Chapter 1608 : Into the Heart of the Frozen Abyss

Such a terrifying Forbidden Land [a region of extreme peril and forbidden access], that not even Ancient Immortals [powerful beings who have achieved immortality in ancient times] dare claim they could return alive from it. In terms of sheer danger, it far surpasses this Fallen Phoenix Ridge [a ridge named after a fallen mythical bird].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of profound unwillingness in his heart.

After much deliberation, he finally strode towards the Forbidden Land Central Realm [the innermost and most perilous core region of the Forbidden Land], determined to make one final search.

Here in the Forbidden Land Central Realm, the suppressive force of the nascent Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle or law of the cosmos] of Frost Soul grew ever more severe. A biting, soul-chilling wind howled relentlessly.

Eldrin Chen attempted to activate the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical artifact capable of manipulating the forces of Yin, Yang, and Void], only to discover the space here was utterly sealed by the Great Dao Embryo [the embryonic, foundational state of a Great Dao's manifestation]. Not even the Yin-Yang Void Realm [the dimensional power of the Mirror] could tear through space to carry him away.

In this space, once danger strikes, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle-level immortal cultivator] would find it impossible to extricate themselves. Hence, very few Heavenly Immortal Paragon ever ventured here.

Yet, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He continued his forward march.

What truly disappointed him was that even here, he could not find the Frost Soul Qi [a rare and potent spiritual essence imbued with the power of frost and soul] he sought.

"Is there truly no way?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a touch of desolation in his voice. He settled atop a snow-capped peak, gazing with regret towards the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky]. This chapter appears courtesy of *audio-novel.com*.

Upon the Firmament [the highest heavens], one could see dark and obscure Great Dao [the fundamental principles of the cosmos] runes crisscrossing the sky, their patterns hinting at an extraordinary and profound order.

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen felt a jolt of alarm. He immediately surveyed the surrounding world, only to discover that within the mountains and the great earth, countless glacial Earth Vein [the spiritual energy channels that flow through the earth] intertwined and stretched across the landscape. Their Earth Vein Source [the primary node or origin point of an earth vein] appeared to converge upon a single location, forming the foundation of an unprecedented, world-spanning grand formation.

"You have a keen eye, little one."

At that moment, a clear yet cold voice echoed from within the Void [the empty space between dimensions].

Eldrin Chen was startled. Just as he was about to speak, the mountains and earth seemed to invert around him. In the blink of an eye, he found himself standing within a vast, subterranean ice cavern.

Before him stood a somewhat ethereal figure, its gaze fixed upon him.

The figure was shrouded in a swirling mist of frigid vapor, obscuring its true visage. Yet, Eldrin understood that this being's power far surpassed his own. He immediately bowed respectfully and said, "This junior, Eldrin, the Abyss, pays his respects to the senior."

"Eldrin, the Abyss?"

The figure's eyes flickered with a subtle light as it regarded Eldrin Chen. "You have been at the Fallen Phoenix Ridge for over ten thousand years. I have observed the cultivation of your physical body, and it is indeed extraordinary."

"However, such an Immortal Physique is indeed Valerius. To cultivate the Ice Quenching Method to perfection, one still requires the aid of the Innate Frost Soul Water [a primordial spiritual water of ultimate cold essence]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's heart quaked. He had not expected the other to see through the true nature of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body with a single glance.

Combined with the other's ability to directly teleport myself to this place, it was evident this being was at least comparable to an existence from the Late Heaven Immortal Realm.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen immediately communicated with the Abyssal Pearl and prepared to use it to whisk myself away at any moment.

He did not leave immediately. Instead, he bowed once more and said, "Your discernment is peerless, Senior. This junior's Supreme Unity Immortal Physique indeed lacks the final step. Yet, this final step..."

As Eldrin Chen spoke to this point, his expression froze into a daze.

For it was only now that he noticed, behind the silhouette, at the very heart of this cavern's Central Realm, there lay a pool wreathed in icy mist.

The water within the pool was a milky white, brimming with boundless cold energy and shimmering with Innate Spiritual Radiance [the primordial, foundational spiritual light of creation]. It was none other than one of the legendary Innate Spiritual Water—the 'Frost Soul Immortal Water'.

A treasure like Frost Soul Immortal Water, an Innate Spiritual Water, is a priceless treasure beyond measure. A single flask of it could be worth a Taiyi Immortal Weapon. The pool before him held at least several hundred flasks' worth; its value was simply incalculable.

Realizing this, Eldrin Chen's heart trembled once more. He looked at the silhouette before him and asked, "Senior, you are..."

In that fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen surmised the identity of this figure.

He understood clearly in his heart that the value of this single pool of Frost Soul Immortal Water [a legendary spiritual liquid of profound frost and soul-nourishing properties] was comparable to more than half of an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial artifact born from the cosmos itself]. Within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, only a handful of Ancient Immortal Great Power [profoundly powerful beings who have transcended mortality since ancient times] possessed the wealth to afford such a treasure.

Furthermore, while those at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of Celestial Immortal cultivation] might possess comparable total wealth, it would likely constitute their entire fortune. They would not liquidate all their assets to acquire a single pool of Innate Frost Soul Water [the primordial, most potent form of Frost Soul Water].

Thus, only one possibility remained: the entity that had fallen here in ages past—the Primordial Frost Phoenix [an ancient, mythical beast of ice and frost from the dawn of creation].

"Your deduction is correct."

"I am, naturally, the master of this Fallen Phoenix Ridge. I am the Primordial Frost Phoenix who perished upon this land long ago." For more chapters, visit audio-novel*com for the complete novel.

The figure spoke with a detached calm, its tone measured and serene.

In that moment, Eldrin Chen understood why the power of the Fallen Phoenix Ridge had been waning.

It was not due to the dissipation of the Frost Soul Qi [the essential frost and soul energy] from the ridge. Rather, the frost soul power was coalescing once more, facilitating the gradual revival of the Primordial Frost Phoenix.

Contemplating this, a profound stillness settled within Eldrin Chen's heart. Yet, upon his visage, he maintained a facade of composed tranquility.

Seeing this, the Primordial Frost Phoenix [an ancient and powerful ice-phoenix demon beast] could not help but remark with a hint of amusement, "You do not seem to fear This Venerable One [a formal and powerful self-referential title used by senior cultivators]."

Eldrin Chen observed this and replied, "If Senior wished to slay this junior, I doubt you would have brought me to this place."

"You are clever indeed."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix nodded, then manifested her true form.

It was a woman of breathtaking beauty, clad in resplendent robes. An exquisite silver hairpin shaped like an ice-phoenix adorned her hair. She stood silently before Eldrin Chen, a vision of serene power.

She cast a calm gaze upon Eldrin Chen and spoke evenly, "I know you possess three Innate Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact born from the world's natural laws]. However, for a true powerhouse, such external aids as Innate Treasure are of little consequence."

"We, the Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality through cultivation], derive our might from our own selves. External objects are, in the end, merely external."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix spoke plainly, then scrutinized Eldrin Chen for a long moment. "Your Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a legendary, near-perfect immortal body constitution] is extraordinary. To possess such capability before it has even reached its peak..."

"If it were to be perfected completely, I suspect that after you step into the Heaven Immortal [a high rank among immortal cultivators], you would find few rivals within the same realm. You are a talent with great potential. In the future, your chances of breaking through to the Great Luo Realm [a supreme realm of cultivation, representing the pinnacle of power] would be vastly increased."

She spoke these words deliberately, then continued, "I see in you the makings of a true talent. How about we make a deal?"

"A transaction?"

Eldrin Chen's heart stirred slightly, yet he replied, "If Senior has any need, you need only command. Why speak of a transaction?"

"Heh."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix gave a faint smile, shaking her head calmly. "What I seek... the time is not yet ripe. And with your current strength, I fear you are not yet capable of fulfilling it."

Eldrin Chen's heart quaked. He inquired immediately, "What is it that Senior seeks?"

"A single drop of heart's blood from Qing Cang, the Great Deity."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix spoke with utter composure, her words sending a seismic tremor through Eldrin Chen's spirit.

Sensing his astonishment, the Primordial Frost Phoenix took a step forward, her tone grave and solemn. "Ten million years from now, when Qing Cang, the Great Deity stirs from slumber, He will be annihilated by the scar of a sword-strike left by that existence in ages past."

"Each time He falls, His remains become objects of frenzied desire for the countless great powers within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, sparking battles of fierce contention among them all."

"But to obtain a single drop of His heart's blood..."

The Primordial Frost Phoenix [a legendary ice-attribute divine beast of ancient times] spoke softly, a glimmer of light flickering in its gaze, yet it did not finish its words.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen vaguely understood that the state of the Primordial Frost Phoenix was profoundly mysterious. It seemed it had not been fully resurrected and required the Great Luo [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing the apex of existence] essence-blood of Qing Cang, the Great Deity to completely revive and return. Support the author by reading on audio-novel dot com.