Chapter 1602 : Slaying the Serpent of Filth

In the span of a single breath, the Gale God-Slaying Flying Saber flashed, piercing directly into the seven-inch vital point [a critical weak spot on a serpent's body] of the Innate Filth Serpent and cleaving it in two along the wound.

"Arooo—"

Struck by this mortal blow, the Netherworld Filth Serpent let out a final, agonized roar.

Yet, severed head from body, the Netherworld Filth Serpent possessed no means for a miraculous reversal. Within its wounds, terrifying Innate Slaughter Dao Patterns manifested—a power capable of eradicating all existence—utterly extinguishing the last vestiges of the serpent's life force.

"Hah."

Watching the Netherworld Filth Serpent cease its final struggles, Eldrin Chen slowly released a held breath.

This Innate Great Malignancy truly lived up to its name as a creature of ultimate ferocity. All nine of the Chen Clan's Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators had joined forces, yet by the battle's end, nearly every one bore injuries. Only by unleashing three Innate Treasure [primordial artifacts of immense power] were they finally able to slay it.

And this was an Innate Great Malignancy already grievously wounded. Had the Netherworld Filth Serpent's seven-inch point not been injured earlier by the Dragon King of the Western Abyss, even the Gale God-Slaying Gourd might not have delivered a killing blow in a single strike.

Had that first strike failed to kill it, allowing this Innate Great Malignancy to flee, Eldrin Chen held little confidence he could have hunted it down and finished the task.

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Witnessing the fall of the Netherworld Filth Serpent, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

Lyra Jiang looked at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "Retrieve the treasures. We should not linger here."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen nodded and immediately began to dismember the carcass of the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

This Netherworld Filth Serpent was born from boundless filth-tainted Qi [a corrupted form of vital energy]. Upon its death, nearly all of its materials proved unusable.

However, as the saying goes, extremes beget their opposites. Within such an innately foul and profoundly malevolent entity, a substance of utmost purity is often nurtured—the Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder [a gallbladder of supreme purity born from an entity of ultimate filth].

Eldrin Chen extracted this innate gallbladder. From within the serpent's skull, he also discovered an Innate Netherworld Crystal [a crystal of pure, condensed Netherworld energy], but found no other useful rare treasures.

"An Innate Netherworld Crystal."

The moment he laid eyes on the Innate Netherworld Crystal, Eldrin Chen was overcome with wild elation.

Wasting no time, he immediately activated the Innate Yin-Yang Void Mirror. In an instant, he traversed the depths of the bottomless Void [the primordial emptiness between realms] and returned to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss.

Considering the precious nature of their gains, Eldrin Chen did not retrieve the treasures within the Abyss of the Abyssal End. Instead, he led the group into the Five Elements Microcosm.

Within that Minor Universe, at the location of the Five Elements Pure Yang Abode of Bliss, the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Chen Clan gathered, each revealing expressions of joy.

"The harvest from this journey is truly bountiful."

Gazing upon the treasures before them, even someone of Qiyuan Chen's temperament could not help but smile.

From their expedition to the Bottomless Nether Abyss, they had obtained a total of twenty strands of Purest Netherworld Turbid Qi [the most concentrated and potent form of chaotic, yin-aligned spiritual energy from the underworld]. This quantity of Netherworld Turbid Qi was so immense it would likely stir envy even in an existence like the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, its value speaking for itself.

However, Netherworld Turbid Qi could still be acquired through other means. The truly priceless treasures came from slaying the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

The Innate Filth Serpent [a primordial serpent born from the essence of filth and corruption] left behind few items, but the two Innate Marvels [objects of miraculous power formed at the dawn of creation] were both beyond price.

Among these two treasures, the gallbladder of the Innate Filth Serpent was one of the purest substances in the Immortal Domain. Legends spoke of its miraculous ability to defy fate, cleanse the physical body and Divine Soul [the highest spiritual essence of a cultivator], and it was also an extremely precious supreme healing treasure.

Even a severely wounded Heavenly Immortal Paragon could recover from their injuries with remarkable speed upon consuming a single Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder.

Furthermore, when used as a medicinal ingredient, this treasure could purify impurities within a pill, greatly enhancing its efficacy. Adding a small amount of the Innate Serpent Gallbladder while refining a Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill could boost its medicinal power by at least thirty percent.

Consider this: if one were to add a portion of Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder [the gallbladder of an innate filth serpent, a rare alchemical ingredient] while refining the Innate Taiyi Pill [a supreme pill for establishing one's foundational cultivation], wouldn't the resulting pill increase the certainty of achieving the Three Taiyi Foundations [a profound triple-layered foundation state] by a full thirty percent?

"If used sparingly, this Innate Filth Serpent [a primordial serpent born from filth and chaos] gallbladder should suffice for refining ten batches of the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade elixir marked with cloud-like patterns]," he mused.

Contemplating the wondrous applications of this innate serpent gallbladder, Eldrin Chen could not help but voice his delight.

The others also broke into smiles. Once the Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder was incorporated into the elixir and the pills were successfully forged, each of them would receive a share of the bounty. Naturally, this prospect filled them all with joy.

Eldrin Chen carefully stored the Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder, then turned his gaze to the Innate Netherworld Crystal [a crystal of purest netherworld essence, an innate marvel].

This Innate Netherworld Crystal was also an Innate Marvels [objects born from the primal chaos of creation, possessing unique and profound properties]. It was formed over countless eons through the arduous cultivation of the Netherworld Filth Serpent [a serpent demon dwelling in the deepest netherworld filth], which condensed vast quantities of Purest Netherworld Turbid Qi [the dense, turbid spiritual energy of the netherworld] and fused it with Innate Qi [the primordial energy of creation] to forge this Supreme [of the highest grade and potency] treasure. Discover more cultivation stories at (audio-novel.com).

This treasure was of utmost purity and clarity, refined from the quintessence of the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead]. For a Ghost Cultivator [a practitioner who cultivates using ghostly or netherworld energies], it was a Supreme treasure beyond compare.

Even for a Netherworld Great Power [a mighty entity from the nether realms] at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm], refining a single Netherworld crystal would lead to a significant increase in their Mana [spiritual power or cultivation base], potentially even allowing them to seize the opportunity to break through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm.

As for a Netherworld Ghost Cultivator at the Earth Immortal Realm, obtaining this Innate Netherworld Crystal would cause their cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds, very likely enabling them to ascend directly to the Heaven Immortal Realm in one fell swoop.

"If this item were sold to a Netherworld Great Power, it would be enough to trade for an Innate Treasure [a magical artifact born from the primal chaos, possessing innate laws and power]," he concluded.

Gazing upon the Innate Netherworld Crystal [a rare crystal born from the deepest netherworld energies], Ethan Chen spoke slowly, his voice measured.

Lyra Jiang shook her head, then stated, "To possess a treasure invites calamity. With our current strength, attempting to sell such an item would likely bring disaster upon us, not fortune."

Verdant Consort also nodded in agreement, then turned her gaze to Eldrin Chen and inquired, "How do you intend to handle this item?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "Were it not for the impending Dao Tribulation [the Heavenly Dao's great calamity], our wisest course would be to sell it when we attempt our breakthrough to Heaven Immortal [the realm of a true celestial immortal]."

"But with the Dao Tribulation drawing near, we must absorb its power swiftly."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen made the decision. "Over these years, Qing the Ancient Ancestor has absorbed the majority of the faith energy from Eldrin's Hundred Seas, elevating his cultivation to the Eighth Level Earth Immortal [the eighth stage of the Earth Immortal realm]."

"The cultivation speed of a Ghost Immortal [an immortal who cultivates through ghostly or faith-based methods] is inherently rapid. If we grant him this crystal and provide the clan's full support, he should be able to cultivate at least two types of Primordial Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation stage] before the Dao Tribulation arrives."

Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded slowly in agreement.

Qing the Ancient Ancestor possessed extraordinary talent. Years prior, he had reversed his Pure Yang Body [a constitution of pure yang energy] to cultivate the Triple Heaven-Opening Foundation [a legendary triple-layered foundational cultivation], thereby opening the Ninefold Heavens [the nine celestial layers within his dantian].

Since his breakthrough to Earth Immortal [the realm of an Earthly Immortal], he had refined the vast reserves of faith energy accumulated by the Chen Clan over generations. This deep reservoir of power allowed his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

If he obtained this Innate Netherworld Crystal [a rare crystal born from the deepest netherworld energies], then when the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial] commenced, the Chen Clan would gain another powerful ally.

With that said, the group decided on the distribution of the treasures.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Those who walk the righteous path find many allies; those who stray find few. We must lend more support to our friends and allies."

"Now that our Chen Clan prospers, you should also bestow some treasures upon the major powers within the Immortal Alliance."

"Even disregarding our long-standing friendships, if their cultivation advances by a few more levels, they will provide greater assistance when the Dao Tribulation arrives."

Nyssa Qu nodded upon hearing this and said, "I will have someone arrange this matter."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then turned to Lyra Jiang and said, "From this journey to the Bottomless Nether Abyss, we have acquired seventeen additional strands of Netherworld Turbid Qi [a dense, impure spiritual energy from the underworld]. Wife, could you send a message to the Ethereal Void Sacred Land and inquire if Grandfather can exchange some for Heavenly Pure Qi [a supremely refined and pure spiritual energy from the heavens] on our behalf?"

"Agreed."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod.

Heavenly Pure Qi was exceedingly precious. Apart from trade gatherings at the Heaven Immortal [a realm of cultivation surpassing the Earth Immortal stage] level, ordinary Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal who has transcended mortality but remains bound to the earthly realm] cultivators rarely had the means to acquire such treasures in large quantities. Official source: audi novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.