Chapter 830 : A Demon God's Vengeful Decree

"However, this individual's potential far surpasses that of Imperial Sovereign Jiang [the former ruler of the Jiang Empire]. It is not entirely impossible for him to have a chance to rebuild his cultivation. To avoid any unforeseen complications, it is best to eliminate him as swiftly as possible."

Having spoken, the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] immediately issued a cold, grim order: "Pass down the command. The assault on the Purple Seal Realm [a major cultivation world] shall commence ahead of schedule. You must swiftly mobilize the armies and prepare for battle."

"I intend to tear open the Heavenly Scar [a massive, unstable spatial rift] in the Purple Seal Realm within ten years!"

"..."

"Husband!"

At this moment, Spirit Lake Isle [a tranquil island known for its spiritual lake] had descended into utter chaos.

The instant Eldrin Chen was attacked, Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort rushed into the chamber. Seeing Eldrin Chen covered in blood, their faces were etched with horror.

Exquisite Jiang's face turned as pale as paper as she frantically fed him healing elixirs [pills that accelerate recovery from injuries]. Meanwhile, Verdant Consort grew deathly pale, channeling her Verdant Lotus Magical Power [a purifying energy technique manifesting as a verdant lotus] without cease, desperately trying to cleanse the bone-eroding Blood Curse [a vicious curse that attacks the victim's life force and bones] from his body.

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

After a long moment, Eldrin Chen finally managed to catch his breath, though his face remained unnaturally pale. Find thousands of chapters at audi novel.com.

He could never have imagined that his attainment of the fifth Arcane Power would provoke an ambush laid by an Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world].

To deal with him, they were willing to blood-sacrifice a powerful Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [a cultivator whose spiritual core has reached the middle stage] Heavenly Demon, solely for the purpose of his execution. This clearly indicated that he had begun to instill a sense of urgency in the Outer Realm Demon God.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen cultivated the Celestial Mechanism Path [a profound art of heavenly calculation and fate manipulation]. He possessed the Star Observation Tower, ranked fourth among the Celestial Mechanism Supreme Treasure [supreme artifacts of celestial calculation] within the Purple Seal Realm, and was further protected by his Innate Divine Ability [a power born with one's spirit], the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path [a defensive art of stellar deduction].

Although the Star Observation Tower was now shattered and the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path breached, they had ultimately managed to block that lethal strike, preserving his life by a hair's breadth.

Having narrowly escaped death, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and then said with a bitter smile, "What a pity. After all the effort to comprehend the fifth Arcane Power, it has all come to naught."

"At a time like this, 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 Outer Realm Demon God this time was utterly terrifying. Willing to sacrifice a Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [a demon whose power is equivalent to a Primordial Spirit stage cultivator] through blood ritual—such an attack would likely have slain most Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master who has reached the Primordial Spirit stage of the Path].

Although Eldrin Chen had survived this time, his injuries were grievous. Even with his current level of cultivation, recovery would likely require at least a millennium.

"If only the Seed of Life [a mystical object containing immense life force] hadn't been critically damaged, then…"

Contemplating his own injuries, Eldrin Chen gritted his teeth, a helpless expression flickering across his face.

Within his body, the Seed of Life [the condensed core of a cultivator's vitality and longevity] he had painstakingly formed was now shattered and broken, its radiance so dim it seemed on the verge of vanishing entirely.

With the Seed of Life in such a frail state, recovery seemed nearly impossible, let alone converting it into Life Force Magic Power [a potent form of energy derived from one's life essence].

Had the Seed of Life remained intact, it could have generated Life Force Magic Power, and his wounds would have been a minor concern.

But now, grievously wounded and with his Seed of Life all but shattered, he clung to life by a thread of Indestructibility [a profound, unyielding principle of vitality]. The path to recovery stretched before him, arduous and steep.

After a flurry of activity, Eldrin Chen managed to suppress his injuries. Pale-faced, he addressed Exquisite 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."

Exquisite Jiang gave a sharp nod, her eyes glinting with cold fury. "Focus on your recovery. I swear I will hunt down every last Extraterrestrial Evil Demons [malevolent beings from beyond this world] and avenge you."

Once his instructions were given, Eldrin Chen immediately retreated to his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed cultivation and meditation]. After barely stabilizing his condition, he began the daunting task of attempting to mend his shattered Seed of Life.

"…"

"Alas."

At the same moment, from atop the distant Fallen Deity Ridge, separated by countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers, a sighing sound was carried on the wind.

Clad in robes of peerless, noble verdant hue, Fallen God Patriarch stood unmoving as boundless Demonic Fiendish Energy [a malevolent, corrupting energy born of demonic and fiendish sources] washed over him. His expression was placid as he gazed upon the Black Lotus before him, yet within the depths of his pupils, a rare and startling clarity shone through.

"You… are giving up?"

The Demonic Lotus trembled slightly, its voice laced with disbelief. This chapter is provided by AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Support the original.

Fallen God Patriarch shook his head, then spoke with serene detachment. "Demonic Lotus [a sentient, malevolent lotus born of demonic energy], did you not covet this Patriarch's fleshly vessel? Did you not hunger for my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their highest essence]?"

"Enough. It is merely a shell of flesh. If you desire it… take it."

As his words faded, a radiant brilliance shot forth from Fallen God Patriarch's form. It was his Life Soul [the core soul that contains one's life force and consciousness], carrying with it a mass of Primordial Solar Energy [the pure, foundational energy of the sun, representing yang and life]. Together, they tore through the fabric of space and vanished.

"Leave the Primordial Solar Energy behind!"

The Black Lotus [a sentient, malevolent artifact of immense power] trembled with fury, seeking to intervene, yet in that very instant, it was obstructed by the Formation [a complex array of energy channels and symbols used for defense, attack, or confinement] laid down by the Fallen Deity Ridge.

For a moment, the Black Lotus was both shocked and enraged. This Fallen God Patriarch had sat in silent meditation upon the Fallen Deity Ridge for thousands of years, yet he had actually prepared so many contingencies.

Had the Fallen God Patriarch not suddenly chosen to withdraw today, the outcome of their conflict would have remained utterly uncertain.

"…"

Meanwhile, within a Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for deep, undisturbed meditation and cultivation] on Spirit Isle Lake…

Eldrin Chen gazed at the Seed of Life [the primordial essence of vitality and creation] before him, a trace of despair coloring his expression.

Not long ago, he had attempted to mend this Seed of Life using Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme, foundational energy born from the chaos before creation]. Yet, though this aura was profoundly miraculous, it proved utterly ineffective against the Seed of Life.

This filled his heart with profound reluctance. He could only continuously channel the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, hoping to rely on the ever-victorious power of his own Primordial Chaos [the foundational, chaotic state from which all creation emerges] to forcibly reconnect the severed Primordial One Path [the ultimate, unified cultivation method].

A deep intuition told him that if he could not repair this Seed of Life and achieve the grand circulation of his Five Elements [the spiritual affinities of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] spiritual power, then even if he ascended to immortality in the future, he would carry a lifelong regret.

"Alas!"

Just as he was repeatedly urging the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura once more, a sigh echoed from within the Seclusion Chamber.

Behold, the Fallen God Patriarch stepped through the air and arrived, shaking his head as he spoke. "Although this Violet Aura is profound, for you and for the Seed of Life, it is ultimately useless."

"Senior…"

Eldrin Chen's expression changed drastically. Seeing that the Fallen God Patriarch was merely a wisp of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], he could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

The Fallen God Patriarch wasted no time on pleasantries and continued, "This Seed of Life is formed from a strand of Innate [existing from birth, of the highest purity] Life Great Path Origin [the fundamental source essence of a cosmic principle]. Although it is an exceedingly minuscule force, it is also incredibly 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, the Fallen God Patriarch shook his head once more and sighed. "Within the mortal realm, aside from the Primordial Solar Origin Energy [the purest essence of the primordial sun] possessed by a Primordial Spirit Path Lord, there is no other method to rouse it."

"Primordial Solar Origin Energy!"

Eldrin Chen's countenance shifted again. Primordial Solar Origin Energy was the ultimate Primordial Solar [pertaining to the primordial, purest state of the sun] force of heaven and earth.

Its nature is supremely gentle, possessing the effect of nurturing all things. It also has the optimal effect on the growth of plants, trees, and all living beings. It is indeed the treasure most likely to revive the Seed of Life.

Yet this Primordial Solar Origin Energy [the condensed essence of a cultivator's life force and cultivation base] constitutes the very foundation of a Primordial Spirit Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their Primordial Spirit, the spiritual core of their being]. It is the manifestation of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord's [a Path Lord who has ascended to the Primordial Spirit realm] lifetime of cultivation and the crystallization of their Path Fruit [the ultimate achievement and proof of one's cultivation path].

Without this Primordial Solar Origin Energy, a Primordial Spirit Cultivator can only be considered a Pseudo-Primordial Spirit [one who possesses the form but not the true essence of a Primordial Spirit], forever barred from advancing their cultivation any further.

Furthermore, since this energy cannot be seized by force—it can only be given willingly by the cultivator—the very notion of obtaining it made Eldrin Chen's heart nearly stop in his chest.

This energy [Primordial Solar Origin Energy] cannot be stolen. Anyone willing to sever their own Path [their lifelong journey and pursuit of the Dao] and bestow their Primordial Solar Origin Energy upon another would undoubtedly be someone who cherished him above all else.

To be honest with himself, Eldrin Chen could not bear the thought of a loved one sacrificing their Primordial Solar Origin Energy for his sake.

For such an act would become a lifelong Inner Demon [a psychological or karmic obstacle born from regret, guilt, or trauma that hinders a cultivator's progress], an agony too profound to endure, a weight upon his soul that he could never set down in all the days to come.

"Let it be, then,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a note of helpless resignation in his voice as he spoke. "Even if it means forgoing the simultaneous cultivation of the Five Elements Arcane Power [a profound divine ability harnessing the power of the five fundamental elements], I cannot accept such a gift from another."

Yet Fallen God Patriarch smiled. Within that smile lay a measure of expectation, but also a profound sense of release.

"Foolish child, your path stretches long before you. Do not throw away a future of boundless promise."

"Let me, before my final breath, lend you one last measure of my strength." Continue your cultivation journey at audio novel.com.