Chapter 1186 : Heavenly Treasures Clash

The speaker was Star Consort. Having recovered a portion of her power, she saw Crimson Dragon Patriarch attempting to flee. Her eyes snapped open, and she unleashed a vast net that blotted out the sky and obscured the sun.

This treasure was named the Heaven-Encompassing Spirit-Locking Barrier [a supreme-grade immortal artifact capable of sealing space and locking down the heavens and earth]. It was also a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank, surpassing even regular immortal artifacts] treasured within the Glazed Blessed Land, renowned for its wondrous ability to seal the void and lock down heaven and earth.

In an instant, the treasure expanded, seeking to envelop and cut off the retreat path of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch.

The Crimson Dragon Patriarch showed not a trace of fear. With a fierce roar that echoed from the opening and closing of his eyes, he declared, "When I wish to leave, who dares to stop me?"

As his words fell, he used the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a defensive treasure forged from golden dragon scales imbued with crimson flame] to protect his body. Abandoning all defense, he poured his power into the Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal-level materials and techniques] and cleaved downward with overwhelming force, actually forcing the Heaven-Encompassing Spirit-Locking Barrier to retreat half a step.

Just as the Crimson Dragon Patriarch was on the verge of breaking free, Heaven Wind Path Master could no longer afford to hold back his secret treasure.

At his command, a resplendent bell chime reverberated through the air. The Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell containing the power of the starry firmament] crashed down with earth-shattering force, actually slamming into the Crimson Dragon Patriarch and forcing him to stagger back, his escape cut off.

"Another World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure of immense power, said to be capable of splitting primordial chaos and opening new worlds]," someone murmured.

Witnessing this, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch's face paled drastically. A look of profound gloom settled upon his features as he spoke through gritted teeth, "To bring such heavy treasures against me... you truly honor this humble one."

"But so what?" he snarled, defiance burning in his eyes. Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.

As his words fell, Crimson Dragon Patriarch drew a deep breath and then spat forth a resplendent Dragon Pearl [the crystallized life essence and power core of a dragon].

The moment he beheld this Dragon Pearl, Eldrin Chen's expression abruptly shifted. "Strike now! Do not hesitate!" he cried.

Alas, their action came a moment too late. This Dragon Pearl was the very life-bound Dragon Pearl cultivated in the Crimson Dragon Patriarch's previous incarnation.

It contained within it the supreme power of a True Dragon [a primordial and immensely powerful dragon species]. The reason the Crimson Dragon Patriarch's cultivation had progressed so swiftly in this life was intimately connected to this life-bound Dragon Pearl.

One could say that given another few tens of thousands of years to fully absorb this Dragon Pearl, he would have regained his cultivation at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a true Earth Immortal].

Now, by forcibly summoning the Dragon Pearl from his past life, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch had temporarily restored his power to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm. With this surge, he even managed to repel the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell treasure embodying the power of the starry heavens].

Even the awe-inspiring Drought Fiend [a monstrous beast that brings drought and calamity] was forced into a steady retreat under his assault.

"This is bad,"

Witnessing the battle turn desperate, a heavy weight settled in Eldrin Chen's heart.

Although they had brought multiple heavy treasures Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful magical artifacts] to temporarily trap the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, their reserves of spiritual power were far from sufficient.

With the cultivation level of the Heaven Wind Path Master [a master of the path of wind], he could barely sustain the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell forged from the essence of the starry heavens] for a few exchanges. Meanwhile, Star Consort grew visibly pale, the Heaven-Encompassing Spirit-Locking Barrier [a barrier that seals spiritual energy across the heavens] teetering on the brink of shattering at any moment.

"With our strength, I fear we cannot hold out until the Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of a dragon] exhausts its energy."

Just as anxiety gripped Eldrin Chen, the Heavenly Eye [a divine ability to perceive truth and see through illusions] of Worthy Path Chen beside him blazed with piercing light, cutting through the layers of karmic obstruction. He immediately warned:

"Father, three inches below the armpit of the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a suit of golden scale armor imbued with crimson flame], there is a crack that has not yet been repaired."

"Excellent!"

Delight surged within Eldrin Chen. He exchanged a swift glance with Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang.

Wasting no time on further concealment, Verdant Consort immediately channeled her power. The Nether Spring Sword [a sword forged from the essence of a netherworld spring] transformed into a streak of Nine Nether Abysses [the deepest, coldest layer of the underworld] light and shot forth, aiming directly for the spot three inches below the armpit of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch.

This spot was the fatal weakness of the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor. The lingering crack there meant that if torn open by the Nether Spring Sword, the armor would likely suffer catastrophic damage.

The Crimson Dragon Patriarch naturally dared not let the blow land. He instantly summoned the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a sword capable of scorching the very sky] and swung it down with immense force, parrying the oncoming Nether Spring Sword.

"Now!"

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity. He channeled his power into the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, merging them into a single, resplendent Immortal Radiance that shot forth like a piercing star.

A jolt of alarm shot through the Crimson Dragon Patriarch. He immediately sought to muster a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] to block it, but a shimmering yet profoundly dark divine light enveloped him, causing a critical moment's delay.

It was Exquisite Jiang, who had activated the Soul-Snatching Mirror. With this supreme-grade Netherworld Ghost Treasure [a magical artifact forged from the essence of the underworld], she had immobilized the Crimson Dragon Patriarch.

That fleeting moment was all it took. The blazing white sword radiance of the Sky-Severance Sword Union descended, piercing directly into the Crimson Flame Glazed Armor and cleaving through the defensive treasure armor.

"Agh!"

Struck by this grievous blow, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch let out a cry of agony. The perpetual calm on his face finally shattered, replaced by a flicker of shock and fury. Visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM to enjoy the complete series.

For the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, the physical wound was secondary. The true crisis was the severe damage to his Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor, which could no longer fully shield his body.

Without this ultimate protective treasure, he could no longer focus solely on breaking the encirclement. He was forced to split his attention, desperately guarding his own life.

Yet, if he could not shatter the siege, even his peerless foundation at the Great Encompassing Foundation [the pinnacle foundational realm of cultivation] would be insufficient. Outnumbered and surrounded, his eventual fall was merely a matter of time.

"BOOM—"

Another earth-shattering explosion roared, the Drought Fiend [a legendary beast of desolation and immense strength] unleashing its fury, sending the Crimson Dragon Patriarch hurtling through the air.

Without the protection of his Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a legendary suit of armor forged from golden dragon scales and imbued with crimson flame], even with his Earth Immortal [a realm of cultivation representing profound mastery over the earth and its energies] cultivation, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch found it impossible to match the peerless physical might of the Drought Fiend. He was forced into a desperate, retreating defense.

The group seized the chance to strike the drowning dragon. Dozens of Immortal Treasure [artifacts of immense power wielded by immortal beings] and Divine Ability [supernatural techniques born from profound cultivation] rained down upon him. In moments, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch was grievously wounded.

As the situation became irredeemable, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch let out a roar of bitter resentment. "You rely on numbers to bully the few! This is unworthy conduct, a disgrace to the dignity of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation]!"

"I shall remember this day's grievance. Each and every one of you will face my reckoning in time!"

With those final words, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch produced a resplendent immortal talisman, channeling his energy to activate it.

Seeing this, the hearts of all present sank. Eldrin Chen's expression shifted dramatically as he recognized the talisman's origin.

This talisman was known as the 'Horizon-in-a-Step Talisman' [a supreme talisman allowing instantaneous traversal of vast distances], a peerless treasure talisman of the Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [the highest classification of immortal-grade magical artifacts] tier.

Such a talisman could only be forged by an Earth Immortal who had mastered the Void Space Rule [the profound law governing the fabric of space and void], utilizing exceedingly rare and precious materials.

It could instantly tear through the void of an Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal beings, rich in spiritual energy] to reach the farthest shores of the endless landscape. Even for an Earth Immortal, it was a priceless treasure for preserving one's life.

It could be said that the value of such a treasure was incomparably precious, something that even many Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] sought but could not obtain. Who could have imagined that Crimson Dragon Patriarch actually possessed such a treasure in his hands.

"Disaster!"

Eldrin Chen's heart sank like a stone. He understood that if Crimson Dragon Patriarch managed to escape with his life, he would undoubtedly become a dire threat in the future.

Yet, at this critical juncture, the glow from the Horizon-in-a-Step Talisman [a talisman that allows the user to traverse vast distances in a single step] in Crimson Dragon Patriarch's hand flickered and dimmed. It was seized by an invisible radiance and flew away into the boundless depths of the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky].

"This…"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily stunned, then a wave of fierce elation washed over him. He immediately channeled his power, urging the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to cleave down with devastating force.

The others also grasped the situation. They swiftly unleashed a barrage of Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortal cultivators] attacks, seizing the chance to annihilate Crimson Dragon Patriarch once and for all.

Deprived of the Horizon-in-a-Step Talisman, Crimson Dragon Patriarch had no means left to turn the tide. In the end, under the combined assault of the group, he was slain upon Crimson Dragon Island.

"Hah…"

Only after Eldrin Chen's sword pierced through the brow of Crimson Dragon Patriarch, utterly extinguishing his Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal core of a cultivator, the foundation of their future ascension], did he finally allow himself to release a heavy sigh of relief.

He had no time to savor the triumph of victory. Immediately, he rose and offered a slight bow of respect towards the Heavenly Vault above.

"..."

At the same moment, at the distant edge of the boundless Heavenly Vault, two figures stood side by side, silently observing the conclusion of the battle.

Of these two figures, one was a dignified and refined Middle-aged Man, while the other was an elder whose bearing carried the transcendent grace of an immortal. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio~novel.com.