Chapter 1840 : Celestial Armada in the Chaos Sea

Yet, upon deeper reflection, it seemed almost inevitable that Bright River Immortal Lord, who had established his path for hundreds of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], would command a host of a million Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly troops]. His cultivation base was at least at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [mid-stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm].

After all, a simple calculation of time suggested that converting a few thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly troops] every Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycle] would not be an excessive burden for a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [Great Encompassing Golden Immortal].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the fleet of Innate Ancient Ship [primordial vessels], a slight frown creasing his brow. "So many Innate Ancient Ship [primordial vessels], and now these Celestial Soldiers and Generals [heavenly troops] arriving," he murmured. "It seems a momentous event is unfolding within this Sea of Chaos [primordial expanse of formless energy]."

"Fellow Cultivator Eldrin."

At that very moment, a voice called out to him. Eldrin Chen turned to see three figures cleaving through the void towards him.

All three were peerless immortal maidens of breathtaking grace. Leading them was none other than Falling Star Xuan of the Flower Goddess Palace [the celestial palace of the Flower Goddess].

Eldrin Chen offered a slight, composed bow, a calm smile gracing his lips. "So it is Immortal Maiden Luo. Greetings."

Falling Star Xuan returned the courtesy with equal respect. Noting the contemplative look on Eldrin Chen's face, she inquired, "It appears you have not yet received the news?"

"News?" Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback before clasping his hands respectfully. "Please, enlighten me."

Falling Star Xuan's expression turned solemn. "The ancient sects and the Heavenly Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing the heavens] have gathered here," she stated gravely, "for the sake of the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [a legendary nesting ground of primordial violet phoenixes born from chaos]." Published by audio-novel dot com. All rights reserved.

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

As Falling Star Xuan recounted the tale in detail, Eldrin Chen soon understood the sequence of events. It turned out that after millions of years of fierce battle, the war between the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and that unknown Chaos Demon God had finally reached its conclusion.

Now, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix had been defeated and retreated deep into the Chaos Frontier Wasteland, leaving behind only a single Chaos Lair in this world. This had naturally attracted the covetous eyes of many powerful figures from the surrounding Immortal Domains.

These thirty-seven Innate Ancient Ships were all prepared by various powers for the purpose of exploring the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest.

After explaining the origins of these ancient ships and the powerful figures, Falling Star Xuan's expression turned grave as she offered a warning. "Among the combatants this time, there are more than twenty Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortals. There are even rumors of several Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals participating."

"Given our current level of strength, it's best we don't risk getting involved unless we have the protection of the Celestial Soldiers and Generals."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this, a look of gravity settling on his face.

With his current power, he should possess the means to protect himself against a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal. However, encountering an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal would still be exceedingly perilous.

After careful consideration, Eldrin Chen finally clasped his hands in salute and said, "Thank you for the warning. I understand."

Seeing this, Falling Star Xuan returned the salute to Eldrin Chen, then boarded one of the Innate Ancient Ships.

That was a Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship [a primordial vessel of supreme quality, forged at the dawn of creation], upon which a full three thousand Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals [elite heavenly warriors and divine commanders] were garrisoned, each possessing combat power of the utmost peak.

"It is the Innate Ancient Ship [a primordial vessel forged at the dawn of creation] belonging to the Flower Goddess Palace [a major immortal palace renowned for its connection to floral deities and nature],"

the Celestial Maiden [a title for a high-ranking female immortal] spoke slowly, a trace of envy in her voice as she addressed Eldrin Chen, "Upon such an ancient vessel, there are lethal arrays personally laid down by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Golden Immortal realm, encompassing all within their domain]. These arrays can unleash attacks comparable to Patriarch Level Divine Ability [a supreme technique or power at the level of a Patriarch], its combat prowess not inferior in the slightest to a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations]."

"It seems the Flower Goddess Palace also wishes to partake in a share of the Opportunity and Fortune [a destined chance or stroke of great luck] this time."

Eldrin Chen remained utterly calm. He simply strode towards the Depths of Chaos [the profound and perilous heart of the primordial chaos], speaking with serene detachment, "Pay them no mind. We need only walk our own path."

Horizon Patriarch [a patriarch associated with distant horizons or the Horizon Pavilion] gave a slight nod. He understood that for Eldrin Chen, the most pressing matter was still to first cultivate the Innate Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary, indestructible physical constitution born from the primordial chaos, representing the ultimate unity].

In comparison, although the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest [a legendary nesting ground for Violet Phoenixes within the primordial chaos] was precious, it was not something that any Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has existed since ancient times] below the Seven Tribulations [the state of having survived seven heavenly tribulations] could hope to lay claim to.

With this thought, both of them followed Eldrin Chen as he tore through the void, heading towards the Depths of Chaos.

Meanwhile, amidst the multitude of Innate Ancient Ship, upon a vessel shaped like a Primordial Era Golden Crow [a legendary three-legged solar crow from the dawn of time], a figure watched the trio depart with a gaze burning with intensity.

This person was none other than the Golden Crow Clan Ancient Immortal, Dusk Nirvana Patriarch [a patriarch of the Golden Crow Clan, his name evoking the twilight of nirvana]. Clad in golden robes, a cold light flickered within the Dusk Nirvana Patriarch's eyes.

After a moment of silence, he rose and entered the Great Hall.

Within the Great Hall, a youth with lips red as cherries and teeth white as jade stood tall. Clad in a long robe of black and gold, his posture was straight and slender. Behind his head, layer upon layer of Merit Golden Light [a radiant aura representing accumulated virtuous deeds] shone forth, illuminating the space as if a Primordial Era Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler of demons from the ancient epochs] had descended to stand amidst the mortal dust.

"Thirteenth Imperial Scion."

Dusk Nirvana knelt upon the ground, his expression one of utmost reverence.

The youth lowered his gaze, surveying Dusk Nirvana with a glance, and inquired calmly, "What matter brings you before me?"

"This humble general wishes to mobilize troops to hunt down and slay a single individual." Access the full story on audio-novel[dot]com.

Dusk Nirvana spoke, a trace of solemnity still evident in his eyes.

The Thirteenth Imperial Scion did not agree immediately, merely asking, "Whom do you seek to kill?"

"A Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations], whose combat prowess is on par with my own."

Dusk Nirvana replied, a flicker of Slaughter Intent [a palpable, focused will to kill] surfacing within his gaze.

The Thirteenth Imperial Scion maintained an impassive expression, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. After a long silence, he finally spoke. "I shall assign you a thousand soldiers and ten Demon Generals."

"My deepest gratitude, Your Majesty."

Dusk Nirvana's face lit up with wild joy. The combat prowess of Heavenly Demon soldiers and Demon Generals was extraordinary. While individually they only possessed the strength of the Celestial Immortal Realm or the initial stages of an Ancient Immortal, their auras and magical power could seamlessly merge and amplify one another.

A full thousand Heavenly Demons and ten Demon Generals, fighting in concert, could unleash a force he dared not claim could rival a Seven Tribulations Ancient Immortal, but encircling and slaying an opponent with the power of a Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal should be effortless.

"Do not celebrate just yet."

At that moment, the Thirteenth Imperial Scion spoke again. "I have heard your homeland is the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. The Hundred Tribulations Rebirth Opportunity approaches. As one of the mightiest figures from that domain, it is time you returned to partake in that great Opportunity and Fortune."

"Legend says the flesh and heart of the Great God Vast Azure can be refined into a Great Encompassing Rank Great Encompassing Immortal Pill. I command you to retrieve them for me."

Dusk Nirvana felt a tremor in his heart upon hearing this. After a long moment of contemplation, he finally clasped his hands and bowed. "Dusk Nirvana will not fail this mission."

"…"

To return to our tale, while the great ancient sects were still waiting, Eldrin Chen had already set his course for the Depths of Chaos.

The three of them pressed onward, hastening through the Sea of Chaos [a primordial, turbulent expanse of unformed energies] and soon arrived at the Outer Layer of the Sea of Chaos [the relatively calmer periphery of the chaotic sea].

Yet, at that very moment, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He turned to gaze back into the Depths of Chaos [the turbulent and perilous heart of the chaotic sea].

"What is it?"

Noticing his expression, Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] inquired.

Eldrin Chen performed a brief divination with his fingers before speaking. "We are being pursued."

"By whom?" Horizon Patriarch asked, his heart giving a jolt.

Eldrin Chen's brow remained slightly creased as he answered, "One thousand Heavenly Demon [powerful demons born of celestial corruption], ten Demon General [high-ranking commanders among demonic forces], aboard a single small Innate Treasure Ship [a vessel forged from primordial chaos]. Their aura carries the taint of the Golden Crow Clan [a powerful clan associated with solar energy]. It seems their intentions are far from benign."

Horizon Patriarch's expression shifted. "Can you handle them?" he asked, unable to suppress his concern.

"The odds are in our favor. However..."

Eldrin Chen paused, then turned and began moving back toward the Depths of Chaos. "We are still too close to the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of immortals]. A battle here would surely alert any Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived for immense ages] of the Golden Crow Clan who has transcended Seven Tribulations [a major milestone representing survival of seven heavenly trials]."

"To avoid complications, we shall lure them into the Depths of Chaos [the most turbulent and dangerous region of the primordial Sea of Chaos] and then find a way to deal with them."

"..."

Just as Eldrin Chen and his two companions accelerated their flight towards the Depths of Chaos, the pursuers aboard the Innate Ancient Ship [a primordial vessel capable of navigating the chaotic void] behind them, Dusk Nirvana Patriarch, sensed something amiss.

His brow furrowed slightly before he sneered coldly. "They flee swiftly, but they cannot outrun my Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship [a pinnacle-grade primordial vessel of immense speed and power]."

"The longer one flees within this Sea of Chaos [the boundless, formless void between ordered realms], the greater the toll it takes. Let us see how long they can endure."

With those words, the smaller Innate Ancient Ship surged forward, cleaving through the chaotic void as it gave relentless chase.

Thus began a pursuit that stretched for tens of thousands of years. Unknowingly, they traveled beyond a distance of one hundred thousand Path [a unit of immense cosmic distance] from the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad ordered realms of cultivation], passing the very fringes of those domains and arriving at the true, profound Depths of Chaos.

"This should be far enough."

Eldrin Chen located a Supreme Grade Chaos Lair [a formidable, naturally-formed stronghold within the deepest chaos], gauged their position, and then said to Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden, "Here. Let us tidy up these troublesome pests."

"Agreed. Let us first use this Supreme Grade Chaos Lair to test the mettle of these fiendish soldiers and divine generals."

With those words, the three of them concealed their forms and moved to hide at the edge of a Chaos Lair.

It was a vast and magnificent Chaos Lair, harboring over four hundred Chaos Ancient Beast and even five Chaos Beast King. The strongest among them possessed cultivation comparable to a Five Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

Under normal circumstances, suppressed by the Sea of Chaos, even if two or three Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal joined forces to assault this lair, they would have to pay a steep price for only a fifty-fifty chance of success.

Eldrin Chen believed this Chaos Lair would be more than enough to give these Heavenly Demon a bitter taste of trouble.

"BOOM—"

Not long after they had hidden themselves, a violent sound of something tearing through the air arrived.

A small Supreme Grade Innate Ancient Ship pierced through the Chaos and arrived at the location of the Chaos Lair.

Aboard the vessel, Dusk Nirvana cast a cold glance at the Chaos Lair before sneering, "You think to use a Chaos Lair to stall us and drain our strength?"

"Wishful thinking!"

As his words fell, Dusk Nirvana waved his hand. Over ten Heavenly Demon and Great God generals soared into the air, surrounding the magnificent Chaos Lair.

Logically speaking, given the ferocity of the Sea of Chaos Water [the primordial, turbulent waters of the Chaos Sea], these Heavenly Demon [a powerful race of celestial demons] at the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals] should have been crushed and obliterated in an extremely short span of time.

What was astonishing was that these Heavenly Demon not only remained unharmed, but were also able to unleash their full power without hindrance.

"How is this possible?"

Eldrin Chen was profoundly shocked within his heart, his expression one of utter disbelief.

Upon closer observation, however, he realized that the auras of these Heavenly Demon were not particularly overwhelming. Their spiritual power and comprehension of Path Principle [the fundamental laws of the Great Dao] were rather ordinary. Yet, their physical bodies were as indestructible as those of Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born in the Chaos], completely capable of withstanding the immense pressure of the Chaos [the primordial state of existence before order].

"These Heavenly Demon Divine Generals were specifically created by the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [supreme beings who have mastered a Great Dao and attained sagehood] for the purpose of waging war within the Sea of Chaos [the boundless, turbulent expanse of primordial chaos],"

Horizon Patriarch spoke, his gaze heavy with gravity. "Their physical forms were forged using Innate Rare Treasure [rare treasures born from the primordial chaos] as the primary material, supplemented with Innate Energy [the purest form of energy from the dawn of creation] and Chaos Water [water imbued with chaotic essence]. They were then given life through that Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure of supreme rank born from chaos], the Heavenly Demon Pool [a mystical pool for creating Heavenly Demons]."

"Thus, these Heavenly Demon Divine Generals are born with peerlessly powerful physiques, naturally adapted to withstand the oppressive force of the Sea of Chaos."

"Fortunately, their comprehension of Path Principle, their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a cultivator], and their spiritual power are not overwhelmingly strong. Moreover, they possess no potential for further advancement. Otherwise, the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms] would have long since fallen under the dominion of these Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the armies of heavenly beings], leaving no place for us practitioners of the Immortal Path [the path of cultivation leading to immortality]."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could only nod in agreement.

Beneath the Great Encompassing realm, all are but ants. Even if the Celestial Soldiers and Generals from a hundred thousand Celestial Immortal Realm worlds were to join forces, they could not withstand a single finger of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.

Since the Celestial Soldiers and Generals could never become Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, they were destined to remain mere pawns, incapable of becoming beings who could grasp their own Destiny.

In contrast, those who cultivated to the Ancient Immortal Realm through their own efforts, possessing a sliver of hope to break through to Great Encompassing, garnered far greater attention and respect from the various Great Encompassing Ancient Sect.

"Kill—!"

Just as the three were conversing, a shocking battle erupted.

To call it a battle would be a misnomer; it was more akin to a one-sided slaughter. A thousand Heavenly Demon [powerful demons born of chaos] encircled and hunted over four hundred Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the primal chaos]. Not only did they hold an overwhelming numerical advantage, but their equipment granted them a monumental edge as well.

These Heavenly Demon were clad in Innate Heavenly God Armor [armor forged from the essence of the primal chaos] and wielded Innate Heavenly God Spear [spears specifically designed for slaying Chaos Ancient Beasts], relentlessly pressing the four hundred Chaos Ancient Beast into a desperate, bloody retreat.

Five Chaos Beast King [monarchs among the Chaos Ancient Beasts] fought desperately, bathed in their own gore. Yet, facing them were ten Innate Divine Generals fighting in unison, their coordinated might exerting a terrifying, crushing pressure.

These Heavenly Demon Divine Generals activated their Lifebound Formation Artifact [artifacts that bind the life force and power of a group into a single formation], merging their auras into one cohesive entity. The combat power they unleashed was astonishingly formidable.

"A hundred Heavenly Demon united, with a Demon General [a high-ranking Heavenly Demon commander] presiding over the formation, can unleash combat power rivaling that of a Five Tribulations Chaos Beast King."

"One thousand Heavenly Soldiers [elite celestial warriors] plus ten Demon Generals [commanders of demonic legions]—that equates to the combat power of ten Five Tribulations Chaos Beast Kings [monstrous rulers of primordial chaos who have survived five great tribulations]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. The combat power of ten Five Tribulations Chaos Beast Kings might not guarantee victory against a Seven Tribulations Primordial Chaos Beast King [a supreme beast king who has weathered seven cosmic tribulations], but it would at least rival three Six Tribulations Chaos Beast Kings [beast kings who have endured six tribulations].

It must be understood that these are Chaos Beast Kings capable of unleashing their full might. Their deterrent power within the Sea of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all things emerged] is something a mere Six Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal being who has transcended six great trials] could never hope to match.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before stating, "When we strike, our first target must be the Ten Great Demon Generals [the supreme commanders of the demonic host] who form the core of their battle formation."

"Once those Ten Great Demon Generals fall, the Heavenly Demons [a powerful and malevolent race of celestial fiends] will be unable to coalesce their collective strength. That host of one thousand Heavenly Demons will be reduced to a scattered rabble, which any one of us could then eradicate."

Both Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] nodded in agreement. The chasm between a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm] and an Ancient Immortal [an immortal of immense age and power] was vast and unbridgeable.

Any single Ancient Immortal Great Power [a title for a supremely powerful ancient immortal] could effortlessly defeat a combined force of one hundred Celestial Immortals. Otherwise, not even a hundred Celestial Immortals at the Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm [the seventh stage of celestial immortal cultivation] could hope to challenge an Ancient Immortal.

Both Horizon Patriarch and the Celestial Maiden were high-tier Ancient Immortals who had endured five tribulations, their combat prowess transcending the ordinary. Either of them possessed the power to sweep through a force of over a thousand Celestial Immortals from the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a renowned realm within the immortal worlds].

Without the Demon Generals to command their formation, dealing with a mere thousand Heavenly Demons would be a trivial matter.

Considering this, Horizon Patriarch inquired, "What is your plan of action?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "When more than half of the Chaos Ancient Beast in the Chaos Lair have fallen, you two will launch a surprise attack to draw their attention. I will then suppress them with the Innate Dual-Polarity Five Elements Gourd [a legendary gourd capable of harnessing and controlling the opposing forces of the five fundamental elements]. That will undoubtedly create the perfect opening for us to strike."

"Agreed!"

Upon hearing this, the two nodded, their expressions turning grave.

Time flowed swiftly as they waited. Within a mere few centuries, the losses within the Chaos Ancient Beast lair had become severe. Unnoticed by most, their numbers had already been reduced by more than half.

It was at this precise moment that Eldrin Chen decisively commanded, "Now!"

"BOOM—"

Almost instantaneously, Horizon Patriarch sprang into action. They channeled their power into several Innate Ancient Treasure [primordial artifacts of immense power, born from the chaos of creation] and unleashed them towards one of the Demon General [high-ranking commanders of the demonic legions], aiming to slay him in a single, devastating ambush.

Yet, at that very same moment, a cold sneer echoed from the ancient vessel. Dusk Nirvana conjured a colossal, sky-shrouding palm that surged upwards, effortlessly blocking the duo's assault. "Did you truly believe," he mocked, his voice dripping with contempt, "that I would be caught unprepared?"

"HUMM—"

But in that very instant, the void itself trembled with a violent, deafening roar.

Seven dazzlingly brilliant gourds descended from the Depths of Chaos to suppress the foe, erupting with World-Illuminating Immortal Light that cleaved towards the Ten Great Demon Generals. The complete novel can be found at https://audio-novel.com.