Chapter 902 : A Titan's Grasp Upon the Sun

Then, a hand that blotted out the heavens and obscured the sun cleaved through the void. Wherever it passed, it swept aside all in its path, and with a mighty grasp, it seized the Demon-Slaying Crucible within its palm.

A titan propped up the sky, its hand cradling the sun and moon.

The scene resembled a Demon God plucking stars and seizing celestial bodies. The Demon-Slaying Crucible was like a great sun in the firmament, now suppressed beneath that colossal palm.

Like a deity, Eldrin Chen suppressed the Demon-Slaying Crucible within his grasp. Despite its furious struggles and the myriad Laws of the Dao it unleashed, it could not harm Eldrin Chen in the slightest.

"Though the Demon-Slaying Crucible is extraordinary, it cannot protect you!"

Having suppressed the Demon-Slaying Crucible with a single palm, Eldrin Chen spoke with serene finality. Then, with another sweep of his sleeve, he acted once more.

Thunderous light erupted in waves. From the Firmament above, bolts of tribulation lightning rained down one after another, like the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder that heralded World Creation, striking directly at Netherdeep Demon Venerable.

"Argh!"

At this moment of life and death, Netherdeep Demon Venerable struggled with all his might, deploying every means at his disposal to defend himself. Yet, he was still struck, coughing blood as he was sent flying through the air.

Refusing to accept his fate, he summoned one Demonic Treasure after another, hurling them forth to clash against heaven and earth in a desperate, final struggle against Eldrin Chen. He even sought to tear open the Grand Cosmos Vase [a mystical vase said to contain the vastness of the cosmos within] and escape. The complete novel can be found at audio~novel.com.

Alas, in the end, it was but a futile effort. Eldrin Chen's current cultivation could truly be described as having attained the profound mysteries of Creation [the fundamental act of bringing the universe into being].

Even if he could not yet compare to a supreme powerhouse like the Master of the Dao Palace—a formidable Demi-Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the penultimate stage before true immortality] who simultaneously cultivated both the 'Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing the pinnacle of attainment]' and the 'Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern reality]'—he was certainly not inferior to ordinary Demigod Ancestor [an ancient cultivator of immense power, approaching divinity].

With such formidable power, the Netherdeep Demon Venerable was utterly incapable of mounting a true resistance.

Although the Demon-Slaying Crucible [a supreme treasure of heaven and earth forged for vanquishing demons] was a peerless treasure born of the cosmos, it was suppressed by the Chaos Grasping Hand [a divine ability capable of seizing and controlling primordial chaos], leaving it powerless to create an opening for his escape.

Yet, such a pinnacle-level Demonic Cultivator [a cultivator who follows a dark, demonic path] was indeed extraordinary. Even though his strength was no match for Eldrin Chen, he managed to exchange ten moves before falling into a disadvantageous position, after which he could only focus on defense.

From that point on, his fate was sealed. After more than sixty exchanges, the Netherdeep Demon Venerable had exhausted his last reserves of strength. Eldrin Chen struck him down with the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique harmonizing the five elements and pure yang energy], reducing him to ashes of calamity.

A wisp of his soul essence attempted to flee, but it was ensnared by Lyra Jiang's Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a radiant divine ability manifesting in five glorious hues], extinguishing any last hope of escape.

In his final moments, the Netherdeep Demon Venerable cast a gaze brimming with profound hatred toward Eldrin Chen, his features contorted into a vicious snarl. "Whelp of the Eldrin, the Abyss," he spat, "though I perish today, I am merely taking the first step."

"Before you forged your [the ultimate, all-encompassing foundation of cultivation, harmonizing all opposing forces], His Majesty, the Demon God Majesty, did not regard you with great urgency."

"Now that you have become a dire threat to His Majesty's heart, he will spare no cost, no sacrifice, to see you eradicated."

"Hahaha, I shall await you on the road to the Netherworld [the underworld, the realm of the dead]."

Waiting calmly for Netherdeep Demon Venerable [a title for a powerful demonic sovereign] to finish speaking, Eldrin Chen's expression remained utterly composed.

He gazed placidly at Netherdeep Demon Venerable, his countenance tinged with a frosty resolve as he declared, "Should I descend to the Netherworld, I will slay you once more!"

"You... how dare you!"

The Netherdeep Demon Venerable's face contorted, but before he could utter another word, Eldrin Chen incinerated him into ashes of calamity with the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy].

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's execution of Netherdeep Demon Venerable, the Human Race [the collective of humankind] Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] experts erupted in wild exultation.

This Netherdeep Demon Venerable had been a mortal threat to the Human Race, his power nearly unrivaled within the Primordial Spirit Realm [the Nascent Soul cultivation stage]. His suppression and death here at the hands of Eldrin Chen finally drew the curtain on this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss].

In stark contrast to the Human Race's jubilation, the various Primordial Spirit experts of the Demon Race [the collective of demonkind], sensing the dire turn, had already begun a frantic retreat.

The human forces immediately gave chase to these fleeing foes, pursuing them beyond the Cosmic Star Archipelago [a celestial archipelago] and slaughtering more than half of the Demon Race Primordial Spirit experts.

By the time the war concluded utterly, they had slain over twenty more Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demons from beyond this world], with merely another twenty or so Heaven-Demon [a powerful class of celestial demons] managing to escape.

These Heaven-Demon were numerous, yet only one or two remained at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. For the cultivators of the Purple Realm, they no longer posed a dire threat.

After this great victory over the Demon Race, everyone returned to the Cosmic Star Archipelago, their faces alight with joy and relief.

Lin Tianqi gazed at Eldrin Chen, his expression complex. "A mere six hundred years have passed, yet I never imagined your cultivation would advance with such meteoric speed, Fellow Daoist."

"The might of those two Divine Ability you wielded, Fellow Daoist, is likely peerless under the heavens, surpassing even the attainments of the legendary Jiang the Sovereign Emperor."

The others nodded in agreement. Though the ancient Jiang the Sovereign Emperor had also cultivated the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder to the Great Perfection Realm, its power rivaling that of Immortal Rank Divine Abilities...

...the destructive force and efficacy displayed by Eldrin Chen far exceeded what was recorded of the Sovereign Emperor's prowess. The complete novel can be found at audio - novel . com.

Back then, it was only after Jiang the Sovereign Emperor broke through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage that he could unleash the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder with power comparable to a Demi-Immortal.

The reason was simple: Jiang the Sovereign Emperor had only comprehended three types of Secret Power. Though his Mana vastly surpassed his peers, it still fell far short of Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Mana.

At this thought, Lin Tianqi could not help but offer a bitter smile. "I have devoted my life to honing the Sword Dao, believing my combat prowess to be peerless and my potential for ascension genuine."

"But now, having witnessed you, Fellow Daoist, I understand how far I truly lag behind."

"You are too modest, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen stood quietly upon the void, shaking his head with a faint smile.

He glanced at the assembled crowd, then cupped his hands in salute. "This endeavor succeeded thanks to your invaluable assistance. I shall remember this debt of gratitude."

"Not at all, not at all."

Upon hearing his words, everyone present smiled knowingly. Given the current circumstances, it seemed highly probable that Eldrin Chen would ascend to Immortal [the highest realm of cultivation, granting immortality and immense power] in the future, barring an untimely demise.

Establishing good relations with a future Immortal now could yield great benefits later. One might even request an Immortal's mark [a token of recognition or protection from an Immortal]. Then, even after passing from this world and entering the Netherworld Underworld [the realm of the dead and departed souls], the lords of that shadowy domain would likely show some deference out of respect for that Immortal's face.

Eldrin Chen was well aware of the unspoken thoughts behind their smiles.

He simply offered another gentle smile before speaking. "The Star Archipelago has been occupied by Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use dark, corrupting energies and often pursue power through malevolent means] for Ten Sixty-Year Cycles [a period of six hundred years]. Now, with its liberation, it is a time of rebuilding from the ashes."

"In the coming period, I must repair the Earth Vein [a ley line of terrestrial spiritual energy] beneath this Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy], and purify the lingering Demonic Qi [corrupt spiritual energy associated with demonic practices] and Demonic Fiend Qi [a particularly vile and malevolent form of demonic energy] that taints the islands. I hope you will lend me your strength in this task."

"We understand perfectly, and will naturally assist."

Everyone nodded in immediate agreement, clearly having already pledged their allegiance to Eldrin Chen as their leader.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and spoke, "Then I shall trouble you all for your efforts."

After the various Dao Lord had departed, Lyra Jiang and his other consorts approached, their eyes tinged with a telltale redness.

Witnessing the profound emotion stirring within them, Eldrin Chen felt a deep surge of longing in his own heart. He quickly grasped their hands, saying, "You have all endured much hardship these long years."

Lyra Jiang remained silent, merely tightening her grip on his hand as if she would never let him part from her again.

After sharing a tender moment with her, Eldrin Chen held Lyra Jiang close and said, "My cultivation has progressed significantly this time. I will need to spend the coming period consolidating my gains."

"The remaining Demonic Cultivator are of little concern. Henceforth, within the Purple Realm, we need no longer live in constant fear and apprehension."

Upon hearing this, they all breathed a collective sigh of relief. The shadow of the great tribulation had weighed heavily upon their hearts for so many years.

Now, Eldrin Chen's cultivation had reached the absolute pinnacle of this realm. Although the threat of the Extraterrestrial Demon God remained a grave concern in their hearts, at least within the confines of the Purple Realm, they could finally live without that gnawing dread. Find this and other novels at https://audio-novel.com.