Chapter 1777 : Clash of Primordial Flames

"Hahaha, to possess such Heavy Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts] at merely the Celestial Immortal Fourth Layer [the fourth stage of Celestial Immortal cultivation], it seems fortune smiles upon this Ancient Ancestor today."

The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor let out a booming laugh. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a crimson banner, unleashing a torrent of True Flame [a pure and potent form of elemental fire] that surged forward to incinerate everything in its path.

This banner, named the Dutian Crimson Flame Banner, was a fire-attributed High-Grade Innate Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact born from natural laws] that the Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor had acquired at great cost.

It could unleash the Innate Crimson Flame [a primordial crimson fire], a power supremely effective at countering ice and water-attribute Immortal Treasure [artifacts used by immortal cultivators].

Under the onslaught of the raging True Flame, the barrier formed by the Frigid Snow Lotus [a mystical lotus of ice and snow] immediately began to ripple and tremble.

"It can be broken!"

Simultaneously, the Divine Abyss Daoist and the Giant Axe True Lord joined the assault. The Divine Abyss Ancient Sword and the Heaven-Cleaving Great Axe cleaved through the vast Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], their combined force crashing against the defensive shield.

For a moment, the light of the Frigid Snow Lotus flickered unsteadily, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Witnessing this, the Celestial Maiden spoke with concern, "This is bad. My Mana [spiritual energy reserves] are insufficient. Facing the combined assault of three, I fear I cannot hold for long."

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The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor let out a maniacal laugh, pushing the Heavenly Blaze Banner in his hand to its absolute limit. As surging flames billowed forth, he spoke with unparalleled arrogance, "You are merely at the Celestial Immortal Fourth Layer; your Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] can never match ours."

"Even with a Quasi-Innate Ancient Treasure [a treasure of immense power, nearly on par with artifacts born from the primordial chaos] protecting you, how long can you possibly hold out?"

The powerfully muscled Giant Axe True Lord swung his massive axe with devastating force. Each blow cleaved through the Chaos Currents [the turbulent, formless energies of the primordial void], sending shockwaves rippling through the eight directions. It was as if a god or demon from the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] was engaged in the act of World Creation [the mythical process of shaping order from chaos].

Every strike he unleashed caused the Primordial Chaos to part and churn, carrying an overwhelming sense of annihilation. His gaze, deep and unfathomable, settled upon the Celestial Maiden as he spoke.

"Surrender the Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and valuable magical artifacts], submit to a soul-binding contract of servitude, and your life may be spared."

"*Clang!*"

At that precise moment, a clear, resonant chime echoed through the tumult.

Eldrin Chen manifested the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell, its protective aura shielding the Celestial Maiden. With a flick of his sleeve, he then unleashed the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords. The twin blades danced and intertwined, weaving a net of lethal energy that intercepted and entangled the killing techniques of their foes, instantly relieving the immense pressure on the Celestial Maiden.

Although the three attackers were formidable, especially Valerius, they found themselves momentarily thwarted by the combined defenses of Eldrin and the Celestial Maiden. A flicker of surprise crossed their faces.

"Merely at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm, yet you possess such skill..." one of them muttered, their earlier confidence slightly shaken.

The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor's gaze turned icy, and he instantly pushed the Dutian Crimson Flame Banner in his hand to its absolute limit.

Not only that, he also looked towards Divine Abyss Daoist and said, "Fellow Daoist, I implore you to unleash your full power. Otherwise, once the Spear God is defeated, you and I will have no choice but to flee for our lives."

It turned out that even after fighting to this point, Divine Abyss Daoist had only employed the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword against his foe, and had not yet brought out his trump card, the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron.

In his view, once Divine Abyss Daoist summoned the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron, the barrier formed by the Frigid Snow Lotus would surely shatter instantly.

Once this supreme defensive treasure was gone, the two Heaven Immortals, Eldrin Chen and the Celestial Maiden, who were only at the early to mid-stage, could be subdued by them with a single hand.

However, Divine Abyss Daoist, who understood Eldrin Chen's true strength, did not believe that a single ancient cauldron from the Divine Abyss could defeat the enemy.

He took a deep breath and declared decisively, "Fellow cultivators, if we wish to slay this foe, we cannot hold back in the slightest."

"Whatever trump cards you possess, unleash them now!"

As his words fell, Divine Abyss Daoist flicked his sleeve, summoning forth a dazzlingly brilliant small sword.

The tiny sword swelled with the wind, transforming in an instant into a heaven-veiling, earth-covering torrent of Sword Qi that slashed forth, piercing towards the barrier formed by the Frigid Snow Lotus.

"Primordial Qi Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman [a talisman that unleashes a sword strike imbued with the power of Primordial Qi, capable of slaying immortals]."

Witnessing this scene, everyone present was momentarily stunned.

This Primordial Qi Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman was a special type of Talismanic Treasures [a category of magical items that are single-use or limited-use artifacts, often in the form of talismans or seals]. It was forged by Primordial Qi Sword Immortal, one of the Ten Great Sword Immortals of the Frigid Immortal Domain, using a small portion of the Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial energy that constitutes the core of a cultivator's being and power] from his own Lifebound Immortal Sword [a magical weapon that is spiritually bound to its wielder, growing and evolving with them].

This talisman could be used three times, and its power was comparable to a full-force strike from an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the eighth of the nine heavenly stages of immortal cultivation]. It was an item Divine Abyss Daoist had acquired at great personal cost.

Originally, this treasure was intended to deal with the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the final stage of the nine heavenly stages of immortal cultivation] Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient, primordial beasts born from chaos, possessing immense power and ferocity]. However, because the leader of the Chaos Dragon-Wolf [a powerful hybrid beast of chaos, part dragon and part wolf] pack had been severely wounded by Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor, the battle had proceeded more smoothly than anticipated, so he had held it in reserve.

Now, facing two Heaven Immortal [the foundational stage of immortal cultivation, above the Earth Immortal realm] cultivators at the early and middle stages, Divine Abyss Daoist had decisively brought out this trump card he had kept hidden at the bottom of his arsenal, which greatly surprised both Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor and Giant Axe True Lord. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.

"Beware!"

Just as everyone was feeling astonished, the light barrier formed by the Frigid Snow Lotus [a legendary spiritual herb that blooms in eternal frost, possessing powerful defensive properties] finally succumbed to the relentless assault and shattered with a resounding crack.

Eldrin Chen acted without hesitation, unleashing his Primordial Chaos True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that manifests the primordial, unformed essence of chaos to shield the user] to block the combined onslaught of their foes.

"*Clang—*"

With a single move, he blocked the attacks of several High-Grade Innate Treasure [supreme artifacts born from the world's natural laws]. Eldrin Chen immediately ceased holding back. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [a divine technique that conjures weapons from the formless chaos].

Instantly, ancient cauldrons, immortal bells, divine furnaces, Heavenly Saber [a celestial blade of immense power], pagodas, Immortal Sword [a sword of transcendent sharpness], ancient mirrors, divine spears, and Heaven's Halberd [a halberd capable of cleaving the heavens]—nine Chaos Ancient Arms [primordial weapons forged from the essence of chaos] soared into the air. They surged with overwhelming Chaos Qi [the primal, undifferentiated energy of creation] and descended to suppress all directions.

Although this Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art was merely a Profound Grade Divine Ability [a high-tier but not supreme mystical technique], the power it unleashed within the Primordial Chaos [the formless void before creation] was unexpectedly formidable.

Eldrin Chen could sense that the moment the divine weapons were formed by the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art, boundless Chaos Qi poured into them. This infusion amplified the might of the Divine Ability [a supernatural power cultivated through profound arts] by more than fifty percent.

In that instant, nine Chaos Ancient Arms soared forth one after another. Each one was nearly as substantial as a true Innate Treasure [a natural-born treasure of heaven and earth], suppressing the eight desolates. They clashed violently with the divine weapons and ancient treasures of the three opponents, creating a cataclysmic collision.

"What a potent Divine Ability!"

Giant Axe True Lord channeled his colossal axe to sweep across the eight directions, engaging the nine Chaos Ancient Arms in a fierce, head-on clash that shook the six harmonies. With sheer force, he cleaved through three of them: the Heavenly Saber, the Immortal Sword, and the pagoda.

Yet, with another flick of Eldrin Chen's sleeve, the Heavenly Saber, Immortal Sword, and pagoda reformed, emerging intact to continue their suppressive assault.

This left him utterly astounded. His gaze filled with shock as he exclaimed, "The Chaos Attribute Divine Ability [a divine power aligned with the primordial chaos] this person cultivates is far too compatible with the Chaos Currents [the flowing tides of primal chaos energy]. It can unleash power far exceeding its inherent rank!"

"A Chaos Attribute Divine Ability..."

At this moment, everyone present felt an overwhelming sense of astonishment.

It must be understood that Primordial Chaos-attribute Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] are the exclusive domain of Primordial Divine King [an ancient and supreme divine ruler], Great Emperor of the Demon Race [a paramount ruler of the demonic races], and Human Race Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [a human cultivator who has nearly attained the Sage realm].

Beings such as Divine Kings, Great Emperor [a supreme ruler], and Quasi-Sage [one who has nearly attained the Sage realm] are existences that have transcended the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal realm], grasped a portion of the authority of the Primordial Chaos Great Dao [the fundamental law of the formless primordial universe], and stand with one foot already within the Chaos Rank [the supreme Chaos realm]. They are Supreme [peerless] beings.

As a Chaos Divine Ability [a divine power born from Chaos] that can only be cultivated by such figures, one can see how exceedingly rare Chaos Attribute Divine Ability [divine abilities imbued with the power of Chaos] truly are.

Such Primordial Chaos-attribute Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] manipulate the ultimate energy of the boundless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Not only is their power far beyond what ordinary Divine Ability [supernatural powers] can match, but they also suffer not the slightest suppression within the Primordial Chaos [the primordial void].

Eldrin Chen is merely at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], yet he has cultivated a Primordial Chaos-attribute Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]. Although it seems he has only grasped a mere wisp of its essence, failing to unearth its profound depths, this feat alone would likely shock many Great Luo Golden Immortal [Golden Immortals of the Great Luo realm].

"This junior must not be allowed to live!"

As this thought surged through their minds, the three exchanged a glance.

The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor drew a deep breath and spoke decisively, "Esteemed fellows, if you possess any trump cards held in reserve, hold them back no longer."

"Then let us act."

As his words fell, Giant Axe True Lord immediately retrieved a crimson Pill [a refined medicinal pellet used for cultivation or combat enhancement] and swallowed it.

The moment the Pill was consumed, Giant Axe True Lord let out a roar of agony. His Innate True Body [a cultivator's fundamental physical form, honed to perfection] instantly swelled with bulging, corded muscle, transforming him into a Supreme [a state or form representing the pinnacle of power] figure that resembled a Chaos Demon God [a primordial entity of immense destructive power from the dawn of creation].

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