Chapter 1212 The Great Bell Subdues the Black Fish

"What a formidable Immortal Physique."

"Again!"

Witnessing Eldrin’s extraordinary immortal physique, a surge of overwhelming battle intent welled up within the Black Fish of Taicang.

Then, he gripped the Celestial Halberd and soared skyward once more, stirring up a tempest of wind and clouds as he swept down with overwhelming force, aiming directly to cleave Eldrin (Person Name)'s head from his shoulders.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin, however, snorted coldly. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed another palm strike to suppress the target once more.

Behold, the power of the 5 Elements, the essence of wind and thunder, the chill of profound ice—all converged within him, transforming into a single surge of primordial indestructible force that swept forth, meeting the strike through his palm.

"Not good!"

The face of the Taicang Black Fish abruptly shifted, but it was already too late to alter his move.

Overly confident in his own strength, he firmly believed his physical power could rival that of a 9-heaven true dragon. Thus, he chose to confront Eldrin head-on, but by the time he realized he needed to retract his move, it was already too late.

But with a deafening roar, the Taicang Blackfish was sent hurtling through the air, blood spraying from its body as it flew countless millions of miles before crashing against the Law Curtain at the edge of the Heavenly Pillar.

"A fine physical vessel."

"What a pity, you have met me!"

Eldrin spoke with serene composure, taking a measured step forward as his third palm strike descended with devastating force, sending the Taicang Black Fish hurtling through the air once more.

"Ah!"

Once again beaten into utter helplessness, the Taicang Black Serpent could no longer afford to hold back. With a furious roar, flames of wrath swept across heaven and earth.

A surge of overwhelming law power erupted, coalescing into a colossal wave of black flames that swept forth, engulfing Eldrin in its path.

"As expected, there's still a backup plan!"

Witnessing the Surging Abyssal Blackfish unleash its overwhelming power of the laws, Eldrin remarked with an unperturbed expression.

The first to dare ascend the Celestial Pillar surely possessed some measure of confidence. Though this Taicang Blackfish’s cultivation had only reached the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension, and its physical prowess neared the Ninth Level, it was still far from sufficient to claim the right to comprehend the Celestial Pillar.

Most crucially, this Celestial Stele was a supreme treasure of natural laws. If the Taicang Blackfish sought only to cultivate physical strength, why would it wade into these troubled waters?

At this moment, the Taicang Blackfish manifested the power of the Heaven-Scaling Law. Combined with its supreme physical form that struck down formidable foes, its strength instantly ascended to a higher level.

Even a being at the peak of the Ninth Heavenly Ascension Realm would find it uncertain to prevail against such a formidable Obsidian Serpent of Taicang. Yet, regrettably, it encountered Eldrin.

"You have your trump card? Then I shall suppress even that along with the rest."

Eldrin spoke coldly, and with a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a palm strike to suppress everything.

This time, he channeled the power of the Heaven-Towering Law. The Primordial Chaos Unbounded Law merged with his Primordial Indestructible Immortal Body, coalescing into a force akin to the genesis of heaven and earth that surged forth in a devastating strike.

With but a single palm strike, the towering black flames were utterly shattered. The residual force swept forth, sending the Great Cang Black Fish flying through the air, blood spraying from its mouth, while even the Heaven Piercer was sent tumbling backward from the impact.

"Pfft..."

Dealt a sudden heavy blow, the Great Cang Black Fish refused to yield. As he withdrew the Black Gold Celestial Halberd to suppress his powerful foe, he also summoned a Black Gold Pagoda to bear down upon them—yet another supreme 9 Heavens Immortal Artifact.

Eldrin, however, refused nothing. With a flick of his sleeve, he sent the black-gold pagoda flying through the air, then summoned a Primordial Golden Bell to descend and suppress the Taicang Blackfish, trapping it within.

Clang—

The Earth-Sovereign Bell trembled incessantly, its ancient chimes resonating without end.

The Taicang Blackfish, trapped within, continuously slammed against the great bell until Eldrin shook the ancient chime. Waves of law-light cascaded downward, suppressing the creature completely in less than half an hour.

Thereafter, the great bell ceased its tremors, transforming into an ancient small bell measuring 3 inches in size that suppressed the stone pillar.

Eldrin lifted the ancient bell from the stone pillar, revealing a small black fish swimming within the pillar. Not a trace of ferocity remained in its pupils.

After this battle, the Taicang Blackfish had suffered severe injuries, and it would likely take tens of thousands of years for it to fully recover.

Seeing this, Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "With an extraordinary physique and mastery of the Canopy Laws, it is evident you possess exceptional innate talent."

"This Venerable 1 has a heart of mercy. Considering your arduous cultivation spanning several 100 millennia, I shall spare your life today."

"Go now!"

As the words faded, Eldrin flicked his sleeve, sweeping the Taicang Black Fish off the stone pillar into the raging ocean waters.

Watching the Taicang Blackfish vanish into the vast ocean, Eldrin couldn't help but let out a soft sigh in his heart.

If this were in previous years, given the profound foundation and strength of this Taicang Black Fish, its chances of comprehending the Celestial Monument would have been at least 50 percent.

Alas, this time the qualification to comprehend the Heaven-Stele proved even more difficult to obtain. When Tai Cang Hei Yu encountered Eldrin once again, it could only be described as ill-fated fortune—destined to lack the karmic opportunity to perceive the celestial monument.

"Bzzz—"

Just as Eldrin’s thoughts raced, a faint shimmer of light trembled atop the Heavenly Stele, and another figure stepped forth into the heavens.

Eldrin lowered his gaze to find a figure clad in golden robes, crowned with a pair of pure gold horns. A fierce aura radiated from between his brows, and he seemed to harbor immense hostility toward Eldrin.

The newcomer cast a glance at Eldrin and spoke with detached coldness, "Sir, might you be the Lord of the Returning Abyss Sea, the Daoist of the Returning Abyss?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin nodded, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes. "You know me, sir?" he remarked with involuntary astonishment.

"That confirms it." The visitor let out a cold laugh before declaring, "I am Ao Ming, the Eighth Elder of 1000 Dragon Lake. Today, I've come to settle accounts with you."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke involuntarily, "The 1000 Dragon Lake is a blessed land for Earth Immortals, with pre-allocated qualifications. Must you still compete with me for this quota?"

Ao Ming, however, revealed a cold smirk, his pupils glinting with frost as he declared, "It's merely a single slot, after all. Even if my 1000 Dragon Lake were to forfeit this opportunity, I would still see you slain today."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly, his tone tinged with astonishment. "Do I bear such profound enmity with 1000 Dragon Lake?"

"Hmph." Ao Ming let out a cold snort and declared, "Your bastard spawn killed my nephew, and you joined forces with others to besiege and murder my brother-in-law. This has already forged an undying enmity between us and 1000 Dragon Lake."

"Today atop the Celestial Pillar, let’s see if Eldrin can still shield you!"

Eldrin (Person Name) grasped the general cause and effect of the matter upon hearing this.

In the ancient battle of the Tiansha Sea Region, Chen Xianqing skinned the Third Dragon Prince of Crimson Flame and drained the marrow from the bones of the Second Dragon Prince.

Among them, the Second Prince of the Crimson Dragon possessed the bloodline of the Golden Dragon Clan. His mother was a pure-blooded true dragon from the 1000 Dragons Lake, making his origins truly extraordinary.

Elder Ao Ming of the 1000 Dragon Lake before him was kin to Elder Crimson Dragon.

With such a connection between Elder Scarlet Dragon and 1000 Dragon Lake, it naturally followed that the Venerable Scarlet Dragon also shared an extraordinary bond with 1000 Dragon Lake.

Back then, when Eldrin slew Crimson Dragon Child and Crimson Dragon Ancestor, he forged a deep enmity with 1000 Dragon Lake. It was only due to the intervention of Glazed Divine Lord that 1000 Dragon Lake's retaliation was ultimately prevented.

That 1000 Dragon Lake was a powerful blessed land within the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea, rumored to house 5 Earth Immortal-level Dragon Ancestors, with the strongest among them having cultivated their power to the late Earth Immortal stage.

With his cultivation at the Ninth Level of Earth Immortal, the Glazed Divine Lord could temporarily suppress the 1000 Dragon Lake, yet he could hardly make them swallow their grievances completely.

(End of Chapter)