Chapter 1526 : Cosmic End and Divine Pursuit

"It seems this Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained cosmos] may struggle to endure for another hundred thousand years."

Gazing at the pervasive aura of calamity within the Minor Universe, Eldrin Chen could not help but utter a heavy whisper.

In his initial estimation, this cosmos should have endured for at least another hundred thousand years. Yet now, as the celestial bodies within the Minor Universe were harvested by the various Immortals, the vital energies within grew ever more sparse.

Furthermore, the Minor Universe was now accelerating towards its destruction. At this rate, I fear it could only sustain itself for another thirty to forty thousand years at most.

"Alas, even a cosmos has its day of finality," Eldrin Chen sighed, ultimately suppressing the thought.

He set aside the notion in his heart and proceeded towards another starfield. Yet, before he had traveled far, he sensed several formidable auras erupting from the depths of the Void [the formless, boundless expanse between worlds].

Lifting his gaze, he beheld a scene within the Endless Void: two supremely powerful auras locked in combat. A figure radiating overwhelming Baleful Qi [a malevolent, destructive form of energy] was in pursuit of a streak of crimson light.

"It's her!"

Upon recognizing the aura of the one being pursued, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

The one being hunted was an acquaintance of Eldrin Chen, and one with whom he had a cooperative relationship—the Separated Flame Deity. For more chapters, visit http://www . audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

The other pursuer was also someone Eldrin Chen had encountered before—the contemporary Clan Lord of the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan.

"It seems the situation is unfavorable for Separated Flame Deity,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly as he watched the figures locked in relentless combat upon the battlefield.

This Separated Flame Deity possessed heaven-defying talent, a peerless genius seen perhaps once in a million years across the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. It could be said that during her Dao Tribulation [the ultimate trial to ascend to immortality], she had an immense chance of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm.

However, the Dao Tribulation was far too perilous, and coupled with her insufficient Cultivation Resources, she had resolved to venture into this Minor Universe to gamble for a chance.

Given her potential, many powerful figures within the Immortal Realm sought to eliminate this future threat prematurely. This Minor Universe presented the perfect opportunity to kill her.

Generally speaking, with Separated Flame Deity's strength, even though she had not yet reached the Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth and final stage of the Earth Immortal realm], ordinary cultivators at the Single Taiyi Foundation [a foundational stage for high-level immortals] would find it difficult to slay her.

But the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan was an existence who had opened the Eighth Heaven [a profound cultivation realm]. His combat power ranked among the powerful even within the Single Taiyi Foundation, allowing him to steadily suppress Separated Flame Deity.

Furthermore, the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan possessed a Treasure Boat of the World-Opening Supreme Treasure Grade [a supreme grade of artifact capable of parting worlds], which made it exceedingly difficult for Separated Flame Deity to shake him off.

Under such circumstances, Eldrin Chen estimated that even if Separated Flame Deity had hidden a final trump card, she would likely have to pay an immense price to escape.

"Since our paths have crossed, and given our past acquaintance, I shall lend a hand."

The thought flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind in an instant, and his resolve solidified just as quickly. He conjured a set of black robes around himself and then shielded his true nature with the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Art.

With that done, he took a single step, tearing through the Void [the empty space between dimensions] to appear. His hand rose and fell in a cleaving strike aimed to suppress the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan.

"BOOM!"

Ambushed so suddenly, the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan's pupils contracted with a cold glint.

With a flick of his sleeve, he met Eldrin Chen's palm strike. The heavens and earth trembled violently from the impact of the clash.

The Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan felt a numbing shock run through his arm. He was forced back three consecutive steps, his heart sinking slightly.

Sensing the newcomer's formidable power, the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan shot a frigid glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "The Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a legendary body constitution of perfect unity and immense power]. Who are you?"

"With strength like yours, you must be a figure of great renown within the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole. Why hide your face and obscure your tail?"

Eldrin Chen steadied his footing. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven], his expression turning profoundly solemn.

Within the Immortal Domain [a vast realm where cultivators pursue immortality], if we consider figures like the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace [Master of the Palace of the Flowing Fire Star], whose combat power ranks as a Four Calamity Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a Demi-Immortal who has weathered four great tribulations], to be the standard.

Then those who achieved the Dao [enlightenment] with a Triple Heaven-Opening Foundation [a foundation forged by opening the heavens three times], such as the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan, Nyssa Qu, and Zixuan the Daoist, possess combat power of at least a Five-Calamity or Six Calamity Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a Demi-Immortal who has weathered six great tribulations].

Those above them, with the combat power of a Seven Calamity Combat Power Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a Demi-Immortal whose power rivals one who has weathered seven tribulations], are all existences who possess a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation forged upon two Supreme Unity principles].

It can be said that the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan represents the pinnacle of those with a Single Taiyi Foundation [a foundation forged upon a single Supreme Unity principle]. Moreover, this Celestial Prison Race Patriarch achieved the Dao with a Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a body constitution of supreme unity and immortal potential], granting him physical strength that ranks among the very top even among Half-Step Celestial Immortal [Demi-Immortals].

Though Eldrin Chen relied on the empowerment of his Rule Dao Fruit [the Fruit of Rule, a profound cultivation attainment] and his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a body constitution of indestructible primordial chaos] to confront him, catching the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan somewhat off guard, he still found himself subtly falling into a disadvantageous position.

"Even if I were to reveal all my Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures capable of opening the heavens] and Divine Ability [divine powers]," he thought, "I would find it difficult to thoroughly defeat him. Without exposing treasures like the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron of the crimson dragon], I fear I am not his match in a one-on-one confrontation." With this realization, Eldrin Chen cast a calm, measured glance towards the Separated Flame Deity. Read, share, and discuss at audio‑novel.com.

Upon sensing Eldrin Chen's arrival to lend aid, the Separated Flame Deity paused her retreating steps for a moment, then decisively abandoned any thought of flight.

She alighted on the other side of the Void [the formless, empty space between realms], forming a pincer formation with Eldrin Chen to face the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan. Only then did she allow herself a slight sigh of relief, addressing Eldrin Chen: "My gratitude for your assistance, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]." "Think nothing of it. It was but a small matter,"

Eldrin Chen replied with detached calm. He then turned his gaze to the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan and said, "Your Excellency, honored as the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan and a venerable Half-Step Celestial Immortal, why must you lower your dignity to strike against a mere junior?"

"A junior? I dare not regard her as such,"

Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan gave a cold sneer, then looked towards Separated Flame Deity before addressing Eldrin Chen: "This Separated Flame Deity has encountered no small fortune, obtaining a piece of the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone [a legendary ore that contains the profound mysteries of cosmic void and the power of yin-yang magnetism]."

"Its value is beyond measure, equivalent to several Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure."

"If you join forces with me to slay this Separated Flame Deity, I shall claim only the Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone. All other treasures upon her person shall be yours. What say you?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback.

The Cosmic Yin-Yang Magnetic Starlight Stone was a supreme treasure, containing the profound mysteries of the cosmic Void [the primordial emptiness from which all things manifest], imbued with Yin-Yang Magnetic Power [a force that manipulates attraction and repulsion based on opposing principles], and encompassing several attributes simultaneously—space, primordial magnetism, Yin-Yang [the fundamental dualistic forces of the universe], and more.

Among Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Rare Treasure [the highest class of treasures used to forge connections to heavenly laws], its value ranked among the very pinnacle, easily worth three ordinary Heaven-Opening Marvel [marvelous objects used to initiate communion with heavenly principles].

In all honesty, Eldrin Chen was deeply tempted by this object, yet he understood that the Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan was not to be trusted.

Thus, he shook his head and replied coldly, "Your strength far surpasses my own. If Fellow Daoist Separated Flame Deity were to fall, and you were to renege on our agreement, how could I possibly resist?"

The Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan's expression turned slightly frosty. "If Fellow Daoist agrees," he stated, "this old man is willing to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath [a binding vow made upon the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental law of the cosmos]."

"Heh."

Eldrin Chen let out a derisive snort, his tone turning icy. "Are you jesting with me, Fellow Daoist? This Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained realm within the cosmos] is on the brink of annihilation, and its Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural order and cosmic law governing a realm] will soon cease to exist."

"Moreover, we are not natives of this Minor Universe. Even if its Heavenly Dao were to acknowledge your Heavenly Dao Oath [a solemn vow sworn upon the Heavenly Dao, binding one's fate to cosmic law], what purpose would it serve?"

"*Clang!*"

Seeing his ploy exposed, Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan's expression darkened with a chill, and he finally cast aside all pretense.

With a violent sweep of his sleeve, a war spear wreathed in boundless calamitous aura shot through the firmament, its tip aimed directly at the space between Eldrin Chen's brows. This content originates from audio-novel . com. Please respect copyright.