Chapter 1774 : The Nine Dragons' Primordial Nest

Having resolved to set forth, the trio wasted no time. They swiftly departed the Frigid Immortal Domain and made their way toward the Depths of Chaos.

The Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] is boundless, a realm of utter murk and obscurity in all directions. Locating a specific place within its vast expanse is no simple task.

Fortunately, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion had long ago prepared contingencies. Furthermore, barely more than ten thousand years had passed since their previous battle, allowing them to accurately pinpoint their destination.

They journeyed through the Chaos for over six thousand years, finally coming to a halt within a particularly turbulent and violent stretch of the primordial void.

"We are close now," the Master of the Horizon Pavilion murmured.

He fell silent for a moment, fingers moving in a subtle divination. Following a faint, instinctive prompting, he led them deeper until they arrived before a specific region of the Chaos.

This was a violently churning Sea of Chaos. All around, the Chaos Earth [primordial soil condensed from chaotic essence] had solidified into massive, jagged blocks. Bizarre stones of all shapes and sizes drifted and tumbled within the seething Chaos.

And at the very heart of this stone-strewn chaos, an immense and sprawling Chaos Lair [a lair or nest formed within primordial chaos] floated serenely at the Central of the maelstrom.

"The Nest of the Nine Chaos Dragons," Eldrin Chen uttered, a flicker of recognition and awe crossing his features as he identified the Chaos Lair.

He gazed upon it, his expression one of profound surprise, having discerned the formidable origins of that place. This chapter appears courtesy of @udio-novel.com.

The Nine Chaos Dragons Nest is a unique treasure born from the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. It is formed from the heaviest Chaos substances, coalescing and taking shape by gathering the power of the Eight Directions Chaos Path Rune [a fundamental law or pattern of the primordial chaos].

It is said that the Nine Chaos Dragons Nest is exceedingly rare. It possesses nine apertures, making it one of the most precious types of Chaos Lair [a dwelling or spawning ground formed within the primordial chaos] within the Chaos.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a surge of excitement. Yet, after observing it for a moment, he shook his head and said.

"A pity. It has only opened two apertures."

Beside him, the Celestial Maiden also shifted her gaze, a flicker of astonishment appearing in her eyes.

The Nine Chaos Dragons Nest has nine apertures in total, with each aperture representing a grade. The first three apertures signify a lower-grade Primordial Unity [the foundational, unified state of primordial essence] Nine Dragons Nest. Apertures four through six indicate a middle-grade Great Encompassing [a vast, all-encompassing state of existence] Nine Dragons Nest.

The final three apertures mark a Nine Chaos Dragons Nest of the Realm of Chaos [the domain or plane of pure, unformed chaos].

Legend speaks of a Nine Chaos Dragons Nest within the Depths of Chaos [the innermost, most profound regions of the primordial chaos] where all nine apertures opened simultaneously. Within it, nine Chaos Spiritual Treasure [supreme artifacts born from and embodying the essence of chaos] were nurtured, treasures that would drive even a Divine Sovereign Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler who commands both divine and heavenly authority] to madness with desire.

However, such a lair would inevitably be occupied by supreme Chaos Fiend [ancient, immensely powerful demons native to the primordial chaos]. Even a Divine Sovereign Heavenly Emperor venturing there would likely return battered and broken.

The Nine Chaos Dragons Nest before them now, with only two apertures opened, is merely a middle-grade Primordial Unity Nine Chaos Dragons Nest.

"To have merely opened two apertures is already astonishing enough."

Seeing this, Horizon Patriarch could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile. "This two-aperture Nine Chaos Dragons Nest already contains two mid-grade Chaos Immortal Pool and is occupied by over a dozen Chaos Dragon-Wolf. Without the strength of the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, it is very difficult to seize it."

"If it were a three-aperture Nine Chaos Dragons Nest, it would certainly be occupied by a Chaos Beast King comparable to an Ancient Immortal. With our current strength, daring to approach would be nothing but suicide."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, understanding the reason in Horizon Patriarch's words.

Setting this thought aside, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Depths of Chaos, his eyes profound as he said, "They are still fighting. Should we intervene?"

Upon hearing this, the two of them looked together towards the Depths of Chaos.

There, at the far end of the Chaos Lair, a battle of immense grandeur was unfolding. A group of terrifying figures, their auras reflecting the Myriad Heavens, clashed within the Chaos. With a mere lift of their palms, they cleaved through the Vast and Boundless Chaos.

Witnessing this, Master of the Horizon Pavilion said with a deep gaze, "No need to rush. Let us conceal ourselves to one side, wait for the opportune moment, and strike with a single, fatal blow to settle the score from that day."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Back then, when Master of the Horizon Pavilion battled these Chaos Dragon-Wolf, given his foundation as an Innate Heavenly God Being, he originally stood a reasonable chance of victory.

It was a pity he had been ambushed by others, sustaining near-fatal injuries. Now that his wounds had healed, it was only natural he wished to repay the favor in kind.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I will help conceal your Chaos auras. Let us first observe the situation."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen enveloped the three of them with the Chaos Mist [a primordial, concealing fog] of his Primordial One Indestructibility Body, then followed silently.

The Chaos Mist born from the Primordial One Indestructibility Body was indistinguishable from true Chaos [the primordial state before creation] and possessed the wondrous ability to shield against Celestial Mechanism [the workings of fate and heavenly secrets] and divination. Concealed by such mist, they moved through the Chaos as effortlessly as fish in water.

The group advanced, flying to the heart of the battlefield, yet the two warring parties remained completely unaware.

Only then did Eldrin Chen glance at the combatants. A soft exclamation escaped his lips. "It's him?" Original publication: audi novel.com - The source of this chapter.

"You know him?"

Master of the Horizon Pavilion asked, his gaze shifting slightly.

Eldrin Chen nodded, looking at the old man with a cascade of snow-white hair. "That is the Divine Abyss Path Master. He hails from the same Immortal Domain as I."

"During the last Path Tribulation [a great calamity testing the Dao], I eradicated the ten Great Sage disciples of his lineage. Thus, enmity was sown between us."

Hearing this, Celestial Maiden could not help but smile and say, "Since that is the case, then let us settle this matter once and for all on this occasion."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile without further comment, his gaze shifting instead to the figures locked in combat upon the battlefield.

On the battlefield, aside from Divine Abyss Path Master, there were four other cultivators at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm. Among these four, the sole existence at the Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal level was a handsome youth clad in resplendent, five-colored divine armor.

Of the remaining three, one was an elderly man robed in fiery daoist vestments, another was a youth whose very being seemed wreathed in swirling Sword Intent [the conceptual will and sharpness of a master swordsman], and the last was a Hulking Warrior gripping a massive Giant Axe.

Noting Eldrin Chen's focus, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion spoke, his own eyes on the combatants. "Among these five, aside from Divine Abyss Path Master, the other four are all denizens of the Frigid Immortal Domain."

"Let us take this opportunity to introduce them to you."

So saying, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion pointed at the handsome youth. "This one is known as the 'Five Veins Spear God'. He achieved his Path Principle [the foundational law or principle upon which a cultivator's power is built] through mastery of the Five Elements [the five fundamental forces of the cosmos: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. The Five Elements Immortal Armor he wears and the Five Veins Divine Spear he wields are both Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme category of magical treasures born from the primordial chaos of creation]."

"It is said he has trodden the path for three hundred million years, yet has only barely managed to cultivate to the Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal realm. Nevertheless, he is ranked among the top one hundred prodigies of the Frigid Immortal Domain to have emerged in this current Kalpa Tribulation [a grand cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with a trace of surprise.

Having cultivated for several million years, this was the first time Eldrin Chen had encountered someone outside the Chen Clan who had achieved their Path Principle through a Five Elements Spiritual Root [a rare and potent spiritual foundation attuned to all five elemental forces].

Strictly speaking, achieving the Ascendant Immortal realm with Five Spiritual Roots [a spiritual root constitution encompassing all five elements] might not be the most daunting challenge. The true difficulty lies in transcending the inherent limitations of the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] and mastering the corresponding Path Principle [the profound laws governing a specific cultivation path] for each element, akin to the challenge faced by an Innate [a being born with a perfect, heaven-defying constitution] cultivator. Consequently, the higher one ascends in cultivation, the fewer cultivators who persist in simultaneously cultivating all five paths remain.

Generally, in the later stages, due to limitations in comprehension and enlightenment, the vast majority of Five Spiritual Roots Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality] are forced to abandon the other paths and focus exclusively on mastering the Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths] of a single element.

The reason why members of the Chen Clan like Exquisite Jiang and Alistair Ye were able to break through to the Celestial Immortal [a higher tier of immortal existence] despite their Five Spiritual Roots, was not solely due to their Extraordinary talent. The most crucial factor was the support of nearly limitless resources, such as the Innate Enlightenment Tea [a legendary tea that grants profound insights into the Dao].

For ordinary cultivators without such an abundance of resources, attempting to achieve a Five Elements Path Principle breakthrough to Celestial Immortal would be a terrifyingly difficult, if not impossible, feat.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but regard the Five Veins Spear God with greater respect. To simultaneously cultivate the Five Elements Great Path [a supreme art encompassing all five elemental paths] and reach such an achievement, even if it took three hundred million years to cultivate to the level of an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal [an Eighth Heavenly Layer Celestial Immortal], was undoubtedly no simple accomplishment.

Witnessing this, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion let out a cold sneer and remarked, "This one styles himself the Five Veins Spear God, yet his actions are far from honorable and upright." Original publication: audio~novel.com - The source of this chapter.