Chapter 1270 : Clash of Celestial Wheels

Even against an ordinary Early Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the foundational stage of immortality, anchoring their soul to the earth], he would be more than capable of suppressing and defeating them, let alone a mere Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality but not fully stabilized their immortal foundation] practitioner like Skywind the Daoist.

Witnessing Duskfall Ancient Ancestor erupt into action, the world within his body blossomed with boundless World-Opening Power [a primordial force capable of shaping and cleaving reality itself], which surged instantaneously into the Duskfall Celestial Wheel.

In a mere Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], the Duskfall Celestial Wheel struck forth with devastating force, actually sending the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos flying backwards.

Simultaneously, Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor seized the moment to strike. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth the Setting Sun Celestial Wheel to press down with crushing weight, its edge cleaving directly towards the waist of Skywind the Daoist.

"*Clang—*"

A sharp, metallic clangor rang out as the Setting Sun Celestial Wheel struck the black armor worn by Skywind the Daoist, spraying dazzling sparks into the void.

This Boundless Black Scale Armor was forged by Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor using Black Serpent Scales [the resilient, spiritually conductive scales of a powerful serpent demon] fused with a vast quantity of Nether Profound Gold [a rare, incredibly dense metal imbued with yin and abyssal properties]. Its sturdiness far surpassed that of its original components, capable of withstanding assaults from a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank within the immortal grade]. It served as Skywind the Daoist's ultimate Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a paramount defensive artifact that protects its wielder's very life].

"Hmm?"

Seeing his first strike fail to subdue the foe, Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor let out a soft exclamation of surprise. Then, with another flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth a radiant Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal techniques and materials] and sent it slashing through the air.

Every part of a True Dragon [a supreme draconic being, apex among demonic beasts] is a treasure. In a past life, Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor had slain a Crimson Dragon, and from that victory, he had obtained several Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. Published by audio . novel . com. All rights reserved.

Even though, within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land earlier, Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor had destroyed one Supreme Grade Defensive Immortal Treasure—the 'Setting Sun Heavenly Pearl'.

Yet now, he still wielded in his hands the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword, the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Piercing Halberd, the Setting Sun Celestial Wheel, and several other Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure artifacts, plus a True Dragon avatar. The Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure he now faced was none other than the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword itself.

As the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword cleaved down with immense force, its chilling edge caused the radiance of the Boundless Black Scale Armor to flicker faintly, yet it could not cleave through this Peerless-grade immortal armor.

"What a treasure!"

Seeing that he could not breach this Peerless-grade immortal armor, Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor felt not alarm but delight. His heart stirred with intense desire as he exclaimed, "Master, do not destroy this precious armor!"

"Hmph—"

Upon hearing this, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor's eyes narrowed slightly. Having lost his Bodyguard Supreme Treasure, the 'Setting Sun Heavenly Pearl', Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor had now set his sights on acquiring this Peerless-grade immortal armor.

With this thought, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor abandoned his intent to cleave Skywind the Daoist apart with the Duskfall Celestial Wheel. Instead, he flipped his hand and manifested a colossal, sky-veiling palm to press down in suppression.

This was the World-Opening Divine Ability 'Duskfall Moon-Veiling Hand', one of the most powerful Divine Ability techniques under Duskfall Ancient Ancestor's command. When unleashed by him, its might rivaled that of a World-Opening Treasure.

Such a Supreme Divine Abilities instantly forced Skywind the Daoist into a position of absolute disadvantage.

"Pfft—"

Skywind the Daoist was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, yet he desperately continued to gather Immortal Essence Power [the refined power of an immortal's core essence], driving his World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure of legendary power] to strike back against the two foes, seeking vengeance for the hundreds of millions of souls lost from the Liu Immortal Clan.

But at that very moment, a crimson figure soared into the heavens. With a flick of its sleeve, it unleashed a dazzling, blood-red radiance that shot forth like a needle.

"Not good!"

In an instant, Skywind the Daoist felt a chilling premonition at the center of his brow, his heart sinking like a stone.

The newcomer was the Second Nascent Soul [a powerful, independent spiritual avatar] True Dragon [a supreme dragon of immense power] incarnation of Duskfall Daoist, and the treasure it unleashed was named the 'Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle'.

This treasure was forged from a fang of the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor, refined until it was as slender as a hair and imbued with profound rules for piercing defenses. It possessed the uncanny ability to concentrate its force into a single point to shatter a surface, making it the bane of Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [ultimate protective treasures] and defensive Divine Ability [supernatural powers].

Now, as Duskfall Daoist's Second Nascent Soul hurled this weapon, it shot instantly towards the center of Skywind the Daoist's brow. It was feared that even his Boundless Black Scale Armor would be unable to withstand it.

Such a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], while its raw power fell far short of other treasures of its rank—its destructive force perhaps only rivaling a Mid Grade Immortal Treasure—posed a mortal threat. If it managed to pierce through the Black Scale Armor, Skywind the Daoist faced the dire risk of perishing.

This was because Skywind the Daoist was a single Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has condensed a single Dao Fruit, representing a core attainment] who cultivated an Immortal Physique [an immortal-grade physical constitution]. The Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal core within his body] within him was far less potent than that of an Immortal who cultivated both Dao Fruit [the condensed fruit of one's cultivation path] and Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules of the Great Dao].

Even though he had mended his foundation after Ascending to Immortality [reaching the pinnacle of cultivation and transcending mortality], his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal form within a cultivator's body] were merely on par with an Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm cultivator.

Such a frail Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], if struck by this Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle, would likely be utterly annihilated on the spot, its soul scattered to the winds.

In that desperate moment, Skywind the Daoist sought to twist away and evade, but under the oppressive force of the Duskfall Moon-Veiling Hand, it was already too late.

"My life ends here!"

As the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle drew ever nearer, his heart lurched, and a pang of bitter regret flashed through his mind.

Had he heeded the warnings of Eldrin Chen back then, he would have long since taken his core clansmen of Golden Core [a major cultivation stage where one forms a golden spiritual core] realm and above to seek sanctuary within the Abyssal Sea Region, avoiding this near-total annihilation of his clan. Continue reading this story at audio-novel`com.

"I rue the day I ignored the words of Eldrin, the Abyss."

Just as Skywind the Daoist was drowning in remorse, a graceful, full-figured silhouette materialized before him.

It was his Dao Companion, Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden. She appeared suddenly, summoning her protective Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortal cultivators], the 'Mistweaver's Chime', to block the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle.

Yet this Mistweaver's Chime was merely a High Grade Immortal Treasure, utterly incapable of withstanding the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle. It was pierced through in an instant, and the needle's undiminished force shot straight into the center of Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden's brow.

"Pfft—"

Pierced by the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle, Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden let out a shriek of agony. Yet, with the formidable power of her Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator], she managed to seize control of the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle.

This Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden was a Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has attained the Dao Fruit, a profound state of enlightenment], her cultivation reaching the lofty Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm. Astonishingly, she barely managed to block this Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle with the sheer force of her Divine Soul.

Even so, faced with this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade] specifically designed to counter the Divine Soul, Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden found herself on the brink of utter annihilation.

She burned the power of her Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal foundation within a cultivator] at any cost, pouring everything she had into resisting the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle, her voice a cry of pure despair.

"Husband, flee! Now!"

"Aaaargh—"

Witnessing Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden myself intercept this lethal strike, Skywind the Daoist was driven into a complete frenzy.

With a furious roar, he channeled his energy into the World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure said to possess the power to cleave open worlds], even burning his own vital essence and blood to drive this supreme World-Opening Treasure to its absolute limit.

In that instant, heaven and earth trembled, mountains and Ronan shook, and the entire world seemed on the verge of being overturned.

The sky-obscuring Ancient Bell [a primordial artifact of immense power] tolled with a deafening roar. Its boundless shockwave shattered everything in its path, instantly pulverizing the Duskfall Moon-Veiling Hand [a divine technique that blots out the moon].

"My love!"

Once freed, Skywind the Daoist rushed desperately towards Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden.

Yet he found that Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden's Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] had already burned to ashes. The boundless rules of heaven and earth wove together and descended, transforming her exquisite form into a scattering shower of radiant light.

"Go…"

With her final breath, Mistweaver, the Immortal Maiden uttered her last word.

In that moment, Skywind the Daoist finally emerged from his furious rage, his mind clearing.

Tears welling in his eyes, he gritted his teeth, clutched the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos, and fled into the vast, distant sea.

"You cannot escape!"

Duskfall Ancient Ancestor spoke with an icy expression. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned his life-bound World-Opening Treasure [a primordial treasure of immense power], the 'Duskfall Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda', and sent it crashing down to suppress the fleeing figure.

In the distant sea, nine Immortal [beings who have ascended to a state of immortality and immense power] from the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm of cultivation] held Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to control and power formations] and activated a World-Startling Immortal Formation [a legendary formation of immense power capable of sealing vast areas]. The final path of escape seemed utterly and irrevocably sealed.

Yet, at this very moment, Skywind the Daoist gritted his teeth. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth a dazzling ancient talisman.

"No!"

The instant he saw this talisman, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor sensed grave peril. He could no longer afford to focus on the Peerless [a supreme grade of magical artifact] immortal armor. Immediately, he channeled his power into the Duskfall Celestial Wheel [a powerful celestial wheel treasure] and cleaved downward with all his might.

But it was already too late. Once activated, the ancient talisman erupted with boundless immortal radiance. In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], countless laws of the Void [the Dao of emptiness and spatial manipulation] manifested. Wrapped in this power, Skywind the Daoist traversed countless Li-lengths [a unit of distance, one Li equals five hundred meters] of mountains and Void, vanishing from the heart of the Setting Sun Sea. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.