Chapter 1538 : The Void Sword's Resplendent Edge

"It seems the Divine Clan is not a monolithic bloc; there are internal frictions as well," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

With a sweep of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power. His overwhelmingly fierce Primordial One Indestructibility Body pressed his opponent into a steady retreat.

With the aid of Myriad Spirit Patriarch, Eldrin Chen, and others, the pressure on the Human Race had greatly diminished. The Divine Clan and the Demon Race could no longer maintain an utterly overwhelming advantage.

It was at this moment that an immensely powerful aura erupted from within the Human Sovereign Nebula. A figure clad in snow-white robes strode forth and, with a flick of his sleeve, sent a sword energy cleaving through the air.

The sword energy was dazzlingly brilliant, radiating a power that sundered the void. Where it passed, space parted like flowing water.

"It's the Void Sword Art," the Venus Celestial Maiden recognized the origin of this sword energy, her pupils contracting in shock.

Hearing this, everyone's hearts clenched with alarm. The Void Sword Art was the foremost of the Ten Great Sword Arts of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

It was created by the founding patriarch of the Void Grotto-Heaven, 'Void Patriarch'. This sword art contained the profound mysteries of the Void Heaven [a conceptual realm of absolute emptiness and potential], said to be capable of cleaving apart heaven, earth, and the void itself. It was a Slaughter-type sword art of the Spatial Attribute.

However, this sword art was overwhelmingly powerful—a special Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] of the Mysterious Grade, even half a step into the realm of Patriarch Level Divine Ability [techniques of a power level befitting a founding ancestor]. Consequently, it was extremely difficult to cultivate.

Within the entire Void Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension of profound emptiness], among the dozen or so Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have ascended to the celestial immortal realm], only five had successfully cultivated it to completion.

Now, witnessing the Void Sword Art [a supreme sword technique that harnesses the power of the void] cleaving towards them, both the Demon Race [a race of powerful, often malevolent, supernatural beings] and the Divine Clan [a clan of beings with divine heritage and power] paled with shock. The divine scion from the Golden Radiance Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm bathed in golden light] hastily reacted, gripping a war halberd forged from Primordial Unity Adamantine [a legendary, indestructible metal from the dawn of creation] to block the strike.

"Aaaargh—!"

Yet, in an instant, a scream tore through the air. The Golden Radiance Divine Scion was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, his chest pierced through by the terrifying Void Sword Art energy.

"Impossible!"

Witnessing this scene, everyone present was struck with disbelief.

This Golden Radiance Divine Scion had opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth and penultimate major stage of the celestial immortal realm] and had cultivated the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary cultivation method that forges an unparalleled dual-element foundation]. He possessed at least a forty percent certainty of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals], and could be said to have long been ready to attempt the ascension.

However, breaking through to become a Celestial Immortal requires transforming one's inner world into a true Universe [a self-contained cosmos]. This act demands absolute, unwavering commitment, with only two possible outcomes: utter annihilation or glorious success. It was for this reason he had suppressed his breakthrough until now.

For such a prodigious divine scion, wielding a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon forged from primordial unity materials], to be defeated—and with merely a single exchange of blows—was nearly unthinkable. Within the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [the threshold stage just below true celestial immortality], he should have been virtually invincible.

"*Hummm...*"

A soft hum echoed through the void. After defeating his foe with a single move, the snow-white robed figure appeared above Void Heaven, his expression serene as he gazed upon the combatants on the battlefield below.

"The Void Holy Son!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, someone among the crowd could not help but exclaim in shock.

The Golden Radiance Divine Scion, suppressing his injuries, spoke with a drastically changed expression, "You have mastered the Primordial Unity Law [a supreme cultivation art that unifies one's foundational energies into a singular, primordial state]?"

Hearing the words of the Golden Radiance Divine Scion, the expressions of those present all shifted slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

The Void Holy Son had opened a Twelve-Layered Heaven [a foundation of unparalleled depth and stability, comprising twelve distinct layers of spiritual power]. Even before his breakthrough, he was a top-tier Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator, whose combat prowess was sufficient to challenge those at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm.

Now that he had stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, his power had undergone an unprecedented enhancement. His strength was already comparable to the most elite cultivators who possessed a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation forged by unifying two supreme primordial energies].

With such a profound foundation, coupled with a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon forged and tempered through the Primordial Unity Law] in hand, it was no wonder he could severely wound the Golden Radiance Divine Scion with a single strike.

"Pathetically weak."

Watching the Golden Radiance Divine Scion retreat in defeat, the Void Holy Son spoke with icy indifference.

The Golden Radiance Divine Scion's face flushed crimson. He wanted to suppress his injuries and continue the fight, but he noticed the other Divine Clan and Demon Race Divine Scions and Imperial Scions had all retreated half a step.

It was clear that in everyone's eyes, this battle could no longer be fought.

With Myriad Spirit Patriarch and Eldrin Chen and the others intervening, the battlefield had reached a near equilibrium. Moreover, the Void Holy Son had now achieved a breakthrough.

Although the Void Holy Son's combat prowess might not match that of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch, having mastered the Mysterious Grade Divine Ability Void Sword Art, his Slaughter techniques were likely even more formidable than the Patriarch's.

To continue fighting would, at best, result in mutual destruction, and there was now a real possibility of their defeat.

Thus, their decision was made in an instant. The Moon-Cleaving Phoenix Maiden spoke, her gaze heavy, "So the Holy Scion has already cultivated the Primordial Unity Path Principle [a supreme cultivation principle that unifies all things into one]. Truly, you are worthy of being called the foremost talent of the Human Race in the Vast Azure Immortal Domain for ten million years."

"In tens of millions of years, the Void Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm of profound emptiness] will surely gain another Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle realm for Celestial Immortals]."

The Void Holy Son stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression serene as he hovered atop the Heavenly Vault [the highest point of the firmament]. He spoke with detached calm, "Do you still wish to act?"

"Since the Void Holy Son stands before us, we naturally must grant you this face [show you this respect]."

The Western Essence Divine Scion spoke plainly. With a flick of his sleeve, he turned and departed into the depths of the void.

The other Demon Race and Divine Clan powerhouses, unwilling to fight to a mutual standstill, immediately tore through the void and departed, swiftly vanishing into the boundless expanse of the heavens and earth.

Watching the formidable enemies depart, the Human Race powerhouses collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

The Primordial Solar Holy Son cupped his hands towards the Myriad Spirit Patriarch and spoke, "Many thanks for your aid, Fellow Daoist."

"This old man was duty-bound to intervene. There is no need for formalities."

The Myriad Spirit Patriarch replied with a light tone, then did not linger.

Eldrin Chen also followed the Myriad Spirit Patriarch away. Before leaving, he glanced back at the Void Holy Son, their gazes meeting for a fleeting instant.

After giving a slight nod, he tore through the fabric of space and was gone.

After leaving the Human Sovereign Nebula, Eldrin Chen had the others return to the Netherworld Small Universe to continue their preparations. He himself, accompanied by Exquisite Jiang, journeyed to a region within the Starry Abyss.

Deep within that Starry Abyss, the two indeed encountered the Void Holy Son.

"Grandfather."

Upon meeting the Void Holy Son, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang immediately cupped their hands in greeting.

Path Ruins Jiang gave a slight nod. After carefully examining the two of them, he spoke with evident satisfaction, "After all these years apart, you have cultivated to your current level relying solely on your own efforts. Truly, you have not disappointed me."

"How could we compare to Grandfather's divinely swift progress in cultivation?" Exquisite Jiang replied with a faint smile, her tone light.

Path Ruins Jiang shook his head and sighed, "I entered the Void Grotto-Heaven and received its resources and patronage. Naturally, my cultivation progressed rapidly."

"But in this Immortal Domain, there is no such thing as a free meal. Having received the Void Grotto-Heaven's favor, I naturally must repay its Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect, where actions incur debts or consequences]."

Path Ruins Jiang spoke earnestly, then looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "The reason I have achieved what I have in this life is also largely thanks to you."

"Without the 'Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath' you gifted me, I might not have attained my current accomplishments in this lifetime."

As Path Ruins Jiang recounted his tale, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand his experiences over these years.

In this life, Path Ruins Jiang was born bearing a sword, accompanied from birth by the supreme Ancient Scripture 'Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath'. His foundational origin could be said to rival that of the most supreme Innate Heavenly God Being [a being born with a divine nature and immense innate power].

That Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath was remarkably similar to the Primordial Chaos Scripture. It was said this scripture absorbed the power of heaven and earth, reversing Post-Heaven [the ordinary, acquired state of existence and energy] energy to transform it into Innate Energy [the pure, primordial energy present at the beginning of creation].

When this Energy [the vital force that flows through all living things and the cosmos] is cultivated to its ultimate extreme, it is said to even be capable of condensing into the legendary 'Innate Primordial Breath' [the primordial mother of all energies in heaven and earth].

The 'Innate Primordial Breath' is fabled to be the progenitor of all energies between heaven and earth, possessing the power to transform a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-tier magical artifact born of nature] into an 'Innate Supreme Treasure' [a mythical treasure of ultimate, primordial power].