Chapter 1185 : Dragon's Flight and Celestial Strike
"Cleave—!"
Seeing the grand formation shatter, the hearts of all present settled slightly. Without hesitation, they each unleashed their Divine Ability and hurled forth their Immortal Treasure, launching a devastating crosswise assault aimed directly at Crimson Dragon Immortal Island.
The combined strike of over twenty Immortal was a spectacle of earth-shaking, heaven-rending power, the might of their Slaughter truly awe-inspiring.
Witnessing this, the Primordial Void Black Dragon was nearly frightened out of its wits. It immediately abandoned its duty of guarding Crimson Dragon Island and attempted to flee the island.
"You shall not escape!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, Eldrin Chen sent the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords streaking forth, their blades converging to strike at the Primordial Void Black Dragon.
The swords were blindingly swift. Despite the Primordial Void Black Dragon's mastery over the Path Principles of the void, half of its corporeal form was instantly severed.
"Aaargh—!"
The Primordial Void Black Dragon let out a piercing shriek. In its moment of dire peril, it tore through the fabric of space and vanished into the Boundless Void.
Watching the Primordial Void Black Dragon flee for its life, Eldrin Chen did not give chase. The dragon had taken his sword strike; the invasive power of the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Path Principles was already coursing through its wounded flesh. Immerse yourself in the complete world at www . audio-novel.com.
Such a grievous wound, even if the Primordial Void Black Dragon [a legendary dragon born from primordial chaos] managed to escape with its life, would likely require tens of thousands of years to recover from, rendering it a threat no longer worth worrying over.
The most pressing matter before them now was the group on Crimson Dragon Island [the ancestral stronghold of the Crimson Dragon lineage].
"*Hum—*"
The moment the group charged onto the island, the Immortal Radiance [a divine, luminous aura] emanating from its heart trembled slightly, and a figure of immense, awe-inspiring majesty stepped forth.
Eldrin Chen looked down to see a figure clad in crimson-gold armor striding forth from the boundless Heavenly Vault [the celestial firmament, the highest reaches of the sky].
"The Crimson Dragon Patriarch…"
Eldrin Chen murmured, a flicker of gravity passing through his eyes.
The Crimson Dragon Patriarch appeared remarkably youthful, his features strikingly handsome, his bearing heroic and towering, truly Extraordinary.
He ascended the heavens with measured steps, his gaze cold and detached as it swept over the assembled cultivators. "A mere hundred thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye," he said, his voice carrying an eerie calm. "To think that this Crimson Dragon Immortal Island [the immortal sanctuary of the Crimson Dragon lineage] would be assaulted by a band of juniors."
The Crimson Dragon Patriarch sighed, then calmly took hold of the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a divine sword forged with the essence of the Crimson Dragon, capable of scorching the heavens]. His eyes blazed with dazzling Immortal Radiance as he declared, "Since that is the case, you shall all remain here."
"Clang—!"
"Trouble!"
Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen felt his heart sink slightly.
The power contained within this sword strike was utterly astonishing, potent enough to send a chill of danger prickling at the space between Eldrin Chen's brows.
He could spare no thought for anything else. Instantly, he activated the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a defensive treasure that channels the opposing forces of Yin and Yang], causing streams of Polarity [the dual cosmic principles of Yin and Yang] energy to cascade down and envelop his entire form in a protective shroud.
In that fleeting moment, a clear, resonant hum of a sword rang out. The Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a divine sword imbued with the essence of a crimson dragon and scorching celestial fire] descended with a force meant to cleave the heavens, striking directly upon the surface of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl.
Dazzling sword-light erupted, churning with boundless Sword Intent [the conceptual will and sharpness embodied in a master swordsman's technique]. An endless radiance spilled forth, drowning mountains, rivers, and the very sky itself in its overwhelming brilliance.
At the epicenter of this cataclysm, Eldrin Chen's face paled slightly. A tremendous force of backlash surged through the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl, assailing his senses.
The might of this single strike rivaled the full-force assault of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly transcended to the Earth Immortal realm]. An ordinary cultivator at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm] would likely have been grievously wounded by such a violent recoil.
Fortunately, his Immortal Body [a physique tempered to near-indestructibility through immortal cultivation] had reached a state of great completion. Even facing a blow of this magnitude, he was still able to withstand and suppress the impact.
"This individual's cultivation level has likely been restored to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier," he murmured inwardly, a flicker of apprehension crossing his mind.
With this thought, Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave. "I will hold off the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword," he declared, his voice firm. "The rest of you, strike now with all your might!"
"Understood!"
Heeding his command, the others unleashed a torrent of their Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts of immense power] and Divine Ability [profound supernatural techniques], their combined assault raining down upon the Crimson Dragon Patriarch.
The power of these Divine Ability and Immortal Treasure varied greatly. Dozens of strikes hammered down in succession, yet the Crimson Dragon Patriarch remained shielded by his Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor. This formidable defense rendered the barrage of Divine Ability and Immortal Treasure largely ineffective.
"This is bad." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel-dot-com.
A collective sense of dread settled over the group as they witnessed the scene.
Immortal Maiden Six Stars could not hide her alarm. "That Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor is a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-tier enchanted artifact]," she said, her voice tense. "Its defensive capabilities are peerless. With our current means, breaching it seems impossible."
"What should we do then?"
Anxiety washed over the assembled cultivators. While such armor-type Immortal Treasure possessed no offensive power, its defensive strength ranked among the very finest of its kind.
Moreover, this type of Immortal Treasure [a supreme enchanted artifact] inherently consumes very little magical power. Being the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an artifact bound to its user's life force and soul] of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, its wondrous applications were truly limitless.
With such a magical treasure [an enchanted artifact] guarding him, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch was rendered nearly invincible.
Eldrin Chen's expression also shifted slightly, a flicker of hesitation crossing his mind.
But at that moment, the Heavenly Eye [a mystical third eye granting profound insight] between the brows of Worthy Path Chen beside him began to glow. After observing for a moment, he declared, "The Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a legendary armor of crimson scales and flame] conceals hidden cracks. If we find the right moment, we can shatter it."
"Is that true?"
Hearing this, joy spread across everyone's faces.
It turned out that a hundred thousand years ago, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor had suffered a grievous wound. While mostly repaired, a few fractures remained unhealed—its fatal flaw.
Realizing this, Eldrin Chen immediately nodded. "Everyone, attack with me! We must seize the moment and slay him!"
As his words fell, the group unleashed a storm of Divine Ability [supernatural powers] and Immortal Treasure. A cascade of terrifying treasures crashed against the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor.
Protected by his Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch stood unafraid of the barrage of Immortal Treasure and Divine Ability. He brandished his Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a sword embodying a crimson dragon's fury], striking blow after blow that made the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a pearl balancing opposing cosmic forces] tremble violently, its light growing ever more dim.
This was not because the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a magical pearl embodying the opposing forces of yin and yang] was inferior to the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a divine sword imbued with the scorching power of a crimson dragon], but rather because the Crimson Dragon Patriarch possessed profound cultivation. Bolstered by his Great Encompassing Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation realm], his strength already rivaled that of an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal.
Although Eldrin Chen possessed extraordinary foundational strength and reserves, his cultivation level was still too low. His Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal] fell short by more than a small margin compared to that of the Crimson Flame Patriarch.
If not for the fact that Eldrin Chen possessed a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne formed from the essence of a primordial verdant lotus], which could store more than three times his own Immortal Essence, he would likely have been unable to sustain this battle for long.
After several dozen exchanges, Eldrin Chen sensed that over half of his Immortal Essence had been depleted. He could endure no longer.
He swept his gaze across his companions and declared, "Strike with your full power now. Our success hinges on this moment."
As his words faded, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Treasure Box [a mystical container for precious items] lent to him by the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord. With utmost reverence, he opened it.
The moment the Treasure Box opened, a heaven-shaking, earth-quaking aura of baleful ferocity erupted, silencing the entire world for an instant.
Immediately after, a monstrous hand, vast enough to blot out the sky, reached forth and sent the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword flying back with a single blow.
"Impossible!"
Witnessing this, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch's expression changed drastically.
When he turned back, he discovered a colossal figure emerging from within the Treasure Box.
The newcomer was of immense stature, as grand and imposing as a Demon Monarch from the infernal realms, its pupils brimming with a blood-red hue.
"A Drought Fiend [a legendary creature of calamity from the depths of the underworld]!"
Crimson Dragon Patriarch recognized the origin of this fearsome entity, and his expression abruptly shifted.
The Drought Fiend was a creature of great calamity from the Depths of the Netherworld, its physical form possessing an Immortality [a state of indestructibility] that allowed it to rend apart even a great power at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm with its bare hands.
Legends held that once such an existence arrived in the Mortal Realm, it would inevitably unleash myriad calamities. Ordinary Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] were utterly powerless to suppress it; only a figure of the Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] level might have the power to subdue it.
Now, this Drought Fiend attacked with a force that seemed capable of toppling the heavens, driving the Crimson Dragon Patriarch back step by step.
"Damnation!"
The moment the Drought Fiend appeared, Crimson Dragon Patriarch understood that achieving a complete victory in this battle would be exceedingly difficult.
A thought flickered in his mind to disengage and retreat, but at that very instant, an enraged roar echoed through the air.
"Where do you think you're going?" Original English translation available at audio-novel[dot]com.