Chapter 1472 : The Forge of Impure Flames

Eldrin Chen pondered inwardly, his brow furrowing slightly once more.

To attempt the dual-sword union and synthesize the power of the Taiyi Dao Patterns [the supreme primordial Dao patterns] was an exceedingly difficult feat to accomplish.

For merging to produce the Taiyi Dao Patterns, beyond requirements for the material of the Immortal Sword and its Formation Patterns [the inscribed magical arrays], the foremost necessity was for the Formation Patterns within the Immortal Sword to be of the utmost purity and clarity.

Counting carefully, Eldrin Chen's Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a magical treasure sword of Li Fire] was initially forged and refined using 'Millennium Crimson Iron' [a rare iron ore imbued with millennia of crimson fire essence].

Thereafter, during its successive advancements, it had absorbed seven or eight pieces of Immortal Metals and Divine Materials [rare ores and divine materials used in immortal crafting], including Li Fire Crystal [a spiritual crystal of Li Fire essence], Ancient Crimson Flame Iron [an ancient iron ore fused with crimson flame], Violet Flame Celestial Gold [a celestial gold imbued with violet flame], and Verdant Flame Immortal Metal [an immortal metal containing verdant flame], among others.

Although these Immortal Metals and Divine Materials were all fire-attribute rarities, each possessed its own unique Dao Patterns [the intrinsic patterns and principles of the Dao].

As they were continuously fused into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, while they augmented the sword's potency, they also gradually rendered the Formation Patterns within the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss increasingly heterogeneous and impure.

These rarities all belonged to the fire attribute, their internal Dao Patterns largely similar in broad strokes. If not used for a union, it would be manageable, but should one attempt to activate the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [the technique of uniting the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords], they would become the greatest impediment.

Yet these Dao Patterns were deeply imprinted within the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. Even the most powerful Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] would find it nearly impossible to purge them completely.

If one were to forcibly erase them, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss would be instantly destroyed. The Heavenly River Flood Water Sword [a sword embodying the power of the Heavenly River's floodwaters] faced the same predicament as the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. Read, share, and discuss at audio - novel . com.

"Refining the Dao Patterns [the intricate energy pathways and principles etched into an artifact] within the swords for their dual-wielding synergy is the lesser concern. The greatest challenge lies in whether we can truly purify the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a legendary pair of swords, once whole, now sundered]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a slight frown creasing his brow.

Yet, after a moment's contemplation, his eyes suddenly brightened with realization. "With my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine ability capable of refining and purifying all things back to their primordial essence], could I cleanse the swords of their impure and chaotic Formation Patterns [the structural energy matrices that grant an artifact its powers]?"

"Leaving only the pure, unadulterated Immortal Gold [a mythical metal of supreme quality used for crafting divine artifacts] as their material foundation. Then, inscribe the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [the divine flame of pure, untainted Yang energy] and the Profound Nether True Water [the primordial water of the deep Nether, embodying pure Yin essence]—these two opposing Rule [fundamental laws or principles of the cosmos that can be harnessed and embodied]—upon them, to serve as the core Slaughter Formation Patterns [the lethal, offensive energy matrices within a weapon formation] for the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords?"

The idea stirred within Eldrin Chen, and a flicker of eager anticipation crossed his features.

Without a moment's hesitation, he began channeling his Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power, attempting to wash away the power of the Dao Patterns embedded within the swords.

Yet, even after Eldrin Chen repeatedly cleansed them with the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [the supreme art from which the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power is derived], he managed to purify only ninety percent of the Dao Patterns within the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a magical treasure sword imbued with the fire of Li Trigram and the essence of the Returning Abyss].

Finally, with mixed feelings of success and frustration, he shook his head calmly. "My current mastery of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule is still somewhat insufficient. To cleanse further would risk damaging the Immortal Sword [a general term for swords forged with immortal-grade materials and techniques] body itself."

"However, once my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule reaches its Great Completion stage, I should be able to thoroughly purge all impurities from the swords without harming the Immortal Sword core."

Holding this thought, Eldrin Chen then turned his attention to his other treasures. With utmost care, he began the meticulous process of cleansing the useless, chaotic Dao Patterns from the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword [a sword embodying the power of the Heavenly River's deluge], the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a bell-shaped treasure renowned for its supreme defensive capabilities], the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure capable of manipulating the void between Yin and Yang], and the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a platform treasure shaped like an azure lotus, associated with flood water energies].

After completing this step, he then engraved the Pure Yang Celestial Flame and the Profound Nether True Water Rule onto the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

In truth, having cultivated to his current realm, Eldrin Chen had long since altered the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords beyond all recognition.

The Formation Patterns power contained within them had undergone countless iterations since their initial forging, making the name Heavenly Separated Twin Swords wholly inappropriate.

Strictly speaking, the current blades should more aptly be named the 'Pure Yang Celestial Flame Sword' and the 'Profound Nether True Water Sword'.

Yet, these Heavenly Separated Twin Swords had accompanied him for hundreds of thousands of years, cleaving through thorns and foes alike. Eldrin Chen could not bear to give them new names.

After re-engraving the Formation Patterns, Eldrin Chen found the power of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords had increased slightly, and they resonated more perfectly with his Rule Power when channeled.

Although they still could not merge into one, their potency among High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure should rank them as superior Immortal Sword.

With Eldrin Chen's current Mana, augmented by the Pure Yang Celestial Flame and Profound Nether True Water Rule to empower these twin Immortal Sword, any single strike from them should rival an attack from an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

Having completed this, Eldrin Chen continued his work, imprinting the Primordial Chaos Ancient Metal and Myriad Things Earth Rule into the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell.

He then imprinted the Pure Yang Celestial Flame, Profound Nether True Water, and Spatial Law into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, fusing them seamlessly with the treasure's essence.

Upon the Floodwater Azure Lotus Platform [a supreme treasure resembling an azure lotus, capable of storing vast amounts of spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen inscribed the Life Rule Power [the divine law governing life and vitality] of his own being.

After completing this task, Eldrin Chen was suddenly struck by a vague premonition. Perhaps one day, his Five Innate Supreme Treasures [the five supreme treasures born from his own spiritual roots] could be combined into a single, world-shaking, unprecedented Slaughter Formation [a formation of immense destructive power].

"Five supreme treasures, united as one formation?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of doubt crossing his expression.

Yet, after a long while, Eldrin Chen shook his head. Although his five treasures corresponded to his five Spiritual Roots [the innate spiritual affinities of a cultivator], they were not pure elemental treasures of a single attribute.

If each of his Immortal Treasures [a cultivator's personal, soul-bound magical artifact] corresponded to one element—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth respectively—he could already deploy them as a formidable Formation Tool [a set of treasures designed to work together in a formation]. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com. Support the original.

However, through the years of cultivation, Eldrin Chen's five Lifebound Immortal Treasures [treasures fused with a cultivator's life force] had each settled into their distinct roles. They were no longer something that could be easily altered.

"Typically, a set of Formation Tools consists of identical pieces. For instance, a set of Formation Flags is composed of multiple identical Formation Flags; a Slaughter Formation is formed from several identical Immortal Swords; and the Vast Sea Divine Pearl Grand Formation is also nurtured from multiple identical Vast Sea Divine Pearls."

"Yet, among my five treasures, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords are primarily for slaughter, the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell is a Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme defensive treasure], the Yin-Yang Void Realm is the foremost auxiliary treasure, and the Floodwater Azure Lotus Platform is also a special treasure for storing spiritual energy."

"With such diverse functions among these five treasures, how could they possibly be synthesized into a single formation?"

Eldrin Chen ultimately shook his head. Perhaps one day, upon reaching a certain lofty height, he might find a method, but at present, he was utterly incapable of doing so.

With this thought, he set aside his musings and immediately began to retrieve various types of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] to refine the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

Previously, within the Demonfall Continent, he had gathered a considerable amount of Baleful Qi, sufficient for the Eighth Rank High Grade Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to undergo refinement via the Grand Primordial Weapon-Condensing Art [a supreme art for forging and nurturing magical weapons].

Thus, another several Millennium [a period of one thousand years] passed. By the time Eldrin Chen had fully and meticulously refined the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, he discovered their power had increased significantly.

Their lethal potency still could not surpass that of an Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary treasure of immense power], but among High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure, they likely ranked among the very finest.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen freed up the 'Counter-Scale Dragon-Slaying Sword' and the 'Infernal Prison War Halberd', handing them respectively to Ethan Chen and Qiyuan Chen as he said,

"Now that my Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure bound to one's life and cultivation] have all ascended to the High Grade, these two treasures are of little further use to me."

"Both of you now possess combat prowess comparable to a Seventh Level Earth Immortal, yet lack suitable weapons. Take one each to serve as your future Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure used to protect one's physical body]."

Upon hearing this, Ethan Chen immediately accepted the Counter-Scale Dragon-Slaying Sword, his expression solemn as he declared, "Thank you for this generous gift, Clan Uncle. Ethan will remember this kindness."

Qiyuan Chen, however, his eyes gleaming faintly, took the Infernal Prison War Halberd and gave it a few experimental swings. Nodding in satisfaction, he said, "This war halberd is indeed well-suited. I shall take it to refine."

"As for the Clan Merit Points [a points-based credit system within a clan or family], I'm afraid I'll have to owe you for now."

"Come to think of it, the debt of gratitude I owe you has grown deeper without my noticing."

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile and replied, "You, Ancient Ancestor, are one of the family's Pillar of the Heavens [a metaphor for a crucial, irreplaceable pillar of support]. There is no need for such formality between us." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio–novel.com.