Chapter 1162 : Confronting the Void Beast Horde

Eldrin Chen understood the troublesome nature of the Starry Void Ancient Beasts and could not help but frown slightly.

He gazed at the herd of Starry Void Ancient Beasts, his expression turning gravely serious as he said, "The Starry Void Ancient Beasts are pack creatures. Generally speaking, the larger the herd, the more formidable its Beast King [the alpha or leader of a beast pack] will be."

"This herd numbers several thousand. Its Beast King must be extraordinary."

"Boom—"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen's gaze pierced towards the heart of the beast horde. There, at the core surrounded by countless void beasts, two sky-obscuring ancient creatures came roaring forth.

They were vaster than a primordial Ancient Continent. The smaller of the two spanned eight million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], while the larger one likely stretched over ten million Li-length. Their eyes blazed with the brilliance of twin suns.

"A void beast ten million Li-length in size... it must have reached the Ascendant Immortal Perfection realm," Eldrin Chen murmured.

"And the one eight million Li-length long likely possesses strength at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm level."

Eldrin Chen whispered this, his expression growing ever more somber.

Void beasts were monstrously vast. A single Ascendant Immortal Perfection ancient beast often wielded destructive power far exceeding that of an ordinary Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel[dot]com.

These ancient beasts are far less agile than Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation]. In a one-on-one duel, an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] Immortal would have little to fear, yet slaying such a creature would prove exceedingly difficult.

However, their sheer immensity grants them cataclysmic force with every strike—their raw power and destructive capability far surpass that of a same-tier Immortal. Should they seek to ravage a Great Thousand World [a vast world within the cosmos], even an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier would likely be powerless to stop them.

Without Eldrin Chen, relying solely on the current Seven Immortals of Purple Seal [a legendary group of seven powerful Immortals] and the three thousand plus Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm who have comprehended a Path], it would be nearly impossible to hold back this beast tide.

"Even if we exchanged him for another Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier Immortal, and combined that with the full might of the Purple Seal Realm [a major cultivation world], it might still not be enough to withstand this tribulation of Heaven and Earth Ascension [a grand ritual to elevate a world's spiritual rank],"

Eldrin Chen murmured, then sighed. "The Starry Void Ancient Beasts [primordial beasts that dwell in the starry void] can devour the very essence of worlds. If they are allowed to breach the Purple Seal Realm, they will inevitably interrupt the Heaven and Earth Ascension, bringing an irreparable catastrophe upon all living beings."

"Go swiftly and summon all the major Path Lord [cultivators who have comprehended a Path] from across the Purple Seal Realm. We must hold the Starry Void Ancient Beasts beyond the borders of Purple Seal [referring to the realm or its protective formation]."

"Understood."

The Lord of the Path Palace [the leader of the primary cultivation institution] nodded. With a flick of his sleeve, a streak of spiritual light shot into the heart of the Purple Seal Realm.

For the ascension of the Purple Seal Realm, the various Great Sage [powerful cultivators at the Sage realm] and territories within had been preparing for many years.

In response to the Lord of the Path Palace's summons, over three thousand Primordial Spirit Path Lord soared into the sky. Dozens of Primordial Solar [referring to a high-grade or sun-aligned] treasure ships also arrived, sailing along the Immortal Ascension Path [the celestial pathway used for ascension].

Once everyone had assembled, Eldrin Chen finally spoke. "Leave the Ascendant Immortal [the peak realm of mortal cultivation] Perfected Starry Void Ancient Beasts [primordial beasts born from the chaos of the starry void] to me. The rest will be up to you."

The Seven Immortals of Purple Seal [a legendary group of seven powerful cultivators] all nodded in agreement. Kael Chen gave a slight nod and said, "Rest assured. With the seven of us joining forces, we should be able to hold back one Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [a cultivator at the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm]."

"Then let us strike with our full might."

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, he transformed into a streak of radiant light and soared into the heavens.

In an instant, he pierced through the boundless void and plunged into the midst of the Starry Void Ancient Beasts horde.

The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary divine swords] danced with lethal grace, cleaving through dozens of the ancient beasts in mere moments before driving straight toward the King of the Ancient Beasts [the colossal ruler of the primordial beasts], whose form spanned millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

"ROAR—!"

Though the Starry Void Ancient Beasts possessed no true intellect, a primal instinct for danger stirred within them.

Sensing Eldrin Chen's approach, the King of the Ancient Beasts unleashed a heaven-shaking roar. It struck out with a force capable of sundering heavens and extinguishing earth, its massive limb crashing down upon the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords.

"CLANG—!"

A cacophony of metallic clashing rang out as the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords struck the scales of the ancient beast, erupting in a shower of dazzling sparks.

In that instant, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted with a chill. The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords were a pair of Upper-Grade Immortal Sword; even a Half-Step Earth Immortal would likely hesitate to face their edge head-on. Yet, they could not even wound this Starry Void Ancient Beasts.

"The physical form of this Starry Void Ancient Beasts is likely not inferior to an Indestructibility Golden Body [a supreme defensive art that renders the body nearly unbreakable], rivaling a fully realized Saint Body [a pinnacle innate physique]," Eldrin Chen murmured, his expression turning grave.

He could not help but voice his thoughts, a shadow of solemnity crossing his features.

Within the Immortal Domain, both the Indestructibility Golden Body and the Nine Heavens Saint Body [another supreme defensive physique] were renowned for their peerless defense. Once cultivated to their peak, they could withstand the blows of a High-Grade Immortal Treasure.

The scales of this Starry Void Ancient Beasts seemed forged from immortal metal, their defensive power actually surpassing these two supreme constitutions. It was clearly a formidable adversary. For the best reading experience, visit www . audio-novel.com.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen's gaze turned icy. "An ordinary Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier might be helpless against you," he stated coldly, "but I am not included in that number."

"*Screech—*"

In that moment, Eldrin Chen merged the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords into one, transforming them into a single, incandescent blade of light that descended like divine judgment.

This peerlessly brilliant sword energy, capable of annihilating all in its path, cleaved through the void once more and struck the body of the Starry Void Ancient Beasts.

This time, the Immortality [a defensive technique named for its enduring nature] Golden Scales finally could not withstand the assault. A corner was cleaved open, leaving behind an indelible sword scar.

"Roar!"

The King of the Ancient Beasts [a title for a primordial and immensely powerful beast] roared in pain, surging upwards with a world-shaking bellow. Carrying a force of cataclysmic magnitude, it slammed through the void, shattering several celestial bodies in its wake.

Eldrin Chen evaded this devastating charge, finally allowing himself a slight sigh of relief.

This Starry Void Ancient Beasts [a colossal beast that dwells in the starry void] possessed boundless physical might, capable of shattering a Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar [a massive, foundational structure of immense stability] with a single blow. Even a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of attaining Earth Immortal status] would likely hesitate to contest its strength directly. Yet, it harbored a fatal flaw.

Its form was simply too vast. Compared to an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], its movements were ponderously slow, making it exceedingly difficult for it to land a telling blow on an existence at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm].

Though its life Force Extreme [vital essence and resilience] was formidable, Eldrin Chen knew that as long as he could wound it, he could gradually whittle down and ultimately slay this Starry Void Ancient Beasts.

The key was caution—to avoid any direct, brute-force confrontation.

With this strategy in mind, Eldrin Chen immediately began channeling the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a sword technique of supreme cutting power], unleashing a relentless barrage. He focused on continuously inflicting wounds upon the beast's colossal form.

Each individual wound was not large by the beast's measure—mere gashes ten thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] across. To a creature spanning tens of millions of Li-lengths, such injuries seemed insignificant, mere scratches.

Yet, amidst this relentless entanglement, the Starry Void Ancient Beasts's wounds grew ever more grievous, its body unknowingly becoming crisscrossed with one fine, lacerating scar after another.

"Given sufficient time, this Starry Void Ancient Beasts is surely doomed to perish," he thought.

Watching the Starry Void Ancient Beasts's injuries worsen, he allowed himself a faint sigh of relief.

For the first time, he spared a moment to survey the surrounding battlefield, and his expression instantly hardened.

In stark contrast to his own relative ease, the other cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm were facing a perilous and precarious situation.

The physical defenses of these Starry Void Ancient Beasts were overwhelmingly formidable. Cultivators of the Human Race at the same realm found it exceedingly difficult to breach their hides, often requiring the coordinated assault of several individuals to have any hope of defeating one.

Whether it was the Purple Seal Realm's three thousand or so Primordial Spirit Path Lord or the seven newly ascended Immortal of Purple Seal, all found themselves stretched thin and struggling against these Starry Void Ancient Beasts.

The Primordial Spirit Path Lord were somewhat better off. They wielded the Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure gifted by Eldrin Chen, and several dozen of the Demigod among them even possessed Heavenly Extraterrestrial Rarities [rare treasures of cosmic origin] to bolster their power, granting them the means to slay Starry Void Ancient Beasts at the Primordial Spirit Realm.

However, the Seven Immortals of Purple Seal faced a far greater dilemma. Their opponent was a Monarch among the ancient beasts, a creature of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm.

The physical form of such a Monarch was nigh-indestructible. Even a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact of immortal grade] could not inflict a fatal wound upon it. The Seven Immortals of Purple Seal found themselves utterly at a loss, possessing no effective means to subdue such a foe.

Fortunately, the Starry Void Ancient Beasts [ancient, monstrous creatures that dwell in the void between stars] were far less agile than the cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm [a major cultivation world], and they found it difficult to slay Path Lord [a powerful cultivation realm] Immortals of equivalent rank. Consequently, the battle had settled into a tense stalemate.

Yet, the situation was gradually becoming untenable. For the Starry Void Ancient Beasts, an ascending Purple Seal Realm represented the most delectable feast, a supreme resource for their own advancement. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel`com.