Chapter 1788 : The Chaos Immortal Flame Lair

Among these Within the Chaos Lair, the vast majority are merely ordinary lairs, yet there exist a rare few whose names inspire awe and dread.

Take, for instance, the Nine Chaos Dragons Nest. In its complete form, it ranks among the ten mightiest lairs within the Chaos.

This Chaos Immortal Flame Nest falls slightly short of that pinnacle, yet among fire-attribute Within the Chaos Lair, it stands at the very apex.

It is said to be second only to the Ancient Flame of Chaos and the Chaos Heavenly Flame, ranking third among the ten great Chaos flames.

The Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame possessed by Eldrin Chen, if cultivated to the realm of the Great Path and then transcended further to achieve the Primordial Chaos Great Path, would transform into the legendary, second-ranked Chaos Heavenly Flame.

Seeing the grave expressions on everyone's faces, Violet Radiance Path Master spoke up, "This Chaos Immortal Flame lair is no ordinary place. Within it, endless Chaos Path Rune [mystical symbols of the primordial chaos] manifest, capable of incinerating any foe."

"Fortunately, this particular Chaos Lair is not of the highest grade, leaving us a chance at victory."

Golden Wing Patriarch, however, sneered coldly, "A Chaos Lair of this caliber houses a Chaos Immortal Flame potent enough to slay even a Late Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator."

"To enter and fight on its home ground would be nothing short of seeking our own demise."

Faced with Golden Wing Patriarch's doubts, Violet Radiance Path Master responded with unwavering confidence, "Rest assured, everyone. Since I have come, I naturally possess the means to hunt the Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial beast born of chaos] within." Continue your cultivation journey at *audio-novel.com*.

"Take a look at what this is."

As he spoke, Violet Radiance Path Master produced a stick of ancient golden incense that shimmered with Innate light [the primordial, foundational energy of creation].

"Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense?"

Master of the Horizon Pavilion murmured, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

Even Eldrin Chen cast a glance, his eyes revealing a spark of keen interest.

The origins of this Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense were extraordinary. It was said to be crafted from the Dragon's Saliva Incense [a rare spiritual material secreted by ancient dragons] of an Ancient Chaos Dragon, fused with an entire stream of Innate Energy [the primordial essence of the cosmos].

Once ignited, this ancient incense would release an unparalleled radiance of Innate light, its potency nearly equivalent to hundreds of Innate Rare Treasure combined. It would project the illusion of a supreme Innate Heavy Treasures [a category of immensely powerful magical artifacts].

This held a fatal allure for Chaos Ancient Beast. According to the illusion crafted by the Dragon's Saliva Incense, consuming a single stick could elevate one to the status of a Chaos Beast King in the blink of an eye, with the potential to even break through to the Great Encompassing Realm [a legendary cultivation realm of ultimate mastery].

One could say that aside from those supreme Chaos Fiend who had already broken through to the Great Encompassing Realm, almost no Chaos Ancient Beast could resist the temptation of this Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense, given their generally low intelligence.

Considering this, Golden Wing Patriarch's eyes gleamed as he declared, "Fellow Daoist, you actually possess such a treasure. It seems our chances in this battle are assured."

Patriarch Violet Radiance nodded, then spoke, "I intend to set up a grand formation, within which we shall ignite the Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense [a rare incense that can attract or pacify powerful draconic beings]."

"When the Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial beast born from the chaos of creation] enters the formation, we shall ambush it with the Ninth Rank Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel of immense power, ranked among the highest tiers of magical treasures]. If we can severely wound it in one decisive strike, our chances of victory in this battle will increase dramatically."

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances. Finally, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion nodded and said, "Then we shall follow your plan, Fellow Daoist."

"..."

Once the strategy was decided, the group began preparing to deploy the formation.

Violet Radiance Path Master led the group to the Depths of Chaos [a primordial, turbulent region where the fabric of reality is unstable]. There, he produced a set of Chaos Slaughter Formation [a lethal battle array designed to harness chaotic energies] and began the meticulous work of setting it up.

This killing formation was named the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation [a supreme formation that channels the wrath of the heavens to slay even immortals]. It was constructed from nine Innate Violet Heaven Divine Thunder Banner [banners imbued with the primordial power of violet firmament thunder]. When activated, it could unleash eighty-one bolts of Innate Violet Heaven Divine Thunder [primordial thunder of violet hue, possessing world-shattering destructive power], each strike comparable to a full-force attack from a cultivator at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm].

However, this formation, despite its formidable power, required the combined efforts of nine Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have attained the Celestial Immortal realm] to activate and sustain it.

After some discussion, it was decided that the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise realm] would contribute five cultivators at the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the intermediate stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], while the Golden Wing Grotto-Heaven [another celestial paradise realm] would contribute three cultivators of the same mid-stage realm to enter and power the formation.

The final Formation Flag [a flag used to control and anchor a formation's power] was entrusted to the Celestial Maiden to wield.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, with nine Mid Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators fueling it, the power of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation would increase by several more degrees.

Furthermore, both the Golden Wing Ancient Ship and the Violet Radiance Heavenly Ark would each be commanded by a single Mid Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator.

The four Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators who would confront the leader of the Chaos Ancient Beast horde head-on would be Violet Radiance Path Master, Horizon Patriarch, the Golden-Winged Great Roc, and Golden Wing Patriarch.

Additionally, Eldrin Chen and Immortal Maiden Verdant Mist, possessing the combat strength of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm, would join forces to contend with another Chaos Ancient Beast of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm.

Once the battle strategy was settled, Violet Radiance Path Master spoke, "Let us disperse swiftly. Once the Chaos Ancient Beast horde enters the trap, we shall all strike together."

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Hearing this, everyone nodded in unison.

Seeing this, Violet Radiance Path Master ignited the Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense at the core of the Formation [a mystical array or battle formation], then signaled for the group to scatter into the surrounding Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged].

"*Hummm—*"

The moment the Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense was lit, Eldrin Chen witnessed an unprecedented radiance of Innate [primordial, originating from the Chaos] brilliance erupt forth, piercing through the boundless Chaos and casting its light in all directions.

Peering through the Chaos Primordial Breath [the primordial, undifferentiated energy that existed before the formation of the cosmos], Eldrin Chen beheld the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Within its depths, an infinite radiance of Innate [born of Heaven and Earth, possessing supreme natural laws] brilliance illuminated all directions.

If ordinary Innate Rare Treasure [treasures born from the primal forces of the world] and Innate Ancient Tree [ancient trees that embody the fundamental laws of nature] shone within the Chaos like solitary lanterns, then the light erupting from this Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense [a supreme-grade spiritual incense material of legendary rarity] blazed like a Solar Sun [the essence of the primordial sun, a source of immense yang energy] suspended within the formless void.

Boundless, auspicious, and sacred light cascaded forth, stirring a profound longing within Eldrin Chen's heart.

"Such a phenomenon... even the birth of an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged by the heavens and earth themselves, containing innate divine laws] could scarcely surpass this," he murmured.

"Were I not certain it was the Dragon's Saliva Incense [a legendary spiritual material said to be formed from the solidified essence of a True Dragon's breath], even my own resolve might waver."

Whispering to himself, Eldrin Chen lifted his gaze once more toward the Chaos Lair [a perilous domain within the primordial chaos, often inhabited by ancient beings]. True to his expectations, several overwhelmingly majestic auras erupted from Within the Chaos Lair.

"BOOM—!"

The very fabric of Chaos trembled as a host of Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from and adapted to the chaos, possessing immense power and strange forms] blotted out the sky, tearing through the void toward the source of the light.

At their forefront was a being whose aura burned like a celestial sun. It was a Chaos Immortal Spirit [a spirit entity of immense power, born from the primal laws within the chaos], and in its grasp was a searing-hot Immortal Iron Staff [a staff forged from immortal-grade metal, capable of channeling tremendous power].

"A Chaos Immortal Spirit!"

Eldrin Chen spoke, his expression revealing a trace of solemn gravity.

The Chaos Immortal Spirit is a rare breed among Chaos Beings, akin to the Innate Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the primordial energies of creation] that emerged at the dawn of the cosmos. They are Chaos Beings born from the interweaving of Innate Energy [the primordial energy that existed before the formation of the world] and a specific Great Path [a profound cultivation principle or law].

Such entities possess humanoid forms, are protected by a Companion Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure born alongside a being, sharing a deep spiritual bond], and possess intelligence slightly higher than ordinary Chaos Ancient Beast, roughly equivalent to that of a seven or eight-year-old child. They are almost like lesser versions of the Chaos Saint Spirit and Chaos Fiend.

The Chaos Immortal Spirit before them was wreathed in Chaos Immortal Flame [a primordial flame born from chaos], clearly a Chaos Immortal Spirit born from the fusion of the Path Principle [the fundamental law or principle] of the Chaos Immortal Flame and the essence of this Chaos Lair.

Recalling the fearsome nature of such a Chaos Immortal Spirit, Eldrin Chen dared not be the slightest bit negligent. He immediately focused his mind with utmost concentration.

In that very instant, the Chaos Immortal Spirit charged headlong into the grand formation. The other seventeen Chaos Ancient Beast also surged into it in a frenzy.

Most of those Chaos Ancient Beast possessed cultivation bases only at the early or middle stages of the Celestial Immortal realm. However, one 'Flaming Horned Chaos Ox' possessed an exceptionally Extraordinary cultivation, its depth something even Eldrin Chen found difficult to gauge.

"Now!"

Just as Eldrin Chen was pondering this, the Violet Flame Path Master decisively gave the command.

In that moment, the nine Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful cultivators at the Celestial Immortal realm] acted in unison. They pushed the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Immortal-Slaying Formation to its absolute limit, instantly unleashing nine beams of Path Tribulation [a tribulation lightning imbued with the power of a Great Path] light that shot forth. The story continues at audio-novel . com.