Chapter 830 : A Sudden Assault and Desperate Healing

"However, this individual's potential far surpasses that of Jiang the Sovereign Emperor, and it is not entirely impossible for him to have a chance to rebuild his cultivation. To avoid any unforeseen events, it is best to eliminate him as swiftly as possible."

Having spoken, the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this realm] immediately issued a cold, grim order: "Pass down the command. The assault on the Purple Realm [a mystical plane of existence] shall commence ahead of schedule. You must swiftly mobilize the armies and prepare for battle."

"Within ten years, I shall tear open the Purple Realm's Heavenly Scar [a profound, celestial wound in reality] ahead of time!"

"My husband!"

At this moment, Spirit Lake Isle [an island sanctuary imbued with spiritual energy] had descended into utter chaos, like a pot of boiling porridge.

The instant Eldrin Chen was assaulted, Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort rushed in. Seeing Eldrin Chen drenched in blood, they could not help but reveal expressions of sheer terror.

Lyra Jiang's face turned as pale as paper as she frantically fed him Healing Pill [a medicinal pill that accelerates recovery]. Meanwhile, Verdant Consort grew deathly pale, ceaselessly channeling her Verdant Lotus Magical Power [a purifying divine ability manifesting as a verdant lotus] in a desperate attempt to cleanse the bone-eroding Blood Curse [a sinister curse that consumes the victim's vitality] from him.

"Do not worry. I am not going to die!"

After a long moment, Eldrin Chen finally managed to catch his breath, though a pallor of exhaustion remained etched upon his features.

He had never imagined that upon achieving his fifth Secret Power [a profound and unique power unlocked through advanced cultivation], he would be ambushed by a contingency left behind by the Extraterrestrial Demon God. Original publication: https://audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

To face a formidable Heaven-Demon [a powerful celestial demon] willing to sacrifice a Mid-Stage Primordial Spirit [a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm] in a blood ritual, and to do so with the sole purpose of slaying him, it was clear that I had likely instilled a sense of urgency in the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a deity-level demon from beyond this world].

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen cultivated the Dao of Heaven's Secrets [a profound art of celestial divination and fate manipulation]. He possessed the Star-Gazing Tower [a supreme divination artifact for observing celestial phenomena], a paramount treasure of the Heaven's Secrets lineage, and was further shielded by his innate Lifebound Divine Ability [an ability intrinsically tied to one's life essence], the Great Derivation of Yin-Yang and the Stellar Dao [a grand defensive art that harmonizes the forces of Yin, Yang, and the stars].

Although the Star-Gazing Tower was now shattered and the Great Derivation of Yin-Yang and the Stellar Dao breached, they had ultimately managed to block the enemy's lethal strike, preserving his fragile life.

Having narrowly escaped death this time, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and said with a bitter smile, "What a pity. I had finally comprehended the fifth Secret Power [a hidden, profound principle of cultivation]. Now, all that effort has come to naught."

"At a time like this, you should focus on recovering from your injuries first,"

Lila said, her voice choked with emotion. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her hands were clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white.

The method employed by the Extraterrestrial Demon God this time was utterly terrifying. By willingly sacrificing a Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [a celestial demon at the Nascent Soul stage] in a blood ritual, it launched an attack that would likely have slain most Nascent Soul Dao Lords [cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm and attained the title of Dao Lord].

Although Eldrin Chen had survived this ordeal, his injuries were grievous. Even with his current level of cultivation, recovery would likely take at least a Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

"If only the Seed of Life [a mystical seed containing immense life force] hadn't been severely damaged, then..."

Contemplating his own grievous wounds, Eldrin Chen gritted his teeth, a look of profound helplessness washing over his features.

At this moment, the Seed of Life [the core essence of his vitality, painstakingly condensed within his body] had been shattered into near oblivion, its radiance so dim it was almost extinguished.

Such a feeble Seed of Life was nearly impossible to restore, let alone capable of converting Life Magical Power [a potent healing energy derived from the essence of life itself].

Had the Seed of Life remained intact, it could have transformed Life Magical Power, rendering his injuries a trivial matter.

But now, grievously wounded and with his Seed of Life all but shattered, he clung to life only by a thread of Indestructible Vitality [an innate, tenacious life force]. Recovery would be a path fraught with immense difficulty.

After their frantic efforts, Eldrin Chen managed to suppress his injuries. Pale-faced, he addressed Lyra Jiang and the others, "I must enter seclusion to heal and seek a method to restore the Seed of Life."

"During this time, let no one disturb me."

"Understood."

Lyra Jiang nodded, her eyes glinting with cold fury. "Focus on your recovery. I swear I will hunt down every last Extraterrestrial Demonic Fiend [demonic entities from beyond this realm] and avenge you."

Once his instructions were given, Eldrin Chen immediately retreated to his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed meditation and cultivation]. After barely stabilizing his wounds, he began the arduous attempt to mend the shattered Seed of Life.

"Alas."

Simultaneously, from atop God-Slaying Ridge [a legendary and perilous mountain range], countless millions of Li-lengths away, a sigh echoed through the air.

Clad in robes of peerless and dignified Azure Robe, Thanatos the God-Slayer stood calmly as boundless Demonic Fiend Qi [a corrupt and malevolent form of spiritual energy] washed over him. His gaze, clear and lucid—a rare sight—rested upon the Black Lotus before him.

"You... are giving up?"

The Demonic Lotus [a sentient, demonic artifact in the form of a black lotus] trembled slightly, its voice laced with disbelief.

Thanatos the God-Slayer shook his head, then spoke with serene detachment. "Demonic Lotus [the sentient demonic artifact], did you not covet this venerable one's fleshly body? Did you not hunger for my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator's being]?"

"Enough. It is merely a shell. If you desire it... take it." The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

As his words faded, a radiant brilliance shot forth from Thanatos the God-Slayer. It was his Life Soul [the core of one's life force and destiny], carrying with it a cluster of Pure Yang Qi [the purest, most potent masculine spiritual energy] as it tore through the void and vanished.

"Leave the Pure Yang Qi!"

The Black Lotus roared in fury, attempting to intercept, but in that instant, it was blocked by the Formation [a powerful array or magical barrier] of the God-Slaying Ridge.

For a moment, the Black Lotus seethed with shock and rage. This Thanatos the God-Slayer, who had sat in meditation upon the God-Slaying Ridge for several Millennium [periods of one thousand years], had actually laid numerous contingencies and hidden preparations.

Had Thanatos the God-Slayer not abruptly withdrawn today, the outcome of their clash would have remained shrouded in uncertainty, with victory hanging in the balance.

Meanwhile, within a Seclusion Chamber on Spirit Isle Lake...

Eldrin Chen gazed upon the Seed of Life before him, a flicker of despair coloring his expression as he channeled his power.

Not long ago, he had attempted to mend this Seed of Life using Primordial Essence [the most fundamental and purest form of cosmic energy]. Yet, despite its profound and peerless mysteries, the Primordial Essence proved utterly ineffective against the seed's profound damage.

This failure bred a deep-seated resentment within him. Driven by desperation, he continued to summon forth the Primordial Essence, hoping to rely on its hitherto invincible power to reconnect his own severed Primordial Chaos Path [a supreme cultivation method based on the primordial state of chaos].

A profound intuition told him that if he could not restore this Seed of Life and achieve the grand cycle of the Five Elements' Mana [the spiritual energy or life force], then even should he ascend to immortality in the future, he would carry a lifelong, bitter regret.

"Alas!"

Just as he was channeling the Primordial Essence yet again, a sigh echoed through the Seclusion Chamber.

Thanatos the God-Slayer materialized, stepping through the air. Shaking his head, he spoke, "Though this Violet Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of violet hue] is profoundly mysterious, it holds no utility for your Seed of Life."

"Senior..."

Eldrin Chen's countenance shifted dramatically. Seeing that Thanatos the God-Slayer was merely a wisp of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], a look of profound shock and bewilderment surfaced on his face.

Without wasting words on pleasantries, Thanatos the God-Slayer continued, "This Seed of Life is a manifestation born from a strand of Primordial Life Great Dao Origin [the fundamental origin of the Great Dao of Life]. Although it contains only an exceedingly minute and feeble trace of power, it is extraordinarily difficult to extinguish."

"However, this object suffered unprecedented damage at the very moment of its birth. Awakening it will be no easy task."

At this point, Thanatos the God-Slayer shook his head and sighed, "Within the mortal realm, aside from the Pure Yang Origin Qi [the ultimate, gentle Yang energy that nurtures all life] of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, there is no other method to rouse it."

"Pure Yang Origin Qi!"

Eldrin Chen's expression changed once more. Pure Yang Origin Qi represented the pinnacle of heaven and earth's Pure Yang Power [the fundamental positive, life-giving force in the cosmos].

Its nature is supremely gentle, possessing the effect of nurturing all things. It is also most beneficial for the growth of plants, trees, and all living beings. Indeed, it is the treasure most likely to revive the Seed of Life.

Yet, this Pure Yang Origin Qi forms the foundational root and essence of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. It is the manifestation of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord's lifelong cultivation, their Dao Fruit [the culmination and fruit of one's cultivation path].

Deprived of this Pure Yang Origin Qi, a Nascent Soul Cultivator could only be considered a Pseudo Nascent Soul, and their future cultivation would advance no further.

And since Pure Yang Origin Qi cannot be seized by force—it must be given willingly by the cultivator—this realization nearly stopped Eldrin Chen's heart.

This Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] cannot be seized by force. One who would willingly sever their own path of cultivation to bestow the Pure Yang Origin Qi [the primordial essence of pure Yang energy, foundational for supreme cultivation] upon myself must be someone they hold most dear.

To be honest, Eldrin Chen could not bear to accept the Pure Yang Origin Qi from a loved one.

For it would become a lifelong demon in his heart, an agony too profound to endure, a burden he could never release in all the years to come.

"Enough."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke with a tone of helpless resolve, "Even if it means forgoing the Five Elements Secret Power Co-Cultivation [a profound art of simultaneously cultivating the powers of the five fundamental elements], I am unwilling to accept such a gift from another."

Yet Thanatos the God-Slayer smiled. Within his smile lay a measure of expectation and a measure of serene acceptance.

"Foolish child, your path ahead is long. Do not recklessly cast away such a brilliant future."

"Allow me, before my final breath, to lend you one last helping hand." Dive deeper into the Dao at www . audio-novel.com.