Chapter 400 : Clash of Magical Treasures

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could no longer afford to focus on suppressing the opponent's numerous Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]. He immediately channeled his power, directing the mirror's radiance from the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical mirror harnessing the powers of opposing cosmic forces] towards his foe.

In that fleeting Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void erupted with dazzling brilliance. Its light acted like a vortex, drawing in and absorbing the Magnetic Divine Radiance [a powerful force field of magnetic energy] unleashed by the Magnetic Treasure Bracer.

Following this counter, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were finally freed from their entanglement. However, the two Magnetic Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts imbued with magnetic properties] had now become inextricably locked together. It seemed a decisive victory between them would be difficult to achieve in the short term.

"*Whoosh—*"

Seizing the moment while Eldrin Chen was occupied suppressing the Magnetic Treasure Bracer, the other female Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of power] cultivator seized her chance. With a swift motion, she summoned and hurled forth a green jade Magical Treasure shaped like a ceremonial scepter.

This treasure was named the 'Jadeite Exquisite Jade' [a scepter carved from the finest spiritual jade], a Supreme Grade Magical Treasure [the highest classification of enchanted artifacts]. It released a sharp sound as it unleashed its Divine Ability [a supreme technique or power], the 'Jade Divine Radiance' [an emerald-hued light capable of disrupting defensive energies]. Astonishingly, this radiance proved effective against Defensive Magical Treasure [artifacts specialized for protection], carving a breach through the protective glow emanating from the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Divine Ability reacted with instinctual speed, his will and power moving as one. He reflexively activated the Solar True Aegis [a defensive technique manifesting as a shield of condensed solar essence], which flared to life just in time to intercept the devastating strike.

Having blocked the attack, Eldrin Chen could not suppress a slight twitch at the center of his brow. A cold realization settled in his gut.

Had this been an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator, that single blow would likely have cleaved their physical body in two. Even for Eldrin Chen, whose physique rivaled that of a Nascent Soul [the fourth major realm, where one's spirit forms an independent infant soul] realm expert, taking the hit directly would have assuredly resulted in...

...at the very least, a significant injury. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at http://www . audio-novel.com.

After all, while the Jade Divine Radiance [a divine light technique that specializes in countering defensive treasures] is exceptionally effective against Defensive Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts designed for protection], its destructive power is relatively weak. Moreover, breaking through a Supreme Grade Magical Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality and power] would consume a significant amount of energy. It likely would not be sufficient to injure the physical body of a Nascent Soul [a cultivator who has formed their spiritual core into an infant-like Nascent Soul] cultivator.

Regardless, the Solar True Aegis [a defensive technique manifesting as a shield of solidified solar essence] possessed formidable power and finally managed to block the residual force of that strike.

Having nearly suffered a hidden loss, Eldrin Chen naturally did not dare to be careless. While restoring the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a mighty bell-shaped treasure that embodies the unyielding nature of the earth], he once again activated the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of armor forged from purple-gold and possessing a glazed, diamond-like hardness].

With these three layers of defense enveloping him, even a False Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a flawed or incomplete Nascent Soul core] would find it difficult to harm him. The only drawback was the considerably increased consumption of his spiritual energy.

Once his defenses were secured, Eldrin Chen again urged the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of immortal swords, one embodying heavenly power, the other the Separated Flame] to slash forth. Coordinating with continuous barrages of Five Elements Divine Thunder [divine thunderbolts containing the combined power of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], he forced his opponent to cease using the Jadeite Exquisite Jade [a treasure of exquisite jadeite that can emit a jade-colored divine light].

With the threat of that Supreme Grade Magical Treasure neutralized, Eldrin Chen, relying on his formidable strength, began to maneuver with masterful strategy, actually driving the five opponents into a steady retreat.

"This is bad! Quickly, lend the Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, high-ranking elder of a clan or sect] a hand!"

The nearby Purple Mansion [the cultivation realm where one opens a 'Purple Mansion' spiritual palace within their dantian] and Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their foundation, a step above Qi Refinement] cultivators shouted in unison. They began to unleash a torrent of Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators for combat and cultivation], launching a relentless assault.

Their Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often using flags or artifacts, to create a specific effect like attack or defense] had been shattered by the Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations [a powerful cultivation art technique]. Now, they could only resort to hurling Flying Sword [swords that can be controlled remotely with spiritual energy] and other Magical Treasure in attack. Instantly, hundreds upon hundreds of Magical Treasure and Divine Ability [supernatural powers cultivated by immortals] rained down. Even Eldrin Chen felt there was almost nowhere to evade.

"Troublesome."

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened. Even with his profound and vast mana reserves, he felt the sheer nuisance of these low-level cultivators within this Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and objects to create specific magical effects].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen was not without means to deal with low-level cultivators.

With a simple lift of his hand, he summoned and activated the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a supreme defensive treasure], sending it soaring into the heavens.

All who witnessed it saw a golden bell, vast enough to span the Firmament [the vault of heaven], pressing down upon the world, radiating a mottled, hazy light.

"BONG—"

In that Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], a sound of immense, deafening grandeur erupted.

The onlookers watched, helpless, as a transparent shockwave surged forth. Where it passed, the earth shattered, boulders were hurled backward, and even mountains ten thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] tall were pulverized into dust.

One by one, Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their spiritual foundation] and even Purple Mansion Cultivator [cultivators who have opened their spiritual core mansion] were sent reeling, coughing blood. Over a hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator had their physical bodies explode on the spot. Many Purple Mansion Cultivator who stood too close had their bones and sinews shattered, dissolving into crimson mist.

Countless other cultivators were left deafened, bleeding from all seven orifices as they perished. This was the price for daring to intervene in a battle between Golden Core, Late Stage [cultivators in the advanced stage of forming their golden spiritual core] without the aid of a protective Formation.

Even the five Golden Core Cultivator were forced to retreat explosively, compelled to expend every ounce of their skill just to withstand the onslaught.

"This great bell is also a supreme-grade Magical Treasure for mass combat."

The several Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators who have formed a Golden Core, a solidified core of spiritual power], their souls still trembling, could not help but exclaim in astonishment.

They had no time to attack Eldrin Chen and hurriedly channeled their Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] and Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] in an attempt to suppress the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell.

But at that very moment, Sword Intent [the conceptual will and power of the sword, a high-level manifestation of a sword cultivator's prowess] erupted from within Eldrin Chen, a dazzling radiance illuminating the boundless void.

In a flash, infinite Sword Intent swirled and revolved endlessly around Eldrin Chen's fingertip, transforming into countless sword auras that shot forth in a violent storm.

It was actually the Great Divine Ability [a supreme-level supernatural technique] 'Phantom-Splitting Sword Art' [a sword technique that creates myriad phantom blades] reappearing in the mortal realm, its very first move aiming to crush the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths [a poetic term for the entire cosmos or all realms of existence]. For uninterrupted reading, go to site: audio-novel.com.

"Disaster!"

The hearts of the several Golden Core True Person [a respectful title for a Golden Core realm cultivator] sank, and they could only desperately activate their Divine Ability and Magical Treasure to defend.

Yet, in that same instant, a great number of Foundation Establishment Purple Mansion Cultivators [cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion realms, the stages below Golden Core] were slain by the sword light, their blood staining the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky].

"Ah, a mass-combat Great Divine Ability!"

"Now is the moment."

Amidst the chorus of lamentations from the Huo Clan cultivators, Hugo Huo instead revealed a visage of lethal intent.

With a flick of his hand, he unleashed a dazzling streak of light, aiming it at Eldrin Chen, whose mana reserves were severely depleted.

The streak of light flashed and transformed into a pale golden sword radiance, its power rivaling a full-force strike from a Golden Core Cultivator.

"Golden Flame God-Slaying Sword Aura Talisman!"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. This was an exceptionally high-grade sword talisman, its power reaching seventy percent of a strike from a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Such a formidable blow could inflict serious damage even upon a False Nascent Soul Cultivator.

It became clear that the heavy losses suffered by the Huo Clan cultivators were within Hugo Huo's calculations. He was prepared to pay any price to seize this opportunity to slay Eldrin Chen, allowing him to focus all efforts on besieging Lyra Jiang.

In truth, Eldrin Chen's condition was far from ideal. He had consecutively activated his Magical Treasure and Divine Ability, even unleashing the mana-intensive Great Divine Ability [a supreme technique of immense power and consumption], and had not yet caught his breath.

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen frantically drew upon the mana reserves within the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform and forcefully channeled the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder to slash towards the incoming attack.

With Eldrin Chen's current level of mana, the power he could unleash with this Divine Ability was already comparable to that of a False Nascent Soul Cultivator. A single strike consumed nearly half the potency stored within that sword talisman.

Yet, the remaining force of the sword aura did not diminish. It surged forth, shattering through the dual protective aegises of the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor and the Solar True Aegis in succession.

Alas, after cleaving through two treasures, the sword aura's power was nearly spent. It merely left a shallow, superficial scar upon Eldrin Chen's physical body.

"Impossible!"

Witnessing that his meticulously planned sword strike had only inflicted a light wound, Hugo Huo's face contorted with disbelief.

By his calculations, the residual force of that single sword should have been sufficient to cleave a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivators's body in twain, forcing Eldrin Chen to abandon his physical form and flee for his life.

What he had utterly failed to anticipate was that Eldrin Chen's physical body had been tempered to a resilience rivaling that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. An ordinary Fourth Rank Low Grade Magical Treasure could scarcely harm him; the fact that this attack's remnants had managed to leave even a minor injury was, in itself, a testament to its fearsome power.

Seeing that his wounds were not severe, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Lyra Jiang, witnessing Eldrin Chen suffer such a blow, unleashed her Divine Light of the Five Void Tribulations once more, her heart brimming with fury.

This time, there was no legion of low-ranking cultivators channeling a Formation to block it. The torrential divine radiance pierced through the mountain where Ronan stood, coming perilously close to shattering the Four Symbols Formation entirely.

It was still Hugo Huo who forcefully channeled his mana, seizing the moment to unleash his second Life-Bound Magical Treasure, the Mountain and River Fan [a powerful fan capable of manifesting landscapes], which managed to block a portion of the attack's residual force, allowing him to withstand the blow.

"Now!"

At that very instant, Eldrin Chen also drained the last of the mana stored within the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a lotus-shaped platform that stores and refines spiritual energy].

He seized the opportunity to counterattack, unleashing the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords with flawless synergy. To do so, he even used the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a defensive bell embodying the unyielding essence of earth] to directly withstand the relentless assaults from the five Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual energy into a solid Golden Core].

"*Clang!*—"

In that fleeting moment, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords merged, unleashing a strike whose power rivaled a full-force attack from a False Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a nascent soul but not yet fully stabilized it].

A dazzling, peerless sword aura, like a meteor from beyond the heavens, shot forth. With a resonant *clang*, it cleaved through the entangled Four Symbols Formation [a defensive formation based on the four celestial beasts] that had been restraining them. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com. Support the original.