Chapter 2133 : Clash of Celestial Swords

As the Seven Extremities Sword Formation unleashed by the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden descended upon him, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened abruptly.

Perhaps due to the opportunities encountered in this place, the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden's cultivation had also surged significantly, allowing her to master a third Primordial Chaos Great Path.

Now, as she soared into the sky wielding the Seven Extremities Heaven-Slaying Sword, the seven Chaos Spiritual Artifact transformed into a Super Slaughter Formation. Her combat power was likely on par with that of an Outer Realm Demon Emperor.

Yet, even so, Eldrin Chen remained unperturbed. He did not immediately strike, but instead glanced back at Nyssa Qu.

"*Clang—*"

In that instant, Nyssa Qu understood his intent and acted. She summoned the Nine Peerless Immortal Swords, their power resonating to form the Six Harmonies [a formation based on the harmony of the six directions], and intercepted the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden whose aura radiated with murderous intent.

The Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden initially paid it little mind. However, after a brief clash, she was forced back several paces. Her expression shifted subtly as she exclaimed, "The Nine Extremities Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation of supreme power]? How is this possible?"

At this moment, not only the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden, but every Half-Step Path Union [a cultivator on the verge of unifying their cultivated Paths into a single, supreme Dao] present had their countenance change drastically.

Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a treasure forged from the primordial energies of Chaos] were exceedingly rare. Even for a Half-Step Path Union, gathering nine such artifacts was a monumental task, let alone refining them into a complete Sword Formation.

Although the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden possessed the Seven Extremities Sword Formation, it was only forged at great cost by the Blazing Center Supreme. He had commissioned a Path Union Supreme [a supreme expert who has fully unified their Paths] skilled in artifact forging from the boundless Depths of Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse from which all creation emerged] to craft it.

However, for a Newly Ascended Heavenly Emperor [a cultivator who has recently broken through to the Heavenly Emperor realm] to master such a formidable Sword Formation [a coordinated attack pattern of multiple flying swords] was truly a great surprise to them.

"Damn it!"

Witnessing the Nine Extremities Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation of immense power] unleashed by Nyssa Qu with such devastating effect, the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden immediately felt immense pressure. Her expression shifted slightly as she urged, "Fellow Daoists, please act swiftly!"

"I shall aid you."

As the words fell, Panji Heavenly Emperor was the first to charge forward. He directly summoned his Chaos Divine Form [a divine avatar embodying primordial chaos] to suppress the Eight Desolations [a legendary, desolate realm], intending to join forces and besiege Nyssa Qu.

Eldrin Chen still had not made a move himself. With a mere casual wave of his finger, Worthy Pursuit Chen hefted his Immortal Iron Staff [a divine staff forged from immortal-grade iron] and strode through the air to intercept Panji Heavenly Emperor.

Seeing this, the remaining six Heavenly Emperor [titles for supreme cultivators at the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm] under the command of the Blazing Center Supreme [a supreme title for a master of the Blazing Center Path] immediately surged forward to attack Eldrin Chen.

These six Half-Step Path Union [cultivators who have taken the first half-step towards merging with their chosen Great Path] were no ordinary individuals. Three of them were rising stars meticulously nurtured by the Blazing Center Supreme, counted among the elite within the Half-Step Path Union.

The remaining three were top-tier Half-Step Path Union who respectively cultivated three different Great Path [fundamental cosmic laws or principles that form the basis of cultivation]: the Profound Darkness True Water [the divine power of Profound Darkness and True Water], the Primordial One Ancient Metal [the primordial essence of Ancient Metal], and the Great Path of Life [the cosmic principle governing life and vitality].

It must be understood that these three Great Path were all Limitless Great Path [Great Paths with the theoretical potential to reach the ultimate Limitless realm]. Possessing a sliver of potential to ascend to the Limitless Sovereign [the ultimate, boundless sovereign realm], those who dared contend for the Great Path Authority [the supreme authority over a specific Great Path] of Limitless were naturally no ordinary Heavenly Emperor.

Therefore, these three Heavenly Emperor are not merely Half-Step Path Union [a realm just below the ultimate fusion of one's cultivation path], but stand among the very pinnacle of that realm.

They possess the ambition and spirit to tread the path toward Supreme [the ultimate title for a cultivator], which is why they cultivate this Innate Limitless Great Path [a supreme cultivation method of boundless potential], preparing themselves for the future step into the half-step Limitless Realm [a legendary state of cultivation].

Now, besieged by six formidable foes, even an ordinary Path Union Supreme [a supreme expert who has unified their cultivation path] would find their brow furrowed in concern.

Yet, Eldrin Chen still did not make a move. He merely stood with his hands clasped behind his back and said calmly, "You may proceed."

In that instant, Ye Verdant Peak, Imperial Sovereign Jiang, Lingering Ye, Ethan Chen, Gentle Deer, Verdant Consort, Exquisite Jiang, and the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [a title for an ancient progenitor of a cultivation path] all gave a slight nod before charging directly into the heart of the battlefield.

The strength of these eight individuals was such that the weakest among them had already stepped into the domain of Half-Step Path Union. Even without employing their Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a powerful artifact born from primordial chaos], they would likely be more than sufficient to handle these opponents.

Watching as the others plunged into fierce combat, Eldrin Chen finally stood calmly, hands behind his back, and gazed into the depths of the void. "Since you have come, Blazing Center Supreme [a supreme title meaning 'Blazing Center'], why bother hiding in the shadows?" he said.

*Clap, clap, clap!*

At that moment, the sound of applause echoed from within the void.

Following the sound, Blazing Center Supreme slowly strode forth. With his hands clasped behind his back, he remarked, "By harnessing the power of the Space-Time Divine Form [a divine ability to manipulate space and time] and the Supreme Divine Liquid [a supreme-grade spiritual elixir], you have cultivated ten Half-Step Path Union experts in such a short span of time."

"Once again, you have obstructed the champions under my command. Your methods and reserves are truly extraordinary. Had my preparations been even slightly insufficient, I fear I would be unable to keep you here today."

Blazing Center Supreme spoke with measured calm, then suddenly shook his head. "A pity. I came fully prepared. Today, I intend to utterly annihilate you here, consigning you to an eternal slumber."

"Consign *me* to slumber?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze turned frosty as he looked towards the depths of the void. "I hadn't anticipated you would have brought assistance."

*Tap... tap... tap.*

From the distant void, a divine general clad in obsidian armor strode forth, calmly blocking Eldrin Chen's path of retreat.

This figure's cultivation was terrifyingly profound, seemingly surpassing even Blazing Center Supreme by a margin. The Obsidian Fiend Battle Armor he wore was actually a Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a legendary artifact forged from the primal energies of chaos].

"Obsidian Fiend Supreme."

A chill touched Eldrin Chen's brow as, in a single moment of insight, he deduced this newcomer's origins.

This Obsidian Fiend Supreme possessed an extraordinary lineage. He was born from the very first wisp of black miasma [a corrupt and malevolent spiritual energy] to take form within the Chaos [the primordial state before creation]. Not only had his cultivation reached the Path Union Supreme Realm [the pinnacle stage where one's personal Dao merges with the supreme laws of heaven and earth], but he was also among the foremost elites within the ranks of Path Union Supreme cultivators.

He was active within the territory of the Seven Domains Alliance, possessing two Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure—the Obsidian Fiend Imperial Armor and the Obsidian Fiend Imperial Spear. His combat prowess likely rivaled, if not surpassed, that of Azure Fall Supreme.

However, Obsidian Fiend Supreme was not Eldrin Chen's Great Path Rival, and there was no enmity between them. For him to intervene against Eldrin Chen now was truly rather unexpected.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen's gaze narrowed slightly. He then spoke, inquiring, "You and I have no grievance. Why must you wade into these troubled waters?"

"Heh heh heh," Obsidian Fiend Supreme gave a sinister chuckle before replying, "The commoner is innocent; it is the jade that makes him guilty."

"I have heard that in your hands, your lineage possesses treasures capable of nurturing Chaos Heavenly Emperor. For your lineage to produce so many Chaos Heavenly Emperor in succession, you must possess some exceedingly rare treasures, no?"

"If you hand them over to me, I will depart immediately."

"So that's it."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. He now grasped the situation: the Chen Clan's successive births of several Heavenly Emperor had led outsiders to believe he had obtained some momentous treasure.

Blazing Center Supreme had used this as bait, likely promising something and paying a steep price to invite Obsidian Fiend Supreme to deal with him.

"It seems," he mused, "upon my return, the secrets of the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron and the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth must be fully revealed to the world."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts stirred. Although these two unique Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure were exceptionally precious, his current strength was more than sufficient to protect them.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen simply withdrew his focus and turned to Obsidian Fiend Supreme, saying, "You jest, fellow Daoist. If I possessed such a supreme treasure, why would I need to come here seeking opportunities?"

"Obsidian Fiend fellow Daoist, kill him... and all the treasures shall be yours."

At that moment, Blazing Center Supreme seized the opportunity to speak. He instantly took to the air, riding upon a Blazing Central Wheel [a wheel-shaped magical treasure imbued with blazing power], and pressed down towards Eldrin Chen with overwhelming force.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. In response, he instantly summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd weapon channeling primordial chaos energy], and a world-shaking battle erupted between them.

After the initial clash, Eldrin Chen was forced back five steps, while Blazing Center Supreme retreated only three.

Even so, Blazing Center Supreme looked at Eldrin Chen with considerable shock. "Such formidable physical strength," he exclaimed. "It's nearing the Supreme Domain [a legendary realm of ultimate physical and spiritual mastery]. It seems I cannot allow you to live today."

As his words fell, Blazing Center Supreme unleashed the full power of the Blazing Central Wheel, sending it slashing down repeatedly. A deluge of Chaos Flame [primordial fire born from the chaos of creation] surged forth, threatening to completely suppress Eldrin Chen on the spot.

Yet, Eldrin Chen met each move with a counter, remaining perfectly composed and handling the relentless assault from Blazing Center Supreme with effortless grace.

It was in this moment that Eldrin Chen finally managed to gauge the true extent of his own power.

Strictly speaking, as an established Supreme [a title denoting a cultivator who has mastered a supreme great path], Blazing Center Supreme [a Supreme whose path embodies the concept of a blazing central core] is considered a formidable figure among his peers. In theory, when facing a newly ascended Supreme, he should hold an absolute advantage.

Yet, Eldrin Chen is no ordinary opponent. His physical body's power approaches the Path Union [the realm where one's cultivated path begins to unify with the world] Supreme Domain [the pinnacle stage of the Path Union realm]. Factoring in his profound foundational strength, he is by no means weak even among Supreme.

The most crucial factor is the overwhelming power of Eldrin Chen's Returning Abyss Seal.

Consider this: an ordinary Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier artifact forged from and embodying primordial chaos] typically contains only three Primordial Chaos Great Path [fundamental laws of the formless primordial state from which all creation emerged]. Even an Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a high-tier chaos artifact] generally possesses no more than nine such Primordial Chaos Great Path.

Although the Returning Abyss Seal is merely a Low-Grade Chaos Spiritual Artifact [a low-tier chaos artifact], it astonishingly contains twelve Primordial Chaos Great Path. This surpasses even the standard for Upper Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, a testament to the seal's monstrous potential. Can you imagine the sheer magnitude of its power?

While these Great Path [profound laws of cultivation and reality] have not yet fused into a singular Supreme Great Path [a supreme, unified law transcending ordinary great paths], the sheer numerical stacking of their power elevates the Returning Abyss Seal's might beyond that of a common Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

In its current state, the Returning Abyss Seal ranks among the pinnacle of Middle Grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, its destructive force exceeding that of an ordinary mid-grade treasure by at least seventy to eighty percent.

Such a supreme treasure completely negates the gap between Eldrin Chen and Blazing Center Supreme, placing their overall combat prowess on the same formidable tier.

"Damnation!"

Seeing his inability to defeat Eldrin Chen, Blazing Center Supreme's expression shifted to one of deep apprehension. He immediately turned to Obsidian Fiend Supreme [a Supreme whose path is aligned with dark, fiendish energies] and urged, "Fellow Daoist, let us join forces and slay him together!"

"Hmph—"

Obsidian Fiend Supreme [a supreme cultivator of immense power] wasted no words. He immediately channeled the Obsidian Fiend Imperial Spear [a legendary spear of immense destructive power] to tear through the void, thrusting it towards Eldrin Chen.

The force of this strike caused the Space-Time Secret Realm [a hidden dimension where the laws of space and time are distorted] to tremble faintly. A direct hit would be enough to severely wound or even slay a Path Union Supreme [a supreme cultivator who has unified multiple cultivation paths].

Eldrin Chen naturally dared not be negligent. He immediately summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd imbued with the primordial power of chaos] to soar into the air, transforming it into the Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical mirror that can reflect and absorb opposing energies] to capture the incoming spear, momentarily halting its advance.

"Hmph, overestimating your strength."

Seizing the opportunity, Blazing Center Supreme [a supreme cultivator whose path embodies the central, blazing essence of fire] activated the Blazing Central Wheel [a wheel-shaped treasure that unleashes devastating flames] and hurled it at Eldrin Chen, intending to release a cataclysmic tide of Blazing Center flames to utterly annihilate him.

At this critical juncture, Eldrin Chen summoned the Chaos Giant Cauldron [a massive cauldron forged from primordial chaos, offering immense defense] to shield himself. Simultaneously, he activated the Returning Abyss Annihilation Disc [a disc weapon capable of absorbing and nullifying incoming attacks] to absorb the onslaught. With great effort, he managed to break free from the encirclement of the two Supreme [a title prefix denoting a cultivator of the highest echelon of power].

"You think you can escape?"

Seeing Eldrin Chen break free from the siege, the Obsidian Fiend Supreme abandoned his spear and charged forward, delivering a devastating punch aimed at sending Eldrin Chen flying on the spot.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin Chen let out a muffled grunt, steadying himself in the void, yet he could only continue to fiercely battle the two powerful foes.

Clearly, even with Eldrin Chen's current level of cultivation, simultaneously confronting two Supremes left him with barely enough strength to defend himself.

However, the light in Eldrin Chen's eyes remained utterly calm and unperturbed, for he was waiting for the perfect moment to break the deadlock.

"*Clang—*"

At that very moment, a world-shaking sword cry suddenly reverberated through the void.

A verdant sword light was seen cleaving through the fabric of Space-Time, striking from the very heart of the Space-Time Secret Realm. It landed squarely upon Obsidian Fiend Supreme.

Obsidian Fiend Supreme's expression shifted slightly. He immediately channeled all his power into his Obsidian Fiend Battle Armor to block, yet he was still sent flying backward by the force of the blow.

"Azure Fall Supreme!"

After barely managing to stabilize his form, Obsidian Fiend Supreme's face turned cold as he gazed into the depths of the void.

There, from within the boundless emptiness, a figure of peerless elegance and grace slowly strolled forth. Her breathtakingly beautiful eyes swept over the assembled figures before finally settling upon Eldrin Chen.

"Azure Fall Supreme [a title for a supreme-level cultivator], do you intend to intervene in our conflict?"

Obsidian Fiend Supreme [a supreme-level cultivator] spoke, gripping his Obsidian Fiend Imperial Spear [a powerful enchanted spear] tightly, his pupils radiating boundless chill.

Azure Fall Supreme remained utterly calm. "Bullying the weak is one thing," he said, his voice steady, "but ganging up two against one? You disgrace the very title of Supreme [a prefix denoting supreme status]."

"You—!"

Blazing Center Supreme [another supreme-level cultivator] wore a frosty expression, yet he gritted his teeth and pressed on. "Our grudge with Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of the Returning Abyss Path] has nothing to do with you, does it?"

Azure Fall Supreme replied with unshakable serenity. "If you can join forces to besiege him, you might well do the same to me. This matter falls within my purview to address."

"Moreover, my disciple is currently cultivating within the Space-Time Crucible [a mystical realm where space and time are distorted for training]. This is not a time for you to cause disturbances."

The expressions of Blazing Center Supreme and Obsidian Fiend Supreme shifted slightly. Blazing Center Supreme could not hold back. "Eldrin and I are Great Path Rival [destined rivals on the Great Path of cultivation]," he declared. "There is absolutely no reason for us to simply back down now."

"If you insist on interfering, I fear this day will not end peacefully."

"*Clang—!*"

Responding to Blazing Center Supreme was a peerless sword energy [a supremely sharp and condensed manifestation of sword intent].

The Azure Fall Supreme, whose nature was fiercely aggressive, instantly maneuvered the Azure Fall and Yellow Springs Twin Swords to slash, aiming directly for Blazing Center Supreme.

It had to be admitted that the strength of Azure Fall Supreme was truly formidable. Were it not for the unique nature of this place, where the void was completely sealed, this single sword strike would likely have already cleaved the void itself.

"My thanks, Senior."

Seeing Azure Fall Supreme take action, a glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes. He immediately recalled the Polarity Void Mirror and manifested the Twelve Chaos Spiritual Treasures Grand Formation, directly enveloping Obsidian Fiend Supreme to temporarily trap him.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen shifted his gaze towards the central battlefield where Nyssa Qu and the others were engaged, a sharp glint of resolve flickering within his eyes.

"Now is the moment!"

"BOOM—"

In that instant, a majestic figure suddenly surged forth, closing the distance to Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden in the blink of an eye.

The one who struck was none other than the Supreme Puppet, which had been lying in wait, hidden for a long time.

The Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden [a powerful female immortal of great renown] was locked in combat with Nyssa Qu, already hard-pressed and barely able to defend herself. The sudden ambush by the Supreme Puppet [a masterwork enchanted automaton] caught her completely off guard.

In the span of a single clash, her physical body was torn asunder, exploding into a crimson mist that filled the air.

In that final moment of mortal peril, her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] fled its shattered vessel, desperate to escape. But it was already far too late.

This Space-Time Secret Realm [a pocket dimension with distorted space and time] sealed the void, partially isolating it from the Primordial Chaos Great Path Sea [the boundless, chaotic sea of primordial energy and laws]. This barrier prevented her Primordial Spirit from instantly merging with the Primordial Chaos Great Path Sea for refuge.

Nyssa Qu seized the fleeting chance. With a thought, she commanded the Nine Severities Spirit-Slaying Swords [a set of nine divine swords famed for destroying souls] to converge, shredding the fleeing Primordial Spirit into motes of fading light.

"Perish!"

Eldrin Chen also capitalized on the opening. He strode into the heart of the battlefield, unleashing the twin Chaos Divine Form [a supreme technique manifesting the power of primordial chaos] of the Battleaxe of Oblivion [a divine axe imbued with the power of absolute annihilation] and the Returning Abyss Annihilation Disc [a disc of swirling energy that erases all it touches]. Together, their power scoured the void, grinding the last remnants of the Primordial Spirit into utter nothingness.

The ferocity of this final strike was absolute. Under the combined might of the Power of Oblivion [the annihilating force of the Battleaxe] and the Returning Abyss Power [the erasing force of the Annihilation Disc], even if the Seven Extremities Celestial Maiden could one day be reborn, it would likely require a hundredfold the time and a staggering price to pay.

"Seven Extremities…!"

In that very instant, a roar of earth-shaking fury erupted from Panji Heavenly Emperor.