Chapter 350 : Void Leap in the Flaming Sea

"The Green Sun Treasure Ark has been integrated with a Void Gem [a rare crystal attuned to the void, capable of facilitating spatial travel]. It can activate a single void teleportation spanning thirty thousand kilometers, which should be enough to shake him off temporarily."

Eldrin Chen agreed. As his words fell, he activated the Void Leap Formation [a spatial displacement array] inscribed upon the treasure vessel, causing the Verdant Sun Treasure Ship to tear through the void and emerge thirty thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away.

Then, Exquisite Jiang invoked a Divine Ability [a supreme technique powered by profound cultivation], cloaking the Treasure Ship's aura completely.

With this done, Exquisite Jiang allowed a faint smile to grace her lips. "Let's go. For a short while, at least, that Celestial Star Child [a title for a powerful cultivator whose destiny is intertwined with the stars] won't be able to find us."

At that very moment, at the spot from which their Treasure Ship had vanished, a formidable presence descended.

The Celestial Star Child stood with an imposing stature, his gaze icy as it swept over the still-rippling void. A palpable killing intent flickered within his eyes.

"Damnation! That Treasure Ship actually incorporated a Void Gem."

"You cannot escape."

His expression turned grim. He forcefully activated a Divine Ability to begin tracking the group, but after a long moment, his gaze only grew darker and more sinister.

A vast, overwhelming aura erupted, churning the heavens and shaking the earth, causing the endless fiery inferno for hundreds of Li-lengths around to seethe and boil. For the best reading experience, visit (audio-novel.com).

"How infuriating! The chaotic and impure aura of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, volatile sea of magma and fire] is interfering with my Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]."

"..."

Meanwhile, the Green Sun Treasure Ark [a flying treasure shaped like a majestic ark] continued its flight deeper into the heart of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Unaware of the events unfolding behind them, the group's paramount task was to locate the ruins within the secret realm as swiftly as possible.

The treasure ark flew for seven or eight days, penetrating nearly a million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] into the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, before finally arriving at the site of the ancient ruins.

These ruins lay nestled within a valley of molten rock.

"Be cautious. There are Golden Core Spirit [powerful spirit beasts possessing a solidified golden core of power] here."

Gazing at the lava-filled valley ahead, the Recluse of Elegant Verse wore an expression of deep solemnity.

Thirty years prior, following a trail of scant clues, he had discovered these ruins and ventured inside once. No sooner had he entered than he was confronted by a formidable Golden Core Spirit.

Fortunately, he had already attained the Pseudo-Core Realm [a cultivation stage just below forming a true Golden Core] at that time, allowing him to barely escape the ruins with his life.

"Let's conceal our auras first," Eldrin Chen said, his voice low and cautious.

Exquisite Jiang activated the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk [a powerful magical artifact capable of manipulating earth and primal energies], sealing the auras of the group. Only then did she turn her gaze toward the ancient ruins ahead.

With a full month remaining before the ruins were set to open, the group did not idle away the time. Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, utilizing the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor [a formidable set of defensive armor imbued with purple and gold energies] and combining it with the Golden Radiance Glazed Lamp [a lamp that emits a brilliant, purifying golden light] wielded by the Recluse of Elegant Verse, gathered vast amounts of Fire Elemental Power [the fundamental spiritual energy of the fire element] to lay down a defensive Formation [a complex array or magical circle used for defense, attack, or cultivation] as a precaution.

Although this Formation was not anchored to a Spiritual Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy], the group invested a significant quantity of Spirit Stones [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] and harnessed the power of the local Fire Vein [a geographical feature rich in fire-attributed spiritual energy]. The resulting defensive array possessed astonishing potency.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, bolstered by this Formation, the defensive capabilities of the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor would be multiplied several times over.

Furthermore, the Golden Radiance Glazed Lamp, which normally could only unleash three bursts of 'Golden Light Glazed Fire' [a divine ability manifesting as a torrent of golden, glass-like flames] comparable to a strike from a Golden Core Late Stage [an advanced stage of the Golden Core cultivation realm] expert, would not only see its power increased by half but could also consecutively release nine such attacks.

Such a Formation was virtually equivalent to facing nine successive, full-power Divine Ability [a supreme technique or supernatural power mastered by high-level cultivators] assaults from a cultivator at the Golden Core Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Core realm].

With their preparations thoroughly complete, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. "With this Formation as our safeguard, even if the Celestial Star Child [a prestigious title for a prodigious cultivator] himself were to come knocking, we would be more than capable of giving him a nasty surprise."

"Indeed, this allows us to proceed with greater peace of mind," the Recluse of Elegant Verse agreed with a light laugh.

Once the defensive Formation was firmly in place, the group settled in to await the opening of the ancient ruins.

This site is an Ancient Ruins [a location from a bygone era, often containing remnants of ancient power and secrets]. Due to its immense age, the Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and patterns used for defense, confinement, or cultivation] within has long since developed significant flaws.

In the present day, after every thirty years of operation, these imperfections in the Formation cause a small breach to appear in its defenses.

The moment this breach opens is the optimal time for anyone to enter the ruins.

Amidst the anxious waiting of the gathered crowd, over a month passed in the blink of an eye. Finally, the day the ruins were to open arrived.

"*Hummm—*"

On that very day, a faint, resonant sound suddenly emanated from the void. This chapter appears courtesy of audio~novel.com.

Eldrin Chen rose to his feet and saw a fissure, roughly three Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] in size, split open within the mountain valley before him.

"The ruins are open."

Recluse of Elegant Verse also revealed a look of joy, but then spoke with grave seriousness, "Everyone, remember this well: this fissure will last for only three Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours]. After that, the Formation will repair itself."

"If you are not out within those three Shichen-time, you will be trapped inside, forced to wait another thirty years."

Exquisite Jiang [the female cultivator known for her peerless beauty and profound cultivation] nodded and was the first to step into the ancient ruins. The others swiftly followed, flying in behind her.

The moment he entered the ruins, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a rising star of the Chen Clan] was met by several crimson blurs lunging at him. They were all Crimson Flame Spirit [fiery demonic beasts that inhabit volcanic regions] at the Golden Core Realm [the third major stage of cultivation where one condenses a golden spiritual core].

With a flick of his wrist, he summoned his Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [his signature lifebound flying sword, imbued with solar flame energy]. He engaged one of the Golden Core Realm Demon Spirit [malevolent spiritual entities born from negative energy or corrupted places] and, with effortless grace, immediately forced it onto the defensive.

Still holding ample power in reserve, he swept his gaze across the chamber. He saw that Exquisite Jiang, who had entered first, was besieged by three Golden Core Spirit [a general term for demonic beasts at the Golden Core stage]. One of them possessed cultivation at the formidable Golden Core Late Stage [the pinnacle of the Golden Core Realm].

Yet, Exquisite Jiang's spiritual energy was profound and vast, her strength extraordinary. All four of her Lifebound Magical Treasure [magical artifacts forged with a cultivator's essence, growing in power alongside them] had advanced to the Fourth Rank Superior Grade [a high tier of power for magical treasures]. Thus, even facing three Golden Core Realm Demon Spirit alone, she did not yield an inch of ground.

Furthermore, there were numerous Violet Sanctum Realm [the stage following Foundation Establishment, where one opens a violet energy center] Demon Spirit present. Recluse of Elegant Verse [a scholarly cultivator known for his poetic talents], shielding his wife, single-handedly suppressed over twenty Violet Sanctum Demon Spirit, leaving them gasping for breath under his onslaught.

"End this swiftly,"

Eldrin Chen declared, his voice ringing out. He decided not to waste time and resolved to utterly annihilate these Golden Core Spirit.

His opponent was merely at the Golden Core Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Golden Core Realm] and was weaker than a Human Race [the collective term for humankind in this cultivation world] cultivator of the same Golden Core stage by a fair margin. Given his own prowess, dealing with it was naturally a simple matter.

He unleashed his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of powerful flying swords] in a relentless assault, quickly driving the Golden Core Spirit into a desperate retreat. Finally, with a decisive motion, he summoned the Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword [a sword renowned for its potency against demonic beings] and brought it down in a cleaving strike filled with annihilating force.

The Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword erupted with a sword radiance spanning hundreds of Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], transforming into a roaring Black Dragon that descended with a cleaving strike, instantly bisecting this Golden Core Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity formed from condensed elemental energy, possessing strength comparable to a Golden Core cultivator].

The other three Golden Core Spirit [powerful spiritual entities formed from condensed elemental energy, possessing strength comparable to a Golden Core cultivator], seeing the situation turn dire, immediately thought of fleeing.

However, Exquisite Jiang was well-prepared. She activated the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk [an enchanted artifact that can stabilize and seal space] to lock down the surrounding void, then continuously assailed them with the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword.

To prevent them from breaking the seal, Exquisite Jiang even summoned her Lifebound Avatar [a powerful spiritual clone linked to one's life force]. This avatar, possessing cultivation at the Golden Core Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Golden Core cultivation stage], unleashed several Fourth-Rank Magical Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts] and an Innate Divine Ability [a supreme innate technique], immediately forcing one of the Golden Core Spirit [powerful spiritual entities] into a desperate defensive stance.

Once Eldrin Chen extricated himself and joined the fray, the outcome of this battle was all but sealed.

The battle raged for roughly one Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], culminating in the complete annihilation of all four Golden Core Spirit [powerful spiritual entities formed from condensed elemental energy].

"It is done."

With these Golden Core Spirit [powerful spiritual entities] slain, everyone present heaved a profound sigh of relief.

Eldrin Chen watched the dissipating Demon Spirit [spiritual entities, often malevolent or formed from chaotic energies] with a trace of regret.

These Golden Core Spirit [powerful spiritual entities] were not demonic beasts but manifestations of heaven and earth's fire essence. Upon their destruction, the Demon Core [the condensed energy core of a powerful spiritual being or demonic beast] within them dissolved back into primal fire essence, making it impossible to refine into Golden Core Formation Pill [a precious elixir that aids in forming a Golden Core].

However, the demise of these Golden Core Spirits [powerful spirit beings whose cultivation has coalesced into a Golden Core] was not without its rewards.

From the dissipating vital essence of the slain beasts, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang managed to intercept several thousand strands of Solar Fire Essence [a potent spiritual energy imbued with the essence of the sun]. The value of this captured essence alone reached several million Spirit Stones [minerals that store and radiate spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

Although this type of Solar Fire Essence is not as pure as that cultivated by a practitioner, it can still be refined within a high-grade alchemical furnace. Through this process, it can be purified into a form suitable for forging magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]. Read, share, and discuss at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.