Chapter 1321 : Power of the Immortal Alliance

Ji Rihan let out a relieved sigh and spoke with a faint smile, "Bringing back these 3 means we still have a fighting chance in the upcoming battle."

Eldrin nodded and led the group into the grand hall.

He surveyed the assembly and realized that after nearly 3 1000 years apart, most immortals within the Celestial Alliance had fully assimilated their gains.

All the immortals of the Celestial Alliance, except for Lyra (Person Name), had emerged from seclusion, and each had gained tremendously.

Riyuki refined the mid-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure, the Violet Sky Thunder Dragon Mace. Though her cultivation base did not advance further, her spiritual power increased significantly.

2 new Earth Immortal-level combatants had emerged—the first was naturally Daoist Tianfeng, and the second was Qingji.

After refining the Dao Origins of the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancestor and the Taicang Blackfish, Qing Ji had cultivated the Primordial Chaos True Body and mastered the dual principles of Yin and Yang. Her combat prowess had now stepped into the realm of 8-Calamity Immortals.

Among those with Half-Step Earth Immortal combat prowess, Kael (Person Name) and Donghuang had significantly enhanced their strength. Both possessed foundations of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and having just broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, they immediately stepped into the domain of 6 Calamity Immortals.

Yue Ji and Xing Ji had both established their cultivation foundations in the Fifth Tribulation Immortal realm, yet each possessed a Heaven-Splitting Supreme Treasure, making their combat prowess surpass even Kael (Person Name) and Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) by half a step.

In addition to these half-step Earth Immortal combatants from 3 1000 years ago, the Immortal Alliance had gained a new half-step Earth Immortal—the long-ascended 6-Celestials Immortal.

The great war had raged on, and the 6 Stars Immortal had refined 4 top-grade Dao Origins in succession. At long last, his accumulated foundation proved sufficient, and 3 100 years ago, he attained enlightenment in the Law of Stars.

Chen Ethan broke through to the 7th level of Ascension, Lu Wenyuan reached the 7th level of Ascension, and Ye Qingfeng advanced to the 6th level of Ascension—all 3 now possessed combat prowess rivaling the 9th level of Ascension.

Especially Ye Qingfeng (Person Name), though he attained immortality last, he was a 5 Spiritual Roots Immortal who had simultaneously cultivated 3 Dao Fruits.

He cultivated the 5 Elements Path, mastering the 5 pure yang principles: Bing Fire, Ren Water, Geng Metal, Wu Earth, and Jia Wood.

He then unified the 5 elemental laws and comprehended the Pure Yang Law of 5 Elements, establishing a foundation scarcely inferior to that of Lyra (Person Name) in her prime.

Aside from these few individuals, nearly all the immortals who had formed the Immortal Alliance at the war's outset had now reached mid to late-stage Ascension Realm cultivation.

The leaders of factions such as the Palace of the Dao, the Roc-Demon Sage, Lin Tianqi, Chen Fusu, and Zhuan Choujun had all reached the 7th or 8th Tier of Ascendant Immortal realm, each possessing combat prowess rivaling the 9th Tier.

Over these past several 1000 years, 20-7 new Immortals had emerged within the Immortal Alliance. 11 of them hailed from the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), with the majority tracing their lineage to the third elder, Chen Xianzhang (Person Name).

"Unknowingly, nearly a millennium had passed since the Great Cataclysm erupted." "Our Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance now boasts over a 100 Immortals." Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint sigh of relief escaping his lips.

Nearly 10 1000 years have passed since the Great Calamity erupted. Generation after generation of cultivators from the Immortal Alliance have joined the battle, with the vast majority perishing in the cataclysm. Yet, amidst the devastation, a select few have risen to prominence.

Over the past nearly 10 1000 years, the Immortal Alliance has welcomed over 30 to 40 newly ascended immortals, all of whom originated from the immortal realm itself. This number could be said to surpass the total of newly ascended immortals throughout the previous tens of thousands of years combined.

Eldrin gave a slight nod, yet a trace of solemnity still lingered on his face.

1000 Dragon Lake was an immensely powerful blessed land, home to over a 1000 true dragon demon immortals. Even after enduring great battles that halved their combat strength, the remaining demon immortals still numbered over 5 100.

The forces the Immortal Alliance could muster were still no match for them.

At this thought, Eldrin recounted the journey’s events to everyone and then declared, “The great war of the Azure River Ancient Sect has concluded. Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, after the 1000 Dragon Lake cultivators regroup, they will march their forces toward the Abyssal Return Sea.”

"We shall face an assault from a powerful blessed land. This battle may prove to be the most perilous conflict we endure throughout this great tribulation."

"I hope all of you can give your full effort and prepare for an arduous, hard-fought battle." The immortals all nodded gravely upon hearing this.

Riji, seeing this, immediately spoke up: "This battle involves 2 late-stage Earth Immortals on their side, along with a vast fleet of treasure ships and a massive army. I fear it will not be easy for us to resist them."

"Fortunately, you have already severely damaged the 1000 Dragon Ancient Ship and seized 3 Doomsday Cannons, eliminating 1 of our greatest threats."

"Nevertheless, even so, to confront 3 Earth Immortal Patriarchs, we must consolidate all our strength." Eldrin nodded, his expression calm as he said, "I have already informed Patriarch Earthspring and the Great Mystery Deity. Now, with the assistance of the 3 from the Azure River Ancient Sect..."

"Once again, we face a situation where if 1 falls, the other is in danger. I believe both of them would be willing to lend us a helping hand."

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts settled ever so slightly.

From the current situation, with Eldrin and the master of the Ancient Azure River Sect—both possessing the combat prowess of sixth-level Earth Immortals—alongside 2 other Earth Immortals from the sect, plus Lady Sun, Lady Azure, and Daoist Tianfeng, they now commanded a total of 7 Earth Immortal-level combatants.

If we include the Tai Xuan Divine Spirit and the Earth Spring Ancestor, the Abyssal Sea would then possess a total of 9 Earth Immortal-level combatants.

With such formidable strength, it should be sufficient to contend with a seventh-level Earth Immortal. Moreover, with the power of the Zhou Heavenly Star Formation, even if 2 late-stage Earth Immortals and the 1000 Dragon Lake were to attack with their full force, we would still possess enough power to stand our ground in battle.

Thinking of this, the Master of the Azure Stream Ancient Sect said, "I have brought some of our sect's foundational treasures. They can be used to further reinforce the Cosmic Star Formation."

"Very well."

Seeing this, Eldrin nodded and then produced 3 Annihilation Cannons. "I need to go into seclusion," he said. "Deploy these 3 Annihilation Cannons (Magic Treasure) on the 3 Enclosures Archipelago. They may serve as reinforcements."

Witnessing this, everyone nodded slightly in approval. Qing Ji (Person Name) spoke up:

"This million-mile-long Extinction Cannon is far too cumbersome—utterly inadequate for targeting immortals in combat. Yet when deployed atop a celestial island, it becomes a formidable deterrent against Primordial Sky-Ships and mountain-protecting arrays."

"We can use this Annihilation Cannon to blast the high-grade treasure ships of 1000 Dragon Lake, easing the pressure on our mountain protection array."

"I was thinking the same thing."

Eldrin nodded. Having given all the necessary instructions, he rose to his feet and declared, "There is still some time before the great tribulation arrives. I shall now enter seclusion to cultivate my strength and prepare for the impending cataclysm."

"During this time, I must trouble you all to preside over the Cosmic Star Formation." Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals bowed deeply and withdrew.

However, the 3 Earth Immortals from the Azure River Ancient Sect remained. The sect leader cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Judging by your combat prowess, fellow daoist, you must have already stepped into the 9 Calamities realm."

"To advance further, 1 must either break through to the Earth Immortal realm or obtain a peerless, rare treasure."

"Now that my disciple Qingxuan has fallen in battle, I shall bestow upon you, fellow Daoist, the 2 spiritual roots I had painstakingly gathered for him over the years. Let this serve as repayment for your life-saving grace in this battle."

Speaking thus, the master of the Qingchuan Ancient Sect retrieved 2 towering ancient trees from the Earth Immortal Realm.

Eldrin glanced over, his expression shifting subtly. These 2 ancient trees stood with an imposing and mystical aura.

1 plant shimmered with a chaotic radiance, its surface covered in Dao patterns, while the other stood tall and straight, like a pillar reaching into the heavens.