Chapter 400 : Clash of Primordial Treasures

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could no longer afford to focus on suppressing the opponent's numerous magical treasures. He immediately channeled his power, directing the mirror's radiance from the Polarity Void Mirror towards the target.

In that fleeting Ksana-time, the Polarity Void Mirror erupted with dazzling brilliance, its light drawing in and absorbing the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light unleashed by the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet.

After this clash, although the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords were freed from entanglement, the two primordial magnetic magical treasures had become locked in a fierce struggle. It seemed unlikely a victor would emerge between them anytime soon.

"Whoosh—"

Just as Eldrin Chen was suppressing the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet, the other female Golden Core cultivator seized the opportunity to strike. She summoned a green jade Jadeite Exquisite Jade [a scepter-like artifact carved from exquisite jadeite].

This treasure, named the 'Jadeite Exquisite Jade', was a top-grade magical treasure. With a resonant hum, it released its Divine Ability [a supernatural power cultivated by immortals], the 'Jasper Divine Light'. Astonishingly, this light could erode defensive magical treasures, carving a breach through the protective glow of the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's Divine Ability reacted with instinctive speed, his mind and intent moving as one. He reflexively activated the Solar True Aegis [a shield of condensed solar essence], successfully blocking the lethal strike.

Having parried the blow, a faint tremor passed through Eldrin Chen's brow.

Had this been an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator, that single strike would likely have cleaved their physical body in two. Even for Eldrin Chen, whose physique rivaled that of an Infant Soul cultivator, the impact would have surely inflicted...

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After all, while the Jasper Divine Light [a divine ability that specializes in countering defensive artifacts] excels at breaking through defensive magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators], its direct killing power is relatively weak. Moreover, shattering a top-grade magical treasure would consume a significant amount of energy. To truly injure the physical body of an Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has condensed their nascent soul, a core of spiritual consciousness] would likely be beyond its capability.

Regardless, the formidable power of the Solar True Aegis [a divine ability that manifests a shield of condensed solar essence] proved Extraordinary [a descriptor for someone or something remarkable], finally blocking the residual force of that strike.

Having nearly suffered a hidden loss, Eldrin Chen naturally dared not be careless. While restoring the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a bell-shaped magical treasure renowned for its supreme defensive properties], he once again activated the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of armor forged from purple-gold and spiritual glaze].

With these three layers of defense now upon him, even a False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator [a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core realm, possessing power approaching that of the true Infant Soul realm] would find it difficult to harm him. The only drawback was the considerably increased drain on his spiritual energy reserves.

Having secured his own defense, Eldrin Chen once again channeled energy into the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords], sending forth slashing sword energies. He coordinated these attacks with continuous barrages of Five Elements Divine Thunder [divine thunderbolts imbued with the power of the five fundamental elements], forcing his opponent to cease using the Jadeite Exquisite Jade [a top-grade magical treasure carved from exquisite spiritual jade].

With the threat of that top-grade magical treasure removed, Eldrin Chen, relying on his formidable strength, began to maneuver with overwhelming force. He pressed the attack so fiercely that he drove the five opponents into a steady retreat.

"This is bad! Quickly, lend the Patriarch [the revered leader of a clan or sect] a hand!"

The nearby Violet Sanctum [the cultivation realm where one opens their Violet Palace, a spiritual center] and Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their spiritual foundation] cried out in alarm. They began to unleash a torrent of magical treasure, their attacks raining down incessantly.

Their Formation [a structured arrangement, often of cultivators or artifacts, used to channel and amplify power] had been shattered by the Void Five Tribulations Divine Light [a divine light technique that harnesses the power of void and tribulation]. Now, they could only resort to hurling their flying swords and other magical treasure. In an instant, hundreds upon hundreds of magical treasure and Divine Ability [supernatural powers mastered through cultivation] descended like a storm. Even Eldrin Chen felt there was almost nowhere left to evade.

"Troublesome."

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened. Even with his profound and vast reserves of spiritual power [the cultivated energy that fuels a cultivator's techniques], he felt the sheer number of these low-level cultivators within the formation was a troublesome obstacle to overcome.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen was not without means to deal with such swarms of lesser foes.

With a flick of his hand, he summoned forth and activated the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, sending it soaring into the heavens.

All who witnessed it saw a massive golden bell, radiating a mottled, hazy light, materialize high above in the Heavenly Vault and press down upon the world itself.

"BONG—"

In that instant, a sound of immense, deafening majesty erupted.

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

One by one, Foundation Establishment and even Violet Sanctum Cultivator cultivators were sent reeling back, coughing up blood. Over a hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator cultivators had their physical bodies explode on the spot. Many Violet Sanctum Cultivator cultivators who stood too close had their bones and sinews crushed, dissolving into clouds of bloody mist.

A great many other cultivators were struck deaf, bleeding from all seven orifices before perishing. This was the price for daring to intervene in a battle between Golden Core Late Stage experts without the protection of a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and objects to create defensive or offensive effects] to aid them.

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

"This great bell is actually a top-tier group-combat magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]."

The several Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators who have condensed a Golden Core, a major milestone] exclaimed, their souls still unsettled.

They had no time to attack Eldrin Chen and hurriedly channeled their Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique] and magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] in an attempt to suppress the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell.

But at that very moment, a torrent of sword intent erupted from within Eldrin Chen, a dazzling radiance illuminating the boundless void.

In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], infinite sword intent swirled ceaselessly around Eldrin Chen's fingertip, transforming into endless blades of sword energy that shot forth violently.

It was actually the Great God Ability [a supreme-level supernatural technique] 'Light-Splitting Shadow-Condensing Sword Art' [a sword art that splits light and condenses shadows] reappearing in the mortal realm, aiming to crush the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths [a poetic name for the entire cosmos] with its very first move. Find this and other novels at audio-novel`com.

"Disaster!"

The hearts of the several Golden Core True Person [a respectful title for a Golden Core cultivator] sank, and they could only desperately activate their Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique] and magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] to defend.

Yet in that same instant, a great number of Foundation Establishment [the realm of establishing one's cultivation foundation] and Violet Sanctum Cultivator [cultivators of the Violet Sanctum realm] were slain by the sword light, their blood staining the Heavenly Vault [the sky, the firmament].

"Ah, a group-combat Great God Ability [a supreme-level supernatural technique]!"

"Now is the moment."

Amidst the chorus of lamentations from the Huo Clan cultivators, Hugo Huo instead revealed a look of Slaughter [a fierce, predatory intent].

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

The streak of light flashed, transforming into a pale golden sword radiance. Its power was astonishingly comparable to a full-force strike from a Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual energy into a solid Golden Core, a major milestone].

"A !"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. This was an extremely high-grade sword talisman [a single-use magical item that unleashes a pre-sealed technique], its power already reaching seventy percent of a strike from an Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator whose nascent soul has formed within their Golden Core].

Such a formidable blow would cause even a False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator [a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core realm, touching upon the power of the next stage] to suffer grievously.

It turned out the heavy losses of the Huo Clan cultivators were within Hugo Huo's calculations. His plan was to seize this moment at any cost to eliminate Eldrin Chen, allowing him to focus the full force of his assault on Exquisite Jiang.

In truth, Eldrin Chen's condition was far from ideal. He had consecutively activated his magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] and Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique], even resorting to the immensely draining Great God Ability. He had not yet caught his breath.

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen frantically drew upon the spiritual energy reserves within the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne, forcibly channeling it to unleash the Two Polarities Divine Thunder in a desperate counter-strike.

With Eldrin Chen's current level of magical power [the refined energy cultivated and stored within a practitioner's body], the might he could unleash with this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] was already comparable to that of a False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator. A single strike consumed nearly half the power stored within that sword talisman [a talisman that releases a pre-sealed sword attack].

The remaining sword energy, its momentum undiminished, then proceeded to cleave through two layers of defensive energy: the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor and the Solar True Aegis.

Yet, after shattering two treasures, the sword energy's potency was largely spent. It merely left a shallow scar upon Eldrin Chen's physical body.

"Impossible!"

Witnessing that his meticulously planned sword strike had only inflicted a superficial wound, Hugo Huo wore an expression of utter disbelief.

By his calculations, the residual force of that sword should have been sufficient to bisect the body of a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator on the spot, forcing Eldrin Chen to abandon his physical form and flee for his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, capable of surviving the body's destruction].

What he had never anticipated was that Eldrin Chen's physical body had been tempered to a toughness rivaling that of an Infant Soul Cultivator. Ordinary Fourth Rank Low-Grade magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] could scarcely harm him; the fact that this attack's remnants left even a light injury was remarkable in itself.

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

Meanwhile, on the other side, Exquisite Jiang, witnessing Eldrin Chen suffer such a setback, unleashed the Void Five Tribulations Divine Light once more, her attack fueled by cold fury.

This time, there was no mass of low-level cultivators channeling a Formation [a structured arrangement that channels and amplifies energy] to block it. The torrential divine light pierced through mountains and rivers, coming perilously close to shattering the Four Symbols Formation.

It was still Hugo Huo who forcefully channeled his spiritual energy, seizing the moment to unleash his second Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Mountain and River Fan [a fan artifact capable of manifesting the power of mountains and rivers], to block a portion of the residual force and withstand this strike.

"Now!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen also completely drained the stored spiritual energy from the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne artifact that gathers and stores pure water and wood elemental energies].

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

"*Clang!*—"

In that fleeting instant, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords merged, erupting with power comparable to a full-force strike from a False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a nascent, unstable version of the Infant Soul, the stage beyond the Golden Core].

A dazzling, peerless sword aura, like a meteor from beyond the heavens, shot forth. With a resonant *clang*, it cleaved through the entangled manifestation of the Four Symbols [the four mythological creatures representing the cardinal directions and fundamental elements: Azure Dragon of the East, Vermilion Bird of the South, White Tiger of the West, and Black Tortoise of the North]. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel . com.