Chapter 1301 : Alliance of the Demon Tide

Understanding the cause and effect, Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon immediately laughed and said, "The combat power of any one of those five alone is merely at the Four Tribulations Immortal level, but when they join forces, they are sufficient to rival an Early Stage Earth Immortal."

"With such a foundation of strength, it is enough to slay Eldrin, the Junior." "It is still not enough!"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake shook his head, however, his gaze profound as he spoke, "I have long since sent word to the surrounding Demonic Tribe forces, inviting them to join together in besieging and killing that Eldrin, the Junior."

"Among the Earth Immortal, Ancestor White Nether has already agreed to my request."

"As for those at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, Taicang Black Fish, Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent, Nine-Lives Celestial Demon, and Ironclad Alligator Dragon—these four have also decided to heed my summons and act together."

"This?" Blazeforge was slightly taken aback and could not help but say, "With such a force, is it not using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake gave a cold laugh, however, and then spoke, "Having lived for so many years, you still fail to grasp the principle that even a lion must use its full strength when pouncing on a rabbit."

"Whether that Eldrin, the Junior has truly fallen out with the three immortal spirits of Sun and Moon and the stars matters little to us, be it truth or falsehood."

"What we require is to concentrate all our power, to overwhelm Eldrin, the Junior with absolute, crushing force and deliver him unto death."

"Were it not for the fact that the Great Tribulation now stretches far and wide, making it difficult for the various Demonic Tribe to spare more strength, I would have surely united an even greater host of Demon Immortal armies, to utterly crush him beneath an unstoppable tide and annihilate him completely within the Celestial Demon Sea." This content originates from audio~novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Upon hearing this, the Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor was momentarily taken aback and could not help but inquire, "The news that Eldrin, the Junior intends to attack Thousand Dragons Lake has only just spread. How could our Clan Lord have already contacted Ancestor White Nether so swiftly?"

"With the Heavenly Secrets [the cosmic principles governing fate and divination] now obscured, you were still able to deduce this far ahead."

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake merely smiled faintly and spoke with an air of calm detachment, "For one hailed as the foremost strategist of our Thousand Dragons Lake, it is surprising you failed to see through this simple matter."

"Let me ask you this: if you were Eldrin, the Junior, after successively vanquishing the seas of Su Wei and Setting Sun Sea, what would your next move be?"

The Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor paused for a moment, then a look of sudden comprehension dawned upon his face.

Soul-searching, if he were Eldrin Chen, having destroyed Su Wei and the Setting Sun Sea, only two paths would lie before him.

The first choice would be to seal the mountain, digest the spoils of war, and rely on the power of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array that protects a sect or clan's territory] to hold out until the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict and upheaval foretold by fate] concluded.

The second choice would be to first assimilate the gains, then take the initiative to leave the mountain, eradicate major threats, and seek further opportunities.

In such a scenario, the nearest and most pressing threat—the Celestial Demon Sea—would naturally become his primary target.

As this realization struck him, the Violet-Robed Ancient Ancestor could not help but glance at his lord, a flicker of awe and dread appearing in his eyes.

A flicker of solemn understanding passed through his pupils. Only now did he realize that while Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake appeared to recline loftily in his divine abode, detached from the affairs of Mortal Dust, he had long since kept the entirety of Mortal Dust within his sight.

Even while fully occupied with suppressing the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, he still retained the mental capacity to oversee the grand scheme of things.

The news of Eldrin Chen's intent to attack the Celestial Demon Sea had likely been discerned by Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake as far back as two Millennium ago, the moment the Setting Sun Sea fell.

At this thought, Violet Radiance Celestial Dragon Ancient Ancestor could not help but chuckle. "That Eldrin, the Junior has only ascended for a few tens of thousands of years. He believes his prodigious talent alone can subdue all foes."

"Little does he know, before a scheming Ancient Ancestor like our Clan Lord, he won't even understand how he meets his end."

"Rest assured, Clan Lord. With this old one taking action, he shall certainly come but never return." As for the schemes brewing within Thousand Dragons Lake, Eldrin Chen remained unaware.

That Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake plotted with profound depth. He had seen through Eldrin Chen's intended next move a Millennium in advance, intending to make the Celestial Demon Sea Eldrin Chen's final resting place.

Unbeknownst to him, Eldrin Chen was also using himself as bait, hoping to lure Netherus into taking the hook.

Neither was privy to the other's machinations, yet through a twist of fate, they had each, in the shadows, amassed formidable forces. These powers were now destined to collide in a cataclysmic clash within the Celestial Demon Sea.

This battle was fated to shake heaven and earth. Its outcome might well shift a corner of the Great Tribulation looming over the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, ensuring its place in the annals of Flowing Stream Hundred Seas's history with a weighty, indelible stroke.

"Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for transportation and warfare] of Fifth Rank [a high level of power and refinement] and above, totaling three million three hundred thousand vessels. Among these, there are over thirty thousand Sixth Rank [an even higher level of power] vessels, and fifty-seven Immortal Rank Treasure Ships [ships of legendary, near-divine quality]."

"Nine top-tier Immortal Rank Treasure Ships, one damaged Ancient Vessel [a primordial ship of immense age and power] of World Creation [the foundational act of shaping reality] grade, and a Cultivator Army [a military force composed of cultivators] numbering in the hundreds of millions, even billions."

"The remaining supplies and materials are beyond counting..."

By the shores of the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen stood in silent contemplation, listening as Ethan Chen reported on the final preparations for the grand army.

When Ethan Chen finished, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. His gaze swept across the million-strong fleet of Ancient Vessel [primordial ships of immense age and power] that blotted out the Firmament [the vault of heaven], and a measure of calm settled within his heart.

To be perfectly honest, given the foundational resources of the Abyssal Sea Region, it should have been impossible to amass such a staggering number of war Ancient Vessel. Experience the full epic at audio-novel[dot]com.

The lower-tier vessels were one thing, but those Sixth Rank and Pure Yang [a state of supreme, untainted spiritual yang energy] Ancient Vessel were not so easily forged. The sheer volume of rare and potent materials required was astronomical.

The nine top-tier Immortal Rank [the legendary rank of power] Ancient Vessel were even more astonishing. Many of the most powerful, apex Immortal Sect [sects founded by or dedicated to immortal beings] might not possess even a single top-tier Immortal Rank Treasure Ships.

The Abyssal Immortal Alliance had originally possessed only two such top-tier Immortal Rank Ancient Vessel. The reason they could now field this immense armada lay in the contributions from the Su Wei Sea and the Setting Sun Blessed Land.

The Su Wei Sea contributed one top-tier Immortal Rank Ancient Vessel. The Setting Sun Blessed Land, with its own formidable resources, contributed a staggering six top-tier Immortal Rank Ancient Vessel, along with one damaged Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship [a mythical vessel said to have been present at the dawn of creation].

Thinking of the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship, Eldrin Chen felt a slight tremor between his brows.

With a single step, he ascended onto the deck of the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship, and the tension in his brow gradually eased.

During the great battle two Millennium ago, the Dusk Sun Celestial Ark had suffered catastrophic damage, to the point of losing its combat capabilities entirely for a time.

Fortunately, the destroyed sections were originally substandard parts that the Setting Sun Blessed Land had repaired. Eldrin Chen had patched it using various Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power and rarity] and wondrous materials seized in battle, investing rare treasures worth tens of thousands of Immortal Source [a highly concentrated form of spiritual energy used by immortals] to finally restore it to a barely functional state.

The current defensive formation of the Dusk Sun Celestial Ark is now powered by the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl, granting it defensive capabilities even greater than before.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of reassurance. "With this vessel," he mused inwardly, "even if the situation becomes truly untenable, we can use it to breach their formations and tear an opening in their encirclement."

"Indeed."

Lyra Jiang approached with graceful steps, her ethereal figure appearing flawless against the backdrop of her pristine white gown.

She stopped beside Eldrin Chen and asked calmly, "Husband, do you think Thousand Dragons Lake will believe your stratagem?"

Eldrin Chen fell silent. After a long pause, he finally spoke. "Whether they believe it or not, this is a step we must take."

"Once the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect is annihilated, Thousand Dragons Lake will certainly not let us go."

"The only thing we can do is to seize every opportunity before that to increase our own strength. Only then will we have a chance to survive the Great Tribulation and grasp the reins of our own destiny."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort let out a soft sigh. She then tightly grasped Eldrin Chen's hand and said, "No matter what, I will stand by your side and fight to the very end."

"Mm."

Feeling the warmth of Lyra Jiang's hand, Eldrin Chen drew her into an embrace. He then reassured her, "Do not worry. I have already divined the situation. The entire Flowing Stream Hundred Seas is currently embroiled in fierce battle."

"As the saying goes, 'a slight move in one part affects the whole situation.' The Demonic Tribe and the Heaven's Malignance Tribe, facing the Flowing Fire Star Palace and several Human Race Blessed Land [a place of immense spiritual energy and fortune], cannot spare many Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have attained immortality while remaining on earth] to deal with the two of us." The complete novel can be found at audio-novel .c om.