Chapter 1606 : Harmony of Yin and Yang

The bliss shared with several Immortal Maiden through Dual Cultivation [a cultivation method where partners harmonize their energies for mutual advancement] had already transcended the utmost limits of Mortal Dust [a poetic name for the mortal world].

Such soul-dissolving, bone-melting ecstasy nearly caused Eldrin Chen to feel as if he were ascending to immortality and sainthood, teetering on the brink of complete surrender to its depths.

Fortunately, his will was resolute. Amidst the Dual Cultivation, his spiritual clarity only grew sharper, and his cultivation base solidified further—clear evidence of significant benefit.

"The Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant [a profound cultivation art focused on harmonizing the complementary forces of Yin and Yang through partnership] has been refined to the level of Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. After advancing the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant to the Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth and final layer of the Earth Immortal realm], the Dual Cultivation between him and his Dao Companions now allowed them to share profound insights into the Dao Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of the cosmos].

Had he chosen to remain within the Abyssal Abode of Bliss [a paradisiacal realm of cultivation and tranquility] and cultivate this scripture alongside his five Immortal Consort [a title for female cultivators of high status, often partners], their mutual comprehension of the Dao Principles would have seen notable improvement.

However, the journey to the Forbidden Land [a perilous and restricted area holding ancient secrets and dangers] concerned the very path of his Dao. In the end, Eldrin Chen did not linger.

He bid farewell to Lyra Jiang and departed from the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and mysterious oceanic region], setting his course toward the Six Northern Celestial Domains [a collective name for six major celestial regions in the north].

The Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the primary immortal world where the story is set] drifted within the Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse surrounding ordered realms], its expanse so vast and immeasurable that its true breadth defied reckoning in terms of immortal journey distances.

This immense Azure Firmament Immortal Domain was further divided into the Thirty-Three Heavenly Realms [the thirty-three major sub-realms of the immortal domain], namely: the Eastern Pole, the Western Pole, the Southern Pole, the Northern Pole, and the Central Realm. Continue reading this story at audio~novel.com.

Among these, the Eastern Pole, Western Pole, Southern Pole, and Northern Pole each possess six Celestial Domains [vast, continent-sized regions within the immortal world], totaling twenty-four Celestial Domains together.

The Central Celestial Domain is the most ancient, said to consist of seven Celestial Domains, bringing the grand total to thirty-one Celestial Domains.

Furthermore, above the boundless Firmament [the sky or heavens], lies another layer of Celestial Domain, named the Vast Azure Heaven.

Within the endless Netherworld Realm [the underworld or realm of the dead], there also exists a layer of Celestial Domain, its name being the Netherworld Abyss.

The 'Vast Azure Heaven' is the dwelling place of the Azure Firmament Heaven's Halberd. This Celestial Domain harbors no mortals or Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to immortality]; only beings of at least the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] can ascend to it.

The Netherworld Abyss is located in the Netherworld Depths and is jointly governed by the Ten Great Nether Kings, said to be a place of unfathomable depth.

Returning to the main subject, the Forbidden Land [a perilous and sealed-off region of immense power] that Eldrin Chen sought this time was one of the Ice Attribute [possessing an affinity for the element of ice] Forbidden Lands, and its location was within the Six Northern Celestial Domains.

"So this is the Six Northern Celestial Domains?"

Utilizing the power of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, Eldrin Chen swiftly arrived within the Six Northern Celestial Domains.

He did not immediately proceed to the Frost Soul Forbidden Land [a sealed land permeated by ancient, soul-numbing frost]. Instead, he went directly into the Pure Subtlety Celestial Domain [a Celestial Domain known for its pristine and refined spiritual essence] and sought out the Great Wilderness Dao Palace to meet with the Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace.

Eldrin Chen had cultivated for many years within the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole, and thus possessed little familiarity with the Six Northern Celestial Domains. Although he had long since decided upon the Forbidden Land he intended to visit, he resolved to first seek intelligence from a local power, hoping to avoid any significant unforeseen trouble.

Back when he descended to the lower realm, Eldrin Chen had forged a bond of camaraderie through shared battle with the Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace. Now that he had arrived in the Northern Pole Celestial Domain, he naturally thought of seeking out this acquaintance.

In the present day, Eldrin Chen possessed a measure of renown within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, and the Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace certainly dared not treat him with any discourtesy.

He personally received Eldrin Chen and said with a warm smile, "You have traveled a great distance, Fellow Daoist. This is a rare and most welcome visit."

"I apologize for this unannounced intrusion,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a slight, courteous smile.

The Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace was exceedingly gracious. He escorted Eldrin Chen to the summit of an Immortal Mountain and personally prepared a pot of spiritual tea for him.

After the customary pleasantries, he inquired, "Might I ask what brings you, Fellow Daoist, to our Great Wilderness Dao Palace?"

Getting to the heart of the matter, Eldrin Chen gave a faint nod. "I have come to the Six Northern Celestial Domains to attend to an affair. However, I am unfamiliar with this region and would like to obtain detailed intelligence concerning these northern domains."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace smiled. "That is easily arranged. Allow me to retrieve a comprehensive report for you."

A moment later, Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace returned with a detailed intelligence report.

Eldrin Chen glanced over it briefly and found this intelligence on the Six Northern Celestial Domains to be exceptionally thorough. It contained a detailed description of the Ice Attribute Forbidden Land [a perilous, sealed-off region of extreme power], meeting myself's requirements perfectly.

Thus, with a faint smile, he spoke immediately, "With this report, I will no longer be venturing forth blind. My sincere thanks."

Lord of the Great Wilderness Dao Palace smiled courteously in return, saying, "It was but a small favor. I imagine Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator] could have purchased this same intelligence with a trip to Pure Subtlety Immortal City."

Eldrin Chen offered no further words. He left a sum of Immortal Source [a high-grade spiritual energy source] and departed the Great Wilderness Dao Palace in haste.

Once outside the Great Wilderness Dao Palace, Eldrin Chen began to review the report in detail, a contemplative hum escaping his lips. This content originates from site: audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

According to the intelligence, the Six Northern Celestial Domains were, respectively: the Pure Subtlety Celestial Domain, the Vast Cold Heaven Domain, the Frost Soul Ancient Domain, the Supreme Profound Sinking Star Domain, the Northern Abyss Candle Nether Sea, and the Frost River Myriad Snow Domain.

These Sixfold Heavens [a collective term for the six domains] contained, in total, several dozen Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, secluded realm for cultivation] of varying sizes, as well as a number of terrifyingly dangerous Forbidden Land.

The Ice Attribute Forbidden Land that Eldrin Chen sought was located within the Frost Soul Ancient Domain.

"The intelligence from the Great Wilderness Dao Palace originates from the Pure Subtlety Grotto-Heaven and aligns with the information I already possess," he mused. "It seems the venture is worth attempting."

After reviewing all the information, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself.

Without further hesitation, he flew directly into the heart of the Frost Soul Ancient Domain and arrived at a region of glaciers and snowfields that had remained frozen for countless eons.

"This is the place."

"Fallen Phoenix Ridge."

Gazing upon this Ancient Domain, Eldrin Chen compared it with the intelligence in his hand, his expression turning profoundly solemn as he spoke to himself.

This so-called Fallen Phoenix Ridge is said to have been formed from the fall of a Primordial Frost Phoenix [a mythical ice-phoenix from the dawn of time] during the twilight of the Primordial Era, and is renowned as one of the most perilous Forbidden Lands [places of extreme danger and mystery] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

Legend holds that in the immeasurably distant past, during the cataclysmic war at the end of the Primordial Era, the Primordial Divine Court [the original celestial government] clashed with indescribable foes. Qing Cang, the Great Deity [a primordial god] unleashed power that shook the foundations of the Cosmos, his Azure Firmament Heaven's Halberd [a divine polearm] forcing legions of heroes to bow in submission.

One Primordial Frost Phoenix was slain and sealed by Qing Cang, the Great Deity. Its colossal Immortal Phoenix [a phoenix that has attained immortality] form pierced through the very membrane of the Vast Azure Heaven [the celestial realm] and plummeted into the Frost Soul Ancient Domain, transforming into the Fallen Phoenix Ridge that stretches across an unfathomable number of [the metaphorical journey of cultivation].

Based on the intelligence Eldrin Chen had gathered, this Primordial Frost Phoenix was suspected to have been at the Ancient Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation], yet had not taken that final, ultimate step. This was precisely why Eldrin Chen had ventured to this Forbidden Land.

"It is said that over the countless eons, numerous beings at the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] have entered the Fallen Phoenix Ridge. While most managed to escape, they did so only after paying a tremendous price, and it is exceedingly rare for a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle-level celestial immortal] to perish within."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, yet the gravity in his brow remained undiminished.

A Forbidden Land [a perilous region of extreme natural or supernatural danger] capable of severely injuring even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the highest echelons of immortality] still posed a significant risk to Eldrin Chen.

However, within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast and celestial realm where immortals dwell], there were only two Ice Attribute [pertaining to the elemental power of frost and cold] Forbidden Land. The other icy Forbidden Land, known as the 'Myriad Ghosts Frozen Cavern' [a cavern said to be haunted by countless spectral beings and sealed in eternal ice], was rumored to have been formed from a fragment of a broken Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial artifact born of heaven and earth, possessing immense power], a place where even an Ancient Immortal Great Power [a venerable and immensely powerful immortal from antiquity] was said to have met their demise.

By comparison, this Fallen Phoenix Ridge [a mountain ridge imbued with the lingering essence of a fallen celestial phoenix] was Eldrin Chen's sole viable choice.

Having reached this conclusion, he hesitated no longer and stepped forward into the Fallen Phoenix Ridge.

"Hiss, so cold!"

Shortly after entering the Fallen Phoenix Ridge, Eldrin Chen was immediately assaulted by an extreme, bone-deep chill.

This frigid aura [a chilling energy field] was potent enough to freeze all creation. Even a being at the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the final major stage before achieving true immortality] would likely be frozen into an ice sculpture within moments of setting foot here.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique forged from the essence of primordial chaos, granting near-absolute resilience] was extraordinary. Despite the onslaught of such intense cold, he remained largely unaffected, experiencing only a sensation of profound chill.

With his current level of cultivation, his physical body was robust enough to withstand the full-force assault of a top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who stands at the very threshold of becoming a true celestial immortal]. Naturally, a mere chilling aura held no power to harm him.

"The mere periphery is insufficient to temper my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable and forged from the essence of primordial chaos]," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

He then continued his stride, pressing deeper into the heart of Fallen Phoenix Ridge [a mountain range named for a legendary fallen phoenix, known for its potent and dangerous energies].

Unconsciously, Eldrin Chen had no idea how long he had walked, but he finally arrived within the inner reaches of Fallen Phoenix Ridge.

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