Chapter 1184 : Alliance of the Crimson Dragon

Gazing upon the Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to immortality] gathered before him, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence swell within his heart.

This battle would determine the master of the Crimson Dragon Sea. Once Crimson Dragon Immortal Island was secured, the Chen Immortal Clan would become the true sovereign of these waters.

In that future, the Chen Immortal Clan would stand as a dominant power over an entire sea region, much like in the era of the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor.

Therefore, for this pivotal conflict, Eldrin Chen had summoned his old allies, and his own forces were mobilized in their entirety.

They numbered twenty-one Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to immortality] in total.

Among them, those possessing combat power at or above the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality included four individuals: Eldrin Chen, Skywind the Immortal, Stella, and Lyra Jiang.

There were two more at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm: Six Stars Immortal and Verdant Consort.

The ranks of early and mid-stage Ascendant Immortal [the foundational realm for cultivators who have ascended to immortality] were even more numerous, comprising twelve members of the Immortal Alliance: Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lila, Kael Chen, Master of the Dao Palace, Peng the Roc Demon Sage, Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, Lin Tianqi, Thunder Tribulation Deity, Star Palace Master, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, Separated Flame Phoenix, and Ancestor Black Tortoise.

In addition, there were old friends such as the couple Sky Feather and Violet Flame, the Couple and Void-Refining Immortal.

Altogether, this made a formidable assembly of twenty-one Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to immortality]. Even if they were merely twenty-one Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm [cultivators at the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], their combined strength should be sufficient to contend with two or three opponents at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality. For uninterrupted reading, go to @udio-novel.com.

Among them, they not only possessed the combat power of four Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage before achieving Earth Immortality], but also brought with them multiple Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of enchanted artifacts used by Immortals]. It was estimated that this force would be sufficient to contend against two or even three Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have partially transcended the mortal realm but not fully ascended to Earth Immortality].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen smiled with brimming confidence and declared, "Esteemed Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators], after the battle today, the Crimson Dragon Sea should rightfully have a new master."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen led the group towards the Crimson Dragon Island.

Before long, they had fought their way to the heart of the Crimson Dragon Sea and arrived before the Crimson Dragon Island.

Gazing at the Crimson Dragon Island before them, Skywind the Immortal frowned slightly and cautioned, "The protective Formation [a mystical defensive or offensive array] surrounding this island is extraordinary. We must proceed with caution."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his brow furrowing. The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive array that protects a mountain or territory] of the Crimson Dragon Island was powered by the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword.

Augmented by the Formation, every strike from the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword was comparable to a full-force attack from a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Among those present, aside from Eldrin Chen and a select few others, none could withstand such an assault.

This realization caused Eldrin Chen's gaze to darken. After a moment of contemplation, he stated, "To breach this formation, it would be best to employ an Ancient War Vessel."

"However, since our Chen Clan does not possess one, we can only rely on our own people to defend against it."

Stella, however, brimmed with confidence and spoke with calm composure: "The Immortal Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy that fuels powerful formations and artifacts] on Crimson Dragon Island is merely a high-grade one. At most, it can only sustain nine strikes from the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword."

"As long as we can withstand those nine strikes, the Formation will be drained of its offensive power, and we can then move to break it."

Lyra Jiang furrowed her brow slightly and could not help but interject, "The crucial question is whether our methods can withstand those nine strikes."

"Rest assured, leave this island-protecting Formation to me."

As she spoke, Stella retrieved from her sleeve a veil of seven-colored mist: "This is the Earth Immortal [a realm of cultivation representing a profound connection to the earth and immense power] treasure, the Supreme Unity Seven Mists Veil. It is a Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a top-tier defensive magical artifact] forged by the Divine Lord from the essence of seven-colored auroral mists."

"With this treasure guarding us, not even a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the cusp of the Earth Immortal realm] could harm you or me."

Her words still hanging in the air, Stella took a single stride forward and unleashed a dazzling ribbon of starlight that slashed toward Crimson Dragon Island.

"*Hummm—*"

Provoked by the attack, the Island Guardian Grand Formation surrounding Crimson Dragon Island shimmered with faint, rippling waves of energy.

The Supreme Void Black Dragon sensed the dire turn of events and roared in fury, "Eldrin, the Abyssal Daoist [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered the profound mysteries of the abyss], do you truly intend to commit an act of utter annihilation?"

"Hmph—"

A cold snort was the only reply. Eldrin Chen unleashed the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique that harmonizes the power of the five elements with pure yang energy], his expression serene as he spoke, "When you hunted my child, did you ever consider sparing her life?"

Simultaneously, a full twenty-one Immortal [beings who have ascended to the highest known realms of cultivation] joined the assault. A relentless barrage of Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] and Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts wielded by Immortals] rained down, causing the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array formation] protecting Crimson Dragon Island to flicker and tremble violently.

"Disastrous!"

Realizing the peril, the Supreme Void Black Dragon's expression shifted grimly. This chapter appears courtesy of audio . novel . com.

He immediately turned his gaze toward the depths of Crimson Dragon Island, his voice laced with panic as he cried out, "Ancient Ancestor [a venerable title for a progenitor of immense age and power], a great calamity is upon us!"

"Hold them off for now. I shall join you shortly."

A voice, calm and measured, drifted from within the Immortal Island [a legendary island realm], seeming to steady the Supreme Void Black Dragon's resolve.

He glared at the besieging host, gritted his teeth, and declared, "You dare come to my Crimson Dragon Island? Today, your lives are forfeit."

"Clang—"

As the words fell, a clear, resonant sword cry pierced the air.

Eldrin Chen beheld a dazzlingly brilliant Immortal Sword soaring into the sky. It was a heavenly blade woven with resplendent Crimson Flame Qi and the profound Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality].

The Immortal Sword blazed with a majestic, overwhelming radiance, descending with an awe-inspiring heavenly might. It cleaved through the air like a primordial blade capable of sundering the heavens themselves.

"Behind me, now!"

Stella commanded instantly. The Supreme Unity Seven Mists Veil in her hand swelled dramatically, transforming into a canopy of light that stretched across the firmament, shielding the void and enveloping everyone present, thus blocking the heaven-rending Immortal Sword.

Taking the brunt of this strike, Stella paled slightly, a flicker of astonishment crossing her features. "For the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword to possess such power... it seems the Crimson Dragon truly was on the verge of transcending to immortality in its time."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen asked with concern, "Are you alright? Can you hold?"

"Do not worry. This Supreme Unity Seven Mists Veil is a treasure of the Earth Immortal [a realm of cultivation representing terrestrial immortality] realm. That sword cannot breach its defense."

At this point, Verdant Consort added, her expression turning grave, "However, my Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel magical arts] reserves may be insufficient. Holding against all nine of its strikes will likely prove challenging."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "I shall have several other Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators] assist you. Their aid should prove somewhat effective."

As his words fell, Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila, along with several other Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Immortal Realm], stepped forward. They began to assist Stella in channeling power into the Supreme Unity Seven Mists Veil [a powerful defensive artifact that conjures seven layers of mystical mist].

The others, witnessing this, immediately resumed their assault, determined to breach the grand Formation [a complex array or defensive barrier powered by spiritual energy] protecting Crimson Dragon Island.

"Damnation!"

As the allied forces relentlessly hammered the defensive barrier, the Supreme Void Black Dragon [a powerful ancient dragon demon] found his expression growing increasingly grim.

The reserves of Immortal Essence [the concentrated spiritual energy of the Immortal Realm] within Crimson Dragon Island were insufficient. Under this sustained, combined onslaught, the formation was bound to fail—it was merely a matter of time.

Realizing this, he immediately activated the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword [a legendary sword artifact of immense fiery power], drawing upon the formation's remaining strength to unleash another devastating slash.

The Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword drew upon the world's Pure Yang Power [the supreme, untainted energy of the sun and heavens]. It could condense a single strand of its Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword Qi [the sword's concentrated energy essence] only once every ten thousand years, with a maximum capacity of merely nine such strands.

Now, faced with the invaders' assault, the Supreme Void Black Dragon could spare no thought for conservation. He frantically commanded the sword to strike. After unleashing nine consecutive, world-cleaving slashes, the artifact's formidable power was finally, utterly exhausted.

"Disaster…"

Seeing that nine consecutive sword strikes had failed to injure the group, Supreme Void Black Dragon could not help but reveal a look of utter despair.

On the other side, Stella withdrew the Supreme Unity Seven Mists Veil with a pale face, saying with a bitter smile, "My spiritual energy is completely depleted. The rest is up to you."

"Rest assured. Watch us break this formation."

With those words, Eldrin Chen used the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell to shield everyone and began relentlessly assaulting the grand formation protecting Crimson Dragon Island.

The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation upon Crimson Dragon Island was a peak-grade immortal formation. In principle, even an Earth Immortal Progenitor would find it difficult to breach. Unfortunately, the spiritual energy of this Earth Immortal vein was insufficient, making it hard to sustain the formation's full power for long.

Under their continuous onslaught, the formation's radiance finally began to dim.

After the group besieged it for seven days and seven nights, Eldrin Chen, seeing the formation's light grow exceedingly faint, finally unleashed his full power and brought down a decisive sword strike.

Behold! The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords merged in an instant, transforming into a searing white sword radiance that descended. The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation finally shattered with a resounding crack. Find this and other novels at audio–novel.com.