Chapter 1643 : Into the Primordial Depths

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted subtly.

Lyra Jiang drew a deep breath and spoke, "To venture alone into the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and perilous region of the formless Primordial Chaos] is far too dangerous. Let us accompany you."

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his tone calm and measured. "You have not yet set foot upon the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Heaven Immortals, a major stage of ascension]. Once you enter the Depths of Chaos, I fear you would not be able to endure for long."

"Do not worry for me. I possess the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary constitution born of chaos, granting immense resilience and affinity with primordial forces]. The Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation, filled with chaotic energies] cannot harm me; on the contrary, it can augment my combat prowess. Even should misfortune befall me, I possess the means to return."

With those final words, Eldrin Chen said no more.

He bid farewell to the group and set off, following the distant Chaos Ancient Beast [an ancient, monstrous entity born from and dwelling within the Primordial Chaos] from afar, his path leading deep into the Depths of Chaos.

Within the Primordial Chaos, Heavenly Secrets [divination arts used to perceive fate and obscured truths] are difficult to employ, and the four directions are shrouded in a uniform, hazy gloom. Tracking someone here is a near-impossible feat.

However, during the great battle, Eldrin Chen had left upon the Chaos Ancient Beast's form an indelible Immortal Mark Imprint [a mystical brand created by an Immortal, nearly impossible to erase]. This mark ensured he did not lose the beast's trail.

He journeyed through the boundless Primordial Chaos for nearly a century before he discovered the Chaos Ancient Beast had come to a halt within a particular expanse of misty chaos. Eldrin Chen approached to investigate and found it was no mere void, but a vast, mist-shrouded divine mountain range [a majestic, ethereal chain of peaks veiled in primordial mists] looming within the formless expanse. For more chapters, visit audio–novel.com for the complete novel.

It stretched for an unknowable number of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], vast beyond measure, floating within the Boundless Chaos. Yet, a colossal breach marred its form, through which the energies of the Boundless Chaos poured inward, coalescing into a cavernous structure known as a Chaos Lair.

"Is this place the lair of the Chaos Leviathan?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with subtle movement, his expression revealing a trace of intense scrutiny.

He examined it carefully, finding this Chaos Lair to be boundless in its expanse. It did not resemble a formation native to the Primordial Chaos, but rather seemed like the remnant of a shattered ancient realm. "No, that cannot be," he mused. "Even a Minor Universe, once destroyed, would be instantly annihilated by the Chaotic Torrent."

"What manner of ancient realm could endure within the Primordial Chaos even after its destruction?" Eldrin Chen whispered inwardly, a sense of profound astonishment washing over him.

Upon closer inspection, he realized this Chaos Ancient Realm [an ancient realm that has endured within the Primordial Chaos] was remarkably well-preserved, with less than three-tenths of its structure missing.

Furthermore, its size was roughly comparable to that of the Eldrin's Hundred Seas. While it was considerably larger than a Minor Universe spanning tens of millions of light-years, it was still but a drop in the ocean, utterly insignificant when compared to the vastness of an Immortal Domain.

"It is not the wreckage of a Minor Universe, nor was it formed from the shattering of an Immortal Domain."

"This appears to be the remnant of a Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred cultivation ground or assembly hall established by a powerful being], personally carved out within the Primordial Chaos by some formidable existence, which later fractured and was left behind." After a moment of careful observation, this thought crystallized in Eldrin Chen's mind.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen decisively set aside further speculation. His resolve solidified: first, he would subdue the Chaos Ancient Beast, and only then would he consider his next move. "Boom."

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen pushed his Innate Chaos Indestructible Body to its absolute limit, causing his Chaos Origin to manifest a Chaos Ancient Spear. He then strode forward, charging into the depths of the Primordial Chaos to engage the foe.

A great battle erupted then and there, the two sides clashing in a stunning duel amidst the swirling Primordial Chaos.

This Chaos Ancient Beast possessed extraordinary power. At its peak, even Eldrin Chen fighting with all his might could only hope to defeat it, with little chance of delivering a killing blow.

Fortunately, after being besieged, it had already sustained significant injuries, its combat power now reduced to a mere seventy percent of its former glory. An opponent Eldrin Chen could already match at its best, now grievously wounded, stood no chance in the ensuing fray.

After merely a dozen or so exchanges, the Chaos Leviathan was forced into a desperate retreat, its wounds growing ever more severe. "ROAR!"

Seeing it could not withstand the divine might of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, the Chaos Ancient Beast grew increasingly frenzied.

It unleashed a heaven-shaking roar, summoning the other Chaos Ancient Beast from its lair to join the assault against Eldrin Chen.

At its peak, this Chaos Lair had housed six Chaos Ancient Beast of the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm. However, through several battles, the Chen Immortal Clan had successively slain four of them.

Only two remained now, but the threat they posed to Eldrin Chen was already greatly diminished.

After all, Eldrin Chen's current combat prowess was a world apart from his past self. Even facing the Chaos Leviathan alongside two Taiyi Realm Chaos Ancient Beast in a joint assault would pose little real danger to him.

However, being a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial creature born from chaos] comparable to a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to true immortality], its interference did grant the Chaos Leviathan [a titanic serpentine beast of primordial chaos] a sliver of respite. "Troublesome," Eldrin Chen muttered.

A cold glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes. He understood this Chaos Leviathan was thick-skinned and tenacious; failing to suppress it completely risked letting it escape with its life. Resolved, Eldrin Chen acted decisively, summoning forth the Innate Gale-Severing Divine Gourd [a primordial treasure capable of unleashing world-cleaving blades of wind].

*Whoosh!*

In that instant, a blade of light, dazzling beyond compare, swept across the expanse. It cleaved through the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], instantly slaying two of the Ninth Rank [the pinnacle realm for demonic beasts] Chaos Ancient Beast. Witnessing this, the Chaos Leviathan's expression contorted into one of sheer terror.

With a furious roar, it beat its wings, churning the mists of Boundless Chaos [the infinite, undifferentiated expanse of primordial energy], and abandoned its lair to flee deeper into the Depths of Chaos [the most remote and turbulent regions of the primordial void].

Yet Eldrin Chen had no intention of letting it escape. Once more, he channeled power into the Innate Gale-Severing Divine Gourd. The Heavenly Saber [a divine blade of celestial origin] light tore through the Void [the empty space between realms], forcibly parting the fabric of reality itself to strike at the Chaos Leviathan's neck. Access the full story on audio–novel.com.

*Thunk!*

Eldrin Chen heard a sharp, cracking sound and saw the Chaos Ancient Beast writhing in agony upon the ground.

Only then did he realize the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a legendary dagger famed for slaying divine beings], though it had carved a grievous wound into the Chaos Leviathan, had become lodged fast within the beast's bone, refusing his call to return.

"Incredibly resilient bones," he remarked, a note of grudging respect in his voice.

Eldrin Chen drew in a sharp, cold breath, his face revealing a look of astonishment.

It must be understood that ever since obtaining the leg Wind-Slaying Divine Gourd, Eldrin Chen had relied on this treasure to achieve victory without fail. No matter how formidable the foe, once the leg wind God-Slaying Flying Dagger was unleashed, it would inevitably strike true and slay the opponent with a single blow. Even the Innate Supreme Malign Nether Filth Serpent had its head severed on the spot, instantly slain.

Yet now, the Chaos Leviathan not only remained un-beheaded, but had actually trapped the leg wind God-Slaying Flying Dagger, a development that greatly exceeded Eldrin Chen's expectations. Of course, from that single strike, nearly half the neck of the Chaos Ancient Beast was cleaved open, inflicting unprecedented, grievous wounds.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately launched a full-force assault.

Behold, Eldrin Chen activated the Yin-Yang Union Gourd to empower himself, instantly elevating his combat prowess to its absolute peak as he engaged the Chaos Leviathan in a final, desperate battle.

Empowered by the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique grew even more formidable. Although his power did not quite reach the domain comparable to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm, it touched the very limits of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm.

In contrast, the Chaos Leviathan, its wounds worsening by the moment, retained less than half its original combat strength. Thus, the outcome of this battle held no suspense whatsoever.

Witness Eldrin Chen as he struck relentlessly. The five Divine Spirits within his body radiated light of ultimate intensity. His Chaos Origin power coalesced into a wave of murderous intent that swept through the starry void, converging into his Chaos Ancient Sword. With a resonant *clang*, it severed the head of the Chaos Leviathan.

"Hah..."

Having delivered that ultimate sword strike and beheaded the Chaos Leviathan, Eldrin Chen could not help but exhale a long, heavy breath. This chapter appears courtesy of (audio-novel.com).