Chapter 1816 : Clash of Elements and Immortals

The Five Elements Chaos Ancient Beast possesses extraordinary combat prowess; among its peers of the Chaos Ancient Beast kind, it is capable of fighting two at once.

Generally speaking, it would take a joint effort of five Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm experts to have a sure chance of slaying a Chaos Ancient Beast of the same tier. To deal with such an ancient beast, at least ten would likely need to be mobilized.

It could be said that even a First Tribulation Ancient Immortal, while suppressed by the Chaos environment, would not be confident in slaying any single Five Elements Chaos Ancient Beast.

It was only because the trio's combat strength was formidable. Both the Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden were Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal who could still contend with a First Tribulation Chaos Beast King here, that they had a measure of confidence in swiftly eliminating this Five Elements Chaos Ancient Beast.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "To avoid any mishaps, the three of us should join forces to slay one of them first. We must break the combined assault formation of these Five Elements ancient beasts, then decide our next move."

Upon hearing this, both the Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden gave slight nods of agreement.

As Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal, their combat prowess far surpassed that of ordinary First Tribulation Ancient Immortal.

Individually, none of these Five Elements ancient beasts were a concern in their eyes. They did not fear them even when all five attacked together.

The crucial point was the combined assault formation formed by the Five Elements Origin energies within the five beasts, which presented a genuine challenge to the two of them.

As long as they could eliminate one and shatter that Five Elements ancient beast formation, the remaining four could be dispatched with ease. Experience the full epic at audio-novel[dot]com.

With this thought, they hesitated not a moment. After a brief, silent exchange, Horizon Patriarch declared decisively, "In that case, we slay the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast first."

"Agreed!"

As the words fell, all three acted in the same instant.

Horizon Patriarch was the first to strike. He summoned the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to suppress the eight directions, unleashing a deluge of countless Innate Path Principle [the fundamental laws of the cosmos] to envelop the void and block the assaults of the other four Chaos Ancient Beast.

Celestial Maiden Jing followed close behind. She unleashed her Innate Ancient Treasure, the Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon, which snaked through the air to entangle the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast. Simultaneously, she channeled her power into the Frost Soul Immortal Sword and brought it cleaving down with immense force.

"*Clang—*"

Eldrin Chen also moved in that same breath, his fist shattering Chaos [primordial disorder] as he hurled a devastating blow.

"*ROAR—*"

In that critical moment, sensing the peril, the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast let loose a heaven-shaking bellow. It summoned a tidal wave of Crimson Flame to intercept the Frost Soul Immortal Sword before desperately fleeing into the distance.

The Celestial Maiden's Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon shot through the void, carrying boundless divine might to suppress and ensnare, seeking to bind the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast firmly in place.

Yet in that very instant, the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast let out a deafening roar and spat forth a dazzling, fiery-red gourd, shattering the bindings of the Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon.

"Trouble! That Innate Solar Fire Gourd is an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation, possessing immense innate power]!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He immediately launched a fierce strike towards the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast, sending it reeling and bleeding through the air.

But in that same moment, the other four Five Elements Chaos Ancient Beast reacted. They summoned four treasure gourds of their own, hurling them towards the group. This diversion allowed the wounded Crimson Flame Ancient Beast to seize a sliver of opportunity to escape.

Shielding itself with the Innate Solar Fire Gourd, it desperately fled into the distance.

From deeper within the Within the Chaos Lair, two more colossal ancient beasts, their forms blotting out the sky, manifested the light of Polarity [the fundamental duality of cosmic forces, such as sun and moon, fire and water]. They activated two Polarity Gourd [treasure gourds embodying the power of cosmic duality], unleashing their suppressive might.

"The Innate Pure Lunar Gourd and the Innate Primordial Solar Gourd!"

"Disaster! They are all Innate Ancient Treasure!"

At this moment, Eldrin Chen was struck with profound shock, his face settling into an expression of utmost gravity.

A sense of foreboding washed over the trio, yet it was mingled with a thrill of astonishment and excitement. All seven treasure gourds were of the Innate Ancient Treasure grade. It seemed the rank of this Innate Seven-Colored Gourd Vine [a primordial vine bearing gourds of seven different colors, each an innate treasure] far exceeded their initial estimations.

Realizing this, Horizon Patriarch dared not delay. He forcefully expanded the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to block the attacks from the others, then simultaneously unleashed the Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords in a combined strike aimed at the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast.

The Crimson Flame Ancient Beast struggled to activate the Innate Solar Fire Gourd [a primordial gourd containing the essence of solar flames] to parry, but was forced to take a direct blow from Eldrin Chen.

"BOOM—"

Eldrin Chen strode forward, channeling his entire reservoir of true power to its absolute limit. He struck the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast once more, sending it reeling through the air, blood spraying from its maw, its bones shattered and flesh grievously wounded.

Given another opening, Eldrin Chen was confident he could slay this Crimson Flame Ancient Beast within a few more moves. Unfortunately, time was no longer on his side.

At this moment, the Polarity Ancient Beast was pressing Horizon Patriarch so fiercely he had no attention to spare elsewhere. Furthermore, the four Chaos Ancient Beast had unleashed their four Innate [primordial, born of chaos] treasure gourds in a sweeping assault. Surging Five Elements Power [the fundamental energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] clashed violently against the Six Harmonies [a defensive formation based on the harmony of six directions], forcing Eldrin Chen to devote his full strength to defense. This chapter appears courtesy of site: audio-novel.com.

These Chaos Ancient Beast, now wielding Innate Ancient Treasure [primordial artifacts born from chaos], were far more formidable than they had anticipated.

Facing five Five Elements [affinity with the five fundamental elements] Ancient Beasts, each armed with an Innate Ancient Treasure, even a Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived four heavenly tribulations] would find it difficult to slay one in a short time, let alone the three of them whose combined combat power still fell short of a Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen suddenly threw a devastating punch, blasting away the Solar Fire Gourd, and with a flick of his sleeve, released the Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant beam embodying the five elements].

Channeled with Eldrin Chen's cultivation power [the refined energy cultivated by a practitioner], which rivaled that of the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], this Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a divine ability of near-Patriarch level potency] was not quite sufficient to forcibly seize an Innate Ancient Treasure. However, capturing a dislodged Innate Solar Fire Gourd was effortless.

But behold, the Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant beam of light containing the power of the five fundamental elements] cleaved through the firmament, instantly seizing the Innate Solar Fire Gourd [a primordial gourd born of the sun's purest flames].

"Well done!"

Witnessing this, Horizon Patriarch could not help but let his eyes shine with excitement.

These Innate Five Elements Gourd [gourds embodying the innate power of the five elements] are all Innate Ancient Treasure [primordial artifacts born from the chaos of creation], yet individually, their power is merely average among such treasures. They must be combined into the Five Treasure Gourd Grand Formation [a supreme formation utilizing five elemental gourds] to unleash their maximum might.

That Five Treasure Gourd Grand Formation is an exceedingly rare, world-shaking Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often for defense or attack]. Even if these Five Elements [the five fundamental forces of creation: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] ancient beasts lack sufficient cultivation to manifest its true power, it would still be enough to trap and slay a Chaos Beast King [a monarch among beasts born from primordial chaos] of the first or second tribulation.

Although the three of them possessed extraordinary combat prowess, they likely could not withstand such a Five Treasure Gourd Grand Formation.

Now, with the Innate Solar Fire Gourd gone, the Five Treasure Gourd Grand Formation was missing a crucial component and could not be formed. Perhaps they still had a chance to fight.

"ROAR—!"

At that very moment, dozens of Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient monstrosities born from primordial chaos] from the surrounding area continuously tore through the void, and a great multitude more were arriving. Clearly, this Chaos Lair [a den or nest within the primordial chaos] had been thoroughly roused.

Seeing this scene, Horizon Patriarch looked towards Eldrin Chen and asked, "How long will you need to resolve this?"

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm and unhurried tone, "They are merely low-tier Ancient Beasts. I can eradicate them all within three thousand moves."

"Three thousand moves?"

The Celestial Maiden exchanged a glance with Horizon Patriarch before speaking, "Then there is still a chance. Remember, you must end the battle swiftly."

Seeing this, Horizon Patriarch channeled his spiritual energy, unleashing the Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords and the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron as he surged forward to confront the most formidable of the beasts—the Polarity Chaos Ancient Beast.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Maiden engaged five opponents alone, holding her ground against the Five Elements Chaos Ancient Beast.

"Understood."

Seeing their resolve, Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. He turned and charged alone into the heart of the Chaos Beast Horde.

Although it was surprising that seven of these Chaos Ancient Beasts each possessed an Innate Ancient Treasure, Eldrin Chen was not overly concerned for his companions' safety.

Both the Celestial Maiden and Horizon Patriarch were Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortals. While the oppressive nature of the Chaos Realm suppressed their power to that of a First Tribulation Ancient Immortal, their profound foundation as Triple Tribulation experts meant they were unlikely to be defeated in a short engagement.

As long as Eldrin Chen could annihilate this Chaos Beast Horde before his allies' spiritual energy was exhausted, he would be free to turn the tide of the battle.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen decisively unleashed his full power, channeling the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to cleave towards the Chaos Ancient Beast.

"Clang—"

In that moment, the might of the Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born of the cosmos itself] was fully revealed in its lethal edge.

Wherever the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords passed, Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the formless chaos] whose cultivation was below the Ninth Rank High-Grade were instantly annihilated. In the blink of an eye, Eldrin Chen had already slain over ten of them.

In theory, activating an Innate Ancient Treasure consumes an immense amount of spiritual power [the energy cultivated by immortals]. An ordinary cultivator at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the peak stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], even if capable of wielding one, could not sustain such combat for long.

This was especially true within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void before creation]. If one's spiritual power were severely depleted, the risk of perishing here was exceedingly high.

However, Eldrin Chen could continuously refine Chaos Water [a primordial spiritual liquid condensed from chaos] to replenish his power. Thus, he wielded the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords without the slightest regard for consumption, each strike a full-force blow. In merely a hundred exchanges, he had already slain several dozen Chaos Ancient Beast.

The few remaining Ninth Rank High-Grade Primordial Chaos Ancient Beast were gripped by profound terror and immediately sought to flee. Yet Eldrin Chen showed no mercy. In an instant, he merged the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords into a single devastating force, utterly annihilating the remaining beasts.

"So swift."

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's awe-inspiring display, both the Celestial Maiden and the Horizon Patriarch drew a sharp breath, deeply surprised by what they had seen.

Having both of them attack together could achieve the same effect, but it would cost them at least thirty percent of their own spiritual power [the internal energy cultivated and used by immortals].

Furthermore, the Chaos is fraught with unpredictable dangers. To expend thirty percent of one's spiritual power to slay a group of low-tier Chaos Ancient Beast might not be the most prudent course of action.

If it were them, they would likely fight cautiously, striving for the greatest results with the minimal expenditure of spiritual power.

Thinking of this, Celestial Maiden grew concerned. After all, continuously activating an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial artifact born from the cosmos itself] as Eldrin Chen was doing must be an astonishing drain on one's spiritual reserves.

Moreover, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base was insufficient. Even with a Universe spanning ten billion light-years, his spiritual power was only slightly above that of a typical First Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived one major heavenly tribulation], lacking the profound depth of a Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal like theirs.

Worried, she couldn't help but ask, "Can you sustain such a drain on your spiritual power?"

"It is of no consequence,"

Eldrin Chen replied, stepping forward to assist directly. He channeled the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to parry the Innate Ancient Treasure wielded by two of the Chaos Ancient Beast, sharing the pressure with Celestial Maiden.

Though continuously wielding the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords had already consumed eighty percent of Eldrin Chen's spiritual power, his reserves were steadily recovering as he refined the Chaos Water [a primordial liquid containing chaotic energies]. He still retained half of his power.

And as time flowed on, the rate of Eldrin Chen's spiritual recovery only accelerated.

"As long as I do not activate the Sky-Severance Sword Union, or consecutively unleash Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability techniques, my spiritual energy [the vital power cultivated by immortals] recovery rate is nearly sufficient to sustain prolonged combat."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his eyes blazing with a piercing golden light.

Sensing the speed of his spiritual energy recovery within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged], Eldrin Chen once again comprehended the profound power of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body.

This Primordial One Indestructibility Body could rightly be called a Chaos Body. Such a constitution seemed born specifically for the Chaos, destined to rise within its boundless depths and etch a legendary myth across the Sea of Chaos [the infinite, turbulent expanse of primordial chaos].

"Chaos Dual Forces Sword Art."

As his thoughts flowed, Eldrin Chen fully activated the Chaos Dual Forces Sword Art, channeling its boundless divine power into the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords. He engaged the Innate [possessing a nature or power from the very beginning of creation] Supple Wood Gourd and the Innate Bulwark Earth [a spiritual essence representing the stable, nurturing aspect of earth] gourd in a fierce entanglement.

Then, with a decisive surge, he pushed the Primordial One Indestructibility Body to its absolute limit. Wielding the supreme divine might of the Primordial One Indestructibility True Body, he struck out in all directions, launching himself toward the Crimson Flame Chaos Ancient Beast.

The great battle raged on, vast and brutal. In the blink of an eye, three thousand years had passed within its relentless fury.

In this conflict, the combat prowess displayed by the Chaos Ancient Beast surpassed Eldrin Chen's expectations. Across three millennia of warfare, even with the combined efforts of Eldrin Chen and the Celestial Maiden against five of these beasts, they merely held the upper hand, unable to decisively vanquish their formidable foes.

This was not due to the overwhelming strength of the Chaos Ancient Beast themselves, but rather the astonishing power of the four Innate Ancient Treasure [ancient artifacts possessing power from the dawn of creation] they wielded.

With the empowerment of four Innate [the primordial, heaven-born state of being] Gourd Treasures, and with the life-force essences of the five Chaos Ancient Beast [ancient beasts born from primordial chaos] interconnected, the combat prowess they displayed was already approaching that of a Second Tribulation Chaos Beast King [a sovereign-level beast born from primordial chaos].

"It is fortunate we captured that Innate Solar Fire Gourd [a primordial gourd treasure born of solar fire essence], otherwise we would have had no choice but to retreat in defeat,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze burning with intensity.

The Innate Five Elements Gourd [a primordial treasure gourd embodying the five elements] were all Innate Ancient Treasure [ancient treasures of primordial, heaven-born origin], and the combat power they unleashed was truly formidable.

Had Eldrin Chen not captured that Innate Solar Fire Gourd, allowing them to complete the Chaos Five Elements Gourd Grand Formation [a grand formation utilizing five chaos-born elemental gourds], they might have even been able to contend with a Third Tribulation Beast Sovereign.

In comparison, while the individual strength of the Polarity [the fundamental duality of yin and yang] Chaos Ancient Beast was greater, and they could also form the Polarity Gourd Grand Formation [a grand formation utilizing the paired yin-yang gourds], they ultimately only possessed two Innate Gourd Treasures. Even when combined, they could not achieve a qualitative transformation.

With the power of the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron treasure of immense depth] and the combined might of the Horizon's End and Sea's End Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords], Horizon Patriarch was at least more than capable of handling them.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh with feeling. "A mere Ninth Rank [the ninth and highest tier of a classification system] Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a high-grade den or nest within the primordial chaos], yet it possesses such astonishing power. It likely surpasses some of the weaker Chaos Beast King lairs."

"No wonder this Chaos Gourd Nest [the Nest of Chaos Gourds] is ranked one hundred and eighth among the Three Thousand Chaos Lairs [the legendary three thousand lairs within the primordial chaos]."

Celestial Maiden [a title for a female immortal of high status] also nodded, yet shook her head as she spoke. "This place anomalously nurtured a Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Tree [a supreme-grade, primordial ancient tree]. Otherwise, it should not have been so difficult to deal with."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and once again channeled all of his true power to strike.

A deafening roar echoed as he poured his entire divine might into the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], his palm cleaving towards the Chaos Beast King.

"*Hummm—*"

At that very moment, the Supple Wood Ancient Beast and the Positive Water Ancient Beast attacked with full force. They unleashed two Innate [originating from the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power] treasure gourds that soared through the air, aiming to force Eldrin Chen into a defensive maneuver to save his flank.

Yet, in that instant, a faint smile flickered in Eldrin Chen's eyes. Disregarding the overwhelming Heavenly God [a deity of immense power] energy radiating from the Innate Ancient Treasure, he chose to endure the assault of both treasures. His fist, undeterred, continued its devastating arc towards the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast.

"*BOOM—*"

"*ROAR—*"

In the space of a breath, two consecutive, earth-shattering booms reverberated through the Chaos. The first was the violent collision as Eldrin Chen withstood the Innate Ancient Treasure. The second was the sound of his fist connecting with the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast.

Instantly, Eldrin Chen was engulfed by a torrent of Great Path [the fundamental laws and principles of the cosmos] Path Principles unleashed by the Positive Water and the Supple Wood Treasure Gourd. Simultaneously, the Crimson Flame Ancient Beast erupted into a cloud of dissipating energy.

When the chaos subsided, Eldrin Chen emerged calmly from the receding tide of Great Path power. He seemed largely unscathed, bearing no significant wounds from the ordeal.

"I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

Under the astonished gazes of the four Chaos Ancient Beast, Eldrin Chen strode forth, cleaving through the void to launch his assault directly at them.

Not only the Chaos Ancient Beast were stunned; even Celestial Maiden and Horizon Patriarch were left speechless. The combined might of the Innate Ancient Treasure was world-shaking. A single blow from such power could not only annihilate a Late Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator, but even they themselves would not dare to receive it with their physical bodies.

Yet Eldrin Chen had not only taken it head-on, but seemed to have suffered little to no injury. This was utterly unbelievable to them.

What they did not know was that Eldrin Chen's Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary constitution granting near-absolute resilience] allowed him to ignore the invasive energies of myriad Path Principles [the fundamental laws and energies that govern cultivation techniques].

Against the power of the Five Elements Power [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] and the energies of wind, thunder, and ice—the Three Anomalies [three rare and potent elemental affinities]—his physique granted him a resistance bordering on absolute immunity. Though the four Innate Ancient Treasure were extraordinarily powerful, they were ultimately countered by the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique. For uninterrupted reading, go to AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.