Chapter 1698 : Violet Ye Palace Unleashed

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang arrived first at this location. With a glance towards the core formation, they saw Exquisite Jiang and the other eight cultivators standing calmly and serenely within the array formation.

Meanwhile, at the location of the Heavenly Vault Central, a palace constructed of Violet Jade [a rare, spiritually resonant purple jade] rose and fell amidst the swirling energies.

Upon the plaque above the entrance to that Great Hall, three large characters were inscribed.

"Violet Ye Palace."

Tai Cang Black Emperor's Scion murmured the name softly, falling into deep contemplation. The name seemed faintly familiar, yet its precise memory eluded him.

However, after a mere moment of silent thought, his expression abruptly shifted, transforming into one of stark alarm.

"This is bad! Retreat, now!"

"Isn't it a bit late for such a realization?"

At that very instant, a voice echoed calmly through the void.

Then, the Violet Ye Palace trembled violently, unleashing a shockwave that instantly swept across heaven and earth. Official source: audio-novel.com (official site). Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Across the entire expanse of the void, the Violet Ye Palace bloomed with boundless Innate Path Patterns [the fundamental, pre-celestial laws that govern reality], unleashing an infinite tide of Innate Formation Pattern [a supreme formation power derived from the primal laws of creation] force to suppress all things.

Exquisite Jiang, Violet Consort Yan, Nyssa Qu, and the others instantly took action, each summoning forth an Innate Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the primal chaos of creation].

In that fleeting moment, nine Innate Treasure [supreme magical artifacts born from primal chaos] erupted with their Innate [primal, pre-celestial] wondrous light: the Celestial Melody Wondrous Lamp, the Vajra Ancient Alms Bowl, the Primordial One Energy Pearl [a divine ability manifesting as a pearl of unified primordial energy], the Polarity Path Union Gourd, the Coiled Dragon Ancient Pearl, the Ancient Counter-Scale Sword, the Innate Violet Flame Sword, the Ancient Gale Gourd, and the Gale Wind Ancient Gourd.

Bolstered by the power of these nine treasures, the might of the Violet Ye Palace's formation patterns was amplified to its absolute zenith.

Furthermore, the Innate Dual-Polarity Void Mirror cast its radiance upon all existence, completely solidifying the very fabric of space throughout the entire Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss.

"Disaster! My Sunder Heaven Shuttle [a magical treasure for traversing the void] will not respond!"

Seeing the dire situation, the Crimson Crow Holy Scion attempted to activate his Innate [primal] Void Treasure [a treasure for manipulating space], only to receive a chilling answer that froze his heart.

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang also paled. In that instant, they discovered the radiance of the Innate Polarity Limitless Pendant had been suppressed by more than half, its power to come and go as they pleased utterly gone.

In a flash, they understood they had fallen into a trap. The Tai Cang Black Emperor's Scion's expression turned gravely solemn. He could not help but sigh, clapping his hands together in a gesture of rueful realization. "Eldrin of the Returning Abyss, it seems your breakthrough was a mere facade. Using it as bait to lure and slay us was your true purpose all along."

"You have realized it now, but alas, it is far too late."

Eldrin Chen, clad in robes as white as snow with his silver hair cascading freely, stepped forth from the void, emerging slowly from the Violet Ye Palace.

Behind him, the Innate Dual-Polarity Void Mirror, the Innate Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, the Innate Positive Water Heavenly River Sword, the Innate Bulwark Earth Imperial Sovereign Bell, and the Innate Enlightenment Lotus Throne orbited gently before converging into the wondrous manifestation of the Innate Five Breaths [the five primordial energies representing the fundamental forces of creation].

Finally, the five supreme treasures vanished, merging into his body and disappearing without a trace.

"This time, I utilized the primordial energies of the Fivefold Heaven Domain to refine these five innate life-bound treasures, using them as bait to try and hook a few big fish."

"A pity..."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly before speaking. "A pity that the big fish—Golden Crow Imperial Sun, Verdant Sun Imperial Scion, Frost Soul Divine Maiden, and even the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix—didn't take the bait. Instead, it was you few who swam into the net."

It turned out that back in the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain, Eldrin Chen had obtained one strand of Innate Energy [primordial energy from the dawn of creation] each from the Blood Dragon Ancient Temple, the Celestial Melody Pure Land, and the Vajra Ancient Temple.

With these three strands of Innate Energy, Eldrin Chen set about elevating the ranks of the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell and the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

The Five Domains Five Elements Grand Formation Eldrin Chen laid down was not for the purpose of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal Realm. Instead, he intended to use the elemental energies of the five domains to advance these Innate Treasure [treasures born of primordial chaos], while also using the opportunity as bait to hook a few major threats and eliminate future troubles.

"A clever scheme indeed."

Understanding the scheme of Eldrin Chen, Tai Cang Crimson Emperor's Scion revealed a bitter smile.

He took a deep breath and spoke with utmost solemnity, "However, you have not yet cultivated the Flawless Path Fruit [the perfect fruit of one's cultivation path, representing the pinnacle of a realm]. Do you truly believe you can withstand our combined assault?"

Eldrin Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his voice calm and unwavering. "Beneath the Celestial Immortal [a supreme immortal realm], I am peerless. Whether you are a Forbidden Prodigy [a prodigy of forbidden, extraordinary talent] or an Imperial Scion from the Primordial Era [the mythic first age of creation], all shall bow before me."

"Arrogant fool!"

The Primordial Era Thunder Dragon [a legendary dragon of thunder from the mythic first age] was incensed. He strode forward, soaring into the air, and with a sweep of his sleeve, conjured a myriad of Thunderclap [blasts of condensed thunder and lightning].

This Primordial Era Thunder Dragon was named Extinction Silence Heaven. He was a pure-blooded Primordial Era Thunder Dragon, and the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon lineage was one of the nine supreme Dragon Clan bloodlines of the Primordial Era. Find thousands of chapters at audio novel.com.

Such a supreme Dragon Clan bloodline meant that, in theory, upon reaching adulthood, one could cultivate to the Celestial Immortal Realm. Their innate talent ranked among the pinnacle even amidst Innate Divine Spirit [beings born with divine nature and power], making them Forbidden Prodigy of Imperial Scion caliber.

As a pure-blooded Primordial Era Thunder Dragon, Extinction Silence Heaven possessed the innate Primordial Era Slaughter Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]. As he unleashed it now, the countless strands of Thunderclap Force [the fundamental power of thunderclaps] coalesced into a legion of Thunderclap divine weapons.

In an instant, Thunderclap Heavenly Blade [divine blades], divine spears, immortal staffs, and ancient swords materialized, blotting out the sky as they descended to crush Eldrin Chen.

"So this is the Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-defying supernatural art] of the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon Lineage—'Thunderclap Divine Treasury' [the Divine Treasury of Thunderclaps]?"

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm, measured tone. He expanded his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that manifests an aura of primordial unity] to withstand the onslaught of countless Thunderclap God Spear [divine spears that strike with the force of a thunderclap]. Then, with a simple reversal of his palm, he unleashed the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a colossal hand of condensed primordial energy capable of seizing and crushing anything], which suppressed all opposition and utterly ground the myriad divine weapons into nothingness.

"Is that all?"

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, one hand clasped behind his back, using only the other to face his foe.

"Now, try one of mine."

With a wave of his hand, nine Chaos Ancient Arms [legendary weapons forged in the primordial chaos at the dawn of creation] materialized in the sky—a Heavenly Blade [a blade capable of cleaving the heavens], an ancient sword, an immortal bell, a desolate pagoda, a divine spear, and others—all descending to suppress Extinction Silence Heaven.

The nine Chaos Ancient Arms hovered in the void, exuding an aura of Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all creation emerged] that made the very heavens and earth tremble. As they descended, strike after devastating strike, the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon [a colossal dragon born in the primordial era, embodying the power of thunder] sensed a lethal, overwhelming threat.

"ROAR—!"

It instantly let out a roar that shook the Nine Heavens [the nine layered celestial realms], transforming into its true form—a body spanning tens of thousands of zhang-lengths. Yet, it only managed to block six of the ancient weapons before the seventh Chaos Ancient Arms struck, sending it reeling through the air, blood spraying from its wounds.

As the remaining Chaos Ancient Arms continued their inexorable descent, the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon was filled with utter terror, realizing catastrophe was upon it.

"This is bad!"

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Crimson Crow Holy Scion instantly summoned his Innate Crimson Crow Ancient Sword [a divine sword born from the essence of the Crimson Crow] to slash forward, blocking the strike aimed at the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon [an ancient dragon of thunder from the dawn of time].

He then turned his gaze towards the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang, speaking with immense gravity, "Strike now! If we cannot slay him today, we will be picked off one by one."

"*Clang!*"

Almost instantly, the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang made their move. Two Innate Ancient Halberds [primordial polearms of immense power] soared into the air, carrying the force to cleave Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] itself as they smashed down towards Eldrin Chen.

"Overestimating yourselves."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. In response, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords shot skyward, their overwhelming aura of Slaughter [a divine power embodying absolute destruction] blocking the assault from the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang. With a flick of his sleeve, he then hurled forth a Chaos-Colored Ancient Bell [an ancient bell shimmering with the hues of primordial chaos].

"*BONG!*"

With a deafening peal, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a bell embodying the unyielding power of the earth] swelled with the wind, descending to suppress the Crimson Crow Holy Scion.

The Crimson Crow Holy Scion activated his profound Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique], the Crimson Crow Divine Aegis [a divine protective barrier of the Crimson Crow], to shield himself. Yet, he felt a torrent of immense force crash upon him, as if struck by an entire Great Universe [a cosmos or a vast realm]. He was sent flying through the air, coughing up blood on the spot.

"Such power... it must be at least the eighth limit of spiritual power [a measure of a cultivator's refined energy capacity]."

"Impossible! How could anyone cultivate the power of eight limits within the Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained a profound connection with the earth's spiritual veins] realm?"

In an instant, the Crimson Crow Holy Scion was utterly shaken to his core, a mouthful of blood spurting forth in his shock.

His gaze fixed with deadly intensity on the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a divine bell artifact renowned for its supreme defensive capabilities]. He no longer dared to face it head-on. While evading and tangling with it using his Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-level supernatural power]—the Crimson Crow Rainbow Transformation Art—an overwhelming sense of awe continued to churn within him.

"Such vast and profound spiritual power... even Elder Brother Imperial Sun would likely struggle to be his match."

"Unless Elder Brother Imperial Sun were to prematurely reverse his Innate True Body [a supreme, heaven-defying physical constitution one is born with], facing this foe alone would still spell grave danger." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel dot com.