Chapter 1495 : Legends of the Void and Flame

That Supreme Void Dao Palace [a legendary sect of profound origins] possesses an extraordinary lineage. It is said to be a branch of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm of profound emptiness and mystery] within the Ethereal Void Celestial Domain.

The current Palace Master of this lineage, Chongxu the Daoist, is a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to true immortality] who established a Primordial Foundation [the supreme foundational cultivation base] of dual nature. In his youth, he opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth of the nine celestial heavens, a realm of immense power] and was once hailed alongside Divine Lord Ye Ruins as one of the Twin Prodigies of the Human Race in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

The Kun Tian the Daoist before them had also opened the Eighth Heaven and was reputed to have the potential to become the next Palace Master of the Supreme Void Dao Palace. Upon understanding their identities, Eldrin Chen responded with exceptional courtesy, "So it is the two of you. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."

Kun Tian the Daoist glanced at Eldrin Chen and, without excessive disregard, cupped his hands in return. "Fellow Daoist, you once single-handedly suppressed and slew the Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace in battle. Such combat prowess would likely force even this old man to admit defeat."

"Meeting you today is truly an honor for me." "You are too kind, far too kind."

Eldrin Chen shook his head repeatedly before speaking. "The slaying of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace relied entirely on the assistance of the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone [a perilous region shrouded in dark energy and inhabited by countless spectral crows]. How could I dare claim credit?"

Kun Tian the Daoist offered a noncommittal smile and said, "In one hundred thousand years, a distinguished guest from our sect's Ancestral Land, the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven, will arrive in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea."

"By my reckoning, he is of an age similar to yours, Fellow Daoist, and his strength may well rival your own. I believe the two of you could become friends." "Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback, a flicker of genuine surprise crossing his features.

Having cultivated for several hundred thousand years, this was the first time he had heard of anyone his own age who could be mentioned in the same breath. Official source: audi novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Seeing this, Broken Cauldron True Lord immediately sent a voice transmission to Eldrin Chen: "The person he speaks of is the Ethereal Void Holy Son of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven." "The Ethereal Void Holy Son?"

Eldrin Chen raised an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

Broken Cauldron True Lord nodded, pondered for a moment, and then continued: "It is said that this Ethereal Void Holy Son was born with a sword at his side, a natural-born seed of a Sword Immortal [a master of the sword path in cultivation]."

"Upon his Initial Entry into the Immortal Domain, he encountered a Great Tribulation [a major, often life-threatening trial or calamity]. Relying on a single Immortal Sword, he carved out a fearsome reputation, hailed as the foremost genius the Ethereal Void Celestial Domain has seen in a million years."

"It is said this individual is the inheritor of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven's mortal world legacy. His talent was so dazzlingly brilliant that the master of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven exceptionally took him as a Personal Disciple and established him as the Holy Son of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven."

"To speak of it, it has only been three hundred thousand years since his Ascending to Immortality [reaching the Earth Immortal realm]. He is even younger than you in years, yet he has already stepped into the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm. He truly is your contemporary."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but nod slightly in acknowledgment.

Even with the support of an entire Grotto-Heaven [a superior, independent pocket realm for cultivation], to cultivate to the level of a Late Stage Earth Immortal in a mere three hundred thousand years... that Ethereal Void Holy Son indeed deserved to be called a peerless genius.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen inquired: "Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], that Ethereal Void Holy Son... I wonder how many layers of heavens [a measure of a cultivator's foundational strength and potential] he has opened within himself?" "That, I do not know."

Broken Cauldron True Lord shook his head, but then spoke with immense admiration: "It is said that not long ago, with a cultivation at the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm, the Ethereal Void Holy Son engaged in a single battle and slew three existences at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm."

"With such earth-shattering combat prowess, there are rumors that he has at least opened the Eleventh Heaven [the eleventh and highest layer of the heavens in certain cultivation cosmologies]." Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and a look of solemnity finally appeared on his face.

To slay three Earth Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm] in a single battle—even with Eldrin Chen's current strength, accomplishing such a feat would be exceedingly difficult.

"A Grotto-Heaven [a transcendent, semi-independent realm of immense spiritual power] Holy Son, a direct disciple of a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm]. Truly, Valerius [the name of a supreme talent]."

Eldrin Chen also felt a sense of awe. He recalled the Saintess of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

It was said that Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden [a title for a powerful and revered female immortal], had also opened the Ninefold Heavens [the nine foundational layers of the heavens]. Now, though her age was just over two million years, she had already stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and full Celestial Immortal].

These Supreme Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed by heaven with supreme talent], blessed with heaven-defying aptitude themselves, received the unreserved cultivation of an entire Grotto-Heaven and Abode of Bliss [the two highest types of transcendent realms]. The resources they obtained were easily a hundred times greater than those available to Eldrin Chen.

The Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact of world-shattering power] that Eldrin Chen had obtained only through life-and-death battles and immense fortune—these Holy Sons and Saintesses likely did not even find such treasures particularly rare.

To be honest, if Eldrin Chen claimed he felt no envy, it would be a lie.

But Eldrin Chen quickly dismissed the thought. Although the path for these Grotto-Heaven Holy Sons was smoother, there was little point in comparison.

The Holy Sons of the Golden Immortal [a high-ranking immortal] great sects, the Dao Heirs inheriting from Dao Ancestor [a progenitor of a fundamental cosmic principle], undoubtedly commanded resources a hundred or a thousand times greater. In that light, these Grotto-Heaven Holy Sons were not so exceptional.

Having risen from humble origins, he never placed undue importance on his own background.

He firmly believed that by cleaving through thorns and brambles, continuously surpassing his former self, he would one day be able to open a Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained pocket dimension of profound spiritual energy], and even establish an entire Immortal Domain [a vast realm governed by immortal laws and celestial energy].

At that time, he himself would be the master of that Grotto-Heaven, the sovereign of that Immortal Domain. Would that not be a far greater and more exhilarating achievement?

With this thought, Eldrin Chen quickly suppressed his musings. He sought out Spirit Firmament Immortal Maiden and inquired, "What is the current situation?" "Your Husband is within the Seclusion Chamber, awaiting the opportune spiritual moment to attempt his breakthrough into the Taiyi Dao Principle [the foundational principle of the Great Unity, a supreme state of cosmic harmony and power]," Spirit Firmament Immortal Maiden replied.

Spirit Firmament Immortal Maiden spoke slowly, her expression grave. "This humble one must personally guard your Husband during this critical juncture. The enemies who come to attack... I can only entreat you, Fellow Daoist, to hold them at bay beyond the gates of the Violet Firmament Dao Palace."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, his own expression solemn. "Have no fear, Fellow Daoist. Within the Core Abode of Bliss [the central blessed land, the heart of spiritual power], I will permit no one to enter." With these words, Eldrin Chen began to activate the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation, standing vigilant day and night to protect the entire Violet Firmament Dao Palace. Find thousands of chapters at www . audio-novel.com.

Thus time flowed onward. In the blink of an eye, several Millennium [periods of one thousand years] had passed. Then, after three such millennia, the vast Violet Firmament Dao Palace trembled faintly. A torrential surge of spiritual energy began to converge toward the core of the grand formation.

"It has begun."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then pushed the power of the Formation to its absolute limit.

And in that very instant, from within the Endless Void, certain figures could no longer remain seated. In a flash, several dozen silhouettes stepped forth one after another.

"Thirty-seven Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] are obstructing the Dao."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. At this moment, Zixuan the Daoist was attempting his breakthrough into the Taiyi Realm [the Primordial Unity Realm, a profound stage of cultivation], and they needed to minimize the consumption of the Formation's spiritual energy. This was to prevent Zixuan the Daoist from ultimately failing his breakthrough due to a lack of Immortal Spirit Qi [the supreme spiritual energy required for ascending to the Immortal realm].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I must trouble you all to take action and stop these individuals."

"Leave it to us."

The dozen or so Late Stage Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals at the peak of their realm] who had come to assist, along with Kael Chen and the others, immediately moved to intercept, blocking the majority of the hostile Earth Immortal. Yet, in that very instant, five more formidable enemies arrived, all of them powerhouses at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

Eldrin Chen recognized three of them: the Dark Roc King, the Central Earth Spirit Deity, and the Lord Azure Dragon. The remaining two were Earth Immortal Great Perfection from the Demonic Tribe [a powerful faction of demonic cultivators], their combat prowess considered relatively ordinary among those at their level.

Glancing at these foes, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and said, "Fellow Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators], I must ask for your assistance once more."

"It is only right."

In a flash, the Broken Cauldron True Lord and Xuan Li the True Lord each made their move, intercepting one Earth Immortal Great Perfection apiece.

Seeing this, Kun Tian the Daoist brandished an ancient whisk of the World-Opening Supreme Treasure Grade [the highest grade of magical treasure, said to possess the power to cleave open worlds]. With a sweep that encompassed all directions, he blocked the path of the Central Earth Spirit Deity.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen instructed Lyra Jiang to take command of the grand formation. He then strode forth from its protective confines, positioning himself to intercept Lord Azure Dragon and Dark Roc Demon King.

Facing the two adversaries, Eldrin Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression utterly composed. "The two of you," he stated with calm finality, "may come at me together." For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.