Chapter 1224 : Oath and Abyss

Departing immediately from Verdant Chariot Mountain, Eldrin Chen made his way to Wind Mist Island.

Having shared a friendship spanning tens of thousands of years, Skywind the Immortal understood Eldrin Chen's purpose upon his arrival. He agreed to lend his aid without hesitation and swore a binding Heavenly Dao Oath [a solemn vow sworn upon the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic principle of order, with severe consequences for breaking it].

As the price for his assistance, Eldrin Chen promised that upon the endeavor's success, Skywind the Immortal could claim one Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank, forged by or for Immortals] from the spoils.

With the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary treasure of supreme power, said to be capable of parting the heavens themselves] secured as his ultimate trump card, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time and set off directly for the Abyss of the Abyssal End.

Not long after, by the shores of the Abyss of the Abyssal End, the assembled Immortals gathered, each wearing expressions of grave solemnity.

Gazing into the fathomless chasm, Skywind the Daoist remarked, his eyes flickering with movement, "So this is the Abyss of the Abyssal End?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then addressed the gathered Immortals. "The Boundless Black Serpent [a legendary demonic serpent of immense and ancient power] is no ordinary foe. Lyra, Verdant Consort, Brother Skywind, and I shall take the vanguard."

"The rest of you, follow behind us. Only once we have engaged it in battle are you to activate the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation designed to bind and suppress demonic entities] to trap the Boundless Black Serpent. Remember, under no circumstances are you to confront it directly."

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The assembled immortals nodded in understanding, acknowledging the sheer peril of this impending battle.

The foe they faced was a creature of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just shy of becoming an Earth Immortal]. If it were to unleash its full power, even the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation designed to subdue heavenly dragons and demons] might not be sufficient to withstand it.

With their very lives at stake, their caution was only natural.

Seeing that his words had been heeded, Eldrin Chen said no more. He took the lead, soaring first into the fathomless abyss.

The others followed closely behind Eldrin Chen, their group descending swiftly into the endless depths.

They flew for an immeasurable time, until the surroundings were filled with Primordial Heavy Water [an ancient, incredibly dense and potent form of spiritual water]. The pressure began to weigh heavily upon all the immortals.

Separated Flame Phoenix's expression shifted slightly, and she could not help but exclaim in astonishment, "Such immense pressure! Any mortal cultivator below the Ascendant Immortal [the realm of a true immortal] would find it impossible to survive here."

Six Stars Immortal stroked his long beard and chuckled, "For us Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], this place is a treasure trove in itself."

"Such a vast quantity of Primordial Heavy Water [an ancient, incredibly dense and potent form of spiritual water]—even extracting a small portion would likely be enough to refine into a supreme water-element treasure."

"Indeed," Chen Hongyuan nodded in agreement, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "The reason the Boundless Black Serpent's flesh remains imperishable and indestructible is because it has been tempered day and night by this endless sea of Primordial Heavy Water [an ancient, incredibly dense and potent form of spiritual water]."

"For Immortal [beings who have ascended to a state of eternal life and immense power] such as ourselves, if we were to manifest our Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state, vast and powerful] spanning millions of Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] here to cultivate, enduring the immense pressure of the Primordial Heavy Water [a divine water technique of unimaginable weight and density] day and night, the speed of our physical cultivation would likely advance a thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in a single day."

Skywind the Immortal nodded slightly, then spoke: "My Hall of Winds Divine Body [a divine constitution attuned to the power of wind and sky] has already reached perfection, yet I still feel pressure here."

"If I could cultivate at the very bottom of this Eldrin, the Abyss, perhaps I could truly transcend the ultimate limits and cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a legendary divine body said to possess the power to cleave open worlds]."

Without a doubt, for Immortal who walk the path of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on refining the physical body to divine levels], the depths of this Eldrin, the Abyss represent the pinnacle of cultivation sanctuaries.

Eldrin Chen also gave a nod of agreement, yet he did not join the discussion on this topic.

Gazing into the depths of the Abyss of the Abyssal End, his expression turned profoundly grave as he declared: "Everyone, we have arrived!"

"Boom—"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen summoned forth the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a magical treasure embodying the dual forces of Yin and Yang]. Immediately after, a blindingly brilliant divine light shot towards them, only to be blocked by the defensive barrier of Qi conjured by the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

Only then did the group see, within the depths of the Void [a profound state of emptiness or a spatial void technique], the pitch-black form of the Boundless Black Serpent coiling upwards. Upon its sinister, cold serpent's head flickered a wisp of overwhelming, heaven-shaking baleful aura.

"So this is the Boundless Black Serpent?"

Even though they had heard Eldrin Chen's account beforehand, witnessing the Boundless Black Serpent with their own eyes now still sent a chill of dread through the hearts of the assembled Immortals.

Faced with a creature of such immense power, if not for Eldrin Chen and his companions holding the front line, dozens of Immortals at the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm like themselves charging together would be nothing more than a futile sacrifice.

"Remember, you must not stray too far from me."

As the Boundless Black Serpent let out a furious roar and lunged forward to attack, Eldrin Chen urgently reiterated his warning.

He pushed the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl to its absolute limit, then with a sweep of his sleeve, unleashed the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords which shot forth like twin beams of light.

Almost simultaneously, Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang joined the fray. One channeled the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword in a devastating downward cleave, while the other summoned the Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords, their powers merging into a single, annihilating strike. Original English translation available at www . audio-novel.com.

The combined assault of the three instantly carved three deep gashes across the body of the Boundless Black Serpent.

"ROAR!"

Struck by the sudden attack, the Boundless Black Serpent let out a pained and furious bellow.

It opened its maw wide, unleashing a suction force so vast it seemed capable of swallowing heaven and earth. The Three Immortal Swords trembled violently in its grasp, and a terrifying pull threatened to drag everyone present into the beast's gaping jaws.

"This is the Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Technique [a supreme demonic art that seeks to consume the heavens themselves]."

Eldrin Chen was inwardly shaken. The power of this Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Technique was overwhelmingly potent, its might brushing against the very domain of a World-Opening Divine Ability [a legendary tier of divine arts said to possess the power to cleave open new worlds].

Had the black serpent unleashed this Divine Ability during their last encounter, escaping unscathed would have been impossible; they would have surely been left grievously wounded.

Now, as the Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Technique threatened to devour them all, Eldrin Chen immediately channeled his full power into the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a supreme treasure embodying the opposing yet complementary forces of Yin and Yang], firmly shielding everyone from being sucked into the void. He then cried out, "Brother Skywind—!"

"BOOM!"

Understanding his intent, Skywind the Immortal instantly summoned forth the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [a primordial treasure said to contain the weight and majesty of the starry heavens].

A colossal, sky-obscuring ancient bell soared into the air. It resembled a primordial celestial body engaged in the act of World Creation [the mythical genesis of a new realm], descending to suppress the very space within this Abyss of the Abyssal End [a fathomless chasm at the edge of existence]. Its power was such that it stilled the flow of the boundless Heavy Water [an immensely dense and potent spiritual water, often used in profound techniques].

Though the black serpent's Devouring Heaven Technique was fearsome, it found itself unable to dominate under the overwhelming suppression of such a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, legendary for its world-sundering power].

Moreover, as the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos descended, the black serpent felt as if an entire Great Thousand World [a cosmological term for a vast, multi-layered universe] was bearing down upon it, the pressure so immense it could scarcely draw breath.

"Now!"

Seeing the black serpent suppressed by the World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure said to possess the power to cleave apart primordial chaos], Eldrin Chen immediately issued a command. In an instant, he channeled his power to merge the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords that can separate and recombine with devastating force] once more into a unified strike.

Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang also unleashed their full might. Six Stars Immortal and the other seven Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence] simultaneously activated the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation [a powerful sword array designed to suppress and slay demonic entities], sending its crushing energy downward.

More than ten powerful Immortal joined forces, supported by several Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest class of enchanted artifacts used by Immortals] and the relentless assault of the World-Opening Treasure. The black serpent, finally feeling the sting of the attacks, let out a furious, bestial roar.

It coiled its massive body, shielding its wounded flesh, and relying on its own indestructible physique, it began a protracted and fierce battle against the assembled force.

Thus, the two sides clashed for three days and three nights, yet a decisive victory remained elusive.

"We cannot continue fighting like this."

Seeing the difficulty in inflicting a crippling blow upon the black serpent, Eldrin Chen's expression grew grave.

Though the serpent was savage and lacked true intellect, it possessed a primal instinct for combat. By guarding its vital points, it denied its opponents any clear opening to strike a fatal blow.

Most crucially, it was coiled upon the Water Vein Abode of Bliss [a blessed land nourished by a powerful underground water vein], allowing it to continuously draw upon the land's energy to mend its wounds. A war of attrition would likely prove futile.

With this realization, Eldrin Chen's face hardened. He turned to Skywind the Immortal and declared, "Brother Skywind, the moment rests upon your shoulders!"

"Excellent!"

Skywind the Immortal understood the intent. Without regard for the depletion of his Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts], he immediately channeled all his power into the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos. The bell swelled into a colossal World Creation Ancient Bell [a primordial artifact of immense power] spanning hundreds of millions of Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] and descended with world-shattering force, crashing directly upon the colossal black serpent. Your portal to cultivation novels: http://www . audio-novel.com.