Chapter 1883 : Prodigies Gather at the Abyss

Even as Eldrin Chen observed the others, the prodigies from the other domains of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains were also scrutinizing Eldrin Chen.

The Tri-Pole Primordial Domain was the foremost among the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, so the prodigies hailing from there naturally commanded greater attention from the crowd.

The Limitless Nine Radiance Divine Lord, who hailed from the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods, cast a glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke with a calm gaze, "The Tri-Pole Primordial Domain leads our Southern Abyss Seven Domains, yet this time it has sent only two True Spirit Prodigy."

"What of Soaring Sky? Why has he not come?"

Eldrin Chen remained utterly composed, returning a faint glance before replying, "He is already dead."

The Limitless Nine Radiance Divine Lord was inwardly startled. After a careful appraisal of Eldrin Chen, he could not help but remark, "A prodigy of the Human Race... It seems this journey into the Chaos Heaven Abyss will be even more intriguing."

"Boom—!"

At that very moment, a violent, rumbling roar erupted from within the depths of the Chaos Heaven Abyss.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see a shattered Ancient Chaos Path slowly materializing within the Heaven Abyss.

This so-called fragmented ancient path was paved with Chaos meteorites and lairs, interspersed with countless shards of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. In its entirety, it resembled a vast asteroid field drifting within the Chaos. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at https://audio-novel.com.

These Chaos [the primordial state before creation] meteorites and nests, having been refined by the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme ruler of the primordial chaos], contain Chaos Grade [a level of power or material originating from the primordial chaos] formation runes within them. They are sturdy enough to withstand the onslaught of Chaos Storm [violent tempests of raw, unformed primordial energy] and tidal waves, serving as havens of refuge when crossing the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the vast, perilous gulf of primordial chaos].

Furthermore, the ancient path can suppress the surrounding Chaos Storm [violent tempests of raw, unformed primordial energy], thereby reducing the danger posed by the nearby Sea of Chaos [the boundless ocean of primordial, unformed essence] to a certain degree.

"The Ancient Chaos Path [the legendary, stable route through the primordial abyss] has appeared."

Watching the Ancient Chaos Path [the legendary, stable route through the primordial abyss] solidify, Heaven Punishment from the Domain of Chaos Celestial Pole [a celestial realm within the chaos] chuckled lightly and said, "Esteemed colleagues, for this Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with destiny and great benefit], let us each rely on our own abilities."

As his words faded, he was the first to streak through the sky, vanishing as he proceeded along the Ancient Chaos Path [the legendary, stable route through the primordial abyss].

The others, seeing this, did not hesitate either. They immediately strode toward the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the vast, perilous gulf of primordial chaos]. Eldrin Chen also stepped forward, leading his four companions onto the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the vast, perilous gulf of primordial chaos].

Upon setting foot on the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the vast, perilous gulf of primordial chaos], Eldrin Chen immediately sensed the terrifying and perilous nature of this Chaos [the primordial state before creation] realm.

The Sea of Chaos [the boundless ocean of primordial, unformed essence] here was filled with Chaos Storm [violent tempests of raw, unformed primordial energy] and colossal tidal waves, forces that even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] would not dare confront head-on.

Even more frightening were the countless hidden Chaos Undercurrent [concealed, powerful flows within the chaotic sea]. A single misstep, and even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] swept away would find themselves trapped within the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the vast, perilous gulf of primordial chaos], doomed to complete annihilation.

"Be careful."

They had not traveled far when Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly. He immediately gathered everyone with his power and soared towards a patch of empty void not far away.

Shortly after they departed, a massive vortex of Chaos [the formless, primordial state preceding creation] swirled into existence where they had just been standing.

"Ah—!"

The Chaos Vortex [a violent whirlpool of primordial chaos] displayed terrifying suction, dragging several Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations] into its maw. They vanished into the boundless depths of the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the primordial chasm between worlds, a realm of utter chaos].

Witnessing this, Nether Phoenix's face paled slightly.

Such a fearsome Chaos Vortex could sweep away even an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal caught off guard. To be pulled into the heart of the Chaos Heaven Abyss meant there was likely no return; not even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Golden Immortal realm] could guarantee rescue.

"The perils of the Chaos Heaven Abyss are unpredictable. Stay close to me," Eldrin Chen cautioned in a low voice before continuing deeper into the abyss.

Eldrin Chen murmured the warning, then pressed onward into the deeper reaches of the Chaos Heaven Abyss.

The group journeyed forward, traversing the Chaos. They occasionally rested upon meteors or within lairs found on Ancient Continent [primordial landmasses adrift in the chaos] fragments. Centuries passed in this manner.

Then, one day, as Eldrin Chen and the others traveled along the Ancient Chaos Path [an ancient, unstable route through the primordial chaos], they discovered the shattered remains of an Ancient Continent.

"It is a fragment of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain."

Gazing at that Ancient Continent, Exquisite Jiang revealed a trace of delight in her expression.

After the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain shattered, the seven largest fragments were seized by the various Primordial Immortal Domain, yet a vast number of fragments were still scattered throughout the Chaos Heaven Abyss.

Those fragments that have remained intact despite the erosion of the violent Chaos Water [the primordial, formless waters of chaos] within the Chaos Heaven Abyss are essentially Earth Vein [a major spiritual artery of a world] of Great Encompassing Rank. Moreover, they likely possess relatively complete legacies from the Great Encompassing realm.

At this thought, everyone exchanged glances.

Eldrin Chen nodded and then spoke, "Let us go up and investigate." Original English translation available at audio - novel . com.

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen was the first to set foot upon the ruins of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. The moment he did, a ripple of surprise stirred within his eyes.

For within these ruins, over a dozen Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal had already gathered, accompanied by an aura of immense and formidable power.

"The Saint-Demon Celestial Lord?"

Looking at the figure before him, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly, a hint of astonishment surfacing within.

The Saint-Demon Celestial Lord cast a glance at Eldrin Chen as well, a flicker of wariness surfacing in his gaze. He then spoke, "So it is a fellow Daoist from the Three-Level Primordial Domain. I pay my respects."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and replied, "Shall our duel decide the ownership of this ancient site?"

The Saint-Demon Celestial Lord pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "I am no match for you. This place is yours."

With those words, the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord departed directly with the dozen or so Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortals by his side, vanishing into the depths of the Chaos Ancient Continent.

Eldrin Chen did not give chase, merely watching his departure with calm detachment.

Witnessing this, Nether Phoenix remarked with some surprise, "That one possesses rather keen judgment."

Nyssa Qu, however, narrowed her eyes slightly and asked, "Why not capture him?"

"There was no need."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "He bears me no enmity and is not a Fated Adversary in my current Kalpa Tribulation. Since he withdrew of his own accord, there is no reason for us to press the matter aggressively."

Nyssa Qu also nodded in agreement, stating calmly, "He is, after all, a direct descendant of a Heavenly Emperor. As long as he does not strike first, we need not trouble him further."

With that, she turned her gaze towards this Chaos Lair [a perilous domain born from primordial chaos], her eyes alight with curiosity. "Let us see if within this lair lies the Great Encompassing [a profound cultivation realm signifying mastery over vast cosmic principles] legacy we seek."

Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He immediately unleashed his power to assail the ancient ruins. The Formation [a complex array of magical barriers and traps] protecting this place had long been worn down and rendered fragile by the relentless erosion of the Chaos Heaven Abyss [the churning, destructive void at the edge of the cosmos].

Now, with Eldrin Chen striking with his full might, it took but a few moments to find a flaw and tear a breach in the crumbling defenses.

The group ventured into the depths of the ruins, finding pavilions, terraces, and towers that were surprisingly well-preserved. Yet, the Immortal [beings who have ascended to a state of longevity and power] who once dwelled here had all long since perished, their forms returned to dust.

They conducted a swift search, uncovering a trove of ancient texts, cultivation arts, and some rare Great Encompassing Rare Treasure [precious artifacts imbued with the power of the Great Encompassing realm]. Unfortunately, these treasures offered little direct aid to Eldrin Chen. The cultivation arts, however, held some value for his reference and enlightenment.

Among these ancient records, Eldrin Chen also learned the origin of this Chaos Lair.

It turned out this lair was once named Ivy Mountain, the former [a cultivator's personal domain, often a mountain or grotto used for seclusion and cultivation] of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme rank among immortal cultivators] known as Immortal Maiden Ivy from the bygone Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [a legendary realm of immortals that was destroyed in a cataclysm]. That Immortal Maiden Ivy was a powerhouse at the Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level and ranked among the top hundred figures on the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain Female Immortal Ranking [a historical ranking of the most powerful female immortals in that lost realm].

Alas, no matter how peerless her beauty or how she had stunned the ages as a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord], facing the apocalyptic calamity that destroyed the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, she ultimately could not escape her fate.

When the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain fell, even seven [supreme sovereigns who rule over fragments of primordial chaos] joining forces were powerless to resist. How then could Immortal Maiden Ivy, merely a Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, have hoped to survive?

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh. "Who, I wonder, was the entity that struck back then? To think that even seven joining forces could not withstand a single stroke of its power."

"At least an existence of the Third Chaos Realm [the third major stage of cultivation within the primordial chaos], right?"

Nether Phoenix murmured, then spoke with a hint of trepidation: "I once heard a rumor that the seven Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who rule over the primordial chaos] from the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain found a certain Chaos Supreme Treasure [a treasure of unparalleled power born from the primordial chaos] from the Depths of Chaos [the most ancient and unfathomable reaches of the primordial void]. It is suspected to be the 'Chaos Cauldron' [a legendary cauldron said to contain the foundational principles of creation], and that discovery brought a fatal calamity upon them."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, a flash of understanding seeming to dawn upon him.

In that instant, he seemed to comprehend why Purple Seal Immortal Lord had been in such a desperate rush to break through to the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [the ultimate realm where one becomes an Ancestor of the Dao and an Immortal Sage] realm.

Nether Phoenix gave a slight nod and continued, "The reason Purple Seal Immortal Lord reached the threshold to challenge the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm in a mere few million years was precisely to attain the Chaos Heavenly Emperor realm before those formidable powers could react."

"Otherwise, had Purple Seal Immortal Lord delayed for several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], it might have drawn the calamity of Oblivion [the state of utter annihilation and non-existence] upon our Three-Level Primordial Domain."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath, the full picture becoming clear in his mind.

So, Purple Seal Immortal Lord had forsaken the meticulous tempering of his foundation and cultivated with such haste to achieve the Heavenly Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of a Heavenly Emperor] before those who had struck in the past could marshal their forces.

Once he broke through to the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm, he could then use the Chaos Cauldron to conceal his aura and hide within the Depths of Chaos. Only then might there be a sliver of hope for survival.

To achieve this, Purple Seal Immortal Lord spent eight million years, traversing a path that would take others eight hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles], even at the cost of sacrificing his own foundation and accumulated reserves.

Regrettably, Purple Seal Immortal Lord ultimately failed. Although the entity that intervened back then had not fully reacted, his cultivation progressed too swiftly, leading to an insufficient foundation. Coupled with obstruction from other Chaos-realm powerhouses, his efforts ultimately crumbled to dust.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "After Purple Seal Immortal Lord fell, where did the Chaos Cauldron go?"

"I do not know."

Nether Phoenix sighed softly before speaking. "The Chaos Cauldron is one of the few Chaos Supreme Treasure [peerless artifacts born from primordial chaos] within the Chaos. Unless one is fated to possess it, even a being at the Third Chaos Realm would likely find it impossible to forcibly subdue it."

"Otherwise, if such an artifact were to appear near Chaos Heaven Abyss, it would surely draw the attention and intervention of powerhouses from the Second Chaos Realm."

"The Second Chaos Realm." Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. "Are powerhouses of the Second Chaos Realm truly so rare?"

"Exceedingly rare."

Nether Phoenix spoke, her expression one of profound reverence. "The higher one ascends toward the ultimate pinnacle, the more insurmountable the difficulty of taking the next step becomes, akin to scaling the heavens themselves."

"I heard from my master that whether it was the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain of old, the present-day Southern Abyss Seven Heavenly Domains, or even the seven Heavenly Domain of the Northern Abyss combined, no one has ever successfully set foot upon that stage."

"Even the former master of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, and that Chaos Demon Emperor from the Northern Abyss Foreign Realm, had merely set half a foot upon that threshold."

"If one could cultivate to the Second Chaos Realm, I fear the dozens of Chaos Heavenly Emperor across the thirteen northern and southern domains of the Chaos Heaven Abyss would all have to live under its shadow."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen vaguely understood that a powerhouse of the Second Chaos Realm and Path Union Realm was likely an existence mighty enough to reign as a sovereign within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

If the Second Chaos Realm was already so rare and formidable, how terrifying must a powerhouse of the Third Chaos Realm be?

Noticing Eldrin Chen's gaze, Nether Phoenix drew a deep breath and said, "The Chaos is boundless and endless, far vaster and more magnificent than you or I can imagine."

"The Three Thousand Immortal Domains may seem vast, yet within this Chaos they are but a solitary island."

"We need not seek overmuch. It is enough to cultivate to the Great Encompassing Realm and attain the Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path] that grants immunity from falling into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]."

"As for what lies beyond, let us take one step at a time. If we truly can cultivate to the level of a Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord, then we may plan for other Opportunity and Fortune."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this, a smile gracing his lips. "Your words hold wisdom, Senior Taiyou. For us now, the most important task is to lay a solid foundation, to make each step of our current path firm and steady."

"As for what comes after... we shall speak of that when it comes."

Having clarified this point in his mind, Eldrin Chen let out a subtle sigh of relief.

Following this, the group did not depart immediately. They remained within the ruins to rest for a period of time.

During this period of rest, Eldrin Chen delved into studying the scriptures of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. After careful examination, he discovered that the cultivation methods of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain were fundamentally different from the techniques practiced in the Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, the contemporary Immortal Path method involves opening up and elevating one's inner world to obtain the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primal, unbreakable spiritual radiance essential for a major breakthrough] necessary to break through to the Great Encompassing Realm.

In contrast, the cultivation method of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain requires one to advance to the Great Encompassing Realm solely by scavenging and plundering from the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Consequently, although the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain is vast beyond measure, the number of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators] is actually fewer than in the current Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

Throughout the entire Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, there are less than ten thousand Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, a number not even one-third of those found in the present-day Three Thousand Immortal Domains.

"Relying on plunder to seize the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light from the Chaos is ultimately a finite path," Eldrin Chen mused.

"Moreover, those capable of seizing the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light are likely among the most powerful within the ranks of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. These individuals also need resources for their own cultivation; they may not be willing to hand over the Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light to other Great Encompassing Golden Immortal."

As Eldrin Chen continued his study of the methods from the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain, he could not help but shake his head slightly.

Of course, the techniques of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain still held valuable insights. Their methods constituted an Immortal Path system suited for the Human Race, one that seemed remarkably similar—even giving Eldrin Chen a sense of shared lineage—to the Immortal Path methods of the three thousand Primordial Domain.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask Nether Phoenix [a powerful ancient immortal], "Do you know what connection exists between the cultivation methods of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain [the legendary origin realm of immortal civilization] and our own Immortal Path [the foundational system of cultivation practiced by humans]?"

Seeing this, Nether Phoenix immediately spoke, "During the Primordial Era [the ancient epoch of creation], the mainstream method within our Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal worlds] was the Divine Clan [the race of innate gods] method, which was not suitable for our Human Race. As for the rest, the techniques of the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races [various spirit-born races] and the Demon Race were fragmented and chaotic, failing to form a cohesive system."

"Later, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the revered founder of the human immortal path], undaunted by hardship, led several disciples to the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain. From the Immortal Path Ancestral Court [the supreme academy of the primordial domain] there, he sought and obtained one hundred and eight volumes of the Immortal Path True Scriptures [the authentic, foundational texts of immortal cultivation]."

"Subsequently, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor and other pioneering sages used these as a foundation. By further integrating the strengths of the various schools from the Primordial Beginning Domain [another name for the primordial realm], they created the new method of the Immortal Path as we know it today. Thus, our current Immortal Path cultivation system was born."

"So that is how it was."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, a vivid image of a pilgrimage to the western heavens flashing in his mind.

Thinking of this, he could not help but remark, "I had not realized that the Immortal Path of our Human Race actually inherits the orthodoxy of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain."

Nether Phoenix nodded, then said with a smile, "During the Primordial Era, the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain was the center of over a dozen surrounding Primordial Domain [vast primordial realms]. It was also the very cradle of Immortal Path civilization."

"Now that the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain has fallen, the Human Race of our Three Thousand Immortal Domains can be considered the legitimate heirs of the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain."

Recalling this fascinating tale from ages past, Nether Phoenix began to recount it in detail, her voice carrying the weight of forgotten epochs.

He informed Eldrin Chen that in the Primordial Era, within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], it was the domain of the Chaos Fiend [primordial demons born from chaos] and the Innate Heavenly God Race [beings born with divine power from heaven and earth].

At that time, the Human Race was weak and frail. Apart from the Innate Humans [humans born with exceptional spiritual roots], members of the Postnatal Human Race [ordinary humans born without innate advantages] rarely managed to cultivate to the realm of Immortal [an immortal being who has transcended mortality]. This remained so until a peerless genius emerged from the Immortal Cosmos Primordial Domain.

This genius created the cultivation method of the Immortal Path [the path of cultivation leading to immortality] and spread its teachings throughout the Vast and Boundless Chaos. Only then did the Human Race step onto the grand stage of the Chaos.

"The tales of the Primordial Era truly stir one's heart with longing,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. After perusing several volumes of Ancient Scripture [ancient texts recording profound knowledge], he finally stored them away.

Seeing that everyone had mostly recovered, he delayed no further. Leading the group, he stepped out of the Vast and Boundless Chaos and journeyed towards the Depths of Chaos [the innermost, most perilous regions of primordial chaos].

Thereafter, the group pressed onward. Along their path, they discovered dozens of Chaos Lair [dens or nests inhabited by chaos creatures] of varying threat levels, as well as several ruins from the Chaos era.

Among these ruins, some had long been picked clean by previous explorers, while others remained untouched. Their thorough searches yielded not insignificant gains.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by. In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years had passed.

Then, on this day, Eldrin Chen arrived before a particular Chaos Lair and a look of surprise crossed his features.

Before them loomed a colossal Chaos Lair [a primordial nest or den formed from chaotic energies], its form resembling a nine-colored treasure vase, spanning across the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] and swallowing and spewing vast tides of Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, unformed energy of creation].

Beside the Chaos Lair, dozens of figures stood arrayed. At their forefront were Defying Heaven, the Nine Luminaries Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity], the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord [a lord who walks the line between saintly and demonic paths], and the Chaos Saint Spirit [a holy spirit born from primordial chaos] known as 'Grand Firmament'.

The moment he saw Eldrin Chen, the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord let out a sigh. "So many have come," he said. "It seems this place holds no fate for me."

"Enough. I shall take my leave."

With those words, the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord turned to depart. Yet, before leaving, he cast a final glance at the assembly. "Heed my counsel," he said. "When we reach the end of the Heaven Abyss [a person's name, meaning 'Heaven's Abyss'], we will still have to contend with the whelps from the Six Domains of the Northern Abyss [a demonic territory comprised of six domains]."

"You may cross blades here, but it would be wise to save some strength for dealing with those fiends."

Having spoken, the Saint-Demon Celestial Lord swiftly vanished into the distance.

"Coward."

Watching him depart, Defying Heaven sneered derisively. His gaze then shifted to Eldrin Chen. "Human from the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain [a primordial realm associated with three poles or extremes]," he said, his voice dripping with contempt. "I fear you have arrived too late."

"Leave now, and I may yet permit you to live."

Eldrin Chen did not answer, merely gazing at the Chaos Lair [a primordial lair born from chaos] that resembled a nine-colored treasure vase. After observing it for a moment, he said, "Its form resembles a treasure vase, containing nine colors within."

"This place, I presume, must be the legendary Chaos Immortal Vessel Nest [a rare type of Chaos Lair that resembles an immortal vessel]?"

Nether Phoenix nodded, her expression one of pleasant surprise as she said, "Among the various Chaos Lairs, the Nine-Colored Immortal Vessel [a supreme treasure vessel containing nine great paths] nest ranks only sixty-seventh, but its preciousness likely places it within the top ten."

Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement. The Chaos Immortal Vessel Nest was a rare type of Chaos Lair.

Such a Chaos Lair was certain to contain a Companion Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure born alongside a unique natural formation]—the Nine-Colored Immortal Vessel. Legend held that this vessel contained the power of nine Great Paths [fundamental cosmic principles or laws] and could nurture the ultimate treasure Nine-Colored Immortal Water [an immortal water of nine colors with miraculous restorative properties].

This Nine-Colored Immortal Water could heal nearly any injury of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the Golden Immortal stage of the Great Encompassing Realm]. Furthermore, if consumed by an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an Ancient Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], it could forge an Indestructibility Foundation [an unshakable, nearly indestructible foundation for one's cultivation].

Additionally, if a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal wished to attempt a breakthrough to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm], consuming a portion of Nine-Colored Immortal Water could increase their chances of success by twenty percent.

It must be understood that after reaching the Great Encompassing Realm [the supreme cultivation realm], each step forward was as difficult as scaling the heavens. Countless Great Encompassing Golden Immortals with slightly weaker foundations had cultivated in bitter seclusion for thousands of Kalpa Tribulations [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] without necessarily being able to break through to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage.

Of course, the amount of immortal water the Nine-Colored Immortal Vessel could nurture was limited. It required the consumption of nine types of Great Encompassing Rare Treasures [extremely rare treasures valuable even to Great Encompassing Golden Immortals] to produce a single portion capable of forging an Indestructibility Foundation, a cost that was by no means insignificant.

Even so, with the Chaos Immortal Vessel Nest now before their eyes, everyone present felt their hearts stir with desire.

Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Maiden of Exquisite Beauty] stepped closer to Eldrin Chen [the Sword Immortal Eldrin] and whispered a secret message into his ear: "The Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam of nine radiant colors] is the foundation of Nyssa's [the Immortal Maiden Nyssa] cultivation. This treasure resonates perfectly with her foundational path. If she can obtain it, she will likely be able to cultivate at least two or three Indestructibility Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundational cultivation stage]."

Eldrin Chen [the Sword Immortal Eldrin] gave a slight nod, offering his companions a reassuring glance, then turned his gaze toward Defying Heaven [the warrior known as Heaven-Defier]. "I have heard you are a Child of Destiny [one whose fate is intertwined with the heavens themselves]," he declared. "I wish to test your mettle."

"You seek death!"

Enraged, Defying Heaven [Heaven-Defier] stomped, shattering the surrounding Chaos [the primordial, formless energy of creation]. He drew a jet-black blade and slashed forward.

The blade cleaved through the Heavenly Vault [the very dome of the sky], trailing a light that seemed capable of slaying the heavens and stealing life itself. Its power was such that it appeared to split the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite expanse of primordial chaos] asunder.

Upon seeing this Heavenly Blade [a divine weapon of immense power], Eldrin Chen [Eldrin] simply flicked his sleeve. With a single palm strike, he met and deflected Defying Heaven's [Heaven-Defier's] heaven-slaying blow.

"This blade... is not unworthy," he remarked calmly.

"To block an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the world's primal essence] with a bare hand..."

"Arrogant fool!"

Infuriated that his first strike had failed, Defying Heaven [Heaven-Defier] grew even more wrathful. With his left hand, he drew a pale white sword and thrust it forward. The attack seemed to pierce through the distant fabric of Space-Time [the continuum of space and time], arriving with impossible speed.

Yet what truly shocked him was how Eldrin Chen casually extended two fingers, effortlessly catching the white blade between them. He then shook his head and remarked.

"The sword is not bad."

"A pity your strength is insufficient."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen's gaze remained placid as still water, yet a sharp glint flashed within it. "If this is all you can muster, retreat now and you may yet preserve your life."

"*Clang!*—"

In that very instant, a blindingly brilliant sword energy shot forth, aimed directly at Eldrin Chen's brow.

Unexpectedly, the one who struck was not the Limitless Nine Radiance Divine Lord, but rather the Chaos Saint Spirit of the Domain of Chaos Firmamental Extreme—'Grand Firmament'. Discover more cultivation stories at audio~novel.com.