Chapter 1832 : Clash of Primordial Titans

"Clang—" [the sharp, resonant sound of metal striking metal]

In that instant, the Chaos Heaven Halberd and the Azure Dragon Halberd collided with a world-shaking impact. A searing shockwave erupted from their crossing, unleashing a cataclysmic tide that swept through the boundless Primordial Chaos [the primeval, formless state before creation].

Eldrin Chen felt a staggering divine force assail him, the impact numbing his very palms.

"Such formidable strength."

Eldrin Chen was inwardly astonished. Since achieving perfection in his Innate Primordial Indestructible Physique [a legendary body cultivation method granting near-immortality], he had clashed with seven or eight Chaos Beast King [rulers of primordial beasts], and each time, he had overpowered them with his Physical Body [the strength and resilience of the physical form, honed through cultivation].

Yet this time, his palms were left numb, and he had gained not the slightest advantage.

At that very moment, the Chaos Azure Dragon roared and soared into the air, transforming into a majestic figure clad in Azure Gold Armor and wielding an ancient halberd of the Azure Dragon lineage.

"Human Race?"

The Chaos Azure Dragon stood calmly, gazing at Eldrin Chen as it spoke, "If you depart now, This Sovereign [a formal title used by powerful beings, meaning 'this ruler'] can pretend this encounter never occurred."

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Eldrin Chen let out a soft chuckle, a murmur of admiration escaping his lips.

Gripping the Celestial Halberd, he stepped forward and spoke with calm finality, "There is no need for words between us. Let our battle decide the matter."

"Hmph, do you think the Primordial Chaos Dragon Race has no one left to stand against you?"

With a frigid expression, the Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon of chaos] roared, its ancient Azure Dragon halberd cleaving through the void. Thus, a world-shaking battle erupted.

Almost simultaneously, a furious bellow echoed from within the Chaos Lair. Two azure-scaled dragon-fish surged into the sky, intent on aiding the Chaos Azure Dragon.

These dragon-fish seemed to possess the bloodline of the Chaos Azure Dragon yet had not fully transformed into one. Clearly, they were aberrant offspring birthed by the dragon itself, their cultivation already having reached the Ancient Immortal Realm [a realm of immense power and longevity]. Their combat prowess was not to be underestimated.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen was not without allies. The Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor immediately summoned his Horizon Sea Twin Swords and engaged the two Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born of chaos] in fierce combat.

Seeing this, the Celestial Maiden moved to intercept the rest of the Chaos Ancient Beast horde, preventing them from interfering in the main duel.

Freed from other distractions, Eldrin Chen could finally fight with his full might. Wielding the Chaos Heaven Halberd, he clashed again and again with the Chaos Azure Dragon. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged over three thousand blows, yet Eldrin found no clear advantage.

This battle was, for Eldrin Chen, an exceedingly rare and utterly exhilarating contest, one he had not experienced in many long years.

This Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from the chaos of creation] possesses truly formidable combat prowess, its strength far surpassing that of ordinary Chaos Beast King [a ruler among beasts born from primordial chaos]. Relying on the might of its twenty-four-patterned Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the world's inception], its battle power even approaches the level of a Four Calamities Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived four great cosmic tribulations].

Within this Sea of Chaos [a boundless, formless expanse of primordial energy], one would likely need the strength of a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has weathered six cosmic tribulations] to have a chance of subduing it.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen was unaffected by the Chaos Suppression [a divine technique that suppresses and controls chaotic energies]. Even relying solely on his Physical Body [a cultivation art that forges the physical form into an indestructible vessel] and the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd capable of cleaving through the chaos of heaven itself], he clashed with the beast without yielding an inch of ground.

Thus, the battle raged on for a full three thousand years. Only after the Chaos Azure Dragon had expended a significant portion of its power did Eldrin Chen gradually begin to suppress it, slowly seizing the upper hand.

"The time is ripe."

Seeing the Chaos Azure Dragon falter and show signs of retreat, Eldrin Chen decided to end the battle swiftly and decisively.

Withholding nothing further, Eldrin Chen instantly summoned forth his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords capable of separating heaven from earth]. With the devastating power of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique that unites the twin blades], he cleaved towards the Chaos Azure Dragon.

"ROAR—!"

In that very instant, sensing imminent peril, the Chaos Azure Dragon manifested its Azure Dragon True Form [the ultimate, primordial draconic manifestation] to tear through the void. It transformed into a dragon-shaped sword energy that shot forth to meet the attack.

The power of this draconic sword energy was astonishing. It actually managed to withstand the might of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union, not even falling into a disadvantageous position.

"Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Slash!"

Eldrin Chen's expression darkened slightly. The vast majority of Chaos Ancient Beast possessed only extraordinary Physical Body [the refined corporeal form of a cultivator], while their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques], Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique], and other means were comparatively weak.

Yet, the Chaos Azure Dragon was truly extraordinary. This lineage held the potential to break through to the Chaos Saint Spirit [a primordial spirit of immense power] and even the Chaos Demon God [a primordial demonic deity] realm. Not only was its Physical Body astonishingly powerful, but it also nurtured supremely potent Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability innate to a specific creature's bloodline].

This Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Slash was precisely the Lifebound Divine Ability of the Chaos Azure Dragon lineage. In its complete form, it was a Great Luo Level [the Great Luo Immortal realm, a supreme state of cultivation] Supreme Divine Abilities [the pinnacle class of divine abilities].

Currently, the Chaos Azure Dragon's cultivation was insufficient, and the Lifebound Divine Ability it nurtured was merely in its embryonic stage. Yet, its power was already transcendent, far surpassing ordinary Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability approaching the power of a Patriarch-level technique].

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Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, his tone laced with a profound serenity.

With his current methods, his combat prowess ranked among the top even within the Four Calamities Ancient Immortal [Ancient Immortals who have survived four Heavenly Tribulations]. Naturally, he did not fear this mere embryonic Lifebound Divine Ability from a Chaos Azure Dragon.

"BOOM—"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power. He activated the Primordial Chaos Weapon-Derivation Art [an art that manifests myriad divine weapons from primordial chaos], conjuring a storm of sacred armaments across the sky. Simultaneously, he summoned the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique blending the five elements and pure yang energy] and the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a giant hand formed from primordial chaos energy] to join in the suppression.

With all these methods unleashed simultaneously, within a mere few hundred years, Eldrin Chen had severely wounded the Chaos Azure Dragon time and again, suppressing it completely. Though the Chaos Azure Dragon possessed heaven-defying combat prowess, not a shred of hope for victory remained.

"Human Race, remember this day's enmity. This Sovereign [a title used by powerful beings to refer to themselves] shall repay it in full measure in time to come."

Seeing defeat was inevitable, the Chaos Azure Dragon spat out these venomous words before attempting to flee for its life.

Yet in that very instant, an ancient mirror descended, suppressing the void. Boundless Void Power engulfed the Primordial Chaos, sealing off all escape routes from the Chaotic Void.

It was clear Eldrin Chen had prepared for this. Anticipating the beast's flight, he had activated the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void in advance.

"Disaster!"

The Chaos Azure Dragon's heart sank. While the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void was merely an Innate Ancient Treasure, its area of influence within the Sea of Chaos was limited. Had it been farther away, it could have evaded the effect; with a full-force assault, it might have shattered the blockade.

But Eldrin Chen, watching with predatory intensity, would never permit such a concentrated breakout.

"BOOM—"

A deafening roar echoed as Eldrin Chen, gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd, tore through the void. He descended with a force meant to crush all creation, each blow driving the Chaos Azure Dragon back in relentless retreat. "You will not escape."

"Ah—"

The Chaos Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon born from chaos] was nearly driven to madness. The blazing dragon blood within its body erupted like divine radiance Illuminating All Heavens, unleashing a level of combat prowess it had never before attained.

Such astonishing power was already sufficient to rival a Chaos Beast King [a supreme ruler among primordial chaotic beasts]. Even if another Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] were to intervene, if they were not fully prepared, the Chaos Azure Dragon might very well have escaped with its life.

But who was Eldrin Chen? With his Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd capable of sundering primordial chaos] striking down relentlessly, he channeled the full might of his Physical Body [a cultivator's tempered physical form], Dao Principles [the fundamental laws of the universe], and Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] into the Celestial Halberd. Each blow possessed the divine power to shatter Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], battering the Chaos Azure Dragon until it coughed up blood and was sent flying again and again.

After several thousand more frenzied exchanges, Eldrin Chen unleashed a blow that poured forth his entire being. He drove the Chaos Heaven Halberd forward, piercing through the Primordial Chaos and pinning the Chaos Azure Dragon to its own Chaos Lair [a den or nest formed within primordial chaos].

"Huu—"

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath, then finally turned his gaze to survey the other battlefields.

He saw that nearly half of the Chaos Beast Horde [a swarm of beasts born from chaos] had been slain, with the survivors having scattered in full retreat. Of the two Chaos Dragon Fish King [a powerful draconic-fish hybrid beast], one had fled at some unknown moment. The remaining one was now suppressed by the Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda [a pagoda-shaped treasure capable of sealing immortals] and was steadily losing ground under the combined assault of his two companions.

"This battle ends here."

With a faint smile, Eldrin Chen activated the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique where twin blades unite to sever the heavens]. With a single decisive strike, he pierced and slew the Chaos Dragon Fish King, pinning its form within the Void [the empty space between realms].

Witnessing the demise of the Chaos Dragon Fish King, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor also let out a sigh of relief, smiling as he said, "This battle was somewhat more arduous than anticipated."

The Celestial Maiden nodded, her expression grave as she replied, "I too did not expect this Chaos Azure Dragon to possess the combat power of a Four Calamities Chaos Beast King."

Speaking of this, both of them still felt a lingering sense of trepidation.

Fortunately, this Chaos Beast King's cultivation base was only at the Three Tribulations Ancient Immortal realm. Had it possessed the strength of a Four Calamities Ancient Immortal, they likely would not have been able to secure victory in this battle and might have suffered severe losses.

Eldrin Chen remained composed as usual. With the Innate Seven Treasures Gourd in his possession, this set of Innate Ancient Treasure could unleash power at the Six Calamities Ancient Immortal level once its formation was deployed, making it relatively easy to suppress and slay Chaos Beast Kings of the fourth or fifth calamity level.

However, when Eldrin Chen broke through to the peak of the Eighth Heaven Immortal realm, it severely depleted the Primordial Source [the foundational life-force and spiritual essence of a cultivator] of the Five Elements Gourd. Until its Primordial Source was restored, Eldrin Chen was currently unwilling to overexert it.

Although this Chaos Azure Dragon was formidable, this battle did not necessitate the activation of the Innate Seven Treasures Gourd.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "In the future, when we encounter powerful bloodlines similar to this Chaos Azure Dragon, we should exercise greater caution and consider their combat power as being one grade higher in our calculations."

"That is wise,"

the Celestial Maiden agreed, nodding in acknowledgment that Eldrin Chen's reasoning was sound.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Celestial Maiden and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and inquired, "Since the commencement of this battle, how much Mana [the spiritual energy used to perform arts and techniques] have the two of you expended?"

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor focused inwardly for a moment before replying, "This engagement has consumed sixty percent of my Mana. Fortunately, replenishment from my Essence Storage Treasure [a treasure capable of storing vast reserves of spiritual energy] has allowed me to maintain peak combat efficacy."

Celestial Maiden also nodded in agreement. "My situation is much the same."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of understanding. The Essence Storage Pearl [a specific type of Essence Storage Treasure] held a reserve equivalent to twice his total Mana. This meant that, without resorting to consumable External Elixir [pills or elixirs that provide a temporary surge of power], they could sustain four or five more battles of similar intensity.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen declared, "Let us first assess our gains."

Following his words, the group swiftly scoured the battlefield for spoils before making their way into the heart of the Chaos Azure Dragon Nest.

"Such a potent concentration of Chaos Wood Attribute Essence [a primal, chaotic form of wood-element spiritual energy]," Eldrin Chen remarked, his eyes alight with pleasant surprise the moment they crossed the threshold.

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was momentarily taken aback, then a smile spread across his features. "With Yi Wood Essence [a refined, nurturing form of wood-element energy] this dense, it seems this Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] must harbor a supreme-grade Wood Attribute [pertaining to the element of wood] treasure."

Eldrin Chen merely offered a faint, knowing smile. "What has caught my eye," he said, his voice calm and measured, "is not merely that supreme-grade treasure."

As they spoke thus, the trio arrived at the Chaos Nest Core and finally beheld the treasures housed within this lair.

It was a magnificent dragon's den, its floor paved with a veritable sea of Immortal Metal [rare metals imbued with immortal energy] and other exotic treasures. Each piece of Immortal Metal was a rare Chaos Divine Material [a primordial ore born from chaos], a treasure that would drive any Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of true immortality] to madness with desire.

Yet such priceless treasures lay scattered across the floor of this den as if they were mere pebbles.

Even more astonishing was the sight at the heart of the Chaos Lair. There stood a vast immortal pool, and beside its banks grew an ancient, gnarled sapling whose shape eerily resembled that of a True Dragon [a supreme dragon of mythic power].

"The Azure Dragon Immortality Herb,"

Upon glimpsing that tree, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor suddenly spoke, his voice trembling with unrestrained ecstasy.

The so-called Azure Dragon Immortality Herb is an exceedingly rare type of Primordial Ancient Trees [trees that have existed since the dawn of creation]. The fruit it bears is named the Azure Dragon Indestructible Fruit.

Like the Primordial Sacred Embryo Fruit, this fruit is a rare, top-tier Immortal Fruit [a fruit containing immense spiritual power for cultivation]. A cultivator who consumes it can Defy Heaven [defy the heavens and alter one's destiny], gaining one of the supreme constitutions.

It is said that consuming the Azure Dragon Indestructible Fruit allows one to cultivate the legendary Azure Dragon Indestructible Body.

The Azure Dragon Indestructible Body is counted among the supreme constitutions of the myriad heavens. Upon consumption, it instantly allows one to shatter the Fleshly Body Celestial Passage [a major bottleneck in physical body cultivation]. Cultivating this constitution to its pinnacle enables one to reach the realm of Fleshly Body Ten Limits [the ultimate tenfold limit of physical body refinement].

Theoretically speaking, the Azure Dragon Indestructible Body is one of the Dragon Race's Ten Supreme Constitutions. Legend has it that the Azure Dragon Great Emperor, one of the Ten Direction Great Emperors of the Demon Race Celestial Court, achieved his Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] based on this very Azure Dragon Indestructible Body.

It is said that before his breakthrough into the Great Luo realm, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor not only perfected this Azure Dragon Indestructible Body to its zenith but also shattered its limits once more, ascending to the legendary Eleventh Limit.

This alone speaks volumes of the formidable power inherent in the Azure Dragon Indestructible Body.

"Legends claim that once perfected, the Azure Dragon Indestructible Body is scarcely inferior to even the Chaos Body or the Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo."

"Such a constitution is considered extraordinary even among Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivators, its potential nearly boundless."

Recalling the profound power of the Azure Dragon Indestructible Fruit, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor could not help but sigh repeatedly, a flicker of covetousness crossing his expression.

Eldrin Chen shook his head, however, and spoke with calm assurance: "Since time immemorial, there has never been a supreme constitution, only supreme individuals."

"The reason the Azure Dragon Great Emperor ascended to become a Primordial Chaos Imperial Lord was not merely due to the astonishing nature of his Azure Dragon Indestructible Body. It was because, after perfecting it, he dared to shatter its limits once again."

Hearing this, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was momentarily taken aback, then offered a wry smile. "I have been blinded by appearances."

At these words, Eldrin Chen allowed a faint, knowing smile to grace his lips.

In truth, whether it is the True Dragon Indestructible Body, Qiyuan Chen's Indestructible Golden Body, or even the Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo and the Chaos Body, strictly speaking, they all belong to the same tier.

Although there are some distinctions in combat prowess among these constitutions, they ultimately remain within the same stratum. Theoretically, cultivating any of them to perfection only reaches the level of the Tenth Limit.

To advance a step further, to reach the Eleventh or Twelfth Limit, one does not rely on the innate superiority of the constitution itself. Instead, it depends on whether one can shatter the limits of the Physical Body once more upon that foundation.

After cultivating his Azure Dragon Indestructible Body to perfection, the Azure Dragon Great Emperor shattered its limits once more, advancing to the Eleventh Limit. This feat alone elevated him beyond the realm of top-tier constitutions.

Be it the Chaos Body or the Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo, if they cannot break through their own limits, they cannot rival this Azure Dragon Indestructible Body that has transcended its boundaries.

In other words, even the weakest constitution in the myriad heavens, if cultivated to the Eleventh Limit, could effortlessly suppressing a perfected Primordial Sacred Body Dao Embryo.

The Ninth Limit is the Heavenly Pass for a Great Luo Physique. The Tenth Limit is the threshold for supreme constitutions. Each successive limit beyond the tenth represents a chasm of power that is nearly impossible to cross.

Any existence that cultivates its Physical Body to the Eleventh Limit can, by the power of its physique alone, suppressing a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

As for those who cultivate their Physical Body to the Twelfth Limit, they can suppress all other paths with their physical might alone. Relying solely on their Physical Body, suppressing an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal would be a trivial matter.

A Twelfth Limit supreme Physical Body represents the Supreme aptitude for Fleshly Body Dao Attainment. Such an existence can suppress the other seven great Heavenly Pass through physical power alone. It can even forcibly shatter the Destiny Heavenly Pass and attain the Great Luo Realm by the sheer force of its Physical Body.

Since ancient times, those capable of suppressing myriad paths with a single one have invariably been peerless geniuses of unprecedented rarity. Upon breaking through the Great Luo [the realm of the Great Luo Immortals], they all become outstanding figures among the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortals of the Great Luo realm].

All the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage [the supreme sages who have attained the Dao] and the Divine Sovereign Celestial Emperor [the supreme divine emperors], when they broke through the Nine Great Heavenly Passes [the nine supreme trials of heavenly ascension] in their time, had at least one Heavenly Pass [a trial of heavenly ascension] that reached this very standard.

Though Eldrin Chen prided himself on possessing talent and insight unmatched throughout the ages, the path to reaching this standard still stretched long and arduous before him.

Thinking of this, both the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor and the Celestial Maiden seemed to feel that the Azure Dragon Indestructible Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant the indestructible vitality of an azure dragon] was not quite so rare after all.

After all, while the Azure Dragon Indestructible Fruit was excellent, it might not necessarily surpass the Innate Divine Foundation [a supreme, heaven-bestowed foundational constitution] that the Purple Immortal Lord had forged for them. Strictly speaking, both existed on the same lofty tier.

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