Chapter 520 : Clash of Ancestral Treasures

Eldrin Chen recognized the origin of this Star-Moon Pot. Back then, the ancestral lands of the Qi Nation Chen Clan were sunk by a single strike from this very Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of subduing demons and evil spirits].

The Primordial Void Shield, on the other hand, was a Defensive Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact designed primarily for protection], and its defensive capabilities could also be considered extraordinary.

With these two Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] in hand, the Qin Clan Patriarch erupted with the full force of his Infant Soul Essence [the condensed spiritual core of an Infant Soul realm cultivator]. Even a cultivator at the Infant Soul Mid Stage would have to frown upon facing such power.

Earlier, Lonely Void Qin had not dared to unleash them because both Spiritual Treasure were fused with Precious Metal [rare and spiritually conductive metals used in forging treasures], fearing they would be seized by the Polarity Void Mirror. However, in this life-or-death moment, such concerns were cast aside.

Yet, such methods were still insufficient before Eldrin Chen. With a mere wave of his hand, Eldrin Chen summoned the Two Polarities Divine Light [a divine ability that manipulates the opposing forces of yin and yang], effortlessly ensnaring the Star-Moon Pot.

Then, the Polarity Void Mirror cast down a beam of light, actually drawing the treasure into the mirror itself.

"Ah! My Star-Moon Pot!"

Watching his Spiritual Treasure being taken, Lonely Void Qin felt a pang of heartache.

But before he could dwell on it further, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords transformed into two streaks of sword radiance and slashed toward him.

At this critical juncture between life and death, Lonely Void Qin desperately bolstered the Primordial Void Shield for protection. With a face twisted into a ferocious snarl, he glared at Eldrin Chen and roared, "You junior! I'll fight you to the death!" The complete novel can be found at site: audio-novel.com.

As his words fell, he raised his hand and actually summoned a treasure talisman, unleashing a stream of black Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupting form of spiritual power] that shot towards him.

"Black Fiend Devil Light."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly as he recognized the origin of this treasure talisman.

The Black Fiend Devil Light was the signature Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique] of the Black Fiend Patriarch, and this talisman was of the Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [a high tier of power for enchanted items], making its power truly Extraordinary.

Facing this onrushing black fiendish Demon Cave, Eldrin Chen could only hastily activate his Trinity Divine Thunder to block it. To his surprise, the Black Fiend Devil Light pierced through the Trinity Divine Thunder, its residual force continuing to slash towards him.

Fortunately, his Body Protection Divine Ability, the Solar True Aegis, was supremely effective at countering this kind of Demonic Fiendish Energy [the corrupt essence of demons and fiends], and it managed to block the remaining demonic light.

After blocking the Black Fiend Devil Light, Eldrin Chen sneered coldly, "A Demonic Path [a cultivation method that draws power from malevolent or demonic sources] treasure talisman from the Black Fiend Patriarch. As expected, you are colluding with Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use demonic energy to cultivate]."

"If the Black Fiend Patriarch himself were wielding this Divine Ability, perhaps I would not be his match. But a mere Demonic Path talisman is far from enough."

With those words, Eldrin Chen urged his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords into a crisscrossing descent, forcing the Qin Clan Patriarch into a desperate, step-by-step retreat.

The fierce battle raged for half a Shichen-time [a conventional time unit equal to two hours]. In the end, Eldrin Chen channeled his power into the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword, and with a final, decisive stroke, he severed the head of the Qin Clan Patriarch.

On the other front, Lonely Honor Qin fared no better. His physical body was cleaved by the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword, and though his Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual core of a cultivator] managed to escape, it was ultimately reduced to ashes by Exquisite Jiang's Two Polarities Divine Thunder [a divine lightning technique harnessing the power of opposing polarities].

Given the strength and hidden cards of the two True Lord [a title for a cultivator at the Infant Soul Realm] from the Qin Clan, if they had encountered an ordinary Infant Soul Mid Stage True Lord, they would likely have been outmatched but still possessed a significant chance of escape.

Unfortunately, Eldrin Chen employed the Polarity Void Mirror [a magical treasure that seals and manipulates space] to lock down the surrounding void, leaving them with no path to flee. Trapped, they could only meet their end at the hands of the two, fulfilling their destined Tribulation [a calamitous trial or heavenly punishment].

After slaying the two Infant Soul True Lord, Eldrin Chen resolved the greatest Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect, binding actions to consequences] of this lifetime. A profound sense of relief washed over his spirit, as if a heavy weight had been lifted.

In that profound moment, he felt a barrier between himself and the heavens and earth shatter. Now, his Infant Soul could directly perceive the cosmos; the mysteries of all creation lay unveiled before his spiritual sight.

"Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his senses attuned to the pulse of the world, finally comprehending the state he now inhabited.

It became clear. By resolving his Karma, his soul had undergone a form of purification. The latent power of his Great Encompassing Infant Soul [a supreme and rare foundation at the Infant Soul Realm] was fully unleashed. He could now maintain the state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis [a profound state of harmony and enlightenment where the cultivator's awareness merges with the natural order] perpetually.

This Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis was akin to a perpetual state of enlightenment. Every moment, he could perceive and comprehend the workings of heaven and earth, his comprehension and insight heightened severalfold.

Such a state was typically only achievable after cultivating a Primordial Solar Spirit Path Lord [a prestigious title for a master of the solar essence path]. To think he had reached this pinnacle while still within the Infant Soul Realm spoke volumes of the transcendent, heaven-defying nature of the Great Encompassing Infant Soul.

After he informed Exquisite Jiang of the situation, she exclaimed in astonishment, "To permanently reside in the Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis state at this realm... From now on, you will be in a state perpetually close to enlightenment. Combined with your astonishing comprehension talent, the effect is bound to be truly extraordinary."

"I can feel it."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Previously, deducing a single Lifebound Spiritual Treasure would have taken him one Sixty-Year Cycle. But now he could sense that his current self would need only ten years to deduce one, his speed increased more than sixfold.

Unfortunately, this was not the time to test his comprehension. Eldrin Chen suppressed the thought and urged the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword to devour the soul of the Qin Clan True Lord. After a long moment, he spoke again:

"This time, the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword has devoured the souls of three Human Race True Lord in succession. Its power has increased substantially."

"It seems that after returning and fusing it with some more Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements], this sword will be able to advance to a Medium-Grade Spiritual Treasure." This novel is serialized on @udio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang nodded and said, "The advantage of the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword is the convenience of its advancement. A pity it is such a heretical path. Using it to slay members of the Human Race incurs no small amount of karmic burden."

"Demonic sword or fiendish blade, if it is wielded for a righteous cause, is it not a good sword?"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, his perspective clear. If this sword could be used to slay great enemies, what did it matter if karmic burden accumulated?

With those words, Eldrin Chen collected the treasures of the two Patriarch from the Qin Clan, then turned his gaze towards the clan's Spirit Mountain Path-Field [a field imbued with the essence of a cultivator's chosen Dao Path].

Recalling the past actions of the Qin Clan in annihilating Dark Ink Mountain, a trace of profound indifference surfaced in his expression.

He stepped forth into the void and spoke with calm finality: "Four hundred years ago, the Qin Clan seized my mother's Path Body [a rare and coveted physical constitution ideal for cultivation]. Thirty years ago, the Qin Clan laid waste to the ancestral lands of my Chen Clan, leading to the fall of millions of our clan's bloodline."

"Today, I, Eldrin Chen, have come seeking vengeance. Even if I must shoulder a sea of karmic sin, I will eradicate every last cultivator of the Qin Clan."

"..."

Upon the Spirit Mountain, the cultivators of the Qin Clan listened to these words, their faces etched with utter terror.

They lifted their gazes toward the Heavenly Vault and saw a magical mirror, the Path Void's Illusory Treasure Mirror, suspended in the sky. It erupted with a dazzling, overwhelming radiance, and then they lost consciousness.

An endless expanse of mirror-light bathed heaven and earth. Wherever it passed, mountains and rivers were obliterated. The hundreds of thousands of Qin Clan cultivators wailed in agony before, within that brilliant glare, they all lost consciousness, their forms disintegrating into tribulation ash that scattered upon the winds.

Eldrin Chen spent a full day and night in this grim task, nearly exterminating the Qin Clan cultivators. Only a scant few, who had not been within the Path-Field [the spiritual domain or territory of a cultivator], managed to escape with their lives.

As for the mortals of the Qin Clan, Eldrin Chen did not raise a hand against them. However, he demanded they change their names and surnames, intending to hand them over to the Heavenly Reed Sect for disposition in the future.

After the destruction of the Qin Clan, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang ascended the Spirit Mountain and swiftly brought the mountain under their control.

"..."

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen sat upright within the Great Hall of the Qin Clan, beginning to take stock of their gains.

After a simple inventory, Exquisite Jiang said with a smile, "With the fall of the Qin Clan this time, our hands are finally a little more full."

"Indeed," he agreed. "Though the six-hundred-year accumulation of the Qin Clan cannot compare to many long-established Infant Soul Immortal Clan, they still managed to amass a decent foundation." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audi novel.com.