Chapter 1700 : The Duality of Crimson and Black

"Ding—" [the sharp, clear sound of metal striking metal]

Facing this strike from Tai Cang Crimson Emperor's Scion, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply.

With a single palm strike, he repelled Tai Cang Crimson Emperor's Scion, then pressed his advantage to force back Tai Cang Black Emperor's Scion, finally breaking free from the press of the crowd.

"Now!"

In that very instant, Tai Cang Black Emperor's Scion also stepped through the air to arrive.

He did not attack Eldrin Chen, but instead strode instantly towards Tai Cang Crimson Emperor's Scion. Their figures began to merge, slowly becoming one.

In a flash, searing light of Polarity [the fundamental duality of opposing cosmic forces] intertwined. Boundless Crimson Flame [a divine crimson fire] and dark water fused, ultimately coalescing into a single radiance of Polarity and Limitless [a state of boundless, infinite potential].

When the chaos subsided, a figure clad in Polarity Imperial Armor [armor forged from the essence of cosmic duality], gripping a divine spear, strode forth.

"This is…"

"The Polarity Limitless Path [a supreme cultivation path that unifies the cosmic forces of Yin and Yang into a state of ultimate boundlessness]!" Original publication: audio . novel . com - The source of this chapter.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, his eyes darkening with a trace of solemnity.

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang stepped forward, their gazes calm as they regarded Eldrin Chen. "We were born from the same mother, our Innate [fundamental, inborn nature] origins can merge and become one," they stated.

"Originally, we intended to cultivate to the Great Encompassing Realm [a profound cultivation stage signifying mastery over vast cosmic principles] before merging our essences, thereby cultivating the Polarity Limitless Great Path [the supreme Great Path of limitless Yin and Yang]. Yet, because of you, this unification has been forced prematurely. You should feel honored."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, a faint crease appeared between Eldrin Chen's brows.

As the ancient saying goes: Solitary Yin cannot give birth, lone Yang cannot grow; when Polarity [the complementary forces of Yin and Yang] aid each other, one reigns supreme under heaven!

Since time immemorial, this Polarity Great Path [the supreme principle governing the interplay of complementary cosmic forces] has been counted among the most profound and unfathomable of the Limitless Great Path [ultimate cultivation arts that transcend conventional limits] within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged]. Cultivated to its ultimate end, it can point directly to the realm of a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has mastered a fundamental cosmic principle and attained sagehood].

In his early years, Eldrin Chen himself had once contemplated fusing the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a legendary flame embodying the purest essence of the primordial sun] with the Profound Darkness True Water [a divine water representing the ultimate essence of profound darkness] to cultivate the Polarity Limitless Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing the limitless interplay of Yin and Yang].

Now, these Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang had each comprehended one Great Path [a supreme cultivation principle or art], intending to merge with one another in the future to cultivate the Polarity Limitless Great Path [the supreme Great Path of limitless Yin and Yang].

Should they succeed, the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang would become paragons among Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals who have mastered the Great Encompassing Realm], possessing the potential to even assail the Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a realm just half a step below true Sagehood] and become Divine Sovereigns of the Primordial Era [the mythic age at the dawn of creation].

However, at this moment, the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang have prematurely merged into one. Although their fused Polarity Path Principles are immensely powerful, the possibility of them later cultivating the Polarity Limitless Great Path has been significantly reduced.

This is because a Great Path [a supreme cultivation art representing a fundamental cosmic principle] walks alone; each Great Path is unique. To have one willingly sacrifice itself to empower another, stronger Great Path is no simple matter.

Unless the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang can later simultaneously achieve mastery of the Polarity Limitless Great Path, any breakthrough by one Great Path will inevitably consume the other path that has not yet broken through.

Unless the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang can, like Eldrin Chen, use a Supreme Physique [a pinnacle-level innate physical constitution] and an Indestructibility Path Fruit [a cultivation fruit representing the concept of indestructibility] to forcibly suppress their Path Principles [the fundamental laws of a cultivation art] and prevent the Great Path from devouring each other, then cultivating the Polarity Limitless Great Path is nearly impossible.

Therefore, while the combat power of the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang has risen now, the difficulty for Future to break through to the Great Encompassing [the Da Luo realm, a supreme state of cultivation] has increased somewhat.

Even so, the current combat power of the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang has reached an unprecedented level, even touching the Forbidden Domain [a legendary realm of power beyond normal limits] of the Twelve Tribulations [a cultivation level representing the mastery of twelve heavenly tribulations], posing a significant threat that Eldrin Chen keenly felt.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "The Dao of Polarity [the cosmic principle of opposing yet complementary forces] is indeed one of the mightiest Great Path in existence."

"As you are now, you are qualified to be mentioned alongside the likes of the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix, Imperial Sun, Verdant Sun Divine Scion, and Void Holy Son."

"Then let us fight!"

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang sneered. With a step, they soared into the air. The two Innate Heavenly God Spear [primordial divine spears] in their hands merged into one, coalescing into a single Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear that pierced through the void. Its terrifying, keen edge made even Eldrin Chen feel a profound sense of danger.

Eldrin Chen channeled his cultivation art to its utmost limit to withstand the blow, instantly forced back three steps in succession. He could not help but exclaim in admiration.

"You are not unworthy!"

"*Clang—*"

The moment his words fell, the sound of a sword's song resonated between heaven and earth.

In that instant, a searing sword energy surged from the edge of the Heavenly Vault. The Innate Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword and the Innate Positive Water Heavenly River Sword merged as one, transforming into an incomparably blazing sword energy that cleaved down with overwhelming force.

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The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang showed not a trace of fear. The Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear in their hands pierced through the void. Instantly, two beams of Polarity Polar Light enveloped the spear's radiance, coalescing into a force that could bore through the firmament and clashed head-on with the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

A moment later, heaven and earth trembled, and all things shook violently.

An unprecedented shockwave swept through the Six Harmonies formation that encompassed the world, transforming into a scorching Immortal Radiance that scoured the heavens. The Half-Step Celestial Immortal experts watching from above the Heavenly Vault felt a shiver of dread.

The Mystery Abandoned Path Master drew a deep breath, his expression turning gravely solemn. "The combat prowess of these two," he said, "has likely already stepped into the domain of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm."

"If we were to intervene directly, any one of our opponents would likely meet their end."

The other great powers nearby nodded in agreement. The Path Guardian from the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven lineage sighed, "Since ancient times, it has been the Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a flawless, perfected immortal state] who serve as the true Heaven-Propping Pillar [the foundational support] for the various Grotto-Heaven [paradisiacal realms]."

"Those who have stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a realm of cultivation beyond normal limits] all harbor the potential to cultivate to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, primordial immortals], provided they do not fall. We Flawed Celestial Immortal [immortals with imperfections in their foundation] are ultimately destined to remain mere pawns on the board."

"Imperial Scion, we are here to aid you!"

It was at this moment, as the battle remained deadlocked, that Extinction Silence Heaven and Crimson Crow Holy Scion prepared to step forward and lend their assistance.

However, Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang blocked their path. His Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear [a divine spear capable of slaying immortals] spanned the heavens and earth as he cast a cold gaze towards Eldrin Chen and declared, "You and I are both Path Tribulation Protagonist [chosen ones destined to face great tribulations on their cultivation path]. Our duel should be a fair one."

"Let us settle this between ourselves, with life and death determined solely by our own skill. The others shall not interfere."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of agreement.

He raised a hand, signaling for Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort and the others to hold back and not intervene.

"Now, DIE—!"

In the blink of an eye, the two clashed once more, their battle swiftly escalating into a conflict of ultimate extremes.

Eldrin Chen found himself locked in fierce combat with the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang, experiencing for the first time in his life a sense of genuine, formidable challenge.

Throughout his cultivation journey, he had rarely encountered a true rival within the same realm, sweeping aside all opposition in his path. Yet now, facing the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang, he did not hold a definitive upper hand.

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang were simply too powerful. The Polarity Limitless Path lived up to its reputation as one of the supreme Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos] of heaven and earth. Combined with the Primordial Era [the mythical first age of creation] Divine Emperor blood coursing through their veins, they unleashed a force capable of shattering Universe [a complete, self-contained cosmos].

Their Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear pierced through the vast cosmos, its Sunder Heaven [a title meaning "Heaven-Sunderer"] power sufficient to rend a sprawling divine domain asunder, as if it could cleave an entire Heavenly Domain [a vast celestial territory] in two.

Eldrin Chen pushed his Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a supreme, heaven-defying body cultivation art] to its absolute limit, wielding his Chaos Heaven Halberd to parry the onslaught of their Six Harmonies [a powerful formation art] and Eight Desolations [a devastating technique named after eight legendary wastelands] techniques.

They exchanged over three hundred and eighty thousand blows. Wherever their battle raged, mountain ranges were pulverized into dust, and countless floating Immortal Isles [celestial islands where immortals reside] plummeted from the Nine Heavens [the nine layered heavens of celestial cosmology] like primordial stars crashing down, stirring waves of boundless, magnificent turbulence.

At the zenith of their clash, both combatants fought with a blood-soaked frenzy.

Eldrin Chen was drenched in his own blood. His Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell was riddled with the resounding marks of spear thrusts and palm strikes, nearly a third of it torn asunder by the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang.

His Celestial Abyss Twin Swords were chipped and blunted. Even their blades, forged from the nearly Immortality [the state of being deathless] and Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable] Innate [a primordial, heaven-born quality] ancient metal, bore a series of deep gouges and notches.

Only the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary weapon forged from primordial chaos] remained indestructible, for it was cast from Chaos Ancient Iron [a mythical metal born from the primal chaos of creation] and suffered not the slightest damage.

Opposite him, the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang was grievously wounded, his flesh nearly torn asunder. The Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear [a divine spear formed by merging his twin Innate Heavenly God Spear [heaven-born divine spears]] had been shattered, half its length broken away.

"Ah, exhilarating—!"

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang roared with mad laughter. Even bathed in his own blood and bearing terrible wounds, he fought on, gripping the broken half of the Immortal-Slaying Spear and thrusting it forward once more. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.