Chapter 1701 : The Indestructible Body's Triumph

"Hmph—"

Eldrin Chen let out a muffled grunt, clamping the long spear between his palms to forcibly receive the blow.

It was undeniable that the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body was truly formidable, and after Reverse to Innate, it had become unprecedentedly powerful.

Using the strength of the Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique to contend against the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang who had not yet reversed their Innate True Body was, in essence, somewhat of an unfair advantage for Eldrin Chen.

In terms of Physical Body strength alone, Eldrin Chen was superior to the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang.

Of course, the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang had cultivated the Triple Taiyi Foundation; with the three Three Taiyi Foundations interweaving and amplifying each other, their Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] also held a significant advantage. Thus, their overall combat prowess was on par.

However, the benefit of a powerful Physical Body became increasingly apparent the longer a grueling battle dragged on.

By this point in the fight, both combatants' Mana was nearly exhausted. The once-abundant Mana of the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang was now almost depleted. Even with the replenishment from the Innate Enlightenment Lotus Throne, Eldrin Chen's total Mana reserves had dwindled to less than one-tenth.

Yet, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had not suffered significant impairment and still retained a considerable portion of its combat strength.

In contrast, the power of the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang had greatly diminished, making it difficult for them to pose a lethal threat to Eldrin Chen any longer. Original English translation available at audio-novel*com.

"It is time to end this."

Eldrin Chen clamped down on the long spear with a single hand. With a surge of his full might, he wrenched the weapon directly from the grasp of the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang.

Then, in a fluid reversal, he thrust the spear back. A metallic *clang* echoed as it pierced straight through the chest of the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang.

"*Cough—*"

The Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang coughed up blood that stained the firmament. They plummeted from the Nine Heavens Above, crashing through and shattering an entire Immortal Island.

A moment later, they emerged from the wreckage, drenched in blood, a bitter smile twisting their features.

"I am defeated!"

Their once-majestic armor now hung in tatters. Gazing slowly at Eldrin Chen, they spoke with a voice laced with anguish, "From the moment I began to form within the womb, I possessed the Innate Yin-Yang Dao Bone [a supreme bone structure embodying the primordial forces of Yin and Yang]. I was destined from birth to be the True Seed of the Yin-Yang Divine Sovereign [the fated inheritor of the Yin-Yang Divine Sovereign's legacy]."

"Yet, the Dao [the fundamental principle or path] of Yin-Yang is a path of Limitless potential. It is also a path that defies the majesty of the Solar Celestial Emperor. Thus, I was envied by Heaven itself from the start, doomed never to be born as one complete being."

"To preserve my True Spirit [the core spiritual essence of a being], the Divine Kings of my clan split my essence in two. They created the two separate Imperial Son entities known as the Crimson Emperor of Tai Cang and the Black Emperor, destined to reunite only at the ultimate end of the Great Luo [the supreme cultivation realm]."

"I once believed that I, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang, was destined for peerless supremacy, to crush all challengers in my path. I never imagined I would be defeated by you."

"In today's battle, I am utterly and completely vanquished. The Dao Source [the primordial origin of all Daos] is here. You may proceed."

With those final words, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang spoke softly and closed his eyes.

Eldrin Chen, the Chaos War Halberd [a legendary polearm forged from primordial chaos] in hand, descended slowly from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms]. Gazing upon the defeated Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang before him, he could not help but give a slight, acknowledging nod.

This Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang possessed talent so rare it echoed through the annals of antiquity, a brilliance that rivaled even Jiang Daoxu, who had been reborn carrying the Primordial Genesis Qi Scripture [a supreme scripture detailing the creation of primordial Qi].

The battle had reached its conclusion, and Eldrin Chen had developed a measure of respect for Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang. He fell into contemplative silence for a moment before finally speaking.

"Would you be willing to follow me?"

"A warrior may be slain but never humiliated! I am a Forbidden Prodigy [a prodigy whose power defies conventional limits], how could I ever bow in submission?"

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang's expression shifted dramatically, his refusal immediate and absolute.

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang's unwillingness to submit was within his expectations. After all, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang's strength was a match for his own.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen pressed down with a single palm, sealing Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang deep within the Abyssal Sea Region.

"In recognition of the difficulty of your cultivation journey, I shall seal you here today. You will be released once the Dao Tribulation [the grand heavenly trial for ascension] has concluded," Eldrin Chen declared.

Having spoken, Eldrin Chen paid no further heed to Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang.

Meanwhile, the battle in the Firmament [the highest heavens] had already concluded. Though the invading forces from various races were formidable, the Human Race alliance of the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole was their equal in strength.

While the Primordial Thunder Dragon and the Crimson Crow Holy Son were Heaven's Chosen [prodigies blessed by heaven] within the economic sphere, Lyra Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Verdant Consort each possessed combat prowess that had also reached that same exalted realm.

This was especially true for Lyra Jiang. After forging her Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation stage], her Mana [spiritual energy reserves] accumulation was still insufficient and her Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound core of one's cultivation] required further refinement. Yet, she had already attained the Eleven Calamities Domain, drawing remarkably close to the ultimate Deep-Seated Foundation of Twelve Calamities. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel.com.

While Eldrin Chen clashed with Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang, the others likewise erupted into battles of peak intensity.

Lyra Jiang dueled the Primordial Thunder Dragon, slaying it after three thousand exchanges. Nyssa Qu and Verdant Consort joined forces against the Crimson Crow Holy Son, suppressing and killing him after several thousand clashes.

Once the trio had their hands free, the remaining Heaven's Chosen from the other races could no longer hold their ground and were swiftly eradicated by the allied forces.

Witnessing Eldrin Chen seal away Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang, Lyra Jiang approached Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Why did you not slay him?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression calm as he spoke: "This Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang, who cultivates the Yin-Yang Infinity Dao, is likely an exceedingly rare, peerless Heaven's Chosen even within the Tai Cang Divine Clan, one who has very probably caught the eye of a Great Luo Divine King from the Tai Cang Imperial Clan."

"Spare his life, and consider it a favor owed to the Tai Cang Divine Clan."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen spoke no more. He looked around and saw that Divine Lord Glaze, Wuji Fengyun, and the others had already been waiting for some time.

Thus, Eldrin Chen stepped forward and nodded to the assembled group. "For this great victory, my sincere thanks to you all."

The Pure Yang Holy Son nodded, yet with a trace of regret in his voice, said, "A pity that our two Fellow Daoist, Taiyang and Skyward, fell amidst the final clash."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood that while they had relied on the Formation to secure victory in this battle, they had also paid a heavy price.

Among them, the two Daoists Taiyang and Skyward were both prodigies who had opened their Ninefold Heavens [the nine foundational celestial apertures within a cultivator's body]. Once, they had been ranked alongside Divine Lord Ye Ruins and the Dragon King of the Western Abyss as one of the ten great geniuses of the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole.

Seizing the opportunity presented by the previous battle at the Great White Mountain Range, they had also been fortunate enough to break through to the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a profound and stable foundational cultivation stage].

However, lacking the backing of a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket realm], they were without a trump-card level Innate Treasure [a magical artifact born from nature with immense power]. Outmatched in skill, they ultimately perished in this calamity.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but speak: "Both Fellow Daoist were figures of peerless talent. To fall in battle during this tribulation is truly lamentable and tragic."

"Very well, I shall guide the reincarnation of these two Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators of similar attainment]. When they return in future lives, I will prepare items such as the Innate Taiyi Pill [a supreme elixir that can forge an innate foundation] to aid them in re-cultivating a Flawless Celestial Immortal Foundation [a perfect, unblemished foundation for ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm]."

Hearing this, everyone present could not help but smile faintly.

Wuji Fengyun stroked his beard with a pleased smile and said approvingly, "Your Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators of similar attainment] shows great righteousness. We shall trouble you with this matter then."

Eldrin Chen waved his hand dismissively and invited everyone into the Violet Ye Palace. "The spoils from this battle are beyond count. Once we fully digest them, we can establish the Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundation for future cultivation and power] needed to sweep across the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain."

"Now that the hostilities have temporarily ceased, let us divide the spoils."

Upon hearing this, smiles of genuine delight appeared on everyone's faces.

The treasures seized in this battle were exceptionally bountiful. Though not vast in number, each was a priceless rarity of immeasurable worth.

Eldrin Chen took stock and discovered that there were as many as sixty-seven Taiyi Rare Treasure [rare treasures of the Taiyi grade, immensely powerful artifacts], and even more astonishingly, eleven Innate Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws and supreme power]. Join our community of readers at https://audio-novel.com.