Chapter 831 : The God-Slayer's Final Gift

"Senior..."

Eldrin Chen's countenance shifted dramatically, and he hurriedly tried to speak again.

Yet he discovered that Thanatos the God-Slayer had already taken action. The ancient being personally intervened, channeling a vast and profound surge of Pure Yang Origin Qi [the fundamental, positive, and life-giving energy of the cosmos] directly into Eldrin Chen's body.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen was grievously wounded, utterly powerless to resist.

The Pure Yang Origin Qi of a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage mighty one was of unparalleled density and potency. Once it entered Eldrin Chen's body, it surged toward the Seed of Life.

In that instant, the Seed of Life was like a seed buried in fertile soil, receiving the nourishing power of dawn's first light. From its long dormancy, a vibrant, burgeoning vitality began to stir.

"Hmmmm—"

Accompanied by a faint, resonant hum, a torrential force of life energy blossomed forth, beginning to transform the Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within a practitioner's body] within Eldrin Chen.

As this Life Magical Power grew and solidified, the grievous injuries within Eldrin Chen's body began to gradually mend.

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As the Seed of Life [a primordial essence capable of restoring life] gradually recovered, a faint smile touched the lips of Thanatos the God-Slayer. Yet, his aura was now perilously weak, his soul teetering on the very brink of dissipation.

Stripped of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and his physical body, sustained only by a single Life Soul [the fundamental soul essence that anchors one's existence], and having exhausted his Pure Yang Origin Qi [the purest, most foundational life-force energy of the Yang aspect], Thanatos the God-Slayer could no longer hold on.

A sharp pang of grief pierced Eldrin Chen's heart, his eyes reddening as he spoke, "Such a profound debt of grace, Senior... how could I ever hope to repay it?"

"Do not grieve."

Qingxu Dao Lord shook his head, his voice calm yet final. "With my Pure Yang Origin Qi spent, I cannot endure. But before I depart, there is one matter I must impart to you."

"Please speak, Senior."

Eldrin Chen forced his Mana [the internal energy cultivated by practitioners of magic or cultivation arts] to surge, striving to stabilize the fading soul of Qingxu Dao Lord, and listened intently to the Dao Lord's final words.

Qingxu Dao Lord gave a slight nod. After a moment's hesitation, he began, "With your innate talent and comprehension, you would have uncovered the truth in time. To prevent any shadow of doubt from lingering in your heart, it is best I clarify this now."

"Regarding the bond between you and Qing'er... I once intervened."

As Qingxu Dao Lord recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted through waves of astonishment, settling into one of profound shock.

It turned out that long ago, when Verdant Consort [the powerful demon progenitor] was in deep slumber, Qingxu Dao Lord [a powerful cultivator] had employed a special method to lay down a scheme, weaving a thread of fate between them.

The reason Verdant Consort and Eldrin Chen could come together was primarily due to that Red Dust Butterfly Dream Technique [a mystical art that manipulates dreams and fate], and because of the dream-cycle reincarnation of Seraphina Xia.

Now, Qingxu Dao Lord informed him that all of it was likely false, merely an illusion conjured by Qingxu Dao Lord using the Vermilion Luan Art [a mystical art of illusion and transformation]. The dream-cycle reincarnation might have been nothing more than a fragment of memory from the past life of Seraphina Xia. This revelation left him stunned and utterly at a loss.

"The cause sown in the past, the fruit reaped today."

Qingxu Dao Lord recounted the tale of this karmic connection with measured words, then sighed, "I deceived you, but Qing'er is innocent."

"I shall bear the karma of this transgression. Today, I repay you with the gift of continuing your Dao path. I only hope you will not fail Qing'er."

At this moment, Qingxu Dao Lord's soul essence had already begun to dissipate. Yet, even in his final moments, his gaze remained fixed intently on Eldrin Chen, awaiting his reply.

Witnessing Qingxu Dao Lord's dying concern, still focused on Verdant Consort's future, a sharp pang of sorrow pierced Eldrin Chen's heart. Choking back emotion, he spoke:

"Father-in-law, be at ease. Whether the events of the past were real or illusory no longer matters. The bond of Millennium [a profound and enduring connection] between Qing'er and I is genuine."

"For all the days to come, though the path of immortality stretches long and arduous, I vow I shall never fail her!"

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Seeing his agreement, Qingxu Dao Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has comprehended the profound Dao] smiled contentedly as his life reached its end, dissolving into motes of starlight that scattered into the void.

Witnessing Qingxu Dao Lord's Dao-dissolution [the final peaceful dissipation of a high-level cultivator's being upon death], Eldrin Chen felt a profound emptiness settle in his heart.

A beloved elder had passed away, had sat in meditation until his end right here, for his sake. This left Eldrin Chen feeling somewhat adrift and bewildered.

On his cultivation journey to this day, spanning over two thousand fleeting years, Eldrin Chen had watched far too many old companions enter their final meditation.

From Changqing Chen, Dorian Chen, Riverius Chen, and Kael Chen, to others like Lior Chen, he had stood by, powerless, as one clan elder after another passed away before his eyes, utterly unable to alter this fate. Access the full story on audio-novel[dot]com.

Now, witnessing a dear elder sacrifice himself for myself, this sense of helplessness was suffocating. An indescribable weight of pressure and anguish pressed down on him like a mountain, stealing his breath.

And it was foreseeable that, one day, this very scene might play out again.

The Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond this realm] outside the Purple Realm, the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity originating from a demonic abyss] that had lasted for tens of thousands of years—the Purple Realm had shed too much blood and too many tears because of it.

If the source of that great calamity could not be quelled, this cycle would repeat endlessly until the Purple Realm was reduced to a lifeless wasteland.

"Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity originating from beyond this world]!"

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath, a glint of unwavering resolve flashing within his eyes.

He took a deep breath, sensing the continuous transformation of the Life Magical Power within him, yet his expression remained as cold and impassive as a glacier.

"Boom—"

The process of converting Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] stretched on for an unknowable length of time. It was only when the Life Magical Power within Eldrin Chen's body reached its absolute limit, a state where further advancement seemed impossible, that it finally ceased.

And in that very instant, accompanied by a thunderous roar, the five supreme types of Mana within him achieved a peculiar equilibrium, coalescing into an extraordinarily unique Five Elements Grand Cycle [a perfect, self-sustaining circulation of the five elemental forces].

Immediately, the five supreme Mana—'Pure Yang Flame' [the ultimate flame of pure yang energy], 'Profound Nether Water' [the abyssal water of profound yin], 'Chaos Gold' [a primordial metal born from chaos], 'Myriad Things Earth' [the foundational earth that gives birth to all things], and 'Life Wood' [the vital wood essence of life itself]—began to rotate with a deafening roar. They intertwined and spiraled around one another, gradually merging into a single entity.

This fusion process continued for an immeasurable duration. It was only when the five types of Mana within his body had been refined and condensed into a single stream of Mana that shimmered with a five-colored radiance that the tumult finally subsided.

"Five Elements Primordial Chaos Magic Power [the primordial magical energy born from the fusion of the five fundamental elements]," he whispered.

In that moment, Eldrin Chen murmured once more. He felt the Mana coursing within him, yet his gaze had become as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.

Within Eldrin Chen's body at this moment, the five types of Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by practitioners] have merged into one, becoming this 'Five Elements Primordial Chaos Magic Power' [a supreme cultivation art power born from the fusion of the five elemental forces].

This Mana possesses the domineering nature of the 'Pure Yang Flame' [a divine flame of ultimate yang purity], the bone-chilling cold of the 'Profound Nether Water' [the profound and icy water of the netherworld], the condensed sharpness and edge of 'Chaos Gold' [a legendary metal born from primordial chaos], the profound solidity of 'Myriad Things Earth' [the foundational earth that gives birth to all things], and the vital life force of 'Life Magical Power' [a magical power brimming with vitality].

It simultaneously embodies the properties of five supreme forces, yet forms a wondrous equilibrium. Its nature is perfectly unified and primordial, far surpassing any single type of Mana.

According to Eldrin Chen's current estimation, wielding such Mana, the power of any Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] or Daoist art he unleashes will far exceed that of an ordinary cultivator.

The same Pure Yang Divine Ability, when wielded by Eldrin Chen, would be more than fifty percent more powerful than if personally channeled by a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the early stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm] Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao].

Furthermore, when channeling a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure of pure yang nature], he could augment its power by another thirty percent, rendering him nearly peerless within the same cultivation stage.

And that is not all. With the augmentation of this Five Elements Primordial Chaos Magic Power, Eldrin Chen will henceforth possess formidable resistance against various Divine Ability.

This Mana is unified and primordial, unafraid of scorching flames or invasive waters, impervious to blades and thunder, undaunted by burial in earth or erosion by wind, and untainted by blood filth or Demonic Fiend Qi [the corrupt energy of demons and fiends]. It can be said to have almost no weakness.

By cultivating such Mana, Eldrin Chen can effortlessly refine all manner of alien energies. Unless a powerhouse at the Immortal or Demon level strikes him with the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality], the Mana of a Primordial Spirit Realm [the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm] cultivator simply cannot damage his foundational cultivation base. Find this and other novels at audi novel.com.