Chapter 1598 : A Foundation of Nine Taiyi

"The three thousand Great Dao [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos], though myriad in their paths, converge upon the same ultimate truth. The ways of the Buddha [the enlightened state in Buddhism], the Mara [the demonic or obstructive forces], and the Dao Sovereign [the supreme master of the Dao]—they are all one family at their core."

"As long as my heart remains unchanged, I shall forever remain myself."

Kael Chen spoke with measured calm, his gaze settling upon Eldrin Chen. "Now that we have achieved our breakthrough, it is time we ventured into the Bottomless Nether Abyss [a legendary, fathomless chasm of darkness and peril]."

"Then let us depart."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, his heart swelling with boundless ambition and resolve.

Now, the lineage of the Chen Clan boasted nine Taiyi [a profound cultivation realm, one step below the Celestial Immortal] within a single clan. With such a Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally profound and unshakable cultivation base], their power was virtually unmatched beneath the level of a Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained pocket realm of immense spiritual density].

Moreover, each of the Chen Clan's nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to Celestial Immortality] had at least opened up a Ninefold Heavens [a supreme internal spiritual realm]. Such formidable beings possessed combat prowess that stood at the absolute pinnacle even among those with a Single Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon a single Taiyi-level breakthrough], rivaling twenty Earth Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Earth Immortal realm]. A being like the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace [the ruler of a celestial palace associated with flowing flames] could be faced in Fighting One Against Two [a battle where one combatant takes on two opponents simultaneously] by any single one of them present.

With these nine joining forces, augmented by Eldrin Chen, a top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortal, they could contend with an entity possessing a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon three Taiyi-level breakthroughs] even without deploying their Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws].

Should they unleash their Innate Treasure, it was likely that even a being of the Blackcloud Demon Monarch's [a title for a powerful demon sovereign] caliber might not escape with his life.

Surveying the vast expanse of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the overarching immortal realm where the story is set], the strength and Deep-Seated Foundation of the Chen Immortal Clan were, in all likelihood, truly peerless. This chapter is provided by https://audio-novel.com. Support the original.

With such strength, venturing into the Bottomless Nether Abyss to obtain Netherworld Turbid Qi would undoubtedly be more than sufficient.

Not long after, the nine members of the Chen Clan descended to the lower realm. They traversed the Endless Void and arrived at the boundless Netherworld Depths. They passed through layer after layer of the Netherworld [the underworld realm of death and darkness], finally discovering an unfathomably deep Bottomless Abyss at the very end of the Eighteen Hells.

"This place is the Bottomless Nether Abyss,"

Stella Chen spoke slowly as she gazed upon the Bottomless Nether Abyss, a trace of solemn gravity flickering in her eyes.

Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Conceal your auras with the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Art, do not alert the Netherworld Colossal Fiend lurking within."

With those words, he took the lead, flying into the depths of the Bottomless Nether Abyss.

The interior of the Bottomless Nether Abyss was where the turbid energies of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain coalesced. It was filled with the purest, most defiling miasma, which gave birth to terrifying Netherworld Colossal Fiend.

These Netherworld beings, born from the turbid energies, were inherently dull-witted and possessed little sentience. Yet, they were the most ferocious entities of the Netherworld, and the most powerful among them could even pose a threat to a Heavenly Immortal Paragon.

Therefore, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon would not venture deep into the Bottomless Nether Abyss unless absolutely necessary.

Concealing their auras with the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Art, the nine of them pressed onward into the Netherworld Depths. Along the way, they encountered numerous Netherworld Malign Spirit.

However, Netherworld Turbid Qi [a chaotic and impure energy from the deepest realms of the underworld] is exceedingly rare. Only Netherworld Ancient Beasts [primordial creatures born from the essence of the underworld] whose power rivals that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of ascending to true immortality] are capable of nurturing it within their bodies.

Most of these beings possess cultivation only at the Earth Immortal Realm [the foundational stage of true immortality, where one's power is anchored to the mortal world]. It is impossible for them to generate Netherworld Turbid Qi within themselves, so they did not dare to risk attacking.

They flew for an immeasurable length of time, until finally, they detected an aura of immense and formidable power.

It was a malevolent beast of imposing grandeur. Its form was wreathed in dark miasma, boasting three heads and nine tails. Its eyes burned with a bloody crimson hue, filled with boundless killing intent. "A Nine-Tailed Mastiff [a legendary, three-headed hound of the underworld with nine serpentine tails]," 『『『Eldrin Chen|Person Name|new』』』 murmured.

The moment he laid eyes on this Ancient Beast [a primordial creature from the dawn of time], a flicker of satisfaction arose in 『『『Eldrin Chen|Person Name|new』』』's heart as he recognized its origins.

The Nine-Tailed Mastiff is named for its nine tails. It is said this breed of Ancient Beast is born with nine tails and possesses innate strength at the Taiyi Realm [a profound realm of cultivation representing the primal unity of existence]. Even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would face grave peril, risking utter annihilation, in a confrontation with one.

However, with nine of them joining forces, dealing with the Nine-Tailed Mastiff would be a matter of relative ease.

"Make this swift," 『『『Eldrin Chen|Person Name|new』』』 commanded.

『『『Eldrin Chen|Person Name|new』』』 acted immediately, using the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a supreme treasure capable of sealing space through the principles of Yin and Yang] to lock down the surrounding Void [the fabric of space itself]. Seeing this, the others wasted no time. They unleashed their Divine Ability [innate or cultivated supernatural powers] and hurled their Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts of great power] in a coordinated assault.

Faced with the simultaneous onslaught of a full nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal, even an existence with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation forged from two complementary primal forces] would likely turn and flee. How could this solitary Nine-Tailed Mastiff possibly withstand such force? After a mere dozen or so exchanges, the Nine-Tailed Mastiff fell, vanquished beneath the combined might of the group.

The Nine-Tailed Mastiff [a powerful demonic beast with nine tails] was a creature born from the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead] Malignancy Aura [a corrupt and malevolent spiritual energy]. The vast majority of its materials were useless to Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] beings. Only a single strand of Purest Netherworld Turbid Qi [the most refined and pure form of turbid underworld energy] was what they truly sought.

Eldrin Chen reached out and seized the Netherworld Turbid Qi [turbid underworld energy]. He discovered this strand of Netherworld Turbid Qi was exceptionally pure, the ultimate form of Netherworld Turbid Qi, and with a surge of joy, he carefully stored it away.

One must understand, even within the bodies of Taiyi Realm [the Taiyi Immortal Realm] Netherworld Ancient Beasts [ancient demonic beasts from the underworld], one could not claim with absolute certainty to find Purest Netherworld Turbid Qi.

For this grade of Netherworld Turbid Qi required the Netherworld Ancient Beasts to ceaselessly absorb and refine boundless amounts of Netherworld Qi [the base spiritual energy of the underworld], an energy rife with filth and impurities.

Some of the younger Netherworld Ancient Beasts, though their cultivation had reached the Taiyi Realm, had not existed for a sufficiently vast span of years. They had not yet fully purged the impurities from their Netherworld Turbid Qi.

That impure Netherworld Turbid Qi, lacking in purity, could not be used to refine the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a legendary pill that grants enlightenment into the balance of Yin and Yang]. Only the most formidable Netherworld Ancient Beasts, through eons of relentless refinement of Netherworld Qi, could ultimately cultivate the purest Netherworld Qi. Your portal to cultivation novels: @udio-novel.com.

The very first Netherworld Ancient Beasts slain by Eldrin Chen had contained Purest Netherworld Turbid Qi, filling the hearts of the group with elation.

"Let's move."

With this auspicious beginning, Eldrin Chen felt his drive redouble. He immediately pressed deeper into the Void [the Emptiness, a profound and empty state or location].

Not long after their departure, the lingering aura of battle finally spilled out, drawing together many fearsome and savage presences. Yet, in the end, they failed to trace the scent of the departing group.

After Eldrin Chen and the others departed, they continued to wander the periphery of the Bottomless Nether Abyss, ceaselessly searching for great perils that might give birth to Netherworld Turbid Qi [a chaotic, impure spiritual energy unique to the deepest, most malevolent parts of the underworld].

They roamed the outer regions for over a thousand years, slaying three more Netherworld Ancient Beasts [primordial monsters born from the abyssal darkness] of the Taiyi Realm [a profound stage of cultivation]. Yet, fortune seemed to elude them; the three strands of Netherworld Turbid Qi they obtained still failed to meet the required standard. "Still not pure enough,"

Eldrin Chen declared, shaking his head as he gazed at the Netherworld Turbid Qi in his palm after vanquishing another Ancient Beast.

Seeing this, the others could not help but frown slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, Qiyuan Chen spoke. "The Malignancy Aura [a corrupting, baleful energy] within the Netherworld [the realm of the dead and demons] is inherently thin in the outer reaches of the Bottomless Nether Abyss. Powerful Netherworld Ancient Beasts are naturally scarce there."

"The vast majority of Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to true immortality] seeking Netherworld Turbid Qi confine their hunts to the periphery."

"Over countless eons, the Taiyi Realm Netherworld Ancient Beasts in the outer regions have long been hunted to extinction. Any newly emerged Taiyi Realm Ancient Beast are mostly recent ascendants, so it is to be expected that the Netherworld Turbid Qi they gestate lacks sufficient purity."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort's brow furrowed. Her expression shifted, tinged with hesitation. "The inner depths of the Bottomless Nether Abyss hold more powerful Ancient Beast, but they also harbor existences that threaten even those of the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals]."

"If we venture within, the risks we face would be considerable."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before making the decision. "With our combined strength, augmented by the innate Yin-Yang Void Realm [a supreme treasure capable of manipulating the fundamental forces of creation and void], we should possess the means to preserve our lives even if we encounter true danger."

"Then let us witness for ourselves whether the Bottomless Nether Abyss [a legendary, perilous chasm in the underworld] truly lives up to its fearsome reputation."

With those words, he was the first to step forward, advancing deeper into the heart of the Bottomless Nether Abyss.

As they pressed onward, they indeed discovered that the Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupting spiritual energy] within the abyss grew denser, and the numbers of the surrounding Netherworld Ancient Beasts [primordial monsters native to the underworld realms] multiplied.

They journeyed for an unknowable length of time. Only upon fully crossing into the inner depths did Eldrin Chen realize the Netherworld Ancient Beasts moved not as solitary hunters, but in vast, coordinated packs. For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.