Chapter 644 : Celestial Fire's Triumphant Blaze

Lyra Jiang's expression shifted slightly. This Blood Ghost Robe was the famed Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] of the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend. Imbued with the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead] blood miasma, it possessed not only formidable combat power but was also specifically designed to corrupt righteous-path Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts].

Yet Eldrin Chen, facing the Blood Ghost Robe directly, merely offered a cold smile. "Perfect timing," he said with a sneer.

In that instant, the Heavenly Flame Power [the power of celestial fire] upon the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss surged violently. With a sharp *clang*, it cleaved a deep scar into the crimson spectral apparition.

Immediately after, boundless Celestial Fire [fire of heavenly origin] erupted into a raging inferno, engulfing the Blood Ghost Robe and drawing forth a shriek of utter agony.

"Ah! My Blood Ghost Robe!"

Witnessing his prized Demonic Treasure [a demonic enchanted artifact] grievously wounded, the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend cried out in shock and alarm.

This Blood Ghost Robe was his signature technique, his trump card. He never imagined it would be crippled in a single exchange, utterly unable to extinguish the fiercely burning Celestial Fire.

Even back in his Nascent Soul, Early Stage days, Eldrin Chen had been capable of destroying Spiritual Treasure with his Celestial Fire Mana [celestial fire spiritual energy]. Now, having broken through to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage, his Mana [spiritual energy/power] had grown immensely more potent. Though the Blood Ghost Robe was formidable, it was perfectly countered and utterly vulnerable.

"Disaster! It's the Heavenly Flame Arcane Force [the profound power of heavenly flames]!"

Realizing his Blood Ghost Robe was being destroyed, the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend's face paled dramatically. Visit audio-novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

Although his true strength was far greater than what he had shown, the power displayed by Eldrin Chen now surpassed his expectations, planting the seed of retreat in his heart.

The moment this thought crystallized, he transformed into a streak of flowing light, attempting to flee into the distance to save his life.

However, Eldrin Chen had already deployed the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical artifact that seals and manipulates the fabric of space] to lock down the surrounding void. Simultaneously, Lyra Jiang from the other side seized the opportunity to close in and encircle him.

If he allowed the two to complete their pincer maneuver, myself feared his path would lead only to death.

In that fleeting instant between lightning and spark, the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend made a desperate choice. He hurled the precious vase in his hand forward as a distraction and wrenched his body away, fleeing in the opposite direction.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened. Naturally, he had no intention of letting such a formidable foe escape. He immediately summoned his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords that can merge their power], uniting their blades to deliver a cleaving strike.

Yet the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend proved ruthlessly decisive. Not only did he abandon the Heaven Cloud [a celestial treasure he was in the process of capturing], he even severed one of his own arms to fuel a bloody sacrificial escape art, forcibly blasting his way out of the encirclement.

Watching the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend break free from the trap, Eldrin Chen ultimately suppressed the impulse to give chase.

If he pursued, the Heaven Cloud would likely slip away. Moreover, even if he gave chase, he was not certain he could successfully eliminate the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend.

That Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend retreated with great cunning. Having barely unleashed his full arsenal of techniques, he immediately disengaged and fled the moment he sensed the overwhelming dominance of Eldrin Chen's Celestial Fire Mana.

Such an ancient demon was clearly a fiend of vast experience. Even a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm would likely find it no easy task to slay him.

Watching the Blood-Robed Ancient Fiend flee, Eldrin Chen decisively took hold of the black vase. He channeled his Mana to forcefully activate the treasure, beginning the painstaking process of drawing in the Heavenly Cloud [a celestial mist of immense density and spiritual potency].

The Heavenly Cloud proved exceedingly difficult to collect. The two of them spent a full seven days on the task, and even then, they only succeeded by leveraging the vase's unique power.

They discovered the vase was named the Black Gale Vase, an Inferior Grade Spiritual Treasure capable of containing various mists and miasmas. It was a rare type of Spiritual Treasure that could counter the Heavenly Cloud.

However, while it could collect the Heavenly Cloud, it could only draw in the mist gradually, particle by particle, rendering it of limited use in actual combat.

Having unexpectedly obtained the Heavenly Cloud, Eldrin Chen said with delight, "Our fortune is indeed profound. Just as we pondered the lack of a treasure to harvest the Heavenly Cloud, someone delivered one right into our hands."

Lyra Jiang offered a light laugh. "Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who pursue power through malevolent and often sacrificial means] are the vermin of this realm. Over the years, we have slain many such fiends. Now, with your recent breakthrough to Nascent Soul, Mid Stage, it is only natural your destiny and fortune burn brightly."

"Perhaps so,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, then shook his head with a wry smile.

The true favored sons of heaven in this realm, those Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage who have comprehended a Great Dao] with the potential to ascend to immortality, which among them does not possess astonishingly profound fortune?

Consider the Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy] of Maris the Sea Steader, or the Innate Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a peerless treasure born from the cosmos, containing innate Pure Yang power] Wavestrider Sword wielded by Caelum the Wavestrider. How could such paramount treasures, without heaven-defying luck, ever be obtained by a mere Rogue Cultivator [an unaffiliated cultivator without sect or clan backing]?

Take Jiang the Sovereign Emperor, for instance. Beyond his innate talent and brilliance, his path was seemingly guided by providence itself, a continuous stream of serendipitous encounters that propelled him all the way to the realm of Ascend to Immortal Eternity [the ultimate state of becoming an immortal, transcending mortality].

Throughout the annals of history, those who ultimately soared to immortality and ascended, in their youth, their fortune and opportunities were likely no less than myself's own.

Having stored the treasure, Lyra Jiang spoke again, "My Mana [the spiritual energy and vitality that fuels a cultivator's power] is still insufficient. I cannot remain here much longer. Let us return for now."

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Eldrin Chen gave a nod and then soared towards the vast earth below.

Within the Long River Ancient Domain, on the Spirit Void Continent...

A majestic Spirit Mountain [a mountain range suffused with dense spiritual energy, ideal for cultivation] pierced the heavens, its slopes wreathed in ethereal mists and clouds. Celestial cranes and divine avians danced upon the winds, painting a scene of sublime, otherworldly grandeur.

This mountain was named Sea-Covering Mountain, and it served as the Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred meeting place for cultivators to discuss the Dao and hold ceremonies] for the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [a powerful clan founded by a Nascent Soul cultivator] known as the Cheng Clan.

Upon the mountain peak, beside a towering precipice, two figures—one old, one young—stood together, gazing upon the clouds swirling and unfurling below the mountain.

The youth looked at the elder, his expression tinged with hesitation, and asked, "『『『Ancient Ancestor|Person Names|new』』』, for what matter have you sought me?"

"In old age, one inevitably grows nostalgic for the past."

The old man sighed, studying the youth intently for a long while before speaking with heartfelt approval. "To achieve a breakthrough into the Golden Core Realm [the third major stage of cultivation, where one forms a solidified core of spiritual power] in a mere three Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years]... your talent would be considered rare even within a Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [a powerful clan whose patriarch has reached the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation]."

The youth offered a modest smile. "It is all thanks to your guidance and nurturing over these years, 『『『Ancient Ancestor|Person Names|new』』』."

The elder chuckled softly, a sound that turned into a cough. The youth swiftly moved to support him, his voice laced with concern. "『『『Ancient Ancestor|Person Names|new』』』, your injuries..."

"This old bones are not ready to depart just yet."

Settling himself upon the ground, the elder dismissed his condition with a wave and coughed twice more.

He regarded the youth, Corin, with profound gravity for several long moments. "Corin," he began, his voice carrying the weight of finality, "I fear my wounds have progressed beyond recovery. The time has come to share certain matters with you."

"Ancient Ancestor..." Corin's voice was barely a whisper, filled with dread and respect.

The youth's expression shifted slightly at the words, but the old man gestured for him to listen quietly.

The elder coughed twice, then began to speak in a measured tone: "In truth, Ancient Ancestor's surname was Chen, not Cheng. Moreover, this old man hails from beyond the borders of the Long River Ancient Domain."

"Chen?"

The youth was momentarily taken aback, a look of surprise flashing across his face.

The old man nodded and continued, "In days long past, Ancient Ancestor's clan was the premier Nascent Soul Immortal Clan of the Three Veins Ancient Domain—the Chen Clan."

"During a great calamity back then, because I possessed a Dao Body [a rare and profound physical constitution attuned to the fundamental principles of cultivation], I was secretly evacuated as one of the clan's Nascent Soul [the stage of cultivation where one forms an infant-like spiritual avatar] seeds."

"Yet our enemies would not let us be. Back then, our group of several hundred scattered to flee for our lives. I alone managed to escape into the Long River Ancient Domain, where I changed my name and lived in obscurity, clinging to survival."

"Cough, cough…"

At this point, the elder coughed again before continuing, "But even so, I still carry the Demonic Path [the unorthodox and malevolent cultivation path] curse placed upon me by that fiend, Hemlock the Bloodweaver. All these years, it has gnawed at me like maggots in the bone, ceaselessly eroding my vitality."

"In recent years, after my breakthrough to Nascent Soul, I had intended to return and reclaim my clan's legacy. It is only because this curse has grown increasingly severe that I have been unable to break away."

"Now that this old man can scarcely hold on, the Fang Clan still presses with relentless aggression. Therefore, I have decided to send you to the Three Veins Ancient Domain."

Mentioning this, the elder continued, "Within the Ancestral Land, there should still be a wisp of Heavenly Dao Qi [a supreme strand of cosmic energy that can form the foundation of a perfect cultivation path] left behind by the Ancient Ancestor. In the future, it may help you forge a foundation aligned with the Heavenly Dao." Official source: https://audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.