Chapter 694 : The Primordial Solar Slash

With a resonant *shing*, he unleashed a slash that instantly cleaved through the Violet Jade Demon Emperor's protective energy barrier [a defensive aura formed from concentrated spiritual power], nearly bisecting the demon emperor amidst the void.

"A Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact forged with the essence of the primordial sun]!"

At the critical moment, the Violet Jade Demon Emperor staggered back, spitting blood, his expression one of profound terror as he cried out.

The power of a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure was truly world-shaking. Even with Eldrin Chen's cultivation base only able to channel a fraction of its might, it held the potential to slay even a cultivator at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle of the Infant Soul stage].

The Violet Jade Demon Emperor's cultivation was merely at the Infant Soul 8th Tier. Though bolstered by various Great Vehicle Divine Ability [powerful supernatural techniques of the highest order] to barely match the spiritual power of a Great Perfection of Infant Soul cultivator, he dared not face such a devastating edge head-on.

In his panic, the Violet Jade Demon Emperor abandoned all thought of vengeance and immediately fled into the distance.

Watching the demon emperor flee, Eldrin Chen did not give chase. This Azure Abyss Sword was a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure, not an Innate Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from nature itself, even more potent]. With his current cultivation, he could only unleash a few such sword strikes before his spiritual energy was utterly depleted.

With this realization, he saw the demonic Infant Soul [the third major stage of cultivation where one's nascent soul forms] cultivators scattering in disarray. Seizing the moment, he decisively commanded, "Slay the Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use dark, often sacrificial, methods to gain power] first!"

Riding the momentum of their victory, the group swiftly hunted down the four Demonic Cultivator one by one, cutting them down. The two newly ascended Demon Emperor [a title for powerful rulers among demon-kind] from Violet Jade Lake, their spiritual energy flagging, fell behind and soon joined the others as casualties beneath the group's blades.

This battle had concluded with the slaying of a full six Infant Soul experts, yet its ending felt somewhat anticlimactic, its initial ferocity giving way to a scattered finish. Read the full novel exclusively on (audio-novel.com).

After the battle, Elara Lin felt a lingering fear, her face pale as she said, "Had we not possessed the Azure Abyss Sword [a legendary divine sword of immense power] in this fight, our losses would likely have been devastating."

"Since the Azure Abyss Sword has already been revealed, we should use it when the time calls for it,"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, hauling up the massive corpse of a Infant Soul [the third major stage of cultivation where the nascent soul forms] realm giant fish. This demonic beast, transformed from a primordial giant fish, might be suitable for refining into a Fifth Rank Treasure Ship [a powerful enchanted vessel], thereby compensating for the loss of the Chen Clan's destroyed Golden Rhino Treasure Ship [a treasure ship named for its golden, rhino-like prow].

The group tidied the battlefield and then began cleansing Blood Cavern Island.

This Blood Cavern Island had only recently been occupied by the Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use demonic and fiendish energy, often considered heretical], so the concentration of Demonic Fiendish Energy [a corrupt and malevolent form of spiritual energy] within was still relatively weak, and the number of Demonic Cultivator present was quite small.

They expended little effort in exterminating all the Demonic Cultivator there and proceeded to completely destroy the Demonic Spring [a corrupted spiritual spring that emits demonic energy].

After eradicating the Demonic Spring, Eldrin Chen obtained three Stellar Fragment [rare metallic fragments imbued with stellar essence] and remarked with a faint smile, "These Outer Realm Demon God [powerful demonic entities from beyond this world] are truly generous, sending our Purple Seal Realm [the name of their world] thousands upon thousands of Stellar Fragment every millennium."

The others smiled slightly at his words, understanding that Eldrin Chen was merely jesting.

After all, if such a Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land [a place of great danger and corruption] were to be destroyed, these Stellar Fragment were indeed valuable treasures. However, if it could not be destroyed, it would remain a source of great calamity.

Once they had shattered the Demonic Spring, Exquisite Jiang suggested, "Since we have already taken action, let us thoroughly cleanse the Black Fiend Demon Ridge [a mountain ridge infested with dark fiends] as well."

"It can be done."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, then led the group towards the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range.

Upon arriving at the Black Fiend Demon Ridge, they discovered the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land there had already been cleansed. Astonishingly, Vast Righteousness True Lord had single-handedly wielded the Primordial Solar Immortal Sword to slay five Infant Soul Demonic Cultivator.

Seeing them, Verdant Spirit True Lord smiled and said, "Just after Master returned to Vast Righteousness Peak, those five Infant Soul fiends, reckless as newborn calves unafraid of a tiger, heard of Master's severe injuries and thought to continue their blood sacrifices to forge a Demonic Treasure."

"But even wounded, Master is no ordinary demon to be trifled with. He emerged from seclusion not long ago and, with merely five strokes of his sword, cut them down upon this very Black Fiend Demon Ridge."

Eldrin Chen looked up. Only then did he see the five intersecting sword scars etched across the ridge, from which an overwhelming Sword Intent [a cultivator's will and concept manifested through their sword technique] surged forth, so potent it had scoured the demonic miasma from the Demon Cave entirely, leaving it purified.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. "With Senior Vast Righteousness standing guard, it seems my worries were excessive."

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After bidding farewell to Vast Righteousness True Lord, the members of the Chen Clan returned to Ji Continent.

Now that the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm had passed and the Demonic Cultivator of both Ji Continent and the Vast Sea had been eradicated, Eldrin Chen could finally release a breath he hadn't realized he was holding. It was time to focus on healing his wounds and restoring his cultivation.

Eldrin Chen's injuries were not severe and had long since healed over the past decade. He and Exquisite Jiang had found Verdant Consort.

Verdant Consort now lay within the cavern abode, seemingly plunged into a profound slumber, like a living corpse unable to awaken.

Ever since the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm descended, Verdant Consort had fallen into this deep sleep. Even the wisp of her soul that governed her physical form had been drawn into slumber.

Gazing at Verdant Consort's state, Exquisite Jiang pondered for a long while before speaking. "Verdant Consort has been cultivating the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art for nearly a thousand years."

"Now, the millennium deadline approaches. If we cannot rouse her soon, she may well slumber on, never to awaken again."

Eldrin Chen's expression turned exceptionally grave. The Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art was a supreme method from the Immortal Realm, its origins truly astonishing. Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.

Through this art, one cultivates within dreams. A single year in the waking world becomes an entire lifetime within the dream.

Verdant Consort has cultivated in her dream for nearly a thousand years, accumulating the foundation of a thousand lifetimes of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. Should she awaken, she would possess an unimaginably profound foundation, potentially even forging the base for an Immortal Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, essential for ascending to immortality].

Yet this method is perilous in the extreme. Legends from the Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Realm speak of Immortals [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence] who cultivated this art, only to become lost within three thousand dream lifetimes, never to wake again.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen fell silent for a long moment. "Uncle Verdant Ruins divined that I am the key to awakening Verdant Consort. There must be a reason for this."

"I shall delve deeper into the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art [a profound cultivation technique that allows one to traverse dreams and reincarnations], to see if I can find a way to awaken her from her slumber."

"Very well." Exquisite Jiang nodded, then said, "I must also enter seclusion to repair my Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact intimately connected to its owner's life force]. I leave the matter of rousing Verdant Consort in your capable hands."

Eldrin Chen took her hand, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "Set your heart at ease. I will devote myself wholly to this task."

After leaving Verdant Consort's cavern abode, Eldrin Chen immediately began his contemplation of the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art.

In truth, during quieter years past, he had occasionally studied the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art, but the turmoil of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss] had prevented him from delving into its depths.

Now, immersing himself fully in the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art, Eldrin Chen discovered its principles to be truly exquisite and profoundly mysterious.

"To comprehend the Dao within dreams, to experience Dreamwalking Reincarnation [the ability to traverse reincarnation cycles within dreams]... The endless churn of Mortal Dust [the fleeting affairs of the mortal world] is but a butterfly's dream within this art."

Eldrin Chen was filled with awe, unable to withhold his admiration. "The creator of this method possessed a talent that could startle even the Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. They must have been a figure of extraordinary stature even among their peers."

After several months of intense study, he had gained a foundational understanding of this Mortal Dust Dream-Entry technique.

Yet, the deeper his comprehension grew, the more he marveled at the ingenious conception of its creator—to cultivate within the realm of dreams.

After enduring three thousand cycles of Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life], one could even ascend directly to become an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality], and in a single step, forge a foundation at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm] level. It could be said this was a supreme method with limitless potential.

"It can bypass the ordinary path of cultivation and, in one fell swoop, forge a Great Encompassing Foundation [a supreme and all-encompassing cultivation foundation]. Although perilous, this method is truly worthy of being called an art that startles even the Immortals."

Eldrin Chen pondered this, then began to attempt cultivating the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art [a profound cultivation art that uses dreams within the mortal world to temper the spirit].

The Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly Art was profoundly mysterious and profound. Even Eldrin Chen dared not recklessly cultivate it to excess. Therefore, he resolved that this session of cultivation would not exceed one hundred years.

For dreams within the Mortal Dust [the mundane, fleeting world of mortals] lasting less than a century, his Dao Heart [the unwavering will and core conviction of a cultivator] was more than sufficient to easily see through the illusion and awaken himself from the dream.

Three days later, Eldrin Chen formally entered the dream state, beginning his cultivation of the Mortal Dust Dream Butterfly method.

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