Chapter 1279 : Confronting the World Within

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of astonishment in his heart, his expression turning rather grave.

No wonder it was said that to oppose an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator whose body has become a self-contained world] was to oppose an entire world itself.

Such beings, with their internal worlds evolving and giving birth to celestial deities, were immensely powerful. These deities were either spirits born from the incarnation of Heaven and Earth Law [the fundamental principles governing the cosmos], or were Immortals who wielded the authority of those very Heaven and Earth Law.

They were anchored within the Earth Immortal World [the internal cosmos of an Earth Immortal Progenitor], serving as the source of power for the Earth Immortal Progenitor, and also as the formidable Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, unshakable bedrock of power] of that entire realm.

Even Eldrin Chen, while contending with the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor, found it difficult to suppress several dozen Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] at once.

"This is somewhat troublesome," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow, his fingers subtly guiding an unseen force in the blink of an eye.

From amidst the myriad island chains, the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Immortal Island [islands imbued with immortal power and aligned with celestial beasts] erupted with dazzling immortal light. Four supremely radiant Immortal Sword [swords forged and empowered by immortal beings] soared into the heavens.

In that instant, the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation [a legendary sword formation based on the four celestial beasts, designed to trap even immortals] enveloped the Void [the empty space between realms], immediately ensnaring both the Emperor of the Gods and the King of Immortals within its confines.

The moment he was trapped within the sword formation, the King of Immortals felt a flicker of panic. He immediately warned, "Beware! This sword formation's killing intent is peerless. It likely rivals the Four Poles Immortal Formation [a mythical formation said to stabilize the four corners of the world]. I fear even Immortal Kings and Divine Sovereigns like us would struggle to withstand it." This content originates from audio-novel*com. Please respect copyright.

Emperor of the Gods [the supreme ruler of the divine beings] wore a grave expression, his voice heavy with solemnity as he declared, "Let us join forces and shatter this formation together!"

With two beings of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below the Earth Immortal stage] trapped, the remaining Immortals of the Ruins of Heaven Realm [a celestial domain of ruins] all grew tense, their expressions turning grim.

As they hesitated, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor associated with the setting sun] spoke from high upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven], his voice echoing down: "Descend, and prevent them from destroying the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a grand formation designed to trap even Immortals]."

Upon hearing this, the Immortals of the Ruins of Heaven Realm immediately activated their various Immortal Treasure [divine artifacts of immense power] and divine weapons, launching a concerted assault against Solara and the others. Their aim was to divert the trio's focus and disrupt their channeling of the stellar radiance from the Sun and Moon [celestial bodies representing solar and lunar essence].

Yet the Immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region [a profound and mysterious oceanic realm] would not stand idly by. They surged forward, meeting the onslaught from the numerous deities and Immortals of the Ruins of Heaven Realm and the Setting Sun Sea [a sea bathed in the light of dusk].

Even excluding the seventy-two Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] maintaining the primary formation, the combined forces of the Ruins of Heaven Realm deities and the Immortals of the Dusk Sun Sea [a faction of Immortals from the sea of the setting sun] numbered nearly one hundred.

In comparison, the Immortal of the Abyssal Sea Region were fewer, their numbers not even half of their opponents'.

Fortunately, the Immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region were formidable. Six Stars Immortal's Black Serpent's Pendant [a pendant imbued with the essence of a dark serpent], Void-Refining Immortal's [an Immortal who refines the void] Lazuli Celestial Soul Sword [a sword of celestial lazuli that strikes at the soul], and Sky Feather Immortal's Golden Radiance Soul-Piercer [a weapon of golden light that pierces the spirit]—these and other Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of Immortal artifacts] unleashed their devastating might.

In a remarkably short span, over a dozen deities and Immortals fell, severely dampening the murderous aura of the Ruins of Heaven Realm and the Immortals of the Dusk Sun Sea.

Yet, under the relentless siege from the enemy host, the Abyssal Sea Region forces also suffered grievous losses.

Among the several dozen Immortal [powerful beings who have ascended to immortality] present now, almost every single one bears wounds. Over thirty percent are already gravely injured, and several have already perished or entered seclusion to pass away.

It was after just such a brief, fierce battle that Solara and her two companions finally achieved a breakthrough. They pierced through the Nine Nether Profound Miasma [a dense, malevolent spiritual fog from the deepest netherworld] with the radiance of the Sun and Moon [a celestial body or formation representing solar and lunar essence], slaying one of the Immortal within the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation [a powerful defensive array drawing power from terrestrial fiendish energies].

"Aaaah—!"

A scream of agony rang out as that Immortal immediately dissolved into the Dao [underwent spiritual dissolution, returning their essence to the fundamental principle of existence].

Although only a single individual had fallen, with the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation missing a crucial Formation Eye [a key node or focal point that stabilizes and powers a formation], it could no longer effectively gather terrestrial fiendish energies. Its power plummeted by more than ten percent in an instant.

"Now is the moment!"

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, the assembled Immortals struck with lightning speed.

Skywind the Daoist channeled the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [an ancient artifact imbued with the power of the starry heavens], its boundless might shattering the Nine Nether Profound Fiend [a profound and sinister divine ability originating from the netherworld] and instantly crushing an Immortal at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before full ascension to immortality]. This caused the Formation's power to drop yet another ten percent.

Lyra Jiang's Second Nascent Soul [a secondary, independently cultivatable spiritual core] launched a surprise assault. It actually plunged into the formation itself, catching the enemy Immortals off guard. Wielding the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality attainable by Immortals], the Azure Wave Green Lotus Sword [a sword treasure embodying azure waves and a green lotus], it beheaded three Immortal in succession.

Solara summoned the World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure said to possess the power to cleave chaos and shape worlds], the Great Solar Celestial Wheel [a wheel-shaped treasure radiating immense solar power]. As it descended to suppress the battlefield, its overwhelming force swept across heaven and earth, instantly annihilating five Immortal.

Stella and Luna, the Consort also seized the opportunity to strike, wielding the might of their Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure to slay several Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence].

In such a swift and fierce battle, the Immortal presiding over the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation [a powerful defensive array powered by immortal energy] had already fallen, more than twenty of them perishing. Its power had plummeted to a critical threshold.

Even those among the seventy-two Immortal of the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm of cultivation] who still lived were grievously wounded by the backlash from the Formation.

"Slay them!"

With a thunderous roar that shook the heavens, a majestic figure, radiant as a Golden Sun [a supreme defensive and offensive technique manifesting solar power], strode forth and plunged into the heart of the Nine Nether Profound Fiend [a sinister technique channeling the power of the deepest hells].

The one who struck was Eastern Sovereign Qiyuan Chen. Having recently consumed a High Grade Dao Source [a rare treasure containing the pure essence of the Dao, the fundamental principle of the universe], Eastern Sovereign had already broken through to the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the seventh stage of the immortal ascension path]. Access the full story on audio-novel.com (official site).

At this moment, Eastern Sovereign stood with the Golden Sun crowning his head. His Indestructible Golden Body [a legendary physique of unparalleled durability], woven with threads of Solar Law [the fundamental principles governing the sun and solar energy], erupted with a blinding golden radiance more brilliant than ever before.

A cataclysmic clash of power resounded as he engaged in a titanic duel with Pyros the Daoist.

That Pyros the Daoist, already grievously wounded, was forced into a desperate retreat under the relentless assault. In a flash, Eastern Sovereign seized his opponent's arm in an iron grip.

"Aaaargh!"

A sudden, agonized scream pierced the air. Eastern Sovereign [a title for a powerful sovereign figure], gathering boundless might, struck down Pyros the Daoist with a single palm strike upon the Void [the formless, empty space that underlies all existence].

With the fall of Pyros the Daoist, the master of the formation, the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a powerful formation designed to trap and subdue immortal-level beings] was completely shattered.

"To slay Pyros the Elder, who was at the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm], with a cultivation base at the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the seventh stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm]... his strength and talent are indeed extraordinary."

"His Crimson Sun Ascension Path [a profound body-tempering cultivation art] has already reached the initial stage of mastery."

Witnessing this scene from amidst the heavens and earth, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had obtained a scroll of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a branch of cultivation focused on tempering and perfecting the physical body] from within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land imbued with solar energy]. This was the Ancient Scroll of World-Opening [an ancient scripture detailing a method to forge a body capable of opening a world], named the Crimson Sun Ascension Path.

Believing this scripture suited Eastern Sovereign, Eldrin Chen had entrusted it to this Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, ancient progenitor of a lineage].

Now, after a mere ten thousand years, Eastern Sovereign had already mastered the initial stage of the Crimson Sun Ascension Path and cultivated a Golden Sun [a divine ability manifesting as a golden solar disc].

In truth, what Eastern Sovereign cultivated was not the original Crimson Sun Ascension Path. Using his own comprehension of the Solar Law [the fundamental principle governing the sun and solar power] as a foundation to replace the Crimson Sun method, the blazing sun he forged was not crimson, but a Golden Sun.

Having reached this stage, Eastern Sovereign's Indestructible Golden Body [a perfected, nigh-unbreakable golden physique] was now completely flawless. The next step was simply to fuse the Golden Sun into his fleshly body, thereby forging a supreme World-Opening True Body [a true body capable of withstanding the forces of creating a world].

This outcome was, in truth, anticipated by Eldrin Chen. As far back as the era of the Purple Realm, Eastern Sovereign had already devised the method of Fleshly Body Ascension [a path of cultivation focused on refining the physical body to immortality], a testament to a talent that could rank within the top ten throughout the recorded history of the Purple Realm.

In terms of innate aptitude for the path of physical refinement, Eastern Sovereign far surpassed ordinary individuals, standing as one of the very best when viewed across the entire ancient annals of the Purple Realm.

Now, having ascended to Ascending to Immortality [the realm of true Immortals] for tens of thousands of years, he had already seized the opportunity presented by the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial] to rise to prominence.

Possessing a perfected Indestructible Golden Body [an impervious physique forged through supreme cultivation], augmented by the Solar Law [a divine art harnessing the power of the sun] and the Profound Enlightenment Dao Fruit [a spiritual fruit that bestows profound comprehension of the Dao], Eastern Sovereign, though merely at the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, possessed combat power that had already reached the domain of the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality.

It was not only Eastern Sovereign; in this battle, Kael Chen also displayed combat prowess that shook the very heavens.

His own cultivation had only recently broken through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, yet he manifested three avatars: a Buddha [an enlightened being], a Dao Venerable, and a Demon Monarch [a sovereign of demonic beings], each rivaling a Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm cultivator. Alone, he held back over ten powerful Immortals and Deities from the Ruins of Heaven Realm.

"Pyros!"

Sensing the fall of Pyros the Daoist, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor's expression changed drastically.

Once the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a grand formation designed to trap even Immortals] was shattered, the battle was essentially lost for the forces of the Setting Sun Sea, despite their numerical advantage in Immortal [true Immortal] cultivators.

For the six Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming Earth Immortals] from the Abyssal Sea Region were each a match for dozens of ordinary Immortal, let alone the fact that they wielded World-Opening Treasure [legendary treasures of immense power capable of shaping reality]. For uninterrupted reading, go to http://www . audio-novel.com.