Chapter 1740 : Clash of Primordial Powers

At this moment, Divine Abyss Path Master channeled the Divine Abyss Sword Art, augmenting the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword as it cleaved downwards with overwhelming force. A cataclysmic surge of Sword Intent [the concentrated will and killing intent imbued within a sword technique] swept through the starry river, its power seemingly capable of sundering a Chaos Universe [a primordial, formless realm of existence].

"Hmph—"

As the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword descended upon him, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand. Instantly, a colossal hand capable of blotting out the heavens materialized and crashed down with earth-shattering force, meeting the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword in a titanic collision.

"BOOM—"

In that instant, the Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability clashed against the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, unleashing a blinding shockwave that violently shook the Six Harmonies [a defensive formation based on the harmony of six directions].

The Divine Abyss Ancient Sword possessed a peerless, unstoppable edge. Empowered by the Divine Abyss Sword Art, it managed to cleave straight through the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand.

Witnessing his technique shattered, Divine Abyss Path Master roared with maniacal laughter. "Your Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand is broken! How much longer can you remain so arrogant?"

As his words faded, the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword erupted with world-shaking brilliance, its devastating residual force continuing its relentless slash towards Eldrin Chen.

"Perhaps it is time," he mused inwardly, "for me to cultivate and create an Amplification Divine Ability [a divine ability that greatly amplifies the power of another technique]—a Slaughter sword art specifically for an Immortal Sword." Support the author by reading on audio-novel*com.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. His Chaos Heaven Scripture was profoundly exquisite, amplifying both Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] and Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact]. Yet, it ultimately was not a sword art dedicated to a single purpose.

If, upon the foundation of the Chaos Heaven Scripture, he could forge a supreme Slaughter [a divine ability focused on destruction] sword technique specifically to enhance the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, perhaps this pair of Lifebound Immortal Sword [a sword intrinsically linked to its wielder's life force] would no longer be so cumbersome.

As these thoughts flickered through his mind, Eldrin Chen activated his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a defensive aura of primordial energy] to shield himself, blocking the strike from the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword.

Then he soared skyward, gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd to parry the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword. With a sweep of his sleeve, he forcefully channeled the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique combining the five elements and primordial solar power] once more, unleashing it towards Divine Abyss Path Master.

"A perfect opening!"

Seeing that Eldrin Chen dared to press the attack, Divine Abyss Path Master immediately commanded the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to block this assault with its full power.

Immediately after, he activated his Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability inherent to one's nature or cultivation path]. In that instant, a cataclysmic tide of Sword Abyss [a location or concept representing an abyss of swords] and Long River [a long river] surged forth, engulfing heaven and earth as it roared towards Eldrin Chen.

After his Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a hand formed of primordial energy for grasping] was shattered, his Primordial One True Aegis [a true shield of primordial energy] also suffered significant backlash and damage. Now, under the relentless onslaught of endless sword energy, the Primordial One Energy True Aura began to tremble and falter.

"Perish!"

And in that very moment, Divine Abyss Path Master seized his chance.

He saw the opponent fiercely channel the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword to cleave towards Eldrin Chen, luring Eldrin Chen into activating the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords and treasures like the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell to block. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron.

"BOOM!"

In that instant, the unparalleled might of a superior-grade Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation] descended to suppress the mortal realm. The colossal ancient cauldron crashed down with overwhelming force, seeking to crush Eldrin Chen on the spot.

With this strike, he intended to use the power of the superior-grade Innate [pertaining to the primordial, innate state of existence] ancient cauldron to decisively settle the contest.

"Not good!"

The hearts of the onlookers clenched. They immediately thought to intervene.

Yet, in that very moment, Eldrin Chen shot into the sky. With a sweep of his sleeve, he unleashed a strand of ethereal sword energy.

Looking up, the crowd witnessed a single, formless sword energy of Path Void cleave heavenward with immense force. It split the void between heaven and earth, sundering the boundless sea of Sword Abyss in two.

"It's the Void Sword Art [a profound sword technique that manipulates the power of emptiness]!"

Pure Void cried out in astonishment, but a heartbeat later, his voice trembled with shock: "No... that's not it. He has fused the Void Sword Art with his Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power born from one's deepest spiritual nature], the 'Primordial Unity Void Cosmos Sword Energy' [a sword energy embodying the primordial unity of the cosmos and void], mastering them into one. He has forged his own Half-Step Patriarch Level [a realm just shy of becoming a true Patriarch] Sword Path [a personal doctrine or way of the sword] Divine Ability [a supreme power born from one's deepest spiritual nature]."

"Such talent is truly inconceivable!"

At this moment, the Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a divine ability of power approaching that of a Path Ancestor] manifested once more upon the mortal realm. Its unparalleled, epoch-defining sharpness dazzled the ages, cleaving through the vast expanse with a force that seemed capable of suppressing all things.

This was the true, supreme Slaughter Divine Ability [a divine ability of ultimate destructive power]. Where it passed, Innate [primordial, of the highest order] sword energy sundered all creation. Nothing in heaven or earth could withstand it, and in the blink of an eye, it pierced through everything.

The Divine Abyss Path Master sought to activate the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact of immense power] to block it, but realized it was already too late. He could only barely muster a Body Protection Divine Ability [a defensive divine ability that shields the physical form] for protection.

Yet, as this Innate Void Cosmos Sword Energy [primordial sword energy capable of sundering the cosmos] swept forth, that Body Protection Divine Ability was instantly split asunder. The overwhelming might of a Heavenly God [a deity of the heavens] shook the Cosmos, cleaving his physical body in two on the spot.

"Aaaargh—!" Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel.com (official site).

In but an instant, the Divine Abyss Path Master was sent reeling, blood spraying from his mouth, suffering a wound of unprecedented severity.

Had he cultivated a Great Completion Celestial Immortal Physique [the perfected physical body of a Celestial Immortal], or had the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron been shielding him, he might have withstood this blow.

But without the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron for protection, and lacking a Great Completion Innate Physique [a supreme, primordial physical constitution] to shield his form, the Divine Abyss Path Master struck by this attack was grievously wounded and had lost all capacity to continue the fight.

"This old man admits defeat."

In an instant, Divine Abyss Path Master spoke up. He immediately activated the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to protect himself, then merged his physical form with his Path Principle [the fundamental law of his cultivation path], and desperately swallowed an Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir for healing and cultivation] to treat his wounds.

However, judging by the Void Cosmos Sword Energy [a profound sword energy that erodes reality] continuously corroding his body from within, it was likely he would not recover from his injuries in a short time.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen did not press the attack. Although enmity had long existed between them, this was, after all, a fair duel of swords. There was no need to deliver a killing blow.

Moreover, although the Divine Abyss Path Master was severely wounded, he still retained a measure of combat power. If he focused solely on fleeing, he still had a great chance of escape.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Western Essence Heavenly God.

At this moment, the Western Essence Heavenly God stood with the Western Essence Divine Pearl [a divine treasure embodying the essence of the West] hovering above his head and the Thalion Immortal-Suppressing Halberd gripped in his hand, pushing back foes from all directions. He faced three Peerless Prodigy [geniuses of unmatched talent in their generation] single-handedly, yet never once fell to a disadvantage.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, although Energy Abyss Chen and the other two were immensely powerful, this Western Essence Heavenly God had cultivated a perfected Innate True Body [a flawless, heaven-defying physical constitution], placing him in an invincible position from the start.

Even with their combined might, a rare sight in itself, if they could not breach his Innate True Body, defeating him was an impossibility.

In fact, if the battle dragged on for tens of thousands of exchanges, the trio would most likely be the ones to fall.

After all, the three had only recently entered the Celestial Immortal Realm [a high realm of immortal cultivation], and unlike Eldrin Chen, who possessed a Universe spanning one hundred and eighty million light-years, their reserves of spiritual power [the energy used for cultivation and techniques] were far inferior to this Western Essence Heavenly God.

Yet at this moment, with the defeat of the Divine Abyss Patriarch, Eldrin Chen freed his hands. The Western Essence Heavenly God finally revealed a bitter smile.

Although he had cultivated a Great Completion Immortal Body [a perfected physical form of an immortal] and was protected by the Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure born of nature] known as the Western Essence Divine Pearl, he was far from possessing an Impenetrable Golden Body [an inviolable golden physique].

Eldrin Chen's Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique combining the five elements and primordial solar power], along with the Half-Step Patriarch Level [a cultivation level just below that of a full Patriarch] Primordial Unity Void Cosmos Sword Energy [a sword energy technique embodying the unity of the primordial void and cosmos], both possessed the potential to inflict grievous wounds upon him.

If the bitter struggle continued, he would either perish or suffer severe injuries.

With this thought, the Western Essence Heavenly God hastily channeled his power into the Thalion Immortal-Suppressing Halberd to repel the three opponents, then leaped out of their encirclement. Only then did he speak, his voice tinged with reluctance.

"Today's battle was not a defeat on my part, but rather due to the Divine Abyss Path Master's insufficient cultivation."

"Consider this first round of sword contest your victory."

Diyang Tai Cang snorted coldly, sheathing his Polarity Immortal-Slaying Spear. "Your Immortal Body [immortal physical form] is not lacking. Once I break through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], I shall face you in battle again."

Hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred within Eldrin Chen's eyes.

The higher one ascends in cultivation, the greater the importance of the physical body becomes.

In the eras before the Ascendant Immortal realm, cultivators often favored refining Immortal Sword and Spiritual Treasure. The reason was simple: no matter how formidable one's physical body became, it remained mortal flesh and blood. Even at its peak, it could not compare to a Spiritual Treasure Immortal Sword forged from divine metals through countless cycles of tempering and refinement.

However, upon reaching the Ascendant Immortal Realm and cultivating an Immortal Body, the physical form of an Immortal begins to grow increasingly astonishing in its resilience and power. This chapter appears courtesy of *audio-novel.com*.