Chapter 1224 Fierce Battle with the Black Snake

Departing from Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) immediately, Eldrin (Person Name) headed straight for the Isle of Wind and Mist.

The 2 had been friends for tens of thousands of years. Upon learning Eldrin's purpose, Tianfeng Jianxian immediately agreed to intervene and swore a Heavenly Oath.

And as the price for his intervention, Eldrin promised that once the matter was settled, Immortal Tianfeng could take a share of supreme immortal treasures from the spoils.

With the Primordial Chaos Treasure as his trump card, Eldrin no longer delayed and immediately set off for the Abyssal Chasm of Returning Ruin.

Before long, by the edge of the Returning Abyss, a multitude of immortals had gathered, each wearing expressions of solemn gravity.

Daoist Tianfeng gazed into the Bottomless Abyss, a flicker of movement in his eyes as he remarked, "So this is the Li Fire Abyss of the Returning Depths?"

"Hmm."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then gazed upon the assembled immortals and declared, "The Boundless Black Serpent is no trivial foe. Lyra, Lady Qingji, Brother Tianfeng, and I shall take the lead."

"You follow behind us. Once we engage in combat, you must then activate the Celestial Dragon Subduing Demons Sword Formation to trap the Boundless Black Serpent. Remember, do not confront it directly."

"We understand."

The assembled immortals nodded in agreement, understanding the sheer terror this battle would entail.

Their opponent was a fiend half-step into the Earth Immortal realm. If it were to unleash its full power, even the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation might not withstand its assault.

Their very lives were at stake, so naturally, they proceeded with utmost caution.

Seeing that everyone had taken his words to heart, Eldrin said no more and immediately took the lead, soaring into the Bottomless Abyss.

The others followed closely behind, trailing after Eldrin as they swiftly began their descent toward the Bottomless Abyss.

No 1 knew how long they had been flying. All around was now Primordial Heavy Water, and the immortals were beginning to feel considerable pressure.

Lihuang could not help but pale slightly, exclaiming in astonishment: "Such overwhelming pressure! I fear mortal cultivators below the Ascension Realm would find it impossible to survive here."

The 6 Stars Immortal stroked his long beard and couldn't help but chuckle, "For immortals like us, this serves as a guaranteed safety net."

"With such a vast quantity of Primordial Heavy Water, even extracting a small portion would likely be sufficient to refine a Water Element Supreme Treasure."

"Indeed." Chen Hongyuan (Person Name) also nodded, his expression thoughtful as he remarked, "The reason the Boundless Black Serpent (Beast) possesses an indestructible physical form is because it has been perpetually tempered by the endless Primordial Unity Heavy Water (Spiritual Water), day and night."

"Like us immortals, if we were to manifest our divine forms spanning hundreds of millions of feet here and cultivate while enduring the pressure of Primordial Heavy Water day and night, our physical cultivation speed would likely advance by leaps and bounds."

Elder Tianfeng gave a slight nod and spoke, "My Hall Wind Divine Physique has reached the Grand Perfection stage, yet I still feel pressure in this place."

"If I can cultivate at the bottom of the Returning Abyss, perhaps I can truly transcend the limits and forge the Primordial Chaos True Body."

Without a doubt, for immortals walking the path of physical sanctification, the depths of the Guixu were the supreme cultivation paradise.

Eldrin also gave a slight nod, yet refrained from verbal discussion on the matter.

He gazed into the depths of the Li Fire Abyss, his expression turning gravely solemn as he declared: "Everyone, we have arrived!"

“Boom—”

As the words fell, Eldrin summoned the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Pearl. Immediately after, a blindingly brilliant divine light shot forth, only to be blocked by the defensive barrier conjured by the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Pearl.

Only then did the crowd glimpse the boundless black serpent coiling up from the depths of the void, its sinister head radiating a wisp of overwhelming baleful aura.

"This is the Boundless Black Serpent."

Though they had long heard Eldrin's account, witnessing the boundless black serpent with their own eyes still struck fear into the hearts of the assembled immortals.

Such a formidable Boundless Black Serpent—if not for Eldrin and the others holding the front line, even a few dozen mid-stage Ascendant Realm immortals joining forces would be nothing more than courting death.

"Remember, you must not stray far from me."

As the boundless black serpent roared and charged forth with murderous fury, Eldrin urgently cautioned once more.

He pushed the Yin Yang Polarity Beads to their limits, then with a flick of his sleeves unleashed the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords, their blades crisscrossing through the air like celestial dragons.

Almost simultaneously, Qing Ji and Lyra (Person Name) struck together—1 channeled the Crimson Dragon Skyfire Sword in a cleaving strike, while the other summoned the Twin Dragons of Scarlet and Azure Swords in a merged slash.

The 3 of them struck simultaneously, instantly carving 3 sword marks upon the boundless black serpent.

"Roar!"

Suddenly ambushed, the Boundless Black Serpent let out a furious roar as it writhed in agony.

But then it suddenly opened its maw, and a devouring force capable of swallowing heaven and earth erupted from within. The very 3 Immortal Swords (Quantitative Description) trembled violently, nearly torn from their wielders’ grasp, and it felt as though even the cultivators themselves might be dragged into that abyssal throat.

"This is the Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Art."

Eldrin was inwardly astounded. This Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Art was overwhelmingly powerful—its might had already brushed against the domain of Heaven-Splitting Divine Arts.

Had that black serpent unleashed this divine ability last time, they would have likely sustained injuries trying to escape.

At that moment, as the Black Serpent Devouring Heaven Technique was about to consume everyone, Eldrin immediately channeled all his power into the Yin-Yang Dual Poles Pearl, firmly shielding the group from being drawn away. He then cried out, "Brother Tianfeng..."

Boom!

The Celestial Wind Immortal grasped his intent and promptly summoned the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell.

But then, an ancient bell that blotted out the skies soared into the air, resembling a primordial star that had cleaved heaven and earth, descending to suppress the depths of the Returning Abyss. With overwhelming force, it stilled the boundless heavy waters, rendering them utterly motionless.

Though the black serpent's Devouring Heaven Art was astonishing, it ultimately struggled to prevail under the suppression of such a world-creating supreme treasure.

Not only that, but as the Astral Annulus Bell descended to suppress it, the black serpent felt as though an entire great 1000 worlds were bearing down upon it, nearly crushing the very breath from its body.

"Let's begin."

Seeing the black serpent suppressed by the Chaos-Opening Treasure, Eldrin immediately issued a command. In an instant, he activated the Celestial Li Twin Swords, merging them once more into a unified strike.

Qing Ji and Lyra (Person Name) also unleashed their full power, while the 6 Stars Immortal and 7 other immortals activated the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation to crush down upon their foes.

A dozen or so powerful Immortals joined forces, striking continuously with several supreme-grade immortal treasures and Heaven-Cleaving Treasures. The black serpent ultimately began to feel the sting, writhing under the assault as it unleashed a savage roar of agony.

It coiled its serpentine form, shielding its wounded body, and actually began to fiercely battle the crowd by relying on its Indestructible Body.

Thus, the 2 sides battled for 3 days and 3 nights, yet victory remained elusive.

"We cannot keep fighting like this."

Seeing that it would be difficult to seriously injure the black serpent, Eldrin’s expression grew grave.

Though the black serpent was savage and mindless, it still knew how to counter its foes. At this moment, it shielded its vital points, making it difficult for the group to find an opening to strike a decisive blow.

Most crucially, it coiled atop the aquatic vein blessed land, continuously drawing upon its power to regenerate wounds. Prolonged battle would likely prove utterly futile in harming it.

At this thought, Eldrin’s expression grew slightly solemn as he looked at Skybreeze Elder and said, “Brother Skybreeze, it’s up to you now!”

"Excellent!"

The Celestial Wind Immortal grasped his intent and immediately disregarded his mana expenditure, channeling all his power to activate the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell. It transformed into a colossal bell of creation spanning hundreds of millions of feet, crashing down with overwhelming force upon the black serpent.

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain ridge like countless blades of ice. Lin Xuan tightened his worn deerskin cloak, his gaze fixed on the faint glow emerging from the distant valley. After 3 months of arduous searching, he had finally located the rumored cave abode of Elder Minghe. "Just a dozen or so more li," Lin Xuan murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously tracing the jade pendant at his chest—the only relic left by his father. This was his final hope. If he failed to break through to the 4th level of Qi Refinement within 10 days, he would forever lose his place in the Outer Sect. Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierced the air. Lin Xuan instinctively dropped into a defensive crouch behind a massive bluestone. Through the gaps between rocks, he glimpsed 3 figures clad in black robes embroidered with crimson flames descending from the sky, each riding a massive Bloodfeather Vulture (Demonic Beast). "Flame Demon Sect disciples," Lin Xuan's heart tightened. These cultivators from the notorious demonic sect were at least at the 7th level of Qi Refinement. Why would they appear in this remote corner of the Northern Frontier? The leader, a pale-faced young man, produced a bronze compass that shimmered with faint spiritual light. "The artifact reaction is coming from ahead. It seems the legends about Elder Minghe's cave abode are true." "Senior Brother Feng, should we proceed immediately?" asked a shorter disciple to his right, his voice tinged with excitement. "With the treasures from a Golden Core elder's cave abode, our sect's strength—" "Fool!" The pale-faced youth coldly interrupted. "Do you think a Golden Core elder's cave abode would be undefended? According to the intelligence, this place is protected by the 9 Palaces Soul Entrapment Formation (Spell Formation). 1 misstep and even Foundation Establishment experts would be reduced to ashes." Lin Xuan held his breath, his mind racing. The 9 Palaces Soul Entrapment Formation—this was the first time he had heard this name. Fortunately, he had obtained a damaged formation diagram from the sect's archive last month. Though incomplete, it might be enough to identify a safe path. Just as he was contemplating retreat, the pale-faced youth suddenly turned toward his hiding place, a cruel smile curling his lips. "Fellow cultivator hiding over there, haven't you heard enough?" A crimson flying sword materialized in the air, its blade glowing with a bloody light as it shot straight toward Lin Xuan's hiding spot—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)!