Chapter 1699 : Clash of Primordial Powers

"Let us all unleash our full power. If anyone holds back again today, I fear none of us will leave this place alive."

As this shocking thought crossed his mind, Crimson Crow Holy Son could not help but speak out.

The others exchanged glances, their expressions turning profoundly grave. Without the slightest hesitation, they too unleashed their full might.

They saw Primordial Thunder Dragon summon his Innate Treasure [a treasure born with the user, sharing a deep spiritual connection], the Silent Annihilation Thunder Tribulation Spear [a spear imbued with the annihilating power of heavenly thunder tribulation], its tip radiating an arrogance that defied the heavens. Meanwhile, Crimson Crow Holy Son channeled his Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force], the Crimson Crow Soaring Heaven Technique [a divine technique where the cultivator transforms into a blazing crimson crow], transforming into a wheel of crimson Supreme Yang [the ultimate principle of the sun and masculine energy] to press down with overwhelming force.

The Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang saw their battle fervor surge. Joining forces, they activated their supreme treasure's Divine Ability [a power inherent to a divine artifact], launching a combined assault aimed at suppressing Eldrin Chen.

Facing such a coordinated strike, a flicker of solemnity passed through Eldrin Chen's calm eyes, yet he did not retreat a single step.

Standing firm amidst the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], he simply waved his sleeve, channeling the Primordial Chaos True Aura [a protective aura embodying the fundamental, undifferentiated energy of creation] to shield himself.

In that instant, the Innate Treasure and Profound Divine Ability [a supreme, heaven-defying supernatural power] of the four attackers crashed against the Primordial True Aegis [the ultimate shield formed from primordial chaos energy]. A terrifying conflagration of light and force erupted, the powers locked in a stalemate, neither side gaining the upper hand.

"Your combined strike... is not unworthy."

At this moment, Eldrin Chen offered rare praise, his voice a low murmur. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel`com.

The four individuals before him were all Heaven's Chosen of the Forbidden Realm. Although they were merely ten-calamity Heaven's Chosen who had just Initial Entry the Forbidden Realm, their combined combat power was already sufficient to rival a peerless genius of the Twelve Calamities realm.

Even Eldrin Chen felt considerable pressure facing the full-force assault of these four. His Primordial Chaos True Aura was beginning to show signs of strain, barely holding firm against their onslaught.

It must be understood that the current Eldrin Chen had already cultivated his Primordial Unity Qi into a Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability. Driven by Mana at the eight-limits grade, this Divine Ability was immensely powerful. Yet, he still felt such immense pressure, a testament to the formidable might of their combined assault.

"Bell, come forth."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen channeled his Mana to its utmost limit.

A thunderous boom echoed as the Chaos-Colored Ancient Bell descended with crushing force. An aura of Boundless Chaos cascaded from it, repelling the attacks of the four and solidly blocking this combined strike.

"Husband, we are coming to aid you!"

At the same moment, Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, having finally stabilized their Formation, soared into the sky, intending to lend Eldrin Chen their support.

However, Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression calm as he declared, "Leave these four to me. Go and assist Pure Yang Holy Son and the others."

Though Lyra Jiang felt a flicker of concern upon hearing this, she did not hesitate for a moment after his words. She immediately changed course to engage the Triple Taiyi Foundation experts of the Demon and God Races.

Watching Lyra Jiang and the others depart, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod in his heart.

With his current power, as long as he was not besieged by too many cultivators at the Triple Taiyi Foundation [the third and highest stage of the Taiyi Foundation Establishment realm], his confidence in protecting himself was still extremely high.

In contrast, Divine Lord Glaze and her companions were outnumbered and facing the flawless Celestial Immortal Seed [a cultivator with the innate potential to ascend to the Celestial Immortal realm] prodigies from the various great Ancient Sect Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension of immense spiritual density]. The slightest misstep could lead to a perilous fall for them.

Lyra Jiang and the others going to lend their aid settled Eldrin Chen's heart somewhat.

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin Chen summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd from within the Violet Ye Palace. Then, wielding its peerless divine might, he launched a sweeping assault against the four opponents.

Not having yet stepped into the Heaven Immortal Realm, their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators] was ultimately somewhat thin, making it difficult to sustain the lethal power of their Profound Divine Ability [a supreme-level divine art or supernatural power] for an extended period.

Once embroiled in a protracted battle, determining victory or defeat would ultimately depend on the power of their Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a legendary, peerless immortal constitution].

Now, the five of them clashed fiercely together. The Heavenly Saber, ancient swords, divine spears, and war halberds collided incessantly. Terrifying shockwaves of force rippled through the six directions, churning the Void [the fabric of space itself] into wave after wave of violent turbulence.

The five combatants were all the most supreme, peerless Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by heaven] among those at the Heavenly Layers [the various stages of the Heaven Immortal realm]. Their innate talent rivaled that of Divine Kings and Demon Emperors in their youth, comparable to the early years of Human Race Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord who has attained a state approaching that of a Sage].

Of course, the Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle of the cosmos] is a solitary path. To cultivate to the level of a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord is exceedingly arduous. Out of one hundred thousand individuals with such potential, not even one might ultimately possess the destined opportunity to reach the end.

Just as a Superior Golden Core possesses the potential for Ascending to Immortality [to transcend mortality and become an immortal], ultimately, those who truly achieve Ascending to Immortality are less than one in a hundred million.

For those who cultivate the Forbidden Realm [a legendary, near-impossible to achieve cultivation state] within the Taiyi Realm [the foundational stage of Celestial Immortal cultivation], the difficulty of breaking through to Great Luo [the supreme realm beyond Celestial Immortal] is somewhat easier compared to an ordinary Flawless Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal with a perfect, flawless foundation]. Beyond that point, the distinction largely fades.

The so-called Nine-Layered Great Luo Heavenly Pass [the nine supreme barriers to the Great Luo Realm] are, in essence, the successive shattering of nine layers of the Forbidden Realm. Those capable of breaking through all nine layers of the Great Luo Heavenly Pass—are they not each a Calamity Tribulation [a destined protagonist who rises amidst great calamities] of a caliber unseen for countless eons?

Even so, the few present here were truly astonishing. Their ability to step into the Forbidden Realm signified that, should they cultivate to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm], they would very likely be capable of breaking through at least one Heavenly Pass.

At this moment, with everyone unleashing their full power, the combat prowess on display was truly earth-shattering, astonishing even the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme expert among Heavenly Immortals] observing from above the Firmament [the celestial dome of the heavens].

Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique as unyielding as primordial chaos] was originally comparable to a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundation achieved by perfecting body, law, and fruit in the Taiyi Realm]. After Reverse to Innate [a profound technique to revert one's essence to its primordial, innate state], its power doubled. Further augmented by the Taiyi Primordial Limitless Dao Principle [a supreme Dao principle of boundless origin], the resultant strength reached a certain ultimate limit, rivaling that of a peerless genius who had weathered Twelve Calamities [surviving twelve great heavenly tribulations]. Continue your cultivation journey at www . audio-novel.com.

The other four were also rare talents of ancient legend. The Primordial Thunder Dragon possessed a Physical Body [the cultivation of the physical form] that was peerless. The Crimson Crow Holy Son's True Body [a cultivator's ultimate manifested form] of Chiwu [the Southern Pole True Spirit, a legendary solar avian], rivaled the crimson sun of the Nine Heavens [the nine layered heavens of cosmology]. Within the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang flowed the bloodline of a Divine Emperor from the Primordial Era [the mythic age of creation].

If that were all, Eldrin Chen would still have been utterly confident in suppressing them.

Yet, all four had cultivated the Triple Taiyi Foundation. Their Physical Body, Dao Principles [comprehension of the fundamental laws of existence], and Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path] had all reached the Taiyi Realm. The mutual integration of these three aspects multiplied their power exponentially, elevating them to a realm where they could challenge and slay Heaven Immortal [an immortal of the Heavenly Realm].

Even among flawed Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], the combat prowess of these four was by no means weak.

At this moment, they advanced bearing their Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth] and continuously unleashed their Profound Divine Ability [a profound and mighty supernatural power] in relentless assaults. This was nearly equivalent to four Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle-level immortal cultivator] joining forces to besiege him. Even Eldrin Chen had to devote his full concentration to meet their onslaught.

This great battle raged for many days. The five combatants exchanged over nine thousand moves in succession, yet victory remained elusive, the fight dragging both sides to the brink of exhaustion.

"BOOM—"

Seeing the struggle deadlocked, Eldrin Chen could no longer afford to hold back.

He gripped the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd embodying the primordial chaos of creation] to force back the Crimson Crow Holy Son, while simultaneously using the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [twin swords capable of cleaving heaven and earth] to parry the attacks of the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang. At last, he created the opening needed to shatter the stalemate.

"CLANG—"

In that fleeting instant, the Gale God-Slaying Gourd [a gourd treasure that unleashes soul-rending gales] soared into the air. It bloomed with a World-Illuminating Immortal Light [a divine radiance capable of illuminating all realms], which shot forth like a lance to suppress and slay the Primordial Thunder Dragon [an ancient dragon born from the chaos of primal thunder].

Yet, in that same moment, the Primordial Thunder Dragon sneered coldly. With a flick of its sleeve, it manifested a majestic, towering mountain of golden stone.

The small mountain swelled with the wind, transforming into a Primordial Divine Mountain [a divine mountain from the primordial era of creation] that radiated with the magnetic power of the Five Elements [the five fundamental elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. This force seized and drew the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a flying dagger artifact famed for slaying deities] toward it.

"Innate Five Malignancies Magnetic Mountain."

"Oh no!"

In an instant, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He immediately tried to recall the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a legendary flying weapon known for its unparalleled lethality].

Alas, the power of the Innate Five Malignancies Magnetic Mountain [a primordial treasure that emits a powerful magnetic force] was extraordinary. Despite the God-Slaying Flying Dagger's frantic spiraling, it was ultimately drawn in and captured.

"Hahaha!"

Having seized the Gale God-Slaying Flying Saber, the Primordial Thunder Dragon [an ancient and immensely powerful dragon of thunder] roared with laughter. "I anticipated this move of yours long ago!"

"Although this weapon's killing power is peerless, it is countered by innate magnetic forces. That is precisely why I borrowed this unique treasure from the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven [a legendary paradise realm associated with the phoenix]."

Witnessing this, Crimson Imperial Son of Tai Cang immediately thrust forward with his Crimson Blood Divine Spear, his aura brimming with overwhelming killing intent. "Without your precious ambush weapon, how much longer can you act so arrogantly?" For more chapters, visit audio-novel.com (official site) for the complete novel.