Chapter 1730 : A Sword Master's Debt

Both Abyss Halting Path Master and Western Mystery Heavenly God were powerful Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the celestial realm] of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm, and each held the esteemed positions of a Grotto-Heaven Lord [the ruler of a blessed, self-contained realm] and a Grand Elder. Their status was exceedingly noble, yet Eldrin Chen could still command their respect.

However, the Void Sword Master was ranked among the top three Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm experts within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. His personal arrival truly shocked Eldrin Chen.

He stepped out into the air and saw several figures approaching. At their head were Path Ruins Jiang and the Void Sword Master himself.

The Void Sword Master was a handsome man with a youthful face and hair white as snow. His cultivation was as deep and unfathomable as an abyss, and his entire being was enveloped in an aura of Formless Sword [a sword intent so pure it transcends physical form] energy. Even Eldrin Chen felt immense pressure from his presence.

Facing such a figure, Eldrin Chen dared not show the slightest neglect. He personally stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Senior Void Sword, your personal visit is a great honor. I apologize for not welcoming you further out."

"Hahaha!"

The Void Sword Master laughed heartily, stepping forward to steady Eldrin Chen. "Fellow Daoist, your battle at the Void Mountain Range trapped and slew over a hundred prodigies from the Demonic and Divine Clans, severing a fortune [the accumulated luck and destiny of a clan] those clans had built over millions of years. Moreover, you aided my disciple, Path Ruins, in overcoming his Path Tribulation [a heavenly trial specific to one's cultivation path]. In truth, it is I who owes you a debt. How could I possibly expect you to come out to greet me?"

"When all is considered, this old man is the one indebted to you. How could I have you come out to greet me?"

Upon hearing this from their vantage point above Void Heaven, the Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty expert at the Celestial Immortal level] from the Demonic and Divine Clans could no longer maintain their composure.

The Grand Elder from Western Essence Grotto-Heaven scowled, his expression turning icy. He immediately spoke up, "This Fellow Cultivator Eldrin is far too sharp and unyielding. In my view, he will inevitably bring trouble upon himself." This content originates from audio-novel[dot]com. Please respect copyright.

Void Sword Master glanced back, a cold sneer curling his lips as he declared, "Today, anyone who wishes to cause trouble must first answer to this old man's sword."

"You..."

Upon hearing this, Western Mystery Heavenly God's expression shifted violently, but he ultimately suppressed the fury in his heart.

The Void Sword Master, with his Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability and mastery of the Void Sword Art, was renowned as the foremost offensive power beneath the Ancient Immortal level within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

Such a figure was even bold enough to draw his sword against an Ancient Immortal. He was also the only Celestial Immortal Great Power in the Vast Azure Immortal Domain who had ever slain a cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm.

If one were to provoke the Void Sword Master, it was feared that not even the Western Essence Heavenly God could offer protection.

He had come today to settle a debt on behalf of the Western Essence Divine Scion, but dared not speak further, forcibly swallowing his rage.

"Let him be arrogant for a moment. If those other figures make a move, I will seize the opportunity to act then."

Just as Western Mystery Heavenly God was stewing in his humiliation, the Void Sword Master retrieved a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying,

"Your harvest from the Path Tribulation is beyond measure. I imagine ordinary gifts would hardly catch your eye."

"This object is my secret transmission cultivation art, the Void Secret Canon. I have heard you have also contemplated the Path Principles of space; I believe it will be of some use to you."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. The Void Secret Canon was the cultivation art of the Void Sword Master, its grade reaching the lofty Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. Within it was contained the Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability, the Void Sword Art.

With the aid of this method, Eldrin Chen estimated he could swiftly cultivate his comprehension of the Void Space Rule to the Innate Realm.

Furthermore, his Primordial Unity Void Cosmos Sword Energy might even be refined and evolved into a Half-Step Patriarch Level Slaughter Divine Ability.

However, such a secret canon was the closely guarded inheritance of the Void Sword Master. Even within the Void Grotto-Heaven, only a few Supreme Elder and figures of Holy Scion caliber were permitted to cultivate it.

To transmit it now to Eldrin Chen, an outsider, was truly far beyond his expectations.

Seeing Eldrin Chen's hesitation, the Void Sword Master transmitted a message with a smile, "I have heard that you and my disciple, Path Ruins Jiang, are the closest of friends. I trust you are a truly reliable person."

"I transmit this secret canon to you today, hoping that on the path to the Great Encompassing Heavenly Pass in the future, you and my disciple Path Ruins can support and aid one another."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod and finally accepted the scroll of the Void Secret Canon.

At that very moment, the boundless Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the heavens] trembled violently, and a thunderous roar echoed through the firmament.

At the horizon's edge, a golden-hued Solar Sun [the pure essence of the sun] tore across the sky. It hung above the Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss, radiating a light that could illuminate the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms of heaven].

The golden radiance was dazzling and resplendent, its brilliance so intense that even an Earth Immortal Patriarch dared not look upon it directly. Only a majestic, resonant voice descended from on high.

"That upstart Eldrin, come forth and face me."

"Golden Crow Ancient Immortal." For more chapters, visit @udio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Eldrin Chen looked up, his expression turning grave with profound solemnity.

Then, from the depths of the firmament, the melody of a flute arose. A White-robed Man appeared, playing a bamboo flute. His music soothed and tempered the searing light of the Solar Sun.

"Heaven's Roar Ye."

The Golden Crow Ancient Immortal regarded the newcomer, his voice heavy with tension. "Do you intend to stand in my way?"

The White-robed Man did not answer, his gaze fixed solely upon Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen's heart quaked. He instantly deduced the man's identity and promptly cupped his hands in salute. "I pay my respects to Senior Primordial Solar," he said.

Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, the only figure of the Human Race who dared to stand face-to-face with the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal was this very Ancient Progenitor from the Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven.

"Indeed."

The White-robed Man gave Eldrin Chen a slight, approving nod before turning his attention back to the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal. "Even if I did not stand in your way," he stated calmly, "you would not dare to kill him."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal's expression darkened. It was not that he lacked the will to slay Eldrin Chen; rather, Eldrin Chen now owed a debt of Merit Golden Light [a manifestation of profound karmic merit] to the Heavenly Path [the fundamental cosmic law or Dao], making him truly unkillable.

Yet, the golden radiance of the Solar Sun [the essence of the primordial sun] illuminated the Myriad Heavens, veiling his true emotions in its blinding light.

His gaze fell upon the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven before him. "I may not be able to kill him," he declared, "but can I not destroy this Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven of his?"

"A Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension] is a creation of Heaven and Earth, inherently blessed with Merit [positive karmic fortune]," the Primordial Solar Patriarch replied slowly, shaking his head. "Should you destroy these Nine Grotto-Heavens, the Karmic Sin Light [the visible manifestation of accrued evil karma] upon you would surely increase by over a hundred strands."

The Primordial Solar Patriarch spoke unhurriedly, shaking his head. "If you destroy these Nine Grotto-Heavens, the Karmic Sin Light [the visible manifestation of accrued evil karma] upon you would surely increase by over a hundred strands."

"What are a hundred or so strands of Karmic Miasma [a malevolent energy born from accumulated negative karma]? If we share the burden, it is not beyond our capacity to bear."

At that very moment, from the far reaches of the boundless Heavenly Vault, another voice echoed forth.

The assembly lifted their gazes to see, at the horizon where heaven met earth, a Primordial Era Azure Luan [a mythical azure phoenix-like bird from the dawn of time] pulling a war chariot towards them.

What sent a chill down their spines was that the Primordial Era Azure Luan pulling the chariot already possessed cultivation at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, a high level of immortal attainment].

And upon that chariot stood an Ancient God [a deity from the primordial epochs] clad in verdant-gold battle armor, appearing like a Primordial Era Divine King [a sovereign deity-king from the dawn of creation] traversing endless Space-Time to arrive.

"Verdant Sun Ancient God."

Primordial Solar Patriarch furrowed his brow slightly, his expression turning grave as he spoke, "Both of you are Ancient Immortal Great Power [immortal beings of immense power from ancient times]. Would you truly stoop to disregarding all decorum to act against a junior?"

"Hah—"

Verdant Sun Ancient God let out a cold laugh, his gaze profound and fixed upon Eldrin Chen. "One who, in a single battle, buried the Fortune [the accumulated luck, destiny, and prosperity] our Demonic and Divine Clans had amassed over hundreds of millions of years—such a figure I dare not treat as a mere junior."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen's countenance remained as placid as still water. He drew the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary polearm embodying primordial chaos] and ascended the heavens with measured steps.

Then, he leveled the Chaos Heaven Halberd at Verdant Sun Ancient God and Golden Crow Ancient Immortal, declaring, "You two have merely existed for a few hundred million years longer than I. Do you truly believe that grants you the power to suppress all things?"

"I stand here today. If you wish to destroy these Nine Great Grotto-Heavens [nine supreme paradisiacal realms], you will have to step over my corpse."

"You—"

Golden Crow Ancient Immortal let out a cold, mirthless laugh, his gaze turning profoundly dark as he stared at Eldrin Chen. "Do you truly believe I dare not kill you?"

"You are welcome to try."

Clad in robes white as fresh snow, Eldrin Chen stood with the imposing stillness of a deep abyss and a towering peak, his bearing as flawless as carved jade.

In that moment, gripping the Heavenly Halberd, he stood firm upon the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realm], resembling a Primordial Era Immortal King [a sovereign from the dawn of creation] gazing down upon eternity, exuding an aura of fearless resolve. Visit audio - novel . com to enjoy the complete series.