Chapter 1041 : Dragon's Wrath and Mountain's Shield

Eldrin Chen remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable, revealing nothing of the thoughts churning within.

After a brief, contemplative pause, he finally spoke: "Regardless, we owe him a debt of gratitude. In the future, if we can offer aid, we should."

"However, do not entrust him with matters of critical importance."

Having said his piece, Eldrin Chen spoke no more.

His gaze turned towards the depths of the Endless Void, where Crimson Dragon Scion strode forth from the void, his brow etched with an aura of overwhelming, unyielding dominance.

The Crimson Dragon Scion possessed a majestic, towering stature, further amplified by the crimson-gold armor he wore, making him appear both formidable and imperious.

He advanced through the air like a Divine Lord descended from the Nine Heavens, his face a mask of irrefutable killing intent as he declared.

"BOOM—"

In that Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], heaven and earth trembled with a deafening roar.

Gripping a crimson-gold war halberd, Crimson Dragon Scion leveled it with a metallic *shing* and thrust it directly at Eldrin Chen. This chapter is provided by audio-novel[dot]com. Support the original.

This treasure is named the Crimson Dragon World-Startling Halberd [a mighty halberd imbued with draconic power]. It is the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact bound to its wielder's life force] of Crimson Dragon Scion, and its might ranks among the finest even amongst High Grade Immortal Treasure [high-tier magical artifacts].

The power of such an Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact of immense power] is naturally astonishing. Eldrin Chen chose not to meet it head-on and immediately activated the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation].

Above Verdant Chariot Mountain, a great cauldron adorned with dragon patterns soared into the sky. As the Formation [a structured array of power] was channeled, it released a radiant curtain of light, blocking Crimson Dragon Scion's seemingly unstoppable strike.

"It is that Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-tier magical artifact]," someone exclaimed.

The moment he laid eyes on the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, Crimson Dragon Scion's eyes instantly burned crimson with fury.

This Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron was an object he had sworn to possess. To see it now deployed by Eldrin Chen within a Formation to obstruct myself—how could it not drive him to madness?

"Eldrin, the Junior, you dare seize my treasure? You deserve death!"

With a roar of rage, Crimson Dragon Scion brandished the Crimson Dragon World-Startling Halberd, its power stirring heaven and earth.

In his grasp, the halberd seemed to writhe and coil like a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a legendary dragon of supreme power], its terrifying force churning the skies and shaking the vast, boundless sea.

This was an immensely powerful Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [a supreme cultivation technique]. Combined with the might of his Lifebound Immortal Treasure, it unleashed a spectacle of world-shaking power.

Witnessing the raging, boundless sea being churned and lifted, it surged forth to suppress Green Chariot Island.

The seawater, vast and endless, momentarily eclipsed the entire Green Chiarot Island, threatening to utterly submerge this colossal island stretching for countless Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Fortunately, the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation proved truly formidable. The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron unleashed a sky-shielding curtain of light, enveloping and protecting the entire Green Chariot Island, holding back the boundless, surging tide.

"This will not suffice. Relying on the power of a 『『『Formation|Formation Names|new』』』 to withstand the might of heaven and earth is ultimately unsustainable for long," Eldrin Chen remarked, his expression grave.

After blocking the raging seawater, Eldrin Chen's countenance remained deeply solemn.

The issue was not that the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron could not hold; rather, the island's supply of Immortal Spirit Qi [the highest grade of spiritual energy in the Immortal Realm] was insufficient. Relying solely on an Immortal Vein [a natural conduit of Immortal Spirit Qi] of the Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the initial tier within the Immortal Realm] made it impossible to sustain the full power of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron indefinitely.

Fortunately, the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron was adept at both offense and defense, possessing means to counter even the Crimson Dragon Scion.

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin Chen immediately expended a portion of his Immortal Essence [the refined life-force energy of an Immortal] to activate the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron once more. Channeling the power of the 『『『Formation|Formation Names|new』』』, he unleashed the cauldron's formidable offensive might.

"Roar—"

A draconic roar echoed through the heavens. From within the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, a Black Dragon [a powerful dragon-type demonic beast] soared into the sky, its aura capable of rending heaven and splitting earth, and charged with overwhelming divine might towards the Crimson Dragon Scion.

This Black Dragon was so lifelike, each scale seemingly forged from obsidian gold, and the power unleashed between its bared fangs and brandished claws actually surpassed the limits of the Ascension to Immortality Realm.

Such a formidable strike repelled Crimson Dragon Scion in a single clash, shattering the predicament of the flood threatening to drown Green Chariot Island.

"Incredible power!"

Crimson Dragon Scion's expression turned to one of shock. He immediately channeled his Crimson Dragon World-Startling Halberd to block, only to discover that the combat prowess of this Black Dragon seemed, if anything, to surpass myself.

After merely a dozen or so exchanges, he was completely forced onto the defensive, pushed back step by step.

In less than twenty moves, Crimson Dragon Scion was already outmatched, sent flying sideways with a not-insignificant injury. Published by audio novel.com. All rights reserved.

"Damnation!"

Seeing he was no match for this Mountain Guardian Grand Formation, Crimson Dragon Scion could only retreat in fury and alarm beyond the shores of Green Chariot Island.

Before departing, he offered no words, only a gaze of icy, unblinking intensity fixed upon Eldrin Chen for a long moment before he finally turned and left.

Watching him leave, Void-Refining Immortal finally let out a sigh of relief, yet with a trace of worry said, "It seems this Crimson Dragon Scion will not let this matter rest."

"This was within our expectations all along."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and withdrew the power of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

He understood clearly in his heart that as a supreme Demon Immortal at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, that Crimson Dragon Scion possessed immense pride and arrogance. Although this battle had repelled him by relying on the Formation, it was difficult to make him submit completely and wholeheartedly.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said thoughtfully, "In the coming days, unless it is of vital importance, we should not venture out from the mountain easily, lest we fall prey to the schemes of the Crimson Dragon Scion."

"Understood."

Void-Refining Immortal nodded, then spoke, "This journey's gains were not insignificant. I plan to return to Refining Void Island first. Should any situation arise, you can send word to me immediately."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded and escorted Void-Refining Immortal beyond the bounds of Green Chariot Island.

After Void-Refining Immortal departed, Eldrin Chen did not waste time and immediately proceeded to the Spirit Medicine Fields.

Since occupying Green Chariot Island, Eldrin Chen had successively opened up thousands of Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] of supreme-grade Spirit Farmland with exceptionally rich spiritual energy, as well as one Mu-area of Immortal Fields.

Within the thousands of Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] of supreme-grade Spirit Farmland, most were already planted with Spirit Medicine [spiritual herbs used for cultivation and alchemy]. The Immortal Fields [fields capable of nurturing immortal-grade herbs] were also planted with some fifth and Sixth Rank [a classification level for spiritual objects] Spirit Medicine.

The reason for this was that Eldrin Chen had no seeds for Immortal Herbs [herbs of immortal grade, vastly superior to spirit herbs], and could only make do with the precious herbs he had managed to find.

Now, having harvested a considerable amount of Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine, Eldrin Chen found it difficult to consume them all at once. Thus, he decided to plant these Spirit Medicine within the Spirit Medicine Garden [a dedicated garden for cultivating spiritual herbs].

Transplanting Spirit Medicine was no easy task. However, Eldrin Chen and his companions were either Nine Heavens Immortal [a powerful immortal realm] or supreme cultivators at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm], so such a challenge naturally could not deter them.

They spent several months planting most of the harvested Spirit Medicine within the Spirit Medicine Garden, then proceeded to stand before the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden specifically for immortal-grade herbs].

There, Eldrin Chen planted the Longevity Vine, the Heaven-Mending Herb, and the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot into the Immortal Herbs fields. He then took out thirty-eight stalks of Near-Immortal Ancient Medicines [ancient herbs on the cusp of ascending to immortal grade].

Most of these ancient herbs had grown for hundreds of thousands of years, and within them faintly gestated a wisp of Immortal Qi [the pure, potent energy of the immortal realm]. They were not far from their final metamorphosis.

Yet this final barrier was akin to the hurdle of leaping the dragon's pool to become an Ascendant Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to a higher plane]; how exceedingly difficult was it to break through?

Generally speaking, even if nurtured meticulously by an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality], and after consuming hundreds of thousands of years, it was not guaranteed that even one among these ancient herbs would successfully advance to the Immortal Rank [the immortal grade].

Even if one finally succeeded in its ascent, the spiritual energy and Immortal Spirit Qi [a concentrated form of immortal energy] consumed by these ancient herbs during the process would be enough to cultivate several thousand, even ten thousand, stalks of Pure Yang Spiritual Herbs [spiritual herbs imbued with pure Yang energy].

Therefore, this is not a cost-effective transaction. After planting a Spirit Medicine [a plant imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation], a typical Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence, transcending mortality] would cultivate it for a few thousand, or at most ten thousand years. Once it matures, it would be harvested.

Only a true Immortal Rank Medicine Seeds [seeds with the potential to grow into plants of Immortal grade], capable of advancing to the Immortal Rank [the realm of Immortals] without any inherent bottlenecks, would be planted for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years. One would patiently await its ascension to the Immortal Rank realm. Support the author by reading on audio_novel.com.