Chapter 1215 Taiyi Wutu Thunder Tribulation Sword Aura

The demon immortal’s heart sank, realizing he had chosen the wrong opponent.

Back in the day, even Eldrin and his companions, wielding several supreme-grade immortal treasures alongside the primordial artifact—the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell—struggled to breach the Crimson Flame Qi Golden Scale Armor.

In the end, it was Chen Xiandao who, using his Celestial Eye, detected the flaw in its defenses and seized the opportunity to slay it. Now, though this demon immortal wielded a supreme immortal treasure, it struggled to breach this defensive immortal treasure in a short time.

For the Void Refinement Immortal, as long as this Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Golden Scale Armor remained unbroken, he would remain undefeated. By prolonging the battle, he would inevitably defeat the demonic immortal in time.

The demon immortal understood this as well, but had no choice except to relentlessly activate the supreme-grade immortal treasure, bombarding downward in an attempt to penetrate the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Golden Scale Armor and crush the Void Refinement cultivator within through overwhelming force.

Had it been a newly ascended immortal, they might indeed have been annihilated by the residual power of this supreme-grade immortal treasure. However, the Void Refining Immortal was no easy target. Having cultivated arduously for over a 100 1000 years, his strength had truly reached the Sixth Heaven of Immortal Ascension.

A direct confrontation with this supreme immortal treasure would undoubtedly be devastating, but with the protection of the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Golden Scale Armor, he could withstand its residual force. The demon immortal, having activated the supreme immortal treasure, possessed only a few strikes' worth of power. In such an intense battle, how could they endure for long? After just a few moves, their magical energy was nearly depleted.

After another 100-some exchanges, his magical power had been depleted by 90 percent. Only then did the Refined Void Immortal seize the opportunity to counterattack, sending him plummeting from the stone pillar.

"Not bad."

Seeing even a Void Refinement Immortal had secured a spot, Eldrin felt a faint sigh of relief in his heart. This struggle for enlightenment before the Heavenly Stele could be considered nearly perfect.

Just as the Void-Refining Immortal secured his spot, the final victors gradually emerged from the fierce contests atop the various stone pillars.

In just a few days, nearly all of the 1,000 stone pillars had been claimed, with only a dozen or so still being fiercely contested.

Eldrin (Person Name) stood before 1 of the stone pillars, his power so overwhelming that none dared challenge his claim. Thus, it remained unclaimed until the very end.

As his stone pillars dwindled, Immortal Zhongyou could no longer restrain himself.

A female cultivator in yellow robes stepped forward, then clasped her hands with a gentle smile. "I am Jiang Huangyi. Greetings, Fellow Daoist." "Greetings."

Eldrin gave a slight nod. The woman before him was a human immortal, her cultivation at the ninth level of the Ascendant Realm. Since there was no grievance or enmity between them, his demeanor naturally softened somewhat.

Seeing this, the man in the yellow robe smiled faintly and said, "Your magical abilities are extraordinary, fellow practitioner. I fear I am no match for you, but I dare to make a bold attempt. I beg your indulgence."

"Indeed, it is so."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, his sleeves flowing as he gestured with an open hand. "After you."

"This is the Great Taiyi Primordial Earth Divine Thunder, fellow Daoist, be careful!"

Jiang Huangyi nodded, offering a word of warning before unleashing a dazzling divine thunderbolt.

As the divine thunderbolt surged toward him, a faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's eyes. In the blink of an eye, the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder crackled through the air, striking directly toward the figure in khaki robes.

Yet Jiang Huangyi’s Primordial Earth Divine Thunder proved unexpectedly formidable. In the blink of an eye, it coalesced into a blade of sword energy, cleaving apart the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder.

Not only that, but the residual power of the divine thunder coalesced into a sword, transforming into a dazzling thunderbolt sword aura that cleaved through the air, striking directly toward Chen Nian’s glabella.

Yet in the blink of an eye, it was blocked outside by a barrier of Primordial Chaos Aura.

"What a formidable technique."

Blocking this thunderous sword qi with the Primordial Chaos Unifying Aura, Eldrin could not help but praise in admiration.

Jiang Huangyi could only shake his head helplessly, a bitter smile gracing his lips as he replied, "Yet even so, I was no match for you, Daoist Brother. It turns out this divine ability of hers possesses 2 forms—the first called the Great Empyrean Wushi Divine Thunder, while the latter is known as the Great Empyrean Wutu Divine Thunder Sword Qi. Between these 2 forms, the former's power is merely comparable to ordinary Transcendent-tier major divine abilities, yet the latter ranks among the pinnacle of Transcendent-tier divine abilities, scarcely inferior to even the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder."

Knowing full well he was no match for Eldrin, the ginger-robed man still refused to back down immediately.

She leaped into the sky, summoning a radiant immortal sword. In that instant, an overwhelming surge of Dao Fruit power erupted, intertwining with boundless cosmic principles to merge into the glimmering blade.

In the blink of an eye, the resplendent immortal sword's radiance surged violently, transforming into a dazzling blade of thunder—a Celestial Thunderblade (Divine Weapon).

"Fellow Daoist, taste this strike of mine."

As the words fell, the Resplendent Immortal Sword swept down with immense force, as if intending to cleave Eldrin’s brow in 2.

"Amplification Divine Ability?"

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly as he channeled his cultivated sword qi technique. Merging with his immortal sword, it dramatically enhanced the weapon's power.

Now, as the opponent's sword descended, its power was actually approaching that of a top-grade immortal treasure.

Dual Dao Fruits, a strike comparable to a supreme-grade immortal treasure.

"What a pity, before this venerable 1, you should never have revealed your magic treasure."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, sighing at how the world never lacked for talented individuals. This Jiang Huangyi had a real chance at securing a spot. Pity that hesitation held him back from making a move. Now, facing Eldrin, he would likely leave with nothing but regret.

"Whoosh—"

But then Eldrin made his move, summoning the 5-colored divine radiance that swept across the heavens. In an instant, it ensnared the dazzling immortal sword, which struggled with all its might yet could not break free.

Seeing her life-bound immortal sword, which she had cultivated with her very essence, being restrained, Jiang Huangyi’s expression shifted slightly as she said, “Fellow Daoist, I admit defeat. Please return my immortal sword.”

"Go."

Eldrin smiled faintly, casually dispersing the 5-colored divine light.

Jiang Huangyi finally breathed a sigh of relief, her voice trembling with belated fear as she said, "Thank you, fellow Daoist, for showing mercy."

"There is no need for this."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, his expression serene as he remarked, "Fellow Daoist, your amplification divine ability is truly extraordinary—it must be considered unparalleled even among those in the Ascension Realm."

"You flatter me."

Jiang Huangyi smiled faintly before speaking, "In my early years, I acquired an arcane method that allows 1 to transform the Divine Thunder of the Grand Primordial Wutu into the Sword Aura of the Grand Primordial Wutu Thunder Tribulation, which can be imbued upon an immortal sword to amplify its power."

"However, such a secret technique requires perfect harmony between 1's divine abilities and the immortal sword. Otherwise, it would instead impair the sword's power."

Moreover, the cultivation method was exceedingly demanding, with only a handful of immortals ever achieving success in its practice.

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded slightly; he was actually quite captivated by this secret technique.

However, such a secret technique must be Jiang Huangyi's ultimate trump card—it would be nearly impossible to persuade her to reveal it.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin filed the matter away in his heart and said no more.

Seeing this, the woman in the yellow robe cupped her hands in a salute before withdrawing from the stone pillar. Not long after her departure, another figure ascended the platform.

The newcomer was clad in a black robe, his entire being radiating a terrifying aura of primordial ferocity. Between his brows lurked an indescribable savagery.

"What formidable killing intent... could this person be...?"

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow and spoke after a moment of contemplation, "The Sky Prison Clan?"

Chapter 7: The Azure Cloud Secret Tome The mountain breeze carried the scent of dew, rustling through the bamboo forest like countless whispering spirits. Chu Xuan sat cross-legged atop the bluestone platform, the Jade Purity Mantra circulating through his meridians like a meandering stream. After 3 months of secluded cultivation, he could faintly feel the bottleneck of the fifth layer of Qi Refinement beginning to loosen. "Senior Brother Chu!" A clear voice echoed from beyond the bamboo grove. A young maiden in moon-white robes approached briskly, her sleeve embroidered with the sigil of the Mission Hall. "The Sect Master summons you to the Grand Achievement Hall." Chu Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise in their depths. As an ordinary inner sect disciple, being personally summoned by the Sect Master was highly unusual. "Many thanks for the message. May I ask what matter the Sect Master wishes to discuss?" The maiden shook her head. "This junior doesn't know the details. I only heard it concerns the Azure Cloud Secret Tome." These 4 words made Chu Xuan's heart tremble. The Azure Cloud Secret Tome was the foundational cultivation scripture their sect had guarded for 10 1000 years, rumored to contain the secrets to attaining the Golden Core stage. Normally, only Core Formation elders were permitted to study it. Upon arriving at the Grand Achievement Hall, 6 senior elders were already present, their expressions solemn. Sect Master Qingyang sat upright in the center, his gaze sweeping over Chu Xuan like a sharp sword. "Chu Xuan, 3 days ago, the Azure Cloud Secret Tome went missing from the Scripture Depository." A wave of shock surged within Chu Xuan, yet his countenance remained calm. "This disciple has been in closed-door cultivation these past days and knows nothing of this matter." "Yet the Formation of 10 1000 Spirits shows your aura lingered at the Scripture Depository the night the secret tome disappeared." Qingyang Sect Master flicked his sleeve, and a circular light screen materialized in the air, within which flickered a faint cyan glow—identical to Chu Xuan's spiritual essence. The elders' gazes turned sharp. The Great Elder spoke coldly, "Hand over the secret tome, and we may yet show leniency." Chu Xuan's mind raced. 3 days ago, he had indeed passed by the Scripture Depository while gathering herbs, but he had never set foot inside. Someone was clearly framing him! Just as he was about to defend himself, a crisp chime suddenly echoed from his bosom. A palm-sized bronze mirror unexpectedly emerged, radiating a soft glow. This was an heirloom his parents had left him, which had never shown any extraordinary qualities before. "Spirit-Repelling Mirror!" The Second Elder exclaimed in astonishment. "This magic treasure was lost a 100 years ago—how is it in your possession?" Before Chu Xuan could respond, the bronze mirror erupted with dazzling light. The phantom of an ancient scroll materialized mid-air, its surface covered in densely packed golden characters—precisely the long-lost upper volume of the Azure Cloud Secret Tome! "This..." Chu Xuan stared in shock at the phantom in the sky. He finally understood—this was no simple framing, but the prelude to a tempest that had been brewing for over a century.