Chapter 1166 : Council of Immortals Amidst Gathering Storms

At the same time, within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, at the Crimson Dragon Sea.

On Purple Tenuity Island, atop Green Chariot Mountain, within a grand Great Hall.

Five Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation]—Exquisite Jiang, Lila, Verdant Consort, Violet Consort Yan, and Blazing Phoenix—had gathered, each wearing expressions of grave solemnity.

The Great Hall remained silent for a long while before Violet Consort Yan finally spoke. "Word has also come from Black Tortoise Patriarch and the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace. They report traces of Demon Immortal [immortal-level beings of demonic origin] and Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] around Celestial Market Island and Supreme Subtlety Island."

"They fear the Demon Race [a powerful faction of demonic beings] will make a move and request we send reinforcements."

Exquisite Jiang shook her head, her countenance stern. "My husband has not yet returned. If we rashly divide our forces now, we risk being defeated piecemeal and suffering grievous losses."

"The pressure applied by the Crimson Dragon Clan and the Divine Clan is precisely meant to scatter our strength. We must not fall into their trap."

Having said that, Exquisite Jiang continued, "Reassure Black Tortoise Patriarch and the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace. Tell them that with the power of the Three Enclosures Grand Formation [a mighty defensive array], they can hold for at least three days even if the Crimson Dragon Patriarch himself attacks."

"Should they come under assault, we will surely arrive with aid within a day or two."

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Violet Consort Yan nodded and made a note of the matter.

With that matter settled for the moment, Lila spoke up again, "The Mysterious Heaven Island to the southeast of the Celestial Sand Archipelago has been occupied by the Divine Clan."

"Mysterious Heaven Island?"

The expressions of the women present turned cold. Mysterious Heaven Island was rich in 'Mysterious Heaven Spirit Crystal' [a high-grade spiritual crystal prized for cultivation], with numerous high-quality mineral veins. It was a crucial mining asset for the Chen Clan within the Celestial Sand Archipelago.

Losing it to the Divine Spirit Clan was a significant blow to the Chen Clan.

Regarding this, Exquisite Jiang could only sigh in resignation. Now that the Demon Race and the Divine Clan had allied, their combined strength was formidable and could not be underestimated.

It had been manageable while Eldrin Chen was present; their enemies feared his power and dared not act.

But now, a thousand years after Eldrin Chen had left the Crimson Dragon Sea, news of his absence had inevitably spread. The Crimson Dragon Clan and the Divine Clan had begun scheming to seize the Celestial Sand Archipelago.

The current strength of the Chen Clan was insufficient. Even with the support of the three islands—Six Stars, Purple Feather, and Void-Refining—they struggled to hold their ground against the alliance of the Demon Race and the Divine Clan.

Thinking of this, she sighed and said, "The Heavenly Starry Sky Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] is not yet complete. It is impossible for us to fully defend every island within the Celestial Sand Archipelago."

"Issue the order: have our clan members and the major Immortal Clans defend the key Immortal Isles. We will decide on the rest once my husband returns."

Upon hearing this, the women nodded slightly in agreement, and the matter was thus settled.

With the matter decided, Verdant Consort spoke up: "Lately, the younger generation among the Demonic and Divine Clans has grown quite audacious."

"I've heard that the Crimson Dragon Third Prince has come to the Crimson Dragon Sea and slain many of our Human Race's promising youths. Should we not teach him a lesson?"

A cold glint flashed in Exquisite Jiang's eyes. After a moment, she said, "Word has come from the Empty Clarity Temple that Worthy Pursuit has successfully weathered his Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial required to ascend to immortality]."

"In his youth, he single-handedly dominated the younger generation of the Crimson Dragon Sea, earning the bitter hatred of both Demon Immortals and Divine Spirits [powerful beings born from the essence of heaven and earth]."

"Now that he has attained immortality, let us summon him back to deal with this."

"Agreed."

Hearing that her son had ascended to immortality, Lila nodded, a warm smile touching her eyes.

Just as the women were discussing this, a streak of spiritual light suddenly flew into the Great Hall from outside and landed in Verdant Consort's hand.

Verdant Consort cast a glance, her expression tightening slightly as a deep frown creased her brow.

Seeing this, Lila couldn't help but ask, "Sister, has something happened?"

Verdant Consort shook her head and sighed, "That Verdant Child is being reckless again. She actually snuck away from True Lord Island without telling her brother."

"..."

In the Celestial Sand Sea Region, a Spirit Island lay suspended between sky and sea.

The Spirit Island was now utterly ruined, its surface littered with corpses and the scattered bones of the Human Race. For more chapters, visit audio–novel.com for the complete novel.

A young maiden wandered the island in a daze, her spirit broken as she gazed upon the sea of bones.

"Fire Child, Verdant Child."

"You said the Crimson Dragon Third Prince flooded seven islands, that hundreds of millions of our Human Race perished, that hundreds of millions became food for his belly."

"You tell me, why has no one stepped forward to stop this?"

"Why, even my own mother, a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the highest celestial realm], told me not to come out, to return home and not interfere in these matters."

The young maiden spoke, a trace of bewilderment still lingering in her pupils.

Upon her shoulders, two birds stood, one to the left and one to the right. One was bathed in fiery light, the other a pure azure hue.

The fiery red bird tilted its head, pondering for a moment before replying, "I suppose it's because their strength is insufficient. They fear that killing the Crimson Dragon Third Prince would drive that Crimson Dragon [a powerful dragon of immense strength and fiery nature] into a frenzy."

The azure bird also nodded, its gaze profound as it said, "She is worried about you. If she, as a senior, were to kill the Crimson Dragon Third Prince, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch would also disregard all decorum and strike at you."

"In her eyes, you are safest remaining within the family."

"Is that so?"

The maiden gave a noncommittal nod. Then, with a clench of her fist, she manifested a Crimson Flame Long Spear [a long spear wreathed in eternal crimson flames].

She then strode towards the depths of the sea. Before her, across the boundless azure expanse, a sky-obscuring, earth-shaking tempest was surging forth.

Gripping her spear, Verdant Child gazed at a crimson silhouette deep within the heart of the storm, her expression reverting to its usual mischievous glint:

"I've heard that dragon liver and phoenix marrow are supreme Immortal Artifacts. Today, I shall see for myself if they truly taste as divine as they say."

"*Clang!*"

"..."

Thunder roared and lightning flashed as a tempest assailed the firmament.

That night, deep within the Celestial Sand Sea Region, a searing Immortal Radiance erupted, its unparalleled shockwave submerging everything in its path.

When calm finally returned, a young maiden dragged a mangled True Dragon back with her. Like a meteorite plummeting from the Nine Heavens, she crashed into the Crimson Dragon Sea, stirring up a wave of unprecedented commotion.

The Crimson Dragon Third Prince, born from refining the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo and reputed to possess a foundation no weaker than Crimson Dragon Child himself, a prodigy with peerless Celestial Immortal Aptitude—had been flayed and deboned by the child of the Returning Abyss Path Master, turned into a pot of dragon stew.

This incident shook several surrounding great domains, drawing the gaze of even a few ancient Immortals.

Meanwhile, on Crimson Dragon Island, a deathly silence reigned.

Within the True Dragon Pool, Crimson Dragon Child remained silent for a long while before finally speaking. "Let the younger generation settle matters of the younger generation."

"I understand."

With those words, the Crimson Dragon Crown Prince ventured deep into the heart of the Crimson Dragon Sea, seeking out a majestic and imposing figure.

It was a being of immense nobility. Its head bore the horns of a True Dragon [a supreme dragon species], and its body was covered in crimson-gold Dragon Scale [the protective plates of a dragon's hide]. An aura of near-supreme true intent [a profound, law-like understanding of reality] emanated from it.

"Elder Brother, have you come for that worthless one?"

The Crimson Gold True Dragon [a True Dragon of crimson-gold coloration] spoke, its expression carrying a hint of a cold sneer.

The Crimson Dragon Crown Prince gazed at the figure before him, a flicker of complex emotions crossing his face.

His father, Crimson Dragon Child, had sired many offspring over the years, yet most were not Pure-Blooded True Dragon [True Dragons of unmixed lineage]. Only three were deemed worthy of the title 'Crown Prince'.

These three were all born from Crimson Dragon Child and a True Dragon, each one a Pure-Blooded True Dragon.

They were the Crimson Dragon Crown Prince, the Crimson Dragon Third Prince, and the figure before him now—the Crimson Dragon Second Prince. For uninterrupted reading, go to audi0-n0vel.c0m.