Chapter 1778 : Chaos Unleashed

As his words fell, Giant Axe True Lord swept his Giant Axe horizontally, instantly blasting several Chaos Ancient Arms [primordial weapons forged from chaos] to smithereens on the spot.

The residual force pierced through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], carrying a power to annihilate all things as it surged towards Eldrin Chen. Wherever it passed, even the Chaos Torrent [a torrent of destructive primordial energy] was forcibly parted.

"Beware! It's the Chaos Demon Pill [a forbidden pill that temporarily grants immense power at a terrible cost]! Do not face it head-on!"

Well-versed and experienced, the Celestial Maiden immediately warned Eldrin Chen to evade.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression tightened slightly. The Chaos Demon Pill was refined using the flesh and blood of a Chaos Fiend [a primordial fiend born from chaos], and could drastically enhance the physical power of an Immortal who cultivated the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [an ascetic path focused on forging an indestructible physical form].

Having consumed this pill, Giant Axe True Lord's physical strength instantly surged by more than half. One could not claim he could cleave a Chaos Ancient Beast [a monstrous beast from the primordial chaos] of equal realm, but against an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal [an Immortal who has ascended to the eighth of the nine celestial heavens], he would likely be a formidable match.

However, the medicinal potency of this pill was far too tyrannical. After ingestion, its peak combat power could only be maintained for a thousand years. Once that millennium passed and the medicinal tribulation arrived, not only would his cultivation base plummet, but his very foundational essence would be damaged, requiring at least a million years to recover.

"A direct confrontation is unwise."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen seized the Celestial Maiden and transformed into a streak of Five-Colored Immortal Light [a radiant, five-hued light used for supreme evasion], weaving through the Chaos to flee into the distance.

Eldrin Chen's Five-Colored Aurora Evasion [a supreme movement technique manifesting as a shifting aurora of five colors] was one of the Innate Divine Ability [powers born with a being, not learned]. Its rank had also reached a profoundly mysterious level. Were this Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] unleashed within an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by Immortals], even a cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal stage] might struggle to catch him. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel-dot-com.

Alas, within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], all laws and techniques were suppressed. The Five-Colored Aurora [a divine light capable of traversing the void] found it difficult to navigate, and its speed was greatly diminished, making it impossible to completely shake off the Giant Axe True Lord.

"You cannot escape!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen disengage and flee, the Crimson Flame True Lord's expression turned cold. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a dazzling Ancient Talisman [a powerful, pre-written spell seal].

The Ancient Talisman soared into the air, transforming into a Crimson Flame Chains that tore through the Chaos. Burning with the power to incinerate all, it shot towards Eldrin Chen, seeking to ensnare him.

"Beware! It is the Southern Solar Fire Chain!"

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] immediately warned him, decisively activating her Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon to block it. Unfortunately, her spiritual energy was insufficient, and the Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon was instantly overwhelmed by the Southern Solar Fire Chain.

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly. The Celestial Maiden informed him that this Southern Solar Fire Chain was a Talismanic Treasure [a treasure refined from a powerful talisman] personally forged by the Vermilion Bird Celestial Maiden, one of the ten great prodigies of the Demon Race from the Frigid Heavenly Domain, as her Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure intimately connected to its owner's life force]. Its power was said to rival that of Extraordinary.

Not daring to be negligent, Eldrin Chen instantly crossed the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords. They merged into a single streak of sword light that shot forth, forcing the Southern Solar Fire Chain back and cleaving a temporary passage through the Chaos.

"You will not get away."

The Divine Abyss Path Master murmured. His Divine Abyss Ancient Sword pierced through the Chaos to intercept Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

In the next instant, he once more activated the Primordial Energy Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman, transforming it into a blinding Immortal Radiance that pierced through the void towards Void Cosmos. It struck the Primordial Chaos Unity Energy True Aura with immense force, sending shockwaves of Primordial Chaos Energy rippling across the heavens.

Blocked by this strike, Eldrin Chen found his path cut off. Seizing the opportunity, Crimson Flame Patriarch and Giant Axe True Lord closed in, surrounding him.

"Where do you think you're fleeing to now?"

Crimson Flame Patriarch sneered coldly. The Capital Heaven Crimson Flame Banner in his hand unleashed a torrent of Crimson Flame that surged forth, while the Southern Solar Fire Chain coiled around the Chaos like a fiery dragon of Crimson Flame, intent on completely suppressing Eldrin Chen.

Standing back-to-back with the Celestial Maiden, Eldrin Chen saw no other choice. He summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd, his expression calm as he spoke to her. "It seems a full-scale battle is inevitable. Protect yourself."

"Leave them to me."

"An Early Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator, daring to challenge Late Celestial Immortal Realm opponents is one thing, but to think you can take on three at once?"

The Giant Axe True Lord let out a derisive laugh, his axe cleaving through the air accompanied by a surge of Heavenly Fiend aura. "I'll finish you in ten moves!"

"BOOM—"

As his words faded, the Giant Axe descended with the overwhelming power of a Heavenly God, aiming to split Eldrin Chen in two on the spot.

After consuming the Chaos Demon Pill, the combat power of Giant Axe True Lord at this moment was already comparable to more than half of an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal. Eldrin Chen did not confront him head-on. Instead, he withdrew and then thrust his Chaos Heaven Halberd through the Vast and Boundless Chaos, aiming its lethal point at Divine Abyss Patriarch.

"Clang! Clatter!"

However, with a series of clanking chain sounds, Crimson Flame Patriarch activated the Southern Brilliance Fire Chains, which coiled around the Chaos Heaven Halberd like fiery serpents, attempting to restrain Eldrin Chen's movements.

"Hmph—"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen snorted coldly. Gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd tightly, he exerted immense force in an instant, violently spinning and whirling the attached chains through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

Crimson Flame Patriarch immediately felt a titanic, Heavenly God-level power pulling at him. To his shock, he was yanked off his feet and sent spinning wildly through the Chaos. Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.

"Such monstrous strength! Is he truly only at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm?"

"Not good—!"

Crimson Flame Patriarch was inwardly horrified when, in that same instant, he perceived a dark shadow hurtling towards him from the front.

With a thunderous crash, Crimson Flame Patriarch was violently dragged by the chains, tearing through the Chaos before being smashed bodily into the god-fiend-like physique of Giant Axe True Lord.

"Pfft—" [the sound of a sudden, forceful expulsion of air or blood]

Under that single strike, Crimson Flame Patriarch suffered shattered bones and tendons on the spot, sustaining grievous wounds.

For an Celestial Immortal Great Power, as long as no foreign Path Principle [the fundamental laws and truths of the cosmos] power was eroding their body, even the most severe injuries could be restored in the Eldrin [a brief moment, the time it takes to draw a single breath].

Crimson Flame Patriarch immediately channeled his spiritual power to heal his wounds. Yet, once his injuries were mended, he suddenly discovered that less than thirty percent of his spiritual power remained.

After tens of thousands of years of fierce battle, his spiritual power had fallen below thirty percent—this was not a favorable sign.

"Clatter, clatter." [the sound of chains or heavy objects moving]

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen swept up the Southern Solar Fire Chain [a magical chain imbued with the power of the southern sun's fire], suppressed it, transforming it into an Ancient Talisman [a powerful, inscribed charm from ancient times] before instantly storing it away.

The other two opponents continued their assault, but with the loss of the Southern Solar Fire Chain, which had restricted his movement and evasion techniques, Eldrin Chen immediately felt the pressure lessen considerably.

He still wielded the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd forged from primordial chaos], its power surging in all directions, supplemented by the Chaos Weapon Forging Art [a divine art for forging and wielding weapons of chaos] as he engaged the trio, avoiding direct, head-on clashes with the Giant Axe True Lord.

After merely a few thousand exchanges fought in this manner, Crimson Flame Patriarch, who had borne the brunt of Eldrin Chen's focused assault, could endure no more.

As a Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm expert who had mastered the Path Principle, the Crimson Flame Patriarch suffered the greatest suppression of his combat power within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. His internal spiritual energy was also severely depleted. Facing the relentless onslaught of Eldrin Chen, he was steadily forced into retreat.

Were it not for the constant aid of the Giant Axe True Lord and the Divine Abyss Path Master, the Crimson Flame Patriarch would likely have been slain by Eldrin Chen long ago.

"Perish now."

After thousands of exchanges in this grand battle, Eldrin Chen seized an opening to evade a full-force strike from the Giant Axe True Lord. With a raised palm, he summoned forth the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique born from the fusion of the five elements and primordial solar essence], sending it tearing through the void towards the Crimson Flame Patriarch.

At this moment, the Crimson Flame Patriarch was already at the end of his strength, a spent arrow. Facing this technique, he found himself utterly unable to dodge, and an expression of sheer terror dawned upon his face.

"Fellow Daoists, save me!"

Utterly terrified, the Crimson Flame Patriarch cried out to his two companions for rescue.

Yet, contrary to all expectations, neither the Giant Axe True Lord nor the Divine Abyss Path Master moved to aid him. Instead, they focused their full power on launching a killing assault against Eldrin Chen.

A single exchanged glance was all it took. The Crimson Flame Patriarch understood everything.

Both the Giant Axe True Lord and the Divine Abyss Path Master intended to trade his life for a chance to slay Eldrin Chen.

If Eldrin Chen truly wished to slay him, he would most likely endure the combined assault of the two, thereby creating the opening they needed to deliver the fatal blow.

As for Crimson Flame Patriarch himself, a cultivator at the Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm with his spiritual power nearly exhausted, he was of little further use. His death would simply mean one less person to share the spoils of victory.

"BOOM—"

In that fleeting Eldrin moment, a deafening explosion erupted. Under the devastating blast of the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder, Crimson Flame Patriarch was instantly reduced to ashes of the tribulation, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] failing to escape its annihilation. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel . com.