Chapter 819 : Clash of Primordial Spirits

This Five-Colored Misty Veil Cloud Mist named the 'Five-Colored Cloud Barrier' [a magical treasure that manifests as a toxic, five-colored mist] was forged by the Five Poisons Patriarch by refining the myriad poisonous miasmas of the Southern Desolation into a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure of the highest grade, forged with the power of the primordial sun]. It is saturated with lethal toxins and can corrode even a cultivator's protective spiritual energy [the defensive aura formed by channeling one's internal energy].

After the Five Poisons Young Master broke through to the Primordial Spirit realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage], he received this treasure as a reward from the Five Poisons Patriarch and had treasured it as a prized possession ever since.

Now unleashed, its efficacy proved formidable. A vast expanse of five-colored mist engulfed the void, relentlessly eroding Eldrin Chen's Two Polarities Divine Aegis [a divine defensive ability that harnesses the opposing forces of yin and yang] and draining the spiritual power [the internal energy cultivated by practitioners] within his body.

"Troublesome,"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. This was his first time facing a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master cultivator at the Primordial Spirit realm] in single combat, and he was acutely feeling just how vexing such an opponent could be.

Beings at this level, with their Primordial Spirit attuned to heaven and earth, could tear through the void to escape in an instant. Without a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure capable of manipulating or locking down space] to suppress them, even a great power at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Primordial Spirit realm] would find it exceedingly difficult to slay one. They were truly a nuisance.

Fortunately, tearing through the void was also immensely taxing on a Primordial Spirit Path Lord's spiritual power, so his opponent could not fight by constantly ripping through space.

"If he can escape by tearing through the void, killing him is nearly impossible."

While channeling his Two Polarities Divine Aegis to withstand the Five-Colored Cloud Barrier, Eldrin Chen swiftly calculated his strategy.

In a mere moment, a decision crystallized in his mind. "In that case, prolonging this fight is meaningless. It would only risk exposing my trump cards. Better to make him realize the difficulty and retreat." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel[dot]com.

"Clang—!"

In an instant, Eldrin Chen unleashed the Primordial Solar Flame [a divine flame of pure yang essence] to sweep across the Heavenly Vault, relentlessly scorching the Five-Colored Cloud Barrier [a defensive treasure formed from condensed five-element clouds].

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen made his move. He summoned the Azure Abyss Sword with a resonant ring and cleaved through the air, striking directly at the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword [a sinister sword imbued with the essence of five deadly venoms].

The Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword was already at a disadvantage, locked in combat with the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a sword technique manifesting the purifying waters of the celestial river]. Now, struck by the Azure Abyss Sword, it suffered a grievous blow.

"Crack—!"

A sharp, brittle sound echoed. Visible cracks spiderwebbed across the 'Celestial Scorpion [the scorpion-venom component] Slays Immortal Sword' segment of the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword.

"Ah, damn it!"

Seeing his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to its user's life force and soul] damaged, Five Poisons Young Master's expression changed drastically.

Although the power of the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword was indeed Extraordinary, its material composition was far inferior to that of the Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [Eldrin Chen's primary sword]. Continuing this clash would likely lead to its complete destruction.

Realizing this in a flash of thought, Five Poisons Young Master understood he could not overcome Eldrin Chen. He spoke through gritted teeth, his voice laced with resentment: "Well played, Returning Abyss Path Master [Eldrin Chen's Daoist title]. You truly live up to your reputation as the foremost among Infant Soul [the Nascent Soul stage] cultivators. Today, I have witnessed it for myself."

"But this matter between us is not settled. Once I refine the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword to the Primordial Solar Realm [the realm of the primordial sun, a supreme level of power for magical treasures], I shall return to settle this score with you."

With those words, the Five Poisons Young Master immediately retrieved his treasures, tore through the void, and departed.

Watching the Five Poisons Young Master flee, Eldrin Chen did not give chase. Though the young master's parting threat sounded fierce, he had already suffered a hidden defeat.

To elevate that Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword to the Primordial Solar Realm would require consuming five pieces of Primordial Solar Treasure Gold [a legendary metal forged in the heart of a primordial sun]. Not even the Five Poisons Young Master himself, but likely even his master, the Five Poisons Patriarch, would find it difficult to gather such a quantity.

Furthermore, the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword is a set; all five Immortal Sword [a cultivator's lifebound sword, grown and nurtured with their own essence] must advance together to unleash their full, synergistic power. If only one or two of the swords were elevated, their combined might would fall far short of a true Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a treasure refined to the pinnacle realm of the primordial sun].

Thus, Eldrin Chen paid little heed to the young master's bluster. By the time such a threat could materialize, the combined power of his own Celestial Abyss Twin Swords might very well rival it.

After all, the opponent's Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword set only receives nourishment and power feedback from a single one of the cultivator's Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation that determines a cultivator's affinity and potential]. The cultivator's daily cultivated spiritual energy and foundational essence are divided and consumed among all five Immortal Sword, drastically diluting the power each individual sword receives.

In contrast, both of Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords are his Lifebound Immortal Sword. Each is nourished by its own Spiritual Root, and they are perpetually tempered by the dual Arcane Power [profound, innate supernatural abilities] of Primordial Solar Flame and Profound Darkness Water. Their resulting potency is truly peerless.

Returning to the main thread, after repelling the Five Poisons Young Master, Eldrin Chen summoned his sword-light and set course for the Path Palace Sacred Land.

He traveled via Teleportation Formation [magical arrays that allow instantaneous travel across vast distances], swiftly making his way back to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

After returning to the clan, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Several years prior, Exquisite Jiang had brought the Nirvana Crimson Lotus and the Phoenix Egg back to Ji Continent and transplanted them into the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. Now, Eldrin Chen wished to see if he could restore the damaged foundation of this Phoenix Egg.

At this moment, the Old Patriarch sought him out upon his return. Gazing at the Phoenix Egg nestled within the Earth Vein, he said, "Since being transplanted here, the Nirvana Crimson Lotus and the Phoenix Egg have managed to survive, sustained by the nurturing warmth of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire's Earth Vein."

"However, this place is still only a Quasi-Sixth Rank Fire Vein. For now, it cannot revive the Phoenix Egg."

Listening to the Old Patriarch's words, Eldrin Chen nodded. After observing for a moment, he spoke, "I have performed some divinations. If we nurture it with Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy of creation], we should be able to fully restore the foundation of this Phoenix Egg."

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The Old Patriarch let out a sigh of relief, then pondered for a moment before asking, "How do you intend to handle this Phoenix Egg?"

At the question of how to handle the Phoenix Egg, Eldrin Chen could not help but frown.

In principle, this Phoenix Egg was profoundly mystical and even possessed a supreme companion treasure like the Nirvana Immortal Lotus. It was a peerless treasure for cultivating a Second Primordial Spirit [a technique to forge a second, independent spiritual core].

However, this was, after all, a contingency left behind by an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. If used to cultivate a Second Primordial Spirit, it would likely incur immense Karma [the cosmic law of cause and effect] repercussions.

Moreover, the true body of Fire Phoenix Immortal within the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for ascended beings] seems to have already perished. If they were to refine this Phoenix Egg [a primordial egg containing the essence of a phoenix], it might not be a favorable course of action.

If Fire Phoenix Immortal has left no contingency plans, then perhaps they would be completely severing her hope for Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] Reincarnation [the cycle of rebirth of the soul].

Conversely, if Fire Phoenix Immortal still possesses hidden contingencies, then refining this Phoenix Egg into a Second Primordial Spirit [a technique to cultivate a secondary spiritual core] would instead carry the hidden danger of being possessed by her.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen pondered deeply before speaking. "Legends speak of a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation realm] sect within the Central Ancestral Domain [the mythical central continent] named the Beast Taming Sect. They possess methods for forming pacts with Primordial Spirit-level Demon Beasts [spiritually awakened beasts capable of cultivation]."

"Within the Path Palace Sacred Land [a holy land dedicated to the cultivation of the Dao], the Lord of the Path Palace himself keeps an Immortal Crane Demon Ancestor [an ancient, crane-shaped demon beast of immense power] at the Primordial Spirit Realm. He likely possesses similar techniques."

"Perhaps I should journey to the Path Palace Sacred Land later to see if I can obtain the method for forming a binding contract with a Demon Beasts."

As he spoke, a flicker of eager anticipation appeared in Eldrin Chen's eyes.

The Lord of the Path Palace commanded a single Immortal Crane with cultivation at the Primordial Spirit Realm. This mere steed was enough to awe an entire Path Lord Sacred Land—such was the epitome of transcendent grace and power.

If he could raise an Immortal Avian Fire Phoenix [a legendary fire phoenix, a celestial avian], would that not surpass even that? Imagine the majesty and awe he would command.

This was no ordinary beast like the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor or the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, whose bloodlines had painfully evolved within the mortal realm. This was an entity born from the Vital Essence Blood [the concentrated life force and spiritual essence within blood] of a true Immortal Phoenix that had ascended to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of true immortality], nurtured over hundreds of thousands of years within the Purple Seal Realm [a mystical realm of profound energy].

Such supremely powerful immortal avian beasts and divine creatures, once they are born into the world, possess cultivation at least at the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core stage of a cultivator]. They face almost no barriers to advancement until they reach the threshold of Ethereal Ascension [the process of transcending the mortal world to become an immortal].

For cultivators of the Mortal Realm [the world of mortals and lower-level cultivators], is not the ultimate goal of their cultivation journey to ride dragons and command phoenixes, to achieve Ethereal Ascension [the process of transcending the mortal world to become an immortal]?

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen cast a glance at the Phoenix Egg before him, a flicker of delight in his eyes as he said, "I shall mend your foundational flaws and aid your incubation into form."

"With such a great debt of gratitude, it is not excessive for you to serve as my mount among the immortal avians in the days to come."

Having spoken, Eldrin Chen looked again at the Fire Phoenix Egg and declared, "If you disagree, shake your head."

The Fire Phoenix Egg: "…"

Seeing the Phoenix Egg remain utterly motionless, Eldrin Chen nodded with satisfaction. "Since you remain silent, I shall take that as your tacit agreement." Dive deeper into the Dao at http://www . audio-novel.com.