Chapter 1538 : Ethereal Void Sword Art Unleashed

It seems the Divine Race is not a monolithic bloc; there are internal frictions as well."

Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, then with a sweep of his sleeve, he unleashed his full power. His overwhelmingly domineering Primordial Indestructible Body pressed his opponent into a steady retreat. With the aid of Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, Eldrin Chen, and others, the pressure on the Human Race had greatly diminished. The Divine Race and the Demonic Tribe could no longer maintain an utterly overwhelming advantage. It was precisely at this moment that an immensely powerful aura erupted from within the Human Sovereign Nebula, followed by a figure clad in snow-white robes striding forth. With a flick of his sleeve, a streak of Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of energy projected by a sword cultivator] cleaved through the air towards the enemy.

That Sword Qi was dazzlingly brilliant, radiating a power that could sever the Void [the fabric of space itself]. Wherever it passed, space parted like flowing water.

"It's the Ethereal Void Sword Art!"

The Great White Celestial Maiden, recognizing the origin of this Sword Qi, exclaimed with shock widening her eyes.

Hearing this, everyone's hearts clenched with alarm. The Ethereal Void Sword Art was renowned as the foremost among the Ten Great Sword Arts of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

It was created by the founding patriarch of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven, 'Ancestor Ethereal Void'. This sword art contained the mysteries of the Void Heaven [a conceptual realm of pure emptiness], said to be capable of cleaving through the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of higher existence] and the Void itself. It was a lethal sword technique of the spatial attribute.

However, this sword art was overwhelmingly powerful—a special Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] of the Mysterious Profound Grade, even half a step into the realm of Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability [techniques of a level usable by founding patriarchs]. Consequently, mastering it was exceedingly difficult.

Among the dozen or so Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle experts at the Heavenly Immortal stage] within the entire Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven, only five had succeeded in cultivating it.

Now, witnessing the Ethereal Void Sword Art sweeping towards them, the Demonic Tribe and Divine Race forces paled dramatically. The Golden Radiance Grotto-Heaven Divine Son hastily moved to intercept, wielding a war halberd forged from Refined Supreme Gold [a peerless, supremely hard golden metal] to block the incoming strike. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.

"Ah!"

Yet, in the span of a single breath, a cry of agony tore through the air. The Golden Radiance Divine Son was sent hurtling through the void, blood spraying from his form, his chest pierced clean through by a terrifying Ethereal Void Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of sword energy].

"Impossible!"

Witnessing this scene, shock rippled through the onlookers.

This Golden Radiance Divine Son had opened the Eighth Heaven [the eighth of the nine foundational heavens within a cultivator's dantian] and forged a Dual Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally rare and powerful dual-element foundation for cultivation]. He possessed at least a forty percent certainty of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals], and could be said to have long been prepared to charge towards that very threshold.

However, ascending to Heaven Immortal required transforming one's Heavenly Layers [the stratified heavens within one's cultivation foundation] into a personal Cosmos [a miniature universe or world]. This act demanded an all-or-nothing commitment, with only two outcomes: utter annihilation or glorious success. It was for this reason he had suppressed his breakthrough until now.

For such a heaven-shaking Divine Son, wielding a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal-grade weapon of immense power] no less, to be defeated and forced to retreat after a mere exchange of blows was utterly inconceivable. By all logic, he should have been nearly invincible within the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm.

"*Hum*."

A soft hum resonated from within the Void [the formless, primordial emptiness]. Having vanquished his foe in a single stroke, the snow-white-robed figure materialized atop the Void Heaven [a conceptual plane of emptiness], his gaze sweeping calmly over the assembled warriors on the battlefield.

"The Ethereal Void Holy Son!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, some among the crowd could not help but exclaim in surprise.

Even the Golden Radiance Divine Son, suppressing his injuries, exclaimed with a drastically changed expression, "You have mastered the Taiyi Rule [the supreme law of primordial unity]?"

Hearing the words of the Golden Radiance Divine Son, the expressions of everyone present shifted slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

The Ethereal Void Holy Son had opened the Twelfth Heaven [the twelfth and highest tier of the Earth Immortal realm]. Even before his breakthrough, he was a top-tier Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator, whose combat prowess was sufficient to challenge a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Now that he had stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, his power had undergone an unprecedented enhancement, rivaling that of the most elite cultivators with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two supreme primordial principles]. With such profound foundations and a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon imbued with primordial unity] in hand, it was no wonder he could severely wound the Golden Radiance Divine Son with a single move.

"Pathetically weak."

Watching the Golden Radiance Divine Son retreat in defeat, the Ethereal Void Holy Son spoke with icy indifference. The Golden Radiance Divine Son, his face flushed crimson, wished to suppress his injuries and fight on, but he noticed the other Divine Sons of the Divine Race and Imperial Sons of the Demonic Tribe had all taken half a step back.

Clearly, in their eyes, this battle could no longer be fought.

With the intervention of Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and Eldrin Chen and others, the battlefield had reached a near equilibrium. And now, with the Ethereal Void Holy Son's breakthrough, the scales had tipped decisively.

Although the combat prowess of the Ethereal Void Holy Son might not surpass that of the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, his mastery of the Profound Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of the profound grade] known as the Ethereal Void Sword Art meant his killing power likely exceeded even that of the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor by a hair.

Continuing this battle would, at best, result in mutual destruction, and there was even a possibility they might face defeat.

Thus, in an instant, they reached a decision. The Oriole Phoenix Maiden spoke, her gaze turning grave: "The Holy Sons have actually cultivated the Dao Principles of the Great Unity [a profound state of cosmic harmony and unity]. Truly, they are worthy of being called the foremost of the Human Race in the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain for tens of millions of years."

"In tens of millions of years, the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven will likely gain another Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm."

The Ethereal Void Holy Son stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression serene as he remained poised upon the Firmament. He spoke with a calm tone, "Do you still wish to act?"

"Since the Ethereal Void Holy Son stands before us, we naturally must grant you this courtesy," the Western Qi Divine Son stated plainly. With a flick of his sleeve, he departed into the depths of the Void [the formless, boundless space beyond the material world].

The other powerhouses of the Demonic Tribe and the Divine Race were also unwilling to fight to mutual ruin. They immediately took to the skies, vanishing swiftly amidst the endless layers of the Heavenly Layers [the stratified celestial realms]. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel.com (official site).

Watching the formidable enemies depart, the Human Race powerhouses collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

The Pure Yang Holy Son cupped his hands towards the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and spoke, "We thank you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], for your aid."

"This old man should have intervened. There is no need for thanks."

The Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor replied with detached calm and did not linger.

Eldrin Chen also departed alongside Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor. Before leaving, he glanced back at Ethereal Void Holy Son, their gazes meeting for a fleeting instant. With a slight nod, he then tore through the Void [the formless, empty space between realms] and vanished.

After leaving the Human Sovereign Nebula, Eldrin Chen had the others return to the Yin Plane Microcosm to continue their preparations, while he himself took Lyra Jiang to a stellar chasm.

Deep within that stellar chasm, the two indeed encountered the Ethereal Void Holy Son. "Grandfather."

Upon seeing the Ethereal Void Holy Son, Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang immediately clasped their hands in greeting. Jiang Daoxu gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over them with a discerning eye. A look of satisfaction crossed his features. "After all these years, you have relied solely on your own efforts to reach your current level of cultivation. You have not disappointed me."

"How could we compare to the astonishing speed of your own progress, Grandfather?" Lyra Jiang replied with a faint smile, her tone light.

Jiang Daoxu shook his head, a sigh escaping his lips. "I entered the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of profound cultivation], receiving its resources and patronage. Naturally, my cultivation advanced swiftly."

"But in this Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals dwell], there is no such thing as a free meal. I have received the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven's grace, and thus I must repay its karmic debt."

Jiang Daoxu spoke earnestly, then turned his gaze to Eldrin Chen. "The reason I have achieved what I have in this life is largely thanks to you."

"Without the 'Primordial Genesis Qi Scripture' [a supreme cultivation manual detailing the creation of primordial energy] you gifted me, I likely would not have attained my current accomplishments."

As Jiang Daoxu recounted his tale, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the experiences he had undergone over the years.

In this life, Jiang Daoxu was born bearing a sword, accompanied from birth by the Supreme Ancient Scripture and the Primordial Genesis Qi Scripture. His foundational origin could be said to rival that of the most supreme Innate Sacred Spirits. That Primordial Genesis Qi Scripture is extremely similar to the Primordial Scripture; it is said this scripture devours the Heaven and Earth Power [the fundamental energies of the cosmos] and reverses acquired energies, transforming them into Innate Qi [the primordial, uncreated energy that existed before the formation of the world].

When this Qi [vital energy] is cultivated to its ultimate extreme, it is said it can even condense into the legendary 'Primordial Beginning Qi' [the very first, undifferentiated energy from which all creation sprang].

The 'Primordial Beginning Qi' is fabled to be the mother of all energies within the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven]. It possesses the power to elevate a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact born from primordial nature] into a 'Innate Supreme Treasure' [a supreme treasure of innate origin, unparalleled in power]. Read the full novel exclusively on audio—novel.com.