Chapter 1790 : Alliance Against the Chaos Spirit

Witnessing this, the group exchanged glances, a flicker of astonishment passing through their eyes.

Eldrin Chen understood that Violet Radiance Path Master, who appeared calm and unruffled, was in truth deeply wary of everyone present, likely a sign of severe injuries.

Had there been any enmity between them, Eldrin Chen might have welcomed this outcome. But with no grievance against the man, Eldrin Chen saw no reason to delay.

He strode forward, ascending into the heavens. The Five Veins Divine Spear in his hand cleaved through the vast expanse, its unstoppable force descending to strike the Blazing Chaos Spirit.

Seeing this, Horizon Patriarch also decisively joined the fray. Working in concert, they completely suppressed the frenzied Blazing Chaos Spirit.

On the other side, seeing that the two had no ulterior motives, the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Golden Wing Patriarch immediately seized the opportunity to launch a pincer attack on the Blazing Chaos Spirit.

Violet Radiance Path Master visibly relaxed and charged towards the Blazing Chaos Spirit as well.

With a full five combatants at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm Combat Power level joining forces, the already grievously wounded Blazing Chaos Spirit could no longer hold its ground. In a short span of time, it suffered repeated devastating blows.

Within a mere thousand years, the Blazing Chaos Spirit's wounds grew ever more severe. Were it not for the fear of its desperate, final counterattack as a cornered beast, the group would have slain it long ago.

Even so, after a grueling battle spanning several millennia, it teetered on the brink of death. This novel is serialized on audio_novel.com. Visit for updates.

"BOOM—"

As the great battle reached its final moment, Horizon Patriarch activated the fusion of the Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords, and with a single strike, cleaved away half of the Chaos Immortal Spirit's body, inflicting upon it an unprecedented, grievous wound.

Seeing this, the others all revealed expressions of wild joy.

Violet Radiance Path Master's face, in particular, lit up with ecstatic surprise. He immediately rode forth on a Thunderclap [a swift movement technique akin to riding a thunderbolt], charging to slay the Blazing Chaos Spirit.

Yet, in that very instant, Violet Radiance Path Master suddenly noticed the Blazing Chaos Spirit erupting with a torrent of Heavenly Flame light [a divine fire of celestial origin]. A sense of wrongness gripped him.

"Not good! This beast still has a final, desperate strike!"

His heart lurched. Violet Radiance Path Master immediately sought to pull back and retreat explosively.

But at that moment, the Golden-Winged Great Roc [a mythical bird of prey with golden wings], appearing as if from nowhere, materialized at his flank and rear. With a beat of its wings, it brought down an ancient blade gleaming with a Dao Gold [a precious metal imbued with the essence of the Dao] hue, forcing him to defend with all his might.

And it was in that split-second of defense that the Chaos Immortal Spirit unleashed its final, suicidal strike—a power surpassing even its peak state.

An irresistible force surged through the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged]. Wielding the Immortal Iron Staff, it struck horizontally, sundering the Six Harmonies [a powerful defensive formation] and the Eight Desolations [the eight most barren and distant reaches of the world]. It tore through the nine layers of the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky] and slammed directly into his physical body.

"Agh—"

With a cry of agony, the physical body of Violet Radiance Path Master nearly shattered, suffering unprecedented damage.

The Golden-Winged Great Roc possessed the world's Extreme Speed [a divine ability granting unparalleled velocity]. This all transpired in the blink of an eye; even Eldrin Chen was too late to intervene and offer aid.

However, Master of the Horizon Pavilion decisively acted to block the Golden-Winged Great Roc, his expression one of utter shock as he looked toward Golden Wing Patriarch and demanded, "Why would you do this?"

The Golden Wing Patriarch remained eerily calm, offering no reply, merely standing alongside the Golden-Winged Great Roc.

Eldrin Chen then approached, the Five Veins Divine Spear [a divine spear forged from five distinct spiritual veins] in hand. He scrutinized the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Golden Wing Patriarch for a moment before speaking with composed clarity, "Senior, you are asking the wrong person."

"The actions of this Golden-Winged Great Roc were likely not directed by the Golden Wing Patriarch."

"Your perception is quite sharp."

At that moment, the Golden-Winged Great Roc spoke calmly, its form shifting to reveal a man clad in golden battle armor.

The man stood tall and slender, exuding an ineffable aura of nobility. He regarded Eldrin Chen with a placid gaze and asked, "How did you discern that I am the true master?"

Eldrin Chen cast a calm glance at the two figures before him, his voice measured as he spoke. "It is said that the Golden-Winged Great Roc [a legendary avian demon beast of immense power and pride] feeds upon dragons, its nature is one of supreme arrogance, and it would never willingly submit to another's will."

"If you were not the pet of the Golden Wing Patriarch, then the Golden Wing Patriarch himself would likely have been subdued by you long ago."

"This Golden Wing Patriarch presents an image of extreme haughtiness before the world, yet this is likely a mask to conceal his own humiliation and deep-seated inferiority."

"Well, well, well!"

The Golden-Winged Great Roc nodded, its gaze upon Eldrin Chen sharpening with newfound respect. "With such keen perception, your future achievements will be boundless. One day, you and I shall stand as peers."

At this point, the Golden-Winged Great Roc glanced at the dying Violet Radiance Path Master, then turned back to Eldrin Chen and the Horizon Patriarch. "Among our three factions, the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm and cultivation sect] is by far the weakest." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio - novel . com.

"Yet, as the initiators of this assault on the Chaos Lair [a perilous domain of primordial disorder], they demand the largest share of the Opportunity and Fortune [the karmic rewards and destiny-altering chances inherent in such endeavors]. This is utterly intolerable."

"Why don't we two join forces, eradicate the members of the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven, and then split the spoils of this battle evenly?"

Upon hearing this, a slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow. Such a betrayal of an agreement was not in his nature.

The Horizon Patriarch also refused decisively. Handing the care of the Violet Radiance Path Master over to the Immortal Maiden Verdant Mist, his expression turned icy. "We Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] who seek Longevity [eternal life] place the highest value on our honor and face. To break one's word is to lose both."

"If we yield to you today, how shall we ever hold our heads high again within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains?"

"Is that so?"

The Golden-Winged Great Roc [a legendary avian demon of immense power] sneered, its gaze turning icy as it declared, "You refuse the wine of respect, so you shall drink the wine of punishment. You seek your own demise!"

As its words fell, the Golden-Winged Great Roc strode through the void. A pair of peerless Heavenly Blade [divine blades of supreme sharpness] materialized in its grasp, cleaving through the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] as they descended in a devastating strike.

From the very first clash, Eldrin Chen sensed something amiss. The power of this Golden-Winged Great Roc was unnaturally formidable, likely a result of its bloodline undergoing a profound ancestral reversion. Its combat prowess placed it firmly among the very pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal [the ninth and final major stage of immortal cultivation] Ninth Heaven.

Generally, those who reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the perfected and flawless state of the Ninth Heaven Celestial Immortal realm] were all Immaculate Celestial Immortals [cultivators who have achieved a flawless, perfected foundation at the Ninth Heaven], each one a supreme prodigy. The disparity in their combat strength was typically not vast.

Yet, differences inevitably existed between individuals. Even among the great powers of the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, variations arose. The combat power of such beings differed based on the depth and quality of their foundational cultivation.

An ordinary Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator possessed strength roughly equivalent to that of five Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal [cultivators at the eighth major stage of immortal cultivation] combined. Such a great power was considered the most common tier; for instance, the Golden Wing Patriarch operated at this level of power.

A slightly stronger one could withstand the combined assault of six or seven Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal. An example of this tier was the Violet Radiance Path Master.

There were also those capable of rivaling eight Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal working in unison. These were counted among the truly formidable elites within the ranks of the Celestial Immortal Ninth Heaven.

Those who can be considered top-tier are often at the level of a Forbidden Imperial Scion or possess an Innate Foundation [a supreme-grade spiritual root talent], capable of fighting one against two and defeating two ordinary Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators working in tandem.

Beyond that, there exist the supreme Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators who can fight one against three. However, such individuals are exceedingly rare, almost guaranteed to break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, and thus do not linger long at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm.

In contrast, top-tier Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators, whose own strength and foundation are not yet sufficient for a direct breakthrough to the Ancient Immortal Realm, can remain at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm for a relatively longer period.

Therefore, relatively speaking, beings like the Golden-Winged Great Roc and the Horizon Patriarch, who are top-tier Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators, are practically considered the strongest combatants beneath the Ancient Immortal realm.

Currently, the Golden-Winged Great Roc, wielding the Heavenly Blade, was sweeping horizontally to shatter the Six Harmonies formation. Its every move carried immense momentum, pressing down with such force that even Eldrin Chen felt significant pressure.

"Leave it to me."

The Horizon Patriarch, sensing this, decisively stepped forward to engage the Golden-Winged Great Roc in battle.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen turned his palm to confront the Golden Wing Patriarch instead. This Golden Wing Patriarch possessed relatively ordinary strength.

Had they met within the Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen would have had no choice but to flee immediately. However, here within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void before creation], suppressed by the Chaos environment, the Patriarch could only unleash fifty to sixty percent of his power. Thus, Eldrin Chen harbored not a shred of fear.

In the blink of an eye, they exchanged hundreds of blows. Far from being at a disadvantage, Eldrin Chen instead suppressed the Golden Wing Patriarch, forcing him into a steady retreat.

As the four titans clashed, the cultivators maintaining the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy or forces for defense or attack] on the periphery also erupted into conflict.

Realizing the situation had turned, the five Celestial Immortal [immortals who have ascended to a celestial state of being] from Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven decisively turned their focus, launching a coordinated assault against the three Celestial Immortal from Golden Wing Grotto-Heaven.

The three Celestial Immortal from Golden Wing Grotto-Heaven were no pushovers. In a bold move, they withdrew their three 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Banner' [banners capable of summoning divine thunder from the nine heavens], allowing over a dozen Chaos Ancient Beast [primeval beasts born from and dwelling within primordial chaos] to surge into the fray, throwing the entire battle into utter pandemonium.

In an instant, the entire battlefield descended into a chaotic melee where victory or defeat became impossible to discern.

Even more terrifyingly, another Ninth Rank High-Grade Primordial Chaos Ancient Beast [a beast of the highest ninth rank, born from the deepest primordial chaos] arrived from the Depths of Chaos. It appeared wreathed in a terrifying Heavenly Fiend aura [a malevolent energy associated with celestial fiends] and with a single gulp, devoured one of the Celestial Immortal Great Power [a Celestial Immortal of significant power and renown] from Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven.

Seeing the situation deteriorate rapidly, Immortal Maiden Verdant Mist, driven by desperate concern for her husband, abandoned the others. She was the first to flee towards the Depths of Chaos, carrying the mangled form of Violet Radiance Path Master with her.

The other Celestial Immortal from Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven had no choice but to follow in retreat. Even the mighty Violet Radiance Heavenly Ark [a celestial vessel capable of traversing chaos] tore through the Chaos [the formless, primordial state preceding creation] and vanished into the distance.

Amidst this swirling chaos, the Golden-Winged Great Roc [a mythical bird of immense size and power with golden wings] fixed a gaze of utmost gravity upon Horizon Patriarch and declared, "An Innate Heavenly God Foundation [a foundational spiritual constitution bestowed by the heavens at birth, granting supreme potential]! No wonder you dare block my path!"

"Today, these Chaos Ancient Beast interfere, making a decisive battle between us unlikely. I shall seek you out for a rematch another day."

With those words, the Golden-Winged Great Roc beat its mighty wings, shattering the void as it shot towards the remains of the Blazing Chaos Spirit [a spirit entity born from and embodying the fiery essence of primordial chaos].

After that Blazing Chaos Spirit unleashed its final, desperate strike, it exhausted the last vestige of its strength and perished. Its corpse now lay sprawled within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things originate]. If they delayed any longer, it would likely be fought over and scavenged by Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from and dwelling within the Chaos].

Yet, to simply let the Golden-Winged Great Roc [a mythical bird of immense size and power with golden wings] take it was unacceptable to Horizon Patriarch. Without hesitation, he summoned his Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords to obstruct the creature's path.

Eldrin Chen and the Golden Wing Patriarch also engaged in a fierce duel. Multiple clashes erupted over the Inner Pill [the condensed core of a spiritual being's power and essence] and the remains of the Blazing Chaos Spirit, yet neither side possessed the overwhelming strength to decisively defeat the other. For a time, the battle reached a stalemate.

"ROAR—!"

It was at this very moment that a world-shaking roar erupted from the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and dangerous regions of the primordial Chaos].

Dozens of Chaos Ancient Beast tore through the void, arriving with terrifying speed. Leading the pack were several Ninth Rank High-Grade Primordial Chaos Ancient Beast [beasts of the highest order within the Chaos hierarchy], among which were two whose aura rivaled that of a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] cultivator.

"How can there be so many Chaos Ancient Beast?"

Eldrin Chen was utterly shocked, a wave of dread washing over him. "Could it be," he thought with alarm, "that there is more than one Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a powerful nest or den of Chaos Ancient Beasts] nearby?"

As he stood reeling from the sight, the Golden-Winged Great Roc spoke decisively, its voice cutting through the chaos. "If we continue to fight, none of us will escape."

"Let us split the spoils of the Blazing Chaos Spirit. You take the Inner Pill and we shall claim its flesh, hide, and bones. What say you?"

"Excellent—"

In an instant, Horizon Patriarch and Golden-Winged Great Roc had made their division. Horizon Patriarch took the Inner Pill [the condensed core of a powerful beast's cultivation], while the carcass of the Blazing Chaos Spirit was handed over to Golden-Winged Great Roc.

Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin Chen swiftly collected the remains of the Flaming Horned Chaos Ox, then, along with the Celestial Maiden, followed Horizon Patriarch as they tore through the void to depart.

The trio navigated through the Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse between worlds], fighting their way out in a continuous series of skirmishes. During this process, they discovered a vast number of Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial creatures born from and dwelling within the Chaos]. Fortunately, Eldrin Chen used the Chaos Mist to conceal their auras, allowing them to escape, albeit with several close calls.

Only when the surrounding Chaos Ancient Beast grew sparse did Eldrin Chen finally draw a deep breath and ask, "How can there be so many Chaos Ancient Beast?"

Not only was Eldrin Chen shocked, even Horizon Patriarch seemed unable to remain composed.

When they broke through the encirclement earlier, they had spotted nearly a hundred Chaos Ancient Beast, with no fewer than seven or eight among them being of the Ninth Rank High-Grade tier.

And that was just from one direction. Considering the Chaos Ancient Beast might have come from several directions, the total number lured by the Innate Dragon's Saliva Incense [a rare incense with an irresistible scent to primal beasts] likely numbered no less than several hundred.

Logically, within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, foundational energy of creation] is quite thin. Such a dense concentration of Chaos Ancient Beast should not exist here.

"For so many Chaos Ancient Beast to be born, there must be an astonishingly profound secret hidden nearby."

"Moreover, it is highly likely that among them lies a Ninth Rank Supreme Grade Chaos Lair [a primordial nest formed from chaotic energies]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly, revealing a complex mix of astonishment and delight.

The delight stemmed from the fact that a Ninth Rank Supreme Grade Chaos Lair could, over the span of ten million years, nurture at least several hundred, if not a thousand, strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy from which all things are born].

The astonishment came from the knowledge that such a lair would be guarded by at least several Chaos Beast King [monstrous rulers born of primordial chaos], and might even harbor top-tier Chaos Beast King comparable to a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal, or even entities of the Chaos Saint Spirit [a sacred spirit born from chaos] level.

A Chaos Lair of such formidable power, unleashing its full might within the Chaos [the formless void preceding creation], would be a terrifying force. Even an entire Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortals] committing all its strength to assault it would likely pay an immense and grievous price to claim victory.

"Due to the scarcity of Primordial Chaos Energy [the fundamental energy of creation] in this region of the Chaos where the Three Thousand Immortal Domains reside, Ninth Rank Supreme Grade Chaos Lair are exceedingly rare and thus pricelessly precious."

"Most crucially, each such Chaos Lair is invariably surrounded by dozens, if not over a hundred, subsidiary Chaos Lair, and the Innate Energy they have accumulated likely numbers in the thousands at the very least."

"If our speculation proves true, I fear not only the Frigid Immortal Domain, but also the surrounding Immortal Domain will be stirred into action."

The Celestial Maiden murmured softly, her gaze deepening with profound gravity.

Horizon Patriarch nodded in agreement, then spoke: "If this Ninth Rank Supreme Grade nest is genuine, it is far beyond our ability to claim alone. However, if the major Grotto-Heaven [a superior blessed land for cultivation] of the Frigid Immortal Domain take action, we might yet secure a portion of the spoils."

Having spoken thus, Horizon Patriarch turned his gaze towards Eldrin Chen and declared, "We shall relay the message back. However, before that, let us first venture to the Chaos Immortal Flame Nest [a primordial lair of chaotic immortal-grade flames]."

Upon hearing this, Celestial Maiden and Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance. The Chaos Immortal Flame Nest was an Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a top-tier dwelling place born from primordial chaos]; the Opportunity and Fortune [chance encounters and treasures of destiny] contained within were certain to be extraordinary beyond measure.

Now that the Blazing Chaos Spirit [a spirit entity born of chaotic fire] had been slain by them, it was the perfect opportunity to explore this Chaos Lair, a chance they naturally could not let slip by.

The trio solidified their resolve and immediately set off for the Chaos Immortal Flame Nest. Before long, they arrived within its fiery depths.

To their delight, within the Chaos Immortal Flame Nest, they discovered three Chaos Immortal Pool [pools of condensed, chaotic immortal energy]. One was of upper grade and two were Low-Grade Chaos Immortal Pool, together containing a total of seventeen strands of Innate Energy [the pure, foundational energy of creation].

The three swiftly collected the Innate Energy. After a thorough search, they also gathered over a dozen Innate Rare Treasure [rare treasures born from the primordial chaos], among which was even a single 'Immortal Spirit Fire Tree' [an ancient tree imbued with immortal-grade fiery spirit].

This Immortal Spirit Fire Tree was a High-Grade Innate Ancient Tree [a top-tier ancient plant of innate origin], its value nearly incalculable. Handling it with the utmost care, they stored it away and immediately departed for the Depths of Chaos [the profound, innermost regions of the primordial chaos].

No sooner had the trio departed than Golden-Winged Great Roc [a colossal avian demon with golden wings] and Golden Wing Patriarch arrived in pursuit. Investigating the now-plundered Chaos Immortal Flame Nest, they let out roars of profound frustration.

"Curses! They got here first!"

Golden-Winged Great Roc bellowed, its gaze growing increasingly frigid and sinister.

The Golden Wing Patriarch also wore an unpleasant expression, his voice tinged with reluctance as he said, "If not for the sudden obstruction by a horde of Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos], how could they have gotten ahead of us?"

"It seems fortune favored them; the direction they fled held far fewer of those Chaos Ancient Beast." Official source: audio‑novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.