Chapter 1527 : Divine Flame Against Ancient Foe

"I shall aid you."

Just as Eldrin Chen was preparing to join the fray, Blazeflame Divine Spirit reacted.

With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth an ancient lantern of dazzling brilliance. As Blazeflame Divine Spirit channeled his power into it, a blinding Immortal Flame erupted from the lantern, surging towards Heavenly Fiend Clan Patriarch.

"The Blazeflame Heavenly Lantern [a legendary artifact said to contain the essence of primordial solar fire]."

At the sight of this ancient lantern, the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch's expression hardened slightly, a flicker of solemnity crossing his features.

His desire to eliminate Blazeflame Divine Spirit stemmed not only from coveting the 'Universe Polarity Primordial Magnetism Starlight Stone', but also because Blazeflame Divine Spirit posed a significant threat to him.

As beings born from the Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupting form of spiritual power] of heaven and earth, the Celestial Prison Clan were particularly vulnerable to being purified by flames such as the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the original, most potent form of solar fire] and the Solar True Flame [a supreme fire-based divine technique].

Blazeflame Divine Spirit was an incarnation of 'Southern Heaven's Blazeflame' [a powerful celestial flame from the southern heavens]. While this flame was not as potent as the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame or the Solar True Flame, it was a simplified version of the Southern Brightness Solar Fire [a supreme solar fire technique]. Mastered to its ultimate potential, it could even evolve into the true Southern Brightness Solar Fire.

Thus, Blazeflame Divine Spirit, who wielded the Southern Heaven's Blazeflame, was one of the greatest natural enemies of the Celestial Prison Clan and represented their most significant obstacle during the Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial faced by cultivators and divine beings].

Now, empowered by the Blazeflame Heavenly Lantern, Blazeflame Divine Spirit unleashed the Southern Heaven's Blazeflame. A deluge of Blazeflame [the essence of the southern celestial fire] surged forth, incinerating the Boundless Starry Sky and forcing even the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch to find himself in a rather troublesome predicament. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel-dot-com.

"It is fortunate she has not yet broken through to the Primordial Unity Realm [the realm of unifying one's primordial essence], otherwise I fear even I would not be her match."

Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch felt an immense weight in his heart. He then activated a World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact of legendary power capable of cleaving worlds] to shield himself.

That World-Opening Supreme Treasure was named the Nine Fiends Celestial Robe [Celestial Robe of the Nine Fiends], forged from the essences of nine supreme Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupting form of spiritual power]. It now unfurled, releasing boundless Fiendish Energy to form a protective barrier, blocking the assault from Southern Heaven's Blazeflame.

Then, gripping his Tribulation Energy Spear [a spear forged from the condensed power of heavenly tribulations], he thrust forward with an intent to pierce through all and annihilate the Blazeflame Divine Spirit amidst the starry void.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen's expression darkened slightly. To maintain his concealed identity, he could not easily employ his Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power born from one's innate constitution] or Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal-grade power], yet he was not without means.

He channeled the Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the foundational, boundless power of the Primordial One Limitless Rule], transforming his spiritual energy into the overwhelmingly domineering Thunderclap [Heaven-Shaking Thunder] energy.

With a flick of his sleeve, he invoked the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [the Art of Forging Weapons from Primordial Chaos], manifesting one divine weapon after another.

Behold! A Thunderclap God Spear [God-Spear of Heaven-Shaking Thunder], a Thunderclap Heavenly Sword, a Thunderclap Ancient Bell [Bell of Antiquity], and a Thunderclap Heavenly Blade [Blade of Heaven] materialized in succession. They surged forth with terrifying, world-shaking power to clash against the Six Harmonies [Six Harmonies Formation], forcefully intercepting the Tribulation Energy Spear.

Even more astonishingly, Eldrin Chen used the Thunderclap energy to propel the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [Supreme Divine Thunder of the Five Elements and Primal Sun]. It transformed into the Five Elements Cycle Annihilation Divine Thunder [Annihilating Divine Thunder of the Five Elements Cycle] and crashed down with a roar. Its might was actually not inferior to the version powered by the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the supreme law of the boundless Primordial One] itself.

Eldrin Chen understood the reason well. Using the Primordial One Limitless Rule to derive the Thunderclap energy, and then employing that energy to fuel a thunder-type Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique], created a synergistic effect of mutual enhancement. This was why its power could rival the original Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder.

They witnessed Eldrin Chen channel the Five Elements Cycle Annihilation Divine Thunder, merging it with the Chaos Weapon Forging Art to manifest a blindingly brilliant Thunderclap Heavenly Sword that cleaved downwards. The force of the blow caused even the Nine Fiends Celestial Robe to tremble violently.

"What a formidable Thunderclap Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique cultivated by immortals]!"

Sensing the immense power of Eldrin Chen's Divine Ability, the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch could not help but change his expression slightly.

He forcefully activated the Nine Fiends Celestial Robe to shield himself, looking at Eldrin Chen with astonishment as he asked, "Are you the Extinction Thunder God, or perhaps the Violet Mystery Path Master?"

"No, that cannot be. The Violet Mystery Path Master's Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword is forged from Violet Heaven Divine Thunder, and the Extinction Thunder God's Extinction Heavenly Thunder Sword is rooted in the Extinction Divine Thunder."

"Yet your technique is founded upon the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Could it be that you are a fellow Daoist from the Five Thunder Grotto-Heaven?"

The Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch grew more alarmed with each exchange, his heart sinking ever deeper.

He did not fear Eldrin Chen's strength itself, but the Five Thunder Grotto-Heaven was one of the Sovereign [a supreme realm of power] forces among the Central Seven Heavenly Domains. Among the two hundred Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm, a higher-tier cultivation world] within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, it ranked within the top twenty.

If Eldrin Chen were truly a direct descendant of the Five Thunder Grotto-Heaven, he likely possessed a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact] as his ultimate trump card.

With this thought, the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch felt the urge to retreat. Feigning an attack to force his opponents back, he soared into the depths of the boundless void.

After parting ways, he even attempted to sow discord, saying, "Since you are a fellow cultivator from the Five Thunder Grotto-Heaven, I shall yield this Universe Polarity Primordial Magnetism Starlight Stone to you."

Watching the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch depart, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

Understanding the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch's attempt to sow discord, he turned his gaze towards the Blazeflame Divine Spirit beside him.

Contrary to expectations, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit showed no fear. She glanced at Eldrin Chen and said, "My thanks for your timely aid, Brother Eldrin."

"Think nothing of it. With your capabilities, you surely had an escape plan at the ready. That Heavenly Fiend Clan Patriarch could not have kept you."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, then asked, "How did you recognize me?" This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel-dot-com.

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit offered a faint smile. "Your External Elixir was refined through our joint efforts. I am intimately familiar with the nature of your spiritual power."

"That flawless, boundless Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power [a supreme cultivation energy capable of transforming into myriad forms]—I doubt there is another in all the realms who possesses it."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, but his eyes turned cold. "By revealing my identity, fellow cultivator, do you understand the price such an action demands?"

"I do."

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity embodying the essence of departing flame] nodded slightly before speaking. "It seems you, Fellow Daoist, entered this Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos] through a different spatial rift. This bypassed the schemes of the Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm], making it a secret that must not be divulged."

At this point, a flicker passed through the Blazeflame Divine Spirit's eyes. "However, you and I share a friendship spanning a hundred thousand years. With such a favorable opportunity, why not bring me along?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression softened, the faint killing intent he had been radiating slowly receding.

Being discovered smuggling oneself into a Small Universe was a significant peril. Yet, if the other party joined in, the danger would naturally dissipate.

After all, with shared interests at stake, no one would willingly sabotage their own gains.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke. "So, you wish to cooperate with us?"

"Precisely."

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit gave another nod. "If you, Fellow Daoist, are willing to include me, I shall offer substantial recompense."

Eldrin Chen listened, then gave a faint, acknowledging nod of his own.

According to the rules established by the Celestial Immortal Great Power, Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] like them, who lacked powerful backing, were required to surrender seventy percent of their harvest from the Small Universe. Furthermore, the most valuable treasures would invariably be claimed first by the Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has reached the Celestial realm].

Take the Universe Polarity Primordial Magnetism Starlight Stone [a supreme-grade spiritual stone imbued with the primordial forces of cosmic polarity and magnetism] for example. This treasure is among the most superior of Supreme Grade World-Opening Marvels [rare treasures of the highest grade used in world-creation rituals]. I'm afraid that outside the confines of the Small Universe [a sealed, miniature cosmos], such a prize would never fall into the hands of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit.

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit likely sought to slip away undetected precisely to spirit such precious treasures beyond these walls.

"It seems there is more to it than that," Eldrin Chen murmured, a new thought dawning on him.

His gaze shifted, settling thoughtfully upon the Blazeflame Divine Spirit.

The Blazeflame Divine Spirit gave a slight, acknowledging nod before speaking. "The present moment," it began, its voice carrying a note of conviction, "is the optimal time for me to consolidate my Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage representing the initial unification of one's primordial essence]."

A faint, knowing smile touched the features of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit as it spoke these words.

Eldrin Chen listened and gave a slow, understanding nod. As a supreme prodigy bearing the mark of a Forbidden Prodigy, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit had long been a thorn in the side of every major power. The various Half-Step Celestial Immortals [cultivators who have ascended halfway to the Celestial Immortal realm] of the clans within the Immortal Domain would never sit idly by and allow it to break through to the Primordial Unity Realm [the cultivation realm following the successful consolidation of the Primordial Unity Foundation].

In the eyes of all the powerful beings within the Immortal Domain, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit had already entered the Small Universe.

They could scarcely imagine that it might yet step out from within that sealed cosmos and achieve its breakthrough to the Primordial Unity Realm in utter silence. For more chapters, visit audio—novel.com for the complete novel.