Chapter 1454 : Into the Demonfall Abyss

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly before smoothing out once more.

If a being from the Celestial Immortal Realm [the highest known realm of cultivation] were to step inside, it would surely stir the boundless killing intent of the ancient demon to awaken. Given their current, relatively low cultivation levels, they likely could not provoke such an overwhelming murderous will.

At that very moment, from within the distant Void [the formless, empty space between realms], numerous Demonic Path [a collective term for cultivators who follow unorthodox, often malevolent methods] Earth Immortal [a powerful cultivator who has transcended mortality and attained a profound connection with the earth] had already given chase, subtly encircling them and cutting off all avenues of retreat.

"They arrived swiftly."

Eldrin Chen's brow creased slightly, and he spoke, "Stay close behind me. If the situation turns dire, activate the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle [a magical vessel capable of extraordinary speed for escape] immediately and depart."

With those words, Eldrin Chen was the first to step into Demonfall Continent [the Continent Where Gods Fell, a legendary and perilous land].

Simultaneously, the several dozen encircling Demonic Path Earth Immortal who witnessed this all showed subtle shifts in their expressions.

A Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and immensely powerful senior cultivator] who had reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] watched this scene and sneered coldly, "Demonfall Continent is incomparably treacherous. Since ancient times, fewer than one in ten who enter ever emerge."

"These few dare to step inside? Truly, newborn calves know no fear of the tiger."

Another Earth Immortal Demonic Cultivator [an Earth Immortal who follows the Demonic Path] performed a divination with his fingers. After a moment, he shook his head. "Within Demonfall Continent, the Heavenly Secrets [the hidden workings of fate and destiny] are murky and obscure. Even with my Heavenly Secrets Art [a divine ability for divination and reading fate], I cannot deduce anything." Find thousands of chapters at audi novel.com.

"However, since they have ventured within, there is no need for us to linger here any longer. Our most pressing task now is to pursue and eliminate Zixuan the Old Daoist and Broken Cauldron True Lord."

Upon hearing this, the gathered Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of demonic arts] nodded slightly in agreement. Only one among them wore an expression of profound gloom.

If Eldrin Chen were to see this demon, he would undoubtedly recognize its origins.

This fiend's Daoist title was 'Morgrim the Soul-Refiner'. In the past, he had clashed with Eldrin Chen within the Western Pole Celestial Domain. In that single battle, he was grievously wounded by Eldrin Chen and even lost two of his top-grade Heaven-Opening Demonic Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts forged through demonic arts].

Now, witnessing Eldrin Chen step into the Demonfall Continent, Morgrim the Soul-Refiner's heart seethed with silent, bitter hatred.

He cast a glance at the others and spoke, "Esteemed colleagues, those individuals are exceedingly treacherous, skilled at concealing their true cultivation to launch surprise attacks against us."

"Such cunning and deceitful individuals... I fear the Demonfall Continent may not be enough to hold them captive."

Upon hearing his words, the brows of the other demons furrowed slightly.

An Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "The Demonfall Continent is vast and boundless. Now that they have hidden themselves within it, attempting to track them down would be nothing short of a fool's errand."

"If Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] wishes to continue the pursuit, you are welcome to venture in alone."

"This..."

Though Morgrim the Soul-Refiner felt a deep-seated reluctance in his heart, he could only watch helplessly as the various Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor departed.

With his strength alone, he naturally dared not venture onto the Demonfall Continent to pursue Eldrin Chen and the others. All he could do was leave, his heart filled with bitter resentment.

Meanwhile, the group had already advanced deep into the heart of the Demonfall Continent.

As Eldrin Chen pressed forward, he keenly sensed the pervasive Demonic Fiend Qi [a malevolent and corrupting spiritual energy] within the area. A slight frown creased his brow as he cautioned, "Stay vigilant. I sense a significant danger lurking here."

"Understood."

Hearing his words, the others nodded solemnly.

They continued their journey, following the course of the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy]. Before long, they arrived before a massive Earth Vein.

"Such a potent concentration of Earth Vein [Earth Vein] spiritual essence. This must be a Blessed Land [a place of exceptional natural spiritual abundance]," Eldrin Chen murmured.

Without further hesitation, Eldrin Chen stepped forward towards the entrance of the Blessed Land.

Yet in that very instant, a savage roar echoed from within the Blessed Land [a place of concentrated spiritual energy and natural blessings]. A Ancient Beast [a primordial creature of immense power and age] shrouded in boundless black light surged towards Eldrin Chen.

"Hmm?"

In a flash, Eldrin Chen's eyes sharpened. He raised his hand and struck out with a palm strike meant to cleave mountains.

After the clash of that single blow, Eldrin Chen was forced back three steps, a numbing sensation spreading through his palm. The Ancient Beast was also sent flying backward by the impact.

"Such formidable physical strength."

Eldrin Chen marveled inwardly, then finally took a proper look at the Ancient Beast that had attacked. He saw a creature clad in black scales, its head crowned with horns reminiscent of a True Dragon [the supreme and most powerful type of dragon]. Immerse yourself in the complete world at www . audio-novel.com.

The others were also slightly startled. Lyra Jiang could not help but exclaim, "A Black Qilin [a mythical, auspicious beast, often depicted as a hybrid creature]?"

"It must be."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of curiosity appearing in his eyes as well.

In his more than two hundred thousand years of cultivation, this was the first time he had laid eyes upon the legendary Qilin.

The Qilin [a mythical Chinese chimera, often considered an auspicious beast of great power and virtue], as one of the True Spirit [primordial spiritual beings born from the essence of heaven and earth], possesses an origin of profound antiquity. It is said the progenitor of this lineage was among the first batch of Innate Sacred Spirits [spirits born innately sacred from the primal forces of creation] birthed where the Primal Immortal Domain [the primordial realm where immortals dwell] coalesced.

That progenitor Qilin held a status of unparalleled nobility, once spoken of in the same breath as the Candle Dragon [a primordial dragon deity controlling time and light] and the Primordial Phoenix [the first phoenix, symbol of rebirth and cosmic fire], hailed as a Progenitor of All Beasts. Its foundational nature ranks among the most supreme existences within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective realms of immortal cultivation].

The present Qilin clan stands among the top three powers within the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits [a coalition of powerful immortal spirit lineages]. This lineage boasts multiple Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm of great power and longevity], among them existences who have reached the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal stage.

The cultivation of the Qilin Progenitor has even stepped into the Quasi-Sage [a realm bordering on the legendary Sagehood], making it one of the beings within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains most likely to break through to the Dao Ancestor and Immortal Sage Realm [the ultimate realm of enlightenment and cosmic authority].

It is said the Qilin Progenitor possesses immeasurable Merit Power [power derived from virtuous deeds and cosmic karma], to the extent that even the various Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme Sages who comprehended the fundamental Dao] are willing to treat it as an equal.

Regrettably, the Qilin clan has never given birth to a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage, hence this lineage remains exceedingly low-profile, and their numbers are far from as plentiful as those of the True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix [the mighty dragon and phoenix clans].

Throughout his cultivation journey, Eldrin Chen had beheld the slaying of a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a supreme dragon of the highest heavens], witnessed the suppression of a paramount White Tiger [a mythical beast of metal and war], encountered Azure Simurgh and Fire Phoenix [the azure simurgh and the fire phoenix, legendary avian spirits], and even discoursed on the Dao with the North Abyss Black Tortoise [the primordial black tortoise, symbol of water and longevity]. Yet, this was his first encounter with a Qilin.

With this thought, curiosity stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart. He scrutinized the Black Qilin carefully before speaking, "A cultivation base reaching the Seventh Level Earth Immortal [the seventh tier of the Earth Immortal realm]. It must be a pure-blooded Qilin. No wonder its physical body can contend with mine in raw strength."

"ROAR—"

The Black Qilin unleashed a furious roar, surging forward wreathed in boundless, baleful aura.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "The Qilin [a benevolent mythical beast resembling a chimera] is originally an auspicious creature. I never imagined it could be corrupted and fall by the Demonic Fiend Qi [a malevolent and corrupting energy]."

"Cover my flanks. Leave this one to me."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen immediately unleashed the full power of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience]. Shrouding himself in Chaos Miasma [a primordial, formless energy], he swept his sleeve aside and launched a horizontal fist strike.

In that Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], mountains shattered and the earth split, heralding the start of a staggering, earth-shaking confrontation.

It was undeniable—this Black Qilin was formidably powerful. Its physical body and Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators] had almost no weaknesses. Furthermore, it was bolstered by a torrent of Demonic Fiend Qi power. In its desperate, berserk state, it fought like a savage beast from the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation].

Fortunately, this Black Qilin lacked sentient intelligence, fighting purely on instinct. It did not know how to actively channel Divine Ability [supernatural techniques] or utilize treasures, and thus could not fully manifest its true strength.

After they had exchanged over a hundred blows, Eldrin Chen finally gained the upper hand. He struck out consecutively with the Primordial Indestructible Fist [a devastating fist technique], finally inflicting serious wounds upon the Black Qilin.

Having grievously wounded the Black Qilin, Eldrin Chen immediately suppressed it with the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine ability to seize and restrain with chaotic energy]. He then activated the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a divine ability to refine and purify through primordial chaos], seeking to refine and purge the Black Qilin's Baleful Qi [a malignant, hostile energy] and Demonic Qi [demonic energy].

Witnessing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "Do you intend to spare it?"

"The Qilin is an auspicious beast, capable of gathering and condensing the power of fortune. It is the optimal choice for a clan's guardian True Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity bound to protect a place or lineage]. To slay it would be a profound waste."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, continuously urging the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule to refine its Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] and Demonic Qi [the corrupt spiritual energy cultivated by demonic beings].

Countless streams of Baleful Qi and Demonic Qi were purified before their eyes. The Black Qilin [a mythical, ominous beast] let out a piercing shriek of agony, writhing and struggling in torment.

Yet, Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with a fierce light. "An ordinary Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the late stage of the Earth Immortal realm]," he declared, "would have long since had their physical form utterly disintegrated under the infusion of my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule."

"But not only does it endure, its body grows even more formidable through this very tempering. Truly, the physical constitution of the Qilin race is Valerius." Original publication: audio-novel[dot]com - The source of this chapter.