Chapter 1448 : Vengeance Across the Void

With the power of the Void Spirit Treasure [a treasure capable of traversing the void between spaces], the group swiftly traversed the boundless heavens and earth, materializing in a distant region of space.

The moment they manifested, everyone immediately summoned their protective Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] to guard against their surroundings.

Seeing no Fire Crow [a demonic beast resembling a crow wreathed in flames] in the vicinity, the group erupted into hearty laughter. Zixuan the Daoist exclaimed with great satisfaction, "Having slain that wretch, the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend [an ancient fiend associated with shadowy crows], we have finally vented our pent-up fury."

"Indeed."

Everyone nodded with smiles. The beautiful female cultivator gazed at Eldrin Chen with shining eyes and said, "If not for Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator on the same path] comprehending the Spatial Law [the fundamental principle governing space], we likely could not have trapped the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend in this battle."

An old immortal at the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the third and final major stage of the Earth Immortal realm] also praised, "It is said the Spatial Law is among the most supreme of all Daos. For Fellow Daoist to cultivate such a rule foretells a future of limitless potential."

"The three thousand Great Dao [the fundamental laws and paths of cultivation] are different roads leading to the same destination; there is no inherent distinction of strength or weakness among them,"

Eldrin Chen replied with humility, shaking his head. "Moreover, in this battle, the contributions of every one present were significant."

Hearing his words, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Those capable of cultivating to the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth] are never simple individuals. And those who have stepped into the Late Stage Earth Immortal and beyond, each possesses their own formidable, signature abilities. This chapter is provided by *audio-novel.com*. Support the original.

If not for the cunning and treacherous nature of the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend [a powerful and malevolent ancient cultivator], who relied on the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle [a magical artifact capable of extraordinary flight] and a special, strange treasure to hide within the Void [a state of non-being or emptiness between spaces], everyone present would not have felt so utterly frustrated and helpless.

"Without Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] Eldrin's mastery of Spatial Law [the profound principles governing space and dimensions], we, despite possessing immense World-Opening Power [power capable of splitting open worlds], would likely have suffered grievous losses from that Yin Crow Ancient Fiend's ambush."

The Broken Cauldron True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] shook his head, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Fellow Daoist Eldrin's World-Opening True Body [a divine physique with the power to overturn heaven and earth] possesses earth-shattering might. Its potency is the greatest I have witnessed in my lifetime. I hope to have the opportunity to test my skills against it one day."

Eldrin Chen nodded, offering a slight smile. "If the chance arises, I would also welcome a friendly spar with the True Lord [a title for a high-level cultivator]."

With those words, the group spoke no more on the matter.

They introduced themselves to one another, gaining a general understanding of each person's origins. It was then that Eldrin Chen learned the Beautiful Female Immortal was named 'Seraphina Shehun' [Soul-Capturing Immortal Maiden Seraphina], an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] who primarily cultivated the Soul Law [the Dao principles governing the soul and spirit] and the Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path, a sign of profound attainment].

Zixuan the Daoist took out the Yin Crow Daoist's Storage Bag [a spatial pouch for holding items], then said with a smile, "Killing the Yin Crow [a malevolent crow demon] in this battle can be considered eliminating a great scourge. Let us see what treasures his Storage Bag holds."

The others nodded. Remembering the potential spoils from slaying the Yin Crow Daoist, they all let out a sigh of relief, their tension easing slightly.

That Yin Crow Ancient Fiend had lived for over thirty million years, a top-tier Earth Immortal Great Perfection who practiced vile and poisonous heterodox methods, his life steeped in slaughter and sin.

Rumors held that the number of Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] he had slain reached into the thousands. Even Earth Immortal Progenitor [founders of Earth Immortal lineages or powerful Earth Immortals] numbered over twenty or thirty among his victims, including three at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage. The countless other cultivators and mortals he had killed were beyond reckoning.

Such a rare and formidable great demonic fiend possessed an exceptionally potent concentration of Karmic Malignancy Power [a metaphysical force representing accumulated evil karma and sin], manifesting a staggering eighty-three strands of Karmic Malignancy Light [a visible aura of ill-fate and negative karma].

Upon slaying Yin Crow Ancient Fiend [an ancient, malevolent entity associated with crows and shadow], boundless power of Merit [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] materialized, coalescing into eighty-three beams of Merit's Pure Radiance [a luminous manifestation of pure, virtuous merit]. These radiant beams were divided among the various Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful stage of existence] who participated in the battle.

Among them, Zixuan the Daoist [a Daoist practitioner with the title Zixuan] received the most, a full twenty-five beams of Merit's Pure Radiance.

Broken Cauldron True Lord [a True Lord whose Dao title is "Broken Cauldron"], who inflicted grievous wounds upon the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend and contributed second only to Zixuan the Daoist, obtained ten beams.

Eldrin Chen, by channeling the Spatial Law [the fundamental principle governing space] to activate the Realm-Sky Pot [a magical treasure capable of sealing space], successfully blocked the retreat path of the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend, also claiming ten beams of the radiant merit.

Seraphina, the Soul-Capturing Immortal Maiden [an immortal maiden skilled in soul-capturing arts], whose Nine Nethers Soul-Snatching Bell [a bell treasure that can seize souls from the Nine Netherworlds] momentarily immobilized the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend, creating the crucial opportunity for the decisive blow, played a massive role and was rewarded with nine beams.

Thus, these four individuals obtained fifty-four beams in total. The remaining Earth Immortal Progenitor [a venerable progenitor who has reached the Earth Immortal realm] each received their share as well.

Among them, Lyra Jiang gained two beams, while Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Kael Chen, and Eastern Sovereign each obtained one.

As for Eldrin Chen, after receiving those ten beams of Merit's Pure Radiance, ten luminous halos of the same radiance slowly manifested behind his head. Unbeknownst to him, his Merit's Pure Radiance had reached ten Six Paths [a unit of measurement for the potency of merit or karma, related to the Six Paths of Reincarnation], surpassing the level of his own Karmic Malignancy Light.

With the Merit's Pure Radiance now exceeding the Karmic Malignancy Light, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief he hadn't realized he was holding. A palpable weight lifted from his shoulders, the immense pressure diminishing significantly.

He slowly exhaled a breath, then said with a smile, "With this Merit's Pure Radiance [a visible halo of accumulated virtuous merit], it seems that as long as I do not commit excessive slaughter, I should not have to worry about Karmic Malignancy Power [the retributive power of negative karma] before cultivating to the Late Stage Earth Immortal [a high stage of terrestrial immortality]."

At that moment, Eldrin Chen looked up and saw Zixuan the Daoist slowly absorbing the boundless power of merit.

As he continued to absorb it, moments later, divine rings of merit unfurled behind his head, numbering over one hundred and eighty in total.

"How can there be so many?"

Eldrin Chen was inwardly startled and could not help but utter in astonishment.

Seeing this, Zixuan the Daoist smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], one can never have too much Merit's Pure Radiance." Find this and other novels at audio–novel.com.

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback and inquired, "Please enlighten me."

"This Merit's Pure Radiance has myriad wondrous uses," he explained. "It represents boundless merit upon one's person. For us Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality], it not only serves as protection but also ensures that our future cultivation receives the favor and shelter of the Heavenly Dao [the supreme, impersonal Way of Heaven]."

As Zixuan the Daoist spoke in detail, Eldrin Chen came to understand the Mysterious Profound [profound and esoteric] nature of this Merit's Pure Radiance.

Immortal who possess great merit have often made immense contributions to the world they inhabit. They have either guarded Heaven and Earth, regulated the Earth Vein [the spiritual energy channels of the world] and mountain Ronan, or have slain Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow a malevolent, destructive path] who brought calamity upon the world.

A few strands of Merit's Pure Radiance [a visible manifestation of accumulated virtuous karma] might not seem like much, but an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence] who possesses great merit will naturally receive the favor of the Heavenly Dao Will [the conscious will and judgment of the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic order].

"If one condenses a single thread of Merit Violet Light [a higher, more potent form of condensed merit radiance], breaking through cultivation bottlenecks will feel as if aided by heaven itself."

"Even when condensing a Great Unity Dao Fruit [the foundational fruit of one's Dao, representing a major breakthrough], its wondrous effects are no less than those of Fortune Dao Gold [a legendary substance said to enhance one's fortune and destiny], capable of increasing one's chance of success by a full ten percent."

Zixuan the Daoist spoke slowly, explaining thus.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood the profound utility of merit power and realized why Zixuan the Daoist had risked entering the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a perilous realm of torment and purification] seven separate times.

The reason Zixuan the Daoist ventured into the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea seven times in succession was precisely to obtain the power of Merit's Pure Radiance.

By condensing one thousand strands of Merit's Pure Radiance, one can coalesce a single thread of Merit Violet Light. Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a celestial realm of immortals], Merit Violet Light is considered a Supreme [the highest grade of] form of Merit Radiance [the general term for visible manifestations of merit].

Generally speaking, even a great power at the early Heaven Immortal [a specific high rank among Immortals] stage, guarding the Chaos Abyssal Cavern [a chasm leading to primordial chaos] for tens of millions of years, would only be able to condense a single thread of Merit Violet Light.

With the aid of Merit Violet Light, one gains the favor of the Heavenly Dao [the fundamental, governing principle of the cosmos]. When condensing the first two types of Great Unity Dao Fruit, it can increase the chance of success by ten percent.

Furthermore, when condensing the third type of Heaven-Opening Dao Fruit [a supreme Dao Fruit that 'opens the heavens,' representing an ultimate breakthrough], if one is willing to expend that thread of Merit Violet Light, it can even attract a wisp of Heavenly Dao Origin [the primordial essence of the Heavenly Dao itself] from the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, adding another ten percent to the chance of a successful breakthrough.

"Alas, the path to condensing the Merit Violet Light [a manifestation of supreme virtue and cosmic favor] is truly fraught with immense difficulty."

Zixuan the Daoist murmured softly, unable to suppress a faint sigh.

The most reliable method to condense the Merit Violet Light is to first ascend to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals], then stand guard within the Chaos Abyssal Cavern [a fissure in reality where primordial chaos seeps into the world], assisting the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the Celestial Azure Heavens, a higher realm of existence] in its perpetual cycle of inhaling and exhaling Chaos Qi [the primordial, formless energy that predates creation].

Beyond this, all other means of obtaining the Merit Violet Light are exceedingly rare.

While Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who draw power from malevolent and corrupt sources] are indeed burdened with boundless Karmic Malignancy [the metaphysical stain of evil deeds and negative karma], and slaying them can yield power of virtue, the more potent their Karmic Malignancy Power [abilities fueled by this corrupt karma] becomes, the more formidable and perilous the task of ending them grows. Access the full story on (audio-novel.com).