Chapter 1601 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"No hesitation. Fight with everything you have."

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen spoke.

He manifested his Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique spanning countless Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], channeling its full power into the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd to clash with the foe. A single strike tore a fissure across the flesh of the Innate Filth Serpent.

The others also unleashed their full might without delay, manifesting their Primordial Unity Immortal Body to engage the Netherworld Filth Serpent in fierce combat.

Now, nearly every member of the Chen Immortal Clan had cultivated the Primordial Unity Immortal Body. Almost each of them wielded a World-Opening Supreme Treasure. Though they still could not match the Netherworld Filth Serpent in raw power, they were more than capable of wounding it.

Under the relentless assault, the Netherworld Filth Serpent roared in agony and fury. It erupted, unleashing a tide of Innate Filth Energy [a primordial, supremely corrupting and evil energy] that surged to engulf the entire Six Harmonies [a formation representing the six directions of space].

"Beware—!"

This Innate Filth Energy was the ultimate in corruption and vileness. Even an Innate [a supreme cultivation realm] great power would face significant trouble if tainted by it.

Although their Primordial Unity Immortal Body was Extraordinary, once polluted by the Innate Filth Energy, they too risked having their flesh and bones dissolve away.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme flame of solar origin] and his Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power [a boundless, foundational divine power] could counteract the Innate Filth Energy.

The Solar True Flame of the Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme cultivator], the Violet Flame Immortal Fire of Violet Consort Yan, and the Light of the World-Cleansing Verdant Lotus of the Verdant Consort also possessed a certain degree of countering effect against it.

They saw Eldrin Chen holding the front line with all his might, unleashing boundless Primordial One Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme celestial fire of creation] to incinerate all things, blocking the majority of the Innate Filth Energy [a primordial energy of corruption and decay]. Then, gripping the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd, he charged forward to attack.

The other eight also struck with their full power, assisting Eldrin Chen in battle, clashing together with the Nether Filth Serpent.

After a hundred exchanges of such fierce combat, Eldrin Chen realized that even with nine of them joining forces, they were still at a disadvantage against the Netherworld Black Serpent [a serpentine demon beast from the underworld]. His expression grew solemn.

Several times, they had come perilously close to suffering severe injuries. Were it not for the extraordinary nature of the Polarity Void Mirror, it was likely someone among them would have already perished.

"Truly worthy of being an Innate Great Calamity [a primordial beast born of cosmic catastrophe]," he remarked.

"Even grievously wounded, we still cannot suppress it."

Seeing the difficulty in subduing the Netherworld Filth Serpent, Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression.

The others also had their expressions shift slightly. One must remember, every Half-Step Celestial Immortal present had opened a Ninefold Heaven [a supreme foundational realm] or higher.

Combined, their power surpassed even that of an existence with a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [an immensely powerful cultivation foundation]. Yet, against the Netherworld Filth Serpent, they still found themselves at a disadvantage. This realization weighed heavily upon their hearts.

"Judging by the strength of this Netherworld Filth Serpent [a vile serpent demon born from the foulest energies of the underworld], with our current power, unless we unleash ultimate trump cards like an Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primal chaos of creation], I fear even our combined efforts would not be a match for an Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]."

Exquisite Jiang spoke slowly, her gaze inevitably turning towards Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen understood Exquisite Jiang's meaning and immediately nodded. "Hold it off for me. I shall unleash my full power to subdue this demon."

"Understood—"

The group nodded in unison, instantly unleashing their full might. A myriad of Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques born from profound cultivation] and other means were hurled towards the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen fiercely summoned an immortal vessel. The vessel shimmered with Innate [primal, heaven-born] light, its entire form swirling with Polarity Dual Energy [the harmonized energies of opposing cosmic forces, Yin and Yang].

As the Polarity Dual Energy merged into one, they finally fused into Eldrin Chen's Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator].

"BOOM—"

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial Spirit blaze with light. His physical body, his spiritual energy, his comprehension of Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of the Great Dao], and his Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivated path]—all began a profound sublimation.

A power of unprecedented, world-shaking magnitude surged into Eldrin Chen's physical form, elevating his strength to an ultimate, transcendent peak.

"Slay!"

Empowered by the Polarity Path Union Gourd [a mystical gourd that harmonizes opposing forces to amplify power], Eldrin Chen felt his strength multiply. He fiercely channeled the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a divine weapon forged from primordial essence and unbreakable metal] and struck, the halberd's point piercing deep into the Netherworld Filth Serpent's [a colossal serpent born from the foulest energies of the underworld] scaled flesh.

In that instant, the Netherworld Black Serpent roared in agony. Boundless Innate Baleful Energy [a primal, destructive force of malice and corruption] erupted from its wound in a violent frenzy. With a maddened bellow, it lashed out, sending Eldrin Chen hurtling backward through the void.

Eldrin Chen grunted, but as he was flung away, he willed the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd back to his grasp. Only then did he see the grievous wound he had inflicted—a deep, penetrating gash marring the Netherworld Filth Serpent's monstrous form.

It was clear. Augmented by the Polarity Path Union Gourd, his power had risen to a level that could truly threaten the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

"My current raw strength rivals that of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch in his prime," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a fierce light gleaming in his eyes. "My combat prowess should have truly stepped into the realm of the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary foundational state where body, energy, and spirit achieve perfect, threefold harmony]."

His voice was a low, resonant growl. "You vile creature, do you still dare to act so ferociously?"

As the words fell, the Netherworld Filth Serpent responded with a devastating tail sweep, a mountain of scaled flesh and malice cutting through the darkness.

Eldrin Chen crossed the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd before him, meeting the colossal strike head-on. The impact shook the heavens. In the same fluid motion, he drew the Human Sovereign's Sword [the legendary blade symbolizing the authority and legacy of mankind's ancient ruler] and unleashed a cleaving arc. The divine edge bit deep, carving another searing scar across the Netherworld Filth Serpent's hide.

"This is the feeling," he whispered, a cold smile touching his lips. The tide had turned.

"So this is the power of the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary cultivation art that unifies the three primordial energies]—a force potent enough to contend with a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm]."

Elated, Eldrin Chen immediately brandished his Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a divine weapon forged from primordial unity adamantine] and erupted into a world-shaking battle against the Netherworld Filth Serpent [a colossal serpent born from the foulest essence of the netherworld].

They continued their clash, exchanging dozens of blows in the blink of an eye. With each passing moment, Eldrin Chen fought with ever-increasing fervor, his battle spirit blazing.

By this point, Eldrin Chen could roughly estimate that the power granted by the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation was roughly eighty percent of the Netherworld Filth Serpent's might.

Although this twenty percent deficit prevented him from defeating the Netherworld [the dark and chaotic realm of the dead] Black Serpent, it at least allowed him to stand his ground and fight.

At the very least, with the assistance of Exquisite Jiang and the other seven cultivators, Eldrin Chen had managed to suppress the Netherworld Filth Serpent, now holding a slight, albeit tenuous, upper hand.

While this advantage was partly due to the Netherworld Filth Serpent being severely wounded and only able to unleash eighty or ninety percent of its full power, it still constituted a legendary feat—a mere Celestial Immortal Great Power [a powerful being at the Celestial Immortal realm] daring to challenge a far superior foe.

"BOOM—!"

Eldrin Chen unleashed another earth-shattering blow, sending the Netherworld Filth Serpent reeling. He then attempted to channel the boundless might within him once more, only to sense a faint but unmistakable waning in the power flowing from the Polarity Path Union Gourd [a mystical gourd that harmonizes opposing energies].

In that instant, Eldrin Chen understood. With his current level of spiritual power, the Polarity Path Union Gourd could only sustain his full-force assaults for about one hundred strikes.

"We can delay no longer."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze sweeping over his companions in an instant.

In that very moment, they understood his intent perfectly. As one, they unleashed their full power to suppress the Netherworld Filth Serpent [a primordial serpent born from the foulest dregs of the netherworld].

"Perish now!"

In a flash, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, summoning forth the Innate Dual-Polarity Void Mirror [a primordial treasure capable of manipulating the fundamental forces of yin and yang]. He activated the supreme Slaughter [Annihilation] Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] contained within the mirror.

High above, at the very zenith of the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky], a vast and illusory ancient mirror materialized, spanning countless millions of Li-lengths. Within its surface, the Polarity Dual Energy [the intertwined forces of yin and yang] churned and coalesced, finally releasing a beam of utterly magnificent mirror-light that descended.

"Polarity Primordial Magnetism Universe Starlight Annihilation Divine Light."

Instantly, a light of Innate [Primordial] Slaughter [Annihilation]—sufficient to obliterate all existence—fell, aiming directly for the Netherworld Filth Serpent.

Yet the serpent seemed to have anticipated this very strike. With a furious roar, it unleashed a beam of nether-gloom from its eyes to meet the attack.

"It's the Innate Filth Light [Primordial Filth Radiance]!"

Witnessing this scene, the expressions of everyone present shifted subtly.

The Innate Divine Ability unleashed by this Netherworld Filth Serpent was also a power comparable to a Mysterious Grade Divine Ability, and it had actually managed to block the full-force strike of the Polarity Void Mirror.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had prepared for this. With a flick of his sleeve, a dark-golden gourd shot forth, unleashing a blade of light imbued with Innate Slaughter essence that cleaved downwards.

"Hiss—"

The sudden, lethal strike made the Netherworld Filth Serpent acutely aware of a mortal threat.

It immediately sought to divert its remaining power to defend, but how could the others be unprepared?

In that instant, Exquisite Jiang and Glazed Qu made their move. The Mysterious Grade Divine Ability Five-Colored Divine Light and the Seven-Colored Immortal Light cascaded down, freezing the Netherworld Filth Serpent's movements for a crucial moment.