Chapter 1788 : The Inferno of Primordial Chaos

Among these Chaos Lair [a lair or nest formed within the primordial chaos], the vast majority are merely ordinary dens, yet a select few are renowned and feared across the realms.

Take, for instance, the Chaos Nine Dragons Nest [a legendary lair said to be the roost of nine primordial chaos dragons]. In its complete form, it ranks among the ten most formidable nests within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

This Chaos Immortal Flame Nest [a lair born from and suffused with immortal-grade chaos flames] is slightly less formidable, yet among fire-attribute Chaos Lair, it stands at the pinnacle.

It is said to be second only to the Ancient Chaos Flame [the primordial fire of chaos from the dawn of time] and the Celestial Chaos Fire [a supreme celestial-grade chaos flame], ranking third among the ten great flames of the Primordial Chaos.

If Eldrin Chen's Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy] were cultivated to the Great Dao [the supreme principle or path] realm and then transcended further to become the Primordial Chaos Great Dao [the great dao of primordial chaos itself], it would transform into the legendary, second-ranked Celestial Chaos Fire.

Seeing the grave expressions on everyone's faces, Zixiao the Daoist spoke, "This Immortal Fire Chaos Nest [the Chaos Immortal Flame Nest] is no ordinary place. Within it, endless Chaos Dao Patterns [the fundamental patterns and laws of chaos] manifest, capable of incinerating any foe."

"Fortunately, this particular Chaos Lair is not of the highest grade, so we still have a chance of victory."

Aurelius the Golden-Winged sneered coldly, "A Chaos Lair of this caliber, with its internal Chaos Immortal Flame [immortal-grade flames born of chaos], is potent enough to slay even those at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation]."

"If we were to enter and fight on its terrain, we would be courting our own doom."

Faced with Aurelius the Golden-Winged's doubts, Zixiao the Daoist responded with unwavering confidence, "Rest assured, everyone. Since I have come, I naturally have the means to hunt the Chaos Ancient Beast [an ancient beast born from and dwelling within the primordial chaos] within." Your portal to cultivation novels: AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"Take a look at what this is."

As he spoke, Zixiao the Daoist produced a golden ancient incense stick that shimmered with Innate Light [a primordial, foundational radiance].

"Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense?"

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion murmured, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

Even Eldrin Chen cast a glance, his eyes revealing a spark of desire.

The origins of this Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense were extraordinary. It was said to be crafted from the ambergris of a Chaos Ancient Dragon [a primordial dragon born from the formless chaos], infused with an entire strand of Innate Qi [the primordial foundational energy of creation] to be refined.

Once ignited, this ancient incense would release an unparalleled Innate Light [a primordial, foundational radiance], its brilliance nearly equivalent to the combined glow of hundreds of Innate Marvels [objects of wonder born from primordial chaos]. It would project the illusion of a Supreme [peerless, ultimate] Innate Heavy Treasure [a supreme treasure of immense power born from primordial chaos].

This held a fatal allure for Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from formless chaos]. According to the illusion shaped by the ambergris, consuming it would allow one to become a Chaos Beast King [a sovereign among primordial beasts] in the blink of an eye, with the potential to even break through to the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Realm, a supreme state of cultivation].

One could say that aside from those Supreme [peerless, ultimate] Chaos Fiend [demonic beings of primordial chaos] who had already broken through to the Great Luo Realm, almost no Chaos Ancient Beast could resist this Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense, given that the spiritual intelligence of Chaos Ancient Beast was generally not high.

Thinking of this, Aurelius the Golden-Winged could not help but exclaim with gleaming eyes, "Fellow Daoist, you actually possess such an item! It seems our chances in this battle are assured."

Zixiao the Daoist nodded, then spoke, "I intend to set up a grand formation, within which we shall ignite the Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense [a rare incense said to be condensed from the breath of ancient dragons, capable of luring powerful beasts]."

"When the Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial creature born from the chaos of creation] enters the formation, we shall ambush it with the Ninth Rank Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel of immense power, ranked among the highest tiers of magical treasures]. If we can severely wound it in one decisive strike, our chances of victory in this battle will increase dramatically."

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances. Finally, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion nodded and said, "Then let us proceed according to the Fellow Daoist's plan."

Once the strategy was decided, the group began preparations to deploy the formation.

Zixiao the Daoist led everyone to the Depths of Chaos [a primordial, formless region where the laws of reality are unstable]. There, he retrieved a set of Primordial ChaosSlaughter Formation [a lethal battle array that harnesses the destructive power of primal chaos] and began the work of setting it up.

This Slaughter Formation was named the 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation' [a formation of legendary power capable of summoning divine thunder to slay even immortals]. It was constructed from nine 'Innate Violet Firmament Divine Thunder Banner' [banners imbued with the innate power of violet firmament divine thunder]. When activated, it could unleash eighty-one strikes of Innate Violet Firmament Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder born from the primal violet firmament], each blow comparable to a full-force attack from a cultivator at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation].

However, while this formation's power was extraordinary, it required the combined efforts of nine Heavenly Immortal Paragon [powerful immortals who have reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal realm] to activate it.

After some discussion, the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise realm] dispatched five cultivators at the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], while the Golden Wings Grotto-Heaven [another celestial paradise realm] sent three of their own Mid Celestial Immortal Realm to enter the formation.

The final Formation Flags [the core artifacts used to anchor and control a formation] was entrusted to the Celestial Maiden to wield.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, with nine Mid Celestial Immortal Realm powering it, the destructive might of this Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation would be enhanced even further.

Furthermore, both the Golden Wings Ancient Ship and the Violet Radiance Heavenly Ark were each commanded by a single Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [a powerful cultivator who has reached the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal path].

Finally, the ones who would confront the leader of the Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the formless chaos] head-on would be the four Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal path] cultivators: Zixiao the Daoist, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor, Golden-Winged Roc [a mythical bird of immense power and speed], and Aurelius the Golden-Winged. Additionally, Eldrin Chen and Verdant Mist Immortal Maiden, possessing the combat power of the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal path], would join forces to contend with another Chaos Ancient Beast of the Late Heaven Immortal Realm.

Once their battle strategy was settled, Zixiao the Daoist spoke, "Let us disperse swiftly. Once the Chaos Ancient Beast enters our trap, we shall all strike together."

"Agreed!"

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in unison.

Seeing this, Zixiao the Daoist ignited the Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense [a rare incense of immense allure to primal creatures] at the core of the Formation [a structured arrangement of power for defense or attack], then signaled for the group to scatter into the depths of the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before creation]. This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

"*Hummm—*"

The moment the Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense was lit, Eldrin Chen witnessed an unprecedented Innate Mystic Light [a primal, mystical radiance] erupt forth, piercing through the boundless Primordial Chaos and casting its glow in all directions.

Peering through the Chaos Primordial Energy [the raw, unformed energy of creation], Eldrin Chen perceived within that Primordial Chaos an infinite Innate Light [light born from the primal source] illuminating the void.

If ordinary Innate Marvels [wonders born from the primal source] and Primordial Ancient Trees [trees that have existed since the dawn of creation] within the Primordial Chaos were akin to a single lantern, then the radiance now blooming from the Innate Dragon's Spittle Incense was like a Supreme Yang [the ultimate principle of active, luminous energy] blazing within the heart of the Primordial Chaos.

Boundless auspicious signs and sacred light cascaded forth, stirring a profound sense of longing within Eldrin Chen.

"Such a phenomenon," he murmured, "could rival the birth of an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primal forces of creation]."

"Were I not certain it was merely the Dragon's Saliva Incense [a legendary aromatic resin of immense spiritual value], even my own heart would be swayed."

Whispering to himself, Eldrin Chen lifted his gaze toward the Chaos Lair. True to his expectations, several overwhelmingly majestic auras erupted violently from within its depths.

"BOOM—CRACKLE—RUMBLE—"

The Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] trembled as a host of sky-obscuring Chaos Ancient Beasts tore through the void.

At their forefront was a being whose aura blazed like the celestial sun—a Chaos Immortal Spirit [a rare, spirit-like entity born from the primal chaos], gripping a searing Immortal Iron Staff.

"A Chaos Immortal Spirit!"

Eldrin Chen spoke, his expression turning grave.

Chaos Immortal Spirits were rare variants among Chaos Creatures. They were akin to the Innate Divine Spirits [primordial deities born at the dawn of creation] that emerged when the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven] first parted. Born from the interweaving of Innate Qi [the primordial energy of creation] with certain strands of the Great Dao [the fundamental laws of existence], they represented a unique class of Chaos Creatures.

Such beings possess humanoid forms, are protected by Companion Spirit Treasure [a sentient magical treasure that bonds with its wielder], and possess intelligence higher than ordinary Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from primordial chaos], roughly equivalent to that of a seven or eight-year-old child. They are almost akin to lesser versions of Chaos Saint Spirit [a sacred spirit born from chaos] and Chaos Fiend [a fiendish entity originating from primordial chaos].

The Chaos Immortal Spirit [a spirit-beast born from chaos and immortal energy] before them was wreathed in Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] immortal flames. It was clearly a Chaos Immortal Spirit born from the fusion of Chaos Immortal Fire Dao Principle [the Dao principle governing chaos and immortal fire] and Chaos Nest Origin [the primordial essence at the heart of a chaos nest].

Recalling the terrifying nature of such a Chaos Immortal Spirit, Eldrin Chen dared not be negligent in the slightest, immediately focusing his entire being with utmost vigilance.

In that very instant, the Chaos Immortal Spirit charged headlong into the grand formation, followed by a frenzied surge of the other seventeen Chaos Ancient Beast.

Most of those Chaos Ancient Beast possessed cultivation realms only at the early or middle stages of Heaven Immortal [the Immortal realm corresponding to the Heavens]. However, one Chaos Flame-Horned Ox [a primordial ox-beast with flaming horns born from chaos] possessed cultivation that was exceptionally profound, to the point where even Eldrin Chen found it difficult to gauge.

"Now!"

Just as Eldrin Chen was contemplating this, Ignatius the Daoist issued the command decisively.

In that moment, the nine Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme expert within the Heaven Immortal realm] acted without hesitation. They pushed the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation [a grand formation that harnesses divine thunder from the Nine Heavens to slay Immortals] to its absolute limit, instantly unleashing nine beams of Dao Tribulation [a heavenly tribulation that tests one's comprehension of the Dao] light towards their targets. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel .c om.