Chapter 1588 : Heavens Unsealed, Legends Forged

Those who can open up the Ninefold Heavens [the legendary nine-layered celestial realm] are all truly peerless geniuses among their generation.

Within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals], such existences are exceedingly rare. As long as they do not fall prematurely, even if they cannot cultivate the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundational state] to achieve a perfect Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal], breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] is almost a foregone conclusion.

Such individuals possess combat power at least comparable to five Earth Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm]. Yet, they could not withstand more than a few moves against these three, which left Eldrin Chen feeling somewhat surprised.

"The direct disciples of a Great Luo [the supreme primordial realm] ancient sect are indeed Valerius [peerless].

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of admiration crossing his features.

To be fair, the combat prowess displayed by these few far surpassed that of the vast majority of Grotto-Heaven Direct Descendant [direct descendants of major immortal sects] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

Even at the same realm of Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth layer of the Earth Immortal stage] and within the same Forbidden Realm [a state of surpassing one's cultivation limits], Eldrin Chen believed that Separated Flame Deity would likely be no match for these individuals in a battle of equal footing.

This was not because Separated Flame Deity lacked brilliance, but rather because the heritage of such Great Luo ancient sects was overwhelmingly potent.

Each of the individuals before him seemed to have cultivated at least one Profound Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the profound grade, a high-tier classification], a feat that was truly astonishing.

It must be understood that within the Chen Immortal Clan, aside from Eldrin Chen himself, only Lyra Jiang's 'Five Elements Unity Qi' [a divine ability unifying the five elements] and 'Five Elements Divine Radiance' [the divine radiance of the five elements], along with Nyssa Qu's Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to one's life force], 'Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance' [an immortal radiance of nine colors], constituted the three Profound Grade Divine Ability they possessed. For the best reading experience, visit https://audio-novel.com.

Beyond these, no one else had cultivated a Profound Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the profound grade, representing a pinnacle of power and comprehension].

From this perspective, one can see just how formidable these individuals were.

Not only were their cultivation arts and Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] more refined and complete, but the resources at their disposal were also far beyond the reach of ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators at the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm].

For countless Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], treasures like the coveted Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound spiritual insight] or even an innate Flat Peach [Peach of Immortality] tree were objects of desperate longing. Yet for direct disciples of ancient sects like theirs, hailing from the Great Luo [the Great Luo, a supreme realm of cultivation] tradition, while undoubtedly precious, such resources likely had established avenues for acquisition.

With such resources at hand, their chances of cultivating a Profound Grade Divine Ability were naturally far greater. Without them, for an Earth Immortal Realm [a cultivator at the Earth Immortal stage] to achieve a Profound Grade Divine Ability became a task of immense, near-impossible difficulty.

Unless, like Eldrin Chen, one possessed comprehension far surpassing their peers.

But Eldrin Chen's aptitude was an exception. Even now, his level of comprehension, if not rivaling a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo realm], undoubtedly far exceeded that of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among Heavenly Immortals].

An ordinary Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal cultivator] lacked such transcendent insight. Without sufficient destined opportunities and resources, the ambition to cultivate a Profound Grade Divine Ability within the Earth Immortal Realm bordered on the impossible.

"Hah—!"

With the might of his Supreme Unity Heavenly Halberd [a divine halberd embodying the principle of Supreme Unity], Severus Duan impaled and slew the Eastern Jia Wood Deity upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven itself].

He withdrew the Celestial Halberd, leaving the Eastern Yi Wood Deity's corpse adrift in the heavens, his expression placid as he turned his gaze towards the others nearby.

At that very moment, a subtle shift occurred in the eyes of the others, a glimmer of wariness now veiled within their depths.

It was clear to all three that in the contest for this Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of terrestrial spiritual energy], one among them would ultimately be forced to withdraw.

After a moment of heavy silence, Severus Duan looked towards Eldrin Chen and the peerlessly beautiful woman and spoke, "We three are all of the Human Race. Should we not join forces to expel the direct descendant of the Golden Spirit Lineage?"

*Clang—*

The golden-hued Spirit Race cultivator's expression shifted sharply. He immediately drew a resplendent Heavenly Saber, his posture radiating caution.

The peerless Immortal Maiden clad in Nyssa's attire then turned her gaze to Eldrin Chen. "Brother Severus speaks reason," she said. "If we three unite to drive this one away, we can share this Earth Vein." With the Immortal Maiden's agreement, all eyes now settled upon Eldrin Chen.

"A Profound Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique], the direct inheritance of an ancient sect."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his decision crystallizing in an instant.

Gripping the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd, he stood wreathed in billowing Chaos Qi [primordial, undifferentiated energy], an intangible aura of battle intent enveloping the gathered figures.

"This Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of spiritual energy within the earth, crucial for cultivation sites], This Sovereign [a formal and powerful self-referential title used by high-level cultivators] claims it."

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, his gaze ultimately turning placid as he said, "In light of your efforts to seize this Earth Vein, This Sovereign shall grant you one chance."

"The three of you may attack together. Should you prevail, this Earth Vein I shall yield to you without contest."

"Such arrogance!"

In that instant, boundless fury erupted across the faces of all three.

Gripping his Celestial Halberd [a divine polearm of immense power], Severus Duan strode forward, his voice thick with wrath. "We are all direct disciples of ancient sects. Who among us is truly superior?" Support the author by reading on (audio-novel.com).

"Your insolence is nothing but a path to your own demise!"

As his words fell, the Celestial Halberd cleaved downward with overwhelming force, seeking to crush Eldrin Chen where he stood.

"Clang—!"

Amidst a deafening roar of impact, in the space of a single breath, Eldrin Chen met the blow, parrying it with his own Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd [a legendary halberd forged from primordial refined gold].

His countenance remained as placid as still water, his gaze unwavering as he spoke with utter calm, "If you were of the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just one step below the true Celestial Immortal], you might have possessed the strength to face me in battle."

"But you are merely at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. What does it matter if I face three of you at once?"

"BOOM—"

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, he abruptly whirled his halberd and brought it crashing down with a thunderous impact.

Struck by such a blow, Severus Duan felt his palms go numb; the Supreme Unity Heavenly Halberd [a divine halberd embodying the principle of primordial unity] nearly flew from his grasp, and his entire body was sent hurtling backward through the air.

In an instant, Severus Duan forcibly swallowed back a surge of rebellious blood [blood forced upward by internal injury] and spoke with grave intensity, "This man treads the Path of Flesh Sanctification [a cultivation path focused on refining the physical body to a sacred state]. Beware his Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a physique perfected through the principle of primordial unity]."

"Allow this humble consort to test your mettle."

At that moment, the female immortal Nyssa made her move. With a flick of her sleeve, she conjured a myriad of drifting blossoms.

These petals fell like rain, yet in mid-air, each one unfurled with boundless sharpness, transforming into what seemed like billions of Immortal Sword [swords wielded by immortals, imbued with profound power] cleaving through the heavens.

"Single Thought Blossoms Creation [a mystical technique where a single thought manifests countless lethal blossoms]."

Severus Duan's gaze darkened slightly as he immediately identified the origin of this Divine Ability.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. From Severus Duan's description, he understood that this Divine Ability was one of the core, inherited Divine Ability of the Myriad Blossoms Ancient Sect [an ancient and prestigious sect from the Immortal Realm] from the Immortal Realm.

If such a Divine Ability were unleashed by a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, perhaps Eldrin Chen would have felt some apprehension. However, Celestia, the Myriad Blossoms Heavenly Maiden's Mana [the spiritual energy used to power divine abilities and spells] was slightly inferior, and when wielded by her, its power ultimately fell just short.

But then, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [a supreme divine ability that manifests weapons from the chaos of creation]. He conjured the Primordial Chaos Ancient Bell to shield himself, while simultaneously materializing divine weapons like the Heavenly Saber, the Immortal Sword, a great cauldron, a divine spear, and an ancient mirror to strike back at his foes. In the span of a single breath, he forced all three opponents into a steady retreat.

"Such profound Mana! Such Mysterious Profound [unfathomably deep and powerful] Divine Ability!"

"His strength is so astonishing. Could he have opened the Twelfth Heaven [the legendary twelfth and highest foundational heaven, representing the pinnacle of potential before ascension]?"

After that brief clash, Severus Duan understood that his own strength was far inferior to Eldrin Chen's.

He took a deep breath and looked at the other two. "Use whatever trump cards you have, now! Otherwise, today we will surely be forced to retreat in defeat."

As his words fell, he simultaneously summoned his Supreme Unity Heavenly Halberd and unleashed his profound Divine Ability, the 'Azure Firmament Annihilation Tribulation Light' [a devastating beam of light capable of erasing existence], determined to test himself against Eldrin Chen.

Seeing this, the other two also launched their attacks without hesitation.

Simultaneously, Celestia, the Myriad Blossoms Heavenly Maiden activated her Single Thought Blossoms Creation [a divine ability that manifests myriad blossoms from a single thought], while Primordial Immortal Sword and Golden Spirit Divine Son unleashed a dazzling Heavenly Saber and the Golden Radiance Heaven-Scorching Art [a divine art that channels golden radiance to scorch the heavens] in a coordinated assault.

The strength of these three was extraordinary. Commanding six Profound Divine Ability [divine abilities of profound power] and Taiyi Immortal Weapon [immortal weapons of the Taiyi grade] simultaneously, even a powerhouse with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation established upon two Taiyi-grade principles] would have paled at the sight.

Eldrin Chen showed not a moment's negligence. He employed the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [an art that derives ancient weapons from the power of primordial chaos] to manifest seven ancient weapons, suppressing Severus Duan. Simultaneously, he wielded the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd and the Human Sovereign's Sword to force Celestia, the Myriad Blossoms Heavenly Maiden into a steady retreat.

Immediately after, with a flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen unleashed a Void Sword Radiance [a sword radiance that cleaves through the void itself], slashing directly towards Golden Spirit Divine Son. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel.com.