Chapter 1716 : Ultimate Duel

At this moment in the great battle, even mighty figures like the Eldrin and the Azure Sun Scion felt a surge of despair rising in their hearts.

Indeed, Eldrin's Primordial Immortal Body was far too formidable. His fleshly form was indestructible and imperishable, having fused with 5 strands of Primordial Qi. Its power had nearly reached the level of a perfected Celestial Immortal's true body at the late Celestial Immortal stage.

Such a robust physical form possessed immense resistance to all manner of aberrant energies. Augmented by the innate Primordial Chaos Wuji Dao Principle, it had reached a state bordering on indestructibility—a realm capable of cleaving through primordial chaos.

It could be said that only an existence beyond the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm could utterly obliterate Eldrin's (Person Name) physical form with absolute and unparalleled power.

Otherwise, even a Heavenly Immortal at the late stage would find it exceedingly difficult to slay the present-day Eldrin (Person Name).

To slay Eldrin, the only method was for a late-stage Celestial Immortal to wield a supreme-grade Primordial Cauldron, slowly refining Eldrin’s origin essence until it was utterly depleted—like a lamp burning its last drop of oil. Only then, by targeting the vulnerability within his Primordial Spirit Dao Fruit, could he be completely eradicated.

Otherwise, even if several beings of comparable strength joined forces, they would be incapable of inflicting fatal injuries upon Eldrin.

At this moment, the 2 sides continued their fierce battle. After merely 3 100-some exchanges, they had already completely fallen into a disadvantageous position.

Even when they resorted to their ultimate trump cards, employing profound divine abilities and various ancient treasures in battle, they still found themselves at an overwhelming disadvantage.

"We can't keep dragging on like this."

Seeing the situation turning dire, the peerless prodigies of the demon and god clans could no longer remain idle.

Amidst the chaotic battle, the 5-Colored Immortal Phoenix and the Scarlet Ape Imperial Scion were held at bay by the Supreme Void Holy Son and his allies, unable to intervene. Yet, several other Prodigies of Taboos managed to break free from their restraints and charged forth with lethal intent.

In the blink of an eye, 3 Divine Tribe and Demon Tribe prodigies joined forces, descending with overwhelming sharpness to suppress their foe.

"Hmph—"

Seeing several figures closing in, Eldrin remained unfazed.

The combined might of 3 Prodigies of Taboo would make even a 12-Calamity Paragon of the Ages furrow their brow in caution. Yet at this moment, Eldrin remained as composed as ever, his demeanor unshaken.

He brandished the Celestial Halberd, repelling the Solar Golden Crow, then with a flick of his sleeve unleashed 2 dazzling sword beams—1 of Yin, 1 of Yang—that shot forth like twin comets.

The sword rays intertwined incessantly, instantly merging into a dazzling arc of sword energy that tore through the sky, cleaving toward the Divine Clan's Taboo Imperial Scion.

Clang—

In that fleeting moment, the ultimate sharpness of the Heavenly Union Convergence pierced through the vast chaos, revealing its world-shaking divine power capable of severing all existence.

The Divine Clan's Imperial Son activated his innate treasure to block, but his protective supreme treasure was instantly pierced through. He was cleaved in 2 on the spot, his very primordial spirit extinguished without a trace.

"Not good."

Witnessing his comrade fall in battle, the other Divine Clan Imperial Son felt a surge of terror and immediately sought to disengage and flee.

Yet in that very instant, a blinding blade radiance tore across the heavens, instantly annihilating his physical form.

"Run."

The last man’s face twisted in despair. Faced with Eldrin as he was now, even he—a scion of the Forbidden Emperor’s lineage—could feel nothing but overwhelming hopelessness.

Everyone present was utterly astuned, for they knew well that any Forbidden Prodigy possessed combat prowess comparable to an early-stage Celestial Immortal.

At this moment, Eldrin could instantly slay an early-stage Celestial Immortal, signifying that his ultimate killing techniques now rivaled those of a sixth-level Celestial Immortal—a primordial deity.

"Die."

Indeed, that was precisely the case. At this moment, Eldrin unleashed his full power. He used the Earth Sovereign Bell to block the assaults from the Solar Golden Crow and the Azure Sun Imperial Scion, then channeled his innate magical energy to unleash the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder.

In the blink of an eye, a half-step Patriarch-level divine ability manifested once more in the celestial realm. A blinding arc of 5-colored lightning tore through the heavens, descending with annihilating force upon the final adversary.

"My life is at its end!"

In that fleeting moment, the third Forbidden Prodigy desperately summoned a Void Treasure, seeking to tear through the void and escape with his life.

Alas, under the Yin-Yang Constellation Sealing Heaven Formation, even a Primordial-grade spatial treasure could not tear through the void. He could only watch helplessly as the 5-Colored Divine Thunder pierced through the sky, striking him down instantly and reducing him to ashes.

"This battle... is lost."

High above the void, the Golden Crow of the Solar Emperor witnessed this scene and couldn't help murmuring to himself.

An instant later, a sharp glint flashed in his pupils as he stared fixedly at Eldrin (Person Name) and declared, "Then let us fight to our absolute limits."

As the words faded, the Golden Crow of the Solar Emperor trod upon the void as he approached.

At this moment, his physical body burned with unparalleled intensity, radiating golden brilliance like a celestial sun.

"Beware, it's the Sun Vein's 'Art of Ultimate Ascension'!"

High above the void, Sun Qian observed this scene, his expression turning gravely solemn as he spoke.

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) involuntarily furrowed his brow. The ultimate ascension technique of the Solar Pulse lineage was precisely a life-burning combat art of the Golden Crow race.

The principle behind activating this technique is akin to compressing a sun pregnant with boundless energy—all the power accumulated over hundreds of millions of eons—into an instant of detonation, transforming it into the most resplendent supernova eruption.

Once this technique is activated, it enters an irreversible process.

It would burn away the cultivator's foundation, essence, vital energy, and soul, granting a fleeting and invincible power in return.

After this 1 battle, whether in victory or defeat, the Solar Golden Crow would vanish like the most resplendent of fireworks.

"Come and fight!"

In that instant, the Golden Crow of the Solar Emperor thrust forth the Solar Godspear, its unstoppable force driving straight toward Eldrin (Person Name).

The 2 had only exchanged blows for an instant, yet Eldrin immediately felt an overwhelming divine force surge toward him, bringing with it an immense pressure he had never experienced before.

"What astonishing power."

"Truly worthy of being called the Art of Ultimate Sublimation."

Eldrin's heart grew exceedingly heavy. In that moment, he could sense that the Solar Golden Crow possessed an unprecedented divine energy, erupting like an infinite primordial sun from the dawn of antiquity.

Were it not for the unparalleled might of his Innate Primordial Unbreakable Body, even an early-stage Celestial Immortal—a born divine being—would likely have had their innate form torn asunder on the spot.

Faced with the Eldrin Golden Crow in such a state, the wisest course of action was to retreat and evade.

For after the Eldrin Golden Crow achieved the Ultimate Ascension, though it gained unprecedented power, it could not sustain this state for long before its soul and origin would burn to ashes, ultimately leading to its own dissolution and vanishing into nothingness.

But at this moment, the grand formation still contained numerous human prodigies besides Eldrin. Now that Eldrin had retreated, the others were certainly no match for the Solar Golden Crow.

Thus, in that fleeting moment, Eldrin made his decision.

"Since retreat is not an option."

"Then I grant you leave to fight with all your might!"

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered like lightning. In an instant, brimming with unparalleled fighting spirit, he gripped the Chaos Heavenly Halberd and charged toward the Solar Golden Crow.

A battle of utmost splendor erupted in its entirety atop the Great Void Mountain Range. Eldrin and the Solar Golden Crow blazed like 2 primordial suns bursting through the heavens, unleashing a radiance of unprecedented intensity.

Amidst their clash, peerless divine power radiated across the vast expanse—each wisp of energy possessed the force to shatter all realms.

The fierce battle raged on for over 3 1000 exchanges, pushing Eldrin to the brink of exhaustion. With his magical power depleted, he could only rely on the Dao Principles to fortify his physical form as he continued the desperate struggle.

The divine might displayed by the Solar Golden Crow was truly unprecedented and astonishing. Yet such a method, which incinerated 1's entire cultivation base, could ultimately only seize a fleeting moment of supreme brilliance.

(End of Chapter)