Chapter 1658 : Heavenly Paragon Shifts the Tide

After all, a single Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being at the pinnacle of the immortal path] intervening in a battle between Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very threshold of true immortality] was akin to overturning the game board itself.

This was a conflict devoid of any suspense, one powerful enough to erase all unforeseen variables. No matter how heaven-defying Eldrin Chen might be, it was impossible for him to alter a fate decreed by the heavens themselves.

Thinking this, Qingyao Holy Maiden smiled faintly and said, "It is a sound plan. However, the legacies of over twenty Half-Step Celestial Immortal will now fall into the hands of that Dragon King of the Western Abyss." Once the First Holy Son made his decision, the other seven major powers of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region suffused with divine and abyssal energies] issued nearly identical orders almost simultaneously.

With the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by the Heavenly Dao to prune the world] now erupting, every major faction had been preparing for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years. Once hostilities had commenced, finding a new opponent was simply not feasible.

As for Ronan Luo, a True Disciple of the Celestial Web Ancient Sect [an ancient and powerful sect] located within the Divine Abyss Sea, the departure of the Dragon King of the Western Abyss filled him with nothing but delight.

In this conflict, with the departure of the Primordial Immortal Clan Taiyang [an ancient clan of sun-aligned immortals], the Celestial Web Ancient Sect was left to face the Celestial Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm ruled by celestial dragons] and the Nirvana Dragon Clan [a dragon clan famed for its phoenix-like rebirth] alone, its forces already stretched perilously thin.

Once the Dragon King of the Western Abyss led his troops away, the pressure on the Celestial Web Ancient Sect would lessen dramatically. Facing the Nirvana Dragon Clan alone, they would have a genuine chance to slay a great enemy and achieve the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a legendary, supremely stable foundation for one's nascent soul, representing triple perfection].

Upon receiving the news, the Dragon King of the Western Abyss could not contain his wild elation.

Understanding the formidable defensive power of a Ninth Rank [the highest grade] grand formation, he refrained from a reckless direct assault. Instead, he began mustering all the Demonic Tribe [a collective term for demonic cultivators and beast clans] forces across Eldrin's Hundred Seas [the vast maritime domain ruled by Eldrin Chen], intending to shatter the formation with overwhelming force and utterly annihilate the Chen Immortal Clan.

To return to our tale, just as the outside world prepared to move against the Chen Clan, the various Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [an alliance of immortals led by Eldrin Chen] had all returned within the Starry Glazed Realm [a defensive formation that mimics a realm of stars and crystal]. For three centuries, they had performed this grand deception. Apart from these Half-Step Celestial Immortal, not even Earth Immortal [immortals who have anchored their power to the mortal world] were permitted to approach the battlefield. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel .c om.

They had deceived everyone, staging a scene of immense sacrifice and narrow survival, all to lull the major powers into a false sense of security, making them believe the Chen Immortal Clan was not a threat, thereby buying time to digest the spoils of war.

Now that the performance was over, they had all gathered within the Starry Glazed Realm, each gazing upon the resources before them with excited smiles. "This battle has yielded our Abyssal Immortal Alliance a bountiful harvest. Once fully digested, we will soar to new heights."

Within the Grand Hall, eighteen Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators looked upon the treasures before them, smiles gracing their faces.

Eldrin Chen also smiled. These Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Dao Source were extraordinary; once refined, they could forge over a dozen new Half-Step Celestial Immortal. Of course, using such Dao Source [a primordial source of the Great Dao's principles] on Earth Immortal Nine Layers cultivators would be a waste. The optimal choice was for those present to refine them for their own breakthroughs. Thinking this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight smile and spoke, "Let us take stock of our gains."

As Eldrin Chen spoke, he began cataloging the treasures in hand, and a detailed inventory was swiftly compiled. In this battle, they had slain seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal foes, and the spoils seized were naturally staggering.

Setting aside the most precious items, the value of the rare treasures below the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade level alone amounted to seven hundred million Immortal Source [a purified, high-grade energy crystal used by Celestial Immortals]. On average, the treasures on each slain foe were worth nearly forty million Immortal Source.

These treasures were but the lesser portion. The truly invaluable prizes were those at the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade level and above.

These supreme treasures were broadly categorized as Dao Source, Grand Unity Immortal Treasure [an immortal artifact embodying the principle of Grand Unity], Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of creation-grade power], or other rarities of comparable worth. Among them, the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure and Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Rare Treasure numbered thirty-two in total.

There were seven Grand Unity Immortal Treasure, three portions of Taiyi Rare Treasure [a rare treasure containing the essence of the Primordial Unity], and seventeen Supreme Grade Dao Source in total.

After completing the inventory, Eldrin Chen addressed the assembly, "Now that the spoils are tallied, let us discuss their distribution."

Hearing this, everyone smiled faintly and immediately turned their gazes toward the treasures before them.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke up: "I have already marked the value of these treasures with corresponding Merit Points. You may exchange them using your points." "If multiple people desire the same treasure, priority goes to the one with the most Merit Points."

No one objected to this arrangement. They immediately began exchanging for the treasures with immense joy.

Zixuan the Daoist was the first to claim the Dao Source [the condensed origin of a cultivator's cultivation path and power] of the Silent Annihilation Thunder God. This particular Dao Source resonated perfectly with his own cultivation. Once refined, its effect would likely surpass that of a Dao Source from a cultivator with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a supreme, dual-primordial foundation for Earth Immortals].

Separated Flame Deity exchanged for the Dao Source of the Third Divine Son. This Third Divine Son had been a standout among those with a Dual Taiyi Foundation, his combat prowess approaching that of an Eight Tribulations Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

She estimated that after refining it, myself should be able to step into the realm of an Eight Tribulations Earth Immortal. By then, she would fearlessly face two or even three opponents with a Dual Taiyi Foundation.

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord chose the Dao Source of Netherfire True Lord, which contained the power of Netherworld Flame [a ghostly, soul-chilling flame from the underworld]. Refining it would also cause his strength to surge dramatically. The remaining Dao Source from the Dual Taiyi Foundation cultivators were incompatible with Divine Lord Glaze's attributes. Instead of claiming those, Divine Lord Glaze exchanged for five Dao Source from cultivators with a Single Taiyi Foundation [a single-primordial foundation for Earth Immortals].

Witnessing this, a flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

These five Dao Source were useless to beings with a Dual Taiyi Foundation. Clearly, Divine Lord Glaze had a specific purpose in acquiring them.

Noticing his gaze, Divine Lord Glaze offered a gentle smile. "There are five sisters within my clan who have been stuck at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage just before a major breakthrough for Earth Immortals] for many years. This is the perfect opportunity for them to make a breakthrough." Her words sent a ripple of astonishment through the gathered experts.

It must be understood that the Three Maidens of Sun, Moon, and Stars of the Lord of the Glazed Abode of Bliss had all only recently broken through to the Earth Immortal Nine Layers and were still some time away from reaching the Half-Step Celestial Immortal. The five individuals mentioned by Divine Lord Glaze must therefore be part of the Glazed Blessed Land's hidden Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, long-accumulated strength and talent reserves of a major power].

Considering this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "The Immortal Clam Race truly lives up to its reputation as the most affluent among the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits. Such Deep-Seated Foundation is indeed Valerius [peerless, extraordinary]." Divine Lord Glaze offered a slight smile in return. "It cannot compare to the Deep-Seated Foundation of the Chen Clan."

With that said, the group continued distributing the treasures.

All twelve Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Chen Immortal Clan had already attained the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation where two of the three Primordial Qi pillars have reached the Taiyi-grade]. Furthermore, as they lacked no resources and had cultivated Profound Grade Divine Ability [mystical techniques of the highest profound grade], their combat prowess was already comparable to that of an Eight Tribulations Earth Immortal.

For them, a Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme-grade source of Dao essence] from a being who had transcended fewer than seven heavenly tribulations would only serve to accumulate Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial life-force of a cultivator], unable to help them advance further.

Moreover, to attempt a breakthrough into the Triple Taiyi Realm [the realm where all three Primordial Qi pillars are Taiyi-grade], even the Dao Source of a Seven Calamity Dual Taiyi Foundation would be of limited use. Therefore, they did not prioritize selecting Dao Source this time. Original publication: AUDIO-NOVEL.COM - The source of this chapter.

Only after Qixuan the Daoist and Sky Abyss Daoist had each chosen a Supreme Grade Dao Source did the Chen Immortal Clan begin their own selection of treasures.

Among the remaining Dao Source, only two were of the Supreme Grade Dao Source left by cultivators with a Dual Taiyi Foundation: one from Ancestor Western Geng and the other from the Second Holy Son.

The Second Holy Son had primarily cultivated the Yang Attribute Great Dao [the supreme Dao path of the Yang element], while Ancestor Western Geng had focused on the Metal Attribute Great Dao [the supreme Dao path of the Metal element]. Among their group, Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, Ethan Chen, and Qiyuan Chen were the four whose cultivation paths were compatible with these essences.

Eldrin Chen made the decision without hesitation, allocating both Dao Source to Qiyuan Chen.

Both of these Dao Source [the primordial essence of the Great Dao] are of extraordinary value, yet refining a single one would find it difficult to forge a cultivator with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation representing the unity of Heaven, Earth, and Man]. Furthermore, the foundations of Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang are far too formidable; even the Ji Clan would struggle to achieve a breakthrough by refining such treasures.

Eldrin Chen believed that after Qiyuan Chen refined it, his Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable core of a cultivator's power] would undoubtedly become flawless and complete, increasing his chances of breaking through to the Triple Taiyi Foundation by ten to twenty percent. At that time, supplemented by treasures like the Innate Five Elements Fruit [a fruit born of heaven and earth containing the balanced essence of the five elements], the Innate Taiyi Pill [a supreme elixir that harmonizes the primordial energies], and the Innate Enlightenment Lotus Seed [a seed that grants profound spiritual insight], this Ancestor Eastern Sovereign would very likely become the first true Triple Taiyi Foundation within the family. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel.com.