Chapter 1127 : The Celestial Treasury Star

The master of the Celestial Treasury Imperial Star is revered as a Great Emperor [a supreme title for an immortal sovereign], likely at the very least a pinnacle Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest realm of Golden Immortal], and may even have already stepped into the half-step Sage-Immortal realm.

Noticing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, Skywind the Daoist nodded slightly and said, "An existence like the Celestial Mansion Imperial Lord [an Imperial Lord residing in a Celestial Mansion] is already among the very top beneath the Sage-Immortals. It is only proper that we pay our respects."

"However, upon this Celestial Treasury Imperial Star, countless Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality] arrive at every moment. The Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful immortal ruler] likely has no mind to pay attention to each one. We need not linger; let us proceed to the stellar ruins."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, only then noticing the many Immortal crossing the starry void around them, all heading towards the star-gate of this Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy governing the immortal realms].

Seeing this, Skywind the Daoist said, "Once we register, we can borrow the power of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand celestial formation] to teleport to the vicinity of those Starry Ruins."

With those words, Skywind the Immortal immediately led Eldrin Chen into the interior of the Celestial Treasury Star.

The two registered upon the Celestial Treasury Star and then, utilizing a Teleportation Formation, departed for their destination.

Within this cosmic expanse of stars, space was far less stable than in the Immortal Domain [the primary realm where immortals dwell], allowing for travel through the void via Teleportation Formation.

Upon the Celestial Treasury Imperial Star, there existed Teleportation Formation crafted from Void Gem [a rare gem attuned to spatial forces] of innate Spiritual Object [a treasure born from heaven and earth, containing profound spiritual power] grade. These formations could instantly transport one across boundless stretches of time and space, arriving at distant stellar The Other Shore [a metaphorical term for a distant, often unreachable, destination]. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel.com (official site).

However, the star that fell from the ancient Celestial Court lies in a place far too remote and desolate.

After several transfers, the two finally arrived at the nearest Immortal Rank-grade star via a Teleportation Formation.

Once they stepped off the Immortal Rank star, Skywind the Daoist performed a brief calculation with his fingers and said, "With our cultivation, it will take another three hundred years of flight from this star to reach it."

"Let's take my Crimson Plume Immortal Ark instead,"

Eldrin Chen declared, immediately summoning the Crimson Plume Immortal Ark to carry them both toward their destination.

The star that fell from the ancient Celestial Court was located in an exceedingly remote and desolate place, adrift and floating within the boundless Endless Void. Without a specific Dao Marker [a mystical object that records and guides one to a specific location] to guide the way, finding it would be nearly impossible.

Fortunately, Skywind the Immortal had long ago prepared a contingency. Following the trail through the void, it took them roughly one hundred years of flight to finally locate their target.

"Fellow Daoist, this Crimson Plume Immortal Ark of yours is truly a fine treasure,"

remarked Skywind the Daoist as they disembarked from the immortal ark, his tone tinged with evident admiration as he gazed upon Eldrin Chen's vessel.

The Crimson Plume Immortal Ark was a specialized flying Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortal cultivators]; its speed surpassed that of a Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm cultivator by threefold, making it a first-rate treasure for long-distance journeys.

This starry expanse was immeasurably vast, where distances between celestial bodies spanned unfathomable gulfs, often requiring journeys of tens or even hundreds of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to reach another star.

Between some star systems lay desolate stellar abysses spanning millions of light-years, their crossing demanding the consumption of vast, yawning epochs.

If one possessed such an Immortal Ark [a vessel capable of traversing the cosmos], it would undoubtedly save immense time during future travels among the stars.

Thinking this, Skywind the Daoist could not help but drool with desire, saying, "If we gain anything from this venture, this old man is determined to purchase a fine Immortal Ark."

Eldrin Chen paid him no heed, his gaze instead fixed upon the star drawing ever nearer, a trace of solemnity flickering in the depths of his pupils.

Seeing this, Skywind the Daoist looked up to follow his line of sight.

With but a single glance, Skywind the Daoist's expression shifted subtly.

"This is..."

There, amidst the boundless void, a dim and lackluster star drifted.

Yet beside this celestial body now floated a vast, tenebrous world, stretching for hundreds of millions of Li-length.

At the boundary where the starry firmament met the abyssal void, countless dark Demonic Ship traversed the emptiness, ceaselessly assailing and unraveling the grand stellar formation.

"It is a True Demon Domain [a realm forged and ruled by a True Demon, serving as its seat of power and source of baleful energy]."

Skywind the Daoist spoke, his expression turning grave.

The paths of Immortals and Demons differ. For Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], the first realm is known as the Ascension Immortal Realm. Conversely, for a Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner who cultivates using demonic and baleful energies] who achieves demonhood, the first realm is the True Demon Realm.

A so-called True Demon Domain, then, is the Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred or significant gathering place for cultivators] established by a True Demonic Cultivator.

Such a Daoist Assembly Ground is typically forged by a Demon God [a powerful demonic entity of immense power] through the refinement and consecration of an entire Great Thousand World [one of the myriad lower worlds that make up the cosmos]. Published by audi novel.com. All rights reserved.

Within it lies an Immortal Rank Demonic Spring [a font of pure demonic energy], capable of endlessly generating Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] for the Demonic Path, sufficient to sustain the cultivation of an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a Demon God originating from beyond this world].

The True Demon Domain before them was roughly equivalent in potency to an Immortal Vein [a geographical feature rich in immortal-grade spiritual energy], or perhaps an Immortal Rank star.

The appearance of a True Demon Domain meant a Demon God undoubtedly resided within, a realization that caused both men to grow solemn.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Skywind the Daoist and inquired, "You did not inform me of this True Demon Domain beforehand, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term used between cultivators]."

Skywind the Daoist immediately revealed a bitter smile and spoke with a trace of helplessness, "The last time this old man came here was six hundred thousand years ago."

"Now, having not visited for several hundred thousand years, I naturally did not know it had been targeted by the True Demon Domain [a realm or territory dominated by powerful demonic forces]."

Eldrin Chen then nodded, his expression turning slightly grave as he said, "Since there is a True Demon Domain, it is highly likely a Demon God [a supremely powerful demonic entity or collective] resides within. We must still proceed with caution."

"Indeed."

Skywind the Daoist gave a slight nod of agreement, then pondered for a moment before speaking, "The other side has not yet detected us. Let us first conceal our auras, capture one or two members of the Demon Race, and probe their strength before making further plans."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded in assent and then stated, "My Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] and the Primordial Unity [a supreme technique for achieving perfect harmony and concealment] can flawlessly conceal one's aura. Leave this task to me."

As his words faded, he silently infiltrated the periphery of the True Demon Domain.

Seizing a moment when no one was watching, he directly captured two Nascent Soul [the stage of cultivation where one forms a spiritual infant, a core of immense power] realm Demonic Cultivator [beings who cultivate using demonic or unorthodox methods] and brought them back to the depths of the void.

Nascent Soul realm Demonic Cultivator would not attract the attention of a Demon God, and should not cause any significant trouble.

"Fellow Daoist [a respectful term used among cultivators], your speed is truly astonishing."

Watching Eldrin Chen return, Skywind the Daoist could not help but offer a faint smile.

His gaze fell upon the two Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use malevolent and often sacrificial methods to cultivate power] in Eldrin Chen's grasp. He immediately sealed the surrounding void, and the two of them began to probe the Divine Soul [the highest form of a cultivator's spiritual essence and consciousness] of these captives.

After a short while, they gradually pieced together the origins of this True Demon Domain [a realm fundamentally corrupted and ruled by a powerful demonic entity].

It turned out this True Demon Domain was named the Bloodspring Demon Domain. It was the territory of the Demonic Path [the collective term for all demonic cultivation sects and factions] Sect known as the Bloodspring Demon Sect.

The Bloodspring Demon Domain was originally a rare Immortal Rank [pertaining to the Immortal Realm] star, containing an Immortal Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy ley line of immortal quality]. It was said that within the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where true Immortals reside], it even had an orthodox legacy.

Approximately over two million years ago, the Blood Spring Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and powerful progenitor of a lineage] emerged, creating the Bloodspring Great Art [a supreme demonic cultivation technique]. By performing blood sacrifices of countless beings, he cultivated all the way to the True Demon [a supreme rank among demonic entities] realm.

This Blood Spring Ancient Ancestor cultivated using human blood. Because the technique he practiced was excessively evil, he feared being universally hunted upon ascending.

Furthermore, terrified of being judged and purged by the Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] of the Immortal Realm, he dared not ascend into that realm.

Seeing no other recourse, he went all the way. He actually used defiling power to completely corrupt that Immortal Rank star, transforming it into this Bloodspring Demon Domain, and upon it, he founded the Bloodspring Demon Sect.

Having passed down its legacy for over two million years, the Bloodspring Demon Domain now harbors a total of four True Demon [powerful demonic beings who have ascended to a high level of cultivation].

After clarifying the strength of the Blood Demon Domain, Eldrin Chen said with a slightly grave expression, "Among the four demons, two are at the Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm], and one is at the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. They are of little concern."

"It is only that Hemlock the Elder Demon possesses formidable strength. His cultivation has actually reached the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm, just before a major breakthrough]."

Skywind the Daoist also wore a look of solemnity. After a moment's pause, he said, "If we join forces, we should be able to suppress them, yet it would be difficult to slay them outright."

"If we do not find the right opportunity and rashly step into the Starry Ruins [a vast, ancient, and perilous expanse filled with celestial debris and ruins], I fear they could ruin our plans." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel`com.