Chapter 1622 : Divine Spirits Fall at Heavenly Vault

Yet it was already too late. Energy Abyss Chen descended like a Nine HeavensImmortal King suppressing the mortal realm. With a single palm strike cleaving downward, boundless Solar Rule [the supreme authority of the sun] surged forth, instantly annihilating the enemy's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] on the spot.

The slaying by Energy Abyss Chen was merely the opening act.

Almost simultaneously, Lila used Frost Soul Radiance [a divine light that freezes the soul] to immobilize a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm]. Seizing the moment, Violet Consort Yan unleashed her Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power born with one's spirit], the 'Violet Cosmos Heaven-Slaying Sword', and beheaded the foe right upon the Heavenly Vault.

A third Divine Spirits [beings of immense spiritual power, akin to demigods] soon met the same fate, crushed into the void by the combined might of Ethan Chen's Life and Death Twin Swords.

"My life ends here."

Seeing the tide of battle had turned irrevocably, the hearts of the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators of the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a profound cultivation method focusing on the unity of dual primordial energies] clenched with dread.

Realizing their cause was lost, they immediately sought to disengage and flee, only to find the surrounding void had long been sealed.

"I'll fight you to the death!"

In his final moments, one of the Divine Spirits went berserk. He summoned a bow and a set of arrows, directing their lethal intent towards Verdant Consort.

This archery set was extraordinarily powerful. The bow was named the 'Gale Soul-Chasing Bow' and its arrows were called the 'Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow'.

Both the bow and the arrow were Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon of the Lower Grade [the lowest rank for weapons at this cultivation stage]. Yet, when combined, their power rivaled that of a Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [a mid-tier enchanted artifact for cultivators at the Primordial Unity stage]. Furthermore, their Slaughter power [a divine ability focused on pure destruction] was considered top-tier even among Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon.

"Beware!"

As the terrifying arrow shot forth, Verdant Consort immediately retreated with utmost gravity, only to find the Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow [an arrow that chases its target like a gale pursuing the sun] clinging to her shadow, relentlessly pursuing her in a deadly chase.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang promptly activated her Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine light capable of capturing objects aligned with the five elements] to seize it. However, she discovered this treasure was not within the Five Elements [the foundational spiritual energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], rendering even her Five-Colored Divine Light powerless against it.

At the same moment, Nyssa Qu unleashed her Innate Divine Ability [a divine power inherent to one's nature or bloodline], the Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance [a radiant light of nine colors with capturing properties], intending to seize and restrain this Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon.

Yet her opponent would not allow it. The enemy with the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a cultivation art establishing two foundations at the Primordial Unity stage] fought with berserk fury. Willing to expend his vital essence and blood, he madly summoned his own Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon to slash at her, forcing Nyssa Qu to defend with her full power in a desperate exchange of injury for survival.

It was at this precise moment that Eldrin Chen, high upon the Heavenly Vault [a celestial platform or high place], furrowed his brow slightly.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, the Polarity Void Mirror [a magical mirror that manipulates the void between polarities] rotated faintly, and in an instant, it captured and drew away the Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow.

"Hah—"

Watching the Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow being taken, Verdant Consort finally let out a sigh of relief.

This Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a supreme weapon forged at the Primordial Unity realm] and its Slaughter [a divine ability of immense destructive power] were extraordinary. She had no defensive Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [a protective treasure of the Primordial Unity realm] to shield her. Were it not for Eldrin Chen's Polarity Void Mirror, she would likely have suffered grievous wounds, facing the peril of utter annihilation.

With this thought, Verdant Consort's eyes gleamed with a cold light. She summoned her Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords and cleaved forward with all her might, intent on utterly vanquishing this formidable foe and avenging the slight.

Witnessing this from atop the Heavenly Vault, Eldrin Chen declared, "Dispatch them swiftly, lest further complications arise."

Hearing his words, the group acted without hesitation. They unleashed their Divine Ability [a supernatural power cultivated to a high degree] and Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts], launching a concerted assault to suppress the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm].

Having lost the Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow, they were deprived of their trump card—the one weapon capable of decisively slaying a Half-Step Celestial Immortal. Under the relentless siege of six powerful adversaries, the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal ultimately could not hold their ground.

Though they were shielded by Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure, their opponents were far from weak. Nyssa Qu wielded the Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest, most enigmatic grade] known as Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance, its power rivaling that of a Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure.

Verdant Consort had cultivated a Forbidden Domain [a forbidden and immensely powerful cultivation realm] and wielded the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a war halberd forged from Primordial Unity-grade adamantine], making her combat prowess no weaker than theirs.

With Energy Abyss Chen and the other three joining the fray, the outcome of this battle was a foregone conclusion.

After merely a hundred exchanges, the two Half-Step Celestial Immortal with Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a cultivation art that establishes a dual foundation at the Primordial Unity realm] were vanquished. The remaining Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] and Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the earthly realm] met a similar fate, all slain upon the void.

With the masters of the formation slain, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in completely suppressing the Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell.

As the dust settled, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, it was a close call but ended safely."

Verdant Consort retrieved the Gale Soul-Chasing Bow and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying, "When this bow and arrow are combined, if wielded by a Half-Step Celestial Immortal with a powerful physical body, it is potent enough to instantly suppress and slay another Half-Step Celestial Immortal."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grave.

With the exception of beings like the Myriad Spirit Patriarch whose magic power [cultivation energy] was heaven-defying, an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal could at most refine and wield a Lower-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure or a Low-Grade Innate Treasure.

However, even a lower-grade Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon lacked the power to instantly annihilate a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

This was why the survival capabilities of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm expert were so formidable. Even when pursued by a dual Primordial Unity Realm powerhouse wielding a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon, if they focused solely on escape, they still had a significant chance of preserving their life.

Yet, this Gale Soul-Chasing Bow and the Gale Wind Sun-Pursuing Arrow were different. When combined, this set was potent enough to suppress and kill a Half-Step Celestial Immortal with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation, yet its grade remained within the realm of lower-grade Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon. This made it exceptionally rare and valuable.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen said with a solemn expression, "This set of Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon must not fall into the hands of others. If it were used against us, it could pose a major threat."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Violet Consort Yan smiled faintly and added, "If used during a Path Tribulation [a critical trial or calamity on one's cultivation path], this treasure would likely be even more useful than a mid-grade Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon. It could truly serve as a decisive trump card."

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen also smiled slightly and said, "Let us first take stock of our gains."

Eldrin Chen spoke unhurriedly, then instructed people to inspect the treasures within this Gale Grotto-Heaven.

As a Lower Grade Grotto-Heaven [a lower-tier pocket realm of immense spiritual power], the foundational strength of Gale Grotto-Heaven was far inferior to Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven [a supreme-tier pocket realm] like Western Essence Grotto-Heaven or Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven. Yet, for the Chen Immortal Clan, the treasures within were still astonishingly bountiful.

After thoroughly scouring the treasures of the Grotto-Heaven, everyone gathered once more within the core Great Hall of Gale Grotto-Heaven.

"This time, our harvest is truly, exceptionally rich."

Within the Great Hall, the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] of the Chen Clan were gathered, each wearing a smile of satisfaction.

Eldrin Chen looked over the inventory in his hand, and a smile of genuine pleasure surfaced on his face.

The Gale Grotto-Heaven truly lived up to its name as a Grotto-Heaven. Its internal treasures were beyond counting, including no small number of Immortal Herb [plants of immense spiritual and medicinal value], Immortal Artifact [powerful enchanted objects], and Immortal Treasure [rare and valuable spiritual items], each category numbering in the tens of thousands.

Of course, these treasures alone were not enough to stir their hearts. What truly excited them were the rarities of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle of the eighth cultivation rank] and above.

Eldrin Chen glanced over the list and saw that the most precious item was, naturally, the Innate Ancient Tree - Innate Gale Gourd Vine [a primordial plant born with the essence of wind, bearing miraculous gourds].

Furthermore, there were thirty-eight items of Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the highest quality tier for rare materials] rarities in total. Among them were World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure used in the creation of new worlds] and Supreme Grade World-Opening Marvel [a supreme-grade marvel used in world-creation rituals].

However, all these treasures were of the wind attribute. Since the Chen Immortal Clan [the Chen family of immortals] lacked a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator one step below a true Celestial Immortal] who specialized in the Great Path [the supreme Dao or cultivation principle] of Wind, Eldrin Chen decided to sell them all.

The Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [a treasure of the Primordial Unity realm, the highest tier of rare materials], however, were extremely precious. There were thirteen items in total, comprising Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure of the Primordial Unity realm], Primordial Unity Immortal [an immortal of the Primordial Unity realm] medicines, and other Primordial Unity Rare Treasure.

Among them, there were five sets of Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure. These were the Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell, the Soul-Chasing Arrow and Sun-Pursuing Bow [a set of bow and arrows], the Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl, and the Fierce Wind Soul-Annihilating Banner.

Of these five supreme treasures, the Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell and the Soul-Chasing Sun-Pursuing Bow and Arrows were the most valuable. The former was a Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [a mid-grade treasure of the Primordial Unity Immortal tier], while the latter's value and destructive power were comparable to a Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure.

The remaining Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl was a defensive treasure, capable of releasing Primordial Unity [the highest cultivation realm] Nine Heavens Astral Winds [cosmic winds from the highest heavens] to protect its wielder. The Fierce Wind Soul-Annihilating Banner was a Slaughter [a divine ability focused on killing] Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure.

After examining these treasures, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively, "Aside from the Soul-Chasing Bow and Sun-Pursuing Arrows, exchange the other three Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [weapons of the Primordial Unity Immortal tier] for suitable Primordial Unity Rare Treasure."