Chapter 1835 : Clash of Ancient Immortals

The Golden Crow Clan Ancient Immortal was utterly enraged. His Solar Divine Spear swept across the Six Harmonies formation, clashing with Eldrin Chen for over thirty exchanges. Yet, he failed to gain the upper hand, causing him to inwardly gasp in shock.

He scrutinized Eldrin Chen carefully, then drew a sharp breath and said, "A Tenth Limit physical body [the pinnacle of bodily refinement], Tenth Limit Mana [the pinnacle of spiritual energy reserves]... With a foundation this formidable, you should not be an Nameless nobody within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain."

"Who exactly are you? Why have I never seen you before?"

"Who I am is not for the likes of you to know!"

Eldrin Chen sneered coldly. His Heavenly Halberd descended with crushing force, its divine power shaking the Six Harmonies formation as he fought the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal to a stalemate, neither able to gain a decisive advantage.

Only then did Falling Star Xuan react, swiftly joining the fray to assist. She looked at Eldrin Chen with immense gratitude and surprise, saying, "Thank you for your aid."

"No need for thanks."

Eldrin Chen replied indifferently. His Heavenly Halberd unleashed blade energies capable of sundering the cosmos, engaging the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal in a fierce duel. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged over three thousand moves, yet victory remained elusive.

This battle was the most exhilarating Eldrin Chen had ever fought. With a cultivation that had broken through the two great Heavenly Pass [ultimate thresholds] of body and mana, and at the level of a Second Tribulation Ancient Immortal, he faced a Sixth RankAncient Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] without ever being at a disadvantage. The fight was truly invigorating.

While this was partly due to the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal being suppressed within the Sea of Chaos, it was undeniable that Eldrin Chen's strength was genuinely formidable. This chapter is provided by audio–novel.com. Support the original.

In the midst of such a frenzied and savage battle, before Golden Crow Ancient Immortal and Eldrin Chen could determine a victor, the other two Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal of the Demon Race could no longer hold their ground.

For with the intervention of the Celestial Maiden and Horizon Patriarch, coupled with the sudden betrayal of the two Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal from the Flower Goddess Palace, the two Demon Race Ancient Immortal had become like drowning curs, forced into a desperate and continuous retreat in the blink of an eye.

If this continued, they faced the grave risk of suffering severe injuries or even meeting their end.

Golden Crow Ancient Immortal understood this all too well. With a grit of his teeth, he forced Eldrin Chen back, his expression turning frigid with malice. "Today, my Demon General are not assembled in full force," he spat out. "Consider yourselves fortunate."

"The day I marshal my Demon General in full array, I will surely offer your heads upon my battle standard."

With those final words, Golden Crow Ancient Immortal tore through the Chaos [the formless primordial state before creation] and fled the battlefield, taking the two battered Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal with him.

Watching the trio depart, Eldrin Chen made no move to pursue. With his current strength, merely defeating a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal was a monumental task; slaying one was beyond his reach.

Once the three had vanished, the three Ancient Immortal from the Flower Goddess Palace finally allowed themselves a sigh of relief. Falling Star Xuan stepped forward and spoke, "Our deepest gratitude for your timely aid."

"Who could have imagined that you, younger brother, despite your seemingly modest cultivation, have already shattered two layers of the Tenth Limit Heavenly Pass [legendary, nearly insurmountable bottlenecks in cultivation advancement]? Truly, it is a feat that inspires awe."

At these words, not only was Falling Star Xuan astonished, but the other two Ancient Immortal from the Flower Goddess Palace also revealed looks of profound amazement.

Since ancient times, those who have cultivated to the Tenth Limit Heavenly Pass have been true Great Encompassing True Seed [individuals with the foundational potential to reach the highest echelons of cultivation]. Such individuals, provided they do not perish prematurely, possess an immense likelihood of breaking through to become a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

As for whether they can ascend to the Eighth Tribulation, that depends on whether a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has transcended the cycle of tribulations] is willing to bestow an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] to aid their ascent.

Thinking of this, Falling Star Xuan could not help but give Eldrin Chen another look and said, "It seems my eyes deceived me. Little brother, your strength ranks among the top-tier powerhouses within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain."

"You flatter me too much,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, speaking modestly, "The Violet Sun Immortal Domain teems with formidable experts, among whom are Seven Tribulations [cultivators who have survived seven heavenly tribulations] and even Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal. What am I compared to them?"

Falling Star Xuan merely smiled faintly and shook her head. "It is true the Violet Sun Immortal Domain hosts no small number of Ancient Immortal [immortals who have weathered the trials of countless years], their count reaching several thousand, and all of them are at least Triple Tribulation Ancient Immortal."

"However, those possessing combat power rivaling a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal number barely over a hundred. Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal do not exceed ten, and Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal are a mere two or three."

"Those Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal may not return to the Violet Sun Immortal Domain once in tens of millions of years. The Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal are also elusive, appearing and vanishing like dragons. Thus, the Sixth Tribulation tier is considered the peak combat strength we are likely to encounter."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood the standing of a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal within the Violet Sun Immortal Domain.

In truth, this status was not unique to the Violet Sun Immortal Domain. A Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal was considered a top-tier combatant across the entire expanse of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of the immortal world].

For a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators, transcending the mortal coil] gazing down upon the Mortal Dust [the mortal world], a single session of secluded cultivation can span an entire Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years]. They rarely concern themselves with the conflicts of Celestial Immortals [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realms] or those within the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, venerable immortals].

An Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] wandering the Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond ordered realms] might not show their face for tens of millions of years unless a Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of immense duration, often billions of years] commences. Even Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived seven heavenly tribulations] spend their long years braving the Chaos [the primordial, formless void], chasing only the elusive Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] and its associated Opportunity and Fortune [the chance encounters and destiny that shape a cultivator's path].

Thus, it is the Six Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations] who represent the publicly acknowledged pinnacle of combat prowess among Ancient Immortals [venerable immortals of great age and power] within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms].

In truth, Six Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations] are themselves exceedingly rare. Such figures are considered top-tier experts, second only to the Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], within the vast majority of Great Encompassing Ancient Sects [ancient sects founded by Great Encompassing Golden Immortals].

This is because once an Ancient Immortal [a venerable immortal of great age and power] from a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [an ancient sect founded by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal] breaks through to the Seven Tribulations [the state of having survived seven heavenly tribulations], they are highly likely to obtain a superior Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power], allowing them to directly ascend to the Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations].

As for Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations], their path is one of ultimate stakes: success means attaining the Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], while failure means perishing within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void]. They typically do not monopolize an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] for more than three Kalpa Tribulations [cosmic cycles of immense duration]. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel.com.

For once an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] is bound to a master, unless that master falls within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void], it becomes impossible to nurture another Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] from it.

Allowing a single Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] to hold the privilege of an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] for too long does not align with the long-term interests of a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [an ancient sect founded by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal].

Precisely because Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived seven heavenly tribulations] and Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals [ancient immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations] are so rare, the Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] is rightfully considered the publicly acknowledged pinnacle of power.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of understanding. He now realized that within this corner of the Chaos [the primordial, formless void] known as the Violet Sun Immortal Domain [an immortal realm bathed in violet sunlight], he himself could already be counted among the top-tier powerhouses.

Although this status could only be maintained within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before the creation of the cosmos], it was still considered extraordinary.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but smile faintly. He then turned his gaze to Falling Star Xuan and asked, "How did you manage to offend the Golden Crow Clan [a powerful clan whose members are said to descend from the legendary sun-birds]?"

"Well..."

The Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has lived for countless ages] from the Flower Goddess Palace standing nearby paled slightly. She tugged at Falling Star Xuan's sleeve as if to say something.

However, Falling Star Xuan shook her head. Gritting her teeth, she retrieved a single fruit from her sleeve and said, "It was because of this."

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily stunned, then exclaimed in astonishment, "A Heaven Soul Fruit [a legendary fruit said to nourish and strengthen the very essence of one's soul]?"

"Indeed, it is,"

Falling Star Xuan replied calmly, though a flicker of excitement shone in her eyes.

The Heaven Soul Fruit Tree was an exceedingly rare Innate Ancient Tree [a primordial tree born from the essence of creation itself] within the Chaos. This tree could only bear a single batch of Heaven Soul Fruit once every Kalpa Tribulation [a vast cosmic cycle spanning billions of years].

The Heaven Soul Fruit [a fruit that nourishes and strengthens the soul] is a special Rare Spiritual Wonders [objects of profound spiritual power] used for cultivating the soul, and it is also one of the Innate Rare Treasure [naturally formed treasures of immense rarity and power] required to break through the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Pass [a critical bottleneck in the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage].

However, the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [the tree that bears the Heaven Soul Fruit] is exceedingly rare. It can only bear eight fruits per Kalpa Tribulation [a grand cosmic cycle], making them perpetually and exorbitantly valuable.

It was precisely for this reason that Falling Star Xuan and the others had been targeted by the Golden Crow Clan Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal from the Golden Crow Clan].

Thinking of this, Falling Star Xuan spoke with an expression of utmost gravity, "Because of today's events, you have offended the Dusk Nirvana Patriarch of the Golden Crow Clan. He broke through to the Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] many years ago, and his strength ranks among the powerful even within that realm."

"This trouble began because of us, so it is only right that we offer you some form of compensation."

As he spoke, Falling Star Xuan took out six Heaven Soul Fruit and handed them to Eldrin Chen, saying, "Consider these six fruits as payment for your intervention."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. The value of these six fruits was far from insignificant.

By current market standards, their combined worth started at no less than one thousand Innate Energy [the purest form of primordial energy, used as a high-level currency].

Yet, receiving such a precious gift outright gave Eldrin Chen pause. After all, his involvement had been brief—a single clash, not a true life-and-death struggle against the Dusk Nirvana Patriarch.

His hesitation, however, was misinterpreted by Falling Star Xuan as dissatisfaction with the offering. With a wry smile, he explained, "We found these Heaven Soul Fruit within a Within the Chaos Lair [a perilous domain of primordial chaos]."

"However, the Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial creature born from chaos] within that Chaos Lair [a nest or dwelling formed in primordial chaos] is far too powerful. The three of us lacked the strength to subdue it. We merely relied on a secret technique to infiltrate and steal the Heaven Soul Fruit [a fruit that nourishes and strengthens the soul], failing to obtain the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [the tree that bears the Heaven Soul Fruit] itself."

"If you feel this is insufficient, I can give you all eight of the Heaven Soul Fruit."

As she spoke, Falling Star Xuan moved to retrieve the remaining Heaven Soul Fruit.

Eldrin Chen raised a hand to stop her, unable to resist asking, "Might I inquire about the true strength of the Chaos Ancient Beast within that Chaos Lair?"

"You mean to say…"

Falling Star Xuan was momentarily taken aback, then her eyes lit up with understanding. "With your power, combined with our forces, there might indeed be a chance to seize the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen asked, "Can you still locate the Chaos Lair?"

Falling Star Xuan performed a quick calculation with her fingers and smiled. "We haven't traveled far. Retracing our path should give us a strong chance of finding the Chaos Lair again."

Eldrin Chen smiled in return. "If you can assist me in securing the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree, you may keep all these Heaven Soul Fruit. I desire only the tree itself."

Before Falling Star Xuan could respond, the two Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived four heavenly tribulations] beside her could not contain themselves. "It's a deal!" they exclaimed.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen merely offered a faint smile. Although the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree could serve as a foundational treasure for an ancient sect, for a Four Tribulations Ancient Immortal, the tangible, ready-to-use Heaven Soul Fruit [a fruit that nourishes and strengthens the soul] was far more practical than a single tree that would take eons to bear fruit again.

Seeing the two agree, Falling Star Xuan said nothing more.

After all, given their own strength, they could not have secured the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree by themselves.

"..."

Thereafter, the trio journeyed once more toward the Depths of Chaos.

They flew for three thousand years before finally locating that particular Chaos Lair [a rare, stable pocket of reality within the primordial chaos] amidst the churning Sea of Chaos.

"The Chaos Moon-Born Nest,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, gazing upon the Chaos Lair before them.

Within the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged], Chaos Lair numbered in the thousands upon thousands, yet those truly considered supreme were few.

This Chaos Moon-Born Nest was imbued with the power of the Supreme Lunar [the ultimate principle of the moon, representing cold, reflection, and the soul]. Cultivating within it offered immense benefits to one's soul and spirit, for it was saturated with the very source essence of the Supreme Lunar.

If Exquisite Jiang's Supreme Lunar Immortal Body [a legendary physique perfectly attuned to the power of the moon] is so profoundly compatible with this Chaos Lair [a primordial nest formed from chaotic energies], then obtaining this Supreme Lunar [the pure, foundational essence of the moon] origin would undoubtedly cause her cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

However, this was not the time to concern himself with others. After carefully observing the Chaos Lair, Eldrin Chen frowned slightly and said, "There is a Chaos Beast King [a ruler among primordial beasts born from chaos] at the Ancient Immortal Realm [a profound stage of immortality] with five tribulations weathered. Its strength is likely not to be underestimated."

"Indeed. With our current power, subduing it would be exceedingly difficult."

Falling Star Xuan spoke, her gaze revealing a trace of solemnity.

She pondered for a moment before continuing, "My suggestion is to utilize a secret technique and an Exotic Treasure [a rare and wondrous enchanted artifact] from my Flower Goddess Palace to infiltrate Within the Chaos Lair. We would seize the Innate Ancient Tree [a primordial tree born from the world's inception] before that Chaos Beast King can react."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. He glanced at Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] and said, "Less than ten thousand years remain until the Chaos Tide [a cataclysmic surge of primordial chaos] arrives. If we delay here for too long, it poses a significant risk to all of us."

Seeing this, Horizon Patriarch also spoke up, "Then let us steal the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [a spiritual tree whose fruit nourishes the heavenly soul]."

Falling Star Xuan then stated plainly, "I possess an Innate [pertaining to the primordial, innate state of existence] grade Exotic Treasure capable of bypassing the barriers of an Innate Ancient Formation [a primordial defensive array] and traversing the boundaries of the Chaos Lair."

"However, the Chaos Beast King is not lacking in intelligence. It is highly likely to detect the anomaly. The crucial issue is that the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree is connected to the Earth Vein [a ley line of terrestrial spiritual energy] within the Chaos Lair. It would be very difficult for us to steal it without alerting the Chaos Beast King."

"Once we begin stealing the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree, those several Chaos Beast King will certainly intervene. Particularly that five-tribulation Chaos Beast King—someone must be able to hold it back."

"Leave it to me."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, a glint of battle intent flickering in his gaze.

Seeing this, Falling Star Xuan let out a slight sigh of relief and said, "Once the battle begins, please hold off at least one of them for the time it takes an incense stick to burn [a conventional short duration, roughly fifteen to thirty minutes]."

Eldrin Chen nodded. A fifth-tribulation Chaos Beast King possessed truly formidable combat power within the Sea of Chaos.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal were no match for a fifth-tribulation Chaos Beast King; only a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal could reliably suppress one.

Given his current level of strength, Eldrin Chen himself did not possess absolute confidence in facing a fifth-tribulation Chaos Beast King.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen said nothing more. He simply adjusted his combat state to its peak, ready to unleash his full power at a moment's notice.

Seeing this, Falling Star Xuan immediately activated an arcane technique to conceal their auras, then piloted an ancient shuttle forward.

It was at this moment that Eldrin Chen realized the profound subtlety of the Great Encompassing-level secret arts possessed by the Flower Goddess Palace.

This particular technique was named 'Myriad Blossoms Bewilder the Eye' [a technique that confuses the senses with illusory flowers]. It could shroud the five senses of others, making it difficult for the target to perceive their surroundings and thus causing them to overlook the group's presence entirely.

In comparison, Eldrin Chen's method of cloaking himself with the Chaos Mist [a primordial, concealing fog] was far more direct and brutal, essentially merging his own form with the Sea of Chaos Water [the primordial waters from which all creation emerged].

"A remarkable Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]," he murmured.

To ensure utmost safety, Eldrin Chen then channeled the Chaos Mist once more, causing it to envelop their entire group in its protective shroud.

Witnessing this, Falling Star Xuan could not help but praise, "Fellow Daoist, your mastery over this Chaos Mist has reached a level where it is indistinguishable from the genuine article."

Thus concealed, the party advanced, slipping past the Innate Ancient Formation [a primordial defensive array formed by nature itself] without a whisper of disturbance, finally arriving at the heart of the Chaos Lair [a nest formed from primordial chaos].

Upon reaching the Chaos Lair Core [the central, most potent part of the Chaos Lair], they discovered an ancient Luan Bird [a mythical avian akin to a phoenix] slumbering within its depths.

"A Supreme Lunar Black Luan,"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, his gaze sharpening with focused intensity.

The Supreme Lunar Black Luan [a rare and potent variant of the phoenix lineage] was an extraordinary breed among Phoenix [mythical birds of fire and rebirth], holding a status as unique and exalted as the Vermilion Bird [the divine avian of the south]. Its combat prowess rivaled that of the Primordial Era Golden Crow [the legendary three-legged sun crow]. A Supreme Lunar Black Luan at the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of ancient, powerful immortals] having weathered five heavenly tribulations was undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen shifted his gaze deeper into the Chaos Lair. There, rooted within the Within the Chaos Lair, stood a small, unassuming tree—none other than the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [a legendary tree bearing fruit that nourishes the very soul].

Seeing this, Falling Star Xuan [a cultivator known by this title] wore a grave expression and said, "Besides this Supreme Lunar Black Luan [a legendary black luan bird of supreme lunar power], there are five Chaos Beast King [powerful beasts born from primordial chaos] within the nest."

"I will retrieve the Heaven Soul Fruit Tree [a divine tree bearing fruits that nourish the soul] shortly. I must ask you to hold them off without fail."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] nodded, his voice calm and steady. "Let us begin." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel dot com.