Chapter 1588 : Prodigies of the Ninefold Heaven

Those who have opened the Ninefold Heaven [the legendary ninth and highest layer of the heavens] are all truly peerless prodigies.

Within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, such existences are exceedingly rare. As long as they do not fall prematurely, even if they cannot cultivate the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundation art] to achieve a perfect Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] state, their breakthrough into the Celestial Immortal Realm is almost a foregone conclusion.

Such individuals possess combat power at least comparable to five Earth Immortal Great Perfection [peak Earth Immortal realm] cultivators combined. Yet, they did not last more than a few exchanges against these three, which left Eldrin Chen rather surprised.

"A Great Encompassing Direct Successor [a direct heir of a supreme ancient sect], truly Extraordinary."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a look of admiration coloring his expression.

In all fairness, the combat prowess displayed by these few far surpassed that of the vast majority of Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm for cultivation] direct successors within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

Even at the same Ninth Level Earth Immortal realm and within the same Forbidden Domain [a state of transcending normal cultivation limits], Eldrin Chen believed that the Blazeflame Divine Spirit would likely be no match for these individuals in a contest of equal footing.

This was not due to any lack of brilliance on the part of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit, but rather because the heritage of such a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [a primordial and all-encompassing sect] was overwhelmingly potent.

Each of the figures before him seemed to have cultivated at least one Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-grade divine technique]. The sheer scale of this achievement was staggering.

One must understand that within the Chen Immortal Clan, aside from Eldrin Chen himself, only Exquisite Jiang possessed the 'Primordial Five Elements Energy' [a divine ability harnessing the primal five elements] and 'Five Elements Divine Light' [a radiant technique of the five elements], and Nyssa Qu possessed her Innate Divine Ability [a divine power born with her], the 'Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance' [a luminous technique of nine colors]. These were the clan's three Mysterious Grade Divine Ability. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel[dot]com.

Beyond these individuals, no one else had ever successfully cultivated a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-level mystical technique of profound and esoteric power].

From this perspective, one can truly grasp the formidable nature of these few individuals.

Not only were their cultivation arts and Divine Ability [mystical techniques] more complete, but the resources at their disposal were also far beyond the reach of ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators at the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm].

For countless Immortal [immortal beings], treasures like the coveted Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound insights] or even the Innate Flat Peach Tree [a divine peach tree bearing fruit that bestows longevity and power] were objects of desperate yearning. Yet, for those of their stature—Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing realm] cultivators from Ancient Sect's Direct Lineage [the direct lineages of ancient, powerful sects]—such treasures, while undoubtedly precious, were likely attainable through established channels.

With access to such resources, they naturally possessed a far greater likelihood of successfully cultivating a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability.

Without such resources, for an Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal realm cultivator] to cultivate a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability was a challenge of monumental, near-impossible difficulty.

Unless, like Eldrin Chen, one possessed comprehension far surpassing one's peers.

But Eldrin Chen's level of insight was an exception. Even now, his comprehension likely far exceeded that of a typical Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty Celestial Immortal], perhaps even approaching that of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Encompassing realm].

An ordinary Earth Immortal lacked such profound insight. Without sufficient Opportunity and Fortune [fateful encounters and good fortune] and resources, the ambition to cultivate a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability at the Earth Immortal realm bordered on sheer impossibility.

"Pfft—"

Severing Heaven's Spine [a formidable warrior known for his earth-shattering power], wielding the might of the Primordial Unity Heavenly Halberd [a legendary polearm symbolizing primordial unity], impaled the Eastern First Wood Divine Spirit [the divine embodiment of the Wood element from the East] upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky].

He withdrew the Heavenly Halberd, leaving the corpse of the Eastern Supple Wood Divine Spirit [the divine power of the Eastern Wood Spirit] to lie across the heavens, his expression impassive as he turned his gaze towards the others nearby.

At that very moment, a subtle shift occurred in the eyes of the others, a flicker of wariness now coloring their regard.

It was clear to all three that in the contest for this Earth Vein [a powerful ley line of terrestrial energy], one among them would ultimately be forced to withdraw.

After a moment of heavy silence, Severing Heaven's Spine looked towards Eldrin Chen and the woman of peerless beauty and spoke. "We three are all of the Human Race. Would it not be wise to join forces and drive out this scion of the Golden Spirit Bloodline [a prestigious lineage of golden spiritual power]?"

"*Screech—*"

The golden-hued Spirit Race [a race of beings composed of pure spiritual energy] cultivator's expression changed drastically. He immediately drew a brilliant Heavenly Blade [a celestial-grade saber], his posture shifting into one of guarded readiness.

The peerless immortal maiden clad in Nyssa [her name, meaning 'rainbow garment'] saw this and also turned to Eldrin Chen. "Brother Severing speaks sense. The three of us should unite. Once we have expelled this one, we can share this Earth Vein."

With the immortal maiden's agreement, all eyes now fell upon Eldrin Chen.

"A profound Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power attained through cultivation]. A direct descendant of an Ancient Sect's Direct Lineage [the pure-blooded heir of a venerable cultivation sect]."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] murmured inwardly, his decision crystallizing in an instant.

He gripped the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a legendary weapon of immense power], his form wreathed in Primordial Chaos Energy [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation sprang]. An intangible aura of battle intent enveloped all present.

"This Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-element spiritual energy], I claim it," he declared.

Eldrin Chen spoke with calm finality, his gaze serene as he concluded, "In recognition of your efforts in assaulting this Earth Vein, I shall grant you one opportunity."

"The three of you may attack together. Should you prevail, this Earth Vein shall be yours, offered with both hands."

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In that instant, boundless fury erupted across the faces of the three cultivators.

Severing Heaven's Spine [a formidable cultivator known by this epithet], advancing with the Heavenly Halberd [a divine-grade polearm] in hand, roared in wrath, "We are all Ancient Sect's Direct Lineage [direct disciples of ancient, prestigious sects]! Who among us is truly superior?"

"Your insolence is nothing but a path to your own demise!"

As the words fell, the Heavenly Halberd cleaved downward with overwhelming force, seeking to crush Eldrin Chen beneath its might.

"Clang—"

With a deafening roar, in the span of a single breath, Eldrin Chen parried the blow with his Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd.

His face was as placid as still water, his gaze unwavering as he spoke with utter calm, "If you were at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a true Celestial Immortal], you might have stood a chance against me."

"But mere Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]? What does it matter if I face three of you at once?"

"BOOM—"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen abruptly whirled his war halberd and brought it crashing down with earth-shattering force.

Struck by such a blow, Severing Heaven's Spine felt his palms go numb; his Primordial Unity Heavenly Halberd nearly flew from his grasp, and his entire body was sent hurtling backward through the air.

In an instant, Severing Heaven's Spine forcibly swallowed back a surge of rebellious blood and spoke with grave solemnity, "This man treads the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation path focused on forging the physical body into an indestructible vessel]. Beware his Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary physique of perfect unity and immense physical power]."

"Allow this humble one to test your mettle."

At that very moment, the female immortal Nyssa made her move. With a flick of her sleeve, she conjured a myriad of drifting blossoms that fell like rain.

The flying petals fell like rain, but halfway through the air, they erupted with boundless sharpness, as if billions of Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal grade] were cleaving down with immense force.

"A single thought births blossoms."

Severing Heaven's Spine [a formidable cultivator] narrowed his gaze slightly and immediately identified the origin of this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power].

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist] furrowed his brow slightly. From Severing Heaven's Spine's description, he understood that this Divine Ability was one of the core Divine Ability techniques passed down within the Myriad Blossoms Ancient Sect [an ancient and prestigious sect] of the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals].

If this Divine Ability were unleashed by a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a Celestial Immortal], Eldrin Chen might have felt some apprehension. However, Myriad Blossoms Celestial Maiden [a female cultivator from the Myriad Blossoms Ancient Sect] possessed slightly inferior cultivation power. In her hands, the technique's might ultimately fell just short.

In response, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Primordial One Weapon Art [a divine ability to manifest primordial weapons]. He conjured the Primordial One Ancient Bell [an ancient bell of primordial origin] to shield himself, while simultaneously materializing divine armaments like the Heavenly Blade [a blade of heavenly power], Immortal Sword, Great Cauldron [a massive, potent cauldron], divine spears, and ancient mirrors to counter his foes.

In the blink of an eye, he forced all three opponents into a steady retreat.

"Such profound cultivation power, such an arcane Divine Ability."

"His strength is astonishing. Could he have opened the Twelve-Layered Heaven [the pinnacle foundation for a specific cultivation stage]?"

After that brief exchange, Severing Heaven's Spine realized his own power was far inferior to that of Eldrin Chen.

He drew a deep breath and turned his gaze towards the other two Mortal Path [a foundational cultivation art]. "If you have any hidden cards, now is the time to play them," he urged. "Otherwise, I fear we shall all be forced into retreat today."

As his words fell, he simultaneously summoned his Primordial Unity Heavenly Halberd [a supreme-grade immortal weapon] and unleashed the profound Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique], 'Azure Firmament Path-Annihilating Tribulation Light' [a divine light capable of annihilating heavenly tribulations], his intent clear: to measure himself against Eldrin Chen.

Seeing this, the other two also sprang into action without hesitation.

The Myriad Blossoms Celestial Maiden simultaneously activated her 'Thought-Blooming Flowers' technique and her Primordial Unity Immortal Sword [an immortal weapon forged at the Primordial Unity realm]. Meanwhile, the Golden Spirit Divine Scion channeled his dazzling Heavenly Blade [a divine blade] and launched the Golden Radiance Heaven-Incinerating Art [a divine art of golden, heaven-scorching flames] in a fierce assault.

The prowess of these three was extraordinary. Commanding six profound Divine Ability [supreme mystical techniques] and Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [immortal weapons] in unison, their combined offensive was a sight that would have caused even a powerhouse with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation forged from two Primordial Unity treasures] to pale.

Eldrin Chen showed not the slightest negligence. With his Chaos Weapon Forging Art [an art to forge weapons from primordial chaos], he manifested seven ancient armaments to suppress Severing Heaven's Spine. Simultaneously, wielding his Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a war halberd forged from Primordial Unity-grade adamantine] and the Human Sovereign's Sword [the legendary sword of the Human Sovereign], he forced the Myriad Blossoms Celestial Maiden into a steady retreat.

Immediately after, with a flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen released a streak of Void Sword Radiance [a sword light that cuts through void] that cleaved through the air, aimed directly at the Golden Spirit Holy Scion. This novel is serialized on audio_novel.com. Visit for updates.