Chapter 773 : Clash of Primordial Flames

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], the two Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure collided. The boundless power of the vast ocean intertwined with the Profound Sun True Flame, creating a momentary stalemate.

Seeing his signature technique fail to gain the upper hand, Profound Sun Dao Lord's gaze turned slightly cold. "The Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl is indeed extraordinary. Yet, you are but a newly ascended Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. What other means do you possess to contend with this venerable one?"

"Golden Crow Spirit-Refining Flame."

As the words of Profound Sun Dao Lord fell, he gathered his Pure Yang Magical Power once more to unleash a Pure Yang Divine Ability. In the void, a divine bird bathed in golden flames coalesced into being.

After a Nascent Soul True Lord breaks through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, their Lifebound Grand Divine Ability undergoes a transformation based on its latent potential, with a chance to ascend to the realm of a Pure Yang Great Divine Ability.

There are three key factors determining whether a cultivator's Lifebound Divine Ability can ascend to the Pure Yang level. The first is foundation; the more powerful the Primordial Spirit and the more profound the cultivator's foundation, the greater the possibility of the Lifebound Divine Ability's advancement.

The second factor is potency. The more formidable the Deep-Seated Foundation and power of the Lifebound Grand Divine Ability, and the loftier its conceptual depth and potential, the greater its chance of reaching the Pure Yang Divine Ability realm.

The final factor is cultivation. If the Lifebound Divine Ability fails to ascend during the breakthrough to Primordial Spirit, then the Nascent Soul Dao Lord must expend vast amounts of time in continuous deduction and refinement to eventually elevate it to the Pure Yang Realm.

Profound Sun Dao Lord's foundation was considered ordinary among Primordial Spirit cultivators. Upon his ascension to Primordial Spirit, none of his three Lifebound Grand Divine Ability had successfully advanced.

In the two Millennium since attaining his Dao, he devoted himself day and night to comprehending and refining his Lifebound Divine Ability, only then managing to elevate it to the Pure Yang Realm. Join our community of readers at https://audio-novel.com.

This Divine Ability was named the Golden Crow Spirit-Refining Flame [a supreme flame technique said to be capable of refining even spirits]. It was the Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a cultivator's most profound and personally attuned supreme technique] cultivated by Profound Sun Dao Lord, its power capable of incinerating all things. Even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm, a master of profound power] would not dare to face it head-on.

"A formidable Divine Ability,"

Witnessing Profound Sun Dao Lord unleash the Golden Crow Spirit-Refining Flame, Maris the Sea Steader offered a calm word of praise. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he released a stream of deep azure Spirit-Void True Water [a primordial water of immense spiritual purity], transforming it into a deluge that surged forth to meet the flames.

This Divine Ability was one of Maris the Sea Steader's own Lifebound Grand Divine Ability, named 'Vast Sea Void-Sweeping Water' [a technique that conjures an ocean capable of sweeping away all before it].

This water was boundless and vast; a single drop could expand into an entire ocean, capable of submerging vast stretches of heaven and earth, and scouring away a cultivator's physical body and spiritual soul.

It was said that even a mighty true cultivator, if struck by this water, would find their flesh, blood, and soul utterly dissolved into nothingness.

Now, as this 'Vast Sea Void-Sweeping Water' cascaded down, it instantly transformed into a sky-obscuring tsunami. It crashed against the Golden Crow Spirit-Refining Flame with overwhelming force, its majestic tide actually dimming the fiery technique's radiant brilliance.

"A Pure Yang Divine Ability [a supreme technique of the ultimate Yang, or positive, principle]!"

Profound Sun Dao Lord's expression shifted dramatically, his heart sinking like a stone.

Only now did he grasp the true difficulty of dealing with Maris the Sea Steader. Having just broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit, a profound stage of cultivation], he had already succeeded in advancing his Lifebound Divine Ability. Maris the Sea Steader was far more powerful than he had ever imagined.

Eldrin Chen, observing from the sidelines, found this outcome entirely reasonable. Before his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, Maris the Sea Steader had already mastered a Secret Power [a profound and esoteric cultivation technique]. Furthermore, he had tempered his foundation with a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a powerful artifact imbued with pure Yang energy]. His Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and solidified base of a cultivator's power] was naturally far beyond what an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator could hope to match.

With a foundation as profound as his, it was only to be expected that upon breaking through to Primordial Spirit, he could leverage the realm's feedback to evolve his Lifebound Dao Runes [personalized runes of power bound to one's life force] and ascend a single Innate Pure Yang Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's essence, aligned with pure Yang energy].

Seeing that Maris the Sea Steader and Profound Sun Dao Lord were locked in a stalemate, the Feathered Pavilion Master, standing nearby, spoke with a frosty gaze, "Today marks a joyous occasion for our Three Veins Immortal Alliance. If you withdraw now, there is still time to avoid further conflict."

"If you refuse to leave, do not blame us for resorting to overwhelming numbers."

"With just you?"

Profound Sun Dao Lord's eyes turned icy. After parrying another of Maris the Sea Steader's attacks, he stated coldly, "While this is somewhat unexpected, the lot of you are still insufficient!"

"Boom—"

From the Firmament [the vault of heaven], a dazzling stream of sword light descended like a falling star, cleaving directly towards the assembled cultivators.

The momentum of this Sword Qi [energy manifested as a sword's intent] was overwhelming, akin to a meteor from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] forged into a blade—its edge was irresistible. Even Maris the Sea Steader's expression shifted slightly.

"Now!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted abruptly. Without hesitation, he summoned forth his Heavenly River Flood Water Sword to parry the incoming strike.

Simultaneously, Verdant Consort also sprang into action. Her Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword swept forth with overwhelming force, barely managing to block that dazzling, lethal blow.

Only then did the onlookers clearly see what had arrived. It was an Immortal Sword [a supreme, sentient blade wielded by powerful Immortals] that blazed with the molten flow of lava and fire.

"The Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword! It's him!"

Feathered Pavilion Master's face tightened slightly as he recognized the origin of the newcomer.

This Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword was the Lifebound Immortal Sword [a magical weapon bound to its wielder's life force and soul] of Rising Sun Dao Lord. Its grade had reached the Mid-Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged from the purest Yang energy, immensely powerful against Yin and demonic forces] realm, and its power far surpassed that of ordinary treasures of its kind. This chapter appears courtesy of @udio-novel.com.

At this realization, many present wore expressions of grave solemnity. For a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose Primordial Spirit has matured into an independent Nascent Soul entity] of this caliber, where the sword was, the man himself was sure to be. Since his Lifebound Immortal Sword had arrived, it was almost certain that Rising Sun Dao Lord himself was already here.

And so it proved. Rising Sun Dao Lord appeared, his long robes flowing, three thousand strands of dark hair secured by a crown, stepping through the void with an air of detached calm.

"Cleave!"

Rising Sun Dao Lord wasted no words. The moment he arrived, he channeled power into the Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword and unleashed another slash. This time, the force was so tremendous it sent both the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword and the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword flying backward through the air.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly. This was not only due to the insufficient power of the two sword strikes but also related to the overwhelming Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] of their opponent.

With the Mana of a Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] cultivator like the Rising Sun Dao Lord, driving the Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword to slay foes, it was estimated that even a powerhouse at the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm [a quasi-realm just below the Nascent Soul stage] would be unable to withstand a single encounter. That they could rely on the Pure Yang Immortal Sword to hold their ground was already considered a remarkable feat.

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Feathered Pavilion Master immediately took action as well, finally managing to restrain the Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword.

Detecting the Feathered Pavilion Master's intervention, the Rising Sun Dao Lord's gaze sharpened slightly. With an impassive expression, he stated, "Feathered Pavilion Master, your path to the Dao was not easily attained. Why seek your own demise?"

"Spare me your words."

As the Feathered Pavilion Master's voice fell, he unleashed a dazzling streak of sword light, cleaving through the air towards his foe.

The Feathered Pavilion possessed an ancient lineage. Although it had never produced a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has formed a Nascent Soul], it still safeguarded a legacy Pure Yang Great Divine Ability [a supreme technique of immense power].

This Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique] was named the Feathered Immortal Ascension Sword Qi [Sword Energy that transforms like an immortal's feathers]. The Feathered Pavilion Master had regrettably failed to master it while at the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm, but in the two centuries since his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm, he had finally grasped this formidable Divine Ability.

"Overestimating your own strength."

Seeing the Feathered Pavilion Master press the attack, a glint of frost entered the Rising Sun Dao Lord's eyes. With a sweep of his hand, he summoned forth two more Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts of the highest purity].

Among these two Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact imbued with the essence of pure Yang energy], one was named the 'Rising Sun Divine Furnace'. This was a Sixth Rank mid-grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, a treasure furnace for alchemy that also possessed formidable offensive and defensive capabilities. It was the Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a cultivator's primary and most powerful protective artifact] of the Rising Sun Dao Lord.

The other was named the 'Void-Suppressing Vase', a treasure whose grade was merely that of a lower-tier Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure.

This treasure was forged from Void-Suppressing Divine Iron and fused with a Fifth Rank Void Gemstone. It possessed the power to contain all things between heaven and earth; even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has formed an independent infant form] would find it nearly impossible to escape once ensnared within its depths.

"This is bad,"

Kael Chen inwardly cursed. The Rising Sun Dao Lord had already pushed them to their limits with just one Innate Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a Pure Yang treasure born from nature, not crafted]. Now, with the unleashing of this second Spiritual Treasure, an overwhelming sense of imminent peril crashed down upon them.

Kael Chen and Lyra Jiang acted in swift succession, channeling the Green Abyss Sword and the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword to meet the onslaught. Yet, they were forced into a relentless retreat, their defenses crumbling under the assault.

Just as the situation grew dire, the Teleportation Formation [a mystical array for instantaneous travel over vast distances] within the Feathered Pavilion flared with brilliant light. A figure stepped forth from its shimmering core. Visit https://audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.