to strike the great spear.

Instantly, the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan's tiger's mouth [the fleshy part between thumb and forefinger] split open, and the great spear was violently wrenched from his grasp.

"ARGH!"

Dealt a grievous blow, the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan cried out in agony. He tried to recall his spear, only to see the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine light embodying the five elements] sweep past like a tidal wave, snatching away this immensely powerful World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary grade, said to possess the power to cleave apart primordial chaos].

"Disastrous!"

Having lost this World-Opening Treasure as well, the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan was left with no treasures to wield.

A surge of panic gripped his heart. He transformed into a streak of Swiftflight Light [a high-speed flight technique] to flee once more, but it was already too late.

For Eldrin Chen had already hurled the captured great spear. It tore through the air with a deafening shriek and, with a sickening *thud*, impaled the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan, pinning him within the Void [the formless, empty space between realms]. For more chapters, visit audio‑novel.com for the complete novel.

"Agh!"

Struck by another fatal blow, Patriarch of the Alligator Clan let out a cry of agony. He sought to channel his Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] to mend his wounds, but alas, after the prolonged battle, his Mana was nearly exhausted. The Primordial Source [the foundational life-force and energy of a world] within his Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] was also utterly depleted, bringing his vast inner world to the very brink of collapse.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen showed no mercy. With a flick of his sleeve, he pointed a single finger. A torrent of Primordial Chaos Aura [the primordial, formless energy that existed before creation] surged forth, utterly annihilating the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan's Nascent Soul Immortal Embryo [the nascent spiritual form of an immortal, the core of their being].

"Hah..."

With the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan slain, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slow, steady breath of relief. This battle, he reflected, had been the most protracted conflict he had faced since his Ascending to Immortality [the act of transcending mortality to become an immortal].

The Patriarch of the Alligator Clan's combat prowess had been nearly equal to his own. Were it not for the Profound Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-level mystical technique] known as the Five-Colored Divine Radiance, the outcome of a fair duel between them would have been truly uncertain.

Indeed, without the Five-Colored Aurora Escape [a supreme movement technique], had the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan chosen to flee at any cost, none save a powerhouse at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm half a step above Earth Immortal] level or beyond could have been confident of ending him.

They had exchanged over thirteen thousand moves in this grueling contest. Eldrin Chen's Mana was more than half depleted, and even his Heaven and Earth Power [the power drawn from the surrounding world] was reduced by half. Had the fight dragged on, it would have begun to erode his very Heaven and Earth Origin [the foundational source energy of his cultivated world].

In the latter stages of the battle, the two had relied primarily on their physical might to clash, conserving Mana mainly to fuel critical Divine Ability [powerful supernatural techniques] like the Five-Colored Divine Radiance. This strategic shift had likely averted severe damage to his Heaven and Earth Origin.

"Without a powerful Formation [a mystical array or trap] to confine them, a single Late Stage Earth Immortal proves so difficult to slay," he mused.

"And if a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to true immortality] wished to flee for their life, I fear even four or five Half-Step Celestial Immortal working in concert might not be able to hunt them down to their death, correct?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a shadow of solemn contemplation flickering across his brow. With a sweep of his sleeve, he gathered the various treasures of the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan, and as he took up the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a legendary dagger capable of slaying deities], Eldrin Chen felt a subtle tremor at the center of his forehead.

It was undeniable—this God-Slaying Flying Dagger was truly extraordinary. Had it not been for this blade sundering the grand formation, allowing the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan to break free, the patriarch would have long since perished under the combined assault of the besieging forces.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke aloud: "I possess a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual plant of immense power] known as the Gale Gourd Vine. If I were to nurture the God-Slaying Flying Dagger within the Gale Treasure Gourd [the magical gourd borne from that vine], could its potency be further enhanced?"

Harboring this notion, Eldrin Chen employed his Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine ability to manipulate the fundamental laws of chaos] to meticulously erase all traces of the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan's spiritual imprint from the God-Slaying Flying Dagger.

Once this task was complete, he placed the dagger within the Gale Treasure Gourd to be nurtured.

The moment the God-Slaying Flying Dagger entered the gourd, Eldrin Chen perceived the two extraordinary treasures beginning to slowly, inexorably fuse into one.

"It truly works."

A surge of elation washed over Eldrin Chen. He immediately focused his senses to inspect the transformed Gale Treasure Gourd. After a moment of profound attunement, he discovered the fusion had induced a remarkable metamorphosis, manifesting in three distinct aspects.

The first change was that the God-Slaying Flying Dagger had become one with the Gale Treasure Gourd. Henceforth, its grade would continuously evolve, nurtured by the power of the World-Opening Spiritual Root.

Second, henceforth, the Gale Treasure Gourd [a magical gourd that harnesses the power of wind] will be able to replace the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a legendary dagger capable of slaying deities] in storing energy. One can mobilize the energy contained within the Gale Treasure Gourd to unleash attacks. This Gale Treasure Gourd is a World Creation [a supreme treasure capable of creating or containing miniature worlds] Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] specifically designed for energy storage, and the amount of energy it can hold far surpasses that of the God-Slaying Flying Dagger.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, a Gale Treasure Gourd of the Low Grade World Creation Treasure [the lowest rank of world-creation treasures] grade would be capable of powering the God-Slaying Flying Dagger for a single use.

A Mid Grade [the middle rank] one could unleash it three times, while a High Grade [the highest rank] one could manage as many as nine times. Once the Gale Gourd Vine [the spiritual vine that bears the Gale Treasure Gourd] advances further, ascending to the level of a Peerless [a supreme, unparalleled grade] World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of immense power capable of cleaving open worlds], the Liufeng [Six Winds, a divine ability] Gourd will be able to unleash a strike comparable to the full-force blow of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme immortal at the pinnacle of cultivation]. Of course, a single strike from a Heavenly Immortal Paragon, capable of annihilating myriad heavens, consumes a colossal amount of energy. Therefore, this treasure would possess only a single such strike.

Third, the Gale Treasure Gourd will continuously nurture and temper the God-Slaying Flying Dagger. The Liufeng power contained within it will gradually converge upon the God-Slaying Flying Dagger. At that time, the God-Slaying Flying Dagger will transform into a pure weapon of slaughter—the 'Gale God-Slaying Flying Saber' [a saber imbued with the power of the gale, designed for deicide]. The destructive power it can unleash will increase by thirty percent compared to its original form, while the Gale Treasure Gourd will become a purely energy-storage treasure.

"Gale Treasure Gourd, Gale God-Slaying Flying Saber."

"When these two are combined, they form the Gale God-Slaying Gourd [the ultimate union of the gourd and the saber]." Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a faint smile touching his lips. Access the full story on *audio-novel.com*.

From now on, with this Gale God-Slaying Gourd in his possession, it would become a hidden trump card in his arsenal.

In the hands of the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan, the God-Slaying Flying Dagger was merely a one-time trump card. Yet, in Eldrin Chen's hands, it could be activated multiple times in succession in the future.

Most importantly, Eldrin Chen could continuously nurture the Gale Gourd Vine, promoting its advancement to the level of Primordial Ancient Trees [trees of immense age and power from the dawn of creation] and even to that of an Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born of the primordial chaos, possessing innate supreme power]. Unlike ordinary Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal who has attained the Earth Immortal realm and founded a lineage], who might cultivate a High Grade World-Opening Spiritual Root to its limit and find it nearly impossible to advance further in their lifetime. Such a supreme treasure, if nurtured continuously, might one day be capable of slaying a Heavenly Immortal Paragon, or even cleaving through the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] to annihilate a Chaos Demon God [a demon god born from the primordial chaos]. "With such a harvest, the hardships of this battle were not in vain."

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, then lingered no longer, setting his course for the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and mysterious sea region].

As they journeyed back, midway they encountered Lyra Jiang and the others who had come to provide support.

Seeing he was unharmed, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief. Lyra Jiang inquired, "What was the outcome of the battle?"

"A fierce and protracted struggle, but in the end, our wish was fulfilled."

Eldrin Chen produced the Inner Core of the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan and asked in turn, "And your side?"

Sky Abyss Daoist replied, "Those five Demon Race Earth Immortal [powerful demonic cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm] have all been vanquished."

"Excellent." Eldrin Chen gave a nod. "This is no place to linger. Let us return first and discuss matters there."

"Agreed."

With unanimous nods, the group followed Eldrin Chen back to the Abyssal Sea Region.

Eldrin Chen activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical treasure capable of manipulating the void between Yin and Yang], carrying everyone swiftly towards the Abyssal Sea Region. They soon arrived back atop Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Within the Starry Glazed Realm [a grand defensive formation], Eldrin Chen surveyed the assembled company, a faint smile gracing his lips. "This complete victory," he said, "owes much to the invaluable aid of you, my esteemed Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators]."

"Now that we have achieved some gains, let us divide the spoils," Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, then retrieved various treasures from his sleeve.

He continued, "These items were obtained from the demonic cultivators. Let us distribute them according to our contributions and needs." Find thousands of chapters at audio‑novel.com.