Chapter 1811 : Forging the Twin Swords of Destiny

Having advanced the Minor Universe, the group promptly returned to the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven and began their secluded cultivation retreat.

Currently, the various Heaven Immortal Ancient Ancestors of the Chen Clan were all very close to breaking through to the Late Heaven Immortal Realm. It was estimated that within five hundred thousand years, they would successively achieve the perfection of the Sixth Heaven Celestial Immortal realm.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen felt a sense of urgency. He wanted to seize the time to enhance his combat power in preparation for venturing to the Chaos Sea Fringe.

Upon returning to the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, along with the 'Primordial Yang Extreme Fire' and the 'Primordial Nether Spring Water'. He could not help but fall into contemplation.

Both the Primordial Yang Extreme Fire and the Primordial Nether Spring Water were Supreme Grade Innate Marvels. Each contained twelve Innate Dao Patterns and had nurtured the power of a Great Dao Embryo.

Among these two treasures, the Primordial Yang Extreme Fire, also known as the 'Supreme Yang Heavenly Flame', was one of the Ten Supreme Yang Celestial Fires of the Heavenly Layers.

Among the Ten Innate Supreme Yang Celestial Fires of the Immortal Domain, the Solar True Flame ranked first, the Pure Yang Celestial Flame ranked second, the Southern Brightness Sunfire ranked third, and this Primordial Yang Extreme Fire ranked fourth.

Among these various Yang-attribute flames, the Solar True Flame was the Lifebound True Flame of the Solar Celestial Emperor, the Pure Yang Celestial Flame could also lead directly to the realm of Primordial Chaos, and the path of the Southern Brightness Sunfire also had figures at the level of a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord.

This Supreme Yang Heavenly Flame ranked only below these three supreme Celestial Fires.

From this, one could see the formidable nature of the Primordial Yang Extreme Fire. It was a Supreme Dao Flame that reached all the way to the Great Luo Realm. Find thousands of chapters at https://audio-novel.com.

Most importantly, this Supreme Yang Heavenly Flame [a flame of ultimate yang and sacred purity] is supremely yang and sacred, bearing great similarity to the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy]. It is the finest material for tempering the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

The Primordial Nether Spring Water [an ancient water from the deepest nether springs] is likewise. This substance is one of the ten great Netherworld Spirit-Void True Water [a true water embodying spiritual void from the Netherworld], standing in direct opposition to the Supreme Yang Heavenly Flame. It is also the optimal material for tempering the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword.

"Should they be kept in reserve, as alternative materials for advancing the Yin-Yang Union Gourd?"

"Or should they be fused into the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords now, using them to directly elevate the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords?"

Gazing at the two rare treasures in his hands, Eldrin Chen fell into deep contemplation.

After a moment's reflection, Eldrin Chen made his decision and began to temper the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords with the two divine objects.

He chose this course for three reasons. First, these two treasures were not the optimal choice for advancing the Yin-Yang Union Gourd.

This was because both treasures were rare materials of slaughter and conquest. If fused into the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, they would most likely cause the Yin-Yang Union Gourd to evolve into a Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the world's innate laws] of pure destructive power.

The primary function of the Yin-Yang Union Gourd was to bolster one's cultivation base, allowing one to shatter the limits of their own power.

Eldrin Chen hoped that after its advancement to an Innate Spiritual Treasure, it would directly grant High-Rank Ancient Immortals [powerful immortals of ancient lineage] the Mana [the profound spiritual power] of the Great Luo realm, thereby granting them the strength to contend with Great Luo Golden Immortals [the perfected immortals of the Great Luo realm], rather than becoming merely a destructive Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Rather than obtaining a Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial artifact born from the world's essence, possessing immense power] suited for slaughter at that time, it would be far better to use the resources to elevate the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords embodying the principle of separation, exceptionally suited for offense], which were inherently more fitting for conquest and battle.

Furthermore, after acquiring the Profound Yang Primordial Qi [a strand of the world's foundational masculine energy, pure and potent], Eldrin Chen felt his confidence in obtaining the Profound Yin Primordial Qi [a strand of the world's foundational feminine energy, its counterpart] had grown. Naturally, this led him to prepare for the more optimal choice.

The most crucial point was that in three hundred thousand years, Eldrin Chen would venture to the fringes of the Chaos Sea Fringe [the perilous and unstable borderlands where primordial chaos meets ordered reality]. If he could elevate the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to the level of an Innate Ancient Treasure [an artifact of supreme rank, born from the primal chaos of creation], it would significantly bolster his chances of survival.

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin Chen decisively chose to advance the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

Both the Primordial Yang Extreme Fire [a supreme flame born from the purest essence of Yang, capable of refining all things] and the Primordial Nether Spring Water [a profound water sourced from the deepest nether springs, embodying ultimate Yin] were Supreme Grade Innate Marvel [objects of the highest rarity, formed naturally by the Dao itself]. Born from the interweaving of Innate Qi [the primordial energy that constitutes all existence] and the twin fires of Yin-Yang [the fundamental duality of existence], they inherently contained Innate Dao Patterns [the natural inscriptions of the Great Dao, the fundamental laws of reality].

Using them to elevate the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, Eldrin Chen would not need to expend an excessive amount of his own Primordial Essence [the foundational life-force and spiritual energy of a cultivator].

He merely expelled two strands of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a potent, cultivated energy of supreme quality, tinged with regal violet] to help the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords shatter the invisible bottleneck hindering their progress.

Thus, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords continuously absorbed the essences of the Primordial Yang Extreme Fire and the Primordial Nether Spring Water, while also devouring vast quantities of spiritual essence from the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven, each layer containing purer energy]. The process spanned tens of thousands of years before the swords finally ascended to the realm of an Innate Ancient Treasure.

"It is done."

Witnessing the successful ascension of the innate Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself to release a long, slow breath he had been holding.

He looked up and saw the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords crisscrossing the void. A single wisp of Sword Qi [sword energy] slashed forth, cleaving the boundless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] cleanly in two.

"Such formidable sword force," he murmured. "The power of this single strike could likely slay a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [a Celestial Immortal who has reached the pinnacle of that realm] with ease."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, his voice filled with admiration.

He realized the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords's lethality was truly staggering. Even the most minuscule fraction of their edge was potent enough to sever immortals and slay deities. Their power could traverse the Endless Dimensional Void [the infinite emptiness between dimensions and worlds] to strike down an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] hidden in the deepest, most distant dimensions.

"Truly worthy of an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation]," he mused. "Even the faintest echoes of its power, cast across the boundless Boundless Cosmos [the infinite expanse of all existence] and through endless heavens, would be sufficient to annihilate legions of Heaven Immortal [immortals who reside in the celestial heavens]."

Eldrin Chen murmured again, a note of genuine delight coloring his tone. For the best reading experience, visit www . audio-novel.com.

By his calculations, the might of this pair of Immortal Sword [swords of immortal grade] should be enough to pose a threat even to an Ancient Immortal Great Power [an immensely powerful being from the ancient era of immortals].

Should the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [the ultimate technique of merging the twin swords] be unleashed, even a Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived three heavenly tribulations] would likely not dare to receive the blow with their Physical Body [cultivated physical form] alone, lest they risk severe injury.

Alas, executing the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union consumed an immense amount of Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel magical arts]. With Eldrin Chen's current total reserves of Mana, he could, at most, unleash the technique a mere three times.

"My Innate Chaos Dao Principle [the foundational cultivation principle derived from primordial chaos] has yet to advance, my Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] has not reached Great Vehicle [the 'Great Vehicle' stage, a profound level of mastery], and the quality of my Mana remains somewhat lacking," he concluded with a sigh.

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, then shook his head with a wry smile.

The quality of his current Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] could not yet be said to rival that of an Ancient Immortal Great Power, but it had already surpassed the vast majority of those in the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. Mana of such purity was truly astonishing.

It was a pity that the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were both twelve-pattern Innate Ancient Treasure [a supreme grade of magical artifact born from the primordial chaos]. In theory, their combined power when united should be comparable to a full-force strike from a Four Calamities Ancient Immortal.

Under these circumstances, the fact that Eldrin Chen could even activate the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union was remarkable enough. How could he ask for more?

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen pondered aloud, "By using the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to temper my Mana, there is still significant room for my spiritual energy's purity to improve."

"The immediate priority is to attempt to comprehend Dao Principles [the fundamental laws of reality]. Relying solely on comprehending the Great Vehicle [a supreme cultivation path] and the Innate Primordial Indestructible Dao Principle [a primordial law of unyielding existence]."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen consumed a leaf of Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that temporarily enhances one's comprehension of the Dao] and prepared to begin contemplating the power of Innate Dao Principles.

Yet, not long after, he was jolted from his secluded meditation.

He saw Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang stride forward, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. Clad in his Yin-Yang Immortal Armor and gripping the Yin-Yang Immortal-Slaying Spear, his form was stained with fresh blood.

"You are injured?"

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly and looked toward Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang.

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face pale as he stared at Eldrin Chen with a cold laugh. "Your trouble has arrived," he said. "Even I could not hold them back."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's expression remained calm, a hint of curiosity in his tone. "Who has come, that even you could not prevail against them?"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of genuine surprise.

As the sovereign of the Taiyang Imperial Court, Eldrin Chen understood his First Divine General's capabilities all too well.

As one of the most formidable Heaven's Chosen in the history of the Tai Cang Imperial Clan, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang lived up to his title as the True Seed of the Divine Sovereign. His combat prowess was nearly peerless among those of his realm, and he had recently broken through to the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the third major stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation path].

Upon his Initial Entry into the Late Heaven Immortal Realm, he had defeated several Eighth Heaven Immortal [cultivators at the eighth minor stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] powerhouses from the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. He had even exchanged nearly a hundred blows with a formidable enemy at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm] without suffering defeat.

Such awe-inspiring battle strength was, one could say, not inferior to Eldrin Chen's own before his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable body constitution] had reached its Great Perfection.

Yet even such a figure had been bested by another, which left Eldrin Chen with a distinct sense of astonishment.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but lift his gaze towards the world beyond the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven. After just a single glance, he withdrew his gaze, shaking his head with a light laugh. "Merely a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] opponent, and you cannot subdue him?"

"Hah!"

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang let out a cold snort, his expression turning profound. "Unless one employs some clever trick, for a Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the stage just below the Celestial Immortal realm] cultivator to challenge and defeat a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm is nothing but a fool's dream."

As he spoke, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang turned his gaze towards Eldrin Chen, a trace of solemnity flickering in his eyes.

As the foremost Divine General under Eldrin Chen's command, Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang had to admit that the man before him was a prodigious talent rarely seen across the eons.

He had followed Eldrin Chen for six hundred thousand years now, challenging him over a hundred times in that span. Yet, not once had he managed to last beyond a hundred exchanges.

No matter how he poured forth his full strength, no matter how he unleashed his ultimate combat prowess, he could never withstand more than a hundred moves from Eldrin Chen's hand.

From beginning to end, in every single battle, Eldrin Chen remained composed and unruffled, as if he had never truly exerted his full power.

"Perhaps... he truly could accomplish it?"

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang murmured inwardly, a seed of self-doubt taking root within him.

After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head and stated decisively: "After the Seventh Heaven Immortal realm, the gap between each subsequent heavenly stage is as vast as the distance between clouds and mud. How could he possibly challenge and defeat a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator?"

"I must be going mad."

It was at that very moment that Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke in a calm, measured tone: "Allow me to show you."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen took a step forward, emerging outside the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven.

Simultaneously, outside the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven, more than ten Heaven Immortal [powerful immortals who have ascended to the heavenly realms] from the Abyssal Immortal Alliance were locked in a tense standoff with a group of other Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation].

Lyra Jiang's expression was one of profound gravity as she addressed the figures before her: "Western Qi Celestial God, I never imagined that before we could even seek you out, you would deliver yourself to our doorstep."

"With such brazen actions, are you truly courting your own demise?"

The assembly before them was none other than the various Celestial God [deified immortals of immense power and authority] from the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven.

Among the crowd ahead stood more than ten Heavenly Immortal Paragon [supreme masters among heavenly immortals]. Besides Western Qi Celestial God, there were also Yuanzhi the Daoist and the Violet-Azure Sword Immortal from the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, along with several other Celestial God from the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven.

Furthermore, there were two unfamiliar Celestial God, both possessing cultivation bases at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the heavenly immortal realm] level.

At the forefront of the crowd stood Western Qi Celestial God and a white-robed elder. The cultivation of Western Qi Celestial God seemed to have advanced once more, having now reached the realm of an Eighth Heaven Immortal.

At this moment, Western Qi Celestial God looked at the assembly and sneered coldly, "Too many words. Abyssal Daoist took advantage of Divine Abyss Daoist's fall in the Primordial Chaos to secretly refine the authority of the Heavenly Dao Ancient Artifact. A truly despicable act."

"Make Abyssal Daoist come out now. Otherwise, this old man will surely wreak havoc in the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven today."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned exceedingly grim. Yet, after glancing at the white-robed elder, a trace of solemnity appeared in their eyes.

The aura of that white-robed elder was immensely powerful. He was a formidable Celestial God at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, and seemed to be a powerful figure even within that tier.

"Enough talk."

At this moment, the white-robed elder spoke, his tone calm. "Surrender the authority of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact. This Sovereign will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, today, the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven shall witness the fall of several Heaven Immortal."

"Oh... is that so?"

Just then, ripples of light blossomed from within the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven.

From within the Grotto-Heaven, a figure clad in snow-white White Robe stepped forth. Like a peerless Immortal Lord descending into the Mortal Dust, an intangible pressure smoothed all turbulence in its wake.

"Eldrin, the Abyss…"

The moment he saw the newcomer, Western Qi Celestial God wore a cold, mocking smile as he looked towards Eldrin Chen and declared, "Abyssal Daoist, hand over the authority of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [the primordial artifact embodying the will of the Heavenly Dao] immediately. Otherwise, Cang Jun, Fellow Daoist, will certainly not spare you today."

"Cang Jun?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he turned his gaze to the white-robed Daoist.

Seeing this, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor silently transmitted a voice message to remind him, "Cang Jun is a being who attained the Dao as an Innate Divine Spirit [a primordial deity born from the essence of heaven and earth]. His true form is that of an Innate Ren Water Azure Dragon [a primordial azure dragon born from the essence of the Ren Water element]."

"More than one hundred million years ago, Cang Jun was the sovereign ruler of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea."

"Later, in pursuit of a higher realm, He joined the True Dragon Lineage of the Demon Court [the royal lineage of true dragons within the Demon Court]. His return this time is likely preparation for seizing the Hundred Calamities Rebirth Opportunity [a legendary chance for rebirth and transcendence after enduring one hundred great tribulations]."

"His coming here to cause trouble is probably to claim the authority of the Heavenly Dao Source Artifact from the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, thereby increasing his combat power to better scheme for that Hundred Calamities Rebirth Opportunity."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, a look of understanding dawning on his face.

Now that the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain's Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural law governing the Vast Azure Immortal Domain] had sealed itself off, the Outer Realm Celestial Immortals [immortals who ascended from realms outside the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain] had all been expelled. Only those who had ascended to Heaven Immortal [the immortal realm] within this domain itself could remain.

However, any Heaven Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the mortal tribulations] who achieved their breakthrough within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm where this story takes place], even if they have departed for dozens of Calamity Tribulation [cosmic cycles of immense upheaval and rebirth], retains the right to return and contend for the Hundred Calamities Rebirth Opportunity [a legendary chance for rebirth and ascension granted once every hundred great calamities].

That Cang Jun has returned to seize the opportunity of Hundred Calamities Rebirth [the process of rebirth through a hundred calamities], and seeks to plunder a Heavenly Dao Source Artifact [an artifact born from the primal source of the Heavenly Dao, possessing unimaginable power] to bolster his combat strength, is indeed within expectations.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Cang Jun and inquired, "Do you seek the authority over the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea in the western reaches of the immortal domain]?"

"Precisely so."

Cang Jun gave a slight nod, his expression calm as he stated, "I am of the True Dragon Bloodline [a lineage of pure draconic heritage], born from the transformation of an Innate Divine Spirit [a primordial spirit of heaven and earth]. I have connections with powerhouses of both the Divine Race [the race of celestial gods] and the Demonic Tribe [the tribe of ancient demons]."

"Now, I have already made my intentions clear to the strong ones of the Demon and God Races [the collective term for the demonic and divine races]. Do not hope for rescue from the likes of Pure Yang Ancient Ancestor or the Ethereal Void Sword Master."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen's countenance remained unchanged, yet a glint of killing intent blossomed within his eyes.

Seeing that Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear, Cang Jun's expression darkened with displeasure. His face turned icy as he declared, "I know you are under the protection of the Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural order and cosmic law]. This old one cannot kill you."

"However, while the Heavenly Dao may shield you, it cannot shield the members of your Abyssal Immortal Alliance [the immortal alliance founded by Eldrin Chen]."

"To speak plainly, this Heavenly Dao Authority is something This Sovereign [a title of supreme authority used by powerful beings] must obtain. If you do not hand over the Heavenly Dao Authority [the authority to command the principles of the Heavenly Dao], today This Sovereign will bathe the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven in blood."

"Bathe the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven in blood..."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a glint of killing intent flashing within his gaze.

He turned his head to look at Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang and asked with unruffled calm, "In how many moves did he defeat you?"

Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang's face was somewhat pale, tinged with unwillingness as he replied, "His combat prowess ranks among the powerful even within the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]. I held out for merely thirty moves."

"Thirty moves?"

Eldrin Chen nodded, then declared, "Then I shall take his life within three."

"Take my life within three moves?"

Hearing this, Cang Jun was nearly driven mad with fury. He roared instantly, "Arrogant junior! Today, I shall surely suppress you and make you watch as every last one of your beloved perishes before your eyes!"

"Now die!"

As the words fell, Cang Jun stepped forward.

Clad in a peerless Immortal Robe [a robe woven from celestial materials, offering immense protection and enhancing the wearer's aura], he thrust forward with the God-Slaying Ancient Spear [a primordial weapon of legend, said to have pierced the hearts of deities]. The ancient spear erupted with god-slaying radiance, piercing through the Heavenly Layers [the stratified planes of reality that separate the mortal world from higher realms] and the Void [the formless emptiness between spaces] in a blur. The very Immortal Domain [a realm suffused with immortal energy, far surpassing mortal worlds] trembled violently from the force.

"Beware!"

Witnessing this scene, the onlookers cried out in alarm, their faces paling one by one.

As a powerful cultivator of the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, where one's power approaches the limits of mortality before ascension], Cang Jun's wrathful strike was enough to make the Heavenly Layers [the stratified planes of reality that separate the mortal world from higher realms] themselves change color. It was a blow that could likely slay even a powerhouse of the Seventh Heaven Immortal [a high and profound stage of immortal cultivation] in an instant.

Yet, facing such an assault, Eldrin Chen remained utterly composed.

His White Robe [a simple yet pristine white garment, often symbolizing purity and transcendent power] was as white as snow. Gazing upon the furious Cang Jun, his demeanor was that of an immortal king from the Nine Heavens [the highest and most sacred of celestial realms] looking down upon an ant—calm and detached. He spoke to Taiyang, the Imperial Son of Tai Cang with serene indifference.

"Watch closely."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen extended a single finger, pressing it lightly against the tip of the God-Slaying Ancient Spear [a primordial weapon of legend, said to have pierced the hearts of deities].

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