Chapter 1240 : The Shattered Barrier

Eldrin Chen had no time to consider anything else. He pushed the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl to its absolute limit while explosively retreating, only to see the radiant barrier it projected rapidly dimming.

It lasted for barely the span of a single breath before the defensive aura of this pair of Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure was instantly shattered.

Fortunately, the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl possessed unparalleled defensive power. Even after being breached, it still absorbed the majority of the attack's force. The remaining shockwave, though potent, could no longer penetrate his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that forms an impenetrable barrier of unified primordial energy].

Only then did Eldrin Chen have a moment to survey his surroundings.

He saw that none of the dozen or so Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have partially transcended mortality but not yet fully ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] who had joined the battle had emerged unscathed from that strike.

The Fire Mulberry Immortal, who had charged at the forefront, was grievously wounded. His physical body was incinerated into ashes by the cataclysmic Heavenly Flame [a divine fire of celestial origin, possessing immense destructive power]. Only his Immortal Embryo [the nascent, immortal core of a high-level cultivator, which can survive the destruction of the physical form] managed to escape, shielded by his Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure intimately connected to a cultivator's life force and soul].

The Immortal Maiden Azure Luan was also severely injured, having sacrificed one of her Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. The Setting Sun Patriarch likewise saw one of his supreme treasures, the Slanting Sun Heavenly Pearl, utterly destroyed in the blast.

They were the fortunate ones. Among the remaining Half-Step Earth Immortal, five were instantly reduced to ashes, and three had their physical bodies completely annihilated.

A few others, possessing extraordinary means, narrowly avoided death but still suffered devastating wounds.

"Ah! My Blessed Land [a pocket dimension or realm suffused with dense spiritual energy, often cultivated and controlled by a powerful immortal]!" a voice cried out in anguish. Access the full story on audio novel.com.

As the core of the Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural wonders] exploded, Thousand Streams Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered the Path of a Thousand Streams], high in the void, nearly went mad with fury.

The inexplicable detonation of the Blessed Land's Immortal Spring [a sacred spring whose waters possess potent spiritual properties] had utterly destroyed it. Fearing it would now degrade to a mere immortal-grade realm, Thousand Streams Path Master found the situation utterly unbelievable.

He frantically channeled vast torrents of Immortal Essence [the purified energy cultivated by immortals], unleashing boundless World-Opening Power [a primordial force capable of shaping and stabilizing reality] to envelop the void, desperately trying to stabilize the Blessed Land's core and prevent its complete shattering. Alas, his efforts were in vain.

Within the endless, towering flames of Heavenly Flame [a celestial fire of immense destructive and purifying power], a surge of calamitous energy erupted violently. An boundless tide of baleful aura [a malevolent and corrupting energy] drowned everything.

Amidst the chaos, one Immortal Artifact [a powerful enchanted weapon or tool used by immortals] after another transformed into streaks of light and shot out, arcing across the heavens like falling stars.

"That is..."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed. By reflex, his gaze snapped towards the depths of the void, where he saw a streak of azure light soaring through the vast sky towards him.

"Verdant Flame Immortal Gold [a legendary metal forged in immortal flames, prized for crafting supreme artifacts]."

In that fleeting moment, he recognized the object's origin.

A World-Opening Marvel [a primordial treasure of immense value, born from the chaos of creation]. Its worth was beyond words. Without a moment's hesitation, he acted. A sweep of his Five-Colored Divine Light [a brilliant, five-hued light capable of capturing and restraining objects] crossed the firmament, snatching the treasure into his grasp.

At the same moment, Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort were not slow either, each successfully obtaining a Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [a treasure of the highest mortal grade, possessing immense power].

Seeing that there were still many treasures floating in the void, Exquisite Jiang was about to continue the struggle, but Eldrin Chen spoke without the slightest hesitation, "Do not delay, we must leave now!"

The three were lifelong cultivation partners, and hearing his words, they did not hesitate for a moment. They immediately shot forward, transforming into streaks of light as they fled towards the exit of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a pocket dimension rich in spiritual energy and resources].

"BOOM—"

They had just flown beyond the borders of the Blessed Land when a deafening, earth-shattering roar erupted from the void behind them.

They saw an ancient, verdant Great Cauldron [a massive, tripod ritual vessel] descending with overwhelming force from the infinite void above.

The Great Cauldron was forged from azure-gold, its surface inscribed with nine coiling Heavenly Dragon [a powerful, divine serpentine creature] patterns. It radiated billions of strands of azure light, enveloping the mountains and rivers of the Boundless Void and sealing off the vast expanse of the Blessed Land.

"The Azure Dragon Suppresses the World Cauldron!"

The moment he saw the Great Cauldron, the Thousand Streams Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator] from the Nine Heavens Above [a higher realm of existence] paled, his face a mask of utter horror as he exclaimed.

"Azure Dragon Lord! How dare the Western Abyss Dragon Palace [a powerful faction ruled by dragon-kind] strike against this venerable one? Do you truly wish to start a war with our Human Race?"

"Hah!"

A cold, mocking laugh echoed from the void above.

A Nine Heavens Azure Dragon [a supreme divine beast of the East, symbol of power and nobility] that blotted out the heavens strode forth, transforming into a man clad in verdant imperial robes as he descended. His divine countenance was aloof as he cast a glance at Thousand Streams Path Master and spoke.

"The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of immense change and calamity] is upon us. My Demon Race shall ride this tide to ascend to the heavens and establish a supreme True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a paradise realm founded and ruled by a True Dragon]. Today, we clear the path by eliminating obstacles like you."

"Arrogant fool!"

Thousand Streams Path Master's expression turned icy, a cold sneer on his lips. "Within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, the Western Essence and Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a superior cultivation paradise, a realm within a realm] suppress the Cosmos [the fundamental order and laws of the universe]. Even if your Demon Race were True Dragon [the pinnacle of dragon-kind, beings of immense power and prestige], you would have to coil and submit here. How dare you dream of such a heaven-defying act?" Published by audio-novel .c om. All rights reserved.

"Is that so?"

Azure Dragon Lord's face remained impassively cold. He merely looked at Thousand Streams Path Master before speaking. "I know what you are thinking. But today, do not harbor any delusions of calling for aid."

"The Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace is indeed a peerless powerhouse rarely seen in this world. But at this moment, I fear he is... indisposed."

As his words fell, the void trembled violently. A terrifying aura of destruction surged forth, causing the expressions of Thousand Streams Path Master and the others to change drastically.

At that very moment, boundless calamitous energy [the ominous and destructive force that heralds great tribulations] surged through the void, and a figure so vast it blotted out the heavens and the sun strode forth with earth-shaking steps.

The newcomer was clad in a black robe, and with each step upon the void, he left behind a deep, lingering imprint.

"Fourth Elder of the Heavenly Fiend Race, Heavenly Fiend Asura."

The moment he saw the newcomer, Thousand Streams Path Master's expression shifted dramatically, revealing a trace of utter despair.

He let out a bitter laugh, his face pale, and said, "Western Abyss Dragon Palace, Heavenly Fiend Race."

"To deal with a mere Late Stage Earth Immortal like myself, you actually dispatched two Eighth Level Earth Immortal. Truly, what exquisite tactics."

The Heavenly Fiend Asura's expression remained icy and detached as he spoke, "The Great Tribulation approaches. Boundless calamitous energy will sweep across the endless mountains and rivers. Our Heavenly Fiend Clan Patriarch is on the verge of attaining the Celestial Immortal Realm. It is time for the power structure of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea to change."

"Slaying you today will sever one of Flowing Fire Star Lord's arms. Henceforth, dominion over these Flowing Stream Hundred Seas shall belong to our Heavenly Fiend clan."

The Azure Dragon Lord gave a slight nod of agreement. His divine countenance was as flawless as jade, his eyes gleaming like Nine Heavens Stellar. Merely standing there in silence, he exuded the aura of a Primordial Era Divine Spirits left behind in the mortal world.

With a single, effortless step forward, he cast a calm gaze towards the Fire Phoenix Patriarch within the Phoenix Roost Sea and declared, "The lineage of the True Phoenix is one of the three Ancestral Vein bloodlines of our Demon Race."

"Why not join me in slaying this Thousand Streams Path Master?"

The Fire Phoenix Patriarch wore a grave expression, then spoke: "This matter is of immense consequence. I have not received orders from my clan and dare not act."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Dragon Lord's eyes chilled for a fleeting moment before his smile returned. "I know what weighs on your mind. The Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven has suppressed the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea for tens of millions of years."

"But now the heavens and earth are shifting. A supreme power from the Primordial Immortal Domain has come to the Demon Court to set plans in motion."

"Our Demon Race lineage should naturally seize this momentum to rise and alter the prevailing currents of this Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea."

The Fire Phoenix Patriarch's eyes flickered even more intensely at these words, yet ultimately offered no reply.

Seeing this, the Azure Dragon Lord spoke again. "Since that is your stance, I shall not detain you."

"Return to the Phoenix Roost Sea and convey the stance of my Western Abyss Dragon Palace to the Southern Brilliance Patriarch."

With those final words, the Azure Dragon Lord said no more.

He saw him activate the Azure Dragon Suppresses the World Cauldron [a legendary cauldron artifact said to possess the power to subdue the world] to press down, its boundless, sky-filling aura sweeping through the Six Harmonies [a powerful defensive formation] and Eight Desolations [a vast, desolate region], bearing down upon the Thousand Streams Path Master.

The Heavenly Fiend Asura [a powerful warrior born of celestial malice] also made his move. A single sweep of his Heavenly Fiend World-Opening Blade [a demonic blade capable of cleaving heaven and earth] split the skies and sundered the earth, an endless tide of baleful energy tearing through the Six Harmonies, converging with the other attack to suppress the Thousand Streams Path Master.

"Agh! You think killing this venerable one will be so easy!"

As the two assailants closed in, a look of utter madness flashed in the eyes of the Thousand Streams Path Master.

As a powerful Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] who had reached the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the penultimate stage of the Earth Immortal realm], the Thousand Streams Path Master ranked among the top one hundred most formidable Earth Immortal within the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region].

Even now, cornered by two supreme experts at the Eighth Level Earth Immortal [a pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], he refused to surrender without a fight. With a roar of defiance, he madly summoned a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a top-tier artifact of immense destructive power] to clash against the heavens.

"BOOM—"

With a sound like World-Opening [the primordial event that created the world], a cataclysmic battle erupted, one that would shake the foundations of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a region of interconnected seas]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel`com.