Chapter 1284 : Ancient Trees of Divine Power

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as well; by now, he had likely grasped the situation.

When the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor attacked the Abyssal Abode of Bliss, he should have stationed at least one Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] within this Setting Sun Blessed Land to hold the fort.

That Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], upon sensing the extinguishing of the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor's Soul Lamp [a magical lamp linked to the life force of its owner], must have immediately gathered all the treasures from the Setting Sun Blessed Land and fled far beyond reach.

"A wasted journey," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen thought to himself, his expression turning cold as he pressed deeper into the Setting Sun Blessed Land. Before long, at the heart of the blessed land, he discovered five ancient trees that seemed to prop up the very heavens.

"Heaven-Piercing Tree, Supreme Profound Pine, Evergreen Cypress, Netherworld Ancient Locust Tree, and the Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry Tree." The moment they laid eyes on these ancient trees, the gathered Immortals and Deities were overcome with rapturous joy.

Eldrin Chen's brow creased slightly as he discerned that these ancient trees before him were all Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual roots formed after the creation of the world, possessing immense power]. The first four were High Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, while the Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry Tree was a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root.

It was clear that these ancient Spiritual Root [a plant with profound spiritual properties, often foundational to cultivation realms] had been procured by the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor specifically for Setting Sun Daoist to serve as World-Opening Spiritual Root [spiritual roots used as anchors or foundations in the creation of a new world or realm].

Among them, the Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry Tree was the most unique, seemingly a Supreme Grade Immortal Root [the highest grade of spiritual root, touched by immortal power] born from the very rules and essence within the Setting Sun Blessed Land itself.

As crucial components for World Creation [the supreme act of forging a new, independent realm], the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor had preserved these Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [spiritual roots of cosmic significance, embodying the principles of heaven and earth] with utmost care. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel-dot-com.

He had deliberately set up a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or confinement] for protection, which could only be opened by Duskfall Ancient Ancestor and Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor. Consequently, it was not plundered by the Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher plane of existence through cultivation] left behind to guard the place.

For the Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of attaining the Earth Immortal realm] present, the importance of the Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar was self-evident.

They swiftly joined forces, intent on breaching the Formation to seize the five Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of exceptional quality, formed through rare circumstances rather than innate nature]. Under their combined assault, it did not take long for them to shatter this defensive Formation.

"Now!"

The moment the Formation collapsed, the four Half-Step Earth Immortal struck with perfect synchronicity, their attacks converging upon Eldrin Chen.

The four of them understood clearly that the greatest threat here was Eldrin Chen, and thus they immediately united to assail him.

"Overestimating your strength."

Facing their assault, Eldrin Chen had long been prepared.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a supreme treasure embodying the opposing yet complementary forces of Yin and Yang] intercepted the onslaught of several Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of artifacts used by Immortals]. Then, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a legendary pair of swords, once whole, now forever parted] crisscrossed through the air, parrying each and every one of their techniques.

At this stage, Eldrin Chen's power was a world apart from what it once was. Even against the combined might of four Half-Step Earth Immortal, he did not yield an inch of ground.

"How can he be this powerful?"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen hold his ground against four opponents without showing any sign of weakness, the four cultivators felt a flicker of shock in their hearts.

They exchanged glances, realizing that victory in this battle would be difficult to achieve, and found themselves caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes glinted subtly. He looked towards Dawnwarden the Daoist and said, "If you refrain from intervening, out of respect for our shared Human Race heritage, I will permit you to take one High Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a rare plant that has absorbed immense spiritual energy, enhancing one's cultivation] and leave."

"This is bad!"

Upon hearing this, Celestial Demon King and the Winged Human Race Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] both felt their hearts sink, inwardly cursing the turn of events.

As expected, Dawnwarden the Daoist showed a flicker of temptation.

He understood clearly that Eldrin Chen's current strength allowed him to fight four opponents without losing ground. If the battle continued, it would likely descend into a protracted and exhausting struggle.

Furthermore, even if they emerged victorious, he would have to share the spoils with Celestial Demon King and the Winged Human Race immortal. What he would ultimately receive might not exceed the value of a single High Grade Acquired Spiritual Root.

And if they were defeated, not only would he gain nothing, but he might also face the peril of perishing. Rather than fighting a life-and-death battle, it was better to divide the treasures first.

Contemplating this, Dawnwarden the Daoist felt his heart stir with profound longing, solidifying his resolve within.

Seeing the look on Dawnwarden the Daoist's face, Celestial Demon King immediately spoke up with urgency, "Sir, do not be divided by Abyssal Daoist's ploy."

"If the four of us do not join forces, we stand no chance of defeating this Abyssal Daoist. Do you not fear being picked off one by one?"

Upon hearing this, Dawnwarden the Daoist let out a cold laugh. "Though I have never met Fellow Daoist Eldrin face-to-face, I have heard of his reputation."

"Who in these surrounding seas does not know that Abyssal Daoist is consistently fair and honorable, a man whose word can be trusted?"

"But as for you, Celestial Demon King, I would have to guard against your treachery even if we were to ally." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel*com.

With those words, Dawnwarden the Daoist cupped his hands towards Eldrin Chen in salute, then took the 'Evergreen Cypress' from among the Spiritual Root [a root of a plant imbued with potent spiritual energy] and departed.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. He then channeled his power into the Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade enchanted artifact] and unleashed his Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique], continuing his assault against the remaining three.

Maintaining a sterling reputation is no easy feat, yet its critical importance was laid bare in this very moment.

That he managed to divide the alliance of four Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators at the peak stage just below becoming an Earth Immortal] with mere words was greatly aided by the weight of Eldrin Chen's renowned name.

Throughout these years, he had always allowed his partners a generous share of the profits, and his handling of various resource distributions was consistently fair and just.

Even when faced with supreme treasures like the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos and the Duskfall Celestial Wheel, he restrained his greed. Unknowingly, this earned him the respect of many, and his reputation for trustworthiness spread far and wide.

With this established credibility, not only were his old friends willing to cooperate with him unconditionally, but even Dawnwarden the Daoist, whom he had just met, trusted in the promises made by Eldrin Chen.

With the pressure from Dawnwarden the Daoist's encirclement gone, Eldrin Chen immediately felt a significant reduction in strain. He could once again focus his efforts on the battle, and against the remaining three opponents, he now held the upper hand completely.

After merely a hundred exchanges, Celestial Demon King's expression grew increasingly grim. He realized that, without his notice, the three of them had fallen completely into a disadvantageous position. A flicker of thought to retreat crossed his mind.

After a moment's hesitation, Celestial Demon King cast a pained glance at the five Spiritual Root [rare plants that gather and refine spiritual energy from heaven and earth]. Then, seizing an opportunity from a clash, he violently propelled himself backward, shooting towards the distant sea.

"Disaster!"

The sudden flight of the Celestial Demon King caused the hearts of the two Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor [cultivators who have nearly transcended the mortal realm and begun their ascent to immortality] from the Winged Human Race to sink.

A chill shot down their spines. Instinctively, they attempted to flee into the distant Void [a state of emptiness or a spatial technique allowing for rapid movement]. "Clang!"

In that instant, a clear, resonant sword cry echoed between heaven and earth.

With a sudden, sharp focus in his eyes, Eldrin Chen seized the fleeting moment. He channeled his power, unleashing the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union in a decisive strike aimed directly at the male member of the Winged Human Race.

As the devastating force of the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union descended upon him, the winged man frantically summoned his Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest known mortal grade] to block. Yet, how could any mere defense withstand the cataclysmic power of the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union?

In that instant, his protective Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure dedicated to personal defense] was shattered. The sword energy cleaved through, annihilating his physical form on the spot.

"Aaaagh—!"

A single, agonized scream echoed, and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] fled the ruined flesh, darting desperately into the distance to preserve its existence.

But Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. A Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine ability manifesting as a radiant light of five colors] instantly swept across the sky, capturing the fleeing Primordial Spirit in its grasp.

"Save me!"

In this moment where Life and Death [the fundamental dichotomy of existence and cessation] hung in the balance, the winged man's cry was pure, unadulterated terror.

Yet, the female Winged Human Race did not hesitate for even a breath. Without a backward glance, she plunged deeper into the Void [the formless, empty space between realms], vanishing beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.

*Clang!*

In that very instant, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords severed and extinguished the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of the feathered man.

In a flash, the light of the world's fundamental laws cascaded down, and the feathered man's Primordial Spirit and physical body began to dissolve into the Dao [the fundamental principle or path].

As everything faded, only a Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme source of primordial Dao essence] and a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [an artifact of the highest immortal grade]—the Azure Feather Immortal Wings [a pair of immortal-grade wings crafted from celestial azure feathers]—remained.

"A pity,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, taking the Supreme Grade Dao Source in hand. After a brief glance, he could not help but shake his head slightly. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio_novel.com.