Chapter 1778 : Chaos Demon Pill Unleashed

As his words fell, Giant Axe True Lord swept his colossal axe, instantly shattering several Chaos Ancient Arms on the spot.

The residual force pierced through the Primordial Chaos, carrying a power to annihilate all things as it surged towards Eldrin Chen. In its wake, even the Chaotic Torrent was forcibly parted.

"Beware! It is the Chaos Demon Pill [a potent but perilous elixir refined from the flesh and hide of a Chaos Demon God]. Do not confront it head-on!"

Knowledgeable and experienced, the Celestial Maiden immediately warned Eldrin Chen to evade.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression tightened slightly. This Chaos Demon Pill was refined from the flesh, blood, and hide of a Chaos Demon God, capable of drastically enhancing the Physical Body [the corporeal form and its inherent strength] power of an Immortal who cultivated the Path of Flesh Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on tempering and empowering the physical body].

Having consumed this pill, the Giant Axe True Lord's Physical Body power instantly surged by more than fifty percent. While it might not grant him the strength to cleave a Chaos Ancient Beast of equal realm, he would likely be a match for an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal who has ascended to the eighth of the nine heavenly tiers within the Immortal Realm].

However, the potency of this Pill was far too tyrannical. After ingestion, it could only maintain peak combat prowess for a single Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. Once that Millennium passed, the medicinal power would bring calamity: not only would his cultivation base plummet, but it would also damage his own Primordial Source [the foundational life essence and spiritual origin of a cultivator], requiring at least one million years to recover.

"Do not confront it head-on."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen seized the Celestial Maiden and transformed into a streak of Five-Colored Immortal Light [a radiant, multi-hued light embodying immortal power], weaving through the Primordial Chaos to flee into the distance.

Eldrin Chen's Five-Colored Aurora Escape was one of his Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to one's life and cultivation, growing in power alongside the user], and its rank had already reached the Profound and Mysterious Realm [a high realm of mastery for techniques and divine abilities]. Were he to employ this Divine Ability within an Immortal Domain, even a cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] might struggle to catch him. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio novel.com.

Alas, within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], all laws and techniques are suppressed. The Five-Colored Aurora [a divine light capable of traversing chaos] found it even more difficult to navigate, its speed naturally slowing considerably. It became nearly impossible to completely shake off the Giant Axe True Lord.

"You cannot escape!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen disengage and retreat, Ignatius the Blazing Lord's expression turned slightly cold. With a flick of his sleeve, he immediately summoned a dazzling Ancient Talisman [an ancient, inscribed artifact holding immense power].

That Ancient Talisman soared into the air in an instant, transforming into a Crimson Flame Qi [the pure essence of crimson fire] Chains that tore through the void. Carrying the power to incinerate all things, it pierced the Primordial Chaos and shot towards Eldrin Chen, seeking to ensnare him.

"Beware! It is the Southern Li Fire Chain!"

The Celestial Maiden immediately warned, decisively activating her Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon to defend. Unfortunately, her Mana [spiritual energy and power] was insufficient, causing the Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon to be instantly suppressed by the Southern Li Fire Chain.

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly. The Celestial Maiden informed him that this Southern Li Fire Chain was a Talismanic Treasures [a type of powerful, seal-based artifact] forged and refined by the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure intimately connected to its master's life force] of the Vermilion Bird Celestial Maiden, one of the ten great Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by heaven] among the Demonic Tribe of the Frigid Heaven Domain. Its power was comparable to that of Valerius.

Eldrin Chen dared not be negligent. The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords instantly crossed and merged, transforming into a single streak of sword light that shot forth, forcing the Southern Li Fire Chain back and cleaving open a passage through the Primordial Chaos.

"You will not get away."

Divine Abyss Daoist murmured. The Divine Abyss Ancient Sword cleaved through the Primordial Chaos and arrived, blocking the path of Eldrin Chen's Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

In the next instant, he once more activated the Primordial Qi Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman [a talisman of immense power capable of slaying immortal beings], transforming it into a blinding ray of immortal light that shot towards Lucian, striking the Primordial Chaos True Aegis [a supreme defensive technique manifesting a shield of primordial chaos] and sending waves of Chaos Qi [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation sprang] roiling through the air.

Blocked by this strike, Eldrin Chen found his path cut off, allowing Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor and the Giant Axe True Lord to close in and surround him.

"Where do you think you're fleeing to now?"

Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor sneered. The Dutian Crimson Flame Banner [a banner artifact that commands the power of heavenly crimson flames] in his hand unleashed a tidal wave of Crimson Flame Qi [the pure, destructive essence of crimson fire], while the Southern Li Fire Chain [a chain forged from the fires of the southern Li star] coiled around the Primordial Chaos [the formless void before creation] like a fiery serpent, seeking to completely suppress Eldrin Chen.

Back-to-back with the Celestial Maiden, seeing no other choice, Eldrin Chen summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a polearm weapon imbued with the power to sunder chaos and heaven]. His expression calm, he spoke to the Celestial Maiden: "It seems a full-scale battle is inevitable after all. Focus on protecting yourself."

"Leave them to me."

"A mere Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm], daring to defy a Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Heaven Immortal cultivation realm] is one thing, but to fancy taking on three of us alone?"

The Giant Axe True Lord laughed coldly, his colossal axe descending amidst a sky filled with Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy]. "I'll cleave you in ten strokes!"

"BOOM—"

As his words faded, the giant axe descended with the overwhelming force of a Celestial God [a powerful deity residing in the celestial realms], aiming to split Eldrin Chen in two on the spot.

After consuming the Chaos Demon Pill [a potent pill that temporarily grants immense demonic power], the combat power of the Giant Axe True Lord at this moment was already comparable to more than half of an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal who has ascended to the Eighth Heaven of the Celestial Immortal Realm]. Eldrin Chen did not engage him head-on. After withdrawing, he thrust his Chaos Heaven Halberd through the vast Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], aiming to slay the Divine Abyss Ancient Ancestor.

"Clang! Clatter!"

Yet, with a series of clanking chain sounds, the Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor activated the Southern Luminance Fire Chains [enchanted chains imbued with the essence of the Southern Luminance, capable of binding and burning], which coiled around the Chaos Heaven Halberd, seeking to restrain Eldrin Chen's movements.

"Hmph—"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen snorted coldly. Gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd, he exerted immense force, instantly pulling the chains and spinning through the Primordial Chaos.

The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor immediately felt a surge of overwhelming Celestial God-level power dragging at him. He was actually pulled into a spinning whirl within the Primordial Chaos. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com. Support the original.

"Such immense strength! Is he truly in the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]?"

"Not good—!"

The Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor was filled with shock, yet in that instant, he perceived a dark shadow hurtling towards him from the front.

With a thunderous crash, the Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor was violently yanked by the chains, tearing through the Primordial Chaos before smashing directly into the god-demon-like Physical Body [a cultivator's physical form, tempered to supernatural resilience] of the Giant Axe True Lord.

"Pfft—" [the sound of something being pierced or a sudden expulsion of air]

Under that single strike, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor suffered shattered bones and tendons on the spot, sustaining grievous wounds.

For a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme-level immortal cultivator], as long as no foreign Dao Principles [the fundamental laws of the cosmos] power corrodes their body, even the most severe injuries can be recovered from in an Eldrin [a very brief moment, named after the character Eldrin Chen].

Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor immediately mobilized his Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation and magic] to heal his wounds. Yet, once his injuries were mended, he suddenly discovered that less than thirty percent of his Mana remained.

After tens of thousands of years of this great battle, his Mana had fallen below thirty percent—this was not a favorable sign.

"Clatter, clatter." [the sound of chains or metallic objects moving]

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen swept up the Southern Li Fire Chain [a magical chain artifact imbued with southern fire energy], suppressed it, transforming it into an Ancient Talisman [a powerful, aged magical seal] before instantly storing it away.

The other two opponents pressed their attack forward once more. However, with one less Southern Luminance Fire Chains [fiery chains that restrict movement and escape arts] to hinder his Escape Art [a technique for rapid evasion or retreat] and mobility, Eldrin Chen immediately felt the pressure lessen considerably.

He still wielded the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd embodying primordial chaos], its power surging to repel all foes, supplemented by the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [a divine technique for manifesting weapons from chaos] to engage the trio. He avoided direct, head-on clashes with the Giant Axe True Lord.

After merely a few thousand exchanges fought in this manner, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor, who bore the brunt of Eldrin Chen's focused assault, could endure no more.

As a Seventh Heaven Immortal who had mastered his Dao Principles, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor suffered the greatest suppression to his combat power within the Primordial Chaos. His internal Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] was also far from sufficient. Facing the full, frenzied assault of Eldrin Chen, he was already being forced into a steady retreat.

Were it not for the constant aid of Giant Axe True Lord and Divine Abyss Daoist, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor would likely have been slain by Eldrin Chen long ago.

"Perish."

After thousands of exchanges in this grand battle, Eldrin Chen seized an opening to evade a full-power strike from Giant Axe True Lord. With a raised palm, he summoned forth the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harmonizing the five primal elements and pure yang energy], sending it tearing through the void towards Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor.

By now, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor was at the end of his strength, a spent arrow from a powerful bow. Facing this technique, he found himself utterly unable to dodge, his face contorting with sheer terror.

"Fellow Daoists, save me!"

In utter panic, Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor cried out to his two companions for rescue.

Yet, contrary to all expectations, neither Giant Axe True Lord nor Divine Abyss Daoist moved to aid him. Instead, they focused their full might on launching a killing strike against Eldrin Chen.

A single exchanged glance was all it took. Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor understood everything.

Both Giant Axe True Lord and Divine Abyss Daoist intended to trade his life for a chance to slay Eldrin Chen.

If Eldrin Chen wished to slay him, he would likely endure the combined assault of the two, thereby creating an opening for them to deliver the fatal blow.

As for Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor, a Seventh Heaven Immortal whose Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] was nearly depleted, he held little further value. His death would simply mean one less person to share the spoils of victory.

"BOOM—"

In that fleeting instant, a thunderous detonation echoed. Struck by the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harmonizing the five primal elements and pure yang energy], Crimson Flame Ancient Ancestor was instantly reduced to ashes of calamity, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] failing to escape its annihilation. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel*com.