Chapter 510 : The Rising Sun Ascendant

It is said that when this Divine Ability is cultivated to its ultimate pinnacle, subduing a True Dragon with pure physical strength alone would be a trivial feat.

Though he remains far from that lofty stage, his deepening comprehension of the five divine thunders has already forged a physical might that far surpasses that of any ordinary True Lord.

For Mountain Tower Yue to withstand a single palm strike from him while still at the Golden Core realm speaks volumes of his exceptional talent, marking him as a seed of the highest caliber for body-refining cultivation.

With Mountain Tower Yue's defeat, the gazes of the onlookers grew heavy and contemplative.

Mountain Tower Yue had been bested by superior skill; there was nothing more to say. The three who had already sparred with Eldrin Chen earlier knew they were no match for him, and now they harbored no confidence to step forward.

They hoped to see if Eldrin Chen's spiritual energy reserves would be significantly depleted, waiting for a chance to pluck the ripe fruit. But the moment had not yet arrived.

Seeing the standoff, Lord White Dawn finally stepped forward. He clasped his hands in salute and said, "I have long heard of the famed Returning Abyss Sword Immortal. It is my fortune to meet you."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "Make your move," he stated simply.

Without further preamble, Lord White Dawn raised a hand and summoned forth a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

He understood perfectly well that against a powerhouse of Eldrin Chen's caliber, only techniques on the level of Great God Ability or Spiritual Treasure-grade artifacts could pose a genuine threat. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio—novel.com.

All other Divine Ability and magical treasure were but minor arts, incapable of harming his physical body.

Lord White Dawn's was an ancient scroll. This treasure was named the Rising Sun Ancient Scroll, conceived during his enlightenment while contemplating the Ancient Primordial Inscription. It contained a Great God Ability known as 'Rising Sun Ascendant'.

Now, as Lord White Dawn channeled his power, this Lifebound Spiritual Treasure was fully unleashed. A fiery crimson sun rose majestically, bearing the power to suppress heaven and earth as it pressed down upon Eldrin Chen.

"Not bad."

Eldrin Chen offered a word of praise. Although this Rising Sun Ancient Scroll could not compare to the Chen Clan's collection of similar Spiritual Treasure, such as the Ancient Vast Sea Map Scroll, it was still a fine Spiritual Treasure in its own right.

Such Spiritual Treasure possessed the power to suppress demons and refine fiends, exerting immense restraint against demonic and monstrous beings. Even a True Lord would need to tread carefully.

Yet for Eldrin Chen, that was the extent of its threat. No matter how potent the Spiritual Treasure or mighty the Divine Ability, his pair of Celestial Abyss Twin Swords cleaved through all opposition, shattering every technique with a single stroke.

One after another, sword beams descended, mercilessly severing and extinguishing the radiant sun.

"Incredible power!"

Lord White Dawn's expression shifted abruptly. Gritting his teeth, he summoned another Spiritual Treasure—this time, a simple, ancient bamboo scroll.

This jade slip was Lord White Dawn's second Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to its owner's life force and soul], named the Primordial Heavenly God Tome. It was forged using a unique method for crafting Lifebound Spiritual Treasure that Lord White Dawn had fortuitously obtained.

The Primordial Heavenly God Tome was refined from Heavenly Sword Bamboo [a rare spiritual bamboo known for its sword-like sharpness and resilience]. Inscribed upon it were profoundly mysterious characters and Dao patterns [esoteric symbols representing the fundamental principles of the cosmos], their meanings deep and difficult to comprehend. Yet, each pattern radiated an aura of Indestructibility Sword Intent [a sword will focused on the concept of unbreakable defense and eternal sharpness].

With a mere unfurling, the Primordial Heavenly God Tome transformed, unleashing nineteen dazzling beams of sword light that shot towards Eldrin Chen with peerless sharpness.

The onlookers raised their eyes, their expressions tightening slightly. Even Path Master Unreal revealed a look of solemn gravity.

This Lord White Dawn, possessing two Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, likely possessed strength not the slightest bit inferior to his own. Among the many Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of spiritual power] experts participating in this battle, he was undoubtedly ranked within the top five.

"What an impressive Spiritual Treasure [a general term for enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]," someone exclaimed.

Eldrin Chen also voiced his admiration. It was the first time he had witnessed such a unique type of Spiritual Treasure, and he couldn't help but feel his horizons had been broadened.

However, although Lord White Dawn was formidable, he ultimately could not secure victory. Eldrin Chen met his assaults solely with the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, his demeanor radiating a transcendent composure and unshakable calm.

After several dozen exchanges, Eldrin Chen finally activated the Trinity Divine Thunder [a powerful divine thunder technique that combines three elemental forces] and struck, sending Lord White Dawn stumbling and plummeting from the sky.

Having suffered this unexpected setback, Lord White Dawn's face paled slightly. He clasped his hands and said, "Your methods, Fellow Daoist, are truly Extraordinary. I admit my inferiority. I shall take my leave now."

It was clear that Lord White Dawn had conceded his inability to seize the Heavenly Path Energy [a primordial energy of the heavens, essential for forming a supreme-grade Primordial Spirit] held by Eldrin Chen and had simply departed to contend for the other two strands of Heavenly Path Energy.

As Lord White Dawn took his leave, the gazes of the remaining cultivators converged upon Immortal Maiden Violet Jade.

A subtle flicker passed through the brow of Immortal Maiden Violet Jade. Unlike the others, her Ivy Palace was an Infant Soul Great Sect [a major sect led by cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage], and its Mistress of Ivy Palace was a True Lord [a title for a cultivator at the late Primordial Spirit stage] of the Infant Soul Late Stage.

Even if she failed to secure this strand of Heavenly Path Energy today, the Mistress of Ivy Palace could eventually gather sufficient Heavenly Path Energy for her, though it would require a longer period of waiting.

Therefore, even without obtaining this particular strand, forging a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the highest grade of Primordial Spirit foundation, formed with Heavenly Path Energy] was not an impossibility for her.

With this thought, she let out a soft, regretful sigh. "This humble one fears she is also no match for you, sir. I shall take my leave as well." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

With two of the six formidable prodigies having departed, the remaining four exchanged glances, their expressions ultimately settling into resignation.

Long Cosmos True Person clasped his hands and offered a bitter smile. "Your magical power is profound, esteemed ones. This old man admits his inferiority. It seems my hope of seizing the Heavenly Path Energy is lost. I must content myself with forging an Earthly Path Infant Soul [a high-grade Primordial Spirit foundation, formed with Earthly Path Energy]."

The others mirrored his helpless expression. While a Heavenly Path Infant Soul was immensely powerful, capable of fusing with three Innate Divine Ability [a powerful innate supernatural power], it demanded exceptional fortune and innate talent.

For the majority of Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators at the Golden Core stage], successfully forging an Earthly Path Infant Soul was considered a path of boundless future prospects.

Seeing little hope of seizing the Heavenly Path Energy [a rare spiritual essence said to contain a fragment of heavenly law], the group of Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual energy into a solid Golden Core] could only retreat. It seemed many, realizing their chances were slim, had abandoned their ambitions to contend for the Heavenly Path Energy.

After the crowd dispersed, Eldrin Chen and his two companions returned to the valley to quietly await the conclusion of this Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial phenomenon where heaven and earth align, often triggering fateful events].

Time passed, unmeasured. The oppressive gloom that had shrouded the heavens gradually receded, and the darkened sky began to clear. The immense pressure that had weighed upon the world had already dissipated, unnoticed.

Eldrin Chen opened his eyes and said to Path Master Unreal, "After this matter, I intend to return and enter seclusion. I fear it will be some time before we meet again, Fellow Daoist."

Path Master Unreal nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "When we next meet, I suspect both of us will have leapt beyond the mortal pond and transformed into Nine Heavens True Dragon [legendary dragon beings of immense power that soar among the highest heavens]."

Beside them, Exquisite Jiang chuckled softly. Having obtained the Heavenly Path Energy, they would all enter seclusion to attempt their breakthrough to Infant Soul [the realm where a cultivator's Primordial Spirit takes infant form, a monumental leap in power]. Once achieved, saying they had transformed from common koi into majestic dragons would be no exaggeration.

After bidding farewell, Eldrin Chen did not immediately depart the Skyline Mountain Range. They first journeyed to Vast Righteousness Peak to take their leave of Vast Righteousness True Lord.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, the True Lord smiled and said, "I know your purpose in coming. There is no need for thanks."

"Having seized the Heavenly Path Energy, you are destined to walk among our ranks in the future. If you truly wish to express gratitude, simply lend a hand to any promising talents of the Human Race you may encounter on your path."

With those words, Vast Righteousness True Lord said no more, instructing an attendant to see the two off.

After the two of them left Vast Righteousness Peak, Eldrin Chen glanced back and remarked with a touch of emotion, "The Vast Righteousness True Lord possesses a spirit of Vast Righteousness [boundless moral integrity and righteousness]. The openness of his heart and the nobility of his character are truly unparalleled in my entire life."

Although Eldrin Chen's nature was sharp and reserved, he was, in truth, a man of immense pride within. For him to offer such high praise to another was an exceedingly rare occurrence.

Exquisite Jiang also nodded, sharing his sentiment. "A True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator] like the Vast Righteousness True Lord, who selflessly expounds the Dao for the younger generation of the Human Race and guides them without seeking personal gain, is genuinely a rarity beyond compare." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel dot com.