Chapter 1333 : Tianyuan Daoren

"Sky Sundering Talisman!"

The moment he laid eyes on the object, the Master of 1000 Dragon Lake’s expression shifted almost imperceptibly. With a faint gleam in his eyes, he remarked,

Celestial Prison Flame Monarch gave a slight nod and spoke, "This object was originally prepared to deal with the Azure Stream Ancient Sect. However, since they didn’t exert significant pressure on us at the time, I never had to use it."

As he recounted, everyone came to understand the origin of this treasure.

It turned out that the Heaven-Sundering Divine Talisman was an extremely unique primordial treasure talisman. It could temporarily breach the mountain-protecting grand formation, allowing them to lead everyone into the Cosmic Star Formation.

However, this talisman was a single-use treasure talisman. Once activated, it would be equivalent to losing a Heaven-Creation Treasure, which was why Prison Flame Monarch had refrained from using it until now.

Most crucially, this object functions as a double-edged sword when put to use.

This object could temporarily breach the formation, yet it was incapable of completely destroying the grand array—only able to pry open a temporary gap.

If they failed to completely defeat everyone within the grand formation before the gap closed, they might be trapped and perish within.

At this moment, the Heaven Prison Flame Sovereign produced it and declared, "This talisman can open an entrance beyond the Zhou Tian Stars Great Formation, allowing us to breach its defenses and engage in battle within."

"However, the entrance will only remain open for 3 days. If we fail to breach the grand formation within this time, we will likely be trapped inside."

Upon hearing this, the Taihan Ice Chi spoke with grave solemnity, "Once we breach the Zhou Tian Stars Great Formation, we will be suppressed by the mountain-protecting array, and our combat strength will inevitably diminish by several degrees."

"If we cannot defeat the enemy swiftly, we risk being trapped and destroyed instead."

Eldrin nodded, his expression calm as he replied, "Indeed. Therefore, my suggestion—to err on the side of caution—is to first reinforce the Flowing Fire Star Palace."

Hearing this, the Lord of 1000 Dragon Lake fell silent.

The Heavenly Prison Flame Lord was no demonic cultivator, and the stances they held were fundamentally at odds.

That day, Eldrin, as an elder of the Celestial Prison Clan, naturally hoped they would abandon the assault on the Abyssal Return Sea and instead reinforce the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

Were it not for the 8-Tribulation Dao Source of Daoist Qingxuan, the Tianyu Clan would never have struck a deal with them back then—not even Tianyu Yanjun would have set foot upon this battlefield.

However, the 1000 Dragon Lake was different. They harbored a life-or-death grudge against Eldrin. If they failed to eliminate him before the great calamity concluded, they would likely stand no chance against Eldrin once it was over.

By then, Eldrin's cultivation would advance even further—perhaps even reaching the late-stage Earth Immortal realm—and the fate of 1000 Dragon Lake would be all but foretold.

"This Daoist of the Returning Abyss must not be allowed to remain."

The master of 1000 Dragon Lake murmured inwardly before finally speaking aloud, "We shall proceed with the second method. With the 2 of us joining forces—2 late-stage Earth Immortals surrounding a mere half-step Earth Immortal—I refuse to believe that Daoist Guixu could possibly survive."

The Heavenly Prison Flame Lord furrowed his brow slightly, a flicker of displeasure stirring within his heart.

Just then, Tian Yu Zi stepped forward from the side and declared, "I can agree to your terms, but after this battle, the Dao Origin of the Eldrin must belong to me."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Prison Flame Lord was momentarily taken aback, immediately abandoning any further thoughts of persuasion.

He knew full well in his heart that Tian Yu Zi coveted the source of Eldrin's 10 Calamities Dao, seeking to advance further and breach that forbidden realm.

To be fair, a single 10 Tribulations Dao Source might truly be capable of forging a 10 Tribulations Immortal.

If Tianyu Zi were to set foot in that realm, he would become 1 of the strongest prodigies in the history of the Tianyu Clan within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, with over a 50 percent certainty of attaining Celestial Immortality in the future.

You must understand, the current Patriarch of the Heavenly Prison Clan—a being who has lived for over 40 million years, a 5 Tribulation Half-Step Celestial Immortal, a former 9 Tribulation Immortal who opened 8 layers of heaven—possesses merely a 20 percent chance of successfully ascending to Celestial Immortality.

At this thought, the Heaven Prison Flame Sovereign declared, "In that case, I grant you a century to recuperate." "Once 1 100 years have passed and our powers are fully restored, I shall personally shatter the All-Heaven Star Formation."

While the 1000 Dragon Lake was deliberating strategies, 2 figures were observing this majestic battlefield within the endless void.

1 was a refined man clad in a black robe, while the other was a Daoist priest draped in traditional Daoist attire.

Both men exuded formidable auras. The Daoist-robed man possessed an abyss-like presence, while the scholarly gentleman was enveloped in Pure Yang Qi (Spiritual Root), yet ghostly energies swirled about him like a Netherworld Emperor.

At this moment, the robed man observed the 1000 Dragon Lake army, then glanced toward the Abyssal Sea with a hint of approval in his gaze. "By joining forces with the Liuli Blessed Land of the Ancient Qingchuan Sect, the Abyssal Daoist actually managed to repel the 1000 Dragon Lake and the Blaze Lord of Celestial Prison. Truly remarkable tactics."

The elegant gentleman nodded, his expression serene as he spoke, "If the Eldrin Blessed Land were not formidable, the 2 of us would not have come here today."

At this point, the refined gentleman added, "Tens of thousands of years ago, that Daoist of the Returning Abyss once procured for me the Sun-Returning Herb."

"Speaking of which, his contribution played no small part in my breakthrough to the 9 Tribulations Realm and the reversal of my Pure Yang Body."

Had Eldrin (Person Name) been present, he would have undoubtedly recognized this individual's origins.

It turned out that this refined and elegant man was none other than the Lord of the Ancient Ruins of the Netherworld, a ghost immortal of the Nether Realm who had once reached the Eighth Tribulation realm.

Now, without even realizing it, he had broken through to the Ninth Tribulation Realm, reversing his constitution to 1 of Pure Yang. His combat prowess was no less than that of an ordinary Ninth Tribulation Immortal.

The other was the renowned wandering cultivator of Liuchuan Baihai, Daoist Tianyuan.

This gentleman had only attained the Dao for some 100 1000 years, yet long before the current great calamity, he had already established the foundation of an 8-Tribulation Immortal. Now, unbeknownst to all, he had actually stepped into the realm of the 9 Tribulations—truly a testament to his extraordinary methods.

At this moment, after listening to the words of the Old Ruins Yin Lord, the Heaven Abyss Daoist smiled faintly and said, "Old Man Qingxuan, Youtai'ao, Tianyu Zi, and the others—they all have the support of Earth Immortal blessed lands, making their cultivation journey smooth and unimpeded."

"Unlike those with backing, wandering cultivators like you and I must meticulously plan and scheme for even the barest shred of cultivation resources."

"To attain the Great Dao, we must not only secure resources but also seek like-minded dao companions to support 1 another."

The Elder of the Abyssal Ruins nodded with a faint smile and said, "This Master of the Returning Abyss possesses extraordinary talent and insight. In time, he may very well establish a supreme grotto-heaven."

"You and I could become close friends, supporting each other along this path. Should we 1 day both attain the Great Dao of Celestial Immortality, it would make for a splendid tale."

At this point, both of them nodded slightly.

The Daoist of the Returning Abyss pondered briefly before speaking, "When shall we make our move, you and I?" "No rush."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord smiled faintly and said, "We may be anxious, but the 1000 Dragon Lake and the Prison Flame Lord are even more so. When people grow desperate, they make mistakes—even Earth Immortals might take reckless risks."

"At present, it would likely take them 3 1000 years to breach the Cosmic Star Formation. The only way to break through it swiftly is to take a perilous gamble."

"For now, all we need is patience—waiting for them to make a desperate move, and waiting for the perfect moment to strike."