Chapter 1945 : Clash of Immortal Swords and Seals

"Hmmmm—"

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

Bolstered by the power of Seven Luminaries Ascension, Eldrin Chen's cultivation base surged continuously. His foundational combat strength received a tremendous boost, allowing him to step firmly and steadily into the realm of the Eighth Heaven of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. In this state, he was not the least bit inferior to Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

"The Seven Luminaries Ascension, using the power of a Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and symbols used for defense, attack, or cultivation] to empower yourself—is this your hidden trump card?"

Witnessing this scene, Nine Extremes Divine Lord nodded slightly in surprise, yet he remained utterly composed. "A pity," he said calmly. "You will never understand that a temporary boost in power is ultimately not your own!"

"*Clang!*"

In that instant, Nine Extremes Divine Lord raised his hand and swept it forward. Nine Peerless Immortal Swords crisscrossed and intertwined, carrying an unstoppable, annihilating force as they converged to shred Eldrin Chen.

These nine Immortal Swords blazed with dazzling brilliance. Each one, akin to a Primordial Chaos Sword, Burst forth with an aurora of Oblivion [the ultimate force of annihilation and erasure] that could sunder all creation, seemingly intent on tearing Eldrin Chen into nothingness.

Facing this onslaught directly, Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. Above his head, the Returning Abyss Seal suddenly soared into the air and erupted with a radiant light of Immortality.

Immediately, the Chaos Void Cosmos trembled. Then, it split apart, transforming into ten supreme treasures: the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, the Chaos Heaven Halberd, the Void Mirror, the Soaring Immortal Zither, the Enlightenment Lotus Throne, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, the Immortal Pagoda, the Great Cauldron, and Ancient Seal [a powerful seal artifact imbued with ancient authority].

The ten supreme treasures, each of a different form, simultaneously Burst forth with an aura of Chaos [the primordial state before creation]. Their powers merged into one, clashing against the nine sword energies capable of rending an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws], blocking his seemingly unstoppable strike.

"Hmm!"

Seeing his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords [a set of nine divine swords embodying ultimate extremes] being intercepted, a flicker of surprise 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 [a treasure born from and containing a fragment of a primordial True Spirit's essence]?"

"The Nine Extremes Immortal Swords are indeed Extraordinary,"

"But do you not know that all beneath the True Spirit [the realm of a primordial, world-creating spirit] are but ants!"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, pushing the power of the Returning Abyss Seal to its absolute limit.

Bolstered by the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine art that channels the power of the seven celestial luminaries], Eldrin Chen's current spiritual power rivaled that of a Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Combined with the profound mysteries of his True Spirit Foundation [a cultivation method that builds a foundation akin to a True Spirit], he could now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the true pinnacle of the Great Encompassing realm.

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

"Well, well, well."

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

He continuously urged his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords to clash fiercely with Eldrin Chen, his killing intent radiating as he declared, "To cultivate a True Spirit Treasure [a nascent form of an Innate Supreme Treasure] while still at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm, you are indeed a prodigy of a generation."

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

At this moment, the 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 law] is considered an unformed Chaos Spiritual Artifact [an artifact of primordial chaos], then what is called a True Spirit Treasure [a nascent form of an Innate Supreme Treasure] is, in essence, an Innate Supreme Treasure Embryo [the embryonic form of an Innate Supreme Treasure].

Every single Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, embodying a perfect innate law] is an existence fused with a True Spirit Imprint [the fundamental spiritual signature of a being or concept]; only thus can it bear the power of a Perfect Innate Great Path [a flawless, inborn cosmic law].

Eldrin Chen's True Spirit Supreme Treasure [his nascent supreme treasure] had fused with a vast ocean of True Spirit [Primordial Spirit] power; therefore, such a treasure faced no bottlenecks in its advancement before becoming an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, embodying a perfect innate law].

In other words, the Returning Abyss Seal needed only to continuously absorb Innate Indestructibility Spirit Light [a primal, indestructible spiritual radiance], perfect the patterns of the Great Path [Cosmic Law] within it, and then fuse with a strand of Innate Primordial Breath [the primordial energy of creation] to ultimately transform completely into a genuine Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, embodying a perfect innate law].

How precious is an Innate Supreme Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, embodying a perfect innate law]? It is a treasure even a Great Perfection Primordial One Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord at the peak of the Primordial One realm] would covet. With such an embryo right before his eyes, how could the Nine Extremes Divine Lord not be stirred to the core?

Most crucially, judging from the might displayed by the Returning Abyss Seal, this supreme treasure likely possessed the potential to evolve into a Chaos Spiritual Artifact [an artifact of primordial chaos].

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

"Eldrin Chen, prepare to die!"

As his words fell, Nine Extremes Divine Lord soared into the air and summoned his Innate Divine Ability, 'Nine-Colored Aurora'.

In that instant, the Nine-Colored Aurora merged with the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords, instantly amplifying the power of the Sword Formation by a full fifty percent.

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

"Hmph—"

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

In that same breath, he activated the Chaos Heaven Scripture and simultaneously commanded the Chaos Weapon Forging Art, the Chaos Divine Thunder, and other Divine Ability [powerful supernatural techniques] 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 [divine power derived from a True Spirit's lineage] is indeed Extraordinary, yet you have only just entered the Great Encompassing Realm [the Great Encompassing Realm]. How can you possibly withstand this venerable one's Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-grade divine technique]?"

"Now witness this lord's move!"

With a flick of his folding fan, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity] unleashed a tempest of ten thousand sword energies, each one surging forth with the power to annihilate all things. It was none other than the Primordial One Grade [the highest foundational grade of innate power] Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power born with a being] known as the 'Myriad Transformations Sword Art' [a sword art capable of infinite transformations].

The endless torrent of sword energies, each possessing the divine might to shatter creation, forced Eldrin Chen to continuously channel his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a defensive aura of primordial unity] to withstand the assault. Yet, he watched as the relentless barrage struck his Protective True Aura [a protective energy field], sending countless ripples cascading across its surface.

Although the defensive power of the Primordial One Energy True Aura was sufficient to block this Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-level divine technique], Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy reserves began to deplete at an Extreme Speed [an incredibly rapid pace]. The drain was so swift it placed a significant strain upon him.

"The gap in our cultivation bases is too vast," he thought. "Even with the augmentation of the Seven Luminaries Ascension [an art that draws power from seven celestial bodies], the depth and quality of my spiritual energy cannot match His. It seems a protracted battle is not an option."

After a moment's deliberation, Eldrin Chen resolved to seek the perfect opening for a single, decisive strike to end the conflict.

He maintained the Primordial One Energy True Aura for defense while simultaneously deploying various other Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] and magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] to counterattack, all in an effort to find the crucial weakness to utterly defeat the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

Thus, the great battle raged on, and in the blink of an eye, three thousand years passed.

During this time, Eldrin Chen deliberately revealed openings on several occasions. Yet, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord did not recklessly press the advantage. Instead, He maintained a steady, methodical approach, relentlessly whittling away at Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy reserves.

"Cease your futile scheming, young one," the Nine Extremes Divine Lord spoke calmly, His voice cutting through the chaos of clashing energies.

Employing the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords [a set of nine immortal-grade swords] and a myriad of Divine Ability with unwavering precision, He steadily increased the pressure on Eldrin Chen. "Your greatest flaw," He stated with detached certainty, "is your insufficient cultivation realm and limited spiritual energy. Even bolstered by a Formation [an energy-gathering or amplifying array], you cannot sustain a war of attrition."

"Your only chance to break this deadlock was to lure me into taking a risky move, then use some hidden trump card to cripple me and turn the tide. But do you truly think such a simple-minded scheme could escape my notice?"

"Damn it, you saw through it!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. Gritting his teeth, he instantly activated the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path [a forbidden art that temporarily sacrifices one's own vitality for immense power], forcibly doubling his combat prowess.

In that instant, with his spiritual power surging, Eldrin Chen's strength nearly brushed against the threshold of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. He unleashed his myriad Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] in a furious assault, immediately forcing the Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of the Nine Ultimate Extremes'] into a steady retreat.

"You're getting desperate!"

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord sneered coldly. "A pity. I will not grant you the chance for a desperate, all-or-nothing strike."

In that same moment, the aura of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord also erupted violently. He too had clearly activated a Forbidden Divine Ability [a powerful technique with severe side effects or costs], temporarily elevating his combat strength into the domain of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection, placing him even among the elite within that very realm.

At this juncture, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord possessed the capability to not only contend with a peak Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection expert, but even to slay one.

Yet, despite this overwhelming power, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord maintained a methodical and defensive stance, ever vigilant against Eldrin Chen's potential life-risking counterblow.

After all, with both having unleashed their Forbidden Divine Abilities, their offensive power had reached the absolute apex of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm. Any clash now risked ending in a state of mutual devastation [a battle outcome where both sides are utterly ruined].

His cultivation realm was higher, and his combat prowess was mightier. In contrast, Eldrin Chen had only temporarily elevated his power to this level through a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and flows used for amplification or defense]. Trading life for life was not a profitable bargain.

In his view, once Eldrin Chen's Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme technique that carries immense risk or cost to the user] ended and the foundational energy of Seven Luminaries Ascension was exhausted, that would signal Eldrin Chen's demise.

Yet, Eldrin Chen harbored no such thoughts. It seemed he intended to stake his life in a desperate struggle while his combat power was at its zenith. Without regard for the immense consumption, he unleashed a torrent of Divine Ability [a supernatural technique derived from profound cultivation] to clash fiercely with the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

The Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand, Chaos Divine Thunder, Chaos Weapon Forging Art, and the Returning Abyss Seal—each Divine Ability and world-shaking technique swept across the Eight Desolations, every strike Burst forth with peerless divine might.

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord parried and countered each move. After exchanging over three thousand blows, he suddenly realized one of his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords had been ensnared by a soaring Five-Colored Divine Light.

"A True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme technique originating from or mimicking the innate powers of a primordial divine beast], the Five-Colored Divine Light?"

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord's expression shifted slightly. He urgently 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 that moment, it instantly Burst with Power of Oblivion [a force representing absolute negation or erasure], its resonance shaking the very Six Harmonies [a concept representing the perfect balance and union of the six directions or elements] and firmly seizing the primary sword among the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords.

The true power of the Nine Extremes Immortal Swords lay in their combined Sword Formation [a coordinated attack pattern where multiple swords act as one enhanced entity]. Losing even one sword drastically diminished their might, and with the primary sword captured, they could no longer muster their Sword Formation power.

"You truly did have a hidden card to play!"

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

With a light chuckle, he flicked his sleeve, unleashing a Nine-Colored Aurora [a divine light technique of nine radiant hues] that firmly captured Eldrin Chen's Returning Abyss Seal. A cold sneer curled his lips as he spoke:

"Your Five-Colored Chaos Divine Light is indeed Extraordinary, but did you truly believe I, born of the Aurora itself, would be ignorant of its Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]?"

"Now."

In that very instant, a dazzling light erupted from Eldrin Chen's pupils, and his aura surged severalfold once more.

He activated the Second Rank stage of the Polarity Sacrificial Self Path [a forbidden cultivation art that sacrifices the self to unleash ultimate power], elevating his combat prowess to an indescribable realm.

The profound mysteries of a True Spirit [a cultivator who has awakened their innate divine nature] employing a Forbidden Divine Ability [a world-shaking technique with severe consequences for the user] were now displayed in their full, terrifying glory.

Eldrin Chen's physical body, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his mana, and even his Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation] began to burn. This sacrifice coalesced within him as the Power of Oblivion [the annihilating force born from ultimate sacrifice], culminating in a single, peerless strike that defied heaven and earth.

The Song of Ages Blade and the Limitless Cosmos Sword intersected in the same moment, merging into the unstoppable Forbidden Divine Ability known as 'Space-Time Sundering Slash' [a technique that severs the very fabric of space and time].

"Impossible!"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title for a powerful divine being] paled drastically, desperately trying to pull back 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. The moment the two forces intersected, all matter was instantly reduced to dust and ashes.

It lasted but a moment, akin to the cataclysmic birth of a Universe [the totality of all existence], or the primordial cycle of creation and destruction within the Chaos Immortal Domain [the primordial realm from which all things originate].

Beneath this Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-altering technique], the Great Encompassing Physique [a legendary, nigh-indestructible body] of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord began to crumble inch by inch. His flesh, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator], everything turned to drifting ash in an almost irreversible cascade.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord let out a cry of agony. At the brink of death, he managed to force his Primordial Spirit to flee, miraculously shattering the shackles of the Space-Time Power [a power that manipulates the fabric of space and time]. Transforming into a streak of auroral light, he shot toward the depths of the Chaos [the formless, primordial void].

"Reincarnation in the Palm."

And in that same instant, a dazzling Reincarnation Power [the cosmic force governing the cycle of death and rebirth] enveloped the fleeing Primordial Spirit of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

Eldrin Chen had no intention of letting his foe escape. With the vast power of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Immortal realm], he commanded the Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power born with one's soul] of his Reincarnation Body [a special constitution attuned to the laws of reincarnation].

In a flash, a torrential surge of the Reincarnation Great Path [the supreme law of the cycle of rebirth] coalesced within Eldrin Chen's palm. With a thunderous pull, he wrenched the Primordial Spirit of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord back from the brink of the void.

This Reincarnation Great Path [a supreme cultivation art of the cycle of rebirth] was overwhelmingly powerful, utterly peerless. Even though the Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity] 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 title for a powerful deity] paled, his expression shifting dramatically.

He glared at Eldrin Chen, his face icy as he declared, "I have cultivated the Indestructibility Primordial Spirit [a divine ability that renders one's spiritual core nearly unbreakable]. Furthermore, I am under the protection of my Great Path [a supreme cultivation art]. Even a Primordial One Imperial Lord [a supreme cultivation realm] would find it impossible to utterly annihilate me."

"At most, you can destroy my physical body, but you cannot truly end my existence."

"If you do not let me depart today, you will be forced to expend a vast amount of your spiritual power to seal me away. Such an outcome would be a grievous loss for you."

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

It was true that a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] who had mastered the Indestructibility Primordial Spirit [a divine ability that renders one's spiritual core nearly unbreakable] and was shielded by their Great Path [a supreme cultivation art] was exceedingly difficult to kill. Even if a more powerful being shattered their physical form, they could often only be sealed away, not truly eradicated.

But he, Eldrin Chen, was no ordinary man.

"Fellow Daoist Nine Extremes," Eldrin Chen's voice echoed with finality, "to this day, you remain obstinate and unyielding."

"Since that is the case, then this lord shall bestow upon you Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life]!"

Gazing upon the despairing Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title for a powerful divine being] in his palm, Eldrin Chen spoke with utter detachment.

As his words fell, a violent, thunderous roar erupted. Above Eldrin Chen's head, a Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill [a manifestation of a supreme divine technique that grinds all things back to primordial chaos] descended, crashing down to suppress the Nine Extremes Divine Lord with overwhelming force.

"Spare me! Have mercy!"

The moment he beheld the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill, an expression of absolute terror dawned on the face of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

He let out a piercing, agonized wail, but it was utterly futile against Eldrin Chen's resolute intent to execute him.

As the Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill began to rotate, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] of the Nine Extremes Divine Lord—boasted to possess Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable and eternal]—started to disintegrate. It dissolved into a shower of radiant light, scattering and vanishing within the boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged].

The Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill ground away at his Primordial Spirit, annihilating ninety-nine percent of it. In the end, only a single, insignificant wisp of his Primordial Spirit remained. Shielded by the power of the Great Path [the supreme, all-encompassing Dao or Way], it barely managed to withstand the Slaughter [the annihilating force] of the grinding mill.

"A pity," Eldrin Chen mused. "The Primordial Chaos Grinding Mill is still merely in its embryonic form. It has not yet fully transformed into a Chaos-Grade Divine Ability [a divine technique of the highest order, capable of manipulating primordial chaos itself]."

"Otherwise..."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a profound intuition stirring within.

He sensed that once his Chaos Unity Energy [the primordial energy born from the convergence of all things] was cultivated to a supreme pinnacle, it would possess the power to utterly annihilate ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortals [the highest echelon of immortal cultivators]. It could even completely shatter an Innate Great Path [a supreme cultivation art born from the fundamental laws of the cosmos], stripping its wielder of their Great Path Authority [the sovereign authority granted by mastering a Great Path] and casting them into the endless cycle of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth].

"That kind of power..."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, but swiftly reined in his wandering thoughts.

He rose to his feet and surveyed the other battlefields below. There, he saw the other Chaos Demon Gods [ancient and powerful demons born from primordial chaos] wearing expressions of utter astonishment.

The Three Great God Generals—Desolate Silence, Pixiu, and Bixia—were all struck with profound shock. The might Eldrin Chen had displayed was simply too staggering to comprehend.

Despite possessing only a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Mid Stage cultivation base, Eldrin Chen, empowered by his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, world-defying technique], had utterly slain the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

One must remember, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord, after unleashing his own Forbidden Divine Ability, had possessed combat power rivaling a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

For Eldrin Chen to slay such a foe head-on, did it not mean he possessed the means to kill a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection?

Even if this victory involved Eldrin Chen employing his own Forbidden Divine Ability and benefiting from the boost of the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine ability that harnesses the power of the seven celestial luminaries], which could be seen as exploiting certain advantages—the undeniable fact remained: Eldrin Chen had accomplished the impossible.

Such methods were truly too earth-shattering, causing the Three Great God Generals to reveal expressions of utter despair.

"We have all underestimated you," one of them declared. "It seems the reason the Returning Abyss Chen Clan has reached its present heights lies not with the reincarnation of the Supreme Lunar Imperial Lord, but with you, Eldrin Chen."

Desolate Silence Divine General spoke with a sigh of admiration, leveling his celestial halberd at Eldrin Chen with unwavering resolve. "To fall in battle by your hand is no disgrace. I accept my fate."

"Then let us fight!"

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a single nod. Gripping the Heavenly Halberd, he cleaved forward, channeling the Battle Saint's Decree to meet Desolate Silence Divine General in a clash of pure physical might.

True to his reputation, Desolate Silence Divine General was a pinnacle Chaos Demon God who had forged a dual Indestructibility Foundation. He unleashed a combat prowess that even Eldrin Chen found worthy of praise.

Activating a Forbidden Divine Ability, his power surged to the level of a top-tier Eighth Heaven of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, his aura even brushing against the threshold of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal Great Perfection realm.

Alas, even such formidable strength proved insufficient before Eldrin Chen.

Their world-shaking duel erupted atop the Chaos. For over three thousand exchanges, they battled. In the end, with his peerless physical power, Eldrin Chen cleaved his foe asunder, leaving the divine general's form to dissipate within the Chaos.

On the other side, the battles involving the others gradually drew to a close.

In this clash, the two Great God generals, Pixiu Divine General and Bixia Divine General, possessed extraordinary strength. They even unleashed Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, life-risking technique] in a desperate struggle, displaying combat power capable of slaying an Eighth Heaven of Great Encompassing [a cultivator at the eighth level of the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm]. Unfortunately, the members of the Chen Clan were by no means weaklings either.

Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar born from the cycle of rebirth] all possessed combat power at the half-step Late Stage Great Encompassing Golden Immortal level, while Nyssa Qu's strength was not far behind.

Empowered by the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine art that channels the power of the seven celestial luminaries], the strength of all four women reached the domain of a Seventh Layer Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. When they too unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability, their power was in no way inferior to that of their foes.

The most crucial factor was that all four had cultivated the True Spirit Foundation [a supreme foundation that nurtures an indestructible primordial spirit]. In a life-or-death struggle, they could not only employ Forbidden Divine Ability but also ignite their Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] to Burst forth with ultimate, transcendent power.

For an ordinary Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, igniting one's Path Fruit is a path to certain death. Yet, for those with a True Spirit Path Fruit [a Path Fruit forged upon a True Spirit Foundation], this is not an unbearable price.

Even if the Path Fruit suffers severe damage, the Indestructibility [the property of being unbreakable and eternal] inherent to the True Spirit [the primordial, foundational spirit of a high-level cultivator] ultimately allows for Recovery [restoration and healing].

To slay the two Great God generals, Exquisite Jiang, Nyssa Qu, and Verdant Consort not only unleashed their Forbidden Divine Ability but also paid the price of igniting their Path Fruit.

In the end, Pixiu Divine General was slain by the combined might of the Limitless Cosmos Sword [a sword art embodying the boundless cosmos] and the Song of Ages Blade [a blade technique that sings the song of eternity], executed by the Reincarnation Body. Bixia Divine General met his end under the concerted assault of the group.

The remaining twelve Chaos Demon God [ancient, primordial demons born from chaos] also perished, caught in the pincer attack between Ethan Chen and the Immortal Domain True Spirit [a sentient spiritual entity native to an Immortal Domain].

"The war is over."

With the great battle concluded, the curtain had finally fallen on everything.

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 Chaos Demon God [primordial beings of disorder and destruction], a victory significant enough to shake the entire Eastern Departure Flame Domain [a vast and ancient celestial realm]. Yet, the price paid was undeniably immense.

Among the twelve Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle stage of immortal cultivation] who participated, the strongest, Eldrin Chen, had unleashed the Second Rank stage of his Forbidden Divine Ability [a supreme, reality-defying technique of immense power and consequence]. This had inflicted grievous wounds upon him. Even with the aid of the Great Path of Life [the profound Dao principle governing vitality and healing] and vast resources, it would still take tens of millions of years to fully Recovery [recover from such profound spiritual and physical injuries].

To dare unleash that Second Rank stage Forbidden Divine Ability once more, he would have to wait at least another full cosmic cycle.