Chapter 1117 : Divine Eagle's Desperate Flight

"Flee!"

The instant the grand formation shattered, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor felt a sudden, sinking dread in its heart.

Seeing the Sky-Severance Sword Union cleaving down with overwhelming force, it immediately transformed into a streak of rainbow light, darting away in a desperate attempt to escape beyond the boundaries of the Immortal Isles.

"Wretched beast, you shall not escape!"

In that very moment, Exquisite Jiang flicked her sleeve, unleashing a beam of Five-Colored Divine Light that shot forth to ensnare the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor.

At this critical juncture between life and death, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor had no choice. It recklessly forced its Vital Essence Blood [the foundational lifeblood energy of a cultivator or demon beast], paying a grievous price to violently twist its body, narrowly evading the attack by a hair's breadth.

Seeing this, Verdant Consort and the others naturally would not allow it to escape with its life. They all summoned their Immortal Treasures and unleashed their Divine Abilitys [powerful supernatural techniques], launching a barrage of assaults.

For a time, five or six Immortals attacked relentlessly, leaving the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor with nowhere to flee, cornered on all sides.

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor dodged several of the Immortal Treasures by the slimmest of margins, but was ultimately pierced by Lila's Frost Soul Coldlight Sword, wounding its Immortal Body [the durable, transcendent physical form of an immortal].

In that instant, an utterly Yin and profoundly frigid Frost Soul force seeped deep into its marrow, as if freezing its very soul and spirit solid. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audi novel.com.

"Ah!"

As the Frost Soul Path Principles [the profound and chilling laws of the Frost Soul Path] threatened to freeze his immortal soul, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor let out a furious roar. The all-consuming Crimson Flame [a divine fire of immense destructive power] surrounding his body surged violently, blazing forth as if to incinerate the very Heavenly Vault [the celestial firmament] and melt away the power of the Frost Soul [a soul-chilling technique].

Truly worthy of being a Peerless Demon Immortal [a supreme-level demonic immortal] at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], even grievously wounded, he could momentarily suppress the Frost Soul Path Principles.

Having suppressed the Frost Soul Path Principles, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor instantly transformed into a streak of rainbow light and attempted to flee once more. Alas, it was already too late.

For in the void above, a Primordial One Great Hand [a divine hand of primordial origin, vast enough to blot out the heavens] descended to suppress all. Where it passed, all things trembled, and the very fabric of heaven and earth was brought to a standstill.

"My life ends here!"

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor felt his heart sink, knowing he had no power left to reverse his fate.

Without any suspense, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor was suppressed by Eldrin Chen using the Primordial One Grasping Hand. In the time it takes to burn a single incense stick, his immortal soul was utterly extinguished, with only a wisp of his spirit entering the Netherworld Reincarnation [the cycle of rebirth in the underworld].

However, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle clan's Second Elder had reacted swiftly. Seizing the moment while everyone was besieging the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor, he managed to escape.

Eldrin Chen stopped the few Mortal Path [a foundational cultivation art] cultivators who wished to give chase. "The Divine Eagle clan's Second Elder has cultivated for several hundred thousand years yet remains stuck at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm. This shows he is not a significant concern."

"Our most pressing task now is to fully secure Crimson Flame Island and establish a Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array that shields a mountain or territory] upon it. That is the proper course."

"Agreed."

Upon hearing this, the group immediately flew onto Crimson Flame Island.

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Clan had dominated Crimson Flame Island for many years, breeding a population of three hundred thousand pure-blooded Crimson Flame Divine Eagle descendants.

These crimson-feathered eagles reach Infant Soul [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed] cultivation upon adulthood. With a bit of dedicated cultivation, they can advance to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the stage where the cultivator's primordial spirit is fully formed], and their combat prowess ranks among the powerful even among Demon Beasts [beasts that have cultivated spiritual energy and gained intelligence], making them exceptionally gifted.

Furthermore, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle possesses the potential to ascend to immortality, and its flight speed is extremely fast. Whether cultivated as Mountain-Guarding Divine Beast [a powerful beast tasked with guarding a sect or clan's territory] or used as mounts for subordinates, they are considered an excellent choice.

Many Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan [an immortal clan whose patriarch has reached the Primordial Spirit Realm] or Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality] factions within the Immortal Realm [the realm where immortals reside] would likely be willing to purchase these Crimson Flame Divine Eagle.

Since the war began, many Crimson Flame Divine Eagle had escaped, yet over two hundred thousand remained within the Immortal Isles [a collective term for islands inhabited by immortals]. The assembled Immortal naturally would not let them go.

Moreover, upon the Immortal Isles, there were also a Scripture Pavilion [a pavilion housing cultivation manuals and scriptures], a Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually infused herbs], and many other Immortal Treasury [a treasury containing an immortal's accumulated wealth and treasures], which naturally stirred the hearts of the group.

Thus, everyone sprang into action. Verdant Consort went to secure control of the Scripture Pavilion, Exquisite Jiang headed for the Spirit Herb Garden, while the rest set about capturing the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle.

They labored for the greater part of a day, capturing over one hundred thousand Crimson Flame Divine Eagle before the situation was finally and firmly stabilized.

During this time, Eldrin Chen deployed a pre-prepared immortal formation upon Crimson Flame Island.

This formation, named the Blazing Flame Heaven-Destroying Formation, was a High-Grade Immortal Formation he had refined using the Blazing Flame Heaven-Destroying Wheel as its core, prepared specifically for use after capturing Crimson Flame Island.

Having been hastily erected in a single day, the formation could only muster fifty to sixty percent of its full power, but it was sufficient for the time being.

However, as it was a rushed deployment, it would need to be dismantled and properly re-established later to unleash its maximum potential.

To return to the matter at hand, shortly after Eldrin Chen set up the formation, six imposing figures soared through the sky towards them. Original publication: audi0-n0vel.c0m - The source of this chapter.

At their head was a figure clad in crimson battle armor, gripping a Crimson Gold Divine Spear. He descended like a Heavenly God [a powerful divine being] patrolling the heavens—none other than the Crimson Dragon Child, whose might shook the Crimson Dragon Sea.

"You have arrived a step too late, Fellow Daoist,"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, ascending into the sky the moment he saw the newcomers.

The pupils of the Crimson Dragon Child contracted sharply. His gaze fixed intently on Eldrin Chen, a torrent of murderous intent flashing within their depths.

Yet, in the span of a single breath, he reined that killing intent back in.

His gaze swept coldly over the seven Immortals [powerful beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] gathered upon Crimson Flame Island, a frigid snort escaping his lips. Without uttering a single word, he turned and departed.

The six Dragon Clan [a powerful race of draconic beings] Immortals had arrived swiftly, and their departure was just as abrupt.

Following behind Crimson Dragon Child, the Crimson Dragon Crown Prince asked, his face a mask of deep frost, "Father, why did we not attack?"

"Attack? It is not so simple a matter,"

Crimson Dragon Child shook his head, a trace of wariness in his eyes. "In today's confrontation alone, the Chen Clan fielded seven Immortals."

"If we add those likely left guarding Green Chariot Island, the Chen Clan must possess at least eight Immortals."

"With such formidable strength, even a fight to the death would likely end in mutual destruction."

Hearing this, the Crimson Dragon Crown Prince's expression shifted subtly.

The Crimson Dragon [a lineage of powerful fire-aligned dragons] lineage itself currently numbered only seven Demon Immortals [demonic beings who have achieved immortality]. In a true clash with the Chen Clan, they might not hold the upper hand.

At this thought, he sighed and said, "Even though the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor has lost two of its guardian magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] and suffered grievous wounds, it remains, after all, an existence at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm."

"To think it fell right before the gates of its own mountain sect, unable to even flee for its life. This truly shows the Returning Abyss is not to be underestimated."

Speaking to this point, the Crimson Dragon Crown Prince continued with a calm expression, "However, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor has been drawing upon the Immortal Source Ore Vein for many years and has already repaired some of its damage."

"Perhaps in a few more years, it will be ready to emerge into the world once more."

Upon hearing this, the Crimson Dragon Child could not help but reveal a gleam of sharp light in his eyes.

As the direct descendant of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, he was the only person in this world who understood the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor well enough. He knew this supreme treasure was far more than just a mere Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure.

With this in mind, the Crimson Dragon Child gave a slow, thoughtful nod.

Since matters had reached this point, the two of them did not dwell on the subject any further.

The Crimson Dragon Crown Prince then seemed to recall something and proposed, "By my reckoning, it has been over a thousand years since our third brother emerged into the world. It is time for him to descend the mountain, seek experience, and grasp his opportunity to achieve immortality."

"Agreed."

Crimson Dragon Child [the third prince of the Crimson Dragon lineage] nodded upon hearing this. His third son possessed the constitution of a Postnatal Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a powerful dragon form associated with wood and growth], a talent and aptitude that ranked among the upper echelons even among Immortal Descendant [those born with innate advantages for cultivation].

Yet, as the saying goes, jade must be carved to become a vessel. Relying solely on innate gifts cultivates only a flower in a greenhouse. True strength is forged only by weathering the storms.

Though Crimson Dragon Child doted on his offspring, he also yearned for his son to be tempered through trials and ascend as an immortal, becoming a worthy ally in his own endeavors. Read the full novel exclusively on www . audio-novel.com.