Chapter 517 : Clash of Divine Light and Sword

This Frigid Soul Divine Light [a divine light that freezes the soul and flesh] was the Innate Great God Ability [a supreme innate divine power] of Frigid Stream True Person, imbued with Frigid Soul Arcane Power [arcane power of soul-chilling frost]. Its might could truly be described as Extraordinary.

Even an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has matured into a true spiritual core], once struck by its radiance, would find their physical body and spiritual soul frozen solid, their flesh ultimately dissolving within the divine light.

However, the disparity in their cultivation bases and the quality of their Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] was significant. Moreover, the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a sword technique that manifests as a celestial river of pure yang water] was a mid-grade Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword [an immortal-slaying sword art]. Thus, despite the formidable power of this divine light, it could not withstand a single strike from Eldrin Chen's sword.

Behold, the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword descended like a mighty celestial river. Its boundless sword momentum, vast and unstoppable as the Milky Way, effortlessly extinguished this Frigid Soul Divine Light.

"Disaster!"

Frostriver Path Master's heart sank. His expression changed drastically as he unleashed his second Innate Great God Ability.

This Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique], named the Froststream True Aegis [a true shield of glacial currents], was Frostriver Path Master's most proficient defensive technique, a protective Art of Divine Subjugation [a divine art for subduing foes] of Great God Ability [Great Divine Power] grade.

Relying on this Great God Ability, Frostriver Path Master barely managed to block the residual force of the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword.

Yet, he found no room for relief, for not far away, the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [a sword of solar flame that returns to the abyss] erupted with soaring power, forcing his thirteen Frigid River Immortal Swords [immortal swords of the glacial river] into a desperate, retreating defense.

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Frostriver Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator specializing in frost and river-based arts] felt his heart lurch, realizing that continuing this battle would likely lead to his demise.

With that thought, he summoned his Escape Radiance [a radiant light-based escape technique] intending to flee, but Exquisite Jiang, who had been observing the battle, was already prepared.

She activated the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk [a magical disk that manipulates earth and void energies], causing it to envelop the surrounding space and forcefully push him back.

Seeing Exquisite Jiang watching him intently, Frostriver Path Master glanced back and finally noticed the Polarity Void Mirror [a mirror that controls the polarity of void and reality] hovering in the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realm]. Unbeknownst to him, it had already sealed off the land for a thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Cornered, he gritted his teeth and spat out a mouthful of Vital Essence Blood [a cultivator's life-force concentrated in their blood]. He performed a blood sacrifice of his own physical body, forcibly channeling that power into his Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual form of a high-level cultivator], intending to abandon his flesh and escape with his soul alone.

Yet, in that very instant, he felt an utterly sinister and alien power seize his spirit, rendering him completely immobile for a crucial moment.

By the time he regained his senses, a white Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal-grade power] was already streaking towards him, aimed directly at his vulnerable Infant Soul.

"The Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword."

"My life ends here."

Frostriver Path Master cried out in despair. Facing this Spiritual Treasure Immortal Sword [a supreme-grade spiritual weapon specifically designed to slay immortals], which was infamous for countering the Human Race [the collective of human cultivators], his spirit had been frozen for that fatal instant.

In that fleeting instant, Frostriver Path Master lost his chance to flee, his Infant Soul extinguished by the sword's edge.

After slaying Frostriver Path Master, the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword devoured his soul essence. A faint, ominous glow pulsed within the blade, its spectral power visibly swelling by a third.

"This sword..."

Eldrin Chen drew a sharp breath, his voice grave after a long pause. "To think this Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword can seize the soul of an Earthly Path Infant Soul cultivator. It is a blade forged to counter our Human Race, a truly sinister and unnatural Immortal Sword."

Stowing the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword, Eldrin Chen saw that Kael and the other Chen Clan cultivators had already stormed onto Frigid Stream Island.

In recent years, the number of Golden Core Cultivator within the Chen Immortal Clan had swelled rapidly. They now numbered a full fifteen.

The lineage of Exquisite Jiang had fewer, yet still boasted six Golden Core Cultivator.

This time, eleven Golden Core Cultivator had come, bolstered by the two False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator—Elara Lin and Eternal Profound Chen—and Kael Chen, a Superior-Tier Golden Core cultivator. Their force far outstripped the Golden Core Cultivator defending Frigid Stream Island.

Once they joined the fray, they swiftly seized control of the island's situation. The few Golden Core disciples of Frostriver Path Master were all cut down.

"We've found the Spirit Apricot Tree."

Watching Eldrin Chen collect the belongings of the late Frostriver Path Master, the Old Patriarch joyfully sought him out.

Upon meeting, the Old Patriarch immediately led him into the Hinter Peaks of Spirit Island. At the mountain's summit, Eldrin Chen beheld the Chen Clan's Ancient Spirit Apricot Tree.

After many years apart, the Spirit Apricot Tree's spiritual nature [its sentient essence and connection to the natural energies] had grown considerably. It seemed the time for its next advancement to the Fifth Rank [the fifth tier of power and rarity for spiritual objects] was not far off.

Once it advanced to the Fifth Rank, the Chen Clan would gain another Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [a powerful, fifth-tier ley line of concentrated spiritual energy].

Eldrin Chen performed a series of calculations. After a long moment, he announced with delight, "This Spirit Apricot Tree will advance to the Fifth Rank realm upon its next fruiting. It appears the process can be completed within thirty years."

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Everyone's faces lit up with joy. Eternal Profound Chen lovingly stroked the Spirit Apricot Tree, then frowned and said, "If we transplant it back to Green Chariot Mountain now, I fear it might disrupt the tree's advancement, wouldn't it?"

"Why would we need to transplant it back?" Eldrin Chen countered, shaking his head.

His words left everyone momentarily stunned.

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Eldrin Chen smiled and explained, "Green Chariot Mountain is merely three thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from Spirit Isle Lake. Once the Spiritual Vein [a natural conduit of spiritual energy within the earth] beneath Spirit Isle Lake ascends to the Fifth Rank, its influence will completely envelop the Path-Field [a field dedicated to cultivating spiritual plants] at Green Chariot Mountain."

"Therefore, there is no need to transplant this Spirit Apricot Tree back. It would be better to leave it here on Frigid Stream Island to serve as the foundation for our Chen Clan's Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain for cultivation and resource management] within the Vast Sea."

"That is an excellent plan," Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement before continuing, "The Spiritual Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] will require another thirty years to ascend in rank. We should begin preparing to acquire two Fifth Rank Void Gem [a rare spatial-aligned mineral used in high-level formations] to establish a Long-Distance Teleportation Formation [a complex magical array enabling travel across vast distances]."

"Indeed, I was thinking the same."

Eldrin Chen also nodded. Although Fifth Rank Void Gem were quite precious, they still had some surplus funds on hand.

If they could manage to annihilate the Qin Clan, the chances of acquiring two Void Gem in exchange would be significantly higher.

At that moment, Silas Chen approached from a distance. Seeing them, her expression brightened with excitement as she reported, "I have discovered several Fourth Rank Earth Vein [a type of spiritual vein attuned to the earth element, of the fourth rank]."

"Several Fourth Rank Earth Vein?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. Generally, within a single territory, it was quite rare for multiple high-rank Earth Vein to appear. The discovery of several such veins here was somewhat unexpected.

After exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang, he immediately said, "Take us there."

The group flew deep into the island, arriving within a network of Underground Fire Vein [subterranean channels of concentrated fire-aligned spiritual energy].

The Underground Fire Vein before them was peculiar. A full nine Fourth-Rank Underground Fire Vein converged here, yet they remained distinctly separate, unable to merge into one.

Exquisite Jiang furrowed her brow, speaking with a tone of regret, "This place was once a Fifth Rank Underground Fire Vein. It was shattered by some immense force, cleaving it into these nine fourth-rank Fire Vein."

"What a profound loss."

Hearing this, the others all wore expressions of heartache. A Fifth Rank Earth Vein could nurture a wisp of Earth Mother Energy [the primordial, life-giving essence of the earth] every thousand years.

Furthermore, it could give birth to supreme treasures like Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasure and Five Veins Precious Jade. Its value was simply incomparable to that of a mere Fourth Rank Earth Vein.

Eldrin Chen observed the scene for a long while before finally speaking. "Although this Earth Vein is fractured, it is not beyond all hope of repair."

The Old Patriarch asked with a spark of hope, "You have a method?"

"I have some ideas, but I cannot guarantee success." Eldrin Chen spent a long moment deducing the patterns of the mountains and rivers before continuing, "Once I have dealt with the remaining affairs of the Qin Clan, I will return to attempt setting up a Vein-Reconnecting Grand Formation [a grand formation designed to mend and reconnect severed spiritual veins]."

His words elicited looks of astonishment from the group.

To deduce the patterns of the land, comprehend the grand momentum of rivers and lakes, and then employ such arts to comb through the spiritual arteries of heaven and earth in order to reconnect a severed Fifth Rank Underground Fire Vein—this was a feat of profound skill.

This act of reshaping mountains and rivers could be described as nothing less than reforging the world itself. Generally, only the most exceptional True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has mastered their own path] among the Human Race could accomplish such a feat. Should Eldrin Chen succeed, he would stand at the pinnacle even among True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has mastered their own path]. This chapter appears courtesy of @udio-novel.com.