Chapter 1600 : Nether Filth-Snake

"This time, our harvest has been truly bountiful."

After annihilating the seventh Netherbeast tribe, Yan Zi couldn't help but smile at the Nether Miasma swirling in Eldrin's palm.

Altogether, 13 streams of Nether Miasma—their combined worth could rival that of a single Taiyi Immortal Artifact.

Such gains could truly be called astonishing. Generally, only a Celestial Immortal would be capable of achieving this.

Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, apart from those hidden paradises, the only forces capable of harvesting such a vast quantity of Nether Yin Miasma in 1 fell swoop were the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) and those few existences with Triple Taiyi Foundations.

Eldrin felt a surge of inner delight as he stored away the Nether Miasma. "This prolonged battle has allowed us to eradicate 7 inner-region beast hordes," he remarked. "Should we linger, we risk drawing the attention of Nether Abominations at the Celestial Immortal realm."

"Then let us return."

Everyone nodded and continued their journey out of the Bottomless Nether Abyss.

Yet before they had traveled far, Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly, a trace of gravity crossing his expression.

But deep within the Netherrealm ahead of them, an immensely vast beast horde was gathering.

"It is the Dark Nether Scorpion tribe."

Gazing at the horde of Netherbeasts before him, Chen Qiyuan’s brow furrowed slightly as he spoke.

Kael also nodded, his gaze turning solemn as he said, "A full 5 existences at the Taiyi Realm, 2 of which possess Dual Taiyi Foundations."

"If we kill them, we should be able to obtain 5 or 6 strands of Primordial Nether Miasma."

Eldrin understood that Kael was still underestimating the figure.

This pack of beasts, possessing dual Taiyi foundations, clearly had not been attacked for a long time. What gestated within these ancient Netherbeasts was most likely the purest Netherfilth Qi.

At this thought, Eldrin declared with resolve, "Make it quick. We leave the moment it's done." No sooner had he spoken than everyone sprang into action.

This time, Eldrin left Kael, Seraphina Qu, and Yan Zijie to hold back the beast tide while he led the rest to charge toward the Netherworld Ancient Beast.

To end the battle swiftly, the 5 Netherbeasts of the Taiyi Realm—3 of which possessed power comparable to a single Taiyi foundation—were dealt with by Lila (Person Name), Chen Qiyuan, and Chen Ethan (Person Name).

2 figures with dual Taiyi foundations—Qing Ji temporarily held off 1 of them, while Eldrin directly joined forces with Lyra to besiege that powerful ancient beast leader possessing dual Taiyi foundations.

With the strength of Eldrin and Lyra, even without activating their innate treasures, joining forces would at least be equivalent to 4 dual Taiyi foundations.

Although the leader of this Netherbeast possessed combat prowess comparable to 2 Taiyi foundations, it lacked a Primordial Chaos Treasure for protection, making its strength nearly 30 percent inferior to a true dual Taiyi foundation. How could it possibly stand against 2 such opponents?

Under the full-force assault of the 2, merely 30-some moves later, the Netherbeast Chieftain was suppressed and slain by Eldrin (Person Name).

After slaying this ancient beast leader, the duo employed the same strategy once more, swiftly surrounding and eliminating another ancient beast leader with dual Taiyi foundations.

The 3 remaining Netherscorpions of the Grand Unity Realm could not even contend with Lila (Person Name), let alone face Eldrin (Person Name), who had now freed his hands to join the fray.

In just a few dozen exchanges, the 3 Shadow Nether Scorpions were completely annihilated by the group.

"7 strands of the purest Netherfilth Qi."

After slaying these Dark Scorpions over the past few days, Eldrin discovered he had obtained a total of 7 streams of Netherworld Turbid Qi, an uncontrollable smile spreading across his face.

Just as he was about to speak, his expression shifted slightly and he warned, "Look out!" No sooner had the words left his mouth than Eldrin summoned the Primordial Chaos Qi, forming a protective barrier that firmly shielded everyone around him.

But at that very moment, an utterly gloomy light emerged between the boundless heavens and earth, enveloping the entire void.

Close behind, an aura of supreme malevolence emerged as a terrifying gloom-ridden radiance enveloped the entire realm.

Only then did the crowd survey their surroundings, discovering an ancient serpent with jet-black scales coiling through hundreds of millions of miles of void—its length stretching beyond sight.

"Innate Supreme Malice, Netherworld Filth Serpent."

Gazing at the ancient Black-Scaled Serpent, Eldrin spoke slowly, his expression etched with gravity.

Upon hearing this, their expressions shifted slightly. The Nether Filth Snake, also known as the Hellish Black Python, was born from the fusion of Primordial Qi and the malevolent energy deep within the underworld. 1 could say this serpent was the very embodiment of the primordial ferocity festering in the netherworld's depths.

This serpent was renowned throughout the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, said to prowl the depths of the Netherworld's inner reaches. Its power was boundless and dreadful, roughly comparable to an early-stage Celestial Immortal.

“They say that after the Western Abyss Dragon King broke through to the Celestial Immortal realm, he once ventured into the inner reaches of the Netherworld to gather Netherworld Miasma, only to encounter this Netherworld Filth Serpent. Neither side gained the upper hand.”

Eldrin spoke slowly, his gaze fixed upon the Netherfilth Serpent. Beside the serpent's 7-inch vital point, a massive wound remained visible, with terrifying killing intent still swirling around it.

Clearly, Eldrin had sensed that this Shadow-Tainted Serpent was injured, which was why he hadn't immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Mirror to depart.

Lyra also noticed the wounds on the Nether Filth Serpent and couldn't help turning to Eldrin, saying, "Are you planning to take the risk and slay this innate filth serpent?"

Eldrin gave a slight nod, his expression serene as he said, "A being comparable to a nascent Celestial Immortal, and 1 bearing significant injuries at that—such a golden opportunity is rare indeed."

"Hiss—"

In the very moment the crowd was conversing, the Nether Filth Serpent unleashed a roar of pure fury. It abruptly let out a piercing shriek, unleashing boundless killing intent that swept through all directions. This overwhelming aura of slaughter was so immensely powerful that even an Earth Immortal, facing such killing intent directly, would have their physical body instantly dissolved and their very soul scattered to the winds.

Fortunately, the group was truly extraordinary in strength and remained largely unaffected.

In that very instant, the Nether Filth Serpent abruptly gaped its maw, spewing a terrifying stream of Primordial Filthwater toward the crowd.

"Beware, it's the Innocent Filthwater."

Eldrin dodged swiftly while calling out a warning.

This Primordial Filthwater was the foulest liquid in heaven and earth. Even a Celestial Immortal's Primordial Body, if drenched by this Primordial Filthwater, would instantly have its flesh and bones dissolved.

None dared to meet it with their flesh, immediately leaping back in evasive flight.

Chen Ethan (Person Name) summoned his immortal treasure to block the attack while exclaiming in furious astonishment, "To think a supreme primordial fiend like you would spit at anyone you meet! You truly disgrace the dignity of a primordial evil!"

"Ah—"

"Your saliva reeks so foul, just how many kalpas has it been since you last rinsed your mouth?"

"Impossible!" Chen Ethan (Person Name) exclaimed with utter shock and fury as he swiftly retreated into the distance.

That Nether Filth Serpent was, after all, an innate creature of great malevolence. Though its intelligence was low and it couldn’t comprehend Chen Ethan’s words, the mere sight of him inexplicably stirred a flicker of revulsion within it.

With a thunderous roar, its immeasura tail—stretching across countless miles—swept through the void and crashed toward Chen Ethan.

Clang—

At the critical moment, Chen Ethan swiftly retreated while summoning the Samsara Twin Blades, striking the Nether Filth Serpent's scales—only for a dazzling shower of sparks to erupt.

"A top-grade Heaven-Sundering Immortal Sword actually couldn't pierce his scales."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) was startled, then suddenly felt an overwhelming force strike him, sending him flying through the air while coughing up blood.

Seeing this, Eldrin immediately summoned the Sky-Severing Twin Swords to strike, only to find they left but a few shallow marks upon it.

At the same time, Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) channeled his power into the Chaos Heaven Battle-Axe (Magic Treasure), cleaving it upon the Nether Filth Serpent (Spiritual Beast). With immense force, he split open a fissure across its body.

"Even a Primordial Chaos Treasure can be wounded!"

Chen Qiyuan spoke, manifesting an immortal golden body spanning hundreds of millions of miles, which utterly shattered this scale stretching across nearly a 100 million miles, leaving a wound upon the Nether Filth Serpent.

"Boom—"

In that very instant, a massive black tail lashed out, violently sending Chen Qiyuan flying through the air.

Eldrin finally raised his head, realizing that the fragment spanning hundreds of millions of miles cleaved by Chen Qiyuan was but a negligible speck compared to the Boundless Dark Serpent's colossal form. Chen Ethan swallowed hard, his throat parched as he uttered hoarsely:

"A single scale, vaster than a great chiliocosm."