Chapter 1014 : Divine Thunder and the Demon's Escape

With a resounding crack, the Demon Immortal [a powerful being who has ascended beyond mortality] was sent reeling, blood spraying from his mouth. A look of terror flashed across his face as he glanced at Eldrin Chen; the might of that divine thunder was simply overwhelming.

Had it not been for the formidable power of his Fire Feather Immortal Robe [an enchanted robe woven from the feathers of a phoenix], that single strike would have likely claimed half his life.

"Damnation!"

In that fleeting instant, he grasped the direness of his predicament. Even facing Eldrin Chen alone, he doubted he could withstand more than twenty exchanges, let alone now, besieged by three opponents.

Confronted with such a desperate situation, a ruthless resolve hardened in his heart. Without hesitation, he summoned the Crimson Treasure Mirror [a mystical mirror of deep crimson hue] to shield himself from the advancing foes.

Yet, Eldrin Chen paid the mirror no heed. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand [a divine technique that manifests a giant hand capable of seizing anything], intent on utterly suppressing the Demon Immortal.

"*Thud*"

The colossal grasping hand blotted out the sky, seizing the Demon Immortal in its unyielding grip.

Struggling against the hold with his Fire Feather Immortal Robe, the Demon Immortal activated a forbidden art. His form transformed into a streak of flame that shed its physical shell, vanishing in an instant towards the distant horizon.

"The Golden Cicada Molting Technique [a forbidden escape technique that allows the user to shed their physical form like a cicada molting its shell]?" This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com (official site). Visit for updates.

As the Demon Immortal vanished in an instant, a flicker of movement passed through Eldrin Chen's gaze.

In his hand, the Demon Immortal was already gone, leaving behind only a single Fire Feather Immortal Robe.

"A fine Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact], and a most superior means of escape."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a trace of acknowledgment coloring his expression.

The Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand [the supreme grasping divine ability born of primordial chaos] was one of the most terrifying capture techniques under heaven. Since its creation, it had proven infallible, capable of plucking stars and seizing the moon.

This Demon Immortal was the first being to ever escape with its life from his grasp, a testament to its not-inconsiderable prowess in the art of flight.

In the span of a lightning-fast thought, Eldrin Chen summoned forth the Five-Colored Divine Light. With a single sweep, he drew the Crimson Treasure Mirror into his hand, bringing the battle to its conclusion.

"This battle... is won!"

With the conflict decided and the world's balance settled, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

Lyra Jiang's beautiful eyes also shifted subtly. Gazing in the direction the Demon Immortal had fled, she remarked, "That Demon Immortal's strength seemed somewhat lacking, far inferior to the Calamity Demon God."

"This was within expectations."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, yet smiled faintly and said, "The Calamity Demon God's cultivation had already reached the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension, placing him among the very pinnacle within the Creation Realm."

"That Calamity Demon Abyss was, moreover, a supreme-grade Post-Heaven Demonic Treasure. Naturally, this person could not be compared in the slightest."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort also nodded. After all, the Calamity Demon God had possessed a supreme-grade Post-Heaven Demonic Treasure in hand. As long as the Demon Abyss [the primordial source of demonic power] remained unbreached, not even a Late Immortal Ascension Realm expert could have subdued him.

Back then, had the Violet Boundary not restrained the majority of the Demon Abyss's power, preventing it from fully aiding the Calamity Demon God, they likely could not have slain him.

Thinking of this, Verdant Consort could not help but remark, "Although my husband has only recently arrived in the Immortal World, it seems his strength now ranks among the very top within the Immortal realm."

"One can only say it is not weak. To call it the pinnacle would be an overstatement."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and stepped forward, ascending the Immortal Mountain.

Having cultivated to his current realm, while he possessed sufficient confidence in his heart, he also understood that there is always someone greater beyond oneself.

Frowning slightly, he spoke with a touch of gravity, "Immortal are deathless and eternal. Even within the same Immortal Ascension Realm, some may have broken through mere tens of thousands of years ago, while others may have lived for millions, even tens of millions of years."

"After cultivating for millions of years, even a pig would likely master astonishingly profound methods, let alone those Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] who emerged triumphant from the great worlds of their origin."

"Thus, even among those of the same Immortal Ascension Realm [the realm of ascended immortals], two Immortal with seemingly comparable cultivation bases can possess a staggering, almost unimaginable disparity in true combat power."

Eldrin Chen spoke with measured gravity, a shadow of solemnity crossing his features.

The Demon Immortal [an immortal being of demonic origin] he had just defeated possessed a cultivation at merely the fourth level of the Immortal Ascension Realm. It seemed to have broken through for little more than a hundred thousand years; its Immortal Dao Divine Ability [divine abilities born from an immortal's comprehension of the Dao] and Immortal Treasure [treasures forged and wielded by immortal beings] were decidedly unremarkable.

Its sole noteworthy technique was that Golden Cicada Molting Technique, placing its combat prowess firmly at the very bottom among Immortal Ascension Realm beings.

Yet, the pressure Eldrin Chen had felt from Xander Qian, the Grand Elder of the Qian Immortal Clan whom he had encountered on Green Rock Island, was of an entirely different magnitude. Original English translation available at audio-novel[dot]com.

That Xander Qian had cultivated for over a million years. Not only was the depth of his immortal essence unfathomably profound, but the laws he comprehended were exceptionally domineering. Furthermore, he seemed to command several supremely powerful divine abilities.

"If I were to face that Xander Qian, I fear I would stand no chance of victory,"

"At best, I might only manage to preserve my own life…"

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, then voiced his thoughts with renewed gravity: "Legends speak of Immortal who have cultivated for tens of millions, even hundreds of millions of years."

"Although they never cultivated to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a being who has attained immortality and merged with the world's essence], they still reached the absolute pinnacle of the Immortal Ascension Realm, and even took half a step beyond that peak."

"Hampered by the limitations of their own foundational potential from breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm, they instead cultivated various Immortal Dao Divine Ability [divine powers and techniques of the Immortal Path] to a level surpassing all limits. Their combat prowess was truly earth-shattering, hence they were called Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his expression growing slightly grave.

The reason this region was named the Crimson Dragon Sea Region was that, as far back as one hundred thousand years ago, its master was a Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor who had stepped into the half-step Earth Immortal Realm.

Such beings cultivated divine abilities that transcended the limits of the Immortal Ascension Realm and even wielded top-grade Post-Heaven Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts forged after the creation of the world]. Their combat strength had long since surpassed the Immortal Ascension Realm [the realm of those who have ascended to immortality], and legends even spoke of them possessing the power to challenge true Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal who is also a founding progenitor of a lineage].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen looked at the others and said, "Although there are no half-step Earth Immortals within the Crimson Dragon Sea Region now, there are supreme Immortal Gods who have lived for a million years."

"With our current strength, after we claim this abode, we must still cultivate with a low profile and quietly await the opportune moment."

As they conversed, the group had already ascended to the summit of the Immortal Mountain.

Eldrin Chen led everyone into the cave abode, where they beheld an Immortal Spring [a sacred spring brimming with immortal spiritual energy] flowing with pure white immortal spiritual Qi [the vital energy of immortals].

Gazing at the Immortal Spring before them, Verdant Consort said with regret, "The immortal spiritual Qi within this Immortal Spring is thin. It appears to be only of the Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the lowest grade or rank for immortal-level resources or realms]."

"Immortal Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy that can give rise to immortal-grade resources] are inherently precious. To possess even a single low-grade Immortal Spring [a spring that flows with immortal-grade spiritual energy] is a blessing to be content with."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, and upon hearing this, the others also revealed faint smiles.

Although the spiritual energy from this Immortal Spring [a spring that flows with immortal-grade spiritual energy] was somewhat thin, it was barely sufficient to support the cultivation of three Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the immortal realm]. Their long-stagnant cultivation bases could finally advance once more.

"Let us plant the treasure trees first."

Having decided to settle here, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved the Spiritual Peach Tree and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, planting them upon the mountain peak.

He then took out the Immortal Lotus Seed of the Creation Green Jade Lotus and, finding a suitable spiritual lake, planted it as well. Only then did he speak: "We shall plant these three spiritual roots here for now. Later, when the clan's power has grown, we can consider whether to transplant them to other territories."

"Indeed." Lyra Jiang replied with evident delight, gazing at the Spiritual Peach Tree. "Once the Spiritual Peach Tree ascends in grade, our own cultivation progress will surely accelerate."

Verdant Consort also nodded in agreement, then looked out over the immortal isle and said, "Although we have claimed this island, we have also offended the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle lineage. We must erect defensive formations with all haste."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod and drew several Immortal Treasure [an artifact of immortal grade, possessing immense power] from within his robes.

They were the Fire Feather Immortal Robe [a robe woven from the feathers of a phoenix, offering protection and enhancing fire-based cultivation arts], the Crimson Firmament Divine Thunder Mirror [a mirror that can reflect and summon crimson heavenly thunder], the Immortal-Scorching Golden Cauldron [a golden cauldron capable of refining even immortal-grade materials], and a single immortal sword brimming with a palpable aura of Post-Heaven Sword Malignancy [a lethal, acquired form of sword intent born from endless slaughter and resentment].

Among these treasures, the first three were spoils of the recent battle, while the final sword was obtained from the Heavenly Net Demon Monarch [a powerful demon sovereign known for his inescapable, net-like techniques]—specifically, his Heavenly Net Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of a sword destined to become a weapon of entrapment and severance].

Of the three artifacts, both the Fire Feather Immortal Robe and the Crimson Firmament Divine Thunder Mirror were lower-grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged with immortal-level materials and techniques], yet they remained precious boons for those who had only recently ascended to the immortal realm.

The Immortal-Scorching Golden Cauldron and the Heavenly Net Sword Embryo were even more valuable. The former was a supreme treasure forged from rare immortal-grade metal, while the latter was a manifestation of a single wisp of Post-Heaven Sword Malignancy, making it peerless in terms of pure, annihilating force.

Gazing upon the four treasures, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "All four are extraordinary. However, to guard against any hidden contingencies left by a Demon Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through demonic cultivation paths], the other three cannot be used to anchor the formation."

"As it stands, only this Heavenly Net Sword Embryo is suitable to serve as the formation's core, pressure-anchoring treasure." Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel . com.