Chapter 507 : Contenders of the Heavenly Dao

Among these thirty-some Heaven's Chosen who have forged a Superior Golden Core, they are either the direct heirs of Nascent Soul Immortal Clan and Sect lineages, or they are individuals of immense destiny among the Rogue Cultivator.

Without exception, they are all the most exceptional geniuses. Barring unforeseen circumstances, breaking through to the True Lord Realm in the future would be a matter of course for them. Their gathering here now is solely for the purpose of contending for the opportunity to achieve a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

For Eldrin Chen, those who pose a certain level of threat are precisely these thirty-some individuals.

And among these thirty, there are over a dozen Heaven's Chosen who possess a Dao Body [a constitution innately attuned to the Dao, granting profound cultivation advantages]. Compared to the other Superior Golden Core cultivators, these beings blessed with a Dao Body represent the most formidable challenge.

Heaven's Chosen who possess a Dao Body can advance their Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a cultivator's personally bonded and most powerful enchanted artifact] ahead of schedule, and can even, with great effort, unleash combat power approaching that of a True Lord Combat Power. These are the ones with a genuine hope of forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

Eldrin Chen studied the list for a long while before setting it down. "These individuals," he said, "have all accumulated their Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable base of cultivation power built over time] over the past Millennium in the regions surrounding the Heaven's Spine Mountains. It seems they are not to be underestimated."

"Indeed," Zixu the Daoist nodded in agreement. "To be frank, relying on my own strength alone, I do not have great confidence in seizing the Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial essence of the Heavenly Dao, a supreme treasure for cultivation]."

"If I could not cooperate with you this time, I would have sought another partner."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod. "For now, all we can do is wait for the arrival of the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial event where the energies of Heaven and Earth align, often heralding great opportunities or changes]."

Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed. Join our community of readers at audio-novel`com.

As the appointed time drew near, the imposing aura of the Heaven's Spine Mountain grew increasingly profound and majestic.

On this day, Eldrin Chen felt the heavens and earth grow dim and heavy. An unparalleled, monumental will descended from the Nine Heavens Above [the celestial realms above], intertwining with a profound, inscrutable will rising from the vast and boundless earth.

Heaven and Earth Resonance [a profound resonance between the celestial and terrestrial realms] occurred, and all things fell into solemn silence.

The two inscrutable wills between heaven and earth were too vast and majestic, akin to a Nine Heavens Above [celestial] Star Immortal Lord stirring from slumber.

"Is this the power of heaven and earth?"

Eldrin Chen was astonished. It was merely a wisp of an inscrutable will, yet the power it manifested surpassed that of a Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul] by hundreds of millions of times.

This power was utterly beyond the mortal realm. Even within the Nine Heavens [the celestial realms] and among Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], it would likely rank among the pinnacle existences.

Fortunately, the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness or intent of the cosmos] was merely a manifestation of certain fundamental rules, not a true living being.

In that fleeting moment, the Heaven and Earth Will [cosmic intent] merged as one. Within the profundity, a sliver of sentience awakened.

A strand of spiritual light ignited from the summit of the Heaven's Spine Mountain, sweeping over all living beings present. A benevolent, nurturing power also began to suffuse and nourish the assembly.

To the Heaven and Earth Will [the conscious will of the world itself], all living beings within the Purple Realm are like children nurtured within its embrace.

The distinction lies in this: Demonic Monsters [demonic creatures driven by insatiable greed] ceaselessly plunder and deplete the world's latent potential. To the Heaven and Earth Will, they are the most loathsome parasites and blight.

In contrast, the Human Race excels at stewardship and cultivation, diligently maintaining the balance of spiritual energy within the world. Thus, they are its most cherished children.

To speak with strict truth, the myriad beings of heaven and earth are not precisely its *favored* children. Rather, this teeming multitude of lives is but one among countless billions of vitalities it is nurturing.

Only those who ultimately Ascend to Immortal Eternity [achieve immortality and transcendence], soaring into the Immortal Realm, become its true pride—the beloved, true-born offspring of its labor.

Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that every Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended a profound Dao] is an existence upon which the Heaven and Earth Will focuses its attention. Every individual who Ascends to Immortal Eternity is, without doubt, this world's Heaven's Mandate Child [a child blessed by the mandate of heaven].

In this moment, the Heaven and Earth Will stirred from its slumber. An ineffable consciousness swept over the assembled cultivators. Sensing the presence of Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang, a profound sense of satisfaction welled up within it.

A surge of fondness arose in its heart. It then summoned the Nine Firmaments Power [the primordial power of the highest heavens], causing five strands of ethereal, noble violet essence to descend.

"It's Heavenly Dao Qi [Heavenly Dao Essence, a supreme-grade spiritual energy imbued with the laws of the Dao]!"

Someone exclaimed in astonishment. The Heaven's Spine Mountains typically gave birth to only three strands of Heavenly Dao Qi at a time. This time, it had produced five—a near-unprecedented event.

As the strands of Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial essence of the Heavenly Dao, a supreme treasure for cultivation] descended, the assembled cultivators surged into action, chasing after the scattered wisps of this divine energy.

Exchanging a glance, Eldrin Chen and his two companions shot forward on their escape lights, pursuing one particular thread of the Heavenly Dao Qi.

This thread had landed several hundred thousand Li-lengths away. By the time Eldrin Chen and the others arrived, it was already claimed by a Golden Core Great Demon.

There was nothing to discuss. Eldrin Chen raised his sword and, in a single flash of steel, severed the demon's head from its shoulders.

Along their path, many Golden Core True Person [cultivators who have reached the Golden Core Realm] attempted to seize the prize, but most retreated upon seeing the formidable trio united.

Only a few Heaven's Chosen [prodigies blessed by fate] who had achieved Superior Golden Core [the highest grade of Golden Core foundation] dared to challenge them. Yet, they were no match for the three and were forced to withdraw after being repelled. Find thousands of chapters at audi novel.com.

Although they had secured one strand of Heavenly Dao Qi, the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and intent of the world itself] had sealed the Heaven's Spine Mountains. They would have to wait until the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a profound event where Heaven and Earth align and interact] concluded before they could leave. This meant there would still be opportunities for others to snatch it away.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen declared, "Another thread lies three million Li-lengths to the east. Let us go and contend for it."

The trio sped eastward. This eastern region was traditionally the domain of Nascent Soul Demon Emperor. However, with the descent of the Heaven and Earth Will, even these mighty demon emperors had been forced into submission, not daring to attack the numerous Human Race Golden Core cultivators.

After traversing several million Li-lengths, Eldrin Chen arrived in the east to find a fierce battle already raging. Dozens of Golden Core True Person were besieging three others, all vying for control of the precious Heavenly Dao Qi.

"Guanghe the Daoist, Tianyuan the Daoist, Changyu the True Person..."

Eldrin Chen recognized the origins of the three individuals being besieged. Among them, Guanghe the Daoist was a direct descendant of a Nascent Soul Immortal Sect.

Tianyuan the Daoist was the premier Rogue Cultivator True Person of Tianmo Continent, one who possessed great fortune from birth. Changyu the True Person was the designated successor to the position of Clan Lord for a certain Nascent Soul Immortal Clan.

All three possessed a Dao Body [a constitution of exceptional talent aligned with the Dao], making them Heaven's Chosen [individuals of supreme destiny] rarely seen in a Millennium. Each wielded a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact of immense power used to suppress demonic forces]. It was unexpected to see them joining forces.

They watched as the wisp of Heavenly Dao Qi [the primordial essence of the Heavenly Dao] was seized by the trio working in concert. Facing the encirclement of the crowd, they showed not a trace of fear.

Were it not for the multitude of formidable techniques possessed by those present, and the fact that one Heaven's Chosen with a Dao Body had deployed a set of Fifth Rank Formation Flags [banners used to anchor and power a magical formation], the three would likely have already seized the chance to escape.

"Now is the time to act."

His gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dao Qi suppressed within Guanghe the Daoist's sleeve, Eldrin Chen urged his Flying Sword forward.

In an instant, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary immortal swords] weaved through the air, their first strike already unleashing the full might of the Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword [an immortal sword specialized for vanquishing demons], driving straight for Guanghe the Daoist.

Facing such an assault, Guanghe the Daoist's expression shifted wildly. Though he was a man of immense pride, confronting the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords wielded by Eldrin Chen now sent a chill of dread crawling over his scalp.

"Guanghe Sack."

In his moment of shock and terror, Guanghe the Daoist unleashed his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force].

This Guanghe Sack was the foremost heritage Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] of the Guanghe Sect, requiring the silk of the 'Void Ancient Silkworm' [a legendary silkworm that weaves threads touched by the void] as its primary material. Once activated, it could draw all things between heaven and earth into its depths to be refined.

To cultivate this Spiritual Treasure, Guanghe the Daoist had even drawn a great river spanning ten thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] into its confines, refining it into a mass of Guanghe Heavy Water [an incredibly dense and potent spiritual water].

If a Nascent Soul Demon Emperor [a demonic beast equivalent to a human Nascent Soul cultivator] were to be drawn inside, it would likely be crushed by the heavy water's pressure and refined into a mass of pure essence within a few years. Published by audio-novel dot com. All rights reserved.