Chapter 1699 : Clash of Prodigies and the Primordial Aegis

"Let us all exert our full strength now. If anyone still holds back, I fear none of us will leave this place alive today."

As this shocking thought crossed his mind, Crimson Crow Holy Scion could not help but speak out.

The others exchanged glances, their expressions turning profoundly grave, and without the slightest hesitation, they unleashed their full power.

Behold, the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon summoned its Innate Treasure 'Extinction Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Spear', thrusting forward with an arrogance that defied heaven and earth. Simultaneously, the Crimson Crow Holy Scion channeled his Innate Divine Ability 'Crimson Crow Soaring Heaven Art', transforming into a crimson sun that descended to suppress its target.

The Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang saw their battle intent surge even higher. Joining forces, they unleashed the power of their supreme treasures and divine abilities in a coordinated assault aimed at crushing Eldrin Chen.

Facing such a combined strike, a flicker of solemnity passed through Eldrin Chen's calm eyes, yet he did not retreat a single step.

He stood firm upon the Nine Heavens Above, and with a sweep of his sleeve, he activated the Primordial One Energy True Aura to shield his body.

In that instant, the Innate Treasure and profound divine abilities of the four attackers crashed against the Primordial One True Aegis. A terrifying conflagration of light and energy erupted, the forces locked in a stalemate where neither side could gain the upper hand.

"Your combined strike... is not unworthy..."

At this moment, Eldrin Chen offered rare praise, his voice a low murmur. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel[dot]com.

These four prodigies before him were all talents of the Forbidden Domain. Though they had only recently entered the Forbidden Domain and were merely Ten Tribulations prodigies, their combined combat power was already sufficient to rival a Twelve Tribulations Peerless Prodigy.

Even Eldrin Chen felt considerable pressure facing their full-force assault. His Primordial One Energy True Aura [a defensive aura formed from the most fundamental energy] was already beginning to show signs of strain.

It must be understood that the current Eldrin Chen had already cultivated his Primordial One Energy [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things are born] to the level of a Half-Step Patriarch Level Divine Ability. Even with his magical power [the cultivated energy wielded by practitioners] at the Eighth Limit tier fueling this divine ability, he felt immense pressure. This alone testified to the formidable might of their combined assault.

"Bell, come forth."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen channeled his magical power with all his might.

A thunderous boom echoed as the Chaos-Colored Ancient Bell descended with crushing force. It exuded an aura of Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] as it fell, repelling the attacks of the four and solidly blocking this combined strike.

"Husband, we are here to aid you!"

At that moment, Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort finally stabilized the formation. Soaring into the air, they moved to lend Eldrin Chen their assistance.

However, Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression calm. "Leave these four to me," he stated. "Go and assist Primordial Solar Holy Son and the others."

Though Exquisite Jiang still felt a flicker of concern upon hearing this, she did not hesitate. Following Eldrin Chen's words, she changed course to confront the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a powerful foundational cultivation method] practitioners of the Demonic and Divine Clans.

Watching Exquisite Jiang and the others depart, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod in his heart.

With his current strength, as long as he did not face a concentrated siege by too many cultivators who had mastered the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a profound cultivation art that harmonizes three foundational energies], his confidence in preserving his own life was extremely high.

In contrast, Glazed Divine Lord and his companions were outnumbered and isolated. Facing the Immaculate Celestial Immortal Seed [a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm, possessing a flawless foundation] from the various ancient sects' Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension used for cultivation], the slightest misstep could lead to a perilous fall.

The fact that Exquisite Jiang and the others had gone to offer their aid settled a faint worry in Eldrin Chen's heart.

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin Chen summoned the Chaos Heaven Halberd from within the Violet Ye Palace [a mystical palace realm]. Then, wielding it with peerless divine might, he launched a sweeping assault against the four opponents.

Having not yet fully stepped into the Celestial Immortal Realm [a high-level immortal cultivation stage], their reserves of magical power [the refined energy cultivated by immortals] were ultimately somewhat thin, making it difficult to sustain the profound might of divine abilities like Slaughter [a divine ability focused on overwhelming offensive power] for extended periods.

Once a protracted battle ensued, determining victory or defeat would ultimately come down to the raw power of the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary immortal physique known for its immense strength and resilience].

Now, the five combatants clashed fiercely. The Heavenly Blade, the ancient sword, the divine spear, and the War Halberd [a polearm weapon] collided again and again. Terrifying shockwaves erupted, shaking the Six Harmonies [a powerful defensive formation] and causing the very void to ripple with wave after wave of violent turbulence.

The five figures locked in combat were among the most supreme, peerless prodigies between heaven and earth, their innate talent comparable to that of Divine King [a supreme cultivation realm] Demon Emperors in their youth, or to early-stage Human Race Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord on the verge of attaining Sagehood].

Of course, the Great Path [the ultimate Dao or cultivation journey] is a solitary one, and attaining the rank of Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord is exceedingly arduous. Out of a hundred thousand individuals possessing such talent, scarcely one might ultimately possess the destined opportunity to reach that final pinnacle.

Just as those who attain a Superior-Tier Golden Core possess the potential for immortality [the state of becoming a true immortal], yet only one in countless millions ultimately succeeds, so too is the path of the Forbidden Domain.

For those who cultivate the Forbidden Domain within the Primordial Unity Realm, the difficulty of breaking through to Great Encompassing is somewhat easier compared to an ordinary Immaculate Celestial Immortal. Beyond that point, however, the distinction largely fades.

The so-called Ninefold Great Encompassing Heavenly Pass [a legendary series of nine supreme barriers] is, in essence, the successive shattering of nine layers of the Forbidden Domain. Those capable of breaching the Ninefold Great Encompassing Heavenly Pass are, without exception, Kalpa Tribulation Protagonist [a destined hero of an era, appearing only once in countless eons] of unparalleled rarity.

Even so, the individuals present here were profoundly remarkable. Their ability to step into the Forbidden Domain signified that, should they cultivate to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, they stood a significant chance of breaking through at least one Heavenly Pass [a supreme cultivation barrier].

Now, with everyone unleashing their full power, the combat prowess on display was truly earth-shattering, astonishing even the Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful Celestial Immortal realm experts] observing from atop the Heavenly Vault.

Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable unity] was originally comparable to a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundation built upon three unified primordial principles]. After its reversion to Innate [a primordial, heaven-born state], its power multiplied. Further bolstered by the Primordial Unity Primordial One Limitless Path Principle, the resultant force reached a certain extreme, rivaling that of a Peerless Prodigy who had weathered Twelve Tribulations. Visit audio-novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

The other four were also rare geniuses of ancient legend. The Primordial Era Thunder Dragon possessed a peerlessly powerful physical body. The Crimson Crow Holy Scion's true Crimson Crow form rivaled the crimson sun of the Nine Heavens. And within the veins of the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang flowed the bloodline of a Divine Emperor from the Primordial Era.

If that were all, Eldrin Chen would still have been supremely confident in suppressing them.

Yet all four had cultivated the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation. Their physical bodies, Path Principle [the fundamental law or truth of one's cultivated path], and Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of one's cultivation path] had all reached the Primordial Unity Realm. The mutual resonance and fusion of these three aspects multiplied their power exponentially, elevating them to a realm where they could challenge and slay a Celestial Immortal.

Even among flawed experts of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm, the combat strength of these four was far from weak.

At this moment, they attacked while wielding their Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the world's primal chaos], simultaneously unleashing profound divine abilities in a relentless Slaughter [a devastating offensive technique]. This assault was nearly equivalent to being besieged by four Celestial Immortal Great Power [a cultivator who has ascended to the celestial realm and possesses immense power] working in concert. Even Eldrin Chen had to devote his full concentration to counter it.

This titanic clash raged on for many days. The five combatants exchanged over nine thousand blows, yet victory remained elusive, the battle dragging both sides to the brink of exhaustion.

"BOOM—"

Seeing the deadlock, Eldrin Chen could no longer afford to hold back.

Gripping the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a halberd embodying the power of primordial chaos], he forced Crimson Crow Holy Scion into retreat. Simultaneously, his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [twin swords forged from celestial abyssal steel] parried the assault of the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang. At last, he had created the opening needed to shatter the stalemate.

"CLANG—"

In that very instant, the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd [a gourd treasure that unleashes soul-reaping gales] soared into the air. From it erupted a beam of World-Illuminating Immortal Light [a radiant, purifying light capable of vanquishing evil], which shot forth to suppress and slay the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon.

Yet, at that precise moment, the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon merely sneered. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a towering, majestic mountain of golden stone.

The mountain swelled with the wind, transforming into a Primordial Era Divine Mountain [a sacred mountain from the dawn of creation] that radiated both Five Elements [the foundational forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] and Primordial Magnetism Power [a fundamental force of attraction and repulsion]. With irresistible power, it captured and drew the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a dagger famed for its ability to slay deities] toward itself.

"The Innate Five Evils Primordial Magnetism Mountain."

"Not good."

In an instant, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly channeled his spiritual energy to recall the God-Slaying Flying Dagger [a legendary flying dagger renowned for its ability to slay deities].

Alas, the power of this Innate Five Evils Primordial Magnetism Mountain [a mystical mountain forged from the innate essence of the five evils, possessing a powerful primordial magnetic force] was extraordinary. Despite the God-Slaying Flying Dagger's frantic spiraling, it was ultimately drawn in and captured.

"Hahaha!"

Having seized the Gale Wind God-Slaying Flying Dagger, the Primordial Era Thunder Dragon [an ancient dragon born in the dawn of creation, wielding the power of primordial thunder] roared with triumphant laughter. "I anticipated this move of yours long ago!"

"Although this weapon's Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destructive power] is peerless, it is countered by Innate [referring to the primordial, fundamental forces of the universe] primordial magnetism. That is precisely why I borrowed this Exotic Treasure [a rare and uniquely powerful magical artifact] from the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise and sacred realm of the immortal phoenixes]."

Seeing this, Tai Cang Crimson Emperor's Scion [the imperial heir of the Crimson Emperor from the Tai Cang lineage] immediately gripped his Crimson Blood Divine Spear [a divine spear imbued with the essence of crimson blood and immense killing intent] and thrust forward, his aura brimming with peerless murderous intent. "Without that treacherous treasure for ambushes, how much longer can you keep up this arrogance?" Your portal to cultivation novels: (audio-novel.com).