Chapter 1799 : Shattering the Void with a Single Sword

"Aaaargh—"

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], an unprecedented scream of agony tore through the air.

The onlookers raised their heads to see Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor instantly cleaved in two by the sword light, his form utterly annihilated into drifting ash.

"Disaster!"

Witnessing Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor's instantaneous demise, the remaining Ancient Immortals [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortal limits] fled in abject terror. Alas, they were already too late.

The overwhelming residual power of the Sword Qi [sword energy] surged forth without end. Its sword-essence cleaved through the vast, desolate Chaotic Void Cosmos, reducing everything in its path to nothingness. Several Ancient Immortal Great Power [Ancient Immortals of immense strength] who stood in its way had no time to react before they were extinguished into dust by the Sword Qi.

Even more astonishingly, the lingering force of this Innate Sword Aura [a supreme, natural-born sword energy] did not cease. Piercing through the infinite desolation to the very edge of the celestial dome, it continued its relentless trajectory, slashing toward the farthest reaches of the Void [the formless, boundless emptiness that underlies all existence].

"Such insolence!"

At that very moment, a roar of fury erupted from the point where the sword-essence met its limit.

A grey-robed elder materialized, striding through the void. He manifested a Heaven and Earth Six Harmonies Divine Aegis [a divine shield harmonizing the six directions of heaven and earth], managing—just barely—to withstand the onslaught of this epoch-shattering killing sword. Find this and other novels at audio-novel dot com.

"Six Harmonies Divine Aegis."

"It is Ancestor Six Harmonies."

Above Void Heaven, the several Ancient Immortals Ancient Ancestor witnessing this scene could not help but reveal expressions of shock, mingled with a flicker of excitement.

Ancestor Six Harmonies was a long-renowned Ancient Immortals Ancient Ancestor within the Frigid Immortal Domain, also counted among its most ancient Ancient Immortals. Rumors held that he had long since departed the Frigid Immortal Domain, yet unexpectedly, he now appeared here.

That such a figure had been concealed within the Frigid Immortal Domain all this time, and they had remained utterly unaware, filled them with profound astonishment.

In that moment, the truth dawned upon them all. The sword strike that had erupted from within the Chaos Lair was not aimed at slaying the Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor, but was instead intended for Ancestor Six Harmonies.

"*Hummm—*"

A soft, resonant hum echoed, drawing the gazes of all towards the Chaos Lair.

From the heart of the Chaos Lair, a youth with lips red as cinnabar and teeth white as jade stepped forth with measured grace. His expression was serene as he calmly regarded the assembled figures.

"Human form?"

The hearts of the crowd jolted with alarm, yet in the very next instant, they sensed something was amiss.

Ancestor Six Harmonies slowly drew in a deep breath, his expression turning incomparably grave as he spoke, "To have taken human form, Six Calamity Chaos Beast King... it seems the distance to becoming a Seventh Calamity Chaos Beast King is not far for you, esteemed one."

"Since this place is your Daoist Assembly Ground, Fellow Daoist, then I must beg your pardon for this old one's presumptuous intrusion."

With these words, Ancestor Six Harmonies transformed into a streak of Swiftflight Light and soared into the heavens, intending to make his escape.

Yet at that very moment, the youth sneered coldly, "Since you have come, why be in such a hurry to leave?"

"BOOM—"

As his voice fell, seven beams of World-Illuminating Immortal Light erupted from within the Shattered Immortal Domain.

Behold! From the Sevenfold Celestial Realms, several ancient artifacts rose one after another, their dazzling radiance illuminating the Boundless Chaos.

These ancient artifacts comprised seven treasures: an ancient sword, a Celestial Halberd, a divine furnace, a pagoda, an immortal cauldron, and others. Each was brimming with Innate Light [a primordial radiance inherent to objects of great antiquity and power], containing within them the profound mysteries of the Great Dao Embryo [the nascent, embryonic state of comprehending the fundamental principles of existence]. All were rare Innate Ancient Treasure [ancient treasures born of primordial chaos, possessing innate power].

Most crucially, these seven treasures were one with the Sevenfold Celestial Realms, seemingly empowered by the very essence of the Sevenfold Celestial Realms in some profound and unseen way.

As those seven ancient artifacts soared, they transformed into a grand Primordial Immortal Formation [an ancient and immensely powerful defensive or sealing array laid down by immortals of antiquity] that enveloped the Boundless Chaos, forcefully sealing off the Shattered Immortal Domain.

"Disaster! It's the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact of this Shattered Immortal Domain!"

"Who could have imagined these Heavenly Dao Source Artifact had long been refined and claimed by this Chaos Beast King?"

At this moment, all the immortals were utterly astounded.

If the Chaos Beast King had merely wielded a damaged Innate Spiritual Treasure, they might have harbored a sliver of hope for escape.

But now, with their path of retreat sealed shut, how could they possibly flee from the grasp of this Six Calamity Chaos Beast King who commanded a damaged Innate Spiritual Treasure? Read, share, and discuss at audi novel.com.

This realization struck their hearts, filling each of them with profound terror.

The Cold Night Ancient Immortal drew a deep breath and turned to the Liuhe the Daoist [Daoist Liuhe, whose name signifies 'Six Harmonies'], saying, "We implore you, Senior, to take command and lead us in breaking through this encirclement."

With their escape route cut off, Liuhe the Daoist also fixed his gaze upon the youthful Chaos Beast King, his expression grave and resolute. "Do you truly intend to force a fight to the death with This Sovereign?" he asked, his voice heavy.

"The fish will perish," came the chilling reply, "but the net shall remain unbroken."

The youth sneered coldly, gripping a Shattered Sword as he soared into the air. Boundless Sword Qi pierced through the vast Primordial Chaos, its force cleaving towards Liuhe the Daoist.

Seeing this, Liuhe the Daoist could retreat no longer. With a face dark as a thundercloud, he shot skyward, declaring,

"A mere Six Calamity Chaos Beast King! Do not think a single broken Innate Spiritual Treasure grants you the right to be so insolent."

"Do you not know? Each barrier within the Nine Celestial Passages of the Great Luo is a world unto itself."

"Today, I shall show you the Supreme Divine Abilities with which I shattered the seventh Heavenly Pass."

"Remember this move—it is called the Cosmos-Shattering Strike."

Eldrin Chen looked up. He saw Liuhe the Daoist flip his palm, and six supreme powers manifested simultaneously: the Eastern Wilderness, the Western Pole, the Northern Abyss, the Southern Ember, the Upper Firmament, and the Lower Nether.

"Six Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability!"

An Ancient Immortals Ancient Ancestor murmured, a flicker of astonishment and fierce delight crossing his features.

It was revealed that Liuhe the Daoist, cultivating the Path of the Six Harmonies, had created six Divine Ability that encompassed the six directions of the Heavenly Layers. Each possessed the wondrous utility of a Supreme art.

In ancient times, Liuhe the Daoist relied on this Divine Ability to roam the Frigid Immortal Domain unchallenged, even defeating an Ancient Immortal who had broken through the barrier of the Sixfold Heavens and an Ancient Ancestor who had advanced to the Seventh Calamity Ancient Immortal Realm.

Yet today, when Liuhe the Daoist struck again, simultaneously wielding six supreme forces and even unifying the six Divine Abilities into one, he displayed the ultimate power of Six Harmonies Unification—the rebirth of the Cosmos.

The upper firmament and the lower abyss, the Heavenly Layers and the Four Extremities, together constitute the six harmonies of the Cosmos.

Now, Liuhe the Daoist commands the power of these six harmonies, fusing them into a single, unprecedented force—the Cosmos-Shattering Strike.

In that instant, the Cosmos-Shattering Strike collided with the broken ancient sword.

The Heavenly Layers trembled, the Primordial Chaos churned backward, and waves of annihilating force surged through the eight directions of the Heavenly Layers. Several Heavenly Immortal Paragons and Chaos Ancient Beasts observing from afar were instantly obliterated to dust by the mere shockwaves.

"What a formidable Divine Ability,"

Eldrin Chen could not help but exclaim upon witnessing this scene.

Such a strike, even the faintest, most negligible ripple of its aftermath, was potent enough to utterly annihilate a cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm.

Any Ancient Immortal below the Fourth Calamity likely lacked even the qualification to intervene, utterly incapable of approaching the Central Realm of the battlefield, lest they be extinguished by a casual blow from either combatant.

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was also utterly astounded. He took a deep breath and said, "The Nine Celestial Passages of the Great Luo are, respectively, the Great Dao [the fundamental, all-encompassing principle or path], the Physical Body [the corporeal vessel], the Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path], the Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast arts], the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], the Dao Heart [the unwavering heart aligned with one's chosen path], the Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], the Immortal Treasure [a peerless immortal-grade artifact], and the Destiny [one's ordained fate or fortune]."

"It is said that to break through this seventh 'Divine Ability Celestial Passage,' one must cultivate a single Patriarch Grade 'Great Luo Divine Ability' [a supreme divine power of the Great Luo realm]."

"Since Ancestor Six Harmonies shattered the Seventh Heavenly Pass, it is likely he unified six Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [divine abilities on the cusp of the Patriarch Grade] and ultimately created this Six Harmonies Unification's Cosmos-Shattering Strike [a strike that sunders the cosmos], a single blow that reached the realm of Great Luo."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of profound shock wash over him.

These were Patriarch Grade Supreme Divine Abilities [the highest tier of supernatural powers]. Any Ancient Immortals who mastered one could roam the Ancient Immortal Realm with few, if any, equals.

Yet even such a figure had halted at the Seventh Heavenly Pass, revealing just how staggeringly difficult it was to break through to Great Luo.

Noting his expression, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor understood his thoughts and spoke, "A Great Luo Golden Immortal does not fall into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. They are beings who stand as equals to the Great Dao [the fundamental, all-encompassing principle or path] itself."

"Such existences are truly Indestructible [impervious to destruction]. Even if slain, they can resurrect from the fabric of spacetime itself, making them nearly impossible to erase into true Death."

"Unless, within the Great Dao [the fundamental, all-encompassing principle or path] they cultivate, an entity emerges who completely masters that Great Dao, thereby gaining dominion over their Life and Death [the cycle of their existence], not even a Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [a sage who is an ancestor of the Dao] could permanently end them."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slow, thoughtful nod.

Those capable of completely mastering a Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental laws of the cosmos] are figures of the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the ultimate tier of existence, sovereigns over a fundamental cosmic principle] level, beings of Supreme [peerless, paramount] stature.

Yet, even such a being only possesses sufficient authority over the Great Dao they themselves cultivate, and cannot utterly annihilate a Great Luo Golden Immortal [an immortal whose spirit is merged with a Great Dao, achieving a form of conceptual immortality] who cultivates a different Great Dao.

Calculated thus, as long as the Great Dao one cultivates lacks a figure of the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage level at its ultimate end, then upon becoming a Great Luo [an immortal fused with a Great Dao], one would be nearly Indestructible [truly unkillable, beyond permanent destruction].

Of course, Eldrin Chen believed that while an existence of the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage level could not completely erase a Great Luo, they undoubtedly possessed myriad means to deal with a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Take, for example, that indescribable existence which once struck down Qing Cang, the Great Deity. Though that single sword-strike failed to utterly extinguish Qing Cang, the Great Deity, it still cleaved through the River of Time and Space [the metaphysical continuum where all events flow], slaying Qing Cang, the Great Deity instantly with each subsequent resurrection.

By that reckoning, even if Qing Cang, the Great Deity could not be permanently killed, what difference was there from true death?

Returning to the main topic, after comprehending the might of a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has transcended seven heavenly tribulations], Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "If a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal possesses such power, how formidable then must an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has transcended eight heavenly tribulations] be?"

"I am not entirely certain myself,"

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor shook his head, pondering for a moment before continuing. "However, the eighth tribulation is the Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal-grade power] tribulation. I once heard Senior Purple mention that to shatter the eighth heavenly gate, one must refine and fuse with an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, containing innate cosmic laws]."

"An Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

Both Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang felt a jolt of alarm in their hearts, their expressions tinged with a measure of shock and awe.

The Celestial Maiden also gave a slight nod before speaking. "Breaking through to the Great Luo is exceedingly difficult. Such individuals merge their spirit with the Great Dao [the fundamental principle underlying all existence], transcending the River of Fate [the cosmic flow that dictates destiny]. It is not guaranteed simply by possessing the Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light [a legendary, unbreakable spiritual radiance]."

"Ancient Immortals who have weathered seven or more tribulations often possess a certain degree of Great Luo capability. Yet, to truly break through to the Great Luo Realm still requires them to traverse a mortal tribulation."

"Generally speaking, one must refine an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born of primordial essence, possessing innate power], shatter the eighth Heavenly Pass [a profound barrier in cultivation] of the Spiritual Treasure itself, to be qualified to break one's own Destiny [the predetermined fate or limit of one's cultivation path] and step into the Great Luo Realm—a realm beyond the reach of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]."

Eldrin Chen listened in silence, feeling an immense weight settle upon his heart.

Throughout his cultivation journey to this day, he had been confident in his peerless prowess within the same realm. Yet now, he felt a distinct pressure.

Based on his own projections, Eldrin Chen had calculated that before myself could break through to Great Luo, he would need to comprehend at least one Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability [a supreme technique of legendary power] and use Primordial Essence [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation] to elevate and nurture an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

He had believed that with such a Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally profound and stable cultivation base], he would be invincible within the Ancient Immortal Realm, capable of sweeping aside all adversaries with ease until reaching the Great Luo Realm.

He never imagined that any existence capable of breaking through the Eighth Heaven barrier would possess such Deep-Seated Foundation and strength. This revelation far exceeded Eldrin Chen's expectations.

"To shatter the Ninefold Heavenly Pass and cultivate to the Great Luo Realm—it is actually this arduous for all who achieve it."

"No wonder that the Frigid Immortal Domain [a vast and ancient realm of immortals] has existed for countless eons, giving birth to innumerable Ancient Immortals [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] who have weathered seven or more heavenly tribulations, yet only thirteen have ever broken through to the Great Luo Realm [the supreme realm of the Golden Immortals]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then lifted his gaze once more toward the Firmament [the highest heavens].

He saw that Liuhe the Daoist was locked in fierce combat with the Chaos Beast King [a primordial monster born from chaos], yet was gradually being forced onto the defensive.

Seeing this, the Celestial Maiden [a female immortal of great power and grace] could not help but sigh softly before shaking her head and saying, "Although a Patriarch-Grade Divine Ability [a supreme technique passed down from ancient progenitors] is immensely powerful, it requires a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the supreme Golden Immortal realm] to unleash its full might."

"Liuhe the Daoist is, after all, merely a Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations]. The gap in Mana [the refined spiritual power of a cultivator] between him and a Great Luo Golden Immortal is vast. Such a Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] in his hands can only manifest a fraction of its combat potential, insufficient to contend with an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate power]."

"In contrast, that humanoid Chaos Beast King, though only at the Six Calamities realm, can unleash the full power of its incomplete Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"With such strength, one dare not claim it rivals an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], but it is certainly more formidable than the vast majority of Seven Calamities Ancient Immortal."

Lyra Jiang listened in silence, offering no comment.

After observing the scene for a long while, her gaze finally settled on the Chaos Lair [a nest or stronghold within the primordial chaos] before she turned to Eldrin Chen and inquired, "The battle between the two sides is now locked in a stalemate. Should we take this opportunity to investigate that Central Chaos Lair?"

Upon hearing her words, the group fell into a contemplative silence.

Previously, Primordial Nether Ancient Ancestor had already perished due to the fall of the Chaos Lair [a primordial and perilous domain of untamed energies]. Now, with the various clans' Ancient Immortals [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality] suffering successive defeats, the idea of not fleeing for one's life but instead venturing to explore the Chaos Lair seemed utterly audacious.

Yet, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and spoke, "Let us proceed. To miss this opportunity would be a profound regret."

Seeing his resolve, both the Celestial Maiden [a female cultivator of exalted status and power] and the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor agreed with their decision.

Unaware that Eldrin Chen possessed the Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born of primordial chaos] known as the Abyssal Pearl, they believed there was a high chance they might not return from this venture.

Since escape from this Ruined Immortal Domain [a shattered realm that was once an immortal's paradise] seemed unlikely, it was better to risk exploring the Central Chaos Lair [the heart of the chaotic domain] in hopes of finding a sliver of fate's favor.

Their minds made up, the four of them moved with silent purpose towards the Chaos Lair.

They journeyed onward, and before long, they delved deep into the heart of the Chaos Lair. Along the way, they discovered countless rare and wondrous treasures.

"So many treasures," one of them murmured.

Gazing upon the marvels scattered along their path within the Chaos Lair, a wave of excitement washed over the four cultivators.

True to its reputation as the lair of the Six Calamity Chaos Beast King [a primordial beast king of immense power], the interior of the Chaos Lair held a staggering abundance of Innate Marvels [objects and phenomena born directly from primordial chaos], along with veins of rare ores and various types of Chaos Divine Material [divine-grade materials forged in primordial chaos].

It was a pity that the Chaos Lair was still guarded by Chaos Ancient Beasts. To avoid alerting the Chaos Beast King, Eldrin Chen refrained from intervening.

Thus, they journeyed onward, traversing the depths until they reached the location of the Chaos Nest Core, finally halting before a cavernous entrance.

This was the Chaos Nest Core, yet the four of them paused before the lair, their expressions turning grave.

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor observed carefully for a moment before speaking. "The den of this Chaos Beast King is actually protected by a highly sophisticated Innate Grand Formation [a powerful natural defensive array]. This complicates matters."

Lyra Jiang also frowned slightly. After a pause, she said, "This Formation [defensive array] is formidable. Without the intervention of an Ancient Immortal Realm [a supreme cultivation stage] expert, breaching it seems nearly impossible."

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow, studying the formation intently. "That Chaos Beast King possesses cultivation at the level of six Kalpa-time [cosmic cycles] Ancient Immortal Realm. Its intellect may not be inferior to our own."

"Fortunately, it lacks proper heritage. The Formation it has erected is relatively crude. If we can locate its weakness, there is a chance to break through. However, doing so will undoubtedly alert the Chaos Ancient Beasts guarding the nest."

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, a flicker of concern passing between them.

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor took a deep breath, performing a series of rapid calculations with his fingers. "Within the Chaos Lair, there are still over thirty Chaos Ancient Beasts. Among them, four have reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]. This could prove troublesome."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "If you can hold them off for a brief time, I may have a way to breach the formation." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel-dot-com.