Chapter 1740 : Clash of Primordial Powers

At this moment, Divine Abyss Daoist channeled the Divine Abyss Sword Art [a profound sword technique of the Divine Abyss lineage], augmenting it with the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword [an ancient divine sword of immense power] as it cleaved downwards. A torrential wave of Sword Intent [the conceptual essence and willpower focused through a sword technique] surged towards Ronan, its force seemingly capable of sundering an entire Chaotic Cosmos [a primordial, unformed universe].

"Hmph—"

As the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword descended upon him, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine ability that manifests a colossal hand formed from the energy of primordial chaos]. Instantly, a heaven-shrouding giant hand materialized and crashed down with overwhelming force, meeting the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword in a cataclysmic collision.

"BOOM—"

In that instant, the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of immense power, nearing the level of a Patriarch] clashed with the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, unleashing a blinding shockwave that rippled through the six directions of space.

The Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, its edge peerlessly sharp, bolstered by the Divine Abyss Sword Art, managed to cleave straight through the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand with sheer, unstoppable force.

Witnessing his Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand being sundered, Divine Abyss Daoist roared with maddened laughter. "Your Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand is broken! How much longer can you remain so arrogant?"

As his words faded, the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword erupted with world-shattering brilliance, its devastating residual power continuing its relentless slash towards Eldrin Chen.

"Perhaps it is time," Eldrin mused inwardly, "for me to cultivate and create a lethal sword art of my own—one specifically designed to amplify the power of a Divine Ability [a supernatural technique or power] when wielded with an Immortal Sword [a transcendent sword artifact]." Continue reading this story at audi novel.com.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. His Chaos Heaven Scripture was profoundly Exquisite and could amplify even Divine Ability Immortal Treasure, yet it ultimately was not a sword art dedicated solely to that purpose.

If, upon the foundation of the Chaos Heaven Scripture, he could create a Supreme killing sword technique specifically designed to amplify the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, perhaps this pair of Lifebound Immortal Sword would no longer feel so inadequate.

As these thoughts flickered through his mind, Eldrin Chen activated his Primordial Chaos True Aura to shield his body, blocking the strike from the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword.

Then he soared into the heavens, gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd to parry the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword. With a flick of his sleeve, he forcefully unleashed the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder once more, aiming it squarely at the Divine Abyss Daoist.

"A perfect opportunity!"

Seeing that Eldrin Chen dared to attack again, the Divine Abyss Daoist immediately commanded his Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to block the strike with all its might.

Immediately after, he activated his Lifebound Divine Ability once more. In an instant, a torrential Sword Abyss Long River surged through the Heavenly Layers, roaring towards Eldrin Chen.

After the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand was shattered, the Primordial True Aegis also suffered backlash, its power significantly diminished. Now, under the relentless onslaught of endless Sword Qi, the Primordial Chaos True Aura protecting him began to waver precariously.

"Perish!"

And in that very moment, the Divine Abyss Daoist seized his chance.

He saw the figure fiercely channel the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, cleaving towards Eldrin Chen to lure him into activating the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords and the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell to block. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron.

"BOOM!"

In that instant, the overwhelming power of the Superior-Grade Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial artifact of supreme quality, born from the world's essence] descended to suppress the mortal realm. The colossal ancient cauldron crashed down with earth-shattering force, aiming to crush Eldrin Chen where he stood.

With this single strike, he intended to leverage the supreme might of the innate ancient cauldron to decisively end the battle.

"Not good!"

The hearts of the onlookers clenched. They prepared to intervene.

Yet, in that very moment, Eldrin Chen shot into the sky. With a sweep of his sleeve, he unleashed a strand of ethereal Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of spiritual energy].

All eyes lifted to witness a strand of intangible Sword Qi cleave heavenward. It parted the void between the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven in cultivation cosmology], splitting the boundless sea of the Sword Abyss cleanly in two.

"It's the Ethereal Void Sword Art!"

Chunxu Zi cried out in astonishment, but a heartbeat later, his voice trembled with deeper shock. "No... that's not it. He has fused the principles of the Ethereal Void Sword Art with his Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force], the 'Supreme Unity Ethereal Void Sword Qi'. He has comprehended and mastered them, forging a Half-Step Sect Master Level Sword Dao Divine Ability [a sword technique nearing the pinnacle mastery of a grand sect's leader] that is uniquely his own."

"Such talent is truly beyond comprehension!"

At this moment, the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a divine technique of near-ancestral power] manifested once more upon the mortal realm. Its unparalleled, epoch-defining sharpness dazzled the ages, cleaving through the vast expanse with a force that could suppress all things.

This was a true Supreme [the highest grade] killing Divine Ability [a supernatural technique]. Where it passed, the Innate Sword Qi [sword energy born of primordial nature] sundered all creation. Nothing within the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven] could withstand its edge. In but an instant, it pierced through everything.

The Divine Abyss Daoist sought to activate the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact of immense power] to block it, but realized it was already too late. He could only barely muster a protective Divine Ability to shield himself.

Yet, as this strand of Innate Ethereal Cosmos Sword Qi [primordial sword energy embodying the ethereal cosmos] slashed forth, his protective Divine Ability was instantly split asunder. Surging Celestial God [a high cultivation realm] might shook the Cosmos [the universe], cleaving his Physical Body [the corporeal form of a cultivator] in two on the spot.

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In that single moment, the Divine Abyss Daoist was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, suffering wounds of unprecedented severity.

Had he cultivated a Great Completion Celestial Immortal Physique [a perfected immortal body constitution], or had the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron been shielding him, he might have withstood this blow.

But without the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron's protection, and lacking a Great Completion Innate Physique [a perfected innate body constitution], the Divine Abyss Daoist struck by this attack was grievously wounded, his capacity for battle utterly extinguished.

"This old man concedes defeat."

In an instant, Divine Abyss Daoist [a powerful cultivator from the Divine Abyss lineage] spoke out. He immediately activated the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact of immense defensive power] to protect himself. Then, he merged his Dao Principles [the fundamental laws he comprehends] with his Physical Body [his corporeal form, strengthened through cultivation] and, with all his might, swallowed a Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade elixir marked with cloud-like patterns, used for healing] to treat his wounds.

However, judging by the Lucian Sword Qi [sword energy imbued with the profound essence of the cultivator Lucian] that continued to erode his Physical Body, it was likely he would be unable to recover from his injuries in a short time.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen did not take action. Although enmity had long existed between the two sides, this was, after all, a fair Sword Competition [a formal contest of swordsmanship and cultivation prowess]. There was no need to resort to a killing blow.

Moreover, while this Divine Abyss Daoist had suffered a heavy blow, he still retained a measure of combat power. If he focused solely on fleeing, he would have a significant chance of escape.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Western Qi Celestial God [a deity associated with the Western Qi energy].

At this moment, the Western Qi Celestial God had the Western Qi Divine Pearl [a divine pearl radiating with Western Qi energy] hovering above his head. In his hand, he gripped the Profound Abyss Immortal-Suppressing Halberd [a halberd of profound power, said to be capable of suppressing immortals], sweeping through all directions. He faced three peerless geniuses alone, yet never once fell to a disadvantage.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, although Qiyuan Chen and the other two were immensely powerful, this Western Qi Celestial God had cultivated a Great Completion Innate True Body [a perfected, innate physical constitution of supreme defensive capability]. He had long since established himself in an unassailable position.

Even with their combined might—a rare sight indeed—if they could not breach his Innate True Body, defeating him was an impossibility.

In fact, if the battle were to drag on for tens of thousands of exchanges, the trio would most likely be the ones to face defeat.

After all, the three had only recently Initial Entry [initially entered] the Heaven Immortal Realm [a high realm of immortal cultivation]. Unlike Eldrin Chen, who possessed a Cosmos [an internal universe cultivated within oneself] spanning one hundred eighty million light-years, their Mana [the spiritual energy or power reserves of a cultivator] was far inferior to that of the Western Qi Celestial God.

But at this moment, with the defeat of Divine Abyss Ancient Ancestor, Eldrin Chen freed his hands, and this Western Qi Celestial God finally revealed a bitter smile.

Although he had cultivated the Great Perfection Immortal Physique [a perfected physical body that approaches the level of an immortal] and was protected by the High-Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the world's essence] Western Qi Divine Pearl, he was not an invincible golden body.

Eldrin Chen's Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique harmonizing the five elements with pure yang energy], as well as his Half-Step Patriarch Grade [a realm just below that of a Patriarch] Supreme Unity Ethereal Void Sword Qi [a supreme sword energy born from the unity of the ethereal void], both possessed the potential to severely injure him.

If the bitter battle continued, even if he did not perish, he would be grievously wounded.

With this thought, the Western Qi Celestial God hastily channeled his Profound Abyss Immortal-Suppressing Halberd to repel the three opponents, then leaped out of their encirclement. Only then did he speak with a tone of reluctant acceptance.

"Today's battle was not a defeat for This Sovereign [a formal self-reference used by powerful cultivators or rulers]; it was merely that Divine Abyss Daoist's cultivation was insufficient."

"Consider this first round of the Sword Competition [a formal contest of martial and cultivation prowess] your victory."

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang snorted coldly, sheathing his Yin-Yang Immortal-Slaying Spear. "Your Immortal Physique [a physical body refined to an immortal level] is not lacking. Once This Sovereign breaks through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], I shall face you in battle again."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with a subtle light of contemplation.

The higher one ascends in cultivation, the more paramount the importance of the Physical Body [the refined and fortified corporeal form of a cultivator] becomes.

In eras preceding the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of cultivation just below true immortality], cultivators often favored refining Immortal Swords [enchanted blades of immense power] and Spiritual Treasures [artifacts imbued with profound spiritual energy]. The reason was simple: no matter how formidable one's Physical Body [the physical form cultivated through spiritual arts] became, it remained mortal flesh and blood. Even at its peak, it could scarcely compare to a Spiritual Treasure or Immortal Sword forged through countless hammerings from Divine Metal [a rare, spiritually conductive ore].

However, upon reaching the Ascendant Immortal Realm and cultivating an Immortal Physique [a body transformed and tempered by immortal energy], the strength of an Immortal's Physical Body begins to grow increasingly astonishing. Find this and other novels at audio-novel[dot]com.