Chapter 1264 : The Sealed Formation's Trap

Seeing the Formation breached, one of the three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor, Aurelius the Golden Dragon, declared, "The formation has been pierced. With the Rule Power [the fundamental laws of the cosmos made manifest] generated by the Triad Wonder Pearls continuously eroding it, it would take the Human Race roughly one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] to repair the breach."

"If we act swiftly and decisively, this battle can be concluded here and now."

"Agreed."

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor was overjoyed and immediately commanded, "Into the formation!"

As his words fell, he, along with Aethelred Ao and the three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor, surged into the grand formation as one.

Close behind them, dozens of Demon Immortal [a powerful demonic being equivalent to a human Immortal] deities and numerous Demonic Tribe Treasure Ship [massive enchanted vessels used for warfare and transport] poured through the breach, igniting the full fury of the battle.

"The time has come."

Watching as the majority of the Demonic Tribe powerhouses entered the formation, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, knowing nod.

Understanding his intent, Solara and the others immediately channeled the formation's power. In that instant, countless beams of resplendent immortal light shot into the heavens, and the breached gap was miraculously sealed in the blink of an eye.

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Seeing the breach repaired, Su Wei Ancient Ancestor felt his heart lurch, a profound sense of foreboding washing over him.

He swiftly turned his gaze to the three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor and could not help but exclaim, "Did you not claim this formation could not be repaired within one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years]?"

Among the three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor, Aurelius the Golden Dragon remained silent, while Sylvanus the Azure Dragon spoke with a grave expression, "We have all underestimated this Eldrin, the Junior. This formation is likely no weaker than the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a supreme defensive array] of an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a land imbued with immense spiritual power and natural defenses]."

"Damnation!" Su Wei Ancient Ancestor's face changed drastically, his voice trembling with fury. "You have misled me!"

Seeing morale waver and fearing Aethelred Ao might succumb to panic, he immediately spoke up, "Do not be alarmed, everyone. Since the three Ancient Ancestor could breach the formation to bring us in, they can certainly shatter it to lead our charge out."

"Precisely!"

The three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor nodded in unison, immediately channeling their power into the Triad Wonder Pearls [a set of three potent enchanted orbs] in an attempt to breach the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation once more.

But at that very moment, from within the boundless archipelago, a vast and brilliant immortal radiance erupted once again.

From the four island clusters—the Azure Dragon cluster, the Vermilion Bird cluster, the White Tiger cluster, and the Black Tortoise cluster—Kael Chen, Separated Flame Phoenix, Eastern Sovereign, and Ancestor Black Tortoise each took command of a formation.

With their combined efforts, drawing upon the immense power of the endless islands, they ultimately manifested four dazzlingly brilliant Immortal Sword [swords of transcendent, immortal-grade power].

The Azure Dragon Heaven-Rending Sword [a divine sword embodying the power of the Azure Dragon, capable of cleaving the heavens], the Vermilion Bird Void-Refining Sword [a divine sword embodying the power of the Vermilion Bird, capable of refining the void], the Black Tortoise World-Suppressing Sword [a divine sword embodying the power of the Black Tortoise, capable of suppressing worlds], and the White Tiger Earth-Splitting Sword [a divine sword embodying the power of the White Tiger, capable of splitting the earth]. These four Immortal Sword [divine swords of immense power] were forged by the Immortal Alliance [a grand coalition of immortal cultivators] after extensive study of formations like the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation designed to subdue demonic beings] and other such Formation Tool [magical artifacts specifically designed to power or anchor formations]. Their creation demanded immense effort and resources, resulting in four supreme-grade Immortal Sword.

They could combine to form the Four Symbols Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation harnessing the combined power of the Four Celestial Beasts]. When bolstered by the Four Symbols Star Palace Archipelago Formation [a grand stellar formation that channels the power of the Four Symbols constellations], its might became truly formidable. This formation stood as one of the four primary killing arrays within the overarching Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [the Grand Formation of the Zhou Heavenly Stars, a vast defensive and offensive network].

Now, driven by four powerful Immortal [beings who have ascended to the Immortal Realm] and amplified by the Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often for defense or attack], the Four Symbols Immortal-Slaying Formation unleashed its terrifying power. It manifested as four world-shaking Immortal Sword that surged forth in a counter-attack so fierce it forced the Triad Wonder Pearls [a set of three peerless magical pearls] into a desperate defense, leaving them no room to retaliate.

This was not because the Triad Wonder Pearls were inferior to the four Immortal Sword. Rather, the combined Mana [the spiritual energy and power wielded by a cultivator] of the three Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor [powerful cultivators on the very cusp of attaining Earth Immortal status] paled in comparison to the vast power channeled by the entire Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation.

By using the Triad Wonder Pearls to oppose the Four Symbols Immortal-Slaying Formation, they were, in essence, pitting themselves against the very foundational power of the entire Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and profound sea region shrouded in mystery].

"Formations within formations! How can the Abyssal Sea Region harbor so many killing arrays?"

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful progenitor] swept his gaze across the surroundings. Only then did he perceive the truth of the vast Abyssal Sea Region. Upon the countless Spirit Island [islands rich with spiritual energy] that dotted the sea, layer upon layer of intricate Formation were densely arrayed.

These Formation numbered not in the millions or billions, but in the trillions. Individually, each was insignificant, a mere whisper of power. Yet, under the unified command of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation, their combined might converged into a force far more terrifying than even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational ancestor who has attained the profound Earth Immortal realm].

"The Formation network here in the Abyssal Sea [the deep and mysterious sea] is likely more astonishing than that guarding an entire Blessed Land [a land of exceptional spiritual fortune and natural treasures]."

"They have only been developing this place for a few tens of thousands of years. Where did they find such vast financial resources? And more crucially, where did they find a Formation genius of such unparalleled skill?"

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor [a powerful ancient demon progenitor] was utterly horrified in his heart; at this moment, he felt a sense of Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, world-shaking calamity] descending upon him.

The intuitive feeling of an impending tribulation made him sense the Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of energy] and tribulation-qi of heaven and earth surging violently. His mind suddenly grew dizzy, and then he cried out loudly.

"Thousand Dragons Lake [a powerful demonic faction], Aethelred Ao [a dragon prince], that brat has misled me!"

After that startled exclamation, Su Wei Ancient Ancestor understood that this battle was likely to be fraught with immense difficulty.

He was, after all, a Peerless Demon Immortal [a supreme-level immortal of the demonic path],

and even at such a moment, he refused to believe in fate. He saw him suddenly draw forth a blazing white war halberd, his expression cold as he looked towards the Void [the empty space above]. Original publication: audio‑novel.com - The source of this chapter.

Above, upon the Nine Firmaments [the highest layers of the heavens], the assembled immortals stood calmly, like primordial deities reclining in the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], gazing down upon the myriad demons of the Mortal Dust [the mortal world]. A glint of decisive killing intent shone in their eyes.

Eldrin Chen stood there, his White Robe [a robe of pure white] like snow. All brilliance seemed to converge upon his form, making him appear as the king of immortals at the very center of heaven and earth. By merely standing there in silence, he evoked a feeling of profound reverence, like gazing up at an insurmountable mountain peak.

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor felt no fear. He pointed his war halberd at Eldrin Chen and declared, "Come down and fight! I shall slay you to complete my Dao!"

Having sealed their retreat with the Four Symbols Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation that harnesses the power of the four celestial beasts], Eldrin Chen did not immediately press the attack of the killing formation further.

He gazed at Su Wei Ancient Ancestor [the ancient progenitor of the Su Wei lineage], his expression calm as he spoke: "As you wish!" As the words fell, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] took a step forward. He descended upon the mortal realm like a deity from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms], intent on slaying a peerless Demon Immortal [an immortal being of demonic origin].

With a flick of his sleeve, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary sword imbued with the power of abyssal fire] fell into his grasp. With a resonant *clang*, he cleaved downward with a single mighty stroke, unleashing a cataclysmic tide of Sword Qi [sword energy, a manifestation of a swordsman's cultivated power] that drowned everything in its path.

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor showed not a trace of fear. The blazing white war halberd in his hand erupted with a lethal, immortal radiance.

This weapon was forged from Supreme Grade Immortal Gold [the highest grade of immortal metal] and White Metal Metallic Essence [a pure metallic spiritual essence], making it a supreme treasure of ultimate slaughter. Its nature resonated perfectly with the innate, heaven-and-earth-ordained rules of slaughter mastered by the White Tiger Clan [a powerful clan associated with the mythical White Tiger], granting it the astonishing, peerless power to cleave through any defense.

Yet, even so, he did not gain the upper hand against Eldrin Chen.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss was a Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] slaughtering Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal rank]. The Primordial Chaos Pure Yang Flame [a supreme flame born from primordial chaos and pure yang energy] was an unparalleled Pure Yang Fire [a yang-aligned spiritual flame]. When these two forces merged and gave birth to Sword Qi, it possessed power sufficient to slay immortals and execute gods; even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor-level Earth Immortal, a high cultivation realm] might not dare to face it head-on.

"Wicked Dragon [a malevolent dragon], where do you think you're fleeing to!"

At the same moment, Aethelred Ao [a dragon prince] sought to escape for his life, but was intercepted by Lyra Jiang [a powerful female cultivator, Eldrin's companion].

This Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake [a senior elder from the Thousand Dragon Lake faction] originally possessed formidable strength. However, having lost the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation designed to subdue demons], more than half of his combat prowess had been crippled.

Even though he had now broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just shy of becoming a full Earth Immortal], he possessed only a single borrowed Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-grade immortal artifact]. His power could not be considered truly great; among Half-Step Earth Immortal cultivators myself, he ranked at the very bottom.

Lyra Jiang's Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental spiritual and physical basis of a cultivator's power] was already astonishingly profound. Furthermore, with treasures like the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword, her Second Nascent Soul [a duplicate spiritual core cultivated to an immensely powerful state] at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just below the legendary Earth Immortal stage] realm, and the Eight Desolations and Six Realms Cauldron [a supreme cauldron artifact], her combat prowess had already touched the threshold of the Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations] domain.

Therefore, the moment Lyra Jiang made her move, she forced Aethelred Ao into a continuous retreat. It was clear he had been completely overwhelmed and was at a decisive disadvantage.

Beyond their clash, Verdant Consort, Solara, and Stella had also joined the fray, engaging three True Dragon [a supreme race of dragon demon beasts] Ancient Ancestors from the Demonic Tribe.

Among them, Solara, possessing formidable strength, confronted the mightiest of the three Ancient Ancestors, Sylvanus the Azure Dragon. Stella and Verdant Consort, slightly less powerful, intercepted Aurelius the Golden Dragon and Lazuli the Celestial Dragon respectively.

The other Human Race immortals, such as Six Stars, Refining Void, Sky Feather, and others, likewise surged into battle, clashing with several dozen Demon Immortals [demonic cultivators who have attained immortality].

In that single moment, the great war descended into a state of absolute, grinding deadlock.

After several Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours] of fierce combat, Su Wei Ancient Ancestor grew increasingly aware of Eldrin Chen's tenacity. Gripping his celestial halberd, he forcefully parried the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a sword imbued with the power of Li Fire, representing the return to the primordial abyss] and roared:

"Eldrin, the Abyss, you have yet to reveal your true capabilities."

"Let this Ancient Ancestor witness what other methods you still possess!" Original publication: https://audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.