Chapter 1823 : Clash of Primordial Swords

"Now!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen decisively struck. He channeled his power, causing the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to merge into a single, devastating slash aimed directly at the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc.

Simultaneously, Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden also launched their attacks. The Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords and the Innate Frost Soul Sword crisscrossed through the air, their lethal trajectories converging utterly upon the Heaven-Devouring Kunpeng.

"Screech—!"

In this moment of dire peril, the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc erupted into a frenzy. It beat its wings, summoning a cataclysmic tide of Chaos Energy Flow [the primordial, formless energy that predates creation] to shield itself. Yet, how could it possibly withstand a coordinated ambush from three such formidable opponents?

In the blink of an eye, five Innate Ancient Sword [primordial swords born of heaven and earth] slashed through the chaos. Their intersecting paths struck the colossal beast, sending it reeling away with grievous wounds.

"Perish!"

Seizing the opening, Eldrin Chen once again invoked the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand. Instantly, a titanic hand that blotted out the sky materialized, its fingers closing like a vice around the wounded roc.

With Eldrin Chen's current level of spiritual power, the might of this Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a supreme technique nearing the power of a Patriarch] was potent enough to threaten even an Ancient Immortal Great Power.

The Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc, already severely depleted and critically wounded by the surprise assault, stood no chance of escaping the clutches of the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand. In an instant, it was completely subdued, its struggles futile against the overwhelming force. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel-dot-com.

Seizing this opportunity, the three of them unleashed their full power. Before long, they had suppressed and slain it within the Within the Chaos Lair.

With the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc slain, the Chaos Glazed Jade Fish soon followed the same fate. Not long after, the trio had completely eradicated them all.

"It is done."

Watching the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc and the Chaos Glazed Jade Fish King fall, Horizon Patriarch let out a sigh of relief. "This battle," he said, "was unexpectedly smooth."

"We merely profited from the strife of others."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, understanding in his heart that this victory was largely due to a great stroke of fortune.

The Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc had been locked in a fierce battle with the Glazed Treasure Light Fish School for years, its spiritual power already depleted by more than half. Trapped within its narrow lair and caught by their ambush, the battle could conclude with such swiftness.

Had it been out in the open Chaos, with the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc's speed, they would have found it nearly impossible to slay.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "Let us tally our spoils."

The other two nodded in agreement, and they immediately began to inventory the gains from this endeavor.

After the three of them secured the battlefield and thoroughly ransacked the Chaos Lair, they could not help but reveal expressions of delight.

This time, their harvest was bountiful. They had obtained a total of fifty-seven strands of Innate Energy [the primordial, unformed energy of creation], one hundred and thirty-one Glazed Treasure Light Fish [a rare, luminous fish whose scales are a prized alchemical material], two Chaos Beast King [apex predators born from the primordial chaos], two Innate Ancient Treasure [artifacts forged from primordial chaos at the dawn of creation], and over thirty portions of Innate Rare Treasure [rare materials and spiritual objects of innate origin].

Of the two Innate Ancient Treasure, one was obtained from the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc [a monstrous roc that feeds on chaos]. It was named the Chaos Devouring Slash [a pair of ancient wing-blades possessing devastating cutting power]. The other was named the Five-Colored Glazed Shield [a shield that radiates a five-colored halo of glazed jade light], a fine defensive ancient treasure.

Eldrin Chen took stock of their gains and then spoke, "One hundred and five Glazed Treasure Light Fish are worth approximately one hundred and fifty strands of Innate Energy."

"These two Chaos Beast King... the Glazed Treasure Light Fish is worth three hundred strands of Innate Energy, and the Chaos Devouring Heaven Roc is also equivalent to one hundred strands."

"Adding in the value of the Innate Ancient Treasure, the Innate Rare Treasure, and the Innate Energy itself, our total harvest this time should exceed seven hundred strands of Innate Energy."

Upon hearing this, both the Celestial Maiden and the Horizon Patriarch were overcome with wild joy.

Although they had anticipated an astonishing haul, hearing the number spoken aloud still filled them with immense excitement.

This was seven hundred strands of Innate Energy! Even divided three ways, each of them would hold over two hundred strands.

And such a vast quantity of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation, the most fundamental force in the cosmos] is more than sufficient for them to cultivate all the way to the Fourth or even Fifth Tribulation Ancient Immortal Realm [a realm of cultivation transcending mortality, where one's lifespan is measured in cosmic cycles].

If they were within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal worlds at the heart of the known cosmos], even given hundreds of millions of years, they could never have hoped to find so much Innate Energy.

Of course, they understood in their hearts that the primary reason for this windfall was their Fortune [a cultivator's destined luck and favorable circumstances] being overwhelmingly great, encountering the Glazed Treasure Light Fish School [a rare and valuable school of chaos-dwelling fish whose bodies crystallize into spiritual treasures] right within the Chaos Shoal [a treacherous, energy-rich shallows within the primordial chaos], coupled with their own truly Extraordinary strength and the advantage of reaping where others had sown.

An ordinary Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal would likely be unable to defeat even the Glazed Treasure Light Fish King [the sovereign of a Glazed Treasure Light Fish school], managing only to slay a few Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts native to the chaotic void]. Such a one might toil for tens of millions of years and still fail to accumulate two hundred strands of Innate Energy.

Regardless, their harvest this time was staggeringly immense. Horizon Patriarch could not help but sigh with feeling, "In the brief span of a mere hundred thousand years, we have gained such bounty."

"No wonder most of the Ancient Immortals who have surpassed the Fourth Tribulation within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains depart its confines to venture and struggle within these Depths of Chaos [the vast, untamed wilderness of primordial chaos beyond the ordered immortal domains]."

Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful and esteemed female immortal] also nodded, her tone filled with similar reflection. "Even back in the Frigid Immortal Domain [an immortal world known for its icy realms], I heard it said that high-tier Ancient Immortals of the Fifth or Sixth Tribulation and above never lack for Innate Energy. It seems those words held profound truth." Read the full novel exclusively on audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Eldrin Chen nodded as well, a note of solemnity entering his voice. "Yet, though the Sea of Chaos [a common metaphor for the boundless, formless primordial chaos] holds endless Opportunity and Fortune, it is also a place of extreme peril."

"Since time immemorial, who can count how many Ancient Immortal Great Power [a title for an Ancient Immortal of significant strength and renown] have left their bones to rest here? We must remain vigilant."

Horizon Patriarch offered a faint smile. "After we return, we shall trade these Rare Spiritual Wonders [exceptionally rare materials or treasures imbued with profound spiritual power] for cultivation resources. It will prepare us well for our breakthroughs to Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal."

"Very well, that is acceptable."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, then said with a smile, "Since the Chaos Tide [a cataclysmic surge of primordial chaos energy] is imminent, let us first return to the Violet Sun Immortal Domain and discuss matters there."

"That is indeed the proper course."

Upon hearing this, the other two agreed. Together with Eldrin Chen, they tore through the vast sky, heading towards the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

After departing from the Chaos Shoal, they flew for several thousand years before noticing that the distant Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all realms emerged] had, at some unknown time, become turbulent and violent. Endless tides crashed against the firmament, roaring towards the location of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

"The Chaos Tide has already begun."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, then urged, "Do not linger. We must hasten back immediately."

With those words, they increased their speed, racing towards the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

Now, the Chaos Tide swept forth, its speed far surpassing the flight of a Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal. In merely one hundred years, it had engulfed the fringes of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, wave after wave crashing against them.

Under the onslaught of such waves, even a Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal would find themselves helpless, swept along against their will. A single misstep could see them caught in a hidden current and dragged into the Depths of Chaos [the unfathomable, formless heart of the primordial chaos].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen and his companions had long since left the fringes of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. They maintained a safe and sufficient distance from the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all realms are said to have emerged].

Thus, the three of them flew for several more centuries before finally reaching the borderlands of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

"Hmm—"

Just as Eldrin Chen arrived at the edge of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, he noticed several streaks of light piercing through the void in the distance. A slight frown creased his brow.

The figures now surrounding them were none other than the very ones who had ambushed the Horizon Patriarch.

The Horizon Patriarch's expression turned icy. Recognizing the origins of the newcomers, his gaze sharpened with a flicker of Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual power]. "It's them?"

"What now? Do we fight?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a brief moment before shaking his head.

Although Eldrin Chen no longer feared that Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal, their opponents held the advantage in numbers. Furthermore, both the Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden had expended a great deal of their spiritual power. A direct confrontation was unlikely to yield a decisive victory.

Since they could not decisively crush their foes, Eldrin Chen saw no reason to reveal the full extent of his strength prematurely.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen declared, "Let us disregard them for now. Our priority is to enter the Violet Sun Immortal Domain."

As his words fell, the three figures shot through the sky, streaking towards the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

"You shall not escape!"

In that instant, the four Ancient Immortal Great Power acted in unison, unleashing their power to intercept the trio.

The Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal in particular, riding his Immortal-Slaying Divine Spear, thrust through the void once more, aiming to grievously wound Horizon Patriarch again.

This time, however, Horizon Patriarch was prepared. He channeled his Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords, merging their power into a single cleaving strike to parry the spear's thrust, while simultaneously summoning the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron to unleash a shockwave that repelled the Immortal-Slaying Divine Spear.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Maiden poured her energy into the Frigid Heaven Snow Lotus, weaving a dense barrier of protective frost. Seizing this opening, Eldrin Chen commanded his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to dance and clash, engaging the remaining three opponents in a fierce, entangled struggle.

Amidst this relentless, swirling combat, they finally broke through the encirclement and soared into the heart of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

"Damnation!"

Watching the trio vanish into the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, the Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal could not contain his fury, his face contorted with utter rage.

As a realm of extraordinary status, the Violet Sun Immortal Domain [a major domain within the immortal worlds] typically hosts several thousand Ancient Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have transcended mortality for eons] residing within its borders at any given time. Consequently, it has always strictly prohibited Ancient Immortal [immortals of great age and power] from engaging in combat within its confines.

It mattered not if they were merely at the third or fourth tribulation stage; even a Seven Tribulations [a cultivator who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] Ancient Immortal Great Power would meet certain death if they dared to pursue the trio inside.

"How is this possible? How did his injuries recover so swiftly?"

Outside the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, the four figures came to a halt. One of them spoke, his voice laced with disbelief.

The Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has weathered four heavenly calamities] also furrowed his brow slightly. As the one who had inflicted the grievous wound upon the Horizon Patriarch, he was acutely aware of the devastating power contained within that single strike.

Even if the opponent possessed a supreme-grade Innate Precious Pill [a pill of miraculous, heaven-defying quality for healing], it should have been impossible for the injuries to heal completely within a mere few tens of thousands of years.

Yet now, it seemed the Horizon Patriarch's wounds had fully mended, a development that far exceeded their expectations.

"It appears they must have encountered further Opportunity and Fortune [a serendipitous encounter or windfall that advances one's cultivation path]," one of them concluded.

The Immortal Spear Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal renowned for his mastery of the spear] murmured, a trace of icy malice flickering across his features.

He cast a glance at his three companions and finally spoke. "The Chaos Tide [a cataclysmic surge of primordial chaos energy] has erupted. For the next one hundred thousand years, they will be unable to set foot into the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all realms were born]. If we wish to act, we must wait at least that long."

"Enough," the old man said with a sigh. "This old one will go and invite my two friends, Immortal-Suppressing Divine Lord and Luo Heavenly Path Master, to join us. With the Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda [a legendary tower capable of sealing even immortals] and the Luo Tian Net [a divine net that can ensnare the heavens themselves], let's see how they manage to escape then."

The other three cultivators felt a tremor in their hearts upon hearing this. Both Immortal-Suppressing Divine Lord and Luo Heavenly Path Master were renowned figures, veterans who had long since attained the realm of Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived three heavenly tribulations].

Most crucially, the Immortal-Suppressing Pagoda and Luo Tian Net in their possession were both extraordinary Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation, possessing immense power]. Even a Five Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has weathered five heavenly tribulations], once trapped, would find it difficult to break free in a short time.

Thinking of this, the three of them smiled and said, "With Immortal-Suppressing Divine Lord and Luo Heavenly Path Master on our side, capturing and slaying these individuals will be assured."

"..."

At the same moment, the three of them flew into the depths of the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

Horizon Patriarch glanced back, his face darkening when he saw they were not being pursued. "The grudge of being hunted twice," he said grimly, "will be settled with them in due time."

The Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful and ethereal female immortal] nodded in agreement. "Our most urgent task now," she stated, "is to exchange our gains for Rare Spiritual Wonders [extremely precious materials that aid in cultivation and forging], then swiftly increase our cultivation base. Only then can we exact our revenge."

"Then let us proceed to the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare and valuable items]," he said.

Thus speaking, Eldrin Chen led the two of them into Violet Sun Immortal City. This city was the largest within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain, a place of immense prosperity teeming with countless merchant guilds and shops.

The three of them visited several shops in succession before finally arriving at a store named Immortal Spirit Shop.

This Immortal Spirit Shop was established by the Immortal Clam Clan. It not only sold various Shell Pearl and Spirit Pearl produced by the clan, but also purchased all manner of specialties from the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms] to be transported back to the Seven-Colored Immortal Domain where the Immortal Clam Clan resided.

The Glazed Treasure Light Fish that Eldrin Chen intended to sell were said to have a uniquely potent effect for the Immortal Clam Clan, which was why the price offered here was the highest among all the shops in the immortal city.

Upon entering the shop, the trio found themselves being received by a peerless immortal consort whose cultivation depth was unfathomable.

This peerless consort was clad in robes of shifting colors. Her eyes brightened for a fleeting moment upon seeing Eldrin Chen, but she instantly reined in her gaze.

With a gentle smile, she ushered the three into a private VIP chamber, served each a cup of tea, and then inquired, "This humble one is Qu Caiyan. Greetings, fellow Daoists. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Eldrin Chen's expression remained placid. After a moment of contemplation, he replied, "We have come to sell some Glazed Treasure Light Fish."

"Oh?"

Qu Caiyan's eyes lit up with a hint of delight. "How many of these Glazed Treasure Light Fish do you have for sale?" she asked promptly.

Without further ado, Eldrin Chen simply waved his sleeve, revealing a shimmering school of the Glazed Treasure Light Fish.

"One hundred and eight?"

Melody Qu was momentarily taken aback, then exclaimed with delight, "A school of Glazed Treasure Light Fish [a type of radiant, jewel-like fish] exceeding one hundred is exceedingly rare. When a school surpasses one hundred, it is highly likely a Fish King will emerge among them. Might I inquire if you possess the Glazed Treasure Light Fish King [the sovereign leader of a large school of Glazed Treasure Light Fish]?"

"We do have one,"

Eldrin Chen replied after a moment's contemplation. "However, that Glazed Treasure Light Fish is of extraordinary value. We intend to offer it for sale at the upcoming Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare treasures]."

Melody Qu's heart stirred with excitement. "To speak plainly," she said, "the Glazed Treasure Light Fish holds unique significance for my Immortal Clam Clan [a clan of beings descended from or allied with immortal clams]. It can aid in mending and strengthening one's Innate Foundation [the inherent spiritual potential and constitution one is born with]. I doubt anyone could offer a price higher than what we are prepared to pay."

Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. Instead, his gaze shifted to Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful and esteemed female immortal].

The Celestial Maiden pondered briefly, then transmitted her voice privately to the other two. "From what I know, since the fall of the Immortal Clam Clan Great Encompassing Being [a supreme expert from the Immortal Clam Clan who attained the Great Encompassing realm] who followed the Purple Seal Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] millions of years ago, the Immortal Clam Clan now possesses only a single Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme cultivator who has attained the Golden Immortal stage within the Great Encompassing realm]."

"It is said the clan's decline has accelerated. The number of Ancient Immortal Great Power [an immortal who has survived multiple heavenly tribulations and possesses formidable power] within their ranks likely does not exceed thirty."

"Among them, those who have weathered five or more heavenly tribulations number merely three. A Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived six heavenly calamities] is but a solitary figure. As for those who have endured Seven Tribulations [the seventh and immensely perilous heavenly tribulation] or beyond... there are none."

"If the Glazed Treasure Light Fish were to go to the Immortal Clam Clan, it could very well enable the rise of at least one more Five Tribulations Ancient Immortal, and there is a significant chance it could even foster a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal. It is indeed improbable that anyone else could match the price they would be willing to pay."

Upon hearing this, Horizon Patriarch also nodded and transmitted his voice, "Why not hear her price first?"

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and inquired, "May we ask, Senior, what price are you willing to offer?"

Rainbow Mist Qu smiled faintly and replied, "Four hundred strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation], or equivalent resources. What do you think?"

In that moment, Eldrin Chen truly grasped the immense wealth of a Great Encompassing Immortal Clan. To casually name a price of four hundred strands of Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation] showed that the Immortal Clam Clan was indeed worthy of being counted among the wealthiest clans of the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen asked, "What suitable resources do you have that could be offered in exchange?"

Rainbow Mist Qu glanced at the three of them, pondered for a moment, and said, "Please wait a short while. This humble one will return shortly."

With those words, Rainbow Mist Qu departed hastily, returning not long after with a dazzlingly brilliant Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl. Visit @udio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.