Chapter 1770 : The Frigid Heaven's Immortal Might

"A mere single Celestial Domain [a vast, self-contained realm within the immortal world], and it already possesses twenty Grotto-Heavens [a higher-order, semi-independent paradise realm]. This Frigid Immortal Domain truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient Immortal Domain."

After learning about the Violet Radiance Celestial Domain from Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal], Eldrin Chen could not help but draw a slow, deep breath.

According to Celestial Maiden, this Violet Radiance Celestial Domain ranks only in the middle-to-lower tier among the one hundred and eight Celestial Domains of the Frigid Heaven Domain.

Yet, this single Violet Radiance Celestial Domain alone boasts over three hundred Heavenly Immortal Paragons [the pinnacle realm of Heavenly Immortals, one step below the Ancient Immortal realm]. This reveals that the overall strength of the Frigid Heaven Domain far surpasses that of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain in sheer terror.

"Within this Frigid Immortal Domain, there are openly at least one hundred Ancient Immortals Ancient Ancestors [progenitors who have attained the Ancient Immortal realm], and tens of thousands of Heavenly Immortal Paragons."

Celestial Maiden spoke slowly, her expression turning profoundly grave.

According to her, it is suspected that there are still Seven Calamities Ancient Immortals [Ancient Immortals who have survived seven great heavenly tribulations] existing within the Frigid Heaven Domain.

Fortunately, these Ancient Immortal Great Powers are wholly focused on breaking through to the Great Luo [the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortals]. They either immerse themselves in secluded cultivation, paying no heed to worldly affairs, or are searching for opportunities within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], rarely interfering in the internal matters of the Frigid Immortal Domain.

As the two conversed, they realized they had arrived outside the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven without even noticing the passage of time.

At this moment, outside the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven, a Golden-Robed Daoist was attacking the Grotto-Heaven. Fortunately, no others were intervening in the conflict. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel*com.

Seeing this, Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] let out a sigh of relief and said, "The Ancient Ancestor [a venerable progenitor of a clan or sect] of the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm or paradise] has also been traveling the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless void between realms] for many years. The fact that he did not take action against Fellow Daoist Tianya this time suggests he likely has not yet returned."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen observed calmly for a moment, only to discover that the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] of the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [another celestial realm] had already been activated.

The Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor did not intervene, seemingly truly incapacitated by severe injuries and unable to act.

"It appears the injuries are indeed grave."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, then decisively took action.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary divine blades] crossed and intertwined, their combined power merging into a single, devastating sword strike aimed directly at Qian Yan the Daoist.

"How dare you ambush me!"

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Qian Yan, the Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to a celestial state] was instantly enraged. With a sweep of his own sleeve, he summoned a golden lamp to shield himself, blocking the initial blow.

Yet before he could fully react, another Ethereal Void Sword Qi [a sword energy technique that cuts through space and void] shot forth from the Void [a profound state of emptiness or a spatial technique]. It struck the golden lamp with immense force, sending it flying away in an instant.

"This is bad—!"

Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor's heart lurched in his chest. He immediately tried to disengage and flee, only to see the Void [the empty space between realms] suddenly tear asunder. A Chaos Heaven Halberd [a polearm weapon imbued with primordial chaos] wreathed in Chaos Currents [the raw, formless energies of creation] shot through the breach, cleaving the air towards him.

"BOOM—"

Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor mustered all his power to activate a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] in defense. Yet, the Chaos Heaven Halberd shattered through all resistance. Its edge, sharp enough to rend the Heavenly Layers [the stratified planes of celestial existence], pierced forward and instantly severed one of his arms.

In his panicked state and grievously wounded, Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor was left with barely enough strength to parry the onslaught.

"Pathetically weak."

With Eldrin Chen's current level of power, dealing with an existence at the Seventh Heaven Immortal [the seventh tier of immortal cultivation] realm was hardly a struggle requiring overwhelming force, though it was far from trivial.

After his successful ambush, Eldrin Chen unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks. Within a mere hundred exchanges, he had completely suppressed his foe, leaving him utterly incapable of mounting a counteroffensive.

Facing the imminent danger of annihilation, Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor cried out in terror, "Who are you, sir? Why launch a sneak attack against this old man?"

"The dead need not know so much."

Eldrin Chen replied with icy detachment. The Celestial Halberd [a divine polearm weapon] in his hand swept forth with world-obliterating force, its momentum crushing all in its path. Each strand of its killing intent split the Void and sundered the Primordial Chaos [the formless state preceding creation]. In just thirty more strokes, his opponent was battered into a state of successive, crippling injuries.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor sought to tear through the void to escape. Unfortunately, the Yin-Yang Void Realm had already sealed the Void [the concept of emptiness or spatial void], completely cutting off his retreat.

If this continued, Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor was on the verge of being slain. Yet, at that very moment, a blinding divine radiance descended from the Void Heaven [the highest celestial realm of emptiness].

Within the Void, one fissure after another tore open, unleashing a torrential surge of Primordial Chaos Aura [the primordial, formless energy that existed before creation].

Following closely, a figure clad in violet-gold battle armor, gripping a spear that seemed capable of sundering Celestial Gods [powerful deities residing in the heavens], strode forth and positioned himself before Eldrin Chen.

"Who might you be?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, and he withheld any further action. Access the full story on AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

The cultivation base of the person before him was unfathomably deep, and the pressure he exuded far surpassed that of Qian Yan, the Ancient Ancestor.

The newcomer did not speak immediately, instead fixing Eldrin Chen with a profound look. Then he declared, "I am Hanyang, the Sword-Keeper Envoy of the Frigid Heaven Domain [a celestial realm of extreme cold]. You, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], do not seem to be from my Frigid Heaven Domain?"

"Sword-Keeper Envoy?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with thought. He then heard the Celestial Maiden transmit a voice message: "Within the Frigid Heaven Domain, there are one hundred and eight Sword-Keeper Envoys, each a being at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]. Their duty is to suppress the Primordial Chaos [the primordial, chaotic state before order] Grotto-Heavens [self-contained pocket dimensions or paradises]."

"Generally speaking, the Sword-Keeping Envoys [elite guardians who enforce the laws of the celestial domains] rarely intervene in the affairs of the various Grotto-Heaven [a type of blessed realm or paradise for cultivation].

"Their intervention in your battle today is most likely because you are not a native of the Frigid Heaven Domain [a vast, icy celestial territory].

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said, "So it is the Sword-Keeping Envoys. I have long heard of your esteemed reputation."

That Hanyang, however, wore an expression as cold as frost. He cast a deep look at Eldrin Chen before finally speaking: "The conflicts between the Qian Cang Grotto-Heaven and the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven are internal matters of the Frigid Heaven Domain.

"As you are a People from Beyond the Realm [a term for outsiders from other domains or realms], I must ask you not to interfere."

Having said this, Hanyang looked at Eldrin Chen once more.

Were it any ordinary Outer Realm Heaven Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the celestial immortal realm] who dared to act within the Frigid Heaven Domain, he would have suppressed them long ago.

But Eldrin Chen, with a cultivation base merely at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm, had displayed combat prowess so astonishing it left even him somewhat shocked. Therefore, he dared not act rashly.

After all, such an individual was very likely a direct-line disciple of a Great Luo Ancient Sect [one of the most ancient and powerful sects in the immortal world].

Thinking this, Hanyang spoke: "Qian Yan Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] is also a Celestial Court Divine Lord [a titled deity serving in the Celestial Court]. He cannot be slain lightly. Let today's matter end here. Do you agree?"

Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Qian Yan the Daoist and saw a lingering glint of murderous intent in the man's eyes. He understood then that this enmity had been firmly planted.

However, since Hanyang had intervened to protect him, Eldrin Chen naturally could not cut him down. He could only reply calmly, "Since the Sword-Keeper has spoken, I shall let him depart today."

Hanyang nodded, finally looking at Eldrin Chen and stating, "Then let this matter end here."

After seeing off the Sword-Keeper, Eldrin Chen turned to Celestial Maiden and asked, "This Hanyang possesses formidable strength. Could this invite trouble?"

Celestial Maiden shook her head, speaking with serene composure. "These Sword-Keepers all serve under the Celestial Court. Generally, they do not act against the Human Race."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding upon hearing this. He now realized that the Frigid Immortal Domain was one of the crucial Formation Eye [a vital node that anchors and powers a grand formation] within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. For this reason, the Celestial Court placed immense importance on it, stationing a great number of Celestial Court Divine Lord [powerful deities who serve as commanders and guardians for the Celestial Court] here to guard it.

Seeing his expression, Celestial Maiden spoke up, "Yet, that Qian Yan has escaped calamity. I fear he may bring trouble to your door."

"It matters not," Eldrin Chen replied. "If I have defeated him once, I can defeat him ten times over."

He shook his head, his tone brimming with absolute confidence.

At that very moment, the Formation surrounding the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven dispersed, and the entrance to the Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm of profound spiritual energy, often a pocket dimension attached to the mortal world] was opened. A gentle voice then carried forth from within.

"With the assistance of two additional Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators of similar attainment], please come inside for a discussion."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang, and a faint smile touched their lips.

The two stepped inside, soon finding themselves deep within a cultivation cave [a secluded cavern used for meditation and cultivation], where they beheld a man whose white robe was as pure as snow.

The moment Eldrin Chen laid eyes upon the man, an overwhelming sense of familiarity washed over him. He could not contain his astonishment as he spoke.

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