Chapter 917 : Journey to the Tribulation Thunder Sea
Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke with a smile, "You have only recently made your breakthrough. It would be better for you to first refine your Spiritual Treasure and consolidate your cultivation base."
Several days later, Eldrin Chen took Ethan Chen with him, and the two set off for the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.
They tore through the void on their journey, arriving not long after at a desolate stretch of sea blanketed by a Sea of Lightning [a vast expanse of ocean perpetually wracked by violent lightning storms].
"This place is..."
Gazing at the desolate sea before him, Ethan Chen could not help but draw a sharp breath, his voice tinged with hesitation.
Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression serene as he regarded the sea shrouded in tempests of thunder and lightning. "Indeed. This is the Tribulation Thunder Sea."
The Tribulation Thunder Sea [the Sea of Tribulation Thunder], as its name implied, was a vast oceanic region perpetually dense with endless lightning. It earned its name from the boundless thunderstorms that raged here year-round. Given the terrifying, immeasurable power of these storms, it was also known by another title: the Tribulation Thunder Sea [the Sea of Heavenly Tribulation Thunder].
This Tribulation Thunder Sea was one of the most fearsome forbidden lands within the Purple Realm, possessing an origin of immense antiquity.
It was said that the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain [the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulation Thunders] at its core was once the Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred gathering place for high-level cultivators to discuss the Dao] of the 'Hall of Thunder', a peak-level power of the Purple Realm.
As far back as eighty thousand years ago, that 'Hall of Thunder' stood alongside the 'Separated Flame Hall', the 'Star Palace', and the 'Supreme Profound Hall', collectively known as the Four Divine Halls of the Purple Realm. Access the full story on site: audio-novel.com.
Among the Four Divine Halls [the four supreme divine institutions of the cultivation world], the 'Hall of Thunder' [the divine hall governing the power of thunder and lightning] stood paramount. In its glorious zenith tens of thousands of years ago, it boasted several dozen Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul and comprehended a Great Dao] and even three Ancient Ancestor [venerable figures of immense age and power] who had reached the Half-Immortal Realm [a transcendent state bordering on true immortality].
Alas, when the cataclysm of the Purple Realm [a legendary realm of profound mysteries] erupted, the Hall of Thunder, situated deep within the Eastern Sea [the vast and treacherous eastern ocean], bore the brunt of the initial assault, becoming the first line of defense against the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a terrifying demonic entity from beyond this world].
During the first Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a world-shaking calamity triggered by the demonic invasion], the Hall of Thunder exhausted its Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated resources, heritage, and latent power of an organization]. Its several dozen Nascent Soul Dao Lord and its three Demigod Ancestor [another term for Half-Immortal Realm cultivators] all perished. Even the Purple Realm's sole Near-Immortal Grade [a rank denoting power close to immortality] Primordial Thunder Vein [a legendary spiritual land that was the source of primordial thunder energy] was shattered.
Thus, the 'Hall of Thunder', one of the three great divine halls of the Purple Realm, was erased from history. It was an incomparably tragic and devastating conflict.
After the destruction of that Primordial Thunder Vein, its boundless thunder power scattered and dissipated across the Eastern Sea, coalescing into an immensely vast and majestic sea of perpetual storms—the very Tribulation Thunder Sea [the Sea of Tribulation Thunder] that lay before them now.
Now, tens of thousands of years later, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [heavenly thunder of catastrophic power] within the Tribulation Thunder Sea still roars and strikes ceaselessly, day and night. It is as if it carries the fierce, unyielding resentment of the fallen heroes of the Hall of Thunder, a wrath that can never be fully quelled for all eternity.
"The Tribulation Thunder Sea... the Hall of Thunder... Alas..."
Eldrin Chen let out a sigh before speaking. "My divinations reveal that deep within this destructive Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, a thread of vitality is gestating. It seems some change has occurred within."
"This place, where Heavenly Thunder Tribulation coexists with life force, is a supreme treasure ground for me to temper my physical body. Perhaps it can aid me in advancing my physical cultivation to the next level."
Ethan Chen nodded, then could not help but inquire, "Then, Clan Uncle, for what purpose have you brought me here?"
"My divinations suggest that within this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial of thunder and lightning] lies a force of Annihilation [the power to reduce all things to nothingness]. This force may aid you in cultivating your Annihilation Mana [the refined spiritual power cultivated by immortals]."
Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, he enveloped Ethan Chen and flew deep into the heart of the Tribulation Thunder Sea [a vast, tempestuous sea of perpetual heavenly thunder].
"BOOM! CRACKLE-RUMBLE!"
The moment they entered the Tribulation Thunder Sea, a sky-filling, earth-shaking deluge of lightning bolts surged toward them from all directions.
Eldrin Chen showed not a flicker of fear. However, for Ethan Chen's sake, he summoned the Primordial True Aegis [an ultimate defensive technique manifesting an indestructible shield of primordial energy] to block the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. Thus shielded, they pressed onward against the relentless storm.
They flew for an immeasurable time, traversing the deafening ocean of thunder until they arrived at a desolate, shattered expanse of sea.
There lay a ruined island, strewn with broken walls and shattered foundations. Palaces once constructed from precious jade and gemstones now stood in crumbling disarray.
The scattered tiles and rubble, all carved from jade, seemed to whisper tales of a glorious past now faded into dust.
"The ruins of the Hall of Thunder [a legendary sect or palace specializing in thunder-based cultivation arts],"
Eldrin Chen murmured, a sigh escaping his lips. "Even such a magnificent Immortal's Dao Heritage [a supreme legacy of cultivation techniques left by an immortal] can one day fall into decline?"
"Old Granduncle, be careful—"
In that very instant, Ethan Chen could not help but cry out in warning.
Immediately, a deafening roar erupted. A searing flash of thunderous light bloomed, and a Shattered Sword wreathed in lightning soared through the air, cleaving towards its target.
The power contained within this sword strike was utterly terrifying. From its edge, strand after strand of thunderous Sword Qi [sword energy] blossomed forth, tearing countless fissures into the very fabric of space itself.
"Hmph—"
Faced with this peerlessly lethal strike, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. With a casual flick of his finger, a brilliant bolt of lightning shot forth, instantly smashing the Shattered Sword and sending it flying back. Discover more cultivation stories at @udio-novel.com.
Yet, in that same moment, another flash of thunderous light surged through the sky, a torrent of heaven-scorching lightning lashing out horizontally.
Eldrin Chen raised the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a powerful defensive magical artifact] to block the blow. Only then did he look up, his gaze meeting a figure clad in violet robes adorned with thunder patterns, soaring towards him.
The newcomer wore long violet robes embroidered with lightning motifs and a violet-gilded imperial crown. His entire form was wreathed in crackling arcs of electricity.
His pupils blazed with incandescent white lightning, making him appear as majestic and awe-inspiring as a sovereign emperor of thunder itself.
"Slay—!"
The figure was overwhelmingly domineering. The moment it made its move, a deluge of heavenly thunderlight cascaded down, and an endless tide of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation power surged forth, as if a Thunder Deity from the Nine Heavens was enacting celestial punishment on behalf of the heavens.
"A Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient entity born from the condensed essence of heavenly tribulation lightning]?"
Eldrin Chen murmured, his pupils contracting slightly before quickly regaining their calm.
The newcomer's power was immense, at least comparable to a supreme being at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul. Yet, at Eldrin Chen's current level, even a Demi-Immortal could do little against him, let alone a mere Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being.
Having clearly seen the opponent, Eldrin Chen wasted no more time. He unfurled a tempest of Primordial Chaos Qi [the primordial, undifferentiated energy from which all things originate] and summoned a colossal hand that blotted out the sky, enveloping heaven and earth.
The Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being's consciousness was muddled and chaotic, seemingly born with a towering will to battle. It showed no trace of fear, instead lunging forward in a suicidal charge.
Yet, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Grasping Hand eclipsed all. It seized the being within its gargantuan palm, and despite its frantic struggles, it could not break free.
"This is..."
Just as Eldrin Chen was about to annihilate the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being, a faint sense of incongruity stirred within him.
This Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being [a sentient being born from tribulation lightning and profound resentment] was a coalescence of overwhelming resentment, seemingly forged from the fused soul fragments of several immensely powerful existences, tempered and given life by the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning].
Within it pulsed a familiar aura of Human Race soul energy, as if it were the manifestation of the unyielding, bitter obsessions of ancient human Clan Elder ancestors.
With this realization, Eldrin Chen abandoned his intent to annihilate it. He immediately channeled a vast surge of Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners], ensnaring and firmly suppressing the being within his grasp.
Securing the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and declared, "This is a spirit formed from the heroic souls of our Human Race forebears. To simply destroy it would be too cruel."
"Stand guard for me. I shall attempt to guide it toward salvation."
This Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being was a coalescence of overwhelming resentment, seemingly forged from the fused soul fragments of several immensely powerful existences, tempered and given life by the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.
Within it pulsed a familiar aura of Human Race soul energy, as if it were the manifestation of the unyielding, bitter obsessions of ancient human Clan Elder ancestors.
With this realization, Eldrin Chen abandoned his intent to annihilate it. He immediately channeled a vast surge of Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners], ensnaring and firmly suppressing the being within his grasp.
Securing the Tribulation Thunder Spirit Being, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and said... Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel .c om.