Chapter 1945 : Clash of Immortal Swords and Seals

"Hmmmm—" [a resonant, droning sound]

At that very moment, the vast Formation patterns began to seethe and boil.

Under the augmentation of the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine ability that temporarily elevates one's cultivation base], Eldrin Chen's cultivation level surged continuously. His foundational power and combat strength received a tremendous boost, allowing him to step firmly and steadily into the eighth layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation] realm. In this state, he was not the least bit inferior to Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

"The Seven Luminaries Ascension, borrowing the power of a Formation [a mystical energy array or diagram] to augment yourself—is this your hidden card?"

Witnessing this scene, Nine Extremes Divine Lord nodded slightly in surprise, yet he remained utterly composed as he stated, "A pity. You will never understand that temporarily borrowed strength is, in the end, not truly your own!"

"*Screech—*" [the sharp sound of drawn swords]

In that instant, Nine Extremes Divine Lord was seen raising his hand in a fierce sweep. Nine peerless immortal swords crisscrossed and intertwined, carrying an unstoppable, annihilating force as they converged to shred Eldrin Chen.

These nine immortal swords were each dazzlingly brilliant, every one akin to an ancient sword of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation]. They Eruption [erupted, unleashed] with Annihilation [annihilating, utterly destructive] auroras capable of cleaving all creation, seeming intent on tearing Eldrin Chen into nothingness.

Facing this onslaught directly, Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. Behold, the Abyssal Seal [a powerful enchanted seal artifact] above his head suddenly soared into the air, erupting with a brilliant Indestructible [indestructible, adamantine] light.

Immediately after, the Chaos Ethereal Cosmos [a primordial treasure embodying chaos and the void] trembled, then split apart, transforming into ten supreme treasures: the Sky-Severing Twin Swords, the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, the Void Mirror [a mirror that reflects or manipulates void energy], the Soaring Immortal Zither [a zither that allows one to ascend like an immortal], the Enlightenment Lotus Throne [a lotus throne that aids in achieving enlightenment], the Wu Earth Sovereign Emperor Bell, the Immortal Pagoda [a pagoda that houses or refines immortal power], the Great Cauldron [a massive cauldron for alchemy or refining], and Ancient Seal [an ancient seal artifact of immense power].

Those ten supreme treasures, each of a different form, simultaneously Eruption with an aura of Chaos. Their powers intertwined, converging to collide with the nine sword auras capable of rending the Immortal Domain, blocking his seemingly unstoppable strike.

"Hmm!"

Seeing his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords being parried, a flicker of astonishment crossed the face of Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

He cast a glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke with grave solemnity, "Could this be... a True Spirit Treasure?"

"The Nine Extremes Immortal Swords are indeed extraordinary."

"But do you not know that all beneath the True Spirit realm are but ants!"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, channeling the power of the Abyssal Seal to its absolute zenith.

Bolstered by the augmentation of Seven Luminaries Ascension, Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy [the fundamental power cultivated by immortals and cultivators] now rivaled that of a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal. Combined with the profound mysteries of his True Spirit Foundation, he could truly be mentioned in the same breath as a peak-level Grand Luo.

Wielding a True Spirit Supreme Treasure with such a foundation, Eldrin Chen's strength was now a world apart from his former self. Even when facing the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords of Nine Extremes Divine Lord, he did not fall into a disadvantage.

"Well, well, well."

Witnessing Eldrin Chen manifest a True Spirit Treasure [a nascent form of an Innate Supreme Treasure, possessing immense potential], Nine Extremes Divine Lord could not help but reveal a look of immense joy.

He continuously drove his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords into fierce combat with Eldrin Chen, his killing intent radiating as he declared, "To cultivate a True Spirit Treasure while still in the Realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm for Golden Immortals before ascending to higher planes], you are indeed a prodigy of unprecedented talent."

"Once I slay you, this supreme treasure shall be mine."

At this moment, Nine Extremes Divine Lord's heart surged with excitement.

If an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, embodying a perfect innate Dao] is considered an unformed Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of the primordial chaos, the highest order of spiritual artifact], then what is termed a True Spirit Treasure is, in essence, an Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure].

Every single Innate Supreme Treasure is an existence fused with a True Spirit Imprint [the fundamental spiritual pattern that grants a treasure its innate nature]; only thus can it bear the power of a Perfect Innate Great Dao [a complete and flawless Dao path born from the primordial chaos].

Eldrin Chen's True Spirit Supreme Treasure [his supreme treasure at the True Spirit stage] was forged by fusing a vast sea of True Spirit [the purest form of spiritual essence] power. Consequently, such a treasure faces no bottlenecks until its Ascension [the process of transcending to a higher state of being] into a full Innate Supreme Treasure.

In other words, the Abyssal Seal [Eldrin Chen's primary sealing treasure] need only continuously absorb Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light [an indestructible spiritual radiance of innate origin] to refine the Dao patterns within it. Then, by integrating a strand of Innate Primordial Qi [the primordial breath of creation from the dawn of existence], it would ultimately undergo a complete metamorphosis into a genuine Innate Supreme Treasure.

How exceedingly precious is an Innate Supreme Treasure? It is a treasure even a Great Perfection of Primordial Emperor Lord [an Emperor Lord who has reached the pinnacle of the Primordial Realm] would covet. With such an embryo now within his grasp, how could Nine Extremes Divine Lord not be stirred to the core?

Most crucially, judging by the might displayed by the Abyssal Seal, this supreme treasure likely possessed the latent potential to become a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Contemplating this, Nine Extremes Divine Lord could no longer restrain himself and unleashed his ultimate trump card.

"Eldrin, the Abyssal Emperor, prepare to die!"

As his words fell, Nine Extremes Divine Lord soared into the air and invoked his Innate Divine Abilities [innate supernatural powers], 'Nine-Colored Aurora'.

In that instant, the Nine-Colored Aurora merged with the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords, instantly amplifying the sword formation's might by a full fifty percent.

Immediately, the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords blazed with radiant light, forcing Eldrin, the Abyssal Emperor's ten treasures into a steady retreat.

"Hmph—"

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen also let out a cold snort.

In that fleeting moment, he channeled the Chaos Heavenly Scripture [a supreme cultivation scripture of primordial chaos], simultaneously commanding divine abilities like the Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art and the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder to converge and slaughter forth, completely blocking Nine Extremes Divine Lord's Slaughter technique.

Seeing this, Nine Extremes Divine Lord sneered coldly, "Your True Spirit Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's true spiritual essence] is indeed extraordinary, yet you have only just entered the Great Luo Realm [the Great Luo Realm, a supreme cultivation stage]. How can you possibly withstand this venerable one's Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest order]?"

"Now witness this lord's move!"

As the Nine Extremes Divine Lord descended, he flicked his folding fan, instantly unleashing a surging tide of ten thousand sword energies. It was none other than the Primordial Chaos Rank Innate Divine Abilities [innate powers born with one's cultivation base], 'Myriad Transformations Sword Art'.

This torrent of ten thousand sword energies was ceaseless, each strand possessing the divine power to annihilate all things. Eldrin Chen could only continuously channel his Primordial Chaos True Aura to defend, yet he found the endless sword energies crashing against his protective aura, raising countless ripples and waves.

Although the defensive power of the Primordial Chaos True Aura was sufficient to withstand this Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-level divine ability], Eldrin Chen's consumption of spiritual power began to increase at an Extreme Speed pace, so rapid that even Eldrin Chen felt considerable pressure.

"The gap in our cultivation realms is too vast. Even with the Seven Luminaries Ascension augmenting me, the depth and quality of my spiritual power are absolutely no match for His. It seems I cannot afford to drag this out."

After a moment's deliberation, Eldrin Chen immediately began searching for the perfect opportunity to strike a decisive, battle-ending blow.

While channeling the Primordial Chaos True Aura for protection, he simultaneously unleashed various divine abilities and Magical Artifact [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] to counter his foe, seeking the chance to utterly defeat the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

Time flowed amidst this great battle, and in the blink of an eye, three thousand years had passed.

During this period, Eldrin Chen revealed openings several times, yet the Nine Extremes Divine Lord did not recklessly press the advantage. Instead, he maintained a steady, methodical approach, relentlessly depleting Eldrin Chen's spiritual power.

"Cease your futile scheming, boy."

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord spoke slowly, steadily employing the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords and various divine abilities to gradually suppress Eldrin Chen. He stated calmly, "Your greatest flaw is your insufficient spiritual power and cultivation realm. Even with the Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often for defense or amplification] augmenting you, you cannot sustain a prolonged war of attrition."

"Your only path to break this deadlock was to lure me into a reckless strike, then cripple me with some hidden trump card to turn the tide. Yet did you truly believe such a ploy could escape my notice?"

"Damn it, you saw through it!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. Gritting his teeth, he instantly activated the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao [a forbidden art that sacrifices vitality for a temporary, immense power boost], doubling his combat prowess in an instant.

In that fleeting moment, with his spiritual energy surging violently, Eldrin Chen's power nearly brushed against the domain of Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. He unleashed his myriad divine abilities in a furious assault, immediately forcing Nine Extremes Divine Lord into a relentless retreat.

"You're desperate now!"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord let out a cold laugh. "A pity. I shall grant you no opportunity for a death-defying gamble."

Instantly, the aura of Nine Extremes Divine Lord also swelled explosively. Clearly, he too had invoked a Forbidden Divine Ability, temporarily elevating his combat strength into the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection—indeed, placing him among the pinnacle within that very realm.

At this moment, Nine Extremes Divine Lord even possessed the qualification to challenge, and perhaps even slay, a true Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection expert.

Yet despite this overwhelming advantage, Nine Extremes Divine Lord remained methodical and unyielding, perpetually on guard against Eldrin Chen's potential suicidal counter-blow.

After all, with both having activated their Forbidden Divine Ability, their destructive power now touched the absolute zenith of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm. Any clash risked mutual annihilation.

His cultivation was higher, and his combat prowess was mightier. Conversely, Eldrin Chen had only temporarily elevated his power to this level through a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy or objects to produce specific magical effects]. Trading life for life was not a profitable bargain.

In his view, once Eldrin Chen's Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique with immense power and severe consequences] concluded and the foundational essence of Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine ability related to the ascension of seven celestial bodies] was exhausted, that would mark Eldrin Chen's demise.

Yet, Eldrin Chen did not share this perspective. It seemed he intended to stake his life in battle while his combat power was at its zenith, immediately unleashing a torrent of divine abilities without regard for consumption to clash with the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

The Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand, Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder, Primordial Chaos Soldier Derivation Art, Abyssal Seal—each divine ability and world-shaking technique swept across the eight directions, every strike Eruption [erupted] with peerless divine might.

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord countered move for move. However, after exchanging over three thousand blows, he suddenly saw a Five-Colored Divine Light soar into the sky, enveloping one of the swords from his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords.

"A True Spirit Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest order, often innate or perfected to an ultimate degree], the Five-Colored Divine Light!"

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord's expression shifted slightly. He hurriedly tried to recall his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords, but it was already too late.

The Five-Colored Divine Light lived up to its name as a True Spirit Divine Ability. Empowered by Eldrin Chen's peak cultivation energy at this moment, it instantly Eruption [erupted] with an Annihilation [utter destruction] force that shook the six directions, firmly seizing the primary sword among the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords.

The power of the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords lay primarily in their sword formation's combined might. Losing any single sword would drastically reduce their potency, especially with the primary sword captured, rendering the formation's power impossible to assemble.

"You truly did have a hidden card!"

Seeing his primary sword ensnared, Nine Extremes Divine Lord showed not a flicker of panic.

With a soft chuckle, he flicked his sleeve, unleashing a Nine-Colored Aurora [a divine light technique of nine radiant hues] that firmly seized Eldrin Chen's Abyssal Seal, then sneered coldly:

"Your Five-Colored Chaos Divine Light [a divine light technique harnessing the power of primordial chaos] is indeed extraordinary. Yet, I, born of the aurora itself, would I not master its very arts?"

"Now."

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen's pupils blazed with a dazzling, strange light, his aura surging severalfold once more.

In that fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen activated the second stage of the Yin-Yang Sacrificial Dao [a forbidden art that sacrifices one's essence for temporary, immense power], elevating his combat prowess to an ineffable realm.

The profound mysteries of a True Spirit [the purified, awakened core of a cultivator's being] wielding a Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique of devastating power, often with severe consequences for the user] were now displayed in their full, terrifying glory.

Eldrin Chen's flesh, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his mana, his Dao Fruit [the crystallization of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao]—all began to burn, transforming into the power of Annihilation [the power of absolute destruction] that coalesced within him, culminating in a single, peerless, world-shaking strike.

The Years Like a Song Blade [a blade technique that weaves the passage of time into its strikes] and the Boundless Cosmos Sword [a sword art embodying the infinite expanse of the cosmos] intersected as one, transforming into the unstoppable Forbidden Divine Ability known as 'Spacetime Great Sunder' [a technique capable of rending the very fabric of space and time].

"Catastrophe!"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord's countenance changed drastically, and he immediately sought to withdraw and flee for his life, but alas, it was already too late.

In that very instant, time flowed backward beneath the arc of the blade, and space inverted under the edge of the sword-qi. The moment the two forces intersected, all existence was instantly reduced to dust and ashes.

It lasted but a single breath—a cataclysm akin to the Cosmos's great birth, a cycle of creation and annihilation like that of the Chaos Immortal Domain.

Beneath this Forbidden Divine Ability, the Great Luo Body of Nine Extremes Divine Lord began to crumble inch by inch. His physical form, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], everything began to turn to drifting ash in a process that seemed nearly irreversible.

"Aaaargh—!"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord let out a cry of agony. At the brink of life and death, he forcibly ejected his Primordial Spirit and, shattering the shackles of the Space-Time power, transformed into a streak of auroral light that shot toward the depths of the Chaos.

"Reincarnation in the Palm."

At that very moment, a dazzling power of Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth] enveloped the fleeing Primordial Spirit of Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

Unwilling to let Nine Extremes Divine Lord escape, Eldrin Chen channeled the Innate Divine Abilities [innate supernatural powers] of his Reincarnation Body with the full might of his Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivation.

Instantly, a cataclysmic surge of the Samsara Great Dao [the Great Dao of the Cycle of Rebirth] coalesced within Eldrin Chen's palm. With a thunderous force, it wrenched the Primordial Spirit of Nine Extremes Divine Lord back from the void.

This Samsara Great Dao [the supreme law of reincarnation and cyclical existence] was overwhelmingly potent, a force of cosmic magnitude. Even though the Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a divine lord embodying the nine ultimate principles] transformed into nine beams of extreme light, swirling and dancing within its grasp, he still found it exceedingly difficult to break free.

"Release me," he demanded.

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a divine lord embodying the nine ultimate principles] paled, his expression shifting dramatically.

He stared at Eldrin Chen, his face icy as he declared, "I have cultivated the Indestructible Primordial Spirit [an inviolable spiritual core that cannot be permanently destroyed]. Furthermore, I am under the protection of the Great Dao. Even a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [an emperor-monarch of the primordial chaos realm] would find it impossible to utterly annihilate me."

"At most, you could destroy my physical form, but you cannot completely extinguish my existence."

"If you do not release me today, you will be forced to expend a vast amount of your spiritual power to seal me away. Such an endeavor would be a grievous loss for you, with little gain."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile faintly.

It was true that a Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Grand Luo realm] who had achieved the Indestructible Primordial Spirit [an inviolable spiritual core that cannot be permanently destroyed] was exceedingly difficult to kill, shielded as they were by the Great Dao. Even if a more powerful being shattered their physical body, they could often only be sealed away, not truly eradicated.

But he, Eldrin Chen, was no ordinary being.

"Fellow Daoist Nine Extremes," Eldrin's voice resonated with finality, "even now, at this very moment, you remain obstinate and unyielding."

"Since that is the case, then this Lord shall bestow upon you Samsara [the endless cycle of death and rebirth]!"

Gazing upon the despairing Nine Extremes Divine Lord held within his palm, Eldrin Chen spoke with utter detachment.

As his final word faded, a violent, thunderous roar erupted. Above Eldrin Chen's head, a Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill [a manifestation of the power to grind all things back to their primordial state] descended, crashing down with world-shattering force to suppress the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

"Spare me! Have mercy!"

The moment he beheld the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill, an expression of absolute, primal terror contorted the features of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

He unleashed a torrent of agonized wails, yet it was utterly futile against Eldrin Chen's resolute intent to annihilate him.

As the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill began its inexorable rotation, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord—boasted to be an Imperishable [an ability or state of being that cannot be destroyed]—started to disintegrate. It dissolved into a shower of radiant light, scattering and vanishing into the boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

The Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill ground away, erasing ninety-nine percent of his Primordial Spirit. In the end, only a single, minuscule wisp remained. Shielded by the protective grace of the Great Dao [the fundamental principle governing all existence], it barely withstood the Slaughter [the annihilating power] of the mill.

"A pity," Eldrin Chen murmured. "The Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill is still merely a nascent form. It has not yet fully metamorphosed into a Chaos Rank [a supreme rank of divine ability, born from primordial chaos] divine ability."

"Otherwise..."

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath, a profound intuition stirring within him.

He sensed that once his Primordial Chaos Qi [the foundational energy of creation and destruction] was cultivated to a certain supreme realm, it would possess the power to utterly annihilate ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm]. It could even completely shatter their Primordial Great Dao [the fundamental cultivation path they embody], stripping them of their Dao Authority [the authority and power derived from their cultivation path] and casting them into the endless Samsara [the cycle of death and rebirth].

"That kind of power..."

Eldrin Chen whispered the thought in his heart, but in the next instant, he reined it back in.

Rising to his feet, he cast his gaze upon the other battlefields below. There, he saw the other Chaotic Fiendgod [ancient and powerful demonic beings] all wearing expressions of utter shock.

The three Divine Generals—Desolate Silence, Pixiu, and Bixia—were all utterly astounded. The strength Eldrin Chen had displayed was simply too staggering.

Despite possessing only the cultivation base of a Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal, and bolstered by his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, reality-defying technique], Eldrin Chen had completely slain Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

One must understand that Nine Extremes Divine Lord, empowered by his own Forbidden Divine Ability, had possessed combat power rivaling a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm].

For Eldrin Chen to have slain him in direct confrontation... did this not mean Eldrin Chen possessed the means to kill a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection?

Even if, in this battle, Eldrin Chen had utilized his Forbidden Divine Ability, even if he had been augmented by the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine ability harnessing the power of seven celestial bodies]—factors that could be considered clever exploitation of circumstances—the undeniable truth remained: Eldrin Chen had accomplished it.

Such methods were truly too earth-shattering, causing the three great Divine Generals to reveal expressions of utter despair.

"We have all underestimated you. It turns out the reason the Abyssal Ruins Chen Clan has reached its present heights does not lie in the reincarnation of the Lunar Emperor Lord, but in you, Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist."

Desolate Silence Divine General spoke with a sigh, gripping his celestial halberd and pointing it at Eldrin Chen as he declared with unwavering resolve, "To fall in battle by your hand, this seat has not lost unjustly."

"Come, let us fight!"

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod. Gripping his celestial war halberd, he cleaved forward with overwhelming force, channeling the Holy Combat Decree to engage Desolate Silence Divine General in a fierce clash, relying purely on his physical might.

This Desolate Silence Divine General proved worthy of being a pinnacle Chaotic Fiendgod who had cultivated two Indestructible Foundation, displaying combat prowess that even drew admiration from Eldrin Chen.

He unleashed a Forbidden Divine Ability, elevating his combat power to the level of a top-tier Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the eighth layer, even faintly brushing against the domain of Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

Alas, such power still proved insufficient when facing Eldrin Chen.

The two engaged in a world-shaking duel atop the Chaos, their Eruption clashing for over three thousand exchanges. In the end, Eldrin Chen cleaved him asunder within the Chaos with his peerless physical strength.

Meanwhile, the battles involving the other combatants gradually drew to a close.

In this conflict, the two great Divine Generals, Pixiu and Bixia, possessed extraordinary strength, even resorting to Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, life-risking technique] in a desperate struggle, unleashing combat power capable of slaying an eighth-layer Grand Luo [a supreme immortal realm] cultivator. Yet, the members of the Chen Clan were by no means weaklings.

Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar born from reincarnation] all possessed combat power at the half-step Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the advanced stage of the Grand Luo realm] level, while Nyssa Qu's strength was not far behind.

Bolstered by the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine ability that channels the power of seven celestial bodies], the power of all four women reached the domain of a seventh-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal. When they too unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability, their might proved fully comparable to their foes.

The most crucial factor was that all four had cultivated a True Spirit Foundation [an exceptionally stable and resilient spiritual foundation]. In a life-or-death struggle, they could not only employ Forbidden Divine Ability but also ignite their Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path] in an Eruption [a violent, all-out release of power] to unleash their ultimate combat potential.

For an ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortal, burning one's Dao Fruit is a path to certain doom. However, for those with a True Spirit Dao Fruit [a Dao Fruit forged upon a True Spirit Foundation], this is not an unbearable price.

Even if the Dao Fruit suffers severe damage, the Imperishable [an indestructible quality] property inherent to the True Spirit [the core spiritual essence of a supreme cultivator] ultimately allows for Restoration [recovery and healing].

To slay the two great Divine Generals, Pixiu and Bixia, Lyra Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Verdant Consort not only unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability but also paid the price of burning their Dao Fruit.

In the end, the Pixiu Divine General was slain by the Reincarnation Body, who executed a combined assault of the Boundless Cosmos Sword [a sword technique embodying the infinite cosmos] and the Years Like a Song Blade [a blade technique where time flows like a melody]. Bixia met his demise under the concerted siege of the group.

The remaining twelve Chaotic Fiendgod [powerful, primordial demonic beings born from chaos] also perished, caught in the crossfire between Ethan Chen and the True Spirit of the Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals].

"The war is over."

With this great battle, everything had finally drawn to a close.

After all had settled, Eldrin Chen gazed upon the battlefield before him and could not help but draw in a slow, deep breath.

This battle had slain sixteen Chaotic Fiendgod [powerful, primordial demonic beings born from chaos], a victory significant enough to shake the entire Eastern Departure Flame Domain, yet the price paid was undeniably immense.

Among the twelve Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] who participated, the strongest, Eldrin Chen, had unleashed the second stage of his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-altering technique that exacts a terrible toll on the user] and suffered grievous wounds. Even with the power of the Life Great Dao [the supreme principle governing life and vitality] and vast resources, it would take tens of millions of years merely to Restoration [heal and recover from] his injuries.

To dare unleash that second-stage Forbidden Divine Ability once more, he would have to wait at least another epoch's worth of time.