Chapter 860 : Heavenly Thunder and Crimson Flames

"Screech!"

The Blood Phoenix Demon Ancestor broke through the blockade, its eyes blazing with utter madness.

It let out a piercing shriek, its body erupting with crimson flames as it charged towards Eldrin Chen.

Primal Radiance the Path Lord and Rising Sun Path Lord were also in a frenzy, throwing themselves forward with reckless abandon.

At that very moment, from the Heavenly Vault above, a Thunderclap descended from the Nine Heavens—it was the seventh Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve].

Stimulated by the intruders, this seventh Heavenly Thunder Tribulation instantly turned ferocious. Not only did its power increase dramatically, but it also struck indiscriminately at all of them.

Now facing both the Nine Heavens Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and the sudden assault from his foes, Eldrin Chen did not so much as furrow his brow.

He simply manifested the Primordial One True Aegis [an ultimate defensive technique that forms an impenetrable barrier of primordial energy]. Then, with a thought, he summoned the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords. The twin blades merged with a resonant *clang*, and in the next instant, they cleaved the Blood Phoenix Demon Ancestor in two upon the void.

"Agh! Die for this venerable one!"

The Primal Radiance the Path Lord, driven to the brink of insanity, ignored the storm of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation raining down. He desperately channeled his power into the Primal Radiance Divine Pearl, this Primordial Solar Supreme Treasure [a peerless treasure of the highest order, born from the essence of the primordial sun], and hurled it at Eldrin Chen. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel .c om.

Yet Eldrin Chen did not spare it a single glance. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Primordial One Giant Hand [a divine ability manifesting a colossal hand of primordial energy] to press down, instantly crushing both Primal Radiance the Path Lord and his Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure imbued with the power of the primordial sun] beneath its overwhelming force.

"Clang—!"

At that very moment, however, the Rising Sun Path Lord finally seized his chance. He channeled his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure bound to its user's life force], the Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword, which shot across the sky and struck the Primordial One True Aegis [a divine ability forming an impenetrable shield of primordial energy] with a resounding blow.

Yet, Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Magical Power [the supreme magical energy of the Primordial One technique] was peerless under heaven. After his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator], the depth and potency of his spiritual power had reached a truly astonishing level.

Although his cultivation base was merely at the Primordial Spirit 1st Tier, the quality, density, and refined purity of his spiritual power surpassed even that of a peak Primordial Spirit 6th Tier cultivator by a significant margin.

Such formidable power, when used to fuel an Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability born from one's innate constitution] comparable to a Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-tier divine ability], unleashed a might that rivaled even the most powerful experts of the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

Though the Rising Sun Flowing Fire Sword was a Medium-Grade Spiritual Treasure, it was far from sufficient to breach the Primordial One True Aegis. Not only did its slash fail to harm Eldrin Chen, but the sword itself was sent flying back by the recoil.

Seeing this, the Rising Sun Path Lord sought to summon his Rising Sun God Furnace [a divine furnace treasure] for another assault.

But he was too late. With a mere wave of Eldrin Chen's sleeve, a blindingly brilliant streak of Chaos Lightning [lightning born from primordial chaos] shot forth.

This Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder was the foremost Slaughter-type Divine Ability [a supernatural technique] within the Purple Seal Realm, its destructive power truly without equal. In times past, Imperial Sovereign Jiang had relied upon this very Divine Ability to slay formidable enemies far beyond his own cultivation level on numerous occasions.

Now, with Eldrin Chen having cultivated this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] and empowered by the fusion of five supreme Arcane Power [esoteric energies] into the Primordial One Magical Power [the foundational unified magical energy], its might even surpassed that unleashed by Imperial Sovereign Jiang.

Witnessing this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] descend with a thunderous crash, it struck the Rising Sun God Furnace [a divine furnace artifact] squarely, sending the treasure flying away.

Before Rising Sun Path Lord could even react, the blow tore his flesh asunder, shattering nearly half of his physical body.

In that life-or-death instant, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] fled in haste. Yet, trapped deep within the Heavenly Tribulation [divine retribution trial]'s Sea of Thunder [a tempest of heavenly lightning], where could he possibly find an escape?

Within mere breaths, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was utterly annihilated by the Heavenly Tribulation [divine retribution trial], reduced to a wisp of ashen dust.

"BOOM—"

Simultaneously, high upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome], the eighth Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [bolt of divine retribution lightning] crashed down with world-shaking force.

The Primordial One True Aegis [the primordial shield of absolute defense], impervious to all calamities and radiating an aura that repelled all techniques, held firm against the eighth strike, emerging completely unscathed.

From the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], the snow-robed figure bathed within the Sea of Thunder [a tempest of heavenly lightning]. His gaze, sharp enough to freeze blood, swept across the gathered horde of demons and monsters, the killing intent within his eyes nearly materializing into a tangible force.

"Who else seeks death? Step forward, all of you!"

"Outrageous arrogance!"

The various Outer Realm Heavenly Demon were both shocked and enraged, yet also felt a measure of helplessness.

This Returning Abyss Path Master was withstanding the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial of thunder and lightning], yet still had the capacity to suppress and slay three Primordial Spirit Demons, all while emerging completely unscathed himself.

Such power could truly be described as earth-shaking and awe-inspiring. Even the assembled Primordial Spirit Demons present were filled with fear and trepidation, forced to acknowledge a grudging respect.

"How can this man be so formidable? Is there truly no one who can restrain him?"

One Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon could not help but speak out, his face betraying a flicker of terror. Join our community of readers at audio - novel . com.

It was not just him. At this moment, even Garuda the Heavenly Demon and Blood Demon Patriarch furrowed their brows, their expressions turning grave.

The Blood Demon Patriarch's face was etched with extreme solemnity as he spoke. "This Returning Abyss Path Master likely surpasses even Imperial Sovereign Jiang. He possesses the bearing of a legendary Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [a supreme realm of cultivation]."

"If we do not slay him today, after he successfully endures this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, I fear even you and I will be powerless against him. He will inevitably become a mortal Great Tribulation [a catastrophic, life-threatening calamity] for us in the future."

The Garuda the Heavenly Demon nodded in agreement. "Since that is the case, I ask you, Brother Blood Demon, to take action. Suppress and slay him within the midst of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation."

"Brother Garuda, if this one achieves the Dao [the supreme path of cultivation and enlightenment], the first he will likely turn against is your kind, the Heavenly Demons [demonic beings born from the chaos of the heavens]."

Blood Demon Patriarch merely sneered coldly, showing not the slightest intention to intervene.

For beings of their level, at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of spiritual core cultivation], forcibly intruding into a Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning] might very well provoke their own Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the ultimate lightning tribulation one must face to ascend to immortality].

With their current cultivation, their chances of surviving such an Immortal Ascension [the process of transcending mortality to become an immortal] Heavenly Tribulation [a trial of calamity sent by the heavens] were virtually nonexistent. They would likely be reduced to ashes by the lightning before they could even strike, a pointless sacrifice.

Clearly, whether it was Garuda the Heavenly Demon or this Blood Demon Patriarch, they valued their lives too much to throw them away needlessly within the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

In the time it took for their brief exchange, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation raging above the Heavenly Vault [the dome of the sky, the firmament] was nearing its conclusion.

The ninth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was exceptionally powerful, its force approaching that of a Primordial Spirit Late Stage cultivator's full strike. Yet, it failed to harm him, shattered instead by his Great Five Elements Primordial One Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique born from the fusion of the five fundamental elements].

Because Eldrin Chen cultivated the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme purple energy of primordial chaos], his Heavenly Thunder Tribulation contained one more bolt than ordinary cultivators. What he faced now was the tenth and final bolt of his Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly thunder tribulation specific to the Primordial Spirit realm].

The onlookers gazed skyward, witnessing the Thunderclap [the roiling mass of storm clouds and lightning] above the Heavenly Vault churn and gather for an extended period. Instead of dispersing, it seemed to be brewing a tenth, culminating bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

"There's a tenth bolt?"

The Blood Demon Patriarch exclaimed in astonishment. After taking a deep breath, he said, "The might of this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a devastating trial of heavenly lightning] is comparable to the power of a Primordial Spirit Late Stage [a cultivator who has reached the late stage of forming their spiritual core]."

"If it can strike him dead or inflict a grievous wound, perhaps there will still be a chance to slay him."

"Disaster! This tenth Heavenly Thunder Tribulation..."

Sage Lord Dorian's expression shifted slightly. "Prepare to act," he declared. "If Eldrin Chen is severely wounded by the tribulation, we must first tear through the void and take him away from here."

"We understand."

Exquisite Jiang nodded, her face grave. Although Eldrin Chen's foundation was profound, giving him great certainty in overcoming the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the specific heavenly lightning trial for advancing to the Primordial Spirit realm], the possibility of being severely wounded by the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was indeed real.

If it truly came to that, they would have no choice but to abandon the chance for the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Immortal Liquid [a rare liquid essence refined from heavenly tribulation lightning] and retreat temporarily for him to heal and recover.

As these thoughts flickered through their minds, high in the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky], the tenth Heavenly Thunder Tribulation gathered its power for a long moment. Finally, with a world-shaking roar, it descended.

"BOOM—"

In that instant, heaven and earth trembled. A bolt of incandescent, searing lightning crashed down with cataclysmic force.

All that the onlookers could see was a figure robed in pristine white, standing amidst the boundless void, bathed in a cataclysmic deluge of lightning.

Then, the radiance of the Primordial One True Aegis [a supreme defensive technique] flickered and dimmed, extinguishing in an instant, followed only then by the thunderous roar that echoed through the empty expanse.

"Hahaha!"

Witnessing the shattering of the Primordial One True Aegis, Garuda the Heavenly Demon and his cohorts erupted into maniacal laughter, charging with frenzied abandon towards Eldrin Chen.

With his ultimate defense breached, Eldrin Chen was exposed to the relentless bombardment of the Thunderclap [a devastating thunder-based attack], likely sustaining injuries of unprecedented severity.

This sight caused the countenances of Exquisite Jiang and the others to pale drastically, as they desperately sought to rush to his aid. The story continues at site: audio-novel.com.