Chapter 1807 : Whispers of the Primordial Domain

Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord murmured, her expression shifting slightly as she spoke to herself, "Since the Three Thousand Immortal Domains Grand Formation was established, an Immeasurable Kalpa Tribulation [an immense, almost infinite cosmic cycle] has passed without a single visit from an external Chaos Realm [the primordial realm beyond ordered worlds] powerhouse."

"Yet, the clashes between the various Great Encompassing [the supreme cultivation realm, masters of the cosmos] of the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, formless primordial expanse] and those ancient beings dwelling in its depths have grown ever more intense. In recent years, several Great Encompassing have fallen into slumber."

"And now, an indescribable presence seems to have arrived. Could it be that those entities from the ancient past are preparing to return?"

Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord whispered, her countenance growing increasingly grave before finally easing into a faint calm.

As a supremely noble Imperial Lord [a sovereign ruler of an immortal domain] of the Primordial Immortal Domain [the first and most fundamental immortal realm], she had long ago anchored her True Spirit [the immortal core of one's being] within the domain itself. As long as the Primordial Immortal Domain remained Indestructibility [utterly unbreakable and eternal], she could not perish.

And the Primordial Immortal Domain, as the first-born Immortal Domain [a vast, ordered realm of immortal beings], held a unique and paramount position within the Chaos [the primordial state of existence]. The power of its Heavenly Path [the cosmic laws and principles governing reality] was tantamount to absolute Immortality [the state of being deathless] and Indestructibility.

Even supreme powerhouses of the Chaos Realm like the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Sun] or the Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign could not possibly bring Oblivion [complete annihilation, erasure from existence] to the Primordial Immortal Domain, and thus could not defy its Heavenly Path to slay her.

With this thought, Frigid Heaven Imperial Lord pondered deeply once more before finally letting her eyelids drift shut.

Since the Celestial Mechanism [the workings of fate and cosmic principles] was obscured and the visitor was suspected to be a Chaos Realm powerhouse, she had no means to discern their identity. Naturally, she could only abandon any further attempt at investigation.

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At that very moment, Eldrin Chen strolled up the steps of the Frigid Heaven Immortal City and, along with the others, arrived before a majestic immortal palace.

"The Frigid Heaven Immortal Pavilion!"

Gazing at the celestial structure before him, Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then followed Horizon Patriarch as he stepped inside.

Though the Frigid Heaven Immortal Pavilion appeared to occupy merely a few Mu-area, its interior was vast and boundless, as expansive as a Universe.

Witnessing this, Nyssa Qu could not help but exclaim in admiration, "A world within a world—what a magnificent immortal palace."

Seeing their evident wonder, the Celestial Maiden smiled and explained, "Many treasures at the Celestial Immortal and Ancient Immortal levels are of such immense and majestic scale, vaster even than a Starry River."

"Particularly the supreme Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing unique and profound laws]; they often span multiple dimensions, transcendent rarities whose very presence could crush a vast Small Universe."

"For a Barter Convention [a grand gathering where high-level cultivators trade rare treasures and resources] of this magnitude, if a multitude of such treasures were displayed all at once within a confined space, the very fabric of the Immortal Domain's void would risk being torn asunder."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, understanding nod.

At such a Barter Convention, hundreds, even thousands, of Celestial Immortal Great Power would gather, alongside not a few Ancient Immortal Great Power.

Many among these beings were transcendent lifeforms existing beyond the confines of a single Universe. Their Innate True Body alone spanned millions, even tens of millions of light-years. If they were to truly gather in one place, the very fabric of space within this Immortal Domain would likely strain to contain them.

After all, any single Celestial Immortal Great Power possessed the might to tear through the spatial fabric of an Immortal Domain and traverse the Boundless Void.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the vast expanse of the Great Hall. He realized it was not only immeasurably vast but also shrouded in ethereal mists of immortal energy. Layer upon layer of this luminous fog obscured the divine senses of the assembled immortals and deities.

And at the very Central heart of the Great Hall, an Innate Ancient Treasure hovered, suppressing the void and anchoring the spatial stability of this celestial palace.

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, the group arrived at a pavilion suspended high within the void.

Peering through the layered immortal mist, Eldrin Chen discerned over three thousand figures already present within the Great Hall. Among the most imposing auras at the Central core, reserved for the mightiest Immortal, stood more than thirty Ancient Immortal Great Power.

Among these Ancient Immortal Great Power, Eldrin Chen recognized several familiar presences.

"Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor, Six Harmonies Patriarch!"

Eldrin Chen murmured the names, his gaze sharpening with a weight of solemnity.

While the Frigid Immortal Domain housed over a hundred Ancient Immortal, only a select few left a lasting impression on Eldrin Chen. Foremost among them were precisely the Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Six Harmonies Patriarch.

Of the two, Six Harmonies Patriarch was a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal who had cultivated a Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a supreme technique mastered only by the most powerful patriarchs]. Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor was hailed as a prodigy of the Demon Race with the potential to reach Great Encompassing [the legendary realm of the Great Encompassing Sage], and was even regarded highly by White Crane Immortal Lord. This alone spoke volumes of his extraordinary latent power.

"According to the intelligence I have gathered over these years, Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor possesses the 'Primal Radiance Energy' [a primordial energy of pure, radiant yang] you seek."

At that moment, Horizon Patriarch spoke slowly, his expression turning grave.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of joy and looked up. There, upon a high dais, Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor reclined, seemingly deep in secluded cultivation.

Years ago, to prepare for the advancement of his Polarity Path Union Gourd, Eldrin Chen had journeyed to the Frigid Immortal Domain and beseeched Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden to gather information for him. Now, their efforts had finally borne fruit.

Advancing the Polarity Path Union Gourd required a supreme-grade Innate Rare Treasure known as Polarity Dual Energy [a rare spiritual essence embodying the union of opposing cosmic forces]. Such energies were exceedingly scarce, each one a treasure of immense rarity. Immerse yourself in the complete world at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Among them, only two sets of materials were truly suitable for the Polarity Path Union Gourd's advancement: the Primordial Solar Energy [essence of the primordial sun] paired with the Pure Lunar Energy [essence of the pure moon], and the Primal Radiance Energy paired with the Primal Shadow Energy [a primordial energy of profound, shadowy yin].

Of these two sets, the Pure Lunar Energy and Primordial Solar Energy represented the purest form of Polarity Dual Energy in existence, manifesting only briefly during the genesis of an Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals].

In ages past, Purple Seal Immortal Lord had used precisely this kind of Polarity Dual Energy to assist the Seven-Hued Immortal Shell of the Immortal Clam Clan in its metamorphosis into a Nine-Colored Immortal Shell.

The Primal Radiance Energy and Primal Shadow Energy, however, were fundamentally different. Such Innate Rare Treasure could only be born during the moment of Oblivion [the state of cosmic dissolution and return to nothingness] for an Immortal Domain.

This time, what Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor intended to offer for sale was precisely that 'Primal Radiance Energy'.

Speaking of this, Horizon Patriarch explained, "This strand of Primal Radiance Energy was born from within that Incomplete Immortal Domain. Unfortunately, that shattered Immortal Domain possessed only Seventh Heavenly Domains, not a complete Immortal Domain."

"Otherwise, a rare treasure born from the annihilation of such an Immortal Domain would have a certain chance of being an Innate Spiritual Treasure-grade Innate Heavenly God Object."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen understood. After that shattered Immortal Domain was annihilated, the most precious treasures were claimed by various parties. Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor obtained one of the most valuable treasures, which included this Primal Radiance Energy.

Returning to the main point, with the confirmed news of the Primal Radiance Energy, Eldrin Chen's heart finally settled slightly.

He said nothing more, simply continuing to wait for the Barter Convention to commence.

They had not arrived too early, and before long, the day for the Barter Convention to begin arrived.

On that day, a woman clad in a pure white gown flew to the CentralPath Platform. Her cultivation base was unfathomably deep, causing even Eldrin Chen to momentarily lose his composure.

"This is Immortal Maiden Empty Frost from the Frigid Heavenly Domain, the Saintess of the Frigid Heaven Ancient Sect's branch in the Frigid Immortal Domain. It is said her cultivation is equally unfathomable, having at least broken through the Fivefold Heavenly Pass,"

Horizon Patriarch spoke, his expression rather solemn as he offered this reminder.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He saw Immortal Maiden Empty Frost cast a glance around the surroundings before turning her gaze to the assembled Path Masters with a smile. "Fellow Daoists, this Barter Convention is now officially open."

"As your host, I shall take the initiative and offer the first items, hoping to draw forth greater treasures from the rest of you."

As her words faded, Immortal Maiden Empty Frost waved her sleeve, revealing several items of truly world-shaking rarity.

Eldrin Chen looked up, and his brow furrowed slightly in surprise. The woman had produced only nine items, yet each one was an exceedingly rare and peerless divine treasure.

"A Ruins Tribulation Seal, a Great Mystery Divine Edge, a Supreme Lunar Crown, a Path-Derivation Flower, an Innate Limit-Breaking Pill…"

Everyone present gazed upon these treasures, their expressions filled with intense longing.

These items were either Innate Ancient Treasures [primordial artifacts born of the world itself], Ninth Rank Supreme Grade Precious Pills [the highest grade of alchemical elixirs], or Supreme Grade Innate Rare Treasures [the pinnacle of naturally occurring spiritual materials]. Each one could be called a supreme treasure without equal.

"That Innate Limit-Breaking Pill," someone murmured, "is refined from the entire flesh and blood essence of a Chaos Beast King [a primordial ruler among chaotic beasts]. It can vastly increase one's chances of breaking through the Fleshly Body Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in physical cultivation]."

"And the Innate Path-Derivation Flower can even help deduce and manifest an Embryonic Great Path [the nascent form of one's ultimate Dao]. It provides immense assistance in overcoming the Great Path Heavenly Pass [the ultimate barrier to comprehending one's Dao]. Such a divine object…"

Horizon Patriarch's face was etched with undisguised avarice, but in the end, he could only shake his head and sigh. "Such divine objects are far beyond what the likes of us could ever hope to afford."

The Celestial Maiden merely smiled faintly, yet still replied with a smile, "You possess the Innate Primordial One Pill [a legendary pill said to contain the essence of the primordial beginning], along with rare treasures like the Heaven-Earth Primordial Energy Water [a divine water containing the primordial energies of heaven and earth]. Compared to these two divine items, yours are in no way inferior."

"An ordinary Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] cultivator might not even encounter one such divine object in hundreds of millions of years. What more could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"

As she spoke thus, the Celestial Maiden quietly transmitted her voice, using the Supreme Grade Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, born from the primordial chaos] Void Ancient Gold [a legendary metal forged in the primordial void] as bargaining chips to exchange for the Innate Path-Derivation Flower [a miraculous flower said to aid in comprehending the fundamental laws of cultivation].

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen and the others immediately cupped their hands in congratulations.

The Horizon Patriarch also could not help but smile, then spoke, "With the aid of this object, your breakthrough to the Ancient Immortal Realm [a realm of immense power and longevity, transcending ordinary immortals] seems all but assured."

"'All but assured' might be an overstatement," the Celestial Maiden smiled, then continued, "But it will certainly increase my chances by several degrees."

Hearing this, the Horizon Patriarch said nothing more.

The first three tribulations of the Ancient Immortal Realm were not like the Great Encompassing [the Da Luo realm, a supreme state of encompassing all laws]; they were ultimately just a transitional stage. With the Celestial Maiden's status as an Innate Heavenly God Being [a being born with the constitution and potential of a heavenly deity], even without such divine objects, she would inevitably break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm sooner or later.

The difference lay in the fact that without these divine objects, it might require hundreds of millions of years, accumulating experience through several Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth, often used as a measure of immense time or trials] before achieving the breakthrough.

Now, possessing these divine objects, if one still could not break through, then they would be truly worthless.

Returning to the main narrative, after Celestial Maiden had exchanged for the Innate Path-Derivation Flower, the Barter Convention continued unabated.

The remaining treasures in the hands of Immortal Maiden Empty Frost were acquired by several Ancient Immortal. It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen sensed a rather familiar aura.

"It seems to be... Him?"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a slight frown creasing his brow.

Noticing this, Horizon Patriarch inquired, "What is it?"

"An old acquaintance."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang.

Exquisite Jiang nodded, her expression turning grave. "It must be Him. Fortunately, the immortal mist veils spiritual senses. He likely hasn't detected us."

Seeing their reaction, Horizon Patriarch asked, "An enemy? Do you require our assistance?"

Eldrin Chen offered an explanation. "This individual is a Demon Race Great Power [a cultivator of immense power and status] from the same Immortal Domain as myself. He is a Patriarch of the Golden Crow Clan."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen's expression turned profoundly grave, his gaze fixed upon the figure deep within the mist of immortal energy [a dense, spiritual fog often found in immortal realms].

There, seated upon the Path Platform at the Central of that luminous haze, was a figure radiating a dazzling golden light. Its aura was vast and boundless, shining upon the Myriad Heavens like a true sun from the Primordial Era.

"A great power from the Golden Crow Clan Ancient Immortal?"

The Celestial Maiden murmured, glancing upward before adding, "His cultivation appears to be at the level of a three-tribulation Ancient Immortal Realm. His strength is likely not to be underestimated."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, a weight settling in his heart.

The figure before them was, in fact, one of the five great Ancient Immortal powers within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain—the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal from the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven.

"I did not expect he would also come to the Frigid Immortal Domain,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, then gave a slight, thoughtful shake of his head.

The Frigid Immortal Domain served as the central hub for dozens of surrounding Immortal Domain. Each of its Barter Convention gatherings typically featured numerous Supreme Grade Innate Rare Treasure [treasures of the highest innate quality, born from heaven and earth].

In contrast, the Vast Azure Immortal Domain had only five Ancient Immortal Great Power and rarely attracted Ancient Immortal from other domains. For these powerful beings, finding truly desirable treasures within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain was a near-impossible task.

Therefore, to obtain an Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, possessing immense power], the Frigid Immortal Domain [a vast, icy realm within the cosmos] was considered their best option.

After all, the distance between the Frigid Immortal Domain and the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major celestial realm] was not excessively far. A Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immortal of immense power who has ascended to the celestial realm] could traverse the void with their physical body and arrive in merely tens of thousands of years.

Even so, Eldrin Chen still harbored some concern.

After all, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal bore a grudge against him. Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, under the protection of the Heavenly Path [the supreme laws and principles of the cosmos], the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal dared not act against him.

But once he left the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, if the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal chose to strike directly, it would undoubtedly pose a significant threat.

Particularly because Eldrin Chen dared not reveal the Returning Abyss Pearl [a mystical pearl capable of manipulating spatial forces], that Innate Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure of the highest order, born from the world's essence].

Sensing Eldrin Chen's apprehension, the Horizon Patriarch furrowed his brow slightly and spoke, "You need not worry. Even if that one wishes to move against you, he cannot act within the Frigid Immortal Domain itself."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded, a measure of calm settling in his heart.

He understood the unspoken rule within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms that make up the known cosmos]: Ancient Immortal Great Power [immortals who have survived for eons and weathered countless tribulations] were forbidden from engaging in battle within an Immortal Domain.

For the combat prowess of an Ancient Immortal was far too terrifying. A full-force clash could inflict severe damage upon an Immortal Domain, potentially even harming its foundational Earth Vein [the spiritual arteries that channel energy and sustain the land].

Perhaps one or two instances of unleashing one's power would not amount to much, but if such actions become frequent, they can severely damage the Earth Vein [the spiritual arteries of the land] within an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws].

For this reason, the Ancient Immortal [powerful immortals who have weathered countless ages] residing within the various Immortal Domain rarely engage in combat within their own domains.

If this were within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, it might be a different matter. After all, as one of the de facto rulers of that realm, the Golden Crow Patriarch could act with impunity, and none could restrain him.

However, within the Frigid Immortal Domain, he is an outsider, a foreign Ancient Immortal Great Power [an ancient immortal of immense power]. Should he dare to unleash his might here, neither the local Heavenly Path [the celestial laws governing the realm] nor the other resident Ancient Immortal Great Power would tolerate his presence.

"Let us hope he has not taken notice of us. Otherwise, he could become a significant nuisance," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a sense of foreboding settling upon him.

Eldrin Chen felt a knot of trouble tightening in his gut.

Noticing his concern, Horizon Patriarch spoke up to reassure him. "Worry not. Once we break through to the Ancient Immortal Realm [the profound realm of the ancient immortals] in a few days' time, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal will cease to be a threat."

"If the worst comes to pass, we shall escort you back ourselves," he added firmly.

Hearing this, a wave of relief washed over Eldrin Chen.

He offered no lengthy reply, simply clasping his hands in a respectful salute. "My gratitude," he said.

As time flowed onward, the Barter Convention [a formal gathering where cultivators exchange rare treasures and resources] continued its course. After Immortal Maiden Empty Frost descended from the platform, Six Harmonies Patriarch was the second to step forward.

This individual, true to his reputation as one who had secretly plundered five Supreme Grade Chaos Lair [a primordial and perilous domain of untamed chaos energies], indeed possessed a vast hoard. He produced several hundred Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate divine abilities]. However, it seemed his injuries had not fully healed. After exchanging for a number of divine-grade healing items, he departed the Barter Convention in haste.

The third to ascend the platform was none other than Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor.

Sunder Heaven Heavenly Demon Emperor also brought forth a significant number of rare treasures, presenting several dozen Innate Rare Treasure. These were clearly spoils of war seized from the Frigid Immortal Domain [a vast and icy realm within the immortal domains].

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen's gaze was fixed upon the Primal Radiance Energy [a concentrated essence of primordial yang energy, immensely beneficial for cultivation and refining treasures]. Acquiring this item was his primary objective for attending, and he would not let this opportunity slip away.

Yet, at that very moment, a familiar voice echoed through the hall.

"This Primal Radiance Energy is something this old man desires!"

"Might I inquire, Demon Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler among demonic cultivators], what divine treasure would persuade you to part with it?" The story continues at audio_novel.com.