Chapter 1129 : A Celestial Chase Among Stars

Therefore, before that Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] returns, Blood Spring Old Demon will undoubtedly strive to seize the Stellar Ruins as swiftly as possible, lest his plans spanning over a hundred thousand years come to naught.

Thinking of this, Heaven Wind Path Master [a title for a master of the Daoist path] stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with inspiration. "Fellow Daoist, you need only pilot the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat [an immortal-grade vessel] as if casually exploring the starry void, passing by and then lingering briefly around the Stellar Ruins."

"That Blood Spring Old Demon will surely be struck with utter astonishment, and then pursue you with reckless abandon, sparing no cost."

"But to catch up to an immortal boat of Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the highest grade among immortal artifacts]..."

Heaven Wind Path Master shook his head, a faint smile touching his lips.

As the saying goes, each art has its specialty. Immortal boats excel in speed; they are treasures specifically forged for traversing the void. No matter how swift Blood Spring Old Demon might be, he could never hope to overtake such a vessel.

Moreover, the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat was crafted from Dragon Bone [the fossilized remains of a dragon, imbued with immense power] by a Demon Immortal [an immortal who follows a demonic path] of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation]. Its value is utterly staggering, a treasure even for an Immortal at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Upon seeing it, Blood Spring Old Demon would certainly conclude that Eldrin Chen possessed an extraordinary background, backed by at least a Half-Step Earth Immortal [one who has nearly ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] or even an Earth Immortal Realm [a realm above the Ascendant Immortal] Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader].

That Blood Demon Patriarch, having been trapped and guarding the Stellar Ruins for over a hundred thousand years, would absolutely not tolerate having the fruits of his labor plucked by another. He would undoubtedly be provoked into launching his assault on the Stellar Ruins ahead of schedule.

Yet, what they could never fathom is that Eldrin Chen possesses strength at least equivalent to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, coupled with the assistance of this Heaven Wind Path Master. Visit audio-novel dot com to enjoy the complete series.

By remaining hidden and striking at the opportune moment, we might achieve astonishingly immense results.

The more Heaven Wind Path Master pondered, the more brilliant the plan seemed. He couldn't help but clasp his hands and laugh, "Originally, this old man thought that by joining forces, we could only explore a portion and seize some remnants of the ancient Stellar Ruins."

"But now it seems we might have a chance to truly claim this Ancient Star for ourselves."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then spoke, "Fellow Daoist, first conceal your aura completely. I will go out and provoke him, to disrupt the composure of that Blood Spring Old Demon."

"..."

As a major demonic domain, the Blood Spring Demon Domain was a realm of staggering, awe-inspiring grandeur.

It stretched across countless hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], vaster even than the Purple Seal Realm.

Within this demonic domain, blood springs dotted the landscape, and the very air was thick with all manner of baleful miasma and sanguine vapors.

These miasmas and vapors could corrode a cultivator's soul. Even a cultivator of the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core is fully formed] who ventured here would likely find their soul eroded, utterly corrupted, and fallen into demonic depravity before long.

And within this expanse of heaven and earth, countless Fiend Race [a race of beings corrupted by demonic energy] lived in a dazed and muddled state, their minds already eroded by the Miasma [a corrupting, malevolent spiritual energy].

At the very core of the Blood Spring Demon Domain [a demonic realm ruled by the Blood Spring Patriarch], upon a vast and boundless Sea of Blood [a churning ocean of coagulated blood and demonic essence], a colossal mountain stood towering and majestic.

Upon that giant mountain, one grand hall after another was situated, within which countless Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who draw power from demonic and corrupt sources] practiced their arts.

Unlike other Demonic Cultivator, these practitioners managed to retain most of their sanity.

They were disciples of the Blood Spring Demon Sect [a demonic sect serving the Blood Spring Patriarch], their existence dedicated to gathering cultivation resources for the Blood Spring Old Demon and providing him with refined Blood Miasma Essence [a potent, corrupt energy derived from blood and malice].

And now, at the mountain's peak, within a majestic Great Hall, an elder clad in blood-red robes suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a glint of icy coldness.

He lifted his gaze to the void, where amidst the endless firmament, a streak of flowing light traversed the Boundless Starry Sky [the infinite, star-studded cosmos], heading directly for the Stellar Ruins [a shattered realm of dead stars and ancient debris].

As that flowing light approached the Stellar Ruins, its radiance suddenly flickered and halted abruptly, as if it had detected the Blood Spring Demon Domain. It then turned and began to flee.

Only then did the Blood Spring Patriarch realize that the streak of light was, in fact, an immortal-grade treasure ship.

"Damnation!"

The old man from the Blood Spring, Blood Spring Patriarch, suddenly changed expression. He immediately flew out from the Blood Spring Demon Domain [the demonic territory ruled by the Blood Spring Patriarch] and gave chase towards the immortal boat.

The newcomer, spotting the Blood Spring Patriarch, also paled drastically. Without hesitation, he pushed the treasure boat to its absolute limit.

In that instant, the treasure boat transformed into a Crimson Flame Divine Eagle [a mythical eagle wreathed in crimson flames]. In a flash of lightning, it vanished across the boundless void, its speed so immense that even the Blood Spring Patriarch could not catch up.

The Blood Spring Patriarch pursued for a long while, only stopping when he realized the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat [an immortal-class vessel resembling a bird with crimson feathers] had completely vanished without a trace.

"He actually managed to escape," he muttered, his voice laced with cold fury.

At that moment, two more True Demon [powerful, high-ranking demons of pure lineage] stepped forth from the void. Official source: audio-novel[dot]com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

They gazed in the direction the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat had fled, their faces etched with grave concern.

One of them, a female demon, could not contain her anxiety. "Patriarch," she asked, turning to the Blood Spring Patriarch, "what shall we do now?"

The Blood Spring Patriarch did not answer immediately. A frigid, calculating gleam settled in his eyes.

He had schemed for over one hundred thousand years, waited patiently for tens of thousands more. Yet, the event he feared most had still come to pass.

At this thought, the Blood Spring Patriarch drew a deep breath and spoke, "Although this person's cultivation is not high, they travel aboard an Immortal Ark [a vessel capable of traversing the void between stars]. Their background is likely not simple."

"The matter of attacking the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star can no longer be delayed."

Hearing this, the complexions of the two fiends shifted slightly. The female demon drew a sharp breath and said, "With our current strength, we are not confident we can take the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star."

"If we cannot take it alone, then we shall seek allies."

The Blood Spring Patriarch spoke decisively, "Within this starfield, beings of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm are few, but they are not entirely absent. There are potential partners for cooperation."

"That Frostbane Old Demon possesses considerable power. He would be a suitable candidate."

Upon hearing this name, the pupils of the two fiends constricted. The Frostbane Old Demon's cultivation had reached the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, placing him among the most formidable existences in this starfield. His strength was on par with the Blood Spring Patriarch himself.

Yet, once the Frostbane Old Demon intervened, the spoils from the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star would be split in half for no good reason.

Thinking of this, the two fiends spoke with palpable reluctance, "If we involve the Frostbane Old Demon, the price will likely be steep."

The Blood Spring Patriarch shook his head, his expression turning icy. "An Earth Immortal-grade Stellar Ruins [the remains of a collapsed star or ancient celestial realm]... the treasures within are likely extraordinary."

"That individual has already fled. If we do not capture him swiftly, I fear it will not be long before Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a true Earth Immortal] or even a Patriarch [a supreme leader of a major cultivation force] arrives."

Speaking to this point, the Blood Spring Patriarch [the ruler of the Blood Spring Demon Domain] said with a gaze as cold as ice, "Fortunately, the round trip to the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where true Immortals reside] takes at least two or three thousand years."

"If we summon the Frostbane Old Demon [a powerful and ancient demonic cultivator] now, he can arrive within three hundred years. That should be sufficient time."

"Go. Issue the order. Prepare to mobilize the strength of our entire domain to attack the Stellar Ruins [a vast, ancient battlefield among the stars] three hundred years from now."

"..."

While the Blood Spring Demon Domain [a demonic realm ruled by the Blood Spring Patriarch] began its full-scale preparations for war, Eldrin Chen retrieved his Crimson Flame [a divine ability manifesting as a blazing crimson flame] Immortal Ark and silently circled back.

The two of them concealed themselves within a cluster of meteoroids, watching the Blood Spring Demon Domain mobilize with grim satisfaction.

The Heaven Wind Path Master [a Daoist title meaning 'Master of the Heavenly Wind'] stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "The Blood Spring Old Demon [another name for the Blood Spring Patriarch] could not resist after all. He is preparing to move ahead of schedule."

"Let us wait patiently. Once the Blood Spring Old Demon invades the Ancient Star [a primordial celestial body of immense significance], we shall find our opportunity to strike."

As he spoke, he took out an immortal talisman and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying, "This is the Sumeru Immortal Talisman [a talisman named after the mythical Mount Sumeru, capable of supreme concealment]. It can conceal our auras. As long as we do not take action, no one below the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] realm should be able to detect us."

Eldrin Chen accepted the immortal talisman [a powerful magical charm], a smile gracing his lips as he remarked, "This treasure of yours, Fellow Daoist, proves to have a most serendipitous effect at this very moment."

"I merely kept it at hand as a precaution against unforeseen circumstances," the other replied.

Heaven Wind Path Master chuckled and said no more, settling into a watchful silence as they awaited the move of Blood Spring Old Demon. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.