Chapter 1300 : The Supreme's Gambit for Ascension

Everyone understood clearly that once Netherus made a decision, none of those present could afford to ignore it.

This was a peerless Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality] currently striving to break through to the Nine Calamities Realm [the ninth and most perilous tribulation stage for an immortal]. He was the most powerful Heaven's Chosen [a title for a prodigy blessed by heaven] the Crimson Dragon Lake lineage had ever produced in its entire history.

Should he succeed in his breakthrough, he would at the very least reach the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of an Earth Immortal's cultivation]. There was even hope he might ascend to Heaven Immortal [a higher tier of immortal existence] or even the Great Luo Realm [a supreme realm of cosmic enlightenment].

Compared to him, even the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake had only possessed the foundation of a Seven Tribulations Immortal in his youth, falling far short of such a Supreme [a title denoting unparalleled excellence] paragon.

Thinking of this, the Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor let out a sigh, grasping the crux of the matter.

He understood well in his heart that Netherus placed great importance on Eldrin Chen's Dao Source [the fundamental origin and essence of a cultivator's Dao path]. After all, Eldrin Chen possessed a Great Luo Foundation [a foundational cultivation base of the highest cosmic order] and combat power rivaling a Seven Tribulations Immortal. His Dao Source would be of significant use even to an Eight-Calamity Immortal.

If Netherus obtained it, even if he failed to break through to the Ninth Tribulation Immortal realm, his own Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable core of a cultivator's power] would be vastly strengthened.

Thereafter, his chances of slaying the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect and ascending to the Ninth Tribulation Immortal realm would increase dramatically.

Setting aside the enmity between their factions, merely this causal connection meant Netherus would not refuse such a golden opportunity.

Having pondered this, the Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor spoke, "Since that is the case, we must exert our utmost effort and mobilize our full strength to ensure his demise." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel . com.

Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor nodded, his expression calm as he spoke. "This old man shall make the journey personally and return with his head."

"That will not do!"

Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor hastily shook his head and then spoke. "You are the second greatest combatant of our Thousand Dragons Lake, one of the key Deep-Seated Foundation [a cultivator's profound and unshakable foundational strength] pillars suppressing the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

"Now, at this critical juncture of the great war, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect will surely seek an opportunity to counterattack. They might even ally with the surrounding Human Race Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual energy and fortune] to attack us from both within and without."

"If a mishap were to occur then, allowing the Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect to escape, would all our efforts not be wasted?"

Hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted slightly.

Given the strength of Thousand Dragons Lake, they were confident they could withstand any counterattack from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

But if the Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect were to escape, that would be a truly dire outcome.

The Deep-Seated Foundation of such an Eight-Calamity Immortal was self-evident. If he took one step further to reach the realm of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] and successfully broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an immortal bound to the earthly plane], he would possess combat power of at least the fifth level of an Earth Immortal.

By that time, even the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake might not dare claim he could slay him.

If the old Immortal of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect were to break through to the Earth Immortal realm with a foundation of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal, then even if they managed to annihilate the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, they themselves would likely face catastrophic retribution in the future.

The relative weight of these considerations was naturally clear to the several Dragon Race Earth Immortal present.

Considering this, a Dragon Race Grand Elder nearby asked, "What do you propose we do?"

The Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor pondered briefly before rising and addressing the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake. "That Abyssal Daoist is a Seven Tribulations Immortal. Ensuring his certain demise will not be easy."

"We would need to assemble a force of at least three combatants with Earth Immortal level power, then ambush and trap him within a grand formation. Only then would we have a reliable chance to surround and slay him."

Upon hearing this, the several True Dragon Ancient Ancestor nodded slightly in agreement.

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake opened his eyes and spoke. "The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect is a formidable foe. We likely cannot spare too many hands."

The Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor nodded. After a moment's calculation, he said, "Aside from Netherus, we can free up at most one Earth Immortal Progenitor. Since the Clan Lord and Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor cannot act, I shall go personally."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Dragon Race present tightened slightly.

This Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor was a powerful existence at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal level, the third strongest within Thousand Dragons Lake. His personal involvement demonstrated the seriousness with which they viewed Eldrin Chen. "It is fitting," they agreed.

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake [the sovereign ruler of the Thousand Dragon Lake domain] nodded, quite satisfied with this arrangement.

Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and powerful cultivator of immense age] was a formidable Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and merged their being with the earth's spiritual veins] of the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer [the sixth stage of the Earth Immortal realm], his strength second only to that of the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake himself.

In this great battle, the primary opponent for the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake was not the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the supreme leader of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect], but rather the Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable spiritual foundation of a sect, often tied to its land and legacy] and the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation that harnesses the power of mountains to protect a territory] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and prestigious cultivation sect].

If Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor were to depart, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect could forcibly activate their grand formation to counterattack, and there would be no one left to restrain the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

In that scenario, the Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations, denoting immense power and longevity] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect would have a significant chance of escaping alive. Therefore, Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor could not be easily moved from his post.

Under these circumstances, having Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and mighty thunder dragon progenitor], a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the middle phase of the Earth Immortal realm], take action was considered the optimal choice. This content originates from audio-novel.com (official site). Please respect copyright.

Considering this, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake nodded and said, "Remember, your primary mission in this venture is not merely to slay Eldrin, the Junior [a derogatory title for Eldrin Chen used by his enemies], but to ensure Netherus's safety above all else."

"I understand,"

Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor nodded in agreement, then spoke, "However, with just the two of us, there remains a considerable chance that Eldrin, the Junior might escape. I request that the Clan Lord [the lord or patriarch of a clan] dispatch additional personnel."

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake gave a slight nod of assent. With a calm flick of his sleeve, five figures clad in battle armor materialized behind him—each one a powerful Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm].

"This is..."

The moment they saw these five figures, the several seated Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme demonic cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] all experienced a subtle shift in their expressions.

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake observed their reaction and spoke, "This time, acting on behalf of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, we secured five slots for the Dragon Transformation Pool [a legendary pool with the power to purify and elevate dragon bloodlines]. These five Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators or demons who stand at the threshold of the Earth Immortal realm] are the result."

As Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake explained in detail, the several dragon Clan Elder [senior leaders within a clan or sect] progenitors understood their origins.

It turned out these Five Elements Celestial Dragons [powerful dragons embodying the five fundamental elements] had not broken through to Half-Step Earth Immortal on their own. Their ascension relied on the power of the Dragon Transformation Pool.

The so-called Dragon Transformation Pool is the foremost treasure of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, said to be a rare Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, possessing innate power] within the Immortal Domain [the realm of true immortals].

The Dragon Transformation Pool possesses no offensive or defensive capabilities, yet it is a rare auxiliary supreme treasure. It is said to contain the power of Supreme Dao Principles [the fundamental laws governing all existence], capable of purifying the bloodline of the Dragon Race [the race of dragons, a powerful demonic species] and elevating it to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Generally speaking, most Earth Immortal Progenitor of the Dragon Race have passed through the Dragon Transformation Pool at least once. There, they wash away impure bloodlines, enhance their foundational potential, and undergo the metamorphosis necessary to break through to the realm of the Heaven-Opening True Dragon [a True Dragon of immense power, said to be capable of parting the heavens].

However, purifying dragon blood within the Dragon Transformation Pool consumes an exceedingly precious and limited energy. Therefore, slots for the pool are extremely scarce. Typically, only a True Dragon [a pure-blooded dragon of great power] who has already reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal stage is qualified to contend for a slot.

These five Half-Step Earth Immortal of the Dragon Race were originally merely five Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage just below the Earth Immortal realm] from Thousand Dragons Lake.

They were the Five Elements True Dragons [five supreme dragons embodying the fundamental elements], whose five types of supreme Mana [the refined spiritual energy of a cultivator] could merge and become one. Thus, when joining forces, they possessed combat power rivaling a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality but not yet fully ascended to Earth Immortal status]. Within the Thousand Dragons Lake [a vast lake domain inhabited by a powerful dragon clan], they were quite renowned.

However, these five dragons possessed only an ordinary True Dragon Bloodline [the inherited lineage and power of a true dragon], which was not considered top-tier among the Nine Heavens True Dragon [a classification of the most powerful and noble dragon lineages]. Consequently, they had never managed to break through to the realm of a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

When this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate] erupted, the Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace and the Heaven's Malignancy Clan Patriarch formed an alliance. To compel a powerful Dragon Race [the race of demonic beasts descended from or related to dragons] Blessed Land [a place of immense natural spiritual energy and fortune] like Thousand Dragons Lake to contribute its strength, they paid a significant price.

Presently, these Five Elements True Dragons had, because of this opportunity, gained the chance to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool [a mystical pool that can catalyze the evolution and ascension of dragon-kind]. Seizing this fate, they advanced in one stride into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio - novel . com.