Chapter 1259 : The Grand Formation's Trial

With the participation of these three, the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation underwent significant modifications and refinements. Many of its Formation Tool and Formation components were replaced, resulting in a corresponding and immense boost to its overall power.

By now, the current Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation has seen its might greatly enhanced. Especially when driven by the three Glazed Blessed Land Elder, this Formation can be pushed to its absolute limits.

Although it lacks one crucial anchor artifact, under the command of these three women, the power this Formation unleashes is still extraordinary.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, a Middle Stage Earth Immortal Ancient Ancestor, if arriving without a grand army and an Ancient Salvation Ark, relying solely on their own power, should be unable to breach the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Since the Formation is complete, we shall hold our ground within the Abyssal Sea Region and face whatever changes the Great Tribulation brings."

"*Whoosh*"

As he spoke, a streak of light suddenly shot across the sky.

Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, capturing the light, and found it to be a letter. Upon opening and reading it, his expression shifted slightly.

"What is it?"

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio—novel.com.

Eldrin Chen handed her the letter and said gravely, "Word has come from the Flowing Fire Star Palace. The Heaven's Malignance Tribe has already dispatched its forces towards the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas. A great battle is about to begin."

"Besides the Heaven's Malignance Tribe, the surrounding Demonic Tribe are also stirring restlessly. The Thousand Dragons Lake has likewise emptied its lair and is marching in full force towards the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"The intent of the Flowing Fire Star Palace is to summon us to lend them our aid." After reading the letter, Lyra Jiang's gaze grew increasingly solemn.

She said nothing more, simply stating, "Gather everyone. We must hold a council before the war."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Gazing into the distant Void of the heavens and earth, his expression regained its customary composure.

Within the Immortal Hall, the assembled Immortals gathered.

Eldrin Chen looked upon the gathered Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence through cultivation], his expression calm as he gestured and passed the letter among them.

After reading the letter, the faces of all the Immortals shifted slightly, revealing expressions of profound gravity.

The Six Stars Immortal swept his gaze across the assembly and spoke decisively, "We have managed the Abyssal Sea for many years, forging it into an impregnable fortress."

"If we go to reinforce the Flowing Fire Star Palace now, what of our Abyssal Sea?" Upon hearing this, the expressions of the assembled Immortals shifted slightly.

Six Stars Immortal spoke sense. These twenty-some Immortal Island within the Abyssal Sea were the foundation upon which the gathered Immortals had built their lives and cultivation; naturally, they would not abandon them lightly.

Thinking this, the Void-Refining Immortal also spoke: "Had we not already deployed the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation, we might have considered going to the Flowing Fire Star Palace to rely on its strength to withstand the Great Tribulation."

"But now that the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation is in place, we are more than capable of repelling a full-scale assault from an Earth Immortal Blessed Land. Our priority should still be to hold the Abyssal Sea."

"Indeed." Sky Feather Daoist nodded, his expression grave. "The Flowing Fire Star Palace lies at the heart of the Great Tribulation. If we go there, we might huddle together for warmth behind its grand formations."

"But we are not core disciples of the Flowing Fire Star Palace. Should the battle turn against them, we would likely be the first sacrificed, becoming the initial wave of Immortal to face the calamity's wrath."

"My counsel is to remain and defend the Abyssal Sea Region. The Flowing Fire Star Palace is, after all, a top-tier Earth Immortal Blessed Land; it will not be so easily breached. It may well endure until the Great Tribulation passes."

Hearing this, the assembled Immortals once again turned their gazes toward Eldrin Chen.

Every Immortal present understood clearly that the true authority within this Abyssal Immortal Alliance rested with this prodigiously talented Abyssal Ruins Alliance Leader.

Observing their expectant looks, Eldrin Chen did not speak immediately. Instead, he turned to Ethan Chen and asked, "Have the surrounding Demonic Tribe and other races made any moves?"

Ethan Chen stepped forward, his expression calm as he spoke. "Among the three great seas bordering our domain, the Celestial Demon Sea has already begun clashing with the Empty Enlightenment Ancient Temple."

"The Su Wei Sea is mobilizing for war, gathering legions of Demonic Tribe and ferocious beasts. It appears they are preparing to launch a [a massive, coordinated assault by demonic beasts] against us."

"What is strange, however, is the Setting Sun Sea. The Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sanctuary realm for cultivators] has not yet retreated into the Void [a state of non-existence or hidden dimension]." Hearing this, the brows of the assembled immortals furrowed slightly, each revealing a trace of surprise.

Solara, the Immortal Maiden frowned thoughtfully before speaking. "Could it be that the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor is so resolute, willing to plunge into the tribulation for the sake of the Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor?"

"There is no need for excessive speculation," Luna, the Consort shook her head and said. "The Setting Sun Blessed Land is, after all, of the Human Race. It is unlikely they would attack the Abyssal Sea, which is also governed by the Human Race."

The other immortals nodded in agreement upon hearing her words. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel dot com.

Stella turned her gaze to Eldrin Chen and spoke. "It seems that for now, the forces we must contend with are the Su Wei Sea and the Celestial Demon Sea."

Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. Previously, within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, he had offended the Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor, creating a rift between them.

Yet, after careful consideration, he still believed that under the present circumstances, the Setting Sun Blessed Land would not jeopardize the greater situation over a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank, forged with immortal power].

Thus, after a moment of contemplation, he suppressed these thoughts.

For many years since Attaining Immortality and Enlightenment, Eldrin Chen had gained a considerable understanding of the political landscape of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas.

He had, in particular, thoroughly discerned the approximate strength of both sides in the several seas surrounding the Abyssal Sea.

Among the three great seas bordering the Abyssal Sea Region, the Celestial Demon Sea was dominated by the Heavenly Demon lineage, which boasted two Heavenly Demon of Half-Step Earth Immortal caliber.

Yet, the Empty Enlightenment Ancient Temple had stood guard over the Celestial Demon Sea for ages, perpetually resisting the Celestial Demon Sea. Although consistently at a disadvantage, it had never been completely destroyed.

The Su Wei Sea was also a sea governed by the Demonic Tribe. This lineage possessed a single Half-Step Earth Immortal who had attained the Dao through the White Tiger path. His Daoist title was Su Wei Ancient Ancestor, and he had once vied for supremacy alongside the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor, renowned together as the Twin Prodigies of Dragon and Tiger within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas.

That Su Wei Ancient Ancestor wielded the Western Pole Geng Metal Rule Power and had cultivated the White Tiger Heaven-Opening True Body. His power was exceedingly formidable; among the Half-Step Earth Immortal of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, he could be ranked within the top ten, considered a pinnacle Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "As early as a million years ago, that Su Wei Ancient Ancestor was comparable to a Six Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal, his prestige resounding throughout the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"Now, his strength likely approaches that of a Seven Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal. Should he successfully transcend this tribulation once more, he would likely possess the Deep-Seated Foundation of a Seven Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal."

"It seems he intends to use the opportunity of the Great Tribulation to slay those of us who have entered the calamity, destroying the Abyssal Sea Region to forge his own Dao path."

Hearing this, the assembled Immortals all revealed faint smiles.

Peng the Roc Demon Sage stroked his long beard and spoke with a calm expression, "Though the Su Wei Ancient Ancestor possesses astonishing power, he does not realize that our strength far surpasses the ordinary. Combined with the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation that harnesses the power of the cosmos], even if he attacks with his full force, he would merely be courting death."

"We cannot be so certain," the Master of the Dao Palace shook his head, his expression grave. "The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of immense scale and danger] is no trivial matter. No one knows what hidden trump cards the Su Wei Ancient Ancestor might possess now. We must proceed with utmost caution."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement. "Since that is the case, you all should first return to your posts and guard your respective islands. Await the coming of the Beast Tide [a massive, coordinated assault by demonic beasts] in stillness." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel*com.