Chapter 1769 : Siege of the Snow Lotus Grotto

At this moment, the Snow Lotus Grotto-Heaven [a separate realm of profound spiritual energy] was under siege by four Heavenly Immortal Paragons [supreme cultivators who have transcended the Heavenly Immortal realm].

These four Heavenly Immortal Paragons were all at the early to mid-stage of the Heavenly Immortal [the realm of celestial immortals], with the strongest among them being a man at the Sixth Heaven Celestial Immortal [the sixth level of the Heavenly Immortal realm] stage.

Seeing the group arrive, the Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a divine being associated with a sacred mountain] paled slightly and declared, "Caelus Cang, how dare you!"

"The Heavenly Maiden?"

The leading man, the Sixth Heaven Celestial Immortal, was momentarily taken aback, then smiled. "Perfect timing."

As his words faded, Caelus Cang stepped forward, shattering the air as he moved, joining the others to encircle the Heavenly Mountain Goddess.

The leader was indeed Caelus Cang. He spoke with a faint smile, "Heavenly Maiden, this is your final chance. Hand over the Frigid Snow Lotus [a legendary lotus of profound frost and spiritual power], and I shall spare your life."

"The Frigid Snow Lotus?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly, turning towards the Heavenly Mountain Goddess.

The Heavenly Maiden took a deep breath and sent him a voice transmission [a method of private, telepathic communication], "That Frigid Snow Lotus is the physical remains [a shed form] from my cultivation in a past life. It is an eleventh-grade Innate Treasure [a treasure born of nature, possessing immense power]. It was unfortunately discovered by this Qian Cang Grotto-Heaven [a separate realm], and they have thus set their sights upon it." Visit https://audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood why Heavenly Mountain Goddess had risked venturing deep into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before the cosmos was ordered].

In her previous life, the Heavenly Maiden had received an opportunity bestowed by the Purple Immortal Lord, her cultivation reaching the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. That Frigid Snow Lotus [a legendary spiritual herb born from the remnants of her past incarnation] had transcended the grade of a High-Grade Innate Treasure [a treasure born from nature, not crafted], even brushing against the threshold of a half-step Innate Ancient Treasure [an even more profound and ancient natural treasure].

After learning of the Frigid Snow Lotus, the master of the Caelus Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension] had coveted it greatly, wishing to seize it while the Heavenly Maiden's cultivation was still not formidable.

And Heavenly Mountain Goddess had ventured into the Primordial Chaos precisely to break through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm as swiftly as possible, so she could fully refine the Frigid Snow Lotus and ensure her own safety.

Alas, the Primordial Chaos was far too perilous. Even with the Heavenly Maiden's capabilities, she had nearly perished within its depths.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Set your heart at ease. I will not stand idly by in this matter."

"So, this is why you dared to return—you've found someone to aid you."

At that very moment, Caelus Cang cast a glance toward Eldrin Chen.

With a cold sneer, his gaze radiating Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of energy], he declared, "But a mere Third Heaven Celestial Immortal dares to interfere with such a rare treasure?"

"You seek death!"

As his words fell, Caelus Cang flicked his sleeve and unleashed a blinding Immortal Sword that cleaved through the air, striking directly at Eldrin Chen.

The other three also moved in unison, launching their attacks to encircle the pair.

"Be careful."

Seeing the four assailants descend, Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a powerful deity associated with a sacred peak] felt a surge of profound worry in her heart.

She took a deep breath, swiftly summoning a Snow Lotus [a mystical ice-attuned flower] to shield herself, and said to Eldrin Chen, "Let us break through the encirclement first and seek aid from the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise realm]."

"Hahaha!"

Caelus Cang let out a loud laugh and declared, "The Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven can hardly protect itself now. How could it possibly aid you?"

With those words, the four deployed a set of Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to create and power restrictive arrays] that blotted out the sky, completely sealing off all paths of retreat.

Yet Eldrin Chen remained utterly composed. He shielded Heavenly Mountain Goddess behind him and spoke with tranquil certainty, "Leave this to me."

"BOOM—"

As the words fell, a world-shattering peal of thunder erupted between the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven].

All eyes turned to witness a blinding arc of lightning, a celestial blade that rent the very sky and earth, instantly shattering the Heaven-Sealing Formation Banner [a powerful banner used to seal off a region of heaven].

"A Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a supreme technique nearing the power of a Patriarch-level skill]!"

In that same instant, all four cultivators coughed blood and were sent hurtling through the air, clearly suffering severe backlash from their disrupted formation.

Before they could recover from their shock, they saw Eldrin Chen raise the Ancient Gourd [a primordial vessel of immense power] above his head. From its mouth, a blade of light erupted, cleaving through the void to annihilate the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] housed within the Physical Body [the refined corporeal form] of one Early Celestial Immortal Realm [a cultivator who has recently ascended to the Celestial Immortal stage] foe.

Immediately following, a strand of Ethereal Void Sword Qi [sword energy that cuts through the fabric of reality] shot forth, bisecting a second Early Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator in twain. This content originates from audio . novel . com. Please respect copyright.

"Flee!"

The remaining two, witnessing this carnage, sought to turn and escape with their lives, but it was already far too late.

With a single palm strike descending from on high, Eldrin Chen unleashed the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine technique that manifests a giant hand of primordial chaos energy], which instantly suppressed Caelus Cang where he stood. The final cultivator attempted to flee, only to be extinguished by a flash from the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords capable of separating heaven and earth].

"My life ends here!"

In the span of a few breaths, four Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle realm of celestial cultivators] were dealt with—three slain and one suppressed. Eldrin Chen had displayed a level of combat prowess that was utterly staggering.

Even the Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a powerful divine being] could not help but turn her gaze towards Eldrin Chen, her voice filled with profound shock as she asked, "Your cultivation…"

"Merely four Flawed Celestial Immortal [celestial immortals with imperfections in their foundation]. Pay it no mind."

Eldrin Chen spoke with an air of nonchalance, though a flicker of surprise stirred within his own heart.

This was his first full-force engagement since his breakthrough to the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal [the third tier of the Celestial Immortal realm]. He had not anticipated being able to subdue four Heaven Immortal [celestial immortals] in mere moments; it truly exceeded his expectations.

Of course, he understood clearly in his heart that these four were all Flawed Celestial Immortal. Even the strongest among them, Caelus Cang, possessed combat power only comparable to a flawless Third Heaven Celestial Immortal. Their suppression was, in truth, within the realm of expectation.

"With the strength of these four, even if they ventured into the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] and joined forces, they might still struggle to defeat a single Ninth Rank Low Grade Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from the primordial chaos]," Eldrin Chen mused inwardly.

With a casual turn of his palm, Eldrin Chen firmly suppressed Caelus Cang and inquired, "You mentioned earlier that the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of cultivation] is struggling for its own survival. What is the reason for this?"

His face pale, Caelus Cang had no choice but to answer, "Not long ago, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [the founding patriarch of the Horizon Sea realm] ventured into the Primordial Chaos. He returned gravely wounded, teetering on the brink of death."

"Now, Senior Brother Qian Yan has gone to the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven, but I fear the realm itself cannot hold out for much longer."

"Impossible."

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a powerful immortal being associated with a sacred mountain] paled, her expression shifting dramatically as she spoke, "How could Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful immortal progenitor], a top-tier Eighth Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the eighth of the nine heavenly realms], possibly suffer such grievous wounds so easily?"

"The perils of the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before creation] are inscrutable; who can claim to understand them fully?"

Caelus Cang spoke, turning his gaze toward Eldrin Chen. "I perceive your strength is extraordinary, Fellow Daoist. Yet, my elder brother, Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor, is also a Great Power [a title for cultivators of immense strength and influence] at the Seventh Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the seventh of the nine heavenly realms]."

"If you are wise and release me now, I will persuade my brother to let this matter rest."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh. With a flick of his sleeve, he completely suppressed Caelus Cang. He then turned to the Heavenly Mountain Goddess and asked, "Where lies the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm, a paradise for immortals, named for the distant horizon sea]?"

"You intend to go to the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven?"

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess felt a jolt of alarm. She initially wanted to warn that Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor was not to be trifled with, but recalling the formidable combat prowess Eldrin Chen had displayed, she let out a subtle sigh of relief.

She looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "Then, follow me."

Led by the Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a powerful female deity associated with a sacred mountain], the two of them shattered the Void [the fabric of space itself] and traversed the emptiness, arriving shortly thereafter at the Violet Radiance Ancient Domain [an ancient celestial territory named for its ethereal violet light].

The Violet Radiance Ancient Domain was one of the one hundred and eight Heavens [major celestial realms] within the Frigid Heaven Domain [a vast cosmic domain], and its strength was not considered formidable among them.

Within this Celestial Domain [a major cosmic region], there were a total of twenty Grotto-Heaven [self-contained paradisiacal realms]. These twenty were further divided into three major High Grade Grotto-Heaven [the highest tier of paradisiacal realms], seven Mid Grade Grotto-Heaven [the middle tier], and ten Low Grade Grotto-Heaven [the lowest tier].

Leaving aside the Mid Grade Grotto-Heaven and Low Grade Grotto-Heaven for now, the three High Grade Grotto-Heaven were anything but ordinary.

These three Grotto-Heaven were, respectively, the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven, the Qian Cang Grotto-Heaven [the Qian Cang paradisiacal realm], and the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [the Horizon Sea paradisiacal realm].

The Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven stood as the foremost among the three Grotto-Heaven. It housed two cultivators at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a high stage of celestial immortality] and, even more impressively, an Ancient Ancestor [a venerable progenitor] at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle of celestial immortality]. Under its banner, the number of Celestial Immortal [celestial immortals] exceeded thirty, making it the undisputed hegemon of the Violet Radiance Ancient Domain.

Among the other two Grotto-Heaven, the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven had a relatively Deep-Seated Foundation [shallow historical foundation], having originated from outside the Frigid Heaven Domain. It possessed only two Celestial Immortal Paragon [peak-stage celestial immortals], but it boasted one Eighth Heaven Immortal [an immortal of the Eighth Heaven realm], securing its position as the second most powerful.

The Qian Cang Grotto-Heaven was the weakest of the three, yet this lineage still counted seven Celestial Immortal Paragon among its ranks. Its Ancient Ancestor, Qian Yan, the Celestial Immortal [a celestial immortal named Qian Yan], had attained cultivation at the formidable Seventh Heaven Immortal [Seventh Heaven Immortal realm], a force not to be underestimated. For more chapters, visit audio-novel dot com for the complete novel.