Chapter 1614 : A Celestial God's Bargain

"To speak truthfully, This Sovereign left behind the Innate Gale Ancient Gourd and the Gale Ancient Sword precisely to lure someone here to fish me out."

Zephyr, the Celestial God's gaze grew distant, his voice rasping as he said, "I had hoped to attract a Celestial Immortal Realm Fellow Daoist to aid my escape from this prison. I never imagined it would draw a mere fledgling."

"To have survived within the Eight Winds [a divine ability of eight destructive winds], it seems you possess some genuine capability."

Speaking to this point, Zephyr, the Celestial God looked at Eldrin Chen and declared, "Young man, if you possess the means to assist this old man in escaping, I shall reward you most handsomely."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen immediately shook his head. "This wind's eye is exceedingly dreadful. Without the power of the Late Heaven Immortal Realm, it is fundamentally impossible to break free."

In truth, Eldrin Chen was not lying. Given the potency of the Eight Winds power within this spatial prison, even a Late Heaven Immortal Realm expert might not be able to forcibly tear themselves loose, let alone him.

Of course, Eldrin Chen possessed the Abyssal Pearl as his final trump card, which would allow him to escape if necessary.

However, the Abyssal Pearl was an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born of natural law]. This Zephyr, the Celestial God's allegiance was unknown—friend or foe remained unclear. Eldrin Chen could not risk exposing such a secret to rescue him.

"So even you, boy, have no method?"

Zephyr, the Celestial God spoke with a flat tone, a glint of coldness flickering in his eyes. This chapter is provided by audi novel.com. Support the original.

Yet a smile spread across his face, tinged with a flicker of excitement. "But it matters not," he declared. "I see your cultivation has reached this stage, and your physical body is exceptionally Valerius. I surmise it must be a supreme-grade Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a legendary physical constitution representing the pinnacle of bodily refinement and unity with the primordial Dao]."

"Refining your physical form will not only restore my damaged divine body and Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial essence of one's being and cultivation], but likely surpass my former peak. Perhaps it will even be the key to breaking free from this prison."

"Senior," Eldrin Chen replied, his voice strained. "You, who hold the esteemed rank of a Celestial God [a deity of immense power residing in the celestial realms], would truly commit such a vile act?"

His expression shifted dramatically, a sliver of icy light glinting deep within his pupils.

Zephyr, the Celestial God threw his head back in a booming laugh. "Foolish boy," he sneered, a palm already descending with crushing force, his eyes gleaming with cold malice. "To merge your essence with a Celestial God is an honor of Supreme magnitude."

"Set your heart at ease. Today, you offer your flesh, blood, and vital essence to this old man. Once I am free, I shall surely send you into the Cycle of Reincarnation [the cosmic wheel of death and rebirth through which souls transmigrate]."

"BOOM—"

As the final word echoed, Zephyr, the Celestial God unleashed his full power in a devastating assault, intent on crushing Eldrin Chen where he stood.

Yet Eldrin Chen did not retreat. Instead, he advanced. With a flick of his sleeve, his own palm shot forward in a cleaving strike. The impact was staggering—it was the Celestial God who was sent reeling backward.

"ARGH—!"

Suddenly suffering an unexpected setback, Zephyr, the Celestial God let out a muffled grunt.

He scrutinized Eldrin Chen with a piercing gaze, his eyes gleaming as he declared, "What formidable physicality! If a constitution like yours were to be refined into an Innate Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying bodily foundation], could you not contend with the power of a Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]?"

Zephyr, the Celestial God was utterly astonished, speaking with a tone of profound regret, "A pity. A body seized through possession can never truly be myself's own. The Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational treasures of a cultivator: physical essence, vital energy, and primordial spirit] can never achieve perfect harmony, barring any path to further advancement. Were it not so, this old one might have been tempted to seize your Immortal Physique [a physique of immortal-grade potential] for himself."

"An ancient fossil trapped for eighty million years—what fraction of your former battle prowess remains?"

Eldrin Chen responded with a cold snort, his palm descending like a mountain to suppress his foe.

A staggering battle erupted between them. Had this clash occurred in the outside world, its residual shockwaves alone would have been sufficient to pierce through a great Ancient Domain [a vast, primordial realm] and reduce an entire starry Ronan to dust.

Yet, within the confines of the eight-directional vortex, all such destructive force was dissipated and neutralized by the Eight Winds [a profound divine ability that manipulates the eight fundamental cosmic winds], unable to inflict any significant impact on the surroundings.

"Impudent whelp! To defy a Celestial God [a deity who has ascended to the Celestial God realm]—even the shattering of your soul and the dispersion of your spirit would not suffice to cleanse such a sin!"

Driven to frenzy, Zephyr, the Celestial God stirred a wisp of Innate Primordial Essence [the most fundamental and potent source energy from the dawn of creation] from within his withered frame. Channeling it into the Gale Ancient Sword, a cataclysmic tide of killing intent surged forth, aimed at utterly annihilating Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen stood unwavering, devoid of fear. He stepped forward, closing the distance, and met the sword's descent with his Primordial Chaos True Aura [a divine aura embodying the primordial, undifferentiated state of chaos]. Then, with a palm strike that cleaved through reality itself, he sent Zephyr, the Celestial God hurtling backwards through the void.

Eldrin Chen's physical strength alone was already sufficient to surpass that of some Heavenly Immortal Paragon. Although Zephyr, the Celestial God possessed an Innate Physique [a rare, heaven-defying physical constitution granted at birth], his body had long been nearly depleted. In his fierce battle with Eldrin Chen, he no longer held the upper hand.

"So what if you are a Celestial God [a deity of immense power residing in the heavens]? Today, I shall defy the heavens and slay a god!"

With a palm strike that sent Zephyr, the Celestial God reeling, Eldrin Chen's battle intent surged and roiled like a tempest.

The Zephyr, the Celestial God was sent flying backward, but alas, he had not flown far before the eye of the wind vortex sucked him back in.

Just as he sought to unleash his fury and exact revenge, he found myself buffeted so fiercely he could barely steady his form. Eldrin Chen's fist crashed into his face, sending several teeth flying and leaving his visage bruised and swollen.

"Aaaargh! You wretched brat, you deserve death!" For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.

Having suffered these humiliating blows in succession, Zephyr, the Celestial God's heart overflowed with a sky-scorching killing intent.

This place was scoured by the Eight Winds [a divine ability that unleashes eight primordial winds capable of grinding all things to dust]. Here, both Divine Ability [supernatural powers wielded by deities and high-level cultivators] and Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] were worn away, unable to manifest their full might. Only raw physical strength could be displayed in its entirety.

But now, consumed by towering hatred, Zephyr, the Celestial God cared not for preserving his own Innate Magical Power [the primordial magical energy one is born with]. He continuously agitated his Innate Primordial Essence [the foundational life-force and spiritual energy inherent to a being] to empower his divine body, engaging Eldrin Chen in a desperate, life-or-death struggle.

"Hmph—"

Under the frenzied assault of Zephyr, the Celestial God, Eldrin Chen let out a muffled grunt, a trace of solemnity coloring his features.

The power unleashed when a Celestial God [a deity of immense power within the celestial hierarchy] strikes with full force was truly staggering. This was not a battle against a horde like the Innate Filth Serpent, but a direct, one-on-one confrontation.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly that were it not for his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique granting immense resilience and a strong resistance to elemental forces like wind], coupled with the environmental constraints that hampered Zephyr, the Celestial God's Divine Ability [supernatural powers wielded by deities] and Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators and deities], he would stand no chance against Zephyr, the Celestial God.

"Truly worthy of a Celestial God [a deity of immense power within the celestial hierarchy]," he acknowledged inwardly.

Eldrin Chen cast aside all complacency, his focus sharpening to a razor's edge as he engaged Zephyr, the Celestial God in a battle of titanic proportions.

It was a clash of rare intensity, both combatants possessing strength that defied mortal comprehension.

Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique granting immense resilience] was now nearing perfection; his physical might alone could rival the combined force of three Dual Taiyi Foundation [cultivators who have established two supreme foundational Dao Palaces].

Augmented further by the Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators and deities] empowering his Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a supreme immortal body constitution], Eldrin Chen's current prowess, while perhaps not yet equal to a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a cultivator who has established three supreme foundational Dao Palaces], was undeniably approaching that realm. In close-quarters combat, his ferocity far surpassed that of a typical Triple Taiyi Foundation.

As for Zephyr, the Celestial God, he was a mighty Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual beings of divine origin] whose name had shaken the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain for countless eons. At the peak of his power, his cultivation had reached the third level of the Celestial God [a deity of immense power within the celestial hierarchy] realm, placing him on a plane far beyond the likes of the Dragon King of the Western Abyss.

Had he faced Zephyr, the Celestial God in his prime, Eldrin Chen knew his only thought would have been immediate and desperate flight.

Fortunately, Zephyr, the Celestial God had been trapped for eighty million years, his strength diminished to merely fifty or sixty percent of its peak. Further constrained by the Eight Winds of the Soaring Grotto-Heaven, he could not unleash his full arsenal. This was why Eldrin Chen possessed the power to stand against him in battle.

Yet, even so, facing such a formidable foe, Eldrin Chen was still not his match.

Though Zephyr, the Celestial God was weakened, his vital energy and physical body withered and gaunt, his Celestial God [a divine being of immense power] physique remained indestructible. His Bones were as imperishable as Supreme Immortal Gold, and bolstered by his Innate Primordial Essence [the foundational, innate spiritual energy of a primordial being], he actually managed to strike Eldrin Chen until he coughed blood and was sent flying.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Yin-Yang Union Gourd. Drawing upon this treasure's power to augment his own Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel techniques] and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], he finally managed to reverse his declining momentum, seizing a tentative upper hand.

"Perish now!"

After another thirty-some exchanges in their fierce duel, Eldrin Chen pressed his advantage relentlessly, driving the Celestial God back step by step. He then spoke, "Old Wind [a title referencing Zephyr's dominion], trapped for eighty million years, how much of your Innate Primordial Essence do you have left to expend?" Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel dot com.