Chapter 698 : Twin Esoteric Powers Awaken

Moreover, cultivating both the Celestial Fire and the Spirit-Void True Water esoteric powers simultaneously further refined the quality of Eldrin Chen's Mana [the spiritual energy used by cultivators], increasing its density and purity by another thirty percent beyond its previous state.

It must be understood that for the vast majority of Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended a Dao], mastering a single esoteric power is enough to establish dominance. Those capable of wielding two or more such powers are typically supreme existences at the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage level or beyond.

Take Riverlord Chang, for instance. He simultaneously commands the Long River Esoteric Power of the Water Element lineage and the Setting Sun Esoteric Power of the Fire Element lineage.

Empowered by these two esoteric forces and wielding the Superior Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure known as 'Long River Setting Sun Scroll', Riverlord Chang's strength ranks among the formidable even within the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage.

Though Eldrin Chen's cultivation base was merely at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage level, he could command both the Pure Yang Flame and the Profound Nether Water esoteric powers. This demonstrated that, aside from the enhancement granted by Heaven and Man Resonance [a state of profound harmony between a cultivator and the natural world], his comprehension was in no way inferior to that of the great powers at the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage level.

However, while cultivating two esoteric powers concurrently granted greater combat prowess, it also consumed a cultivator's focus and energy immensely.

After all, the very purpose of comprehending such esoteric powers was to eventually grasp the legendary power of immortal and demonic laws. Delving into multiple paths simultaneously would inevitably hinder one's progress in comprehending any single law.

For the overwhelming majority of Nascent Soul Dao Lord, even dedicating oneself wholly to a single law offered no guarantee of achieving immortality. Attempting to comprehend multiple esoteric powers could instead completely sever one's path to immortality.

Only those of truly exceptional and dazzling talent could confidently aspire to comprehend multiple esoteric powers, and perhaps even cultivate several laws simultaneously to ascend to immortality.

Once such an existence achieved immortality, their future accomplishments were destined to be extraordinary, ranking them among the most formidable within their tier of Immortal. Experience the full epic at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Of course, this does not mean that specializing in a single Dao Law [a fundamental principle or rule of the cosmos] is inherently weak. Some who focus solely on one law ultimately ascend to the Great Luo Immortal Lord realm,

while others cultivate several laws simultaneously yet find themselves forever trapped at the Immortal Ascension Realm [the realm just below becoming a true immortal], unable to advance a single step further.

Although all three thousand Great Daos [the fundamental laws of the cosmos] can lead to enlightenment, how far one ultimately travels depends on one's own fortune and innate talent.

Eldrin Chen possessed extraordinary comprehension, further enhanced by the Heaven and Man Resonance [a state of profound harmony between cultivator and cosmos]. Now, cultivating two types of arcane power simultaneously, his combat prowess increased yet again, filling him with a quiet sense of satisfaction.

After emerging from seclusion and testing his new Mana [the refined spiritual energy of a Golden Core cultivator], Eldrin Chen discovered that both Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang were also in closed-door cultivation.

Upon inquiring with Lila, he learned that Lyra Jiang was refining the Fire Source Divine Jade [a sacred jade containing the primordial essence of fire], while Verdant Consort was digesting the profound insights gained from her thousand-life cycle of reincarnation.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen did not disturb them and instead began his own deep cultivation.

"It is also time to study curse techniques," he murmured to himself.

Eldrin Chen sought out the curse-type Divine Ability [supernatural arts and techniques] manuals treasured within the clan archives.

Having been ambushed by curse techniques from Demonic Path Nascent Soul [a demonic cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm] cultivators on two separate occasions, Eldrin Chen resolved to dedicate this period of seclusion to researching these insidious Divine Ability.

Since its rise over eight hundred years ago, the Chen Clan has, along its path, successively toppled several Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land such as the Ridge of the Black Fiend, the Desolate Demon Ridge, and Blood Cavern Island. The Demonic Path cultivators they have eradicated are almost beyond counting, and naturally, they have acquired a vast quantity of Demonic Path artifacts and resources.

Among these were numerous Demonic Curse Art [malevolent magical techniques that inflict harm from a distance]. Combined with curse techniques from the righteous and Unorthodox Path [non-standard, often morally ambiguous cultivation methods], the Chen Clan's current collection of Demonic Curse Art now numbers in the hundreds of scrolls. The three most profound among them have even reached the level of a Great Divine Ability [a supreme-level magical technique].

These include the signature technique of Black Malignancy Elder Demon, the 'Black Malignancy Entangling Thread Curse', and the Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to its user's life force] of Desolation Morgrim, the Desolation Demon Soul-Devouring Curse—all top-tier Demonic Path Great Divine Ability.

Most of these Demonic Curse Art are profoundly wicked, requiring special Demonic Path treasures or bloody, grotesque materials to perform. As a Righteous Path Cultivator, Eldrin Chen naturally would not practice them directly.

However, setting aside their cruel methodologies, the underlying Dao Patterns [the fundamental principles and structures of a technique or law] and some of their ingenious concepts proved highly enlightening to Eldrin Chen.

He spent over a dozen years in contemplation, thoroughly digesting these Demonic Curse Art, and then began crafting a new curse-type Divine Ability [a powerful magical technique].

"Using the original Dao Patterns as a foundation, incorporating the strengths of the Demonic Curse Art, and employing both the Spirit-Void True Water [a spiritual water with ethereal properties] and the Celestial Fire [a pure, heavenly flame] as mediums—can I create an immortal path curse technique of Great Divine Ability caliber?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, simultaneously deducing the Divine Ability Dao Patterns and channeling the two types of Mana [spiritual energy]—the Spirit-Void True Water and the Celestial Fire—to sketch the embryonic form of the curse technique. He finally succeeded in the initial creation of this Divine Ability.

In its nascent form, the Divine Ability was merely at the Initial Entry [beginner's mastery] level of a Great Divine Ability. Eldrin Chen continuously refined the Dao Patterns, weaving myself own insights into its fabric. After nine more years of effort, he finally brought this Divine Ability into full existence.

"It is done!"

Gazing upon the Dao Patterns [mystical patterns representing the fundamental principles of the Dao] within his body, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a trace of delight in his expression.

The Great Divine Ability [a supreme and profound mystical technique] he had created was a Great Divine Ability belonging to the Heavenly Secrets [a profound art of divination and cosmic secrets] lineage, and moreover, it was a curse-type Great Divine Ability focused on attack and slaughter.

The power of this Divine Ability [a supernatural ability cultivated through esoteric arts] was in no way inferior to the Great Derivation Heaven Art or the Stellar Glazed Body [a constitution that refracts and channels stellar energies]; one could say each possessed its own unique strengths.

This curse art was further divided into the Profound Abyssal Curse Seal and the Pure Yang Curse Seal. The Profound Abyssal Curse Seal was supremely Yin and cold, capable of freezing all things, while the Pure Yang Curse Seal contained Heavenly Flame Power [the purifying and destructive power of celestial fire], possessing the ability to incinerate all creation.

When the two curse seals fused into one, they would trigger the 'Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse'. If this curse erupted within a person's body, even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of forming their Primordial Spirit, the spiritual core] cultivator would likely be unable to withstand it.

However, to unleash the 'Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse' to its utmost potential required directly implanting both curse seals into the opponent's body, a feat not easily accomplished. For the best reading experience, visit *audio-novel.com*.

If this could not be achieved, and Eldrin Chen had to cast the curse solely using his Mana [spiritual energy] from a distance, the power of this curse would be greatly diminished.

Even so, if he could obtain an opponent's essence blood or similar substance to fuel the curse, even a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator would find it nearly impossible to resist. Without superior protective treasures or strength, they would likely perish, slain by the curse.

Having created the 'Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse', Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart.

This curse not only served to attack powerful foes but also possessed defensive capabilities. The next time he faced a covert curse attack from an enemy, this 'Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse' could, to a certain extent, counteract the opponent's curse arts.

The sole drawback is that only a cultivator who has simultaneously cultivated both the Spirit-Void True Water and the Celestial Fire can advance this curse to the Great Vehicle realm [the highest level of mastery for a divine ability].

With this thought, he cast an inward glance at the Dao Patterns [mystical inscriptions representing the laws of the Dao] for the Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] of 'Great Derivation Heaven Art' and 'Stellar Glazed Body'.

"The Great Derivation Heaven Art calculates all things under heaven, the Stellar Glazed Body serves as my ultimate defense, and the Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse can vanquish demons and slay fiends."

"Now that my Heavenly Secrets [a profound art of divination and calculation] path has reached perfection in all its Divine Ability, can I fuse these three supreme Divine Ability together, forging from them a single, flawless, and world-shaking Divine Ability?"

No sooner thought than done. Having cultivated all three of these pinnacle Great Divine Ability [a supreme grade of supernatural power] to the Great Vehicle realm, Eldrin Chen's profound mastery made their integration a natural and seamless process.

After more than a decade of dedicated effort, Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in merging the three Divine Ability into one, creating a Great Divine Ability that approached the level of a Pure Yang [a supreme cultivation realm] technique.

This Divine Ability combined the strengths of the three supreme Great Divine Ability, making it a rare Heavenly SecretsGreat Divine Ability even within the vast Purple Realm. For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.