Chapter 650 : A Confrontation of Nascent Souls

"You—"

The elder's expression shifted slightly, yet he did not move to intervene.

At this moment, he felt a numbness in his wrist, and a look of profound gravity settled between his brows.

The might of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union had already brushed against the domain of Nascent Soul Great Perfection. Even he, as a Sword-Enforcing Elder, sensed immense peril and dared not lightly make an enemy of Eldrin Chen.

Nevertheless, as a great cultivator of the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm, having his dignity challenged left his countenance exceedingly dark.

With a grim expression, he fixed his cold gaze upon Eldrin Chen and spoke, his voice edged with frost, "Although your cultivation is extraordinary, sir, suppressing a True Lord of our Long River Immortal Alliance is not a matter that can be so easily dismissed."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin Chen merely let out a cold laugh. "Once this affair is concluded, I shall pay a visit to the Long River Sacred Land to see Brother Jaxian. There is no need for you to trouble yourself over it."

"Jaxian Huan?"

Upon hearing this, the Sword-Enforcing Elder's expression changed abruptly. Jaxian Huan was a disciple of Riverlord Chang. Not only had his cultivation already broken through to the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm, but he also possessed a significant chance of advancing to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a higher state of being] realm. Visit audio—novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Such an existence holds a status of unparalleled nobility; it is truly unexpected that Eldrin Chen would have connections with one of them.

"This person is the Jaxian Huan [the disciple of the Dao Lord], and his combat prowess is also extraordinarily formidable. He is likely a figure of no ordinary origins."

"Since he spared Orin Fang's life, it would be unwise to further antagonize him."

With this thought, the Sword-Enforcing Elder suppressed his intention to pursue the matter further.

However, as the atmosphere between them had already soured, he still maintained a cold expression and said, "You have impressive connections, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. This humble Daoist has learned a lesson today."

With that, the Sword-Keeping Daoist turned and left without a backward glance, his sleeves sweeping behind him.

After the Sword-Keeping Daoist departed, the crowd that had arrived with the Fang Clan quickly dispersed, leaving only Orin Fang imprisoned beneath the mountain range.

"Thank you for your assistance, Fellow Daoist."

At that moment, the Chen Clan Ancient Ancestor, supported by Corin Chen and another, approached.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After glancing at the severely wounded Chen Clan Ancient Ancestor, he spoke, "Since we are of the same clan, there is no need for such formalities."

Hearing this, the crowd finally understood that myself possessed an Ancestral Land within the distant Three Veins Ancient Domain.

Indeed, now that the Ji Continent Chen Clan had obtained the Vast Sea Heritage, it was only natural to claim the title of the Eastern Desolation Chen Clan Ancestral Land.

The thought of the clan having such a powerful backer filled everyone's hearts with wild joy. The Chen Clan Ancient Ancestor glanced at the mountain range imprisoning Orin Fang and asked, "Will keeping Orin Fang sealed here cause any trouble?"

"It is of no consequence."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and explained, "His strength is negligible. I have grievously wounded his meridians with the Celestial Fire Mana. With his level of cultivation, it will take him no less than three hundred years to purge the affliction."

The others nodded in understanding. This Orin Fang had presumed upon his strength to seize the Chen Clan's Deep-Seated Foundation. Naturally, Eldrin Chen would not let him off lightly.

Were it not for the sake of the Long River Immortal Alliance, Eldrin Chen would not have spared his life. Though he escaped with his life this time, he suffered wounds of unprecedented severity.

If a Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle] of imprisonment was not lesson enough, the next time would not end so mercifully.

To prevent Orin Fang from escaping from beneath the mountain, Eldrin Chen activated the formation patterns once more, using a Spirit Talisman [a talisman imbued with spiritual power] to reinforce the mountain's seal, ensuring he could not break free for one full Jiazi-time. Only then did he withdraw his Mana [cultivated spiritual energy].

After completing these tasks, Eldrin Chen looked at Chen the Ancient Ancestor and inquired, "How fares your injury?"

"The wounds are not severe," Chen the Ancient Ancestor shook his head, then said with a bitter smile, "But the curse is vicious. I fear I cannot hold on for much longer."

"Let me examine you."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen channeled his Celestial Fire Mana [a pure, yang-aligned spiritual energy] into the other's meridians.

In but an instant, Eldrin Chen felt an invasion of an exceptionally vile and bloody curse energy, one that even his Celestial Fire Mana struggled to purify.

A moment later, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and withdrew his Celestial Fire Mana.

"This is the Blood-Corruption Curse God Seal [a supremely malevolent curse that corrupts the victim's very life force and soul]." Experience the full epic at www . audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen stated. This Blood-Corruption Curse God Seal was a Great Divine Ability [a supreme technique of immense power] from the Demonic Path [the unorthodox and often malevolent cultivation traditions] of Hemlock the Bloodweaver, an exceedingly malicious curse technique.

Even a mighty true cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the penultimate stage of the Nascent Soul realm, marking one as a true powerhouse] would likely suffer grievously if struck by this curse.

Eldrin Chen fell silent for a moment in thought, then continued, "Fortunately, when Hemlock the Bloodweaver cast the curse, he likely did not have access to your Birth Date and Time [the exact celestial alignment of one's birth, crucial for certain powerful curses] or your essence blood. Otherwise, even I would be powerless to help."

"You have a method?"

Upon hearing this, Chen the Ancient Ancestor revealed an expression of ecstatic joy.

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, a faint movement at the center of his brow as he spoke. "While my Celestial Fire Mana can refine the 'Blood-Corruption Curse God Seal', forcibly purging it would likely destroy your physical body."

"However, I can arrange a Heavenly Fire Demon-Smelting Formation for you. It should be able to gradually grind away this curse, though the process will require three hundred years."

Hearing this, Chen the Ancient Ancestor no longer felt pressed for time.

He let out a sigh of relief and cupped his hands towards Eldrin Chen. "Please, follow me."

The two ascended the Spirit Mountain. The Chen Clan Ancient Ancestor personally poured a cup of tea for Eldrin Chen and said, "We owe you a great debt this time. Without your aid, this old man would likely have met his end here."

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained serene as he replied, "We are of the same family. I could not simply stand by and watch."

Lucian Chen [the ancestor of the Chen Clan branch on the Ethereal Void Continent] took a deep breath and produced a piece of precious jade. "Our branch has faced many hardships and possesses few treasures worthy of recompense. This is our treasured Wood Vein Treasure Jade [a rare jade imbued with potent wood-attribute spiritual energy]. Please accept it as a token of our gratitude."

Eldrin Chen observed quietly. The Chen Clan on the Ethereal Void Continent was weak. This Wood Vein Treasure Jade was likely the most valuable treasure they had managed to accumulate.

With this thought, he pushed the Wood Vein Treasure Jade [a precious jade imbued with the essence of wood and earth] back and said, "Keep this item for yourselves. If you truly wish to express gratitude, then bring me some Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements]."

"That can be arranged."

Lucian Chen [a senior member of the Ethereal Void Chen Clan] nodded. Although the Chen Clan residing in the Ethereal Void Continent [a continent known for its ethereal and mystical qualities] was weak in strength, they possessed no small amount of Five Elements Essence.

Speaking of this, the two began discussing their respective developments in recent years. Upon hearing that the Chen Clan had, within a mere few centuries, soared to become a Top-Tier Immortal Clan [a clan of cultivators renowned for its power and legacy], Lucian Chen could not help but sigh, saying:

"Speaking of which, it is shameful. I have painstakingly managed the family for over thirteen hundred years, yet I am still far from matching your achievements."

After conversing through the night, Eldrin Chen deduced the origins of his own lineage from the information Lucian Chen provided.

Back then, the number of Chen Clan seeds who fled The Vast Sea [a vast and perilous ocean region] together numbered in the hundreds. Most were figures of Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed with exceptional talent and destiny] caliber at the Purple Mansion [a mid-stage realm where a cultivator's spiritual foundation is solidified] realm or above, each one a potential seed for Golden Core [the realm where spiritual energy condenses into a golden core] or even Nascent Soul [the realm where the cultivator's spirit forms an independent infant soul].

However, Hemlock the Bloodweaver and other enemies of the Chen Clan struck from the shadows. Although these hundreds fled separately, most met with calamity.

Even Lucian Chen, who barely survived, fell under the curse of Hemlock the Bloodweaver. Naturally, the Ancient Ancestor of Eldrin's lineage, Xuanming Chen, also met his doom.

The progenitor of the current Chen Clan lineage was the bloodline left behind by Xuanming Chen all those years ago.

After discerning the full sequence of events, Eldrin Chen saw no reason to linger further within the Ethereal Void Continent. He laid down the Heavenly Fire Demon-Smelting Formation [a grand formation that harnesses celestial fire to refine and purge demonic energies] for Thalion Chen, then prepared to take his leave. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at @udio-novel.com.