Chapter 1214 : The Five Elements Ascendant

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze inward to his Five Lifebound Immortal Treasures [the five enchanted artifacts intrinsically linked to his life force and cultivation].

Each of his Five Lifebound Immortal Treasures was truly Extraordinary. If he could fuse these Immortal Treasures [powerful artifacts forged with immortal-level techniques] into a single, unified Innate Formation Treasure [a treasure that is a complete magical formation by its very nature], it would become the ultimate trump card, a foundation upon which he could truly dominate the world.

"The Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]—they generate and restrain one another in an endless, cyclical dance. This is the essence of the Primordial One [the state of unified, primordial chaos from which all things originate]."

"They are inherently destined to become a set of Formation Artifacts [artifacts designed to work together as parts of a magical array]. Perhaps I should attempt to deduce a method."

Eldrin Chen murmured this to himself, but in the next instant, he forcibly withdrew his wandering thoughts.

For he saw the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation [a sword formation that harnesses the power of heavenly dragons to suppress demons] soar into the sky. It transformed into a vast, crisscrossing net of sword-light that descended, already enveloping him completely.

"It is time to end this!"

Facing this heaven-rending assault, Eldrin Chen's heart remained a placid lake, utterly calm.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, a beam of Five-Colored Divine Light [a sacred radiance embodying the power of the Five Elements] shot skyward, instantly illuminating one of the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Swords.

The swords of the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation were interconnected, a single entity. Even a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure at the pinnacle of immortal-grade artifacts] would struggle to suppress it. Yet now, confronted by this Five-Colored Divine Light, its ferocity was checked. In the space of a single clash, one of its swords was seized and drawn away. Original publication: audio-novel.com (official site) - The source of this chapter.

"Disaster!"

Watching as one of the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword was seized, Bright Ao felt his heart lurch in his chest.

Although the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation was immensely powerful, its might relied entirely on the strength of the Formation [a structured arrangement of forces or objects to achieve a specific effect, often used in combat or cultivation]. With one of the seven Immortal Sword [a sword forged and imbued with immortal power] now lost, the Formation was instantly broken, its once-invincible prowess crumbling away.

"Wretched dragon, prepare to die!"

Having shattered the enemy's formation with a single stroke of the Five-Colored Divine Light [a supreme divine ability manifesting as a radiant light of five colors], Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence.

With another thought, he commanded the Five-Colored Divine Light. It coalesced and dispersed at his will, transforming in an instant into a dazzling Immortal Radiance [a luminous manifestation of immortal power] that swept across the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky].

Deprived of their Formation's support, the remaining six Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword stood no chance against this Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-tier divine technique of immense power] wielded by Eldrin Chen. In the blink of an eye, they were all captured.

"Impossible!"

Witnessing his Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword being seized one after another in the span of a breath, Bright Ao's expression twisted into one of stark horror.

Eldrin Chen's Five-Colored Divine Light was already a technique of formidable might. Now, augmented by the power of his Sky-Touching Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one's power begins to touch the heavens] and the Primordial One Limitless Path Principles [the foundational, boundless laws of the Great Dao], its potency had soared to a level far beyond Bright Ao's direst expectations.

Now that he had lost the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation designed to suppress demonic beings], he understood that continuing to fight Eldrin Chen would likely mean he would never leave this place alive.

Therefore, he could no longer afford to engage Eldrin Chen. He immediately attempted to flee beyond the Celestial Pillar [a massive, sky-piercing stone pillar]. Yet, how could Eldrin Chen possibly let him escape so easily?

"You think you can flee?!"

With a resonant hum of swords, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve. The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords, one representing the heavens, the other the abyss] instantly erupted with Immortal-Slaying Radiance, cleaving directly towards Bright Ao.

Without the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation, how could Bright Ao possibly withstand such devastating light?

Watching the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords converge upon him, a chill shot through the core of his being. In his panic, he desperately summoned the Seven Stars Leaping Dragon Diagram [a mystical scroll depicting a dragon leaping among seven stars, possessing defensive properties] to block the attack.

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He guided the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to sweep past the Seven Stars Leaping Dragon Diagram. Instead, he unleashed the Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine light capable of capturing and sealing magical treasures], which seized the Seven Stars Leaping Dragon Diagram and drew it towards him.

It was this brief moment of distraction that allowed Bright Ao to leap down from the stone pillar and flee into the boundless depths of the void.

"Hmph!"

Watching Bright Ao flee, Eldrin Chen felt no regret, only letting out a cold, indifferent snort.

Had he unleashed the full power of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to shatter the Seven Stars Leaping Dragon Diagram earlier, he likely could have slain Bright Ao with that single strike.

However, such an act would have undoubtedly torn any remaining pretense of civility with Thousand Dragon Lake to shreds.

This Bright Ao was the Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake, a figure of significant standing within their lineage. The Dragon Clan would hardly stand idly by if one of their high-ranking members were killed.

In that case, Thousand Dragon Lake might very well have been compelled to act against the Returning Abyss Sea, even at the risk of a full-blown confrontation with the Glazed Divine Lord.

Furthermore, destroying the Seven Stars Leaping Dragon Diagram would have been unavoidable. Without it, the seven Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword in his possession would lose much of their potency, reverting to nothing more than an ordinary high-grade Sword Formation. Access the full story on audio-novel . com.

For Eldrin Chen, sparing Bright Ao's life in exchange for obtaining a complete Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation was, in itself, a profitable trade.

After all, stripped of this formidable Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation, Bright Ao's power had plummeted to the level of an ordinary Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, no longer posing a lethal threat to Eldrin Chen.

Returning to the matter at hand, after defeating Bright Ao, Eldrin Chen felt a subtle wave of relief wash over him.

Yet, contrary to his expectations, no further challengers stepped forward to face him.

Initially, Eldrin Chen was somewhat taken aback, but he soon understood the reason. No one challenged him because his consecutive victories over two opponents had demonstrated strength approaching the realm of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of becoming an Earth Immortal].

The remaining immortals, recognizing his formidable power and unwilling to face him on that particular platform, turned their efforts to contesting the other Celestial Pillar [mystical pillars that serve as platforms for duels and trials].

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen informed Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort among others, instructing them to go and seize the remaining Celestial Pillar.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Six Stars Immortal wasted no further time. They immediately selected a Celestial Pillar and began their own contests for dominance.

While their strength was Extraordinary, it did not match the profound, foundational power of Eldrin Chen. Many Demon Immortal [immortals who follow a demonic path] and Divine Spirits [innate spiritual beings of great power] felt confident they could challenge them. Thus, a flurry of challengers stepped forward, and fierce battles erupted one after another.

In the end, Exquisite Jiang was the first to triumph. Wielding spiritual power that surpassed the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] and her Primal Radiance Limitless Pearl [a supreme-grade magical treasure], she defeated five opponents in succession, securing the first slot to contemplate the Celestial Stele [a mystical stone monument containing profound insights].

Verdant Consort followed closely behind. Protected by the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a defensive treasure embodying the duality of yin and yang] and having forged a foundation with the Polarity Sown Verdant Lotus [an esoteric cultivation art], the combined might of her Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords [a pair of legendary swords] proved unstoppable. She defeated all Demon Immortal and Divine Spirits challengers, earning her own place to study the Celestial Stele.

Six Stars Immortal followed a similar path. Without delay, he immediately summoned his Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a sword of immense fiery power], unleashing the full might of this supreme-grade Slaughter [a divine ability focused on overwhelming offensive power] Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade].

Several Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] ascended to challenge him, yet each was swiftly cast down from the pillar.

There were even a few divine spirits who possessed Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal treasures] and considered testing him. However, after a long moment of hesitation, they ultimately chose to withdraw.

At present, there are a full thousand Celestial Pillar [immense stone pillars that serve as arenas for duels]. With only slightly over a thousand Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] wielding Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest tier of enchanted artifacts], their chances of success were already quite high if they simply chose a different pillar to contest. There was no need for them to stubbornly clash with Six Stars Immortal here.

After all, the might of a supreme-grade Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure destruction] Immortal Treasure was truly terrifying. If one were to be carelessly slain by a single strike from such a weapon, their death would be a truly grievous injustice.

With this prevailing mindset, Six Stars Immortal managed to defeat five opponents in succession, securing a spot to comprehend the Celestial Stele [a mystical monument containing profound cosmic insights].

Witnessing his three companions achieve victory one after another, Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal whose dao title signifies mastery over void and refinement] felt his confidence swell. By now, the majority of the three thousand Celestial Pillar were already occupied by figures bearing Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. He delayed no longer and ascended a chosen pillar.

His cultivation base was merely at the Ascendant Immortal 6th Tier [the sixth tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm], and as soon as he stepped onto the platform, he drew the attention of many Immortal.

Some Immortal of lesser strength were immediately delighted and charged forward to challenge him, eager to seize the opportunity presented by this particular Celestial Pillar.

However, Void-Refining Immortal was protected by his Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a suit of armor forged from scales that shimmer with crimson flame]. Ordinary Immortal at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the later stages of the Ascendant Immortal realm] could not even scratch him. Astonishingly, he consecutively defeated four formidable foes.

Just as it seemed Void-Refining Immortal was about to claim the spot on this Celestial Pillar, a powerful Demon Immortal [an immortal who follows a demonic or unorthodox path] finally could sit still no longer.

A Demon Immortal at the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] leaped onto the platform. From the very outset, he brandished a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure and struck with a force meant to cleave Void-Refining Immortal in two.

The power of that Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure was indeed formidable. Yet, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor proved itself worthy of its reputation as a supreme-grade defensive Immortal Treasure. Even as its radiance trembled violently under the assault, the Indestructibility [a state of absolute durability and resistance to damage] of its golden scales remained unbroken.

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