Chapter 1743 : The Primordial Seal's Ascension

The Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [a supreme treasure intrinsically linked to the Heavenly Dao of a realm] of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain functions similarly. However, such artifacts are far more potent. Even without the aid of the Immortal Domain's master to facilitate their resurrection, the power of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact alone is sufficient to restore them to life.

"Heavenly Dao Source Artifact, Primordial Source Treasure [a treasure born from the Primordial Chaos, the source of all things]."

"It seems whoever masters a Primordial Source [the origin of all things, the state before creation] treasure can become the Imperial Lord [a supreme ruler of a vast domain] of this Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea."

Eldrin Chen grasped the profound utility of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact, and a flicker of astonishment passed through his eyes.

He took a deep breath and strode forward, flying towards the Primordial Chaos Ancient Seal. Channeling his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators], he began to refine this artifact that bore the Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural order and law of a realm] of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

As Eldrin Chen began refining the Primordial Chaos Ancient Seal, he immediately sensed two deeply ingrained spiritual imprints within it. The authority of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact appeared to be firmly held by these two individuals.

Eldrin Chen understood these were the imprints of Western Qi Celestial God and Divine Abyss Daoist. If they did not relinquish part of their authority, given his current cultivation level, it would likely take him tens of millions of years to wrest control from them.

Fortunately, as promised, the two released their hold, leaving sixty percent of the Heavenly Dao Authority [the power to command and influence the Heavenly Dao's laws] unclaimed. Eldrin Chen promptly refined this portion completely.

After refining the sixty percent of Heavenly Dao Authority, Eldrin Chen grew increasingly aware of the astonishing nature of the Primordial Chaos Ancient Seal.

This Primordial Chaos Ancient Seal contained twenty-four Innate Dao Patterns [natural, primordial formations that embody fundamental cosmic principles]. Furthermore, it resonated perfectly with the Heavenly Dao of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. By fully refining it, one could anchor their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] within it, gaining its profound protection. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel-dot-com.

At that time, as long as this Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [a supreme treasure that embodies the authority of the Heavenly Dao itself] remained unbroken, it would be nearly impossible for him to be utterly slain.

"Something is off... this doesn't seem right."

However, after observing carefully for a moment, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

He discovered that if one were to abandon their Physical Body [the corporeal vessel of a cultivator] and anchor their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] upon the Primordial Chaos Ancient Seal, then the physical body left behind in the external world would become a mere avatar.

From that moment on, with the Primordial Spirit anchored to the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea's Heavenly Dao [the fundamental, cosmic order and governing principle of reality], there would be no possibility of ever escaping the control of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain's Heavenly Dao.

Although one would seemingly gain partial control over Heavenly Dao Authority [the power to influence fate and reality through the Heavenly Dao], they would henceforth be mastered by the Heavenly Dao itself, forever losing any chance of breaking through to the Great Luo [the legendary realm of ultimate transcendence and unity with the primordial Dao].

If this were the only limitation, it might not be considered a significant problem.

After all, once a Primordial Spirit is anchored to the Heavenly Dao, one gains a near-immortal and indestructible nature, becoming virtually unkillable as long as the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain itself endures.

Even if it meant sacrificing freedom and the potential for further advancement in exchange for eternal life, countless Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme rank among celestial immortals] and Ancient Immortal Great Power [venerable and immensely powerful beings from antiquity] across the heavens would likely clamor for such an opportunity.

Yet, according to Eldrin Chen's knowledge, there seemed to be no one within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain who was known to have anchored their Primordial Spirit to it.

Golden Crow Ancient Ancestor [the progenitor of the Golden Crow lineage], Ethereal Void Sword Master [the master of the Ethereal Void Sword Path], Pure Yang Ancient Ancestor [the progenitor of the Pure Yang lineage], and others had merely refined the authority of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [the primordial artifact embodying the Heavenly Dao's source power] and had not anchored their own Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] upon it.

"The Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural order and cosmic law] of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals beneath the azure heavens] seems to harbor a profound flaw,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, immediately extending his divine sense to probe deeper. Yet, as his consciousness delved into the profound depths of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact, he faintly perceived a figure of unimaginable majesty.

It was a Innate Sacred Spirits [a primordial being born of heaven and earth, possessing innate divinity] that blotted out the heavens and eclipsed the sun. It stood astride the entire Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] of space-time, gripping a Celestial Halberd [a divine polearm capable of sundering heavens] that suppressed the Primordial Chaos itself, roaring defiantly at the sky.

She was cleaving through a peerless foe. With a single roar, the Endless Dimensional Void [the infinite expanse of dimensional emptiness] shattered, Myriad Universes [countless cosmic realms] turned to dust, and even immortal Great Luo [the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation] existences were utterly annihilated.

"*Screech—*"

But in that very instant, a sharp cry of a sword rang out from the depths of the Boundless Chaos [the limitless expanse of primordial disorder].

The one who struck was an existence of unfathomable power. From across an immeasurably distant ancient abyss within the Primordial Chaos, it simply swung its sword, sending a strike hurtling forth.

This single sword-strike cleaved the Boundless Chaos, parting a vast and misty ancient abyss of Primordial Chaos. It seemed to traverse vast stretches of time and space before landing upon the body of that Innate Sacred Spirits.

"*Aaaargh—*"

After a single cry of anguish, that Innate Sacred Spirits [primordial beings born of the cosmos] was instantly annihilated. The vast Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals] crumbled nearly in half, with only the Thirty-Three Heavenly Realms [the thirty-three celestial planes] remaining intact.

Yet, the residual might of that sword strike did not diminish. A wisp of Sword Intent [the conceptual essence and will imbued within a sword technique] cleaved down along the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical river representing the flow of time and space].

That single strand of Sword Intent seemed to span the very end of the River of Time and Space, flowing down through the endless epochs to strike, slaughtering every single Innate Sacred Spirits within the entire River of Time and Space.

Each time an Innate Sacred Spirits stirred to resurgence, it was extinguished in the blink of an eye, a cycle repeated until the distant end of time itself.

"Is this... the reason for Qing Cang, the Great Deity's demise?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, unable to shake the profound weight of the vision. He had likely recognized the identity of the slain being. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel.com.

The attacker had not even shown their face. From the depths of the Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial chaos before creation], a single sword strike had been unleashed. It split the Primordial Chaos [the primeval, undifferentiated state of existence] abyss in two, its lingering power delivering the fatal blow to Qing Cang, the Great Deity.

Even more astonishingly, this strike had rent the River of Time and Space asunder. Following its course, it slaughtered the Vast Azure Heaven [a majestic celestial realm] deity each and every time it attempted to revive. To this day, no one could count how many times the Vast Azure Heaven deity had fallen.

"What manner of existence could this possibly be?"

"A Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivator one step below the Sage realm], or an entity on the level of a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the ultimate pinnacle of cultivation, a sage who has comprehended the fundamental Dao]?"

Eldrin Chen's heart surged with an indescribable torrent of emotion, a feeling so profound it defied comprehension and articulation.

In that moment, he understood why no one dared to anchor their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] upon the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [the artifact embodying the origin of the Heavenly Dao] of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. The truth was, that legendary sword strike from ages past had never truly concluded.

That ancient blade descended along the River of Time and Space, its essence piercing through the endless epochs of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain's history, forever suspended within the currents of the River of Time and Space.

That sword intent permeated every corner of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, omnipresent yet utterly precise. It harmed not a single innocent soul, not even a blade of grass. Its fury was directed solely at Qing Cang, the Great Deity.

Only the Heavenly Dao Origin [the primordial source of the Heavenly Dao's principles] of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, which was partially formed from Qing Cang, the Great Deity's own Divine Soul [the divine essence of a deity's spirit], remained shrouded and suppressed by that lingering Sword Intent [the conceptual will and power imbued within a sword technique].

Anyone foolish enough to attempt anchoring their Primordial Spirit upon the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact would inevitably be annihilated by this enduring Sword Intent.

"This strike... it originated from beyond the Three Thousand Immortal Domains," Eldrin murmured, the realization chilling him to the bone.

Finally, Eldrin Chen drew a deep, steadying breath and voiced a conclusion that sent shivers down his own spine.

Within the vision of that sword strike, Eldrin Chen had glimpsed, however faintly, its point of origin. It came from the Depths of Chaos, where an ancient abyss of Primordial Chaos lay submerged within a tempest of unimaginably violent Chaos Qi [the raw, unformed energy of primordial chaos], a scar stretching across the Boundless Chaos.

The concentration of Chaos Primordial Energy [the foundational, primordial energy of chaos] within that place was incalculably denser, surpassing by untold magnitudes the levels found within the confines of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the highest echelons of immortality] would likely be instantly annihilated into dust upon setting foot within it.

Eldrin Chen vaguely sensed that the scale of that Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the creation of the cosmos] Ancient Abyss might even surpass the vastness of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms and worlds inhabited by immortals].

If such a Primordial Chaos Ancient Abyss existed within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the entire expanse would likely be obliterated by the violent energies of the Primordial Chaos. Therefore, such an abyss could not possibly reside within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

That terrifying environment would likely constitute a dreadful Primordial ChaosForbidden Land [a perilous and inaccessible region] even for a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo Heaven, a being of immense power and longevity].

"That single sword-stroke which cleaved the Primordial Chaos Ancient Abyss... could I ever achieve such a feat?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then slowly shook his head.

At his current level, that pinnacle was far too distant a goal; it was best not to let his ambitions soar beyond his grasp.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen withdrew his divine sense [a cultivator's extended spiritual awareness] and slowly opened his eyes.

"Husband, how was it?"

At the same moment, Lyra Jiang looked over, her expression filled with concern.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, suppressing the surge of thoughts within his heart. A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke, "Six-tenths of the authority... I now hold it."

Upon hearing his words, expressions of wild, unrestrained joy blossomed across the faces of all present.

With Eldrin Chen now wielding six-tenths of the authority over the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [the primordial artifact embodying the will of the Heavenly Dao], the long-standing issue of Cultivation Resources [materials and energies essential for cultivation advancement] for the many Flawless Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have achieved the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm] within the Abyssal Immortal Alliance was finally resolved. For more chapters, visit https://audio-novel.com for the complete novel.