Chapter 1445 : Forbidden Crows of Yin and Yang

The Yin-Yang Twin Crows belong to the opposing forces of Yin-Yang [the fundamental dualistic forces of the universe, representing darkness/passivity and light/activity], destined never to meet across lifetimes. Yet, whenever an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence through cultivation] passes by, whether traversing the Yin aspect or the Yang aspect, they risk attack from these two mysterious avian demons.

It is said that figures of the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme rank among celestial immortals] level once dared to tread upon the domain of the Yin Crow [a demonic crow embodying pure Yin energy], seeking to uncover its secrets, only to be devoured by the endless flock.

There was also an Ancient Immortal Great Power who ventured into the deepest reaches of the Fire Crow Forbidden Land [a perilous region inhabited by fire-attribute demon crows]. He emerged utterly hairless, his beard and locks burned away, and from that day forth refused to speak of what transpired within.

"Both the Yin Crow Forbidden Land and the Fire Crow Forbidden Land are places of extreme peril,"

"We shall pass through the boundary where Yin-Yang meets. There, we will encounter the fewest Yin Crow and Fire Crow [a demonic crow embodying pure Yang/fire energy]. If we proceed with caution and avoid disturbing large flocks, we should reach the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a sea of purgatorial flames in the nether abyss] safely."

Zixuan the Daoist reminded them with a grave expression. Without further delay, he activated the Ancient Vessel [an archaic flying treasure-ship] and guided it into the heart of the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone [a vast forbidden zone teeming with countless demon crows].

As the Ancient Vessel navigated the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone, Eldrin Chen gazed calmly at the surroundings. He observed the Void [the formless, primordial emptiness] interwoven with crisscrossing streams of Yin-Yang Qi [the vital energies of Yin and Yang], forming a breathtakingly beautiful radiance of Yin-Yang.

An invisible line of demarcation split the boundless heavens and earth along the axis of Yin-Yang, cleaving Netherworld [the underworld, realm of spirits and the dead] from Mortal Dust [the mundane, mortal world].

"The clear and turbid energies stand distinct, a single line dividing heaven and earth, separating cosmos from chaos."

"Such a magnificent, once-in-an-era spectacle... in my early days of cultivation, I never dared imagine I would witness it in this lifetime." Continue your cultivation journey at audio~novel.com.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, faintly sensing that he had gained some rare and precious insights into the power of Yin-Yang [the complementary and opposing forces of the universe].

He let out a soft sigh and whispered to himself, "From Primordial Chaos [the undifferentiated state before creation] came Yin-Yang; from Yin-Yang came the Five Elements [the fundamental building blocks of the material world: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]; and from the Five Elements came all things."

"The reason my Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder cannot advance further lies in the words 'Pure Yang' [the ultimate masculine, active principle]. It is both its strength and its limitation."

"To evolve it into the Chaos Divine Thunder, I must first fully comprehend the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder [its ultimate feminine, receptive counterpart]. Only by perfectly merging these two divine thunders into one can I reverse the process and return to the supreme state of Primordial Chaos."

Seized by a sudden flash of inspiration, Eldrin Chen settled into deep contemplation, attempting to grasp the mysteries of the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder.

Yet, after a long while, a slight frown creased his brow, and he reluctantly abandoned the endeavor.

For a man to attempt comprehending the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder was exceedingly difficult; an intangible, innate barrier seemed to block his path.

"It seems the time is not yet ripe," he concluded.

Eldrin Chen whispered this to his heart, yet felt no trace of discouragement.

At his current level of cultivation, he vaguely understood the terrifying potential of the Chaos Divine Thunder. It was likely one of the most formidable offensive Divine Abilities [supreme supernatural techniques] born from Primordial Chaos, at the very least a power of the Supreme Divine Abilities [the highest classification of divine techniques] tier.

Taiyi [the first major stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], Great Luo [the second major stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], and Primordial Chaos [the primordial state of existence before the universe] correspond respectively to the three realms of Taiyi Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal who has attained the Taiyi stage], Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Celestial Immortal who has attained the Great Luo stage], and Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme realm of an Immortal Sage who has comprehended the fundamental Dao].

Any Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] or treasure that can bear Primordial Chaos as its title inherently belongs to the same supreme tier of existence as a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage, revered as a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from Primordial Chaos] or a Chaos Divine Ability [a supreme ability derived from the laws of Primordial Chaos].

Because such Divine Ability and treasures are of the utmost supremacy and nobility, they are also referred to as Supreme-grade.

Such a Divine Ability, even with a complete cultivation method, is not something one at his current realm could master. To grasp even a sliver of its spiritual essence is considered a Supreme-grade great opportunity.

"Be wary in battle!"

Just as Eldrin Chen was lost in contemplation, Zixuan the Daoist suddenly cried out in warning.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see thousands of dazzlingly brilliant Fire Crow [a type of demonic bird wreathed in flame] taking flight from the Firmament [the sky or heavens], their wings beating as they pursued the Heaven-Fleeing Ancient Ship [an ancient magical vessel capable of fleeing the heavens].

Zixuan the Daoist hastily activated the defensive formation of the Ancient Vessel [the ancient magical ship] and plunged it downward toward the location of the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead].

Seeing the Treasure Ship [the valuable magical vessel] descend into the Netherworld Realm [the domain of the underworld], the Fire Crow ceased their direct pursuit, though they continued to follow the Ancient Vessel from a distance.

Only then did Eldrin Chen notice the formidable cultivation of these Fire Crow—each one possessed power comparable to an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] at the Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

"So many Fire Crows."

A thrill of alarm shot through Eldrin Chen. A single Fire Crow might not be fearsome, but to be surrounded by thousands upon thousands of them? Even an existence at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] would likely turn and flee.

What was even more terrifying was that within this Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone, the number of Fire Crows was not merely in the hundreds of thousands or millions, but likely numbered in the hundreds of millions.

With such a vast multitude of Fire Crows, if each possessed power comparable to an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], it was no wonder that even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among Heavenly Immortals] could meet their end here.

Having temporarily shaken off the Fire Crows, the Ancient Vessel [an ancient flying treasure] allowed Zixuan the Daoist to release a slight sigh of relief. "Fortunately, we are at the border where the Yin-Yang [the opposing forces of darkness and light] energies meet," he said. "The attributes of the Fire Crows and the Yin Crows are less concentrated here."

"If we proceed with caution, we should not attract too many Yin Crows or Fire Crows to surround us—" Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel`com.

"Trouble!"

Zixuan the Daoist's words were cut short as his expression abruptly shifted. He immediately channeled his power to its limit, activating the defensive formation array on the Ancient Vessel to its maximum capacity.

For in the distant Netherworld [a realm of darkness and Yin energy], a vast, ink-black swarm of Yin Crows surged forth like a rolling thundercloud. Their numbers were surely not less than one hundred thousand!

"Head for the Fire Crow Forbidden Land immediately!"

At this moment, even Broken Cauldron True Lord could no longer remain seated. He immediately activated his Divine Ability to fend off the boundless tide of Yin Crow [demonic crows of pure Yin energy], while urging Zixuan the Daoist to pilot the Ancient Vessel [an ancient flying treasure] into the other side.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen and the other Immortals also unleashed their various Divine Ability [supernatural powers], assisting in the defense against the endless Yin Crow.

In the brief moment it took to hold them off, Zixuan the Daoist successfully steered the Ancient Vessel into the side belonging to the Yang Domain [the realm of the living, governed by Yang energy].

With this accomplished, and seeing the countless Yin Crow blocked on the side of the Yin Domain [the realm of the dead, governed by Yin energy], Zixuan the Daoist finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.

The expressions of the others, however, were grim. The beautiful female Immortal at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Earth Immortal realm] could not help but speak up, "Fellow Daoist Zixuan the Daoist, did you not say there were no large-scale swarms of Yin Crow or Fire Crow [demonic crows of pure Yang fire] at the Yin-Yang [the boundary between Yin and Yang energies] junction?"

"A mere anomaly,"

Zixuan the Daoist shook his head, then declared with confidence, "This old man has traversed the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone [a perilous region teeming with crow demons] seven times, and this is the first such occurrence I have encountered."

"However, based on my experience, a swarm of one hundred thousand Yin Crow and Fire Crow at the Yin-Yang junction is already exceedingly rare. There will not be a larger-scale..."

"Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw!"

Before his words could fully fade, the group was assaulted by a cacophony of dense, raucous shrieks.

Eldrin Chen felt a chill crawl across his scalp as he looked toward the direction of the Fire Crow Forbidden Land. There, at the edge of the Void [the primordial emptiness], a sky-obscuring, boundless horde of Fire Crow [fiery avian demon beasts] blotted out the heavens, their numbers far exceeding several hundred thousand.

"Run!"

Zixuan the Daoist shouted, frantically channeling energy into the Ancient Vessel to propel it toward the boundary between Yin-Yang [the opposing forces of darkness and light]. He aimed to escape before the Yin Crow [shadowy avian demon beasts] and Fire Crow could complete their encirclement.

At this moment, Broken Cauldron True Lord could no longer contain himself and demanded, "Old Daoist Zixuan, what in the world is happening?"

Zixuan the Daoist's expression turned grim as he spoke, "There is undoubtedly a traitor among us."

"Cackle, cackle, cackle!"

Suddenly, a strange, mocking laughter echoed from within the Ancient Vessel.

The Black-Robed Elder materialized into the form of a black-robed Daoist. With a sudden, vicious strike, he grievously wounded the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel capable of parting the heavens], then cackled, "It's too late for you to realize it now."

"Yin Crow Ancient Fiend!"

In that instant, Zixuan the Daoist, Broken Cauldron True Lord, and the beautiful female immortal all erupted in fury, unleashing their power in an attempt to annihilate the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend with a single, decisive blow.

However, Yin Crow Ancient Fiend [a powerful and ancient demonic cultivator] was well-prepared. In an instant, he transformed into a monstrous crow and soared into flight, vanishing in the blink of an eye into the boundless expanse of the heavens and earth. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel .c om.