Chapter 1622 : Heavenly Descent and Divine Retribution

Yet it was already too late. Qiyuan Chen descended like a celestial king suppressing the mortal realm, his palm cleaving down with the force of a falling heaven. Boundless Solar Rule [a divine ability harnessing the power of the sun] surged forth, instantly annihilating the enemy's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] on the spot. The slaying of this foe by Qiyuan Chen was merely the opening act.

Almost simultaneously, Lila used her Frost Soul Radiance [a divine ability that freezes the soul with glacial light] to immobilize a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm]. Seizing the moment, Yvonne the Violet Consort unleashed her Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to one's life force], the 'Violet Cosmos Heaven-Severing Sword' [a sword technique capable of severing the heavens], and beheaded the foe upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven].

A third Divine Spirits [cultivators at the Divine Spirit realm] soon met a similar fate, crushed within the Void [the empty space between realms] by the combined might of Ethan Chen's Twin Swords of Life and Death [paired swords embodying the principles of life and death].

"My life ends here."

Witnessing the irreversible tide of battle, the hearts of the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal with Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two Grand Unity principles] clenched with dread.

Realizing their cause was lost, they sought to disengage and flee, only to find the Void had long been sealed shut.

"I'll fight you to the death!" In their final moments, one of the Divine Spirits went berserk, summoning a bow and a set of arrows to launch a desperate assault against Verdant Consort.

This archery set was extraordinarily potent, named the 'Galewind Soul-Seeking Bow' [a bow whose arrows are guided by the wind to seek the soul] and the 'Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow' [an arrow that chases the gale and can pierce the sun].

Both the bow and the arrows were lower-grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon [immortal weapons of the Grand Unity tier]. When combined, their power rivaled that of a mid-grade Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure of the Grand Unity tier], and their offensive might ranked among the pinnacle of Mid Grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon.

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As the terrifying arrow shot towards her, Verdant Consort immediately retreated with utmost gravity, only to find the Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow [a legendary bow that fires arrows capable of chasing the wind and piercing the sun] clinging to her shadow, relentlessly pursuing her in a deadly chase.

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang promptly channeled her Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine light capable of capturing and suppressing objects aligned with the five elements] to seize it. Yet, she discovered this treasure was not bound by the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], rendering even her Five-Colored Divine Radiance powerless against it.

At the same moment, Nyssa Qu unleashed her Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to one's life force], the Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance [a radiant light of nine hues with immense sealing power], intending to capture this Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact of the Grand Unity realm]. However, her opponent would not allow it. Her enemy, who possessed a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a cultivation base that has twice reached the Grand Unity realm], went berserk in the fight. He did not hesitate to expend his vital essence and blood to unleash his own Taiyi Immortal Weapon in a slashing attack, forcing Nyssa Qu to defend with all her might in a brutal exchange of injury for survival.

It was at this precise moment that Eldrin Chen, high above in the Firmament [the highest heavens], furrowed his brow slightly.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical realm embodying the principles of Yin, Yang, and Void] rotated faintly, effortlessly capturing the Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow.

"Hah—"

Watching the Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow being seized, Verdant Consort finally let out a sigh of relief.

This set of Taiyi Immortal Weapon possessed extraordinary lethal power. She had no defensive Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade defensive artifact of the Grand Unity realm] to protect herself. Were it not for Eldrin Chen's Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, she likely would have suffered a grievous wound, with the perilous risk of falling in battle.

With this thought, a cold glint flashed in Verdant Consort's eyes. She summoned her Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords [a pair of divine swords, one crimson and one azure, imbued with dragon spirits] and cleaved forward with overwhelming force, intent on utterly annihilating this formidable foe to exact vengeance. Seeing this from the Firmament, Eldrin Chen spoke, "End them swiftly, lest further complications arise."

Hearing his words, the group acted without the slightest hesitation. They unleashed their Divine Ability [supreme supernatural powers] and Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts used by immortal cultivators] in a concerted horizontal assault, bearing down with crushing force upon the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly, but not fully, ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm].

Having lost the Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow, they were deprived of their ultimate trump card, the one capable of decisively suppressing a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to true immortality]. Facing the combined assault of six formidable foes, these two Half-Step Celestial Immortal ultimately could not hold their ground.

Although they were protected by Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [supreme artifacts forged at the peak of immortal craftsmanship], their adversaries were far from weak. Nyssa Qu wielded the Profound Grade Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique] known as Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance, its power rivaling that of a Grand Unity Immortal Treasure.

Verdant Consort, having cultivated to the Forbidden Realm [a legendary and nearly unattainable stage of power], and armed with the Grand Unity Refined Gold War Halberd, possessed combat prowess that was never inferior to theirs in the first place.

With the added coordinated siege from Qiyuan Chen and three others, the outcome of this battle had essentially lost all suspense.

After merely a hundred exchanges, the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal with Dual Taiyi Foundation [a rare and immensely powerful dual cultivation foundation] were suppressed and slain. The remaining Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] and Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the mortal world] likewise met their doom, all beheaded upon the Void [a profound cultivation art or location]. Immediately after, with the main array masters slain, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in completely suppressing the Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell.

As the dust settled, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief and said.

"Fortunately, it was a close call, but we emerged unscathed."

Verdant Consort retrieved the Galewind Soul-Seeking Bow and handed it to Eldrin Chen, remarking, "When this bow and arrow are combined, in the hands of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal with formidable physical prowess, they possess the power to instantly suppress another Half-Step Celestial Immortal."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grave.

With the exception of beings like the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, whose Mana [spiritual energy and power] defied the heavens, the Mana of an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal is sufficient to refine, at most, a low-grade Grand Unity Immortal Treasure or a Low Grade Innate Treasure [a treasure born from natural law, of the lowest recognized grade].

However, the power of a lower-grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a divine weapon wielded by cultivators at the Taiyi Realm] is also insufficient to instantly annihilate a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended the Taiyi Realm but not yet fully ascended to the Celestial Immortal Realm]. Therefore, the survival capabilities of a powerhouse at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm are exceptionally formidable. Even when pursued by a dual Taiyi Realm [a cultivation realm beyond the Nascent Soul stage] expert wielding a Taiyi Immortal Weapon, if they focus solely on escape, they still possess a significant chance of preserving their life.

Yet, the Galewind Soul-Seeking Bow [a divine bow that harnesses the power of wind to track the soul of its target] and the Galechaser Sun-Piercing Arrow [a divine arrow that chases the wind and can pierce even the sun] before us are different. When combined, this set of bow and arrow possesses enough power to annihilate a Half-Step Celestial Immortal with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon mastering two distinct Taiyi-level principles], yet its grade remains within the domain of a lower-grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon. This is considered exceedingly rare.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said with a grave expression, "This set of Taiyi Immortal Weapon must not fall into the hands of others. If it were used against us, it would likely become a major trouble."

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded in agreement. Yvonne the Violet Consort smiled faintly and said, "If this treasure is employed during a Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity faced by cultivators to test their Dao], its usefulness might even surpass that of a Mid Grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon. It could truly serve as a decisive trump card."

Mentioning this, Eldrin Chen also smiled and said, "Let us first take stock of our gains."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, then instructed people to examine the treasures within this Zephyr Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension imbued with spiritual energy]. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel`com.

As a lower-grade Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension imbued with spiritual energy], the foundational strength and resources of the Zephyr Grotto-Heaven are far inferior to top-grade Grotto-Heaven like the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven and the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven. However, for the Chen Immortal Clan, the treasures within are still astonishingly abundant. After thoroughly searching the Grotto-Heaven, everyone gathered once more within the core Grand Hall of the Zephyr Grotto-Heaven.

"This time, our harvest is truly, unprecedentedly bountiful."

Within the Grand Hall, the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Chen Clan had gathered, each revealing smiles of satisfaction.

Eldrin Chen looked at the inventory in his hand, and a smile of contentment naturally surfaced on his face.

This Zephyr Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of cultivation, separate from the mortal world] truly lives up to its name as a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of cultivation, separate from the mortal world]. The treasures within are beyond counting, including no small number of Immortal Herbs [plants imbued with potent spiritual energy, used in alchemy], Immortal Treasures [objects of immense spiritual value], and Immortal Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts], each numbering in the tens of thousands.

Of course, these treasures alone were not enough to stir the hearts of the gathered experts. What truly ignited their excitement were the rarities of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [a classification denoting items of the highest quality within the eighth rank] and above.

Eldrin Chen cast his gaze over the hoard. The most precious items were naturally the Primordial Ancient Trees [trees of immense age and spiritual power] and the Innate Galewind Gourd Vine [a legendary vine born with the power of the wind]. Beyond these, there were thirty-eight rarities of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [a classification denoting items of the highest quality within the eighth rank], among them Heaven-Cleaving Supreme Treasures [artifacts of supreme power, said to be capable of parting the heavens] and Supreme Grade Heaven-Cleaving Rare Treasures [unique objects of the highest grade, possessing heaven-parting properties].

However, all these treasures were attuned to the wind element. The Chen Immortal Clan [an immortal cultivation clan] lacked a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to true immortality] who specialized in the Great Dao [the fundamental principle or supreme path of cultivation] of wind. Therefore, Eldrin Chen decided to sell them all.

The Grand Unity Rare Treasures [rare treasures of the Grand Unity rank, a supreme grade of power] were exceptionally precious, numbering thirteen in total. They were divided into Grand Unity Immortal Treasures [immortal treasures of the Grand Unity rank], Grand Unity Immortal Herbs [immortal herbs of the Grand Unity rank], and other Grand Unity Rare Treasures [rare treasures of the Grand Unity rank, a supreme grade of power].

Among them, there were five sets of Grand Unity Immortal Treasures [immortal treasures of the Grand Unity rank]: the Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell, the Soul-Chasing Arrow and Sun-Pursuing Bow [a legendary bow and arrow set capable of pursuing souls and chasing the sun], the Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl, and the Fierce Wind Soul-Extinguishing Banner.

Of these five supreme treasures, the Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell and the Soul-Chasing Arrow and Sun-Pursuing Bow were the most valuable. The former was a mid-grade Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [immortal treasures of the Grand Unity rank], while the latter's power and worth were comparable to a mid-grade Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [immortal treasures of the Grand Unity rank].

The remaining Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl was a defensive treasure, capable of releasing Grand Unity [a supreme rank of power] Nine Heavens Astral Winds [cosmic winds from the highest heavens] to protect its user. The Fierce Wind Soul-Extinguishing Banner was an offensive Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [immortal treasures of the Grand Unity rank].

After examining these treasures, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively, "Aside from the Soul-Chasing Bow and Sun-Pursuing Arrow, exchange the other three Grand Unity Immortal Weapons [immortal weapons of the Grand Unity rank] for suitable Grand Unity Rare Treasures [rare treasures of the Grand Unity rank, a supreme grade of power]." Original publication: audi novel.com - The source of this chapter.