Chapter 1601 : Clash of Primordial Serpents

"No hesitation. Fight with all your might."

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen spoke.

He manifested his Taiyi Primordial Indestructible Physique [a supreme cultivation physique embodying primordial unity and indestructibility], spanning countless Li-lengths, and channeled his full power into the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd [a divine weapon forged from refined primordial gold] to clash with the beast. A single strike tore a grievous wound across the flesh of the Innate Filth Serpent [a primordial serpent born of cosmic impurity].

The others also unleashed their full might without reserve, manifesting their Supreme Unity Immortal Physiques [immortal constitutions representing the pinnacle of unified cultivation] to engage the Netherworld Filth Serpent [the serpent of filth from the netherworld depths] in fierce combat.

By now, nearly every member of the Chen Immortal Clan had cultivated a Supreme Unity Immortal Physique. Almost each of them wielded a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact of world-sundering power]. Though they still could not match the Netherworld Filth Serpent in raw power, their combined assaults were potent enough to wound it.

Under this relentless barrage, the Netherworld Filth Serpent roared in agony and fury. It erupted, unleashing a cataclysmic tide of Innate Filth Qi [primordial energy of absolute corruption and vileness] that swept through the cosmos.

"Beware—!"

This Innate Filth Qi was the ultimate corruption, the pinnacle of vileness. Even an Innate Great Power [a cultivator who has attained the Innate realm, a primordial state of being] would find it a significant threat if contaminated.

Though their Supreme Unity Immortal Physiques were formidable, once tainted by the Innate Filth Qi, their very flesh and bone would face the danger of dissolution.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure Yang essence] and his Primordial Chaos Limitless Dharma Power [a boundless divine power drawn from primordial chaos] possessed the power to counter and suppress the Innate Filth Qi. Original publication: audio-novel . com - The source of this chapter.

The Solar True Flame of the Eastern Sovereign, the Violet Immortal Flame of Yvonne the Violet Consort, and the Light of the World-Cleansing Azure Lotus of the Verdant Consort also possessed a certain degree of countering effect against it.

They saw Eldrin Chen holding the front line with all his might, unleashing boundless Primordial Chaos Pure Yang Heavenly Fire to incinerate all things, blocking the majority of the Innate Filth Qi [a primordial, corrupting energy of decay and impurity]. Then, gripping the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd, he launched his assault.

The other eight also struck with their full power, assisting Eldrin Chen in battle, clashing together with the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

After a hundred such exchanges, Eldrin Chen realized that even with nine of them joining forces, they were still at a disadvantage against the Netherworld Black Serpent, and his expression grew solemn.

Several times, they had narrowly avoided grievous wounds. Were it not for the extraordinary nature of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, it was likely someone among them would have already perished.

"Truly worthy of being an Innate Great Malignancy [a primordial entity born of supreme corruption and evil]," he remarked.

"Even severely wounded, we still cannot suppress it."

Seeing the difficulty in subduing the Netherworld Filth Serpent, Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression.

The others' expressions also shifted slightly. It must be remembered that every Half-Step Celestial Immortal present had opened at least Ninefold Heavens [a measure of one's foundational potential, referring to the highest tier of inner world development].

Combined, their power surpassed even that of an existence with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally profound and stable cultivation base]. Yet, against the Netherworld Filth Serpent, they still found themselves at a disadvantage, a realization that weighed heavily upon their hearts.

"Judging by the strength of this Netherworld Filth Serpent [a vile serpent demon born from the foulest energies of the underworld], with our current power, unless we unleash ultimate trump cards like an Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primal chaos of creation], I fear even our combined efforts would be insufficient to overcome an Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] foe."

Lyra Jiang spoke slowly, her gaze inevitably turning towards Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen understood Lyra Jiang's unspoken meaning and nodded decisively. "Keep it occupied for me. I shall unleash my full power to subdue this demon."

"Understood—"

With unanimous agreement, they erupted into action, unleashing a torrent of their most potent Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] against the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen summoned forth an immortal gourd. The vessel shimmered with an Innate Light [a primal, fundamental radiance], its form swirling with streams of Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the complementary spiritual energies of passive darkness and active light].

The opposing streams of Yin and Yang Dual Qi merged into one, a perfect fusion that flowed directly into Eldrin Chen's Divine Soul [the highest, most refined essence of a cultivator's spirit].

"BOOM—"

In a flash of transcendent brilliance, Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] ignite with light. His physical body, his Mana [cultivated spiritual energy], his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality], and even his Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path]—all underwent a profound sublimation.

A power of unprecedented, world-shaking magnitude surged through Eldrin Chen's flesh, propelling his strength to a pinnacle he had never before touched.

"Slay!"

Empowered by the Yin-Yang Union Gourd [a mystical gourd that harmonizes opposing forces to amplify power], Eldrin Chen felt his strength multiply. He fiercely channeled his energy into the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd [a peerless polearm forged from primordial gold] and unleashed a devastating thrust, piercing deep into the body of the Netherworld Filth Serpent [a primordial serpent born from the foulest essence of the underworld].

In that instant, the Netherworld Black Serpent shrieked in agony. Boundless Innate Malignancy Qi [the inborn, corrupt spiritual energy of a demonic entity] erupted from it in a violent frenzy. Roaring madly, it lashed out and sent Eldrin Chen hurtling backward through the air.

Eldrin Chen grunted, but as he was flung away, he willed the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd back to his grasp. Only then did he see the grievous wound he had inflicted—a deep, penetrating gash marred the Netherworld Filth Serpent's colossal form.

It was clear. With the Yin-Yang Union Gourd augmenting his might, his power was now sufficient to truly threaten the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

"My current strength rivals that of the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor in his prime," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a fierce light gleaming in his eyes. "My combat prowess should have truly entered the realm of the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a legendary foundational stage representing supreme unity and primordial power]." The complete novel can be found at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

He spoke slowly, his voice a low rumble that carried across the battlefield. "Wretched abomination, do you still dare to act so ferociously?"

As his words faded, the Netherworld Filth Serpent responded with a furious, sweeping tail strike.

Eldrin Chen crossed the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd before him, meeting the serpent's blow head-on. The impact shook the air. In the same fluid motion, he drew the Human Sovereign's Sword [the blade of a legendary human emperor, imbued with sovereign authority] and cleaved downward. A searing arc of sword light flashed, carving another deep scar into the Netherworld Filth Serpent's flesh.

"This is the feeling," he whispered, a cold smile touching his lips. The certainty of victory, hard-won and potent, settled within him.

"So this is the power of the Triple Taiyi Foundation," he realized, "a foundation potent enough to contend with a Heaven Immortal [a being who has ascended to the celestial realm]."

Overwhelmed with fierce joy, Eldrin Chen immediately brandished his Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd and erupted into a cataclysmic battle against the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

They continued their clash, exchanging dozens of blows in the blink of an eye. With each passing moment, Eldrin Chen fought with ever-increasing fervor, his blood boiling with the thrill of combat.

By this point, Eldrin Chen could roughly estimate that the power granted by the Triple Taiyi Foundation was roughly equivalent to eighty percent of the Netherworld Filth Serpent's might.

Although this twenty percent deficit prevented him from defeating the Netherworld Black Serpent, it at least allowed him to stand his ground and fight.

At the very least, with the assistance of Lyra Jiang and the other seven, Eldrin Chen had managed to suppress the Netherworld Filth Serpent, now holding a slight, albeit tenuous, upper hand.

While this was partly due to the Netherworld Filth Serpent being grievously wounded, its strength reduced to eighty or ninety percent, it still constituted the magnificent feat of challenging a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme expert among Heaven Immortals].

"BOOM—"

Eldrin Chen unleashed another earth-shattering cleave, sending the Netherworld Filth Serpent reeling. As he channeled the boundless might within him once more, he sensed a faint, almost imperceptible, waning in the power flowing from the Yin-Yang Union Gourd.

In that instant, Eldrin Chen understood. With his current reserves of Mana [spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques], the augmentation provided by the Yin-Yang Union Gourd would only allow him to fight at his absolute peak for one hundred moves.

"We can delay no longer."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze sweeping over his companions in an instant.

In that very moment, they understood his intent. As one, they unleashed their full power to suppress the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

"Perish!"

In a flash, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, summoning forth the Innate Yin-Yang Void Mirror. He activated the mirror's supreme Divine Ability of slaughter.

At the edge of the Firmament, a vast, illusory ancient mirror spanning countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] manifested. Within it, strands of Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the primordial energies of passive and active forces] intertwined, culminating in a beam of utterly magnificent mirror-light that descended.

"Yin-Yang Cosmic Magnetism Starry Sky Annihilation Divine Light."

Instantly, a light of primal slaughter capable of annihilating all existence fell, shining directly upon the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

Yet the serpent seemed to have anticipated this strike. With a furious roar, it shot a beam of nether-gloom [a sinister, dark light] from its eyes to meet the attack.

"It's the Innate Filth Light!"

Witnessing this scene, the expressions of all present shifted subtly.

The Lifebound Divine Ability unleashed by this Netherworld Filth Serpent was a power comparable to a Profound Grade Divine Ability, yet it had managed to withstand the full-force strike of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had prepared for this. With a flick of his sleeve, a dark golden gourd shot forth, erupting with a blade-light of innate slaughter that cleaved downward.

"Hiss—"

The sudden, lethal strike made the Netherworld Filth Serpent sense a mortal threat.

It immediately sought to divert its remaining power to block it, but how could the others be unprepared?

In that instant, Lyra Jiang and Glaze Qu acted. The Profound Grade Divine AbilityFive-Colored Divine Radiance and the Seven-Colored Immortal Light descended, freezing the Netherworld Filth Serpent's movements for a crucial moment. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel .c om.