Chapter 1542 : Primordial Sword Shatters the Heavens

Bolstered by the Formation [a structured arrangement of power nodes and energy channels], the Supreme Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword unleashed a might far surpassing what a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] could command, its power nearly equivalent to a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master within the Heavenly Immortal realm] personally wielding the blade in battle.

*Clang!*

After a moment of absolute silence, the Black Malignancy Smoke and Cloud Barrier [a defensive technique conjuring a barrier of malevolent smoke and clouds] trembled violently, a crack forcibly cleaved into its very fabric. "Disastrous!"

The Celestial Emperor's Avatar [a manifested projection of a Celestial Emperor's will and power] felt its heart lurch. It immediately sought to channel more Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators to power techniques] to reinforce the barrier, only to discover its internal reserves were already more than half depleted, leaving it with a palpable sense of exhaustion.

At that precise moment, Jiang Daoxu's eyes snapped open. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a searing sword radiance that shot towards the heavens. It was a light of blinding brilliance, akin to the very first light born before the dawn of Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before the cosmos was ordered].

This light shot straight towards the Celestial Emperor's Avatar, capable of cleaving heaven, earth, and all things between. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a peerless Immortal Sword [a sword forged and imbued with immortal-grade power]. "No! It's the Primordial Slaughter Sword!"

A jolt of alarm shot through the Celestial Emperor's Avatar. It tried to evade the strike but found itself irrevocably locked on by the Innate Dao Ruins Sword.

Before it could muster any reaction, the Innate Dao Ruins Sword shattered the Black Malignancy Smoke and Cloud Barrier, then cleaved through the avatar itself, splitting half its form asunder in a single, devastating blow.

"Aaaargh!"

Struck by this grievous wound, the Celestial Emperor's Avatar let out a piercing shriek of agony. The complete novel can be found at @udio-novel.com.

The might of the Primordial Slaughter Sword was utterly terrifying. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon struck by it might perish on the spot, let alone a mere Celestial Emperor's Avatar [a physical manifestation projected by a Celestial Emperor].

The Celestial Emperor's Avatar tried desperately to suppress its wounds, but the boundless Innate Dao Principles [fundamental cosmic laws of destruction] upon them were annihilating everything. Not even the Celestial Emperor's Avatar's Indestructible Imperial Physique [an emperor-level body tempered to near-invulnerability] could withstand it.

In the span of a few breaths, the Celestial Emperor's Avatar began to dissolve into motes of light, scattering into nothingness. "The Primordial Slaughter Sword..."

"To witness the might of the Primordial Slaughter Sword, This Sovereign [a formal title used by an emperor or supreme ruler] has no regrets in defeat."

With his final breath, the Celestial Emperor's Avatar gazed at the Primordial Slaughter Sword in Jiang Daoxu's hand, his expression eerily calm.

There was no expected fury, only a quiet intensity in his eyes as he regarded Jiang Daoxu. "A day will come when we meet again." *BOOM!*

In that instant, the Celestial Emperor's Avatar erupted into a cascade of dissolving Dao light, and the very fabric of heaven and earth began to tremble violently.

This cosmos had long teetered on the brink of oblivion. Having now endured a cataclysmic clash nearing the Celestial Immortal Level, it could hold no longer. It began to fracture and crumble, sliding irrevocably towards its final destruction.

"The Minor Universe [a self-contained cosmos smaller than a major universe] is about to be destroyed!"

The Western Qi Divine Son cried out, then shot like an arrow towards the Innate Yin-Yang Dao Union Pot [a supreme treasure born from the union of primal Yin and Yang forces, capable of containing and merging profound Dao principles].

Seeing this, the Pure Yang Holy Son [the chosen successor of the Pure Yang lineage] charged towards the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a legendary gourd that embodies the union of Yin and Yang principles] at the same moment. With a flick of his sleeve, he blocked the Western Qi Divine Son [the divine heir of the Western Qi lineage] and sneered coldly, "Since the Minor Universe [a self-contained, smaller cosmic realm] is on the verge of destruction, why don't you leave swiftly?"

"This object has an affinity with my Buddha."

The Buddha's Child [a prodigy recognized as a future Buddha] from the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain [a vast desert domain of celestial sands] spoke. He manifested a Buddha Golden Body [a colossal, indestructible golden form embodying Buddhist enlightenment] towering millions of Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], repelling a group of Earth Immortal [immortals who have attained mastery over the earthly realm] and surged towards that Yin-Yang Union Gourd. In an instant, a chaotic melee erupted once more.

The various Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] all took action, fighting like madmen to seize the Yin-Yang Union Gourd.

This fierce battle continued for a full several Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours]. Several Half-Step Celestial Immortal fell one after another, their wounds having just healed. It was at this moment that the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor of myriad spirits] finally made his move. With a single palm strike, he sent the Yuè Zhuó Phoenix Maiden [a noble maiden of the phoenix race] flying and seized the Yin-Yang Union Gourd.

Unfortunately, the Yin-Yang Union Gourd possessed a willful Valerius [spirit or consciousness] and was an object of immense power. Without being refined and bound, it could not be stored within spatial treasures or an Earth Immortal World [the internal world cultivated by an Earth Immortal].

Seizing this opportunity, several dozen Half-Step Celestial Immortal attacked simultaneously. Their various Divine Ability [supernatural powers granted by divine cultivation] and treasures erupted together, forcefully blasting the Yin-Yang Union Gourd out of his grasp.

"A perfect chance."

Seeing the Yin-Yang Union Gourd break free from the crowd, Eldrin Chen seized the moment and summoned forth the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure capable of manipulating the realms of Yin, Yang, and Void].

In that instant, a light of Yin-Yang [the dual forces of passive and active cosmic energy] shot across the Firmament [the vault of heaven], and spatial power enveloped the Void [the formless emptiness]. It seized the Yin-Yang Union Gourd firmly. "Not good!"

Witnessing this, the assembled cultivators immediately sought to intervene and block the action.

Yet, in that very instant, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and Jiang Daoxu moved with perfect synchrony, their actions forming a momentary barrier that held the others at bay. In that fleeting window of opportunity, the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a supreme innate treasure embodying the union of Yin and Yang principles] was drawn into the grasp of Eldrin Chen. "Who dares?!"

Seeing the Yin-Yang Union Gourd vanish, countless individuals were driven to the brink of frenzy. In the space of a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], they surged forward, charging towards the Yin Plane Microcosm [the microcosmic realm representing the Yin aspect of reality].

Alas, the Yin Plane Microcosm and the Yang Realm Macrocosm [the macrocosmic realm representing the Yang aspect of reality] were divided into two facets by the very nature of Yin and Yang [the fundamental dualistic cosmic forces of passive/dark/feminine and active/light/masculine], and traversing the distance between them required no small amount of time. As the throng was still navigating the intervening Void [the formless, empty space between realms], Eldrin Chen had already secured a firm hold on the Yin-Yang Union Gourd.

Gazing upon the Yin-Yang Union Gourd now in his hand, Eldrin Chen immediately addressed Zixuan the Daoist and Nyssa Qu, saying, "I must refine and attune myself to this treasure. I must trouble you both to hold them off for a short while."

As his words faded, he entered a state of secluded cultivation, focusing all his efforts on refining the Yin-Yang Union Gourd. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel .c om.

Generally speaking, refining an Innate Treasure [a treasure born of natural cosmic laws, not crafted] is a task of immense difficulty. Even an existence at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just shy of true Celestial Immortality] would likely require tens of thousands of years to fully attune to a single Innate Treasure.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed his own method. He channeled a wisp of Primordial Essence [the pure, undifferentiated energy of creation], using it to carry a strand of his Divine Soul [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator] power, and guided it into the Yin-Yang Union Gourd. As expected, sensing the Primordial Essence, the gourd reacted as if receiving a priceless treasure, eagerly devouring it and, in the process, swallowing the accompanying Divine Soul power.

With the aid of this Divine Soul power, Eldrin Chen coordinated his efforts from within and without, making the refinement process astonishingly swift. By the time the host of cultivators finally arrived at the Yin Plane Microcosm, the Yin-Yang Union Gourd had already undergone preliminary refinement by Eldrin Chen. "Surrender the Yin-Yang Union Gourd!"

The host descended upon the Yin Plane Microcosm and immediately began assailing its protective Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense, attack, or other purposes].

Yet Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. Activating the Minor Universe Formation [a powerful defensive array] to block the onslaught of attacks, he spoke with serene composure, "The Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a supreme treasure that harmonizes the forces of Yin and Yang] has already been refined by This Venerable One [a formal and powerful self-referential term used by high-level cultivators]. For you to try and seize it now is far too late."

"This cosmos is on the verge of annihilation, and the Universe Annihilation Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact born from the destruction of a universe] is about to manifest. If you do not go now, you will miss your chance." His words struck the assembled powerhouses like a thunderclap, causing their hearts to tremble.

They saw the Boundless Cosmos [the vast, starry expanse of the universe] crumbling incessantly. Countless Void Rift [tears in the fabric of space-time] sundered everything, as billions upon billions of stars were extinguished, their essence transforming into currents of pure destruction that engulfed all. These currents were converging, collapsing inwards towards the very heart of the universe. At this rate, the Universe Destruction Treasure [the supreme treasure born from universal annihilation] would soon be born.

Faced with this sight, a sliver of retreat began to form in their minds.

Seeing their hesitation, Eldrin Chen pressed on, "Even if you, so many in number, managed to seize the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, how would you possibly divide it among yourselves?"

"Even if you fought to the death and obtained it, you would merely be shedding your blood for another's gain. In the end, such a treasure would never truly belong to any of you."

"If I were in your place, I would follow the example of those Earth Immortal [cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm, a high level of power]. I would take what spoils I have already gathered and depart from this place now."

Hearing this, the crowd instinctively glanced back. Indeed, they saw a great number of Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful Earth Immortal realm cultivators] had already retreated through the Void Rift and returned to the safety of the Immortal Domain [a realm of immortal beings]. Among them were even several Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of attaining the Celestial Immortal realm].

Yet the True Dragon Crown Prince [the heir to the True Dragon lineage] wore an expression of icy fury. His gaze was as cold as frozen Time [a profound and mysterious cultivation art]. "Clever words from a sharp tongue," he sneered. "Do you truly believe mere rhetoric will make us withdraw empty-handed?" This novel is serialized on @udio-novel.com. Visit for updates.