Chapter 1128 : The Stellar Soul's Awakening

The emergence of the Blood Spring Demon Domain [a realm corrupted by demonic blood springs] was an unforeseen complication, leaving both of them feeling somewhat vexed.

Given their strength, if they were to explore this Ancient Star [a celestial body of immense age and power] and were caught in a pincer attack by the Blood Spring Demon Domain, it would likely lead to a situation fraught with great peril and uncertainty.

After careful deliberation, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "What is the current strength of the forces upon this Stellar [celestial body]?"

The Heaven Wind Immortal did not hesitate and began explaining to Eldrin Chen, "This Ancient Star is named the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star. Once, it was a Cosmic Stellar [a star of cosmic significance] of Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune] grade."

"When the Great Abyss Immortal Sage shattered the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand celestial defensive array], this Stellar was grievously wounded. Not only did its grade plummet, but the Star Deity [a divine being born of a star] of Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation, akin to an earthbound immortal] level within it was slain on the spot."

"Thereafter, over hundreds of millions of years, this Ancient Star recovered from the brink of near Oblivion [complete annihilation] and gave birth to the Star Soul Race."

"The Star Soul Race?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, revealing a trace of puzzlement.

The Heaven Wind Path Master [a title for a master of the Heavenly Wind cultivation path] nodded gravely and said with solemn emphasis, "The Star Soul Race is a peculiar and unique race."

"They are born from the coalescence of Stellar light. Innately, they can cultivate by harnessing this stellar radiance and wield the power of the Stellar to strike down formidable foes. Yet, they possess no physical, corporeal form." Original English translation available at (audio-novel.com).

"However, the Star Soul Race possess formidable Primordial Spirit stage power. Once they successfully transcend the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, they can cultivate a Stellar Physique and metamorphose into 'Nine Heavens Star Spirit' [a celestial race born from ancient stars, possessing immense stellar power]."

"Nine Heavens Star Spirit?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. He had heard some whispers about these Nine Heavens Star Spirit.

This lineage, endowed with the Stellar Physique, possessed innate Stellar Great God Ability [divine powers derived from the stars], their combat prowess rivaling that of Ethereal Ascension [a profound state of immortal cultivation] Immortal.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen asked with grave seriousness, "What is the true strength of the Nine Heavens Star Spirit dwelling upon this Ancient Star?"

"They are not to be underestimated."

Heaven Wind Path Master drew a deep breath, his expression turning profoundly solemn. "In my youth, after achieving the Great Completion Immortal Body [a perfected immortal physical form], I was filled with arrogance, believing few in the Ascendant Immortal Realm could rival me. Thus, I ventured onto that Ancient Star."

"At first, my advance was unstoppable. I seized several rare and precious treasures from its depths."

"Yet, fortune is fickle. Before I could delve deeper, I was besieged by the Star Spirits."

"Seven of those celestial beings attacked me then, among them three Nine Heavens Star Spirit of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm."

Speaking of this, Heaven Wind Immortal said with lingering fear, "If I had not already cultivated my Gale Wind Divine Body to perfection back then, granting me survival capabilities not inferior to an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator, I would likely have perished within."

"Even so, it was perilously close that year; I nearly lost my life."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly.

The Gale Wind is also known as the Changhe Wind and, like the Gale, is one of the Eight Winds.

That Gale is the wind of the southeast, while this Gale is the wind of the west, imbued with Western Pole Metallic Gold Power and possessing the world-rare Extreme Speed.

When Heaven Wind Path Master perfected his Gale Wind Divine Body, he gained not only devastating offensive power but also speed that could truly be called peerless.

That even he nearly lost his life caused Eldrin Chen's expression to grow even more solemn, and he could not help but inquire.

"It is said that a perfected Gale Wind Divine Body possesses an edge not inferior to immortal metal and speed that does not lag behind a Golden Roc's."

"With such Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique cultivated by immortals], Fellow Daoist still almost perished there?"

Heaven Wind Immortal shook his head, a trace of fear in his voice as he said, "That Nine Heavens Star Spirit had cultivated to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm, allowing its Stellar Physique [a body constitution forged from stellar essence, granting immense power and resilience] to reach perfection."

"In a one-on-one duel, this old man naturally fears no one, yet I have no confidence in facing three alone."

"Moreover, within that Stellar [a celestial body imbued with spiritual power and often housing powerful entities], an even more formidable aura awakened back then. Had I not fled swiftly..."

Speaking to this point, Heaven Wind Immortal seemed to recall something, a flicker of terror crossing his expression.

He drew a deep breath and said with grave solemnity, "Within that Stellar, there was at least one Star Spirit [a powerful celestial entity born from the essence of a star] of the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the pinnacle of the Ascendant Immortal realm, one step below the Demigod realm] hidden away in those days."

"The Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier!"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed deeply, an expression of profound gravity settling upon his features. Immerse yourself in the complete world at *audio-novel.com*.

Given his and Heaven Wind Immortal's strength, two or three ordinary Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [cultivators at the later stages of the Ascendant Immortal realm] were no longer a cause for concern.

However, if their foe possessed an existence at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, this battle promised to be a grueling ordeal, especially as they would be fighting on the enemy's home ground.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and turned his gaze towards the Blood Spring Demon Domain. "This Blood Spring Demon Domain [a demonic territory centered around a cursed spring of blood] has encircled the Stellar Ruins [the remnants of a shattered star or celestial palace], likely coveting it intensely."

"Perhaps we can attempt to drive the tiger to devour the wolf, forcing it to assault the Stellar Ruins sooner."

Heaven Wind Immortal [an ancient immortal associated with celestial winds] nodded upon hearing this, then shook his head. "Judging by the situation, Blood Spring Old Demon [a powerful and ancient demonic cultivator] has trapped the ruins for at least a hundred thousand years."

"Their prolonged inaction likely stems from a lack of absolute confidence. They are probably waiting for the perfect moment to strike. I doubt they will make a move for tens of thousands of years."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] gave a slight nod of agreement, recalling the intelligence gleaned from the two Infant Soul [a high cultivation stage] Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of demonic arts] he had captured.

According to the memories of those two Infant Soul Demonic Cultivator, the Blood Spring Demon Domain [a demonic realm] had been mobilizing for war and continuously forging War Treasure Ship [massive, magically fortified warships] for as long as they could remember.

This relentless production of War Treasure Ship had continued for untold millennia. The Blood Spring Demon Sect [the ruling demonic sect of that domain] had likely amassed no fewer than a thousand Sixth Rank [a powerful grade] War Demonic Ship [demonic variants of the warships], an utterly staggering accumulation of military might.

To put this in perspective, during the climactic war between the Purple Seal Realm [a human cultivation world] and the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond], the peak number of Sixth Rank War Treasure Ship deployed by either side was merely several dozen.

Furthermore, the several True Demon [powerful, high-ranking demons] of the Blood Spring Demon Sect had been roaming the starry void, seemingly searching for a means to completely eradicate the Star Soul Race [a celestial race dwelling within the stellar ruins].

"The strength of this Blood Spring Demon Sect may not be much weaker than that of the Crimson Dragon Clan [a powerful dragon clan]," Eldrin Chen mused silently.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke aloud. "The Blood Spring Demon Domain hesitates to act simply because they lack complete certainty of victory."

"Secondly, in their eyes, the damaged Stellar Ruins [the celestial ruins] and the Star Soul Race trapped within are like fish in a barrel. They believe they have all the time in the world to deal with them at their leisure."

"But what if we provoke him, make him feel he doesn't have that much time? What would they do then?"

Upon hearing this, Heaven Wind Immortal [an ancient immortal whose path is aligned with the element of wind] narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "What do you mean?"

Eldrin Chen gave a faint smile, then stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "If you were Blood Spring Old Demon [a powerful and ancient demonic cultivator], and you had inadvertently discovered a Stellar Ruins [a celestial ruin left behind by a fallen immortal court] lost by the Ancient Demon Court [a legendary and long-vanished empire of demons], and had patiently guarded it for over a hundred thousand years, waiting for the perfect moment to act..."

"But then, at that very moment, a Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality] of the Ascendant Immortal 4th Tier [the fourth major stage of immortal cultivation] happens to be traveling the starry void, discovers both the Blood Spring Demon Domain [the Blood Spring Old Demon's territory] and the Stellar Ruins, and manages to escape from your grasp with his life."

"What would you do?"

Heaven Wind Immortal listened, then clapped his hands together with a laugh. "Marvelous! A brilliant stratagem, Fellow Daoist."

With the Heaven Wind Path Master's [a title for a master of the wind-aligned cultivation path] keen intellect, he grasped Eldrin Chen's intent instantly, needing only a hint.

After all, from the perspective of Blood Spring Old Demon, this Stellar Ruins was an incomparably precious treasure, one that would likely stir the greed of even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has reached the Earth Immortal realm, a very high level of cultivation].

And Eldrin Chen was merely a Ascendant Immortal 4th Tier Immortal. No matter how astonishing his combat prowess, he would pose no significant threat to the Old Demon and had no right to contend for the Stellar Ruins.

But once Eldrin Chen escaped, he would undoubtedly summon his allies to explore the ruins. When that happened, the Blood Spring Demon Domain would be in grave peril. This content originates from audio-novel .c om. Please respect copyright.